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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-15

The editor wishes to apologize
to Mr.. Hi futile, the new tenor
of the East Meadows church, for
saying In a recent issue of The
Wheeze that he sang a silo at the
last sociable. Solo was what we
meant to say but made a misprint
unfortunately. OF course, being
an editor Of years experience, we
know tenor singing has nothing
to do with ensilage.
The boy Cor girl who put glue
In the Grant school teachers ink
is warned that next time It hap
pens no punishment will be too
severe.
Dick DeK. Brown has been en-
gagged by the United States gov
eminent to be a soldier In the
army. We don't know whether
the government made the first Of
fer to Ed or he asked the gov
eminent for the job.
If the lady who sent the editor
pumpkin pie will cook the bot
tom crust Of the next one a little
more we will be much obliged.
Since one of our Revs. preach
ed his sermon on Talking About
Your Neighbors" eight ladies
have left his flock and gone over
to another church.
Mrs. II. Hewitt's tomcat fought
a no-decision bout Friday with
r. j. Fransioli's setter pup.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-15
Jones ARIDDLE.
From Seattle Pr. of April Is, 1916.

Seattle
Senator Wesley Jones has been cut OFT from Win
evidenced late speech the United states
Otherwise
reasoning awaken the of his friends.
MS
preparedness Defense The public amazed that
state foreign aggression Washington
Defense both for and nation flood
illusion
that conformity with sentiment Yet after period OF
his the smaller American than
the II want to do everything
the welfare of the United States yet
he unless plainly pointed out that the nation
needs his help Where is the senator's Of vsiOny
He favor such normal and reasonable
will
and dignity defense he declines
reasonable and normal way at all lie wants some
body the particular kind of need
fully
and reasonable forgetting that egnt conditions do not call for
normal defense
directions Jones position equally puzng Having
disregard
rights and of international law by Germany the sinking Of the s
and other ships the senator informs waiting world that Germany has
disre
flag harsh and military way!
why inquiries paintve lido people fear that Germany will want
to attack us?"
In his distorted Jones President Wilson blood
peaceful without president this
light is certainly entitled to another look
attitude nomprehensie Certainly acting
state lie
he
there danger and will anybody the danger and tell him what
do?
press people pointing the
senator He will have that himself he appears
straight
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-15

A.-The young should wait the girls speak.
family unkndly. would like
homework where could nights VIII please
tell me what should do? LEILA.
A-Legaly but defy
without Tell mother that
desire change. her permission
plan month. At the end of that time look
mother recOncled and her
for to keep your work indefinitely
o. a dark complexion, my darker
than my face looks dirty matter how hard scrub it,
How / remedy this? JUANlTA
A-I,atle the neck night wit lemon juice. is
harmless but effective bleach.
dying mother gives baby to her mother is that
take it from the grandmother In that what should the
grandmother do? ANXIOUS
child places
in
grandmother the juvenile
wishes child she should
The mother of the child could the child
Gliding should final custody child.
Q.-Three years ago, marry
habits
him. family interference
KEN / every way 10 to
happy and conented, and have with other
disadvantage have plunged myself
it, but this forever mind Now the
srangest of this all that loved this but he
has wonderful hold affections Can solve
problem, for must admit that l have failed?
At natural that a describe
could do Possibly loved this feeling
than think 1t ideazed him,
you him again would find he
erent sort of from the whose cherish
ing You following the courekeep other
people and other pursuits Keep busy Time will adjust this tange
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-15
SOCIAL NOTES

Frank Longmire has sold his
hound dog to an Uncle Tom"
company for $3.50. The dog
isn't bloodhound but he has a
fine loud bay.
The Ladies' Aid society is pack
ing barrel of clothes for the
heather. So far they have receiv-
ed Is old pairs of overalls and
not much else. They will be
grateful for few jumpers to 60
with the overalls.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-15

Miss Grey maintains office hours each Wednes-
day from II a. M to p m. when she is pleased to
meet any Times reader. On other days she replies
to questions only by mail or through her column.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-08

