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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1913
Page
3
A mixed list of chattel mortgages, land and mining prop transfers, and satisfactions of mortgage from Bisbee and Willcox areas. Transactions involve Heber Davis, Medigovich, Zeitlin, Powell, Nyholm, and others with requests to secure or release liens on livestock, farming implements, and real estate. An automotive collision near the city is noted with minor damage and a cautions driver.
City Attorney Charles Wolfe of Tempe files suit against Mouotein States Telephone Co. seeking to block a rate change and removal of free town phones. The case questions whether the territorial commission can override a city granted franchise and enforce paid service for Tempe residents.
Supervisors John Rock and Wm Rigge with Clerk Karger visited the county road camp near Forest Station to restart work on the road which has paused for two months. The camp was organized, teams arriving to begin immediate construction from the Forrest lead toward Gleeson. Rock and Rigge defend the project against critics, noting flood damage elsewhere and promising a durable, lasting roadway built by highly competent staff.
Heavy rains have made valley reeds nearly impassable and delayed the McNeal Fair. The event, originally set for Thanksgiving, moves to December 17 to accommodate a visit by the Agricultural Experimental Station demonstration team, arriving on December 16.
Arthur Harwood former postmaster of Mocéay leaves today for Nogales to take the money order clerk position in the Nogales post office. He carries with him many friends from this city. Mary Walker a former resident, now in Bubee the visitor today. Hal Smith returns from a San Pedro hunting trip with several mallard ducks. Madame Aherry and others from Mocéay attended the copper camp show in Bisbee yesterday. Frank Coles and children return to Bisbee after Thanksgiving with her parents.
A Bisbee inventor, known for car heating, exhibits a hidden warmth system in his automobile. Steam through pipes under the carpet delivers heat from the engine, a non patented design, promising comfort in cold weather and inviting patent applications for car makes.
An Arizona Power and Water Company venture proposes using Sabedia canyon runoff in Rincon mountains. led by Osthers, with ON Wilson of Indianapolis as president. A weir will measure flow, with completion expected by next August, costing two to three million dollars. Capitalization listed at five million dollars. Forest Service permit obtained to cover the site and build a dam.
Courtland reports loom of fab turkeys sold to camp residents by Charlie Knapp during midweek. Bond election at Pearce drew thirteen votes. Local schools held entertainments as teachers and scholars reported good attendance. Kerby and Arthur Kerby arrived with prize-fruit consignments. Benster Wortley lectured in Light. Hunting trips in Chiricahuas yielded deer sightings amid storms. others returned from Douglas with turkey consignments and storm warnings. Eugene Bigelow plans pumping gear for his Whiteway homestead.
Judge William H Sawtelle of the United States court for Arizona presided at Tucson where Alexander, former superintendent of the Indian agency at Racecourse, was found not guilty after a weeklong trial. Two more cases will delay court rest days until January 15 as arrangements are made for a permanent Phoenix court site.
Tuesday’s items report Harry Evans and wife with Ernest Davia touring to Bisbee and back, M L Naquin en route to Bisbee, and Big Velie in the El Peso Phoenix race. Byron’s Troubadoure to perform at Schieffelin. Ernest Ivey returns from state trip. Attorney English returns from Bisbee. county board session planned. John Kennedy and partner from Kennedy ranch in Sulphur Spring valley in town. Delinquent taxes due Monday. Egyptian cotton on display at Heeves Feed store grown by Porter McDonald on Sixth Street.
In Tucson a counterfeit check scheme targeted The Hotel Stewart and others. Thomas C. Hall cashed a $41 check drawn on the First National Bank of Tombstone, signed as Bequillas Land and Cattle Company. Officials flagged the signature, a false signatory method, and authorities pursued Hall as the likely culprit.
US District Judge William H Sawtelle dismissed charges of violating neutrality laws against Albert Steinfeld & Co., Albert Steinfeld, and HugaL Donav after finding indictments did not state a public offense. Indictments alleged requests to import ammonities for possible Mexico transit were deemed too remote to constitute a crime.
Sheriff Wheeler and Deputy Bowden left for Douglas to track Mezicen, killer of a countryman at Pirtleville Saturday. Joe Gray, former Warren District Commercial club secretary, greets many friends. Byron's Trobadours arrive as Schieffelin tonite under Tombstone City Band. Judge Baroe of Fairbanks visits. Telephone manager Evane left for Benson to fix the line. Toys arrive for Christmas Toyland at Machomich Mercantile. Undersheriff Gay Welch returns. Rev Horene travels to Tucon. Ernest Ivey heads to Lowell indefinitely. Madame Schaman-Heivk concerts draw locals including Mrs. Wolcott, Mrs. Wallace, Dr Hughart. H K Street of Boquillis Land & Cattle Co. visits. Subscription offer ends December 31. Thomas Haberstok buys supplies in the city.
The report says two hundred soldiers left Agus Prieta yesterday for an overland march to Chiboshus to aid Villa and then on to Mexico City. A separate column of Jess seventeen hundred is expected from Agua Prieta within three days. Carranza supporters and US agents are involved. Gibbons of the reclamation service is named in a forgery case.
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