Tombstone records mix iron and ink with mining, deeds, and mortgages
A compact list of legal notices from the Tombstone Epitaph includes corporate filings for Arizona Metals and Southweeters, various mortgages and deeds transfers across Douglas Willcox and Warren, mining claims in Warren and Leslie Canyon, aggregation of water appropriation and chattel mortgages, and a planned resort at Fish Creek with a noted capital stock and property transfers.
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Arizona Metals Company
Edward E Stowell
John Feeny
Wm M Orr
Vernon L Clark
Phoenix
Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company
Warren
W P ‘Ima and
Hoshand
W Beadow
Clara Gil'man
N A Gillman
Masonic Festivities Noted in Tucson Returnees
Monday's Daily reports Jack Kramer returned from Tucson where he attended Masonic festivities. City Treasurer Ed Hughes and wife also came back from Tucson after taking part in the Vid Pueblo Masonic meet. Martin Costello, Tombstone's mine owner, arrived from Tucson today. Matt Hooper, 43, died Saturday from consumption after a long illness. He recently came from Montana. funeral arranged by Pony relatives. US Attorney Morrison and Assistant are in Lamb for the federal court terms opening tomorrow. Jobes reelected ninth time as Prescott fire chief but plans to retire at year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hughes
Tucson
Vid Pueblo
Martin Costello
Tombstone
Matt Hooper
Tere
Montana
Pony
J E Morrison
Forret
Lambone
Jobes
Fire Department
Prescott
First San Diego and Arizona railroad train crosses border
A San Diego dispatch reports the first train of the new San Diego and Arizona railroad crossed the Mexican border near Tia Juana, carrying construction material. Track laying will begin on the Mexican side this week, and chief engineer Henning arrives in Douglas to survey extending the El Peso Southwestern toward Yuma to connect with the Spreckles road now under rapid construction east from San Diego.
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San Diego
Cal
San Diego and Arizona Railroad
Colorado River
Tia Juans
Henning
Four C Railroad
Douglas
Hereford
el Peso
Southwestern
Yume
Railroad Wars and Westward Rail Plans Dominate Douglas Dispatch
The Douglas Dispatch reports a major railroad clash between the 8. P. and the P. & S. W. with plans to extend to the coast and enter 8. P territory. It notes a deal involving Phelps Dodge and Southern Pacific near Nacozari falling apart, and Southern Pacific eyeing parallel lines across the Southwest. Engineer Henning heads west from Hereford to inspect routes from Benson to Yuma amid tense railroad maneuvering. Sheep deaths in Congress nation prompt alarm among ranchers over a mysterious poisoning likely loco weed related.
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Douglas Dispatch
8. P. Railroad
8. P
Dispatch
Douglas
New York
Phelps Dodge
Southern Pacific
Courtland
Nacozari
Gusymes
Nacorari Road
Rock
Toland Eystem
Spreckles
Former Governor Wolfley Dies in Los Angeles
Louis Wolfley ex governor of Arizona died Sunday after being struck by an electric car in Los Angeles. He was seventy, a Civil War veteran, and longtime Arizona figure who helped promote the Gila dam. Wolfley was born in Ohio and related to General Sherman.
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Los Angeles Dispatch
Eays
Louis Woltley
Arizona
Harrison
W.T. Sherman
John Sherman
Ohio
Lewis Wolfley
Los Angeles
Wol-ley
Gila
Wolfley
Supreme Court of the United States
Wobley
Ewing
General Sherman
Wobsley
New Orleans
Leaves for Bedside of His Sick Wife
Clerk H E Berner of the board of supervisors learned this morning that his wife is critically ill in New Orleans while he visits relatives. He will depart tonight to be at her bedside. Telegraphic reports later said Mrs Berner died around noon today. She was a Christian worker and devoted mother and wife, beloved by Tombstone friends. Two young children and a grieving husband remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E Berner
Board of Supervisors
New Orleans
Berner
Hamilton to Fly at Douglas in Two-Day Event
The plan centers on a Hamilton flying display at Douglas on February 26 and 27 with a $3000 target for two days of flights. A $1000 pledge was reported last night as organizers, including Sat Reeve, met with Doug to discuss fundraising and feasibility amid doubts about a committee’s ability to meet the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Hamilton
Phoenix
the International
Reeve
Doug
Avistor
Tucson
U S Grand Jury Complete as Sessions Begin
The United States court will convene in the morning to empanel a grand jury for fifteen cases plus other investigations. US Attorney Morrison and deputy Forrest arrange matters, focusing on smuggling and immigration law violations. The panel includes James A Drake, Wm F Nash, Chas Levin, and others. 11 of 21 original jurors were chosen after a special venue was issued, with foreman Jubston and bailiff Ryder appointed. Trials for indicted cases are deferred to the April term, with bank shortage probes from Douglas noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court
Morrison
Forrest
Caea
Federal Panel of
Grand Furore
James A Drake
F Nash
Chas Levin
H Hawkins Forrest D Lace
Foltz Jitgwold
T Connelly
WC Nichols
J McDonnell Jay
Kempton
M McGraw
Peterson Pitts
Fanner
Allen H Blico
RT Raokin
Lawrence Richard Goodman
King
Meigree
E Bothell
U. S
United States
JE Invine
JF Combs
Milton Fairlee
RS Blumenthal
H Prodhomwe
DH Johnson
J Aspink
Rensea
Douglas
Hare
Braziel Ve
Bisbee
Hich
Cochise Cattle for Spring Delivery Headline
Fon. B. A. Packard sold fifteen hundred steers from the Cochise range southwest of Douglas for spring delivery. Purchaser was Jobo Degnan of Pueblo Colorado who visited the range with Packard on Saturday. Price not disclosed but cattle rank among the best. yearling spring peak price previously reached $17. Five wagon loads of colonists from Arkansas head to Tempe to settle there after a four month journey.
