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The Benson signal., 1919-02-15
St. David Items
Especial Correspondent

The St. David canal is in the
best condition in its history. The
>siphons under all washes are IN
good condition. The permanent
rock dam insures a constant flow
at the head and the side fill is we'll
protected. New spill gates of con-
crete are being put in and several
siphons are to be doubled in the
near future. The water was kept
in the canal last season nearly
every day despite floods. Crops
were good, and much to the credit
of the directors, a balance Of sev-
eral hundred dollars cash is avail
able.
A surprise party given by the
children of the St. David schools,
and we'll carried out was given the
teachers of our schools Fridly
evening. The teachers, according
to invitation, gathered at James
MiIler's home. where they were re-
quested to obey orders and ask no
questions, but to follow the leader.
The march took them to the High
School building, where all the chill
dren and parents of the conmun
ity were gathered. An ideal even
ing then followed, i'll songs, music,
games and Rotations. in which
every one took a lively interest,
after which the girls. in smart
aprons, served punch and honest
to- goodness cake. The scholars
deserve much credit for their order
and taste
Lorenzo Wright and family are
here from Douglas as permanent
residents.
Sam Barrow has purchased an
air compressor for pumping pur-
poses.
Professor Baker has bought from
Mr.. Richworth the twenty-five acre
place originally owned by Farley
Sabin.
The Benson signal., 1919-02-15
Death of John T. Riley

Mr.. John 7. Riley, of this place,
passed away quietly in his sleep at
the Arizona Sanitarium in Tucson
on Sunday afternoon after a few
months illness. About two weeks
ago he was moved to the santa
rum from his home here that he
might have better care and the
benefit of trained nursing. His
wife and brother, Mr.. J "A. Riley,
were with him at the time of his
death. Burial was at Holy Hope
cemetery, Tucson, Tuesday morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
The deceased was Al years Of
age, and was a native of Indianap-
oils, Indiana. He leaves a wife
and two young children His bro
ther, Mr.. Jas. A. Riley, is telegra-
pher at the Southern Pacific station
here
Mr.. John I. Riley came to the
Southwest about three years ago in
search of health, and some months
ago locating in Benson, where with
Mrs. Riley he engaged in mercan
tile business. In his calling Of tel
egrapher he has had an active and
varied career, having held many
responsible positions both as tel
egrapher in Colorado, Nevada and
other western states. The last po-
sition of the kind held by him was
at Red Rock, on the Southern Pa
cifc road west or Tucson, which
he relinquished a short time before
coming to Benson. Mr.. Riley was
active in all measures tending to
promote the interests Of the teleg-
raphers' brotherhood and took a
prominent part in the affairs Of the
order.
+ During his residence in Benson
Mr. Riley made friends with those
with whom he came III contact by
his geniality and unfailing@ cheer
fulness under the. severe handicap
+of continuous Ill health.
His wife and surviving relatives
have the sympathy of all in their
bereavemetlt.v
The Benson signal., 1919-02-15
High School Notes

The Crescent and Cochise Liter
ary Societies have been reorganized
this year and are doing creditable
work.
A pleasant spirit of rivalry. ex-
lists between the two societies for
the reason that they are competing
for the three trophy cups that are
to be won by a series of debates.
The Crescent Society holds a
banner that was won two years
ago.
This year, Mr. H. O. Robertson,
the principal, has promised ban
ner to the society that sells the
most tickets for the basketball
game played Friday, the 14th, be-
tween Benson and Bisbee, the pro-
ceeds of which will be turned over
to the Armenian Relief Commit
tee. Against all counter assertions
on the part of the Crescent Society
the Cochise warriors threaten to
win it.
Last Friday the Crescent Society
entertained the Cochise Society and
the members of the faculty with a
very interesting program. The fol-
lowing numbers were given:
Readings by Vada Clark, Rosa
Lee Clark, Doris Harsh, Lucy
Scott, Henry Robertson.
Pianoforte solo, variations from
Home, Sweet Home" by Eliza
beth Schwab.
Duet, In the Olden Love Days, "
sung by Amanda Brown an Their
esa Sabin. The girls wore charm
ing and appropriate costumes, ty-
p1Cal OF the Old-taSh10ned song they
sang.
The society sang two songs in
chorus, namely, The Crescent
Literary Society Song and the
Battle Hymn of the Republic, +"
by request.
Last Friday evening the St. Da-
vid High School basketball team
played our boys in their return
game.
.Benson's second team ran up a
score of eleven, points to nil in fa-
vor of Benson.
Benson's first team played St.
David's first team to the score of
38 to II in favor of Benson.
The Benson signal., 1919-02-15

