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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1916

Page

5

Records of Cochise County Warranty Deeds

Deeds recorded in Cochise County include M G Zeblin and wife to Max Lang for a lot in Douglas at 500 dollars. A2 Maven to WB Dixon for Douglas lots at 10 dollars. Alexander Kerr and wife to Clara Mendeteoha for Musgrave Addition Douglas lots at 100 dollars. Douglas Investment Co to Samuel G Sabungy for a lot in Douglas at 950 dollars. Douglas Investment Co as Arthur Spariers in Clawson Addition to Douglas.

M.G Zeblin Max Lang Douglas Maven WB. Dixon Alexander Kerr Clara Mendeteoha Musgrave Douglas Investment Co Samuel G. Sabungy Dougine Investment Co Arthur Spariers Clawson Dougan Minnie Bauer Bauer Douslar Investment Co Orville Sentinel Hartford M.D G. Brown Clawson Addition Sam P. Briscoe Walter O'Malley Western King Warren M. D Decra de Apodaca Manuel Icardo Apodaca Mary Lincoln Whiting Ellen Neel Wakum Abraham Frank A. Lambert Shannon Ella L. Saker Samuel First G. H. Hirst Nellie T. Vanneman Albert W. Vanneman R. E Vincent B. Rawlings L. ¥. McCourt J. W. McCankill Bank of Douglas C. T. Orton Cochise Building & Loun Asen

RIOR COURT AND SUPERIOR COURT NOTICE SUMMARY

A dense Douglas area court record lists judgments, divorces, and probate actions in Suit Nos 1685 1680 1681 1683 126 with proceedings including creditors notices appraisals guardianships and settlements. It notes mortgage releases sales of real estate and livestock transfers and administrator deeds across multiple parties including Mendoza Estes Brown and Brown entities and local lenders.

Looking Backward Twenty Four Years in Tombstone

A fragmentary 19th century column notes fires at the John Gray residence with three fire companies delayed by water distance, legal actions in Los Angeles, mining updates from Dos Cabos and Sonora, arrivals and departures in Tombstone, and holiday observations including Mrs. Prue and Miss Daisy Olsonson at San Jose and references to local figures like George Metcalf and Tom Sorin.

John Gray Prue Louie ‘Rue Mise Daisy! oDinson San Jose Fa Schieffelin Los Angeles BR. C. Grirado Vere Sehieffelin Sehieffelin

Bryan presents governor with silver plow share paper weight

A curious Christmas gift arrives in Phoenix from William Jennings Bryan for Governor Hunt. The silver plated miniature plow share rests on a steel base, engraved with Isaiah 24 and slogans about diplomacy and peace. The governor reportedly approves, though his stance on Bryan’s peace movement remains uncertain.

Phoenix

Cohenour Wins Mohave Sheriff Victory in Court

In Mohave county Judge John Ellis ruled Cohenour republican candidate won the sheriff race over Democrat Joe Prisk. Final tally 888 for Cohenour and 882 for Prisk after reviewing about eighty irregular ballots in the Mohave Superior Court session in Kingman on December 24.

Kingman N. Cohenour Mohave County Joe Prisk John Ellis Superior Court Cohenour Prisk Ellis

Death of Tucson Merchant Phil K. Hickey

Phil K. Hickey a former traveling salesman for Tucson merchants died in Phoenix on December 22 at age sixty. A Birmingham Connecticut native, he spent most of his life in the west after leaving California as a youth. Hickey worked as an accountant in Tucson Tombstone and with Hooper & Co before focusing on land office expert work. He is survived by daughter Edith Hickey and sister Miss Mary J. Hickey of Diamond Springs California plus brother in law Mr Heefer. He was known for his sunny disposition and reminiscences of early Arizona days.

