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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1914
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR lists names Berderech Eva Medigoe Benterach Bisbee properties, obligations, and a mortgage satisfaction tied to Bank of Bishee. Mentions land transfers, trustees, and parcels with unclear details and several typos.
The entry lists quit claim deeds from Langley to and Wares partners. mining deed from Abrame to Witte Tron Works Co. gas engine patent filings. chattel mortgage from Hamilton to Witte Leo Works. multiple transfers including land and assets, with amounts and parties such as Moore to First National Bank Tombstone and various mortgage satisfactions and assignments.
Harold Dow, a 16 year old hobo from Brooklyn, attempted a free ride on an Eepee freighter near Cochise. He fell under the wheels and lost his right foot, then was brought to Benson for medical treatment as authorities investigated.
A garbled retrospective notes Fa Gill of the Phoenix Republic facing criminal libel charges after a grand jury in Yavapai County indicts him. It mentions local politics in Tucson and Tombstone, questions about abolishing council salaries, and a murky tale about a school, a paper wheel, and imperial irrigation of potatoes amid county duties.
The El Pao story notes Apache activity and fears of a winter outbreak, while the Protector doubts danger since Apaches avoid cold months. Secretary Windom touts a record national treasury in 1889 with 50,258,350 in gold and 64,546,000 in silver. A court ruling deems certain grand jury arrangements illegal.
Fragmentary notes discuss county visio plans, land bounds near the NM and A road, Pimacea bottom land, and water rights. Mentions Tombstone lawyers unsure of Judge Kibby’s impact on legality, and asks about regional cattle shipments to Mexico and alfalfa exports to Los Angeles.
A countywide round of minor legal actions includes two disturbing the peace cases, one settled for 29 dollars plus costs and another for five dollars. Town notes cover real estate sales, tax notices, and a rash of local incidents from ranch and berry sources to a discussion on the sixteenth legislature. Potatoes from the bandssee mountains were sold locally, and a New Mexico death case prompts questions about suicide versus accident.
Madison Heights residents report Thedford’s Black Draught helps indigestion and stomach troubles. An elderly reader notes relief after several days, while ads urge safe, gentle relief and general use for various ailments. A local scene shows families reading notices and discussing merchant ads on a doorstep.
County supervisors convened in session with board members present and busy with monthly and yearly county officer reports along with road work. Residents and visitors arrive from Tombstone to Benson for court business while Old-Timer Pitchard recalls early Tombstone history. fans anticipate border route changes and road improvements.
From Tursday's Daily a jumble of towns, travel and local figures in Tombstone. JM Foste and Crewel ing map amendments pass through the city from Befford to Ashogton. County official Ryan travels the Bisbee Tombstone road. Col A L Grow leaves for California, ending an era with the GAR. Tombstone grows auto culture as a new machine joins the popular routes. The piece notes visitors from Gleeson and Tempe, a mayoral courtesy, and a copper city wedding.
Wednesday's Daily details busy county offices and mining men visiting Tombstone on business. Prominent figures from World’s Felt Mining and Leadville Mining visit, with others from Douglas, Bisbee, and Ranch locales. Also reports a lumbago recovery, and the death of Rafael Quihuiz near Benson with funeral services held at the Catholic church.
Valley Bank plans reopening after temporary closure with a $350000 stock sale authorized by the corporation commission. Directors have subscribed for $150000 in commission stock, and $200000 of preferred stock will be purchased to restore deposits and reimburse bankers advancing funds. Reopening expected in about twenty days.
Fragmented classified style notice offers a young well bred male bo g or trade for chickens. Mentions Gail roldiers Mex Gertrude Me Bride and a PO Box 173. Also advertises der turkey for Christmas alive or dressed and a large lot on hand for Christmas or New Year.
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