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Benson Signal

Location

Benson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1917

Page

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Arizona seeks approval for vast multi-state electric railroad project

A Globe, Arizona petition requests permission to form a 50 million dollar corporation to build an electric railroad from Colorado through New Mexico to a Gulf of California port. The plan includes a 200000 horsepower hydro plant, coal and lumber ventures, and a new seaport to spur state industry and cheaper freight.

United States Arizona Corporation Commission Globe W. V. Shenk Eastern Capital Colorado River Arizona-Utah Boundary Gulf of California Colorado New Mexico Great Timber Arizona Santa Fe Holbrook White Mountains Tonto Basin Verde District Salt River

Summer Complaint Remedies Proven In Homes

Summer illness often strikes families with diarrhea and cramps. Mrs F F Scott of Scottsville New York reports a severe summer complaint with intense pain eased by one dose of Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoe Remedy. Other family members also benefited. Moss Pharmacy endorsement.

F. F. Scott Scottsville N. Y Chamberlain Moss Pharmacy

Fifth Street Merchant Stocking Shoes On Sale

M Mejia operates on Fifth Street with a good stock of shoes and a seasonable line of goods offered at sale prices. Customers are invited to call for details.

M. Mejia Fifth Street Himt

Gem Second Hand Store Opens With Oil Stoves and Hardware

A local shop, Gem Second Hand Store, advertises oil and gasoline stoves along with general hardware. The listing highlights affordable used options for heating and home needs.

Gem

Goetz and Scott Wed In Benson Home Ceremony

Charles Edward Goetz a Benson businessman and Miss Elinor Scott of Chicago married Sunday in a Benson home ceremony. Rev J E Ferris officiated as family and friends attended the intimate service followed by a wedding supper and a honeymoon trip to the Pacific coast and eastern cities. The couple will reside in the McKinney house on San Pedro after October 1 with plans for a modern bungalow.

Charles Edward Goetz Benson Elinor Scott Chicago Tucson Cople S. B. Moss D. W. Moss Moss Frances Moss C. F. Moss William F. Goetz J. E. Ferris Methodist Episcopal Church McKinney San Pedro Street Goetz John F. Scott Chicago and Northwestern Railway H. L. Dahiells Gourley Burcham

Oil Leases Do Not Affect State Farm Loans

A letter from H W Etz asks about oil leases on land offered as security for state loans. The State Loan Board on August 2 1917 unanimous says leases, of any kind, do not affect loan applications and may be executed on lands pledged as security. D F Johnson State Treasurer signs the reply.

H. W. Etz State Treasurer’s Office Phoenix, Ariz State Loan Board Loan Board D. F. Johnson

Miramonte Items and local visits noted

The Martineau Brothers Leo and Heleman of Pomerene are busy putting in crops on their homestead. Mrs. Mary Lillywhite of Mesa City is visiting with her daughter Mrs. Mary Coplin.

Martineau Brothers Leo and Heleman Pomerene Mary Lillywhite Mesa City Mary Coplin Heber Davis Thora Whitewater John Scott James Anderson Chas. Lillywhite Ida B. Brown Lillywhite Mexico

Fruit and Vegetable Trade Rules Nationwide Shipping Limits

State weights and measures issues a circular warning that starting November 1 1916 only three sizes of Climax baskets may be used for interstate fruit and vegetable shipments from Arizona. Manufacturers and shippers may submit baskets for testing to the Bureau of Markets Washington D C to ensure compliance.

State Department of Weights and Measures United States Arizona Bureau of Markets Washington, D. C

Notary Public and Rent Listings in Local Notices

Notary Public service advertised with details on properties for rent. Fre Insurance lists coverage options while Mrs. Mary F. Titus appears in the notices section with related contacts.

Card of Thanks for Lucy Cody Jones Loss

To the many friends who so kindly assisted us during our recent bereavement in the loss of our beloved wife and daughter Lucy Cody Jones we extend our heartfelt thanks. Albert Jones Mr and Mrs George Fletcher

Lucy Cody Jones

Death of Mrs Albert Jones in Benson

Mrs Albert Jones wife of a noted sheepman from the Little Rincon mountains died after years of illness. She was born in Texas thirty six years ago and was the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Fletcher of Redington. Interment was in Benson cemetery with Rev N Levison officiating. She leaves her husband and parents and many friends. Her maiden name was Cody and her father was a first cousin of Col Buffalo Bill Cody.

Albert Jones Little Rincon Mountains Benson Cemetery N. Levison Presbyterian Church George Fletcher Redington Jones Cody Texas Col. W. F. Cody Buffalo Bill

Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Sold at Moss Pharmacy

Many families keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand as a reliable and cost saving addition to the home. For sale at Moss Pharmacy.

Chamberlain Moss Pharmacy

Also Mentioned on This Page

H.w.etz & GO Hiwo & Coo General Merchandise W. D. Martinez Bank OF Benson Mr. Goetz Miss Scott Benson, Arizona Miramonte A. Western Ida Anderson Mrs. Western Ethel Miss Neilson Vance Mrs. Epperly Robert Jean Tombstone Ed T. Lofgreen Mrs. A. Peterson Bisbee Mary F. Titus Mrs Geo. Fletcher
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