The Benson Signal from Benson, Arizona • 1

VOLUME XX. NO. 15. Splendid Program by Benson Grammer School The Gramma took place at the K-of P. Hall Thursday night before a packed house.

There was a varied and interesting program, consisting of songs, drills, every number of which was good. The Tom Thumb Wedding was especially so, the Old Folks Concert likewise', while the other numbers without exception brought, forth merited applause. The young folks generally carried out their parts with much credit to themselves and their instructors, and all present showed appreciation of the well planned and well performed entertainment Scholars and teachers alike deserw, much credit for the manner which it was carried out. The graduating class was composed of Hortensia Diaz, Elmerita Gumm, Lenajoiles, Thelma Kuns, Anna Schmidt, Elizabeth Schwab, Carolyn Schwab, Alice Treu, Victoria Wo. Road to Happiness Be amiable, cheerful and good natured and you are much more likely to be happy.

You will find this difficult, if not impossible, however, when you are constantly troubled with constipation. Take Tablets and get rid of that and it will be easy. These tablets not only move the bowels, but improve the appetite and strengthen the digestion. Dragoon News Snfscial Correspondent) Dragoon has gone the in the Third Liberty Loan, having over subscribed the quota allotted it and has received an honor flag which floats from the P.O. building below the American Flag.

The S. P. have an abundant supply of water at the well being drilled two miles below town and they are making preparations non to work their derrick and drill a second one a few feet from the first so as to be assured of having pleu-j ty. The surveyors have been here surveying for a pipe line to Dragoon. Sunday night a carload of couvicts were being transported Lon Red Cross week May 20 to 27 Used 41 Years I Use Tonis Sold r.

8 For Rent, building on sth street, near K. of P. Hall, suitable for blacksmith shop, garage or storage li.ildirg. Apply at bank. Shutsmt Signal 112 to Clifton and 4 of them Mexicans managed to escape byway of a window while the train stopped at Dragoon.

They were handcuffed together in pairs. sheriffs were scouring the country all day Monday for them but had not found them at last reports. Mr J. M. Fredricks who has made his home here for several years has sold his property and moved his family to Safford for a short stay after which they hope to find a favorable place to locate.

School closed last Friday for the summer vacation, with appropriate exercisies. The R. R. Co. has reduced the force at the station by removing first trick operator.

Now the agent does work also. Mr. J. P. Richardson has been spending a few days in Benson on business.

Roy Fourr left foi; Tombstone on Saturday having been summoned by the draft board to report for service in the army. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Upton who have spent the past 8 months here have gone back to Deming N. M.

Mr. Upton is a cattleman and lias left his stock here. iHe expects to return about July Ist. Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Scherrer, Mrs. Geo. Scherrer and Jake Harman spent the day Tuesday in Willcox. Mr. D.

A. Adams has returned from a busineas trip in Texa where he was attending to his interests ill oil wells. Mrs. Nunneviller, of Toledo Ohio and Mrs. Graham, of Freeport 111., sisters of Telegraph Operator G.

W. Ochs have taken up their residence here for the summer for the benefit of the health of Mrs. Graham. o- For Sale 250 fegt 21-2 in second-hand hose. Fine for irrigating.

Benson Fire Department. (Tati i 1 4HM VO LA. CO7P- 0 Ui npHE most expensive piece of lumber that a man can purchase is the lumber for which he pays the smallest price. The most reasonable kind of wood that he can buy is the properly priced lumber that under adverse atmospheric conditions. The Lumber we sell is kept safe from all adverse atmospheric conditions because all the while it is in our yards it is under tight, sheltering roofs.

When you buy your lumber here you buy absolute, lasting satisfaction. It is backed by our word that it is good i lumber. forget that concrete of permanency is the concrete made of lit Toro Brand Portland cement, SEASON LUMBER AND 'commercial company Benson Arizona Kodak films developed. We take special care to get the best pictures obtainable from your films Leave orders at Signal office. Devoted to the Interests of Benson, the San Pedro Valle and Surrounding Country BENSON, COCHISE COUNTY, ARIZONA, May 18, 1918 1 4 WATCH US GROW i '4 Bills Receivable $137,895.58 U.

S. Bonds 11,956.70 Second Liberty Loan 3,806.60 Third Liberty Loan 17,682.50 Stock Federal Reserve Bank 1,050.00 Stocks, Secureties and Claims 7,292.00 Real Estate Furniture Fixtures 9,627.62 Cash and Due from Banks 88,664.10 $277,975.10 Capital $30,000.00 Surplus 5,000.00 Undivided profits less expenses and taxes paid 1,525.89 Deposits 241,449.21 5277.975.10 A Have Ycu Bought A thrift Stamp Yet? A I Cochise County State Bank 4 A Members of the Federal Reserve Bank X. BENSON ARIZONA TOMBSTONE A A Report of the Condition OF TIIB Cochise Comity State Bank At Tombstone, in the State of Arizona, at the close of business May 10, 1918. RESOURCES Loans and Discounts, less due from Directors $128,395.58 Due from Directors 9,500.00 United States Bonds 11,956.70 Other Ronds, Stocks. Securities, Etc.

