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The Benson signal., 1916-04-29
Board of Inquiry or Ochoa
DerailTnent

An investigation Of the cause oil
the train derailmeutat Ochoa, thir-
teen miles east Of Benson, I hurs-
day, April 9Th, has been made by
a hoard OF inquiry composed of five
mem bers, three railroad men aud
two disinterested citizens. This is
the custom followed in cases of
the kind, both for the information
Of the railroad officials and the pub.
lic At large.
The board consisted of Superin.
tendent L. H., Williams, Division
Engineer J. G. Mathews and Mr.
W. c, Peterson, representing the
company, and Messrs. VIM. Murry
and III. g. Brown. of Benson, rep
resenting the public.
They examined all the facts in
the case, reports having been Civ
en- IN by the trainmen concerned,
and after considering the same,
made their report. 1t is rather
lengthy, but the main facts are:
Eastboand passenger train No.
Ioa, while entering switch, had en-
CINE and mail car derailed, due to
. switsh point standing open on
account Of switch having been run
through.
A portion of the crew of east
bound freight No. 242, four
engine train of sixty-two cars and
caboose, were decided responsible
for the derailment, having failed
to see tina the switch was IN right
condition for the passage of the
other train.
No recon mendations were made,
as the accident, in the words Of the
port, was due to the use of poor
Judgment by an experienced train
and engine crew
The Benson signal., 1916-04-29

cattlemen, farmers and business
men in this community. The tran.
saction is certainly a milestone in
Benson's progrtss, and with rapid
~ increasing deposits, which the
bank has enjoyed in the past few
months, bids fair to realize the
hopes for still larger growth on
the part Of the institution under
the new management.
Mr.. Smith was instrumental IN
the organization of the Arizona
Bankers Association, as we'll as the
First National Bank of Globe, and
is a man Of sterling qualities and
ability,
Mrs. Smith will join her hus-
band in few days and they will
make their home here.
The Benson signal., 1916-04-29
FIRST ANNUAL CHAM.
PIONSnIP SnOOT
AT BENSON

Supt H. @. Robertson has taken
the initiative for the formation Of a
state association of high school rife
clubs He has sent out circular
letters to all the different high
schools inviting them to take part
in the first annual shooting match
at Benson, May 6. Following is
the letter and program:
Benson, Ariz., April II, 1916.
Dear Sir: You are hereby in
vited 10 organize and enter rife
team to compete in the First An
nual High School Championship
Shoot, to be held on the Benson
Range Saturday. May 9th, 1916.
Do not hesitate to enter team
because of lack of practice. There
are only four high schools in the
state having organized rifle clubs,
and so far as can be learned none
of these have carried on anything
like regular practice this year. We
have had bat one practice shoot in
the Benson High School, in which
esch boy fired only seven shots.
Your boys will therefore be on an
equality with other boys. We ex.
pect the scores to be low this year,
but as we hope to make this an
ANNUAL event we trust that much
interest will be taken in it, 50 that
in the future there will be better
shooting and higher scores
Details of the shoot, prizes, etc, !,
will be fonnd upon the enclosed
program Additional individual
prizes will be given # possible, but
enough are now offered to insure a
successful meeting. We should
have your answer not later than
April 25th, 1916.
With on earnest appeal for your
CO operation, / am
Yours truly,
(Signed) H. @. ROBERTSON.
The Benson signal., 1916-04-29
PROGRAM HIGH SCHOOL CHAM
PICNSIiIP RIFLE SHOOT

