Bank merger enlarges Cochise County State Bank
On August 22 the Bank of Benson merges into Cochise County State Bank creating one Benson and one Tombstone office. Capital rises to 30000 with a 4750 surplus. Notable stockholders include Henry Etz Jo H Getzwiller and Maier Brothers. Tombstone office opens publicly Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Benson
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 New Game License Seller in Benson District
Elias Summers has been appointed game license seller for the Benson district. He warns hunters to buy licenses and follow revised game laws. Some are reportedly hunting without licenses and killing game out of season. Prosecutions will follow for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Summers
Benson
Summer bowel trouble relief with Chamberlain’s remedy
Mrs F F Scott of Scottsville New York says a severe summer complaint faded after one dose of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoe Remedy. She notes family members have since used it with similar relief and Moss Pharmacy endorses it for prompt treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Scott
Scottsville
N. Y
Chamberlain
Moss Pharmacy
Advertised Letters List for Week Ending August 12 1917
The list shows letters remaining unclaimed for the week ending August 12 1917. Names include Burt De Moore Mr Harry Peters Mr B F Persons. Recipients must say advertised when calling. one cent charge per piece of unclaimed mail as required by Postal Laws and Regulations.
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D. Redfield
Wanted Range Cattle Herd for Purchase in Arizona
Advertiser E Drullard of Naco Arizona seeks a small herd of range cattle. State exact number of head ages and price expectation. Respond to E Drullard Naco Arizona.
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E. Drullard
Naco
Ariz
Pomerene News Highlights Local Visits and Happenings
Watermaster Luther Statler leads a canal cleaning crew. Bisbee visitors include Mr and Mrs Melvin Nichols Alfred Nichols and Dewey Sabin with Dewey planning to enter Gila Academy. Cosby and party went to Bisbee for mining work. Jones and McNeil serve on Tombstone jury. A dance was held by Dewey Sabin. Perry Tryon drafted on second call. Pomerene gains. barn rebuilt after storm. Prof E B Taylor lectured with Farm Advisor Paschall demonstrations. School House addition by E J Gumm completed. Third hay crop expected 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 Reports Bad Road After Rain
Hon Doane Merrill chairman of the Public Institutions Commission toured the University in Tucson last week then visited his hometown Benson. He traveled by auto and warned that the Benson to Vail road is in dreadful shape from recent heavy rainfall.
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Doane Merrill
The
Public Institutions Commission
Tucson
Benson
Vail
Grand Labor Day Dance at the Audi torium
A big Labor Day dance is planned in the Audi torium with proceeds for the Red Cross. An orchestra from Tucson will provide unusually good music. Handbills will be distributed to surrounding towns and a large crowd is expected.
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Red Cross
Tucson
Red Cross weekly meeting at High School held
The Red Cross confirms a well attended Wednesday session in the High School sewing room. Members and nonmembers may join for one dollar and help with bandages and front line supplies. Ladies are asked to bring scissors thimble needle to aid the work and the Benson branch is reported making good.
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The
Red Cross
Benson
Mountain States Company Aids Employees’ Families
A Tucson district official forwards a letter from Mountain States Company directors stating temporary financial aid will be provided to dependents of employees who join the U S armed forces during the current war, with leave of absence granted for the purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain States Company
W.B. Kleinz
Tucson
United States
Tombstone Shooters Best Benson Club Amid Controversy
The Prospector recalls a recent Benson Gun Club shoot where Tombstone defeated Benson. Claims of imported experts and a missing score card spark debate as Tombstone claims victory and Billy Bennett earns praise for a surprising bullseye.
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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 bound for Benson is delayed about five days behind schedule and will likely arrive next week. The proposed new route would link Vancouver and El Paso via an all year route. Entertaining plays at the move show tonight feature Sunday as a thrilling love story with Reine Davies starring.
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Evergreen Highway
Benson
Vancouver
British Columbia
el Paso
Reine Davies
Notary Public and Rental Notices
Notary Public advertisement lists Mrs. Mary F. Titus offering rooms for rent and Fre Insurance services. Listings indicate houses for rent and related occupancy options.
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Notary Public
Mary F. Titus
Another Draft Call Set For Tombstone Examinations
Examinations to fill the draft quota resume Monday in Tombstone after a shortfall in the first 1330 examined. About 1200 men on the county liability list between 1228 and 2500 will be notified to appear. Benson and vicinity men ordered to Tombstone Monday August 20 at 9 a.m. 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 Roy Seelinger Roy Dunham Perry Tryon.
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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
Farmers Meetings Draw Large Crowd At Pomerene Event
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 the proceedings. Lunch was served at noon, with demonstrations and lectures in the afternoon and evening. A similar meeting was held at St. David today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Taylor
University
A.L. Paschall
Pomerene
Agricultural Extension Service
J. E. Sellers
Council of Defense
A. L. Paschall
St. David
Tombstone Deputy Sheriff In Town Monday
Deputy Sheriff Harry Rafferty of Tombstone visited town on Monday for official business and to meet local officials. He discussed regional law enforcement matters and inspected the town station briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rafferty
Tombstone
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New Bank
Cochise County
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
E. J. Gumm
Gumm
Benson Theater
Farmers’ Meetings
Oaag
KE. Goetz
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