Lightning Strikes Ned Hilyard During Round-Up Near Gibson Ranch
During a Saturday round-up near the Gibson Ranch about three miles from town Ned Hilyard, a longtime Etz cattle hand, was struck by lightning. His horse was killed, he was unconscious but later recovered enough to walk in the yard. He is described as a middle aged man with his own holdings and herd.
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Gibson Ranch
Ned Hilyard
Etz
Hilgard
Auto
H. Watz
Jas. Roberts
Gibson
Boquillas Company
Hilyard
New Settler T W Williams Arrives in Benson
Covina California immigrant T W Williams travels with his family and mother to Benson on Wednesday to take up a thirty acre tract near St David. He gained possession six years ago but had never visited the site until now. Williams is impressed with local opportunities and may bring more settlers from the coast where land prices soar.
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T. W. Williams
Covina
California
Benson
Going Prospecting Ernest Wuest Leaves for Yuma Country
Ernest Wuest, who recently sold his stake to Randolph R. Reiser, departed yesterday for the Yuma country to prospect this fall and winter. He plans to travel with an auto rigged to haul water across the desert, aware of the mineral hunter’s water difficulties in such barren terrain.
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Ernest Wuest
Randolph R. Reiser
Yuma
Local visitors travel from Separ and Douglas to see families
Tres Alamos items note Mrs. Mack Echols and a baby from Separ New Mexico visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crump. Mrs. Bill Coe and children Lillian and Billy and Mrs. Shannon Lester and children Jay and Tommy from Douglas spent two weeks with their mother Mrs. Wm Rollins. Bill Coe visited Rollins Ranch Sunday and returned to Douglas in the evening.
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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 Range Riches
The Arizona ranges hold large, valuable mineral deposits yet undiscovered. stockmen and herders traverse yields that expose mineral veins in draws and canyons. The Arizona Bureau of Mines offers free lectures by mining engineer Geo R Fansett in chief towns to teach rock testing for valuable metals.
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Arizona Ranges
Arizona Bureau of Mines
Geo. R. Fansett
Bureau
Arizona
Live Stock Meeting At K P Hall Draws Small Audience
Experts from the State University conducted a live stock meeting at K P Hall last night to share information. The small turnout was blamed on competing meetings and late notice, with some regret over public indifference to drought.
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State University
K. P. Hall
Cochise County State Bank Success Mindset Note
A short feature on how mindset drives success, highlighting perseverance and confidence as keys to financial achievement and personal growth. It frames success as a product of attitude and determination rather than luck.
St David Community Notes Include Land Purchase and Socials
St David residents report Otto Christenson buys ten acres including Mrs Mapes artesian well and moves to a new home. A large family reunion at Grandpa Curtis’s gathers seventy relatives from multiple towns. Beekeeping advice, apiary inspections by L Earl Matteson, school ground work, and the St David ditch cleaning project are listed among local items.
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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
Bank President and Mrs Smith Return From Seven Week Trip
Mr A G Smith president of Cochise County State Bank and Mrs Smith return home from an extended seven week vacation in the eastern United States. They visited Eastport Maine New York Boston and other Atlantic cities and also looked in on Henry Ford's plant. The trip ended with a steamer from New York to New Orleans and travel by the Southern Pacific.
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A. G. Smith
Cochise
Henry
New York
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Dentist Warns Dead Teeth Harm Children In Benson Notice
A teacher cites to be in Benson September 8, 9, and 10 to speak on dental health. He warns that saved permanent teeth prevent disease, noting that dead teeth and gumboils can poison blood and contribute to systemic disorders. The note names Dr. W A Smith.
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Benson
Club Day at St. David Honors Caning and Sewing Club
The girls' canning and sewing club at St. David prepares for Club Day on September 5. A 10 a.m. motorcade visits members, sewing exhibit at the church, a 12 p.m. basket lunch at the grove, a 2 p.m. canning demonstration, and sports led by Mr. Parke the state leader. Evening music and an achievements lecture from a University speaker conclude with prize announcements by University judges.
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Grove
Parke
U. of A
Autos for Sale at GoBBLE Bros San Pedro Garage
Studebaker Six Roadster 1918 in first class condition one Studebaker 4 Truck two Chevrolets one baby grand three Overland touring cars or will make all trucks trade or sell on time visit GoBBLE Bros San Pedro Garage. Sufferers from indigestion urged to try Chamberlains Tablets Moss Pharmacy stating they permanently cure and restore natural function with dose.
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Studebaker
Gobble Bros
San Pedro
Moss Pharmacy
Miss Aileen Robertson Returns Home From California
Miss Aileen Robertson daughter of H Q Robertson principal of the High School arrived home from Los Angeles where she studied at the Southern California summer school of the University of California. She traveled by auto with her uncle C M Brown of Chandler who continued east by train from Phoenix. Miss Robertson has accepted a teaching position in a Tucson school for the coming year.
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Aileen Robertson
H. Q. Robertson
Los Angeles
Southern California Summer School
University of California
C. M. Brown
Chandler
Needles
Prescott
Phoenix
An Enjoyable Goat Club Dinner at Reuser's
An impromptu Wednesday evening gathering at Reuser's American Restaurant hosted by W J Bennett and J W Cull, calling itself the Goat Club, featured a seven course feast from soup to dessert with olives and pickles. Attendees included Milton Fairlee H E Lilley P G Madigan W L Patteson J W Cull and W J Bennett.
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Reuser’s
W. L. Patteson
J. W. Cull
W. J. Bennett
Mrs Davies Leaves Mansion Hotel for Phoenix Along with Husband
Mrs L C Davies of the Mansion Hotel travels to Phoenix this week with her husband who goes to consult a specialist. Her sister Mrs Chas W Brown acts as matron during Mrs Davies absence.
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L. C. Davies
Mansion Hotel
Phoenix
Benson Ball Club Wins Third Straight Over Bisbee
The Benson ball team defeated Bisbee 6 to 2 last Sunday, with lefty pitcher Robertson and Doc Bakers earning major credit as the standout performers. Willcox edged Bisbee 2 to 1 on Labor Day in a tight, late scoring contest. A successful baseball dance at the Auditorium featured Dooley's Orchestra, attracting about 150 couples and netting nearly forty dollars for the team after expenses.
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Benson
Bisbee
Robertson
Doc’’ Bakers
Willcox
Labor Day
Tucson
Dooley
Chamberlain s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy in Michigan
A report from Caseville and surrounding Michigan towns praises Chamberlain s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with testimonials from Mrs A H Hall and Mrs Mary Carrington. Moss Pharmacy is mentioned as a local supplier.
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Chamberlain
Michigan
A.H. Hall
Caseyville, Mich
Mary Carrington
Caseville Mich
Moss ‘Pharmacy
Jack Johnson Sighting Reported in Nogales Sonora
The ex heavyweight champion Jack Johnson is now reported to be in Nogales Sonora after a prior sighting with a Spanish royalty.
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Jack Johnson
Spain
Nogales
Sonora
For Sale by Owner Seeks Buyer for 120 Acre Farm
For sale by owner, 120 acres four miles from Benson on the main highway. Includes 35 acres cultivated, 10 acres young bearing orchard, two flowing wells and two reservoirs. Good house and barn. Contact E. J. Gumm for details.
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Gogd
Benson
E. J. Gumm
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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
Shamrock Ranch
Carload
Chase
Goetz
Benson, Arizona
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