Tombstone Epitaph Items Of Interest In County Records
Territorial records from Cochise County list numerous instruments filed with the County Recorder including warranty deeds for the Courtland townsite, Bisbee and Douglas properties, mining deeds in Swinehelm and Te mining districts, power of attorney, writ of attachment, incorporations such as Bisbee Realty & Insurance Co, multiple mortgages on Douglas properties, and one chattel mortgage. Reports note Artesian water development in Verde valley, electric light sleepers between Theton and Phoenix, local building boom in Yuma and Mesa, a sane asylum commitment, Georgia green bay yam shipments, railroad speculation, and dog license enforcement in Tucson. Also mentions fire damage and replacement at Arizona Copper Co. facilities, alfalfa and strawberry crops in the valley, and probate court activity in Bowie.
Tombstone Daily notes Washington's birthday and traveling carnival
From Wednesday's Daily and Tuesday's Daily the Tombstone area reports a street carnival company arriving to set up near the depot grounds. Various local activities include road work by James Lamb at South Pass, Courtland sale excitement, and mentions of residents traveling, business moves, and plans for a Parker News weekly launch. Washington's birthday is celebrated with gatherings and local travel.
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Street Carnival Company
Tombstone
Depot Grounds
George Washington
United States of America
James Lamb
South Pass
Courtland
Prohibition Debate Flares in Arizona Legislature
The Phoenix Democrat reports a heated clash over local option. Republicans seek to block most voters from a prohibition vote while anti prohibitionites push segregation bills to exclude towns or suspenders. Bills by Dean and Hightower aim to grant women and taxpayers voting rights on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Phoenix Democrat
Dean
Hightower
Hot on the Trail of His Impersonator
Deputy Sheriff Porter McDonald hunts an impersonator linked to a Benson embezzlement case. A man posing as McDonald obtained about $400, was detained by an acquaintance who used the ruse to extract the money, then fled toward El Paso. Authorities in California and Arizona are alerted to the incident and to the impersonator’s trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter McDonald
Benson
Porter
California
Arisons
Townsite Bonding For Courtland Area Details
An instrument on file with the county recorder shows James Bagley and RG Wells bonding two Courtland area claims to Arena Bank & Trust Co for 15.09 dollars. The deal calls for 1509 dollars down, with the remainder due within a year. The Trust Co will lay out surface ground into lots and collectors receive one percent of each lot’s sale price to apply to the total purchase price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick
James Bagley
RG Wells
Arena Bank & Trust Co
Courtland
Trust Co
Arizona Copper Wealth Highlighted by Tombstone Leader
Col H L Pickett of Tombstone spoke in El Paso en route to Washington, praising Cochise County and Tombstone as a copper hub. He cites Copper Queen and Calumet & Arizona outputs, Cochise County production near 29 million, and Arizona leading U S copper output with strong mineral wealth and large taxable property. Also noted are visits by Messrs Raines and Wahrenburger inspecting Tombstone Gold Silver Copper Co. holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.L Pickett
Tombstone
el Paso
Washington
Cochise County
Formbetone
The
Times
Arizona
Cochie County
Copper Queen
Calumet & Arizona
Bisbee
United States
Montana
Cochee County
Press of
Messie
J. L. Raines
Jefferson
Texas
J. Wahrenburger
Houston
Tombstone Gold, Silver & Copper Co
Whese Holdings
Red Men Masque Ball At Gage Hall A Dazzling Costumed Night
Despite bad weather the Red Men masquerade at Gage Hall drew a large crowd. Judges Mrs. W. R. King J L Miller and D P Hickey awarded prizes for best dressed characters including George Washington Dolly Varden and an Arizona Indian woman. Unmasking led to many surprises before dancing into the early morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage Hall
Mies
Beatrice Hyde
Ladowe
Firet Price
Dolly Varden
Robert Farrell
Tien
Mre J. Marden
Senate committee considers statehood for New Mexico and Arizona
Washington dispatch notes the second senate committee on territories session to discuss statehood for New Mexico and Arizona held today. Amendments were offered and an earnest effort to perfect the measure was pledged, though action in the present session is deemed practically impossible. Another meeting will be held tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Territories
New Mexico
Arizona
Senate
Congress
Tomor Tur
Advertised Letters at Tombstone Post Office Week Ending February 13 1909
The Tombstone post office lists 1st of letters remaining in general delivery for the week ending February 13 1909. Names include Campbell Mre Joe Derr John Pines Francisco Grigalta Venacio Hamil MM Miranda Lois D Owen Paul Padia Jos Quillert JohnH Ramires Trinidad Romero Teodoro Vasquez Francisco Willer Mrs Mary Willer and others. Postmaster Francis D Cuante notes callers should reference the advertisement date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tn Tombtone
In the Courts DoeTster suit and estate actions
Suit numbers 5080 and 5579 involve debts of 5000 and 27.32 with judgments against Gibson Abstract Company Dr and JO Martin Dr. A decree establishes an estate matter. Final discharge of administrator Josep Bartch is reported as bad in the estate of Joseph Kreuzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Renaldo
B Bell
FJ Pearson
Gibson Abstract Company
JO Martin
Bra
Joseph Kreuzer
Josep Bartch
Bowman Given Exclusive Street and Utility Franchise
Records show Charles Bowman received exclusive rights to use the Courtland Townsite streets for telephone lines telegraph lines water and gas mains electric wires and the street railway franchise. The map dedication notes streets opened to the public except for these deeds to Bowman filed before the map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s Office
Charles Bowman
Courtland Townsite & Improvement Co
Bowman
Held on Charge of Alleged Cattle Killing
J Hand and stock inspector Porter McDonald faced hearings at Hereford before Justice Holmes on alleged cattle killings near West Huachuca. McDonald was bound over to await grand jury action. Hand admitted no fault, claiming others acted and no one blamed him. A Mexican suspect arrested with them was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S, J. Hand
Porter McDonald
West Huachuca
Hereford
Holmes
Snowfall Inland Sets Stage for Cattle Industry
Snow drenches the Huschuce Water Co. reservoir site in the Hasehuce mountains Sunday night. Heavy summit snowfall fills deep draws with several feet as winds sweep the area, aiding spring water supply and cattle fodder prospects for the region.
