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Benson Signal

Location

Benson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1919

Page

5

Deportations Trial Nearing End at Douglas Arizona

A Douglas Arizona hearing on the deportations case of 200 Douglas and Bisbee citizens ends as defense moves to bind defendants over for trial in superior court. Witness testimony shows guards in the Warren district during the July 1917 deportations amid questions over witness reliability.

Douglas Ariz Douglas and Bisbee Superior Court Douglas Justice Court Douglas and Bisbee Warren Nancy Thomas Bonneterre Harry C. Wheeler John J. Bowen

One Chinaman Kills Another at Fairbank

At Hop Wo garden near Fairbank a feud ends in violence as Wong Tong fires on a table of Chinese gardeners, killing Ah Gee by a shotgun blast to the lung. Wong Him, target rival, survives as a witness. Wong Tong is jailed in Tombstone after an inquest.

Hop Wo Garden Fairbank Ah Gee Wong Tong Wong Him Wong Tong Tombstone

Enviable home canning record by 16 year old Anna Schmidt

Miss Anna Schmidt of Benson High School, living in St. David and visiting town, canned 238 quarts in weeks of summer vacation. She produced 148 quarts apricots 60 peaches 17 apples 7 pears 4 grape jelly 2 apple jelly all without assistance. Her solo effort set a notable example for a teen with no canning club backing.

Anna Schmidt Benson St. David C. L. Rucker

Court actions follow hearing with warrants and trials

After the hearing the county attorney will bring into court several men with warrants and others named in state witness testimony. It is not expected that any of the 150 cases bound over for trial at the defendants own request will be called in superior court before year’s end.

Mindset for Success at Cochise County Bank

Motivational verse urging belief in self and willpower to overcome doubt. It emphasizes mental attitude as the path to victory and success, warning that doubters and underestimators fail before trying. The poem concludes with a reminder that persistence and confidence determine outcomes.

Pomerene Notes Include Wedding Plans and School News

Special correspondence from Pomerene reports Miss Clara McGuire’s upcoming marriage to Edwin Rowley next Friday, with Rowley moving from Tucson. The village also covers a public shower, a bus shed project, canal work, bridge opening, and new school term with principals and teachers named.

Pomerene Clara McGuire Edwin Rowley Rowley Tucson Miss McGuire

Grand Ball by Spanish American Society at Auditorium

A grand ball will be held Monday at the Auditorium to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. Professor Cocia and his five piece orchestra from Tucson will provide music. A Spanish supper and refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited.

Hand Grenade Savings Banks Beg To Stimulate War Bond Thrift

Banks in the Twelfth Federal Reserve District convert 60 000 hand grenades into savings banks after removing TNT and adding a coin slot. Distribution through banks and trust companies requires buyers to use War Savings Stamps or Treasury Savings Certificates. Grenades will arrive in San Francisco within thirty days and are limited in supply with orders fulfilled in sequence.

San Francisco Twelfth Federal Reserve District Treasury Department Federal Reserve Bank of Robert E. Smith War Loan Organization 12Th District Treasury Savings Smith War Department

Cottage Cheese Uses Promoted by Agriculture Circular

Both city and country house wives have grown familiar with cottage cheese as a meat substitute. The Department of Agriculture issues Circular 109 offering new approved recipes.

Department of Agriculture

Two Weeks Vacation By Kempf And Wallace In White Mountains

George Kempf and J B Wallace return from about two weeks vacation driving through Tucson Oracle road Mammoth Winkelman Globe and into Fort Apache White River Agency. They camped with permit from the Indian agent and enjoyed mountain trout in a rugged trek before returning via Springerville Holbrook Winslow Flagstaff Williams Ash Fork Prescott and Phoenix.

George Kempf J. B. Wallace White Mountains Tucson Oracle Road Mammoth Winkelman Globe White Mountain Indian Reservation Fort Apache White River Agency Springerville Petrefield Forest Holbrook Winslow Flagstaff Williams and Ash Fork Prescott Phoenix Home

Boxing Card Changes at Auditorium Event

This evening at the Auditorium a ten round main bout features Bobby Burns of the Southern Department U S Army against Jack Douglas of California. A four round bout pairs Mickey Riley the singing boxer with Kid Rawson Benson's champion. Other bouts are planned with the show starting at 8 15.

Bobby Burns Southern Department U. S. Army Jack Douglas California Mickey Riley

Training Exhibition by Bobby Burns at the Auditorium

Bobby Burns an Army boxing instructor visiting with his young son gave an exhibition at the Auditorium with Mickey Riley including shadow boxing rope skipping singing and boxing demonstrations. Burns serves with the Southern Department stationed at Douglas Riley formerly sang on the Orpheum circuit and entertained at cantonments during the war.

Bobby’’ Burns Mickey’’ Riley Burns Southern Department of the Army Douglas Orpheum

Kimball Sues Gold Ridge President Over Stock Control

H C Kimball filed a suit in superior court seeking 209000 shares of Dos Cabezas Gold Ridge Mining Company stock and voiding company notes. He alleges Huntsman organized the firm with a million dollar capitalization, planned to finance and profit, but instead retained control by holding 209000 shares and the presidency.

Dos Cabezas Gold Ridge H. C. Kimball J. H. Huntsman Casey Group Cochise County Huntsman Tucson Star

Chamberlain's Tablets Boost Digestion and Mood

Despondency from indigestion is common but often mistaken. Hundreds have been permanently cured by taking Chamberlain's Tablets and can now eat anything they crave. The tablets strengthen the stomach and restore natural function. Moss Pharmacy urges trying them at once.

Moss Pharmacy

Autos for Sale at Gobble Bros San Pedro Garage

Studebaker Six Roadster 1918 model in first class condition plus a Studebaker 4 Truck two Chevrolets one a baby grand three Overland touring cars or will make Al trucks. Trade or sell on time. Come in and see us. Gobble Bros. San Pedro Garage.

Studebaker Gobble Bros San Pedro Garage

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Benson Lumber and Commercial Co Cochise County State Bank Arizona Libbus P. P. Sabin Rodger John T. Proffitt Pomerene Public School Alice Sabin Julia Daley Lucy Scott Sabin Daley Scott Canal Company Pomerene Board of Education Pomerone Benson Union High School 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 Kimball Sues Gold Ridge Company Carload Chase. Goetz Benson, Arizona
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