Receiver appointed to Duncan Telephone Company
John Evans named receiver after a Superior Court hearing on stock issues. J E Collis retires as manager, Mosnier takes over, and repairs begin to restore first class lines. Frank Houlihan ships supplies to repair lines in Richmond while Evans seeks Mountain State Telephone for long distance service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Evans
Duncan Telephone Company
Clifton
J. E. Collis
Mosnier
Frank Houlihan
Gila Valley Ranch
Duncan Instructors Arrive As New School Teachers Join
The Duncan paper notes Professor and Mrs. Sewell bringing two new teachers to town Miss Willy May Mitchell from Morrisville Missouri will lead primary grades and Miss Marion Pierce from Pennsylvania will teach intermediate grades Mitchell comes via Hugo Oklahoma on Sewell's recommendation Pierce is a Normal school graduate who has taught in Nebraska The Arizona editor is the other new teacher and editor of the Arizonian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Sewell
Willy May Mitchell
Morrisville
Mitchell
Hugo
Oklahoma
Marion Pierce
Pennsylvania Normal School
Nebraska
Duncan as a Place and the Roots of City Growth
The article argues that city locations grow from practical choices rather than perfect geography. It notes communities form around existing population centers and exploit local advantages to expand, comparing urban growth to trees thriving in fertile soil. It emphasizes human agency in founding and developing cities.
Land Office Decision Impacts Desert Land Proof Rules
The general land office in Washington ruled on proof in desert land entries relinquished to others. Receiver Birdno at Phoenix reports the decision could reverse prior outcomes and affect many entrymen in Imperial and Antelope valleys and beyond. It states improvements by a former entryman cannot be credited for annual proofs unless tied to that entry, and previously credited expenditures cannot be reused.
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General Land Office
Washington
Birdno
Phoenix Land Office
Imperial
Antelope
Teachers Needed at Richmond and South Side Schools
The Richmond School directed by Mr Will Foster and the south side of the river school directed by Mr George Johnson in New Mexico remain without teachers per the Arizonian. Last year they paid 75 and 60 dollars monthly and seek qualified teachers again this year. Address for both directors is Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Will Foster
George Johnson
New Mexico
Duncan
Clifton Duncan Area Notes Inhibit Pulpit and People Movement
The community report lists church shifts due to Rev. Johnson illness with Rev. Acuff conducting services. It notes Frank McGrath completing a concrete addition, and multiple arrivals, visits, and business dealings across Duncan Clifton and Lower Valley, including trade shipments, school plans, and a birth of a girl weighing nine pounds.
Scenic Route Slated as Ocean to Ocean Highway Factor
Westgard, official map maker and logger of the ocean to ocean highway, traveled through Duncan to Clifton and noted the lower route has better roads while the Duncan route offers superior scenery. He suggested the scenic route will influence AAA members and weigh on highway planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
W. O. H. Westgard
Clifton
American Automobile Association
Judge Shirley Makes Duncan Visit On Return From Gila Bend
Judge Shirley a prominent Democrat from Eastern Arizona called in Duncan last week after visiting his daughter Mrs Logan in Gila Bend. He appeared well and his friends welcomed him. Mr Reisinger of the A. N. M. staff also passed through on Thursday.
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Shirley
Arizona
Duncan
Gila Bend
Mrs. Logan
Mr. Reisinger
Presbyterian Church Services Next Sunday
Regular services will be held both morning and evening at the Presbyterian church. Rev. Johnson will preach a two part sermon on Sowing and Reaping. Everyone is cordially invited. The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs. Rorabaugh Thursday week the 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Johnson
Ladies’ Aid
Improvements at the School House by M L Fitch
M L Fitch recently from San Antonio Texas has completed extensive renovations at the School House. The woodwork desks stairs and walls were refinished and new blackboards installed. A cement porch and steps improve the building’s appearance. Fitch and family reside in Duncan and his painter decorator ad will appear in The Argus with suitable plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Fitch
San Antonio
Texas
Fitch
Duncan
New School Principal Arrives From Doniphon Missouri
Prof W R Sewell new principal of the schools arrived with his wife. He last year led a ward school at Hugo Oklahoma and comes highly recommended. Duncan is congratulated on securing an up to date educator who will join church and social circles. The Arizonian notes community support for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Sewell
Doniphan
Sewell
Hugo
Okla
Duncan
Methodist Church Services Next Sunday
Regular services at the Methodist Church are planned with Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11. In the evening Rev Acuff will depart for Richmond to begin revival services with Rev Hugget preaching at Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Acuff
Richmond
Hugget
Lordsburg
School Opens September 2 Under John Evans Direction
The school opens Tuesday September 2 under the direction of clerk of the board Mr John Evans. The school building has been put into very nice shape for the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Evans
Pioneer James Gale Submits Final Proof on Homestead
Pioneer James Gale arrived from his Franklin ranch and filed final proof on his homestead. He has lived on the claim for more than three years, though the township was only recently surveyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gale
Franklin
Gale
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Rev
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Frank McGrath
Mrs
Lawrence Claussen
The
Lower Valley
Mrs. Claussen
John Allen
J. W. Aker
Harris
Ben Welch
el Paso
American Ingot Iron Co
New Mexico State Line
Arizonian Office
Robi, Johns
Frank Stowell
Mabel McGinty
Aspermont
Perry Fisher
A. C. Co
Rend
Bonita Wiltshire
Mississippi
Frank Willis
Mary McGinty
Tempe
J. A. Martin
Steeple Rock
Rev. Acuff
John M. Webster
L. R. Blackwell
E. W. McLaughlin
Wade Marshall
Shannon
Metcalf
Bisbee
Terevio Gonzales
Wilkey
Lanneau
Vaughn
Parks
Jack Evans
Dave Williams
T. J. Nations
L. J. Turney
Phoenix
R. L. Moshier
Telephone Company
W. E. Cruckson
Campbell’s
E. W. Taylor
Mr. Layton
D. M. Gillan
R. G. Dun & Co
John K. Chilton
Sheldon
Mrs. E. R. Evans
Mr. Lloyd
J. C. Gatti
C. B. Nonnamaker
Bishop Wilkins
Prof. Sewell
Culver Kartchner
R. E. Blakewell
J. C. Smith
Lem Spaw
Wm. Blair
Ed Head
Joe Frasier
Iowa
Twin Peaks Mining Co
Oscar Allen
Saunders
Church Services
Duncan, Arizona
Prof Sewell
M. E. Church Services
Cenfer
Duncan Lodge No
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Association
Robert Cesson
L. F. Vaughn
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