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Benson Signal

Location

Benson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1919

Page

8

Local Items Plus Church and Bank Notes in Tombstone

Local items note a dance at the Auditor ium and a lost blue coat with finder’s directions. Reports mention Mr K N Coplen of Cochise County State Bank visiting Tombstone, Mrs L S Trask’s summer plans in Pomona California, and upcoming Ladies Aid meetings. Also covered are mining prospects north of Benson by C L Chark, Memorial Day decorations, and community updates on water strikes at 390 feet by Fred G Fisher, bank statements, and highway association enrollment. Community notices include church services, births, shop openings, and a Short Line garage update.

New Shoe Shop Offers Goodyear Tire Discount

Local ad notes a 15 percent price cut at C. E. Goetz store on Goodyear tires. Tucson Post reports Democratic governor candidates start campaign, with Roberts of Cochise and Winsor of Yuma both seen as capable. Benson farm for sale: 120 acres on main road near Benson with 3-room house, barn, fenced, productive land, price 1500 dollars. owner non resident.

Goodyear Tires C. E. Goetz Senator Roberts Cochise Winsor Yuma Tucson Benson

Benson Motor Co Offers Generator and Battery Service

Bring in your generators and batteries that need work. Benson Motor Co can take care of them for you.

Benson Motor Co

Sprained Ankle Advice From Moss Pharmacy

After injury, obtain Chamberlain's Liniment at Moss Pharmacy and follow the printed directions.

Chamberlain’s Moss Pharmacy

Notice of Public Land Claim by Samuel G Leonard

Samuel G Leonard of Cascabel Arizona filed to prove three year claim on his Homestead Entry 028347 for lands in sections 15 and 22 township 13S range 19E G and S R B and Meridian. Hearing before Edward W Land at Benson Arizona on June 17 1919 with witnesses Clay Lawson Gainn H McDaniel Effie Lawson and Alexander Heron all of Cascabel.

Samuel G. Leonard Cascabel Arizona E. G Meridian Edward W. Land Edward W. Land, A. 8 Benson Clay O. Lawson Gainn H McDaniel Effie Lawson Alexander Heron RK. B U. S

Balance Sheet and Officers for Bank as of May 28 1919

The document shows assets including bonds and securities totaling 279 points and liabilities totaling 376 041.29. Capital stock paid in 30 000, undivided profits 7 000, and deposits listed include individual, savings, and time certificates. Notary Mary F. Titus swore to the statements dated May 28 1919 with M. W. Smith as cashier and A G Smith, Chas E Goetz, L Maier as directors.

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Notice of Homestead Proof Filed in Benson Arizona

United States Land Office Phoenix announces Joseph K Young of Benson Arizona filed intention for three year proof to establish a land claim on Lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 SW4 New NW Sk44 Sec 1 T16S R19E G&SB Meridian. Proof set for June 10 1919 before Edward W Land U S Commissioner Benson Arizona with witnesses Wesley Kiper James H Keith Jose Bernal and John Keith all of Benson. Registered J L Irvin.

United States Land Office Phoenix Arizona Joseph K. Young Benson New Meridian Edward W. Land U. S Wesley Kiper James H. Keith Jose Bernal John Keith J. L. Irvin Register

Turner man seeks final proof on Homestead land in Arizona

Robert L. Gray of Turner Arizona has filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his homestead claim on lots 3 and 4 in section 1 township 19 south range 19 east Gila and Salt River meridian. before Edward W. Land U S Commissioner at Benson Arizona on June 10 1919. witnesses named include William J Bennett Frank Gibson both of Benson Walter McKenzie of San Simon and James McKenzie of Fairbank. First pub May 3.

Robert L. Gray Turner Arizona Gila and Salt River Base Meridian Edward W. Land U. S Benson Henry Caplan Bisbee E. G Robert L. McCall Edward Jesperson Frank EK. Dalton James Anderson J. L. Irvin Register

Homestead Claim Filed for Benson Land by Harsh

William F. Harsh of Benson Arizona filed a notice of claim to his March 1 1915 Homestead Entry No 026873 for sections in township 16 17S range 20 E G S R B M. The claim was witnessed by Claud L. Rucker William L. Patteson James Roberts and Joseph K. Young all of Benson and dated June 26 1919 before U S Commissioner Edward W Land.

