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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1913

Page

3

Property transfers and satisfactions in Bisbee and Douglas

A ledger of deeds mortgages and satisfactions lists land transfers including Bisbee and Douglas properties with entities such as Rubeo Naco Water Co Barnes Tustin and Heber C Kimball. It records warranty deeds quit claims and townsite deeds, plus numerous satisfaction of mortgage notices and security filings involving local banks and individuals.

Francie Boothetox Walter L Graeger Land Rubeo-Naco Water Co Barnes Tustin Bisdes

Increase in Payroll of Miami Copper Co

Eighty thousand dollars was paid to the employes of the Miami district for their labor during the first 15 days of August. The amount was put in circulation and helped business conditions, with all places of business opening later and reports noting business never better. The payroll increase for the Miami Copper Co was very noticeable.

Miami Minmal Cnpper

Characteristics of Our Former Editor

An obituary of Bill Hattie, longtime Prospector editor in Tombstone, recounts his quarter century with the paper, from ink stained days to leading a metropolitan daily on a tiny staff. It notes his devotion to the Prospector and the Arizona Kicker legacy, plus a wartime-gossip anecdote about a misread headline and the enduring spirit of the Tombstone press.

Jos Chisholm Arizoat Versitile Journaliets Daily Silver Belt Miami Fraternity of Arizona William Hatticb Prospector Bill Hatticb Bill Alison Feirbanke Tombstone Pioniere San Pedro San Simon Sulphur Rome Bill Hattie Bill Wil- Wems Naco William Hattich Arizona Kicker The Hattich Gil Arizona San Francisco Bill Hattioh Federale Constitutions- Tinta Ague Prieta Oscar Goll Owen Murphy Viva Unieres Csusl Ovcar

Fragmentary courtroom quipps echo in old dialogue

The text presents fragmented dialogue with a judge and figures named Onear Bill and McFarlin. The lines reference grammar rules and a promise to buy drinks. A humorous miscue shows a speaker insisting on excavation while others accuse not digging out.

Western Rubber Company Opens Arizona Plant in Phoenix

The Western Rubber company installs a $5000 plus facility at 306 North Cooter Street Phoenix to serve as a major regional plant. It will retread tires at half the cost, rebuild tires, vulcanize, repair, and offer rebuilt tires with mileage comparable to new. It promises to be the only plant in Arizona and among the best equipped in the West.

Phoenix Cooter Street Western Rubber Company Ffty Arizona

Ibex Sight Reported By Willow Creek Residents

Several Willow Creek residents report sighting a rare ibex in Arizona. The long-horned mountain sheep is described by its distinct horn shape and body carving. A hunter’s permit or kill fee is listed at $500. Prescott Courier.

Willow Creek Arizona Prescott

County officials have car accident near Goat Ranch

County Treasurer W Hicks Clerk of the Board A C Kar ger and William Baskwell traveled to Bisbee Saturday when their car skidded near the Goat Ranch and hit a rock fence. They walked for an hour and a half until a repair crew tow ed the vehicle and sent it home. Sheriff Wherler left for Douglas on official business. Citizens visiting Tombstone and Bisbee visits noted.

W Hicks Board of Supervisors C Karger William Baskwell Bisbro Mr Hicks Sheriff Wherler Douglas Frank Mason Hereford Tombstone

Mexican Money Slips to Forty Cents in Douglas Market

A further decline in Mexican money was noted as it dropped to 40 cents, the lowest price yet in Douglas. Forecasts suggest possible continued decline as the exchange may hover near 40 1/2 to 41 cents, with private individuals and firms in Mexico holding funds to ride a rising market and to cover payrolls.

Douglas Loesl Mexico

Destructive Fire Destroys Barrows-Foshee Furniture Shop

A Phoenix fire of unknown origin Friday destroyed the Barrows-Foshee Furniture stock worth 52,000, insured for 30,000, along with the Charles Denofrio building and contents. The one story brick structure valued at 15,900 was largely covered by insurance. The W H Patrick building next door partly damaged. fire began about 1 am in the Barrows-Foshee rear area. No cause determined. accidental sources considered.

Phoenix Charles Denofrio Fourth Avenue and Washington Streets Barrows-Foorbee Furniture Company Donorio Ia Coronado Besch Cal Snd W H Patrick Patrick Barrowe-Foeshee

Former Tombstonites Escape After Car Plunge Near Prescott

Tax Commissioner Charles R Howe, his wife, and two boys survived a steep Copper Basin road crash eleven miles south of Prescott. The Ford rolled twice, ejecting the family onto the mountainside. only minor injuries were reported. A second car helped bring them to Prescott as the wrecked vehicle was towed. Howe, longtime Tombstone assessor, thanks friends for the narrow escape.

Charles R Ho Copper Basin Road Prescott Howes Wes Ford Howe Sac Howe Cochis

Tubstone Billiard Parlors Move To New Location

Tuesday update notes the Tubstone Billiard Parlors will relocate from the old site to the building beside the American Kitchen with proprietor W Thompson planning an opening day feed for friends. Also listed are guests and travelers including Oleg Parker Grant Baily W A Reybold F At French and several local officials and residents passing through or visiting the area.

