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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1912
Page
2
For Presidential Electors Wiley E. Jones of Pinal county John R Hampton of Greenlee county and W T Webb of Graham county are listed as electors.
National figures will tour Arizona to back suffrage and equal power for women in law making. Laura Gregg Cannon departs Los Angeles Saturday and travels to Parker and Bouse, then campaigns Yuma County and stops in Wickenburg before joining Mrs. Munds to continue efforts.
Mrs. Cannon will attend a large suffrage demonstration in Phoenix later this month. Her itinerary spans Cochise Gila Greenlee and Pima counties, with Maud Younger and Alice Parks among the speakers.
State Entomologist A W Morrill visited Duncan on Saturday September 14 and found no codling moths or other pests except in the Day Foster orchard where significant damage to apples and pears occurred. He aims to identify pests for the Crop Pest Inspector appointment and notes Duncan’s favorable conditions for peaches plums pears. The alfalfa weevil threat is highlighted and farmers are urged to send suspected insects for identification and to apply for the annual pest report.
Governor G W P Hunt urges Arizona citizens to raise a substantial fund for the Wilson and Marshall ticket. He notes Wilson will not accept corporate contributions and cites the Baltimore Convention endorsement of Woodrow Wilson as the basis for the appeal.
Letter from Governor Geo W P Hunt dated September 10 1912 endorses Thomas R Marshall for president and requests Arizona residents contribute only via popular subscriptions. Hunt highlights Governor Wilson as a public spirited candidate relying on public funds and newspaper publicity to advance the campaign.
Notice states Pink Cosper occupying and improving his ranch at Willow Springs near Duncan Arizona. He has two families there working and drilling two wells estimated at no less than $500 each, with continued occupation and improvements planned. Dated September 27, 1912. Duncan Arizona.
The Greenlee County Board of Supervisors reports that in Justice Precinct No. 2 the vote favored sale of intoxicating liquors. A majority of 94 to 43 supported repeal of prohibition, and the board orders liquor sales permitted within the precinct under specified county boundaries. The decision supersedes the 1910 Graham County order and directs publication in the Duncan Arizonian for four weeks.
In Greenlee County Arizona W A Hamilton plaintiff sues Mary A Hamilton defendant. Summons requires appearance and answer within twenty days after service in Clifton or thirty days otherwise. Judgment by default possible. Dated September 3 1912. Ben M Crawford Clerk. Ben C Fehrman Deputy Clerk.
The document lists scheduled claims totaling 17 746.15 and assets including stock fixtures and book accounts totaling 10 500 with a 500 exemption. The bankrupt selects instruments and appliances usable in the jewelry business as part of the filing. Arizona Republican.
Clifton sole owner C P Dunn of Dunn & Loomis drugs and jewelry filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S court yesterday. He lists fifty seven creditors in the affair.
About June 10 1912 a dark iron grey three year old unbranded mare with a scar on the left front leg and a vanished mane and tail has not been seen since. A liberal reward is offered for the return or for information leading to possession of R Beavers Duncan Ariz.
The notice advertises old papers for sale at 25 cents per bundle available at the office. Items include carpets and items stored in cupboards and suitable for kindle fires.
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