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The Benson signal., 1917-03-31

Owing to the meeting Of the
Presbytery at this place for three
days next week, the regular meet
ing Of the Ladies Aid Society of
the Presbyterian Church has been
postponed from April 9Th to April
18th. Mrs. c, S. Powell will be
hostess to the meeting on that day.
Stanley { Happy } Houston, OF
Globe, who three or four years ago
called Benson home, came in We'd
nesday for visit to friends. He
is now a member of the mercantile
firm of Poindexter & Houston, at
Globe. He reports that George
Kempf, late of Benson, is working
for the firm, having charge of the
grocery department.
At the election today for High
School trustee DR.. J. N: Morrison
is candidate to fill the vacancy
caused by the expiration of his ap-
pointive term. He was chosen to
fill the uuexpired term of Mr.. J I.
Mahoney, resigned. The other
trustees are: Messrs. H. w Etz,
H. P. Merrill, M. P. Cosby and
L. r. Coons. The term of Office is
FIVE years,
The Benson signal., 1917-03-31

Four solid trainloads of beans
from the orient, valued at over a
a million dollars and constituting
the largest single movement of this
commodity ever coming to the
United States, have arrived in San
Francisco to be transhipped by the
Western Import Company to East
tern markets, The Southern Pa
cifc has already started one train
of twenty-nine cars over its Ogden
route to New York. Three others
will be required for the total ship
ment, which amounts to $4,000
bags.
The consignment is being han
died by the Western Import Com
pany, which has been working for
the last seven years to introduce
them in America. They were
brought to this country from Japan
and are of all varieties Their ap-
pearance here is one Of the new de-
velopments that the European war
has brought about in this country.
The Benson signal., 1917-03-31
Free Air

CT. Moss will, in the near future
install a power ice cream freezer in
the Drug Store. He will also in
stall an air compressor and furnish
free air to autoists. This will be
good news to automobile owners
who now have to pump their tires
by hand
The Benson signal., 1917-03-31

For SALE-Pedigreed Duroc-Jer-
sey pigs, two and three months old.
$500 and $4.O0 each. Registered
Duroc boar one year old $500.
Jersey Heifer fresh three months,
$65.2n. R. w. Boyle, St. David.
The Benson signal., 1917-03-31

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SERVICES
Rev. T.. J. Hedges, pastor, will
hold services every Sunday morn
ing and evening.
The Benson signal., 1917-03-31
There's Money in Poultry

Whether you are a farmer or not, you will
find poultry raising profitable. There's
always demand for Fresh Eggs and
Chickens. We have on hand just the
kind of LUMBER and FENCING you
will need, and our knowledge of hen
houses is yours for the asking.
The Benson signal., 1917-03-31
LOCAL ITEMS

G. H, Mcdaniel is in today from
his cattle ranch down the river.
+. A Brown is a candidate for
trustee for District No. 9 in the
school election today.
The Young Peoples Society will
give an April Fool Social this
evening at the Methodist Church
August Yarrick, a well-known
mining man of the Patagonia dis
trict, was in town Thursday.
O Gibson, a prominent lawyer
of Tombstone, was in town yester-
day Ell route home from California.
For SALE CHEAP - Two good
work horses, nine and ten years
old. Will sell cheap. Inquire at
Signal.
The store front of w. D, Marti-
nez is now adorned with new and
attractive sign, completed a few
days ago
The Presbytery of Southern Ari-
zona will meet in the Benson Pres
byterian Church Tuesday and con-
tinue three days.
For SALE Cheap, if taken at
onee, Studebaker light farm wagon
In good condition Inquire at Sig
gal office.
John T. Giliett has moved from
the Staf1er place, near Pomerene,
to a tract secured from Mr.. D. w.
Brown, northwest of town
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Methodist Church are holding a
food sale today from 2:3O to 4:3O,
at the store of c. E. Goetz.
Deputy Sheriff A. w. Howe, of
Tombstone, passed through from
Phoenix yesterday, having three
prisoners charged with attempted
fraud
Thos. H. Sutton, of Los Ange-
les, representing the Bishop Candy
Co., arrived in town Thursday. He
left for Tombstone On the Flyer"
Yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dykes and son, of
Colorado, stopped owe a day or two
this week at the residence of Mr.
H. w. Etz. Mrs. Dykes is a sister
of Messrs. H.. w. and Geo. Etz.
Ed. Haines has returned from
the Rawlings place. about seven
miles down the river, where he has
been oyerhauling the pumping
machinery of the irrigation plant.
J. A, Clark, district plant chief
at Tucson of the Mountain States
Telephone Company, and R. L.
Burgess, district superintendent at
the same place were here Tuesday
on business.
John Kippen came in Tuesday
from johnson, where he has been
working for a mining company. On
account of shut down of the Black
Prince he reports everything lit
tie quiet in the camp at present.
Water has been struck alta depth
of 225 feet on the place of E E. L,
Heaston, about three miles east Of
town. The drilling outfit is the
one recently brought here from
California by JOhn 1eaStOn.
Rev. Albert Colly1nore will hold
services at the Catholic Church to-
morrow, Palm Sunday. High mass
will be sung by Mrs Max Treu,
Miss Julia Treu and Miss Josephine
Castaneda, the latter also acting as
orgapist,
L. S. Parke, state Climb agent,
and A. L. Paschall, county agrl-
cultural agent, will be here tomor-
row and Monday, April | and 2,
On Monday evening an illustrated
lecture will be given at the High
School bailding at 7:30. Every
body welcome.
The Benson signal., 1917-03-31
ADVERTISED LETTERS

