Various Local Updates From Prescott and Vicinity
Rates for Phoenix YM membership reduced. Old Dominion enetter changes and new appointees. Drought worries cattle ranchers in Gila County. Williams school district designs new two story building. Cowboys and coyotes tales from Williamson valley. Bandit chase near Agua Prieta and cargo theft reports. New machine shop and wagon works building planned on Broadway. Judge Rounseville clears Selman cattle slaughtering case. Tom Hite’s suicide by cyanide noted. Osborn named to state board. Messiman visits Tucson. Judge Smith may open daily court. Del Rio water train wreck near Ash Fork with no injuries. Poland Camp pistol accident injures toe. weapon from Germany.
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Williams School Board
Bob Caughran
Prescott
Willismason Valley
Etrada
Agua Priete
Mabibi
Dobagon
Aqua Ber
Indian Boys Convicted For Theft Sent To Reform School
Two Indian boys convicted in Mare Toots county of true stealing have been sent to the reform school at Rens 08.
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Mare Toops
Turee
Reform School
Rens 08
Warm Welcome to Bridal Couple in Tombstone
County Recorder Owen E Murphy and his bride arrived in Tombstone from Lowell by automobile on Wednesday evening. A welcoming committee gathered at the Arlington hotel to greet the newly married couple and wish them a long, happy life. The Murphys will settle in a pretty cottage beside Court House Square, recently vacated by C A McDonald and family.
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Owen E Murphy
Bride
Tombstone
Lowell
Arlington Hotel
Mra Murphy
Court House Square
C A McDonald
Has Apache Squaw in Custody at Courtland
Deputy Sheriff and Constable Jobn Bright brought an Apache squaw to Courtland after she wandered Sulphur Spring valley, entered ranches, and scared residents. Officials asked San Carlos Indian Agency to determine ward status. she refuses all but the Indian language, hindering communication.
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Jobn Bright
Courtland
Masquerade Ball Was Great Success in County Seat
Washington's birthday was celebrated with a holiday in the county seat. The Local Hive of Ladies of the Maccabees hosted a grand masquerade ball at Gage Hall with many costumes and a grand march led by Lon Clare and Miss Ory Cantrell. Arizona and New Mexico represented by several costumes. A baseball game at Schuster Bell grounds featured the school team defeating the town team.
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Washington
Court House
Gage Hall
Ladies of the Maccabees
Sesso
Lon Clare Sod Mies Ory Cantrell
Valentine
Mose
Arizona
Eda Nevin
Effie Davey
New Mexico
Arizone
Mary Girngi
Mre M Davis
Mre Lon Clare
Schuster Bell
U S Plans Smallpox Guard Safeguard Amid Infections
The United States orders fumigation of northbound Iullman cars at the international line and all baggage and mails to prevent smallpox spread. The measure targets Magdalena and parts of Sonora with fumigation before crossing into Arizona.
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United States
Magdalena
Sonora
Arison
Ship Sonora Cattle To Range At Willcox
Twelve hundred head of Sopore cattle were shipped Sunday to Willcox in charge of William Speed and will be placed on the range. The cattle are part of a shipment from Carbo Sonore arriving in Nogales Saturday. They were inspected by United States veterinarian De H M Hart. A portion was detrained at Calabasas for delivery to E Wise Mareteller and G V Angulo. The shipment is one of the largest out from Sonora this year and required three engines to haul it over the summit from Bonors.
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Sopore
Willecox
William Speed
Carbo
Sonore
Nogales
de H M. Hart
United States
Calabssas
E Wise
Mareteller
G V Angulo
Sonora
Bonors
Sims Would Have Farm Prisoner Labor System
R B Sims of Douglas advocates a merit based prisoner system in Arizona. He would place trusted inmates on a state farm and less trusted on guarded highways to work, arguing for work on public highways and good time for service. He aims to win inmate confidence to secure acquittal and implement the plan.
