Local items and social notices update community
The page lists political candidacy for reelection as Justice of the Peace in the Republican primary, plus multiple social updates. Notables include visits by Mr and Mrs Frank Baker of Yuma, Carrie Clarke’s California trip, and Raymond Krebs seeking Recorder in the Democratic primary. Also notes on rentals, church activities, dances, and local business mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Baker
Yuma
Benson
Raymond B. Krebs
Tombstone
Quarantines and Visits Reported in St David Area
St David residents report scarlet fever containment for Mr Phonzy Christenson family and Miss Pearl Wilson remains confined with fever. Several locals travel between Bisbee, Tombstone and Ramsey Canyon for visits and social events while others host friends and family at ranches and in residences.
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Mr.Phonzy Christenson
Unclaimed Mail List and Society Naming at Local Church
The list shows letters unclaimed for the week ending July 30 1916 including L J Ellis S R Powell Miss Fernandez and Robles Reliano plus a note that unclaimed items require a one cent charge per piece. A Girls organization at the M E Sunday school met to pick a name Allit Primii for the new society. The meeting took place at the Gillett home with sherbet and cake served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E Sunday School
Allit Primii
Prize Piano Contest Nearing Close for Local Merchants
Contest ends Monday August 29 as shoppers collect 25 vote coupons from W. D. Martinez Groceries Benson Lumber and Commercial Co Hi Wo & Co. and Obermeyer & Sons. Standings show Miss Vada Clark leading with 30 975 votes followed by Miss Estha Reddoch 20 750 and Miss Julia Treu 5 275.
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Vada Clark
Mis Estha Reddoch
Juia Treu
Benson Rifle Club Declares July 31 Shoot Voided
Executive Committee of the Benson Rifle and Revolver Club met on Thursday August 3 to void the July 31 shoot and announce three official shoots on August 6 13 and 20 Each shooter will fire ten rounds per date totaling thirty shots for the trophy The entry is open only to members who have paid 1916 dues with positions drawn after targets are marked H Q Robertson secretary.
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Benson Rifle and Revolver Club
Leo Martineau
Benson
Arizona
Range
S. R. Meridian
H. G. Brown
U. S
Guadalupe Parada
Jwico
Roy O. Fourr
Dragoon
Ney
Wisw
Gila and
Salt River
Meridian
G. G. Barrow
Bb. A. Walker
W. J. Bennett
Henson
F. S. Bennett
Tombstone
Levi Nelson
St David
Abram
Busby
William G. Goodman
St. David
Heber Martin
Bensop
Charles R. Plumb
Rifle and Revolver Club Schedules Sunday Shoots
In a note from H. O. Robertson Secretary of the Extension Committee it is stated that Sunday shoots are not the official day for the Rifle and Revolver Club. The next three contests will be held on Sundays to accommodate attendees, after which the club will revert to a schedule satisfactory to all members. Benson Lumber and Commercial Company offers paints and oils to meet buyers needs.
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W. D. Martinez
Groceries
Benson Lumber and Commercial
Rifle and Revolver Club
H. O. Robertson
Range
Gila and
Salt River Meridian
Cochise County
State of
Arizona
Juan Cruz
J. M. Castaneda
Adams Declares Ninth Supervisor Candidacy in Democratic Primary
Dave Adams announces his run for the office of Supervisor, subject to Democratic voters in the primary on September 12, seeking voter support.
Merrill Seeks Democratic Primary Candidacy in Cochise County
For representative in the state legislature from Cochise county the Democrat primary election is set for September 12 with H. P. Merrill as the candidate.
Democratic primary selection for Cochise County representative
A candidate for the Cochise County district seeks the party nomination in the Democratic primaries on September 12 to advance to the state legislature. The notice names the candidate and the election date, reflecting standard party nomination procedures.
