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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1911
Page
4
District Court proceedings detailed a busy docket with criminal cases led by Pat McCullough and 13 indictments by the grand jury, along with numerous civil actions, divorces, garnishments, and receivers. Judges pondered hundreds of civil cases, while juvenile court handled break-ins and potential industrial school commitments.
Mrs Flore A Rockfellow of The Wan is named by Governor Sloan for a legal appointment. Attorney J W Rossie to the county seat today on court business. Roy Denton visits Tombstone from Bisbee to face grand jury duties. Lyman H Hays attends in Willcox before Judge Downs. Local officers seek arrest of Williams Waiters, fugitive from New Merion penitentiary. M D Scribner and wife plan return to Tombstone from Brioni Mississippi next month. John K Lapeley goes to the Soldiers Home at Seward California for a ten day or two week visit.
The court issued licenses for several couples including A. F. Borrege and Lillian M Dye of Bisbee James Perry Hutchinson and Josephine Humphrey of Bisbee, Manuel Fegueros and Petra Var suuea of Dodge Heetinee, with the clerk of the pro- noting the details.
The Territoris Board of Control appears to err in laying out a territory highway from Turton to Hereford and Dune las, omitting the Benson St. David to scheetan belt corridor. The plan is ridiculed and unlikely to be seriously considered until the August study reveals the mistake.
Reports indicate numerous active insurgents in northern Sonora with camps near the Douglas area. Mentions of Cabrel, Giron, Rosario Garcia, and Antonio Rojas appear amid notes of cross-border movement and smuggling via the U S border.
Gus Holstrom of Tucson, a former Co chive county resident, was bitten in the right arm while helping rail work on the Twin Buttes extension. He arrived at St. Marys emergency ward in critical condition and his arm swelled to about four times normal. doctors treated with cauterization and removal to Tucson for further care.
Brakeman Sam Lewis was injured while coupling on a train at Bellomont. His fant was badly crushed and amputation appears likely.
Postal savings deposits climbed in March with Leadville leading in average balance at 81.32 followed by Anaconda at 73.57. Total deposits rose from 133,460 to 176, showing gains across multiple offices and 45 new offices planned by May 1 as the General Postmaster forecasts continued growth in the next report.
William McKee of Prescott, a boy of about age, died from a wound caused by an accidental discharge of a 22 caliber rifle. The weapon slipped while in a wagon near Prescott during rabbit hunting. A surgeon treated him at home, but lockjaw symptoms appeared later and death occurred in painful circumstances.
Washington dispatch reports ex Senator Blair spent the morning criticizing the New Mexico constitution and the territory committee’s remarks. A provision for a vote on amendments is suggested, to occur with state officers elections, while Arizona may vote on judiciary recall. Judge McFie seeks reappointment amid contest filed by Santa Fe attorney Hanne.
Persons injured by stray bullets during the Agua Prieta battle plan to send memorials to the U S secretary of state to demand indemnities from the Mexican government. Named claimants include Jobo Keith and Frank Witheme, with N V Nagaratee seeking 10000 dollars over a kidnapping case linked to events near September.
Natives of Pennsylvania now living in Phoenix and nearby towns are planning a family friendly social gathering and picnic in the near future. The event aims to bring together residents with shared state roots and community ties in the area.
Friday's Daily HB Wien lists numerous visitors and locals in Tombstone. Notables include Engle Willcox, Porter Mobonsk, Mesdames Bo Mui Chetaie, Wit E. Suilt, Charle L. Menps, Deputy Sam Hayhurst, Constable Frank Clark, and L. Hayden. Also noted are visits from E M Rankin, John Costello, James N Carti, and others on business, court matters, or witness duties.
A brief note records a moment of sorrow and sympathy in a community as a figure faces bereavement. The item notes condolences from neighbors and local officials, underscoring shared grief and support during a difficult period.
A blast at the Copper Fieus company yard yesterday killed about 25 year old man and injured seven others. Several workers sustained scalp wounds, broken fingers, and arm injuries with several in serious condition, while others reported minor injuries.
A group of about twenty boys serenaded the residence of Mr Niblo and Calling last night. They were warmly invited inside after the displays of honey candy, considered the featured treat of the evening.
C. D. Craig and family of Tombstone return from Douglas to Courtland to find their home gutted by fire. A bottle of turpentine near a three year old boy exploded, igniting the interior as lamps exploded. Craig dragged out a trunk, but flames consumed the house. He sustained a head burn and minor injuries. losses amount to about $1000 with little clothing saved.
A group of Douglas residents including Mre and Mre Frank Dauglee and Mire HOE Palmer arrived yesterday as witnesses in a Louglar mate case. Also listed are Sueritt Bob Hillburn Social Officer Ed Kirby Ernest Mitchell janitor of the 12th street school Woo Ressonover and Earl D Hammack.
Robert Kettlewell, a veteran frontiersman and longtime Tombstone bookkeeper, died after a four month illness. He helped grow the city since 1881, managed major official and commercial roles, and shared in its westward fortunes. His passing leaves a grieving wife and a community that reveres his loyalty and service.
A trainload of 750 high grade cattle from the Heard Bartlett ranch was shipped by Southern Pacific from Phoenix to Los Angeles. Each animal averaged 1070 pounds and brought about 12 cents per pound, totaling roughly $6000. The cattle used 28 steel frame cars as special freight. Separately, a Tucson toddler survived after ingesting laccinum, treated promptly by neighbors.
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