The following is list of letters remaining on
hand unclaimed for the week ending March
25th, 1917: .
Bustamente, Enrique Soils Florenc1
Casares, Cresencio ~ Stark Miss Jonetta
Persons calling for unclaimed matter will
please say advertised" charge Of one cent
will be made for each piece Of unclaimed mat
ter delivered, as required by Section $50, Postal
Laws and Regulations.
T.. n REDFIELD, Postmaster.
The Benson signal., 1917-03-31

For information regarding the
$40 acre homestead law write to
HAMPTON & ARNOLD,
LAND ATTORNEYS,
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
New Britain herald., 1917-05-04

girl of sixteens who takes care of the house because the mother has to go to work every day. The poor littie fel- lows right arm was burned from about the middle of the upper arm to his finger tips, the left arm having a burn as large as the palm of ones hand, and there was burn slightly larger than that on the abdomen. The doctor having dressed the burn the previous day left an ointment rer- scription to be filled for the nurses use. This was not done and when asked the reason why the little girl replied that her mother did no. have the money. A drug store being near. oae of the children was dispatched to have the prescription filled. While waiting for same the nurse gathered the facts that some two years e.xo the mother had left the father because he was drunkard and abused them. Having five children to support, rang Ing from sixteen to three years, she had found 1t quite a hard struggle.
 Realizing that the child could not get the proper care at home under existing circumstances. as he would need general care as we'll as surgical. arrangements were made to have him sent to the hospital where at the present time he is getting along we'll.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-04

Stella Rebekab lodge. o. o. F.. meets in IT, 0. U. A. M. hall.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-04

said the Herbal Lax-a-Tone
 It the Economy New England TT Co, ''I see where Lax-a-Tone ast gaining in popularity right
 in New Britain. It is home
 outals that count-people you o6 and see and ask whether I tho truth or not. I am today 1a1hi4g the signed statement from Ered ". Holley, the well known Stets residing. at 194 Fremont St.. city. He says:
 &9AW4s very agreeably surprised at pkoknpt action of Herbal Lax-a- A Aa my many friends know that l 1 Marine Painter and have worked TIT trade for forty-1ive years and 1 handled the most deadly paints.
 as verdigus copper paint. zinc Nhite lead. I have had my sys- 9oo saturated with these. p0isons have had painters collie three
New Britain herald., 1917-05-04

L. D. Penheld camp. s. of V. meet in c. A. R. hall.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-04

 LosEA SEQ AND SUIT.

