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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
8
Bisbee visitor Miles W Merrill and J C Ryan of the highway commission called in Benson while Dr L L Schwab contends with influenza. Local business notes include Benson Variety Store gifts and roadwork on the Redington route.
Telegrapher W O'Brien hosted a Thanksgiving gathering at the Tower home on Thursday night to settle his political bet. A dozen friends attended with music from Miss Burroughs and the Castaneda sisters. Also noted: Edgar Morrison in France reports improvement and upcoming transfer. Dorothy Merrill Jr. dies at age four from membranous croup. First Presbyterian Church announces services and studies.
Mrs. Edward Hassett of Frankfort New York commends Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for quickly relieving croup in her children. The product contains no opium or narcotics and is safe for both children and adults. Available at Moss Pharmacy.
Ida H. Getzler of Benson Arizona filed a Timber and Stone Act application No 036764 to purchase E%XNE4' SW4NEM NW348S1E44 Section 17 Township 16 S Range 22 E G and S R B and Meridian. Land and timber appraised 400.00 with timber 200.00 and land 200.00. Final proof set for December 7 1918 before U S Commissioner Edward W Land at Benson. Protest or contest permitted before patent issues with corroborated affidavit. Witnesses Charley Shill ing William J Bennett Sam Wilson Charley Clark all of Benson Arizona. John L Irvin Register. First pub Oct 19 Last pub Dec 14
Arizona reports Mr Shaw has built a tremendous tire repair business. Douglas praises his enterprising factory and wide service area. He is a rubber expert who employs top mechanics. Every piece of work leaving the factory is guaranteed and made good.
The funeral of Mrs Rafaela Mejia was held at the Catholic Church last Tuesday at 3 PM with Rev Fr F A Collymore officiating. Burial followed at Benson Cemetery. A native of Sonora Mexico she had lived in Benson many years. Three sons survive the deceased.
The Red Cross resumes its meetings and work rooms open Wednesday and Friday afternoons each week. Those unable to attend can take work home. Knitters meet Tuesday afternoons at Mrs. W. B. Gibson’s residence.
A visit to the factory reveals high retread mileage figures with 92 percent over 3 000 miles and up to 85 percent over 4 000 miles. The worker cites latest machinery and Goodyear raw rubber, claiming tires are built better than originally. Visitors can see rolls of rubber and materials and the tire making process.
We extend thanks to friends who offered aid and sympathy after our mother's passing. Manuellia Mejia Jr Juan Mejia Jose Mejia.
The State of Arizona to H Caplan you must appear in the Justice Court Precinct Five Cochise County to answer the complaint filed by Benson Lumber Co within twenty days after service if served in county or thirty days if elsewhere or a default will be entered. Dated November 24 1918 Benson Ariz. Nov 23.
November shipments from Benson Red Cross include 60 little girls petticoats 27 drawers 12 sweaters and more. Miramonte ladies donate baby clothes for Belgian babies plus Benson linen drive items. May Dunbar chairs sewing. local man John Ward highlighted for large war‑time family and quadruplets records.
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