Arizona republican., 1902-11-14
ARTICLES. OF INCORPORATION
 OF THE STERLING ROYALTY co.

Know all me by these presents: That We, the undersigned, have this day vol Untarily associated ourselves together for the purpose of forming a corpora ton under the laws of the territory of Arizona, United States of America, and We do hereby certify:
 ARTICLE I.
 That the names of the incOrporators of said corporation are C. T. Linley, M. T. Bender, E. B. Hubert and II. A. Loevy, all of St. Louis, Missouri.
 ARTICLE II.
 That the name of said corporation and by which it shall be known in the law is Sterling Royalty Company.
 That the principal place for the transaction of it's business in the terri tory of Arizona shal! be at the town of Phoenix. Maricopa county, territory of Arizona. The general offices shall be at the city of St. Louis, Missouri, with branch offices at such other places as the board of directors may from time to time direct. Said company may also carry on and transact busl- ness of the kiCd and nature therein after provided. in all other states and territories of the United States of America. and also all states and terri tories of the Republic of Mexico, and all other countries whatsoever.
 ARTICLE III.
 The business proposed to be carried on and transacted by the said corpora tion is as follows: In general to en- gage in and carry on the business of mining, refining, smelting and manu- featuring any and all kinds of ores,
 
 lease or acquire by license, concession. grant or otherwise, any lands, mines. minerals, rights, building, easements, rights and privileges, machinery plant and other effects whatsoever which the company may think proper, from time to time, to be acquired for any Of its purposes; to prospect and search for ores and minerals. 10 mine and grant licenses for mining, in and over any lands which may be acquired by the company, and to develop ore bodies Of any and all kinds; and to sell and otherwise dispose of the lands, mines or other property Of the company: to buy, rent, lease and sell any and all kinds of lands and mines and interests rights, titles and licenses connected herewith; to buy, sell, manufacture and deal in minerals. plant machinery, implements, tools, conveniences, pro- visions and things necessary and capa- ble of being used in connection with mining operations or required by work men and others employed by the com pany; to construct, carry out, improve, manage, operate, work, control and su- perintend any roads, ways, bridges, 1 reservoirs, water courses. acqueducts. ] NNrD 9 mil tiy v works. hydraulic works, electric works, l factories, warehouses and other works and conveniences which are or seem di- rectly or indirectly conducive to any of the objects of the company, and to con- | tribute to, subsidize or otherwise aid, or partake in any such operations; and | generally to do any and all acts and | things, and transact any and all other l business incidental to the purpose l aforesaid and not contrary to the laws of the territory of Arizona or the | United States of America, or other | country or countries in which said company may operate or do business.
 ARTICLE ".
 That the amount of the capital stock of said corporation is and shall be Two hundred Thousand (S200 00O) dol ! lars divided Into two hundred thousand ! (2OO, ,0OO) shares of the par value of one | (S1O dollar each; that said stock shall be fully paid in at the time of issuing the certificates therefor. in cash or property, and be non-assable and shal be sold in such quantity or quantities and at such price or prices as the board of directors may from time to time des- ignata by resolution.
 ARTICLE V.
 That the life of this corporation shal commence immediately upon the films of these Articles of Incorporation witt the County Recorder of Maricopa coun