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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1912

Page

4

Territorial items of interest condensed

Prescott resident Harry Robinson died at the county hospital from asthma and heart trouble. Joe Stevens bought a half interest in ranch assets tied to George A Carter in the William s00 valley, with 4000 acres fenced and vast range rights stretching to Tank Creek. Secretary Grindell backs a Douglas route from El Paso west, drawing support from Flagstaff. Merk Jacobs is missing near Woolfolk ranch. Prossett officials refuse to endorse a $70 teaching warrant over alleged political prejudice. The Pioneer Smelter near Tucson costs 5000 and to begin operations. Globe faces higher living costs. Old Dominion Globe supervisor Dowell recovers after appendicitis. Williams faces a new building issue after a $31,000 school burned. A Phoenix woman slips while dumping garbage and is rescued after a fall. Phoenix bids for a new country club house range from 7690 to over 12000 dollars. George Dodeon fined 25 dollars for carrying a concealed weapon. Paralta store held up. he resists and the suspect is beaten. Kirke Moore marries Kitty Divine. couple spends money on coast. SFP and Southern Pacific resist a 95 dollar cattle rate to the coast. current Phoenix rate is 126.51. Ranger F L Kirby shoots a man in the Genoro mountains. coroner rules self defense in Tucker case. Globe letter says Kirby exonerated after coroner’s inquiry.

Joe Stevens George A Carter Williams00 Tank Creek Stephens

Spring of Knowledge Here Dr Luddy Visits Tomb

Dr W T Luddy, a veteran printer and writer renowned as the walks encyclopedia of the craft, made his annual pilgrimage last evening to Tomb. He is celebrated for handling any subject with ease, reflecting broad knowledge of past events and world affairs.

W. T. Luddy Luddy

New Mexico Lawmaker Visits Tombstone Hall

A. Hilton of San Antonio New Mexico visited Tombstone yesterday and today to buy hides and pelts for A H Hilton Mercantile Co. He is about 23 and from Socorro County, recently elected to represent the county in the New Mexico lower house. He discussed U S Senate choices and noted Ball Andrews and TB Catron as possible picks. He toured the town and viewed local sites including the Evtrayn building and historic press.

A. Hilton San Antonio New Mexico A H Hilton Mercantile Co Hilton Socorro U.S Senate Ball” Andrews Inez

Fumigation Considered for Mail From Texas Illness Regions

Health board debates fumigation of all mail from Texas towns where meningitis is reported as the illness moves west. Bisbee has already begun precautions, with Douglas and Bisbee likely to follow to prevent possible infection.

Douglas Bisbee Health Board Texes

Arizona Territorial Legislators and Representatives List

Readable but jumbled roster of men with ages and counties for Arizona Territory lawmakers. Contains senators and representatives from Apache Cochise Coconino Gila Graham Mohave Maricopa Navajo Pima Pinal Santa Cruz Yavapai Yuma counties with multiple names and ages, showing candidates and incumbents in a single historical snapshot.

John 'T Willie Pima John T Hughes A A Worsley Piral J L Brown Sante Cruz J A Harrison Yavapai Homer Wood M G Canniff Yama Fred W Weesel Representatives Apsche N Gonzales Cochise J M Bell Bradner George D Craig A G Curry H J Saxon Yevarai JC Bradbury Perry Linocy A Moore

Court Cases Filed Estate And Guardianship Notices

Court filings include decrees of settlement and distribution in multiple estates. Appointments and sales orders cover administrators guardians administrators conservators and sale of real estate. New district court actions include divorces and debts litigation among several parties with guardianships and family allowances specified.

Konto M Cororob Lazar Brejorich Curetica Martin Costello Alonzo A Benson IM Zimmerman W M Taylor Robert Dillam Albers ‘Clark Provate Court Oi Hicke John Erickson Neil Erickson Martin Cortelio Thomas Phillipe Ebio Phillips Frank K Shaver Debe

Cheering Words From Far Away Vermont

A fragmented Vermont letter to the editor misstates names and events. It notes a correction about a local jail admission for aggravated assault and a divorce filing misattributed to Robert Arborn, with Tom Astor incorrectly referenced.

Vermont Robert Arborn Tom Astor

Audit reports and regional moves blur Tombstone page

County Auditor Vaughn departed for Phoenix to audit Maricopa County books and present the 1911 report. Antone Jacobetti travels to Chihuahua to join Dominick Cima in a major wine district post. Scribner expands The Aztec and its gardens in Tombstone. Court and county officials, including Walker and Hopkins, make trips for deposition, official business, and court affairs. The Arizona capital eyes statehood on Lincoln’s birthday with inaugurations planned.

