Johnson Mines Make Good Showing
Mr. H. P. Merrill, former Bank of Benson cashier, reports Keystone Copper Company properties at Johnson show strong potential. Hagerman main shaft reaches 635 feet with high grade ore from 40 to 65 feet and extensive drifting. OK group near Hagerman yields seven foot high grade oxide ore. Cobriza and Thunderbolt groups actively shipping ore and expanding development work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Merrill
Bank of Benson
Keystone Copper Company
Johnson
A. R. Miller
Hagerman
Cobriza Mining Company
OK Group
Thunderbolt Copper Mining Company
Merrill
We Close at One Oclock on Saturdays
The notice states hours closing at one oclock on Saturdays from May 1 to October 1, outlining the seasonal schedule change for weekend service.
Copper dyke and ledge seen across multiple mines
A reporter describes a prominent copper bearing dyke cutting across the Mammoth mine area westward through the Arizona Michigan and Cobriza claims and into the O K shaft and Thunderbolt property. An iron dyke also crosses UK claims, with Keystone investors pleased by the substantial showings and development progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O K
Mammoth
Arizona-Michigan
Cobriza
Thunderbolt
Street Improvements Spur Local Repairs
C E Goetz began street work and Benson Lumber and Commercial Co followed on Fifth street. Huachuca street merchants and residents improved their section and C F Moss repaired Fourth street. Signal also fixed crossings at Fifth and San Pedro. Owners urged to patch Fifth and Gila crossings near the Catholic church. S B Moss announces Studebaker cars in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Goetz
Benson Lumber and Commercial Co
Fifth Street
Huachuca Street
C. F. Moss
Fourth Street
Fifth
San Pedro
Gila
Rennet Tablets Feature At Moss Pharmacy
Moss Pharmacy advertises rennet tablets for farm cheese making. The notice highlights home dairy supplies and plain language guidance for hobby cheesemakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss Pharmacy
Engagement of Miss Scott Alleyne to John Berry Castleman
Mrs H C McCabe announces the engagement of her daughter Scott Alleyne to John Berry Castleman of Benson Arizona with the marriage planned for November. Miss Alleyne is beloved by Vicksburg friends and Mr Castleman, a former local, is well liked by many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Berry Castleman
Benson Arizona
Miss McCabe
Mr. Castleman Formely
Vicksburg Post
Ladies Ready-to-Wear Arrives in Benson
Miss Ida M. Castaneda of No gales will visit Benson next week with a line of ladies ready-to-wear garments hats and millinery goods. She invites local ladies to inspect the collection. Shows at Virginia Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Castaneda
Nogales
Benson
Virginia Hotel
Experience of Thousands Advises Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The passage argues that experience of many people is better than one. It notes thousands have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds with good results. It claims the remedy is reliable, prompt, effective, and pleasant to take, urging readers to try it.
Interim Certificates for Liberty Bond Subscribers At Cochise Bank
Interim certificates for Liberty Bond subscribers have been received by Cochise County State Bank. Cash buyers or those wishing to pay may obtain certificates at the bank, issued in lieu of bonds to allow exchange for later issue bonds at a potentially higher interest rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochise County
Cavalry Recruiting Sergeant Signs Two Men in Tucson
U. S. Cavalry Recruiting Sergeant H. P. Scott from the Tucson station visited town Sunday and enlisted two men for the cavalry service. They are C. F E. Shepherd and Chip Galen, both well known locally. Shepherd, formerly of Fairbank, has been night watchman here for months and earned many friends. Galen, long employed by Boquillas Cattle Co. as vaquero and horse breaker, is also popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Scott
Tucson
C. F E. Shepherd
Chip’’ Galen
Shepherd
Fairbank
Young Gallen
Boquillas Cattle Co
California Lady Enjoys Scenic Drive to Mescal Ranch
Mrs Ida H Getzwiller of Los Angeles and her son J H Getzwiller visited the ranch of P C Getzwiller about sixteen miles west of Benson last week. She praised the Mesa area scenic beauty and the well conditioned roads on the trip, noting the pleasant weather and enjoyment for outdoors lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Mescal
California
Ida H. Getzwiller
J. H. Getzwiller
P. C. Getzwiller
Mesa
Los Angeles
Tres Alamos School Set to Open on Monday
The Tres Alamos school will open on Monday October 8 with Randolph Reuser serving as Clerk of the Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tres Alamos
Randolph Reuser
Good Prospects for An Oil Boom
A telegram from oil man Jas B Sherwood of Chicago says he will visit soon to push Benson field oil development. H W Etz notes ground has already been signed up and Sherwood plans to meet landowners to finalize leases so drilling can start. Farmers continue signing up and officials stress oil could bring valley prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Etz
Jas. B. Sherwood
Chicago
Benson Field
Sherwood
East
Etz
Red Cross gathers for meeting as garments sent to Tucson
A well attended Red Cross meeting featured broad interest. Another box of hospital garments shipped to Tucson headquarters. The society presented initial bath towels to C. E. Shepherd and Chip Galen who left for the Presidio in San Francisco to join the regular cavalry. Mrs. J. E. Ferris presented the towels in farewell remarks before a crowd of members and townspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
C. E. Shepherd
Chip’’ Galen
Presidio
San Francisco
Regular Cavalry
J. E. Ferris
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Johnson Mines
Benson Agents
Hiwo & CO
General Merchandise
Arizona
Cochise County State Bank
Tombstone
Ber
Benson, Arizona
S. B. Moss
Studebaker Automobiles
U. S. Cavalry
The
Red Cross
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