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The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
NOTICE OF CONTEST
O2O535-364O
020535-3640
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office.
Phoenix, Arizona September 20, 1916.
Contestee:
You are hereby notified that John G. Pytlik,
who gives Benson, Cochise county, Arizona, as
his postofice address, did on June 5, 1916 file in
this Office his duly corroborated application to
contest and secure the cancellation of your
Homestead Entry No. O20535, made January 3,
1913, for E1s Section 8, Township II ST. Range
10 E., G, & S. r. Meridian, and as grounds for
his contest he alleges that you have sold to
him all your improvements and agreed to re-
linquish your right to said homestead entry.
That you have abandoned said homestead and
been out of the state of Arizona over nine
months.
You are, therefore, further notified that the
said allegations will be taken as confessed, and
your said entry will be cancelled Without fur
ther right to be heard, either before this office
or on appeal, if you + Ill to file in this office
within twenty days after the FOURTH publ
cation of this notice. as shown below, your an
swer, under oath, specifically responding to
these allegations Of contest, together with due
proof that you have served u copy OF your an
swer on the said contestant either in person or
by registered mail.
You should state in your answer the name Of
the postofice to which you desire future notices
to be sent to you.
THOMAS F. WEEDIN, Register.
JOHN j. BIRDNO, Receiver. .r
Date of first publication Sat. Sept 80, 1916.
Date OF second publication Sat- Oct. z, 1915
Date of third publication Sat. Oct. IA, 1916
Date of fourth publication Sat- Oct q, 1916.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
NOTICE OF CONTEST
O2l994-3692
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
United States Land Office.

O2l994-3692
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office.
Phoenix Arizona, September l8, 1876
To Edward G. Wienman, of Mescal, Arizona,
Contestee:
You are hereby notified that William E. Will
liams who gives Benson, Arizona, as his post
office address, did on August 81 1916 file in this
office his duly corroborated application to con-
test and secure the cancellation of your Home
stead Entry, Serial No. 02l994, made April L.
1913, for VIZ SEA. E4 SWA, VIZ NEA. Section
co. and VIZ NEA, Section 20, Township II S.,
Range 10 E., G. & S. r. Meridian and as grounds
for his contest he alleges that you have de-
serted the land and not made the improvements
required by law.
You are, therefore, further notified that the
said allegations will be taken as confessed, and
your said entry will be cancelled without fur
ther right to be heard, either before this office
or on appeal, If you fail to file in this office
within twenty days after the FOURTH publi-
cation of this notice, as shown below, your
answer. under OATH specifically responding to
these allegations of contest, together with due
proof that you have served copy of your an
swer on the said contestant either in person or
by registered mail.
You should state in your answer the name Of
the postoff1ce to which you desire future notices
to be sent to you.
THOMAS F. WEEDIN, Register.
JOHN J. BIRDNO, Receiver.
Date of first pub. Sat. Sept 80, 1916
Date OF second pub. Sat, Oct. 2, 1916
Date of third pub. Sat- OCT IA, 1916
Date of foul tn pub. Sat. Oct q, 1915.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
The Seventh.Day Adventists.

Arizona Seventh day Adventists
will hold their annual conference
and camp meeting in Phoenix,
October II to 22 Adventists from
Tucson, Prescott, Mesa, Miami,
Globe, Bisbee and all parts of the
state are planning to attend. I'm
portant business, including the
election of officers and appoint
ment of the conference committee,
will be transacted. The holding of
the conference sessions biennially,
instead of annually, probably will
be one Of the questions upon which
action will be taken.
This is expected to be the lar
gest camp. meeting yet held in Ari-
zona. A large circular tent has
been pitched in which to hold the
general meetings, and numerous
family tents are in readiness for the
accommodation of the delegates
and visitors.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
O'Connor pleasure and CONNER.

