Local items mix of travel, schools, and church news
Local residents report trips and visits including H W Etz to Phoenix and Mrs J W Cull and Dorothy returning from a two week stay. School matters note C O Case running for renomination and new science teacher at Benson Union High. Community events include quilt making, social at Mrs A Hines, and piano contest hype with final day soon.
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Charles Buffington
Los Angeles
Benson Union High School
Buffington
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. EB. Church
A.W. Bard
Contest Closes Aug 29 In Signal Voting Drive
Subscriptions drive continues with a 600 vote bounty per new subscriber. Miss Vada Clark leads at 30 975 votes followed by Miss Estha Reddoch 20 750 and Miss Julia Treu 5 275 as merchants issue coupons at W D Martinez Benson Lumber Hi Wo. Reach out in surrounding districts for fresh support before the deadline.
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Vada Clark
Estha Reddoch
Julia Treu
Benson State race and Tombstone supervisor campaigns
Miss C Louise Boehringer visits Benson seeking Democratic nomination for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. She is a former Yuma county superintendent and a teachers writer touring with Miss Sturges. Town Supervisor John Rock of Tombstone announces his candidacy and touts road improvements including Pomerene road and Curtis Flat work. Also note a mountain outing by Geo Kempf and Robert Wallace and an ad for gasoline and oils by C F Moss.
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C. Louise Boehringer
Benson
Misa Boehringer
Yuma County
Sturges
John Rock
Tombstone
Rock
Pomerene
Curtis Flat
Mr. Rock
Wilson seeks Democratic primary for Benson precinct constable
Sam Wilson announces candidacy for the office of constable in Benson precinct subject to the Democratic primary election. He solicits votes and signs with respect.
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Sam Wilson
Constable
Benson Precinct
Reelection Bid for Justice of the Peace Nomination
A candidate announces reelection to the office of Justice of the Peace pending Republican primary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice OF the Peace
Sparks Announces Candidacy for Cochise County Supervisor
J M Sparks announces candidacy for Cochise County Supervisor as a Democratic primary candidate. He lists Douglas as residence and notes he is the present incumbent.
Proffitt Seeks Benson Precinct Constable Nomination
John T. Proffitt announces candidacy for constable of Benson precinct subject to primary in September. He asks all voters for support at the election.
Justice of the Peace candidate seeks Democratic primary support
C. L. Rucker announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Benson precinct subject to the Democratic primary on September 12. He asks all voters at the primary to support his bid.
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Office of Justice of the Peace
Benson
C. L. Rucker
Democratic primary voters set September 12 date
The notice lists Dave Adams as subject to the will of voters at the Democratic primaries scheduled for September 12, outlining the political event and participation for voters.
Merrill Faces Cochise Primary in State Legislature Bid
For Representative candidate Horace P. Merrill in Cochise County the Democratic primary vote is set for September 12 to determine the party’s choice for the state legislature seat.
Democratic Primary Schedule for Cochise County Candidate
A candidate for representative from Cochise county to the state legislature appears in the record as subject to the Democratic primaries on September 12. The brief notes list the election date and local party involvement, reflecting the preprimary process.
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Cochise County
Horace P. Merrill
Wheeler seeks reelection as Cochise County sheriff
The statement announces Harry C. Wheeler as a candidate for re-election as sheriff of Cochise County subject to the Democratic primary. Also advertised is a Ford Rooster for sale at box attached with contact for H Armi in Benson Arizona.
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Cochise County
Harry C. Wheeler
H. Armiage
Benson
Arizona
Tungsten Queen Mining Company Incorporation Acknowledged
Articles filed in Arizona outline Tungsten Queen Mining Company with principal office in Johnson Cochise County. The company will mine and process minerals, own lands, operate mills and railways, issue stock, and conduct global business under a board of directors. J J Wien named president. H P Merrill named resident agent in Benson. dated July 29, 1916.
