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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1911
Page
2
The docket lists new cases including a mortgage foreclosure for $800 on Hisbee Property and tax claims totaling $17.78 plus penalties. Probate and guardianship matters cover estate settlements and notices to creditors, with dates set for September 18 1911. Additional actions include debt suits against The Golden State Shoe Co and others, with closures pending attachment and interest details.
Three local Mexicans charged with assault with deadly weapons in the Delfigo Acuna case appeared before Judge McFarland. The fight arose from a drunken row, with beer bottles used to strike Acuna, who sustained a severe beating and a torn ear. The defendants were discharged when the witness could not recall details. District Attorney Williams represented the Territory.
The Santa Fe railroad plans an extension from Silver Bell Arizona to Port Lobos on the Gulf of California starting September 1. A 3,000 foot deep water wharf is to be built at Port Lobos with plans drawn by New York officials. The route has been surveyed and will provide a Pacific tidewater outlet for indirect competition with the Southern Pacific and Kansas City Mexico and Orient lines.
A summary of Arizona Territory happenings includes 35 000 workers near Prescott to train by October first. A new city band for Douglas will be formed and funds raised by merchants for uniforms and instruments. Indian reservations near Salt River and McDowell report improved conditions. The territorial board of education readmitting John Norma a deaf boy and a blind girl to the California Institute for the Deaf Dumb and Blind. Government statistics agent W W McConnell to gather crop, cattle, and livestock data for the territorial report. A long Tucson dance festival celebrated harvest with wine and feasting. Multiple legal cases, pardons, and local incidents across Phoenix Parker Flagstaff and Jerome are noted, including a murder case, a prison release, and property transactions.
Numerous figures and staff travel fill the scene as Mountain State Telephone agents, Greene Cattle Co executives, and county officials attend meetings. Prisoners in the county jail, weather notes from Tombstone, and visits by residents outline a busy day with inspections, rulings, and arrivals.
In Yountstown on August 19 1911 JJ Johinson deputy sheriff visiting from Bisbee. Constable LK Bailey from Lowell. Supervisors Scheerer Bowen and McCate with Bowen arriving from Frank Myers Cochise migration head. Peter Jensen from Benton. Mrs Lou Woolery from Land Station for board of equalization. Mrs Joe Bishop returned from Bybee with daughter Emma under special care.
The article describes a proposed state election within four months tied to an Arizona constitutional change. It outlines that Article Eight would govern the process, with the governor communicating approval to the governor of Arizona and voters ratifying a civil action. The text mentions timelines for proclamation, election timing, and the inclusion of the measure into the state constitution.
A Tucson area dairy rancher and partner sold 16 thoroughbred Holstein cows for 2015 dollars at $125 per head. The Salt River valley sale occurred near Tucson with trainer Me Autry and team conducting the event.
Ste Arizona Fair festival has drawn 43 entries for the junior races this year. Entries include a thoroughbred colt and most entries are from the Salt River valley. Events listed include the one year old trot, three year old trot, pacing races, and four horse pacer.
District Attorney Williams returned today from a fishing trip described as a wonder for Arizonans. He reportedly caught a large Sturpy fish from Stodfeet, measuring 14 feet long, as 31 spectators watched a fish barbecue.
The Benson Canal district melon growers loaded a carload of large extra fine watermelons for shipment to Bisbee. More carloads are planned with displays to follow next Monday or Tuesday, signaling expected growth for Benton's market and merchants.
Deve Adams of the Ad ame Telephone company arrives from Dragoon for board business. WE Beasley of Tucson travels in from old Melly area for civic matters. The clerk of the district court received new filing cases to be processed, with about three thousand cases reportedly dismissed since 1882 when the county organized.
The county board fixed the tax rate at 2.75 dollars per 100 dollars assessed. Details of the decision and any implications for residents were noted with emphasis on the new rate and its effective date.
August 20 report notes Winthee district wall upen Sept with resources cited. Perry hosts honey shipments. Dr Capit Nes vacationed then attended weddings in the valley. Letters from Maricopa and Pima counties. family gathering at the homestead. New Mexico visitors seek property in St David country.
Sulphur Spring Valley notes report Abbott of Bigelow endorsing valley rents for homestead seekers and pending filings in Courtland. A wagon load of potatoes and a homestead sale are noted along with local meetings at Bebe church. Carter family returns from New Mexico. a clash in Greason leads to detentions. Mrs Brown visits Courtland. John Gerson travels to Douglas for Martin Fitzsimmons in hospital.
Lawrence Martin a well known miner in the district died recently of catarrh of the stomach at St Helena. He was 81 years old and a native of Galway Ireland. He formerly resided at McCabe and was mining in Tombstone in 1879 at the time of his death he had landed interests.
A garbled Tuesday dispatch reports territorial equalization leaders amid a flurry of changes in governance over mines. It mentions King as superintendent of the west division of the EBL Pass and Swathveetirn Railroad, city affairs, and court business in Tombetone.
The report highlights Hon BP A Larriea private secretary to Joe Bush and a recent aviation department figure with the North American Climatic Improvement Gulf Stream Diversion Company. He has spent months in Mexico with Grant Brothers Construction Co working on the extension of the hero Pacific. A longtime local resident based at Fairtack and Beacon, he is welcomed back by friends and acquaintances.
A letter from a correspondent in a distant place describes using Cardus for long standing female complaints. The writer, Kendrick, details suffering before finding relief after Try Cardus, noting resumed work without pain. The advertisement touts Cardus as a time tested remedy for women’s weakness.
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