Signal Man Visits Elgin Sonoita Country
A Signal representative with H G Brown and others toured Elgin Sonoita to explore trade, meet farmers, and assess local prospects. They observed level to gently rolling land, good soils, thriving crops, and optimistic settlers, noting recent nonirrigated farming and potential for better rail and mail service to boost trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin - Sonoita Country
Signal
Messrs
H. G. Brown
Benson Lumber and Commercial Co
KE. S. Shoecraft
Emerson-Bantingham Implement Co
O. F. Anderson
John Deere Co
Elgin- Sonoita
I. P. Fraizer
C. L. Beatty
Beatty
Emerson
Fraizer
Benson
Rally Day at M E Church Marks 150th Anniversary
Benson Methodist Sunday School celebrates the 150th anniversary of the start of Methodism in America under Philip Embury with a rally day event tomorrow. The program begins at 10 o clock in the morning and invites all to attend and participate.
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America
Philip Embury
Benson Methodist Sunday School
High School Notes and Student Officers Highlight Week
The piece lists class officers for Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores with names. It notes freshmen have not yet organized and praises the lyceum program, upcoming reader Ernest J. Powell, and season ticket sales. It reports rising attendance, praises Domestic Science, and mentions Benson High School inquiries about dormitory accommodations for Benson boys.
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Elgin
Benson High School
Robertson
Hunt
Board of Education
For Rent 320 Acres Near Willcox Arizona
For rent 320 acres of land on the mess Force with ample water for stock. Annual rent set at 100 dollars. Apply to H C Kimball at the Central Bank in Willcox Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Kimball
Central Bank
Willcox
Arizona
Republican rally set with Campbell and Merrill at three locations
Republican Hon Thomas E Campbell and notable party members will speak at K of P Hall Tuesday night October 3. They will address St David at 5 PM October 3 and at Pomerene Wednesday October 4 at 9 AM. An advertisement appears on this page.
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Thomas E. Campbell
Doane Merrill
K. of P. Hall
St. David
Pomerene
Fire engine test proves new chemical unit effective
Last Monday afternoon the fire department tested the newly received chemical fire engine. A large pile of boxes barrels and flammable material was burned as the hose played on the blaze. The test was severe due to the interior fire, but enough was seen to show the engine will perform satisfactorily in common blazes and aid in emergencies without replacing standard apparatus.
Community Socials and Visits in St David
Mrs Emma Merrill hosted a birthday party for her husband on Wednesday night. Charley Plumb will leave for the northern states with a farewell party Friday night. Bill and Nye Etz drove up from Benson Wednesday. Isabel Trejo of Benson visited Blanch Merrill Wednesday. Clara Busby helped Mrs M T Maurrey with tomatoes Tuesday. Francis Goodman went to Tombstone on business Wednesday. Abe Busby and Edwin came from Patagonia by auto Saturday for the weekend, returning Monday. Donald Reed of Safford is visiting friends here for a few weeks. Nellie Graceabach of Yuma is spending a few days at her ranch.
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T. J. Iles
Benson
Tles
Iles
M. L. Mowry
Elgin
Emma Merrill
Charley Plumb
Isabel Trejo
Blanch Merrill
Clara Busby
M. T. Maurrey
Abe Busby
Edwin
Patagonia
Nellie Greacebach
Yuma
Found Guilty of Bootlegging In State v Stone
The jury found John Stone guilty of selling liquor with a mercy recommendation after a trial that followed a hung jury earlier in the week. The second trial in four days ended with a guilty verdict after about four hours deliberation.
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John Stone
Stone
Tombatone Prospector
Old Spanish Trail A New East West Route
A proposed transcontinental highway called the Old Spanish Trail maps an all season all southern trunk line from Benson through El Paso to the Pacific Coast. Field engineer Harry Locke notes rapid progress on hard surfaced roads linking states, aiming for ocean to ocean completion and popular tourist travel from Los Angeles to Miami in about twenty days.
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Atlantic
Pacific Oceans
Los Angeles
Miami
Florida
Harry Locke
Locke
Dures
Benson
el Paso
Pacific Coast
Benson Coal and Ice Company Advertisement
Local notice invites customers to visit the Benson Coal and Ice Company for coal, ice, and soda water. Service highlights include practical delivery options and availability for household and business supplies.
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The
Benson Coal & Ice Company
Death of Tombstone Pioneer Frank Yaple
Frank Yaple, one of Tombstone’s oldest pioneers, died Sunday after a six week illness. His funeral was held this afternoon at City Cemetery with a large turnout of longtime residents as pallbearers. He is survived by his widow and daughter Nellie Yaple.
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Frank Yaple
Tombstone
City
Yaple
Nellie Yaple
Presbyterian Church Services Scheduled by Rev Hedges
Presbyterian Church will hold morning and evening worship tomorrow led by pastor Rev T J Hedges. Services aim to welcome worshippers and provide spiritual guidance.
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T. J. Hedges
The
Presbyterian Church
Moss Ad Promises Gasoline and Lubricants Savings
An advertisement from C F Moss touts savings on gasoline distillate and lubricating oils for wholesale and retail buyers.
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C.F. Moss
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. G. Fraizer
U. S
Elgin Hotel
W. P. Hanson
Hanson
M. T. Lavell
C. F. Moss
Benson Lumber
Maier Bros
General Merchandise
the Bank of Benson
M. E. Church
Harold Holcomb
Nye Etz
Louis Kempf
Claude Sipes
Bill Etz
Marguerite Wilson
Ada May Etz
Joseph Scott
Elva Gillett
Willona Miller
Ernest J. Powell
Miss Hughes
Bill and Nye Etz
Francis Goodman
Mr. Donald Reed
Safford
Presbyterian Church Services
Goodyear Tires
Ghase
Goetz
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