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The Benson signal., 1915-11-20
Brilliant |l| Talent
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10 Appear in
Entertainment

Quite treat is in store for Ben.
son people who are lovers Of high
class entertainment, when on tn
evening Of December 2hd, a musi
cal-yocal and Instrumental, nn'
literary program will be rendered
in the K. 2. hall, featuring Mrs
Doane Merrill, lvrid soprs sno, an
Mrs. Gradine Gammage,' teaae
impersonatorrand' lecturer,
The entertainment will DO give
as a means to raise funds for tn
benefit of the Presbyterian churc'
TIE admission will be fifty cent
which is very cheap for an ente'
tainment featuring these two high
ly talented ladies. 1t will n'
equally as good as the more pre-
tentious entertainments given il
the big cities
Mrs Merrill's ability as a SINCE
ia we'll known in this community
She has prepared a number o
beautiful songs both from tn
classics and these of a lighter n
tqre which are sure to please tn
ear of any listner.
Mrs. Gammage from Tucson j
well known throughout the sts'
as lecturer and reader Of ability
She will give three most delightful
and eHHtertAji ming readings from tD
Mrs J c. Long will accompany
Mrs. Merrill's songs.
Mr.. J. G. Long will play fut,
obligato to some of the aoags.
Mesdames Merrill and Gammag,
will give a similar entertainme'
in Tucson Monday, November 2e
under the auspices of the Musl
Club and the Ladies AID of IT,,
First Baptist Church of Tucson
The program as will be rendered
in Benson appears on the last pag
OF this issue.
The Benson signal., 1915-11-20
County Book
Now Ready
FOrCircu|atiOn

The County book, issued by Co.
chiss co4aty to advertise Its re.
'ources, is now off the press and
ready for circulation.
It was published under the super.
vision Of j. H. Gray, county imni-
sration commissio ner, and Is very
''cely arranged, especially showing
.xoellent taste in the cover design
which pictures mining, cattle and
lkricultareal industries. The book
5 we'll illustrated, showing views
If the different industries of this
zig county, as we'll as roads, psb-
io buildings. Id beautiful scenic views,
etc. "
A good portion of the hook is
t-voted to the San Pedro valley
nd its industries, chiefly agricult-
IRE, stock raising and mining.
rhe article is very descriptive in
slatlng the topography Of the val
y, its soil, products, climate, mar
iet and transportation facilities, as
veil as social and educational. The
trticle also states the approximate
lumber Of acres in the valley, the
uount under eultiYation-hoth dry
'rming and irrigated-and de-
cribes the irrigation canals and
4rteslan wells,
Benson also has . prominent
'ace in the book, giving the popH-
-tion, its advantages as a SHOP
ag point for the San Pedro valley,
lumber of business houses and ed.
cational facilities, principally fea-
nring the Bensea Union High
SCHOOL.
The articles in the book are not
nly well written but, ia informa-
i'm, are conservative and aqthent.
c, making valuable aud reliable in
ormation for homessekers. AS
u advertising medium and q
ource for bringing immigration to
'ochIse county, the book is worth
nousands of dollars. These book.
i'll reach thousands of homes and
ave a wide circulation. Mr. Gray
will arrange with the commercial
organizations of every city of note
the United States for the distri-
>ution of the books. In this way
leafly every book will get into the
lands of prospective HON sseeker.
Much credit is due Mr. Cray and
lis aaqlstsnt, Oscar K. Coll, who
,ave so carefully secured the dats
nd Illustrations for this book, and
nr its artistic arrangement and
yell written articles.
The Benson signal., 1915-11-20
MiramOnte Items
(Special Correspondent

The sixth and seventh grade
pupils of Robiuson visited the peo-
p . of Micam onte Last Friday nlght
and Or, sented to hem a little farce,
called, HMy Awful Aunt,"
Friday evening Miss Hortense
Coplin was married to Mr.. Archi-
bald Nickel. Your correspondent
wishes them much happiness.
Next Thursday the ladies of the
Relief Society will serve free tyr
key dinner, after which cbildren's
dance will be given. at Z p. m. a
special program will be rendered,
and a grand ball will follow. All
are invited.
Mr.. Howard Msrtineau, who
has been working in johnson for
some time, is here whiting with his
mother
Mr.. Ross Cox of Texas is visit
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. Heber
Davis.
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Benson People See Liberty ReIl

