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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1911

Page

4

Doings In the District Court Thursday in Prescott

Judge Donn disposed of cases in the Aiatriet court including Albert Heffern v Heffern Mining Co an accounting case with auditor report filed and exceptions deadlines set the venue changed to Tucson for trial and several debt, tax and divorce matters. The Young Construction Co v Cicero Smith Mining Co awarded $607.40 to plaintiff for oil tanks and accessories. Monday Prof E R Rice and students arrived at Prescott to study practical mining methods among the Prescott pines.

Donn Aiatriet Court Albert Heffern Heffern Mining Company First Judicial District Tucson Parette Deals & Company Ve Scott and Thornton Aribhe W. Hicks Tombstone Consolidated Mines Company United States Cement Ve Kwang Lee Territory Lee Ramsey Globe Tailoring Company veScott & Thornton D J Spires Bwanee Fire Insurance Company DJ Spires Union Assurance Society W . Morrill Los Angeles Trust & Savinge Bank International Light and Power Company Et al Lemons Ve Lemont Pisiptittie Pearce Young Construction Company Cicero Smith Mining Company Wilbur E R Rice Mining Department University of Arizona Prescott Prescott Pines

Cochise County Tax Roll for 1911 Shows Large Increase

Assessor Howe completed the Cochise County tax assessment for 1911 and submitted it to the board of supervisors. The total assessment stands at 19,628,363.64, marking a substantial rise from the previous year by about 1,756,648.68. Local officials note the increase reflects higher property values and new records.

Howe Cochise County Board of Supervisors

Widow wins will contest in Toocon ruling

Probate Judge Cooper yesterday ruled in favor of Mrs Katherine Bolen Kolen of Cave das Canada in a Toocon will contest. She proved she was the legal wife of the deceased and was awarded her community interest in a 22000 estate. The Masomec lodge at Taccon was set to receive Bolen’s estate, but only Bolen’s share remains to the heir following the decision.

Toocon Boley Cooper Mra Katherine Kolen Cavedas Canada Bolen Masomec Lodge Taccon

Statehood Prospects Delayed Report Causes Tension

Advisors from Washington express lukewarm support for statehood, with delays to a Senate report tied to reciprocity and tariff debates. Despite hopes the bill passes this session, lawmakers plan renewed effort to hasten consideration while strategizing to avoid broader conflicts.

To Build Largest Smelter in Arizona

An announcement from Jerome states Seestor Clark will build a new smelter for brand other Arizon mines. The Kents Fe has surveyed about 40 miles to carry the pressed will build at once. The smelter is claimed to be the largest and extends 5,000 tons daily.

Jerome Seestor Clark Brend Arizons Kents Fe

Extension Will Cost 800000 for 86 Mile FP&SW Line

The 86 mile extension from Fairbank to Tucson will cost over 800000 with 66000 yards of grading and 30000 yards of cement per mile. Trading and cement work exceed 300000, while bids indicate EP and 8W will install own steel, laying, bridges, and stations. Large contracting firms arrive to inspect ground and obtain specs.

Fairbank Tucson EP & 8W

Cupid Unites Otto G Kirchner and Lilla B Ashley in Tombstone

Shortly after the evening train arrived in Tombstone Cupid again called upon Probate Judge Goodbod to join Otto G Kirchner and Lilla B Ashley in matrimony. The judge pronounced them man and wife and they returned to Bisbee to begin their life together.

Tombstore Cupid Goodbods Otto G Kirchner Lilla B Ashley Bisbee

New Cases Filed In Both Courts

District Court actions include divorce filings by Frank Hayward against Hester Hayward and Viola Hawkins against Frank Hawking. Isabelle Kastor against Jackson B Kes ter. Judgments recorded: Gied 4 F Bane, Dr Chas M Recaod for $126.80. Howle Haviman Mg Co, Dr WP Howie for $3820.

Isabelle Kastor Jackson B. Kester Bane Chas M Howle-Haviman Mg Co Howie Cr

Will Restore Yaquis Their Rights

A report from Hermosillo quotes Mexico's provisional government promising to restore Yaqui lands and return deported individuals from Yucatan. The move aims to ease historic wrongs and end the bondage of Yaquis under plantation owners, presenting a path to peaceful, industrious citizenship.

