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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1916
Page
16
Local items include sales of spineless cactus leaves at 25 cents each and moves or visits by residents such as Dr and Mrs HE B Thompon returning from Los Angeles and O B Gillett family moving from a ranch near St David. Church events, school moves, and social gatherings are reported along with a candidate for Justice of the Peace seeking reelection.
J M Sparks resident of Douglas announces his candidacy for Supervisor in Cochise County, subject to the Democratic primary on September 12. He notes he is the present incumbent and seeks the office through the party process.
John T Proffitt announces his candidacy for constable of Benson precinct subject to a mayoral election to be held September 1th He appeals to all voters for support at the primary.
Contest closes Aug 29 with a 60 percent vote bounty for new subscriptions. Miss Vada Clark leads with 30 975 votes, followed by Miss Estha Reddoch 20 750 and Miss Julia Treu 5 275. Coupons from local merchants boost a candidate's tally as townsfolk donate votes.
C F Moss advertises savings on gasoline distillate and lubricants for wholesale and retail buyers. The note emphasizes cost reduction and emphasizes volume purchasing.
Political notice by Sam Wilson announcing candidacy for Benson precinct constable, subject to Democratic primary action, soliciting votes and signed respectfully.
John Rock announces candidacy for re election to the County Board of Supervisors, subject to the Democratic primary, seeking support from voters in the election.
Statement by C. L. Rucker urging voters in Benson precinct to support his bid for Justice of the Peace in the Democratic primary on September 12. He appeals to all who may vote in the primary.
The notice states a position subject to the will of voters at the Democratic primaries on September 12, outlining election timing and the process for selection by party members.
Representative candidate HORACE P. MERRILL seeks the Democratic nomination in Wochise County ahead of the September 12 primary election establishing his bid for a state legislature seat.
A candidate for representative from Cochise county to the state legislature appears in the roster subject to the Democratic primaries on September. The notice references the candidate Vella and outlines party process for the election.
The notice proclaims Harry C. Wheeler as a candidate for sheriff of Cochise County pending Democratic primary action. A separate classified line sells a Ford roadster cheaply and offers a job ad seeking young men with nerve for aviation work with the O Connor Corporation in Chicago Illinois.
J J Wien A Peterson and W R Holland form Tungsten Queen Mining Company in Johnson Arizona Cochise count for mining and related ventures The charter assigns 1 million shares at 1 each with non assessable stock and a 25 year term Directors include Wien Peterson and Holland with Merrill as resident agent The Articles filed July 29 1916 in Arizona.
The Santa Cruz Bisbee company forms with 27 miles northeast of Nogales driving a tunnel under J F Walker. Ores from Lost Mine eight miles east of Douglas yield over $40 per ton in silver and lead. Guggenheim mines and smelter operations employ 150 miners with plans for more. Large ore shipments move to Hayden smelter via a gravity tramway in Gila canyon. Geo Sayer locates Ajo properties and seeks sale through W F Staunton. Old Dominion and International smelters post July copper outputs near 3.8 million and 485 thousand tons mined at International.
Edelmira Stockham formerly Pacheco of Benson Arizona files notice of intention to make Three Year Final Proof to establish land claim for SW34 NW34 W% SW Section 12 and NW14 NW Section 13 T165 R19 E Gila and Salt River meridian before U S Commissioner Edwin F. Jones Tucson Arizona on October 2 1916 Witnesses are Esau Mills Leontina Pacheco Dario Martinez and Budd Dozier all of Arizona First publication August 19 1916.
State of Arizona and Cochise County acknowledge an instrument on July 29 1916 by J J Wien A Peterson and W R Holland before Doane Merrill Notary Public. Commission expires March 2 1920. Filed August 4 1916 at 9 a m in Book 7 of In corporations pages 160 161 at the request of H P Merrill.
Local advertisement directs customers to Benson Coal and Ice Company for coal ice and soda water. It emphasizes supplies for heating and cooling needs and notes convenient location and hours of operation.
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