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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1916
Page
5
A compilation of deeds and property transfers in Cochise County listing numerous grantors and grantees, parcels in Douglas Willcox Tombstone San Simon Valley and other locales, and various prop deeds including mining, ranch, and homestead transactions during the period. Names include J H Rost Mary Kelley HJ Morten Wamarty and others with values noted for several parcels.
List of cases filed in the Superior Court includes debt action for 5408.1516 against Bonanze Melt Copper Co and Log Cloer divorce actions, damages claims of 38500, from several defendants. Also includes estates, guardianships, and notices to creditors with appointments, sales, and hearings set for January 8 to January 19 across multiple properties in Bisbee, Douglas, and Bowie regions.
A fragment recalls events from twenty four years ago, including a back step built at cost of 96 dollars. Frank Xyan, taking charge, bought labor on his own responsibility, relying on teen generosity to cover the amount, while Verde of northern Arizona is mentioned in connection with a dividend of zero dollars.
A 146 year old Wem Boneyard resident was killed by a run over incident near Lex Angetes Inyi week, with coroner blaming the enier while not naming the man who sold liquor to the boy. reports reflect disorder and local tragedies with infractions and robberies noted.
Monday morning at Ben Goodrich in Phoenix the couple wed at the Congregational church parsonage and plan to visit Tombstone after the ceremony. The newly married pair returned to their home as the session of the supreme court was in progress.
Turbulent conditions at Ross mill on the Chicioshaa mountains forced cessation of operations due to heavy snow and cold. Teamsters with outfits arrived. James Reilly returned from Benson. Jury to be drawn for term. city council absorbs clerk’s resignation as Hawke is confirmed as city manager.
The report notes Mack Smith gave no speeches during the statehood push while others opposing the constitution faced misinformation. Tombstone hosted a rally with 400 votes against, 430 in favor countywide, featuring M. Smith and M. E. Collins. Also mentioned are mortgage filings, household goods transfers, and a court session in Phoenix with remarks on a new constitutional convention. A tragic fire in Jackson, Maine claimed Mr and Mrs Tasker, who perished, with their home destroyed. Local items include ministerial travel, mining data work, and regional notes on health and law enforcement figures.
Wednesday night at about 1 o'clock an office of Clerk A Somes of the Captain Randoph Kelley eardman Superior Court was the scene of a disturbance at the Coppence machine shop. Charley Thowas and Miss Constance Tusmty Bosie, both of Bisher, were involved in an attack that left several days of convalescence after a recat. Judge Tudgey WA Fowler performed the ceremony, woken from bed for the event.
Two robberies occurred on January 2 near the Lumber Company rail line as two men with lighted cans held up workers and stole around 2080 dollars. Deputy Henderson noted a bandit approach, brandish a pistol, and flee with loot while a second incident happened later at the same spot. An Miami Copper Company employee, Harry Kierene, was forced to surrender and was assaulted.
Roman W Kramer, long served as secretary to U S Attorney Tom Flynn, was appointed yesterday as Flynn's assistant. He recently passed the state bar and led the Ti examination, rising from Playstaff origins to a trusted Phoenix position with strong local support.
Chief Chere CR Holmes of Bunker Hill Mines traveled to Bisbee in a Saxon touring car for a Bret fmeness trip. On returning he was confined to his room with a severe case of snippe. Dr Stroud, Bill Avnis and J T Thiers visited Tombstone from Gleeson. Mrs JM Camp, wife of the restaurateur, returned from an east of Douglas visit.
Chief Deputy Aswhur W. Thomas departs for Benson to begin his annual assessment, then travels the Pimalin region and northern state areas, returning after several weeks. Assessor E A Hughes heads to Litber Douglas and Paradise to finish duties. County-wide valuation, started a week late due to Phoenix meeting, totals 10,527,432.80 dollars, marking a large-scale effort.
In Phoenix on March 11 the state supreme court heard arguments in two notable prohibition cases. Hamilton, charged with possession of Gall Golden Ribbon liquor, and Trouter and Hawaiian appealed after state court found them guilty. Attorneys for Hamilton argued personal use versus importation, while the other side contended for the law’s reach. The court planned to hear the personal use case Saturday, highlighting a potential test of whether importation for personal use violates the prohibition statute.
Jas. Phoenix John T. Dan lap, a longtime Phoenix resident and prominent local figure, died yesterday at his West Jefferson street home in his sixtieth year. The immediate cause was anemia. A lifelong Democrat, he played a notable role in Phoenix politics and served on a state commission related to relocating the State Industrial School from Benson to Fort Grant. The body will be taken to Kansas City for burial.
A garbled plea from a sick individual requests a kidney remedy and hints at medical testing. The damaged text references twins, pain, and a physician named Kinney in a disjointed, uneasy narrative.
Dr Francis Hiwell received a letter from U P Marcus A Smith acknowledging a Young Men's Business Clute notice about Sonora lands. Smith states negotiations with Mexico through the state department are needed and he will introduce a senate resolution to seek presidential action on land purchases. He aims to discuss with the secretary of state and the president soon.
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