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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1909

Page

4

Grand jury adjourns as district court items await next session

District Court notes a ten day adjournment with a return on December 13 and no partial report. Probate actions include estate filings for Bloomquist Shaw and Murden Martindale. A grand jury resolution targets the County Examiner post, calling for replacement. Also listed are civil suits and a local wrestler’s return from touring.

Touraday M Jatoes Belen Mg Co Watson Grand Jury Board of Supervisors Wasreas Charles Purden Tiss Charles Pardee Tombstone Mies M. Murden Martindale C. G. Woods Freeno California Wae Wichita Kansas John Middlessey Yura Pacific Coast Court House

Eastern Ladies Explore Tombstone Mines Experience

New York City visitors hosted by Mrs. Kinsley toured the Tombstone mines. They rode the shaft down to the 800 level and watched the pumping machinery and ore processing. The rapid descent to the 500 level offered a novel thrill while learning how gold is extracted and refined.

Mee Bop Chew Mise Hedeon New York City Tombstone Eueste Mra. Kinsley T. M. Co Actiee Jandsil

Father Meurer To Serve Tombstone Parishes

By order of the bishop, St Patrick’s parish is enlarged to include Tombstone and nearby Babee. Over 500 parishioners shift under Rev. Father Meurer, with Tombstone and Hensot added due to priest shortages. He plans to devote most time to outlying towns, visiting Benson and Tombstone one Sunday each month.

Panick Father Mearer Babee Tombstone Hensot Resson Father Meurer Benson and

Bryan Plans Return To Arizona Amid Statehood Hopes

Bryan leaves Tuc son after a farewell on Sunday and plans a Central and South American trip. He shows interest in forming a new state and may engage in Arizona statehood efforts if Congress advances the plan. Meanwhile the Nat Keise Carnival will pitch on Toughnot Street depot grounds next week occupying the entire reserve space.

Wr Bryan Tucson Arizona Bryan Argon Congress Arigna Democrats Nat Keise Carnival Company Toughnot Street Allen Street

Visitors and events fill Tombstone night scene

Jeff Milton arrives from Nogales after a brief stay in Tombstone and shakes hands with locals. Attorney J M O'Connell visits from Berbee while Oscar Doyle, trustee in the Rinehart bankruptcy case, meets Referee Daniel McFarland. Thomas Calloway entertains at The Oriental with a minstrel sketch and planned next night program. oil paintings brighten the venue as 300 feet of motion pictures are promised.

Jeff Milton Tombstone Nogales J M O'Connell Berbee Ans Oscar Doyle Rinehart Bisbee Daniel McFarland Thomas Calloway

Insurgent Leader Seeks Swift Statehood Support

Delegate Cameron reports strong backing for statehood from Speaker Cannon and allies. Serena Payne backs the bill, with forecasts it will pass early in the session, possibly before January first or by February at the latest.

Cameron Douglas Cannon Serena Payne Beleve Outeide

Tombstonites Get Busy Early With Christmas Shopping

Early in Tombstone residents begin Christmas purchases with merchants reporting unusually heavy trade. Retailers note gilt goods sales rising as shoppers avoid the year end rush in eastern cities.

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McCord Will Battle Moves To Court Over Estate Share

In district court Anna McCord fights for one half of ex Governor M H McCord estate. McCord testifies he married three times, two in Wisconsin and one in Arizona. Wife seeks half of Phoenix property valued around 10000 and later contest ranch holdings.

District Court Anna McCord M.H McCord United States Democrat McCord Wfe C. J. McCord Wissondin Sarah Etta Mev ‘Ord J. McCord Wisconsin Nosiere Arizona Mik Cmime Macy Emme McCord Phoeaix Phoenix

Arizona Mining Location Law Clarified by 1900 Act

Fragmentary text outlines Arizona territorial amendments to mining location law, specifying discovery shaft depth of eight feet, adits and tunnels, and required work values, with repeal of conflicting provisions and effective date. Mentions federal restriction on amendments and reference to approved March 16 1900 act.

Arizona Congress Legislative Assembly of the Cerritory of

Big Injun to Wrestle in Douglas Next Saturday Night

Maniker Milburn Hobson of the Orpheum circuit will face J. Hazard of Courtland and the formidable Big Injun from Yuma in a staged bout in Douglas. Hazard, a heavy 300 plus pound interim fighter, challenges the lighter wrestler despite the weight disadvantage.

Douglas Maniker Milburn Hobson Orpheum Sill J. 1 Hazard Courtland Yume Echo Stone of Bisbee Hasard

Freight Rate Reduction for Arizona and New Mexico

The Southern Pacific announces a general freight rate cut effective January 2, 1910, covering its Arizona and New Mexico lines and Randolph routes. The schedule lowers rates 13 to 50 percent across classes, with a separate November 26 cut from the G Valley line to Globe averaging 26 percent. Benefits extend from El Paso to Yuma and reach all SP branches, signaling widespread savings in the region.

