County Seat Law Upheld as Constitutional by Judge Baxter
Judge Frank Baxter in Yuma county sustains the county seat removal law as constitutional and dissolves a writ of prohibition. The ruling confirms the 1915 Legislature Chapter Five provisions allowing county seat changes, with plans to appeal to the Arizona Supreme Court. The plaintiff argues the law excludes counties with no or one incorporated city.
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Frank Baxter
Yuma County
Tombstone
O. Gibson
W. P. Miller
C. V. Manatt
Fletcher M. Dean
James P. Boyle
Supreme Court of
Gibson
Mohave County
Supreme Tribunal
Baxter
High School Notes and Local Events in Benson
Lucy Johnson joins Gila Valley High School freshman class. Local Y M C A supper raised fifty dollars with support from Benson merchants. Thanksgiving and teacher institute week to pause school. Principal H Q Robertson traveled to Tucson for Y M C A War Work meeting. Basketball teams prep for games before Christmas.
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Lucy Johnson
Gila Valley
H. Q. Robertson
Tucson
YY. M. CC. A. War Work Committee
Willing Workers Aid Red Cross Branch In Tombstone
The Tombstone branch of the Red Cross reported by the Prospector an active worker corps that shipped 240 gauze strips 720 gauze dressings 180 laparotomy pads 60 gauze rolls 84 half inch drains 3 packages 14 night shirts 2 surgical aprons 12 pairs bed shoes and 5 nightingales.
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Tombstone
The
Red Cross
Benson Organization
Benson Theater Prize Draw At Thanksgiving Show
A Thanksgiving prize turkey will be given away to attendees of the Benson Theater show Tuesday night. All ticket holders have a chance at the prize. The play is A Social Highway yam.
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Benson Theater
Balloon Ascension and Cowboy Celebration at Benson
The Benson event next Thursday features twelve cowboys entering calf roping and a grand Cowboy Dance. Praising attractions include Prairie Lillie Allen the world champion lady broncho rider and Frank Brooks performing a balloon ascension with a triple parachute drop.
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Benson
Prairie Lillie Allen
Frank Brooks
Thanksgiving Service Announcement in Arizona
Governor Campbell has proclaimed November 29 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. A public service will be held at the Methodist Church at 7 39 p m inviting all residents to attend. D Roberts signs the notice.
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Thomas 8. Campbell
Arizona
Methodist Church
D. Roberts
Young Benson Couple Wed in Tucson Secret Ceremony
The marriage of William Goetz and Dorothy Cull, both of Benson, was held in Tucson last Friday week. The groom recently joined the Roadmaster's office in Tucson, where the couple will reside. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Cull, longtime Benson residents.
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Wm. Goetz
Dorothy Cull
Benson
Tucson
Brigegroom
Roadmaster
Fucson
J. W. Cull
Ben- Son
Civil Service Exam Set for Cochise Postmaster Role
The Civil Service Commission announces an exam for the Cochise Arizona fourth class postmaster on December 8 1917. Salary last fiscal year was 9797. applicants must be 21 and reside in the post office territory. Applications filed with the commission in Washington DC at earliest date.
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Civil Service Commission
Cochise
Arizona
Washington, D. C
Road Plan Aimed at Ben Sen Redington Route Upgrade
A project proposes building a sturdy road along the Ben sen Redington corridor to improve travel between key towns. Stakeholders emphasize better freight movement, local access, and potential economic gains for nearby communities.
Dragoon Johnson District Mines Resume Efforts Near Centurion
Dragoon Johnson and Wren Rader plan weekly ore shipments from the Centurion and Black Prince leases despite a hoist breakdown at Boundary shaft. A new casting will arrive in about thirty days. J E Clark operates Empire Mines workers extracting ore for the Douglas smelter as F S Pothast visits and departs for El Paso.
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Beecher
Rader
Centurion
Dragoon
Wren
Black Prince
F. S. Pothast
el Paso
J. E. Clark
Empire Mines
Douglas
High School Y M C A Dinner Success
A high school dinner for the Y M C A fund drew large crowds last Saturday. Edibles were abundant but demand exceeded supply early, prompting SOS requests for more supplies. Students and teachers earned praise for supporting the Y soldiers' welfare work.
For .SAL near town Riewell offers terms and inquiry
A listing notes a sale near town at Riewell with a $1,000 price and half cash balance on easy terms. Prospective buyers are directed to inquire at the Signal Office.
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Riewell
Inquire
Benson Y M C A drive raises funds across four towns
The Y M C A drive ended last Monday night and raised 644.90 across Benson St David Mescal and Pomerene. Benson contributed 310.75 with 230.75 cash and 80.00 pledged. St David 162.45, Mescal 101.20, Pomerene 70.50. Mrs IL Maier led Benson with 188.75: 155.25 cash and 33.50 pledged. List of subscribers to be published next week.
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Benson
St. David
Mescal
Pomerene
Order of service at Methodist Church tomorrow
Sunday school at 10 a m and evening service at 7 30 led by the pastor. An earlier start for the evening service may be announced. Wednesday night prayer meeting merged with Thursday Thanksgiving service for this week only. A welcome awaits you in this house of prayer.
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House of Prayer
Diet Tips for a Weak Stomach and Constipation Relief
For a weak stomach aim a diet suited to age and occupation and keep bowels regular. When you feel overfull or constipated use Chamberlain's Tablets for relief.
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Chamberlain
Denney Plans to Buy Aluminum Ware Coupons
Denney will purchase aluminum ware coupons issued by C. E. Goetz, arranging the transaction for the potential exchange of goods.
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Denney
C. E. Goetz
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Law
Cochise County State Bank
Our Service
Benson Lumber & Commercial Co
Benson, Arizona
Bensen-Redington
Dragoon Johnson District
Y. M. C. A. Dinner
Pomerone
Sont
O. HK. Goetz
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