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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1906
Page
2
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Governor Joseph H. Kibbey issues a proclamation condemning smuggling across the U S Mexico border that arms Yaqui Indians in Mexico. Arizona laws make it a felony to sell give barter or furnish firearms or ammunition to any Indian and impose heavy penalties. Attested in Phoenix July 21 1906 by Secretary L W Cuttsiss.
William Convery a Phoenix resident known for eccentric living died at his home Saturday evening. He lived alone, earned income from raising chickens and truck work. The coroner investigated. he owned substantial property and bank funds. The piece ends with a counting riddle about a million.
An antiquated advertisement extols natural remedies for fatigue, stomach and liver troubles. It praises Indian roots such as Golden Seal, Queen root, Stone root, Bloodroot, Mandrake, and Black Cherry combined in Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as safe tonics to cleanse and invigorate the stomach, liver, and blood without alcohol or strong drugs.
The July 11 1906 regular meeting notes show audited demands including justice and sheriff fees, interpreting costs, and jail expenses. Debts for D W Womack W H McPherson and J Upchurch appear alongside road and bridge work results and transportation costs. The board adjourned, set July 13 and July 14 sessions, and denoted vacancies at Naco precinct for nonperformance.
There is a rumor reported by the El Paso Herald that the Southwestern and the Rock Island have contracted with the Southern Pacific to use the 8 P area from Los Angeles to Benson and for the Golden State Limited train. From Benson the fast train runs over Southwestern tracks to Roswell, then to Chicago on Rock Island rails.
L Temple of the Cananea Railroad was a passenger on the Naco to Tucson train last evening. He states there is no truth in rumors of an uprising at Cananea and that everything remains quiet with no further trouble expected. Col Greene and Scott White remain at Cananea for some time.
Clerk of the Court Geo B Wilcox has received copies of the new naturalization law and notes important changes. The law takes effect October 1. Aliens wishing to become U S citizens at the October term must file their petitions ninety days prior to action by the district court.
Col Kosterlitsky of the Mexican Rurales passes Fairbank on Saturday evening en route to Hermisitlo where he will move his family to Cananea and establish his future headquarters. He denounces recent uprising reports as rot and the work of irresponsible newspaper correspondents.
Public warning urges consumers to demand genuine Cascarets Cana cathartic tablets stamped C. C. and cautions that substitutes are frauds and unsafe. Officials advise checking packaging and avoiding bulk purchases to prevent counterfeit products and protect buyers.
Judge Dean opened the district court after his Nogales trip. The session will run about ten days to August 10. Decisions will be issued this week in emphasized cases, including City of Tombstone versus Huachuca Water and Fuller versus Fuller for divorce. Wiley v Empire Smelting Co. and related suits yielded judgments for nearly 100000 dollars, secured by mortgages on Benson property. sheriff sale planned to settle debts and restart the plant using ores from Johnson camp. Demurrer in WH de Washington v Wein & Co. was argued by Judge Reilly. case stems from the sale of part of McCourt Geddes Washington business to defendants at Johnson camp.
Judge Dean presided in the Tombstone mining district cases of Frank Payla et al versus Horseshoe and Townsite Mining companies. Default judgments were entered for the plaintiffs as no showings were made. McDonald fee case from Douglas awarded $687.80. last quarter bill $987.05 with board reductions totaling $375.50 leaving $611.55. Sims et al title suit in Bisbee, appeal noted. Washington vs McCourt set for Oct. 25. Frank Bauer vs Jungasan Douglas suit dismissed. Dr. Morrow sues for divorce. Allen English v E P & 3 W E R company suit for $65 over lost suitcase. Francisco Luna sanity examed, discharged for lack of mental derangement.
The calendar in Maricopa county courts shows many long standing cases dusted off including Meade v Scribner and Scribner v Meads. Appeals to the supreme court were heard last year. judge changes and possible reassignments noted. October and August trial dates set for Perkins v Seebolt and Warnekros v Lowenstein. several other cases continued or dismissed.
J M Kilgour spent several days in the city this week among old friends, the Williams News reports. He has just sold his interest in the Gusney Kilgour sheep to W F Perkins of Flagstaff. The deal covered about 8 000 head and the price was not released. Kilgour says he and Hutchinson are negotiating to buy about 20 000 head of New Mexico wethers and expect to resume trading soon.
Judge Dean ruled today that the Huachuca Water Co is perpetually enjoined from laying pipelines in Tombstone or interfering with water service to the city. The company may serve other towns if it has enough supply. Tombstone filed the suit last March over plans to take water to Bisbee and cut Tombstone’s supply. The decision treats the franchise as an implied contract binding both sides. The city gains improved fire protection and residence appeal. the company plans to appeal.
Attorney WOH and Bennett arrive from nearby towns for legal matters in Douglas as Judge Coffey and other officials travel to Bisbee. Probate Judge Goodbody, F L Ransome and local merchants plan summer work and shipments while residents visit family and await delays.
Sheriff Hunt reports a monthly total of 5138. The licenses collected include gambling, liquor, billiards, and a show and bowling alley. Records claim the highest license revenue since Cochise County was formed in 1880. Clerk Howe updates tax rolls as Board of Equalization prepares to hear appeals on August 20. Total assessed valuation stands at 10 313 192.18, likely to rise with proposed raises.
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