Great Southern Pacific Railay Arizona New Mexico Randolph Lines Tucson Southern Pacific G. Valley Road Globe el Paso Texas Yuma New Mexico Seciar

Territorial Prison Nearing Completion

Report from the territorial prison notes excellent progress on the modern completed facility. About half the buildings and walls are finished with 383 prisoners confined, cell space strained, and finished cells holding four inmates though designed for two. The love system allows one man to lock or unlock cells for many prisoners. Two executions are pending in December and January.

Territorial Vrieda Florence Eithough

Marico County Board Plans Vehicle Purchase

The Marico County board of supervisors intends to buy a gasoline motor rush roller for use on county roadwork. The purchase will occur near‑Baseball at Pichornises and Sunday afternoon, with details to follow.

Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County

Nurse Ida Forguson Committed After Refusing Treatment

Mra Ida Forguson a trained nurse from Poonutx aged forty has been committed to the territorial hospital after refusing to take medicine for over a week. The action follows her persistent refusal to receive care.

Mra Ida Forguson Poonutx Ioaaneasy Luc Teae Alee

Territorial Items of Interest Condensed

A sprawling, fragmented roundup notes rich gold ore at Galden Bridge Milling Co east of Congress Junction, weather and cattle concerns in the territory, coroner complaints, and varied local items from Tempe and Phoenix. Notable entries include a counterfeit probe, arrests for disturbing the peace in Pueblo, dedication of Tempe Normal gymnasium, a former state treasurer’s prison sentence, large copper output in Douglas, a fatal gunshot wound, and ongoing territorial developments from capital to mining, including Grand Canyon park proposals and Catalina mining deeds.

Galden Bridge Milling & Milling Company Congress Junction Ecattlenon Dev

Williams Lowey Seeks Work In Sora Quarry Mines

Morning arrival of Williams Lowey from the San Marcos cave in Sora signals men at work on the property and ore shipping. United States Marshal Charles A. Overtoee accompanied a train crew, then departed with observed events at the Hotel de White and a theater performance. Regular shows to continue nightly at 7:00 and 9:45 p.m. amid a heated political atmosphere in the courthouse hallway with a heated exchange among Republicans and other attendees. The scene includes Thos Calloway and a crowd reacting to the theater and local tensions with potential grand jury interest.

Williams Lowey San Marcos Sora United States Charles A Hive Tevinie Hotel de White Calloway Suartieude

Mining Magnates Visit Tombstone Overview

A visiting mining delegation led by FM Murphy and B Cheney visits Tombstone to inspect Tombstone Consolidated Mining and related operations. The party includes executives from US Smelting and other mining interests, touring the town’s works and machinery before continuing to Temnist and Saco.

Temistone FM. Murphy Te Tembtone Con Miner Ga Chesney Development Co of America Aley IC. M.co RO Lyon US. Smelting Co United States Ho Andon FL Moore Ho Stone Cheyneyale TCM. Ca Tinperist Saco

Records of Cochise County Articles of Incorporation

The Gom yucca Conjeny Incorpore ture and several individuals list business aims mining smelting and manufacturing ores and minerals with capital stock of one million dollars at $1 par. Names include McKimpey Herren Berry Perrigh Hot Renkin Allie ton Statford and Roberts. Property transfers note undivided interests in mines in Turquoise and Los Cabuss districts and various real estate deeds.

Gom Yucca Conjeny Incorporeture WA Bates Batis McKimpey Jamee Herren Samuel Berry JM Perrigh Chas Hot Court Sand Sod Uy Siderie Purpace Capital Milion Renkin Dawid Allieton Julia Statford Fysweeten CM Roberts Lys Cale Cars Object General Maning Busiess Netter Houseard Bert U Vauorne Warren Coux Thomas Sativa Teen of Courtland Sir Berry Tod M Parrish JC Allen R Birdwell Hale Invervet Tevit Benson Queen of Arizona Mining Company Mnes Los Cabuss Mece Belle Warnekros Douglas HL Pickett Citayne Sevinus Beak & Trust Comupe Corp Cope Pany Dougiva Ponty Raduurien Guub Raduurich Douging Brophy Carnage Company Douglac Joun Vickers Aranoe and Colorado Railroad Company Walter H Russell Robert Osborne Warren Towanice Wallace Thomas Dwyer Mie Warren Trining Juaquin Goorales Feli«ciana Catteries Doug- Jae

Notice of Stockholders Meeting at First National Bank

Notice states a stockholders meeting of the stelare at the First National Bank of Tombstone for election of Directors and other business. The meeting will be held at the baking House at 3 p m on Tuesday January 1910. F. KR BRANDT signs as secretary.

First National Bank of Tombstone F. KR. Brandt

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