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Fon. B. A. Packard
Douglas
Jobo Degnan
Pueblo
Colorado
Mr. Packard
Packard
Arkansas
Tempe
Federal officials arrive in Tombstone for court session
United States Marshal Overlek and deputies reach Tombstone to attend a session of the United States court opening tomorrow. They bring federal prisoners and witnesses held for grand jury action. Prisoners are charged with immigration violations and bringing women into the country for immoral purposes.
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United States
Overlek
United States Court
Overlook
Tucson Pioneer Mrs. Gonzales Dies After Long Tucson Life
The longtime Tucson resident Mrs. Gonzales died Saturday morning at age four score ten. Born in Mexico, she came to Arizona as a young girl and lived in Tucson continuously for many decades, becoming a well known pioneer figure in the Old Pueblo.
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Tucson
Gun
Galupe de Gonzales
Old Pueblo
Col Pickett Advocates Statehood At Phoenix Meeting
Colonel H L Pickett addressed the Democratic gathering in Phoenix Thursday night urging Arizona voters to support statehood. He outlined what statehood would mean for Arizona and urged party members to work together to secure the best possible constitution.
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H L Pickett
Phoeos
Arizona
Ariz Nu
Phoenix Democrat
Overland Trip Ends Safely with Buick Touring Car
Clerk of the Court Geo. B. Wilcox arrived home yesterday from Phoenix, traveling overland in a new 40 horsepower Buick touring car. The journey was made in easy stages without a mishap, and the new auto is described as a beauty and much admired.
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Geo. B. Wilcox
Phoenix
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Cochise County
Inez
William Harover
State Murtual Building and Loan Association
H T
LL Speer
J E Speer
Belle Speer
State Mutual Building ‘and Loan Association
GJ Peterson
Movon
Huachuca Mountains
J W Farr
Kline
Ewell
Bretler
CL McKinney
B J McKinney
Cochine County
Gatiefaction
Detgage
Louis Marion
J C Page
Bonham Horskovits Barber Supply Company
Wesley
Edward B Perrin
Frank H Hereford
James A Finney
William Nilee
John Niles
Douglas Property
Warrasty
Tavie and
Beosie
Tevis
Davie
Tovia
Redfield
A J Collie
Ems Ball
Yellowstone
Preston Watson
Township
Alfred C Neel
Fred Bauer
D P Rosas Mines
State Mutual Buiding
Losa Association
Agnes Speed
City of
Peter Johnson
Frank Ramsey
Ramsey
Johnson
George
Griffing
Raymond E Sampson
Clyde E Sampson
Leslie Canyon Creek
JC Page
Sidney Page
Willcox Bank & Trust Company
E Seeman
Bill
Walter Morris
Township 22
Wall Creek
Bernardino Station
Parsons
Jobo Lyceb
Elux
FL Willams
Eee
Dore J
Chas B Beott
Nettie
Dewey
C B Kelton
FV Wureter
Wurster
Morgen
Angle
H W Lupton
Morgan and
Willcox
Mary A Howard
Tee F Crowley
D.H Johoson
Walnut Creek Canyon
JM Martinez
Geo A Anderson
Arizona Cran Mines Company
Little Rin
G Greene Cattle Company
Merritt Brothers
el Paso & South— Western Railroad
San Pedro
Chattel Mortgage
Courtland Meat Company
McCaskey Register Company
Me Son Company
JH Allen
Greens Cattle Company
Battle Mortgage
William Bennets
David McBride
Bennets
McBride
Courtland Blecksmith
Apew
Pincsir
Fish Creek
Lauren McComb
Ads Brown
Wm J Devis
BB Renkin
Chase Beott
Dore Scott
Jack Kramer
Congress
George Atterbury
Pressett
Granite Creek
Wecyunde
Feo
Fraay & Co
Detroit
Ich
The
Coes
Col. Pickett
Statehood
S. Risin & Kiadly
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