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The Benson signal., 1919-06-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

DEPA ARTMKNT OF TTfE INTERIOR
United States Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona
May 1G 1919
Notice is hereby given that William F..
Harsh, of Benson Arizona, who on March
1915 made Homestead Entry No. 026873, for
ShSW4 Section 33, Township Is S lot 4. SW14
NW4, Section 4, Township Il S, Range 20 T.,
G. & 5. R. B. & Meridian has filed notice of in
tenton to make three year proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, before Ed
ward w. Land, U. S. Commissioner at Benson,
Arizona, on the Goth day of June 1919
Claimant names as Witnesses Claud L..
Rucker, William L. Patteson, james Roberts
and Joseph X. Young, all of Benson, Arizona.
j. L. IRWIN, Register.
First pub. May "a.
The Benson signal., 1919-06-21
For Sale

100 acres, unimproved land
half a mile south of Mescal !;
lies nearly level; good loamy
soil; settled community, and
near State Highway. Has oil
lease. Price $500 per acre.
Apply to
H. HlLDEBRANDT,
Benson, AriZ.
The Benson signal., 1919-06-21
Cut This Out and Take 1t With You

A man often forgets the exact
name of the article he wishes to
purchase, and as last resort takes
something else instead That is
always disappointing and unsatis-
factory. The safe way is to cut
this out and take it with you SO as
to make sure of getting Chamber
lain S Tablets. You will find moth
ing quite as satisfactory for consti-
patton and indigestion. For sale
by Moss Pharmacy.
The Benson signal., 1919-06-21

Notary Public. Houses for rent
Fire Insurance, Rooms For Rent.
Agent for St. Paul and New Zea
land Insurance Co. Mrs. Mary
Titus
The Benson signal., 1919-06-21
LOCAL ITEMS

CISCO, HAS tdkClI Il POolllO4A With tA4S
Cochise County State Bank,
F. B. Baptist, fof Los Angeles,
representing the Zellarbech Paper
Co, was in town Wednesday.
I. p. Frazier, of Nogales, the
we'll known civil engineer and good
roads expert, was in town Thurs
day.
The promoters of the proposed
Cowboy dance have decided to call
it off for the present on account of
the warm weather.
Mrs. Lora Newell, proprietor of
Hotel Broadway, at Silver CITY,
N. NJ, was visitor in town this
week, stopping at the Virginia.
Rev. Vim Brown, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church, IS spending
his vacation at Albuquerque, New
Mexico, expecting to be away until
some time in August.
Miss Annie Powell. daughter of
Mrs. c. S. Powell, who has been at
Santa Barbara, California, taking
conrse i'll domestic science. is ex
pected home within few days.
A, w. Bard has put in a nice
line of gents furnishings at his
new place OH Main street. Almost
anything in the way of mems un
derwear, hosiery, collars and neck
wear can be found in his new and
up-te date stock.
Rafael and Jose Quihuiz have re-
turned from a three weeks trip to
Sonora, Mexico. They went to
Hermosillo, Guaymas and other
places while away Rafael is en-
ployed by Maier Brothers, while
his brother Jose works for Hi Wo
& Co.
Thomas Mahoney left Wednes-
day for Tempe to attend the clos
ing exercises of the State Normal
School, and will accompany home
his brother Raymond, who is a
graduate this year of the Academic
department of the school. They
both returned home last night.
Charley Powell, Lewis Maier,
Baudelio Martinez and L ouis
Kempf, Benson students at the
University of Arizona, are expect
ed home tomorrow, the various eN
ercises connected with Commence
ment week being over except for
final church services tomorrow.
Mrs. L. D. Redheld, Mrs. B.
Maier and Mrs.C. S. Powell will be
hcstesses at the Silver Tea to be
given in the Presbyterian Church,
next Friday evening, June 27.
They extend a cordial invitation to-
everyone to come. They. wish to
make it a SOCIAL as we'll as fnan-
clal success.
William Whelan, cattleman of
the Cascabel neighborhood, was in
town yesterday and reports cattle
looking we'll but that they are just
about out of water. Unless there
is rain soon there will be much suf-
fering from thirst and probable
deaths among the cattle on the
range.
DR.. and Mrs. Emmett c. Nc
Kowen, of Rincon, New Mexico,
have sent out cards announcing
the marriage of their daughter,
Ruth Emmett, to Mr.. William
Henry Laidlaw, on Friday, Nav
30th, at Rincon. The McKowens
were former residents of Benson,
leaving about three years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Martinez are
the proud parents of a new baby
girl. The event occurred in Tue
son last week, where the family
have been making their home.
Mrs. Martinez and children will
come on to Benson soon, as her
husband is now in business with
The Benson signal., 1919-06-21

