Lower Valley Autoists Visit Duncan for Pleasant Day
A group of six automobiles carried a jolly party from the lower valley to Duncan on Sunday forenoon. They crossed the mesa from Safford, spent noon in cottonwood shade, viewed the Gila river bridge, and toured the area before returning home pleased with the trip. The Safford to Duncan road was reported in fairly good condition with a few rough spots. a Clifton run was dropped due to rough roads and threatened rain. The party included E. W. Clayton, Ezra and Mrs Madsen, Wm Kirtland and family, Harry and Agnes Kirtland, A. H. Ferrin and Miss Della Owens, R. W. Smith family, John J. Birdno and family, Lorraine Birdno, Blanche Birdno, and Alberta Colton.
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Safford
Gila River
Duncan
Clifton
E. W. Clayton
Ezra Madsen
Wm. Kirtland
Harry
Agnes Kirtland
A. H. Ferrin
Della Owens
R. W. Smith
John J. Birdno
Lorraine
Blanche Birdno
Alberta Colton
By All Means Pro tect the Troopers on the Border
Sheriff Mc Grath may detach a deputy to guard Troopers stationed near Ha chinita as Mexican raids increase. A series of thefts and assaults have targeted soldiers, including a machine gun, oats, and mail carry. a sentry was shot in the arm during a post raid. General Wood faces pressure to relocate or better protect the expeditionary camp to prevent further losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
McGrath
Hachita
Wood
When the Clock Stops At Billingsley's
Dr. T. A. Moore won a set of dishes as the prize from the clock stop event at Billingsley’s. A large crowd attended, drawing attendees from the country, showing growing local interest and anticipation for future clock stops.
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Billingsley
T. A. Moore
Billingsley’s
Delayed shipment brings low price on ladies gloves
A shipment of ladies black and white silk gloves arrived late and is now offered at a very low price. The Famous department store promotes the sale to clear stock and attract customers.
Dynamited Rocks Removed From South Clifton School
Trustees ordered removal of overhanging Giant Needle Rocks near South Clifton school. Contractor Mr Coty set off the blast last Sunday. it toppled part of the building and caused about 1000 dollars in damage. No fault attached to Coty. accident occurred despite precautions. Rocks no longer threaten the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Clifton School
Mr. Coty
San Francisco
Coty
Carring the War Into Arizona
In Douglas on July 22 Gabriel Aguilar was stabbed to death by an unknown Mexican countryman after an argument over the constitutionalist and Huerta governments in Mexico. He suffered a deep arm wound that severed an artery and died before help arrived.
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Douglas
Mexico
Gabriel Aguilar
G. Avenue
Aguilar
Appointment Confirmed for Phoenix Land Office Officials
Information confirms Thomas F. Weedin as register and J. J. Birdne as receiver of the United States land office at Phoenix. They await taking charge after bonds are filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Weedin
J. J. Birdne
United States Land Office
Phoenix
Morenci Peace Officer Targeted in Gun Attack
Justice of the Peace Lally, a stern wart against the local crime element in Morenci, had his home shot at by unknown assailants about twelve days ago. The episode is seen as revenge or intimidation, but officials vow to persevere and make the gentry seek a milder climate.
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Justice of the Peace
Lally
Morenci
Justice Lally
Greenlee County
Local and Personal Notes From Duncan Area
Jas V Parks made a business trip to Clifton Monday. Zeke Day of York visited Duncan this week. Miss Maggie Sanders visiting friends in Separ this week. Mrs Carl Sellers of Clifton visiting Mrs J R Fowler. Mrs Walter Pen of Clifton visiting Mrs J C Tyler. Ed Lemmons from Whitlock visiting family. Henry Martin returned home from Texas. Florence Johnston of Clifton visiting sister Mrs Moore of Duncan. Mrs J R Fowler returned home after visiting Clifton. Capitola Gooch convalescent after illness. Master Howard Gill went to Bisbee to reside with Uncle Homer Howard. Frank Watson in Valley this week for Copper Era. Hon A R Lynch and B F Thum from Safford last week in Thums Mighty Michigan. Mrs W W Lynn telegram announced husband ill in El Paso. Moore Parker and family visiting N J Parker and family returned home. Mrs Owen Norris visiting Miss Bessie Clark then Bear Canyon home. Ira Borden of Waco visiting sister Mrs B R Lanneau. B F Billingsley trip to ranch, pleased with conditions. Charles Allen and wife left for Bisbee to make it their future home. Threshing of wheat and barley active. good yields reported. L F Vaughn of Phoenix, formerly of Duncan, in town for business and old friends. Phoenix hotter than Duncan. W A Smith of Clifton visited with family. returned home. Paehne of Mining Journal in Duncan on Frid ay. Mrs J O Phillips leaving for Douglas for medical treatment with daughter Erma. The Arizonian wishes her a speedy recovery.
