Rifle Club Members Compete For Hercules Trophy
Fifteen Benson Rifle Club shooters contested the Hercules Trophy with top marks by John Proffitt 34-50 at six hundred yards and E A Brown 27-50 at three hundred yards. The event includes three shoots at six and three hundred yards on standard Army targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson Rifle Clubs
John Proffitt
E. A. Brown
H. P. Merrill
Merrill
Hercules
Hercules Powder Co
Wilmington
Delaware
U.S. Army
Benson
Farewell Dance Honors Miss Aileen Robertson
A farewell reception and dance was given at the Auditorium for Miss Aileen Robertson daughter of Prof and Mrs H Q Robertson of Benson High School. She returns to Flagstaff Normal School for the coming year where she is a junior. Dancing ran from nine to twelve with fruit punch between numbers.
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Aileen Robertson
H. Q. Robertson
Benson High School
Women Prohibition Campaign Planned From Tempe to Mesa
Mrs Doane Merrill and Mrs Grady Gammage of the W C T U depart for a state wide campaign in support of prohibition and enforcement of its laws. Tempe and Mesa are named as starting points for their drive. C F Moss invites inquiries for gasoline distillate and lubricating oils.
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Doane Merrill
Phoenix
Grady Gammage
Tempe
Mesa
C. F. Moss
Cole Bros Big World Show Promises Grand Parade
The Cole Bros Big World Tour presents a threefold, giant exhibition of trained animals and human acts in a Monday appearance on August 22. The mile long parade at 10 a m opens a display of horses elephants ponies acrobats and exotic acts including the Nymphs of the Statues. The show pledges elegance discipline and wholesome entertainment for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Bros
Among the Candidates in Benson Primary Race
The Signal outlines near four weeks to primary voting with Dave Adams favored for Supervisor. It lists candidates including Horace P. Merrill for representative, John T. Proffitt for constable, C. L. Rucker for justice of the peace, and J. M. Sparks as incumbent Supervisor candidate from Douglas.
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Dave’’ Adams
Northside
Dragoon
Benson
Wm. Shilliam
Justice of the Peace
Horace P. Merrill
John T. Proffitt
Constable
C. L Rucker
the Signal
J. M. Sparks
Douglas
The
Signal
C. L. Rucker
Candidate D C O Neil seeks Co chise County rep nomination
The Signal reports D C O Neil as a candidate for the nom ination as representative of Cochise County in the State legislature. O Neil is known in Benson from his former roles at the Mansion Hotel and the Gadsden in Douglas and is viewed as capable if he gains the primary nomination.
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Horace P. Merrill
Phoenix
ABC
Benson
Bank of Benson
Southwest Lumber Co
Merrill
D. C. O’neil
Cochise County
Political bid urged by candidate in September Democratic primary
The candidate urges voters to support him in the Democratic primary on September 12, asserting he can administer the office impartially and seeks community backing.
Five Hundred Party Hosts and Guests Enjoy Floral Word Game
Mr and Mrs J A Nanney entertained Messrs and Mesdames A G Smith A W Bard and J C Keen at a Five Hundred party Monday evening. Mrs Smith won the ladies prize a box of stationary. Mr Smith won the gentlemen prize cigars. Mr Keen captured the booby prize a darning ball. Tables were decorated and a lunch served with a verse The Story of a Floral Tragedy to fill in with flower names. Mr Smith supplied the missing words causing merriment.
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J. A. Nanney
A. G. Smith
A. W. Bard
J. C. Keen
Smith
O'Connor offers pay as you ride motor cars
OConnor pleasure and commercial Motor Cars are assembled of world known standard parts medium priced and sold on a convenient pay as you ride plan. Catalogue mailed on request. Exclusive territory for representatives. Inquire OConnor Corporation 6331 South Halsted St Chicago Illinois.
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O’connor
O’connor Corporation
South Halsted St
Chicago
Ill
Mrs Robertson and daughter Aileen depart for Flagstaff visit
Mrs H Q Robertson and her daughter Miss Aileen left Wednesday afternoon. Aileen heads to Flagstaff to resume studies at the Normal School. Mrs Robertson will accompany to Phoenix then proceed to Mesa to visit daughter Mrs Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Q. Robertson
Aileen
Flagstaff
Normal School
Miss Toy Robinson Weds Tucson Railroad Man
Miss Toy Robinson announces her marriage to Harry Huddleston of Tucson in a letter to her family. The Benson High School graduate and daughter of Mrs. M C Robinson left for Tucson last week and married the Southern Pacific employee. The Signal offers congratulations to the couple.
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Miss Toy Robinson
Tucson
Jas. C. Keen
Harry Huddleston
Southern Pacific Road
Miss Robinson
Benson
Yonger Society
Benson High School
M. C. Robinson
Dance at Auditorium Promises Strong Turnout
Tonight's event at the Auditorium aims for a large crowd with $1.00 admission and lively music. Piano contest narrows, rumors of a dark horse candidate circulate, and promoters urge hard work to boost success. Plus an ad for a well furnished six room adobe house for rent.
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Rifle Club
Mrs. Merrill
W.D. Martinez
U. S. Land Office
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Hampton & Arnold
Noll
Arizona
Benson Lumber
the Bank of Benson
el Paso
Mass Pharmacy
Thos. E. Thorpe
Fany
Tiffany Club
Dept. S
Schiller Bros
Kansas City, Mo
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