Large A. C. Co smelter rises near completion at Clifton
The Clifton copper smelter of the A. C. Co. nears completion, occupying several acres and hailed as one of the world’s largest, with Duncan’s western communities benefiting from abundant copper markets. Charles W. Parks and his mother visit his brother James V. Parks, while Mrs. Parks recalls early settlement era and Indian raids in Gila Valley.
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A. C. Co
Clifton
Duncan
Gila
Duncan Country
Chas. W. Parks
John Parks
Jas. V. Parks
Parks
Gila Valley
Arizona
Duncan’s Quiet Southland Echoes in Art and Memory
In a reflective portrait of Duncan, a western town famed for peaceful men and romantic ladies, a visitor could hear a bygone love song Juanita. The piece highlights Cecil Harris, a local businessman and illustrator who contributed drawings to a memoir of river journeys and imagined scenes from boyhood.
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Juanita
Duncan
Cecil Harris
Harris
Mr. Harris
Duncan News Briefs Include Visitors and Local Business
Duncan residents report visits from Mrs. Walter Hutchins and Mrs. Hutchins as they travel from York to Cedar Rapids. State superintendent Mr. O Cafe praised Duncan schools and lectured at the Presbyterian church. Cattlemen Windham and Martin noted for vibrant trade. talks of establishing a large Duncan creamery to utilize alfalfa. Visitors include J E Allen and party from Lordsburg, with Duncan officials noting alfalfa and cattle prospects.
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Walter Hutchins
O. Cafe
Duncan
Presbyterian Church
Cafe
Alex. Martin
Duncan Country
Farewell Sermon of Dr. Watt at Duncan Church
Rev. J. Craig Watt delivered his farewell sermon at the Duncan Presbyterian church using Luke about the Son of Man seeking and saving the lost. A large crowd attended with special music, and Watt left undecided about his next move. The Home Board has asked him to consider Lowell Arizona, while Rev. J. E. Johnston of New Albia Iowa will start duties May 4.
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J. Craig Watt
Presbyterian Church
Watt
Luke
Home Board
Lowell
Arizona
Duncan
J. E. Johnston
New Albia
Iowa
State Normal at Tempe representative visits Duncan
Professor Felton from the State Normal at Tempe spoke in Duncan in support of the school. He praised Duncan students and Greenlee County for strong representation and urged universal backing for the institution and its impact on Arizona's future.
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Felton
State Normal
Tempe
Duncan
Greenlee
Arizona
Death of Mrs. Chas. W. Parks in Solomonville
Duncan laments the death of Mrs. Charlie W. Parks at Hotel Dieu El Paso. A Tennessee native, she spent most of her married life in Solomonville leaving a grieving husband and two young children. The funeral was held in Solomonville.
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Duncan
Charlie W. Parks
el Paso
Parks
Tennessee
Solomonville
Recital by Robert Hill Williams at Presbyterian Church
On Friday evening May 9 in the Presbyterian church the Ladies Aid Society presents a recital by artist Robert Hill Williams with the Duncan Orchestra providing music. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children starting at 8 30. Williams is praised for elocution and especially for his portrayal of child character.
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Robert Hill Williams
Presbyterian
Ladies Aid Society
Presbyterian ‘Church
Duncan
Williams
Duncan Mineral Wealth Sparks Regional Mining Interest
Rumors say major Southwest mining firms are securing rights in Duncan area tributaries. If development starts, Duncan could gain national mineral fame as mines already yield copper gold and silver with strong dividends. W. T. Sanders ships Canadian Shorthorn calf. Rev. J. Craig Watt acts as Sanders’ agent. Campbell store unveils a bold sales plan to boost already large volume.
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Southwest
Duncan
W. T. Sanders
Easy Street
Canada
Rev. J. Craig Watt
Sanders
Mr. Sanders
Duncan Country
Campbell
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Arizona Progress
Romantic Duncan
Harry Fiddler
Harry
Mitch Sanders
Tucson
Wm. Mangan
Messers
Windham
Yuma
Ross Sloan
Little Son
Mrs. Willis
Mr. Willis
J. E. Allen
Page
Hobbs
Lordsburg
Chas, Harris
Wm. mcKelvey
Sheldon
L. F. Tierney
Dr. Watt
Fred Oberholser
Mesdames , Allen and Merrill
Spaw
Campbell’s
Mia
Pace
Daughter
Campbells
Chas. Edwards
Koya Sands
Dave Williams
W. W. Lynn
Cliftontor
F. R. Hightower
Span
Duncan Barber Shop
Chas. Parks
Mother
Jas. Parks
Cammié Densmore
Erma Marshall
J. O. Phillips
W.W. Holder
Lucy Martin
G. W. Phillips
Mr. Tierney
Ash Peak
I. F
M. E. Campbell
Taylor
Mr. Collis
Richard Graves
Ray Harper
Burro Mountains
Walter Foster
Phillips
Clark
Avery Plows
Thomas
W. W. Wilkey
Chas. Allen
Bisbee
Henry Sullivan
Grace Cauthern
Cliff, N. M
Thos. Edwards
Billingsley
J. R Fowler
Ed. Head
Clark Mercantile Co
Mrs. Taylor
J. E. Collis
Wade Marshall
A. C
Metcalf
Claude Packer
The
Duncan Lumber Co
Clark. Mercantile Co
Cory and
Reid
Lillian Rose
Oklahoma
Wallace Dunnigan
Animas Valley
Mrs
Geo. Spaw
Mr. Parks
Deming, N. M
Isaac Walton
Duncan Pharmacy
Watters
Royal Tailors
Wilkey
Thos. Chilton
Harry Moses
J. E. Casper
Ker
Quaker City
Ohio
Bank of Duncan
Capta Lan~ Freau
Toles
Casper
Overland
Warner
Leahy
McCabe
Chase
Lanneau
Aellows
Duncan Meat Market
Messers. Ritter and Coone
Ritter
Mr. Coote
Firat’. National Bank
Thomas Speed
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