Albert Huntington Is being sought by the police as . result of a com plaint made to Sergeant George J. Kelly at police headquarters early to- day by D. E. Delay of 21 Olive street with whom Huntington boarded prior to his unexplained disappearance. De- Bay claims that $2o and a valuable blue suit, disappeared at the time Huntington left and he desires to in- terview the latter to learn if he knows anything about their whereabouts. Detectives are Investigating.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-04

High class photo drama. Fox the ater.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-04

times. I have suffered terribly from constipjation which resulted in piles for several years. From the first dose of Lax-a-Tone I felt better and have continued to improve, and today feel better than have for many years. and I can recommend Lax-a- Tone to any one"
 ''The above statement" said Mir. M artin. the Lax-a-Tone Man, goes to show the wonderful effects of~Herbal Lax.a-Tone. It will drive out poisons from the system, relieve constipation. sour acid stomach. gas, bloat, will purify the blood and tone up the nerves"
 The Lax-a-Tone Man Is at the Econ omy New England Drug Co. 365 Main St.. where he is introducing this wonderful remedy to the New Britain public He will rematn until 10 p. m. Saturday evening for those unable to see him during tho week.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-04

Valkyria lodge, O. of v.. meets ir Vega hall
New Britain herald., 1917-05-04

permission, by the building inspector to move a building in the rear of 112 Orange street.
 William T. Sloper and T. Frank Lce will open a private,s once in room 6os 1ta.tonai 4ll butidin9, whore they will attend to their buStness sin- terests ls ,. .c4. '
 Tho postponed meeting of the ". c. T.. U was held It the Y. w. c. A. this afternoon when Mrs John Sloan addressed the members. Further plans for the county convention on May 16 were made.
 More for less. Besse-Leland's.- advt.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-04
MIR. GOOD FELLOW, ATTENTION: Here Is Your Opportunity to Help an
 Unfortunate Child.

Not many days since one of the visiting nurses was called upon to at- tend child who had been burned. Arriving at her destination she found a very desolate home, not much in the line of furniture, no sheets on the bed. windows and shutters closed tight, allowing very little light inside and no air. The object of the. nurses visit was a. lovely boy of three years who had pulled pan of boiling wa- ter onto himself during the monen-
 tAry absence of his oldest sister, .
New Britain herald., 1917-05-04
City Aer,,s

1dt s les ', '. land x 's s+s. X \. si eod0ro : M. Harting hae accepted Ico ln tho k1i1lnG min department k1sA Bristol Brass company.
 EOfe for less. Besse-L -L.eland's.- Alter Donahue has been granted a 11< to erect a garage on Francis t 1t m estimated cost of 9600. anes F Sullivan has been granted
New Britain herald., 1917-05-04
Events Tonight

High class photo drama, Fox. the- ater.
 Vaudeville and. moving pictures, Keeney's theater.
 City Guards drill. @ Clan Douglas, o. s. C. farewell party, 277 Main street. Girls Athletic association dance. High school auditorium. Gymnastic exhibition. Y. w. c. A. MIR. s. club dance. Booths hall. Admiral sch1ey. o. D. H. S.. meets a, 1S7 Arch street. New Britain Circle, L. F., meets at 34 Church street.
 New Britain lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, meets at 242 Main street. L. D. Penfield camp. s. of V. meets in G. A. R. hall.
 Stella Rebekab lodge. I o. o. F., meets in Jr. Q. U. A. M. hall. Valkyria lodge. O. of V., meets in Vega hall
New Britain herald., 1917-05-04
DAI,Y COUNCIL WHIST.

A largely attended social and whist was held by Daly council. K. of C., ir Both's hall last evening. Music for the dancing was furnished by I,ynch's orchestra. Winners at whist were as follows: Ladies. first. Miss Catherine Ralph: second. Mrs. John Conlin; gentlemen's, first, P. A. Kelly. of Astoria L. l.; second. Clarence Young
The Holbrook news., 1917-09-21

Mrs. P. T. Coleman sand son Phillip returned last Sunday night from Los Angeles where the latter had been undergoing treatment for severe burns. It was not necessary to resort to skin-grafting, as it was decided that the boy will recover with out it.
 Chas. P. Cooley returned this morning from Los Angeles, where he had accompanied his family and Mrs. Cousins a week ago. Mrs. Cooley and son will remain on the coast during the winter.
 Mrs. Mary D. Taylor has re- turned from a two weeks visit with friends in Santa Fe, N. M., and has resumed her position with the Holbfook Mercantile Go.
 For hog wire, corral fence and everything in the fence line, sec Wetzler's, tf
The Holbrook news., 1917-09-21

banquet, The railroad men were guaranteed whatever they might want in the way of rights of way and depot site.
 MT. McGaffey was accompani- ed upon his trip by an expert mill draftsman, and before leay- ing the county the latter will draw plans and specifications for the company's mill at Cuff Cien- ega. This mill will be the largest in this part of the country and will have a capacity of 250, 900 feet of lumber per day.
The Holbrook news., 1917-09-21
Town Council Meeting

