Mrs. Jones Dies After Tuberculosis Battle
Mrs. Jones wife of Dr. J F Jones died Tuesday morning after a long illness with tuberculosis. The couple had moved from Linn Missouri to improve her health. three children Una Paul and Marybelle survive. Funeral services were held Tuesday with burial in the local cemetery and the family planned to return to Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Lynn
Missouri
Dr. Jones
Una
Paul
Marybelle
Ferris
Miss Una
Benson
Master Paul
West
Kimball Receives Carload of 83 Overlands
A shipment of 83 model Overlands totaling four autos was unloaded for H. C. Kimball the Overland agent. One car went to Tucson one to Willcox one to Johnson and the fourth to I. D. Redfield. The 83 model is praised for rough service and modest price with demand expected to outpace production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Kimball
Tucson
Willcox
Johnson
I. D. Redfield
Local and County Fairs Contemplated in the County
County farm advisor A. L. Paschall urges communities to plan local fairs this fall with support from the University Agricultural Extension Service. Last-week of September or early October suggested, before the county fair on about October 15. He recommends forming a Town Improvement Association and Community Eye Circle to boost exhibits and poultry and eggs industry for Benson and the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Paschall
University Agricultural Extension Service
Good Roads’ Association
Farm Improvement Association
Community Eye Circle
Benson
State land rules and Benson mosquito drive outlined
The Arizona AG says a land buyer can lease 160 agricultural and 640 grazing acres and purchase the same amounts. total control up to 1600 acres possible. In Arizona road bonds only taxpayers may vote, with Cochise County highway bonds viewed favorably. Benson townsfolk urged united action against flies and mosquitoes using traps and oils, praising Rev. Thos. Hambly’s good roads leadership during a visit from Willcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Wiley E. Jones
W. A. Moyer
Arizona
Cochise County
A. L. Paschall
Benson
Pianist Tuning Services Contact in Berson
Local note offers piano tuning services by F. H. Greissinger in Berson seeking customers. Boxes listed as P. O. box 66 for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Greissinger
P. O. Box
Berson
Willcox to Host Arizona Methodist Conference This Fall
Rev Hambly announces the Arizona Conference of the Methodist church will gather in Willcox starting October 7 with Bishop Hughes of San Francisco presiding. Four general secretaries will attend, offering a rare treat for Willcox residents and neighbors. He extends an invitation to Benson residents as well.
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Hambly
Arizona
Methodist Church
Willcox
Bishop Hughes
San Francisco
California
Auditorium to Furnish New Amusements in Town
Mr. E Galpin will open another picture house in the Auditorium within two weeks. The program includes four thousand feet of licensed film with a three reel feature, two new stage illusions by Manager Walker, and a three person vaudeville act titled His Name Was Never. The opening date will be announced in the SIGNAL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Galpin
Bowie
Wilcox and
Dos Cabezas
Walker
Cochise County Tops State Valuation Gains in 1914 Update
State board of equalization reports Arizona total valuation up over 15 million dollars from 1913 to 1914. Cochise County leads with an increase of 8.62 million, followed by Gila at 6.09 million. Maricopa and Greenlee show declines as farming areas shift values. Mines and mining property drive most gains, with railroads and livestock rising while farming lands fall.
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State Board of Equalization
Cochise County
Gila County
Maricopa County
Greenlee
Cochise
Gila
Graham CT St
Santa Cruz
Yale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Jones
Kimball
HI WO & Coo
General Merchandise
M. Mejia
Benson Drug Store
H. Walker
Proprietor Drugs
Gent’s Furnishings
N. Martinez, Prop
Znahates Sonn Feary
Columbia Phonograph Co
Spaulding Artistic Goode i, E. Waterman Fountain Pen Company
Continental Tailoring Company
Thos. Hambly
Fisbee
James E. Ferris
Rev. Hambly
Good Roads’ Boosters
Bensen
Penson
Hev. Hambly
H.W. EZ & GO
Bank OF Benson
Just
KERR
Ghas
E. Goetz
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