A johnson good order league
formed on June 28 at big mass
meeting of Americans for the pur-
pose of lerning the feeling of the
1000 or more Mexicans employed
there in the event Of trouble in
Mexico and being also assembled
because of recent encounter be-
tween few Americans aud Mexi-
-eans which it was claimed was
caused by the Americans, resulting
in bitter feeling among the Mex
leans.
AS a result of the meeting, and
which was attended by Captain
Harry Wheeler, sheriff Of Cochise
county, and his first deputy, Percy
Bowden, Seth Merrill was chosen
president and Doane Merrill secre.
tary aud spokesman. A petition
was presented TO Sheriff Wheeler
signed by large number of Amer
leans and Mexicans asking that
they be appointed as deputies and
pledging themselves to preserve
the peace and to absolutely sup
press the liquor and gambling traf-
fc in the entire district. Wheeler
did so and agreed to back up their
efforts to the fullest extent of his
Office and Expressed himself as
believing that if every town in the
county would take the same steps
that it would be possible to accom-
plish much in suppressing the evil.
especially where almost the entire
American and Mexican population
are in favor of such steps.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-08
The Motorcycle Race

Tbs riders in the Douglas Tucson mo-
torcycle race passed through Benson last
Tuesday morning. and each one was al
lowed FIVE minutes here for checking, with
Mr.. c. F. Moss as official checker. The
race was little under 40 miles from
Douglas. by way of Bisbee, Tombstone
and Benson. The start was made at 7:3O
o'clock Tuesday morning from Douglas
with thirteen entrants.
The winners were:
E. r. Highhll, of Tucson, on his Flying
Merkel, came in first, crossing the finishing
line min, and 81 seconds ahead of his
nearest competitor. Elapsed time 33546
Frank Barnett, of Douglas, on Harley
Davidson mount, was second. Elapsed
time, 3.47.2O.
Howard Reynolds. of Tucson. on an
Indian, was third. Elapsed time. 4.l4.27.
Last year this race was run over the old
line of the Borderland route, swinging
south into Santa Cruz county. but this year
they decided on the shorter and, as has
been demonstrated, better route. One of
the riders told Checker c. F. Moss that an
hour could be saved by coming by way of
Benson.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-08
LOCALETTES

A. w. Howe. former county probation
officer, was in town Tuesday.
Supervisor John Rock, of Tombstone.
was Benson visitor this week.
Pink Murray, foreman of the Boquillas
Company, was in town Monday and Tues
day helping us celebrate ~ sx
-L.F. Walker. of Dragon and B. ]. Nc.
Kinney, of Mckinneys Ranch. prominen,
cattlemen, were in town Tuesday.
Among the Tombstone visitors taking in
our celebration and dance, were Messrs.
Carmel and Columbus Giragi, of the Pros
pector. accompanied by their sister. Miss
Mary. and Misses Lille Holland and Mil.
dred Mars. They came over in brand
new car. recently purchased by the boys.
making this their initial trip.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-08
LEFT A LEGACY ON THE
DEATH OF AN
UNCLE

Randolph Reuser, of Benson,
whose local address is Rossi's cafe,
received word today of the death
of his grandfather in Switzerland,
and of his heritage, under the pro-
visions of the will, of 1900 francs
or about $3.50 in American gold.
Papers were made out this after
noon for claiming the bequest.
Reuser declared he did not know
that he had relatives in Switzer-
land. Further, he said, 81 didn't
think there we're any more people
left in that country with that much
money. I thought they had killed
them all off" The grandfather
lived at Stefisburg, Switzerland.
His name was John Reuser.
Reuser recently purchased
windmill for his dry farm claim
near Benson. Since that date he
has been hard pressed for cash and
when he made the final payment
several days ago he was almost
''strapped," as he expressed it.
Today, he declared, he again was
on his feet. ''It's an i'll wind that
blows no good" he said.-Tucson
Citizen.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-08
'MiramOnte Items
Especial Correspondent

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Whetton
were visited by the stork last We'd
nesday and presented with a nine
pound baby girl.
A social was given last Saturday
at the L. D. S. Hall in honor Of
President Joseph E. Robinson, of
California, of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints. A
very delightful program was rem
dered, after which the young ladies
served refreshments, which con
sisted of sandwiches, cake and lem
ade. All those who attended ex-
pressed themselves IS having very
enjoyable time, which will be re-
membered for a long while in the
future.
Charles Anderson. who has been
in Pantano working for some time,
has returned home and is now busy
putting an addition to his house.
+ Mr.. Gilbert and family, who have
been away for some time, have re-
turned to their homestead. Mr..
Gilbert says he has been all over
the country six months ago, but
is glad to return home as hss not
seen anything better yet than Mir
amOnte.
The Fourth of July was cele-
brated at the homestead of William
Jarvis. A very appropriate pro-
gram was rendered, after which a
bounteous dinner, including barbe-
cue. was served. Various sports
we're indulged in in the afternoon,
during which the ladies served free
ice cream. The celebration wound
up with a grand ball in the even
ing.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-08

