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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1910

Page

4

District and Probate Court Notes District and Probate Court Notes

District court notes record Edward W Dunbar and LM Ball filing a quit in district court against L M Chitardeaux and Kate Cane to quiet title on tracts in Township 15 16 south range 20 east. Probate court items include discharge of WE Stew as administrator with sureties reformed, appraisers appointed for Jacob Switzer estate, and a real estate sale hearing for Don sil McPan with appraisers J J Patton B Krebs and Wm Hughes.

Edward W Dunbar LM Ball L M Chitardeaux Kate Cane Kate Dunbar John Regaier Jacob Switzer Jesse Yoakum John Foster TA Hughes Donsil McPan J J Patton B Krebs Wm Hughes

President Murphy to visit Tombstone and Tucson rail talks

Frank Murphy, president of the Development Company of America, plans visits to Tombstone and Tucson after the first of the month. He will meet a Tucson committee to discuss the Port Lobos railroad and urges Tucson to push the El Paso and Southwestern line to secure the Fort Lobos route, with Mayor Jacobat noting local interest in routing through Tucson.

F M Murphy Development Company of America Tombstone Shiorcly Tuccon Tucon Fort Lobos Murphy Jacobat Fort Labor Tucson Post Lobos

Recent Decision on Mining Patents in Kern County

The General Land Office issued a ruling delaying patenting of mineral claims until location notices are filed. The Kern County case, dated January 1 1929 with final entry October 16, confirms oil claims require discovery of a paying quantity before patenting. The decision cites section 2320 of the United States Revised Statutes defining discovery of vein or lode as a prerequisite.

Feneral Land Office Kern County California Land Office General Land Office

Labor Day Plans Bring Unions Together at Globe

Labor Day program in Globe organized by unions will mark a historic joint effort of the Western Federation of Miners and the American Federation of Labor. Hercules Copper at Ray reports start of a three compartment shaft to 1,000 feet after ore bodies were found by eburn drilling.

Globe Western Federation of Miners American Federation of Labor Hercules Copper Company Ray Eburn Drilling

Artesian Wells Flow at Woolery Ranch Cochise County

Woolery reports new artesian well on his Lands ranch near Lands siding flowing 1900 gallons per minute at 24 feet. Multiple flowing wells now dot Lands with flows from 50 to 1200 gpm at 15 to 40 feet. The rich soil and irrigation water position Cochise County Lands area as a rising Arizona garden spot.

Leek Woolery Benson Lands Lands Siding Nnd Lande Cochise County Aridona

Chicken and Snake Charm Roost Mystery in Valley

The Wo A Burton family faced shock at noon when a large blow snake carried a two month old chicken under a board and coiled around its body. Mr Burton freed the fowl after pulling the reptile by the tail and securing it. Locals recall similar ground squirrel incidents under snake influence.

The Phoenix Republican Wo A Burton Chickoo Burton

Forerunner Hindu Invasion Tangle Near Willcox

A report claims two Hindus were brought to the Taccon immigration yesterday by Inspector Hotman of Bowie after being caught five miles from Willcox. The men, described as smooth-faced with turbans and heavy beards, are noted as different from most Hindus. Rumors say many Hindus in Mexico plan to enter the United States. two others were detained in Tucson and deported. Inspector Beatty of Nogales brought five aliens, two Chinese and three Mexicans, who face trial before the inspector in charge at Tucson.

Taccon Atin Veeterday Inspector Hotman Bowie Willcox Mexico The United Tucson Deepotted Beatty Nogales

Arizona Girl Captures a Millionaire

A Phoenix social event ends in marriage after a Pasadena to Redlands journey. Delia Stephens, daughter of Mrs Albert L Stephens of Phoenix, wed Guido J H Wiggenhorst, a Los Angeles millionaire cigar manufacturer, at Grace Church in Redlands after meeting during a Pasadena summer three years ago.

Los Angeles Dispatch Pasadena Guido J H Wiggenhors Mies Delia Stephens Phoenix Redlands Grace Church Mre Albert L Stephens Pasadens M Thorny North Marengo Avenue Mrse Stephens Eammer

Oveland Telephone Link Reaches Ash Fork Monday

The Oveland Telephone company reached Ash Fork on Monday with the line and reports the ranger station now has phone connections. Construction has begun south from that point.