PIONSIiIP RIFLE SHOOT
Elegibility---Rules Of the Arizona Ath-
tctic Association to govern:
Number on team---Five.
Method of scoring .Bullseyes count FIVE.
FIRST ring outside four. second ring three.
and balance Of target two points. In team
matches highest aggregate score of Eve
members wins the prize. ~
Rife---Any repeating rife.
Sights---Any not containing glass.
Trigger pull---Not to be under three
pounds. 4
Coaching---No coaching to be allowed.
but teammates may talk to each other
provided they do not disturb other con-
testants.
First Event May 9th. 9 a. m.
Middle Distance Team Championship.
for the Du Pont Cup. This is beautiful
silver cup fifteen inches high donated by
the Du Pont Powder Co.
Distance --- Two and three hundred
yards.
Position---Sitting or kneeling at two
hundred yards. prone at three hundred.
Target---Figure "A" army target: which
is four by six feet and has an eight-inch
bullseye.
Number Of shots---Two sighting and ten
! record at each range.
Highest possible team score 500.
Second Event.
Rapid Fire Championship for the Phelps
Dodge Trophy. A silver cup donated by
the Phelps-Dodge Mercantile Company. of
Bisbee.
Distance---Two and three hundred yards.
Position---Sitting or kneeling at two
hundred. prone at three hundres yards.
Tasget---Fisure ID" army target. TT
Number of shots.--Ten at each range.
No sighting shots. il.
Time limit One and half minutes at
two hundred. two and half minutes at
three hundred yards. All shots unhred
when target goes out of sight to count as
! misses.
Highest possible score 500.
Third Event.
Long Range Individual Championship
Match. Prize, Maxim Silencer.
Distancc---Six hundred yards
Target---Figure "B' army target, which
is six by six feet and has twenty Inch
black bullseye.
Position---Prone. sling strap and sand
bag rest allowed.
Number of Shots Two sighting and ten
record shots.
Highest possible score so.
| Fourth Event.
Long Range Team Championship Match
for the Benson Cup. Conditions same as
for individual match; FIVE men to shoot
Possible score 500.
A Special Prize of fine 30-4O calibe,
repeating rifle will be given to the ;ndi.
vidual shooting in all team contest ,he
makes the highest aggregate score.
The team prizes are to be held by the team
| winning them Until the next annual shoot
when they must be returned 70 Benson Uniol
High School. The school winning these tro
phies the greatest number OF times in sever
years will retain possession OF them perma
pently. The individual prizes Sre to beoom'
'the personal property OF the winners
The Benson signal., 1916-04-29
foundation for prosperous future
as a mineral producer.
Deleg ates to Republican Convention

Delegates TO RepubIicA conventioa
A meeting of the Republicans of
Benson precinct was held Tuesday
evening for the purpose of select
ing. delegates to the county CON,
vention which meets in Douglas
today.
j. w. Gull was elected chairman
and M. F. Castaneda secretary.
Three delegates we're selected to
represent this precinct in the con-
vention at Douglas. They were
Messrs. Milton Fairlee, Max Tren
and M. P. Cosby.
The Benson signal., 1916-04-29
Progress of the Cannery

A carload of machinery for the
cannery arrived this week aud was
unloaded Wednesday. The build
ing is now almost completed, and,
barring unforeseen events, every
thing will be in shape before the
opening of the canning season.
The Benson signal., 1916-04-29

WANrED-Saddles, brides and
spurs, Dutch ovens and all size
tents. Gem Second Hand store.
The Benson signal., 1916-04-29

Remember l can save you money
op gasoline, distillate and lubri.
eating oils, both wholesale and re-
tail. CT. Moss.
The Benson signal., 1916-04-29

Go to the Benson Coal Il Ice
Company Tor coal, Joe and soda
water.
The Benson signal., 1916-04-29
Developing "Rock Candy" Claim

. " ,.
Jos. X. Young has brought in
some samples of ore from the
"Rock Candy" claim, located joint
ly by himself and Randolph Reu--
ser, about fifteen miles down the
river, in the Little Rincons. An
assay made a short while ago by q
reliable assayer showed this ore
to contain high values in both sill
yer and copper. They have sew
eral claims in the same locality but
have 40 far only commenced devel-
opment work on the claim mon
toned, where they have made
cut OF about ten feet across the
vein. "
The Benson signal., 1916-04-29
Sells Land to Mininx Company

Mr.. g. A, Brown, of Dragon.
has sold eighty acres OF his home.
stead, containing tungsten deposits.
to the Tungsten Mining Co., otEl
Paso,. Texas, for the sum of $50, y
900. That company is now erect
ing a concentrating mill on the
ground for working the ore. The
remaining portion of his land is
now under option to another com.
pany for $50, with good pros
pect of the trade going through. ].
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-20
FIRST AND BEST" FAIR
Al Mineral Point, August Is to ls-
Four Gala Days for People of
Southwestern Wisconsin

The forty-sixth annual exhibition of
what is commonly termed the Mineral
Point Fair is close to hand more
month. The officers are energetic,
with a full measure of confidence in
the fairs success. The premium list
is out and proves to be a pamphlet en-
6iazoned with liberality on every page
While the list has been revised in some
respects, no changes Of special impor-
tance have been made, other than the
time for closing of entries has been
fixed at 2. p. m. Tuesday, instead of
Wednesday as heretofore.
The Tribune assures the public that
the officials of the fair will do all in
their power to make the forty sixth
annual specially attractive and profita-
bic for one and all. No favoritism
viii be shown. Every visitor and pa
tron will be treated with the same
cordiality and privileges.
Watch for detailed particulars in the
city papers from now on.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-20
GROTH & NOBLE
Telephone 298

