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Newspaper

Benson Signal

Location

Benson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1917

Page

9

Johnson Mines Show Strong Prospect In Johnson District

Mr. H. P. Merrill reports Keystone Copper Company properties at Johnson promising as a major state producer. The Hagerman main shaft reaches 635 feet with rich ore at multiple levels and high grade ore anticipated near the hanging wall. Adjacent OK Group shows seven foot high grade oxide ore at 100 feet, while Cobriza and Thunderbolt plans expand development and shipments continue.

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 o'clock on Saturdays

The notice states customers are advised the business closes at 1:00 PM on Saturdays from May 1 to October 1 each year.

Keystone Prospect Showings Highlight Copper Dyke Across Mines

A observer notes a copper bearing rock dyke cutting from the Mammoth mine westward through the Arizona-Michigan, Cobriza, and O K shaft areas into Thunderbolt property with an iron dyke also crossing UK claims. The speaker praises the Keystone work for its promising discoveries and value to stockholders.

O K Mammoth Arizona-Michigan Cobriza Thunderbolt

Street Improvements Spark Local Repairs On City Roads

C E Goetz started street work and Benson Lumber Co graded Fifth street. Huachuca street merchants and residents improved the fore. C F Moss repaired Fourth street and the Signal fixed Fifth and San Pedro crossings. Now a merchant or citizen should fill Fifth and Gila crossings near the Catholic church. S B Moss received a carload of Studebaker automobiles and runs a big ad this week.

C. E. Goetz Benson Lumber and Commercial Co Fifth Street Huachuca Street C. F. Moss Fourth Street Fifth San Pedro Gila S. B. Moss Studebaker Automobiles

Rennet Tablets Sold for Farm Cheese at Moss Pharmacy

Moss Pharmacy advertises rennet tablets for small scale cheese making. The listing highlights supplies for hobby farmers and home cheese production, detailing availability and potential guidance from store staff.

Moss Pharmacy

Engagement for 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. The marriage is planned for November. Castleman formerly lived in Vicksburg and has many warm friends who rejoice in his good fortune.

John Berry Castleman Benson Arizona Miss McCabe Mr. Castleman Formely Vicksburg Post

Local Miss Castaneda to Exhibit Ladies Wear in Benson

Ida M. Castaneda of No gales will arrive next week with a line of ladies ready to wear garments hats and millinery goods. She invites Benson ladies to call and inspect. Showings will be at the Virginia Hotel.

Ida M. Castaneda Nogales Benson Virginia Hotel

Experience of Thousands Proves Chamberlain Cough Remedy

The passage argues that experience is best but highlights the value of others' experience. It cites thousands who used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds with good results, presenting it as a reliable, prompt, and pleasant treatment option to try.

Interim Certificates Issued For Liberty Bond Subscribers

Interim certificates for Liberty Bond subscribers have been received by Cochise County State Bank. Cash buyers may obtain certificates by visiting the bank. The certificates replace actual bonds to allow exchange for later issue bonds at a likely higher rate of interest.

Cochise County

Cavalry Recruiting Sergeant Signs Up Two Locals

U. S. Cavalry Recruiting Sergeant H. P. Scott from Tucson visited town Sunday by appointment and enlisted two men for cavalry service. They are C. F E. Shepherd, formerly of Fairbank, and Chip Galen, longtime Boquillas Cattle Co. vaquero and horse-breaker.

H. P. Scott Tucson C. F E. Shepherd Chip’’ Galen Shepherd Fairbank Young Gallen Boquillas Cattle Co

California Lady Praises Benson Mescal Drive for Scenery

Ida H Getzwiller of Los Angeles travels with her son and daughter in law to P C Getzwiller’s ranch sixteen miles west of Benson. She lauds the Mesa route for picturesque scenery and well conditioned roads. The trip from Los Angeles offers a delightful outdoor experience in the current pleasant weather.

Benson Mescal California Ida H. Getzwiller J. H. Getzwiller P. C. Getzwiller Mesa Los Angeles

Tres Alamos School Opens This Monday

The Tres Alamos school will open on Monday October 8. Randolph Reuser is the Clerk of the Board.

Tres Alamos Randolph Reuser

Good Prospects for An Oil Boom

A telegram from oil man Jas B Sherwood says he will visit Benson soon to push oil development in the Benson field. H W Etz notes much ground is signed and Sherwood plans to meet landowners to close leases for drilling. Farmers have signed additional parties recently and locals see oil as vital for valley prosperity.

H. W. Etz Jas. B. Sherwood Chicago Benson Field Sherwood East Etz

Red Cross Says Farewell to Local Volunteers at Train

A Red Cross meeting drew a good crowd Saturday afternoon and interest remained high. Another box of hospital garments was sent to Tucson headquarters. The society presented initial bath towels to C. E. Shepherd and Chip Galen, who left Sunday for the Presidio in San Francisco to join the regular cavalry. Mrs. J. E. Ferris spoke at the train.

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 U. S. Cavalry The Red Cross Thiftes
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