A recessed meeting of the town council was eeld last Tues day night. Present were Ma yor Hennessey. Councilmen Di- velbess and Flanigan. and Clerk Neel. Absent, Councilmen Coo ley and Chamberlin.
 The principal business transa- cted was the consideration and adoption of an ordinance repeal ing the business license ordin- ance which has been in force for some months. All the pro- visions of this ordinance were repealed, excepting that pertain Ing to transient carnival and show companies. The tax on these was raised. The ordin- ance as adopted by the council will be published in the News next week.
The Holbrook news., 1917-09-21

with an enrolment of thirty-one.
 The number has increased to if
 ty-two. The attendance in the
 Third and Fourth Grades has
 been perfect for the past two
 weeks. There has been no tar dy marks among the First and Second Grade children for the past week.
 Antonio Ortega. Max Ortega. Roman Chavez, Dora Lopez, Juan Nuanez, Armenia Anaya, and Lorenza Anaya of the Third and Fourth Grades have made one hundred percent in their spelling every day of this term.
 The spelling booklets which they made at the beginning of the term have aroused much in- terest in that subject.
 The primary teacher already is receiving Christmas presents. Last Thursday she was present. ed with quirt by one of her children.
 The children of the Primary room have already displayed their loyalty to their Flag. To- day one of the smaller boys threw down a flag and imme- diately Joseph. age eight. picked up the flag exclaiming. You'll be shot for that" An invita- ton is extended to all the people to visit the Central School.
The Holbrook news., 1917-09-21
Mrs. Christie is Honored
 at Dinner Party

On last Monday evening a din- ner party was given by MT. and Mrs. W. B. Woods at the Old Trails hotel to honor Mrs. Hal E. Christie of Ell Paso. Roses and carnations were used in decorat- ing. and were given also as fa- vors. A delightful evening was enjoyed by a dozen guests.
The Holbrook news., 1917-09-21

The public schools dismissed and the pupils headed by six bops carrying large flag, mar ched to the station. All of the business houses closed between Il and 12 o'clock. A hastily or ganized band played patriotic airs during the wait for the train to arrive.
The Holbrook news., 1917-09-21

Monday Howard Bros. lesees of the Majestic billiard hall, barber shop and lunch room, purchased the lease, stock and fixtures of the Key Cafe, form erly the White Help restaurant. The new proprietors are now having some changes made in their new business house anr will open tomorrow. $ e young men will continue to operate t h e Majestic, where they have built up a prosperous business. Their purchase of the Key restaurant proves their faith in the future of Holbrook, and they will no doubt make a succe ss of this establishment also.
 w. J. Hookway left here Wednesday morning for Ash Fork, where he will act as sta ton agent for the Santa Fe dur ing a 60 days absence of the re- guIar agent. MT. Hookway will probably receive a regular ap- pointment to a good position with the Santa Fe company at the end of his service in Ash Fork. He is an experienced and competent railroad man and stands we'll with the officials of the Santa Fe company.
 w. R. Black, manager of the Pastime theater has erected a large bill board in front of his show house. It is wired so that it can be lighted by electricity and is large enough to hold a full sheet poster. MT. Black is showing some exceptionally good pictures each week, the program for the next week ap- bearing in another column of this paper.
 H. J. Banner left here Tuesday for short stay at his ranch near Heber. Emmet Wallace. who with his father and N. $. By, purchased this ranch a short time ago, will be resident man. ager of the property. and is now in charge. MT. Ramer will after his return go to Palomas Springs, N. M.. to take the cure for rheumatism.
 Judge D. J. Thomas returned Monday night from Pleasant Hill, Ohio, where he had beer summoned by the critical illness of his mother. The. latter diec before the arrival of her son the funeral occurring the day after Judge Thomas reached hi
 mothers home.
 MT. and Mrs. c. V. Robinson of Maddox were Holbrook visi tors Monday.
 Burr w.. Porter of Naval , transacted business in Holbrool last Saturday.
The Holbrook news., 1917-09-21
Card of Thanks

The undersigned desires to eX- press his sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness done by friends and neighbors during the last illness and at the time of the death, of his beloved wife.
 w. H. Clark.
The Holbrook news., 1917-09-21
Shower for Miss SdUdge

