Local items and community notes from Benson district
J O Braley appointed deputy game warden for the Benson district. Serial Over The Top begins March 23. Mrs W H Johnson and children visited sister Mrs Seth Merrill. Farmers prepare for spring work. Benson lacks a cleaning and pressing shop. Sheriff Wheeler now captain of cavalry may join 308th regiment recruiting at Douglas. Bob Johnson returned from Wichita Falls due to his sister’s illness and death. Clelia Merrill, visiting, returns home. popular with younger set. First Presbyterian Church services listed with topics and hymns. Troop D Seventeenth Cavalry en route to Douglas regimental HQ from Ray. Shilling Bros of Dragoon receive Hereford shipment. plan for local market cattle. J W Miller brings in mountain lion hide weighing about 170 pounds. Randolph Reuser resigns as Tres Almos school clerk. election announced for last Saturday in March. thanks to trustees and community. Benson Saddle and Harness Shop offers boot and shoe repair. Chamberlains Tablets advertised for constipation relief. Short Line Motor Co offers battery service. 40 acres near town for sale with flowing well at $1000. term details at Signal Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Miller
Little Rincons
J. R. Barney Dick McCutcheon
Felix Miller
Randolph Reuser
Tres Almos
Reuser
Kodak films developed at Signal office
The Jitney dance for the Red Cross last Thursday drew a good crowd and was enjoyable. A card party is planned for Friday March 29 at 8 PM. C F Moss offers a $100 reward for the capture of anyone who tears down his warning road signs on Dragoon hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak Films
the Red Cross
Dragoon Hill
C.F. Moss
Moss
Pomerene Items Highlight Local Activity and Celebrations
The alfalfa and grain fields look green in warm days as S. J. Johnson returns to Patagonia for a large wood contract. Benson Canal workers push a new head cut while farmers consider a small harvester for the wheat crop. A surprise party honors Uncle Tub’s 68th birthday hosted by F. C. Coons. M. P. Cosby completes a cross San Pedro floom, and T. Coons hosts the Wednesday event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Coons
F. C. Coons
Uncle Tub
Miramonte Car Crash Injury Leaves Woman Critical
Special Correspondent reports a Sunday collision as a fast car struck a buggy carrying Mr. and Mrs. R. Jean and family and Mrs. Gilbert. The impact overturned the buggy, scattering occupants. Mrs. Gilbert suffered two broken ribs and was in critical condition. Parley Naegle of Mesa City stayed with his brother D. C. Neagle last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Jean
Mrs. Gilbert
Parley Naegle
Mesa City
D. C. Neagle
More Rice as a Versatile Substitute in Meals
The article extols rice as an adaptable base for wheatless and meatless meals. It notes rice imparts dish flavors, pairs with milk and cheese, meats, vegetables, and can thicken soups or be baked into bread and desserts. Leftovers can be used in various ways including frying, stuffing, or breakfast cakes.
Call for Clean Cloth at Goetz's Store
Community members are asked to donate clean white cotton or linen cloth. The fabric is badly needed to wrap surgical dressings and should be left at Goetz's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goetz
Pneumonia Season Warns of Cold Dangers
The March damp weather favors pneumonia germs and danger rises with colds. Quick relief reduces risk, and a cold should be treated promptly. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign of a cold, and ask users about its value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chamberlain's Tablets Restore Health At Low Cost
If stomach trouble persists try Chamberlain's Tablets. Many have regained health using the tablets and the price is only 25 cents making it worthwhile to try.
Missionary Albert C. Stewart Plans Arizona Work
Albert C. Stewart of the American Sunday School Union passes through Benson en route to Tucson to organize and support Union Sunday Schools across Arizona. He works to aid neglected and unchurched communities by helping establish classes and securing teachers. Address for contact: 528 E. 2d St Tucson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Stewart
American Sunday School Union
Benson
Tucson
Mr. Stewart
Arizona
Stewart Operatic
Stewarts
Notice of Contest in Land Office Phoenix 1918
William J. Hunt files to cancel Simon Hughes Home stead Entry 020948 for E% of Sec 10 T17S R19E G and S Meridian Benson Arizona. Contest alleges desertion residence or cultivation. claims not in U S military or state militia. Respond within twenty days after fourth publication with sworn answer and proof of service. J L Irvin Register John J Birdno Receiver. Dates: March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23, 1918.
Notice of contest to Homestead Entry 024170 in Arizona
Department of the Interior in Phoenix announces Henry Valen zuela of Benson Arizona has filed a contest to George Wilson of St David regarding Homestead Entry Serial No. 024170 dated January 30, 1914 for the NE quarter of Section 23 Township 17S Range 19E G and S Meridian. Valen zuela alleges abandonment for over six months not due to military service. Answer under oath to J. L. Irvin, Register, due by March 23, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arizona
Yo George Wilson
St David
For Sale Feterita Grain for Chicken Feed
Poultry grain offered at four dollars per one hundred pounds. Seller John Pytrick. Orders to be left at Benson Lumber and Commercial Company.
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Feterita
John Pytrick
Benson Lumber and Commercial Company
Notice of Selection Under U S Revised Salutes in Arizona
Notice of selection under sections 2275 and 2276 of the U S revised salutes as amended by act of Congress approved June 20 1910 extended to Arizona by act of Congress. Paragraph 9 et seq rules approved April 25 1907.
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U.S
Arizona
School indemnity land selection list filed in Arizona
The United States Land Office in Phoenix reports the State of Arizona has filed School Indemnity Land Selection List No. 1887 Serial 038158 to select lands in Township 16 South Range 19 East Sections 10 and 14. Protests or contests will be received during five weeks from publication and before final approval, with transmission to the General Land Office. Dated Phoenix February 9 1918 by Receiver John J Birdno. Date of first publication February 16 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Arizona
Township
S. Range
Allin G. & S. R. M
General Land Office
Phoenix
Contest No. 4198 Notice of Homestead Cancellation
The contest notice targets William L. Sims of Phoenix Arizona with a claim by zuela who Gives Benson Arizona. The case contests Homestead Entry Serial No 021202 made February 10 1913 for E4NE Sec 26 NW WY%NE Sec 25 Township 17 S Range 19 E G and S Meridian. It alleges Sims failed to offer final proof and is not in military service. The entry may be canceled if no answer is filed within twenty days after the fourth publication March 23 1918. J L Irvin Register and JOIN J Birdno Receiver oversee. Publication dates March 9 16 23 1918.
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Simon Hughes
Benson
Arizona
William J. Hunt
Township 17
S. Range
S. R. Meridian
U.S
William L. Sims
Phoenix
Henry Valenzuela
United States
States
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J. O. Braley
W. H. Johnson
Johnson
Seth Merrill
Harry C. Wheeler
308Th Regiment
Douglas
Bob Johnson
Wichita Falls
Texas
J. T. Young
Clelia Merrill
First Presbyterian Church
Wm. Brown
Christ
Seventeenth Cavalry
Ray
Shilling Bros. of
Dragoon
Benson Saddle and Harness Shop
Short Line Motor Co
Inquire
Pomerene
S. J. Johnson
Patagonia
Benson Canal
M. P. Cosby
San Pedro
Miramonte
Mrs
Benson Fire Department
Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office
J. L. Irvin
John J. Birdno
Benson Arizona
National Guard
J. L.rvin
Register
Phoenix, Arizona
J.L. Irvin Register
Joinj. Birdno
Benson Theater
T. Ai Denney
Gem
Denney
Mos’s’ S
H.w.etz & GO
Manuel Mejia
Fifth Street
Ariz
Catholic Church
Hiwo & CO
General Merchandise
W.D. Martinez
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