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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1916

Page

8

Public Land Sale Notice and Selection in Arizona 1916

The U S Land Office Phoenix Arizona schedules a public sale for John Rock under section 2455 RS at 10 am on April 20 1916 for Lot 4 and surrounding parcels totaling about 14262 acres with minimum bids of 1.76 per acre. The sale closes when bidders stop. Filing adverse claims advised before sale time. Also a separate notice of selection under Congress June 20 1970 lists Grant Selection List No 896 covering lands in Maricopa Pima Yavapai and Coconino counties with protests allowed during five weeks of publication.

Department of the Interior US Phoenis Arizona The General Land Office John Rock EG & Skb & M

NOTICE OF CONTEST AND LAND SALE LISTINGS

Notice of contest filed by Manfred Owen against Charles W. Oakley for homestead Entry No 026582, alleging failure to reside or cultivate. Also notice of public land sale under Ida E. Carty, Serial No 022933, offering Lot 3 8% NW Sec 18 Tp 21S Range 1% E, at $1.70 per acre, in Phoenix Arizona, April 20, 1916.

Department of the Interior United States Land Office Phoenix Charles Wo Oakley Turner Ariana Munchoca Arizona Manfred Owen Lever: Lich & Co Township EG & SB & Meridian Charles W. Oakle Anid Lupen Eitheer The General Land Office

Notice of Selection Under Act of Congress 1910 Phoenix

State of Arizona files grant selections Nos 356 and 300 Serial Nos 020873 020859 for land and bonds payments in Maricopa Pima Yavapai and Coconino counties. Descriptions include T 18S R 26E SE NEM El SEM SWM Sec 19 20 and other parcels for Military Institutes. Office will accept bids during five weeks of publication and thereafter before final certification.

Arizona Maricopa Pima Yavapai Coconino Couties

Land office notice of intent to prove up 3 years claim

US Land Office at Phoenix, Ariz on March 19 1916 lists Lorie G Kolb of Buena Arizona who on Feb 13 1913 filed Org Hd 021255 and May 27 1914 Add Hd No 025178 for NW 4 4 Sec 17 and NES Sec 18 T22S R E G and SR Meridian. Kolb to present proof before A Fowler US Commissioner at Tombstone Arizona on April 21 1916. Witnesses Erastus Hill Ernest M Robathan John H Downer Pernell F Whitmore all of Buena Arizona. First pub March 19 1916.

Derby Lorie G Kolb Buena Arizona Meridian Fowler Totntetove Antona Erastus Hill Ernest M. Robathan John H. Downer Pernell F- Whitmore Thomas F. Weedin Register

Notice of Grant Selection in Arizona Land Office

State of Arizona files its Grant Selection in the United States Land Office at Phoenix to select lands in Mari copa Pima Yavapai and Coconino Counties listed by tract and section. Protests or contests accepted before final approval and certification. Dated Phoenix Meh 1918. Receiver U.S. Land Office first published April 9 1916.

J. W. Casey Ellenwood & Ross Tombstone Mr. Casey Tyrone N. M L-Gal Department Phelps Dodge General Land Office Phoenix Arizona Maricopa Pima Yavapai Coconino Aling &Srm Anzona Meh 1918

Notice of Publication Republishment for Land Claim Arizona 1906

Publication notice records a claimant in Arizona seeking final three year proof on a land claim at the SR Meridian, with witnesses listed and Foster as U.S. Commissioner presiding in 1906. The document notes the first publication on April 16 and names several individuals from Pina, Arnova, and nearby areas as witnesses.

Notice of Final Proof for Buena Arizona Land Claim

Mary A Fleming of Buena Arizona has filed intent to make final three year proof to establish her claim to the north half of Section 25 Township 21 S Range 20 E G and S Meridian. She will appear before W A Fowler U S Commissioner Tombstone Arizona on May 15 1916. Witnesses named Oliver Fry James Walker Harry Wilces Hugh E Fletcher. First published April 9 1916.

Mary A Fleming Buena Arizona G&s . Meridian W. A. Fowler U.S Tombstone Clarmant Ames Oliver Fry James Walker Ft. Huschuca Harry Wilces Turner Hugh E. Fletcher Hereford

Arizona One Time Bed Of Sea Sounds Like Local Lecture

Herbert Strickland a veteran mining engineer from this city delivered a lecture on rock formations at the high school science diames. He showed specimens illustrating metamorphosis from ocean mud to granite and noted Arizona once being under the sea. Strickland cited seven years at the Royal School of Mines and extensive U S experience.

