Cochise County Sets 1917 Tax Rate Higher Than 1916
Cochise County Supervisors approve the 1917 tax rate at seventy cents per hundred, a slight rise from 1916. The combined state and county levy totals two dollars and sixty three cents per hundred, still among the lowest in the state due to prudent spending, despite the state rate increasing seven cents. The year’s assessment stands at about 150.47 million dollars, shaping hopes for continued low local taxes.
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Cochise County
Cochise
Board of Supervisors
Niow
Notice for Publication of Homestead Claim in Arizona
Department of the Interior notices Samuel Thomas Pyeatt of Buena Arizona filed a homestead entry for Lot 3 4 RR SW Section 18 Township 22S Range 8W Garcia Meridian. He plans to prove up on September 1917 before W A Few Tombstone with witnesses James Harrik Hattie Gleason Whitnore Harry B Barnes and Richard E Hawerty. Official actions recorded by L IRVIN Register with first publication August 26 1917.
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Department of the Interior
Phoenix
Arizona
Samuel Thomas Pyeatt
Buena
Seth
Lote
Rance
Meridian
James Harrik
Hattie Gleason Whitnore
Buena Air
Harry B Barnes
Hornariz
Richard E Hawerty
Garces
Rees, Ariz
Candlestick murder shocks Courtland region rancher
Sheriff Harry Wheeler returns from Courtland to investigate the murder of John McClosky a Sulphur Springs Valley rancher found dead near Courtland. Eleven wounds from a miner’s candlestick puncture the body. the weapon lay in the wagon seat. No clue at the scene. coroner’s jury to pursue leads.
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Harry Wheeler
Courtland
John McClosky
Ortly
Bert Lorkling
Pesree
Guy Emmons
Courtland Improvement Company
Emmons
Steve Bertoxlio
Yoakum’s
McClosky
Yoakum
Tombstone
Bertoglio
Justice of the Peace Bolton
Carrie E. Botton
United States
Court House
John McClonky
Neice
Philadelphia
Daisy Blakeslee Pyratt Seeks 3 Year Land Claim
U S Land Office Phoenis Arizona August 18 1917 notice Daisy Blakeslee Pyratt of Buena Arizona filed intent to make three year proof to establish a land claim for NE of SW section 25 township 8 6 R meridian before WA Fowler U S Commissioner Tombstone Arizona September 28 1917. Names James Haverty Richard Haverty Harry B Barnes Hattie Gleason Whitmore reside Buena Garees Arizona J L Irvin Register first published August 26 1917.
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Department of the Interior
U. & Land Office
Phoenis
Arizona
Daisy Blakeslee Pyratt
Buena
S Kenge
Meridian
WA. Fowler
U. S
Tombstone
James Haverty
Garees Arizona
Richard K. Haverty
Garees
Harry B. Barnes
Hattie Gleason Whitmore
J. L. Irvin
Register
Cochise Man Named Superintendent Pioneers Home
Jas F Ma honey of Winslow, recently named by Governor Campbell as superintendent of the Pioneers' Home at Prescott, resigned due to health. John S Merrill of Cochise county takes the post. Three university board of regents spots filled by John P Orme, E R Titcomb, and Dr John W Flinn.
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Cochise
Pioneers
Phoenix
Jas. F. Mahoney
Winstow
Campbell
Prescott
Rewson
HI Health
Winslow
John S. Merrill
Cochise County
Univerity Board of Regents
John P. Orme
Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association
E. R. Titcomb
Nogaies
John W. Filnn
HATTICH MARATHON WITH HORNETS IN PURSUIT IN DOUGLAS
Major Kelly of the Douglas International newspaper reports a chaotic tale from Venice where Hattich and a companion explored the beach and tree shade near Playa del Hes. A hornet nest caused a chaotic rush as they were stung and fled toward the hospital, with the morning bustle mingling with notes of local figures and nearby towns.
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Major Kelly
The
Douglas International
Bill Hat Tech
Prospector News
Douglas
Ome
Bill Matticn
Tombstone Prospector
Hottien
Letstrea Hiblgwort
Venice
Playa del Hes
Biel
Vetlcke
Mathers
Sheiyy
Fragmented Cochise County records list diverse deeds and notices
A garbled collection from Cochise County records shows grant deeds quit claims certificates of purchase mortgages and probate items plus a probate note about the Tombstone Public Schools superintendent returning from Los Angeles for the new school opening. Names include Franklin Torrance John Thompson Mary Gumm James Westervelt and Ruby Veleneian among others.
