Records of Cochise County Instruments Filed With the County Recorder
Records show patents and deeds involving mines in the Warren Turquoise and Chiri chase mining districts. Transactions name Robert Ho Craker Claud Craker DP Dever and others, plus railroad and mortgage actions and property transfers in Douglas Tombstone and Courtland areas.
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Unit of States of America
Robert Ho Craker
Warren District
United States of America
Claud Craker
DP Dever
Skinning Skunks In Fair Arizona Bounty Noted
Recount of Prescott records shows skunk trapping begun with new bounty law. Officials report first consignments arrived odor free and expect skunk skinning to grow as an important industry. A Missouri expert notes odor can be removed by soaking the carcass before hide removal.
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Priecot
Prescott
Missouri
Miner Sperry Dies After Falling Into Shaft at St Mary Mine
A report arrives from Courtland that miner Sperry deliberately or accidentally walked into the shaft of the St Mary mine and died. Details are scarce, but the act appears linked to a personal crisis.
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Courtland
Sperry
St. Mary
Courtland C and A Report Third VP L W Powell Notes Gold Prospects
The annual Courtland C A report cites options covering twenty three claims in Courtland district. In 1958 a 159 foot shaft at Maid of Sunshine was sunk with drifting yielding ore. Germania No 1 shaft reached 317 feet. April Fool shaft 63 feet. Miami claim shaft begun in December. A diamond drill hole 1 007 feet found substantial ore, especially from Germania No eball all fine sod of a very good grade.
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L. W. Powell
C. A. Wayne
Courtland
Maid of Sunshine
Germania No. L
Miami
Germania No
Eball
Hydrophobia Skunk Attacks Hit Yavapai County
Four persons were bitten by rabid skunks in Yavapai County last year. Three were treated at the Pasteur Institute in Chicago with one death there. A fourth victim, Lievictio the old time trapper, refused treatment, later developed hydrophobia and died four days after arriving at Prescott Hospital.
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Yavapa County
Pasteur Institute
Chicags
Lievictio
Heney’s Right Ear Is Totally Deaf
Francis J. Heney, famed San Francisco graft prosecutor, is totally deaf in his right ear after a hip wound from a former saloon keeper during a San Francisco trial. A letter to Tucson Mayor Ben Heney, a brother of the attorney, notes his left ear remains sound and hearing may not be restored.
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Francis J. Heney
San Franciso
Onya
Tucson
Ben Heney
San Francisco
Heney
Frise
Page Resigns as Territorial Secretary in 1909
John H Page resigns as Arizona territorial secretary following a Ballinger Chicago dispatch. The move aims to align governor elect Sloan with the secretary, with President Roosevelt’s approval and George A Young named to replace Page, effective after Washington accepts the resignation.
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Page
Ballin
John H. Page
Arigona
Washington
Judge Sloan
Ballinger
Arizona
Narrow Escape on Cowpony
John Rock, Tombstone merchant, rode with cowboys on a Barbacomari ranch Sunday. The cowpony fell into a gopher hole, tossing him to the ground. He escaped serious injury with bruises to the face and a severe shaking up, narrowly avoiding harm. He believes he suffered a second degree fright and plans no repeat ride.
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John Rock
Mr. Rock
Mr Rock
Arizona court actions and political appointments headline Monday
District Court suits include Suit No 5624 McGuire v Martin to quiet title in Douglas property. Proceedings cover estate matters for McDonald Weiss and Cagle, with admin bond set at 2200. National politics report Taft to consider E W Lewis for Arizona bench and Job for Prescott, Sloan seeks federal appointment. Local notes include mining slang on copper slime in Jerome area, court travel to Nogales, and county health board updates.
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McGuire
John F Martin Et al
Douglas
Washington
Arizona
Taft
E. W. Lewis
Phoenix
Nave
T. A. Job
Prescott
Sloan
Arieen
John H.campbell
Tuscon
Senate
Judge Sloan
Territory
Ohie
Cincin=ati
Bistee
Clifton
Jerome
Mexican Father With Ax Pursued on Attempted Child Harm
An incarcerated Mexican man faces a probate court hearing on insanity after being caught attempting to kill his three children with an ax. An officer from Wickenburg was en route to take him into custody for the proceeding.
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Wickenburg
Ternoon
Phillips
Phoenix Democrat
Advertised Letters for Tombstone Post Office April 3 1909
List of names including Herianges Adete Lerma Luis Vina Jose Hartman Mre Joba Pina Dolores F de Quiros Juana Reese James Rineco Luis Robinson Robert Vega Nieves Valenzuela Venecio Wallace William with notice date and postmaster signature for general delivery.
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Herianges
Adete Lerma
Luis Vina
Jose Hartman
Mre Joba
Pina Dolores
F de Quiros
Juana Reese
James Rineco
Luis Robinson
Robert Vega
Nieves
Valenzuela Venecio
Cattle Dying on Cochise Ranges
Cattle losses rise in Sulphur Springs Valley as late snows fail to revive forage. Prolonged drought and long water trips leave cows weak during calving, with several deaths reported across Courtland and surrounding ranches. Hopes grow as grazing improves with new growth along the routes.
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Sulphur Springs
Courtland Times
Courtland
Would-be Assassin Targeted Tucson Priest
Tucson officers investigate an alleged attempt on the life of Father Girard, vicar general of the Catholic diocese of Arizona and New Mexico. A window was shot in Sunday hours between 2 and 3 am at the priest house on South Stone Avenue, but Girard was away conducting services in Henson. Police deem a would be assassin as a likely shooter, noting Father Girard’s prominence and broad respect in Tucson and the Southwest.
