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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1912
Page
3
A historical notice lists numerous real estate transfers and mortgages including Wankasty deed to J Seger Bubee prep bill of sale for Sharrat to Gilman and various prop trades in Douglas Bisbee and Cochise areas. It notes homestead declarations and chattel mortgage records with multiple named parties and properties.
Following from Stan Foro Co for furniture Mrs War Lowery and others are listed with various dollar amounts. Notices include satisfaction of mortgage AJ Benedict to L J Wilber and AJ Bashy to Wm Zeek. Land deeds, power of attorney, appointment of agent, and realty notices are described with names and entities such as Cit Bank & Trust Co and Title Guard Surety Co.
The county board ordered a 20 percent reduction on the producing patented mines assessment, lowering the total to 14 663,864.06 with Copper Queen bearing about 9 475,084.44 of that value. The board set budgets across departments and established a tax rate of 2.95 for 1912, four cents lower than the prior year.
Dr RN Looney, Superintendent of Public Health, orders wide precautions due to a California epidemic. He urges physicians to watch for paralysis signs in children returning from California and to quarantine suspected cases and report by six o clock. The message is sent to county and city health officers across the state.
The August Superior Court sessions under Judge Sutter saw numerous dismissals and judgments. Sentences day produced one year terms for several defendants including Bilvinio Silva and Jane Contreras, with trials set for Grace Smith and the murder case of Bone brake and Geipon. Fred Hickory and other cases were scheduled for August 31.
The Cochise County lunacy commission records show that in 1911, twenty eight persons were examined, twenty one were committed to the Phoenix asylum, and seven were discharged. The year so far notes four unfortunates examined.
Imported prize winning pigeons offered by R B Krebs of Tombstone Arizona. Readable details note quality racing stock and availability for buyers in the area.
The Board of Equalization met to set the county tax rate after reviewing the state rate of 0 conte per $100 and evaluating county expenses for the coming year. Copper Queen mine valuations faced objections from Phelps Dodge officials, with Yavapai County reducing valuations by 50 percent, as discussions continued on mining valuations and potential rate reductions.
Over a thousand voters have not registered. Officials remind citizens of the duty to register and vote, noting registration closes about ten days before the primary and urging immediate action to participate in state elections.
In Los Angeles 9s a suit claims $25000 in bonds from Biatee Light and Power of Bisbee Arizona were fraudulently sold. Plaintiffs Feonie M and J W Gleason wife and husband accuse AW McPherson WF Nordhadt and H A Landwehr of misrepresentation. The superior court is asked to recover the amount.
Bisbee endured heavy flooding yesterday as canyon torrents surged through bulkheads and the subway. Water and debris filled streets and businesses, delaying traffic for hours. Debris reached three feet on a streetcar line while the post office square became a lake.
As rebels renew activity in Sonora many natives and foreigners flee across the border. Large Mexican wealthy families are leaving, with many settling in Arizona. authorities expect the exodus to expand.
The Democratic State Committee will meet in Phoenix on August 26 to chart the campaign for presidential electors and a U S House seat. Chairman Birdno issued the call, with committeemen from counties to assemble at the Fleming building in the morning. National Committeeman Ling will attend and discuss inviting prominent national Democrats to Arizona.
Sulphur Spring Valley Notes reports Mrs Lee Hunt, once proprietor of the Germania hotel in Courtland, was fatally injured by a trolley car in Los Angeles. Some doubt remains due to press dispatch misnaming. Other items include Mr Renand visiting Keokuk, John Short selling molasses, and RG McBride noting crop progress after late rains. Abraham Perkins of Courtland dies aged about 56.
Reports from Moctezuma indicate rebel forces reached within half a mile of the town as residents fled toward the border or safer areas. The International says firing occurred late yesterday, but communications were cut after the report.
A San Simon campaign led by the San Simon commercial club has raised 1145 for advertising San Simon and Cochise County over the next year. Subscriptions continue to come in and will raise the total further.
A H Gardoer, Republican County Central Committee chairman and Huachuca Water Company manager, is hospitalized in Los Angeles with blood poisoning after a hand injury in Tombstone. Doctors fear possible loss of his arm but hope for a recovery. he faces a long treatment and time may determine outcome.
A special dispatch reports Williams Arizona hit by a quake from 2:05 to 2:10 pm rattling buildings and breaking glass. The tremor, noticed as far west as Winslow, caused no reported deaths and limited damage according to Holbrook and Gallup Betigmen dispatches.
Tuesday's Daily FC Farle reports the arriving emelerman with wife and son visiting the Gray home. Goggenein interests and the Development Company of America figure in death reports. Tombstone pioneer Faris greets friends here. H K Street visited from Boquillas. Board of Supervisors adjourns to September 3. Labor Day observed September 2 in Cochise counties. Paradise Mayor Geo Walker returns from the county seat. Chairman Hickey also back. John Lopezich sues Copper Queen for 10000 in Douglas Superior Court for injuries from a crane accident at the smelter leaving him crippled for life.
Court filings include divorces for Josie Kelly and Bertha Lippard cases, multiple civil suits such as EP&SWRR Co versus Land & Catle Co for condemnation, damages against EP & W B R Co, and Parker versus EP & W B R Co. Probate matters list Est and guardianship actions, incompetent ward J Rehwalde authorized to sell property, and estate notices for Es. F Marsh and Huldah Ashburn with publication orders.
The Arizona Medical Journal, volume 1, issued quarterly by the Arizona Medical Association, debuts in Phoenix with editor Warner Watkins MD. It will be distributed free to all doctors in prison during the first year and discussed for continuation at the Globe annual meeting.
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