Duncan Local Notes Highlight Dance Ice Cream Parlor and Visits
Local and personal items describe A N Newhouse’s trip to Twin Peaks, a well attended dance at Hobbs Hall with 40 couples from York Sheldon Franklin and Thatcher, and Duncan Ice Cream Parlor trade. Several residents travel or relocate including Mrs Bart Tipton to Lowell Arizona. The Duncan Repair shop and new Methodist Church updates are noted along with county officials visits and Shoal weather impact on garden crops. Sheriff English escorts prisoners to Florence and Phoenix trips mark first visits to the capital.
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Lloyd Sands
York
Sheldon
Franklin
Thatcher
English
Duncan
Jim Wing
Florence
Territorial Prison
Mr. English
Phoenix
Capital
Arctic Explorer Dr Cook Visits Dun on Return from Clifton
The renowned explorer Dr Cook arrived in Dun this morning on his return from Clifton. Mrs J L T Watters had traveled to Clifton the previous night and heard the distinguished lecture. The town buzzed with excitement upon learning the eminent visitor was in residence.
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Cook
Duncan
Clifton
J. L. T. Watters
Tom Johnson Remembered for Civic Reform in Cleveland
The Globe notes Tom L. Johnson, a controversial yet transformative Cleveland mayor, praised for improving city government over four terms. Critics labeled him a demagogue driven by vanity while supporters saw genuine reform and public service.
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New York Globe
Tom L. Johnson
Tom Johnson
Rome
Gracchi
Cornelia
Cleveland
Divorce Granted in Stephens versus Stephens District Court
In the L. B. Stephens v Ella Stephens case Judge Lewis granted a divorce last week. Property was divided with the defendant receiving the Duncan home and a cash settlement, and the plaintiff keeping the ranch across the river. Three younger children go with the mother. Levi and Mary go with the father. Both parents may visit the children at reasonable hours. the court retains jurisdiction and neither parent may remove the children from the court’s jurisdiction.
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L. B. Stephens
Ella Stephens
Lewis
Duncan
Levi
Mary
Statehood Hearing Completes Arizona Proceedings
In Washington on April 29 the House committee on territories completed its hearing on statehood for Arizona. A five member sub-committee was appointed to review evidence and report. It is expected Arizona may vote on judiciary recall when state officers are elected, as New Mexico leaders seek to tie its admission to easier constitutional amendments.
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Washington
House Committee On Territories
Arizona
New Mexico
Population of Graham County Arizona County Figures
The Director of the Census announces Graham County Arizona population by minor civil divisions as shown by the official Thirteenth Census returns.
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Graham County
Arizona
No title found adrift in old prose
A fragmentary passage argues against excuses for inaction by mocking inconsistent reasoning. It parodies blaming inherited habits, cost, or skills as reasons to avoid effort, and dismisses reliance on ancient beliefs without evidence.
Summer Excursion Rates From Duncan To California Points
The A. and N. M. railway announces summer excursion rates from Duncan effective May 5 for return travel through next November. Round trip fares include 40.70 to Los Angeles Long Beach and San Pedro 42.55 to Santa Barbara 52.55 to San Francisco Del Monte Monterey Pacific Grove and Santa Cruz and 42.95 to Newport Beach. Inquiries to local agent W. D. McKeehan or Traffic Manager A. T. Thomson Clifton Arizona.
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A. & N. M. Railway
Duncan
California
Los Angeles
Long Beach
San Pedro
Calif
Santa Barbara
Cal
San Francisco
del Monte
Monterey
Duncan's Commercial Club Roster Listed for Members
The roster lists members including E. W. Taylor, B. R. Lanneau, J. R. Fowler, B. F. Billingsley, A. N. Newhouse, Clarence Wiggs, Joe Fraser, R. C. Vaughn, L. Fraser, Dan Martin, Charles McAlister, J. Witt, W. Fraser, James Clark, W. M. Powell, A. B. Meigs, L. H. Martin, H. R. Ott, A. Fraser, J. Tunis, J. Turney, L. J. Stephens, L. B. Young and J. L. Watters.
