This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
16
Water consumers are warned that persistent waste and hydrants left running at night may force Benson Water Co to shut off all lines except the fire line from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am during the hot dry spell. Frank Treat, Manager.
July 4 features a Douglas to Tucson motorcycle race under the Federation of American Motorcyclists rules. Riders start in Douglas and end in Tucson with a best time set as the official record. Checking stations: Bisbee Tombstone Benson and Vail.
Tombstone Prospector reports Billy Bennett of Benson visits Tombstone with his brother Fred Bennett. Bennett, on Benson’s Fourth of July committee, promotes a day of sporting events and expects a large Tombstone delegation. The piece notes Benson’s paint up campaign and local business renovations. It also reports W E Barnes near death from Bright's disease in San Francisco and advertises veterinary dental services by O H Gillett of St David.
The Signal announces a ten dollar cash prize to the lady with the most votes at the first count, thirty days from now. All contestants have an equal chance for the prize.
Benson Lumber and Commercial Company announces a full stock of paints oils and related supplies including dis til late lubricating oils and protective hardware items. The ad promotes hardware and fly protection products alongside gasoline and lubricants.
The partnership known as Woolsey and Lee in Johnson, Cochise County, Arizona, is dissolved by mutual consent as W. F. Lee retires. L. W. Woolsey will continue the business, collect debts, and discharge obligations.
Griff J. Griffin of Mescal Arizona filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish a homestead claim on NE 34 Sec 17 T16S R19E Gila and Salt River Meridian before U S Commissioner H G Brown at Benson on July 13 1916. Witnesses named are J N Morrison O O Barney both of Benson and R H Crump James R Barney of Mescal. First published June 10 1916.
Short Song of Benson Arizona filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish claim to Lots 3 and 4 in Section 24 Township 188 Range 204 Gila and Salt River meridian. Hearing before U S Commissioner H G Brown in Benson July 18 1916 with witnesses Frank Theroux Henry Meeker George Haloway and H Armitage all of Benson Arizona.
Department of the Interior notice lists Ned Hilyard of Benson Arizona filing to prove up a homestead claim on land in Section 20 Township 148 Range 20 K with three year proof. The hearing before U S Commissioner H G Brown at Benson is set for July 13 1916 with witnesses William Allen Walter Kiper Henry W Etz and Max Treu all of Benson. First published June 10 1916.
Arizona filing records document amendment to the Bank of Benson articles approved by stockholders on June 12 1916 at Benson Arizona. Text outlines capital stock changes 500 shares at 100 each 7500 12500 paid in 37000 unissued and board structure several named directors and officers. Includes notarization and official seal in Phoenix June 15 1916.
Mejia announces a new stock of dry goods and invites the public to come in and examine the assortment. The announcement urges customers to view the full range and inspect quality before purchasing.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.