Local notes and arrivals fill Benson community pages
Benson residents share updates on health and travel. J. Wein moves to Redfield House. Mrs. Flower confined to bed. McCall family returns to near Phoenix. Archibald Theroux in France sends regards. Stork visits Youngs. Castaneda family from Guadalajara visiting relatives. Local politics note candidates Rock, Johnson for County Supervisor and Frank Briggs for Cochise Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Theroux
France
Archie
Benson
Card of Thanks to Benson Community
We express heartfelt thanks to the people of Benson for kindness and help during illness and death of our mother and grandmother. Chas. F. Moss, Sterling B. Moss, Miss Frances Moss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Chas. F. Moss
Sterling B. Moss
Frances Moss
Back Pain Relief With Flannel Cloth Pacted by Oiniment
A dampened flannel bound on the lower back with Chamberlain's ointment can be more effective for a lame back than a plaster and costs far less.
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Chamberlain
Political Announcement Rates for Office Notices
Advertising rates for political notices are set at 10.00 for state or county offices and 5.00 for precinct offices, to be paid in advance.
Candidate Declares Candidacy for State Representative
Representative R L McCall announces candidacy for state representative with a Democratic primary set for September 10. The declaration notes official filing as a candidate and formalizes campaign intent.
Candidate for Justice of the Peace Benson Precinct
The speaker announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Benson Precinct subject to Democratic Primary action. The statement presents a political bid within the party process and signals official intent for the upcoming primary election.
Bisbee Mayor Announces Candidacy for Cochise Supervisor
A Bisbee mayoral record is presented as the candidate's declaration for the Cochise County Supervisor post. The statement signals entry into the Democratic primary on September 10, 1918, seeking voters' will.
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Cochise County
Bisbee
County Attorney Candidate for Cochise in 1918 Primary
Bruce Stephenson seeks the County Attorney post in Cochise County subject to the Democratic Primary on September 10, 1918. He campaigns on legal reform and stronger prosecution while highlighting experience in county cases.
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Cochise County
Bruce Stephenson
Independent Sheriff Candidate for Cochise County
An independent candidate announces for Cochise County Sheriff subject to voters at the general election on November 5 1918. Frank Briggs Lowell Arizona Box 3007. Corrine's Ice Cream Parlor supplied ice cream for the Red Cross benefit dance held last night.
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Frank Briggs
Lowell
Cochise County
Briggs
Lowell Ariz
Red Cross
Corrine
Notice of Homestead Claim Proof in Benson Arizona
Howard E Martineau of Benson Arizona who filed Homestead Entry No 024124 for E half Section 20 and W half Section 21 Township 17 South Range 19 East G and S R Meridian has filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish the claim. Proof will be witnessed before H G Brown U S Commissioner at Benson on September the 7th 1918 with Ed C Jasperson Robert L McCall Ed T Lofgreen and M B Naegle all of Benson as witnesses.
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Howard E. Martineau
Benson Arizona
S. Range
FE. G
S. R. Meridian
H. G. Brown
U. S
Benson
Arizona
C. Jasperson
Robert L. McCall
Ed T. Lofgreen
M. B Naegle
J.L. Irvin
Register
Cure for Dysentery Reported by Des Moines Man
A Des Moines man recounts hearing of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy while in Ashland Kansas and credits it with saving his daughter who was near death from dysentery after a physician had given up. He claims neighbors advised use and that the remedy also helped him personally with good results.
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Ashland
Kansas
Chamberlain
William Whitelaw
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamterlain
For sale notes and local business ads from Prescott era
Classified snippets list riding saddle in first class condition to be sold cheap by G. C. Nicoll in Lonesome Valley. Benson Saddle and Harness Shop offers first class boot and shoe repair. A. H. Gardner of Tombstone and Mrs Blanch H. Street married in Prescott yesterday. Also 20 acres ten miles from Benson with three flowing wells for 1200 dollars. Signal Office.
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G. C. Nicoll
Lonesome Valley
Benson Saddle and Harness Shop
A. H. Gardner
Tombstone
Benson
Cardus advertised magic cure for crippling nerve fatigue
Florida woman Kathleen Dallas Prine recounts severe weakness and numb hands after childbirth. She credits Cardus with restoring circulation and strength after five bottles, enabling her to care for six children and resume housework. The ad praises Cardus as safe and plant based with no habit forming drugs.
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Kathleen
Fla
Dallas Prine
Cardus
Cardut
Mining Property for Sale in Benson AZ Listing
Mining property list invites correspondence and inspection for minerals including fluorspar feldspar fluorine manganese tungsten zinc lead molybdenite copper silver gold. Mary F. O'Titus appointed Benson district registration officer to register Cochise County residents. Lib Liberty Loan campaign to open Saturday September 28.
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Mary F.o'titus
Benson District
Cochise ‘County
Musgrave Sets Eight Dollar Rate For Old Liren
Cash Second Hand Store reports Musgrave will pay eight dollars for old liren items. The alert notes cash offers for used goods and local trade in.
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Cash
G. R. Musgrave
Vulcanizing Cash
Musgrave
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J. ‘It’. Mahoney
California
H. P. Merrill
C. F Moss
Ladies Aid
M. F. Church
David Roberts
I.G. Fletcher
Douglas
Fook
J.J. Wein
Redfield House
Fifth Street
A. G. McCall
St. David and Mirattrante
Phoenix
J. W. Cull
Will Goetz
Tucson
Mrs. Goetz
Mr. Goetz
A. G. Young
Rudolph Castaneda
Margarita
Guadalajara
Mexico
Mr. Castaneda
Virginia Hotel
The
Southern Pacific of Mexico Railroad
Sophie Doll
C. E. Trichell
Callifornia
Trichell
Camp Allen
Town
Moss Pharmacy
John Rock
Vance Johnson
A. C. Karger
Er. A. Hughes
Rock
Johnson
J. W. Dixon
Short Line
Raymond
314 Regiment of Engineers
O’neil
Firestone
Bensor Grammer
J. A. Gumm
C. KE. Goetz
Camp Cody N. M
Pomerene
First Presbyterian Church
William Brown
Gaar Williams
Division of
Pictorial Publicity
Europe
America
Justice of the Peace
P. G. Maddigan Notary Public
Corzine
Main St
W. D. Martinez’s
Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office
Florida
H.w.etz & GO
HI Wo & CO
General Merchandise
W. D. Martinez
Cah
G.R. Musgrave
Prop
Mosss Pharmacy
C. F. Moss
Prop’r. Pure Drugs and Chemicals
Douglas Assay GO
G. Ave
Douglas Ariz
F. M. Galen
Benson Arizona Cochise County
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