American Kitchen W . Thompson Thompson Ony Arlington Hotel Oleg Parker Wilbur Grant Baily Willcox W A Reybold San Francisco French Phoenix

Tombstone Mayor optimistic on Camp revival after Bisbee visit

Tombstone Mayor WF Kuchenbecker expressed strong faith in a comeback for the historic camp of Arizona after a Bisbee visit. He cited leased mines, recent court decisions favoring labor over bondholders, and ongoing efforts to restart work, hoping Tombstone will regain prosperity and keep the county seat project. He praised Bisbee’s support and pledged to continue the fight to retain the county seat and route connections.

Bisbee WF Kuebenbecker Tombstone County Ceat Arizona T & M Company Kuchenbecker Dove Weeball Spon Bome Kuchenbeeier United States Epacuate Court Cochee County Biebee Remor Ruckenbecker Tom

Valuable Old Arizona Land Patents Found

Register Weedie of the land office reports recovering about one hundred or more patents to valuable Arizona lands. Many cover prime farm and mining sites, including a Tucson area tract issued under A. Grant as president. Unclaimed patents were found among a large batch, with several surprises in the list.

Arizona Register Weeda Tucson A. & Grant Provident Weedie

Various Local Visits and Travel Among County Dwellers

A string of brief notices lists residents traveling to Bisbee Willcox Tombstone St David and Los Angeles for business and leisure. Names include Paul Smith LF Kuchenbecker JN Christenson O P Bondesson and DA Adams. Officials and families visit county sites and camps as the Board of Supervisors inspected a road camp.

JN Christenson St David LF Kuchenbecker Los Angeles Board of Supervisors

Bond Jumper Rearrested in Phoenix After LA Flight

Jacobson, jailed in Phoenix after rearrest on a federal bail jump charge, was previously arrested in Los Angeles on smuggling charges. Special Customs Inspector Creighton traced him after a year on the run, leading to rearrest and return to federal custody for trial.

Burnett Jacobson Los Angeles United States Special Customs Creighton Phoenix Jacobson Tie Bonde Perte Federal Court of the District Bee California

New Newspaper for Cochise County Bowie Welcomes Editor

The Arizonian will be a weekly paper published at Bowie by Herman Freese. Freese arrives from Pender Nebraska where he served as Antelope County county attorney for several years. The paper will cover the local valley with the editor’s extensive newspaper experience guiding the publication.

Bowie Herman Freese Frees Bes Pender Nebraska Antelope County Coven Colomae Fae Ee Valley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cochise County U. 8 Clinton Opie U.8 Joho T Richbart Thomas C Haigier Lyon Et Ux H Livingston Ramona McGraw F Contreras Heber C Kimball Minnie E Hendrickson St David Land HC Kimball Minnie Hendrickson David Warmanty Martha Stark el Dorado Bebo Amos Merion Mary E Moore Willoot AW Newkirk Agnes Sullivan Poligreen Wil Liam A Caley Warren Cepille Laurin James B Riley Wan Lale Cornel Chas George W Kaiser Cochise EA von Arsimus Kendall Lale Gibeon Et Ux HU Kendall Johnson Mining L Andrews PC Andrews Gus Haigler W Dockeraw Ira J Johnson Biabes Bisbee Naco Water Co Poulson Bisbee Prop Archbald Shaw Athony A Omattel Mortgage Davie McDonald WJ O'Malley J J Ryan Bank of Bisber Wadleigh George W Palmer Benson O C Carren First Nations Bank of Douglas Wilsor Pall Freon TA Ashby H Hert Lowell Sante Fe Pacific RR Coto M E Leverich Co Pati Silas W Kiper Cdm Williams Riehart Conley Jobo Teylor Richard Conley Wamsasty Charlee Nelson toBwe Pernell Axr J Brasial Persell Semas Momes A Nowlie M Brevty Warren Santo Ferece Willcox Bank & Trust Co Mortaage FL Williams Daniel J Jose Perez Borrego Charles W Opte Bledsoe Pember Ton Et Az Albert L Griffiths Et 2 McDousid, Bisvee M Reid Wilfred Semp Joba Ralph Beo Pemberton Geo Kirkland William Fine G T Kirkland H G Kirk E H Todd Sevare John W Richart J F Bierfas Secare R Jackson Witte Iron Works Co Kannall A Williamson Leecon Williams Leeson U Bols F .seCon Cow Mortolor Bank of Bishee J S Parmerlee Miami Copper Co O.K Grammer McFarlin John Bavin Yeaters His Parente George Bravin Edward Barcett Bill” Veuch Glerson Machine Mre Mre Jobo Walker Mr Walker Ta Hicks Hicks Leo Silverthorn H A Elliotte Mise Lioth Terry Gleeson Mise Ode Belle Davis Edward Barrett Mre Ki Ufo Mansge A H Gardner Huebvee Water Co Tensing Paul Smith C T Gandy James Sanders McNeish O P Bondesson Harry Evans Mountain States Telephone Company C W Hicks William James Marre Missea Mildred Virginia Grace Gallen Inachucas Win Riggs Willcox R DA Adams Dragoon John Rock Huschucas
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