WANTED-To buy a few hun
dred shares of keystone Copper
stock at zoe per share. Write ]. II.
Evans, Newton, Kansas.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-10-18
MAY LOSE HIS LEG

Shortly after noon today dis
tressing mishap happened to "Billy"
Beals, we'll known to every one in
Carson, when shotgun i'll the hands
Of Hi Downs, railroad keeper at Lake
side, was accidentally discharged and
the contents entered the calf Of one
Of Beals' legs
Beals was brought to town and
taken to DIR Huffaker's office, where,
at 3 o'clock, it was thought that am
putation Of the wounded leg would
probably be necessary. y.-Appeal.
"His Majesty The American Oct
10Th and 30th
|. Challenge OF Chance, accompanied
BY Sergent Casey, the Popular Singer
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-10-18
RENO MAN BUYS UP
MONO LAKE MINES

?. ]. Connolly, a well known Reno
mining man. has bought control of the
Colombia Consolidated and the
Kentucky Mining companies near
Mono Lake and says development
will be started at once. These. are
old mines, but have been tied UP for
many years by litigation and lack OF
operating funds. The ore is gold and
silver. Production is now about $3.50
worth OF ore per day, according, to
Connolly. A new mill is being put in
and as soon as it is completed, a
large force of men will be put to work
The mines have been reorganized
under the name Of the Nevada Pro-
gressive Mines Company,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-10-18
DRAMATIC CLUB
FOR YER|hGTON

A high class dramatic club is now
being organized in Yerington, and 1T
Is the intention Of the club to furnish
high class performances during the
winter. Quite number have already
declared themselves in favor OF the
organization, and rehearsals are now
in progress under the direction ofW.
Bertram Hill,whose work along these
lines in the past is we'll and favorably
known. To the young people 1T will
be decided advantage to gain exper-
ieuce along dramatic lines under a
capable director, and we feel sure
that while the public will be enter
tanned the participants will not only
derive pleasure in entertaining but
will reap other benefits as well.
The first performance, which will
be given in the near future, and OF
which due announcement will be
made, is sure to attract large
audience.
Let's all get in and necourage the
young folks.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-10-18
BIG CATTLE SHIPMENT

The Elko Free Press says that for
several weeks there has been a steady
stream OF cattle going out from Elko
county, mainly to the western part
OF the state and California, where
they are being unloaded and fattened
for the market at the feeding pens.
From the reports obtainable the ship
ments are fully 20 per cent in excess
of last year, this being due to the fact
that the shortage of the hay crop
makes it imperative that the stock
men sell their herds down to the
point where the available supply of
hay will carry the cattle through tile
winter. Every ton OF hay throughout
the Country has been contracted for
and already the dry condition of the
range has forced many of tn ecattle
to be put inside the fences on the
meadows that are usually kept for a
later date
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-10-18
ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL
ASSOCIATION

