Collections for the Y W C A Made by Mrs L Maier
A local fundraiser lists donors including Mr and Mrs J A Gumm and Mrs Elvira Johnson with varied contributions such as 100, 50, 25, and 200 units. The total amount raised was handed to Miss Myrtle Snyder, chairman of the local committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J A Gumm
PRP Miout
Sophie Doll
Don Pstson
Elvira Johnson
Johnson
Ceeser
Jarvis Brothers
Dictney
Cscar
Csese
Mesa Csro Tipe
Dsasss
MOM
Cciesinshessecseses
Sam Kirchner
Los Angeles
G Crayne
Sonoita
Marlon Sr Iicciseestneceas
W L Johnson
Pets Azazal
Ssee- Cess Cereesne
Anna F Parker
St David
Miller
Sseserees Ovaves
Welch Bedding Co
el Paso
J H Getewiller
O Johnson
H G Brown
W T Robie
Ernestina Martinez
Lorenzo Wright
St. David
Cochise
Cece Sccunnes
Cde Ivevesves
Eddye Johnson
L, Maier
Suathe OO
Cae
Teuaiea
Marie Harmon
Anna Kempf
Myrtle Snyder
Friends test Nellie Ciochetti Globe trip prank
In Benson two youths staged a quick frame-up as Miss Nellie Ciochetti left for Globe. A ride in Cecil Costello’s old car was decorated with old shoes to mock the journey while the culprits hide to gauge the effect. A London dispatch notes Germany’s push toward Paris and Jerusalem’s fall seen as setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Tombstone Prospector
Nellie Ciochetti
Globe
Cecil Costello
Flivver
London
New York
Sun
Germany
Paris
Jerusalem
His Camouflage Unmasked Winslow Mail
A man in disguise sought a quiet corner at Kelly pool hall to spy on his wife seeking a divorce. Proprietor known as Hack-saw the Detective exposed the disguise, alerted police, and the man admitted the ruse ending the suspected German spy plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow Mail
Kelly Pool
Kelly
Charlie Chapllin
Local Nogales Wedding Joins Long and White Families
A noon ceremony at the Long home in Nogales Arizona united Virgil Long and Miranda White of Sonoita in marriage. The bride’s sister Mrs Jno Colver attended with Colver as escort, and the couple are well known in Santa Cruz County. The groom grew up in Nogales and the bride hails from a prominent Sonoita farming family. They recently moved to the Woodruff place near Sonoita station. Nogales Oasis.
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Short Long
Nogales
Arizona
Virgil Long
Miranda White
Sonoita
James I. White
Jno.Colver
Colver
Santa Cruz County
Kentucky
Long
Woodruff Place
Sonoita Station
Nogales Oasis
Cochise County State Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Cochise County State Bank will be held at the Tombstone office on Tuesday January 22 1918 at 10 30 A M for electing directors for the ensuing year and for other business. M W Smith Cashier Dec. 18 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochise
Are Your Sewers Clogged
They compare the bowels to the sewerage system of the body and warn of constipation. Chamberlains Tablets are presented as a mild gentle purgative that also improves digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Death of Wesley Peake at Santa Rita NM
New Year morning news from Dragoon reports the death of Wesley Peake son of Mr and Mrs A F Peake. He died of pneumonia contracted during a stay with his sister and husband Mr and Mrs L F Walker. Interment was in Santa Rita. His parents and two sisters survive.
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Santa Rita
New Mexico
Wesley Peake
A. F. Peake
Dragoon
L. F. Walker
Panther
Alien Enmity Reported Near Shaw Ranch At Vail
The Tucson Star reports that a deputy marshal received word of an alien enemy operating in the Shaw ranch area near Vail. Two hogs and two cows were poisoned by the alleged visitor who worked in the district and then vanished. He was said to be seen sewing phials into his vest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw Ranch
Vail
United States
Treahey
Tucson
Burglary at Denney's Second-Hand Store
A thief broke into Denney's second-hand store during a 6 to 7 pm absence of the proprietor Friday. The burglar entered by forcing a loosened lock and door but fled when interrupted. A flashlight was taken. a revolver on a table was moved to safety by Mr. Denney. No other items were stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denney
Mr. Denney
Denny
Students Enjoy New Year Hike With Hockey and Sunshine
The High School students joined by Grammar School scholars hiked on New Year’s Day to Pay Car Curve. They spent a full day outdoors with lunch and various amusements. The lively crowd enjoyed a splendid holiday in the open air.
Former Benson Editor Visits Town After Long Absence
Wm H Schardin, longtime Benson figure and former editor of the Benson Press, passes through on business en route to Tombstone. He recently spent years in the Gila Valley with Perry A Burke on the Gila Valley Farmer at Pima and later the Arizona Bulletin at Safford, while building mining stock interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Schardin
Oldtimer
Benson
The
Signal
Benson Press
Schardin
Tombstone
Gila Valley
Perry A. Burke
Gila Valley Farmer
Pima
Graham County
Arizona Bulletin
Safford
Improvements at the Benson Theater Move Engine to Concrete
John T. Proffitt, manager, moves the engine supplying power for the Moving Picture Show to a concrete foundation. This reduces engine trouble and noise, and he is negotiating for a player-piano to enhance patron service at the Benson Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Proffitt
Benson Theater
Proffitt
Two Tucson Men Plunge Into Ditch in Evening Accident
Two men from Tucson returning from a river job hit a ditch after dark, the Ford plunging in and turning a somersault. One man landed in sand, the other escaped from under the car. both were not seriously hurt and left town for Tucson after temporary repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ice House
Somerset
Oklahoma Army Y promotes Frost to athletic director
Chas W Frost of Happy Valley, previously a manual training teacher near Benson, has accepted the post of athletic director for the Army Y at Camp Doniphan near Fort Sill. The appointment comes through the National War Work Committee of the Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Frost
Happy Valley
Benson
Oklahoma
Frost
Army ‘“Y
Camp Doniphan
Fort Sill
National War Work, Committee
Y. M. Cra
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. Maier
Beaver Board
Oraden
Benson Lumber and Commercial Company
Cochise County State Bank
Dragoon News
Harry Bronson
M. E. Hibbs
St. Elmo, Tenn
J. A. Hibbs
Wm. Hibbs
Star Route
C.K. Gohtz
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