Spinsters Convention to Feature Theatrical Costumes at Hobbs Hall
The Spinsters Convention will be staged at Hobbs Hall on May 4. Rehearsals draw laughs over the antiquated costumes as tall young men in feminine garb steal the show. Local talent shows growing theatrical skill, promising a remarkable Duncan entertainment.
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Hobbs’ Hall
Duncan
Dr J H Briley Ready To Practice In Arizona
Gets Sheepskin Dr J H Briley has successfully passed the medical examination before Arizona's Examining Board and is preparing to answer calls day or night. He is arranging an office and will soon build up his professional practice. Measles are said to be abroad in town.
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J. H Briley
Arizona
Commercial Club Tour Highlights Duncan Area
A Duncan presbytery meeting featured a country drive given by the newly formed Commercial Club of Duncan. The scenic trip passed alfalfa and grain fields with full ditches, signaling farmer prosperity since the town banned saloons a year ago and residents may save money. Reported in Douglas Dispatch.
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Presbytery
Commercial Club of
Douglas Dispatch
Copper State romance ties two lovers in desert wedding
A verse of Cupid crosses Arizona and North Dakota as Sandy Cameron and Miss Ethel Fraser travel from Duncan to Clifton to wed. Cameron, a Winnipeg area landowner tied to Twin Peaks Mining, and Fraser, sister to the mining promoters, marry at a Presbyterian parsonage after a dentist detour and a probate process. Clifton Reporter, in El Paso Times.
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California
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Cameron
Duncan
Clifton
Balmer
Ethel Fraser
Shirley
Curry H. Love
Alexander Cameron
Winnipeg
Ontario
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Bottineau
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Dakota
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Twin Peaks
Northwest
Clifton Reporter
el Paso Times
Sheldon Bond Vote Aims to Fund New School Building
Sheldon neighbors vote on the issuance of bonds to erect a new school building signaling progress in the agricultural valley. The description reflects a thriving community with growing homes, a flourishing mercantile base, and a pledge of development from a barren landscape to a blossoming desert valley.
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Sheldon
Bulding
Bowen divorce judge awards father custody in Fairview
During the term of district court the case Pearl Bowen versus William Bowen for divorce was heard. The divorce was denied and Judge Lewis awarded the care and custody of the children to the father Mr Bowen who resides at Fairview Guardian.
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District Court
Pearl Bowen
William Bowen
Lewis
Bowen
Fairview Guardian
Mexican man jailed 60 days for public indecency
Justice Bullard sentenced a man to sixty days in the county jail last Monday for public indecencies. Several residents had complained for days as Constable Stewart made the arrest.
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Stewart
Silver Wedding of Mr and Mrs J E Cosper Told
Mr and Mrs J E Cosper celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at their farm home near Duncan last Thursday April 27. They returned from a long Texas trip visiting 53 counties and 12 railroads. A large family reunion followed with many friends neighbors and children present and silverware gifts noted.
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J. E.cosper
Duncan
Cesper
Texas
Smith
Land of Sunshine
Casper
Clifton
O Ne il and Hunt for Arizona Statehood
Telegram from Phoen ix scout F M Avis to the Gazette outlines Arizona statehood prospects. Arizona is blocked by New Mexico constitution while a House committee favors easy admission. Arizona lawmakers in Washington push for concurrent admission with New Mexico, with optimism from O Neil and Hunt.
Carlisle Mines in Duncan District to Build 10 Stamp Mill
Reports from Duncan New Mexico indicate the Carlisle mines, reopened after a two month exploration push, have discovered ore bodies with gold values of 7 to 20 dollars per ton. The company plans immediate erection of a 10 stamp mill and believes steady work will boost the Duncan area and surrounding regions. The Steeple Rock district has seen ongoing activity with varied success over years.
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Cold Carlisle
Duncan
New Mexico
Steeple Rock
Carlisle
Big new warehouse rising near old brick Kiln
A large warehouse is being built on a lot near the old Kiln in Duncan. E. W. Taylor will store wagons, bagers, and farm machinery there and expects substantial improvements. When finished, it will be one of the best in Duncan. A carload of Studebaker wagons and buggies is en route to be placed in the storehouse.
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Taylor
Duncan
Aecar
Studebaker
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