Mexico Yucatan Hermosillo

Marriage Licenses Issued In Month Of Brides

The probate court records show a busy month with thirty nine marriage licenses issued, up from thirty four the previous year. Residents predominantly from Bisbee and Douglas form the majority, with others scattered across the county. Licenses include Louis Schnarr to Mary Agnes Sproule of Lowell, Paul Schappek to Mary Fan Land of Lowell, William Aberlet of Lowell to Mrs CS Kidmore of Bisbee, Botimo Acune to Jose Fernandez of Fairbank, Archibald Friedel to Lillian Rabby of Bisbee.

Cupid Ageit Himsell Cupid Bistee Douglas James Louis Schnarr Mary Agnes Sproule Lowell Paul Schappek Mary Fan

County Court House Items Sees Record Civil Cases

Since the first of January fifty one civil cases have been filed with the district court clerk the largest number in county history. Sixteen are divorce actions mainly from Bistee and Douglas. Six defendants were held for the next grand jury in Tombstone to October. Officials prepare June monthly reports while the board of supervisors and county board of equalization meet in Tombstone. Equalization runs until July 20. Assessor Howe aims to complete the original assessment rolls by tomorrow evening to be turned over for duplicate rolls. About three thousand dollars were returned to the county treasury as back taxes for 1910.

Jane Bistee Douglas Tombstone Board of Eupervisore Board of Eupervisors Cvanty Board of Equalization Sessing Equalization Board Charles K Howe

Jerome Miner Arrested on Concealed Weapon Charge

Jerome Miner former secretary of the Miners Union at Jerome was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon. He posted bond of 25 dollars and the pistol was confiscated.

Jerome Miner Miners’ Union Jerome

Remarkable Local Movements and Administrative Notes

Clarence Smith returned yesterday from Douglas after a week away on horseback. Bisbee resident Kay B Krebs is named the nominee to be appointed in Cochise county by Governor Sloss. Several residents plan travels to Rawhide canyon and Huachuca Mountains for the summer. Rainfall records show 2.1 inches yesterday with a half hour burst of one inch at Huechuca Water Company reservoir. The county jail houses fifteen prisoners, the lowest in months. City Clerk Ed Hughes family to spend summer at Berner ranch in Huachuca Mountains. Joe Hood and family visiting Tombstone. Arizona business directory copies received in Tombstone. Douglas merchants Charles A Scott and others in town. Mus Anna Suttey and Rosie return to Bisbee after Tombstone visit. The Tax-Payers' Association secretary Jones visits Bushee for court-related talk with Bisbee school trustees.

Clarence Smith Douglas Kay B Krebs Bisbee Combree County Sloss Teving Ed Hughes Hox~chuca Mountains Berner Ranch Joe Hood carrie= map Tombstone Mre Burt Macin Mus Anna Suttey Mias Rosie CW Bash al Denson JK Bell Town of Court

Million Dollar Smelter Planned for Douglas

Company officials hint at a new smelting plant at Douglas with anticipated cost near one million dollars and a capacity to run for several years, though exact figures and timelines remain unannounced. The project, once started, could generate substantial annual tonnage and employment impact.

Arizona Bankers Meet in October in Prescott

The next annual meeting of the Arizona Markers Association will be held in Prescott October 2 and 3. The program includes an automobile ride over the new territorial highway from Prescott to the Grand Canyon.

Arizona Brandt Tombstone Arizona Markers Association Prescott Territorial Highway Grand Canyon

May Stop Paying Bounty on Skunks

Rumor at the courthouse says the board will consider halting bounty payments on skunks at Saturday’s meeting. If approved, the action could save several thousand dollars annually, as bounties have drained county funds since the start of the year.

Court House Board of Superminors

The Coming Wrestling Match in Tombstone

Arrangements for a wrestling match in Tombstone on the jth of July proceed well. Ed Huston of Tombstone, the welterweight champion of Arizona, meets Al Ketchell of Bistee with a 153 pound limit. Billy Gunn of Bistee is named as reserve and a $200 side wager will be posted by the contestants upon signing the articles.

Tombstone Ed Huston Arzona Aft al Ketchell Bistee Billy Gunn

Suit Over Arizona Freight Rates Seeks $17000 Refund

The Minneapolis Steel and Machine Co sues Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Chicago and Great Western Southern Pacific Arizona Eastern Gila Valley Globe and Northern and others over structural test rates from Minneapolis to Globe and Miami Arizona. It seeks $61,477 paid in freight and $1,278 in overcharges as reparation.

