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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1912

Page

4

Doings in the District Court Transactions Run Through Busy Court Day

The district court docket shows pleas entered and continuances granted including guilty pleas and sentences in Florenc e. Willa Wood withdrew not guilty for a faster path to Florence. Norton Morgan case spurred trial with witnesses from Gleeson to the Great Western Copper Company. Divorce filings rise with eight actions since the year began in Bisbee and Douglas. Foreclosures and stock dividends feature in the day’s rulings with several default and mortgage actions completed.

Norton-Morgan Commercial Co Va CJ Mass Leadville Courtland Willa Wood Wood Florence Sorin Tucson John Gleeson Gleeson Si Bryant WJ Young CR Young The Great Western Copper Company Npt W G McBride Douglas Gray Bisbee Snd Dougine Norton Morgan Commercial Co Michizens Development Co Plainsiff Leadville Minog Plantus Taleo McCarthy Peoples Water Company of Benson Wbich Barton

Courtland Rapidly Improving Say Great Western Vining in Camp

Col W J Young and his brother C K Young visited Courtland with Superintendent Merde and others from the Great Western Vining Company. He said Courtland is improving with more employees and ore shipments to the em erters at Douglas. Train service from Douglas now runs three times weekly. More development work is noted on other holdings as efforts push toward a return to prosperity within months.

W J Young C K Young Merde Great Western Vining Company Courtland Col Young Douglas Great Western Inet

Territorial Items Of Interest Condensed In Brief

A collage of short items from Prescott and nearby areas notes William Ritterhouse robbed of 18 at Ray after a funeral at Rs. Sixteen Spaniards fled to Kelvin after a meeting. Harold Bell Wright plans a Prescott visit next summer to finish a book. Englishwoman Mine R Evane promotes a national health reserve in northern Arizona. A demented man was found swimming in the sand near Phoenix. Flagstaff sheepmen protest grazing fee cuts for National reserves. Victoria Mining Co faces $2000 unpaid bills. Tucson court blocks extending option near Greaterville. A Tucson station project appears imminent. A Miami mine cave in kills Sam May and Nick Vacke vier. WC Hanson survived a 50-foot fall. Edward Flock and son narrowly escaped a Phoenix–Glendale road accident. Hayden grand jury returns six indictments against riot leaders. seven John Does on secret file warrants. Tucson Rifle Association plans a shoot during the Elks convention.

Two Special Soldier Trains Move From Philippines to Fort Leavenworth

Two special transports composed of two full trains carry the Seventh Infantry on route from the Philippine islands to Fort Leavenworth Kansas passing through Pensacola Monday. The regiment served in the Philippines two years and four months and left on December 11. The unit is greatly reduced in number due to deaths and transfers to other arms.

Phillippine Istaads Fort Leavenworth Kansas Penswon Mendsy

Victim Recovers From Camp Cutting Affray Incident

Edward Hartley, stabbed in the left lung at a Meyrer Bloomeneracz camp near Content, has sufficiently recovered to return to work. He spent weeks in Tuc hospital, while the Mericane charged with the attack are held in the county jail awaiting the next grand jury action.

Edward Hartley Mezhane Meyrer-Bloomeneracz Content Tucos

Goes After Insane Man at Bowie

A telegram from Constable Williams at Bowie asks the sheriff to send an officer to take charge of an insane man in custody at Bowie. Deputy Sheriff Swaineff travels tonight and will return with the man tomorrow.

Sheriff's Office Williame Bowie Swaineff Lim

U S Commissioners Go Out of Commission in Statehood Shift

The Associated Press reports US commissioners in Arizona will go out of commission once statehood occurs, a move echoed for New Mexico as six federal land offices were notified the term of the commissioners expired with the transition, leaving matters attested Saturday void.

Associated Press Arizona Lettet News General Land Office New Mexico Federal United States

Better Rates Now On Phoenix Products

Interstate commerce commission rules Maricopa County Commercial Club line and Santa Fe and Phoenix routes advanced rates on barley bran and other shipments from Phoenix to Arizona points were excessive orders reductions of five to seven cents per hundred pounds mandated to rectify the rates.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Maricopa County Aysio Santa Fe Phoenix Arizona

Marriage Licenses Recently Issued in Tombstone Bisbee and Globe

The notices list marriages including Francisco Martinez to Francisca Herreras in Tombstone and D E Sampson to Kathrine Cal lnn in Bisbee, plus Eladia C Gonzales to Dominga Montje in Bisbee and Thomas DePriest of Bon Louis to Viola Owens of St David. A Casey of Globe is jailed for sacity scrutiny as a local Democratic club forms to back Champ Clark for president.

Francisco Martinez Francisca Herrers Tombetove Jobo Berring Mary Onwald Bisbee D E Sampson Kathrine Callnn Eladia C Gonzales Dominga Montje Bieboe Thomas DePriest Bon Louis Viola Owens St David Miami Champ Clark United Satos Progressive Democratic Club

Tucson Hold National Guard Rifle Meet Amid Budget Strain

Record fragment notes a National Guard rifle meet in Tucson under War Department auspices with participation from Washington Oregon Nevada California Arizona and New Mexico. It mentions about $100,000 annual expenditure and involvement of the chamber of commerce committee and local civic groups.

Washington Oregon Nevada California Arzons New Mexico United States War Department Tucson Chamber of Committee

Will Reappoint Old Officials

A Washington dispatch says it has been practically decided that all federal officials now in office in Arvone will be reappointed. Governor Sloan is likely to be appointed United States district judge.