Vaughn Phoenix Maricopa County Coehive Antone Jacobetti Chihuahua Mexico Dominick Cima Scribner Tombstone Scribber W. G.more Coors John W. Walker Dowglaa

Eastern Stars Are Entertained At Wolcott Home

The county society scene hosted a Christmas season gathering at Mr and Mrs F N Wolcott home. Eastern Star members enjoyed music Lotto a luncheon and prizes for Lotto winners Jacky Hughart Mrs Al Ralph and WR J N Gaines. Judge F M Dose praised Mrs Les O Woolery with a token of appreciation. The guests left promising to return.

F 'N Wolcott Eastern Star Wolcott Jacky HH Hughart al Ralph J N Gaines Les O Woolery Iocal Prinee Abe Woolery

Rebuild Tucson Shops Planned With $300,000 Budget

Reports from Southern Pacific headquarters in San Francisco state that Tucson shops will be rebuilt with work to start almost immediately. About $300,000 is expected to be spent, but city officials were largely absent to verify the plan last night.

General Superintendior the Southern Pacific San Francisco Tucson Star

Night Clash in Silomosville Ends With Knife Wound

In Silomosville a quarrel between Martin Lara and Higinio Morales, two young men from the Old Pueblo, led to Lara slashing Morales with a knife on the left arm. Morales suffered bleeding but remained conscious, the altercation following a Bundey night and a dance at the Grijalbs town residence.

Bundey Silomosville Zurrille Grijalbs Martin Lara Higinio Morales Old Pueblo Lars Ano Morales

Trachoma Outbreak Affects Cartwright School Enrollees

Health officials report trachoma among Cartwright school children in Phoenix County, traced to two Mexican families whose children attended after exclusion from Phoenistute schools. Trustees plan to meet to decide relief actions and policy.

Phoenix Mercld Hoa Huber County Health Cartwright School

Pima Indians to Get Water for Irrigation

Congress considers irrigation works on the Gila river to aid the Pima Indians of Arizona. A $5 7090 appropriation is cited for well water systems with potential further costs above $1 million for electrical energy. Senator Stephens from Texas introduced the bill on January 18 to impound Gila waters and create reservoirs to irrigate the Gila River valley lands and protect existing rights.

United States Arizona Gila Congressman Stephens Texas Congress Gila River Adam San Carlos Ctien Puagion

Valuable Marble Claim Secured by Interior Reversal

Mr. Kere of Arizona Marble Company reports the Department of the Interior has reversed the Phoenix land office ruling on a highly mineralized marble claim near Bowie. A marble specimen shown to officials helped overturn the prior decision that the land was not mineral.

Kere Arizona Marble Company Department of the Interior Phynenix Kerr

Arizona May Enter Union February 12th

From Phoenix comes word that Arizona will enter the Union on February 12 as canvassing boards rush to count returns and forward them to President Taft for proclamation on Lincoln's birthday. A large Phoenix celebration is planned the night of the 12th with a Lincoln birthday program pending the proclamation.

Taft Lincoln Arizona

Only two of Arizona's Chief Executives Alive

Only two of Arizona's former chief executives are alive today. They are Hoo LC Hughes of Tucson, and Col. AO Brodie, U.A.A¢. a suggestion by the Gazette that the Commerce Club or board of trade invite them to attend the inauguration of Arizona's free state governor.

Arizona Hoo LC Hughe S Tucson Col. AO Brodie U .A Commerce Club Board of Trade Als Free State

Woman's Club of Toastatown group sails for Land Station outing

A six member party from the Woman's Club of Toastatown left Friday on the 100 m train for a picnic at Land Station hosted by Mrs Low Woolery, with Benedict Gardner Hoges McDonald Harwood and Borkfellow aboard. The Indies return tonight after a day trip and a reported Indian encounter near Live Oix tunnel at Miami Monday. Investigations continue into a gunshot wound blamed on a .22 caliber entry. The Christian Endeavor plans a one man comedian show tomorrow night at the church, featuring Ed Nevins arrival today from Don Cabeza for a short stay.

Woman's Club of Toastatown Land Station Mre Low Woolery Land Meatames Benedict Gardner Hoges McDonald Harwood Borkfellow Miami

Masonic Grand Lodge Meets February 10th

The Masonic grand lodge convenes in Prescott February 12 for a week long session. The meeting includes the grand lodge F and AM Royal Arch Masons and other orders. The grand commandery and grand chapter hold sessions beginning February 10 with daily meetings through Thursday.

