Benson News Briefs March 10 Highlights Local Events
Regular services announced by Rev Wim Brown in Benson Presbyterian Church. A W Bard improving after pneumonia. New Easter hats and goods at Johnson Variety Store. St David High School to stage The Oak Farm at K of P Hall for athletic fund. Local notes on Sam White’s visit and Chester Gillett’s finger amputation. Coc hise county bids sought to reduce Dragoon hill grade. Auction of 40 acres near town and other local items. Arizona cattle growers elect officers. Food administration limits laying hens purchases Feb 11 to Apr 30 1918. Land office contest notice against Benson homeowner for Homestead entry cancellation.
Four Men Rob Stage Driver Near Nogales
In Nogales at about midnight Leonard Smith, a Nogales to Tucson stage driver, was held up by four men with a six shooter to his back and forced to surrender $52. Smith says he can identify one assailant, claiming the men were negro cavalrymen who had boarded his car at the Grand Avenue stand to be driven toward camp.
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Nogales
Leonard Smith
Tucson
Smith
Grand Avenue
Pneumonia Season Warns of March Drench and Cough Remedy
The March damp favors pneumonia spread and quick cold recovery reduces danger. Begin Chamberlains Cough Remedy at first sign of a cold. M H Scott of Willcox, a Benson auto worker, recently visited from Camp Funston praising soldier life and ordnance work. NOTICE OF CONTEST.
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Chamberlain
M. H. Scott
Willcox
Benson
Camp Funston
Kansas
Scott
Ordnance Department
Notice of contest against Homestead Entry in Arizona
Department of the Interior lands office in Phoenix names Henry Valenzuela of Benson as contestor against George Wilson of St David. Valenzuela alleges abandonment of the land in Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 17S Range 19E G&SR Meridian for over six months not due to military service. Respond by oath within twenty days after the fourth publication dated March 23, 1918.
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Simon Hughes
Benson
Arizona
William J. Hunt
G. & S. R. Meridian
U.S
Marhtia
Henry Valenzuela
Benson Arizona
United States
National Guard
William L. Sims
Phoenix
Meridian
States
Contest No 4198 Notice of Answer and Hearing
Contest No. 4198 issued February 19 1918 warns that the entry will be canceled without further hearing if the contestant fails to file an answer under oath within twenty days after the fourth publication. The answer must address the allega tions and show proof of service by personal delivery or registered mail to the contestant. J L Irvin Register and Join J Birdno Receiver coordinates the matter.
Roofing You Can Trust An Ultra Durable Long Lasting Roof
A terse sales note promises a roof that will not rot warp leak or catch fire and claims to supply the best grade material for lasting protection. The advertisement emphasizes durability and quality in a concise promotional style.
Galvanized Iron Offers 28 Gauge and Corrugated Roofing
A hardware ad promotes galvanized iron in 28 gauge and corrugated forms at ten dollars per square, covering 100 square feet of roofing material.
Afterwar air force to patrol states and locate criminals
The piece envisions a postwar system with airmen and aircraft deployed to each state capitol. It predicts sheriffs contacting pilots to locate criminals via air reconnaissance and even to use air power if needed. It also mentions air mail routes crossing deserts and icebound mountains, leaving isolation little room to stand.
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Earth
Sate Feterita Grain for Chicken Feed Price
John Patrick offers sate feterita grain for chicken feed at four dollars per hundred pounds. Leave orders at Benson Lumber and Commercial Company.
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John Patrick
Benson Lumber and Commercial Company
Selection Notice Under Federal Acts Extended to Arizona
Notice announces selection under sections 2275 and 2276 as amended by congress and revised acts and extended to Arizona by congressional act approved June 20 1910 with rules approved April 25 1907.
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U.S
Arizona
Arizona School Indemnity Land Selection No 1887 Listed
United States Land Office in Phoenix announces the State of Arizona has filed School Indemnity Land Selection List No 1887 Serial No 038158 seeking to select parcels in Township 16 S Range 19 E. The list covers sections 10 and 14 including multiple fractional tracts. Protests or contests may be filed during five weeks of publication and before final approval. Dated February 9, 1918. J K Irvin Register John J Birdno Receiver. First publication February 16 1918.
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State of
Arizona
S. Range
Allin G. & S. R. M
General Land Office
Phoenix
LOLS
Bulls For Sale Two Holsteins At Eighty Dollars Each
Two two year old Holstein bulls from registered stock for sale at $80 each. Well marked and healthy. Will trade for range stock. Randolph Reuser.
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Randolph Reuser
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Wim Brown
Benson Presbyterian Church
A. W. Bard
Benson Saddle and Harness Shop
R. B. von Kleinsmid
The
State University
Douglas
Johnson Variety Store
St. David High School
Oak Farm
K of P. Hall
Sam White
State
Camp Kearney
California
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Sam
O. E. Gillett
Glendale
Formely
Chester
Fred Bennett
Tombstone
el Paso
Texas
W. J. Bennett
S. S. Culver
el Cajon Mines
EL Cajon
Hudson
Culver
Board of Supervisors
Cochise County
Adams Ranch
Saue
G. A. Segur
Beyson
Ariz
Short Line Motor Co
Ladies Aid Society
M. KE. Church
J. A. Gumm
Timbuctoo
Cuba
Klondike
Borneo
Arizona Cattle Growers’ Association
C. P. Mullen
Yavapai County
E. H. Crabb
Coconino County
Fen S. Hildreth
Safi B. Bradner
Nogales Oasis
Food Administration
Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office
J. L. Irvin
John J. Birdno
George Wilson
St David
J.L. Irvin Register
Joinj. Birdno
Benson Lumber & Commercial CO
J. K. Irvin
Denney
Gem
Moos
H.w.etz & CO
Benson Theater
Manuel Mejia
Fifth Street
Catholic Church
HI Wo Se CO
General Merchandise
W.D. Martinez
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