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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1909

Page

4

District Court adjourns. several judgments and divorc es granted

The district court convened at the regular hour and adjourned this evening with a recess to September 27. Judgments included Aberstron ve Francie debt 39.66, O L Neer et al debt 500 plus 75 attorney fees, and Francie E Harmer v Eulalia Harmer divorce with defendant given decree, alimony 2 monthly, custody and fees. Other cases involve bankrupt Douglas Dry Goods, injunctions, and appeals. The court notes a school bond issue and resets dates. Equalization Board meets August 9 to review tax rates and county assessments.

Aberstron Bernard J Mack S F Johnson Et al Bente Prox County Dan McGowan James Nichols Bisbee TN Lakin Vea E Horst Justice of Peace Court Harry Papadepaloe Bce Wickersham Mineral Park Development Company E A Torrea Balis J. McKinney Fernandez Ve Fernandez

Lunacy Commission Reviews Two Prisoners In Probate Court

Two inmates appeared before the lunacy commission in the probate court today. Matterson from Bisbee showed effects of a protracted spree and was not committed to the asylum. He will be sent to the County hospital for treatment and hoped to reform. Enrique Alamada, a Mexican resident of Donglse Pearce and Naco, claimed to be wealthy in mind and to run all business by wireless telegraphy. He was taken into custody before his motor could run amuck, with hopes asylum treatment will restore reason. A Douglas dealer reported Spanish parrots able to provoke strong language, but no city or county ban on parrot profanity exists.

Matterson Bisbee Enrique Alamada Donglse Naco Enrique Diesnc

Visitors to Seashore Will Soon Return

The note hints at locals planning a seaside visit return, referencing Tombstone and comfort while questioning benefits beyond sightseeing. It suggests packing camping gear and magazines, and mentions scattered place names and a casual, wandering tone about seaside enjoyment.

Tombstone Paostrctor

Paroled Murder Convict Pedro Arreola From Cochive County

Pedro Arreola, convicted of murder in Cochive county, was paroled after the board of control and acting prison superintendent A G Wilder recommended it. He has tuberculosis and a physician said his condition is hopeless. he had served twenty years from June 17. The parole, sought by Arturo M Elias, Mexican consul, requires him to report to prison authorities at least every three months.

Pedro Arreuia Cochive County Board of Control A G Wilder Arreola Price Arturo M Elias

Visiting Grave of Army Doctor in Tombstone

Miss Fannie L Matthews, summer resident of Tombstone, arrived yesterday en route to St Louis to visit the grave of her father Dr Mathews, buried here in 1886 by the Grand Army of the Republic. She plans to return home on the afternoon train.

Fannie L Matthews St Louis Missouri Tombstone

Choice of Overlock Hoval Smith Triumph

The appointment of Charles A Over lock as US Marshal to succeed Ben Daniels is another triumph for Hoval d Smith and the organization. "Tis whispered that this appointment is an echo from the now famous double header convention held at Tycton that summer-just a year ago-when the genial Hoval A. was sidetracked on its way to the convention in Chicago. Since that time it sooke as if this clev er young man had thrown the switch and after locking it to the main line had thrown the key away, for since then all semaphores seem to display the "clear track" sign, and although we are not one of this political family we add, "and as be it."

Charles A Overlock Ben Daniels Hovald Smith Tycton Chicago

Impostor Elks Check Forger Trail Reported

Members of the Fhoenix lodge of Elks warn of an impostor passing through the country posing as a Memphis lodge member. He leaves worthless checks totaling amounts attached to signatures of B Adame H, the McNeil company for $15, Hub for’s for $15, and French Vier for $25. How many more were taken is not known. The checks are made payable on a Deming bank and are not negotiable.

Fhoenix Lodge of Elks Memphis B Adame H McNeil Company Phoenix

Big Fight Over Beer Prices Between Breweries

The Keh Anheuser-Burch Brewing Company and the Rainier Brewing Company of Seattle wage a heated war in the southwest with Tucson as battleground. They deploy agents to tilt saloon purchases as prices are slashed hoping nickel beers become the norm, prompting Tombstone drinkers to cheer lower prices.

Keh Anheuser-Burch Brewing Company Rainier Bewing Company Seattle South Tucson Bie Brewing Companies

Typhoid at Benson Gradually Abating

Umcer verickman returned yesterday to Douglas from Benson where he went to inspect the typhoid epidemic. He reports conditions improving since ranch mile was prohibited and the sanitary conditions of nearby dairies are blamed for the spread according to the Douglas Dispatch.