Otto Lieder was in Milwaukee the
forepart of the week on business.
Miss Hazel Suthers returned Tues
day to her home at Sturgeon Bay.
Miss Lucille Sinex is spending few
days at the farm home of Mat Ley.
DIR. and Mrs. w. M. Gratiot re-
yesterday from their New York trip.
Mrs. Geo. Treweek and son are
spending this week at LeMars, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Dresden and
son departed Tuesday for several
weeks sojourn in North Dakota.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rasmussen are
gradually recovering from the injuries
received in the recent auto accident.
Harry Jones and family of Milwau-
kee have been welcome guests in this
city and vicinity during the past week.
Miss Liela Gribble of this city is
spending a few days at the Dells with
a number of girl friends from Mt Hor-
eb and Whitewater.
- Miss Elizabeth Kieffer entertained
nine young ladies' at her home Satur-
day in honor of Misses Florence and
Esther finnish of Dubuque.
Mrs. Mary Sieger died at her home
in this city on Tuesday evening. The
funeral will take place Friday morning
at $3.50 o'clock with services at St
| Mary's church.
Fourteen girls were pleasantly en-
tertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs
j. j. Fielder Monday afternoon in honor
/, Of the eleventh birthday anniversary
Of their daughter Marjorie.
William Gilman and wife visited
Dr.. and Mrs. Cal,ow Of Milwaukee OF
Sunday at the home Of Mrs. Ann Cal
low in this city. By the way The Trib
une was honored with pleasant cal
b. Dr.. Callow and wife.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-20
Seventy Eighth Birthday of Twins.

Mrs Jane Paynter and Mrs. Mary
Huxtable, twin sisters, of this city.
reached the 18th anniversary Of their
birth on Sunday, July 16. 1916. The
day was observed with dinner at the
home of George Huxtable and supper
with Mrs. Herman Wiesen, Mrs. Payn-
ter's daughter. They attended both
morning and evening services at the
Congregational church.
The Mesdames Paynter and Hux-
table, maiden name Jacka, were born
in Cornwall, England, and are the
good mothers of large families of wor-
thy sons and daughters. Both are
widows, interested in religious and so
cial work, active and in good health "a
credit to any community. 1t is rare
occurrence for twins to live to such an
advaa ced age together.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-20
Cooperative
Buying

Through the Retailers Com
mercial Union Or. c. w. en-
ables us to offer you
10 dozen Misses and Juniors
$3.50, $500, $3.50 and $500
Dresses for only S1.79 each.
These are the famous Bor-
genicht Dresses made in the
very best manner and are real
~ worth twice the price asked
for them.
We have about 10 dozen
Womcn's House Dresses made
from the very best Percales
and Amoskeag Ginghams and
worth from S1.25 to S1.75.
Special this week Csc.
Muslin Underwear one.
fourth off this week.
ONfords and Slippers, few
left one-fourth off.
Lots of other Bargains.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-20
Marked Activity a. Zinc Works

Receipts Of raw ore at the refneries
of the. Mineral Point Zine company last
week totaled forty-four car. ZOO tons,
seventeen cars of this coming from in
dependent operators. Finished ore to
smel.er at DePue, sixteen cars, 6l2
tons. Importation of zinc ores from
western states mines continue in vol
ume. Heavy shipments Of oxide zinc
are icing made daily and the output OF
acid has been brought up to one TWEEN
ty-Tge ton tank car each twenty-four
hours. About 500 men are employed
in al departments Of the works. Lo-
cal production is confined to small
operators who turned in twenty-one
tons Of zinc ore.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-20

While crossing the crowded street
Saturday evening last in front Of the
Iowa County Bank, George, the ten
year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George
Goldsworthy Of this city, was run over
by the front wheels Of an auto driven
by Raymond Lieder. The unfortunate
lad sustained a fractured bone near
bis fight ankle, besides body bruises.
The wheel, it is understood. passed
over the upper part Of he boys body.
The fact that the auto was stopped
befc.e the rear wheel reached the pros
trate lad. who was under the machine,
is evidence that it was moving slowly
and veil under control.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-20
Gymnasium Opening.


