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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1917
Page
9
Governor Tuos E Campbell calls on all Arizonans to voluntarily enlist to fill Arizona’s war quota for the First Arizona Infantry. He warns delay means compulsory draft and urges citizens to motivate eligible men to serve at once.
Mrs. A G Smith attended the Red Cross Delegates Meeting and Rally in Tucson to support the Benson Branch. About twenty delegates from Clifton Gila Valley Casa Grande Ajo Bisbee Warren Douglas and other areas heard Mr W Hush of the Pacific Division discuss humanitarian service and non sectarian work. Women learned bandages hospital garments and knitting while morning sessions stressed inclusive membership and broad aid. The Cathedral Hall hosted the rally and delegates enjoyed luncheon at the Old Pueblo Club where Red Cross work dominated discussion.
Excess of patriotism or some thing, most probably the latter, has tempted some party or parties un known to appropriate flags dis played by patriotic citizens. A warning is hereby given that taking property of others can be class ed under but one head-stealing, and subject to punishment. No leniency will be shown either be cause of first offense.
The Bank of Benson offers information on the Liberty Loan bond plan and encourages purchases through its services and guidance to interested buyers.
Chosen Sheriff Wheeler acting under Provost Marshal General Crowder orders transmitt ed via Gov Campbell has set 21 to 30 year old males to register for army service 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday June 5. Benson precinct chief registrar is Wm Zeek with Benson Theater as the registration site and J B Castleman as assistant registrar. Other precincts include St David Merrill Curtis Curtis Robinson Powell Cosby Dragoon Cushman Pool Heron Johnson Rader Cochise Seney Fairbank Heney Turner Robinson Hereford Martin.
Stockman H Henderson of Cananea Cattle Company horse department reports return to Sonora ranch headquarters after purchasing trip for high class breeding stock. He notes 200 saddle horses were commandeered by Villa forces earlier and mentions six Steel Dust stallions bought from Texas breeders last year. The stock is prized among cattlemen for running horses.
A large, enthusiastic Benson Red Cross gathering met at the High School Building on Wednesday. Mrs. A G Smith spoke of her Tuc san trip and delegates from across the state attended. New members joined. dues are one dollar and membership is voluntary with no army obligation.
Farmers cut hay and sharpen knives for next week while Mrs. S J Johnson and family move to Patagonia for the summer. Joe Barney visits Thatcher friends. S J McGuire prepares a big well outfit on Dr Morison’s land hoping to strike water soon. H J Carlton and Ed Martineau visit Mesa. Merrill Brothers improve land recently bought. Jos F Scott wins another year hauling High School scholars. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs W W Judd. mother and child thriving.
Tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock a rifle shoot on the range near the High School grounds will award National Rifle Association medals. Participants may qualify as marksman, sharpshooter, or rifle expert after a 30 shot event at 200, 300, and 500 yards with ten rapid shots and ten slow prone shots per distance. Ten participants required.
In San Francisco on May 22 the thirteenth amendment was used in the Supreme Court to free Ferdinand Claudius from mandatory military registration.
Mrs J H Getzwiller hosted a Pleasant social event for the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church on Thursday afternoon last week. A social hour followed the meeting with many guests and a delightful time. Ice cream and cake were served by Mrs Getzwiller and assistants Mesdames B Maier C Egerton and J C Keen. Other attendees included Mesdames Desdemona Moss Rebecca Blaine A G Smith H G Brown Doane Merrill H W Etz C S Powell Pierre Getzwiller H P Merrill F S Treat C S Bufington Mary Titus Fredonia Simpson and Harry Hudson (Tucson).
Notice requests owners to return ice cream packers belonging to Moss Pharmacy that have been overlooked. The firm states it is urgently in need of them this season and asks prompt return to premises.
Closing exercises were held on the school lawn with a large audience. Louis R. Kemp saluted, Harold W. Holcomb gave the valedictory, and Fannie Lee Simpson read the class poem. Dr. Blome of Flagstaff State Normal spoke, awarding prizes to Lucy Scott, Ada May Etz, Francisco Soza, and Joseph Scott. Diplomas went to Kempf, Gribble, Holcomb, and Simpson.
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