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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1906

Page

3

Property Deeds and Mortgages Filed in Cochise County

Records show deeds and mortgages filed with the county recorder listing transfers in Bisbee and Douglas areas. Names include JW Wardet ux to JL Dobson, JW Vickers et ux to H M Eckerman, and W Moon to William J White, among others with parcels in Bisbee and Douglas.

Vickers Eckerman Tombstone O'Hara Charles W Rambo Louis Ferber Warren George H Wilson Starling Copper Company Dot Cabezas JW Wardet John S Taylor Woods Bisbee Mary Lally Woods Douglas William J White C W Moon

Cupid Seeks Holiday Marriage Licenses in Cochise County

A report from Cochise County lists numerous marriage licenses issued by the probate clerk during the holiday period. Names include Sim Brantley and Beatrice Cook of Douglas, J J Wein and M M Shilling of Dragoon, and others from Bisbee Lowell Tombstone and Denver. A separate item notes a dramatic baby rescue in Cumberland Maryland using Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and colds.

Cupid Cochise County Sim D. Brantley Beatrice Cook Douglas J.J. Wein M. M. Shilling Dragoon George Clawson Margarete Taylor Lowell Victor Sundan Sofia Nygord Bisbee Albert Peterson Catherine McGounty Cananes Bovers Mexico Gilberto Munoz Petra Ramos Lila K. Sugish Limbira Francovich Gregg W. Summers Zaida E. Potter Springfield Ohio Justo Jermillo Augusta, Hernandez Johnson J. K. Knowlin Clara Wildnah Denver Colorado James M Geo. A. Byler Cumberland, Md

Former Arizonan Defendants Face Libel Suit

Frank Fowler former Arizona editor now at the San Jacinto Register and nine stockholders are defendents in a libel suit filed by E T Tanner president of the San Jacinto board. The case stems from revival meetings led by Rev Bulgin of Southern California who attacked the saloon element and named Tanner as a chief offender.

Frank Fowler Bulletin Solomonville San Jacinto Cal E.T. Tanner Board of Trustees Bulgin Southern California Gentleman Trals Tanner

A Most Creditable Annual Edition

The International American issued its annual number on Christmas promising a high quality edition. It features authentic history and pen portraits of Douglas progress and prosperity, a compendium of information useful to the Smelter City.

Douglas

New Arrival Takes House at Copper Belle Co Town

December 22 1906 Gleeson notes Carter as a new arrival with family to occupy a Copper Belle Co house beside Superintendent Reed. No vacancies in town. In Pearce Jim Williams CCC cattle company employee was hurt when thrown from a wagon by a runaway team. scalp torn, right eye injured, taken to Torabstone county hospital.

Guersex de. Carter Aieson The Copper Belle Co Reed Pearce Jim Williams CCC Cattle Company Heiges Torabstone

Election Contest in Yavapai County Shakeup Suggested

R. E. Morrison district attorney elect of Yavapai County says an election contest has begun in Freecott that could have a dramatic effect. Br. P. Talbot Morrison defeated for district attorney has filed a contest claiming a precinct missing the voting location building. If sustained, Morrison says about 400 votes may be voided, potentially replacing most Democratic candidates with one Republican supervisor.

R.E. Morrison Yavapai County Freecott BR. P.talbot Morrison Morrisson

Territorial board grants teacher certificates in Cochise County

The territorial board of examiners issued certificates after the quarterly county exams held December 3 and 4. Cochise County recipients include Janie Phillips First Grade A B West Delia Sweeten for Second Grade and William A Fowler Life Diploma. Additional authorized diplomas go to Anna G Greene Mark Twain Fisher Lizzie M Smith and Alfred F Hills. Lillias Francis of Phoenix received a domestic science diploma from Pratt Institute with one year teaching experience. she now heads that department in Phoenix schools.

Territorial Board of Examiners Cochise County Janie Phillips A. B. West Delia Sweeten William A. Fowler Anna G. Greene Wilcox State Normal School of Louisiana Mark Twain Fisher Bisbee

Tragic suicide of Austrian man in Colorado Springs

A Colorado Springs dispatch reports Joseph Tonic, an Austrian, killed himself in a most horrible way by leaping into a hot coke oven after receiving a letter from his sweetheart in Austria stating she could not marry him because of his gambling. The man, once in Tombstone years ago, was said to have ties to the Dragoon mountains.