Beatta Umcer Verickman Douglas Benson

Former Arizonan Commits Death by Own Action

A Cincinnati dispatch dated August reports HE Peters aged 63 a former Arizonan and Santa Fe railroad engineer was found dead after taking morphine in his rooming house. He left a note apologizing for the death by his own action citing ill health.

Cincinnati August Reaye Peters Santa Fe California Arizona

Heavy Downpour Report From Huachuca Area

Weather observer Wolcott notes a heavy downpour yesterday around 4 PM with three distinct storm cells. Huachuca Water Company records show zero rain at the reservoir that day, while nearby Hua chucas near the fort report the heaviest rainfall, with total local figures far below average.

Juye Wolcott Huachuca Water Company

Delegate Cameron Recommends Arizona Road Supervision Nominee

Delegate Cameron urges the president to appoint Franklin Towle of Globe as an cen su8 supervisor for Arizona. He also seeks government supervision through the public trade department for agriculture to oversee a road project in Maricopa County as it undergoes extensive construction.

Cameron Franklin Towle Globe Arizona Office of Public Trade Department For Agriculture Maricops County

Suit Against Pacific Railroad Over Damages and Death

Ramon Bacardo of Brookline files in district court against Pacific Railroad Company through Gideon & Worley for $150 claiming a red Darhat cow killed on November 10, 1908 and a workman killed on May 1, 1909. Jail inmates include forty prisoners awaiting grand jury in October with two women among them one an African American held on federal charges. Dave Morrow, seven, drowned in canal east of Phoenix with body not yet recovered.

S. P. Company Ramon Bacadero Brookline Thio County Agaein, Pacific Railroad Company Gideon & Worlety Ore Federal Grand Jury United States Dave Morrow Canal Phoenix

Fragmented County Deeds Record From Douglas Area

Official Records list multiple transfers and mortgages in Douglas and surrounding areas. Names include Fannie D Young, J Robb, Lucy Mackay, AF Mackay, FW Boo cer, Pahee W Collins, and others. Entries mention lots, furniture, mining equipment, saloon, wagons, and miscellaneous property notes across the Cochise region.

Sal Fannie D Young J Robb Lucy Mackay AF Mackay FW Boocer Douglas

Recent arrivals and travels around Tombstone town

Thursday notes list many visitors and residents arriving from Frisco Denver and Bisbee. FC McNabbeud and wife from Denver with friends visit. Judge Fletcher M Doan travels to Douglas. May Chamberlain leaves for Chicago. Doctor Hitchins moves toward Tucson. HD Madison heads to Los Angeles. various others depart for Los Angeles Douglas and Bisbee. Local business and entertainment plans include Lyceum attractions and a new abbatoir. An Esper engine sets a 102 mph run between Lordsburg and Deming.

FC McNabbeud Tombstone Denver Orego Bisbee Artaight

Local shipment recovers bounty coyotes and other game

Clerk HE Berner notes a large month end shipment collected by hunters and trappers for bounty payments. The load includes 50 coyotes 3 trots 21 toe toes 37 raccoons and 14 widcats sent to a Bay Area refinery. Local residents arrival lists include Stumpf and wife Mrs Meyers George Brooks Judge McFarland Jo Anderson and others with town events and rail shipments shaping Tombstone life.

Marriage Licenses Issued in August Start Strong

Probate court records show August beginning well for licenses. Today’s issued couples include Mathew Murnin and Katherine McGahey of Lowell, Cinka Sorlinich and Mra Vallalo of Bisbee, Jay N Crego of Chicago and Sadie Heibsnital of Pittsburg, and Jesus Mara Ceda with A Salazar of Bisbee.

Lcense Mathew Murnin Katherine McGahey Lowell Cinka Sorlinich Mra Vallalo Bisbee Jay N Crego Chicago Sadie Heibsnital Pittsburg Jesus Mara Ceda A Salazar

Resigns Cashier Post at E P & W Depot

A W Sands resigns from the depot cashier job after a sixty day layoff arrival of Bertram Smith from Deming NY to relieve him. Sands currently at Buffalo NY. A telegram to EJ Wertervelt confirms the change. A tale about a baby raccoon joins a growing menagerie. Trial petitions filed in Douglas district court include William Xline versus City of Douglas and J McGwgan versus James Nichols.

EJ Wertervelt A W Sands Bertram Smith Deming Sandow Buffalo New York District Court William Xline City of Douglas J McGwgan James Nichols

Arizona & Colorado Railroad Hold Annual Stockholders Meeting

Notice announces Tucson office venue and date for the annual stockholders meeting to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year. Secretary Chas. Be Walker issues the notice with first publication August 1, 1909.

The Arizona & Colorado Railroad Company Tucson Arizona Chas. Be, Walker

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