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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1916

Page

5

Cochise County Land and Mortgages Listings In 1900s

Records from Cochise County detail warranty deeds from G Roark to C Childs for Douglas property valued at 500, a Mary Leverich transfer to R Meisterhans for 120, and A Slaughter mortgage to H Merrill for 400. Transfers also include Childs to G Roark Douglas property 362.56, livestock mortgage to M Merrill, Bidw0 Guano to Bassett Lumber livestock 100, Samaniego to Douglas Hardware automobile 800. Satisfaction of mortgage notes Mine and Smelter Supply Co to Arizona Michigan Development Co. Harriett Vaughtal appointed appraisers, J Rajola publishes creditor notices, P Waughtal sets Sept 2 for estate distribution.

United States T. Brandt G. Roark C. Childs Douglas Mary Leverich R. Meisterhans F. Guano Bassett Lumber Co A. Samaniego Douglas Hardware Co Harriett Vaughtal J. Rajola P. Waughtal

Attorney Seeks Trial In Absence Of Defendant

In Superior Court today Jef Dunnigan from Douglas had a trial that was continued. The Miller case followed with the defendant absent. counsel waived presence while jurors were empaneled, but the judge required the morning appearance. If Miller is not present the bond may be forfeited. cash and paper bonds are on hold totaling 1500. Miller reportedly left the state, seen in El Paso recently, leaving the county with possible cash recovery. Jurors were excused until Monday while prospects for Habeas Corpus on O S French were set for Friday before Judge O Connor in Nogales.

Jef Dunnigan Douglas Hall ER. Miller Miller el Paso Sheriff's Office Ross Frank Dean Nogales O. 8 French O'Connor Howe United States Internal Revenue Nick Brown Phoenix Chas, Cross Sam Hayhurst Baglish W. S. Kirby Superior Court Dunnigan Wiley E. Jones Ohise Lockwood Chapman Recorder’s Office James Murray Andy Johnson County Supreme Court of the State Maricopa County

Growth of Fort Huachuca Site Sparks Regional Upgrades

The Fort Huachuca wireless station is now underground with two 200 foot towers planned. A Fort power plant delivers 2300 volts. Improvements spread along the edge of the reservation as Overton grows. A bridge at Charleston and Mountain States telephone extension from two miles north of Lewis Springs to the Bisbee Farr line are urged to serve Lewis Springs, Overton, Buena, the Fort, and local ranchers.

Fort Huachuca Fort Huschusa Overton Charleston Mountain States Lewis Springs Bisbee-Farr Bank Buena The Fort

Cochise County cattle in good shape this year

Douglas August 23. J B Cook of Johnson Cook says Cochise county cattle, especially near Willcox and Willcox area, are largely cleaned out of Atto whip with few fat cows or steers left for sale this fall. He reports scattered rains and variable range conditions.

Douglas Cochise County J. B. Cook Willcox Johnson & Cook Mr. Cook Loredburg

Primary candidates listed for precinct offices in several counties

Numerous candidates across offices appear listed for precinct positions including constable and justice of the peace in towns such as Tombstone, Bisbee, Douglas, Pearce, Courtland, Gleeson, Paradise and Naco with both Democratic and Republican slates. Names include J. P. Duncan, G. W. Totman, W. A. Fowler, T. A. Willcox, R. Maclay, Clyde Branum, J. S. Kirby, Henry C. Mayne, and John Underwood among others.

Tombstone Hal Smith James P. Duncan Justice of the Peace W. A. Fowler J.P Republican Bisbee A. E. Stountree Fred Harris J.P High Ed G. Riley Constable McRae Lowell Democrats J. P Geo. R Smith Richard Humphrey E. L. Hansard J.B. Hodges Charles B. Hepard T. A. Willcox Douglas Democrat R. Maclay Clyde Branum W. W. Edwards Englien J. i Hilburn J. A. Howell J. S. Kirby Henry C. Mayne Richard Hav “Erty Johnson Democrat J. T Tong John M. Walker

Backward Glimpses of Tombstone and Territory News

Local column recalls events from twenty four years past in Nogales and Tombstone. notes on miners, political talks, silver prices, court records, and travelers. mentions Rev Nugent's Florence trip, Wood's daughter Ebbie to Los Angeles, and a bear kill of Peter White. reports a rainstorm, Apache rain dance, and the Renomination support for Mark Smith.

Celebration at Gleeson Draws Crowds For Big Western Day

A large Gleeson gathering marked the Candidates celebration with broncho busting burro contests a free barbecue and a grand dance at Taylor’s Hall. Speakers included A A Worsely S W White and W B Cleary as crowds from Cochise county joined visitors from Tombstone and other towns. John Sanderson won the burro roping event in 19.3 seconds and the night ended with dancing to the Ivey orchestra.

Copper City Taylor's Hall George A. Olney Hunt Gleeson George W. P. Hunt Wm Cowan Mra. Neel Jake Preston Kansas City A. A. Worsely S. W. White W. B. [Cleary Taylor Ivey Tombstone Gibson Foster John Sanderson Cochise County

Zapf visits Tombstone to file nomination papers

Oscar Zapf announced as a candidate for the lower house and visited Tombstone to meet friends and file his nomination papers. He previously served as assistant chief clerk of the Second Legislature and was narrowly defeated in last primary elections. Citations note strong local support and planning for a Cochise county candidate celebration in September.

Oscar Zapf

Pop corn wagons across southern Arizona draw crowds

Daily notes Poperts and Hunt speakers in Gleeson and Bisbee towns while Willard expands a pop corn and peanut wagon network to Nogales Douglas Tombstone and Fort Huachuca with managers in each location. Senator Roberts visits Tombstone and Bisbee. local officials handle petitions for primary candidates as court actions and exams fill the day.

Tombstone Southwest Willard Arizona Nogales Douglas Fort Huachuca Senator Roberts

Troop L Arrives in Tombstone on Practice March

From Wednesday's Daily Soldier in Tombstone reports Troop L of the First United States Cavalry camping at the old hospital grounds below First Street after a march from Douglas via McNeal. They head to Fort Huachuca for a border patrol and return to Douglas later. A Bisbee death by self-inflicted gunshot is reported. W S Fountain, recently on the Tombstone jury, dies in his Bisbee room.

Tombstone Wil McLane Fort Huachuca Porter Mra McLane Toiabstone First United States ‘Cavalry Old Hospital Grounds First Street E BE. Buoth Douglas McNeal Tombetove Bisbee W. S. Fountain Fountain Bo Bote

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