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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1913
Page
3
Numerous deeds mortgages and chattel liens across Bisbee Sparta and surrounding areas. Names include Wheeler Wildgrube Sande Fisher Canningham Gerrity Lawdon and Gibson with transfers involving Cit Bank & Trust Co Aris Marble Co and Santa Fe Pacific RR Co. Public notices indicate land livestock and chattel mortgage actions and possessory rights.
A scattered list of property transfers and liens including GO Tevis to JM Pardue warranty deed E A Forsber to EM Lewis Douglas prop. Mre LJ B Lloyd to B Etter Bisbee prop. W A Hensley to MG Zeitlin Douglas prop. W G McDonald to W A Hensley Douglas prop. Bill of Sale O McEwen to F Bottoms Bisbee prop. E B de Bieao et al to O Reese Douglas prop. Barraly of P&S. Realty Mortgage 475.700 M Kline to Ariz Bank and Trust Co Douglas prop. 1500 B J McKinney to LM to SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Ariz Bank & Trust Co to M Kline. Pirtle Co to M Sslam. Lease P Johoron to M Shimaizel et al Lowell prop per mo 25. Agreement Supplemental OT Smith et al with Empire Copper & Gold Co.
A Phoenix dispatch reports Governor Hunt signed multiple house and senate measures, including HB98 on civil action periods and HB96 on fraudulent travel ere and conveyer. Several bills set mining, warehouse, and inspector roles as well as guardian appointments and evidence rules. An extra session is expected to last about four weeks. The Tucson Mines Development concentrator near Olive camp, costing about 35000, should be ready by April 20 with 100 tons per day capacity.
The Superior Court session lists jurors on duty including Clarence Booth J M Barnes WH Blair and many others. Several jurors excused or reassigned with cases set for April 23 and May 10, while multiple cases proceed and judgments enter.
A Washington dispatch reports many recommendations are arriving in the Department of Justice on behalf of W K Meade of Tombstone for United States marshal. Meade served in that role under President Cleveland and made a good record.
Petitions supporting an advisory election for a federal judge in Phoenix circulated today. About 1000 voters signed, sending the results to U S Senator Henry Ashburton Washington via telegram to request action from the exter general. Signers filed petitions with Governor Hunt as they signed. A few voters refused to sign, facing strong arguments against the proposed election.
Reports say Deputy Sheriff John Rooney and accomplice Ed Mek were killed during a clash in Lowell Saturday night. McKenna and his brother allegedly challenged officers to arrest them, Rooney fired at them, was fatally shot, and died within an hour. Deputy Rafferty arrived to assist as another prisoner was subdued.
Boston financial circles report about 75 percent of capital stock and collateral trust bonds of the Development Company of America and subsidiaries in Arizona being deposited with bondholders and stockholders committees. After the San Francisco Court of Appeals rules on bankruptcy issues, a full reorganization of Arizona holdings including Tombstone Consolidated Mines at Tombstone Imperial copper at Silverbell and Christmas properties in Pima and Pinal counties is expected.
Sonora state government issues scrip money causing currency instability along the Sonora border. Arizona towns discount it while mining managers pay workers at par, forcing tax payments in the depreciated currency. Abin plasters circulate freely across Sonora.
The country experiences strong winds drying grass on ranges. If rain does not come this month, cattle open range feed will be affected. Winds subside would improve range for grazing and soil protection. Snow covers high mountains while foothill ranges remain in good condition for some time.
Wednesday's Daily Judge Sutter sod wile reports witnesses of a brief skirmish. Attornies Rose and Dean travel between Douglas and Tombstone for court business as several officials return from Phoenix for a special legislative session. Deputy Howe brings two prisoners. Woodward tours the city. Gettins and Todd visit Lombstone with Mountain States Telephone.
Black petitions circulate to place capital punishment on the ballot at the next general election. Kenneth MacNichol signs letters urging citizen aid to circulate petitions. coworker Jubm Vineen seeks support to extend efforts statewide to remove the death penalty in Arizona by sending the measure to the electors.
Senator Ashurst of Arizona reports to Tucson that the Secretary of State and Attorney General urged President Wilton to withhold any federal judge nomination until after Arizona voters record their choice in an advisory election. He says the president should also delay other Arizona appointments until the people's verdict is clear. The telegram quotes Ashurst and notes possible future requests if a timely advisory vote yields a clear result.
Prof William Hayes Lee, 57, head of Benson schools, died Saturday at St Mary's hospital in Tucson. Funeral conducted Monday at 2 PM under Woodmen of the World. Lee once worked with Phoenix schools and taught Latin at Tempe Normal. Daughter Mise Hazel Lee present. widow living in Phoenix.
Tuesday reports from Daily Robert Lole returns to Bishop after two weeks away. Eight freight cars carry Canacea's unemployed owners and families to Nogales yards to await aid from the state government in Hermosillo. Water found at 465 feet in El Paso Southwestern well at Whetatone. rises 200 feet, pumped at 15 gallons per minute, drilling continues to 600 feet. Mrs Harry Wheeler leaves for Neco, U G Marshal and C A Overicek visit. Tombstone pioneer Jan Reilly visits Phoenix briefly. Attorney I S Ross from Douglas in Tombstone for court business. E W Simonson of Douglas, Episcopal pastor, to arrive Thursday for 4:30 pm service. invitation extended.
A large Tombstone audience attended a Saturday evening lecture at the Congregational church delivered by Miss Frances Perry on The Higher Education of the Girl. The talk, under the Tombstone Public Schools auspices and aided by the Ivey Orchestra, was well received and applauded. Miss Perry travels with Miss Mack, a former teacher at the University of Arizona.
EP Carr of Durham North Carolina describes travel through Sulphur Spring Valley in Douglas and a plan to secure land investment. He says many well to do residents in North Carolina would come to Arizona on short notice and take up land under promising conditions.
A copy of a Cochise county precinct officer letter explains that salaries will be withheld for several months while a petition for rebelling in the supreme court is resolved. The board of supervisors has not refused payment but will wait until the court decides the case.
The William J Boros National Detective Agency warns Arizona depositors to regularly check passbooks to detect check raisers early. The agency says robbers obtain genuine checks in unexpected ways, often placing the loss on the holder before the bank.
Incoming passenger Rob Cole visits Tombstone from Cananea while Mes JT Kingebury returns from Bisbee. Judge Doanie travels from Douglas for court matters. Dr Flach returns from Ph pho. W K Meade plans Tucson trip. Jade Barnes to county court. C L Cummings returns from Phoenix. Dr Hughart buys Studebaker 25 from Bisbee Auto Co. Mite Mary Krien visits from Courtland. protests over county real estate removal legislation noted. Dr HR Hitching to attend Tombstone dental event. MG Kirkpatrick buys another Studebaker from Bisbee Auto Co. Knights of Pythias meet in Castle Hall. Anderson Comedy Co dominates Schieffelin Hall with vaudeville and moving pictures tonight and tomorrow. show features Le Fleur on the wire trapeze. Assistant County Attorney Alex Murry attends court. Jack McCarthy heads to Benson for business. admission reduced to 25 cents adults 15 cents children.
In Tombstone on April 7 1913 a son was born to the wife of Wm Johnson son. Also in Tombstone on the same date a daughter was born to the wife of HS Rose a daughter.
In Tombstone on Saturday evening Mr Jobo W Welker wed Miss Mary E Chambert in a ceremony officiated by Rey Dun. The event drew many county residents and the Chirivari Brigade honored the couple, with Welker serving as county court stenographer for years. The pair plan to reside at the Walker College on Second Street.
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