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The Benson signal., 1916-07-15
St. David Items
Especial Correspondent

Mr.. George Wilson, the grown
son OF Shem Wilson, aged 22 years,
died Thursday, July 9th, after an
illness with typhoid fever.
Miss Blanch Merrill is staying
with Miss Josephine Westfeld at
the West6eld home while the fam
lily is spending few days at Bis
bee.
The thresher is at work at the
Miller ranch.
The storm of last Saturday was
so severe that it took out about five
hundred yards of the road through
Curtis Flat. The big irrigation
ditch was also damaged.
The account of the death of Mr..
Curtis, sent in by our corresponds
ent, is given in another place].
The Benson signal., 1916-07-15
Called Meeting

Called Meeting
The Ladies Aid Society of the
M. E. Church will meet with Mrs.
L. E. Weigand Friday, July Fl, to
piece quilt. Come prepared.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-15
Storm Damage to Road

The heavy rainfall of last Sat-
prday is said to have played hav-
oc with the newly built road
through Curtis Flat. finished a
short time ago by the county auth
critics. The storm seemed to be
particularly heavy in. the imme-
date vicinity, and the road and
adjoining fields were flooded to a
considerable depth, rendering
the road impossible. 1t seems
that the capacity of the culverts
and side bitches to carry Oft the
water was responsible for much of
the washed out roadway.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-15

Found-A bunch of keys. Sig
nal office.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-15

Houses for rent. Collections
made. Notary public.
Mary F. Titus.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-15

Deputy Sheriff A. w. Howe
passed through Benson on Tuesday
on his way to Wilcox with three
Mexican boys for the state reform
school at Eft. Grant. Two of them
were sent there for stealing burros,
while the third was sent back to
that institution for violating his
parole, having been former in
mate there. Mr.. Howe returned
through here Wednesday on his
way to the county seat.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-15

4 Go to the Benson Coal d Ice
Company Tor coal, ice and soda
water.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-15
Informal Dance


A party Of young people got
together Tuesday evening and had
an informal little dance. Bob
Wallace was host of the occasion,
the persons taking part gathering
at the residence Of Mr.. H. Walker,
where Mr.. Wallace is staying.
Present were:
Misses Annie Kempf. Julia Treu. Ethel
Cribble. Edna Gribble; Messrs. Harold
Cribble. ]. E. Nordell, Robert Wallace and
Henry Walker.
Punch was served during the
evening and the crowd broke up at
1870. Mr.. Nordell amused the
crowd with some strong arm =
stunts.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-15
WIN. CURTIS KILLED BY
LIGHTNING AT
ST. DAVID

During the heavy thunder storm
of last Saturday evening, Will
Curtis, son af Mr.. J. N. Curtis,
living about four miles beyond St.
David, was killed by a stroke of
lightning. The young man was
22 years of age. He had been out
hunting and had taken refuge from
the storm in old frame building a
short distance from his home.
His death was not discovered un-
til after the storm subsidized, when
a searching party went out to look
for him. He evidently was lean.
ing against one of the supports Of
the barn when he was killed. The
bolt struck him in the right shoul-
der and went across the body,
coming out the lelt leg. The body
had turned black all over aud was
in this condition when found.
The mark of the course of the
lightning could be plainly traced
across the body.
Young Mr.. Curtis was we'll
known in Benson, and was here
last week attending the 4th of July
celebration.
Funeral services were held at
the Curtis home Sunday afternoon
and interment made in St. David
cemetery.
The bereaved family have the
sympathy of their friends in the
unfortunate death of the young
man.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26
ENGLISH WAR OFFICE
KEEPS LOVE BUREAU
FOR LONESOME GIRLS

