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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
1
A wedding occurred Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock as Miss Martha Rothrock daughter of Mr and Mrs R Rothrock of Elgin married Jewell Trask at the latter's grandmother Mrs L S Trask home. Rev J E Ferris officiated.
Special Correspondent reports Heber Davis adding one room to his residence. Visitors John Merrill Jr Warren Miller and Veri Nelson stopped in Miramonte last Sunday. Hessie Jean returns home after an absence. Mrs Lund and Mr and Mrs Buster Brown of Bisbee stayed with the Davises last week. A dance at the L D S Hall Friday night brought much pleasure. Grasshoppers, once feared for damage, proved useful for feeding chickens and turkeys. A group traveled to Pomerene for a dance last Wednesday. Participants included Mrs Howard Martineau Grant Davis Arvilla Davis and Mabel Anderson.
Benson Grammar School held closing exercises with a mainly musical program. Diplomas were presented by Prof H Q Robertson and Rev J E Ferrie gave the address. Several students qualified for High School, with notes on standards and future prep. Professor Bunch plans retirement but may teach at Duncan next year. Completion of the Elephant Butte dam drew congratulatory telegrams from President Wilson and Secretary Lane.
EK Goetz, a five wire merchant, is constructing a modern fireproof warehouse opposite his store on Fourth Street. The 120 by 35 foot building will feature white sleet asbestos sheathing. A track will connect to the structure and ten workers begin Monday.
Providence and barbed wire fences will guard New Mexico cattle July 4 to July 8 as Las Vegas hosts the New Mexico Cowboys Reunion Association roundup. Governor McDonald and Chicago Mayor Thompson will join a four day festival with roping bulldogging stage coach and back-wagon races plus a wild west parade and dances. Special rail rates entice attendees from the Southwest to the association’s new park near town.
A group of local youths enjoyed a May 13 hike to Roberts ranch followed by a moonlit lunch. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Frost Mrs. H Q Robertson Ada Etz Edna Gribble Margaret Wilson Dora Naegle Isabel Trejo Aileen Robertson Blanche Koons Rhen anna Jones Vada Clark Gladys Land Frances Moss Elizabeth Treat Addie Gillett Will Etz Claude Sipe Harold Holcomb Louie Kemp Orick Robertson Rodelio Martinez Charles Powell and Jake Harman.
A Farm Improvement Association formed at Pemrene on Wednesday night with Farm Advisor A L Paschall present at the School House. Officers elected: President Wm Jarvis, Vice President Joan Cosby, Secretary J T Proffitt. Membership limited to about twenty to ensure better work. Vanadium prices range 1 to 1 25 per pound as demand grows.
The Benson Union High School held its second annual commencement at the K P Hall with a round of student speeches. Miss Toy Robinson gave the salutatory and Miss Addie Gillett offered the valedictory as diplomas were presented by A J Mathews of Tempe Normal School.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Henwood sold their home place to neighbor J T Harsh before departing a mile north of town for Los Angeles. He had acquired other acreage here and plans to restart there, while the Signal laments their departure and hopes they may return. Also advertisements seek saddles bridles spurs Dutch ovens and tents at Gem Second Hand Score.
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