you may expect your first letter.
If however you do not hear within
a reasonable time please notify us
and we will request the National
Committee to make inquiry.
Please make payments as per
your pledge to local headquarters.
Very sincerely yours,
MRS. H. D. FIFLD,
Corresponding Secretary.
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Orphans Adopted by
Benson Red Cross
Organization Here Assumes the
Maintenance of Two Young
Unfortunates i'm France

A short time ago the Benson Red
Cross decided to adopt and donate
money to support two Of the many
fatherless children of France left
deso1ate by the war; Action waS
taken for this purpose through the
E1 Paso headquarters Of the Father
less Children of France Fund, and
the letters below show the method
adopted in carrying out this beneh-
cent work.
Ell Paso, Texas,
February 5th, 1919.
Mrs. M. w. Smith, Treasurer
Benson Branch A. R c.,
Benson, Arizona.
Dear Mrs. Smith:
/ wish to acknowledge re-
ceipt Of your esteemed favor of
February 3rd, enclosing check for
$1,000, in payment of subscriptions
towards the support of two French
war orphans for one<year.
We will be pleased to take note
of your wishes and select for you
from our list two of the older chill
dren. This will be attended to by
our local Secretary, Mrs. Herbert
D. Field, and she will send you
the names and addresses of the
children.
Expressing our appreciation of
your substantial interest in this
cause, we remain, with kind re-
CARDS, Yours very truly,
w. C. HADEN,
Treasurer.
Mrs. Field writes:
FL Paso, Texas, Feb. 10, 1919.
Mrs. M. w. Smith,
Treas. Benson Red Cross,
Benson, Arizona
We acknowledge with thanks
your payment of $500 for the
support of two war orphans. The
father1ess children of France for
whom you have agreed to care
are:
Name Herve Grail. Address
Rue Guillaume, c. Jean, Morlaux
(Finistere). Date Of birth: March
S, 1905.
Name: Jeanne Turpaud. Ad-'
dress Rue de Crot1in, Cognac,
(Charente). Date of birth: Octo-
ber 12, 1906.
With the first quarterly payment
of 5000 there is sent to each one
of the adopted children a letter ex-
planning the friendship of America
and instructing them or their mo-
theirs to write letters of acknowl-
edgeme1lt to the American benefac-
tors.
Because of the unsettled -condi
tions in France, communication is
slow, and it will therefore be
matter of several months before
The Benson signal., 1919-02-15
Notice

The Bank is anxious to clear it's
books of the different issues of
Liberty Bonds, and if you have
not signed up for yours please call
and after signing, if you wish, the
Bauk will hold the bonds for you.
This includes all bonds that were
registered.
The Benson signal., 1919-02-15
Indigestion

Take a few doses of Chamber
lain's Tablets as directed for indi-
gestion, and you will soon forget
about your stomach troubles. Try
it, Moss Pharmacy.
The Benson signal., 1919-02-15

Phoenix, Feb. 12. After spend
ing two years in the jails OF Yava-
pal and Maricopa counties, John
Reade, charged with murder, is to
be give trial. He has been re-
moved to Tucson, where his trial
will open February 25tll. Reade is
accused of killing an Indian on
the Papago reservation:
At Reade's trial the question of
jurisdiction arose, and his hearing
was postponed until the supreme
court could pass Judgment The
decision recently handed. down
giving the federal cour: jurisdic-
tion in the case.
The Benson signal., 1919-02-15


The Red Cross Society held its
monthly business meeting Tuesday
afternoon at the Red Cross rooms.
Among the items of business tran
sacted, it was decided to give ten
dollars to the Armenian Relief
Fund. Also to take UP course
OF study during the year. The year
of reconstruction work. Papers
will be given each month of inter
est to all the people Of Benson, and
it is hoped that good attendance
will reward the efforts of the com
mittee in planning such course.
The Benson signal., 1919-02-15

Big Dance at the Auditorium
Washington's Birthday.
The Benson signal., 1919-02-15

s5B Give that others may live.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

And Sour Stomach Caused This
Lady Much Suffering. Black
Draught Relieved.