OONSOA A~~HRAV OSS e1AASASy RSA
Early Tuesday morning at leas
five hundred people were at the de
pot to see the reverend symbol O.
American independence, the Lib
erty Bell.
The special train stopped ter
minutes, The special gondola ca
carrying the bell was attached C
the rear of the train and there WAS
rush to get a view of the oil
relic Souvenirs, on which wer
printed brief history of the bell
were distributed from the car
Among the party On the trair
were Senator Penrose Of Pennsy
vania, Lieut.. Governor Frank Nc
Lain of Pennsylvania, and Chair
man Charles Segsr of the Libert,
Bell Committee.
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Robinson Items
(By Special Oorrespondent)

Ed T. Lofgreen of Miramonte
nd Clarence Romeroy of Mesa
we're the speakers at the Sunday
ervices. Mr.. Pomeroy was on his
way home from Clifton, where he
lad charge of the Tempe and Mesa
com panies of the National Guard,
vho were called to Clifton On &C
,ount of tho strike.
Elder Gillett of the United Bre-
hren preached Sunday evening to
a large orewd of people in the
sohool house His text was,
what Think Ye of the Christ:
Whose Son Was He!" He held
the close attention of his hearers,
Who were well pleased with his ex>
planation.
Miss Doris Robertson of Ben
on spent Suodsy in Robinson as a
guest of Mrs M P. Cosby.
Water was turned out of the
,anal Sunday for the purpose OF
cleaning from the tunnel down fo'
distance of mile. The work was
mpeted Wednesday and the
water turned in again.
Tuesday morning the high school
bus left befor" daylight SO as te
-uabls the scholars to see the Lib
srty Bel.
The ladies of the Relief Society
met At the home of Mrs. M. P
Cosby Tuesday afternoon.
David Sabin has rented the part
of J. s. McGuire's land farmed
lastsummer by Vein Mcneil. He
ia preparing to plant it.
Pres. Jos. E. Robinson of the
California Mission of the Church
of the Latter Day Saints, visited in
the district Wednesday. He spoke
In the evening. He was accom-
panied by his daughter, Miss Kate.
and Miss Cora Howley.
J. r. Cosby was hauling mater
ial the fore part of the week tc
Guild an addition of two rooms tc
his house.
Lewis Scott has put a rev coat
OF paint On his house.
Mr.. Chas. Clark, with other min
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property, and they did net even
stop to ask Sen Stor Clark if he
would again cut the price in two
Mining World 4
4 Jolly Farty and 2 Jolly Time

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Saturday night last two astc
loads Of Renson's social set motor
ed TO Tombstone and participated
in the dance at that place. 81
The 9th Cavalry Orchestra Of
Fort Huachuca furnished the music
and the Rsnsonites were charmed
with its excellence. This is the
oreheatra which will furnish the
music here Thanksgiving night for
the Cochise County Concert Band g
grand dance. The lovers of
Terpsichore should not miss the
chance to trip the light fantastic
to the sweet and rhythm strains OF
music furnished BY this poted or
chestra.
The Bensonites report royal treat
ment at the hands Of the denizsns
Of the Old Historic Town, and an
invitation extended to them to at
tend the Thanksgiving dance here
was accepted by many of them.
Those composing the party were
Mrs. Adrian Allen, Misses Myrtle
Snyder, Eileen Reasonever, Ethel
Gribble, Julia Treu, Annie Kempf,
and Dorothy Gull; Messrs. r. E.
Coons, G e Gilpin, G E. Goetz,
Carlos Ca~taneda, Harold Gribbls,
and S. B. Moss.
The Benson signal., 1915-11-20
Large Aumher
Will Attend
Band Dance

According to all INDICATIONS, the
pand concert and dance, to be
given at'the Auditorium Thursday
sight, wilf be we'll attended, not
only by local people but lout.of'
town people. Quite large party
is planning on coming from Tomb
stone and other nearby towns will
be represented. Arrangements are
being made fo entertain the visitors
in a royal fashion. "
A big feature of the dance will
be the Fort Huachuca orchestra
For danee music this orchestra ex-
cells anything in the state.
Lunch Will be served at the hall
daring the evening.
The Benson signal., 1915-11-20

Investigations made by the De-
partment of Agriculture indicate
that the average cost Of raising a
heifer On a farm in the northern
and eastern sections is about $61
at the cad of her second year; this
includes an allowance Of $7:81 for
labor. The heifer is given, a cred !
it of SO for the manure she pro
duses. Thus it appears that the
dairy farmer in the sections men
toned cannot afford to raise a hei.
fer that is not worth more than
$50 when two years old.
The Benson signal., 1915-11-20