Colonel VIM Boyce Thompson, the
| President OF the Roosevelt Memoir
| ial Association, has issued an appeal
to the State Chairman OF the Associa-
ton, asking them to aid in the collec-
| ton Of biographical data concerning
the late Colonel Roosevelt.
In the course OF his appeal Colonel
Thompson said: The Memorial Asso-
citation considers it Of vital Importance
that this material be collected with
out delay. Many of the men who
knew Col. Roosevelt Intimately are
men we'll along in years and, unless
special effort to gather reminis-
cences of Roosevelt is made now,
the important record of their assoc
iations with Colonel Roosevelt is
likely to be partially or wholly
! lostsn.- All material secured is to be
carefully arranged and catalogued
with view toward its usefulness i'll
| the future as basis for comprehen-
sive biography Of Colone3 tRoose-
welt similar to the Nicolay and Hay
biography OF Lincoln.
Asked concerning the character OF
data desired Colonel Thompson re
piled: "We want anything and every
thing that will throw light on the
character and career OF Colonel Roose
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-10-18
F|NANC|ERS AFTER
IRRIGATION BONDS

!. w. Harrison, a representative of
the Anglo London & Paris National
Bank, Mr.. Doyle. of the Reno Nat
ional Bank were among the principals
of the financial men who were In Yer
ington this week looking into the pur-
chase OF the bonds OF the Walker Riv-
er Irrigation District.
The Anglo &Paris National Bank
has set aside $4,000 for the purpose
Of investigating the condition OF the
project, and it is proboble that they
will submit proposals for the pur-
chase Of the entire $olS,000 in bonds
that are to be issued by the Irrigation
Directors.
The party was met in Reno by
C1emrnons, and taken by him over a
large part of the country that is in
Guided in the district.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-10-18
BISHOP GRACE
VISITS YER|NGToN

Last Sunday, at both masses the
Catholic Church was. crowded to it's
doors, the occasion being visit from
the beloved Bishop OF this diosese.
At the $50 mass class of fifty
five received the sacrament of First
Communion. In their white dresses
and becoming wells the young girls
made a picture OF lovliness and inno-
cence.
During the last mass the Bishop de-
livered sermon which was attentive
ly listened to by the large congrega-
ton.
In kind words he paid tribute OF
praise to the efficiency Of Red. Father
Cunha for his careful preparation of
so many for this sacred sacrament
of the church.
His sermon was eloquent and ex-
pressive of the deep piety that has
filled his lie.
A debt Of gratitude is owed to Fr.
Cunha by his Pensioners, for the ops
portunity OF having this visit from
Bishop Grace, and the appreciation
was shown by the large attendance.
In the afternoon the church at Ma
son, built through the efforts of Fr.
Cunha was dedicated to the service
of God
Monday the Bishop departed leav-
ing deep impression of the greater
earnestncss and higher purpose of life,
with all who had seen him.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-10-18
LOCAL BRANCH OF
AMERICAN LEGION

M sf
The State drive to create more en-
thusiasm for the american Legion
is now on and premises to be big
success.
Lyon County Post, No. 9, was or
ganized last Sunday, with a member
ship OF 80.
The following officers were elected:
Chairman, G. Il. Leavitt; vice chair
man, Sam AREN'T; secretary, J.W.
Gallagher; treasurer, V. Il. Bernard;
historian, George Whorton.
The following standing committees
were selected:
Membership-W f. Johns, Sam
Arentz, VIM. T.. Carter, John B. Muel-
Ter, Walter Brown.
Publicity-George Whorton, R. w.
Beaman, John Ross.
Employment-O. P RiSer, Jos. ].
Donatell Herbert E. Carter, Roland
Snyder.
Finance--N. Fl. Bernard, O. T. Ri
ker, George Nugent
Entertainment. V. Bernard, R. c.
Barr, E. d. McTaggart John Ross.
Auditing-Willis Smith, John A.
Baker, George Whorton.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-10-18