William F. Harsh Benson Arizona E. G Meridian Edward W. Land U. S Claud L. Rucker William L. Patteson James Roberts Joseph K. Young J. L. Irvin Register

Notice of homestead proof for Lofgreen in Arizona

Edward T. Lofgreen of Miramonte Arizona, holder of homestead entry 029828 filed July 3 1919 before U S Commissioner Edward W Land at Benson to establish three year proof. Witnesses named Robert C. McCall Edward C. Jesperson Marion B Naegle Alonzo D. Skinner, all Miramonte Arizona. First pub May 31.

Edward T. Lofgreen Miramonte Arizona S. Range E.G S. R. Bb Meridian Edward W. Land U. S Benson Robert C. McCall Edward C. Jesperson Marion B. Naegle Alonzo D. Skinner

Restoration to Entry of Lands in National Forests

Notice of homestead settlement and entry for 615.50 acres in Coronado National Forest Arizona with priority rights for pre-1906 agricultural claimants. Describes tracts in Sections 17 18 32 and surrounding townships, listing applicants Parker Canyon and others, with dates and officials.

Coronado National Forest Arizona United States United States Land Office Phoenix H. E Frank C. Hopkins Parker Canyon W. F. Pierce Oliver P. Lane D. K. Parrott General Land Office

Make Beer at Home From Peerless Extract Lager Kit

Advertises Peerless extract to brew strong lager beer at home with simple directions. Claims 7 gallons of lager for $1.50 and that making beer at home and shipping to dry states is lawful. Prepaid shipment offered.

James B. Gregory Files Five Year Proof for Dragoon Homestead

James B. Gregory of Dragoon Arizona files notice of intention to make five year proof to establish his homestead entry for lots 3 4 5 and 6 section 138 township 16 south range 22 east G S R B and Meridian before L V McCourt US Commissioner at Willcox Arizona on June 25 1919. Witnesses named Jackson P Richardson John Westfall Maude Westill all of Dragoon and Bernard S Weiler of Cochise Arizona.

James B. Gregory Dragoon Arizona Meridian L. V. McCourt U. S Willcox Jackson P. Richardson John Westfall Maude Westill Bernard S. Weiler Cochise J. L. Irvin Register

Notice of Homestead Entry for Henry Caplan in Arizona

Henry Caplan of Bisbee Arizona filed a homestead entry on December 6 1915 for lots 3 and 4 and other parcels in Town 17 S Range 18 E. Arizona The notice lists witnesses Robert L Mc Call Edward Jesperson Frank K Dalton and James Anderson all from Benson Arizona with a June 11 1991 date.

Also Mentioned on This Page

K. N. Coplen The Cochise County Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church I. Blacklidge Raymond Mahoney J. T. Mahoney Tempe State Normal School C. L Chark Tombstone Ladies’ Aid Society First Presbyterian Church Fred G. Fisher John Pytlik D. W. Brown Durham California Jas. Sellers Kerr County Texas R. H. Colvin H. A. Lowdermilk H. W. Peacock Fiege & Peacock Peacock el Paso Fiege & Lowdermilk Willcox News R. V. Everett the Woods Place H.C. Shen Susie Vernon Shen C. L. Rucker Edna Anna Martha Schmidt A. Y. Smith Benson Garage Mack Miller St. David Clark Building F. J. Slease W. D. Martinez Bankhead Highway Association J. W. Dixon Short Line Garage Ray Boston Army of Occupation M. FE W. L. Sawyer A. J. Rehkop Keystone Copper J. H. Evans Newton Kansas P.p.1.e New Shoe Shoop— Clark Building Department OF the Interior Cochise County State Bank Nat'l. Bank State of Arizona I. M. W. Smith M. W. Smith Mary F. Titus A. G. Smith Chas. E. Goetz L. Maier Department. OF ‘the Interior J. L. Irvin Register Victoria Malt Products CO Pueblo, Colo U.s Pat Koveralls U.S. Pat Levi Sianss & Co San Francisco P.P.1 U.S. Land Office Rucker & Everett Signal Office W.D. Martinez H. W. Etz & CO E. A. Brown Hiwo & CO General Merchandise
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