Benson Union High School to close next Friday
The second annual commencement exercises of Benson Union High School will be held next Friday May 16 at the K of P ball. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached tomorrow evening at the Presbyterian Church by Rev. J E Ferris with music readings and diplomas. State Board of Trade calls meeting in Tecson with topics on exhibits and promotions. List of unclaimed letters for the week ending May 13 1916 with instructions to claim advertised matter and one cent delinquency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson Union High School
K. of P. Ball
Presbyterian Church
J.E. Ferris
C. E. Gillett
J. E. Ferris
van de Water
Doane Merrill
West
C- E. Gillett
Tecson
Ariz
State Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Phoenix
M. HK
J. EK. Ferris
Doage Merrill
Steady Progress in Country South of Benson
Buena Supply Company in Buena Arizona completes a modern store building for its Benson area operation. Local manager C R Knoles oversees growth as settlers drill wells near 157 feet with 65 feet of water. A new road to Benson would shorten Elgin trade route from sixty to about thirty miles, boosting regional development.
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Buena Supply Company
Buena, Ariz
Southwest Lumber Co
Sipe
Benson
Buena
Fort Huachuca
el Paso & Southwestern
C.R. Knoles
H. R. Boyett
Los Angeles
Louis Boedecker
Elgin
Tombstone
Fairbank
Community Notes From Miramonte and Surrounds
Local items report visits by H Tyler and Ada Anderson in Gila Valley and Mrs E Nichols visiting daughter Mrs David Sabin in Pomerene who welcomed a baby girl. Susie Skinner of Bisbee visits with her mother Sarah Martineau. Ida Jasperson returns home. Primary Association entertainment at the Ye D.S. Hall featured a fine program and a dance. Mrs Maliza Martineau visits Sonoita. Edward Lotgreen moving to his homestead. Miss Bearl Naegle returns from the Gila. Relief Society met at the L D S Hall. For sale items listed at Gem Second Hand Store and Rockwell Basement Srene Core touted to deter insects. Benson Lumber & Commercial Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
Pomerene
David Sabin
Susie’ Skinner
Bisbee
Sarah Martineau
Watering Place Needed for Benson Farmers and Travelers
Town residents urge creation of a public watering trough for horses and teams, citing no current drinkable water spot and poor roads. They note past watering places were vandalized and push business leaders to revitalize the Board of Trade to improve roads and attract outside trade.
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Benson
San Pedro
Willcox
Board of Trade
Mexican miners clash rumors stir Johnson camp
Reports say tension rose as Mexican miners and local residents eyed a possible conflict. Extra watchmen were posted to guard property and prevent disorder. About a hundred Mexicans left the camp with families, then returned to work the next morning after rallies by Americans in the area.
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Johnson
Bank of Benson selects new officers and directors
The Bank of Benson directors elected new officers on May 8 led by A. G. Smith as president and Henry W. Etz as vice president. New directors include Jo. H. Getzwiller M. W. Smith Leopold Maier Ben J. McKinpey and Chas. J. Goetz with Etz retaining an officer role. The regular stockholders meeting is set for June 2 to elect additional directors and approve business. A public statement shows increased deposits since March 7.
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Bank of Benson
Henry W. Etz
A. G. Smith
Jo. H. Getzwiller
M. W. Smith
Leopold Maier
Ben J. McKinpey
Chas. J. Goetz
Bernhard Maier
Maier
St David Items of Local Interest
Mrs Parley McRae from Bisbee will stay in Byron Merrill's house for the summer and Miss Sadie Goodman visits. Mrs Lee Wright returns to Bisbee. Abe Busby and family spent time in the mountains with Sabin. Bill Johnson has lived in the Gila area and returns to make a home. Hari and Mrs Madison of Willcox stay here with friends. Beatrice Goodman visits Tombstone Grandma Reed then Willcox summer school. Frank and Adrian Dibble returned from Cochise and Johnson. a nine and a half pound son to Mrs Mack Miller. Wilford Merrill heads to California to work on a ranch with Grant. Alvin Goodman at Johnson camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parley McRae
Bisbee
Byron Mervrill
Lee Wright
Abe Busby
Redhgeee Sabin
Bill Johnson
Gila
Hari Madison
Willcox
Sadie Goodman
Beatrice Goodman
Grandma Reed
Tombstone
Frank Dibble
Adrian Merrill
Cochise and
Johnson
Mack Miller
Wilford Merrill
California
Grant
Alvin Goodman
Johnson Camp
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Arizona
Boards of Supervisors and Commissioners of Immigration
San Diego
el Paso
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Yours Very Truly
H. M. Fennemore
J. F. Myers
L. D. Redfield
Maier Bros
General Merchandise
Benson Lumber
M. Mejia
East Fifth Street
Benson, Arizona
Miramonte
H. Tyler
Gila Valley
Ada Anderson
Ida Jasperson
Ye D.S. Hall
Maliza Martineau
Sonoita
Ray Farnsworth
Edward T. Lotgreen
Relief Society
L. D. S Hall
Burgy and Barnels
Gem
Rockwell Basement
Benson Lumber & Commercial Co
Johnson District
Clifton Egerton
Fredonia Simpson
Mesdames
Adelaide Powell
Desdemona Moss
Rebecca Blaine
W. D. Gibson
Arizona Sood Reads Association
State Association of Highway Engineers
The
Benson Coal & Ice Company
Comptroller
St. David
H.W. Etz’ & GO
Panamas
Mary Janes
C. E. Goetz
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