Campbell Declared Governor After Five Month Contested Race
Judge Stanford ruled in favor of Thomas E. Campbell de facto governor, sustaining his certificate of election with adjusted precinct results. The decision affects Douglas No 1 and removes several challenged precincts while restoring votes for Campbell and Hunt. Senator E S Ives announced an appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. P. Hunt
Stanford
Thomas E. Campbell
Supreme Court
Campbell
Douglas
Hunt
Bisbee No. 1
Miami No. 3
Keohane Ranch
Curtis
Swansea
Cottonwood
Eager
E. S. Ives
Benson Oil Lease Efforts Quietly Expand In Region
For weeks Benson men and oil company reps have been securing leases, building a sizable acreage. Promoters act quietly and businesslike to avoid an oil boom. California representatives may arrive soon, and drilling could start once enough land is signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Oil Company
California
Will Make Fine Farm Purchases Chinese Gardens Tract
Will Make Fine Farm capures eighty acre portion of Ramon Cota 160 acre homestead on the east side of the river north of the railroad. The tract known as the Chinese gardens lies near Benson Canal and will be cleared and cultivated this season with an artesian well and houses to be built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Merrill
Ramon Cota
High School Notes Drill Corps Elect Corporals
The drill squads will elect their corporals today. Claude Sipes left for California with Mr. Murry and may join the navy. Bill Etz visited Tucson to enlist in the officers' reserve corps but was too young. Lewis Maier visited the high school. A Spanish match saw the second year challenge withdrawn. Nye Etz plans to offer services to Uncle Sam but has been absent. A male trio offered a song for opening exercises. the student body did not appear and the singers were upset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Sipes
California
Murry
Claude
Navy
Bill Etz
Tucson
Nye Etz
Uncle Sam
New Photographers Arrive in Town from Phoenix
Photographers C. E. Ratcliff and A. N. Gurley are temporarily located in town and display samples in C. E Goetz window. They traveled from Phoenix Wednesday and spent days in the Catalina mountains and Tucson missions photographing views and other sites. They have had ample work since arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Ratcliff
A. N. Gurley
Phoenix
C. E Goetz
Catalina Mountains
Tucson
Free Air at Moss Pharmacy Enhances Auto Tire Service
The Moss Pharmacy completes a new free air apparatus for auto users. An air compressor and tank, rated to 200 pounds, are installed with piping and engine in place. The air supply stand sits at the building rear. Citizens praise Mr. Moss for enterprise and public spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss Pharmacy
Moss
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Open at Bank of Benson
Secretary McAdoo urges small investors and banks to subscribe to the two billion dollar three and a half percent Liberty Loan by June 15. The Bank of Benson invites subscriptions and asks for a rough estimate of expected take in the district and from its customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Benson
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve Bank
W. G. McApboe
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Cochise County Sheriff Seeks Local Volunteer Posse
All male Cochise County citizens owning horse, saddle, and rifle urged to join Sheriff Wheeler at Tombstone for possible service within the county. Auto owners are especially asked to volunteer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochise County
Wheeler
Tombstone
Harry C. Wheeler
Benson Lumber Yard Weekend Hours Reduced
From May 1 until October 1 the yard and store will close at one o clock on Saturdays as announced by Benson Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson Lumber & Com’! Co
Supervisors Weigh Road Bond and Benson Funds
County leaders consider a $1,000,000 road bond to fund major upgrades, with focus on the Douglas to Bisbee highway. J M Sparks cites a state act creating a volunteer commission to oversee spending and ensure funds are used wisely once the new law takes effect in about thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Pomerone
J. M. Sparks
Douglas
Bisbee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Douglas No. 1
J. W. Ragsdale
Benson Feed Corral
Sam Wilson
Hiwo & Coo
General Merchandise
Arizona
American Press Association
General Villa, Jr
Mother Burre
First New York Artillery
Baby Burre
Liberty
Lewis Maier
Washington, D. C
Benson, Arizona
Chas. E. Goetz
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