Mr. Samuel Knight, of Sonoita,
a friend of Mr.. and Mrs. A. c..
Smith, was in town Tuesday help
ing celebrate the Fourth. He is a
young man from Boston, Mass
just starting into the cattle busi-
ness in the Sonoita country, and is
very favorably impressed with the
outlook in this portion of the great
Southwest.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-08
The Farm Advisor

At the solicitation Of a large DEL
egation Of farmers and business men
from different parts Of the county,
the Board Of Supervisors on last
Monday decided to continue the
services of the county farm advisor
at least for the present. The matter
will stand until the budget is drawn
up for next years expenses.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-08
CELEBRATION OF The
FOURTH A BIG.
SUCCESS

BenSOn'S S celebration OF ln0epen.
dence Day, hurriedly gotten up
and under conditions somewhat dis.
couraging, proved 10 the end to be
a decided success. AS stated by
the Master of Ceremonies else.
where in this issue, there was not
hitch or disagreeable incident
worth mentioning during the whole
day. Had it been held for no other
reason than that it drew the peo-
pie together it would have been
we'll worth while. Everybody
seemed to have a good time and if
there were any complaints they
were uttered in minor key.
The day began with national
salute, and the sounds had hardly
died away before the people began
getting into town for observing the
celebration of the day. The parade,
which was little late in starting,
was headed by the Benson Band.
Pomerene, our ncighboring town
across the river, was given the
place of honor, having three floats,
which reflected much credit upon
the wide-awake and enterprising
people of that community. Mr..
M. P. Cosby, who took leading
part in Pomerene's participation in
the celebration is due the thanks of
Benson people for the interest he
created in the affair.
Next came the Benson floats:
Geo. Holloway had a float repre-.
senting blacksmith at work; Ben
son Lumber & Commercial Com
pany had display of it's wares,
among which cream separator
showed prominently, and Hi Wo
& Co. decorated wagon and ad-
vertising banner.
A number of horsemen, many of
them we'll known citizens of the
surrounding country, took part in
the parade The Mexo-American
representatives were in evidence in
the parade and also in the contests
on the grounds.
A covered arbor with speakers
stand erected on the grounds OF
the High School was the center
around which the celebration took
place.
The speaker Of the day, Rev.
las. E. Ferris, pastor of the Ben
son M. e. Church, made a patri-
otic address, which was attentively
followed by The audience which
filled the seats of the large, we'll
shaded arbOr.
The band too had its position
here, playing at frequent intervals,
while directly In front was the
large athletic field of the school
which was used for carrying out
the various contests.
The barbecue, under the direc'
ton of Mr.. Frank Treat, and his
assistants of the committee, was one
of the most successful ever given
here, SO everybody says. The meat
was we'll cooked and the arrange
The Benson signal., 1916-07-08
Class Organization

The organization Of the Girls Interme-
diate class of the M. E. Sunday School will
hold their meeting at the home of Miss
Marguerite Wilson, July ID, at $50. The
meeting will be to choose a name for the
society and other business will be at
tended to.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-08

For Sale-One pinto colt, one
year old; corral raised. Very gen.
tie; or one 8 year mare with colt
by her side. Apply to L. E. Wei
gand, Benson.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-08
Our Celebration
To the People of Benson

