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Newspaper

Benson Signal

Location

Benson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1916

Page

9

Change in Registration Not Allowed in Cochise County

Judge Lockwood in Tombstone denies a writ to force the Cochise County Recorder to alter voter registration. Nonpartisans cannot vote in the primary. party members may only vote for their party. Attorney General Wiley E. Jones' opinion contradicts the ruling but is overruled locally. Voters may change registration before September 2 at registration offices.

Cochise County Lockwood Tombstone James Chapman Bisbee Murphy Chapman

St. David Items Chronicle Local News and Births

Lyle Tilton and Clarence Post left for Casa Grande for employment. A fine twelve pound baby boy arrived at the Tilton home. Mrs. Goodman has been ill for a week. Zettaanfield visited the Dick Heber ranch. Lofgreen children stay with relatives in St. David. Clarence Dannie and family from Mesa visit. N Pederson of Bisbee and Joe Judd of Casa Grande noted. Rose Busby visits aunt Mrs. Byron Merrill in Fairbank. Meier of Gila Valley visiting Mrs. J N Curtis Jr. Joe Goodman travels to Bisbee on business.

L. V. Tilton Mr. Goodman P. A. Lofgreen Clarence Dannie Mesa N. Pederson Bisbee Joe Judd Casa Grande Rose Busby Byron Merrill Fairbank Miss Meier Gila Valley J. N. Curtis, Jr Joe Goodman

Campaign Orator Leonard Martin to Speak September 7

Campaigner Leonard Martin will headline an event on September 7 with accompanist Gant a noted cornetist and singer. He is described as a vigorous self educated speaker with a strong message. his past includes serving as secretary to ex Governor Eugene Foss and staff work at the Boston Record. The program promises music and song plus available gasoline distillate and lubricating oils.

Leonard Martin Gant New York Los Angeles Martin Eugene Foss Massachusetts Boston Record

Miramonte Notes Highlight Home Arrival And Local Events

Special correspondent reports a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert. Ida Anderson visits Whitewater. Heber Davis travels to Johnson on business. Relief Society meets at L D S Hall. Lofgreens visit St David. Nettie Miller Addie Goodman guests in town. A Thursday dance draws praise. Amy Skinner returns from California. Prospectors Kempf and Wallace return from Little Rincons with claimed mineral finds. Reverend Hedges to preach at Presbyterian Church. Benson Cannery operates with limited tomato supply. Cole Bros Circus exhibition delayed from Miami features parade and notable acts. Benson area hosts strong turnout for W. W. Cole circus.

Cole Bros. Cirveus Miami W. W. Cole Circus

Benson Lumber and Commercial Co Keeps Large Stock On Hand

The Benson Lumber Co maintains a large inventory of lumber hardware and builders supplies for customer needs.

Benson Lumber & Commercial Co

Eloquence and Song by Mrs Gradine Gammage

Arizona's renowned speaker Mrs Gradine Gammage addresses the Prohibition Situation outlining civic concerns and public sentiment. Her remarks highlight the era's debate and public call for policy clarity in a statewide context.

Arizona

Mrs Doane Merrill Arizona Nightingale to Sing Friday

The Arizona Nightingale Mrs Doane Merrill, reared in Arizona and educated in America, has drawn praise from top critics for her superb singing. She headlines a concert Friday September 1 at K P Hall with free admission.

Arizona America K. P. Hall

Improvements Around Huachuca Fort Huachuca Builds Wireless Station

The Fort Huachuca project brings a ground level wireless station with two 200 foot towers and a 2300 volt power supply. A new town named Overton is emerging near the reservation edge while two major regional needs are a bridge at Charleston and extension of Mountain States telephone service to connect Lewis Springs Overton Buena and the Fort for local ranchers.

Fort Huachuca Overton Charleston Mountain States Telephone System Lewis Springs Bisbee- Fairbank Mountain States Buena Fort Prospector

Death of Aged Woman Manuela Morena in Benson

Srta. Manuela Morena aged 66 died Monday afternoon August 14. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Catholic Church with burial in Benson Cemetery. Morena was born in Sonora Mexico and had resided in Benson for many years.

Srta Manuela Morena Benson Sonora Mexico

Bisbee Candidate Vaughan Enters Democratic Legislature Race

Frank J. Vaughan, longtime Benson resident now Bisbee businessman, enters the Legislature race as a Democrat. He is praised for honest convictions, straightforward principles, and active party work, with strong local support expected in the precinct.

Frank J. Vaughan Benson Bisbee

Train death of Quartermaster-sergeant G O Phalon

Quartermaster-sergeant G O Phalon of the Eighth U S Infantry died of tuberculosis on the 8S P train No 16 at Mescal station while en route from San Francisco to Fort Bayard New Mexico. His remains were removed to the local station baggage room and coroner Judge Wm Shilliam arranged burial locally after inquiries yielded no replies. The body was interred the next day in Benson cemetery.

G. O. Phalon U. S. Infantry Mescal Station San Francisco Fort Bayard N. M Wm. Shilliam Benson Cemetery

Fall Faces Murder Trial After Lunacy Hearing

Jack Fall was tried before a lunacy board after months in Nogales jail awaiting trial for the murder of Tom Castlebury in the Patagon ia blacksmith shop. The board failed to prove insanity, and he will likely face trial at the October term of the Superior court.

Jack Fall Nogales Tom Castlebury Patagonia Fall Castlebury Patagonian

Bank of Benson Ad Promises Personal Service and 4% Time Deposits

To build a permanent growing business the Bank of Benson offers individual attention and an efficient staff to meet the needs. It pays four percent on time deposits and provides services including rent houses, collections, and notary public. Mary F. Titus.

Bank OF Benson Mary F. Titus

Frost Wins Prize Shooting Contest At Hercules Trophy Event

Sunday afternoon August 20 final shoot of the Hercules trophy contest saw Chas. W. Frost win with two horseshoe pockets score. John Profitt placed second, narrowly behind. EH A Brown’s rifle misfired scattering bullets away from target.

Chas. W. Frost John Profitt EH. A. Brown

Also Mentioned on This Page

St. David Lyle Tilton Clarence Post Miss Zettaanfield Dick Heber C. F. Moss Maier Bros General Merchandise Benson Lumber the Bank of Benson Benson and Vicinity Sears, Roebuck & Co Montgomery Ward & Co Miramonte Stork Heber Davis Johnson Relief Society L. D. S. Hall Mrs. Lofgreen Nettie Miller Addie Goodman Misses Bears Dora Naegle Amy Skinner California George Kempf Bob Wallace Little Rincons Presbyterian Church Services T. J. Hedges The Presbyterian Church the Cannery Mrs. Gradine Gammage Mrs. Doane Merrill Huachuca Murry Variety Store C. W. Frost John T. Proffitt E. A. Brown Oa. Utes Ieee J. W. Cull S. M. Davis Lige Summers Ation Abe Ee Wm. Murry John Sheper West 6Th St Cal Thos. E. Thorpe Benson Feed Corral Sam Wilson
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