24 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1915
Page
1
Cochise County Road bond committee in Bisbee raised proposed mileage from 476 to 512 miles with two bridges at Charleston and Palominas. Next meeting in September at Douglas will finalize mileage and petitions for elections. Benson district gains 40 miles with most river road still limited.
In Tucson on Monday Moore and Fenter former Pima County deputy sheriffs were found guilty of second degree murder in the Hilario Leon case. They were sentenced to ten years to life in Florence State Penitentiary. Each man expressed remorse when asked to speak before sentencing.
Four Robinson youths Benjamin Johnson Cecelia Sabin David Sabin and Hiva Neagle were united in a double marriage by Bishop M Powell Cosby of the Church of Latter Day Saints. The Sabin children David and Cecelia hail from prominent Robison farming families P P Sabin and E C Nichols relation to local elites. The couples plan to reside in Robinson and rise among the region's well to do farmers in the San Pedro valley.
Mr P P Sabin and C W Scott finally ready to raise the windmill after delays from missing bolts. Robinson to celebrate Pioneers Day with a morning program and an afternoon of dances and sports amid good canal water for farmers. Also reports progress on a Robison post office bid, Reta Cooper visiting Mesa relatives, and a Phoenix land notice describing 35135 acres in Cochise county under bond grant.
The Rob inson district ladies and girls attended a canning demonstration Tuesday afternoon led by Leland S. Parke state leader of boys and girls' club work for the University of Arizona with federal cooperation. Parke showed the cold pack method highlighting less stove work, preserved shape and color, blanching removes acids, cleanliness, reduced losses, and good results with corn beans and peas. The method sterilizes components and was developed by the U S Department of Agriculture. A canning club formed by the girls, with honorary members among older women, and literature available from Parke in Tucson Arizona.
The Arizona Good Roads Association officials vote to hold the next conference in Flagstaff after mid September. The meeting shifts from a summer tax conference slated date as many members return from vacations. President Dwight B. Heard prepares the call for a large gathering with several important topics proposed.
Major Henry McKinley Benson died in Oakland California on the 16th instant at age 74. He was formerly in United States service and the town of Benson was named after him.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services.
I am now prepared to tune pianos and invite anyone needing tuning or related work to apply. Address P O box 66 Benson via the advertiser H Creissinger.
The Idlers, six young ladies, ended a two week camping trip in the Whetstone mountains yesterday and returned to Benson. They spent days gathering biutes and singing by the camp fire each night. They slept and ate in the open except during rain and all came back in good health.
Tomorrow the usual services will be held at the Presbyterian Church. Sunday school at 9:16 a.m. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. Young people's meeting at 7:00 p.m. Evening preaching at 8:00 p.m. Violin solo by Paul Jones at the young people meeting and Mrs Doane Merrill will sing at the evening service. You are invited to attend.
For sale a 15 by 23 foot house easy to move two stoves and other fixtures. Walter Greis singer lists box 66 Benson with the offer and contact details.
Unclaimed letters listed include Chaves Dolores Merrill Wm Méiss Dr L Tisvada Pedro and others. Postmaster Redfiened notes unclaimed matter must be claimed or advertised with a one cent fee per piece as per Postal Laws.
The Southern Pacific repairs a crossing eight miles west of town on the Benson Short Line, allowing the line to open from Benson to Tucson once finished. Traffic remains light on the St David bridge and the Sunset Short Line from Lordsburg remains in good condition.
An OC Moss classified-style notice touts saving money on gasoline distillate and lubricating oils for both wholesale and retail customers. It emphasizes price advantages and invites readers to contact OC Moss for details.
State offers 160 acres south of Benson for cheap land sale. Also advertised is a good milk cow. Interested buyers should apply at A. L. Callahan location.
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