Washington Dispatch Minneapolis Steel and Machine Co Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Chicago & Great Western Southern Pacific Arizona Eastern Gila Valley Globe & Northern Minneapolis Mina Globe and Miami Ariz

Delay on the Statehood Resolution Report

Washington telegram reports the statehood resolution delayed by efforts to win minority withdrawal and a favorable report. Roosevelt is pressuring Republican senators to join in line. The committee report is expected tomorrow.

Washington EB O'Neil Roosevelt

Many Apply For Citizenship Rights In Bisbee Hearing

A group of applicants appeared before the clerk of the United States court declaring their intentions to become U S citizens. The Bisbee residents include Henry Lappi Tobn Saltale Kalle Lakso Charles Hakols Pasvo Waiseman Joseph Kytole all born in Finland. The next naturalization hearing is set for the second Monday in July.

United States Court Sim Dom Via — Henry Lappi Bisbee Thalmi Finland Tobn Saltale Nuroms Kalle Lakso Temepere Charles Hakols Alabeema Pasvo Waiseman Wierems Joseph Oscar Kytole Babes Teura United States Court of

Private Car Tucson Burns at Benson

A Southern Pacific private car named Tucson, belonging to Superintendent Dyer, burned on the main line at Benson on a windy afternoon. The fire origin is unknown. no one was aboard except a porter who offered no explanation. The car’s flames rapidly consumed it, leaving only the iron framework.

Tucson Dyer Souther Pacific Feng Tureday No T

Convict Camp Guard In Pursuit Of Escaped McCarthy

Charles McCarthy a trusty at the convict camp near Tempo has made his escape and is in pursuit. Little doubt of his recapture is felt.

Charles McCarthy Tempo

Tombstone town awash with legal and social visitors

Daily Mere Mile reports a flood of arrivals in Tombstone and Willcox as lawyers, witnesses, and officials travel for court business. Notables include John Walker, Mra Ella Delvin, Thomas Smith, Ollie Simpson, and attorney Allen I Hughet, with visits from Benson, Willcox, and Douglas.

Warten Warren Ranch Willcox Harrow Fixiere Charleston John W Walker Josef Bakerta Tombstone Ptmelnix Delvin Benson

Territorial items of interest condensed

Territorial items of interest condensed recount a mixed Arizona news page. Items mention F J Lang of Aricone Mine Supply returning to Pressott fray Comerese to rebuild a cyanide plant for United Gold Mines, and mine operations near Congres. Obituaries note Mre CL Stoker’s Prescott death and a Illinois native, with a Cameron relation. A visit by Drs and Eastern physicians to tetrand Canyon is planned, plus a Santa Maria district mine labor increase and a deputy shooting incident near Boyd mine. There are wedding notices, a fatal operation in Les Angels, and a spectacular Silvernail dance shooting aftermath. A fire at Jerome Junction depot and a Clara Consolidated smelter restart are also reported.

FJ Lang Aricone Pressott Fray Comerese United Gold Mines Company Congres Bel Broon Wiinen Prescott Thomas Illinois

Arizona News In Brief From Florence To Yuma

In Gila Bend a gas generator explosion burned a worker named Irenk Myers who was treated by a fellow worker as the doctor was away. Arizona’s national bank history notes four voluntary liquidations and eighteen Hawkes organizations in the territory. Florence plans an electric light plant to house 160 lights. Pinal County’s assessed valuation reaches 3,627,972.73 and growth is noted as a leading county. A daily mail route may start soon between Ray Kelvin and Winkleman. Singleton claim and Ironwood claims in Yuma County join a push for shipping properties. Douglas will rebid water main extensions after rejecting high bids.

Gila Aman Irenk Myers Gila Singleton Ironwood Yuma County Douglas Water Commission

Colton Egg Food 194 Mix Promises Better Hens’ Output

Readable ad notes that hens lay more eggs when fed Colton Egg Food 194, a blend of grains and other egg producing ingredients. It directs to Ed H Reeves Coal and Feed Store for delivery and mentions chick food for Little Chickie.

Colton H. Reeves LitteChicke

Roosevelt quote on constitution and fighting for it

A quotation attributed to Theodore Roosevelt asserts resolve to persevere within constitutional bounds and to fight for principles, expressing determination in the political arena. The fragment emphasizes adherence to the constitution while pursuing action.

Theodore Roosevelt

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