Apache Box Excitement Claims Big Gold Prospect
Reported in the Apache Box canyon a rich low grade gold and silver proposition draws attention as a bluff 2000 feet wide and 500 feet high. Discovered by accident by Bisbee parties who found gold in rock and panned rich results. Three claims of 1800 by 1500 feet were located with extensions added by George W. Phillips of Duncan.
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Apache Box Canyon
Bisbee
Box Canyon
George W. Phillips
Duncan
Leonard Smith Leases Dark Thunder Mountain for 10 Percent Royalty
The Twin Peaks company leases Dark Thunder Mountain to Leonard Smith for two years at a 10 percent royalty. Smith will oversee operations and deploy a work crew immediately. Observers expect he could extract a sizable fortune in the period. Luck to you Leonard.
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Twin Peaks Company
Dark Thunder Mountain
Leonard Smith
Smith
Road to the Mines proposal urged for Twin Peaks area
Duncan and valley residents are urged to start building a road from here to Twin Peaks and surrounding mines. The plan could cost thousands and the Commercial Club has discussed but not acted. The notice invites public input and ends with a prompt to visit the Duncan Ice Cream Parlor.
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Duncan and Valley
Twin Peaks
Apache Box Canyon
Clear Lake
Wedding Shower Honors Miss Lillian Williams At Gale Home
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Gale of Franklin a wedding shower honored Miss Lillian Williams. Guests included Mrs. W. T. Gale and Mrs. Dave Williams Jr with Misses Lillian Williams Ethel Clouse Janie Clouse Laura Gale Anna Gale Ruby Moyers Zylpha Merrill Daisy Smith and others. The program featured songs recitations games and refreshments followed by gifts for the guest of honor.
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W. T. Gale
Franklin
Lillian Wiliams
Miss Williams
Anna Gale
Laura
Jamie Clouse
Lillian Williams
Zylpha Merrill
Lillian
Mesdames
Dave Williams, Jr
Ethel
Janie Clouse
Ruby Moyers
Dick Kartchner
Belle Smith
Daisy Smith
Williams Gale announce approaching marriage
The wedding notice announces the approaching marriage of Miss Lillian Williams to Mr. John Gale at the bride’s home on Wednesday June 28, 1911. Both couples are Franklin residents well known in the valley.
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Lillian Williams
John Gale
Franklin
Card Of Thanks To Franklin and Duncan Helpers
We thank the good people of Franklin and Duncan for help and sympathy during our baby's illness and death. Grateful for these acts of love. Yours respectfully, Mr and Mrs Aubra Gilliland.
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Franklin and
Duncan
Aubra Gilliland
Twin Peaks Prospect Draws California Syndicate Visitor
Mr. Berry of Maricopa Colorado representing a California oil syndicate visited mining prospect Bob Schrum in Twin Peaks district. He spent a day surveying underground and on surface, collected rich gold ore specimens, and left enthusiastic about future prospects, planning an early return.
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B. Berry
Maricoka
Colrado
California
Bob Schrum
Twin Peaks
Mr. Berry
Surley
Steam Hoist Installed at Twin Peaks Mine
The Twin Peaks company moved and installed a large steam hoist bought from the old Carlisle mines and reports it is doing good work at Twin Peaks. The firm notes strong bargains on other machinery.
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Twin Peaks Company
Old
Carlisle
Twin Peaks
Small Farm For Sale Near Duncan With 15 Acres
Fifteen acre farm with nine acres in cultivation features a three room house papered and painted, ample outhouses and a good water well. Price $1175 with half cash and balance on time. Contact Jim Casper via this office for information.
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Duncan
Jim Casper
Duncan Commercial Club Presses Arizona Statehood Telegram
The Duncan Commercial Club and five local clubs in New Mexico and Arizona send a Washington telegram urging immediate Senate action on the Arizona statehood resolution. The note describes benefits to business and development and is signed by E. W. Taylor and John R. Fowler.
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New Mexico
Arizona
Duncan
Five Commercial Club
Washington
Senate
William Alden Smith
Senate Committee On
Territories
Washington, D. C
New Officers Elected in Local K of P Lodge
Last Saturday night the local Knights of Pythias elected officers for the new term. John K. Bullard becomes C C while John R. Fowler is W C and W B Miner is re elected as W C. G W Collins is Pre late and M W L F Vaughn serves as K of R and S holdover W C Cheatham M Ex holdover H R Martin M A B F Billingsley I G W F Willis and O G name the roster. The lodge reports growth and strong interest. meetings are held every Saturday night.
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K. of P
John K. Bullard
C. C
John R. Fowler
W. C
W. B. Miner
G. W. Collins
M. W
L. F. Vaughn
W. C. Cheatham
M. Ex
H. R. Martin
B. F. Billingsley
I. G. W. F. Willis
O. G
Woods Named Probate Judge in Graham County
Ex superintendent J A Woods was appointed to fill the vacancy in Graham County Probate Judge due to Judge Thomas S Bunch’s death. Woods resumes role as school superintendent with the two offices combined in second class counties. The Arizonian lauds the nomination as properly earned.
