Local notices and community updates from Duncan ARIZONIAN
A long column of community items notes subscriptions and business changes. Mentions Rev J W Aker and A N Newhouse, W W Holder, C M Burnham, Mrs J A Hildreth, STARCK PIANO Co ads, Hood McCamant riding the K of P goat, and a Bazaar Department Store sale. Reports on M E Church construction, installation of officers at Castle Hall, and Hon H C Boone sending a subscription. Also notes Mr and Mrs Frank Richardson leaving Solomonville for San Diego and a recall of the judiciary urged by John J Birdne with a telegram from Eugene Brady ONeill.
New Lambert eas Engine Installed at Guardian Office
The Guardian reports a surge in work necessitating a new engine. A Lambert eas engine was bought from L. G. Haley and is now being fitted on its foundation at the Guardian office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian
L. G. Haley
Texas Votes Next Week on Status Quo and Bailey Fallout
The nation eyes Texas as the state faces a pivotal decision next Saturday likely to shape political winds for Bailey’s influence next year. Observers expect a clear stance regardless of the outcome on the wet or dry question.
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Texas
Hot Stuff: Probate Clerk Defies Attorney General on Marriage License
The Lib beral reports that Probate Clerk Venable refused a license, insisting a pastor certify before a justice of the peace. Attorney General ruled the license should issue when properly made and acknowledged by authorized officiant. Venable’s letter cites ministers cannot swear applicants, prompting critique of his overruled stance.
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Venable
Sellerds
Territory
Justice Bullard Resigns from Precinct Seat
John K. Bullard justice of the peace resigns to take effect immediately. The resignation reached Clifton after the Board of Supervisors adjourned and has not been acted on yet. Expect a petition to fill the Duncan vacancy.
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Board of Supervisors
Clifton
Duncan
Mrs H J McGrath Dies in Lordsburg
Mrs H J McGrath died at her Lordsburg home on Wednesday July 12 after a lingering illness. Nancy Baird McGrath, born in Fredericksburg Texas in 1877, married February 23, 1904 to Herbert J McGrath and lived in Lordsburg most of the time. Survived by father J A Baird of Alamogordo, three brothers, husband, one daughter and one son. Body sent to El Paso for interment Liberal.
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Lordsburg
H. J. McGrath
Nancy Baird McGrath
Fredericksburg
Texas
Herbert J. McGrath
Silver City
McGrath
J. A. Baird
Alamogordo
el Paso
County Road Work Discontinued After Board Action
The Board of Supervisors abruptly ordered the suspension of all road work by Superintendent Awalt until further notice. Motion by George Webster seconded by B F Billingsley led to the minutes entry. no discussion occurred and the trigger remains unclear. Road work statewide will halt pending new directions.
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Board of Supervisors
George Webster
B. F. Billingsley
Awalt
Webster
Billingsley
Proverbial Advice on Love Money and Life
A collection of maxims contrasts marriage motives and wealth with caution in daily life. Witty lines warn that money, appetite for status, and stubborn habits shape relationships and outcomes more than romance.
Development Boards Greeting Urges Arizona Tie to Home
The Arizona Development Board asks Armenians to keep in touch with home conditions and progress. The Phoenix Board of Trade invites Arizonans visiting the Pacific Coast to use the Phoenix Bureau at the Chamber of Commerce Building for newspapers and information. Arizona residents can file California addresses to stay connected and help promote the territory.
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al Arizona
Arizona Development Board
Phoenix Board of Trade
Pacific Coast
Phoenix Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Arizona
Salt River Valley
Los Angels
California
Mrs. A. M. Crosier Returns to Putman Texas
Mrs. A. M. Crosier left Sunday for Putman Texas to make her future home. She had lived in Duncan for years and left behind many friends who wish her happiness in her old postmarital home.
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John J. Malone
Lordsburg
K. of P. Lodge
John
A. M. Crosier
Putman
Texas
New Arrivals Reported At Several Homes
A sequence of birth notices records a girl born to Mr and Mrs David Campbell on the 12th, a boy born to Mr and Mrs J McGrath also on the 12th, and a 10 lb boy born to Mr and Mrs Fred Kreuger at the Powell home in Duncan on Saturday the 15th. All families report they are progressing well.
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David Campbell
A. B. Powell
Duncan
Fred Kreuger
For Sale Good Jersey Cow Fresh
A Jersey cow is offered for sale, described as fresh. Inquiries should be made at this office.
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Jersey
Rapid Overhaul Roils Arizona Newspapers in 1920s Shuffle
Newspaper editors change hands across Arizona as Miner at Bisbee and Globe group papers swap owners. Windy Bill Cleary buys Miner plant. Phoenix Sun debuts July 4 under Sam W. Smail. Globe Silver Belt sold to Cleve W. Van Dyke with Patt Sullivan and Roy Davidson taking editorial roles amid partisan mix. Yuma editor John W. Dorrington retires. Copper Era and Morenci Leader consolidated by W. B. Kelly. Gila Valley Record of Thatcher collapses after a turbulent evolution from The Journal in Safford to multiple name changes ending in its demise as Thatcher thrives on cinema.
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Gila Valley
Thatcher
Safford
the Journal
Guardian
George Crosby
Theodore Roosevelt
Booker T. Washington
C. C. Cole
Locals highlight E W Taylor act and regional notes
Local column reports on E W Taylor promoting a new act this week, visits by Duncan merchants to the county seat, sheriff I B English donating to the tripletts, and several trips, purchases, and markets including J I Case threshers, Hereford bulls, and premium potatoes. The piece also notes ad changes, travel between Clifton, Clifton and Duncan, and regional farm prices and horses.
McCamant Appointed Trustee to Duncan School Board
J W Aker appoints Hood McCamant to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of Jas T Tong from the Duncan territory. The appointment aims to keep the board in public spirited hands with sincere conscientious citizens.
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J. W. Aker
Hood McCamant
Duncan
Jas. T. Tong
Territory
McCamant
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Prince of Merchants
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Bazaar Department Store
George Phillips
M. E
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W. S. Munday
H. C. Boone
Central States Life Insurance Company of
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Frank Richardson
Solomonville
San Diego
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Mr. Richardson
Sheriff’s Office
John J. Birdne
the Guardian
Democratic County Committee
US 12
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Washington, D. C
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Justice Bullard
John K. Bullard
The
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William B. Cleary
Windy Bill
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Sam W. Smail
Globe Silver Belt
Cleve W. van Dyke
Sidney Bieber
Patt Sullivan
Daily Globe
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Los Angeles
Roy Davidson
Globe
Tripod
John W. Dorrington
Yuma
Douglas International
Greenlee County
W. B. Kelly
Copper Era
Morenci Leader
Kelly
E. W. Taylor
I. B. English
Capt. Lanneau
Bank of Durcan
R. Sexton & Sons
J. I. Case Thresher
G. H. Casper & Sons
J. A. Hunter
Dilmer
Foster Ranch
Sam Foster
Ed Malone
Mike (Reardon
L. P. Miller
Franklin
Liberty
B. A. Wilson
T. J. Cauthen
Glenwood
New Mexico
Mr. Cauthen
Mr. McLennan
J. A. Whitridge
Morenci
Mr. Whitridge
Grove Poultry Farm
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Rodeo
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