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Arizona
Tungsten Queen Mining Company
Johnson
Cochise County
Board of Directors
J. J. Wien
A. Peterson
W. R. Holland
H. P. Merrill
Benson
One Whole Night of Pleasure at Price Ranch Dance
A August 16 revel at Mr and Mrs Thomas Price ranch near Mescal drew guests from Benson Pantano Mescal and surrounding ranches. The event opened with a long waltz and music lasting until daylight. A hearty late night feast of roast beef sandwiches coffee and cake fed many. The host couple were praised as superb hosts.
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Thos. Price
Mescal
Benson
Pantano
Clerk Karger Visits Benson on Road Condition Tour
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors A C Karger motored to Benson and back, reporting roads in that section are in good shape after recent rains. He notes Curtis Flat is packed down to perfection and farmers are pleased with the new roadway. Tombstone Prospector. Benson Lumber and Commercial Co. keeps a large stock of lumber hardware and builders supplies.
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Board of Supervisors
A. C. Karger
Benson
Benson Lumber & Commercial Co
Advertised Letters List August 14 1916
The week ending August 14 1916 lists unclaimed letters for Morales V Pfeffer J T Ramerez Nasarte. Callers must say advertised and pay one cent per piece as required by law. Postmaster L D Redfield notes the notice.
Notice of final proof for Ira K Slaton homestead claim Benson
Ira K Slaton of Benson Arizona files notice of intention to make three year final proof to establish his homestead claim under Sec 2397 U S No 028287 for SW quadrants and NW SE quarters in section 22 township 178 range 20 G S Meridian. Proof before N G Brown U S Commissioner Benson Arizona on September 28 1916. Witnesses listed Herbert Armitage H A Ganf ield Albert L Callahan and Joseph A Gumm all of Benson Arizona.
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Edelmira Stockham
Pacheco
Benson
Arizona
Gila and
Salt River Meridian
Edwin F. Jones
U. S
Tucson
Esau Mills
Leontina Pacheco
Dario Martinez
Mescal
Budd Dozier
Thomas F. Weedin
Register
Ira K. Slaton
Township
Range
G. & S. R. Meridian
N. G. Brown
Herbert Armitage
H. A. Qanfield
Albert L. Callahan
Joseph A. Gumm
William D. Allen
S. R. Meridian
H. G. Brown
U.S
Michael Whelty
G. H. McDaniels
A. Redus
John Walker
Leo Martineau
Rock seeks re election to County Board of Supervisors
John Rock announces his candidacy for re election to the County Board of Supervisors subject to the Democratic primary. He asks voters for their support in the upcoming election.
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County Board of Supervisors
Notarized acknowledgment and recording details from 1916
The document records a July 29 1916 acknowledgment before Doane Merrill Notary Public Cochise County Arizona by J J Wien A Peterson and W R Holland. It notes filing on August 4 1916 at 9 am in Book 7 of In corporations pages 160 161 and Merrill’s commission until March 2 1920. The State of Arizona Cochise County reference is included.
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Doane Merrill
County of
Cochise
State of
Arizona
A. D
J. J. Wien
A. Peterson
W. R. Holland
H. P. Merrill
Wanted Young Men With Nerve For Aviation Dept
The O Connor Corporation seeks young men with nerve for aviation work. Good pay short hours travel and advancement opportunities offered. Normal physique and good references required. Address 6309 S Eggleston Chicago Illinois.
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the O’connor Corporation
S. Eggleston
Chicago, Ill
Benson Coal and Ice Company Ad Offers Coal Ice and Soda
Local notice invites customers to Benson Coal and Ice Company to purchase coal ice and soda water. The ad highlights a storefront serving the community with household fuels and refreshments.
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The
Benson Coal & Ice Company
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J. E. Ferris
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Hi Wo & Co
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C.F. Moss
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J. M. Sparks
John T. Proffitt
Dave Adams
L. D. Redfield
Department OF the Interior
United States
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D. C. Naegle
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Verne Martineau
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