Our Colorado river has never
been exploited to a sufficient ex-
tent to positively conclude what
gold values may exist on bedrock,
yet In many instance the gold con-
tent in the loose dirt and gravel is
entirely sufficient to warrant ag-
gfessive operations to the extent Of
drilling these bars to bedrock,
which is the only way in which to
determine the extent aud richness
of these remarkable deposits. .-Ex.
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When you are planning your
Thanksgiving dinner, just come
and make a selection from the
many good things to be sold by the
Ladies Aid of the M. E. church
Here are some of the home cooked
goodies: Roast chicken, all kinds
OF cakes and pies, cranberry sauce,
home-baked bread, doughnuts, cell
cry, parsely and lettuce, baked
beans, Everything for your
Thanksgiving dinner. Home made
candy a speciality.
The Benson signal., 1915-11-20
At the Movies

At the Movies
The tenth chapter Of "The D's
mond From the Sky will be pre-
sented tonight at the Rink The
tre. TIE excellence of this pho
play has won the favor of the mov
le fans. The usual extra reels o
COMIC and drama will also be given
A social hop will follow the show
and first class music will be furn
ished. The cash prize to be giver
away now amounts to $40.
Monday night a special fve-rse
feature, "Mrs. Wiggins of the
Cabbage Patch," will be given, in
stead of the mid week show. TIL
drawing for the big fat turkeys wi
also be held Monday night.
The Benson signal., 1915-11-20

The Ladies Aid of the M. E.
church met November 18th at the
home Of Mrs w L. Bridges. Ar
rangements were made for the
food sale, to B. held in the Geek
building November 24th. The
meeting was one of interest as all
members displayed a spirit Of will
ingness to do their part in the work
of the society. Refreshments were
served. The next meeting of the
Aid will be held Decsmber end at
the home of Mrs. Laura Blacklidgs.
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Would Retire For Mere Half BILLION

N NI \, B.
Probably more has been written
Of the wonders Of the Senator W.
A. Clark United Verde property
than any other. A story is going
the rounds that some years ago
when the FRENCH were olamoring
for American investments, and es-
pecially copper mines, Senator
Clark was approached and asked
e name 9, a price for his property.
He replied:
II am getting well long in years
and am perfectly willing 70 sell out
at less than fifty cents on the dollar,
You send your engineers into the
mine, take the maps and measure
Up my blocked out and proven ore
bodies. Of course, I can make q
good deal more than FIVE cents a
pound BY taking out the copper,
bat you measure up all the values
you find in the mine, and then ]
will sell it to you on a basis of two
and half ceats a pound for just
the copper in the mine
The Frenchmen, of course, were
delighted. Visions of millions
aangled before their eyes But,
alass the millions were too many.
When they had figured out the un-
dsrground value, which seemed so
fair, it footed up, at two and half
cents pound, to just the neat lit
tie price Of $500, 600, 900 fol the
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ing men, passed through Thurs
day going out to their mines.
Chas. now goes in an automobile.
He used to walk, then he got a
single rig, now an auto. Next, we
suppose, will be- an aeroplsne.
S. J. Johnson came in from Fort
Huachuca Wednesday for d few
days visit with his family.
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Advertised Letters

The following is q list Of letters remaining OF
hand unclaimed for the week ending Novem
bet'15, 1915: ''" "."' f''o
Foote, c. H.
Galaz, Isabel
Hernandez, Francisco
Moreno, Gahino
Persons calling for unclaimed matter will
please say advertised charge Of one cent
will be made for each piece Of unclaimed mat
ter delivered, IS required BY Section $780, Postal
Laws and Regulations
1. D. REDF4ELD,, Postmaster
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PRESBYTERIAN Church Services

Tomorrow the usual services will
be held, Rev. Purves to occupy the
pulpit.
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching service at II a. m.
Young peoples meeting, 7 p. m
Preaching service at 1890 p. m.
You are cordially invited to at.
tend these services.
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Services at M. e. Church

Sunday School at 10 am.
Preaching services at II O'Clock
a. m. and s p. m.
A cordial invitation is extended
to all to attend these services.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-05-14
Big Bear Ridge News
North End)

