Sonoita Items and Neighbor News from Sonoita
Extensive development by the Arizona Consolidated Mining Co. at Greaterville under bond promises to rejuvenate the district. A new hoist arrives as shipments flow in. George White freights mine supplies. Community events include a well attended Fruitland Hall dance and a successful Empire Gulch Sunday school picnic. J. A. Maynard family visit Larimore Ranch as potential new residents. A county bond vote for highway completion gains near universal support in Sonoita precinct. Peter Kerns uncovers a 1772 gold peseta while farming. A bootlegging rumor spurs deputy investigations in Sonoita.
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Arizona Consolidated Mining Co
Anderson
Greaterville
George White
Fruitland Hall
Empire Gulch
Orton
Sonoita
J. A. Maynard
Larimore Ranch
Board of Supervisors
Sonoita Precinct
Rifle Shoot Tomorrow Between Benson Rifle Club Teams
A rifle match is planned on the Benson Rifle Club range tomorrow at 9 30 a m. Executive Officer J T Proffitt has selected seven men to face J W Cull and his seven in a contest for scores. The losing side must pay for the ammunition used.
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Benson Rifle Club
J. T. Proffitt
J. W. Culla
Proffitt
J.T. Proffitt
J. R. Braley
Sam Barrow
W. J. Bennett
Elias Summers
Orrick Robertson
J. B. Castle
Hoover urges U S food production and conservation message
Herbert Hoover presents a timely message to Americans on food production and conservation with global implications. The article urges readers to study the guidance published in the Signal issue.
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Herbert Hoover
United States
Summer Complaint Relief Promoted by Chamberlains Remedy
Mrs F F Scott of Scottsville New York recounts a severe summer complaint attack. One dose of Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoe Remedy relieved her pain. Other family members used it with similar results. Moss Pharmacy endorses the medicine.
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F. F. Scott
Scottsville
N. Y
Chamberlain
Moss Pharmacy
Church Services Announced by James E Ferris Pastor
MeEruopist Epriscopart Church invites all to Sunday services with Sunday school at 10:00 and preaching at 8 p.m. Pastor James E Ferris extends cordial invitation to parishioners and visitors.
Red Cross seeks knitters and donations in Benson Arizona
Benson Branch American Red Cross appeals for 1500000 knitted sets including sweaters mufflers wristlets and socks and asks for T bandages hospital shirts and knitted sponges. Mrs A G Smith coordinates at Cochise County State Bank and the group plans a new box by October while collecting old gloves and tin foil for reuse. Sebastain L Gerner, longtime Lonesome Valley settler, leaves for the east with plans to settle in Florida.
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A. G. Smith
Benson
American National Red Cross
Arizona
Nathan Kendall
Tucson
Red Cross
Cochise
Red Cross Benefit Dance Planned in Benson
Mrs E B Thompson chairs a committee of Benson girls to sell tickets for the Red Cross Benefit Dance on Labor Day in the Auditorium. A prize awaits the top seller as committees handle details and the Jass Band from Tucson will provide music.
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Benson
E. B. Thompson
Red Cross
Jass Band
Tucson
Cochise County Boy Wins County University Scholarship
Ben son boy Harold Holcomb, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Holcomb of this place, won the Cochise County scholarship for the University of Arizona after defeating competitors in Tombstone on June 30. The award provides 150 dollars toward board dormitory and other university expenses and the student also won the state English scholarship at Tucson during University Week for a double honor.
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University of Arizona
Benson
Cochise
Harold Holcomb
E. B. Holcomb
Tombstone
Tucson
Benson and Tombstone to open northern Cochise series
A high school baseball game is scheduled tomorrow at 3 pm between Benson and Tombstone on the High School grounds. It starts a three game series for northern Cochise county championship with Benson lineup including Etz brothers, Martinez, Wallace, Thompson, Robertson, Craig, Kohl, Pina and Theroux as substitute. umpire Pepi Hi-Wo.
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Benson
Tombstone
Cochise County
Henry Etz
Nyel Etz
Martinez
Wallace
Thompson
Robertson
Craig
Kohl
Pina
Theroux
Pepi Hi-Wo
Magazines Sent To Arizona Troop Campers
Readers donate magazines to troops encamped near Benson Arizona. A letter explains a misaddressed mail and notes that the units will move to Linda Vista around August 31, so no more magazines are needed for now.
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Arizona State
Mrs. Smith
Duncan
Benson
Linda Vista
Bank Opens in Tombstone with Public Open House
The Cochise County State Bank began operations with a nine to late afternoon open house in the Walcott Block Tombstone. A. G. Smith president and K. N. Coplen cashier greeted visitors while the bank boasted hardwood interior, a burglar and fireproof safe, and a record of attendees signed in. Large deposits on day one and promising prospects followed the event.
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Cochise
A. G. Smith
K. N. Coplen
St David Items Highlight Local Visits and Work
Special Correspondent reports residents visiting here over the weekend. Notable notes include Cecil Smith, First Arizona regiment, en route to Texas for officer training, and Ben Long and family visiting from Mesa. Local canal repairs continue as Mrs. Reed and Safford visitors attend friends.
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Cecil Smith
Phoenix
Smith
First Arizona Regiment
Texas
St. David Canal
Ben Long
Mesa
Mrs. Long
Anna Curtis
F. B. Reed
Safford
John S. Merrill
Prescott
For Sale Fresh Farm Produce and Eggs
For sale at the G. C. Woods place by J. A. Gum TM. Fresh Radishes lettuce beets turnips new potatoes and peas. Also live weight frying chickens at 30 cents per pound and fresh ranch eggs available.
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Peter Kerns
Hoover
James E. Ferris
H.w.etz & GO
Hiwo & Co
General Merchandise
AM. DD
Liberty
Cochise County State Bank
Bank OF Benson
The
Sebastain L. Gerner
Lonesome Valley
el Paso
Philadelphia
Florida
Notary Public
Mary F. Titus
Hampton
Arnold
Land Attorneys
Benson Theater
Cub Reporter
St. David
Ed Lofgreen
Miramonte
Emma Rogers
Hannah Miller
Bisbee
J. A. Gum
G. C. Woods Place
Oasio Oas
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