Opening exercises of the new gym
nssium took place Saturday evening
as per announcement, the only disap-
pointing feature being the absence of
the gymnastic team from the state I'M
iversity, word having been received here
Sd urday afternoon that they could not
attend owing to the absence OF some
of the members.
Rev. C. W. Emery presided and pre-
sesited the gymna stun to the commun-
ity, stating that it was not for the
benefit of any one denomination. but
for, everybody, young and old. He
stated that the institution would be
managed by committee from the
Methodist church and, beginning with
September, a physical director will be
secured to have charge of all activities
and organize members into proper
classss. Applications for membership
are being received and the hall will be
open every afternoon and evening, ex-
cepi Sunday.
d. K. A. Westernhagen made a
shofS address on the benefits of gym
nasi 5jp to community and w E. East
further explained the workings of the
Organization.
Good music was furnished by the
Municipal Theatre Orchestra and pleas
ing vocal selections were rendered by
Miss Marion Jones. Miss Manila Pow
ers and girls quartet. Refreshing
drinks were served to those in attend
ance.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-20
The Local Field

!. Correll g. Martin for clothing

Cornell & Martin for clothing
Miss Estella Lieder was weekend
visitor in Milwaukee.
Oscar Vivian transacted business
in Milwaukee last week.
Miss Beulah Treseder returned to
Hancock, Mich, Tuesday.
Richard Seibert is at Black River
Falls this week on business.
Mr.. Herman of Milwaukee was the
guest of Cyrus White last week.
DIR. Bell, osteopath, in this city each
Friday morning. Inquire of phone 100.
Mrs. Fowler and daughter Florence
returned Tuesday from visit at Ben
ton.
Mrs. E. h. Hutton of Chicago is
spending this week at the H. S. We'll
home.
ID. Murphy and family of Jonesdale
were guests at the j. j. Mauger home
Sunday.
Roy Lovelace and family spent the
fore part of this week with his parents
at Wiota
Mrs. James Brewer spent last
Thursday at the r. j. Correll home,
near Linden.
Henry Magnus and family of Argyle
were weekend visitors at the home of
Roy Lovelace.
Walter Martin and family spent
Sunday and Monday at Wauzeka at the
home of w. H. Martin.
Mrs. Remfrey of Darlington is Wis
iting at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Engels.
Mrs. Oscar Vivian and Miss Gene
We've GRADER returned Sunday from a
weeks visit at Freeport, Ill.
Wallis Salmon left Thursday for
Detroit to accept a position with the
Michigan state telephone plant.
The d. D. D. club was entertained
by Miss Estella Lieder at her home
Thursday afternoon and evening.
On Monday Mrs. Charles Vim and
Mrs. Joseph Whitford went to Beioit
to spend a week among relatives.
Samuel Grindell of st. Louis re-
turned to his home or Tuesday, after q
visit with his niece, Mrs, Edward Mar
tin.
Mrs. d. c. Jacka aud daughter
Laura are enjoying the hospitality OF
her mother, Mrs. George Chamiey, al
Livingston.
Miss Catherine Smith returned or
Tuesday from ST. Joseph's hospital
where che underwent an operation fol
appendicitis.
Miss Catherine Healy Of Joliet, Iii.
and nephew, George Lantz Of Elmhurst
H., are guests Of the Misses Margare
and Mary Healy.
Clyde Davis, wife and daughter ar
rived here Tuesday from Galena, &C
companied by Miss Jeanette WhAisn
who had been visiting them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-20
Clyde Man Meets Death

On Thursday afternoon about o. clock
Fred Becker, who has been farming
the M. Murphy place near Clyde, met
death in a shocking manner.
While engaged in unloading hay with
a hay fork, the fork fell, striking him
and penetrating near the throat and
passed downward thru his body, olsen
boweling him and killing him instantly.
He was but recently married to Miss
S. Brown of Orchard, Iowa. His wild
ow and several sisters survive him. =
Highland Press.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-20
UNUSUAL SAVINGS TO YOU
GUNDRY G GRAY CO.
DRY GOODS. CLOTHING. SHOES

