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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1910

Page

4

Probate and District Court actions mingle debts and guardianships

Suit numbers 5910 5907 and 5909 in the Probate and District Courts involve trespass damages debt and foreclosure issues against Commonwealth Mining and Milling DL Moore Distilling Jernigan and Times Publishing. Guardianship of Celia and Hattie Harrie seeks asylum placement. Appraisers appointed in Martha Lyall estate and bond released for Chase Stevens administrator.

DL Moore Distilling Company Celia Hattie Harrie M Newman Minore Pacific Hebrew Orphan Asylum San Francisco Martha Lyall Chase Stevens United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company Edgard Reeves

The Lenten Season Commences Today

The Lenten season begins as meat prices ease for a time with Lent starting today February 9 and ending Easter March 27. Social diversions are discouraged during Lent. churchgoers note its uplifting effect and the 40 day period ends with Easter when new clothes and hats return to fashion as spring approaches.

Card Partice

Grand Lodge Officers Elected At Tucson Meeting

About 250 Masons and spouses attended the twenty eighth annual Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in Tucson this week. Morning session in Masonic Hall elected Grand Master Frank Thomas of Phoenix and other officers for the ensuing year, with several leaders re elected including Grand Secretary George J. Roskkruge and Grand Treasurer R. XN Fredericks.

Tucson Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Grand Lodge Ucecn Masonic Hall Frank Thomas Phoenix H. A. Morgan Willcox Thomas Baneh Solomonville Harry A. Drachman R. XN. Fredericks Prescott George J. Ros Kkruge F. A Shaw

Special Lowell Board Meeting Probes pupil tobacco use

A special meeting of the Lowell school board last week investigated widespread tobacco use among pupils both girls and boys. Dealers have been warned they will be arrested and prosecuted under law based on any pupil testimony.

Board of Education Lowell School

Cochise Suit to Be Tried in Pima County

A district court suit filed Monday in Tucson requests a venue change from Cochise to Pima County. Plaintiffs M M Dodge and Cordes McRae allege 35,000 dollars in damages, accusing 26 defendants of breach of contract over sale of 15,000 shares in the Lucky Tiger Combination Gold Mining Company with disputed commissions. The case stems from alleged stock transfers aimed at depriving plaintiffs of earned commissions.

Jucson Cochise County M M Dodge J Cordes McRae BOF Graham Douglas Lucky Tiger Combination Gold Mining Company District Court of Pima

Bonanza Ore Strike at Last Chance Mine Near Emerald

A promising ore discovery at Last Chance mine near Emerald shows rich silver and lead with 200 ounces of silver, 15 percent lead, and 8 10 in gold per ton. Owners B Warnekros, John Rainey, and Joe Troglio anticipate shipment as excitement grows among local miners and prospectors.

Warnekros John Rainey Joe Troglio

Death of E F Scanlon Details in El Paso Herald

The El Paso Herald reports the death of Edward F Scanlon a longtime freight conductor who fell beneath a train near Octavia Street causing severe injuries including the amputation of both legs. The cause remains unknown though a balance loss while switching is suspected.

E. F. Scanlon A. C. Scanlon el Pas H&s Octavia Street Edward F Scanlon Scanlon Rosamaster ED Scanlon EP & SW

The Comet Is Getting Nearer

The Comet is getting nearer as observations place Halley near Pisces with a hazy star-like appearance. Professor Douglas of the University of Arizona notes the head is visible through an eight inch telescope while the tail remains elusive for days. Some observers may mistake it for a star cluster in Cancer.

Pisces Pelon Douglas University of Arizona Phornix Praccepe Cancer

Mexican Murderers Captured in Cananea

Jesus Neg and Jose Antonio, accused of killing Ernest Kuykendall and Owen Plumb at a wood camp ten days ago, have been captured in Cananea. They confessed and are under temporary detention as extradition papers are arranged. Deputy Sheriff Hilburn of Douglas is credited with tracing the criminals. the pair were playing pool when found.

