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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1915

Page

5

Property transfers and mortgages in Cochise County records

A compilation of mortgage actions, deeds, and land transfers in Cochise County. Entries name numerous parties including Charter Gas Engine Co, Min & Mer Bank, Bisbee Auto Co, Warren Ranch, and Warren properties, with various land, livestock, and automobile transactions, and mentions of mining deeds and satisfactions.

Warren Ranch Min & Mer Bank BONE Anna Stich Et Conj Charter Gas Engine Co

Bill of Sale for Personal Property Transfer

A bill of sale records J Averell and others transferring personal property to Angle and Bush Lumber Co and MoMTeAcE Eblig to C Hom in a dated document. The fragmentary text notes names and parties but lacks full details of items, values, or dates.

Angle and Bush Lumber Co

New Cases Filed in Superior Court and Probate Proceedings

Record of filings includes divorce decree for Minnie White and Tibbetts, estate distribution orders, enforcement suit for Josephine Branham versus Everett Branham, Cochise County Crs. 255, and multiple probate actions. Hearings dated April 10 and April 17 with letters of admin and guardianship applications noted.

J Tibbetts Josephine Branham Everett Branham Cochise County D McKee J Lynn P O'Brien R_ Thompson Jane Neer

Forest Homesteads Secured by Women in Coronado Forest

During February and March 1912, 618 acres in Coronado Forest Arizona were opened to entry under the Forest Homestead Act. Six applicants, including Mrs Filen S McCarthy and Mrs Lilla Stuart of Tucson, had their applications favorably acted upon after examination by a forest officer. Additionally 2404 acres were allotted within other National Forests in Arizona and 1409 acres in New Mexico.

Coronado Forest Arizona Coronado National Forest Filen S. McCarthy Canille

Arizona pioneers society grants membership to long-time residents

Residents of Arizona who have lived in the state 30 years or more and their children become eligible for Arizona pioneers society membership. The rule previously required arrival before 1870, with recent debate ending in a vote at Congress Street rooms.

Tucson Arizona The Arizona Pioneers Society Congress Street

Looking Backward Twenty Four Years in Huachuca

A local digest notes four teen soldiers voting in a recent election. Special jurors called for a Territor y case. A venue change moves a assault case to Justice Alvord. Vickers represented Cochise at a Denver convention. Gambling licenses may rise to 250 monthly. Herring returns from Phoenix. Most Republican papers oppose statehood. Mark Smith heads to San Diego for Mrs Smith’s death hope. Apache attacks near Oso Negra mine. Tombstone boy killed. Stage team crashes near Turquoise. Brinn’s lumber yard damages wire. Court commissioner Swain receives commission. May term adjourns.

Friday fright at Tucson jury duty sparks fear

William Shilliam arrived from No gales last night, frightening many into hiding to avoid being drafted for U S jury service in Tucson. The G A R Burnside Post celebrated its Silver anniversary at Masonic Hall renewing pledges to their cause. Cochise county plans to move to cash basis with warrants called by June 1 1802 and floating debt eliminated. Mohave county enforces swift burials as the Kingman Miner protests. Local supervisors praised for businesslike conduct.

William Shilliam Nogales Tucson G. A R Burnside Post Masonic Hall Cochise

Squirrels, artesian search, and Apache tensions in Tombstone area

A fragment from Tombstone era notes a two tailed squirrel exhibit at Wolcott's store and local talk of restricting artesian water. Plans to seek water in Sulphur Spring Valley echo a colonization effort led by Copper Queen. Local fears center on Apache incursions and ranger needs. Mentions of San Simon killings, Captain Kelton, and desertions in San Carlos. Clarence Wood heads to Los Angeles for the summer on his grandfather's farm. Jack Dawson’s Tucson suicide is noted, clarifying relation to Jim Dobe son.

Copper Queen Company Clarence Wood R. W. Wood Los Angeles

Doings in the Superior Court of Cochise County

The case of James Scow versus Nettie Noble, involving substantial property interests near Dos Caberas, went to the jury this afternoon and will yield a verdict on the facts per court instructions. The matter has sat in the court since Friday with many witnesses and strong local interest in the Dos Cabebus district.

James Scow Nettie Noble Dos Caberas Dos Cabeeus

Civil suit James Scow vs Nettie Noble verdict returned

In the Superior Court last evening the jury found for the defendant on most questions in the Scow versus Noble property case from the Dos Cabezas district. The court will render judgment later. A separate venue noted in the Dean versus E P & S W damage suit, heard yesterday, may extend to tomorrow.

James Scow Nettie Noble Dos Cabezas Dean

Daily roundup of local visits and official notes

Monday’s Daily reports residents and officials returning from trips to Bisbee Tombstone and Douglas. Notable mentions include Mize May Thiel, Councy Recorder Owen E Murphy, Deputy Joe Maldonado, postmistress Mrs J L Carty, Mrs H J Johnson, and County Attorney J F Ross with their travels and visits. The Board of Supervisors met in regular session addressing routine and road matters.

Councy Owen E Murphy Joe Maldonado Bisbee J. L. Carty Fort Huachuca Tombstone H. J. Johnson Board of Supervisors Jos. H. Gray Oscar K. Goll Douglas Mont Cochise County Tomb Stone Leity

Mary Barton becomes deputy to Cochise County Recorder

Mary Barton former county tenographer of Cochise County and later a legislature attaché has taken a deputy position in the office of County Recorder Owen E. Murphy. She proudly calls Tombstone her home and praises its climate water and sunshine.

Mary Barton Cochise Owen E. Murphy Miss Barton

Courtland Mine Owners Face Federal Case in Arizona

Courtland mine owners L Pleasant and V Quinones are summoned to answer within 30 days in Tucson federal court on charges tied to anti contract labor laws. Ramon Quinones, a brother of one owner, is jailed in Tucson as a witness after arrest at Naco. officials allege he crossed from Cananea with funds from the owners. The defendants admit sending money but deny breaking laws. penalties may reach 1000 dollars per count.

Ramon Quinones Naco Cananea Wime Tucson Pleasant Quinones United States Jas McDonald Courtland Grags Broth Construction Company Arizona

Local notes from Tombstone and county seat scene

Wednesday's Daily reports brief visits and business in Tombstone and nearby, including President 4 E Maete of HuW Water Company as a community visitor, Mo Muntaso of Tombstone Transfer Co repairing a stable front, and tourists passing through on the way to San Francisco. Mrs Chamberlain leaves for Chicago after months in the county seat. L Cummings repairs at the old La Rita hotel. new freight platform at EL P&SW nearing completion. Sheriff Wheeler returns with two prisoners bound for superior court from Smelter City. Rumors place Aman in town to study electric and power plant prospects. Judge O'Connor to preside temporarily. McPherson Transfer loading coal. Stephenson and Cooper in town, local merchants interviewed. Main line trains late yesterday but back on schedule today. Mexican colony held a grand ball at Gage Hall in quiet fashion. The Ohio oath form for Frank J. Cheney appears in a legal blurb.

Doan railroad case opens with Judge OConnor on bench

This Wednesday afternoon the case of John Doan as administrator of E Po and S W railroad began with Judge W O Connor of Santa Cruz county presiding, replacing ill Judge A C Lockwood. Lockwood has been ill for a week and may soon return, with O Connor remaining until his return.

John Doan E Po & S. W. Railroad W . O'Connor Santa Cruz County A. C. Lockwood

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