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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1916
Page
8
Local notes report small sales for spineless cactus leaves at 25 cents each and a fall social calendar with church events, moved residents, and positions at the Benson area. The piece covers community notices, moves, visits, school plans, a pure food sale, a Mexican Club ball, and political chatter.
J M Sparks announces his candidacy for Cochise County Supervisor as a Democrat subject to the party primary on September 12. He resides in Douglas and is the present incumbent.
John T. Proffitt announces his candidacy for constable of Benson precinct subject to primary on September 1. He asks all voters for support at the election.
Subscriptions drive continues with a 60 percent vote bounty for new signups in the Signal popular voting contest. A grand Obermeyer & Sons piano awaits the leading candidate or a lucky supporter. standings show Miss Vada Clark leading with 30 975 votes followed by Miss Estha Reddoch 20 750 and Miss Julia Treu 5 275 as the race narrows. Local merchants offer coupons to readers who trade at W. O D Martinez Benson Lumber Hi Wo & Co. and others, increasing votes per coupon.
C F Moss claims to help customers save on gasoline distillate and lubricating oils, offering wholesale and retail options. The note presents a promotional message rather than a news event.
Sam Wilson announces his candidacy for the Benson precinct constable position subject to the Democratic primary. He asks for the voters' support in the coming election.
John Rock announces candidacy for re election to the County Board of Supervisors subject to the Democratic primary. He solicits support from all voters in the upcoming election.
Announcement by C L Rucker for Justice of the Peace Benson precinct seeks votes in the Democratic primary on September 12, urging all eligible voters to support him.
Voter participation is requested as the electorate prepares for the September 12 Democratic primaries. The piece notes that the outcome will depend on the will of the voters.
The Democratic primary election on September 12 nominates HORACE P. MERRILL for the state legislature seat representing Wochise County pending party action and voter backing.
A candidate for representative from Cochise County to the state legislature appears in the race subject to Democratic primaries on September Vella.
A candidate, Harry C. Wheeler, declares reelection bid for Cochise County sheriff pending Democratic primary. Also ad notices include a Ford roadster for sale, a help-wanted aviation department posting, and a Chicago based corporation address.
Articles of Incorporation filed July 29 1916 establish Tungsten Queen Mining Company with J J Wien A Peterson and W R Holland as initial directors officers. Authorized capital one million dollars 1 000 000 shares par 1. corporation to engage in mining oil land timber and related ventures and operate mills refineries and railways. Legal agent H P Merrill appointed resident of Benson Arizona for service of process.
The Santa Cruz Bisbee company, funded by Bisbee miners, begins tunnel work under J F Walker with a 46 foot shaft yielding 17 feet of sulphide ore. Lost Mine near Douglas shows silver lead ore worth over 40 dollars per ton. Guggenheim group expands ore shipments to Hayden smelter while Arizona Eastern railroad transports ore via a gravity tramway. Old Dominion and International smelters post record July copper and ore outputs across multiple mines and shipments.
Edelmira Stockham formerly Pacheco of Benson Arizona filed intent to make three year final proof to establish a homestead claim for lands in sections 12 and 13 township 165 range 19 E Gila and Salt River meridian. Proof to be presented before Edwin F Jones US Commissioner Tucson on October 2 1916 with witnesses Esau Mills Leontina Pacheco Dario Martinez and Budd Dozier. Thomas F Weedin Register. First publication August 19 1916.
A 1916 Arizona notary acknowledgment by Doane Merrill for J. J. Wien, A. Peterson, and W. R. Holland on July 29 1916. Filed August 4 1916 at 9 am in Book 7 pages 160 and 61, at the request of H. Merrill. My commission expires March 2 1920.
Local notice invites patrons to visit the Benson Coal and Ice Company offering coal ice and soda water. The ad highlights household fuel ice needs and beverage service from a regional supplier.
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