Jesus Neg Jose Antonio Ernest Kuykendall Owen Plumb Swisehelms Teon Cananes Hilburn Douglas

Man Fatally Mimics Suicide by Stepping Before Train

A reported suicide near Benson left an unidentified man dead after stepping in front of a moving train yesterday afternoon about sixteen miles west of Benson. No identifying marks were found on the victim. officials note the account may reflect a self-inflicted act.

Benson

Douglas Measure Before Congress

A Washington dispatch reports the Cameron bill authorizing Douglas to issue 325000 dollars in bonds to buy and rebuild a water plant was favorably reported by the territories committee and placed on the house calendar. Delegates Cameron also introduced a bill allowing the heirs of John G Campbell to pursue an Indian depredation claim before the court of Elaine.

Washington Dispatch Cameron Douglas Committee On Territories House John G. Campbell Congress Arzona Elaine

Cattleman Prefers Arizona Stock Lands in Dollas Visit

Denver cattleman John Degnan arrived in Dollas saying he favors Arizona and Sonora cattle over Texas stock. He previously bought about 2300 head in northern Bonora and nearby areas and plans to stock Colorado ranges with purchases from this region.

Arizona John Degnan Denver Dollas Degnan Bonora Arxas Sonora Texas Colorado

Slain Pioneer A H Anderson Noted Miner in Thumb Butte

8 H Anderson a renowned pioneer mining man of Yavapai county was slain in his cabin in Thumb Butte district Friday. John Bryant, another respected resident, is being held for the crime. The Flags to Normal school senior class will stage the play A Kings Daughter on February 22 to benefit the Student Loan fund. Mayor Wentworth returned yesterday from Tucson where he attended the Masonic Greed.

H Anderson Yavapai County Thumb Butte John Bryant Reid Flags To Normal School Mount Union Edwin Robinson Mount Union Consolidated Mining Company Poland

Appointments and incidents in Cochise and surrounding counties

Oscar K. Goll named Assistant Fish and Game Commissioner for the Territory and urged to enforce game laws in Cochise county. A 31 year old heliographic will resurfaced in a Bartlett family matter. Edwin Robinson, injured by a mine blast near Mount Union, was moved for care. Greyhound racing planned in Tucson begins February 19 with a free-for-all. Grace B. Lawry to reopen the National Restaurant on Allen Street. U S Marshal A Overlock in Douglas for jurors and witnesses to Tombstone as federal grand jury convenes Tuesday.

Oscar K. Goll Hann Mee Bartlett Tucson Grace B. Lawry National Restaurant Allen Street Esting United States Marshal A. Overlock Douglas Nb Poenas Tombstone United States Court Federal Grand Jury

Machomich Co Displays Unique Lenten Window Scene

Machomich Met. Co presents a Lent display featuring esquimau figures, the North Pole with a U.S. flag, and arctic imagery. A figure labeled Peary stands by a snow hut, with a provocative Cook reference and codfish and mackerel delicacies enhancing the scene attracting pedestrians.

Machomich Met. Co's Machomich M Co Esquimau Bute North Pole U.S Aurora Peary Cook Esquiman

Decision Rendered In The McCord Case

Judge Edward Kent in Phoenix district court ruled against the plaintiff in the McCord case finding insufficient proof that F H McCord had not been divorced from his second wife before marrying a third. The dispute centered on a Phoenix property willed to the third wife and whether the prior marriage invalidated the third marriage. The case closed a dramatic chapter in McCord’s matrimonial history with witnesses and Wisconsin records presented. Dr H H Hughart and wife and Mrs William Lotley, Masonic Eastern Star representatives, returned today from the Faccon meeting.

