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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1906

Page

3

Property transfers and mining interests in Cochise County

Records show multiple real estate transfers in Tombstone and Benson including James McFadden to Josephine Douglas and to Clyde Otta Douglas properties. Warren mining district interests transferred among Fred Kock, J W Bish, C M Henkel, and others. Satis faction of mortgage notices, titles, and powers of attorney filed with local lenders and trustees.

James McFadden Josephine Douglas Douglas Clyde Otta Douglas John Prindleville Reluria Riley Douglas Williams Et Ax Aurelia Sparks Munch Bretherton Henkel Warren Fred Kock JW Bisi Bertherton G Johnson M Henkel F Munch Warren District Riley L Cummings Lucy Clark Tombstone

Man Held on Criminal Libel Charge in Cochise County

Constable Snow of Willcox brought W J Dalle of Cochise to face grand jury on a criminal libel charge. Dalle allegedly printed in the Tessos Star during November a piece accusing W H Lawrence station agent at Cochise of corruption in his duties for Southern Pacific, Wells Fargo Express, and Western Union. Dellas cannot post bond and runs a Cochise saloon business.

Constable Snow Willcox W.J. Dalle Cochise Grand Jorgems Western Union Telegraph Co Dellas Bond Cochive

Way the Public Money Goes

Clerk Howe and Assistant Clerk Ed Hughes report the county expenditures for the last quarter of 1905 and the first three quarters of 1906. The summary lists many items with totals including Office and General Expenses 14867.08 and Hospital 107...

Howe Ed. Hughes Board of Supervisors Board of Health Sheriff's Office

Douglas High to Meet Tombstone C M A on Christmas Day

The Douglas high school football team will play Tombstone C M A on Christmas Day on the local gridiron. Tombstone is regarded as one of the strongest in the territory, making a tough clash after Douglas defeated Bisbee on Thanksgiving.

Tombstone Douglas International-American Douglas Tombstone C. M. A Stogether Bisbee Douglas High School Copper Queen Smelter

Telephone Company Making Strides

C. W. Hinchcliffe, general manager of the Tucson telephone company, reports from California on extensions and upgrades. The Tucson line has incurred 8 000 to 9 000 in changes with total costs expected near 14 000 upon completion. New equipment is also being installed at Phoenix Globe and Nogales to meet demand and the Tucson Benson toll line will provide direct long distance service to Tombstone Bisbee Douglas and Naco this month.

C. W. Hinchcliffe Tucson California Benson Tombstone Bisbee Douglas Naco

Apache Bucks Kill Indian Squaw

A Fort Apache letter reports an Apache woman found dead November 28 a half mile south of the fort while leaving for her camp. She was attacked stoned and carried away from the main road near the fort, with authorities seeking to identify the guilty parties among possible tribal accusations of witchcraft.

Fort Apache Aga

Tucson Captured By the Republicans

In the municipal election the Republicans gained full control of Tucson city government electing the mayor and three councilmen. Charles Slack won the mayoralty by 250 votes over L H Manning. Adolph Bail joined as councilman at large with C E Hutchinson and Rudolph Rasmussen as ward councilmen. Democrats re elected Frank Treat recorder and James Flynn assessor and collector.

Tucson Charles ¥. Slack L. H. Manning Adolph Bail C. E. Hutchinson Rudolph Rasmussen Frank Treat Recorder James Flynn

Southern Pacific to Expend 2 Million in Imperial River Works

Southern Pacific plans a 2 million dollar project near Imperial California to build dykes running about thirty miles along the Colorado River. Work is to begin immediately and may close the river break within seventy days. Farmers' interests in the valley are not expected to suffer disruptions.

Imperial California Southern Pacific Company Colorado

Slow Recovery of Cochise D A Electored From Illness

Fred Shelly district attorney elect of Cochise county is reported to be slowly recovering from pneumonia. He fell ill in Bisbee and traveled to Tucson since high altitude slows pneumonia recovery. Justin Head was tried in Prescott district court for murder in the second degree in the Verde valley death of Mrs. Rossel an Indian woman. He fled and was chased before surrendering in Jerome.

