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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1916
Page
8
The Benson Signal notes it is published every Saturday in Benson Arizona with editor C Rucker and is entered as second class matter May 12 1906 at the post office. Subscription is two dollars per year.
Mrs. Jas Roberts improves while visitors from Lewiston Pima and Louisville arrive. The Gem Second Hand Store lists a sale for a blower plow. The Schubert Symphony Club from Chicago performs at K of P Hall. Mohair from the Barney Angora herd is shipped east. J C Montgomery buys junk in Benson and nearby towns. Three Poland China sows offered for sale near Mescal.
Mixed local notices promote buy sell and trade items at Gem Second Hand Store including baby buggies wheelbarrows and used appliances. The snippet mentions Maurice N Tucker Tucson Citizen circulation manager visiting Signal and a local contractor finishing a residence for Wm Adams of Texas Canyon. Also refers to tobacco satire from Froth at Penn State and new spring fabrics at Hi Wo & Co.
Arthur Felton Greissinger of Benson Arizona filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish claim to Homestead Entry 020545 in Section 7 Township 17S Range 21 E G and G meridian. The hearing before U.S. Commissioner Wim Shilliam at Benson on April 22 1916 lists witnesses F H Greissinger C L Rucker L E Weigand and George Holloway all of Benson. First publication March 18 1916.
Merlin P. Tryon of Lowell Arizona, holder of Homestead Entry No. 021427 for SW Section 22 Township 16 S Range 20 E G& S Meridian, is cited to appear before Wm. Shilliam at Benson Arizona on April 11 1916 to prove up his claim. Witnesses named are J. Johnson J. R. Cosby L. P. Lofgreen and Walter Scott, all of Benson. First publication March HH.
Edward C. Jesperson of Benson Arizona files intention to make three year proof to establish claim to W half of Section 15 Township 17 South Range 19 FE Gila and Salt River Meridian. Hearing before U S Commissioner William Shilliam at Benson on May 15 1916. Witnesses: Robert E. McCall Heber Davis Howard Martineau Tom Martineau all of Benson. First publication March 4 1916.
Notice to any and all intending purchasers that the sale and transfer of all or any part of N E 44 and S E 44 in section 10 and other described parcels in Township 17 South Range 20 East Gila and Salt River Meridian Cochise County Arizona must follow the March 12 1900 agreement between Juan Cruz and J M Castaneda recorded in Cochise County. Dated Benson October 25 1912. M F Castaneda Administrator of Estate of J M Castaneda.
Walter Kermeen, initially condemned to be hanged for murder, has had his sentence commuted to life by the board of pardons. The board is weighing trephining to restore sanity and may move him to an asylum. Juries had found him sane at trial.
Public notice for a second hand store seeking grain sacks rags bones rubber and automobile tires. Also invites customers to visit Benson Coal and Ice Company for coal ice and soda water.
Frank Brown Steele of Benson Arizona files notice of intention to claim land described as W%SW4 Sec 17 Sec 18 NEM NEX Sec 19 Township 17 S Range 21 E G and S R Meridian before U S Commissioner William Shilliam at Benson on April 1 1916. Witnesses listed Walter Greissinger Arthur Greissinger S L Gerner Ed Weigand all of Benson. First publication Feb 26.
Michael Kriven agoff of Benson Arizona filed notice to prove up his 1912 homestead entry for section 13 township 17 south range 20 east Gila and Salt River Meridian before U S Commissioner Wm Shilliam on April 17 1916. Witnesses named Walter Greissinger Arthur Greissinger Edward Weigand and L Rucker all of Benson Arizona. Thomas F Wexdin Register.
Moving friendly WantTrep small frame house demand. Bargain price offered for a Remington No 7 typewriter at $15. Inquire at Signal Office.
Wilfred A. Fiege of Dragoon Arizona filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on land described in sections 34 and 35 township 15 south range 22 east Gila and Salt River Meridian. The proof is to be presented before U.S. Commissioner Wm Shilliam at Benson on April 8 1916. Witnesses include John H Walker Charles W Brown Thomas Adams and W A Walker all of Dragoon Arizona. Thomas F. Weedin Register
Gem Second Hand advertises repair services for copper lead brase items watches and jewelry. It also offers key fitting services.
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