Meadorsville, Ky.-Mrs. Pearl Pat
rick. Of this place, writes: 81 was
very constipated. I had sour stomach
and was so uncomfortable. I went 10
the doctor. He gave me some pills.
They weakened me and seemed to
tear up my digestion. They would
grippe me and afterwards Il seemed
! was more constipated than before
heard Of BIack-Draught and de-
cided to try It found 1t Just what
needed 1t was an easy laxative, and
not bad to swallow. Ny digestion soon
improved. I got well Of the sour stom-
ach, my bowels soon seemed normal,
no more gripping, and I would take a
dose now and then, and was in good
shape.
I cannot say too much for Black
Draught for 1t Is the finest laxative
one can use"
Thedford's Black-Draught has for
many years been found OF great value
In the treatment OF stomach, liver and
bowel troubles. Easy to take, gentle
and reliable in its action, leaving no
bad after-effeets, 1t has won the praise
q thousands Of people who have used
e NC12s
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28
NOTICE

AS trustee in bankruptcy for the
norat;on 5antrnnt I 6erabv S give no NO.
tice that bids are requested for all OF
the assets of said bankrupt. Seized
ules of said assets and appraisers
report can be found in the office of h
P. Baya, deferee, Curry building
Tampa, Florida, or at my Office, room
5 Roberts building, Tampa, Florida
Bids to be submitted to me or to ref
cree on or before July 1, 1919, upon
which day a meeting of the creditors
will be held for the purpose of receiv.
ing bids and acting thereon.
w. LESLIE BROWN,
Trustee for Hillsborough Lumber
Company, a Bankrupt. 6-27-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

the economical manner in which the
ordinary expenses of the state gov
eminent have been conducted since /
became governor" And about the
time he was inscribing that missive
notices were being sent out from Tai
lahassee saying that this years tax
levy was the highest ever known in
Florida-one hundred per cent higher
than four years ago! 1t seems to me
that things don't jibe as they should |;
as the cogs mesh there seems to be
sort of grating. I'm going to say
right here that fear someone pulled
the "econ" page from the governors
dictionary before he fully read up on
Economical" Uh-huh.-Thorn in the
Palm Beach Post.
Several other pages missing from
the COWS dictionary. The bull page
is there in full force, however.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

Every American division along the
Rhine has newspaper Of its own.
The Star has just received from Ed
die Lopez, with the Third Division, a
copy of "The Watch on the Rhine, /"
that divisions paper, published at
Andernaeh. 1t is quite a paper, OF
eight pages and well-filled, and is
said to have circulation of 10000.
The Third Division is now out in the
country east of the Rhine, ready to
advance if the Germans do not sign
the treaty.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28
TASTE

In the Palm Beach Post, Joe Ear
man tells the following story, which
is good, even If it is old:
In the days that are gone, railroad
passenger train conductors had great
influence in Florida.
In the days that are gone negro
preachers attended many confer
ences.
In travelling to and from these con-
ferences and their homes, they usual
~ Travelled at night, and the first
thing that they would do after board
ing the train would be to remove their
shoes.
Somehow or another, this action
would cause the conductor much an
noyance.
The reason may be surmised.
After obtaining this comfort, the
next thing the negro preacher would
do was to put his head on the back
OF the seat. open his mouth, go to
sleep and drag in insects.
One time particular conductor
had about twenty-nine of these
preachers in a combination car, and
as he went through, taking up tickets
he would "cuss" and growl inwardly
He was not very well and a doctor
had prescribed quinine.
In going through this car where
the preachers were travelling, he saw
one with his head back and mouth
open, whereupon he suddenly remem-
bered the quinine, emptied the con-
tents of five-grain capsule and ther
placed it on this negro preachers
tongue.
A few minutes afterwards, he re.
turned through the car when the
preacher stopped him and asked:
"Cap'n is dar doctor on dis heyah
train?"
The conductor replied viciously
"Noi This amt no hospital"
Whereupon, the preacher asked
"Could you get me a doctor at the
next station?"
The conductor asked, "What do you
want with one?"
To which the reverend replied
From the way my mouth tasteses
sho' mus have busted my gall"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

