Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Tombstone Epitaph in Tombstone, Arizona

We have 3,310,217 pages in Arizona

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1908

Page

4

In The Courts District Court Concludes Adjourned Session

The district court resumed after a Sunday adjournment with cases from Territory v Keyes to burglary in Naco, juries selected, verdicts of second degree burglary for Harry Lawrence, and trials set for further dates. Judges hear contempt and libel matters while juries deliberate in murder and robbery cases, with several defendants sentenced or awaiting verdicts.

Terriory Werose Keyes Bieter WH Marre MJ Donahue W P Cunningham EP Ryder JK Lapslee H C Kendall Alfred Bonda C J. Maxwell C F Fanning WW Welcome J Toland Janes Walker Bisbee DP Roberts TJ Quillan Arizona Gold Mines Co Bowie C A Cochise County Ags't Ross Douglas Op Demurrer Fitter White Orerlo Harry Lawrence Naco Territorial Jose Reyes Biabee John James B. Neal George Muley Dragoon Station Tehallenger Roberta John Critchley Arturo Silva WP White Scott Whaley IC Phoebe Tom Taste Tom Lowden Henry Anton Leon Sconce EE Homer HB Kimberline G R Musgrave

Doings in Cochise County Courts and Probate Summary

A list of court actions in Cochise County includes judgments in Suit 5441 involving the Vermont and Arizona Copper and Citizens Savings Trust Co with foreclosure, several suits including debt actions against various defendants, and multiple judgments including divorce decrees for Anne L Bain and Pat O’Brien, and a mortgage foreclosure in Tomstone. Probate matters show the estate of O L Davis with a decree of set.

Cochise County Vermont & Arizona Copper Citizens Savings & Trust Co Anne L Bain JC Bain Annie Brien Pat O'Brien

Potatoes Reach Wolcott’s Market Amid Local Activity

A carload of potatoes arrived at Wolcott’s today marking a notable intake for the Kin little over three weeks and reflecting steady local commerce. Sam Cleman plans final proof at Sulphur Springs Valley. Jas Walker Jas Lamb and W. are listed in Tombstone district petitions. Robert Crow, early Tombstone frontiersman known for the Tombstone stage line, died in Guadalaja Mexico on Sept 10.

Wolcott's Wolcott Tombstone Jas Walker Jas Lamb Sam Cleman Commissioner AT Grow Sulphur Springs Robert Crow Guadalaa Mexico Sandy Bob Arizona America City Ees Thes. P

Completion of Nogales to Cananes Railroad Line

The final line from Nogales to Cananes has been completed and expected to be in service by December 15. Construction trains currently run Nogales to Del Rio but full passenger service awaits official government acceptance in Mexico.

Nogales Cananes del Rio

Salton Sea recedes eleven feet says researchers

Dr McDougal and Professor Sykes from the botanical Library near Tucson with Dr Tohaan of Territorial University report the Salton Sea has fallen about eleven feet over the last two years due to evaporation, following a weeklong study on its shores.

McDougal Sykes Botanical Library Tucson Salton Sea Tohaan Mites Territorial University

Texas Congressmen Wardwell Dead and Other Obituaries

Texas congressman Mrs Wardwell and former representative Silas Hare die within days. General Luther Hare and Frank Hare, Cochise County official, are linked as kin. Los Angeles leprosy cases include Mrs Wardwell and Trinidad Ortega. authorities struggle with isolation and care amid health crises.

Silas Hare Ahatch Luther Hare Fort Huachuca Frank Hare Cochise County Frank 1 Naco Sherman Texas Los Angeles Wardwell General Wardwell Torbatone Arizona Morin Wivasta Viornin California Trinidad Ortega Mexico Nll Mora

Territorial items condensed from scattered notes

Cantman buys Halry Cattle companys tower and ranges near Pine Springs north of Selman for about 50000. Motria county official withdraws not guilty plea in district court. Bahre plans to move Calumet Capital to Los Angeles after year end. Babbitt Brothers merges with Folcon Mercantile to form Babbitt Poleon Company. Cash Mine in Presont district taken over, set to resume after 2.5 years idle.

Cantman Halry Cattle Vicnty Pine Springs Selman Lt Ie GT Motria Yavapai County Distet Cason Calumet & Tioapital Bistel Los Angeles Anwilliama Babbitt Brothers Company Folcon Brothers Mercantile Company Babbitt-Poleon Company Presontt

Arizona Oranges Bring Big Price

The first carload of navet onan shipped from the valley to New York brought $5 per box and about $4.25 per half box. Superintendent Mumper of the packing house received the telegram from the New York commission firm that handled the lot. The oranges arrived in excellent condition and were the market’s standout fruit during the Thanksgiving demand.

New York Mumper Association Packing House Phoenix Gazette

Circus creditors seek bankruptcy for Norris and Rowe

Creditors of Norris and Rowe, noted circus men, filed a petition in federal court asking the firm be adjudged bankrupt. The circus had appeared in San Francisco during the early part of last October.