LONDON. Nov. 27.--(By Mall -
"CupId's Bureau" at the British
war office. Is one OF the wars
unique and lively institutions.
When loves dart stlngs tho Brit.
ish Tommy" temporarily or 9th.
erwlse. a, one Of his many ports Of
call In France or England. there's
usually the girl he left behind him.
Tommy" is both rapidly misrat.
ing and a most forgetful person. ac-
cordinE TO the officials who admin.
lister Cupid's department In tho big
stone building In Whitehall. His
"last' girl Ia forever writing him
letters and sending him packages
which he probably receives but
doesn't acknowledge. Then the
girl writes 10 Cupid" to find out
what's happened TO Tommy" II
Cupid" answers that he In at pres
ent somewhere else and that his
writing arm In In perfect condition
the last" girl probably knows that
his ardor for her has cooled. Often.
times. however. the last" girl finds
that she's stu the last" and finds
her Tommy" tucked away In some
hospital bed or perhaps among the
sterner casualty lists.
The war office scrupulously OBJ
serves every request for informae
ton. Word IL Immediately COM
municated TO "Tommy's" regiment
wherever II is TO see II he IL still
In the land OF the living.
One girl r. looking for two Tom
mics" An Irish girl pathetically
asks only 10 know how hes" get
ting along. A Cockney girl inform
cd "Cupii's Bureau" that she
hasn't heard "anythink" about him
for three months and she's ready
to do "anytiink" TO find out some
think" about him. It's the same
old tangled problem every day at
"Cupid's Bureau"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26
OOH, LA-lA! IT'S VIVIAN
Dewey IS STILL
IN HARNESS At 70

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Ad.
miral George Dewey. victor over
the Spanish fleet at the battle OF
Manila Bay. who so long az he
lives will be on the active list as
ranking officer OF the American
navy, celebrated his 10Th birthday
today.
The admiral Is still hale and
hearty. Ills fayorlte exercise Is
horseback riding. In which he In
dulges almost every day. Admiral
Dewey was IS years OF age when.
on May /. 1896, he commanded the
victorious Asiatic squadron in Ma
Mia Bay. He then held the rank
OF commodore, but was promoted
TO admiral and thanked by con
gress Immediately upon receipt Of
word OF the victory
Ordinarily the admiral would
have been retired In 1898, but by
special act Of congress he was
made admiral OF the navy" for
life.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26

that case. as you can plainly see.
"Broken.Iesrted e." says she loves
has the same thoughts a. did.
and does not want TO spoil her hap
piness. | admire him for telling
her she has done nothing 10 kill his
love. even " he has discovered that
he does not love her. instead OF
going ahead. getting married and
later giving some lawyer . Job.
HAPPY MAN.
A.--As have said many times
before. It Is the exception that
proves the rule. and the termina-
ton Ct one love affair cannot be
judged by that OF another. Be.
cause II SO happened that the feel
ing OF your wife had for you when
she was II developed into real love,
II does no, necessarily follow that
this You'd occur In the case of
Miss T." Every year divorce
court judges declare that a large
per cent Of divorces are due to
girls marrying before they are old
enough to realize or assume the re-
sponsibilities OF wife and mother
hood. Under these circumstances.
II would seem that no answer
would be too severe II It would pre-
vent Miss f." from making this
mistake.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26
GIRL BITES Thief
IN HOlD.UP Fight

Rather than rellnqnnsh her
Christmas presents. Henrietta
Legg. age II. bit the hand Of thief
until no cried out with pain. at
4ist ave. s. w. and Charleston ST..
Monday evening.
Tho man. who. the police believe.
may be the woman slugger who has
preyed on women here for two
months. walked mp TO Miss Legg
while she was waiting for the street
car Trying to muffle her cries, he
clamped n hand over her mouth and
grabbed at an armful OF presents
with the other. One bold bite saw
ed her from losing a lavalliere. but
the thief ran away with new
manicure set.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26
WOMAN'S CURSE MAKES
BRITISH SOLDIER BOY
BLIND AND DEAF NOW

II curse YOU wherever YOU may
be. at home or abroad. In waking or
sleeping. NJ war or at peace.
May your eyes lose their sight,
so that you may never again look
into the eyes OF loving woman
May your ears lose their hearing
40 that YOU may never hear words
OF love whispered 10 you"
There MAS much more OF the same
sort.
KEEP, II TO Self
From a manly desire 10 shield tho
Firl who had released him. the boy
officer kept the letter 10 himself.
Hut when he passed muster for
active service the venomoua mis-
sivo wen, with him 10 the Somme
His men and hts ness found him
silent. worried. strange. Before a
month had passed no was back a,
base, wounded BY shell splinter.
''sllsh, shell shock: gun deaf
ness: temporary injury TO the optic
nerve" diagnosed the military sur,
seon not a serious case at all
Complete quic, and eye rest will
soon pu, yoi right"
Lieut.. e. made no comment
Alone. In tho half-dark. strained
nerves all on edge. he grew steadily
~orSe--and hopeless. Oyerworked
puzzled surgeons ordered him back
TO England. For no known medical
reason tho boy remained deaf. And
no was GoinE blind
By accident a junior medical of
fioer discovered the written curse
and understood.
Imagination can kin" comment,
cd the chief surgeon. grimiy. "No
good could result nom appeal 70
that witch OF the dark ages SO. for
the sake Of tho patient. We must
send for tho giri"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26
NEWSPAPER MEN
70 MEET At y. W.

