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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1915
Page
6
Listing of multiple real estate actions including mining deeds from J Meligren to Walter Douglas and various transfers between individuals and estates. Also records a satisfaction of mortgage to Ho Maggarrell et ux, a partnership cattle agreement, a Bailey lease on Courtland property, and chattel mortgage entries.
New cases filed in superior court include debt actions against Heinsman Co versus Fannie Doman ordie and Underwood versus Paradise Mining and Milling. Default judgments listed for C Thiele versus Parker with amounts noted. Probate proceedings also referenced.
A report recalls the case against Ben Joyce for taking a hundred dollars from an Arabian touring with a minstrel troupe. bids for a contract were postponed. Apache hostilities and a Cochise county incident are referenced with Sierra Azul in Sonora.
A Tombstone edition notes Deputy Collector Reppy pressuring smugglers at La A mescal operation. It reports a border firefight with Big Foots band, stark losses, and a hard stance to disarm Sioux at Salero mines. Also mentions local residents Jacob Everhardy and changes at the Gazette, plus tax and school district allocations.
Wednesday notices include a dance school opening at Mining Exchange and editor corrections. Board of Supervisors elected G W Bryan chair and W D Monmonier clerk amid county contract bids. Several property transfers, guardianships, appraisals, discharges, and notices of heirs. The Prospector seeks public sentiment on Arizona’s Worlds Fair proposal.
The mines reopened after a ten day holiday as workers returned from Tombstone. The Board of Supervisors revised the jury list and a $1000 warrant was drawn for contingent expenses. Petitions for road positions were reviewed. No new civil suits were filed this year. Ebbie Crowley visits her brother’s ranch. Timber and pine forests stretch across the region, and John Casey of Dos Cabezas sent rich gold rock specimens to County Recorder Bradley from Juniper mine.
The Cox Troupe impressed a crowded Borderland theatre last evening with singing and clever comedy. Manager Blackburn aims to retain them for another show with an entire change of program tonight. Little Elmer charmed all ages as the troupe performs The Ladies Minstrel and Scoot Days in a crowd-pleasing program.
With new type and improved facilities the Prospector job plant claims higher quality output at cheaper rates. Contact the office by phone or mail for prompt attention to orders.
Constable Lafe Gibson and Judge LH Rader traveled to Tombstone today on horseback for business. Charlie McCarthy and Jack Vestry visited Gleeson from Douglas, arriving by motorcycle. Elmer Crouch and Lester Clifford went to Pearce on Thursday. Roads in Unix section are so bad travel is a trek. Low Sconce spent eight days from Biehee with merchandise for Bob Taylor. Gibson and Rube Baker drove to Tombstone on business. Ross Griffith and family move to Tombstone, taking several loads of goods last week.
Prescott report outlines a transfer of rights in the Jerome area involving F S Stephens of Dundee Scotland. The piece notes the Hog-Hack site known as the Great Flower and Green Up charms, tied to copper ore speculation and patent ground claims in the Jerome mining region.
Representative Oscar Doyle arrives in Lowell after about two months in Tombstone and says he enjoyed his stay. He plans to go to Phoenix Friday for a legislative session and notes a lively speakership race with John Newbury and Graham as contenders. Nelle Brandt and brother Thomas head to Flagstaff and Tempe to resume school after holidays.
Miss Emily Axtell Mrs Jamies Dal sleish Mr Lee Woolery and Mr Mrs Dr A Deck formed an auto group for a Bying trip to Pearce Sunday afternoon. They attended opening services in the new place of worship housed in the reorganized old school building with pews and linoleum. The Cox Troupe arrives for Borderland theatre tonight with a small cinnamon bear and monkeys.
BA Jennings auditor for Phelps-Dodge arrives in the city from Douglas on business. Carleton of Douglas visits Tombstone by motorcycle. Local officials and residents note a busy day with meetings and social calls as papers recount travels, homecomings, and community events.
In Tucson a judge sentenced Locke Gherna, a local retailer, to 80 days and a $100 fine for selling a pint of whiskey in violation of Arizona prohibition. The case, tied to a New Year’s morning sale at the Pullman, involved habeas corpus moves and anticipated hearings, with Attorney General Wiley E. Jones and County Attorney Hilzinger among those connected. The proceedings included demurrer rulings and possible supreme court action, while a separate notice offers a sow hog for damages and ad costs.
Fragmentary legal notice records a notary public statement involving a monetary amount and a legal action dated September with details obscured. The readable items mention a notary and a signature line, plus a product name Halle Family Pills claimed for constipation.
A brief note requests a trial of updated equipment to achieve clearer work and better rates. The message emphasizes improved output and invites evaluation. It appears as a business outreach to potential clients seeking to demonstrate enhanced performance.
The board of supervisors calls for bids on county printing and other items with bids opening on the 25th. They face a refund dispute over past saloon licenses, with legal opinion suggesting state legislature or court action required. Revenue from last year’s liquor licenses totaled 40,955 dollars, with 17 retail licenses, funding the school fund.
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