High School Building Sold by the State at Auction
In Tombstone a State owned high school building, once the Industrial School and later used by Benson Union High School, sold at public auction to the Benson High School Board for the minimum $500. Only one bid, from H. W. Etz, was received. the property includes the stone building, several auxiliaries, pumping plant, about forty acres, and town lots. Attending the sale were M. P. Cosby, I. L. Coons, H. Q. Robertson, and board chair Etz.
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Tombstone
Benson High School Board
Ft. Grant
Benson Union High School
H. W. Etz
M.P. Co
The Tent Meetings Presented by Evangelists Ragsdale and Morrow
The Gospel tent hosts nightly lectures by evangelists Ragsdale and Morrow on World War Second Coming of Christ and distress of nations. Upcoming topics include The Gospel Earthly and Heavenly Sanctuaries Court Week in Heaven The Judgement and the Rule of Judgement. Meetings are at 8 o’clock each evening.
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Ragsdale
Morrow
Christ
Death of Pioneer Samuel Hughes in Tucson at 88
Samuel Hughes longtime Tucson resident and self described first booster died at his home Wednesday morning at age 88. Welsh native who immigrated to the United States, later settling in Pennsylvania before moving to Tucson fifty nine years ago where he became a cornerstone of local civic life.
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Samuel Hughes
Tucson
Mr. Hughes
Wales
United States
Pennsylvania
Fourth at Miramonte celebrates independence at The Oaks
Miramonte residents plan a July Fourth gathering at The Oaks with songs recitations and a Jarvis Orchestra program. The event features a morning assembly at the L D S Hall followed by a noon barbecue and picnic with an active committee coordinating activities and inviting nearby residents to join.
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Benson
L. D. S. Hall
Help the Red Cross War Fund Week
Urges real Americans to donate during June 18 to 25 noting Red Cross roles from field hospitals to home care. Emphasizes universal contribution, use of funds by top businessmen, and support for soldiers in France and their families.
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War Fund
The
Red Cross
France
United States Medical Department
Red Cross Field Hospital
Red Cross Field
America
Medical Department
United States Army
Arizona prospecting visitor eyes Benson for mining boom
James Toman of San Francisco, a veteran mining man, visits Benson and praises the valley as an ideal location for a thriving town. He believes the Arizona air suits him and contemplates settling here if his venture succeeds. He cites Tombstone era mining as part of his experience and expects the region to become a key mining district.
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James Toman
San Francisco
Cal
Toman
Bobby Burns
Pacific Slope
Tombstone
Arizona
Benson
Stronghold Fourth Celebrated by Farm Improvement
The Farm Improvement Association will host a Fourth of July celebration at Cochise Stronghold, a historic site named after a famed Indian warrior. The event features races and sports, a basket picnic lunch, and refreshments for visitors, with the Cochise County Farm Association annual meeting held on the same day.
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Farm Improvement Association
Cochise Stronghold
Cochise County
Gold Medal Awarded to Baudelio Martinez for Typewriting
Baudelio Martinez received a solid gold octagon medal from Remington Typewriter Co at the High School closing exercises. The award honors proficiency in typewriting with speed and accuracy, noting an average of 67 words per minute for ten minutes with one error. The medal bears a blue enamel circle with the Remington inscription and monogram B-R-M.
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Baudelio Martinez
Remington Typewriter Co
Baudelio
Remington Typewriter Company
Red Cross Meeting Discusses Benefit and Supplies
A Red Cross meeting on Wednesday afternoon noted progress despite modest attendance. Mr T H Denney offered two sewing machines for use. A July 4 dance benefit was discussed and left to the finance committee. Badges are expected by the next meeting.
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The
Red Cross
T. H. Denney
Wardeson Trial for Assault with Intent to Kill
The preliminary trial of Jackson S. Ward and his son Buford Ward on the assault with intent to kill charge concerning Mark C. Turney occurred Friday in Pima county superior court at Tucson. Bail was provided by O. T. Smith a noted mining man of Garces and the Consolidated Bank of Tucson.
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Jackson S. Ward
Buford Ward
Mark C. Turney
Superior Court
Pima County
Tucson
O. T. Smith
Garces
Consolidated Bank of
Birth of Daughter for Trask Family in Patagonia
A daughter was born in Patagonia to Mr. and Mrs. C. Jewell Trask on June 31. The announcement notes the new arrival and family location.
Fire destroys home of St. David man
The Miller family home about two miles beyond St. David burned last Sunday around 9 30 p m from a lamp left burning. Harold Miller escaped in his night clothes as flames engulfed the house and contents valued at about 4000 dollars with no insurance. Over 200 in paper currency plus silver and gold were lost, heirlooms and shrubbery were ruined. Temporary quarters secured. rebuilt planned on the site.
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Steve Miller
St. David
Harold
Railroad nine to face town boys on July 4 at high school
The Southern Pacific team will play a town boys squad on July 4 at the high school grounds. C. W. Wilson captains the railroad nine and Baudelio Martinez leads the Town. The lineup will be announced next week.
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Southern Pacific Road
C. W. Wilson
Railroad
Baudelio Martinez
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Miramonte
Land of Freedom
Ida Jesperson
D.C
William Jarvis
Mr. Naegle
Christine McCall
Hyrum Jarvis
Jarvis
Dora Naegle
Bank of Beason
London
Benson Feed Corral
Sam Wilson
Hiwo & CO
General Merchandise
Help the
Goodyear Auto Tires
Goetz
Chas E. Goetz Benson
Columbia Grafanolas
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