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E. Wiltord
Tombstone
Los Angeles
Ter Rhesa Cornelius
Tukine
Kemption Board Defends Fair Exemption Process
Douglas August meeting features Kay Krebe defending exemption practices amid rumors. Officials emphasize exemptions are not permanent and can be revoked. callers urged to report false affidavits. Sheriff Harry Wherler cites cases of unfounded claims and notes one man was denied exemption twice and may appeal to the state board.
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Ave TV Onuw US
Coustas Dispatch
Oscar Retary
Costas
Douglas
Port— Bisbee
Hix
State Board
Coronado mine gutted by flames at Clifton
Fire in Clifton last night gutted the Coronado mine owned by the Arizona Copper company. The blaze, believed to have started from brace timber friction, caused total interior destruction.
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Coronado
Arizona Copper Company
Clifton Iste
Lawful order in draft processing prompts protests
A 19th century draft order prompts disputes over the sequence of selecting men for service. The text notes state boards may prioritize single men first, conflicting with national guidance from the provost marshal general. Questions arise about how exemptions and substitutions should influence who is drafted and in what order.
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Pima
Wilsons Go Coast for Prolonged Visit and Club Event
Mr Wilson of York Life Insurance and Mrs Mre Wilson with children depart for Lone Beach to visit two months while Mr Ison stays. Mr Wilson travels to Salt Lake City for the New York Life Insurance Company One Hundred Thousand Club meeting after reporting $100.90 in policies from July 1, 1916 to July 1, 1917. He plans to return via Lone Beach to rejoin Mrs Wilson.
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BR Wilson
The
York Life Insurance Company
Mre. Wilson
Lame Beach
Ison
Mr. Wilson
Saltake City
Noel
New York |Ate Insurance Company
Wilson
Luly Ist
Lone Beach
Hunt Campbell Case Filed in Supreme Court Appeal
A stipulation filed in Phoenix outlines the gubernatorial contest appeal from the Superior Court. The appellee is given until August 27 to notify that the appellant’s abstract is incorrect, insufficient, and defective.
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Phoenix
Supreme Court
Hunt
Superior Court
Appellee
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Marathon
Jones
Illinois
Wiley Jones
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Nis
Thomas E. Campbell
Seturdas
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Whester
Chekise County
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Hikbee
Aton Gen
Ital
Othe
Wheeler
John W. Walker
Sesterdas
Bloomington
Ives
FE. Bennett
Bixborne
City
Bisbee
Wallace
Clare Downes
DR. Hitchins
Ho i Mitchins
Rential
Tucson
Alaud
Mies Wilette Sparks
Mise Lippert
John Rock Willsy
Mike Mund Dasis
Hoss
Rom Benson
ImEy Hennett
Benson
al Boys
Mre Thanson
Los Angel
Willian Serivot
Mary Costello
Theet
Los Angetee
Marty Rafferty
Bring Back & Be
Eputy Bowden
Percy Bowden
Orty Caner
Whitkes
Nea Wygles
Thoms
Has
Sanders
Irs
Datoes Sanders
Sheri CW. Webster
Rom Pearce
Audem
Monmonier and Sons
Chas
Bus
Basil
Focal Board
George Dodie
Vinbstone
St Roosevelt
George Thiel
SIMON
Arthur Palmer
Meatable Whitley
San Simon Re
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Wew
Turner
Nogales
Earhart
Novales
Charles Cross
Biale Toles Ie
Palominis
Hereford
Katheleen McClelland
Mra EF Kerr
Mre WA. Fowler
Los Yuccas
Red Cross
Lierd Cobb
Miami
Tone
Mre
George Phiet
Gaines
John Rock
A. G Karger
A. H. Gardner
Hisbee
Evergreen Highway
Skr Williams
Alex Mitty
Atorey DK Alhey
Wester Ues
UROR
HS. Donaldson
Jas Reilly
Ft. Huachu
San Francisco
Tym N
Twarenee Kowie
Fost Torras
Dickey
Franklin J. Torrance
John J. Thompson
Bowie
Ste HA
Martha Sunastron
Jose ‘Torre
Josephine B. Zimmer
R. E. Mortgage
Parley Sabin
Tank
Henson
Mary Gumm
Arzona
Sofie
James Westervelt
Sory
Wm. Moherland
Harry. Wheeler
HM Jacobs
F . Cook
John E. Dinwiddy
Hestock
Superior Court No
Mary Aurora Velaforce
Ruby Vpleneian
Jesse Quinn
Kemption Board
Wouglas
Kay . Krebe
Sheri Harry
Wherler
Coast
Salt Lake
Hunt-Campbell
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