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Cochise County
Wheeler seeks reelection as Cochise County sheriff
Announcement confirms Harry C. Wheeler as candidate in the Democratic primary for sheriff of Cochise County. The note from El Club Mexicano thanks patrons for a benefit dance last Saturday, reporting a large crowd, good order, and net proceeds of 5565 dollars, with another dance planned soon.
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Cochise County
Harry C. Wheeler
el Club Mexicano
Picnic Party in Benson Goes Rainy in July
A Benson picnic on Sunday July 30 at Texas Canyon drew many young people who hiked the Luge rocks enjoyed lunch and fireworks despite Jupiter Pluvius. Rain and flooded roads stranded cars leaving some to be brought back later by a remaining vehicle as the group faced a damp ending with guests including Mrs T K Thorpe and Misses Julia Treu and Edna Gribble.
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Benson
Texas Canyon
Jupiter Pluvius
Jup Plav
H. G. Watson
J. W. Ward
E. A.shileniue
T. K. Thorpe
Julia Treu
Ethel Gribble
Edna Gribble
Olive Simpson
Jupiter Plunius
Tungsten Queen Mining Company Incorporation in Arizona
Articles filed in Cochise County Arizona establish Tungsten Queen Mining Company with principal office in Johnson and power to own mine claims lands and related industrial ventures. Authorized capital is one million dollars, directors named J J Wien A Peterson and W R Holland with H P Merrill as resident agent. The charter provides perpetual succession with a 25 year term and limits on indebtedness to 500000 dollars.
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Arizona
Tungsten Queen
Johnson
Cochise County
Board of Directors
J. J. Wien
A. Peterson
W. R. Holland
H. P. Merrill
Benson
A. D
W. RK. Holland
Doane Merrill
County of
Cochise
State of
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Justice of the Peace
KE Shitliam
Mies Toy Robinson
Tucson
Carrie Clarke
California
M. J Trejo
Wm. Murry
Kingfisher
Oklahoma
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
A. E. Walter
L E.weigand
Pomerene
Benson Lumber & Commercial Co
M. HE
J. E. Ferris
Messrs
Bert
Harry Macia
J. S. Williams
Bisbee
Benson Auditorium
Geo. Etz
John Castleman
Aileen Robertson
Flagstaff Normal School
B. Moss
W W. Potts
Studebaker
Mr. Moss
Studebakers
Ladies’ Aid Society
E. B. Thompson
Miss Pearl Wilson
Mr. Lee Wright
Abe Busby
Frank Sabin
Miles Merrill
J. N. Christenson
GC. O. Christenson
John Sabin
Maud Johnson
Westfield
Josephine Westfield
Miss Bess Haverty
Ramsey Canyon
Miss Blanch Merrill
Blanch
Rath Oman
Delille
Leni Nelson
William Goodman
Margaret Busby
Martha McRae
Mary Riggs
Beatrice Goodman
Miramonte
Williams
Perry Tryon
L. D. Redfield
Hi Wo & Co
General Merchandise
Obermeyer & Sons
H. Q. Robertson
Benson Lumber and Commercial Company
Dave Adams
State of Arizona
Maier Bros
Sam L. Wilson
Prop
Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office
Phoenix
Robt. L. McCall
C. Naegle
Sarah Martineau
Verne Martineau
Benson, Arizona
Thomas F. Weedin
Register
Sarah C. Martineau
G. & S. R. Meridian
H.G Brown
A. S
R. L. McCall
D. C. Naegle
Marcus Pechaco
Pancho Lopez
Tonislato Saiz
Charles Barrolen
Benjamin A. Walker
Sam Barrow
Roy Fourr
William Fourr
M. P. Barrow
Phoenix, Arizona
Prompt
John Sheper CO
West
6Th St
Los Angeles
Cal
Moss
Cardui
Sylvania Woods
Clifton Mills
Cardus
Sam Wilson
Denney
Murry Variety Store
State Land Department
W. A. Moeur
State Land Commissioner
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