The Metro Theatre is one of the
first business houses to take advan-
tage of the prosperity that is ahead OF
our city. The owners of this popular
lar place will present, during the Win
ter a series of the finest productions
of the famons stars Of the screen.
The beautiful Prizma pictures, phot-
ographed in nature colors, and pre-
senting the wonderlands of the world,
the Pathe News are among the fea-
lures that will be presented.
In another column will be seen the
program for this week. In addition
to this the management is arranging
for a Grand Ball to be given i'll the
Metro Hall Thanksgiving. Christmas
and New Years, and on other occa-
sions, and to insure all good time,
Music will be furnished by the popu-
lar Metro Orchestra, as follows:
Eddie Bergstrom, Piano; Milton
Baer, Violinist; Harry Little, Trap
Drummer and xylophones. etc.
Also keep a lookout for the follow
ing Screen Classics:
Man who Stayed Home zbbzbbzbzz
"Red Lantern"
"The Brat"
"The Man Who Stayed Home
Fair and Married"
"Please Get Married.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-10-18

Strong Corporation Formed to Prospect
Mineral County Oil Fields

cific coast was deserted and allowed
neglect. The present revival of in
to revert to its original state OF
terest in finding oil to meet the ever
increasing demand and to offset the
rapidly diminishing supply, brought to
Coal Valley one of the best known
oil men on the coast who concluded
condition were just ripe for an ag-
gressive campaign which he predicted
would eventuaate in bringing into
competitor with Texas and California,
Wyoming and Oklahoma, a virgin
section that had not been touched by
drill of tapped for any of its hidden
wealth in petroleum.
The Nevada Coal AMI Oil Company
owns the right to mine and drill for
oil over an area of 5000 to 1000 acres
i'll Coal Valley, Mineral County, Ne
vada, about 80 miles in a sountrly
direction from the farming center of
Yerngton. This is no visionary
corporation founded on the prospect
of striking oil but a substantial going
company employing twelve to four
teen surveyors and engineers in the
field.
According to the most conser-
vative estimates, it will be necessary
to drill to depth of 1000 feet before
penetrating the dome or cap rock
covering the oil deposits. To do this
the company will employ standard
drill capable of sinking IA inch hole
for 5000 feet. Until the first deep
hole is sunk in this district, it is be-
yond the scope of human reason to
make any forecast OF progress. but
with favorable ground it is possible
stoydFill hole to adepth of 1000 feet
in sixty days. In sinking to test the
coal measures few miles from the
spot where it is proposed to install
the first rig of the Nevada Coal and
Oil Company. oil was encountered
at adepth of $50 feet, where the see
page was quite strong On the Lewis
ranch, half a mile from the site Sc
lected for the first we'll Of this COM
pany well lad to be abandoned
owing to the presence Of oil.
The officers Of the company are:
President, Z. X, Mattinson; vice pres,
l.. O. Mellor: sccretary-treasurer
f. J.. Cole. directors, JOS Botte, +.
/. Northrup.
With excellent oil indications and
coal field almost at our doors, even
the most pessimistc are bound to
admit that the outlook for this sec
ton of the state is most encouraging.
The sale Of the Lewis holdings has
given much greater impetus to the
rush to pick up ground in the Pine
Grove and Coal Valley sections, and
it is doubtful if there is any vacant
ground left at the end of the pres
ent month. Many carloads OF Yer
ington people are daily visitors to
the scene, and several organizations
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-10-18
MASON PERSONALS

