Local Items From Tombstone To Benson News Roundup
Jury excuses noted in deportation cases as Judge Patee meets twenty five hard of hearing men. Tucson reports Miss Jane Powell visits. Dr Franklin in town and a new L D S temple planned at Mesa. Grassroots politics include Benson and St David delegations to the state Republican convention. Cold nights, frost, and promising crop prospects frame a broad community update with new subscribers and local movements.
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Tombstone
Patee
M. P. Cosby
Milton Fairlee
Benson
Lorenzo Wright
St. David
Tucson
Local notes on residents and spring prospects in Bisbee
Miramante visits from Grant Davis as he stays with parents here this week. Mrs Annie Skinner shows improvement after illness. James Anderson summoned as juror in Tombstone. Farmers plow lands for winter rain. soil in fine condition, prospects good for spring. R L McCall plants shade trees and flowers to beautify the desert. Miss Stella Post and Miss Carrila Williams visit St David to stay with Stella's parents. Arbor Day observed with pupil tree planting and a mountain hike led by Miss Post.
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Grant Davis
Bisbee
Annie Skinner
James Anderson
Tombstone
R. L. McCall
Stella Post
Carrila Williams
St. David
Stella
Howard Post
Miss Post
Benson High School Basketball Players Praised for Effort
The Benson High School boys and girls basketball teams receive praise for good clean play. Players listed include Allen Roley Herndon Getzweiler George Martinez Kenneth Fenn Melvin Johnson Henry Robertson Emimio Mendevel Allen Brown Lena Jones Emma Allen Victoria Elliott Mary Gurley Elizabeth Coens Elizabeth Schwab Allyene Allen Rosa Schwab Teresa Sabin. Despite fewer wins, teachers are proud and note the community support from families and friends.
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Benson High School
Allen Roley
Herndon Getzweiler
George Martinez
Kenneth Fenn
Melvin Johnson
Henry Robertson
Emimio Mendevel
Allen Brown
Lena Jones
Emma Allen
Victoria Elliott
Mary Gurley
Elizabeth Coens
Elizabeth Schwab
Allyene Allen
Rosa Schwab
Teresa Sabin
Arizona
Benson Canal Company begins permanent dam improvement
The Benson Canal Company started work Monday on dam upgrades using 1200 to 2000 yards of rock and 4000 to 5000 sacks of cement with an estimated cost of 10000 dollars. Local residents include M. P. Cosby building a garage for a new Ford and J. T. Proffit planting cottonwood trees.
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Benson Canal Company
Gas engines for sale in Dragoon Arizona
Gas engines listed for sale include a Bulldog 21-2 H P, a Witte 2 H P, a Fairbanks Morse type 7 11-2 H P, and a Fossil 2 H P. All are in good running order and a complete vulcanizing plant is included. Border Land Garage, Dragoon, Ariz.
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H.P
Witte
Fairbanks Morse
Border Land Garage
Dragoon
Ariz
Following The Example of St David
The engineer's report will estimate power from diverted waters. Conservatives indicate valley canals have cost over 300000 in the last fifteen years for dam maintenance and washed out canal heads. A permanent diversion dam could prove cheaper and yield enduring power.
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Gila Valley
Irrigation Progress and Local Happenings in St David
News from St. David notes water data for seven years of the San Pedro project with acre foot figures from 1913 to 1917 and a possible Barbicomi river addition. Mormon dignitaries visited to review the site for a permanent dam and ditch relocation. Local trades, sports results, and civic improvements are reported along with plans for dairy cattle purchases and canal work.
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L. E. Matteson
Sec’ry
San Pedro
Washburn Minstrels Delight Garrack Audience
Large audience Last night witnessed the Washburn Minstrels in a high class clean performance. Opening scenic Festval of Flowers with beautiful stage setting and fine costumes of silk and satin. End men and jokes praised. Jim Wise from Georgia impressed with a new monologue. Jimmy Stewart on one string fiddle drew laughs. Watts Bros as acrobats and Johnson & Johnson among others closed. Show ends with The Pullman Porter and is rated one of the best minstrel shows since the new house opened. Will show at Benson Feb 26, one night only.
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Garrack
Washburn
Jim Wise
Georgia
Telegraph
Commedian
Jimmy Stewart
Watts Bros
Johnson & Johnson
Crosby & Crosby
Clinton
Benson
Miner Frank Castlewood Found Dead at Corn Cob Mine
Frank Castlewood of the Corn Cob Mine was found dead at the mine last Wednesday. A note allegedly written by Castlewood said he had sampled wood alcohol and was waiting the effect. Deputy Will Bennett notified the sheriff in Tucson, who planned to arrive Thursday to take the body there.
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Frank Castlewood
Will Benntt
Tucson
Castlewood
Ladies Aid Mexican Supper at K P Hall
The Ladies Aid Society announces a Mexican Supper at the K P Hall on Friday February 20. Supper will be served from five oclock. All welcome to attend.
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Ladies Aid Society
K. P. Hall
Don't You Forget It Bear in mind that Chamberlain's Tablets
Promotional phrase touting Chamberlain's Tablets claims for bowel movement effects. The line markets a laxative product with confident assurances, implying reliable relief.
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Chamberlain
Moss Pharmacy Digestive Aid Claims Strengthen Stomach
The pamphlet describes products that improve appetite and digestion without pepsin or digestive ferment. They are marketed to support natural stomach function and overall digestive health at Moss Pharmacy.
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Moss Pharmacy
The Best Cough Remedy Endorsed by Local Druggists
A Cubrun Kentucky druggist, J. B. Jones, praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after seven years of use in his family. He notes it as the best cough medicine he has known and recommends it for others. Sold at Moss Pharmacy.
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J. B. Jones
Cubrun
Moss Pharmacy
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Ed. Morrson
Papa
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Mr. Smith
Col. Willard Young
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J. A. Carson
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Pima
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J. R. Cosby
Delia Coons
M. P
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A. A. Barney
Alvah Fenn
W. F. Johnson
Salt River Valley
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Silbert
P. G. Madigan
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St David
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J. S. Merrill
St. David Canal
H.C. Kimball
Ness
St. David High
Bisbee High
Prof. Baker
P.S. McRae
Adamson
Prof. Wright
Safford
Internal Revenue
Phoenix
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Cochise County State Bank
Gobble Bros
Speial
DeLaval
Benson Lumber and Commercial Co
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