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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1913
Page
1
The Duncan School opens on Tuesday with high expectations for a successful year. Enrollment lists detail primary through ninth grades, naming many students and teachers. The article notes the Ninth grade work and staff, plus projected land survey efforts and funding, including a $100,000 estimate to complete the survey and a prior $60,000 allocation, with general expenses covered separately.
The survey of public lands in Arizona will receive 60,000 dollars for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 1913. The sundry civil service bill includes 700,000 dollars for nationwide surveys, with Arizona's share allocated to map 3,500,000 acres at the request of the state land commission. After township survey approval, the state land commission has 60 days to act.
Supervisor C P Dunn and County Surveyor Tunis visited Sunday to review the Duncan Richmond road project. Dunn, a Clifton businessman, recently completed the Princess theater in South Clifton and leased Empire properties in Chase Creek, promising quality entertainment for Clifton residents.
Mr. L. F. Vaughn of Arizonian, in Duncan two weeks on business, left Monday for Phoenix. Locals lament his departure but praise his friendship for Duncan as he moves to the state capital and beyond. A friend at court is a good thing.
The list notes pupils departing for advanced educational institutions. Those going to Tempa include Mary MccAinty Ethel Black Julie Beam Mary Wilson Sylvie Wilson George Wilson Bessie Windham Irene Martin John Cauthen William Cauthen. To Silver City Convent Dolly Sanders Fredina Parks. To Austin Texas Auther courtcher.
Henry W Arnold writes from Coco S L P Mexico August 22 1913 describing a Mexican colony valley near Abra mountain full of rich soil and year round crops. He notes eighty percent of farms deserted due to robberies and chaos under revolutions while praising climate and farming possibilities and urging better US policy. He closes with resolve to hold the fort and prayers.
The notice describes Col Billingsley as a neighbor in the Arizonian building. It mentions raising chickens on shared property and a hen under the printing office. The little Colonels keep a rabbit pen that aids locals, and the wind mill being tall is blamed rather than the phonograph.
Postmaster J L T Waters served as Special Civil Service Examiner for a 4th class postmaster vacancy at Steeplerook New Mexico. The Sept 23 examination had one applicant, so no competition. appointment may be made under the old law.
A verse sketch presents parents debating discipline and gentleness with children. It contrasts admonishing a child with loving guidance, noting how consistent care shapes the mind over years and the need for calm bedtime routines.
Alex Martin will move in from the ranch this week and W I Galt moves into his new house. Old papers for sale at this office. Miss Maggie Sanders of The Famous visits home folks on the ranch. Gus and Ruther Burtcher are in town from Clear Lake New Mexico. Len Chitter to manage the Arizonian. Orris Phillips returns from Bisbee and says there is no place like Duncan. Henry Martin goes to Valentine Texas on cattle business for a week or ten days.
Sabbath school at 10 with preaching at 11 on Gods Wise Man. Evening service at 7 30 with Taking on the Nature of God. Special music by local talent.
The children teachers and trustees of Franklin school met at the school house on Monday to become acquainted and to give the building and grounds a thorough cleaning in preparation for the opening day.
Ice use in Dun can averages over 5000 pounds weekly during May to October. W W Wilkey supplies local demand with cakes weighing about 300 pounds in cars, often arriving under 200 pounds after trips. Neighbors are served from his ice department, while Bank of Duncan cashier Lanneau notes potential profits in an electric ice plant and Phillips the grocer suggests a grist mill.
Business at the Arizonian remains brisk over the past two weeks though U S money is scarce. The building has nearly doubled in size with a reworked office and print shop, plus living rooms for the editor and family. Local editors will assist with business and printing while the editor and Mrs. Editor attend school halls.
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