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Benson Signal

Location

Benson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1916

Page

1

Ballot Inspection in Campbell Governor Election Proceeding

Contests to seating governor elect Thomas E Campbell have been withdrawn and his certificate issued. Inspectors will review ballots in a bid to expidite facts of vote counting. A jury trial is waived with Superior Judge R C Stanford and later the Supreme Court handling appeals.

Thos. E. Campbell Osborn Hunt Campbell Supreme Court R. C. Stanford Maricopa County Superior Court

High School Notes Showcased Domestic Science成果

The domestic science display praised jelly and preserve work, with Miss Hughes and the students congratulated. The lyceum fair is set for Saturday night and the B U H S jitney carnival received strong public support. Raymond Mahoney and Chas Powell were absent ill, and the Cochise Literary Society met Friday with a lively session.

Raymond Mahoney Chas Powell The Cochise

Roll of Honor Pupils with Perfect Attendance and Punctuality

The list honors students with no absences or tardies this year including Lena Jones Emma Allen Eleanor Hedges Thelma Kuns Mildred Jones Francisca Reyes Della Treu Chester Gillette In addition students who have not been absent since September include Rosa Lee Clark Marguerite Callahan Richard G Treat Leslie Hartnett Hortensia Diaz Not tardy this year are Florence Etz Josephine Diaz Victoria Wu Allan Brown Henry Robertson Raymond Jennings Herndon Getwiller Evelyn Jennings Gale Jennings Juan Nunez Ysabel Wu Eva Trejo Glenn Hedges Eldon McKinney Lucille Brown Luisa Loza Ramon Leon Jesus Leon Lola Duenes Anna Maria Diaz Frances Roberts Zelpha Jones Pearl Allen Alejandro Trujillo Maria Mendoza Lewis Sheen.

Lena Jones Emma Allen Eleanor Hedges Thelma Kuns Mildred Jones Francisca Reyes Della Treu Chester Gillette Rosa Lee Clark Marguerite Callahan Richard G. Treat Leslie Hartnett Hortensia Diaz Florence Etz Josephine Diaz Victoria Wu Allan Brown Henry Robertson Raymond Jennings Herndon Getwiller Evelyn Jennings Gale Jennings Juan Nunez Ysabel Wu Eva Trejo Glenn Hedges Eldon McKinney Lucille Brown Luisa Loza Ramon Leon Jesus Leon Lola Duenes Anna Maria Diaz Frances Roberts Zelpha Jones Pearl Allen Alejandro Trujillo Maria Mendoza Lewis Sheen

Merrill Returns From Phoenix In Hunt Campbell Ballot Row

Doane Merrill came back Tuesday from Phoenix where he served a week as ballot inspector for the Hunt Campbell contest. Superior Judge Sanford ruled he had no jurisdiction and the case was removed from court. Merrill expects Campbell to be inaugurated January first and a potential recount suit by Hunt could delay final results for months.

Doane Merrill Phoenix Hunt-Campbell Merrill Sanford Maricopa County Nealon Homer Woods Prescott Hunt Campbell

Artesian well drilling advances in Gumm district

The suburban area of G. C. Woods now owned by J. A. Gumm hosts artesian water drilling led by Heber Martin, with the well at 200 feet and the belt confirmed capable of producing water. Gumm plans radishes next year. A county campaign to exterminate prairie dogs, gophers, and rabbits in Sulphur Springs valley is led by A. I. Paschall with projected costs of five cents per acre and annual damage of $100,000. Tombstone Prospector releases a sixteen page Christmas edition alongside its regular issue, praised as enterprising for the county seat area. Also advertised: sale of three horses, harnesses, wagon and surrey through Greissinger and Box 66 Benson.

G. C. Woods J. A. Gumm Heber Martin Sulphur Springs A. I. Paschall Tombstone Prospector Surrey Appliccato Greissinger Benson

Queen-Calumet Extension Company Formed in Bisbee District

The Queen-Calumet Extension Company launches in the Jerome Bisbee area with 3 million shares authorized at 1.00 par. First offering of 100,000 shares priced at 0.50 is expected to be fully subscribed locally, joining Copper Queen and Calumet in the Don Luis district. Parker Woodman serves as president and Doane Merrill among directors. Fred J. Cleveland is secretary.

Jerome Bisbeé Quadrangle Queen Parker Woodman Copper Queen Fred J. Cleveland Phoenix Doane Merrill Benson Bisbee

Community Christmas Tree a Great Success

Benson’s Christmas spirit filled the Auditorium as hundreds attended the event. The tree glittered with candles ornaments and gifts while more than 300 candy bags and fruit were handed to children. Grammar school pupils performed Mrs Ruggle’s Family and the organizers led by Chairman H Q Robertson earned high praise.

Benson Be Tree Grammar School

Bank of Benson Stockholders Meeting Notice

Bank of Benson announces its regular annual stockholders meeting in Benson Arizona to be held at the bank rooms on January twenty third 1917 at 2 PM for the election of directors and other business. M. W. Smirn cashier directs notice.

Bank of Benson Benson Arizona

Art Nicur Luncheon Room Lunches for Picnics and Parties

Lunch business offers sandwiches of all kinds in any quantity plus tea coffee and chocolate by the pint or gallon. Located next to Gem Second Hand Store.

Art Nicur Luncun Gem

The Red Acre Farm at K P Hall

St David group presents The Red Acre Farm a melodrama with amateur actors aided by coaching. The cast includes local youths well in character with humor and amusing situations. A dance followed drawing Benson residents and visitors to the hall. organizers hope for a repeat performance.

K. of P. Hall Red Acre Farm St. David Benson

Elliott A Boyl to Speak at Lyceum Lecture Evening

A Lyceum course engagement features Elliott A Boyl at the K P Hall this Saturday. The speaker, noted for his mastery of oratory and scholarship, promises a witty, entertaining and purposeful lecture after seasons on lyceum and Chautauqua stages.

K. of P. Hall Elliott A. Boyl

Goetz's New Store Nears Completion for Christmas Trade

C E Goetz is closing on a new storeroom near completion with double capacity and bright lighting. The finished space is described as large and well finished, rivaling stores in bigger towns and ready to serve the Christmas trade.

C. E. Goetz Arizona

Leap year notice to girls to act promptly

A brief public notice urges girls to take action soon as only a few days remain in the leap year period.

Setney Carnival by Benson Union High School Delights Town

The jitney carnival last Saturday organized by Benson Union High School drew town crowds and fun from a parade and on site features. It netted nearly fifty dollars for the school athletic fund as teachers and pupils offered moving pictures lunch stands candy booths and fortune telling. The parade featured a jitney band wagon horses clowns burros and costumed paraders with a baby in short pants among the spectators.

Benson Union High School

Benson High invites public to domestic art exhibit

The Domestic Art Department of Benson Union High School extended an invitation to patrons to view an exhibit of handiwork in the school serving room, beginning at 3 o clock Thursday and Friday from 9 until noon. Many patrons attended to see the students work.

Benson Union High School

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Lyceum Mr. Boy A. G. Smith Henry W.etz JO. H. Getzwiller M. W. Smith B. J McKinney Chas. E. Goetz Maier Bros A. H. Wien P. W. Hamilton Benson Grammar School Ramona Benson Feed Corral Sam Wilson New Mining Company M. W. Smirn Cashier Red Acre Goetz’s Benson High Goetz Chas
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