Newspaper men turnout the
state have been notified that the
NTH annual Washington Newspa-
per institute will be held under the
auspices OF the university journal.
ism department on the campus
January II. IL and 10.
We expect 10 break records for
attendance" says Lee White. The
first institute drew IS. the third
90 and the fourth 1879"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26
~ MARY soVLg o'RgILIY

LONDON. Dec. 26.--csn
eurse come true' Common
sense cries mo" Science says
"Wait and seel"
There lice today In a hos
pitsl near London young
British officer who has lost
his hearing and may lose his
SIGHT thru the curse Of an en-.
ragged woman.
Two years ago the lad, now Lieut.
e.. fell In love" with Mas
Marie Nj.
4, vas a boy.and- sirl affair. the
natural outcome OF youth. pro.
pinquiiy and idle DAYS on a suniit
river.
After 4 shor, acquaintance they
piishted their troih. both families
agreeing to a years engagement.
mont
War came. Tho lad volunteered
for famous regiment. Marching
orders swept him into the red IN
known.
After rs months OF active servic.
he came homo. wounded. TO dIsooy.
er tho girl he left bnhind him was
not the girl he wished 10 marry
at all.
Affections Had Cooled
His affections had cooled. their
tcmperamcnta seemed obviously
unsulted-aitho neither had me, a
more attractive mate
Tho boy officer took what he be-
lieved to be the oaiy honest eourse
lie wrote his flanoee frankly. con
Tossing tho truth. aud asked TO be
released from his engagement. And
she. grown womsnly and opura-
geous thru months OF gripping war
work. quietly gave him tho free
dom he sought.
More. She grayely and generous.
~ Acknowledged his wisdom In
Withdrawing. before It was too late,
from a union that threatened un.
happiness to both. Whether she
still loved him or no. remained a
mystery. Without an unnecessary
word the tiny tragedy was ended.
Then interviewed the mother OF
Miss NJ. a masterful emotional
woman.
Not content TO trust the delicacy
OF her daughter. or the good sens.
Of young K. the Infatuated
mother wrote the conyaiesoent sol.
der in an outburst OF Indignation !;
From the depths OF my being I
curse YOU
Il curse you at night before I
sleep. | curse you in the morning
when | wake,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26

A freak Of nature is the lost river
in Kentucky. II Is known as the
Hidden river. because no one knows
its origin. and il vanishes into a
cave leading no one knows where
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26
ARGENTINA FACING
BREAD famine NOW

BUENOS AIRES. Dec. 26.-Fear
OF a bread famine increased here
today when there were additions
to the ranks OF striking bakers.
The situation as 20 settlement OF
the strike remained unchanged to
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26
GERARD SCHEDULED
70 VISIT KAISER

AMSTERDAM. Dec 26.-Ameri-
can Ambassador Gerard was SEIZED
uled for a special audience with
Kaiser William today. dispatches
from Berlin asserted. The en-
peror. II was stated. has also asked
the Swiss minister at Berlin. DR.
w. DE Claparede. to come to the
palace IN audience
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26

After taking measurements Of the
height OF women In France. England
and America. a doctor announces
the English woman IL the tallest,
and the American comes next.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26
GOOD FOR YOU. EDNA

When the parents OF the four
girls visited them and found them
engaged 10 their own particular
young men. they we're pretty mad
However. Edna Mayo. as the
runaway countess chsperon didn',
care so long "a she had her own
beau. II all happens In The
Chaperon." AZ the Rsx Edna
Mayo and Eugene O'firien star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26
DICKENS. STORY ON SCREEN

The Right TO be HAPPY" play
adapted from Dickens famous
story. "A Christmas Carol. Ia the
feature at the Colonial until Tues.
day night Rupert Julian and
Francelia Ellington are the stars
A comedy and a scenic complete
the program.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26

Mammoth spring. at Mammoth
Spring. Ark. is the largest spring in
the world. This spring covers Is
acres. flows 100000 gallons OF
water a minute. and is 10 feet deep.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26