Sin Francisco Disputch Norrie A Reeve United States

Tucson Business and Cultural Hopes Rise in Town

Friday's report from Di Charles Bowman and Ben Goodrich notes a Phoenix business trip and talks of a $100,000 department store investment by RC and E 8 Miller of Liverpool Ohio in Tucson. The city plans a railroad link to Tombstone and Leadville district growth. Tucson clergymen consider inviting Rev A Dixon for a major religious revival.

Charles Bowman Ben Goodrich Phoenix E 8 Miller Liverpool Ohio Tucson A . Dixon Chicago Dwight L Moody

Old Cochise Leads in Marriages and Divorces

The article notes national divorce to marriage ratios pale beside Cochise County figures. It cites about 36 to 70 marriages per year, with roughly two marriages per one divorce in district court. In the past month 21 marriage licenses were issued and 17 divorce actions were filed.

United States Ceasus Bureau Law Cochise District Court McLees Ball Abi

Arizona Burros for Montana Sheepmen

The Tucson Transfer company received an order to furnish a carload of burros for Montana sheepmen. The animals are to lead herds and protect sheep from wild animals, with packing burdens still a duty for packers. One drowning tragedy is noted: two year old Albert Sharp’s daughter, Viula Sharp, drowned near Five Points in Maricopa County.

Tucson Transfer Company Montana Tacton Star Viula Sharp Albert Sharp Haim Ranch Five Points Maricopa County

Francis J. Heney Heads to Arizona for Holidays

Sen Francisco reports Francis J Heney left the hospital today for Kentfield Marin county to rest until health improves. He will visit Tucson Arizona for the holidays and plans to return early in the new year.

Francisco Francis J Henes Kentfield Marin County Tucson Arizona

Neighbors praise deputy for halting courthouse gun incident

A dramatic morning scene at the courthouse ends with Deputy Sheriff Porter McDonald disarming Mrs Mulkey who had seized her husband’s evidentiary gun. Eyewitnesses say McDonald’s timely action averted a tragedy as Neal was seen nearby and the gun was retrieved for safe handling. The incident follows a recent trial verdict of not guilty for Neal.

James Neal George Mulkey Pressco Porter McDonald George Maley James Neal Casuiny Mr. Mulkey McDonald Third Street Tughnut Street Court House Howband Mre Mulkey Irieade Lanee

Give Credit Where Credit is Justly Due

A Phoenix Democrat quotes a Phoenix territory debate stressing that credit belongs to the right people as Delegate Mark Snaitl is seen as the key figure in pushing for correct credit. Republicans are urged to stop shouting to cloud the issue and focus on the people’s judgment.

Avivona Mark Snaitl Phoenix Democrat

Radical Reforms Urged for Arizona Ballot System

Radical reforms are urged in Arizona for candidate selection voter registration and ballot preparation. Proponents advocate direct primary intelligent education based selection and an alphabetical ballot as a means to place public official sessions in the hands of the informed electorate.

Arizona Mazsea

Prosperity Wave Now on in Arizona

Arizona counties boast widespread prosperity with renewed mining activity land clearing and a booming cattle industry. Officials report confident hope across all lines of industry for a bright near term future.

Arizona

City Clerk's 1907 1908 Finances of Tombstone Report

Wal Cavanaga submits the year ending November 13 1907 to the mayor and council detailing cash balances and expenditures. The report lists licenses real estate taxes rents deeds street work water expenses miscellaneous items and city debt related entries with a final balance and grand total.

Tombstone Ariz Wal Cavanaga Court House Aera Respect Mcananagh

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tee Inga Ruby Adu W Smith C Lunop Ed McGinows Matt Walsh JR Hatley E P Ryder Jo Walker JW Moomonier Oscar Cap Henry Aston JS Tones Homer Thos Tarte Eam al Die Pe Neai Ruby Adams JC Phoebe DE Homer Henry Eckerman HE Pros Ples M J Donoghue Thos Jauden HC Kendall Geof Fryalinger Oscar Zepp FP Ryder Peter Cook Nasault Hiebenden Cook Ferre Geo Leece John Kennede Edgar Ro Dowd Robert Grete Deere Mary Argus Oliver Wendall Noble Minore Nettie Noble Tute Mary K Rouver Gling Vecine, Onder of Joseph Busenbark Addie Danieleon Dan Danielson JB Cook Mer Wm G Goodman LC Peterton J N Corti Po A Lofgreen John 8 Merrill Jr H Lesinsky Co Douglas Dry Goods Co Ave G City of Guillermo Lucero Keith Preston Elsie Whitley John Sugich Tom’stone Probate Court Davis T. R. Brandt First National Bi Fue Arizona Hawkers’ Association Omivtone John J. Holland The Georgia Minstrels T Stone Heil Boy Company Schieffelin G. Washington McFarlin McFarlin Oes Yuna Bas Atians Siagton New Mexico Wan Iss Washington Luther K Hare S Army Philippines Gilmors Uvalle Gaadion Fy Sherman Norris & Rowe Hislee Rochester N.Y Josh Perkins Allen Street Leadville Woodzez Francis J. Heney McDonald Averts
Search Courier

Search the Tombstone Epitaph Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Tombstone Epitaph?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication