Arizona silver belt., 1905-04-27
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
of the Keystone Copper Company

KNOW ALL MEN By THEsE PRESERVES
 We l., F. Wightman, ] R Finletter, Albert A. Aal, ISsac NJ. Mason, Geo, A. Riddle, G. S. Maddox, Geo, S, Foster, J. ] Searcy, and Geo. W. r, Hunt and all being persons of lawful age and capacity, hereby associate ourselves together for the purpose of forming cor poratiOn under and pursuant to the laws Of the Territory of Arizona, relating to "Corpor- ations in General, and to that end agree as follows, to-wit:-
 The corporation shall be named and styled THE KEYSTONE COPPER COMPANY"
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 The general nature of the business of this corporation shall consist Of the acquisition of mines and mining properties, including coal copper. precious stones, onyx and marble quarrieS, and gold and silver by discovery, pur- chase or lease, and working, developing and sale ot the same; producing and treating of copper, gold aud silver. and other ores or bullion, and the buying and selling of all ores or metalliferouS products; the smelling for hire of all such substances, and the construc- ton and operation Of tramwayS, railways, and the transportation Of passengers, and freight, and the acquisition of such real estate, millsiteS, water powers and personal property aS may be necessary for the carry iug on Of the business Of said corporation: to conduct and carry on a general merchandise business m the buying and selling of any and an kinds and classes Of merchandise at such miuc or mines and at such other places as shall be determined upon by the board Of directors,
 Tue principal place for the transaction Of business of said corporation shall be at Globe. Gua County in the Territory of Arizona but a permanent ofice may be maintained at the City of St. Louis, In the State of Missouri and branch offices at such other places as may be determined by the board of directors of the company.
 The amount Of the capital stock Of said company shall be One Million (sl ,OOO 0OOOo, Dol. lars, divided into Two Hundred Thousand shares Of the par value of Five Cs5.OO) Dollars each per shaIe.
 The capital stock may be paid at such time and in such manner, including the payment in property and services, as the board Of direc- tors shall from time to time determine, and their valuation of such property or services shall be final and conclusive. And it shall be lawful for the board of directors to set aside such portion of the stock of said company for treasury purposes as shall be deemed best by said board,
 And said corporation shall have power to buy and sell its own shares of stock
 VI
 This corporation shalt commence its legal existence upon the date of the Issuance Of the certificate Of the Incorporation hercon by the auditor of the Territory Of Arizona, and shall continue for a period Of twenty i've years, from that date
 The management and conduct Of the arairs ot the company shall be by board Of drec. tors at least nine in number but this number ot members of the board of directors may be Increased from time to tune In such a manner as shall ? provided in the bylaws Of the com pauy whS.l adopted
 The directors shall be chosen annually on the second Thursday of April Of each year The following named person shall with any others hereafter selected pursuant to the by laws when adopted, serve as directors until 1 the second Thursday Of April l9O5 wit:-G. | s. Maddox, A. A. Aal, Geo. A. Riddle l.. F. | Wishtman, Isaac NJ. Mason, J K Flnletter, Geo $. Foster. Geo. W. F. Hunt, and j. J. | Searcy, and the successor or successors Of them.
 The directors shall choose president, one | or more vice presidents, treasurer and sec. retary, and such other officers and agents as may be provided for h the bylaws when | adopted, or by resolution Of the board Of d. | rectors.
 VIII The highest amount Of indebtedness and lia. bility direct or contingent. to which the cor pOration shall be at any time subject shall in | no case eyerexceed Seven Thousand Cs7OOOO | Dollars.
 The private property Of the members of this company shall be exempt from liability for It's corporate debts.
 IS TESTIMONY WHEREOF. we have hereto set our hands and seals thIs lOth day Of April. 1905. LYMAN E. wIGHTMAN, tSeali
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