Local society notes and community updates in Tombstone region
Local items report jurors excused from deportation cases and Judge Patee meeting hard of hearing men. Udents, ministers, and officials are mentioned with visits, convention delegates, new projects, irrigation progress, crop prospects, and new subscribers in Benson, St. David, and Tucson area.
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Tombstone
Patee
M. P. Cosby
Milton Fairlee
Benson
Lorenzo Wright
St. David
Tucson
L. E. Mattison
Local notes from Bisbee area on family visits and farming
Miramante visits his parents in the area while Grant Davis works in Bisbee. Mrs Annie Skinner improves after illness. James Anderson summoned to Tombstone as juror. Farmers plow lands for winter rains. soil good and prospects bright. R L McCall plants shade trees and flowers hoping the desert blossoms. Stella Post and Carrila Williams visit Stella Post's parents at St David. Arbor Day observed with tree planting. Miss Post guides a mountains hike explaining nature.
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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 earn praise for good sportsmanship
The Benson High School boys and girls basketball teams, including 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, are commended for clean play and effort. Although wins are few, teachers are proud of their record and the support from families and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Pomerene Items and Local Updates From the District
The Benson Canal Company began permanent dam improvements, estimating 1200 to 2000 yards of rock and 4000 to 5000 sacks of cement at about $10,000. A string of local notes follows: Cosby builds garage for a Ford. Proffit plants cottonwoods. Alma Echols visits district en route to Tombstone. Indian Medicine man makes calls. Edwin Rowley visits from Tucson. several locals travel to Bisbee in M. P. Cosby’s car. Scott improves the Power place. Barney and daughter visit Gila Valley. Pomerene Boy Scout group hosts a dance to raise funds. Alvah Fenn prunes orchards with university guidance. Mrs. W. F. Johnson and five depart for Salt River Valley. Mr. Johnson and three plan to settle at Silbert.
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Benson Canal Company
Gas engines for sale at Border Land Garage Dragoon
For sale we offer a Bulldog 21 2 H P a Witte 2 H P a Fairbanks Morse type 7 11 2 H P plus a Foss 2 H P all in good running order. Also a complete vulcanizing plant. Dragoon Arizona location 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 in Gila Valley
A Gila Valley farmer argues that diverting river waters and building a permanent diversion dam would reduce losses from brush and rock, cut canal maintenance costs over fifteen years, and generate power that would pay for the dam. He cites an estimated $300,000 spent on dams and washed-out canal heads as the current waste.
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Gila Valley
St David Notes On Irrigation Plans And Local Life
News from St David reports irrigation data for seven years with acre feet figures and Barbicomi River add-on. Mormon church dignitaries viewed the dam site and encouraged ditch relocation. Engineer Elliot to confer with Boquillas manager while Miles Merrill visits his father. Local events include basketball results and housing updates as the town grows.
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L. E. Matteson
Sec’ry
San Pedro
Washburn Minstrels Impress Local Audience
Large crowd at Garrack last night enjoyed the Washburn Minstrels in a high class clean show. Opening scenic Festval of Flowers set a striking stage with fine costumes. The olio featured Jim Wise from Georgia, Jimmy Stewart on a one string fiddle, and Watts Bros acrobats. Closing act The Pullman Porter drew laughs. Benson engagement on February 26 offered 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 was found dead at the Corn Cob Mine last Wednesday. A note stated he had sampled wood alcohol and was awaiting its effects. Deputy Will Bennett notified the sheriff in Tucson, who was to arrive Thursday to take the body to Tucson.
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Frank Castlewood
Will Benntt
Tucson
Castlewood
Ladies Aid Mexican Supper at K P Hall
The Ladies Aid Society hosts a Mexican Supper at the K P Hall on Friday February 20 served from five o clock. All welcome.
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Ladies Aid Society
K. P. Hall
Don’t You Forget It Bear in Mind Chamberlain’s Tablets
The remark hints at the claim that Chamberlain’s Tablets move the bowel and offer general digestive relief. It situates the product in a context of medicinal use and consumer awareness.
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Chamberlain
Moss Pharmacy Digestive Aid Promotes Natural Stomach Function
A Moss Pharmacy notice promotes a digestive aid that strengthens the stomach and supports natural function though it contains no pepsin or other digestive ferment. The product is marketed as improving appetite and digestion.
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Moss Pharmacy
Best Cough Medicine Endorsed by Local Drugists
J B Jones a Cubrun Kentucky druggist says he and his family have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for seven years and consider it the best cough medicine he has known. Sold at Moss Pharmacy.
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J. B. Jones
Cubrun
Moss Pharmacy
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Dr. Walker
Wi Mapes
Chas Cash
Jane Powell
G. A. Kems
Heber Grant
Wm Brown
Presbyterian Church
Cochise County
Republican Convention
Wood
Campbell
Ed. Morrson
Papa
Casa Casa Grande
Marguerite Wilson
Mr. Smith
Col. Willard Young
U. S. Army
Church of
Frank Treat
Frank Blacklidge
L. Blacklidge
J. A. Carson
Chickasha
Oklo
W. H. Harwood
Mr. Harwood
Douglas
Carson
Pomerene
Ford
J. T. Proffit
Alma Echols
Pima
Edwin Rowly
J. R. Cosby
Delia Coons
M. P
Jos. F. Scott
A. A. Barney
Alvah Fenn
W. F. Johnson
Salt River Valley
Mr. Johnson
Silbert
P. G. Madigan
Pouenc
Hotel Arnold
St David
Elliot
Miles Merrill
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
THE
Cochise County State Bank
Gobble Bros
Fak and
Speial
DeLaval
Benson Lumber and Commercial Co
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