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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1916
Page
5
Listings from Cochise County show transfers including deeds mortgages and chattel liens. Names include L Meourt Isabella Padilla F Flohr Navarro Housel Findlay Hilderth Meries and many properties in Bisbee Douglas and Warren with values ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars and multiple lenders and purchasers.
Plans outline a new Cochise County town named Overton to rise near the former White City by Fort Huachuca. The county abolishes White City and relocates buildings as promoters led by Menara L. Grissel and W. A. are stated to advance the project.
Sheriff Harry Wheeler met General Davis to discuss sending men to aid the Hereford area and nearby Mexican troops risk. A countywide home guard was organized with squad leaders appointed to mobilize 30 volunteers each, not limited to Bisbee. Bisbee and Douglas communities pledge funds for arms as Cochise county unites for defense and development projects in Overton.
In the Superior Court new filings include Burique Campos versus Seisa Campos for divorce with related settlement and distribution hearings. Dr Clara Wood and Wood with decree of divorce. Fudervar in Suit 145 W. Wood and others for quiet title and costs. Ella Wilson and G. Mall with decree of divorce. a separate filing, Fliza Cavanaugh versus Michael, for divorce.
A compact page notes Silver weekly journal in Denver, a shooting near Sonora involving George Walker, rail progress between Henson and Pantano, Tombstone events including a Fourth of July visit, cattle shipping plans, and local notices on politics, school trustees, and travel. It mentions Salt River Valley data copy, and various local happenings amid election remarks.
State Senator candidate M Roberts announces in Cochise County for the Democratic primary to be held September. Sheriff candidate Harry C Wheeler seeks the nomination at the Democratic primaries on September 12.
Ray B Krebs of Tombstone announces as a Democratic candidate for County Recorder in Cochise County. The declaration, dated June 15, 1916, seeks the party nomination at the September 12 primary and states the candidate will abide by voters' will.
The notice names candidates to be chosen by voters in the Democratic primaries on September 12 1916. John Rock seeks Supervisor, Owen E Murphy seeks State Tax Commissioner, and Jos A (Arthur) Ivey seeks County Recorder. The document specifies these offices and the election date.
A candidate for reelection as County School Superintendent states that the actions of Democratic voters at the September primary reflect on her record. She urges support, saying her performance during the past year warrants another term in office.
The candidate Harry S. Ross runs for the office of County Treasurer subject to voter decision in the Democratic primaries on September 12.
Deputy Sheriff RL Gannon and Wm Brakefield visited Tombstone to report a home guard organization of 690 civilians, with $15,000 raised for arms and ammunition. Each officer commands a unit and Bisbee pledges rapid aid if Mexican unrest escalates, ensuring local protection though no trouble is expected.
Arizona’s wire mileage report lists 41.00 miles of telephone and telegraph lines valued for taxation at 2,87272. Total valuation up to 1,4925 782.51, with Mountain States Telephone and Western Union as major taxpayers. Largest increases occur despite some reductions, while minor systems like E C Grasty and TA Van Dyke show notable per mile valuations.
Tucson June 26 Liquors for personal use can be obtained from El Paso and Los Angeles by freight as Southern Pacific officers say shipments for Arizona will be accepted. Wells Fargo has limited consignments to Missouri. Deliveries require an affidavit of personal use. This will lower beer transport costs and may expand origins beyond Missouri.
Monday report from W A Mesparrow owner of McSparrow Hardware announces a large stock of Sherwin Williams paints and oils now available plus a busy plumbing department installing sanitary equipment in the county jail juvenile department. Father Collymore says High Mass will honor the Sacred Heart next Sunday with two masses and a Corpus Christi procession.
Tuesday update from Tombstone notes M. Kimmel assistant county engineer returning from Laufyette Indiana where he attended to his father’s illness. He reports his father improving and resumes duties in Bixby. Also present Bennett from Benson promoting the 4th of July parade and a large Ford banner.
The Tombstone delegation to the Douglas Democratic ratification meeting reported one of the most rousing gatherings with crowds from across the county. Attorney SW White and Charles B. Ward of Phoenix spoke, music by a military band energizing attendees. Local names present include John Rock and A. C. Karger Jos, among others.
Leo Trappman suffered the loss of four fingers on his right hand when a pulley on a cable operation at Trapman ranch near Arilding Wil caught his hand. He was brought to town for care and rests easily. The incident mirrors a similar accident that befell his brother Arthur at about the same time and place. Douglas June 27 George M Roark, former city judge, plans to form a cavalry regiment in Arizona. He informed Governor Hunt by telegraph of his plan and expected approval if certain conditions are met. Roark believes he can recruit cowboys and mining men to form a rough riders unit in the state.
The Twenty Second Infantry is ordered to entrain for Bisbee to establish a sub-base patrolling the Warren Naco Tombstone and Hereford districts. Patrols will guard water mains linking the copper camp to the Nuco pumping station. The move follows a push from San Antonio after Bisbee Mayor Adams and Warren District Commercial Club President Bowen pressed the matter.
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