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Newspaper

Benson Signal

Location

Benson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1918

Page

9

Death Claims Mrs D W Moss in Benson

Desdemona Moss 74 mother of Chas F Moss and Sterling B Moss died Tuesday evening at her Benson home after a paralytic stroke recurrence. She had long resided in Benson and was active in church and social life. Funeral services were held at the residence led by Rev. Wit Brown with H W Etz and C Egerton singing. pallbearers included H Wtz Henry Walker Wm Zeer J C Keén EH Shirk and W B Gibson. She was born in Pennsylvania and was widowed many years, leaving two sons, a granddaughter Miss Frances Moss, and foster-son C E Goetz who cared for her as family.

Desdemona Moss Messrs Chas. F Sterling B. Moss Benson Wit Brown H. W. Etz C. Egerton H. W.tz Henry Walker Wm Zeer 3. C. Keén EH. Shirk W. B. Gibson

Must Mark Prices On All Retail Goods A 1918 Resolution

A 1918 resolution requires that from October 1 retail merchants and dealers in merchandise and foodstuffs mark all articles with plain figures showing cost and sale prices. Prices must be displayed on each unit or conspicuously near the item to prevent confusion.

Rifle Club Scores From Last Sunday Meet

Members of the Rifle Club posted scores out of 150 with Proffitt 114 Robie 111 Treon 109 Cili 101 Dresser 101 Martinez 86. In 100 point targets Young 76 Dunbar 69 Messner 55 Toli 53 Johnson 46 Trent 600 yards 25. Tomorrow the annual members match will be held for a medal offered by the National Association for individual high score.

Proffitt Robie Treon Cili Dresser Martinez Young Dunbar Messner Toli Johnson Trent Rifle Club National Association

To Improve Your Digestion With Cham berlain's Tablets

Mrs Blanche Bowers of Indiana Pa reports long poor digestion improved after using Cham berlain's Tablets. For sale one gallon ice cream freezer in good condition. Signal office.

Chamberlain Blanche Bowers Indiana

Financial Report of the Fourth of July Committee

The Fourth of July Committee reports disbursements totaling 855.35 for prizes and expenses from the Fourth of July events. Entries include payments to Art Echols, Clay McGonigal, Lee Adams, Wis ewerks, W. J. Bennett, Robie and A. G. Young, Tombstone Rifle Team, War Savings Stamps, supplies, credits to Chas. E. Goetz, H. W. Etz & Co., Benson Lumber Co, Sacramento Bernal Gyo, Mrs. I. W. Flower, Sam Wilson, Jose Pina, Irbie Jones, rent for steers, band, printing, and other items. The report notes a sale listing for a five room house on 5th St. with price of 1400.

Echols Clay McGonigal Lee Adams Wisearks W. J. Bennett Robie A. G. Young Tombstone Cbsana Chas. E Sam Wilson Jose Pina Irbie Jones A. J. Busby Ele Band C. L. Rucker Wm. Zeek

Kiln and Kiln Brands Cement Advertises Durable Lumber

The advertisement touts the cost efficiency of quality lumber that resists weather, stored under shelter in yards, promising lasting satisfaction and backed by a guarantee of good lumber. It also promotes Ki for Portland cement as the permanent concrete component.

Furnished six room house and cabin for sale in Lowell Arizona

Attractive property offering a six room furnished house behind K P Hall and a three room cabin with barn on two main street lots. Good bargain. Inquiries through Mrs M B Shilliam Box 3612 Lowell Ariz.

K. P. Hall Main Street M. B. Shilliam Lowell Ariz

Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign urged to back troops

The Fourth Liberty Loan runs September 28 to October 19 with Europe watching the outcome. The piece urges full public financial sacrifice, arguing every dollar supports American soldiers and contrasts home backing with enemy expectations. It calls Americans to match soldiers’ sacrifice.

Europe America United States

Federal Reserve Bulletin on Third Liberty Loan Purchases

The bulletin notes most bonds were paid for in cash or on installment, with little use of bank accommodations. It estimates over 80 percent are fully paid, easing banks' financing burden for business and industry.

Federal Reserve Bulletin Federal Reserve Banks

St David News Highlights Local Family Event and School Appointments

Mrs L Earl Matteson hosts a Sunday gathering in St David with 43 relatives, including Mr J N Curtis recounting his Black Hawk War memory. St David trustees hire A J Baker of Boulder Colo as principal and J Smith Gibbons of St John Utah for music, aiming to advance high school work and agriculture. Mrs M M Allred of Patagonia dies. burial in St David. She leaves husband and one married daughter.

Thatcher, Ariz Heber Martin Alphonzo Christenson F. N. Goodman Nora Curtis Geo. S. Matteson St. David School A. J. Baker Boulder Colo Baker Golden Willcox Arizona J. Smith Gibbons M. M. Allred Patagonia St David Allred S. R. Wilson

For SALE Fine Jersey Cow Fresh in a few days

Jersey cow offered for sale by owner R. W. Boyle of St. David Arizona. Fresh in a few days. contact by writing or phone.

Jersey R. W. Boyle St. David Arizona

Moeur Withdraws From Governor Race Joins Osborne

W A Moeur ends his bid for governor to unify the Democratic ranks and will join forces with Sidney P Osborne in a joint pursuit of the party’s best welfare.

Mr. Moeur Sidney P. Osborne

Family notes from the war front

Mrs. A A Castaneda received a cablegram confirming son Alfonzo has arrived safely with his regiment overseas. A letter from son Carlos, with the Expeditionary Forces in France, says he is well and happy. He reports friendly reception by the French and steady progress of all the men.

A. A. Castaneda Alfonzo Carlos France

Country Club Dance for Red Cross Benefit at Floral Hall

The Country Club of Elgin will host a dance and supper at Floral Hall Sonoita on Saturday August 31 for Red Cross relief. It is billed as one of the biggest dances in the area and will feature Military Music with Benson dance goers urged to attend.

Merica the Country Club Elgin Floral Hall Sonoita Red Cross Benson

A Billious Attack Remedies Mentioned in Ad

A medical note describes a billious attack with symptoms of liver trouble constipation and stomach distress. It advises taking three Chamberlain's Tablets to tone up the liver clean the stomach and restore health at a cost of a quarter.

Chamberlain

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D. W. Moss Red Gres Saeseake 5Th St Signal ‘Office the Lumber Ki ‘Foro Por‘land JRE Lumber Lumgee Cochise County Liberty W. A. Moeur C. EK. Goetz
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