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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1916
Page
8
The column notes summer visitors ending trips, residents like Mrs. H W Etz and Mrs M A Snyder returning from California and Los Angeles, and a visit by Mr C F Moss to Phoenix. Local business updates include Benson Lumber, Moss Pharmacy staff changes, and a touring car party en route to the Grand Canyon.
Miss Pearl Wilson aged 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs S R Wilson, died yesterday at St David about 9 am of typhoid fever after illness begun in Johnson two weeks earlier during a visit with relatives since the death of her brother George. Funeral planned for this afternoon. Also notices: parlor organ for sale, small bakery and restaurant for rent at Dragoon, Mrs M Wilson. Ford Roadster for sale, Benson box 34.
A newspaper note urges steady effort in a coupon contest for a piano. Merchants including W.D. Martinez Groceries Benson Lumber Hi Wo Co and Obermeyer & Sons sponsor 25 vote coupons. Leading candidates: Miss Vada Clark 30975 Miss Estha Reddoch 20750 Miss Julia Treu 5275.
Attorney L B Whitney files mandamus suit in Superior Court at Tombstone for James A Chapman against County Recorder Owen E Murphy to force cancellation of Chapmans registration and permit re registration He registered May 6 without party but seeks Democrat designation for upcoming primaries Judge Lockwood expected to rule soon Statewide debate follows with recorders split on allowing party re registration
Romijo C Trujillo died Sunday night around 11 due to a chronic stomach ailment. Known as Mitch he was 52 and worked with Southwest Lumber Co. He leaves a wife and two children. He belonged to the Wound men's lodge and the Mexican Club which arranged the funeral. The Catholic Church conducted the service, with burial at Benson cemetery.
Special correspondent reports visitors Miss Thora Farnsworth and Miss Alice Post in Miramonte. Whitewater guests, Maggie and Ethel, visit Mrs. Ida Anderson. A rainstorm washed away local road work but overall gains outweighed losses. Infant Virl Davis died at home with funeral and Miramonte Cemetery interment.
The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the whole community in their loss.
A Republican candidate announces pursuit of reelection to the office of Justice of the Peace subject to Republican primary action. The notice is signed by Wo E Shrilliam in formal proclamation style.
J M Sparks, present incumbent, declares candidacy for the office of Supervisor in Cochise County subject to the Democratic primary on September 12. Residence listed as Douglas.
Constable candidate John T Proffitt announces his bid for Benson precinct constable in the upcoming primary, subject to Mary. He urges all voters to support him on September 1th day.
A candidate for Justice of the Peace in the Bensen precinct asks voters to support him in the Democratic primary on September 12. The letter is signed by Cc. L. Rucker and appeals to all eligible to vote.
Voter will determine the favorite in the Democratic primaries on September 12, as nominees seek support ahead of the general election. The article notes the process is subject to voters' will and party rules.
Announcement for H P Merrill as a candidate in the Democratic primary for the state legislature from Cochise County with the September 12 election date.
A candidate for representative from Cochise county to the state legislature faces the Democratic primaries on September 12. The notice outlines party process and upcoming ballot action in the county.
Harry C. Wheeler announces candidacy for re election as Cochise County Sheriff subject to Democratic primary action.
Articles of incorporation filed in Arizona establish Tungsten Queen Mining Company with principal office in Cochise County. It authorizes one million shares, sets a board of 3 to 15 directors, and names H. P. Merrill as resident agent in Benson. The document outlines mining and related businesses and perpetual succession.
Guadalupe Parada of Benson Arizona filed notice of intention to make final Three Year Proof to establish his claim on the land described in Homestead Entry No 022689 for W½ NW, N E½ NW, NW¼ NE¼ of Section 11 Township 16 S Range 19 E G S R Meridian before H G Brown U S Commissioner at Benson on August 28 1916.
Roy O Fourr of Dragoon Arizona filed a homestead entry on May 4 194 for parcels in section 29 township 165 range 23 E Gila and Salt River meridian. The claim was witnessed by S G Barrow Bb A Walker W J Bennett and F S Bennett with the hearing before H G Brown U S Commissioner at Benson on August 26 1916.
State of Arizona County of Cochise ss. This instrument was acknowledged before me Doane Merrill a Notary Public on the 29th day of July 1916 by J J Wien A Peterson and W R Holland. Doane Merrill Notary Public My commission expires March 2 1920.
Levi Nelson of St David Arizona filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish his homestead claim on Lots 1 2 and E NW Section 31 Township 17S Range 21 E G S R Meridian. The final proof before H G Brown U S Commissioner Benson Arizona is set for August 26 1916 with witnesses Abram J Busby William G Goodman Heber Martin and Charles R Plumb of St David and Benson Arizona.
Public notice from Phoenix Arizona dated July 10 1916 outlines land allocations tied to the State School fund. Authorities announce inquiry into parcels and next steps for purchaser eligibility and deadlines.
Notice to any and all intending purchasers that sale and transfer of parcel N E 4 of the SE 4 of Sec 10 and adjacent lands in township 17 south range 20 east Gila and Salt River Meridian Cochise County Arizona must follow the agreement made March 12 1900 between Juan Cruz and J M Castaneda recorded in Cochise County. Dated Benson October 25 1912. M F Castaneda Administrator of Estate of J M Castaneda.
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