O'Connor pleasure and CONNER
cial Motor Cars are assembled OF
World-known Standard Parts, me-
dium priced, and sold on conven.
lent PAY-AS-YOU~RIDE plan.
Catalogue mailed on request. Ex.
ceptional agency proposition and
exclusive territory for persons de.
string to act as representatives,
Inquire Of the O'Connor Corpora
ton, 633r South Halsted ST., Chi
eago, LII
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
NOTICE
To Whom 1t May Concern:

Notice is hereby given to any and all intend
ing purchasers of the N. E. n of the S. E. "a OF
Section 10, or the N. w. "A of the S. w. of
Section II Of Township II South, Range 20 East
ella and Salt River Meridian. in Cochise coun-
ty, State of Arizona. That the sale and trans
fer Of all or any part Of said property is re-
stricted by, and must be made in accordance
with au agreement and option entered into be-
tween Juan Cruz and J. M. Castaneda on the
18th day of March, 1900; which said instrument
is of record in the office of the County Recorder
of Cochise county, State of Arizona
Dated Benson, October 25th, 1912.
M. +. CASTANEDA.
Administrator Of Estate Of j. M. CaStaneda.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07

"The Lone Star Ranger" our
new serial story by Zane Grey, will
begin in next weeks issue.
The Benson Lumber e. Com
mercial CO. keep always on hand
a big stock of lumber, hardware
and builders supplies.
Misses Knapp aud Phelps, teach
ers in the Grammar School, have
taken one of the Sherrer houses, for.
merly occupied by the McFar-
lands.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona
September %. 1916
Notice is hereby given that Isaac G. Fletcher,
Of Benson, Arizona, who, on September 2, 1913
made Homestead Entry No. 093255, for SWA
SEA. SEA SWA, Section %, NWA NEA, NE14
NWA, Section 80, Township IA s., Range 20 f,
G. & S. R. Meridian, has filed notice OF intention
to make three year Final Proof, to establish
claim to the land above described. before
H, G. Brown, q. s, Commissioner, at Benson.
Arizona, on the Sth day of November, 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses: Albert Jones.
George H. Colvins, Laurence Ogles and Ned
Hollyard, all of Benson, Arizona.
THOMAS +. WEEDIN, Register.
First publication September &c. 1916.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
Miranonte Items
Especial Correspondent

Especial Correspondent
Mr.. Williams, who has been i'll
for some time and who is under the
care of his daughter, Mrs. Alta
Neagle, is on the improve. James
and Martin, sons of Mr.. Williams,
of Bisbee, were here during last
week visiting with their father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dillman, of White
water, were the guests of Mrs.
Conrad Naegle last week.
Mr.. Edward Jesperson and fam
lily motored down from johnson
last week to visit with friends and
relatives for a few days.
Mrs. Malliza Martineau, who has
been visiting her daughter in john
son for some time, has returned to
her home.
Mrs. Annie Skinner has returned
from Bisbee, where she had been
visiting her son for some time.
Quite number of farmers are
busy harvesting their crops.
The Relief Society met at the
home of Mrs. Alta Naegle last
Tuesday.
Mrs. Annie Backer, who has
been here for some time visiting
with friends, has returned to her
home in Mesa City.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07

WANTED - Men and burros to
pack wood for big government
contract at Sonoita. Address S. J.
Johnson, Sonoita, Arizona.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
FOR SALE

100 acres unimproved land, one
mile from Pomerene school house:
three miles from Benson. School
bus goes by place every morning,
Good roads. Apply to or address
Joseph LeDoux, Dragon, Ariz.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07

Now is the time for tomato and
cantelope crates and apple bales.
We have them. Benson Lumber &
Commercial Co
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07

Remember l can save you money
on gasoline, distillate and lubri
eating oils, both wholesale and re-
tail CT. Moss.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
Rally Day Last Sunday

KaiIy Day Last Sunoay
The Methodist Sunday School
held its annual Rally Day last Sun
day, celebrating the 15oth ami
versary of the beginning of Meth
odism in America. The program
was headed "Our Pioneera," and
consisted of number of readings
and talks of the lives of Bishop
Asbury and others who were iden'
tilted with the church in the early
days of the country.
There was much bright music
and interesting exercises by the
little people. One of the special
features was a march by the junior
girls and boys, with sashes and
pennants. The house was gaily
decorated in scarlet for the occa'
sion. A new class was formed and
a general spirit of enthusium pre-
vailed, making good start for the
new year.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
Legislators rlay Ask for More Pay

Legislators r1ay Ask for More Pay
Phoenix, Oct. 6.-Already there
is an indication that the state legis-
lators are going to ask for higher
pay. Former members declare that
the pay, 81 day, is very poor for
the services they are expected to
render. Some members who served
through the various sessions last
year, amounting to 1873 days, tell
that they had to borrow money to
return home, even though the ho-
tells of Phoenix gave them special
rates.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
LOCAL ITEMS