Fred Shelly Cochise County Shelly Bisbee Tucson Prescott Justin Head Rossel Verde Valley Head Jerome

Frank J Cheney Co Claims Senior Status and Offers Testimonials

In a notice from the firm of F J Cheney & Co of Salas, Frank J Cheney asserts senior status and invites inquiries for testimonials while promising surface system services and sending for testimonials free.

Totevo Cas County Frank J. Cheney Osth F. J.cheney & Co Salas F. J. Causer & Co

Deputies and Officials Move Between Yuma Bisbee and Nogales

Deputy Sheriff Bennett returns from Yuma with prisoners as District Attorney Flannigan heads to Benson for Harry Fincer preliminary hearing in the McCullough killing case. Others travel for mining business, tax matters, or court duties. bridge work completes on the Phoenix Gila connection, with Gila Valley to Globe traffic still closed beyond Safford.

Bennett Yuma Flannigan Bensom Harry Fincer Jack McCullough C I McReynolds Bieber Phoenix Gils Se Gila Valley Globe Saffor

Arizona Reptiles Committed death by own action

A New York Herald report recounts absurd claims that a cold snap and blizzard in Arizona and New Mexico killed thousands of Gila monsters and other reptiles. Witnesses describe the creatures dying from exposure, with local residents puzzled by the alleged mass deaths and a Naples scientist cited on eradicating the monster.

Arizona New Mexico J. R. Alexander Las Vegas N. M Givoni Maritell Naples Italy Ined Gila River New York Herald

Special Election for Mohave County Council Seat

Governor Kibbey will call a special election in Mohave County to choose a successor to Patey F. Collins, who recently died at Needles. The election requires thirty days notice under law.

Kibbey Mohave County Eleet Patey F. Collins Needles Territorial Council

The Man of Mystery Opens at Schieffelin Hall

The Ethel Tucker Co opened a week at Schieffelin Hall with The Man of Mystery drawing a good crowd despite a counter attraction. Miss Tucker showed promise though had limited stage time while Whit Brandon excelled as the leading man. Curtain time delays were noted but the management vows punctual 8 15 curtain going forward.

Ethel Tucker Co Schieffelin Hall Miss Tucker Inter Whit Brandon

Innovation in Postal Affairs for 1907 Stamps

The plan to issue postage stamps in 1907 will print the name of each city or town on the face. The public printing department saves time and cost by avoiding supplying 6,000 presidential offices and districts. Locally, cities will benefit from better sales and accurate accounting of offices nationwide.

Public Printing Department

Forest Rangers Seek Recruits For Mountain Posts

Forest reserve positions open in the east and mountain districts. Twenty candidates are eligible, but only eleven have shown interest. Superintendent T F Meagher, in charge of Huschuce Catalins and Santa Rita reserves with Tucson HQ, notes five vacancies remain unfilled and recruits are urged to apply.

Forest Ranger Civil Service Forest Reserve T. F. Meagher Huschuce Catalins Santa Rita Tucson

The Great Southwest Magazine Review

The December issue of The Great Southwest magazine from Denver is praised for western realism romance and progress. It is lavishly illustrated and regarded as an educational niche publication that will gain public favor as it becomes more widely known.

Clifton Flood Leaves Town In Ruin After Four Deluges

Details of the Clifton flood show a deplorable condition of the town with hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. It is feared the town may never be rebuilt after four floods in three years as practically every building is damaged and many walls swept away. Narrow escapes from death occurred as the flood waters arrived without warning.

Busy visitors and local business noted in Tuesday city round up

Tuesday's Daily records numerous visitors and locals in the city. BA Tylor Gleeson reports camp improvement. L Bunch Safford and Lulu Quillan Teviston visit, others like Lemmon Douglas Ash Lowell CA McDonald and J Harrington Bisbee guests on business. The coroner's jury rules Albert Bloomquist death accidental and Cochise Club announces a social dance with music at Gage Hall.