Arvone Sloan United States

Well Known Rancher Suffers Gun Accident Near Tombstone

Well known rancher George Hughes was badly wounded when a gun discharged while he rode a wagon near Cooteoton Shen. The shot struck his right leg and tore flesh, with help from Chas Brown and Ployd Smith. Hughes was taken to Tombstone for treatment and later sent to Copper Queen hospital.

Cooteoton George Hughes Tombstone Hughes Chas Brown Ployd Smith Whetetones Hughart Copper Queen Hospital

Yuma Women Organize to Fight for Suffrage

Yuma residents gather at Mrs George Rockwood’s home to inaugurate a campaign for full women’s voting rights in Arizona. The meeting draws about a dozen local women planning a formal organization and sustained effort.

Yuma Arzona Mre George Rockwood As 0 Fight Arizona Yura

Damages Sought in Suit Against Southern Pacific

James Harrison, through Richardson and Dean, sues Southern Pacific in district court for damages of 15000 after being injured when he was ejected from a freight car near Sen Simon while traveling from Deming to Benson. He alleges harm from being ordered off the trap and violent ejection caused a broken arm.

James Harrison Richardson and Dean Southern Pacific Company Sen Simon Deming Benson

Willin Weimer Suffers Broken Rib During Practice

Willin Weimer, a Douglas high school pupil, fell while practicing ball and sustained a broken rib.

Willin Weimer Douglas High School

Local legal and social notes from Tombstone visitors and events

Attorney Lyman Hlave arrived to settle affairs for Witleos at the Aterract Insurance Co building. Attorne y Francis Hadman of Tucson attended court business. A jovial gathering is planned at Gages Hob after tomorrows entertainment. Notables including WG Godlee Lee Al K Marquart and others were seen in Tombstone. Benebitiol of Douglas attended on court business. Nimrell, defendant in a divorce action, remains in county jail. Several residents and visitors from Bisbee Clifton and Willcox were noted, with plans for entertainment, travel, and professional engagements.

Lyman Hlave Witleos Aterract Insurance Co Francis Hadman Tucson Gages Hob Fmm Godlee St Doeeph Miphigap Kucberot Lee Robert Arborn Bisbee

Mexican Cattle Cross Line at Pougins Custom House

About 600 head of cattle crossed the Mexican line at the Pougins customs house last week. They were inspected by Dr HOM Hart, the United States cattle inspector, and again upon entry with duties assessed. The cattle are being shipped to New Mexico.

Pougins Custom

Tombstone Court Scene and Local Arrivals Recounted

Friday notes from Tombstone report Barbee and others in town, Phoenix judge shipment, and local visitors. Mentions Judge Gleeson and St Bryant as officials, Mrs Warneke arriving from Los Angeles, and, amid court activity, a Copper Queen case involving a gun incident and a patient regaining use of an arm.

John Gleeson St Bryant Larysube Tombstone

Custom Totals For Fiscal Year In Arizona District

United States customs totals for the district show duties collected exceeding two hundred thousand dollars. Over the four years ending May 11 the district moved goods valued at 16 foreign and 183,199 dollars shipped to Mexico through Arizona ports. Exports included packing materials and machinery. Total duties collected were 210,000 with amounts listed for ports Dougla, Yuma, Nogales and others.

Unitedt States Arizona Wiveh Crraetin

No Statehood Before March First Says Local Sources

A republican allied figure near the administration predicts no statehood action before March. Phoenix arrivals and Tombstone residents cite authority for delaying the late proposition until early February. If proven, officials in Coshiee county may resign February first, risking ten months of vacancy.

Phoenix Puccois Coshiee Valice

Fireat Hunt Hits Stable of WW Shere F009

A blaze at Hunt destroyed the stable of WW Shere F009 last week, with a fin soap of driving burves owned by M Shusty burned to death.

Hunt Shere M 'Shusty

Court Cases Filed Amid Various Legal Actions

Court notices show multiple filings including removal petitions in estates of Maria de Domme Nulwco and Jane Cox with appointment orders for JP Cummings and Martin Costello, a meeting petition by Jake Gleeson, a debt action Finnicum v Frequence Cap Co, a damages suit against JOW Harrison, Pearl Brown divorce, and related cases with dates in early 20th century docket style.

Janes Cox JP Cummings Adee Martin Costello Qeder Jake Gleeson Mary M Ccostello Dan

All Work Suspended on Territorial Highway

Territorial highway work has been suspended amid unclear authority and contracting disputes. Engineers report delays and counties balk at involvement, delaying construction between Veron and Florence as legal action and funding uncertainties stall progress.

Territorial Rugines Girand Griffth Kecheow Pea and Co Rata Eute Manderns

Former Tombstoner Injured in Water Pipe Work Accident

John Garrett, once of Tombstone and now a Flagstaff resident, was badly hurt Monday while inspecting a water pipe project near his home. A pick or wedge struck his left foot, slicing a deep gash and requiring a makeshift prop to assist walking.

John Garrett Tombetone Flagstaff

Overlock Stops for Visit at Capital

A Washington dispatch reports United States Marshal Overlock of Anzon visiting the capital for two days. He accompanied prisoners moved from Flore to the penitentiary in Atlanta. Also present are Leo Frieden and B Cartiesod Jobo Mowre for the visit.

Washington United States Overlock Anzon Flore Eree Atlanta Leo Frieden Cartiesod Jobo Mowre

7 Years with Coughs

An old patent medicine note promises seven years of cough relief with Ayers Pills taken at bedtime. It claims a daily dose of one pill produces a gentle laxative effect the next day. The box includes the formula and a admonition to show it to a doctor.

Ayers Lowe

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