Mr.. U. Nancy went to Wilcox
Thursday on business, returning
yesterday.
Pm. Sebrjng, mining man of
Drag oon, was in town for day or
two this week.
Mrs Fl @. Robertson has gone
to G ODE, called by the serious ill
ness of her grand daughter.
Geo. E Sigh and J. L. Hill,
prominent business men OF San
Simon, were at the Mansion Hotel
Wednesday,
Miss Elizabeth Treat left last
Sunday for Los Angeles, where she
will attend school at the Academy
of the immaculate Heart.
r. J. Selkirk, forest supervisor,
and Don P. johnson, forest ranger,
of Tucson, and Emil Hendricks,
ranger, of Pantano, were in town
yesterday.
Misses Hughes and O'Brien,
teachers in the High School, have
moved into the Sherrer house, near
Mrs. M. Snyder's, and are much
pleased with their new quarters
Charlie Goetz, the well.known
Benson merchant, was g. visitor 10
Tombstone for few hours today,
continuing on to Fort Huachuca.
He was travelling in his car
Wednesdays Prospector.
Ernest J. Powell, the " Purpose
Lecturer" the first of the Lyceum
course entertainers, we'll pleased a
good-sized audience last night at
the X. of P. Hall. His subject was
Boosting and Busting
John B Castleman, has returned
from vacation trip of about three
weeks to his former home at Vicks
burg, Miss and points in Kentucky.
He reports having a splendid time
seeing old friends and relatives.
Elder Stuttsman, of Elgin, was
in town Wednesday, and while here
visited his friends Mr.. and Mrs.
d. w. Brown, living in the north
western suburbs of town. He re.
ports everything prospering in the
Elgin district, the farmers having
had good year and crop yields
abundant.
Allen G. Mccall, and wife arriv-
ed in town Saturday afternoon
from Yuma, and have located in
one Of the Etz houses on Fifth
street. He has been employed in
the signal debartment of the Sou
thern Pacific road, and is now en-
gagged in connecting up steel
through the Benson yard.
Mr.. C. w Hartman, of Phoenix,
who might be styled the advance
courier cf the Campbell campaign
party. was in town Monday seeing
after arrangements for the meet
ing Tuesday night. Mr.. Hartman
met an old acquaintance here in
the person of Mr.. T. r. Thorpe,
manager of the Moss Pharmacy.
He left for Tombs one the same
day in his automobile.
Roadmaster It. J. Monahan, of
the Southern Pacific, his mother,
Mrs. ]. Monahan, two daughters,
Misses May and Helen, and nephew
Sterling Shea, are here and now
quartered in the company dwelling
house on the north side of the
track at the San Pedro street cross
ing. The roadmaster's Office and
headquarters will be moved here
from Tucson within the next few
days.
The Benson Auto. Company,
MessrS. w. J. Bennett and ]. u.
Nanney, have made change of
base. having moved from their old
location next to the Mansion Hotel
into the building for some time past
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07

Officers of the Sunday school
are: Miss M. Snyder, superintend
cut; Mrs. T.. E Weigand, assistant
superintendent; Miss Gladys Land.
secretary. The latter was elected
to ill the vacancy caused by Miss
Elizabeth Treats departure fol
Los Angeles to attend school.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07

Call on me for your gasoline, dis
tillate'and lubricating oils. c. F.
Moss.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07

The names OF the adjoining Claims TO this
Survey are: on the North; Survey No. l7l7, True
Blue and Copper Bell lode, survey No. 4N
Dreadnought lode. On the East, Al and Az
lodes. unsurveyed, owned by the Arizona United
Mining Company; on the South, Sunnyside and
Little Jennie lodes, unsurveyed, owned by the
Arizona United Mining Company; on the West
Survey No. $780, Miantenomah lode, Survey No.
331 Mammoth lode; Blue Grass lode, unsur
veyed. claimed by the applicant herein, Survey
No. l717, Ross lode.
THOMAS F. WEEDIN, Register.
First pub. Sept. l6.
Last pub. Nov. II.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-07-13

H. E. Smiley is in Kansas City
this week on business.
A nifty line of suits just IN at
Briggs & Briggs at Fowler.
Helen, Ruth, and Harry Fee
left last Wednesday for a
months stay with relatives in
Yates Center, Kansas.
Household goods sale. Where?
The streets of Meade. When?
Saturday, July 18th, at two-thir-
ty. How? Public auction, the
way to fud real bargains.
VIM. Russell, who has been
with the Home Lumber & Sup.
ply Co., has resigned his posi-
ton and left for Joplin, Missouri
Wednesday.
DR.. Sonntag, of Fowler, recent
purchased a Maxwell, and can
now answer all calls, day or
night.
T. M. Mcqueen received the
information the first of the week
that his race horse, Jack Ram bier
had died at Woodward. Okla.
homa, The horse had won Sec
ond money in the afternoon, and
died sometime during the night.
The horse was a valuable one,
and his loss is heavy one 10
Mr. Mcqueen.
Household goods sale. Where?
The streets of Meade. When?
Saturday, July 18th, at two-thir-
ty. How? Public auction, the
way to find real bargains.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-07-13
No Chance