Fifty Perish In Fire At Binghampton Clothing Plant
A four story Binghampton Clothing company factory fire this afternoon killed fifty people and injured about as many, many victims women and girls. About 125 workers were in the building when the blaze started and hundreds watched from outside as searchlights lit the ruins.
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Binghampton
N. Y
Binghampton Clothing Company
The Famous Promotes American Tally Corsets
An advertising note urges readers to envy no one for their figure and to wear an American Tally corset. The message positions the product as a fashionable choice for improving silhouette.
Hotel Arrivals Listed for Merril Heald and Others
The hotel arrival record shows guests including Merril Heald Clifton D E Murray El Paso D B Richmond Chicago Walter Crubesch Lordsburg C L Fredricks Lordsburg Frank Watson Clifton Henry Martin City and Zeke Day York.
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Merril Heald
Clifton
D. E. Murray
el Paso
D. B. Richmond
Chicago
Walter C. Rubesch
Lordsburg
C. L. Fredricks
Frank Watson
Henry Martin
City
Zeke Day
York
Methodist Church to Hold July 27 Service
The congregation will worship in the new church on Sunday July 27 with Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 11. A special evening service is planned at 8 o'clock. All are invited. Rosa K Acuff Pastor.
No Weddings Reported This Week
A terse local note jokes that no wedding licenses were issued as the clerk is away and a deputy in charge is presumed to be asleep on the job. The remark carries a light, tongue in cheek tone about routine civil service duties.
Wilson Studies Mexico Situation Very Grave
Washington reports a grave Mexican crisis dominating President Wilson and Senate discussions. Senators Fall Bacon Stone Lodge clash over policy while diplomacy and potential armed force are debated. The State Department seeks to protect Americans amid threats at the Madero lumber camp and plans to evacuate refugees from Tampico to Galveston.
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Washington
Mexico
Wilson
Senate
Fall
Bacon
Lodge
Lewis
New Mexico
State Department
Madero
Department
Mexico City
Tampico
Galveston
Miss Sharlot Hall in Flagstaff for Summer Study
Miss Sharlot M. Hall former historian and Arizona writer is in Flagstaff to spend the summer regaining health and planning more interviews with pioneers for her early Arizona history. The Colorado River Indian reservation will open to entry expanding northern Yuma county led by Parker. A Globe cloudburst damaged roads and buildings and a Mexican man sleeping on tracks near Forrest station was killed by a passing train after a drunken walk back to town.
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Henry F. Ashurst
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Reese M. Ling
Colorado River Indian Reservation
Yuma County
Parker
Forrest Station
E. P. &S. W. Railway
Douglas
Telephone Rentals Due At End Of Month
Notice to all concerned that telephone rentals are due and must be paid by the tenth of the following month at the telephone office. If unpaid by August 10, phones will be removed and service discontinued due to lack of funds.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lower Valley
Arizona
Jas. V. Parks
Zeke Day of
Maggie Sanders
Separ
Mrs. Carl Sellers of
J. R. Fowler
Walter Pen of
J. C. Tyler
Ed Lemmons
Whitlock
Texas
Florence Johnston
Mrs. Moore
Capitola Gooch
Master Howard Gill
Bisbee
Homer Howard
A. R. Lynch
B. F. Thum
Thum
Michigan
W. W. Lynn
Mr. Moore Parker
N. J. Parker
Owen Norris
Bessie Clark
Bear Canyon
Ira Borden
Waco
B. R. Lanneau
B. F. Billingsley
Charles Allen
L. F. Vaughn
W. A. Smith
Ed Head
Paehne
Mining Journal
J. O. Phillips
Erma
Arizonian
Rosa K. Acuff
Senator Stone
Senator Lodge
Globe
Globe- Miami
B. G. Fox
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