Miss Christie Whybark and
George Ecker, were visitors at the /.
Misses Rena and Ollie Moneys Sum-
day evening.
Miss LYDIA Blenden will depart
for Spokane Tuesday, where. she
will work for some time.
A crowd of young folks visited
at the home Of Mrs. Lara Comstock
Sunday.
Miss Ruby Tompson has been very
ill for some with the whooping
cough, but is improving,
The northern girls of Big Bear
Ridge, have organized a Base Ball
team. Mrs. May Alder was appoint
ed as Captain and Miss Louis Fair
field Manager.
Miss Bertha Elliott will leave for
Asotin the first Of the week.
J. N. Meneeley, Fred GLADDEN.,
Fred Hecht all leave for Southern 4
Idaho May 10.
The ice cream social given at the
Steel school house Wednesday night
for the benefit Of the girls base ball
team, proved a success large crowd
was present and all reported a jolly
good time.
Robert Clemenhagen visited Har-
vey Fairfield Thursday.
Fred Black was seen out trying
the new machine Wednesday, and
says he understands all he knows
about it. Stay with it Fred you
are not to old to learn.
The Farmers on the ridge are all
whistling merry tune now for they
have finished seeding this week.
Otto Alder will soon erect a fine
Bungalow. Will McGraw will do
the carpenter work.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-05-14

ant riding qualities Of the Maxwell The spring
suspension OF the 1915 Maxwell is the same costly
comolnatlon OF long mi-elliptical front springs
ana the three-quarter elliptic rear springs that
Is Is, used on most heavy weight high priced cars.
Inc Maxwell offers you every essential of the high
est priced machines at fifth of their cost.
One Size of Tire-Anti-Skids on Rear
The Maxwell car is of the easiest cars in the
world on tires Maxwell carry but one
spare tire and but one size of spare tubes Econom-
ical 80 inch 3H inch tires are used all around
A famous make of ant-skid tires are supplied
on rear wheels.
Dependable Electric Starter
For $55 extra, you have your Maxwell de.
i1vered equipped with the famous Simms-IIun cleo
trio starter This starter is efficient. trouble proof
and easily operated.
And the Maxwell is completely equipped from the
to the spare tire carrier at the rear
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-05-14

We give you these two vital things, and
then just about every other detail of re-
finement, comfort and endurance that you
can think Of
Take power and hill climbing ability, for
example when you buy 1915 Maxwell
you buy an exact duplicate of the stock
Maxwell cars in which "Wild Bill" Turner
and BILLY" Carlson broke two Worlds Re-
cords in two Of the toughest, toughest noun
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-05-14

tain hill-climbs ever made-Mt. Hamilton
and Mt. Wilson.
Take speed and endurance, for example
when you buy Maxwell you buy car made
by the same designers same chief engyi-
neer-from the same Maxwell Laboratory,
heat-treated, tested steel, that was used in the
Maxwell Racers in which Barney Oldfield
and "Billy" Carlson both broke the 800
mile nonstop race records in Corona and
San Diego.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-05-14
Read This List of Expensive Features
Attractive Streamline Body

Attractive Streamline Body
Pure streamline body; graceful crown Tenders,
with all rivets concealed All the grace style
and snap" that you will md in any Of the highest
priced
A High. Tension Magnetic
Nearly all the high priced cars have high tension
magnetos. A high tension magnetic gives positive
ignition. The Siulms magnetic. with which the Max
well is equipped. is recognized Of the best
magnetos made.
Left Side Drive-Central Control
Left side steer with gear shifting levers in center
OF driving OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES control-has been
accepted by leading makers of expensive automo-
Diles as the safest and most comfortable for the
driver; that is why the Maxwell has it. The Max
well is SO easy to drive and control that a child
can handle 1t.
Three-Speed Sliding Gear Transmission
All high priced have a sliding gear trans
mission. 1t is costly to make but ii is the best
If the motor has the power. sliding gears will
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-05-14
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank the many friends
who so kindly assisted us during
the illness and death of our beloved
wife and mother.
R. F. Crosby and children.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-05-14
Low "Up.keep" Carburetor

LUW Up-Kcep CarburefOf
The carburetor used on the Maxwell was espec-
1aliy designed for it after long and severe tests
under every conceivable condition. Economy tours
conducted by hundreds of dealers and owners in
different sections of the country have proved its
efficiency. It's quick response to throttle and its
extremely low consumption of gasoline. 1t has
been termed the Tow up keep" carburetor.
reversible Steering Gear
The greatest margin Of safety has been pro-
vlded IN the steering gear of tie 1915 Maxwell.
Inc Maxwell irreyersibie steering mechanism is
OF the expensive worm and gear type and its SUI
perlorlty over every other type lies in its many
adJuStmentS At no time is more than a fourth of
me bearing surface of the gear which operates
the worm in use. When needed, a new bearing
surface may be had by adjusting the gear quarter
OF turn In short the Maxwell steering gear
Heavy Car Comfort
What surprises most people is the smooth buoy-
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-05-14
Card of Thanks

| wish to thank my many friends
who so kindly assisted me during
the sickness of my beloved wife.
William Hartung.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-05-14