HS Coffman Dos Cabers Usiness Wm. Garland Willcox Globe Tom Sorin Laura Clark Cr. Clark California Chas. Perkins E. W Orkine Tombstone Sonora H. Bastian Germany T. Aones C. N. Thomas George Metcalf Phoenix George Peck Butte Montana A.W. Smith Om Dan Hennessy San Juan San van Cner Hugh Pugh City Hall Charles McHenry Daughers McHenry Aspen Colorado Bryan Mr. Hickey Neo Birmingham West Eldorado Arizona I. Zeckendorf & Co Tucson PW. Smith & Co William B. Hooper Land Office Hickey Edith Hickey Mary J. Hickey Diamond Springs Calif Heefer

Weights and Measures Law Enforcement in Tisbee Illinois

Dec. 27 report urges enforcement of weights and measures requiring ticketed pounds and price per pound for purchases and a six inch high sign in establishments selling storage eggs. Citizen calls for city officials to ensure compliance across mercantile stores and meat markets.

Eisrer Tisbee Ivea

Arizona banker witness in wild horse case cited

Od, Oma tial, Dec. 27 Charles N Ack testified he came here to help J Sidney Smith head of United States Livestock company charged with selling non existent wild horses. Witness said a pencil drawn brand on a photo was used to dupe buyers. others corroborated. Bank official Pollock testified he warned against dealing with the company and knew the business of selling wire horses was not on the square.

Omatia Charles N. Ackp Sages Tion J. Sidney Smith United States Livestock Company Arizona Acker J. E. Brauer Fargo F. E. Pollock Arizona Central Bank of Flagstaff Minneapolis

Farmers Order Much Manure for Fields in Douglas

Following talks by county farm advisor L. Pasehall and the Douglas Chamber of Commerce with Secretary Oscar K. Goll, the El Paso & Southwestern railroad sets a minimum 50 cents per ton rate on manure shipments from Douglas to McNeal El Frida Webb Kelton Gleeson Junction and Courtland effective December 22. Farmers have placed 28 car loads to date and expect more orders.

Douglas L. Pasehall Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Mines Oscar K. Goll el Paso & Southwestern Railroad McNeal Elfrida Webb Kelton Gleeson Junction Courtland

Death of Charlies H. Locke Strikes I O O F Lodge

Charlies H. Locke collapsed and died from heart failure while delivering an address as past noble grand to his I O O F lodge in Arbuckle California. News of the sudden death reached Yuma through a letter from Horace Locke, his son, with many locals recalling Locke’s good standing in the community and lodge.

Yuma Arbuckle California Charlies H. Locke Horace Locke C. J. Johnson Mr. Johnson Mr. Locke Odd Fellow

Meteor Fireball Lights Southwest Sky Near Parker Ranch

Residents report a bright meteor over the southwest sky about 7:30 pm Monday. Ranchers near Parker's ranch say the object fell nearby and an explosion like heavy powder followed impact. Parker found some signs but the meteor remains unconfirmed.

Mr. Parker

Overland Auto Collision Near Tombstone Injures Neither Driver

M R Abril suffered major damage to his Overland auto when a second vehicle crossed into his lane and collided head on. Both cars damaged and unable to move under their own power. The other driver is reported to have been on the wrong side of the road, turning the wrong way when the collision occurred.

Bensom M. R. Abril It Ie

Any Ranchers Lose Part Flagstaff

In this section many ranchers lost a portion of their potato crops due to late rains delaying harvests until freezing weather. R. W. Watson near Bellomont and Willard Sevier near Williams were among the losers, with cliff country ranchers also affected. Some offer of help to harvest before cold weather went unanswered. Miss Myrtle Jackson departed for Tucson for several days visit.