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Tucson
Father Girard
Ariezona
New Mexico
South Stone Avenue
Henson
Seeussin
New Arizona Dam Stops Navigation
The Laguna dam blocks river traffic from Yuma onward except for small boats. Old steamboat crews have shifted to other jobs as dredging below Yuma is planned to admit large vessels reaching Arizona's port facilities.
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Arizona
Laguna
Yuma
Yume
Toeo Arizons
Tombstone Passes Ordinance Banning Stationary Engines Oil Storage
The City of Tombstone tre at its regular meeting adopted an ordinance prohibiting stationary gasoline engines and storage of crude oil within defined limits. Exceptions allow engines up to 10 horsepower and limited quantities, with penalties up to 100 dollars fine or up to 30 days in jail. The measure takes effect after passage and publication on April 6, 1909.
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Dade
Citizens Committee
City of
Tombstone
Arizons
Tombetone
Fulton Street
Fulton Aftet
el Paso & Southwestern Railway Company
Anid
Tenth (10) Street
New Commission to Settle Arizona Land Disputes
Delegate Cameron introduces a congressional bill to create a commission to settle land disputes in Arizona and adjust questioned titles. The governor serves as ex officio chairman with the secretary handling title applications and keeping records, while the supervising engineer of the United States reclamation service oversees projects in the Territory. The measure invites study by Arizona residents.
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Cameron
Congress
Arizona
Phat
United States
Rec 0
Arzona
Wonds Liver Medicine Promotes Liver Health and Relief
An advertisement for Wonds Liver Medicine in liquid form claims to regulate the liver relieve headaches constipation stomach and kidney disorders act as a gentle lax for chills fever and malaria effects on oysters felt with the first dove The $1 bottle contains 7 times as much at the se vie Sold by Frank Yaple.
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Frank Yaple
Bound Over to the Grand Jury in Horse Theft Case
Emirh charged with stealing a horse owned by Boquillas Land and Cattle Company. Judge Daniel McFarland ordered him bound over to the grand jury in $1,000 bail after a hearing in Deming. Deputy Porter McDonald transported the prisoner and horse. M K Street of Bogut Co was present in Deming.
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DB. K. Emirh
Boquillas Land & Cattle Company
Daniel McFarland
Deming
Wer M. K. Street
Bogut Co
Arizona Tax Totals Highlight Insurance Premium Levy
Territorial records show 1 541 500 paid by Arizona people in taxes on insurance premiums last year, a 2 percent levy cited by Territorial Secretary and Treasurer. Felix Mayhew returns optimistic about the Alvarado mine prospect with ten workers, planning ore haul to King of Arizona mine at Kola for treatment. T. Downing comes back to Douglas from Courtland after handling the Courtland Central Tax paste project. market activity last Thursday saw thirty six sales.
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Territorial
Kirkland
Arizona
Arizona People Insurance Companies
Felix Mayhew
Alvarado
King of Arizona
Kola
T. Downing
Douglas
Courtland
Courtland Central Tax Paste Company
Birth of Daughter in Tombstone in 1904
A daughter was born in Tombstone on April 5, 1904 to the wife of 5. A. Duval.
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Doval
Tombstone
5. A. Duval
Reliable Assays Ad for Gold and Silver Prices
An assay company promotes quick mail service for placer gold retorte and rich ores. They offer free mailing envelopes and price lists from Capex Assay Co located at 1636 Court Place in Denver Colorado. They advertise specific pricing for gold at 75 cents per ounce and gold and silver at 1.00, and gold silver copper at 1.50. They claim prompt attention and prompt payment.
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Capex Assay Co
Court Place
Denver
Colo
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Cochise County
Warren Dase Trict
OB Hanscom
Fidelity Savings and Loan
Ward
Carrie Fisher
SW Fisher
JM Sparks
Hockyaben
Turquoise
W Fisher
IM Sparks
Hyckenbeamer
Miles McNeil Et Ax
The
Mexico and Colorado Railroad Company
Mary McNeil
Mexico and Colorado
Stripotland
Warren
Toleon
Mesize and Colorado Railroad Company
J. Brophy
Thomas Brophy
Hugh Brophy
M Fenelon
Thos Jennings
Thomas Hodges
Comem
Jacob
Lam
James Dagleish
Magarren
JW Farr
Clawson
Clark
Viola Slaughter
City of Douglas
Ebichler
Buxton-Smith Company
Archie Chisholm
Whh
Brophy
Morteage
Shas E Johogoo
Amon Marion
Henry A Morgan
Alexander Chisholm
Reoge
Peeisher
KS Blameenthal
Montoages
Roy Whittlesey
EH Merrill
John F White
Ulrich Rieder
Chiri= eahue
Ivcuk HunaTgon Drury Mining Company
Wilcox
Douglas Meat Company
BAK M F Bane Company
Capital — Finnegan, Hronn & Company
Cay
J Overlook
Martine Ell
Jan R Henderson
Fred Colman
Dayton
Girabam
Jos M Miller
Dayton Grabaw
Hartford Distein
M McFateetux
F Wo Schmidt
Frank J. Bauer
Copertners
Yavapai County
John H. Pag
Dings
Rounare Court
A McDonald
Weiss Minora
Con D Sullivan
Frank Bauer
Robert Cagle
Funda
Martin Ostello
Los Angeles
F. M. Dean
Nogates
Sacte Cruz County
McCabe, Bowen
Dhearer
McCabe
Geo. B Wilcox
Hickman
Dougiesas
County Board of Health
Thetoro DeLong
de Long Thagerial
Mra
G. W. Cheyney
Mew
W. F. Staunton
Feaxcrs
D. Crante
Cochise Ranges
Prieto
Southwest
Hie
Bection
Bea
Grand Jury
Moretana
Percy
Belsverres
FERRY
D.M. Ferry & CO
Detroit
Mich
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