Bank merger forms Cochise County State Bank Benson Tombstone
On August 22 the Bank of Benson merges into the Cochise County State Bank creating a single entity with offices in Benson and Tombstone. Capital rises to 30000 with a 4750 surplus, expanding services for Benson and Tombstone customers. Public opening set for Tombstone office. local leaders join as stockholders and directors.
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Bank of Benson
Cochise County
Cochise
Benson-Tombstone
Henry Etz
Jo. H. Getzwiller
Maier Brothers
A. G. Smith
A. H. Wien
P. W. Hamilton
Chas. E. Goetz
B. J. McKinney
Arthur L. Heney
F. N. Wolcott
H.S. Ross
W. A. McSparrow
A. E. Davis
R. B. Valance
E. Grebe
Giacomo Brothers
A. T. Yaple
W. M. Randolph
W. A. Woods
Fred S. Bennett
K. N. Coplen
Tombstone
M. W. Smith
Benson
Notice of Appointed Game License Seller in Benson District
Elias Summers is appointed game license seller for the Benson district. The notice warns hunters to buy licenses and comply with revised game laws, cites license evasion and out of season killings, and states prosecutions will follow for noncompliance.
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Elias Summers
Benson
Remedy for summer diarrhea praised by Mrs Scott
During hot weather many families face loose bowels and need prompt treatment. Mrs F F Scott of Scottsville New York says she used Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoe Remedy five years ago during a severe summer complaint and one dose relieved her. others in her family have had similar results at Moss Pharmacy.
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F. F. Scott
Scottsville
N. Y
Chamberlain
Moss Pharmacy
Advertised Letters Remaining for Week Ending August 12 1917
A list of unclaimed letters on hand for the week ending August 12 1917 includes Burt De Moore, Mr. Harry Peters, Mr. B. F. Persons. Recipients must say advertised when calling. A one cent charge per piece applies as required by Postal Laws and Regulations. D Redfield, Postmaster.
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D. Redfield
Wanted cattle herd buyer seeks range herd
Wanted to buy a small herd of range cattle. State number age and price. Contact E Drullard in Naco Arizona.
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E. Drullard
Naco
Ariz
Pomerene Notes On Residents Visitors and Events
Watermaster Luther Statler leads a cleaning crew for the canal. Bisbee visitors include Mr and Mrs Melvin Nichols Alfred Nichols and Dewey Sabin who left Monday. Dewey Sabin plans Thatcher departure and Gila Academy enrollment. Cosby, Scott and Johnson heads to Bisbee and mines. Cosby busy with game warden matters. Geo Scott and John McNeil attend Tombstone jury duty. A Tuesday dance by Dewey Sabin draws many youths. Pomerenes Perry Tryon drafted on second call. Lehi Jarvis returns from El Paso. Cosby barn rebuild nears completion after first storm. Prof E B Taylor of the University lectured at 10 am with lunch served. Farm Advisor Paschall demonstrated field work. E J Gumm completes School House addition. Farmers prepare for third hay crop next week.
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Luther Statler
Melvin Nichols
Alfred Nichols
Dewey Sabin
Bisbee
Nichols
Dewey
Thatcher
Gila Academy
Perry Tryon
Pomerene
Public Institutions Chief Visits University Then Benson
Doane Merrill chairman of the Public Institutions Commission toured the University in Tucson last week and returned by auto to his Benson home. He reported the Benson to Vail road in dreadful condition after heavy rainfall.
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Doane Merrill
The
Public Institutions Commission
Tucson
Benson
Vail
Grand Labor Day Dance at Audi torium
A Labor Day dance is planned in the Audi torium with proceeds donated to the Red Cross. The event features music by an orchestra from Tucson. Hand bills will be distributed soon and a large crowd is expected in surrounding towns.
