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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1913
Page
3
Classified docket lists several satisfactions and transfers of mortgage and chattel notes in Douglas and surrounding properties. Entries include Bow en Hubbard to B Mc Kean ac DRED K J Hacad to E Simon and Douglas prop. Auto and furniture security interests are noted with Bank of Douglas Borderland Auto Co. C Falgham and C Martin appear in horse, rig and other collateral dealings.
Monday's Daily notes Kidh Gonnon, Birbee deputy, in court bust ons alongside See Larrieu pursuing mining interests near Whetstones. Sam Hayhurst of Douglas arrives with four prisoners for juvenile court hearing. J. Pearce travels to Bisbee for a brief visit. Jesse Wright oversees US survey work with 16 engineers near Tombstone for months. Fort Grant prep uses building material for industrial school occupancy. Subpoenaed juror A Taylor excused. Wm Garrett from Dos Caberas visits Tombstone. Mra BC Kettlewell from Hereford. Mre J Marden from Bisbee staying several days. Deputy A Howe brings four prisoners for county hastile sentencing. A large influx of court attendants and jurors arrives for criminal cases.
Richardson and Orepin of Patagonia have sold their copper claims in the Silver Bell district. A cash payment of 20000 dollars was exchanged. Active development work will start at once as the buyers, Boston copper operators, pledge to make the mine a large producer.
Superior Court suit numbers list divorce actions for Rafeclla de Aguiler and Mae Morton. Probate proceedings note guardianship for minor and settlement orders for accounts and real estate sale. Orders dated February and March with various administrators and executors named.
Prof C F Willis of the University of Arizona delivered a lecture on Earth Sculpture to a large Schieffelin audience on Saturday night. He used stereopticon views from Arizona and explained rock formations and geological phenomena. he was warmly applauded. Prof Chandler cancelled his lecture on The High Cost of Living, and a Tomtatove stop is expected soon.
Ernest Graff arrives from Hua chase and greets Tombstone friends. Harry Macia travels from Douglas to Hood ranch in Spring Valley on extended visit. Lewis Schoarr attends court with Frank Hill of Los Angeles. Dr fogold from Fort Huschucs subpoenaed as witness. Henry Pyeatt, Cochise pioneer, visits county seat from Huathues ranch, noted for prize Arizona apples. HK Street of Boquillas Land & Cattle Co. visits on court business. F Gallardo of Douglas visits with family. first visit to Tombstone, plans several days. Fred Bennett of Hereford circulates among locals. Deputy Sheriff Refferty to Industrial School at Beneco with four youths. Geo and Mrs McLane visit from Turner. Jimmie guest of Mrs Rock. WM Riggs denies plans to move to California. cites cattle sale plans and ongoing sale of 1000 head valued at $150,000.
Courtland schools reopen after a short vacation sparked by Mexican population milage. Obits include Jobon Anderson near old mill and Sandey E P Gabbert in the vicinity. CM Renaud of Peirce recovers from lagrippe. Nat Hawke and family visit from Tucson. Hawke returns. Jim Mare of Tombstone plans a saloon at Pearce, Bertini and Caretti prepare a similar venture. Oklahoma visitors, led by Captain F C Hard, tour for irrigation dam site and agricultural prospects near Courtland.
Representative Carl Hayden sponsors a bill granting pensions to soldiers who served in the India wars from 1864 to 1896 and to their widows. Eligible soldiers with 30 days service receive 12 dollars monthly, rising with age, while widows may receive about 12 dollars and disabled veterans up to 24 dollars. The measure also extends eligibility to men who fought for the Coordersey.
The Gret examination for a fourth class postmaster position in Arizona will take place at the Phoenix post office on February 22. The salary last fiscal year was $555. No vacancy exists yet, but one is anticipated. Open to all U.S. citizens meeting requirements. Applications and details available from the Casa Grande postmaster, the Phoenix secretary, or the U.S. Civil Service Commission in Washington, DC.
The state tax commission orders raising all taxable property to 100 percent of full cash value. Cochise County assessor warns of a double valuation on stocks and tangible or intangible property as current 50 percent bases shift. Total Cochise valuations last year were about 32.28 million. enforcement could push toward 100 million, with mining and railroad properties affected.
Jobo W Walker succeeds D C Williamson as partner in the Smith Sporting Goods company. The business will be conducted by J Ebert and Walker thereafter. Williamson goes to Los Angeles to pursue similar business. He expects to leave on February 1. Tucson Citizen.
Reports from October show a scramble to buy cattle with few listings and rising rates. Tom Turner of Elgin and his son in Pstagovia report scarcity but pay 25 to 32 dollars for May delivery, securing nearly three thousand head, the highest price yet in the southwest.
The 1912 Cochise County annual report by Clerk Arthur Karger details authorized expenditures of 285,998.13 across funds including salary, general, and road, with department breakdowns for the court house, sheriff, elections, health, courts, treasury, recorder, tax issues, roads, and the poor farm. Inventory valued county property at 503,400. school districts bonds total 146,000 plus related items. total expenditures for 1912 listed as 285,936.13 with school spending 171,605.39 and bond interest 90. State taxes 65, taxes refunded 43. miscellaneous disbursements noted.
George H. Serle, noted Bisbee lawyer and mining authority, died at his Bisbee home after a recent illness. He came to Arizona in 1901 and helped form the Neale and Butter law partnership. Judge Fred Suter presided over the court before his death. Funeral details were not announced.
The University of Arisons reports a about 30 percent rise in attendance over the last two years despite the discontinuance of preparatory work. President A H Wilde announced the figure as the second semester opens.
Douglas residents express agitation over proposed county seat removal legislation. Debates hinge on whether changes fall under county affairs or a separate district subject. Local attorneys differ on if the issue would be handled as a special election or within broader revision of statutes.
A glance at Superior court marriage license records shows 401 licenses issued in 1912 with 30 more granted in the current month. The numbers suggest a brisk year for matches as Dan Cupid appears active in Cochise county.
Smallpox rages among Mexicans at Hayden with quarantine imposed for both smallpox and scarlet fever. Winkleman, adjoining town, also placed under quarantine after a scarlet fever case near the schoolhouse. Quarantine has been in effect for days, sparking grave concern over the outbreak among workers at the concentrator.
The Mexican Herald in Mexico City reports that peace talks appear active as rebels holding General Blanco seek amnesty, with Consul Leteber in Washington noting federal and rebel discussions advancing. Conditions are described as easing toward northern and central Mexico.
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