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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1916
Page
8
Local items announce a candidate for Justice of the Peace in the Republican primary. Reports note preaching at churches, travel by Judge Shilliam, and various visits by residents to Bisbee and Tombstone. A heavy rainstorm and local business ads appear alongside freight and rail updates and SP improvements.
Mr. Sam Knight of Sonoita visits town for a few days. El Club Mexicana hosts a club dance at the Auditorium tonight. The Benson Lumber & Commercial Co advertises a large stock of lumber hardware and builders supplies. Mrs Juana F. Grijalva, recently at Rogers Hospital in Tucson, calls on her parents before returning to Tombstone. Mary F. Titus. Notary public. M Mejia advertises dry goods stock and invites customers to inspect. Houses for rent. Collections made.
A list of letters on hand unclaimed for the week ending July 16 1916 includes Borjas Merced Jone Miss Zetta Balletero Artemis Lopes Felipe Bevans Roy J L Martinez Mirimiano Belesquez Anna F Nelson Alrin Coronado Jesus Ochoa Jose Cooper A aeeeeee Flores A Perez Diego Gregory James Reyes Domingo Gullefer Mrs W Royales C Garcia Rafael Sanez Jasinto Hillard Julian Sands W H Juarez Atenedoro Valderrama Gonsalo Ponce Tasus.
The State Land Commission announced a large allotment of 530000 acres from the Dixie Forest Reserve in Mohave county north of the Colorado River. The tract, though containing some timber, is largely grazing land with limited cultivable spots, part of the statehood bill allocations.
C F Moss promotes savings on gasoline, distillate, and lubricating oils for both wholesale and retail buyers. The message emphasizes cost reduction and encourages customers to consider their pricing.
Mary F. Titus offers a three room adobe house on a lot of 150 by 159 feet in Walker's Addition Owens place with cash or easy terms.
The Bank of Benson in Arizona amends its Articles of Incorporation at a special stockholders meeting held June 12 1916. The capital stock becomes 50000 dollars divided into 500 shares of 100 dollars par value with 12500 paid in and 37000 unpaid unissued until directed by stockholders or board. Directors to be 5 to 9 members with specified officers and a list of named stockholders serving as directors for the upcoming year.
State Land Department Phoenix announces public auction of 640 acres in Section 32 T16S R22E Tombstone Arizona on September 19 1916 at 10 am. Land no improvements and appraised at 1920 dollars. Bids must meet appraisal and may be rejected. Details from State Land Department. First pub July 15 1916. Last pub Sept 16 1916.
The notice promotes the Benson Lumber and Commercial Company stock of paints and oils and mentions veterinary services by Or. Gillett in St. David for horse teeth problems with a suggestion to leave word with Signal.
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