Colorado Springs Joseph Tonic Tonic Austria Tomic Tombstone Dragoon Mountains

Tombstone Visitor Fred Widmer Reconsiders Local Return

Fred Widmer, visiting Tombstone after 15 years, reconnects with old friends and may decide to resume residence. Several locals arrive for holidays, including Mrs. Hughes, Miss Hill, Axtell, McPherson, Miano, and others from Tempe Normal and Tucson. The Wells Fargo Express will stay open late for patrons. A Bisbee firm Bennett & Williams dissolves. Bennett plansBisbee office while Williams faces perjury charges. Tombstone football lineup listed for the upcoming game against the Dougas boys with coach Nash.

Fred Widmer Bennett & Williams Bisbee Bennett William Will Jeanie Hill Jane Axtell Josephine McPherson Laura Meir Josie Critchley Arizona Miano Tempe Tombstone Misa Miano

A Happy Xmas Greeting To All

The Prospector wishes readers a joyful Yuletide season and notes no paper will be issued tomorrow. The message laments memories of past holidays and highlights charity and shared cheer during Christmas.

Prospector Ths

Enormous Cost of Securing Juries

The article notes the 12 jurors for Shea's trial cost $28,498, from September 18 to November 30, with $20,400 in juror pay and $8,098 in related expenses. It argues jury drawing is folly, favoring prejudice over oath and marking high costs as wasteful misuses of citizenship.

Shea Teamsters’ Union Chicago

Globe and Northern Railroad Reopens After Blockade

Globe and Northern railroad resumes two way traffic on the Gila Valley line after a two week washout blockade. Side tracks between San Carlos and Bowie are being cleared as trains move. Four engines were dispatched to bring cars to Globe, with oil coal and coke cars given priority to avert fuel shortages. Passenger trains run on schedule again.

Gila Valley Globe & Northern Railroad San Carlos Bowie Globe

What It Costs To Mine For Copper

Copper sells for over 20 cents a pound. Wolverine mine shows 6 cents per pound to mine mill and sell copper last year. Calumet & Hecla reports costs at 5 to 6 cents per pound with other mines under 10 cents. Two years ago profits were projected from 13 cents. now any profitable mine is a bonanza.

Wolverine Calumet & Hecla

Phoenix Faces Fuel Famine Without Oil Shipment

Phoenix may run out of electricity gas and power for the railway if crude oil and illuminating oil do not reach within thirty six hours. The city has suffered a long period of limited oil supply.

Phoenix

El Tigre Mine Seen as SP Aim in Cananea Case

Col. Epes Randolph of the Southern Pacific is linked to controlling the El Tigre mine as Cananea claimants win in court. Ensenada people ordered to possession within fifteen days, Cananea suit deemed favorable. The Dispatch suggests SP could extend from Guaymas to Douglas, bringing a new smelter to Douglas.

Southern Pacific el Tigre Cananea Ensenada Epes Randolph Douglas Dispatch Guaymas Douglas

Bound over in saloon burglary case to grand jury

John Eustes was bound over today in a $500 bond to await grand jury action on a charge of breaking into the saloon of James Hagan and taking liquor bottles. The Carter case, linked to the same charge, will be heard before Justice McFarland at 4 pm.

John Eustes Grand Jury James Hagan Carter Justice of the Peace McFarland St

Christmas Exercises At Congregational Church

Christmas services at the Congregational church drew good crowds. A hymn by Missionary Superintendent Dr Kingsbury was sung. The pastor spoke on three ways of keeping Christmas Jim's way the ordinary way and the best. An evening service included a responsive ritual and a reading of the story Miss Nancy's Letter. A children's Christmas tree and exercises are set for 6 30 this evening.

Congregational Church Kingsbury Jim Nancy

Some Facts About Arizona Indians

Governor Kibbey notes Arizona Indians make up about 14 percent of the population but only 3 percent of territorial prison convicts. He adds that state prisons are an adjunct of civilization and Indians are not wholly civilized.