F. H. McCord Arion United States Bef Ie Edward Kent Phoenix Anna M. McCord Mary Emma shcCord McCord M.cora Phoenx Wisconsin H. H. Hughart William Lotley Eastern Star Masonic Faccon

Territorial Items of Interest Condensed

A roundup of regional happenings with floods of local data including property disputes in Morena over a cemetery deed, homestead disputes near Scottsdale, and civic actions in Phoenix Mesa and Bisbee. Notable items cover court action likely, a banquet for Joseph Farrar, school and city ordinance moves, weather and agricultural losses, a burglary at Babbitt Bros. store, a publicity push by Chicago Tribune, diphtheria restrictions in Mesa, thefts in Phoenix, organizational events, deportations, and construction plans for Bisbee Masonic temple.

Morena Paradise Valley Scottsdale Phoenix

Local notes from Tombstone include new lumber manager and railway progress

LC Wilbur has become manager of L W Elon Lumber Co and will be found at Toughnut street offices. Calabarne extellarits on the Twin Buttes railway near completion leaves about one mile of grading to close the gap to Tucson and Ngalea Steel. Col A L Grow returns from Tucson Masonic session. visits from J McGeehe and wife from Gloucester. Bisbee Methodists plan a Valentines social February 14 with a debate on married life versus bachelorhood.

LC Wilbur L W Elon Lumber Co Toughnut Street Wilbur Tombstone Calabarne Stepaotican J. McGeehe Gloucester Mies Mia McGeehe Mart Hoar Hoar T. M.co Califone Bisbee Methodinta

Phoenix Aviating Show Dazzles Thousands in Southwest

The Phoenix aviation display draws large crowds as flyers perform sensational aerial maneuvers. Hamilton vows to break several world records, while Le demonstrates commercial airplane use. Weather is perfect and crowds enjoy the event.

Phoenix Southwest Hamilton

Death by Own Action Ended Tombstone Entertainer’s Life

Prof William Rosakop a former Schieffelin Ball performer died in Los Angeles after threatening his wife and attempting to force entry to her room. The incident followed weeks of quarrel and a prior close call when he fired at her. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound with the pistol still in hand.

William Rosakop Schieffelin Ball Los Angeles Rosskopts Miss Rankin Tombstone Arizona Rosskopt Ocean Park Rosakop Rueekop Rosskopf Rosskopi

Solid Prospects for Tombstone Solid Prospects for Tombstone

The article argues Tombstone remains a cornerstone of Cochise county and Arizona, with lasting historical merit. It notes modern mining methods lower costs, allowing continued silver production and value beneath water, asserting Tombstone’s strong prospects as a mining center and a charming city drawing nationwide praise.

Tombstone Cochise County Arizona A. Wentworth Bar Athens Congress

Successful Conclusion of Masonic Meeting in Arizona

The 28th annual Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons ended successfully in Tucson yesterday with many praising it as the best yet in Arizona. A banquet hosted by the local lodge for visiting representatives and their wives drew more than 200 attendees for a festive close to the social agenda.

Lucson Arizona Masonic Lodge

Wreck Derails Eight S. P. Cars Near Willcox

A southbound Southern Pacific train derailed eight cars one mile east of Willcox after Monday morning crash. No injuries reported. Authorities suspect rail spread caused the wreck, though not officially determined. William Morris, visiting county seat from Bisbee, reported the incident.

Southern Pacific Willcox

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Probate Ed Carlyon Sarah Pima County Frank Clark Mr Clark L W Blinn Lumber Co Clark Casa Grande Valley Cananea Mayor Wentworth Order of Red Men Joseph Farrar Iohonce Great Council of the Bisbee Vougiss Rainan Telles Fort Thomas Kown Brill East Colling Mesa Joe Hayes Yavapa Canty Insane Asylum Cave Creek Walnut Grove Babbitt Bros Flagstaff Wm. Robinson W Exeher Chicago Tribune The Tribune Morales Jose Diaz Margerito Gomez Christina Association of Caroline Path Territorial Gregorio Vetrano Caterina Mellaci Globe Mexico Oleson Contracting & Building Co J E Bacon Col A.L. Grow Aviating S. P Wiliam Morris Bisbes
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