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Red Cross
Tucson
Red Cross Weekly Meeting At High School
The Red Cross held its regular weekly gathering Wednesday afternoon in the High School sewing room with strong attendance. Workers are busy making bandages and other needed items for soldiers at the front. New members are welcome. joining costs one dollar. Members ask attendees to bring scissors, thimble, needle, and related supplies. Benson branch is praised for its progress.
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The
Red Cross
Mountain States Company Supports Employees’ Dependents
A Tucson district official cites a letter from Mountain States Company indicating directors approved temporary financial aid for dependents of employees on leave to serve in the U S armed forces during the current war. The aid applies to both voluntary and involuntary leaves.
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Mountain States Company
W.B. Kleinz
Tucson
United States
Learn How to Shoot The Prospector Targets Benson Gun Club
The Prospector reports Benson Gun Club accused of importing experts to beat Tombstone in a three shoot series. The score card disappeared then reappeared in Fred Bennett’s barn showing Tombstone the winner. Billy Bennett impressed all by a long bullseye after a quiet pause.
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Benson
Douglas
Benson Club
Tombstone
Fred Bennett
Johnny Walker
Mr. Almy
Gleason
Courtland
Road Scouts Delayed on Evergreen Highway Route
The Evergreen Highway party to pass Benson this week is five days behind schedule and will likely arrive next week. A proposed all-year route would connect Vancouver British Columbia with El Paso on the southern border. Entertaining plays at the move show tonight feature Reine Davies as heroine in Tuesday night Sun day love story.
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Evergreen Highway
Benson
Vancouver
British Columbia
el Paso
Reine Davies
Notary Public and Rent Notices in Local Ads
Notary Public information appears alongside housing listings. Fre Insurance advertises rooms for rent with Mrs. Mary F. Titus named in the notices.
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Notary Public
Mary F. Titus
Draft Examinations Ordered for 664 Quota in Tombstone
Examinations to fill the draft quota will resume Monday in Tombstone after insufficient fit and unexempted men from the first 1330 examined. About 1200 Bs on the county liability list between 1228 and 2500 will be notified to appear. Benson area men are ordered to Tombstone on Monday August 20 at 9 am. Names include Carlos Castaneda Orrick Robertson Vicente Manzo Henry Hite Jr Vicente Torres William Ohnesorgen Solomon Murillo Archie Theroux Ellis Haynes Donald Goodman Erskine Miller Chester Kelly Raymond Dixon registered at San Simon Roy Seelinger Roy Dunham of Dragoon Perry Tryon of Pomerene.
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Tombstone
Benson and Vicinity
Carlos Castaneda
Orrick Robertson
Vicente Manzo
Henry Hite Jr
Vicente Torres
William Ohnesorgen
Solomon, Murillo
Archie Theroux
Ellis Haynes
ST. David
Farmers Gather for Pomerene Meeting and Demonstrations
A mass meeting, picnic, and farm demonstration drew a large crowd at Pomerene yesterday. Prof. E B Taylor of the Agricultural Extension service J E Sellers of the Council of Defense and A L Paschall County Agricultural Agent led talks and demonstrations. Lunch was served by the ladies. A similar meeting was held at St David today.
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Pomerene
E. B. Taylor
Agricultural Extension Service
J. E. Sellers
Council of Defense
A. L. Paschall
St. David
Tombstone Deputy Sheriff in Town on Monday
Deputy Sheriff Harry Rafferty of Tombstone visited town on Monday and attended local matters. He met with residents and discussed public safety initiatives planned for the upcoming week.
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Harry Rafferty
Tombstone
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New Bank
Nellie Ciochetti
Isabel ‘Trejo
Blanche Merrill
Adams
Dragoon
Burt, de
H.w.etz & GO
Hiwo & Coo
General Merchandise
Arizona
WD. Martinez
M. P. Cosby
A. H. Scott
Seth Johnson
Mr. Cosby
Geo. Scott and
John McNeil
Lehi Jarvis
University
A.L. Paschall
E. J. Gumm
Gumm
Benson Theater
Farmers’ Meetings
Oaag
KE. Goetz
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