20 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1911
Page
1
Rev. Acuff takes duties as pastor of the Duncan M. E. Church. His first sermon Sunday left a strong impression and the church building project, begun months ago, is expected to resume and be completed.
Local Agent W D Mc Keehan announces a holiday rate of one and one third fare on the A and N M road. The discount takes effect December 21 and runs through January 3, benefiting travelers.
Complete returns confirm Arizona voters backed the Democratic slate. The analysis credits loyal Democratic newspapers for funding and staffing the campaign, enabling success despite opposition funds. The Democratic State Central Committee thanks the press and extends best wishes, signed by Chairman John J. Birdno.
A fanciful tale describes a baby dictating milk policy to the Southern Pacific, guaranteeing certified milk for babies and praising cleanliness and supervision. It then shifts to Governor elect Hunt’s post election statement praising voters, press, and unity for progressive aims in Arizona.
Letter from L F Vaughn Duncan thanks supporters in Duncan and the Valley for their loyalty to the Democratic ticket. He lauds the party’s Arizona victory as influential nationally and pledges gratitude to backers while noting statehood pressures and a Taft administration context. He closes with well wishes to the recipient and family.
John S. Williams, a recent Republican candidate for Congress, issues praise for Carl Hayden’s clean campaign. A telegram dated December 12 from Bisbee Arizona shows Williams thanking Hayden and sending garden seeds to Cochise.
Announcement from Rosal K. Acuff pastor invites worship at the schoolhouse on Sunday morning at 11 oclock and evening at 7 oclock with special singing planned. Join to receive a blessing and fellowship.
Representative-Elect Clifton sends thanks to the people of Duncan for their noble work and accepts them personally. He regrets the ticket did not achieve a clean sweep and sends regards to Editor Duncan Arizonian and Democratic Committee members.
Locals advertise stationery and office supplies with a note on Mrs J A Hunters updated ad selling Throughbred pullets. Percheron horses of D G McLennan go to Sheriff's sale December 25. Jasper Gale ships a carload of bananas to the Lower Valley, buying 11 dozen for a dollar.
Gila Academy was dedicated yesterday in Thatcher with Apostle Geo A Smith of Utah presiding. Gila residents Jasper Gale Bartlett Gale and Frea Tippetts attended along with a large church delegation. the event marks an epoch in the Lower Valley. The academy will be named The Gila Academy, open to all, not strictly denominational.
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