BA Tylor Gleeson Henry Mullen Bistee Lulu Quillan Teviston Cochise Gage Hall

Tombstone Pythians Host a Notable Smoker Event

The Tombstone Pythians held a smoker last evening with hospitality and stories for guests. The Tombstone City Band played while a badger fight entertained attendees, led by master of ceremonies W G Gilmore and assistant Robert Reed who brought the contest to a precise close.

Tombstone W. G. Gilmore Robert Reed Reed

Tombstonesites Receive Degrees

The Scottish Rite Masons confer degrees today on visiting Masons. Recipients include Amos H. Wren, Johnson, Bracey Curtis, Nogales, J. W. Walker, Tombstone, E. W. Spiers, Bisbee, H. Gould, Tecson, H. B. Calisher, Douglas, W. H. Lincoln, Douglas, O A Wallace, Tombstone, Moses Kelly, Tucson, L. Edmundson, Bisbee, W. H. Hoffman, Lowell, J. Entriken, Johnson.

Amos H. Wren Johnson Bracey Curtis Nogales J. W. Walker Tombstone E. W. Spiers Bisbee H. Gould Tecson H. B. Calisher Douglas W. H. Lincoln A Wallace Moses Kelly Tucson L. Edmundson W. H. Hoffman Lowell J. Entriken

Jury Awards $11,000 in Tucson Fee Case

A Tucson jury returned a verdict for Frank Hereford on W. C. Greene awarding nearly $11,000 after the plaintiff sought $15,000 for attorney services rendered to the defendant.

Tucson Frank Hereford W. C. Greene

Supervisors Set Meeting to Discuss Benson Bridge Contract

The board of supervisors will meet Monday next to take up and dispose of business. The Benson bridge contract is to be let, and a bridge across the river at Charleston may be decided to address current needs with Huachuca post in mind.

Board of Supervisors Benson Bridge Charleston Huachuca

First National Bank of Tombstone Stockholders Meet

Notice of a stockholders meeting at the bank on Tuesday January 9 1907 at 3 pm for the annual election of directors T R Braxer cashier Portstone December 2 1906.

First National Bank of Tombstone T.r.braxer Portstone

Assay Office Ad Reports Labors and Refined Metals

An old advertisement from E. E. Burlingame and Co. mentions an assay office in Colorado established in 1866. It references laboratory work, concentration tests, and silver bullion with a location at 1736 4738 Lawrence St, Deaver Colne.

E. E. Burlingame 4 CO Colorado Malo Edia Lawrence St Deaver Colne

Denver Assay Co. ad offers pricing and mail services

Reliable assays for gold at 75 cents and gold silver at 1.00 per ounce. Lead at 75 cents and gold silver copper at 1.50. Samples by mail receive prompt attention. Placer gold retorte and rich ores bought. Send for free mailing envelopes and price list from Denver Assay Co. at 1536 Court Place Denver Colo.

Denver Assay Co Court Place Denver Colo

Interesting Lecture On Peary In The Arctic

The Congregational church hosts a lecture next week on Wednesday December 19 by Mr. S. B. Entrikin. He spent three years with the explorer and will show stereopticon views to illustrate the talk.

Peary Congregational Church Explorer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roy E Arkeey W G Robinson Bisbee EA von Arnim Margaret F Robson Douglas Cmattle Mortgage Gibson Abstract Company First National Bank of Tombstone Margeret F Robson BéLiAnup Walter S Hodges Et B& L Assa Citizens Bank of Benson J A Linders E King Edith Barr B D Lusk Arksey Lee Ross Kate Crimmins George H Clark Telephone Company Southern Pacific John Walker Charles Walker The Randolph Lines Norman Barr Weldon Humphries Sonors Fred Hedberg Dom Luis Sam Hayburet Dr Shine John Montgomery Bonors Wallace Wa Morris of Dean District Court Man of Mystery Forest Rangers the Great Southwest Magazine Clifton Bunch of Safford Ash D L Canningham R Zellner T B Ziegler San Diego Ochise County la Puava Bach Co. Inc Douglas Bldg Los Angeles Csr J M O'Connell CA McDonald Wm Black P V Colwell J Harrington N Thomas Albert Bloomquist George Henry Dragoon Mountain Avid Hines Swisshelm Pythians Ayer Sears Errys
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