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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1914

Page

4

Notice of land selection under 1907 act in Arizona

Notice from the United States Land Office Phoenix dated November 16 1914 states Sasta Fe Pacific Antjroid Company represented by John H Page has filed to select land in Township 1980 Range 15-Bus Arizona under the June 4 1807 act as amended. Anyone opposing the land or mineral character must file a protest affidavit in this office on or before January 1 1915. Thomas Freedin Reimer first published November 29.

Department of the Interior United States Land Office Phoenix Arizona Sasta Fe Pacific Antjroid Company John H Page Thomas Freedin Reimer United Sates Land Office Anamoca Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company John M. Page Townshilly South Townshilly South, Hinge Arron Thomas F. Weedin

Railroad land selection notices from 1911 to 1914 Arizona

Notice of land selection under federal acts filed with the U S Land Office in Phoenix. Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company represented by John M Page seeks to select mineral land tracts in Maricopa Pima Yavapai and Coconino counties. Also states grant selections 118 and 119 by the State of Arizona with numerous described sections and tracts across multiple townships. Protests and objections during five week publication period or thereafter may be filed with the General Land Office.

of Arizona Maricopa Pima Yavapai Coconino G&s KM General Land Office Phoenix, Arena

City Cannot Tax Mining Properties

Phoenix December 19 The assistant attorney general Leelie Hardy says municipalities cannot tax mining property when the land is needed for nonmining purposes. The opinion was asked after Bisbee city attorney EJ Fianpipen claimed Bisbee authorities could levy on ground owned by Copper Queen company. The state mining tax law already taxes the ground as producing mining property, and Hardy states no additional tax can be levied on that property for other purposes.

Phoenix Leelie Hardy State Tax Commission EJ Fianpipen City Etiorney Bisbee Thecommeion Muchips Sothorites Cty Copper Queen Company Coos

Douglas Named General Manager of United Verde Extension

JEROME LEE reports James Douglas accepted the general manager role at United Verde Extension in Jerome. He succeeds to take charge as Heir Cel arrives soon. News says Douglas left Cavance Consolidated to assume the post, boosting United Verde stock from 9 1/2 to 22 1/2 in New York trading on word of the appointment.

Jerome Lee Jamse Dooge United Verde Extension Mini Thie Place Cel Douglas Cavance Consolidated Rame Lengrat United Verde Extesion Company New York United Verde Extension Tecoms Gentral

Land Commission To Auction Timber In Coconino Forest

The state land commission will auction fifteen million feet of timber at the Coconino county courthouse in Flagstaff on Saturday at ten o'clock. Mallard Wieser will act as auctioneer with a minimum price of $3 per thousand. The timber is from the Coconino forest and proceeds go to the state treasury for university land and related purposes. About $50,000 is expected from the sale southwest of Flagstaff.

Coconino County Flegeteil Mallard Wieser Coconino Forest University Atete Siete Legeletare Abessle Flagetad

Appointed Superintendent of Industrial School

After six months of deliberation the state board of control appointed Thomas F Polliem of Flagstaff former sheriff of Cososino county to run the state industries school at Fr. Great. He assumes the post January 1 and was chosen from about forty to fifty applicants, replacing a brief stormy administration after W M Whipple’s resignation. Prof Gungl had led the school since June 30.

State Board of Control Thomas F Polliem Flagstaff Cososino County State Industries School Fr. Great Industrial School Bestern Board of Control W M Whipple el O Gung’l

Arizona Birds Go East on Special Train This Week

Phoenix dispatch reports Arizona plans another record shipment of ostriches. A special train carrying six hundred birds under B Dreyer will depart tonight for the Imperial Valley, with Mc Dreyer handling the birds for a large California firm via 8 H Mitchell. The move follows recent ostrich disposals from the Pan American venture, and Arizona-raised birds have been sent to several states.