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J. A. Woods
Graham County
Thomas S. Bunch
Mr. Woods
Arizonian
Woods
Vegetarian's Dilemma Opens as Fried Chicken Stays
A witty line captures a dinner table moment about tough choices for vegetarians amid fried chicken. The quip hints at humor around dietary contrasts and social meals without naming people or places.
Cherokee Bill Visits Town Amid Notable Lifework Tale
Gardner Raymond E known as Cherokee Bill arrived in town with a storied past. He details early life in Texas and Arizona, service in the Spanish American War, Cuba and the Philippines, and time with Apache communities. He highlights health from outdoor life and avoidance of alcohol and tobacco, and travels with a modest, unassuming demeanor.
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Bill
Southwest
Arizona
L'Ife
Clifton
Cherokee Bill
St. Louis
Cuba
Phillipine Islands
Joe Wheeler
Gardner
Raymond E
Texas
Canada
Uncle Sam
To San Diego For Summer
Mrs. A. J. Taylor and daughter Alva of 715 Seventh Street left this afternoon for San Diego to spend the summer at the coast. The Grand Ball at Hobbs Hall last Saturday night, managed by P. W. Anderson & Co., drew a large attendance and good time.
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San Diego
A. J. Taylor
Alva
Seventh Street
Douglas International
Hobbs’ Hall
P. W. Anderson & Co
Duncan Arizonian Reaches Third Anniversary
The Duncan Arizonian marks its third year today and announces it will begin its fourth year with the next issue, reflecting on milestones and future plans.
Joe McAlister Leaves Duncan for Ray Arizona
Joe McAlister, long-time Duncan resident since boyhood, moves to Ray Arizona to start a livery business. His family stays behind temporarily while he launches his venture. Friends here predict strong business for him in Ray and wish him luck.
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Joe McAlister
Duncan
Ray
Arizona
Stover Visits Twin Peaks and Morenci on Prospect Trip
J C Stover, recently from Bottineau North Dakota, traveled through Twin Peaks Clifton and Morenci to survey the valley. A former furniture business partner of Joe Fraser, he plans to move his family to the sunlit land after reviewing the country.
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J. C. Stover
Bottineau
Twin Peaks
Clifton
Morenci
Mr. Stover
Joe Fraser
Valley
Land of
Sunshine
Correction fixes Model Canal pioneers and ownership
A correction from Bishop Nation of Franklin corrects a mistaken note in the Business Farmer of El Paso and the Arizonian about the Model Canal. It clarifies who filed on the water right and who were the canal builders, naming Nation, Echols, and W. T. Cauthen as pioneers and noting James Gale’s long frontier role.
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Bishop Nation
Franklin
Business Farmer of
el Paso
Arizonian
Edwards
T. J. Nation
Ben Echols
W. T. Cauthen
Bishops Nation
Echols
James Gale
Gale
Courthouse Moves to Armory in Clifton
Greenlee County shifts its temporary courthouse from the Casino building on Chase Creek to the Armory on Hill's Flat in Clifton. The move reduces living costs and eliminates the need for autograph albums.
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Greenlee County
Chase Creek
Hill’s Flat
Clifton
Local and Personal News From Duncan and Silver City
Rain and social notes from Duncan and surrounding towns. Grandpa Wilson buys a Studebaker bogey from E W Taylor. The A N M engineer Theodore Gedda and roadmaster William Blair make cash subscriptions. A two year old boy injured his foot. the Gill family mourns the loss of a two month old baby. For sale plums and apricots via Gila Ranch. Anderson & Co installs four gasoline lights. Early peaches appear in the valley. Joe McAlister buys horses for Ray livery from Henry Sullivan. County Superintendent J W Akers visits Greenlee county records to study school boundaries. McAlister expands livery with double buggy and hack from E W Taylor. A Sunday electrical storm and a green cottonwood fire near Big Ranch cause minor damage. W W Clark of Phoenix, AZ, visits Duncan for Arizona Fire Insurance business with John Evans. Aubra Gilliland heads to Ray for a store job. L P Miller of Franklin accompanies him. White & Clark acquire O A Apple’s law library in Porterfield block. firm builds strong, growing clientele in the area.
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J. W. Aker County School
Twin Peaks Leases
Duncan Ice Cream Parlor
Duncan Public School
Duncan Commercial Club
E. W. Taylor
Supt. Woods
Bottineau, N. D
Grandpa Wilson
Theodore Gedda
William Blair
The
Gila Ranch
Anderson & Co
Henry Sullivan
Tim Chatman
Dr. Moore
S. L. Kemp
J. W. Akers
Bulletin
Mr. McAlister
W. W. Clark
Phoenix
Arizona Fire Insurance Company
Mr. Clark
John Evans
Gilliland
L. P. Miller
White & Clark
O. A. Apple
Porterfield Block
Silver City
Enterprise
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