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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1916

Page

8

Lack of Selection as Act of Congress Approves Grants

The United States Land Office in Phoenix announces State of Arizona grant selections Lists Nos 372 373 and 874 for lands in Maricopa Pima Yavapai and Coconino counties. Protests or contests may be filed within five weeks of publication before final approval to the General Land Office. Dated Phoenix April 11 1916.

State of Arizona Maricopa Pima Yavapai Coconine Rome Ste Nts

Notice of Selection Under Act of Congress 1910

Notice from the United States Land Office in Phoenix Arizona that Arizona filed grant selections lists 50 and 360 for accrued interest and land described in various sections. The notice names Mari¢ops Pims and others, details sections and site references, and states during purification five weeks the office will record and transmit facts to the General Land Office. Dated April 3 in Phoenix.

Arizona Sewner Ets SWI SEN TAS Nts TSR NEY Abin G &S.R My General Land Office Phorsia Ime

Notice for Publication REPUBLICATION in Arizona courts

Notice is hereby given that Orr Fry of Ariana who on 4 1914 filed for appeal and has not yet completed the required steps. The case concerns estate and heirs. final year proceedings are targeted. The publication names include KF Higgins Patena Ariel THOMAS EWE and others. The document references a U.S. Circuit Court action in Phoenix Arizona and sets a May date for further steps.

Orr Fry Ariana Fawlet U.S Cirenitavones Tanitone

Land Notice Adverse Claims and Fees Due

Notice to all persons claiming adversely to lands described or seeking entry due to mineral rights, tax, or other reasons. Claimants must appear by May 60, 1940, to file affidavits and pay fees. Thomas Fowhed. First published April 1940.

Land Office Notice of Claim in Turner Arizona

Charles Powell Gray of Turner Arizona has filed intent to prove up a land claim under Hd 020215 and Addl Ha on Section 18 Township 205 Range 0B G&S R Meridian. Hearing before U S Commissioner W A Fowler at Tombstone on June Sea day 1916 with witnesses John Rock George Sertich Frank Shaver John Thomas of Turner Arizona. Thomas F W Edin Register. First pub April 30 1916.

Charles Powell Gray Turner Arizona Ely Tomashin G&s RE Meridian W. A. Fowler U.S Tombstone John Rock George Sertich Frank Shaver John Thomas Turmer Thomas F. W. Edin

Notice for Publication in Land Office at Phoenix

George Sertich of Turner filed a notice of intention to make final proof on Homestead Entry No 026306 for Ely Section 15 Township 20 South Range 19, to establish claim before W A Fowler, U S Commissioner. Claimants witnesses include Charles Shaver, Charles B P Gray, John Thomas, and Join Rock. First pub April 14, 1916.

George Sertich Turner A. 4 Ely B. G&s R Meridian Fowler Uou Iene Charles Shaver Charles BP Gray John Thomas Rock Tombstone Antona Thomas F. Weedin

Land Office Notice of Land Claim Adjoining Turner Arizona

Arthur J Landers of Turner Arizona files intent to prove final five year claim on Lot 3 and surrounding sections in Township 20 and 21 South in G&SRB&M. Witnesses James D Lowrey George W Fenter of Turner and William E Leaders Jobo Rock of Tombstone. Tombstone Arizona May 23 1916 presented before U.S. Commissioner W A Fowler. First pub April 23 1916.

Arthur J Landers Turner Arizona E. G&srb&m W. A. Fowler U.S Tombstone James D. Lowrey George W. Fenter William E. Leaders Jobo Rock Thomas Freedin Register

Land Office Notice of Final Proof for Arizona Land

Cristopher Joy of Fort Huachuca Arizona filed notice to make final three year proof for NW44 Sec 24 T21S R20E G& S Meridian. Hearing before W A Fowler Tombstone AZ on May 22 1916 with witnesses James Haverty William Carmichael John Hand and William McGlaughlin. First pub April 23 1916.

Cristopher Joy Fort Huachucs Arizona Nigney Semnem W. A. Fowler U. S Tombstone James Haverty William M. Carmichael Fort Huachuca John B. Hand Turner William M. McGlaughlin Bursa Thomas F. Weedin

Notice of Publication for Land Claim in Arizona

Notice is given that Mary A. Fleming of Buena Arizona filed for final three year proof to establish claim to north half of Section 25 Township 21 S Range 20 E C&R SR Meridian. Proof before W A Fowler on May 15 1916. Witnesses include Oliver Fry James Walker Harry Wilcox Hugh E Pletcher. First published April 9, 1916.

Mary A. Fleming Buena Arizona Clamant Oliver Fry Burns James Walker Huachuce Harry Wilcox Turner Hugh E. Pletcher Hereford

Notice of Public Land Selection in Arizona 1916

Notice from United States Land Office Phoenix that Arizona filed Grant Selection List No 610 Serial No 029841 for bonds and accrued interest. Describes tracts in Mari copa Fima Yavapat and Coconino Counties including sections and lots. Protests or contests invited during five week publication period. Dated Phoenix March 27 1916.