1t is a very peculiar thing that dur
ing the administration of Sidney J.
Cats as governor of Florida he has
lost the confidence and admiration of
a great majority of those men who
are largely responsible for his cleo
ton to the governors chair. Than DIR.
Cox the governor had no warmer or
stauncher friend. That he did a great
deal toward putting the governor in
the executive chair goes without say
ing. But he is only one of many in
the same fix. Now he adds another to
the list in Representative Phillips,
who was admittedly one of the
strongest and most able men in the
legislature.-Jacksonville Metropolis.
Cats throws overheard his old
friends because he hopes by so doing
to make others more useful In his
race for the Senate.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

Cats has made himself the laugh
ing stock of the state by his story of
the Tampa men, whose names he
doesn't remember, first Offering him
$4,000 not to call the extra session
of the legislature and then threaten
ing to kill him if he did. None of the
laughing, however, comes from the
Tampa Tribune Office, from which in
stead exudes thick silence much
louder than words. If Cats tells a
few more yarns like that, a lunacy
commission will call on him some
morning.
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After sixteen months of continuous
and excellent publication, the Stars
and Stripes, the official paper of the
American Expeditionary Force, has
suspended on account of the men whe
conducted it being ordered home. The
Stars and Stripes made a profit or
100000, which the soldiers intended
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

In some way or other / can't adjust
the letter of the highest state official
with the financial conditions which
exist. 1t seems that Governor Cats
wrote congratulatory letter to the
state comptroller IN which he said: CT
cannot let this opportunity pass with
out expressing my appreciation of
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

should go to French ORGANS, but by
a ruling of the judge advocate gen
eral the money must 90 to the gov
eminent. It is to be hoped that Con-
gress will see tat the money goes
to the orphans as the men intended
il. They earned the money and had
a right to give it to whoever they
pleased.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

The automobile has abolished one
Ocala institution; namely, Lovers
Lane" The lovers have to sidestep so
frequently and suddenly to keep from
being run over that they have aban-
doned the lane.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

There is long explanation in the
Literary Digest as to why American
soldiers don't like the French. Judg.
ing by what most of the men who
have returned to this vicinity say
Americans do like the French. We
don't know whether our boys had bet
ter luck than some of the others, OF
whether they make more allowances
but they make mighty little com.
plant. Most of the Americans IN the
A E. F. saw the worst of France al
the worst time of it's history. Whe1
the war ended, our boys wanted tc
get home at once, and they would
have been disconnected in Paradise
The principal reason for whatever
trouble they had in France was the
lack of common language They
couldn't understand the French and
the French couldn't understand them
Some of the French overcharged oul
men, but in that they were no differ.
ent from millions of our own people
who have made every dirty dollar
they could out of the war. When al
the Americans are home, and have
time to rest and think things over
they will fully appreciate France, and
the traditional friendship of Americs
for that brave and self-sacrifcing ma.
ton will be greater than ever.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

Funny paper says that George
Washington had his first carriage
ride when he took a hack at the cher
ry tree, but most everybody in this
country has gone to riding in taxis
and forgotten what hack is.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

Secretary Daniels may be a great
man, but he seems to be taking ad-
vantage of his position to vent his
personal spite on the members of the
Navy League. many of whom have
served the country Loyalty and effic-
iently.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

1t looks like Ocala should be able
to find a place in the Florida Base
ball League. The league is made up
of Tampa, Bradentown, Lakeland,
Barlow, Orlando and Sanford, and
Ocaal has az good men as any in those
towns
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

Today is the fifth anniversary of
the murder of the Archduke Francis
Ferdinand of Austria and his NOR
ganatic wife at Sarajevo-the act
which Germany and Austria used as
pretext for beginning the world
war.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

