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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1916
Page
9
Will Curtis 22, son of J N Curtis, was killed by lightning during a late storm while sheltering in an old frame barn near four miles from St. David. Found after the rain, the bolt entered his right shoulder and exited left leg. Funeral held at the Curtis home with burial in St. David cemetery.
Mrs France Burnett arrived in Nogales three months ago and soon urged a public fountain for animals. Tomorrow workers will lay a foundation on Grand avenue near the town hall as part of her humane society influenced project.
Mr. George Wilson aged 22, son of Shem Wilson, died Thursday July 6 after a typhoid illness at St David. Miss Blanch Merrill visits at the Westfield home near Bisbee. A thresher operates at Miller ranch and last Saturday’s storm damaged Curtis Flat road and the irrigation ditch. A young people’s informal dance occurs at Mr. H Walker’s with Bob Wallace hosting. County Ranger Lou Stevens and wife travel to Patagonia for rites of Harry Stevens who died in a mine gas incident four miles from Patagonia. his parents Geo S Stevens of Oklahoma and Minnie Stevens of Dodge City attend.
An automobile left in front of the Mansion Cafe yesterday morning rolled away as its occupants were at breakfast. It struck the iron railing around the railroad park opposite, caused by a slight slope and set brakes. The fence rail was dented though the car sustained no perceptible damage.
The second count nears on July 31 with a $15 gold prize split among top gainers and a $10 prize for the largest votes increase plus a $5 for the next. Subscriptions and coupons surge at Benson merchants W D Martinez Groceries Benson Lumber Hi Wo & Co. Obermeyer piano awaits. Standing candidates include Miss Vada Clark 16825, Miss Estha Reddoch 14300, Miss Julia Treu 275.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church will meet with Mrs L E Weig on Friday July 21 to piece a quilt come prepared for work and fellowship
Mr. H. G. Brown, who purchased the Pearl Adams property south of the railroad and its water plant, begins clearing the premises. The family has occupied the residence for about two weeks.
A heavy rainstorm nearly surrounded Benson Thursday afternoon caused Miss Blanche Merrill and Miss Josephine Westfield traveling from St. David to race toward town. They drove faster as the storm closed in, reaching town just ahead of the downpour.
In Tucson correspondence, The Cobriza Mines Development Co. controlled by the Goodrich Lockhart Syndicate plans to purchase a defunct Benson smelting complex including a 50 ton blast furnace, blower, boilers, sampling plant, engines, a 60 acre site and a 100000 ton slag dump with silver and gold valued at 2.50 to 5 per ton.
A citizens meeting led by Fire Chief W J Bennett raised funds to equip the fire department with 500 feet of hose and to consider purchasing a chemical fire engine. Ajax Co offered a 30 day trial on a chemical engine at 185 dollars. Hose purchase decision postponed to next Friday for sample review.
Heavy rainfall last Saturday flooded Curtis Flat's new county road and adjacent fields. Culverts and ditches proved unable to drain the water, washing out the roadway and making it impassable. Residents warned of continued washouts until repairs are completed. Go to Benson Coal & Ice for coal ice and soda water.
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