Masonic Grand Lodge Prescott F& AM Royal Arch Masons Mantlery Keigh’s Temp Grand Commandery Grand Lodge Ollock Grand Chapter

Partnership Filed For General Mercantile Business

Articles of partnership filed in the county recorder’s office name Sam Hotchkiss and Heyhurst to conduct general mercantile business. Partnership to continue as long as both agree. Mr Hotenkie serves as county superintendent of schools in the county.

Oeo Somaty Recorder Hotenkie Hugh Sam Hotchkiss Heyhurst General Mercantile Hotonkies Seriovle Leet

Tragic Cave-In Claims Mexican Worker at Commonwealth Mill

A worker at the Commonwealth mill died after a cave-in while loading a wheelbarrow in a pit. The tailings were shipped to Dough, the wall collapsed trapping him several feet deep. Rescue efforts were hampered by unstable footing and bad injuries. Details on identity and exact cause were unclear.

Pearce Commonwealth Mill Wieboly

Suit Filed Against Wells Fargo for 750 Damages

Jack Kerner brings suit in district court against Wells-Fargo Exprove company seeking 750 dollars for alleged failures in shipment of temstas from Long a last November. Attorneys named include Jae to erdson and Dean.

Jack Kerner Wells-Fargo Exprove Company Temstas Longa Michwere Jae

Court Session Tomorrow Involving Bixcee Douglas Property

Judge Dean will hold a session to clear up pending business and render decisions on cases committed this term. Several matters involve Bixcee and Douglas property with criminal side business continuing. Some prisoners already Lindetd and their cases continued by order. further details unclear.

Dean Wil H Romorew Wil Douglas Iris

Inconvenience for Cochise Population Delays Federal Hearings

The United States court in this district will require applicants and witnesses to travel to Phoenix for hearings, delaying six county residents who planned to appear on the May date. Officials debate holding two federal courts in Tucson and Phoenix to ease access for the new state's residents.

United States Uncle Sam Phoenix Tucson

Several Graders Held to Await Adam Tale

Advices from Benson indicate seven laborers at a camp were held to await grand jury action on charges of highway robbery. A victim was relieved of cash after being induced to exit a saloon rear, with several participants identified. fighting over the Apollo land left many with injured faces.

Berson Euvie Campentide Benson Alr

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Harry Robinson Grindell Chamber of Commerce and Mince el Paso West Douglar Flagetail Merk Jacobs Mason Woolfolk Ranch Prossett Persons Pioneer Globe George H Dowell Copper Queen Company Old Dominion Huving Williams George Dodeon Joseph Paralta Paralte Wee Kirke T Moore Joetractioner Territorial Board Miss Kitty Divine Sente Fe Southern Pacific Ie Ie Safford F L Kirby Genoro Mountains Lee Kirby Ranger Perry Tucker Graham County Ferry New Mex Lawmaker Senators Apache J L Habbell Roberto W P Sims Coconino Fred Breen JF Hetebroan Alfred Kinney Graham WV Pace Fireenlee Geo M Chase Mohave Weary Levin Maricopa B Wood HA Davia F Dancan W J Graham C B Kelton Cocorine Thomes Maddock Gils W F Brooke J T Lewis SW Murphy M H Kane Vows Thomes Edgar Fletcher Martha Fletcher Edith Whitley Charles 8 Stevens John H Norton Nation T Creditore F & Hilburn JB Hilburn James Reilly John E Bacon BW Purcell Refugio Cuca Morales Wary Haworth Cale Willcox Eligmenio Rodallegas Orier Samuel R Mercer Myrtie F Mercer Wilton L Stagoer Carman G Staguer Annettie Towne Alfred K Towne Mary E Bashore William Haehore Sctira Hoffman Brothers Loan and Trost ‘Company C A Hesse Sotte Hamilton Perk Vermens Arisona Eskerman J W Walker MR Abrams Cigar Rurumer Uodersherrif’ Hopkine Dougine Joe Stamfeld Union Hau Congregational Clearch Christan Hana Beil Ed Nevins Don Cabeza S Tow Duye Giait Carmel Giragi Keith Prost'n Dos Cabanas Jobo Rook Geo. E. Tarnow Dorver, Cols BR. O. Marrett San Simon D. Marx Los Angeles Wells-Fargo Erdson and Dean Planta Ayer
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