Ned Hilyard Struck by Lightning on Round-Up Near Gibson Ranch
Ned Hilyard, a longtime Etz cattle hand, was struck on the back of the head by a lightning bolt while riding in a late round-up near the Gibson Ranch three miles from town. His horse was killed. he was unconscious but recovered enough to walk in the yard by the next day. The incident occurred as riders hurried to finish before darkness and rain, with the round-up centered at James Roberts’ ranch and Boquillas Company land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson Ranch
Ned Hilyard
Etz
Hilgard
Auto
H. Watz
Jas. Roberts
Gibson
Boquillas Company
Hilyard
Coast settler arrives in Benson seeking land near St David
T W Williams of Covina California arrives with family and mother and will locate on a thirty acre tract near St David. He came into possession six years ago but had never seen the land until this week. He is impressed with local conditions and may inspire other settlers from the coast where land prices are rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Williams
Covina
California
Benson
Going Prospecting Ernest Wuest Heads to Yuma Country
Ernest Wuest, who recently sold his share to Randolph R. Reiser, left yesterday for Yuma country to prospect this fall and winter. He will travel auto equipped to haul water through the desert, aware of the water shortage challenges faced by mine hunters in arid regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Wuest
Randolph R. Reiser
Yuma
Tres Alamos Visitors From Separ and Douglas
Mrs Mack Echols and baby of Separ New Mexico visit the Crump home. Mrs Bill Coe and children Lil lian Billy and Mrs Shannon Lester and children Jay and Tommy from Douglas spent two weeks with their mother Mrs Wm Rollins. Bill Coe spent Sunday at the Rollins Ranch before returning to Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Echols
Baby
Separ, N. M
Robert Crump
Bill Coe
Lillian
Billy
Shannon Lester
Jay
Tommy
Douglas
Wm. Rollins
Rollins Ranch
Mines for Stockmen in Arizona Ranges
The Arizona Bureau of Mines offers free lectures by Geo. R. Fansett on how to test rocks for valuable metals. Targeted to stockmen who explore ranges, draws, and canyons where mineral veins are exposed, these talks promise practical methods to detect deposits and potentially gain wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Ranges
Arizona Bureau of Mines
Geo. R. Fansett
Bureau
Arizona
Live Stock Meeting Draws Small Audience
Experts from the State University led a live stock meeting at K. P. Hall last night with very few attendees. Officials suggest competing events and late notices may have reduced interest in the service these men aim to provide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
K. P. Hall
Cochise County State Bank: Success Begins With Mindset
A feature on how attitude drives financial confidence at Cochise County State Bank. The piece emphasizes discipline, planning, and optimistic outlook as keys to personal and business banking success.
St David Community Notes On Families Roads and Ditch Work
St David items report Otto Christenson buying ten acres with an artesian well from Mrs Mapes and moving to a new home. Edward Lofgreen plans to live near the school while bees and greens prep for spring. A large family reunion at Grandpa and Grandma Curtis’s brings seventy relatives from across several towns. State Apiaries Inspector Matteson inspected bees in Graham and Greenlee counties. The Benson Bisbee road is in good condition for trips home with farm produce. School grounds are being cleared of sand bars and ditch work on the St David ditch began September 1 to remove sand after summer rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Christenson
Edward Lofgreen
Busby
L. Earl Matteson
Graham
Greenlee
Benson
Bisbee
Grandpa
Grandma Curtis
Hoopes
Thatcher
Huber
Chandler
Mrs. Larson
Safford
Mrs. Kimball
Tucson
Dick Heber
Mattesons
France Goodmans
Martins
al Christensons
John Curtises
Milton
Businessman and Mrs Smith Return From Seven Week Trip
A G Smith president of Cochise County State Bank and his wife arrived home Wednesday after a seven week eastern tour. They visited Eastport Maine where relatives live and stops in New York Boston and other Atlantic cities. They toured Henry Ford's factory in Detroit though Ford was away and returned by steamer from New York to New Orleans then home via the Southern Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Smith
Cochise
Henry
New York
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Dental health warning from a Benson speaker