(FrOm Our Mason correspondent
w. w. Coleman, of Carson City,
has been surveying mining claims in
this vicinity this week
Mrs. Laura Deering was the week
end guest of Mrs. w. A. Daya
P J. Conway is visiting with his
daughter. Mrs. A. G. Sturgeon. He
also came to attend the funeral Of
Mrs. Josie Davidson.
Mrs S. A. Taboo and two daugh-
daters, Verl and Romona, returned
Tuesday night from Grass Valley,
Calf, where they have spent the last
six weeks. Jaunita, the eldest -daugh-
ter will remain in Grass Valley to
attend St. Mary's Acadamy
A. G. Anderson, General Manager
Of the Nevada Progressive Mining
Co., of Sweetwater, was transacting
business in Mason Tuesday.
Miss Ella Purcell was on duty at the
Mason Hospital the first of the week.
BORN-At Mason Hospital, Oct. 10,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Il. A. Hamiltin OF
Smith, Nevada,a son.
Elaine Parish returned from Reno
Monday afternoon, where she has
been attending "The Club Round
Up. She reports very enjoyable
time.
Mrs. 7. H. Cook left Wednesday
for Elllo, Nevada, where she goes as
delegate to the Nevada State Fed
Grafton of Clubs, from the Mason
Wonan's Club
Mrs. ]. T. Moore and daughter.
Isabel, were the week end guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs, B. +. Coudry, at their
ranch, in the south end of the Valley.
A. II. Barlow returned from Oak
land, Calf, where he has been for two
weeks.
The Parents Teachers Association
entertained at a reception for the Ma
son teachers. Mrs. Hansen had
chage of the following program:
Piano Solo-Mrs. Dickson, the
Presient of the Parents Teachers.
Duet-by Helene and Inez Cook.
Flower Girl song and dance, Roses,
Katherine Hansen and Irene Kidd
Welcome address to teachers-Mr.
O. H. Bott.
Response by Miss Wise.
Piano Solo-Mrs. Webster.
Recitations-Mrs. Sommers
Piano Solo-Isabel Moore.
Farewell address by the retiring
President Mrs. Bott.
Piano Selections-Mrs. A. c. Stur-
geon
After the program dancing was en-
joyed by the young and old. Later
dainty refreshments were served by
the committee.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-10-18
WERE GUESTS OF
UNIVERSITY

George Perry, Ralph Perry, Lewis
Wedekind, Chas. Lsuzier, Elaine Par
ish and Buela and Helen Wedekind,
being the prize winners in the competi
ton arranged by the Agricultural de-
partment OF the Nevada University
for the best work in gardening. ami
NAL husbandry and home economies,
visited Reno as guests OF the Uni
versity, returning to their homes on
Monday.
The expenses Of the trip was paid
by the local school boards, and the
young people were lavishly enter
tained by the Reno business men and
the University. Trips to the Sparks
shops, Bowers Mansion, and theater
parties and lectures were on the pro-
gram, and in company with SO other
prize winners from other counties. the
trip was thoroughly enjoyed.
Joe Wilson, Jrs was in charge of
the Lyon County delegates
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-10-18

HAIRY Lewis and wife, of East
Walker river, were in town Tuesday.
Mr.. Lewis informs the Times that
he has just closed deal FOR the sale
OF 800 acres of coal land near his
ranch to the Belmont Mining COM
pany,. Of Tonopah, and that the first
payment will be made this week.
Coal was mined in primitive way
on the ground 40 years ago, but
nothing has since been done i'll the
mics util about two years ago, when
Mr.. Lewis took up the ground and
started work. He says that he can
now show five feet of good hard
coal, and is confident that big coal
mines will be opened up with SYSTEM
attic and intelligent developmnt work.
Representative of the Belmont
Company visited the ground Thurs
day and were more than satisfied
with the showings already made and
formation of the surrounding coun-
try from a mineral standpoint.
A company, known as the Nevada
Coal and Oil company has been or
ganized and according to the pro-
perties of the company the mining for
coal is a secondary consideration.
Oil is the chief desire fthe Ne
vada Coal and Oil Company, which
has been organized to bring into ex-
istence what the promoters believe
will be the first gusler in Nevada
The term "gushcr" is used advisedly
on the strength of the geological
formation which indicates the exist
ence of a tremendous pressure super-
imposed on the vast basin which is
believed to serve as the retaining res
ervoir for as big flow OF petroleum
oil as any that has been uncovered
i'll the course of the past five years.
There is no mistakiHg- the indica-
tons. Leaving aside the geological
reports and the statements of the emil
nent engineers versed in the devious
way of oil flows, every local condi-
ton and circumstance points to the
one startling fact that within easy
reach of the principal industrial cen
ters of Nevada there is every good
reason for believing there exists de-
osit OF oil that will start the tide Of
industry in this direction. Years ago
oil was developed in Coal Valley
through the simple instrumentality
of rancher digging we'll Both
water and oil were found, the lat
ter was so apparent that the water
was not deemed fit for use and the
hole was abandoned. This was in
1908. The groud was filed on for oil
but, for various reasons, nothing was
done. The location was abandoned
and what is believed to be one of the
most promising oil prospects known
in the length and breadth of the Pa
are being formed, and bringing i'll out
side experts to pass on their holdings.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-10-18
DEATH RELEASES
MRS. ]. A. DAVIDSON

