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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1916
Page
16
Local items report a candidate for reelection as Justice of the Peace in the Republican primary. The column also notes visits by many out of town individuals, church events, farm talks, travel updates, and forthcoming primary election actions in September.
The note urges quick effort in the second count due July 31 with voters earning up to 600 votes for new subscribers and 500 for renewals while back subscriptions add votes. Merchants including W. D. Martinez, Benson Lumber, Hi Wo & Co provide coupons. Standings show Miss Vada Clark 16825, Miss Estha Reddoch 14300, Miss Julia Treu 5275.
Dave Adams announces his candidacy for the office of Supervisor subject to the will of Democratic voters in the September primaries.
The Signal will award ten dollars to the lady with the most votes between the first and second vote counts in the piano contest ending July 31. A second prize of five dollars goes to the runner up. All entrants have an equal chance.
Mrs. E. B. Holcomb and her son Harold returned Monday from a two weeks coast visit. Mr. A. R. Van Auken representing the Hastings Industrial Co of Chicago arrived this morning in the company’s interest. Mrs. I. Blacklidge left Tuesday for Patagonia to visit relatives and returned today with her niece Miss Hilda Trask who has spent several weeks there with her brother and wife.
Members of the Fire Department met Saturday night and agreed to buy 506 feet of new hose and arrange immediate order placement. No other business of importance occurred, and the chemical engine for department use was ordered last week.
A call to account for all firefighting gear such as coats helmets and axes is issued to gather and inventory items immediately. The note also mentions a Globe Arizona visit by an Oklahoma oil operator descendant of Old Victoria and adds other local notices and advertisements.
The Arizona Corporation Commission certifies the annexed amendment to the Bank of Benson Articles of Incorporation filed June 15 1916. The stockholders at a June 12 1916 meeting adopted changes authorizing capital stock of 500 shares at 100 each and reconstituting the board of directors with named stockholders to serve the ensuing year. The filing was completed in Phoenix with official seal and signatures of Chairman F A Jones and Secretary W N Sangster.
Mejia announces a new stock of dry goods and invites the public to come in and examine the assortment. The notice emphasizes the availability of fresh merchandise and welcomes customers to inspect items and prices.
Mary F. Titus offers a three-room adobe house with a 150 by 150 foot lot in Walker's Addition Owens place. Terms are cash or easy financing.
Mary F. Titus offers a frame house with four rooms and a 75 by 150 foot lot. Cash or easy terms available.
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