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Evening journal., 1894-06-07
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The oasis., 1894-08-02
School Board.

The board of trustees of the Ben son school district held two meetings this week and Saturday and Mon- day the 2Sth and 3Oth ut. There were present Messrs II. Gerwien and w. b. Martinez; absent, II. Goldwater. Miss Kate NJ. Curran was elected principal of the school for the ensuing year. No selection of assistant teacher has as yet been made. The office of school director held by II. Goldwater was de- clared vacant, and School Superin- tendent Monmonnier was so notified. It is incumbent upon the people of Benson to bestir themselves toward having the vacancy filled by a good, capable citizen.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

Yesterday TIE OASIS received a pleasant call from Colonel c. Mason Kinne of San Francisco, representing the Liverpool, London & Globe lnsur- ance Co. Col. Kinne is widely ac- quainted in Arizona, having travelled through the territory great deal in the interest of his company. From here he went to Nogales, expecting to return today.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

Information received from Wilcox conveys the intelligence that it has been circulated in that town and else where, that the Trask House, at Ben- son, is closed. This is an error. The house is not closed and Mrs. Trask re- quests THE OASIS to say she is here to stay.
The oasis., 1894-08-02
TOWN & COUNTY.

Hay for sale in carload lots. Apply at TIE OASIS office.
 Last week P. J. Delahanty shipped east carload of beer bottles.
 Doctor Wright paid Tucson visit last Friday returning to Benson Sat urday.
 Friday afternoon of last week there was heavy shower of rain accom- panied by hail.
 TIE OASIS is in receipt of the cata- logue of the territorial normal school for the school year of lS95-6.
 The Southern Pacific pay car was at Benson last Friday morning disburs- ing among the boys the needful.
 Miss Artemisa Elias, of Tucson, was visitor at Benson last Sunday. She returned home Monday evening.
 MT. T. A. Wood is in receipt Of tel egram from his wife announcing that she will return home next week some time.
 Last week Mir. w. T. Hughes, an old resident of the San Pedro, who has been of late in Oklahoma, returned for a short visit.
 MT. ]. A. Naugle, general manager of the New Mexico & Arizona and So- nora railroads, was up from Guaymas Friday of last week.
 Last Friday several bridges were washed out beyond Huachuca, and the N. NJ. & A. railroad train Saturday went only so far as that station.
 Yesterday Mir. J. H. Beggs, the re- tiring storekeeper for the New Mexico S Arizona railroad, departed for the scene of his new duties at Topeka.
 Last Friday morning the train for Nogales was held at Benson about two hours awaiting some cars of stock coming on freight train from the west.
 "Were you ever in the tropics" ask ed a Benson man of Tombstone man, the other day. "No," was the reply;" but have been in both Phoenix and Yuma
 Saturday evening, August 4th, an excursion to Santa Monica will leave Benson on the regular train. Tickets good for sixty days, s3l.O5, for the round trip.
 Thursday of last week MT. Paul Heermans of the Citizen came up from the south, having been visiting Guaymas, Heruosillo, Nogales and other points.
 Walter Douglass has severed his con- nection with the N. M. & A. railroad, and will in few days accept a posi- tion on the A. So s. E. between Bisbee and Fairbank.
 Mrs. o. F. Ashburn, residing five miles down the San Pedro, has been very ill the past week or so; but under the skilful care of Doctor Wright she IS rapluly recovering
 The storm of last Friday was par tlal in it's favors. It rained heavily in town, while around at the Santa Fe yard, not more than a mile away not more than few drops fell. pr. Prices Cream Baking Powder
 Worlds Fair Highest Award.
The oasis., 1894-08-02
ORIGINAL BUT MoURNFUL.

There was an old political huar jorse OIo wished to do battle fin caucus) Who said: Candidates, sec Are not coming out free
 "In the county down by the Eluachucas."
The oasis., 1894-08-02
Bucklen's Arnica salvs.

