Death notices and public notices mix from Benson and Abilene
Death of Mrs Martha Westbrook Robinson at her son in law's Benson home follows illness after a hip fracture. Funeral at Keen residence by Rev J R Brown, interment in Benson Cemetery. Also Abilene reports water power project plan for Colorado river dam at Grand Canyon with 18 million cost and 400 mile line. Lane endorses project for cheap irrigation and railroad electrification. Also ads note stomach tablets, war savings receipts, St David stock delinquency notices, and 20 acre Benson sale with three wells at 1200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Westbrook Robinson
J.C. Keen
Robinson
Tennessee
Southwest
Benson
J. C. Keen
Harry Huddleston
Tucson
Dunklin I. Robinson
France
Keen
J. R. Brown
First Christian Church
Abilene
Texas
Colorado River
Arizona
James B. Girand
Territorial
W. D. Girand
Phoenix
Washingon
New York
P. B. Girand
Grand Canyon
Colorado
State of Arizona
Lane
Giraud
Santa Fe
Winslow Arizona
Barstow
Calif
St. David
Levi Nelson
Cochise County
Byron Merrill
Edna Allred
Bee Apiary Quarantine Affects Large Territory
Notice to beekeepers announces a quarantine covering three miles south of K. M. Miller’s apiary to twenty four miles north of Benson including Goetz and Matteson’s Sanchez Apiary. Beekeeper owners are notified not to move bees without permission of the State Inspector of Apiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. M. Miller
Benson
Goetz and Matteson
San Pedro
Benson Lumber Ad Emphasizes Value and Weatherproofing
The ad promotes El Toro Brand Portland cement and Benson Lumber and Commercial Company in Benson Arizona. It claims the most expensive lumber is the one bought cheaply and the best wood stands up to adverse weather. Lumber is kept under shelter in the yards to ensure lasting satisfaction and trusted quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Toro Brand
Port Land Cement
Benson Lumber and
Comercial Company
Liberty Bonds urged to be held while wartime effort continues
An appeal urges bond owners to hold Liberty loan bonds to support the war, advising bankers before any sale. It warns of scams offering bonds or stocks at high income and stresses bonds’ safe, tax advantages. Also notes Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic pain and reports Benson Rifle Club’s loss to Tucson with Braley and Reynolds scoring well.
The Joy of Living Health and Patriotism Note
The piece urges good health via Chamberlain's Tablets to prevent headaches and indigestion from clogged bowels. It links vitality to enjoying life and then ties financial cowardice to delaying investment in United States Government securities to support soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
United States
Musgrave Pays Eight Dollars for Old Iron
Cash Second Hand Store announces a purchase offer of eight dollars for old iron, inviting customers to bring in their metal items for quick payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vulcanizing Cash
Musgrave
Cash
Fatal Auto Accident West of Town
Raymon Curtis aged eighteen died after backing a truck over a ten foot drop from a bridge near the ice house while returning from town to the railroad camp. Hazel Adkins escaped injury. Curtis died within two hours at Dr. Morrisons office and was buried at St David. Funeral held Thursday morning with many relatives in mourning. A Red Cross meeting is planned for next Wednesday at the High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymon Curtis
Hazel Adkins
Young Curtis
Miss Adkins
St. David
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Robinson
the Lumber
Star Wide
Marya
Invin
Cullen
Cardus
Tombstone
G.R. Musgrave
Prop
Benson Rifle Club
Benson Boys
Braley
Reynolds
U.S
C.M. Shannon
C. F. Moss
Raymon
R. L. Curtis
Anna Long
Chandler
A. J. Busby
The
Red Cross
EK. Goetz
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