Phoenix Arisone Californi Imperial Valley B Dreyer Veteren Treasyear Mc Droyer Osliforsie H Mitchell Threeu Arizona Seversl Ting Wong Dreyer Eperial

Touring U S in a Ford Car Heads Westward

J K Reynolds with wife and child tour the United States in a Ford car, passing Tombstone this week on a 6000 mile transcontinental trip to Los Angeles. They traveled Cumberland Maryland to St Louis, then via the Sonoran Pike and Texas along the Southern National highway, planning to reach Los Angeles via the Borderland. They report no serious accidents and praise highway conditions, carrying a full camp outfit and gear for the journey.

Vermont California J K Reynolds Tombstone Los Angeles Pacific Fire Pitehe Capin Cumberland Louis Sons Texas Toabstone Tratel

Arizona Mine In specting Law Praised

Arizona mine inspection law was praised by Walter Douglas of Bisbee at a Phoenix address on recent legislation affecting Arizona mining. He criticized the compulsory compensation act as defective and urged reforms toward state insurance or similar systems, asserting current laws curb wages and hinder employee advancement.

Phoenix Arizona Walter Douglas Bisbee Ari Americss Uit Arizoos Douglas Washington New York Massachusetts Arisons

Geological Survey Deck on Bowie Valley Water Resources

Work starts on a geological survey of the Bowie valley by the United Brewer government to assess water resources. Engineer C Schnorr and assistants work near Boutsson. progress described as slow with a curve being made at Sas Simon. Readers urged to renew subscriptions as magazines are offered for 25 cents.

Bowtie Deckl Wokbes Beso Bowie Valley United Brewer Government C Schnorr Boutsson Thresmoothe Sas Simon

Official Santa Claus picks up hundreds of letters in Doogles

Santa Claus secretary Oscar K Goll of the Chamber of Commerce will oversee the letters from children asking for gifts. Cadwell the Footmaster has taken charge of many documents as local charities prepare to aid the needy. A mix of signed and unsigned notes arrived, with writers hoping to keep their identities hidden from Santa.

Santa Clare Doogles Oscar K Goll Chamber of Commeres Cadwell Chreetmas Goll Bante Chamber of Commerce Rey Gose

Borderland Route film project to boost publicity

Cochise county will host motion picture crews to document the Borderland Route. The effort involves Southera Automobile Association Warren District Auto Club and Douglas Chamber of Commerce with plans to display in Warren District Review in January.

Southera Automobile Association Warren District Auto Club Douglas Chamber of Commerce Cochise County Southern Highway Association Framsisco Texas Good Roads’ Associative Aeosme Sod Texas Arizona New Mexico California Pima County Merigops Warren

Must Pay Cash On Telegrams Tax Confusion

Telegraph service customers face a government tax on telegrams. Some papers claimed stamps replace the tax. the law requires cash payment or revenue stamps from the payer. Telegraph companies must collect the tax in cash or via revenue stamps as permitted. No stamps issued specifically for telegram taxes exist.

Gling Mesagne Ashe ‘Telegraph Company Io Tore Telegraph

Tombstone Visitors Sample Holiday Cheer and Local News

Visiting in Tombstone Mrs Alice Johnson of Fister arrived this morning to spend the holiday season. Mrs Chas Bisok-Back has returned from Douglas Court Interpreter Gillardo's visit. Sells Ranch sale and Bisbee matters discussed. Pink Murrey of Quillas Land & Cattle Company in city with family. Deputy Bose and others traveling for business. Probate notices for J Doth M1 estate and distributions.

Tombstone Alice Johnson Fister Chas Bisok Pink Murrey Boquillas Land & Cattle Company Jaatro

Br quilles Land & Cattle Company party travels from Fairbank

From Friday's Daily, Up From Fairbank Henry Street manager J M Barnes and Mre Robert Reed along with Ale ly Wheeler and a Bogill tas chauffeur motored from Feirbeck this afternoon, returning home in the evening. Tombstone resident George Gallen, known in Warren District, arrived in Bie bee yesterday and will stay several days on county business before returning home.