The best salye in the world for Cuts Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands. Chilblalns, Corns, and all Skin Erup~ tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refupd- ed. Price 25 cents per box. For salf by Fl. Walker.
 Col. c. Mason Kinne, whose visit is noted in another column, is gentle man widely known in military circles. He was one of the California Battal- lion, which went out from San Fran cisco to New York at its own expense, to get to the front. The battalion was mustered in as part of the Sec. ond Massachusetts Cavalry. Col. Kinne went in as a private and came out as . captain and colonel by brevet. Since the war he has been prominently iden- tified with the Grand Army. He served two terms as commander of the De- partment of California, G. A. R., and is now commander of the Commandery of California, Military Order of the Loyal Legion.
 Preparations are being made In Will COX to celebrate the anniversary Of Mexican independence, September 18th.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

The Sulphur Valley News still keeps on the high moral ground. There are many things the poor dear will not do. But it will keep threshing over old straw, with vain hope of imposing on the people of Cochise lot of chaff.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

Last week Mrs. H. Christenot went to California, where she will pass a couple of months at Newport Beach. En route she stopped day or two at Tucson.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

A meeting was held at Tombstone last Friday evening at which resolu- tions of thanks to Delegate Mark Smith were adopted for his work to- ward securing statehood.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

There have been heavy storms of late to the east. Fort Grant was visit ed by cloudburst, last Friday, and the country for miles around was flooded.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

A water war is reported at Bisbee between the rival water wagons, which is said to have brought down the price of water per family to fifty cents per month.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

A game of base ball was played at Wilcox, Sunday, between club from Fort Bowie, and an impromptu club gotten up at Wilcox The latter won by score of 2l to 20.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

MT. Max Treu will leave for Callfor- nia on the 4th with the excursion en route to Santa Monica, for a vacation of sixty days Max is steady worker and he well deserves a lay-off.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

Owing to washout the other side of the Dragoon mountains No. 20 of yesterday evening did not pass Benson until six o'clock this morning.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

Mr. Trask is;reported very ill out at h lis ranche in the WhetstOne moun- tains.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

Miss Josephine Castaieda came home today after a weeks visit in Fairbank.
The oasis., 1894-08-02
Hotel Arrivals.

Hotel Arrivals.
 List of guests registered at the var ious hotels in Benson for the week ending Thursday, August 2d, 1894.
 VIRGINIA HOTEL.
 k A Mcfarland, San Francisco: EA Goldwarth, c W Tyler, San Francisco; Gov. Wm. Nicholas, Bisbee; Frank W Cutter, Eddy; John Kief, Fl Paso; Dr. A c Wright, Tucson; Frank Main. No gales; Geo Westlake, Fairbanks; Tom Vaughn, c L Beckwith, Bisbee; Jake Cohn, San Francisco; J Douglas, Sen ator; J V Vickers, Tombstone; Carl Raiss, T Fuente, Nogales; Reizzo, M Ruvio, Dalore de Ceraises, Guaymas; F Higgenbothm, New York; Lambert Prov, Gelly Francois, Chicago; RC McMahon and wife, Carbo; Edward Gross, Fl Paso; E o Faulkner, NJ A Mendelson, Chicago; F FPomier, Sonora; Manuela Feranda, Nogales; Maria Cas- tro, Nogales; Sebastian EsQulocl, E Villapadi, Chihuahua; T E Thompson, Denver; Mrs. Shultz, Huachuca; Tom Davis, Kenilworth; F c Huggin, Fair bank; Prof. Varnum, Bisbee; c Wheel CT, Tucson; Ben Williams, Bsbee; J H White, San Francisco; NJ M Sherman, Sonora; Senor de Sester, Guaymas; II Arnhold, San Francisco; W P Sutton, Washington; J L Chambers, St Louis; J H Beggs, Santa Fe; E NJ Gibson, s Samuls, Clncinnatti.
 GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL.
 Ed Lavelle, Bob Harrison, Tucson; c H Beekman, Kansas City; B F Ran. dell Denver; Mrs Helen NJ Schofield, N Y; H Collins, s. F.; F Stanton, Tucson: A L Reed, Los Angeles; Har- ry Peterson, Nashville; John Peterson, Mexico; Paul Heermans, Tucson; A T Mitz. Boston; H R House, Tolivar, Ky.j Mrs. Wright, " T Toughs, J 0 Hall, s. F.: Silas Merando, Springfield, J c Holl, Redlands; V B Moran, El Paso; Ed Thresher, Butte City; John Grant, Usuer, Chicago; John E Doh- bins and family, San Antonio; c Lara- ton, Huachuca; Morton, St. Louis; John T Davis, S. F.; NJ F Dyer, Tue son; Arthur M Kengar, Huachuca; 0 Mason Kinne, s. F.: P P Peck, Del~ yer; Mrs. A Fryer, Tucson.
 , TRAsK HOUSE.
 One McGraw, Bisbee; Mrs. R Reps py, Huachuca; Mrs. T McGraw, Bis- bee Mrs. Cox, Oakland; Mir. and Mrs, Goodman, St. David; Frank Murphy, Wisconsin; E Tauesuer Chicago; " A Harvey, Mescal; F s Webster, Ben, son; E F Rowell, Sonora; L Klein, s. F.; D s Smith; &, F.; John Selitehue, EJ Wilcher, Albuquerque; MT. and Mrs. Mills, Miss Hart, Sonora; c A |
The oasis., 1894-08-02

