Pioneer Arizona official Milton Still on Duty at Naco
Jeff Milton one of Arizona’s oldest immigration officials has long based at Naco for special border work. A former Wells Fargo messenger, Milton survived a gunfight with train robbers at Fairbanks losing part of his left arm yet continuing duty. He helped capture Broncho Bill and Pipkin, then later served as an immigration officer with noted frontier service and courage.
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Jeff Milton
Arizona
Naco
Mr. Milton
Owens Brothers
Sulphur Springs Valley
Fairbanks
Jeff
Wells Fargo
Benson and
Guaymas
Milton
Curley Bill
Cochise County
West
Louisiana
Texas
Texas Rangers
Wells-Fargo
Benson
Broncho Bill
Red Pipkin
Johnson
George Scarboro
Young Thacker
Clifton
Pipkin
Immigration Service
U.S
Sale of 250 feet of 21 2 inch second-hand hose
Benson Fire Department offers 250 feet of 21 2 inch second-hand hose suitable for irrigation. Purchase to be arranged locally.
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Benson Fire Department
Third Draft Call Examinations Held in Tombstone Today
Third draft call underway in Tombstone with Benson group including Jose Moreno Wo Herbert Leroy Rislig John Berry Castleman Sylvester Salasamo Jose Bernal Manuel Quiroz Cayento Torres Romiego Flores Alfred Mack Echols Jose Bustamente Yanes Charles Walter Frost Sylvester Gordie Ysidoro Bernal Cruz Matias Claude C Maag and Enrique Medina Listed from St David Wm Franklin Fry Westfield Pomerene David Hyman Sabin participate.
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Tombstone
Benson
Jose Moreno Wo
Herbert Leroy Rislig
John Berry Castleman
Sylvester Salasamo
Jose Bernal
Manuel Quiroz
Cayento Torres
Romegio Flores
Alfred Mack Echols
Jose Bustamente Yanes
Charles Walter Frost
Sylvester Gordie
Ysidoro Bernal
Cruz Matias
Claude C. Maag
Enrique Medina
Benson-Tombstone Game Ends in Tombstone Victory
In a Sunday baseball clash Benson led early but Tombstone rallied in the fifth scoring three, then added two in the sixth and two in the seventh to win seven to five. A large Tombstone crowd cheered the tight comeback and another game is expected soon.
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Benson
Tombst@ne
Tombstone
Johnson Camp Sees Pulsing Mining Activity Near Benson
About twenty miles northeast of Benson, Johnson camp shows rising mining activity as tungsten prices rise and copper demand grows. Cobriza company employs around 150 men shipping ore while Johnson Copper Company Keystone also operate small crews. Tungsten Queen Co builds road to millsite with a mill expected in two months. ore is scheelite and outlook favorable.
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Johnson
Benson
Cobriza Company
Johnson Copper Company
Keystone
Tungsten Queen Co
Millsite
Benson Union High School Opens September 10 1917
The Benson Union High School announces the opening of its fourth year on Monday September 10 1917. Parents and patrons are urged to cooperate with the faculty and Board of Education to ensure a successful term and full attendance of eligible students. The district has provided thorough training aims for the best little school in the state.
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Benson Union High School
Board of Education
H. Q. Ronerrtson
Proclamation of Labor Day by Arizona Governor 1917
Governor Thomas E. Campbell proclaims Labor Day a legal holiday on September 3 1917 honoring labor's role in victory and national unity. The document notes wartime stakes and urges citizens to support labor and industrial progress. Also mentions Walter S. Gray returning from Altamont Kansas with family updates on school work and leadership.
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Thomas E. Campbell
Arizona
United States
State of
Phoenix
A. D
Seed Wheat Offered Free to Farmers
The Eagle Milling Company of Tucson offers free Early Barr seed wheat to farmers in the district and will supply and ship seed from the Northwest at no cost. If crops succeed, farmers must return the seed first. after that they may buy the remaining crop at market price. The venture aims to seed the district with high grade wheat at no upfront cost to farmers.
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Eagle Milling Company
Tucson
Northwest
Eagle Mill
Farmers receive funds kept in Tucson district
A note states money will stay at home as it is distributed to farmers of the Tucson contributory district, aiming to boost local commerce and agricultural support.
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Tucson
Anson Makes Move on Tungsten Property in Dragoon
W J Anson, mine operator of Los Angeles, arrived in Willcox with attorney John C Gung and visited Dragoon to inspect a tungsten claim. He has bought part of the property and will place men to work within ten days after shipping mining machinery from Los Angeles. Operations will begin on a substantial scale.
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W.J. Anson
Los Angeles
Willcox
John C. Gung’s
Dragoon
Death of Mrs Hurley reported from California
The death of Mrs W R Hurley formerly Miss Una Jones of this place is announced. Remains will be brought here for burial and the funeral is expected tomorrow afternoon at 5 o clock in the Methodist church conducted by Rev J E Ferris
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California
W. R. Hurley
Una Jones
J. E. Ferris
Death of Warren R. Reid in Safford
War ren R. Reid died at Safford on Wednesday August 29. He was the brother in law of Mrs. J. T. Proffitt and KE L Summers of Benson. The deceased had many friends in the community and Mr. Summers attended the funeral.
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Warren R. Reid
Safford
J. T. Proffitt
KE. L. Summers
Benson
Mr. Summers
High Opinion of Chamberlain's Tablets Reported
Mrs. C. A. Barnes of Charleston Illinois praises Chamberlain's Tablets for biliousness and as a laxative. She says they are mild and pleasant to use and that her brother also had satisfactory results.
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Chamberlain
Great Faith in Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy
Mrs. W. H. Williams of Stanley New York reports her father used Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy a year ago for diarrhoea and was immediately relieved after three doses. She states he was absolutely cured and expresses strong faith in the remedy.
MurHopist Church Announces Sunday Services
MurHopist Church invites all to Sunday school at 10:00 and preaching at 8:00 p.m. James E. Ferris signs the notice as pastor.
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Fort Huachuca
H.w.etz & GO
HI Wwwio & CO
Liberty
Cochise County State Bank
Bank OF Benson
St. David
Franklin Fry
Westfield
Pomerene
David Hyman Sabin
Johnson Livening
State of Arizona
Seal
Sidney P. Osborn
Walter S. Gray
Altamont
Kansas
Mr. Gray
Tucson Milling Company
Mrs. Hurley
Horseopay
James E. Ferris
Frator
C.K. Gohtz
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