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B Sims
Douglas
Arizona
Nevada
Mr Sims
Owen
Roosevelt Says My Hat Is In the Ring to Cleveland Crowd
In Cleveland a local crowd pressed Col Roosevelt on a possible Republican nomination. WF Elrick, a familiar local political figure, pressed for a direct answer as supporters urged clarity on whether he would run.
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Roosevelt
Cleveland
Provident
WF Elrick
Col. Roosevelt
Democrats to elect six delegates to national convention
The state central committee decided to elect six delegates by popular vote, splitting the state into six districts. Details unsettled but committees may cover party election expenses. The Pythian Sisters of Benson plan a leap year ball on February 29. Tombetonites receive invitations to attend. men admitted free, ladies pay over one dollar.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Benson
Session of the Superior Court Opens Civil Trials
This morning the Superior Court opened with a civil calendar call listing cases for trial. Notable items include Goldman v Quinn, Kline v Kline, Teachout v Hudepeth, Crowley v Kline, Cook v Douglass Board of School Trustees, and multiple divorces and alimony motions. Judge Butter plans arrangements with Judge Duffy to hear additional cases. a grand jury likely in April. some venues and injunction actions discussed. testimony given for a Bisber ordinance case while witnesses rode the train home.
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Ben Goldman
Quinn
Douglas
Bell
R Hearet
Byron
Mareh
E Stover
Ashforain
Paresdise Coo Min Co
War Kline
Kline
Fereen
Albert B
McAllister
Meilieur
Belcher
Meloy
Patrick Ve
Patrick
Arboro
Arborn
Powell
Evans
Leon Ve
Tombstone Daily notes local visits and upcoming events
Wednesday’s items list attorneys from various towns visiting Tombstone. Henry Ford’s agent delivers a car. others order new vehicles and attend court. Niece teaching in Phoenix. Washington’s birthday holiday observed. Clergy, judges, and city officials travel. Notaries receive commissions. Lent begins across the civilized world.
Smallpox Case Report From Los Angeles
Fifty three confirmed smallpox cases exist in Los Angeles with five more reported but not discovered. Dr Mark A Rodgers of Tucson relays the figures via the Southern Californ Practitoner receival. Six deaths reported. cases include thirty four whites, eight Mexicans, two Indians, and one Negro.
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Los Angeles
Californ
Mark A Rodgers
Tucson
Reduced Rates on Arizona Livestock by ICC Order
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered about a 20 percent cut in freight rates for cattle and sheep from Arizona to Los Angeles. Effective April 1, the new rates adjust existing charges, for example 200 sheep in single deck cars and double deck cars previously priced at $76.85 and $88.10 respectively.
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Washington Dispatch
Arizona
Los Angeles
Interstate Commerce Commission
Marriage Licenses Issued in Douglas and Nearby Areas
Recently issued marriage licenses show Fred Bry and Laure Pullen of Douglas planning marriage, and Jas B Wells to wed Alice Reed of Peradine. Walter R and Ora L Flomp, Claude Tevedi and Mary Bolt are listed with dates in Wen and Bistww respectively.
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Martiance Servee
Fred Bry
Laure Pullen
Douglas
Jas B Wells
Alice Reed
Peradine
Walter R Per
Ora L Flompner
Claude Tevedi
Mary Bolt 08
Resignation of Sharlott Hall Tenders to Governor Hunt
Secretary Winsor announces that Sharlott Hall Charlotte Hall has tendered her resignation to Governor Hunt. Hall’s resignation is tentatively accepted, with her remaining in position until a successor is prepared for announcement.
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Charlotte Hall
Loan
Hunt
Winsor
Mise Hall
Soverour Hant
Mice Hall
Itarial Bortor
Arizona Team Makes Fair Showing
Reports from the bowling turn men to Los Angeles that the Arizona team, which went from Poorix, made a fair showing though they are practically sure they will not be able to bring home any of the money distributed as prizes.