7,292.00 Banking House, Furniture and Fixtures 8,577,62 Estate 550.00 Specie $3,661.25 Legal Tender an 1 National Bank Notes 7,726.98 Exchanges for Clearing 500.05 Due from State and Nat. Hanks, approved Reserve 88,315.25 Assets not included under above heads Stock in Federal Reserve Hank 1,050.00 Second Liberty Loan (for sub'rs) 3,806.60 Third Liberty Loan (for 17,682.59 Stationary 500.00 In Transit 318 85 Totai $277,975.10 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock paid in $30,000.00 Surplus 5,000,00 Undivided Proiits, less Current Exp. and Taxes and Interest paid 1,591.24 Individual Deposits subject to check 209,259.28 Savings Deposits 4,204.76 Time Certificates of Deposit. 26,733.45 Certified Checks 18 50 Cashiers checks outstanding.

1,161.87 241,383.80 Total $277,975.10 i State of Arizona, ss i County of Cochise M. Smith, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. 4 W. SMITH, Cashier. Subscribed an sworn to before me this 18th day of May 1913.

My commission expires Feb. 21, 1920. MARY F. TITUS, Notary Public. (SEAL) LEOPOLD MAIER CII AS.

E. GOETZ 11. W.ETZ Directors, Benson Red Cross Workers Make Good Showing So far this mouth our Red Cross Branch has accomplished more i work than it has heretofore in the same length of time. Our quota of muslin bandages for the month is sixtv-five and already we have 100. A number of these have been made at the meetings of the Presbyterian and Methodist Ladies Aid.

Last Saturday alone aside from hospital shirts and bandages there were 125 gauze compresses made. Everone who came last Saturday come every Saturday and bring some one else with you. That finished work at home can go a day or so longer. Our boys at the front have let every thing go to fight for us and we can let almost every thing go to see that they are taken care of. If we a husband, son or brother of our own there some other I Sammie is fighting for us.

I It has been a vear this month since the first membership drive in I Benson. It would simplify matters for the officers of the chapter if those who joined between May and October of last year would pay in their yearly $1 00 fee now. Those who find it convenient to do this can turn in their money to Mrs. I Smith at the bank or to any other Red Cross officer who will.be glad to see that you get your rccicpt for the coming subscription. Notary Public.

Houses for rent. Fire Insurance, Rooms For Rent. Mrs Marv F. Titus. Wanted pay highest mar ket price for all kinds of poultry and fresh eggs.

Old Pueblo Market, Tucson Arizona. Commeement Benson Union High School Commencement exercises of the High School took place on Friday night at the K. of P. Kail with an interesting program. The Salutatory address was delivered by Miss Margaret Wilson of the graduating class, wdo in a clearly-worded and inspiriting appeal touched a responsive chord in the hearts of her audience.

Miss Edna Gribble, chosen of her classmates as Valedictorian, in her farewell address tx fellow students and the audience.impressed all with the message conveyed and its manner of its deliv-1 Prof. Samuel M. Pegley. of the law department of the State University, delivered the class address, entitled In au argumentative discourse he proved conclusively that democracy is the ideal form of human government and in tHfe end must prevail against the powers of militant autocracy. he musical numbers were excellent and showed careful training under the direction of Miss Louise Sporleder.

The diplomas to the graduating class were presented by Rev. David Roberts in an address giving counsel and encourogement to the young people just starting out on journey. Proper Food for Weak Stomachs The proper food for one man may be all wrong for another, Every one should adopt a diet suited to his age and ocupation. Those who have weak stomachs need to be especially careful and should eat slowly and masticate their food thorougely. It is also important that they keep their bowels regular.

When they become constipated or when they feel dull and stupid after eating, they should take Tablets to strengthen the stomach and move the bowels. they are easy to take and pleasant in effect. 1 I I Jy oqao A the question of where to buy poor groceries! give os at first only a part of yoor trade; our good things to eat will A gain for us the your busl- ness, We not only give s-cu good weight when A yoy buy groceries from us, but we give mu SUPERIOR A We will not allow inferior groceries to A A come in our store. i'i xn iX4 A JLJ kJ A- a A FI VP CEN A COPY The following is a list of names of boys from Benson and vicinity who have enlisted in the war, if you know of anyone whose name does not appear in this list, report same to the bank in Benson and have his name placed on service flag. Orrick Robertson Dunklin Roberson Geo.

Etz Henry Etz Wm. Etz Frank Treat Ted die Treat James Skinner C. E. Sheppard Jesse Walker Archie Theroux Vicente Manzo Manmel Carrales N. Levison Dr Thompson Ben Clark Carlos Castaneda Tom Thorpe Frost Cecil Jones Raymond Dixon Edgar Morrison Firestone Wm.

Ohnesorgen Alphonso Castaneda Lawrence Land I Proffitt Herbert Colvin For Sale room house, big lot on sth good location, price SI4OO. Signal Office..