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Benson Signal

Location

Benson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1917

Page

9

Curtis Precinct May Be Thrown Out In Governor Contest

Curtis precinct seventeen miles southeast of Benson may decide the governorship race. Attorneys for Acting Governor Campbell challenge voting irregularities from the last election claiming influence near the booths and lack of partitions. Witnesses testified that Curtis had no booth intrusions and that election laws were followed. The case, heard by Judge Stanford, is nearing closure with high public interest.

Curtis Benson Campbell Hunt Phoenix Stanford Bishop Curtis The Phoenix Gazette John Christiansen Tion J. B Curtis

Supervisors Tour Cochise County Roads in April

The Cochise County Board of Supervisors will tour all county roads starting in Tombstone Friday morning. Chairman W. M. Johnson John Rock J. Sparks Clerk A C Karger County Engineer J F Ryan and others form the party for a trip lasting at least three days to assess road needs and plan the year’s work.

Tombstone Board of Supervisors Cochise County

Goats Arrive from Fairview Ranch for Bisbee Shipment

Mr. L. B. Barney arrived Wednesday from the Fairview goat ranch in the Yellowstones with about 150 goats destined for shipment to Bisbee.

L. B. Barney Fairview Goat Ranch Yellowstones Bisbee

Benson High School shines at state track meet in Tucson

Benson High School placed second by five points behind the winner at the state contest in Tucson. Will Etz became the all around state champion with four golds and a record shot put medal, plus a copper loving cup from Monty Mansfield of Tucson. Baudelio Martinez won silver in shot put as Benson competed against Bisbee Douglas Globe and others. Professor Walter S Gray trained the team with praised effort.

Benson High School Tucson Benson Phoenix High School Will Etz Arizona Monty Mansfield Aghelete Baudelio Martinez Bisbee Douglas Globe Walter S. Gray

Benson Aims for First at Next Year's Meet

The article notes Benson's belief that consistent training could lead to winning first place at the next year's meet. It highlights the athlete's confidence and commitment to a rigorous training plan.

Benson

Benson residents urged to clean premises and curb pests

A public notice orders all Benson area residents to sanitize owned or occupied properties, burn or treat empty cans to prevent fly breeding, seal drains and pools, and secure cesspools and toilets against flies and mosquitoes. It warns that noncompliance will lead to prosecution. It also reports rising meat prices in Bisbee with specific items listed such as rib roast 50c and sirloin 35c.

Benson and Vicinity Bisbee

Meeting of Cattlemen in Tucson Charts Conservation Plans

The Southwestern Arizona Cattle Growers Association held its annual Tucson meeting last Saturday. President L. H. Hofmeister and President J. C. Kinney spoke on cooperation with sheepmen and farmers, conservation, and the rising meat demand. Major Martin outlined Papago Indian reservation livestock regulations and fencing plans for the 2,500,000 acre area.

Southwestern Arizona Cattle Growers’ Association Tucson Chamber of Commerce L. H Hofmeister Chamber J. C. Kinney Association Mr. Kinney Martin Papago Indian Reservation

Officers elected at Tucscon meeting named

Members and invited speakers conducted the session and elected officers for the following year. J. F. Wise of Calabasas was named president, Harry J. Saxon of Nogales vice-president, and Lautro Roca of Tucson secretary and treasurer.

Dustry J. F. Wise Calabasas Harry J. Saxon Nogales Lautro Roca Tucson

Round Robin Silver Tea to Promote Sociability

The first in a monthly series of Round Robin silver teas was held Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Doane Merrill. Hosted by the Presbyterian Church Aid Society members, the event was a cordial social affair inviting the public to participate.

Presbyterian Church

Cochise County Sheriff Forms Civilian Posse

Sheriff Harry C Wheeler calls for male Cochise county citizens with horses saddles and rifles to join a civilian posse. Auto owners are especially urged to volunteer for possible service within Cochise county. Names to be sent to Tombstone.

Harry C. Wheeler Cochise County Harry Wheeler Tombstone

ONeill to wed Daly in Phoenix next month

ONeill a former legislator from Douglas will marry Mrs A C Daly of Phoenix in the latter part of May. Daly, widow of Dr Jas Daly, is a prominent social figure in Phoenix and the engagement was announced by friends.

O’neill Benedict Phoenix Ariz D. C. O’ Neill Douglas A. C. Daly

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Curtis Precinct Benson Feed Corral Sam Wilson Hrwe & Co General Merchandise Uncle Sam American Press Associations Navy Bank OF Benson Southwestern Arizona Stockmen Sheriff’s Posse Thea Chas. E. Goetz
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