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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
8
Water customers are warned that persistent waste and hydrants left running at night may trigger shutoffs of all lines except the fire line from 9 pm to 5 am during the hot dry spell. The Benson Water Co manager Frank Treat notes the wells cannot sustain current strain.
Orrick Robertson left Sunday morning for Flagstaff to attend summer school. Lt. Pomeroy of the Arizona troops camps on the border with his company. Douglas to Tucson motorcycle race on the 4th of July covers 149 miles with checks at Bisbee Tombstone Benson and Vail.
Tombstone prospector and cattle inspector Billy Bennett of Benson visits Tombstone with brother Fred Bennett. He sits on the Benson July Fourth celebration committee and predicts a big turnout with sporting events and royal entertainment, while Benson’s paint up campaign and local business improvements impress visitors. W. E Barnes, Southern Pacific agent at Yuma, lies near death in San Francisco from Bright’s disease, with family summoned. An ad urges horse owners to heed dental care from O H Gillett of St David.
The Signal offers 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 to win.
Benson Lumber and Commercial Company offers a full stock of paints and oils and can supply your needs in this line. They advertise gasoline distillates lubricating oils and pest protection products from C. FB Moss and Skrene doves and wire screws to protect against flies insects and pests.
Notice is given that the partnership Woolsey & Lee in Johnson Cochise County Arizona is dissolved by mutual consent with W F Lee retiring. Business continues under L W Woolsey who will collect debts and discharge obligations.
Griff J Griffin of Mescal Arizona files intention to make final three year proof on Homestead Entry 017638 for NE 34 Section 17 Township 16 S Range 19 E Gila and Salt River Meridian. Hearing before H G Brown U S Commissioner at Benson Arizona on July 13 1916. Witnesses: J N Morrison O O Barney of Benson and R H Crump James R Barney of Mescal. First publication June 10 1916.
Short Song of Benson Arizona filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish a homestead claim for Lots 3 and 4 in section 24 township 188 range 204 Gila and Salt River meridian. Proof to be presented before H. G. Brown U.S. Commissioner at Benson on July 18 1916. Witnesses named Frank Theroux Henry Meeker George Haloway and H Armitage all of Benson Arizona.
Ned Hilyard of Benson Arizona filed notice of intent to make three year proof to establish his land claim on section 20 township 148 range 20. Witnesses named are William Allen Walter Kiper Henry W Etz and Max Treu all from Benson. First publication June 10 1916.
Arizona notice records the Bank of Benson amending its articles at a June 12 1916 stockholders meeting. Details include capital stock changes to 500 shares at 100 each with 12500 paid in and 37000 unissued, board composition, officer roles, by law adoption, and signatures of A G Smith and M W Smith with notarization in Cochise County Arizona.
Mejia announces a new shipment of dry goods and invites customers to inspect the stock. The invitation emphasizes a wide range of goods now available for early shoppers.
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