Clara kin,bsll Young. who comes
20 the CIemmer Sunday. in "A
Foolish Virgin"
he'd throw her down. But no did.
Later II proved 10 be for the best.
Ethel Barrymore plays Helena
Richie in the dramatization of
THE Awakening OF Helena Richie, -
at the Clemmer.
It's a good picture.
SOME PICTURE
Wallace Reid and Cleo Ridgley
are starred In the current attrac.
ton at the Coliseum. The Yellow
Pawn" It's an exciting. thrilling
play. with a melodramatic touch
that keeps you on the edge OF your
seat from tho first leader to the
last fsdeout.
Wally plays the young artist and
Cleo the woman who married a
wealthy miser for her sisters sake.
Wally'a Chow servant brings about
the complications that result In
happiness for both.
OOH, LA-lA! IT'S VIVIAN
Vivian knew only her own
language. But the hero could parle-
VOC and that saved her. It's in
The Little Mademoiselle." at tho
Glass A. Vivian Martin. petite star
OF the World films. Is the leading
lady. A comedy ia also on the bill.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26
FANNIE, YOU'RE THERE

Fannie Ward Is one OF the Richest
women In the world and probably
has more ycllowbacks in the bank
than any other actress. She and
her hubby. Jack Dean. are at the
Mission In The Years OF tho
Locust" Lasky feature.
It's a tale OF the African diamond
mines.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26

49, = N@kf'f'~" ~
Mrs Emma Feren. school princi.
pal. spont 30 years building up n
rural school until Il became worthy
OF biz city. But when she adopted
Johnny Grady. now Johnny Feren.
authorities sent her TO another old.
brok-n.dovn school house. II was
their proies. agains, her adoption
OF the boy.
hut Mas roron continued being
mother 10 Johnny.
The last straw came when Johnny
set fire TO three buildings in bod.
son. n suburb Of this city. causing
$4,000 loss.
This has nearly broken her heart
She wavers nov between sticking
to the boy and giving him up.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26
o, YOU ptckt

Dick Jose is supposed to have
the sweetest contra.tenor voice in
the whole United States. He's the
guy that put the pep In "SilNtl
Threads Among the Gold He
practically put this famous old song
on thl map. And at the same time,
wears ago. the singing OF this
sweetest OF songs made him IA.
nous
I Dick Is at tho Strand this week
lie sings silver Threads Among
the Cold" as the picture OF the
same name Is cast on the screen.
Pretty swell.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26
POOR HELENA

When Helena Richie isit her
profiigaie hubby to 20 away with
her young lover. she never thought
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26
THREE TWINS. LIBERTY

Tho Three Twins" were sep.
arated. How, See Three OF
Many" at the Liberty. lt's an
lnoc production. with Clara VIII
liams. Charles Gum and George
Fisher as the central figures.
A keystone comedy completes
the bill.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26

PLAYS

iinERrN--Gecrge Ftsher. Charles
t.asas aud Clara Williams In "rhre~
OF May"
tt.ENNt.N--Ethei barrymore -
"rhe Awsk~atag ot Helena Utekte. .
MISSION - tsasie Ward. Jack
Dean and Walter Long In "The Nesrs
OF the Locust"
sTUA<p-"siiver Threads Among
the Geld"
REN-Edsa Mayo Ia ''The Chap
eros."
toiisEt N--Waiiy u~td and cleo
Nidai~y In The yellow eawa.-
totuNt\t--Nup~rs Jeitsa sad
trsac~iss niiiiagton Ia THE utshs
to Ne Happy"
CLASS N--Nt,iss Martin In "rhe
Itttt~ Msdemois-ife."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26

o.-Does a pair OF twins mean
four children or only two7 A
friend OF rlre spoke OF taking care
OF pair Of twins. and when |
asked ~ there were four children.
she said: mo, only two" would
Hike your opinion. w. c.
A.-Technically speaking. a pair
OF twins would denote four chill.
dren. altho the expression Is com.
monty used 10 signify only two
children.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-26

An irce feature writ.
ten by c. Gardner Sui.
Ivan.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-05
A USEFUL POLISH.