Bradford & Crockett keep on ice all the time a most excellent quality of draught beer, which they serve across the bar these hot days to the delec- tation of thirsty throats without num- Der. Try it. You will surely appre- ciate it.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

From Wilcox comes word that the ranges are good and the stock in prime order. The season for cattle buyers is at an end. The calf crop is good throughout the country and the gen eral outlook for cattle excellent.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

Mir. II. T. Richards, until recently superintendent of the New Mexico < Arizona railroad, expects to remain in the vicinity of Benson for couple of months yet occupied with business matters of his own.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

popular young ladies of Cochise county who has been visiting in San Francis co for the past two months, passed through Benson Tuesday morning on her way home very much pleased with her visit. Miss RafIerty is looking as natural and pleasant as ever.
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 It is said that cows like music. That accounts for the increase Of yield of milk by the COW Mr. Webster sold TIE OASIS man, which has since been kept within reach of the musical voice oi the Benson philosopher whenever he sings-which is all the time that he IS not uttering sage remarks or sleeping
 Last week Mir. Fred Clarke returned home from visit of month at Long Beach, Los Angeles and other points in California. He had very enjoy able time, and reports Mrs. Clarke and the little ones, all of whom he left there, as enjoying themselves greatly.
 At Wilcox Monday, some miscreant entered the blacksmith shop Of T. D. Morris, in his absence, and threw in the well all his account books. The loss was discovered, search was made and the books found before any seri- ous damage was done.
 Bradford & Crockett keep on ice all the time a most excellent quality of draught beer, which they serve across the bar these hot days to the delec- tation of thirsty threats without num- Der. Try it. You will surely appre- ciate it.
 From Wilcox comes word that the ranges are good and the stock in prime order. The season for cattle buyers is at an end. The calf crop is good throughout the country and the gen. eral outlook for cattle excellent.
 A petition is in circulation among the people of Benson praying School Superintendent Monmonnier to ap- point as school trustee in this district MT. H. Armitage, vice H. Goldwater, absent from the territory.
 
 Sunday night the train from the south on the N. M. & A. R. R. was twelve hours late, arriving at 2:3O a.. m. Monday morning. It was delayed awaiting renewal of the washed out bridges beyond Huachuca.
 "Trimmings" for tracklaying on the A. & $. E. railroad between Benson and Fairbank are delayed somewhere on the road, and the work has not yet commenced. The grade is progressing satisfactorily however.
 Mir. H. T. Richards, until recently superintendent of the New Mexico & Arizona railroad, expects to remain in the vicinity of Benson for couple of months yet occupied with business matters of his own.
 It is reported that the Copper Queen Co.,, at Bisbee, has arranged for sup ply of coke from Mexico, via Eagle Pass and Spofford Junction, on the G. II. & $. A. railroad IS. P. R. R) in Texas.
 Sunday night Miss Annie Gordon Hill, niece of MT. T. A. Wood, arriy- ed from St. Louis, and will hereafter make her home in Benson.
 Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder
 yVorId,s Fair t;Ohest Medal and DinIoraa.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

A petition is in circulation among the people of Benson praying School Superintendent Monmonnier to ap- point as school trustee in this district MT. H. Armitage, vice H. Goldwater, absent from the territory.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

Miss Nettie RafIerty, of Tombstone, one of the most accomplished and popular young ladies of Cochise county who has been visiting in San Francis co for the past two months, passed through Benson Tuesday morning on her way home very much pleased with her visit. Miss Rafferty is looking as natural and pleasant as ever.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

"Trimmingsn for tracklaying on the A. & s. E. railroad between Benson and Fairbank are delayed somewhere on the road, and the work has not yet commenced. The grade is progressing satisfactorily however.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

Sunday night the train from the south on the N. M. & A. R. R. was twelve hours late, arriving at 2:3O a.. m. Monday morning. It was delayed awaiting renewal of the washed out bridges beyond Huachuca.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

It is reported that the Copper Queen Co.,, at Bisbee, has arranged for sup ply of coke from Mexico, via Eagle Pass and SpotTord Junction, on the G.. II. & s. A. railroad IS. P. R. R.) in Texas.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

Sunday night Miss Annie Gordon Hill, niece of MT. T. A. Wood, arriy- ed from St. Louis, and will hereafter make her home in Benson.
 Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder
 Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