Fairbank Henry Street Br Quilles Land & Cattle Company J M Barnes Robert Reed Ale Ly Wheeler Bogilltas Feirbeck Tombstone George Gallen Warren Biebee Gallen County Recorder

Bravia Confined With Gripps As City News Flows In

Saturday’s Daily Chief Bravia reporting confined to his room with a bed case of gripps. Friends express hopes for rapid recovery. Muschuces James Lowry visits Tombstone on business with Duck Atteye J D Teyler and Fred Sutter from Bishop. Drummer Kirchner from Los Angeles attends local events. Various trips noted, including Dragoons, ranch visits, and returns from Phoenix. Train delays and upcoming official appointments marked the day with local officials to occupy rooms and housing changes.

Bravia George Bravir Muschuces James Lowry Haschuea Tombstone Duck Atteye J D Teyler Fred Sutter Bishop Big Gally Fem Kirchner Loa Angele Smong Bamfare Arisopa Phoenix

Arizona Chapter Mine Body is Formed

A fragmented 1920s era notice from Phoenix reports the formation of an Arizona chapter of the American Mining Company with 500 members. The organ is led by Governor, Lieut Governor, and Treasurer figures including W B Twitsh ell, Will L Clark, BJ McCrecg, and JO Coed win, listing directors from Maricopa, Coconine, Pima, Yavapai, and neighboring counties.

Phoenix Artsons Sorat TA Riordas Coconine Lorense Hebdi Apache Berened Pima Gen O'Kesle Ores JO Coedwin Markeops Andrew & Kimball Graham Perry A Dorko Yume Goodkee A J Pietereil Yavapai Hoory Clark Nareje

Arizona tripers and Tombstone notes mix with river warnings

A garbled Bisbee to Tombstone travel chat mentions Me F W Barker and a touring car en route to Chandler. Miss Mary Barton returns from New York City with praise for the trip and a nostalgia for Tombstone. A party headed for the Huachucas seeks venison as deer season ends on the 15th while stock and supplies for Hill's Army are noted.

East County Mary Barton New York City Tombstone Marrs Pooy Fred Bennett Cettlersn Grant Werner Simrod Huachvucs Mountains Ventee Nimrode Hill

County Ranger Mercer Dies in Hospital

James A Mercer, the county ranger shot near Pantano last week, died at Roger's hospital in Tucson this morning. Rewards for Padillas, believed to have fled to Mexico, total $500 from Empire Lana and Cade company and the board of supervisors. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Mercer was investigating calf theft when shot through the left thigh by Padillas' rifle. rancher Robert Fenter aided him to the road station before transport to hospital.

James A Mercer Pantano Roger Padillas Robert Fenter Wail Toes

First Nations Bank of Tomb stockholders meeting held

The regular session of the stockholders of the First Nations Bank of Tomb will convene to elect directors and address other lawful business at the Tomb town meeting place.

First Nations Bank of Tomb Tose

Names and Mock Check Arrest in Tucson Incident

A 22 year old man named Herm jon McNeil claimed money in Mexico and attempted to pass a check at a Tucson store. Clerks doubted him and police questioned his address. He could not recall a room but pointed to the Senta Rite and Heidel hotels, then was taken to the city jail after failing to remember details.

Hermjon McNeil Mexico Tucson McNeil OfScer Kosesil Heidel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Congress Phoen Arizona State of Arizona Register John Birdno Lirat United Congregational Bini Jeeron Mothex U. S Geological Survey K. Goll Santa Claus Douglas Court Gillardo Douglas Eher Mra Fred Nosebsomer I Koosa Taior Maiaterban Dregoome JT Kiogebury Bibee Copper Bolton Harry Wootton McNeal Benson Av.eent Harry B Bose Bessa Scho Mise Mionis Lita Bere Morrow Josie Rosry Rivers Samrell WG Schoeh Stella Baker Mra Reynolds Mrs Allaire Mise Jamea Sorsnion Court Hooker Frobate Saterday’s Ising 3Rd Street Walter Thowar Sesecor K H Ree Tos Vidence Asessor Phomes Will Beet T Mberone Fred Butter BA Jennings Copper Queen Mieno Bisbee and Ben Brale Bisbee M Gaies Cochiee County W Barker Mercer Carlos E. Bolton Courtlain Ariz
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