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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1916
Page
8
Announcement for reelection to Justice of the Peace as a Republican candidate. Local residents and visitors include Leonard Klene Elgin Raymond Dixon Tucson Max Treu Matsion Hotel Doane Merrill and others. Primary Sept 12 and a call for timely declarations for precinct or county offices.
The article urges speed in the second count of a contest and stresses hustling to win. New subscribers earn 600 votes, renewals 500, and back subscriptions add votes, with coupons from local merchants W. D. Martinez and others. Standings show Miss Vada Clark 16 825, Miss Estha Reddoch 14 300, Miss Julia Treu 5 275.
Dave Adams declares candidacy for the office of Supervisor subject to Democratic voters in the upcoming primaries. He states the race hinges on the will of the voters and emphasizes party process.
The Signal offers a ten dollar prize for the lady with the most votes between the first and second vote counts to occur July 31. A five dollar prize will go to the runner up. All entrants have an equal chance.
Mrs. E. B. Holcomb and her son Harold returned from a two week coast visit. Mr. A. R. Van Auken of Hastings Industrial Co. arrived to promote his Chicago firm. Mrs. I. Blacklidge left for Patagonia and returned with her niece Miss Hilda Trask who had been visiting relatives there.
The fire department held a Saturday night meeting and agreed to buy 506 feet of new hose and arrange immediate ordering. No other business of significance was discussed, though a chemical engine for department use had been ordered last week.
All those who have fire fighting equipment in their possession are requested to inventory the articles at once. Old Victoria would turn in his grave to see his grandson, an Oklahoma oil operator, as a guest at a paleface hotel in Globe Arizona. The man who waits for something to turn up is always getting turned down.
Arizona Corporation Commission certifies a true transcript of the 1916 amendment to the Bank of Benson Articles of Incorporation filed June 15 1916. The amendment increases capital stock to 50000 dollars with 12500 paid in and 37500 unissued, and sets board size from five to nine with named directors.
Mejia announces a fresh shipment of dry goods and invites all customers to visit and inspect the new stock, emphasizing a wide selection and favorable offerings.
Three room adobe house with a 150 by 150 foot lot in Walker's Addition Owens place. Cash or easy terms offered by Mary F. Titus.
Four room frame house on a 75 by 150 foot lot. old May place. Cash or easy terms. Mary F. Titus.
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