At Wilcox, Monday, some miscreant entered the blacksmith shop of T. D. Morris, in his absence, and threw in the well all his account books. The loss was discovered, search was made and the books found before any seri- ous damage was done.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

Last week MT. Fred Clarke returned home from visit of month at Long Beach, Los Angeles and other points in California. He had a very enjoy able time, and reports Mrs. Clarke and the little ones, all of whom he left there, as enjoying themselves greatly.
The oasis., 1894-08-02

List of guests registered at the var ious hotels in Benson for the week ending Thursday, August 2d, 1894.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-18
GLEANINGS
OF THE DAY.
News Items Gathered by the Busy
Reporters.
WEDDING THIS MORNING
Two Prominent Young People Bound in
the Bonds of WedlOck at the Resi-
dence of Mr.. R. c, Smith.
WEDDING THIS MORNING

A very pretty wedding took place at
noon to-day at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. O. Smith, 3O1 West Lloyd street
The principals were Miss Carrie NJ
Smith, until recently one of the efficient
public school teachers of this borough,
and Mr.. W. H. Kerslake, shipper at the
p. & r. G. & |. Co.'S Maple Hill colliery
The parlor, where the ceremony took
place, and the adjoining dining room were
elaborately decorated with plants, vines
and flowers and in one corner OF the par
lor was an artistically arranged mound
of rocks and moss, which had a very
pretty effect.
The bridesmaid was Miss Matte Lin
ton, of Mahanoy City, and Mr.. John
Hough, of town, the groomsman. Misses
the flower girls. Miss Emily Smith,
sister of the bride acted as maid of
honor The wedding march was rem
dered by Miss Name Wasley and Rev.
William POwick, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church, otticiated at the cere-
mony.
The bride was attired in a white silk
Bengoline, which was handsomely
trimmed, and she carried a small white
bible. The bridegroom wore conventional
black.
The bridal party left town on the 4:1C
pennsylvania Uraln Tor Ine DIludl tour
which will include visits to Philadelphia,
New York, New Rochelle and Ocean
Grove.
Among the relatives and friends who
attended the wedding were Mr.. and Mrs.
George NJ. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. George j
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred. Nausbam, Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Little Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
AXley, Mr.. and Mrs. Heber Smith, Mrs
Elizabeth Pritchard, Mrs. Eveline Loucks
and nanubtgr HD1ilU nf BOtf He Mr.
| and Mrs. William Broughall and daugh
| ter, Lizzie, Mr.. and Mrs. James Broughall
and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Broughall and
daughter, Carrie, of Ellangowan Mr.. and
and Mrs, n. Adds Of Readinr Mr. Mr. anf aT
| Mrs. II. Beecher and Mrs. b. Templin, Of
of Mahanoy City Mr.. and Mrs. William
| Jacobs, Sr., Mr.. and Mrs. William Jacobs
Jr., Mr.. and Mrs r. j. Broughall, Mr.
and Mrs. r. Kerslake and sons, John
Thomas and Walter, and Rev. and Mrs
| William Powick.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-18
MAHANOY CITY.

MAHANOY CITY, Sept. Is.
AL. Werner, of Delano Junction, spent
last evening in town
Miss Saliie Friel, of Morea left yester.
day for Philadelphia.
Joseph NJ Boyer, of Shenandoah, visited
town friends yesterday.
ID. j. Whalen, of West Centre street,
was in Pottsville to day
Nat Meyer and wife, of Newport News,
are visiting relatives in town.
Miss Maggie Mack, of East Centre street,
has returned from Waterbury, Conn
1t is rumored that Martin Mcclure has
accepted a position under II. j. Joyce
j. NJ. Kutz came home from Mahanoy
Junction with large catch of fish last
evening.
Maurice Gloven of Waterbury, Conn,
is visiting his brother, Thomas, on East
Centre street.
Miss Grace Woolcock, of East Centre
street was the guest of the Hagenbuch
family last evening
r. j. Whitaker and Mat. Carney of the
City Hotel, will have charge of stand No.
9 at the Lavelle fair.
Fred Agard, the jovial salesman who
has made many warm friends here, spent
this morning in town.
LAlAAHA 4 hllltIS L. " " H. bldllDl
agent, and M. II. O'ConnOr, p & r.
station agent, attended court on Monday.
The magic lantern entertainment given
by the advance agent of a "A Breezy
Time" was pronounced a grand success
by the audience which applauded it freely.
Fitz & Webster will appear at Kaiers
opera house tonight in A Breezy Time
Judging from the success they met with
here last season they will have a crowded
house
The funeral of William Duke, of East
Pine street, who died from the effects of
paralytic stroke, took place to-day and
was well attended. Geu'l Grant Lodge,
No. $40, /. o. o. f., attended in a body
Many of the sports of this place left on
the ll;4f m. train today for Williams
port to witness the glove contest to q
finish between Jersey Gordon, of Phila-
delphia, and Wilson, the cOlored champion
of Pennsy lvauia, which takes place in the
Williamsport Athletic Club room to-
night
There was quite an excitement on West
Centre street last night, caused by the re-
port that POlander had cut his wite's
throat; but upon investigation it proved
that her throat had not been cut, although
she received an ugly scratch across it. Her
husband heard she was going to elope and
he assaulted her.
A row occurred between several Hun
garians on West Centre street. when one,
George Hereco, drew out a large butcher
knife and stabbed one of his countrymen
three times. Not being satisfied with
this he rushed at another Hun and gave
him two ugly gashes, one on the forehead
and the other on the wrist. The wounds,
although very painful, are not considered
dangerous. They had been drinking all
day.
William Shadinsky, single and who
boards at 6l9 West Centre street, was
hurt by fall of rock at the Elmwood
cOlliery yesterday afternoon. He had
finished his days work and was about TO
go home, when the rock fell upon him,
crushing his abdomen very badly. 1t
took five men to remove the rock off the
unfortunate man. He was conveyed to
the l.. V. r. X, station and taken to the
Miners Hospital.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-18