R. W. Watson Bellomont Willard Sevier Williams Cliff Country Tucson Myrtle Jackson

Tombstone Daily Briefs and Notices Roundup

Daily notices from Tombstone include a Hua huco Water Co executive heading to Tucson for business, a birth announcement for Mrs. Cora Amundsen's daughter, and a vehicle collision repaired at Day & Night Garage. Also listed are Christmas visits, a wedding, county and court schedules, weather notes, travel updates, and local business chatter from Tombstone and nearby towns.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cochise County Rior Court James Mendoza Dolores Mendoza Dave H. Mefiride Wm. Estes Dan Brown Lester Natingly Ors Herman Anderson Timotes Cram Liborio Vasques W. M. Taylor Lucas Willis Jones Max Trew W C.L. Cummings Orville Brown Elizabeth” S. Brown E . Masters BE. A. Rowe Floyd Smith James H. East Chattle Mortgage J. L. Crawford Central Bank of Phoenix Max True L. Cummings Asuilar Detroit Automobile Scale Co Seales Salvador Lopez Brunswick-Balke- Cellender Co Ham Benito Imeero Gerald Kever Ida Cross Thomas R. Williams Henry Maddock John Howard Hand Inidad Flores Heffern Cooperative Con. N. & M, Co Dr. McNeal Mere. Co. Cr Swisshelm M.D Willcox Bank & Trust Co W. G. Gilmore R. E. Montgomery Muriel B. Youngson Thomas A. Youngson WG. Waar Central Cattle Loan Uvesock O. T. Gallagher Central Cattle Loan Co Gorkovich Brow Willcox Band & Trust Co Bisbee Lumber Co David Carver William Cowan RK. Haverty E. K. Springer Wolverine Arizona Mining Co Sam Statham Bert Perry Justia O. Juarez Ancencion C. Juares William E. Wade McNeil Mercantile Co P. Brown Central Cattle Font Co J. W. Williams Sherer Oral Co Jon. T. Ware Central Cattle & Loan Co O. A. Burchard W. Rambo J. M. Ball Red Bird Alex Arnold Betty JohRson Mager Martineff Vimoleo Cruz Ilea Cruz Luis Valentine Lluis Father Barner Dee Alva Sring Manuel Apodaca The United States Ricardo Apodaca Wapranty Warren Co Safford Warren D. O. Parton Vincent B. Rawdings Louis R Roscoe A. J. Haven Dougals N. B Eastland SR. McMurray H. E. Palmer G. A. Bott R. A. Pride S. E. Rhey Willcox Bank & ‘Trust Co H. G. Mauldin Bank of Benson FP. L. Torrence Mary J Nan Husband Cochise Building & Loan Asem Joseph N. Chapman Cochise Building & Loan Assn Albert Plepe Jack Bett R Gherna G. Radanovehi Busi Ness City Bakery William J. Bryan Mohave Recret Phoenix Mondas Phil K. Hickey Plearer Iver Pollock Dressing Lodge Nogales John Bishop Jos. Bishop Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company Stone Parole Board of Pardon and Paroles John Stone Stone W. Swain Miss Allee Wm Shilliam Petson Court House Harry Hane Evans Gage Hall Pete Eddy Wochise County Bisbee Sam Morgan Scotty McDonald Bisbee Review Laurett Koblen Phoenix, Ar ‘Ves Mrs.ohn Koblen Sords Robson Miami E. Barr J. H. Macia D. L.unningham Supreme Court of Arizona Reece Cornelius Cunninghams A. H. Davis Huahuco Water Company Cora Amundsen St. David Son J. G. Hutchison Sminary Rock Island System Kansas City Christas Issam HL. Hutchison W. W. Childers Dougas Chas. W. Webster Mary Bartow Coun Owen Murphy Wm. Prato Spring Valley Los Amgolen Board of Supervisors Great Ark Kona Sol Fairbank Henry Fisher Secion A. H. Gardner Huachuca Water Company Waco Texas N. A. Patterson Douglas Daily International Patterson D. EB. Patterson Walter Thomas Patterson's Owen E. Duff Bunker Hills Mines Company Goodyear L. E. Peques Care Renaud Store Gleeson Aris
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