U. S. Court is in Moscow this
week. Farmers from all over the
country are called in to serve on
the jury bench.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-05-14
The Roomy Full S-Passeneer Body
Adjustable Front Seat

: The 1915 Maxwell has full grown 6-passenger
body. The front seat is adjustable, you can move
II three inches forward or backward. This makes
the car really comfortable for the driver. No
cramped legs for tall people or uncomfortable
reaching for short people. Most drivers seats are
made to fit anyone--so fit no one.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-05-14

pull the car out of any mud or sand. The Maxwell
mas selective sliding transmission
other type to be worthy of the Maxwell
Double-SheIl Radiator with Shock
Absorbing Device
The Maxwell radiator is of handsome design
gracefully curved, and 1t is built to be trouble
proof. 1t is the expensive double shell type and
has has, ample cooling capacity The radiator is
mounted to the frame by of shock abb
sorbing device each side, which relieves the
radiator of all twists and distortions of the Frame
caused by roughness of the road. The shock alb
sor6ing device also minimzes the possibility OF
radiator leaks.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-05-14

Here are the two vital things that any sane
man wants when he buys an automobile
In the first place
"a handsome, real automobile that
he can be proud to ride in.
In the second place
"a powerful, fast, economical auto
mobile that will take him any
where and bring him back.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-05-14

We utal the
the about
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-22
Albrigt to Terra Alta Voters in
Kingwood and Valley districts are

Albrigt to Terra Alta. Voters in
Kingwood and Valley districts are
following the example set by their
neighbors in Portland district and
they will vote on bond issues after
the first of the year.
Kingwood district votes on a $780,
900 issue on January rs, while ya.-
ley district will vote on a 100000
issue during the early part of Feb
ruary. The will still be about four
miles unprovided for In Mononga-
hela county up Decker's creek, but
this will be looked after when the
proper time comes. Lyon district in
Preston county has also Joined the
movement and is now preparing pc
tition to the court asking for s113,-
900 bond issue to build permanent
road to the Taylor county line. Good
roads talk is being heard in Taylor
county and something will develop
soon.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-22
AMERICAN Navy TO
Be VERY POWERFUL
Not Later Than 1925 is the In
formation Given by the
Navy General Board.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 22-The
American navy should be equal to
the most powerful maintained by any
other nation Of the world" not later
than 1925 in the opinion OF the navy
general board headed by Admiral
Dewey.
{ The annual report OF the board,
Just made public, discloses that thig
naval policy was formulated by the
BODY In July last In answer to the fol-
lowing proposition propounded by
Secretary Daniels when the admins
tration reached Its decision to enter
upon a campaign of national pre-
paredness:
What the navy must be in the
future In order to stand upon an
equality with the most efficient and
most practically serviceable."
The boards conclusions follow:
To Equal Any Other.
The navy of the United States
should ultimately be equal to the
most powerful maintained by any
other nation of the world. It should
be gradually increased to this point
by such rate of development year
facilities OF the country. but the limit
above the defined should be attained
not later than 1925"
At the same time the board pre-
scented a building program for 1917
in compliance with the secretary's
request for "a program formulated
in the most definite terms, planned
for a consistent and progressive de-
velopment OF this great defensive
arm Of the nation.
Details OF the boards reply are
not revealed. as subsequently in octo-
Der Of this year, the secretary asked
the board to prepare "a building
program for the navy that will con-
tinue over period OF FIVE years with
an expenditure of about 100000
I 900 each year for five years on new
construction only" The admlnistra-
tion plan for the construction of six
teen capital ships within five years Is
founded on the boards answer.
At the same time the board again
developed its idea of the place the
American navy should hold in the
world nthe following language:
Modified Opinion.
The central board believes that
the course Of the present war in Eu-
rope affords convincing reasons for
modifying the opinion which 1t has
expressed for the last eleven years
as to the proper size of the navy. A
navy in firm control of the seas from
the outbreak of the war Is the prime
essential to the defense of country
situated as is the United States bor-
dering upon two great oceans. A
navy strong enough only to defend
our coast from actual invasion will
not suffice. Defense from invasion
Is not the only function of the navy.
1t must protect our sea-borne COM
merce and drive that OF the enemy
from the ca. The best way to accom-
plish all these objects is to find and
defeat the hostile fleet or any of its
detachments at distance from our
coast sufficiently great to prevent