Joe Gumm Plans New Benson Lumber Yard
Joe Gumm, H. G. Brown of Tucson, and partners from California lease the Jem Theatre site for three years and plan Benson Lumber Company opening around August 1 with lumber hardware wagons and farm tools. Gumm to be general manager bringing broad sales skill and integrity. Brown will relocate by September 1 next to the bank.
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Joe Gumm
H. G. Brown
Tucson
California
Jem Theatre
Benson Lumber Company
San Pedro
Gumm
Southwest Lumber Co
Benson
Brown
Bank
Liberty Bell May Visit Arizona Fair Display
Phoenix reports Philadelphia plans to move the Liberty Bell to the San Francisco fair and possibly leave it in Phoenix for a day or two during the Arizona Fair in November. The bell travels north via Washington Oregon and returns south through Arizona and New Mexico. E J Gumm near town expands fruit growing with apples peaches pears and other varieties in the San Pedro Valley amid promising prospects.
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Phoenix
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Washington
Oregon
Arizona
New Mexico
E. J. Gumm
Shamrock Ranch
San Pedro
Mr. Gumm
Cochise County Bond Issue Association Maps Road Plan
The Cochise County Bond Issue Association met in Bisbee to set the agenda for a county wide vote on a road bond. Engineer Ryan proposed a 500 mile system with potential additions, while the committee plans a general meeting next month and notices to district representatives. The club aims to fund practical, well safeguarded highway construction with no guesswork.
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Cochise County
San Simon
Douglas
Fenter and Moore Convicted of Second Degree Murder
Robert Fenter and Frank P. Moore, deputy sheriffs of Pima county, were found guilty of second degree murder for the hanging of Hilario Leon at Greaterville. Judge Smith will pronounce sentence Monday. defense plans a new trial motion and possible appeal to the state supreme court.
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Robert Fenter
Frank P. Moore
Pima County
Tucson
Hilario Leon
Greaterville
Smith
Yavapai County
Wright
Jose Maria Leon
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
Pioneers Day Festivities Planned in St David July 24
Special Correspondent reports St David will celebrate Pioneers Day on July 24 with a morning program featuring a pioneer scene from the 1849 50s era. Afternoon activities include games and races. Attendance urged as a big time is assured. Also notes local moves and a dramatic ostrich incident nearby.
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St. David
F. L. Harget
Kansas City
J. R. Whelan
Harget
H. O. Post
AaKansas
Martinez and Ochoa Wed In Santa Cruz County Church
Agustin Martinez of Martinez Ranch married Guadalupe Ochoa of Benopu at a Catholic church service held Wednesday at 7 30 with Rev Joseph Aymemi officiating. Antonio Amado and wife of Amacoville served as padrinos. A reception followed at the bride’s home before a wedding tour and visit to Tucson relatives. The groom is the son of Dario Martinez, a ranchman west of Benson on the road to Tucson.
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Agustin Martinez
Martinez Ranch
Guadaupe Ochoa
Benopu
Joseph Aymemi
Antonio Amado
Amacoville
Santa Cruz County
Tucson
Dario Martinez
Benson
National Guard Encampment Set for Garden Canyon Arizona
The annual encampment of the National Guard of Arizona will be held at Garden Canyon near Fort Huachuca from August 8 to 12. The plan for two companies to attend the San Francisco tournament was dropped, but the regimental band will depart after encampment to perform at the San Francisco and San Diego Fairs.
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Phoenix
National Guard of Arizona
Garden Canyon
Fort Huachuca
San Francisco
San Diego
Forest Service Aims to Prevent Fire Losses Nationwide
The article praises Forest Service efforts to prevent fires through lines, trails, towers, and caches. It contrasts this with a cross border Mexican fire near San Jose mountains, reportedly unchecked by officials, destroying over a million feet of timber and threatening homes.
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Forest Service
United States Forest Service
Douglas International
San Jose
Naco
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Hiwo & CO
M. Mejia
Benson Drug Store
H. Walker
Gent’s Furnishings
Martinez’ Variety Store
N. Martinez, Prop
Columbia Phonograph Co
L. E. Waterman Fount Continental Tailoring Company
Spaulding Athletic Goods
Tin Pen Company
Bond Issue Association
Iland
Fenter
Moore
Clara Kimball
D. Curtis
Ella Hatch
Gila
Milton Curtis
Chandler Arizonan
J. W. Heffner
Ostrich
Mr. Heffner
Holison Records
Gem
Guadalupe Ochoa
W.w.etz & GO
Bank OF Benson
You
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