The steel trestle of the Lakeside Elec-
trio Railway is now complete, with the
exception of sills and rails as far as the
embankment on the east side Of the
Lehigh Valley tracks, and the pier Of
masonry on the west embankment was
finished yesterday by Contractor Miller,
The 1O-foot girders which are to span the
Lehigh tracks have been shipped and are
expected here tomorrow. They will be
put into position as soon as they arrive, as
everything is in readiness Tor them. If
the weather is favorable the work of
filling and grading the road from the west
pier to the track already laid on Oak
street will begin tomorrow AS the
riveting of parts of the trestle is very
slow work at least three weeks must
elapse before this branch Of the line can
be Opened.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-18
BASE BALL.
The Readings have disbanded
The Hazletons have disbanded.

The Readings have disbanded.
The Hazletons have disbanded
The Mahanoy City club has a batch of
law suits on hand for playing on Sunday.
The Ashlands will have game or two
with the Shenandoahs before the season
Closes
The Pottsvilles whitewashed the Prov
idence Eastern league club at Pottsville
yesterday. The score was to 0. Wilson
proved an enigma to the visitors.
The early formation of stock company
is being agitated with some success. Now
is the time to organize and sign players.
The Shenandoahs will be about the last
to leave the diamond this season. Their
last game will be played here on the 3Oth
inst, with the Boston National league
club.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-18
PERSONAL.

John f. Finney went to Harrisburg to-
day.
Harry Mellet, of Mahanoy City, was a
town visitor this morning.
Miss Annie Morrison left to-day for a
visit to New York and Philadelphia.
Postmaster Mellet dined with Congress-
man James B. Reilly at Pottsville yester-
day.
w, d. ChmielewsH, of East Centre
street, has returned from visit to rela-
tives in Poland.
Mine Host McElhenny witnessed the
rovidence-Pottsville base ball game at
the latter place yesterday.
Hon. 4. J. Higgins, the Democratic can
didate for Sheriff, spent to-day in fixing
up his Mahanoy City fences.
Deputy Sheriff ODonnell, Of Pottsville
spent several hours in town last night
looking after official business.
Joseph Wyatt, the genial Republican
candidate for the Legislature in this dis
/ trict, spent to-day at Pottsville.
Miss Laura Michael, charming young
| lady of New York city spent the past
| few weeks as the guest Of NJ. Moses and
wife.
The rumors that Hugh j. Evans has re.
| ceived a position in one of the government
departments at Washington, d. c., con.
tinue spreading, but they are without
foundation. Mr.. Evans holds a clerkshir
at the Pennsylvania colliery, Green Ridge
Leyshun Lewis, dashing young man
of Philadelphia, is the guest of his
brother D. r. Lewis, In town. Mr.. Lewis
was formerly a resident of this town and
| has many warm friends here. For some
time past he has been engaged as the
operator of the ice machine at Betz'i
Germania brewery, in Philadelphia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-18
The Monument Cnmmlttee.

Monument Association will meet i'm the
Borough Council chamber at O'Clock
this evening to make final arrangements
for the picnic to be held on Thursday.
next, for the benefit of the monument
lund. Business men, or others. wishing
to make suggestions relative to the
parade and picnic are cordially invited to
attend the meeting.