On the morning of the Fourth of July, 1916,
, the American Eagle perched himself high up on
, the granite peaks of Cochise's Stronghold
Tapped his wings and screamed forth the glad
notes of American independence. Far and wide
the glad tidngs were received and every Amer
ican citizen, filled with pride and patriotism
, went forth to do his country honor. 1t was
grand day, and Benson decorated in the stars
and stripes did herself proud Never before
was there such gathering in Benson, and such
display of American patriotism, as there was
) upon this occasion.
Just as the first rays of the gray dawn be-
gan to streak the eastern horizon the signal gun
of American independence pealed forth. The
report carried on the breeze of an American
cline, ripped over valley and mesa until it was
caught up by the majestic slopes of the sur
rounding mountains and hurled back to produce
the echo which stirred and thrilled the souls of
men. Early in the day people-and patriotic
, people they Were-from far and near came
flockng into the old town. The memories of
the old timers were aroused, and it was not
long until Benson assumed the air of bygone
} days.
Not one complaint of dissatisfaction has the
writer heard. Everybody seemed to have had
gOOd time. OutSlderS expressed themselves
as being well pleased and we'll entertained from
], start to finish. Much praise and much credit
should be given to the various committees and
committeeman for the most excellent work
they did in making the celebration such a grand
success.
AS Master of Ceremonies | desire to thank
most cordially, each and every individual who
SO kindly put forth their best efforts and helped
me to make the celebration such a success.
Thanking you once again for your much appre-
ciated assistance and also thanking all outsiders
. and visitors who took part with us, and wish
, ing each and all success and independence.
. am for success and united Benson,
Yours truly,
. H. Q. Robertson,
Master of Ceremonies.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-08

ments were as good as could be
desired. And there was an abun-
dance for all.
The Refreshment Committee, as
die all the others, worked faith
fully, both on and off the grounds.
The refreshment stand on the
grounds was crowded all day long
with an eager throng, and was sold
completely out by the time the
amusements were over.
Under direction of Marshal of
the Day W. J. Bennett the program
of sports was carried out substan.
TALLY as outlined on the program.
First in interest and in place on
the program was the burro roping
contest In this event John Glinn
and Ed Echols tied for first place,
each catching his burro in 144 Sec
onds. Each made another try, and
while Echols made the same time,
his opponent did not fare so we'll.
Echols was declared winner of first
place, with John Glinn second, and
Allen Walker third.
A special three burro roping con-
test was arranged by five of the ex
perts, namely: Ed Echols, John
Glinn, Jack Giles, Allen Walker
and Sam White. Giles won, catch
ing one of his burros in I85 Sec
onds and the other two in II and
III seconds respectively.
The next event, the half mile
COW pony race, was won from a
fast field by Pedro Tisnado, of Red"
ington; Angel Arandules, of Pool,
second; Pierre Getz willer third.
Sam White was the only entry In
the bronx riding, and had a partic-
ularly wild specimen, which he
handled in good style.
The cigar race was one of the
most interesting even $, being won
by John Brown, with Roy Norton a
close second.
The potato race was won by Jack
Giles, with Roy Norton second.
A sixty-yard dash for boys was
won by Alvah Fem, of Pomerene.
A race of the same distance for
girls was won by Miss Clarice Nun
da, of Mescal.
The ball in the vening was com
fortably crowded without being a
lam, Many out of town people at
tend and everybody seemed to
4 have a good time. Music was fur
nished by the johnson orchetra.
Prof. H Q. Robertson, master
of ceremonies, worked hard to
make things go, and Mr. w. J.
Bennett, marshal of the day, was
untiring in his efforts. The success
of the wild west sports was due to
his energy and good manage
ment.
Taken altogether Benson may
feel we'll satisfied with the show
ing made under adverse conditions,
and the disposition evidenced Of a
desire to get together and work to-
geth or in harmony.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-08
NOTICE

A meeting of citizens is hereby called
for next Friday night. July 18th. at the old
Pool Hall, on matters connected with the
fire department. A full attendance is de-
sired. w. J. BENNETT,
Fire Chief
The Benson signal., 1916-07-08
PAY UP

The chairman of the Finance Committee
wants all subscribers to come forward and
pay up at once. Please give the matter
immediate attention if your name is down
for payment Call at Bank of Benson;
The Benson signal., 1916-07-08

Mr.. Orrick Robertson has been
engaged to teach the Texas Can
Won school for the coming term.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-08

Call On me for your gasoline, dis.
tillate and lubricating oils. c. F.
Moss.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-10-13