State of Arizona Maricopa Fima Yavapat Coconino

Desert Land Entry Notice for Tombstone area in 1916

US Land Office Phoenicia Arizona issues notice of intent to make final desert proof on land in Section 13 Township 21S Range 22E, to be presented before WA Fowler at Tombstone on June 1946. Claimant Harry W. Hasseleren of Lewis Springs is listed, with co-claimants Robert Johnson and Jota La Browse, all of Tombstone. public first notice April 30, 1916.

Charles LaBrosse Tombstone Arizona Wis Swh Range Meridian WA Fowler U.S Ariza Claumant Vanes Harry W. Hasseleren Lewis I Springs Robert Johnson Jota la Browse Gro

Notice for Posting and Publishing Describes Railroad Land Selection

The Department of the Interior Phoenix Arizona issues a posting notice dated April 13, 1916. The Sante Pacific Railroad Company filed an application under the 1904 act to select described lands in the Otis and Mant River Meridian areas in Arizona.

Department of the Interior United States Land O'tee Phoenix Arizons Sante Ye Pacific Railroad Company Howel Joyceite Riedite Seid Noogoogo Act of Congres Otis Mant River Meridian Arisons

Motorcycle Race From Douglas to Tucson July Fourth

Plans by Douglas Bisbee and Tucson motorcycle clubs call for a 137 mile race from Douglas through Bisbee and Tombstone to Tucson on July 4 with a $100 first prize and prizes for other places. Committees will coordinate details and fundraising. Over twenty riders attended the Huachuca Siding conference to approve the event.

Douglas Bisbee Tucson Huachuca Siding Couplay Bisbee Motorcycle Clu

Sheriff Wheeler Speaks On Prohibition Strategy

Harry C Wheeler Cochise County sheriff outlines plan to enforce liquor laws amid open saloon activity. He suggests arming deputies to monitor suspected places, close saloons, and calls on law-abiding citizens to aid enforcement, arguing strong action is needed despite costs and opposition from both major parties.

Bisbee Law Cochise Dovelan Harry C Wheeler Cochise County Arison

Old Stage Coach Seeks University Purchase in Tombstone

A historic western stage coach famed for battles with Indians and robbers may become University of Arizona property if local backers led by M Tenny Williams push through. The coach, once driven from Tombstone to Fairbank, bears bullet holes and is tied to Tombstone history, with plans to donate to the Ancone Paneer Society under discussion.

Tucson University of Atiznna Williams Tombstone Herms Tom Fairbank Theuctom M.D Scribner Louisiana

Wounded ranch hand and town news from Tombstone

A Friday rough mix of local fallout reports includes Otto Trappman hurt by a pistol wound after a farm mishap five miles west of town. The injured, his father, and neighbors rushed to Tombstone seeking medical help. Other notes cover court lunacy hearings, registration plans, prison transfers, and a charity tea by the Congregational church.

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Assistant County Attorney Bruce Stevenson in Tombstone

Assistant County Attorney Bruce Stevenson was in the city yesterday from Dollas attending to matters before the court. Wilson for the sheriff's office was seen this morning to the asylum at Plehix where patients were escorted from the Superior court. and there was mention of penitentiary transport at Vornce. Secretary M. Gaines of the County Taxpayers' Associations returned home last evening after several days of business related to his office. Miss Nevin visited Los Angeles and the coast, meeting many Tombstone friends before returning. Matthews the Santa Cruz cattleman purchased a Chevrolet Touring car from a local agent. Gardier of the Hu Sues Water Company went to Douglas on brief business. Mrs. AL Co Patterson returned home after weeks in Douglas visiting her son. The paper notes a surge of horse plants blooming in the reenacer's office. Deputy Sheriff Harry Rafferty returned from Port Huachuca on civil business. Brown and Gaines cottage residents in Tombstone. L. Van Meter and Barney Howe visited on business. Judge Curtos E. Bolton motored in from Courtland on official business. Superior Judge A C Lockwood departed Nogales to Nogales to cover trials, aiming to return Monday. El Hand of the Dos Cabezas district visited Tombstone on business and planned to return home.

Patents Issued to Cochise Homesteaders RiseFast in 1916

County records show 49 patents issued to Cochise homesteaders since January 1 1916 with 136 patentes recorded in 1915. April alone saw 27 patents, signaling a strong year ahead as hearings continue in Tombstone Bisbee Douglas and other towns. Taxable land will rise as titles pass from government to settlers boosting local wealth and potentially lowering tax rates.

Cochise County Tombstone U.S W. A Fowler Powter Bisbee Douglas Courtland Pearce Willcot San Simon Bowie Benson Cochise

Patient seeks location of moving pictures after X-ray

A patient requests a nurse to locate where the moving pictures are showing after an X-ray examination. The fragment suggests confusion or humorous mispronunciation about finding the cinema, reflecting a period newspaper voice.

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