Benson Fourth of July Celebration Proves A Success
Benson’s Independence Day event, despite discouraging conditions, drew crowds and ended in broad communal satisfaction. The parade featured Pomerene floats and local businesses, with Rev. Jas E Ferris delivering a patriotic address and a well attended barbecue. Competitions included burro roping, cow pony racing, bronc riding, and footraces, concluding with a crowded evening ball and strong local participation.
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Benson
Benson Band
Pomerene
M. P. Cosby
Pomerone
Jas. E. Ferris
Benson M
Frank Treat
W. J. Bennett
John Glinn
Hd Echols
Echols
Allen Walker
Ed Echols
Jack Giles
Sam White
Giles
Pedro Tisnady
Redington
Angel Arandales
Pool
Pierre Getzwiller
Bronk
John Brown
Roy Norton
Alvah Fenn
Miss Clarice Munda
Mescal
Citizens meeting set on July 14 for fire department matters
Fire Chief W. J. Bennett calls a meeting of citizens for next Friday night at the old Pool Hall to discuss fire department matters. Full attendance desired.
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W. J. Bennett
Orrick Robertson Engaged to Teach at Texas Can yon School
Mr. Orrick Robertson has been engaged to teach the Texas Canyon school for the coming term.
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Orrick Robertson
Texas Canyon School
Benson Fourth of July Celebration Praised in 1916
Master of Ceremonies H Q Robertson thanks volunteers and visitors for a grand Benson Fourth of July event. Citizens from near and far joined in patriotic displays, saluting independence as committees earned praise for the successful celebration.
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Cochise
Benson
H. Q. Robertson
County Supervisors Extend Farm Advisor Services
A large delegation of farmers and business men urged continuation of the county farm advisor’s services, approved by the Board of Supervisors to cover the current period until next year’s budget is drafted. For sale a pint o colt yearling or a mare with colt by side, apply to L E Weigand Benson.
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Board of Supervisors
Corral
L. E. Weigand, Benson
Girls Intermediate Class Chooses Name at Wilson Home
The Girls' Intermediate class of the M. E. Sunday School will meet at Miss Marguerite Wilson's home on July 14 at 3 30 to select a society name and conduct other business.
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M. E. Sunday School
Marguerite Wilson
Boston youth begins cattle venture in Sonoita
Mr. Samuel Knight of Sonoita, friend of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Smith, visited Tuesday to celebrate the Fourth. A young man from Boston Mass he has just started in the cattle business in the Sonoita country and is very favorable about the outlook in the Southwest.
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Samuel Knight
Sonoita
A. G. Smith
Boston
Mass
Great Southwest
Miramonte Items Chronicle Local Social and Celebrations
Special correspondent notes a nine pound baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Whetton last Wednesday. A social at L D S Hall honored California LDS President Joseph E. Robinson with sandwiches cake and lemonade. Local returnees include Charles Anderson back from Pantano and Mr. Gilbert and family settling back at the homestead. Fourth of July festivities at William Jarvis’s featured a program a dinner barbecue and free ice cream with an afternoon of sports and a grand evening ball.
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Warren Whetton
L.D. S. Hall
Joseph E. Robinson
California
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Charles Anderson
Pantano
Gilbert
Miramonte
William Jarvis
Local notables visit for celebration dance in town
LOCALETTES A. W. Howe former county probation officer was in town Tuesday. Supervisor John Rock of Tombstone was a Benson visitor this week. Pink Murray foreman of the Boquillas Company was in town Monday and Tuesday helping celebrate. L. F. Walker of Dragoon and B. J. McKinney of McKinney's Ranch cattlemen were in town Tuesday. Tombstone visitors Carmel and Columbus Giragi of the Prospect with their sister Mary and Misses Lillie Holland and Mildred Marrs joined the celebration in a brand new car making their first trip.
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A. W. Howe
John Rock
Tombstone
Benson
Pink Murray
Boquillas Company
L. F. Walker
Dragoon
B. J. McKinney
McKinney
Messrs
Carmel
Columbus Giragi
The
Prospector
Miss Mary
Lillie Holland
Mildred Marrs
Benson Hosts Douglas to Tucson Motorcycle Race Finish
Thirteen entrants started at 7:30 from Douglas covering about 140 miles via Bisbee Tombstone and Benson. E R Highfill Tucson won on a Flying Merker with 11 min 34 sec lead over Frank Barnett Douglas second and Howard Reynolds Tucson third. Moss served as official checker and riders benefited from Benson layover.
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Tris
Douglas-Tucson
Benson
Frank Barnett
Douglas
Howard Reynolds
Tucson
Santa Cruz County
Checker C. F. Moss
Legacy from Swiss grandfather yields 1800 francs to Benson man
Randolph Reuser of Benson received word of his grandfather John Reuser's death in Switzerland and a bequest of 1800 francs or about 360 in American gold under the will. Papers were filed for the claim. Reuser, unaware of relatives in Switzerland, noted his windmill purchase near Benson had strained finances but claimed to be back on his feet.
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Randolph Reuser
Benson
Russi
Switzerland
Reuser
Steffisburg
John Reuser
Tucson
Mass meeting forms good order league in Cochise County
A June 28 mass gathering of Americans and Mexicans in Cochise County elected Seth Merrill president and Doane Merrill secretary to form a peacekeeping league led by Captain Harry Wheeler. Deputies pledged to suppress liquor and gambling, with Wheeler pledging county support to extend the effort districtwide.
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A. Johnson
Good Order League
Mexico
Harry Wheeler
Cochise County
Percy Bowden
Seth Merrill
Doane Merrill
Wheeler
Pay Up Demand From Finance Committee Chairman
A finance committee chairman urges all subscribers to pay immediately. Readers with outstanding payments are asked to contact Bank of Benson for action.
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Bank of Benson
Gasoline and Lubricants Advert by C. F. Moss
An advertisement from C. F. Moss inviting customers to call for gasoline distillate and lubricating oils.
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C. F. Moss
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C.F. Moss Pharmacy
Thomas E. Thorpe
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