Prohibition Helps the Workingman Says Mining Delegate
H S McClusky and George Powell, delegates from Local Union No 70 Miami Arizona, report to the Western Federation of Miners convention. McClusky says prohibition improved worker conditions, wages rose in Miami Ray Clifton Morenci Metcalf camps, and organizing became possible among mostly foreign labor. He notes dry laws reduced bootlegging and boosted morals, urging stricter enforcement and future reforms to aid organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. McClusky
George Powell
Miami
Arizona
Great Falls
Western Federation of Miners
Cascade County
United States
Ray
Clifton
Morenci
Metcalf
Gila County
Ladies Aid Elects Officers and Plans Quilt Work
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. Church elected officers for upcoming year: President Mrs A W Bard Vice President Mrs Walter S Gray Second VP Mrs Sam Wilson Secretary Treasurer Mrs L E Weigand. They will meet at Mrs J E Ferris to piece a quilt next week. Four new members joined at the last meeting. The Tres Alamos public school opens Sept 11 with 18 students Miss Nellie Hudson to teach from Urich Missouri plans to settle in the valley on a 320 acre homestead near the school and sink artesian wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
A. W Bard
Walter S. Gray
Sam Wilson
L. E. Weigand
J. E. Ferris
Tres Alamos
Nellie Hudson
Missouri
Urich
Reuser Family Arrives at Old Homestead Ranch Arizona
Mrs. Randolph Reuser and her son Randolph Jr arrive from Santa Barbara with Mr. Reuser from Tucson to their Old Homestead Ranch ten miles down the river. They plan Arizona residence and praise crops watered by a Samson windpump. Mr. Reuser buys six registered Holstein heifers from Tucson dairyman Brown to start a dairy herd. Josh Young had run the place. ownership shifts to the original owners for an indefinite stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Reuser and Son
Randolph, Jr
Santa Barbara
Cal
Mr. Reuser
Tucson
Reuser
Mr. Brown
Wisconsin
Josh Young
Marriage of Isadro Bernal and Miss Beatrice Ohnesorgen
The ceremony was held at the Catholic church last Monday at 7 30 in the morning officiated by Rev F W Collymore. A reception and dance followed at the couple’s north side home where they will reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isadro Bernal
Beatrice Ohnesorgen
F. W. Collymore
Presbyterian Church Services With Rev T J Hedges
Rev T J Hedges will preach at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow morning and evening. Also advertisements urge buying gasoline distillate and lubricating oils from C F Moss, promising savings both wholesale and retail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Hedges
The
Presbyterian Church
C. IF. Moss
C.F. Moss
Benson church move story told by Frank Vaughan
Frank Vaughan recalled early Benson days when volunteers moved a frame church to a new site with cheers. The minister arrived and scolded the workers for Sunday labor, and Vaughan noted no one on the crew knew it was Sunday. Vaughan campaigns for Representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Vaughan
Benson
Vaughan
Unclaimed Letters Listed by Post Office in 1916
The following names show letters remaining on hand for the week ending September 4 1916 Cummins Mr Marcos Montgomery Mrs De Land Russel Ruth Geo J Vetancur Merciades Persons calling for unclaimed matter will please say advertised A charge of one cent will be made for each piece of unclaimed matter delivered as required by Section 630 Postal Laws and Regulations L D Redfield Postmaster.
Gumm Family Birthday Celebrated At Shamrock Ranch
Mr. B. F. Gumm of Carrizozo New Mexico celebrated his birthday at the Shamrock Ranch near town last Sunday. He will leave Monday for Hermosa Beach California to visit his daughter Mrs J J McCoury After the visit he plans to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Gumm
Carrizozo
New Mexico
E. J
J. A. Gumm
Shamrock Ranch
K. J. Gumm
Gumm
Hermosa Beach
Cal
J. J. McCoury
Davis transfer prompts wife to join husband in Globe
Mr. J. W. Davis a section foreman in S P is moved to Globe for extra gang work. His wife Mrs. Davis left this week to accompany her husband there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Davis
S. P
Globe
Davis
Students to Tempe Normal from Benson area named
A Benson area list shows Miss Marie Harman Miss Ida Getzwiller Miss Hazel Hedges Lewis Maier Paul Rensonover of Mescal and D A Adams family members of Dragoon will attend the State Normal School at Tempe this year. Hedges is daughter of Rev T J Hedges and Getzwiller is daughter of P C Getzwiller who recently moved from New Mexico to sixteen miles west of Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
State Normal School
Tempe
Marie Harman
Ida Getzwiller
Hazel Hedges
Lewis Maier
Paul Rensonover
Mescal
D. A. Adams
Dragoon
Miss Hedges
T. J. Hedges
Benson Presbyterian Church
Getzwiller
P. C. Getzwiller
New Mexico
Presbyterian Church Hosts Teachers Reception Friday
The Presbyterian Church will host a reception for all High and Grammar School teachers on Friday evening after Labor Day. Patrons of the schools and townspeople are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
The
Presbyterian Church
Wartime Aviation Job Ad Seeks Young Men
O Connor Corporation advertises aviation department positions in Chicago Illinois seeking young men with nerve. Good pay short hours travel opportunities and advancement offered with normal physique and strong references required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the O’connor Corporation
S. Eggleston
Chicago, Ill
Benson Lumber Promotes Seasonal Crates and Goods
Benson Lumber and Commercial Co advertises crates for tomatoes and cantaloupes and apple bales available now, emphasizing readiness for harvest storage and shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson Lumber & Commercial Co
Grammar School Opens Amid New Principal and Enrollment
Benson Grammar School opens for the fall term on Monday with Mr. J. F. Graham as principal arriving from Webb Sulphur Springs Valley. Five teachers cover grades from primary to eighth, with more families moving into town to send children to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson Grammar School
J. F. Graham
Webb
Sulphur Springs Valley
Cannery Runs Part Time on Scarcity of Tomatoes
The cannery operates part time due to a lack of raw material. Tomatoes arrive slowly because of rains. The second crop is just starting on the vines and receipts are expected to rise next week. Under Mr. J. W. Dixon, the factory produces good quality goods but needs steady tomato supply to maintain work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Dixon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Great Falls, Mon
Tribune
Thos. E. Thorpe
Benson Lumber
Maier Bros
General Merchandise
the Bank of Benson
the Ladies’ Aid Society
Julia Treu
Minera Hill
Pima County
Laura Martinez
Los Angeles
Mrs. Bryan
Mineral Hill
L. Maier
California
San Diego
Maier
Presbyterian Church Services
L. D. Redfield
Anna Kempf
Marion Knapp
Gladys Holcomb
Ruth Phelps
the Canning Factory
Benson Feed Corral
Ghas. E. Goetz
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