Oveland Ash Fork

Over the Hill To the Poor House

A Douglas visitor, an old man, and tale of a prospector who once had wealth from the Chericatinas and Arizona mines ends in poverty at the county poor farm. The narrative recalls the rise and fall of forgotten westward dreamers and the lure of fortune that vanished amid hard work and luck.

Douglas Tombstone Davie Bob Muck Colorado Arizona Continas Tucson Mack Inet Tim

Arizona Team Shines at Camp Perry Militia Shoot

Captain WH Woolf reports Arizona shooters performing well at Camp Perry national militia event starting August 2. Arizona ritemen earned about 75 dollars in preliminary rounds and Woolf lists 101 hits from 101 possible, expressing confidence the team will rise in standings this year.

Arizona Camp Perry WH Woolf National Guard Arizona Ritemen Woolf Arizons

Prominent Miner Visits Tombstone Seeks Local Opportunities

O W Zane a mining man of note from Bie bee has been visiting Tombstone for a week, looking after mining interests in the district. He has competed with some of the top producers in the northern districts and sees unique opportunities here. He plans to cast his future with Tombstone.

O.W. Zane Biebee Tombstone Mr. Zane Zane

Reclamation Plans on Gila Lodian Reservation Pushed

Fifteen thousand acres are scheduled for reclamation on the Gila Lodian reservation using pumping plants. Wells sixty feet in depth have been sunk at a cost of about ten thousand dollars each. Each well can irrigate one thousand acres of land.

Gila Lodian Esch Nod

Fruit demand soars in Verde Valley peach season

The fruit of the Verde valley is in high demand with orders for more than 40,000 boxes of peaches already received this season.

Verde Valley

Tombstone mayor’s hair and fame go nationwide

A dispatch from Los Angeles describes Tombstone mayor Wentworth visiting the city during Ellis week, drawing notice for his long white hair, and becoming a local celebrity as crowds and visitors recognize him. He plans to travel to San Francisco for a party and return with a delegation led by officials to welcome him back.

Tombstones Los Angeles Citie Fin Arriva Angel City Wentworth Ellis Tat Munslay Tombsrave Willian Jennings Firgan Pricipes of Democrscy Binlow Wentworth S Tombstone Taver Colo~ity Brgan Richard Olney Wait Rams New York Debeauwer Vphoenix Bisbee Dacson Tooswell Hiryu Ried Arigh Wentworth Hiss San Fratvikeo White Cochive County John S. Mitchell San Francisco Aeioch Weetworth Henry Ward Heecher

Cochise County Day At the Arizona Fair

Cochise County plans an agricultural exhibit at the Territorial Fair in Phoenix. County officials including Oscar Goll and local chambers of commerce push for Sulphur Springs Valley representation with preparations underway and letters sent to towns and organizations.

Cochise Phoenix

Healy Charged With Perjury by Ex Atttorney General Clark

Ex Attorney General E. H. Clark files a complaint charging Healy with perjury based on a sworn statement claiming a group including Joseph Roney and T W Whitmare invited him to leave Parker after Healy allegedly defamed a town lady through a pager edited by him. Shore men deny involvement.

E. 8 Clark Jax. Healy Healy Joseph Roney T. W. Whitmare GW. Graves Ivan Neal James Gil Jen Robert Martin Toob Parker Shore

Initiative and Referendum Explained in Oregon Law

Attorney C. Gilman explains initiative and referendum, urging readers to trust the people. The Democratic county convention backs Oregon law, opposing higher thresholds and urging direct law by voters. The article cites precedents in territorial statutes and court decisions affirming initiative in local issues and school districts.

C. Gilman Uiteun Tomlatone Oregon Supreme Judge Ohio Arkaness Spreme Sharp Ve George Thalheizer Board of Supervisors of Marieppe County

Publican leaders inspect G O P fences at Bisbee visit

Thursday Daily Chairman and HE Gardner of the publican county central committee toured Bisbee to review the political Held and repair party fences.

HE Gardner Publican County Central Committee Tnd Bisbee

Infants and officials figure in Tombstone news updates

Friday’s Daily reports a Hopkins infant illness and a telegram undelivered from Western Union to FW. Arndt St Clair travels to Douglas Mel Coie lean. law and politics mingle as residents discuss constitutional delegates. A rain cools Tombstone while fires destroy a Slavonian boarding house injuring children. local officials and Fire ALW Howe head to duty, DA Williams and Ches Bowne attend meetings.

