Rifle Club Members Compete For Hercules Trophy
Fifteen Benson Rifle Club members shot for the Hercules Trophy Sunday afternoon. John Proffitt led with 34 50, hitting the six hundred yard bullseye on his first sighting shot. E A Brown was second with 27 50, while H P Merrill narrowly missed winning the booby prize after a misdirected shot at three hundred yards.
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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 at Auditorium
A reception and dance at the Auditorium marked Miss Aileen Robertson's sendoff to Flagstaff Normal School. Daughter of Prof and Mrs H Q Robertson of Benson High School, she is a popular figure among local youths. The nine to twelve program featured dancing and fruit punch, with the hosting young men ensuring a pleasant evening.
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Aileen Robertson
H. Q. Robertson
Benson High School
Prohibition Campaign Opens In Arizona
Mrs Doane Merrill and Mrs Grady Gammage of the W C T U left for Phoenix to conduct a statewide prohibition campaign with initial outreach planned in Tempe and Mesa. Call on me for your gasoline distillate and lubricating oils. C F Moss.
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Doane Merrill
Phoenix
Grady Gammage
Tempe
Mesa
C. F. Moss
Cole Bros World Tour Big Shows Arrive August 22
Day is coming as Cole Bros Big World Tour presents a threefold exhibition of trained animals and acrobatic acts. The mile long parade begins at 10 am showcasing blooded horses gilded carriages and satin rider robes in what promoters call the finest, most instructive entertainment.
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Cole Bros
Among the Candidates in Benson Primary Contests
The Signal endorses Dave Adams for Supervisor though remaining independent. Horace P. Merrill, a longtime resident and banker, seeks state legislator work. J. M. Sparks of Douglas runs as incumbent Supervisor. John T. Proffitt seeks re election as constable. C L Rucker, editor of the Signal, camps for Justice of the Peace.
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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 Nomination
The Signal reports D C ONeil announcing his candidacy for representative of Cochise County in the State Legislature. ONeil, known in Benson for running the Mansion Hotel and later the Gadsden Hotel at Douglas, is described as capable and likely to represent the county’s interests if nominated at the primary.
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D. C. O’neil
Cochise County
Local Candidate Announces Democratic Primary Run
A community figure declares intent to administer office and seeks voter support in the Democratic primary on September 12. He emphasizes imparti ally governance and appeals to constituents to back his bid.
Five Hundred Party at Nanney Home Honors Guests
Mr and Mrs J A Nanney hosted a informal Five Hundred party Monday evening with guests including A G Smith A W Bard and J C Keen Mrs Smith won the ladies prize a box of stationary Mr Smith won the gentlemen prize cigars The booby prize went to Mr Keen A decorated table featured The Story of a Floral Tragedy with blank words for guests to fill in Flowers supplied by the attendees inspired merriment especially from Mr Smith.
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J. A. Nanney
A. G. Smith
A. W. Bard
J. C. Keen
Smith
OConnor Cars Advertise Pay As You Ride Plan
O'Connor 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 agency proposition and territory for representatives. Inquire O'Connor 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 Go West for Studies and Visits
Mrs H Q Robertson and her daughter Miss Aileen depart Wednesday afternoon. Aileen travels to Flagstaff to resume studies at the Normal School. Mrs Robertson accompanies her to Phoenix and then continues to Mesa to visit her daughter Mrs Pomeroy.
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H. Q. Robertson
Aileen
Flagstaff
Normal School
Miss Toy Robinson Married in Tucson
Miss Toy Robinson surprised friends by announcing via letter from Tucson that she wed Harry Huddleston of Tucson, a Southern Pacific railroad man. The Benson High School graduate, daughter of Mrs. M. C. Robinson, moves into a life of double blessedness with her husband as family and friends extend congratulations.
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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 tonight at the Auditorium aims for strong turnout
Promoters expect a large crowd with $1.00 admission and good music. Piano contest nears finish with a push for supporters of a leading candidate. Rumors of a dark horse circulate as organizers urge participation. For rent a six room adobe house with both and partly furnished is available at the Signal office.
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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
ABC
Bank of Benson
Southwest Lumber Co
Mass Pharmacy
Thos. E. Thorpe
Fany
Tiffany Club
Dept. S
Schiller Bros
Kansas City, Mo
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