Kibbey Arizona Indiana Territorial

Warren Will Open on January 7th

After multiple delays due to city layout and public service construction plans, January 7 is set as the sale date for plots in the Warren town site.

Warren

Strange Death Case in Phoenix Sparks Theories

sensational death mystery in Phoenix centers on A. De Raylan who died as a man but was found to be a woman. Chicago links suggest body substitution and possible espionage ties with Baron Von Schippenbach’s Russian circle. Discrepancies prompt speculation and ongoing inquiry as officials seek truth.

A. de Raylan Phoenix de Kaylan Chicago Rowe Mes. de Raylan Bund de Raylan

The Festive Burglar Doing Tombstone

The Peerless saloon burglary saw rear window entry and theft of Cham paign cordials whiskey and bottled goods totaling about 30 bottles. Constable James Kelly chased and recovered much of the loot. Eustes was jailed while John Carter later arrested. both cases set for 5 p.m. before Justice McFarland. Martinez faced 50 days for a separate watch theft ruled by Justice McFarland

Champaign James Hagan James Kelly Eustes Kelly John Carter Braven Justice McFarland

Ute Indians Proposed to Move to Arizona Work Project

A Washington dispatch reports Commissioner Leupp proposes moving Ute Indians from Utah to Arizona with shelter, daily pay for men, and potential spring return to Colorado for beet field work. The War Department has not acted.

Washington Commissioner of Indian Affairs Leupp War Department Utah Arizona Colorado

Marriage Licenses Recently Issued in Local Area

The following licenses issued include Arthur J Hopkins to Myrtle Munson both of Douglas, Nick Stuppi Je to Edwigus Toscino both of Dough, August Oast of Bisbee to Mra Lenore Kennedly of Los Angeles California, Edward Dunn to Maggie Mc Bride both of South Ride, BF McCullough to Agnes L Webb both of Bisbee, Victoriano Lopee to Catrina Martinus of South Bisbee.

Arthur J Hopkins Myrtle Munson Douglas Nick Stuppi Je Edwigus Toscino Dough August Oast Bisbee Mra Lenore Kennedly Los Angeles California Edward Dunn Maggie McBride South Ride BF McCullough Agnes L Webb Victoriano Lopee Catrina Martinus South Bisbee

Create Park at Arizona Petrified Forest

A forthcoming Congressional bill aims to establish a new national park at the Arizona petrified forest. It would cover the three vast forests near Adamana on the Santa Fe and include the North Sigularia and Blue Forests. The article calls for protection as a national treasure for Americans.

Congress Petrified Forest Arizona Adamana Station Santa Fe Ting John Mall North Sigularia Forest Blue Forest

First National Bank of Tombstone Stockholders Meet

Notice of a stockholders meeting at the bank’s premises on Tuesday in January for the annual election of directors. Signed by TH Braser, cashier, Tombstone, December 2, 106. a3

First National Bank of Tombstone TH. Braser Tombstone

Assay Company Ad Promises Fast Results in Denver

Reliable Assays offers quick gold and silver testing by mail with samples returned. The ad lists prices for gold 75 cents and up to 1.50 for mixed ores. It invites readers to request free mailing envelopes and price lists from Cres Assay Co located at 1536 Court Place, Denver Colorado.

Ccres Assay Co Court Place Denver Colo

Cas earets Candy Cathartic Digestive Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Cas earets Candy Cathartic for digestion and liver cleansing. It claims overnight action with genuine tablets stamped C C C and lists druggists as a source.

C.C.C

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Munday Gleeson A. D A. W Hall F. J. Carter & Co Toledo Wells-Fargo & Co Express Frank Crable Walter Melgren Tucson University John Walker Tucson Chas, Walker Randolph Lines Dougas Boys Tomorrow Biobe E Irwin W Corbett T Miller H Corbett I Pearson A Marquard Willetts G Brown C Batchelder T Cowan A Harwood S$ Fuler W Gale J Slack W B Nash Globe Again Martinez Bravin Justice of the Peace McFarland Ayer Arer Co. Lowel Versus Ani E. E. Burlingame 4 CO esSrator Lewrenes St.uients Cole
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