Last night MT. and Mrs. W. R. Scorse gave a miscellaneous shower fer Miss Julia Savage, whose marriage to MT. P. Kra- mer, of the Santa Fe offices. will occur early next month.
 A large number of friends of the young people brought pre- sents, and many who could not be present sent gifts. The occa- sion was a very pleasant one for all.
The Holbrook news., 1917-09-21
Pastime TheaterA Attractions

The following program ofhigh class attractions will be shown at the Pastime theater during the following week. starting this (Friday) evening;
 Friday Adele Blood in The Devils Toy, World film.
 Saturday Butterfly feature.
 Sunday-The Quest of Life, Paramount picture.
 Monday-The Country God Forgot. Key service.
 Tuesday-Mutu w e e k l y. Ford Education weekly, Good comedy.
 Wednesday-The Lash. Para mount picture.
 Thursday-Bringing Home Fla ther, Bluebird.
The Holbrook news., 1917-09-21
Subscription Books NorD Open

The deeds for the land pur- chased last Monday by the citi- zens of Holbrook from H. H. Scorse have been excuted by MT. Scorse and are now in es- crow in the Merchants 6 Stock growers bank. They will be de- liyered to the McGaffey railroad company when the railroad is completed from Holbrook to the pine timber belt 70 miles south.
 The committee in charge of raising the $8, GOO to pay for this land inform the News that they are now ready to receive subs criDtions of cash from every citizen of the town. They feel that all should contribute some thing, as all will be benefited by the building of the new road. If every one will give something, the burden will not fall heavily upon anyone.
The Holbrook news., 1917-09-21
Second Army Contingent
 LedUes Today

Below is published the list of Navajo county men who have been called to enter the U. s. service under the selective draft law. This list comprises the se- cond contingent of men selected by the local board; it contains the names of 40 men drawn and 10 alternates. They will leave Holbrook some time today by spec1aI train for Camp Fusion,
The Holbrook news., 1917-09-21

Rev. Jacob M. White, Episco- pal minister of Winslow. will preach in the Holbrook Method ist church-next Sunday morning, Sept. 23, at 11:30 o'clock. The public is cordially invited to at tend.
The Holbrook news., 1917-09-21

Fort Riley, Kansas:
 Order Name Red ink
 No. No.
 z Fred Lindsey Adams 676 IS J. Fish Smith 616 "A Chas. Hansen Whipple BIO 29 Vincent Castillo 43I 35 Canuto Espinosa 487 36 James Aaron Reiahead 797 42 Farley Pratt Peterson 739 57 Mons Larson Smith 757 s Jas. I Peterson STA 66 Joseph William Adams 675 -67 Aristo B. Romero 343 85 Cappie S. Neel 525 IA Joe Bengimin Miller 126 IT Colin Earl Kirk 107 28 Amos Philmon Rogers GOA 31 Edward Lee Kelly APO 37 Sam M. Mabry 40 39 James c. Burford IS 41 Ebert A. Holt 927 43 William Isaac Rogers 601 50 Nicholas Romero 602 51 Felix Griego 75 58 Pablo Bach 868 75 Jose Ignac o Sanchez 355 81 Candldo RI 'eres Perez 770 82 Pantalion G lego 882 83 Jesse James Brady 677 87 Perfrio Rodri. ues 183 88 Abe EIkins 56 92 Jose Felipe Eel uique 54 95 Desmond J. Mahoney 440 96 Sam Pawley TAI 99 Ben Gonzales 638 1O4 Harry George Graves 493 107 Joseph G. Carraway 391 no Juan Tejada 360 123 Samuel Cairnes Burger 704 115 Frank Serna 356 118 Milford Woodruff Brewer 679 121 Edward Emmett Ryan 300 E Alternates
 122 Terrence Theodore
 Tennery 363 130 Jones Ortiz 154 137 Mark Richardson eos 40 William H. Becker 25 
 IA John Adrian Lunquist 588 145 Harry Taylor ColYin 856 148 Adolfo Moline 122 149 Lafayette Hatch 642 155 James Ira McCleve 73e 160 Lawrence Alma Davis 91e | The special train bearing the men to Fort Riley left Holbrook this morning at 11:30 o'clock. Al the station had assembled large croud of citizens of this county and Apache county tC bid goodby to the young recruits