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Benson Signal

Location

Benson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1916

Page

5

Marriage unites popular young couple in Elgin

Miss Martha Rothrock daughter of Mr and Mrs R Rothrock of Elgin wed Jewell Trask at the latter’s grandmother Mrs L S Trask home. Rev J E Ferris officiated. Attendants included Miss Hilda Trask and Frank Blacklidge. After a Tucson auto tour they will reside in Patagonia with Mr Trask in local business.

Martha Rothrock R. Rothrock Elgin Jewell Trask Hilda ‘Trask Wisconsin Frank Blacklidge Trask Rothrock Sarah Rothrock Mabel Sipe Patagonia H C Reed Tombatone Laura Blacklidge Tucson

Miramonte social notes and residence update

Special Correspondent reports Heber Davis plans a one room addition to his home. Visitors include John Merrill Jr Warren Miller and Veri Nelson. Hessie Jean returns home after a long absence. Bisbee guests Mr and Mrs Buster Brown and Mrs Lund visit Davis. A L D S Hall dance enjoyed by attendees. Grasshoppers prove useful for poultry. Local youths attend a Pomerene dance with Mrs Howard Martineau Grant Davis Arvilla Davis and Mabel Anderson.

Heber Davis John Merrill, Jr Warren Miller Veri Nelson Miramonte Hessie Jean Lund Buster” Brown Bisbee Pomerene Howard Martineau Grant Davis Arvilla Davis Mabel Anderson

Closing Exercises at the Benson Grammar School

Closing exercises at the Benson Grammar School were held in the forenoon with a largely musical program. Diplomas were presented by Prof. H. Q. Robertson and Rev. J. E. Ferrie gave the address. The class consists of Kenneth Simpson Enrique M Soza Alberto Soza Benjamin Jarvis Pierre Getzwiller Minnie Allen Peterson Zetta Canfield Anna Lee Harman Evelyn Brown. The principal notes standards should be higher, Professor Bunch plans retirement but may accept a Duncan offer. Completion of Elephant Butte dam praised by President Wilson and Secretary Lane as the world’s largest storage reservoir.

Benson Grammar School Parente Q. Robertson J. E. Ferrie Kenneth Simpson Enrique M. Soza Alberto Soza Benjamin Jarvis Pierre Getzwiller Minnie Allen-Peterson Zetta Canfield Anna Lee Harman Evelyn Brown E. C. Bunch Professor Bunch Phoenix Benson Duncan

Building Warehouse C. E. Goetz Erects Fireproof Structure

Goetz the five wire merchant is erecting a modern fireproof warehouse opposite his Fourth Street store. The 120 by 35 foot building features white sleet asbestos siding and will have a court track laid to it. Ten workmen begin Monday.

C. EK. Goetz Fourth Street

New Mexico Cowboys Reunion Draws Nationwide Crowd

Providence and barbed wire fences will stay idle from July 4 to July 8 as Las Vegas New Mexico hosts the annual New Mexico Cowboys Reunion Association roundup. Governors and mayors attend the events, including a big cowboy dance and Wild West parade. Special railroad rates promise easy access to the new park for roping, bulldogging, and stagecoach races.

New Mexico Las Vegas New Mexico Cowboys’ Reunion Association McDonald Thompson Chicago Southwest New Park

Moonlit hike to Roberts ranch crews gather for May 13 event

A group of young people enjoyed a moonlight lunch after a hike to Roberts ranch on May 13. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Frost Mrs. H. Robertson Ada Etz Edna Gribble Margaret Wilson Dora Naegle Isabel Trejo Aileen Robertson Blanche Koons Rhenanna Jones Vada Clark Gladys Land Frances Moss Elizabeth Treat Addie Gillett and young men Will Etz Claude Sipe Harold Holcomb Louie Kemp Orick Robertson Rodelio Martinez Charles Powell Jake Harman.

Roberts’ Ranch C. W. Frost H.Q. Robertson Ada Etz Edna Gribble Margaret Wilson Dora Naegle Isabel Trejo Aileen Robertson Blanche Koons Rhenanna Jones Vada Clark Gladys Land Frances Moss Elizabeth Treat Addie Gillett Will Etz Claude Sipe

Farm Improvement Association organized at Pemrene

A Farm Improvement Association was formed at Pemrene on Wednesday night with Farm Advisor A L Paschall present. Elected officers are President Wm Jarvis Vice President Joan Cosby and Secretary J T Proffitt. Membership limited to about twenty to allow better work. Vanadium prices range 1 to 1 25 per pound amid rising demand and noted uses in steel. Bulletin 18 from Arizona State Bureau of Mines summarizes necessary prospecting information.

Pemrene A. L Paschall Wm Jarvis Joan Cosby J. T. Proffitt Arizona State Bureau of Mines Chas KE. Willis Tucson

Benson High School Commencement Exercises Highlighted

Last night at K of P Hall the Benson Union High School held its second annual commencement. Miss Toy Robinson gave the salutatory Education for Efficiency and Miss Addie Gillett delivered the valedictory Preparedness. President A. J. Mathews presented diplomas and urged educational progress.

K. of P. Hall Benson Union High School Toy Robinson Addie Gillett

Henwoods Move From Farm North Of Town To Los Angeles

Mr and Mrs Arthur Henwood have sold their home place to neighbor J T Harsh and are departing Tuesday for Los Angeles. He retains other acreage but will return if circumstances allow. Also running a help wanted note for saddles bridles spurs Dutch ovens and tents at Gem Second Hand Score.

Arthur Henwood Los Angeles Henwood J. T. Harsh

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L. D. S. Hall General Merchandise Benson Lumber M. Mejia Cail East Fifth Street Benson, Arizona Elephant Butte Wilson Federal Reclamation Service Lane Rockwell Kasement Benson Lamber & Commerci Co The Benson Coal & Ice Company New Mexico Cowboy Benson High School A. J Mathews Tempe Normal School Morocco Mathews H. Q. Robertson H. P. Merrill Robertson Old Kentucky Tucson-Benson Mountain States Telephone Company Foreman Joy Nogales Foreman Dance California H.w.etz & GO Bank OF Benson Panamas C. E. Goetz Ariz
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