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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1906
Page
4
A discussion notes that New Mexico claims a large population advantage, yet Arizona shows higher deposit figures. Bank data from June 1906 lists territorial and national banks with totals of 11,973,087. Sa increases are 25.8 percent for New Mexico and 33.6 percent for Arizona in the year.
District court filings include petitions by Kathrine N. Barr and Norman Barr to remove Henry M. Gee as estate administrator of Mary Gee deceased, alleging misappropriation of funds from the Old Guard mine. Gee claims the mine was his separate property and that escrow deeds were for conveyance sake. The case will proceed at the October term with.Charles Bowman appointed special administrator. Also noted are calls for Democratic and Republican territorial conventions to be held in Bisbee September 5 with detailed county delegate apportions.
Mining leaders anticipate the annual Arizona Mining Association convention moving to Phoenix during fair week in November. Secretary Akers notes strong support from mining men across the territory and an anticipated attendance of about 400 delegates with papers and addresses planned by leading southwest miners.
A visit to the county hospital yesterday showed notable progress since J. O Laughlin became steward. He brought Bellevue hospital experience and implemented changes boosting comfort. Over fifty patients, many women, praised care from doctors Koehne and McBride. Transportation and small funds are provided to patients who recover and wish to travel to friends.
Governor Kibbey names delegates for the national irrigation congress to be held in Boise Idaho from September 2 to 5. Appointees include L Hf Thayer Buckeye H Chriety Phoenix Charles Peterson Mesa C Steward Andrew Kimball Epes Rendulph E F Sanguinetti Yuma E B Perrin William I W Woolf Tepe George N Crosby St Johns Bishop Merrill St David Wm P Stead Camp Verde Charles Ballance Yume Andres Rebeil Tucson Pool Pool Afford
Mrs Mae English of Douglas through Rose and Nevile has compromised with the Calumet and Arizona people. She is now at Globe. Her husband Marion August English was killed at the C and A smelter a year ago leaving a son to support. The suit will be dismissed for 5000 dollars.
Local items from Tombstone report events and plans for September including a d vee sale, pool, and rain impact. Advertisements note ore shipments, new stores, and front improvements. Citizens discuss politics, health cleanups, irrigation projects, and upcoming gatherings with a 1000 visitor expectation.
Minutes record the regular board of supervisors session with actions taken, votes, and attendance. It notes committees, resolutions, contract approvals, budget items, and scheduling of future meetings. Formal motions, clerk signatures, and executive session references appear as standard record entries.
Cochise County Arizona actions include auditing and allowing demands, drawing warrants for various county officials and services, accepted bid for lots in Tombstone, purchase of a typewriter for the recorder, and appointment of E R Pirtle as territorial fair commissioner to Phoenix in November 1906. Also approved bonds for several officials, transfer applications for prisoner feeding contracts, and adjourned meetings with site inspections for a San Pedro river bridge.
The death of Calvin Fenton Swain, a bright twelve year old in Tombstone, occurred after a five day illness from an unspecified cause. The funeral was held at MB church with prominent local figures attending. The community extends condolences to his parents and family.
Clyde trams left for Safford after months visiting his father from Ponttatone TelepMOFTompany. Mrs George Bravin visited Bisbee, while George Wilcox plans to settle near the Normal school. William Lee and niece Jessie Musa came from Tucson for business. Ida Marlenu of Fairbank to Jas T Murrish of Bisbee announce upcoming marriage. Kilgore pardon petition circulates among county officials for forgery sentence. Fedro Michilania leaves for Sotom onville to arrange moving his family to Tombstone. Mrs Andy Laird and daughter go to Cananea for weeks. Shesitt Hont returns tonight with boarders for his hotel. A hay stack at Mesa burned completely by lightning. nearby stack survived. Hattie Lusk and Belle Kirwin head to Witlcox for Riggs ranch visit. C I McReynolds heads home to Bisbee after a stay. Josie Lippert travels from Shearer ranch to Bisbee. Jake Shearer and Pearl Shearer visit. ri in the area noted. Irwin peaches in market surpassing California quality. ms, Tombstone City Band manager, resigns to devote full time to band. Ida Feather man surprise party hosted with games and desserts. L D Perkinson in town taking shirt orders. Sam Johnson and daughter return from Bisbee after a two-week visit. E A Joyce and wife return from Riger ranch outing. Crozier Kimball mauled by red ants while in melon patch, ill on return. Benson Press reports.
Friday's Daily reports Mrs. Andy Smith returning to Tucson after visiting Mrs. Gace B. Lowry, local residents planning crops and shipments, marriage licenses issued by the probate court, and several townspeople traveling to Bisbee Phoenix Douglas and Nogales. The King of Arizona mine faces water issues while Bonanza resumes production. County schools receive $560.36 in August allocations.
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