Fhognix Herbert “Strickland Colorado Arizona Aricona Strickland Royal School of Mines London

Movement 10 Recall Pima County Sheriff

A recall movement against Pima county Sheriff Forbes began in Tucson with a large turnout of supporters and opponents. Forbes, through his attorney, refused to sign an offer, and the petitions circulate as EL Griffith is named to oppose Forbes in the upcoming election. A preliminary hearing for three officers charged with murder is set for tomorrow, with an inquest into a dead woman’s body planned for this afternoon.

Pima County Tucson Forbes Wil EL Griffith

Mining Stocks Soaring Upward In War Turbulence

The European war has driven U S mining stocks sharply higher with Bisbee and Cochise County showing intense activity. A Tombstone observer reports women and brokers alike are stock mad, money flows freely, and investors face both gains and losses as the market fluctuates.

Bisbee Thse Cochive County

Arizona Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meets at Mesa

The twenty fifth annual convention of the Arizona Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held in Mesa April 26 to 28. On Wednesday the 26th meetings of the official board executive committee department superintendents and local presidents will be held. Unions get one delegate for every ten members and a fraction thereof. The convention program starts at 9 30 am with more details to follow. Imogs La Chance, President Myrtle G Stevens, Cor Sec.

Arizona Woman's Chii Temperance Union Mets Rogram

Spring News From Tombstone Promises New Businesses

Marshal and family newly arrived from Douglas set the pace as Tombstone welcomes the Tombstone Bottling Works at Fourth and Fremont and an ice plant leased by two experienced men slated to open on May 61. Rumors of a new exclusive store, snowfall rivaling Bisbee, and a sunny Tombstone resume with winter clothing returns frame a busy period. Easter party highlights at the Holland home and local tradesmen like J L Davis, a Saxon runabout owner, feature in a bustling town scene with market days and social events.

Tombstone Corer Fremort Mercasii

Birth of a Nation event draws crowds in Bisbee

Friday's Daily reports Posmaster Paul A Smith attended a Birth of a Nation event yesterday in Bisbee, noting it ranks among the most memorable photo plays seen. Locals and visitors, including Miss Evbel Gribble and Miss Karetle Gribble, traveled from Tombstone and Bencon for several days, with postdance plans muted as other notices shift.

Paul A Smith Bee Aftrason Sassifie

In Dispute Over Mining Claims in Douglas

Clark Perrin was shot in the thigh after a mining claims dispute in Douglas. County Attorney J F Ross remained at Cave Creek as warrants were issued for Fred Rhodes John Dor and Dave Sieele. Authorities pursued suspects while Perrin recovered in Douglas delaying official business and travel plans.

Phoenix Apel Clark Perrin Yeserday J. F. Ross Cave Creek Douglas Fred Rhodes John Dor Dave Sieele

Harry Locke Drives Florida Road Plans Forward

Harry Locke promotes motor travel by advancing Florida road extensions. He aims to link Mobile and Pensacola with a southern highway network and then extend the Old Spanish Trail eastward, meeting with road enthusiasts and officials to gain support.

Harry Locke Mays Anacdios Florida Mobile Pennsacula Locke Pensacola

Holy Week Services at Catholic Church

The schedule lists Holy Week rites and masses led by Rev F Albert Collymore. Events include Stations of the Cross at 7 pm Tuesday, High Mass on Holy Thursday at 8:30 am, solemn Eucharist procession, and Easter Sunday Masses with sermons and the rogary ongoing.

Weilnrdey Manate Lavatory F. Albert Collymore

Senator Ashurst Attacks Secy Baker in Arizona Speech

Senator Ashurst of Arteona sharply attacked Secretary Baker in Hehe Arizona urging the War Department to supply rifles and ammunition to a recently formed rifle club. Baker refused, saying imposition of armament violates law while Ashurst warned such actions teach officials to execute laws rather than make them.

Washington Acburet Arteona Recrerare Uate Coneiie Astverst Hehe, Ariz War Department Baker Sentatne Ashurst Ashurst

Cassidy Refuses to Withdraw Amid Tucson Turmoil

A Phoenix reply counters reports of M. E. Cassidy's withdrawal as Republican National Committee member candidate to succeed Ralph Cameron. Local Republicans insist Cassidy remains in the fight, while opponents Pen Hildreth and Cameron push for new faces as a possible reshaping of the ticket before Tucson mayoral events.

Phoenix M. E. Comity Rubee National

Court orders change naturalization days dates

Judge Lockwood alters final naturalization paper dates from the second Monday to the second Tuesday in March and September. The upcoming bearing day shifts to September 12 instead of September 11. Notifications will be sent to all citizenship applicants by Clerk J B James.

Lockwood Nowiers J.B. James

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