Two competitors cutting
prises, remind US of the two lit
tie boys who we're seeing which
one could lean out the window
the farther. The one who won
was the one who died-of course
we won't go this far but we have
a few BAN mocks to close out at
20 per cent discount.
NJ. & M. Drug Company.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-07-13
Notice

In the future, patients desir-
ing the services of DR.. Sonutag,
of Fowler, will find him on Tues
day aud Friday OF. each week at
the Kimber residence, across
the street from the photograph
gallery.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-07-13

desire to announce my candidacy for re-nom-
nation for the Office Of County Superintendent
subject to the will Of the Democratic voters at
the Primaries, August 1, 1916.
PEARL WOOD SMITH.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-07-13

hereby announce my name as candidate
for the nomination for the office Of County Super
intendent subject to the Democratic Primary
August l, 1916.
KATE E. MARTIN.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-07-13
To Water Consumers

This is to warn those who are
in the habit of neglectiog to pay
their water rent. that same will
be turned off without further
notice unless paid by the 10th of
each month.
S. w. Ellis,
City Water COmmissioner
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-07-13

WANTED: To farm from
100 to 200 acres of land. Am
prepared to care for that amount
and will farm it right, Inquire
for Harry Bradley at the harness
shop or at the South side black
smith shop.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-07-13

hereby announce my name as candidate for
nomination to the office Of County Superntend-
ent, subject to the Republican Primaries, Aug
ust l, 1916.
OLA GRANGER.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-07-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS

/ hereby announce my name as candidate for
Reelection, to the Office Of County Treasurer,
subject to the Republican Primary, August
LIST, 1916.
R.w. CAMPBELL.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-07-13

Man and wife want job with
tareshing crew as cook and water
man. T. K. Feldman,
Plains, Kansas
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-07-13
For Sale

For Sale gasoline engine, ~
horse power, also pump jack. A
bargain, see John Turax, Meade
Kansas, or Phone II.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-07-13

Farm Loans at lowest
rates. Write or call Herbert
K. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
GREAT INDUSTRIAL
 WAR IS PREDICTED
Counsel of National Association of Manufacturers Says U. S. Faces
 Sanguinary Conflict in Trade

New York. April 2s.-The National Metal Trades association at the closing session today of it's eishteeath annual session was warned by James. E. Emery, general counsel, that tho National Asso- ciation of Manufacturers to prepare for great industrial war when the Euro pean conflict ends.
 This nation," he said, faces war, not sanuinary contest but an economic contest between the industrial and com mercial forces of the old world and the new.
 How are we to meet armies transform ed into industrial organizations, the un- skilled raised to the zenith of capacity, women workers trained in large numbers to special dexterity and excellence, and management trained under the pressure of the war and backed by people drilled in self-sacrifice and self-denial to ex- ercise in the contest of peace the virtues they have acquired in the discipline of war? Are we to meet this with high wage cost short hours and low efficiency, while they attack us armed with low wage costs, long hours and high eff ficiency?''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
BORDER CONFERENCE.
 WILL BEGIN TODAY. ADDITIONAL TROOPS. ID ENTER MEXICO.
Scott, Funston and Obregon Are at Ell Paso-Latter Will Be Told That the United States Is Not Yet Satisfied

