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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1917

Page

5

Property transfers and corporate filings in Cochise County

Records from Cochise County show numerous real estate deeds, mortgages and satisfactions, including transfers of lots in Willcox and Douglas, affiliate filings for mining companies Southeastern-Arkans Mining Co and Bisbee Copper Mining Co, and several chattel mortgage actions. Also listed are court actions, trusteeships and closures of liens, with amounts ranging from $10 to $10,000 and notable entries for Willcox Lodge No. 19 and local banks.

Southeastern-Arkans Mining Concorporators D. WM. H W. A. Brown B.J. Stroud W. G. Glimore Bisbee Torberone Copper Mining Co J. L. Bucknall O. G. Wager Walter J. Winters P Thomas OE. Thomas EB. B. Wallace Joseph J. Palmeriee Huachuca Water Company Huachuca Mountains Wm. Cowan Douglas Ora E. Franklin Harvey EC. Saxby Willcox Lodge Mayera G. McKinney L. E. Kimpton Karl Nyholm Bank of Bisbee

Real Estate Transfers and Small Lot Purchases

Bowle Improvement Co to B F Tham percent interest in lots for $1. Howle Improvement Co to C D Reppy lots and blocks for $1. Powle Improvement Co to James Lezenby lots for $1. Lowle Improvement Co to M C Ture lots for $1. No Or Parker and wife to Frank Clarolf lots in Douglas for $10.

Bowle Improvement Co B. F .Tham Howle Improvement Co C. D .Reppy Powle Improvement Co James Lezenby Lowle Improvement Co M. C. Ture Or. Parker Frank Clarolf Douglas

Ilton and Sturges copper property shows rich ore

A visit to the copper property of Jef Milton and W. S. Sturges near Ajo, four miles from the Mexican line, describes surface ore of several inches to a foot or more with overburden. Reported copper content ranges from 4 to 60 percent in the first car, with higher grades likely as sorting improves, and a potentially extensive ore body indicated along a 300 foot stretch.

Jef Milton W. S. Sturges Ajo Mexico Ely Mikson & Sturees

Unconstitutional County Classification Declared By Supreme Court

In a Supreme Court ruling the 1912 county classification law was declared unconstitutional for arbitrarily dividing counties into fourteen classes by population. The decision says county boards may set salaries within counties for offices not fixed by the 1901 act, with those overpaid needing remittance to the county. The case concerns Mohave County and assessor Frank L. Hunt who sought $200 for February to April 1915.

Mohave County Supreme Court Frank L. Hunt Hunt Mohave Ly Wasessor Wall Board of Supervisors Audh

State News Notes Gathered From Arizona

The Y M C A campaign in Tucson to raise funds for debt interest nears 9 000. Chas Massey arrested in Tucson for a worthless check in Nogales. Tucson dockyards host 2 500 cattle tied to El Paso and Southwestern Railroad expansion. Deer numbers rise at Arizona University with six native bucks at the ostrich farm east of campus. Casa Grande starts its own independent telephone system by Mountain States Co. Hon D Reppy recovering in Los Angeles. Capt Chas Montgomery to head a new film company in Monrovia, California. Post office delays in Tucson expected for five years per local view. Former Sheriff Haynes appointed US deputy marshal at Globe. Charles E Walker becomes vice president of Consolidated National Bank in Tucson. Miami duck hunters bag 182 on Saliver near Roosevelt. Jose Menar recaptured near Nogales, being returned to Phoenix. First aid and safety training at Old Dominion mine in Globe grows. 260 workers enrolled. Rev H P Cory visits Globe for several days. Grazing permit applications pour into the Tucson forestry office. cattlemen’s group opinions awaited on fee structure.

Loss of Constable Reed's clothes in Fairbank

A Monday item describes a theft of a large amount of wearing apparel from Constable Bob Reed while he slept Saturday night in Fairbank. The haul included underwear socks shirts and more and appears to be the only clothing taken while other items remained. The incident prompted Reed to search every "bo" in town without success. The page also notes the Board of Supervisors met in regular session handling routine matters including road issues. A string of local travel and return notices follow detailing residents moving between Tombstone Bisbee Willcox and nearby towns.

Bob Reed Joe Fairbank

Tombstone News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Visits

Charlie Vincent recovers and is seen out again as locals note deputies back from Phoenix. Visitors include Elizabeth Ranch of Oakland with Mia EB. A. Davis. Mason lodge and Eastern Star to meet in Tucson Feb 14. Ladies Aid meets at 3 PM with J.P. Ross urging large attendance. Postmaster-elect David Sabin appointed at Pomerene Arizona. Attendees at court today include W. A. Graham and M. Doyle. Ford car acquired through J. Rock. Feeney building fire damages upper Fremont. County engineer J. F. Ryan attends Board of Supervisors. Baker returns to work after two weeks. A. E. Davin heads to Tucson for business and Ranch visit. M. Cowan visits Bisbee. H. M. Eckerman to Courtland. Pink Murry returns home. Fred Heed returns to Lowell. Mrs. T. Winwood at Tombstone for court. Willcox visit by K. E. Root. Washington Birthday Ball plans advance.