Dear Editor and Social Cornerites:
1 have been very much interested in
reading the different letters from So
cial Corner Sisters, especially Frozen's
trip from coast to coast. I should
liked to have been with her.
Here is something that will interest
any one who is the owner of an au-
to. (Pollyanna has one l think.)
Floor polish made of turpentine and
beeswax may be used on the body of
an automobile. 1t is more satisfactory
than the average commercial polishes
and certainly costs considerably less.
Put beeSwaX in a dish and set the
dish in a pan of hot water; when the
wax is melted, remove it from the
fire ano pour in sufficient turpentine to
make a soft paste when cold.
Wash the body of the car thorough
ly and dry with soft cloth; apply
thin coat of wax and turpentine;
when dry polish with soft cloth 1t
gives a finish that makes the machine
look like new. and can be easily dust
ed.
Laundering Chiffon Waists: Make
warm suds with good white soap,
gently dip the waist up and down I'M
til the dirt is dislodged; rinse in clean
water and pat as much water from it
as possible; shake gently till almost
dry and press with cool iron
Best wishes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-05
TO RAISE MARCH CHICKENS.

Dear Social Corner Members:-The
season Is here for those having poul-
try to make plans for the little chicks.
l have learned that chicks can be sue
winter months, but prefer March, then
they will be SO large that they can
not go through the fence to help Gull
tivate the garden.
If there is not a shed to shelter the
coops. they can be made rain proof.
dry-goods box three feet wide and
long and two feet high is the open.
Place it in a sunny location protected
from north winds if convenient, and
put bricks. or something under to
raise it above the ground.
If there are cracks paste paper over
them on the outside and a hook over
head in the center to suspend a Ian
tern from.
For the front half of common sized
window with a small door completes
the coop. Place the drinking fountain
in a small box laid on it's side to pre-
vent the hen from tipping it over. If
not new lantern boil the burner and
put in new wick: two jills of oil
will last nearly twenty-four hours
when the weather is mild and small
flame is used. Enough heat must be
kept to keep them from getting chilled
when not being brooded. When the
sun shines in the lanterns can be re-
moved and replaced when it leaves the
coop. A small yard covered on top
and sides with boards or old tin ex-
cept the front which has chicken wire
to protect from cats, and hay to
scratch in for grain will furnish the
playground. When chicks are a week
old move the sash enough so they will
learn TO run in and out when pleasant,
when older let the hen out with them.
She will not mind the cold and would
remain out and chill them if left to
herself and that would be the end of
her family, and the early chicks. OF
course it is close work and care the
first month which is the foundation of
a healthy flock Of chickens. Have
given what can be done at little ex-
pense. improvements can be made.
We shall miss Goody Two Shoes
from our circle.
Laura: VIII write you later as my
letter is getting long.
Much sympathy for those in aff1ic-
ton and greetings to all.
BLANCHE
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-05
A CHAT FROM BEE.

Social Corner Members: It has been
long time since I wrote not because
4, have forgotten you, but somehow /
am always too busy or too tired
do enjoy reading the letters and
am always glad to see a letter from
one of the old writers. Was glad to
see Eta Barber back in line, also
Billie.
A few weeks ago, at Christmas time,
received calendar and ] wondered
who could have sent it, but have read
of SO many sending thanks to Inter-
ested Reader that I imagine I have
some thanks due in that direction,
which I now send. The calendar is
very pretty and / have hung it over
my desk, where my eye often rests
upon it.
think the club members must have
delightful times. I wish I were near
enough to attend, or that there were
enough members in this vicinity to
start a club.
1t was my pleasure last summer to
meet lady who said she lived near
Biddy.
asked her If she knew many of
the members and she said only two or
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-05
A LITTLE ADVICE WANTED.

Dear Social Corner Friends:-Thank
you Peggy Anne many times for your
kind welcome. / have moved to a diff
ferent part of town. 1 was so busy
before I moved that couldn't get time
to write. l will be in. this house one
week tomorrow, Wednesday,. 1 wish
1 could guess who you are.
Aunt Jerusha: Ho! Hoi 1 like cold
weather better than this muggy
weather we're having samples of late
ly. 1 wish 1 could guess who you
might be. I am afraid you have mis-
taken me for someone else. l thank
you for your kind thought, even though
1t may not be meant for me.
Balsam Fir: Thanks for the indi-
gestion remedy. 1 live about six miles
from a drug store, but the first chance
1 get 1 am going to try your remedy.
If any of the Sisters are from Wilt
mantle will they please give me a clue.
1 would like to get advice about to-
mato and cabbage plants. How to
safeguard them from bugs and worms.
Goodbye for this time.
NANCY FTNNEGAN.