Benson District Stands Third In Wealth In Cochise County
Cochise county tax roll shows Benson District as third wealthiest in the county. The clerk reports total taxes of 1 248 955.23 with allocations to state, county funds, roads, and schools. Benson leads among districts in high school maintenance after Bisbee and Douglas.
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Cochise County
Karger
Board of Supervisors
Ross
Arizona
Benson
Fairview
Robinson
Bisbee and
Douglas
Benson Union High School
Willcox
Wilcox
Jno Cady Seeks Subscribers for Arizona Yesterday
John Cady, an early Arizona settler, visits Benson to promote his forthcoming book Arizona Yesterday detailing frontier experiences from the 1860s. He cites hunting buffalo fighting Indians and exploration. Also mentions longtime resident William Obnesorgen and a shoe sale by M Mejia.
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John Cady
Arizona
Benson
Mr. Lady
Wm. Obnesorgen
San Pedro
Benson should press creamery plan for local prosperity
The article urges early attention to a Benson creamery to attract settlers and boost San Pedro valley dairy trade. It notes Willcox and Douglas pursuing creameries, warns against nearby competition, and calls for a mass meeting of farmers and business leaders to study the proposal and launch a sound, lasting venture.
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Benson
San Pedro Valley
Willcox
Douglas
Copper City
San Pedro
Express
Mother Ocean
University of Arizona Short Course Plan Seeks Student Roster
The Bureau of Mines seeks definite enrollments for the Miners and Prospectors Short Course beginning October 4 to secure campus dormitory space. Rates are six dollars weekly on campus versus ten to twelve off campus. Prospecting students should submit names promptly. practical miner classes begin January 17. Fall roundup proceeds with cattle in good condition despite drought as stockers may be moved to other ranges.
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Bureau of Mines of the
University of Arizona
Catholic Dance Raises Funds for Local Church
A large crowd attended a Catholic Church fundraiser dance at Rink Hall on Wednesday night. About 150 to 200 people enjoyed music from the Benson Orchestra, Spanish luncheon, and drinks, aiding repairs for the church. The event coincided with Mexico Independence Day celebrations. Proceeds neared $100. Also noted were observations about Soudan grass on Pete Jensen’s farm and irrigation, plus a note on Pathe service reels replacing current film offerings and a Panama-Pacific Exposition feature at San Diego shown recently.
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Benson
Mexico
Spain
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Pathe
San Diego
Half of taxes due November and March under new law
Taxpayers must pay one half of taxes by the first Monday in November at 5 p.m. with 4 percent annual interest if late. The remaining half is due the first Monday in March next year and delinquent the first Monday in May with the same penalty. The old rule before December is replaced by earlier November payment and later May delinquency.
Serial at Rink Theatre Promises Big Draw
The Rink Theatre opens its great serial The Diamond from the Sky, hailed as among the best now running. It will be a major draw with the main feature and usual comedy reels.
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Rink Theatre
Benson Schools Open With Growing Enrollment
Benson Union High School opened with 37 students while Benson Grammar School welcomed 120 on the first day. Despite smaller first day counts, families from nearby towns are moving to Benson for better schooling and an anticipated rise in average attendance. Gem Second Hand Store ad notes buy and sell of locks keys phonographs and records.
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Benson Union High School
Benson Grammar School
Johnson, Dragoon
Benson
Gem
W. E. Barnes Explores Arizona History for Tudor Citizen
W. E. Barnes, Southern Pacific agent in Tucson, arrived in Benson then traveled to Patagonia and Nogales to gather data for a forthcoming Tudor Citizen special edition. The piece will be historical and reminiscent of pioneer days, reflecting Barnes’s belief in publicity for community growth.
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W. E. Barnes
Tucson
Southern Pacific
Benson
Patagonia
Nogales
Tudor Citizen
Barnes
Unclaimed Letters For Week Ending September 12 1915
The list shows Gabala Melquades B D Grajeda Miguel Hunter R E L and others as unclaimed for the week ending September 12 1915. Recipients are urged to say advertised when calling for their mail. A one cent charge applies for each piece of unclaimed matter as required by Section 680 of the Postal Laws and Regulations. L D Redfield Postmaster.
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L. D, Redfield
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Jno
Cady
M. Mejia
WO & CO
Martinez
The
Bureau of Mines
San Simon Artesian Belt
Pete Jensen
London
Rink
W. FE. Barnes
Bank OF Benson
Remington
NYONE
Ghas. E. Goetz
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