A teacher urges saving permanent teeth for children's health, warning that dead teeth and gumboils can poison blood and link to systemic disorders. Dr W A Smith notes he will be in Benson September 8 9 and 10 to explain further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Club Day at St David Sees Girls Canning Exhibit
The girls canning and sewing club plans a September 5 program. A 10 am motorcade visits members, sewing exhibit at the church, basket lunch at noon, 2 pm canning demonstration, then sports on the school grounds. Evening musical program includes an achievements lecture and prize announcements by University judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Parke
U. of A
Autos for Sale at GoBBLE Bros San Pedro Garage
Studebaker Six Roadster 1918 model in first class condition plus Studebaker 4 Truck two Chevrolets one baby grand 3 Overland touring cars or will trade for Al trucks. Trade or sale on time. See us. Sufferers from indigestion urged to try Chamberlains Tablets for permanent relief and natural function restoration. Moss Pharmacy endorses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Gobble Bros
San Pedro
Moss Pharmacy
Miss Aileen Robertson Returns From Summer Study
Miss Aileen Robertson daughter of H Q Robertson high school principal arrived home Wednesday from Los Angeles where she studied at the Southern California summer school of the University of California. She traveled with her uncle C M Brown from Chandler who continued by train from Phoenix to Tucson where she will teach in a Tucson school next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Robertson
H. Q. Robertson
Los Angeles
Southern California Summer School
University of California
C. M. Brown
Chandler
Needles
Prescott
Phoenix
Impromptu Goat Club Dinner At Reusers
An enjoyable dinner at Reuser's American Restaurant was hosted by W J Bennett and J W Cull. Guests included Milton Fairlee H E Lilley P G Madigan W L Patteson and J W Cull as a friendly unpremeditated gathering ending with a seven course feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuser’s
W. L. Patteson
J. W. Cull
W. J. Bennett
Mrs Davies Leaves for Phoenix to See Specialist
Mrs L C Davies of the Mansion Hotel travels to Phoenix with her husband this week leaving Wednesday. Her sister Mrs Chas W Brown fills the hotel position during Mrs Davies absence while Mr Davies consults a medical specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Davies
Mansion Hotel
Phoenix
Benson baseball team Nets Hem of Victory and Dance
The Benson ball team won its third straight game by defeating Bisbee 6 to 2, with left handed pitcher Robertson and Doc Bakers cited for credit. Willcox also beat Bisbee 2 to 1 on Labor Day in a close contest. A Monday night baseball dance at the Auditorium, with Dooley's Orchestra, drew about 150 couples and netted nearly forty dollars after expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Bisbee
Robertson
Doc’’ Bakers
Willcox
Labor Day
Tucson
Dooley
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy in Michigan
Mrs A H Hall of Caseville Michigan praises Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy claiming it saved her baby's life this summer. Mrs Mary Carrington Caseville Michigan says it has always given prompt relief with years of use. Moss Pharmacy carries the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.H. Hall
Caseyville, Mich
Chamberlain
Mary Carrington
Caseville Mich
Moss ‘Pharmacy
Jack Johnson Sighted in Nogales Sonora After Spain Visit
Reports place Jack Johnson in Nogales Sonora after recently hobnobbing with royalty in Spain. No further details on his exact movements or purpose of visit are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
Spain
Nogales
Sonora
For Sale by Owner Seeks Buyer for 120 Acres Farm
Property near Benson four miles on main highway offers 35 acres cultivated 10 acres young bearing orchard two flowing wells two reservoirs good house and barn. E. J. Gumm invites inquiries for a country home purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogd
Benson
E. J. Gumm
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tres Alamos
Benson Lumber and Commercial Co
Cochise County State Bank
Tombstone
St. David
St. David Ditch
W. A. Smith
United States Land Office
Department OF the Interior
Altin B. Naegle
Thatcher Arizona
S. Range
R. B
Meridian
Edward W. Land
U. S
Witnesess
Marion B. Naegle
Alfred Anderson
William E. Williams
Christina Davis
John Lirvin
Register
Michigan
Shamrock Ranch
Carload
Chase
Goetz
Benson, Arizona
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!