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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1913
Page
3
A series of 13 mortgage and land security filings list transfers and encumbrances. Names include LA Smith, MreG Wise, G Carlisle, H J Stewart, C Simon, J Fielding, O Holtane, Ven Siclen, W W Holmer, a H Willie, Cochise B J Doan, TJ Jordan, J Geratech, Barker, Werepaca, Willcox Bank & Trust Co, B Morria, W Hansoo, Warren prop, Angle & Bush, Lamber Co, EP&SWRR Co, G Bigtor, and several properties in Willcox and Douglas areas.
Sulphur Spring Valley notes report BA Prater and Jobo Stevens delivering goods to Douglas Sunday. On Wednesday the 24th the Wilgas school house hosts Christmas exercises for school children with a regional Christmas tie and gifts. AW Bouldin of Whitewater was taken to Bisbee hospital Tuesday seriously ill.
Mrs John Richards was seriously injured in a runaway wagon accident near Tempe canal. Driving from her home to Lebi, she tried to cross a bridge as dogs barked frightening the team. The horses plunged down a fifteen foot embankment into the canal. Mrs Richards was saved by the shallow water and soft bottom. Her son and two daughters escaped drenched.
Ari zonan dies at 57 after illness from intestinal cancer. Born October 15 186? in New York he moved to the district 19 years ago to enter lumber, built a fortune, and was an Episcopal Church member and longtime Odd Fellow. He died Sunday at 7 30 after operation at Copper hospital.
Christmas program at Congregational Church features a tree and joy for all. events include Carol It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Recitation Welcome Everybody by Cornelia Cornelius beginner’s class exercise writing Christmas letter by Benjamin Biom Christmas Lullaby scenes Mariel Gilmore Recitation Merry Christmas Cleos Harry Echerman and others.
Monday's Daily notes John Gleeson Cochise mining pioneer and wife in town for a few hours as Gleeson handles mining business while Mrs Gleeson shops. Tucson attorney E Ives arrives to file matters before the Superior Court as Judge Lockwood parks a new Ford. President Douglas Gray of Mechomich Mercantile returns from Tuccoo with his wife. daughter to Los Angeles Academy plans Christmas in Tombstone. Mrs Roggles and her Bebieffelin model promise a lively Tuesday night show. Chief Geo Bravin, Ed Hicks, County Treasurer Heke and families greet holiday visitors as Christmas rest begins.
Congressman Carl Hayden announces limited copies of Water Supply Paper No 320 Geology and Water Resources of Sulphur Spring Valley Arizona available to Cochise County residents who write to him. He also has copies of the 1912 Yearbook of the Department of Agriculture for distribution. Letters to Hon Carl Hayden Box 406 House Office Building Washington DC.
Boquillas Land and Cattle Company paid this week and sent a large cattle shipment. Fifteen cars were shipped to California.
Bernice Calvert of 1204 East Polk Crest was attacked early Sunday on North Twelfth Street by a highwayman who took a silver metal purse containing $6 and a gold signet ring. Peal Stevens, her escort, aided police in pursuing the suspect and escorting the woman home.
A Prescott dispatch reports the Phoenix Gazette settled a $50,000 damage suit by William H. Dole, president of the Yavapai club, over an article claiming Boyle’s indictment by the Yavapai grand jury for gambling. The publishers paid damages and agreed to publish an apology. Attorneys included Norris, Mitchell, Clarke for Moyle and Ballard, Carpenter, LeRoy Anderson, and Reese Ling for the Gazette.
Benson Signal reports a week of excitement at St David over false small pox scares. Two doctors from Bibee visited to administer vaccinations but found no small pox cases. Mild chicken pox cases were noted. Schools at St David closed indefinitely.
Fifty tons of dynamite will be exploded above the Rey mine at Bay on Christmas day to settle a crust of ore above a 265 foot thick layer. Engineers fear sudden settling could endanger life, so four raises and four winzes are to be filled with dynamite and detonated together as part of the celebration.
A wooden plowshare with a steel modern tip was unearthed at a Tac sop city farm prepared for barley. Superintendent H Urquides noted the land’s farming past and donated the artifact to Judge Lo Cowsa for his collection. Oxen teams once pulled such plows. the iron remains partly buried and shows two square holes for bolting to wood.
An old notice describes monthly expenses of 75 dollars for air costs and smoking aids. It mentions experience requirements and secondary duties for printers. It notes racers with a specialty in printing and corded work, with a focus on cigar smoking.
Sheriff office reports a shooting incident last night near Johnson where a Mexican man was seriously wounded and another assailant, Fernando Givalls, fled the scene. The wounded man had both arms broken. Three shots were fired during the affray. Suspect remained at large as deputies followed leads. Local residents Mr and Mrs John Rook were visiting Tombstone and have since returned home. Deputy Sheriff Billy Braxe Geld visits on official matters. Brown from Courtland cites an auto incident. Deputy Abril A W Howe travels to Bisbee on official business. A horse theft case led to the capture of a Mexican detainee in Gierson. J H McPherson at City Transfer reports unloading coal from Gallup mines. Reeves Food Store unloads two cars of key and one of coal for Fremont Street yards. Judge Lockwood presided over cases including Ruth Norton v Norton and B P Greenwood v Br quills Land & Cattle Costs.
The State Engineer's office rejected plans for the Gila River bridge. Prison labor will construct the bridge, transferring convicts from Fairbank to the Bisbee Tombstone road under J C Ryan. Initial work on the Antelope structure starts around April with prisoners also assigned to Cochise county road projects.
The Arizona Gazette owned by Charles Akers and Henry Tritle has purchased the Democrat of Phoenix. The move leaves Phoenix with one afternoon and one morning paper remaining.
The performance by Ma Ruggles and her model Nico, presented by the Pilethes and Borses clubs of the Congregatione ebaren under Miss Mary Holderness, drew a large audience. Cast members including Miss Holdersera, Mrs Horene, Nathanial Housven, Miss Bennie Troy, and children Meg Moye to Bradford Bendt delivered notable turns, with praise for the young performers and Miss Holderoem's direction.
From Wednesday's Daily Bert Holland arrives from Cananea with his mother Mra B Holland and family to remain in Tombstone through the holidays. Supreme Judge Dr Cunningham and wife arrive from Phoenix to spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs Reese Corelius, former Old Camp residents. Marmon of Portland visits Mrs Harmon's party. Dr Tarbell and wife from Naco arrive to celebrate Christmas with Cadet Sheriff Gay Welch and wife nearby. Quartermaster Johnson of Port Huachuca visits, greeting many friends. James Smith returns from Jerome to spend the holidays with his parents. A Christmas Eve dance at Gage Hall features music and large attendance expected.
Cochise County Forest Agent LM Barrie of Albuquerque enters a field survey for the National Bureau of Statistics. Harris notes major shifts in cattle numbers and other stock across Arizona and New Mexico as officials compile state crop reports. About 20 field agents work to prepare preliminary data for the forthcoming bulletin.
The District Investigative Committee of the U S Forest Service met at Albuquerque headquarters and will likely be in session for a fall week. Members include G A Pearson Fort Valley Experiment Station chair, Joseph G Kircher district office, Hugh G Calkine Manzano National Forest supervisor, Don P Job Gila supervisor at Silver City, and Got Hill Fingetef Arizona. They oversee experimental and scientific work in Arizona and New Mexico forests covering reforestation, timber cutting methods, stock raising, fire damage, and data collection. Three key stations are Fort Valley, Piagstar Arizona, Fort Be Nursery on the Gila National Forest, and Gallioss Nursery on the Pease Nations Forest.
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