Benson Local Items Recap Of Daily Happenings
Corrine's Ice Cream Parlor reopens Sunday after illness closure. Rev Wm Brown returns to Presbyterian duties. Re W Land named U S Land Commissioner for Benson to fill vacancy. Red Cross Exec Committee meets Aug 13 at 4 pm. Mrs J N Morrison harvested 145 pounds of grapes from a single vine. G R Musgrave and partners discuss storage and export shipments of San Pedro Valley Honey to London. J E Ball marries Mala Leavell Jones on July 31. Watermelon bounty at office. large rains reduce drought. Fourth Liberty Loan starts Sept 28 for three weeks to Oct 19. J W Johnson's Vir ginia Minstrels arrive for show near Auditorium. Sale ads include ice cream freezer and Jersey cow. J Edgar Morrison joins engineers overseas. Johnson Variety Store changes hands to J C Riley. Auction Aug 17 hosted by C F Moss lists many items.
First Presbyterian Church Schedule and Meetings
Rev William Brown presides with Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 on The Churchs Missionary Program and 8 evening worship on Going the Second Mile Bible Study on Wednesday at 8 Ladies Missionary Society meets Friday August 16 at 3 pm at Mrs Powells home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
William Brown
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Co S Powell
Cure for Dysentery and Red Cross Support Highlighted
A Des Moines man credits Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy with saving his daughter's life during a violent dysentery attack. The piece also notes the American Red Cross has donated 250000 to the Commission on Training Camp Activities to provide recreation for cantonment troops. Prisoners of war rely on aid from the American Red Cross in Berne, with differing ration support among nations.
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Ashland
Kansas
Chamberlain
William Whitelaw
Des Moines
Iowa
The
American Red Cross
Commission On Training
War and Navy Departments
Berne
Switzerland
Digestion Relief Reported By Indiana Woman
Mrs. Blanche Bowers of Indiana Pa says her digestion improved after taking Chamberlain's Tablets. She claims they provided the right treatment after tried many methods without success over a year.
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Blanche Bowers
Indiana
Political Announcement Rates For Local Elections
Public notice outlinesRates for political announcements include 10.00 for state or county offices and 5.00 for precinct offices payable in advance.
McCall Announces Candidacy for State Representative
Representative R L McCall declares candidacy for the state house in the upcoming Democratic primary on September 10. The statement signals intent to contest the office and seeks party support ahead of the vote.
Justice of the Peace Candidate Declares Benson Precinct Run
A candidate announces for Justice of the Peace in Benson Precinct, subject to the Democratic Primary. The bid signals a party primary contest for the local magistrate seat.
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Justice of the Peace
Bisbee Mayor Seeks Cochise County Supervisor Nomination
The candidate submits a record as Mayor of Bisbee to voters in the Democratic primary for Cochise County Supervisor to be held September 10, 1918.
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Cochise County
Bisbee
Post Office Dept Reports War Savings Certificate Redemptions
Reports show moves to redeem War Savings Certificates via post offices. Postmasters must report evidence of enemy influence to the Division Inspector. Arizona reports no propaganda activity detected. For sale 20 acres ten miles from Benson with three flowing wells priced at 1200 dollars.
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Post’ Office Department
Arizona
Arizona War Savings Committee
Benson
Lame back treated with damp flannel and Chamberlain ointment
A damp flannel bound on the painful area with Chamberlain's ointment provides relief for a lame back and is more effective than a plaster and far cheaper.
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Chamberlain
Notary Public and Insurance Agent Listings
Notary Public listing for Mrs Mary F. Titus offering rooms for rent and acting as agent for St Paul and New Zealand Insurance Co. Fire insurance and rent notices accompany the listing.
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St. Paul and New Zealand Insurance Co
Mary F. Titus
Durango Democrat Riffs On Kaiser And War Line
A Durango Democrat lampoons Kaiser Wilhelm and the Hindenburg line in a verse praising the Kaiser’s downfall and the fall of German aggression with a biting World War I era sentiment.
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Hindenburg Line
Durango
Colo
Notice of Public Land File Proof in Benson Arizona
Department of the Interior notices Howard E. Martibeau of Benson Arizona with Homestead Entry No. 024124 filing intent to prove three year claim for lands in sections 20 21 township 17 south range 19. Proof to be submitted before H. G. Brown U.S. Commissioner in Benson on September 11 1918 with witnesses S. C. Jesperson Robert L. McCall T. Lofgreen and M. B Naegle all of Benson Arizona.
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Howard E. Martibeau
Benson Arizona
S. Range
F. G
R. Meridian
H. G. Brown
U. S
Benson
Arizona
Pomerene Farmers Report Bumper Alfalfa Crop And Market Loads
Pomerene items note a bumper third alfalfa crop and watermelons reaching markets this week. A carload of melons may ship next week. Local buyers Statler and Gillett sold to new owners Cobl and Kuhn who take charge this week. Melvin Johnson recovers from rupture surgery. Canal reliability fluctuates affecting crops. Ellen Scott returns from Mesa. Road contractor St Johnson reports progress on a new contract. Musgrave offers eight dollars for old iron at Cash Second Hand Store.
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Statler
Gillett
Cobl and Kuhn
Melvin Johnson
Ellen Scott
Mesa
Mining Property for Sale in Benson Arizona
Fluorspar, feldspar, fluorine, manganese, tungsten, zinc, lead, molybdenite, copper, silver and gold properties are for sale. Correspondence and inspection invited. Mrs. Mary F Titus registered Cochise County residents. Also for sale six room furnished house and three room cabin with barn on main street. Apply to Mrs. M B Shilliam Box 3612 Lowell Ariz.
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Mary F.titus
Benson District
Cochise County
K. P. Hall
Main Street
M. B. Shilliam
Lowell Ariz
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Eels
Corrine
Wm. Brown
Presbyterian Church
RE. W. Land
U.S. Land
Red Cross
A. W. Bard
J. N. Morrison
Cash
G. R. Musgrave
H. B. Meriwether
Nogales
Los Angeles
May
Ellis Johnson
Pomerene
C. E. Goetz
San Pedro Valley
London
England
J. R. Gillett
D. W. Brown
W. G. Hogan
S. P
McAdoo
Treasury
J. W. Johnson
Old Reliable
Virginia Minstrels
Jersey
R. W. Boyle
St. David
J. Edgar Morrison
Johnson Variety
J. C. Riley
Johnson
C. F. Moss
R. L. McCall
Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office
Phoenix
St. Johnson
Musgrave
Corzine
Main St
W. D. Martinez
Cardui
Mary J. Irvin
Cullen, Va
Cardus
H.W. Etz
Hiwo & CO
General Merchandise
W.D. Martinez
Vulcanizing Cash
Prop
Moss
Douglas Assay GO
Douglas
G. Ave
Douglas Ariz
F. M. Galen
Benson Arizona Cochise County
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