Orphans Adopted by Benson Red Cross
The Benson Red Cross adopted two French war orphans through the Fatherless Children of France Fund. Donations totaling 72 dollars will support Herve Grau and Jeanne Turpaud for one year, with local contact Mrs. Herbert D. Field arranging details and letters of acknowledgment to American benefactors.
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Benson Red Cross
France
el Paso
Fatherless Children of France Fund
W.C. Haden
Texas
M. W. Smith
Treas
Benson
Arizona
Herve Grau
Crescent and Cochise societies reorganize for annual debates
The Crescent and Cochise Literary Societies renew rivalry this year with three trophy cups at stake for a series of debates. Principal H. Q. Robertson offers a banner to the group selling the most tickets for Friday's Benson vs Bisbee basketball game aiding Armenian Relief.
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The
Crescent Society
H. Q. Robertson
Benson and Bisbee
Armenian Relief Committee
Cochise Warriors
Indigestion Relief Ad From Moss Pharmacy
A short product notice for Chamberlain's Tablets claims they ease indigestion when used as directed. It urges readers to try the remedy at Moss Pharmacy for quick relief and a return to normal stomach comfort.
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Moss Pharmacy
Corresponding Secretary Advises Timely Pledge Payments
A letter from Mrs. H. D. FIFLD, Corresponding Secretary, urges prompt payment per pledge to local headquarters and asks recipients to notify if no reply is received within a reasonable time so the National Committee may inquire.
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National Committee
H. D. Fifld
St. David items reflect strong canal, school, and town progress
The St David canal remains in best condition with siphons and a rock dam ensuring steady flow. New concrete spill gates are planned and siphons will be doubled. Crops were good last season and a cash balance exists. A well attended teachers party followed school events at the High School. Lorenzo Wright and family settle as permanents. Sam Barrow buys an air compressor. Professor Baker acquires a 25 acre parcel from Parley Sabin.
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St. David Canal
St. David
James Miller
Murder trial set for John Reade in federal jurisdiction
John Reade, held two years in Yavapai and Maricopa jails, moved to Tucson for a February 25 trial on murder charges. He is accused of killing an Indian on the Papago reservation. Jurisdiction questions delayed his hearing until the supreme court ruling clarified federal court authority.
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Phoenix
Yavapai
Maricopa
John Reade
Tucson
Reade
Papago
Supreme Court
Federal
Red Cross Plans Armenian Relief Fund Gift and Study Course
The Red Cross Society held its monthly meeting at the Red Cross rooms on Tuesday afternoon. It decided to donate ten dollars to the Armenian Relief Fund and to launch a yearlong course of study with monthly papers to inform Benson residents, aiming for strong attendance.
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Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Armenian Relief Fund
Benson
Death of John T. Riley in Benson Arizona
John T. Riley 41, a native of Indianapolis, died in Tucson at the Arizona Sanitarium after months of illness. He leaves a wife and two children and was active in the telegraphers’ brotherhood. Funeral at Holy Hope cemetery in Tucson with his wife and brother present. buried Tuesday at 10 a.m. Riley resided in Benson for several months. His brother Jas A. Riley is a telegraph operator at the Southern Pacific station.
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John T. Riley
Arizona Sanitarium
Tucson
A. Riley
Holy Hope Cemetery
Indianapolis
Indiana
Jas. A. Riley
Southern Pacific
Southwest
Benson
Colorado
Nevada
Red Rock
Riley
Presbyterian Missionary Society Meeting Dates
Mrs. H G Brown announces the Presbyterian Missionary Society will meet March 6 and 7 at the Presbyterian Church. Rev C H Love of Clifton reports the Presbytery of Southern Arizona will hold sessions in Benson on April 8 and the following day.
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H. G. Brown
The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Arizona
Presbyterian Church
C. H. Love
Clifton
Benson Church
Reclamation Plan Aims at Arizona Soldier Settlement
Nearly 500000 acres in Arizona are eyed for returnee soldiers and war workers as a cornerstone of a coordinated reclamation push led by Andrew Kimball of the Federal Railway Administration. The Arizona Cattle Growers Association backs rapid Upper Gila San Carlos Camp Verde Horseshoe Parker reservoir projects and flood storage, urging Congress to appoint the Newlands watershed committee.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Andrew Kimball
Agricultural Department
The
Federal Railway Administion
Mr. Kimball
Lane
United Power of All
Washington
Arizona Cattle Grower’s Association
George
Gila
San Carlos
Camp Verde
Horseshoe
Charleston
Sentinel
Parker
Bank urges Liberty Bond signups to clear bonds
The Bank asks customers to sign up for Liberty Bonds to help clear its books. After signing, bonds can be held by the bank if desired. This applies to all registered bonds. The notice ends with a civic appeal to help others live.
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Benson Branch
Crescent and Cochise Literary Societies
Cochise Society
Vada Clark
Rosa Lee Clark
Doris Harsh
Lucy Scott
Henry Rogertson
Elizabeth Schwab
Amanda Brown
Theresa Sabin
Crescent Literary Society
St. David High School
Our Boys
St. David's
New Line Oil
John Deere
Benson Lumber and Commercial Co
Cochise County State Bank
A. G. Smith
H. W. Etz
Tombstone
A. J. Henry
JO. H. Getzwiller
L. Maier
K. N. Copien
E. B. McAuxps
Henry Pyeaty
P. W. Hamilton
A. H. Wren
A. Davis
Coas
E. Gorrz
T. J. Lerson
Doc
Messrs. Parker, Matteson and
Badrow
Lorenzo Wright
Douglas
Sam Barrow
Professor Baker
Mr. Richworth
Parley Sabin
Tinues
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