There was an informal meet
ing of the Cut Bank Athletic
Club in their gymnasium last
Monday evening. The recep-
ton had to be postponed be-
cause the new glass for the Win
dows had not yet arrived from
Great Falls. 1t was decided to
secure Romeo Narduci to act as
caretaker of the building.
Treasurer Hall reported that
fifty new members had been
secured. President Fairbrother
promises an old-time athletic
tournament next Monday even
ing. Oct. 10th, at 8 o'clock. This
meeting should be attended by
everybody interested in ath-
letics. The gym is now in ex-
cellent shape and the fact that
Pete Ruetten has offered tC
meet all Corners in any event
should guarantee us a packed
house.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Klein
returned to Rolte, Ia, early this
week after a visit of several
weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Klein. While here the senior
Klein purchased the N. r.
Conner ranch. not far from the
holdings of his son, and plans
on having a younger son come
out from Iowa and manage the
place. II am going back home
to tell the young men there
what a great opportunity exists
in this section. | expect to
come out again in November
and undoubtly a few seekers Of
good land at a reasonable figure
will accompany me and if con-
ditions are favorable will pur-
chase land here" said Mr.. Klein
to the Pioneer Press.
w. P. Costello. (Adv)
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-10-13
Maccabees Install

The following officers were
installed in the Maccabees last
Monday evening;
Commander. Mrs. P. B. An
derson; Lieut.. Commander, Mrs.
VIM. Yunck; Past Commander,
Mrs. H. j. Halvorson; Chaplain,
Mrs. Keenholts; Record Keeper,
Mrs. Malone; Finance Auditor,
Mrs. M. S. Bush; Lady at Arms,
Mrs. D. B. Donahue; Sergeant,
Mrs. Peterson; Sentinel, Mrs. M.
j, Halvorson; Picket. Mrs, Hig-
gins: Captain of Guards, Mrs.
F. Neumuth; Color Bearers,
Mrs. Coburn and Mrs. White
head.
The Lady MaccabeeS will give
a grand Halloween ball, Tues
day, Oct. 81, in Browns hall.
Come and bring your friends.
The ladies will give a series
of card parties beginning next
Saturday, October IA, 2 P. NJ,
at Masonic hall. Ladies are in
vited.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-10-13

The green zelda are always
far away" and the fine fishing
preserves the same, usually.
How many Cut Bank people
know that fine trout and white
fish are being hooked and pulled
out of the Cut Bank each and
every day, by amateur and pro-
fesslonal anglers. A number of
fisherman lashed the little
stream Sunday with excellent
success, showing some splendid
specimens Of speckled trout and
whitefish.
Chas. N. Thomas this week
purchased the George Weaver
ranch, about a mile east of town
Judge Thomas is growing weary
of the honking of cars, the odor
OF burning gas, the clatter of
the throngs on gay Broadway,
by day and night, and longs for
quiet introspection in the peace
full suburbs. He declares he
will appease this longing for the
life bucolic by moving out to
his recently purchased acres
next spring.
The mother of F. H. Worden,
who has been visiting her son
and his family for some weeks,
was pleasantly surprised
Wednesday afternoon when a
score Of Cut Bank ladies called
on her, and, after a happy So
ciable hour, presented her with
a handsome cameo pin as a
token of their esteem. Mrs.
Worden leaves in a few days
for her Wisconsin home, fol-
lowed with the kind wishes of
all who met her.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-10-13
"Thief' Acquitted

The much heralded Chicken
case," tried at the assembly
room of the local school last
Friday evening, came to a SEN
sational climax when, after the
lawyers had snarled, pawled
the finger of scorn at each other
and infected a vast amount of
dark, brooding mystery into the
case, the grave jury brought in
a verdict acquitting the bellig-
erent and villainous looking
Slim" Hall and cast a cloud of
somber and sable suspicion over
the lives and actions of Bob"
Taft, prominent man of finance
and leader in local republican
counsels, and Judge Fred Egel-
ston of Ethridge. The foreman
with head bowed low, advised
that young Hall be set free and
Taft and Egelston kept under
close surve illance. The trial
packed the assembly room and
the auditors thoroughly enjoy
ed the sparring of the attorneys,
Miss Mabel jacobson and Glen
Ransom for the state and Laura
Richards and Irwin Milestone
for defense. Fred harrington
had charge of the works" and
John w. Coburn, with solemn
mien and air sedate" presided
as Judge. At the close of the
trial a squad of high school
boys and girls sang songs and
gave several class yells, prov
ing to all present that much
good spirit prevailed in high
| school circles, auguring a sue
cessful year,