Manaager John Miller Western Union Informert Prostecton Arndt A. St. Clair Paesenger Douglas Mel Coie Lean Omen Teonnet Lawor Chards Duell

Local Officials and Visitors Highlight Bisbee Week

County Clerk Berner returns from Bisbee where he pursued business with the Improved Order of Kedimen as Great Sachem of the Arizona rand Lodge. Mrs Stemles and daughter from Minas Privtas, Sonora, visit Man. Rees and Mrs Stomles in Tombstone give a hearty welcome. Francis Perin, mother of Ws and Percy Bowden, to return from California on September 1. Percy Owen and Melvin Swain, plus Fred W Arndt held in county jail on motor ride to Courtland. Arndt facing charges connected to a cattle healing scheme. Bail set, bond posted, and Arndt’s status noted as unsettled. The report includes corrections and unclear fragments from grand jury proceedings.

Berner Bisbee Kedimen Arizona Rand Lodge Stemles Gnd Minas Privtas Sonora Man. Rees, Bagiish Mre. Stomles Tombstone Merte Atre Francis Perin Percy Bowden California Stu Percy Owen Melvin Swain Fred W Arndt Courtland Arndt Hemme

Local Mine Station Scandal Sparks Party Claims

Paul Murphy collapsed at a key Comet mine station yesterday and lay inactive for days. A. U. Gardane, central committee member, returned from Katee after repairing G. C. Prenees. Gardner predicts a party victory on September 12.

Paul Murphy A. UL Gardane Tlares

Arizona Champions Make Good Again

Globe duo Lou Page and Jim Pickens won the annual tock drilling contest at Warhow Park, setting a new Homestake granite depth record of 33 16 inches. They paced at 70 strokes per minute, defeating Butte rivals McNichole and Rowe who earned $50 while Page and Pickens took $1,000.

Lou Page Jim Pickens Globe Linsky da Mort Om Trocesa Warhow Park Husky Globe Hamineremen Page Pickens Homestake Butte McNichole Rowe Glote McNicholy Rose

Characteristic Ore Shipment in Tombstone District

Dick Trezano and partner Fred Rich have worked three weeks at a Tombstone District property and plan shipping a carload of ore. The ore is described as characteristic for the district and expected to net about $15 per ton, reflecting the region’s renowned ore quality and ongoing mining effort.

Dick Trezano Fred Richshaven T.C Tombstone

Constitution Debate on Registration Methods

Legislative discussion questions the need for a single registration method in the constitution. The text argues such a choice would be fundamental but potentially flawed, suggesting the omission of alternatives could corrupt the document’s purpose.

Ranch for Sale Near Sultier with Cattle and Implements

For sale a 16 acre ranch one half mile north of Sultier tole four Sulphur Spring relay. It includes 24 head cattle, wind mill, pump water, a 12x16 lumber shed, blacksmith shop and tools, fenced pasture, a tack area, and a small corral. Proprieter Jou Anderson invites inspection due to long use and poor health.

Aifana Sultier Tole Jou Anderson

Public Sale Notice of Camp Bowie Arizona Abandoned Reservation

The Department of the Interior announces a public sale of 258 abandoned Camp Bowie miltary reservation plots in Arizona, totaling about 10.41 acres. Prices range from 1.23 to 2.50 per acre with payment terms and deadlines for October 19 1910. Commissioner Fred Mornett and Acting Secretary Frank Pierce approve. First publication August 7, 1910.

Bowie Department of the Interior General Land Office Washington Camp Bowie Milita Reservation Arizona Willce Phoenix Arizone Emaliest Gas Reservat Lees Phientz Ariginaj Fred Mornett Commissioner General Land Office Frank Pierce

Also Mentioned on This Page

Probate Frank Murphy Chicken Snake Arizona Fair BP. Walker A. A. Hopkins Eny AL W. Howe Wiliams Dragoons Seaton Saunders Heim Aen TOM. Coupans Court House Mire Lou Woolery Hor Board of Tier Free of Axe Atante Supervisors Ches Bowne Beft
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