Community Christmas Tree Receipts and Donations
The Ben son community reports receipts of 158.00 from subscriptions and sales and disbursements totaling 113.55 for candy nuts decorations oranges and hauling. The tree was donated by Frank Treat and the hall by William Zeek, with thanks to all contributors and participants including teachers and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maier Bros
Chas. E. Goetz
Pissaheis Vivddeswnenees
Moss Pharmacy
W. D. Martinez
Sam Wilson
BNP
Timbel Wsss
Ccceasenne
Cecil Jones
Kempf
Treat
Frank Treat
William Zeek
Benson
H Q. Robertson
Tombstone Couple Wed in Quiet City Home
Mary Giragi and Homer E. Ferguson were married at the Giragi home by Rev. F A Collymore. The couple, longtime Tombstone residents, will honeymoon in northern Arizona and plan to reside in Tombstone upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Giragi
Mary
Homer E. Ferguson
F. A. Collymore
Tombstone
the Prospector
Bunker Hill Company
Willcox
Homestead Law Information Request Notice
For information regarding the 640 acre homestead law write to Hampton & ARNOLD land attorneys Phoenix Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton & Arnold, Land Attorneys
Phoenix
Arizona
Great Dinner Promises Social Event at Elgin Country Club
A grand dinner at Elgin Country Club at Fruitland Hall in Canelo is set for next Saturday evening January 6. Invited guests from across the county, including Nogales Patagonia and the San Rafael Valley, flock to what is described as the season’s greatest social event with extensive preparations underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruitland Hall
Canelo Station
Elgin Country Club
Nogales
Patagonia
San Rafael Valley
Nogales Oasis
Matrimonial union of Miss Georgia Richie and Mr Scott
A telegram from State A reports the quiet Los Angeles wedding of Miss Georgia Alice Richie and Mr Rob ert Crozier Scott on December 16. Only witnesses were Miss Mary K Richey and Miss Emma Richey. Mrs Scott, long active in the city, is described as Wright Walker from his theater days in Tucson and Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Alice Richie
Robert Crozier Scott
Los Angeles
Mary K. Richey
Emma Richey
Huntington
W. Va
Scott
Tucson
Phoenix
Wright Walker
Birthday Surprise for Mrs. H. Q. Robertson at High School
Teachers from the High School and Grammar School orchestrated a secret birthday surprise for Mrs. H. Q. Robertson on Thursday evening. The party featured games, Bunko and Five Hundred, refreshments, and a candle topped cake. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Orrick Robertson along with C. S. Buffington, W. S. Gray, M. Snyder, and several Misses Snyder, Knapp, Phelps, Kempf, Holcomb, O'Brien, and Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Q. Robertson
Seality
Bunko
Orrick Robertson
C. S. Buffington
W. S. Gray
M. Snyder
New Brokerage Firm Joins Tucson Market as Logan & Bryan Cor correspondent
G. S. Hancock & Co. becomes correspondent for Logan & Bryan in Tucson from today. The firm, at 24 North Stone Avenue, will offer Arizona mining stock handling and extensive Logan & Bryan leased wires for accurate nationwide quotations. Mr. Hancock, with Pete Burke, aims to provide efficient service and strong brokerage and banking experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.S. Hancock & Co
Logan & Bryan
Chicago
Tucson
Vicinity
North Stone Avenue
F. A. Raynolds & Co
Logan and Bryan
Hancock
Pete Burke
Arizona
G. S. Hanbock & Co
United States
Notice of Election of Directors in Benson Arizona
The Benson Canning and Packing Co will hold its annual stockholder meeting at K. P. Hall Benson Arizona on Tuesday January 9 1917 at 2 PM for the election of directors. All stockholders are requested to attend. Cuas F Moss President Cuas E Gortz Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson Canning and Packing Co
Benson
Arizona
K. P. Hall
Elderly Mrs Arcia Dies After Night at High School
Mrs Emeteria Arcia, an elderly resident, died Thursday night December 28 at the High School. She leaves a wife and three grown children. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church and burial followed Saturday afternoon in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeteria Arcia
Christmas Party at Nicoll Home in Lonesome Valley
A holiday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Nicoll in Lonesome Valley featured a Christmas tree, festive decorations, roasted pig, pies and fruit. Guests included George Nicoll from Douglas, E. L. Heaston and Jack Heaston of Los Angeles, and L. Gerner, with games such as checkers pinochle and horseshoes. The ladies won the horseshoes contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Nicoll
Lonesome Valley
George
Douglas
E. L. Heaston
Jack Heaston
Los Angeles
L. Gerner
Reverend Collymore Plans South American Vacation
Will take an extended trip to South America with a stop in New Orleans to board a steamer to Guatemala. The visit to relatives there will last about six weeks before return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Collymore
South America
New Orleans
Guatemala
Tombstone
New Post Office Set Up at Mangor Cochise County
A new post office is established at Mangor in Cochise County with Harry O. Miller appointed as postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangor
Cochise County
Harry O. Miller
High School Notes From A Busy Semester
Miss Delia Coons Miss Zetta Canfield and Raymond Mahoney return to classes as the first semester nears its end. Students should complete all make up work before the two week deadline. Rumors swirl about the St David trio leaving BUHS. Basketball teams plan a rematch with Willcox on the 13th with anticipated Willcox defeat. Mr KE C Bunch of Clifton visited the school today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Coons
Zetta Canfield
Raymond Mahoney
Willcox
KE. C. Bunch
Clifton
Helper engines returning to Benson yard expected Monday
Returning three SP helper engines and crews bring good luck and signal improving conditions for Benson. A repair force will be stationed at the round house, and about fifteen to twenty more workers may join the town’s population with the arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
S P. Helper
Benson Yards
Roundhouse
Bank of Benson Notice for annual stockholders meeting
Bank of Benson announces its regular annual stockholders meeting at the bank in Benson Arizona on the fourth Tuesday in January the twenty third day of 1917 at 2 p m for the election of directors and other business. M W Smiru cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Benson
Benson
Arizona
Rancher Peter Jenson Visits City From San Simon
Former Mansion Hotel proprietor turned rancher and prize winning vegetable growerPeter Jenson spent several days in the city visiting friends and inspecting local farms near San Simon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Jenson
Mansion Hotel
San Simon
Death of Col. W. C. Land in Nogales
Col. William C. Land, a longtime Arizona cattleman and former Boquillas Land and Cattle Co. manager, died after a paralytic stroke. Born 1835 in Clarksville Texas, he lived in Hollister California and Benson Arizona before settling in Nogales. He is survived by his widow Harriet B. Land, daughter Mrs Theron Richardson, son Ed Land, and daughters Mrs Hamm and others in California. A private graveside service followed illness at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Land
Nogales
Clarksville
Texas
Indiana
Col. Land
Idaho
Hollister
California
San Benito
Arizona
San Pedro Valley
Benson
Boquillas Land and Cattle Co
Boquillas
Colonel Land
Harriet B. Land
Theron Richardson
Ed. Land
Hamm
Nogales Oasis
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Ramona
Canelo
North Stone Ave
Benson Feed Corral
A. G. Smith
Henry W.etz
JO. H. Getzwiller
M. W. Smith
B. J McKinney
A. H. Wien
P. W. Hamilton
The
New Brokerage
Benson, Ariz
Cuas
F. Moss
E. Gortz
St. David
M. W. Smiru
Cashier
Col. W. C. Land
Goetz
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