Peter Rasmussen and family of
Lone Rock spent Sunday here with his
brother Jacob
Robert Bagnol of Sturgeon Bay
was an Sunday guest at the home
of j. j. Mauger.
Miss Lena Bishop of Cobb was q
guest at the Josiah Lanyon home dur
ing the past week.
Mrs. Margaret Pedley left yester-
day for visit at Jackson, Mich, and
and other places.
Mary Thinnes of Chicago is the
guest of her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Jeuck, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Julian and sons
are spending a few weeks on their
farm at Willow Springs.
Misses Irene and Lillian Griffin re-
turned to Chicago this week, after Wis
iting with Mrs. Arthur Phillips.
Guests at the Frank Unterholzner
home are the Misses Elma and Marga-
ret Unterholzner of Prairie du Sac.
There will be meeting of the %
FF Club Tuesday evening. July 25, at
the home of Miss Margaret Bradford.
Mrs. M. A. Hobbs returned to
Prairie du Chen Monday, after visit
with her daughter, Mrs A. b. Sper-
| beck
Ben Sieger of Kansas City arrived
in this city Monday, owing to the seri-
Gus illness of his mother, Mrs. Mary
Sieger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ansley returned
to their home in Chicago Monday.
They have been the guests of Mrs. w.
A. Jones.
Mrs. j. 2. Kieffer, Jr., and Char
les visited at the homes of Peter and
John Esch at Survey several days of
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mcdonald of
| Chicago were weekend visitors in this
city with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
ID. J. Jacka
MIR. and Mrs. A. f. Bishop, Jr.,
returned Sunday from a two week 8
vacation spent touring in this state
and Illinois.
DIR. Joseph Callow and wife re-
turned to their home in Milwaukee on
Tuesday, after a pleasant visit with
relatives and old friends.
1t is claimed there is shortage of
work horses owing to the war, but it
will take shortage of touring cars to
cause alarm in this country.
Frank Engels of this city passed
the state examination for registered
pharmacist at Madison last week and is
now employed at Kenosha.
Nick Miller. wife and son, Philir
Gorgen and family and John Gorgen,
Sr., motored TO Fennimore Sunday ant
spent the day with relatives.
"A western man was arrested fol
soboing too loudly at funeral. This
could be easily prevented by leaving
such persons out of the will
Every person who intends making
an exhibit at the Mineral Point Fai
this year should bear in mind that en-
tries close at 2 p. m. Tuesday, FRA
day and not on Wednesday as hereto
/ fore.
Anyone seeing the auto accident OF
Saturday night between Correll e. Mar
tins and Iowa County Bank will con
] fer favor by calling phone 422
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-20
A Little Business of Cupid's

Harold NJ. Brewer and Miss Pearl II.
Mitchell, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Mitchell, were married at the
M. Z. parsonage in this city, Tuesday
evening, July Is. by Rev. c. w. Emery.
We all know Harold, the groom. He
is genial, accommodating and bright,
as proven in bis service as a postofiice
official. Miss Mitchell is recognized as
one of our many splendid young ladies'
The Tribune wishes them well.
They are off for short trip. Will
be at home after August LIST.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-20
W.. Penhallegon & Co.
Bank Creditors, Attention |

Several creditors of the defunct
First National Bank favor the calling
together at an early date meeting at
the stockyards (as they fec! they have
been treated as cattle) for the purpose
of raising a fund with which to buy a
weather-proof monument and erection
of same in honor of the promptness
and efficiency of the receiver and his
attorneys.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-20

Mrs. Martha Nicholas, a respected
old settler of WaldwicE, died at her
home on Monday evening, July 10th,
at the age of over eighty years.
Funeral services will be held at the
Waldwick church. this Thursday af-
ternoon.
One son, Howard Nicholas, remains
to mourn the loss of devoted mother
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-20
MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN, THURSDAY July 20 1916
Must Have Rain !

During the last two weeks or more
this section has experienced clear, hot
weather, so hot that it has frequently
been over 80 in the shade. This has
been ideal for saving crops of hay not
a drop of rain. Corn is doing well,
but now we must have rain" says
the farmer, to save and mature crops
yet to be harvested.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-20

Harry f. MacLane of Ohio, repre-
senting the Flying Squadron Founda-
ton, will speak at the Congregational
church en- Wednesday evening, July %,
at o'clock. Admission free.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-20
Auto Plates Exhausted

Owing to the fact that the supply of
automobile number plates on hand is
not sufficient, present applicants are
required to wait for awhile, according
to statement given out in the office
of the secretary of state last Thurs
day.
There have been l02, 500 applications
for automobile licenses and only 100. 00C
number plates have been supplied by
the manufacturers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-20
Hay and Straw for Fair

Bids will be received up to and in
GLIDING Thursday, July q, to furnish
loaded hay and straw for the South
western Wisconsin Fair.
w. j. PENIIALIEGoN. Sec.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-20
concer, and lec-Ceeam Social Friday

Concert and Icc-Crcam Social Friday
The Brotherhood Of the Congrega-
ticngi chursh will hold .heir annual
social on the church lawn Friday eve
ming, July 81. Ice-cream and cake
will be served and music furnished by
Mineral Points popular band, the
noted Royal Male Quartet, the Ladies
Quartet. Vocal solos viii also be rem
dered. Everyone come to this musical
treat and make this social grand sue
cess.
the Birth of Nation at Municipal
Theatre, Monday and Tuesday. July "a.
25, matinee and night. See page 8.