George Wharton Arizons Tombstone James Tombstone Apb John P. Clum San Franteco Ed Schiefelin James Ts Bisbee Tucson University of Tucson Modoc Epitaph Arizona Delbridge Warren District Elizabeth Ranch Oakland Ali Mia EB. A. Davis Land Lodge Grand Lodge Sis Masona Eastern Star ARIES Pink Murry toiMax Land & Cartie Company Sisbee Fred Heed Lowell T. Winwood Jom Willcox K. E. Root Willcox

Masonic Grand Lodge Sets Phoenix Convention Date

The Grand Lodge of Masons of Arizona ordered the Phoenix lodge convention for February 12, moving it from Douglas due to border conditions and crowded Douglas.

Phoenix Grand Lodge of Masons of Arizona Douglas Douxhe

Civil Service Exams Near Tucson Feb Examinations Announced

Examinations near the end of February announced by the United States Civil Service Commission. Application blanks available from Local Secretary Don Eret at the Tucson post office. Positions include chief petroleum technologist, expert radio wid, chemist, assay laboratory assistant, draftsman, and architectural chemist with listed salaries.

Tucson Pelrunry United States Civil Service Commission Don Eretells Hull Sps

Irvin Takes Oath as Land Office Register

Phoenix February 6 John Lorvin has been sworn in as registrar of the United States Land Office after Senate confirmation. He succeeds the late Thomas Weedin who died about three months ago. The office has a backlog with about 156 applications 400 contests and several hundred file proofs awaiting attention.

Phoenix John Lorvin United States Land Office Senate Washington Thomas Weedin Kyin Resintrar

Visiting from El Paso Em Hawes in Tombstone for masque event

Hawes former First National Bank of Tombstone assistant cashier now with Tejas Bank & Trust in El Paso arrives in Tombstone for several days. He recently left hospital with a broken shoulder but is recovering quickly. A masque fundraiser for the Rifle Club promises large attendance and festive dancing with attendees from across the county.

EM. Hawes First National Bank of Tombstone Tejas Bank & Trust Company el Urn Tombstone Hawes Rifle Club Somias

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cochise County Susan J. W. Aughe J.M. Fitzpatrick Jose la Willcox jJohn Fitayeuick Eva Iave Kee A. Tilspath Nusband Charles W. Dunn Louisa A. Baden Jose Pale Lotsah Dousian Wen Hicckett Theodory Day B. Franklin Harvey Selby W. Stafford Jud Thornton Western Sider Salon Co E. C. Perry George Stam FE. Troter W. White Capital Sives Chattle Jane May Mo i. Chamberlin Jose Roy Henry Povelus Nardmay Clo Automobile Joe May Douglas Hardware Co Howvenda Furniture Store Burroughis Adding Machine Co Clyde Branum Lee Adamson R. Hegan Aru M. Roberts Dickey Widcox Bank and Triet Co W. B. Dickey H. J. Rollins Tester Kessel Caesar Haravey W. R. Parker C. Viola Slaughter Geo. A. Kart Bank of Douglas Brotherton. Title Guarantee and Trust Co W. Childrens T. H. Brandt G. A. Walker Superior Court Voyton Grahamve Vera G. Graham Sam. Dobovieb MS Newman Ethel O'Donnell J. W. Guthrie Harrie Newman Wm. Speed A. Baker Soderland Marie S. Maetter J. Campbell EJ. Batsteene J. W. Fraser Pete Ph Jak Jocker St. C Harry B Calisher Bertha Frances Calisher John Herbelich Pelleus Mesiting Stewart Grant J. Schmidt Ilton & Sturges Property AJO Copper News Uderneath The Camerons Bernice Jeff Milton Tucca Milton Os Sturges Los Angeles Y. MC. A Chas, Massey Nogales el Faso and Southwestern Railroad L. H. Trimble Arizona |Niversity University Casa Grande Theountain States Company Hon . D. Reppy Florence Mhiness Chas Montgomery T Izens Pressot Witton Frank Haynes Gila County United States Globe Charles E. Walker Onsolidated National Bank Te Bank Mr. Walker Johnny Walker Saliver Roosevelt Run J.P. Dillon Jose Menar Menar Old Dominion Woodburn First Aid H. P. Cory Webb Presbyterian Home Missions United States Forestry Office Tucwon Forestry Department WEDN Charlie Vincent Howe Hoenix Ladies Aid Society of the Conegational Church Ork J Om Washington Mavid Sabin Pomerene Arle Vacamy PA. Kimball SW. Cass, Douglas, Wlans & Pionulzan W. 4 Graham M. Doyle Vianner Dan Ho Seed FORD Benson Spicer Hill MIT Ford John Rock Feeney Fremont Trees Rom Bisbee J. F. Ryan Vaatters FS. Baker Cain A. E Davin Mins Ranch San Francisco Davis A. H. Gardner Forest Service Old Pueblo M. Cowan County Recorder Ray B. Krebs Courtland H. M. Eckerman Varous Lis Masonic Grand Lodge Civil Service Irvin Land Office Register EL Paso
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