Mrs. Josie A., Davisons suferings
ended early Sunday morning at Reno.
She had been i'll with serious nerv-
GUS af1liction for the past year and
her passing ended the long time OF
trial. She was taken to the coast
and to Reno by her devoted sisters,
Mrs. T. R. MCGOWAN and Mrs. a. F..
Neeley for treatment and they con-
tinued with her, comforting and sus-
tanning her until the end, though ply
sicians gave no hope.
Mrs. Davidson was born in Mis-
souri,, Aug. 9, 1862, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Henleben. She came to
Nevada, about forty years ago and
had made her home in Mason Valley
since that time. She was first mar
ried to F. A. Littell who died within
a few years. She was later married
to VIM. Davidson, whose death pre-
ceded hers, also. She is survived by
four sisters, Mrs. T. r. MCGOWAN,
Mrs. A. E. McNeeley, Mrs. Henry
Baker, ST.. and Mrs. Zimmerman OF
Missouri, and two brothers, Chris
Hernleben and George Knierim
Numerous nieces and nephews are
among the bereaved.
Mrs. Davidson was a woman Of
great intelligence, good business
judgment and of unimp eachabIe
character. She spent her energies
for her church, her lodge and her
family. She was for many years SUI
perintendent of the SundaySchool,
was financial secretary of the church,
and president of the Ladies Aid
Society. She was a member of the
Eastern Star, being a charter member
of Naomi chapter and was its first
matron..
She was engaged in the insurance
business for the past years and made
a success of the work, her office
being in her beautiful Main Street
residence
About two years ago she, with
her sisters, enjoyed long visit at
the old Missouri home, becoming
acquainted with the members Of the
family who did not move west but
even at that time disease had laid
a finger on her vigorous body and
the fatal illness soon ensued
The funeral service was held We'd
nesday afternoon at the Methodist
Church, of which she was a member
for the past thirty eight years DR..
Dixon preached wonderful sermon,
full of consolation to the bcreaved
and full OF wisdom for all who heard
The Eastern Star officers attended
in body and the exquisite flowers
and beautiful music made BETTING
setting for the final farewell to this
sterling woman of whom only good
can be said.
The interment was at the Yering-
ton cemetery where the Eastern Star
with their ritualistic service con-
signed the body Of their departed sis
ter to the grave, over which were
heaped the floral tributes Of loving
friends.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-10-18
HALLOWEEN DANCE

There Wilt be Halloween dance at
Rink Hall on Friday night, October
'5lst. Everybody and his best girl will
be there Are you going' Sure. It
is for the benefit of the local Catholic
Church.
Mr.. James Wright, who has been,
quite i'll for the past month, is slowly
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-10-18
CHURCH SERVICES
Methodist Episcopal Church.

Methodist Episcopal Church.
1000 a. ln--Sunday school
l1:00 A. NJ. Rev. John f. Wilson,
d. d., District Superintendent.
will preach
2:30 p. Sunday school and preach
ing at Railroad school. Wabuska.
7:30 F. M. Song service and Lecture
on Moses on the Making OF
Man" fiji
7:30 P. M Wednesday, midweek SER
vice in the parsonage.
s: 90 p. M. Wednesday prayer meet
ing. Everybody invited
J. A. Dixon, Pastor.