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Los Angeles
Hich
Poorix Ma
Burman Passes British Examination in Trail Mining
Albert R Burman formerly of TCMCo mines in Tacoma and a Michigan College of Mines graduate last September obtained a certificate from the British Columbia government after a rigid examination. He is with the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company at their Trail B C smelter but plans to return south soon.
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Tacom
Albert R Benmen
Tcmco Mines
Michigan College of Mines
British Columbia
Burman
Consoldater Mining and Smylting Company
L Muted
Trail
B.C
Eootem
Couthie
Walker attends El Paso wedding of brother to Vera Alien
John H Walker, court reporter for the superior court, returned last evening from El Paso where he attended the wedding of his brother to Miss Vera Alien of Bloomington Ind. Norman Walker is a well known El Paso Herald special writer and prominent southern newspaper man.
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John H Walker
Superior Court
el Paso
Vera Alien
Bloomington
Ind
Norman Walker
el Paso Herald
Inquiry on man struck by chair in Bisher gambling house
A reader asks Sheriff Wheeler about a 1900s incident in Bisher involving a man struck with a chair in a gambling house. The caller requests any description of the suspect, whether a reward exists, and if there was a death linked to the event, seeking confirmation and details.
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Sheriff Wheeler
Detective Agency
Northwest
Bisher
Benedicts to Welcome More County Clerks in Planned Match
A local report indicates County Recorder Murphy plans to join Benedicts in a social pairing with several county employees. Authorities suggest more join before summer, with one young official anticipated to marry into the Benedict family and already preparing at home.
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Murphy Eeems
Professor M M Sherman Visits County Pioneer Educator
Professor M M Sherman, long associated with Tombstone and early Arizona educational development, travels from Kansas to inspect the large cattle buildings in Cochise County, visiting from Manion en route.
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M MB Sherman
Tombstone
Arizona
70 Years with Coughs and Patent Pill Note
A fragmented ad text touts Cherry Pectoral and Aver's Pills as long trusted remedies for coughs. It mentions bedtime dosing, a laxative effect, and a claimed doctor’s endorsement. The garbled copy lists a Lowell location and unclear branding, offering a single pill nightly dosage.
Local Notes Include Pets and Travel From Tombstone Area
Friday's Daily County Abieneor Ed Hoghee reports a new five passenger Ford tour car bought. Jody Bred Saderwar among prominent passengers visited Bisbee. Deputy Assessor HS Ross Ford and Chas Ho Mr Bim Johnen left for Bisbee. Mix Brown's report noted. Baseball team to face Peorce next Sunday. Tomberope fans travel to Withers. The Tro Orchestra plans a grand ball at Gage Hall on Friday. Mercher HK Struct visited Tombstone yesterday. Mr Hopkins returned to Colorado after visiting his son. WH Neel of the Neel family attended visitors today, left for Bishee. Watche Ciohiew stake in upcoming days. Judge Ent e ruptil Merday postponed. Greente county case to be heard by superior court judge. Kachenbecker returned from Tucson. Rover the Finch family dog killed by car. missed by children. Reminder: Mexican Juce Estrada wanted for murder in Greaterville on the 17th tart.
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Ross Ford
Chas Ho
Bim Johnen
Bisbee
Hee Miter
Mix Brown
Tro
Gage Hall
Prospector Dies Near Town After Pneumonia Illness
Ronwell Belchor, a northern county prospector, died last night at JuboSwasn ranch about a mile below pneumon town. He came two weeks ago hoping for a district court case and camped at Sein's manch for water for two burros. He contracted pneumonia and died. body brought to town for investigation into his relatives' whereabouts.
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Ronwell Belchor
JuboSwasn
Pneumonis
Sein
Sikes Named Assistant Superintendent at Florence Prison
Governor Hunt will issue commissions naming John Sikes of Gila County as assistant superintendent and Fikes, with long resident ties to the area, as superintendent of the state prison at Florence. The announcement came from the Governor's office today, noting the appointees’ prior familiarity with the duties.
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Jobn Sikee
Gils County
Florence
Fikes
Gila
Miame
Globe
CO Robnen
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