Fl Paso, April 2S-On the eve of the Oregon Scott Funston conference over the disposition of United States troops in Mexico. the feeling grew in Fl Paso tonight that tentative American occu- patton of part of Chihuahua pending eradication of Villa bands by the de facto government would result from ne- gotiations The American representa- lives came to Fl Paso this evening, but were noncommunicative regarding their plans and their instructions from Wash ington.
 All opinion regarding the outcome of the deliberations was based. therefore, on the attitude of Carranza officers ar flying with General Obregon.
 From an authoritative source it was learned that the Mexican minister of war had signified his willingness to meet General Funston and Scott half way"
 It was pointed out in other quarters that this might mean that General Ob- regon would consent to the presence of General Pershing's columns on Mexican soil provided the actual chase of Villas forces was relinquished entirely to the Carranza troops and provided withdrawal arranged to follow receipt of assurances
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1-ResuIt of primaries beginning of end of Roosevelt boom. British battleship sunk by mine. Dublin paralyzcd by rising of Sim Feiners. Border conference will begin today 22.sOO passes issued in 1913 by two roads. f Heated debate over Brandeis con- ffrmation. Gerard off for meeting with Em- peror.
 Troops gaining upper hand in Dub- lin. 7-Alabnma bankers meet in Pensa- cola.
 Prominent jurists against chang ing international law.
 STATE NEWS 9--Bessemer wants Valley creek 12-Arrangements made to finance state. 3-Work starts today on new machine shop at Gadsden.
 LOCAL. NEWS @City halI-auditorium plans au- proved by cfty's most public spfr- tied men. Money loss from milk shortage due to tick enormous. AOca1 man Duys schOOners to care for overseas trade. "Keep-tO-right'' ordinance to he enforced. Merritt reports great interest in utilities race. Senior class at university threat ems strike. Griggs lectures indOrsed by Dramr league. 2-Large audiences enjoy chautauqua at Ensley.
 FEATURES 2-New York stories by Birmin~- 'Ar ham man. FGotHRhts and screen. 3-xIoIland letter. q4-E1itoriaI comment G-SocIety news. 
 SPORTING NEWS S-BirminGkam defeats CrncLer~ bandily. Ncxs cf the Southern league. Ane>har anateur baseball lc.~ue gets 1nto action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
22,8OO FREE PASSES
 ISSUED IN 4 YEAR BY TWO ROADS SHOWN IN NHEAR|NG0N S N.
Cash Valuation Figured at $226,0OO- Majority Were Issued at Request of Leg islators in Tennessee snd Kentucky

Nashville, April 2S.-Records con- piled by examiners of the interstate commerce commission and read into the records of the hearing here today of the charges against the Louisville and Nashville and the Nashville, Chatta- nooga and St. Louis railroads showed that more than 22,sOO free passes were issued by these lines in 1913. These represented mileage of approximately Ts72S,600, with cash valuation figured at $226.224. The majority of these passes. according to the testimony of Will H. Carlton, examiner for the com mission, were issued to and on the re- quest of legislators in Kentucky and Tennessee
 After presenting charts showing the free transportation issued for indi- vidual members of the Tennessee legis- lature. copies of letters illustrative of the requests for passes for judges ot courts, witnesses, jurors and newspa pers as well as mass of other de- tailed information regarding the hand ling of free transportation, MT. Carlton late in the day was turned over to the attorneys for the railroads for cross examination. In order to conclude the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
COLLEGE OF BISHOPS
 MEETS AT NASHVILLE
Sunday, May 21, Designated as Amer ican Bible Society Day for South
 ern Methodist Churches

Nashville, April 2S.--The college of bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church. south. net irl annual session here today to arrange for the visira- tfon of bishops to the various annual conferences next year. The assign ment of bishops was placed in the hands of a committee composed of Bishops Murray. Kilgo and Lambuth. It was decided to designate Sunday, May 21, as American Bible society day for the Methodist Episcopal church, south. In other churches Sunday, May [, is the day for the general oDserv, ance of the centennial of the American Bible society. The change in date for the Methodist Episcopal church, south, is because of the fact that a year ago the church extension board of ths church designated May as church extension Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
MAKING PROGRESS|N THE SUPPRESSION 0F' REVOLT IN IRELAND
Rioters Now Confined to Barricades Says State
 ment - Headquarters of { Sim Fein Society Shelled

W
 London, April 2S.-"The military op- erations for the suppression of the re- bellion in Dublin are proceeding sat- isfactorily," says communication is sued by Field Marshal French, com manding the home forces. late last night.
 What may be described as the or ganized forces of the rebels. the com munication adds. .'are confined to a few localities. the principal enc be- ing the "Sackville street district, in which the rebel headquarters appear to be the general postoffice."
 "The cordon of troops around this district has been drawn closer and the rebels in this locality are now con fined behind their line of barricades.
 "Sniping from houses in which small parties of the rebels have established themselves in various parts of the city still continue. The district where this is most prevalent is that northwest or the Four Courts, which are still ir the possession of the iebels. The clearance of these snipers is matter of 4time
 .csnstderable damage was caused by < fcsAtl.s>a ss Fass Tws>