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Sprog
Ture
Huschuce Water Co
Hasehuce Mountains
Tombstonites Narrow Escape After Dust Storm Turnover
Cashier Tit Brandt of the First National Bank and his wife escaped serious injury Sunday when their buggy overturned near Gleeon canyon after a gust of wind. Both were bruised but unharmed, recalling a lucky escape on the return from Courtland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tit Brandt
First
Tional Bank
Courtland
Gleeon Canyon
Brandt
Arresting Officers Fight Over County Fees
Justices of the peace of Bisbee and Lowell with local constables and deputies have filed suit in district court challenging fee disallowances for the last quarter. The case, valued around 1100 dollars, questions arrest without a warrant after detention and the legality of issuing warrants and charging 2 dollars for service. The matter arises from supervisor and district attorney guidance and will be heard at the April term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justices of the Peace
Bisbee
Lowell
Williams
Stiatody
Enttody
Reliable Assays for Gold Silver and Copper Prices Ready
Reliable Assays offers quotes for gold at 75 cents per unit, silver at 1.00, and copper at 1.50. Samples by mail receive prompt attention with free mailing envelopes and price list. Mail to Caven Assay Co at 11536 Court Place, Denver, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caven Assay Co
Court Place
Denver
Colo
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McFate
C. Dre
Carrie Percy
Sauhelm Development Company
Swinehelming
WS Pessert
Swisshelm — Development Company
Swineheim
John W Costin
JC Costin
Henry Titbe
Hizie Tibbs
Douglas
J Powersty
J A Gould
G W Hazelwood
Cicero Smith
GW Haselwood
Anse Hazelwood
Charley T Hazelwood
J R Hull
Cicero Smith Mining Company
Teyse
Atiueney
AV Noyes
J Noyes
J W McLaughlin
Jas Yates
CH Simpson
John White
O L Neer
WF Nihart
OL Neer
Bisbee Realty & Insurance Co
NW Soneset Ul
Palliam
State Mutual Building and Loan Association
Douglas Propart
R. Mortgage
Lorina
Lincoln Et
Chattle Mortgage
Antonio Maza
Mortenes
Henry W Nelson
G R Wiley
Fairview
Sistte
W J Hard
Thegaren
Midway
Chebriot
Verde Valley
BE. L. Jontan
Theton
Phoenix
John Rhodden
Ft Mesa
Salt River Valley
John W. F
Mesa
Vally
Mimbro
Alabama
Flagetal
Clark
Jerome
Ue Santa Fe
Davenport
Flagstaff
J. Ernest Walker
Tucson
Jove Medina
F Luera
Foundmaster
Clifton
Arizona Copper Co
Lescher
Yuma
ME Kinchela
Bowie
J. M. Montana
Fairbank Commercial Co
Legal Busines
Janes W. Dougherty
Wallcox
A. McDonald
Great Western Town
Varios
Martin Costello
Sherif White
JD Machomick
C B Tarbell
EJ Jacklin
Sam Ware
Bishop
G. Kidney
Waterhouse & Lester
Los Angeles
Buchanan
William Bowden
John Rock
Dra Koon
William
T. Co
Misa Josie Lippert
Mies Ligypert
Mig
Earl
Bert You
Mary McHugh
Carl
Ernest Graf
Frank Jaeger
Bubavomari
Dragoon
Parker News
Frank de Soven
A. King
Courland
Col. H. L. Pickett
Amy
Francis D. Cuante
DoeTster
Probata Court
Waterpro
UBS
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