The soldiers in the army have prec-
ious little use for those two hulking
brutes, Willard and Dempsey, who
are willing to fight for money, but
kept out of the army when the coun-
try needed real fighting men.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

The presidential bee is buzzing
loudly in the bonnet of Hi Johnson of
California. Three years ago Johnson
looked to us as being of presidential
size. but since then he has shrunk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28
Success

The success of a bank is
determined by its ability to
serve the public in taking care
of its funds and aiding in de-
veloping its commercial inter
prises. That is why our bank
ing business is continually
growing.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

"Vorwaerts," the leading Berlin
newspaper, frankly says that the
duration of the peace treaty depends
on force-that is, that the Germans
win break it as soon as they are able.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

Accordingto the new tax law, cof-
fins with silver handles are listed as
jewelry. As we are in no danger Of
being buried in one, this does not
worry US.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

9:45 a. m.-Sunday school.
Let eevry member Of our Sunday
school be present and bring a liberal
offering for the orphanage at Enter
prise. Fifth Sunday collections 60 to
support of the orphanage.
IL a. m.-Preaching by the pastor.
Subject, "The New Era"
p. m.-Senior Epworth League.
8 p. m.-Preaching by the pastor.
Subject, "Glorying in the Cross"
8 p. m.-Wednesday, prayer meet
ing. Topic, "The Power of Example. %
Our prayer meetings are helpful.
Come and take part.
Tomorrow, the fifth Sunday, is or
phanage day, and we will take an Of
fering for the orphans.
You are most cordially invited to
worship with US.
Smith Hardin, Pastor.
Christian
Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Mrs.
Jennie Whitfield, superintendent.
st. Philips Catholic
For the summer months. divine SER
vices will be held as follows:
8 a. m. every first Sunday of the
month. 10 a. m. the other Sundays.
5 p. M, vespers every Sunday.
Sunday school a. m. every first
Sunday, 8 a. m. other Sundays.
Every day service at a. m.
All sincere Christians are welcome.
Rev. ID. Bottolacio.
Christian Science Society
10 a. m.-Sunday school.
IL a. m.-Sunday service.
8 p. m.-Wednesday.
Reading room Commercial Bank
building, second floor, open daily ex-
cept Sunday, from 8 to 8 p. I'M.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

DR.. Epitacio Pessoa, president of
Brazil, the second of American ma
tions, is visiting the United States.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28

Americas meat product last year
was twenty billion pounds.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28
PRACTICAL CARPENTER
AMI RITZ nEp

Careful Estimates made on all Con-
tract work. Gives More and Better
Work for the Money than any other
contractor In TIE city.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28
AT THE CHURCHES TOMORROW
First PRESBYTERIAN

First Presbyterian
9:45 a. m.-Sunday school. L NJ
Murray, superintendent.
IL a. m.-Public worship.
8 p. m.-Public worship.
Wednesday 8 p. m, mid-week
prayer service.
The pastor will preach at the morn
ing service on ''Ths Supply of Our
Need" and in the evening on Mount
Sinai and Mount Zion"
All are cordially welcomed to wor-
ship with us.
The session of the church will meet
az the close of Sunday school.
John R. Herndon, Pastor.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-28
Grace Episcopal

Grace Episcopal
Second Sunday After Trinity
8 a. m.-Holy communion.
9:45 a. m.-Sunday school.
IL a. m.-Morning prayer and SER
mon. Subject, Religion Not Accept
able to the Unspiritual."
8 p. m.-Evening prayer and SER
mon.
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Baptist

During the Sunday school hour
there will be a special program rem
dered appropriate to Christian edu-
cation, the special topic being ga
Church that Went to School" Sunday
school interests growing. Officers,
teachers and pupils are working.
At the IL o'clock hour the pastor
will speak on "Some Thoughts on
Peace"
At 2 p. m. the junior and senior
unions meet, using separate programs
and roms. An interesting hour is
promised all who attend either of the
p. Y. p. US.
AT 8 p. m. the pastors subject will
be "a Converted Tax Collector"
After the evening sermon the ord
nance of baptism will be administer
ed to to two young ladies.
G. M. Britain, Pastor.
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