Local notes on developments in Arizona towns and industries
The Casa Grande Weer Users association orders telephone poles for the Florence to Casa Grande line. The Pinel county council grants extensions. Farmers along the Florence canal prepare to clean the ditch for first class condition to maintain ber rights priority. Contractors push on the Nob ales sewer system, to be turned over to the city. Hamilton Brothers Construction bids on the Globe system, with officials visiting the border town. Tycon sees two Mexican men sentenced for driving a horse to death. one to 100 days or $100 fine, the other six months or $100. JJ Whiter returns to Prescott from Mexico, once building the first quartz mill at Old Tiger mine. Street Superintendent Wright of Bisbee orders remaining subway work done by white labor. Prescott’s Congress Hotel remodels under new owner George B Swasey, offering fine views from opposite the Yavapai club. Multer resigns as purchasing agent for Consolidated Arizona Smelting, to join Pacific Light and Power in LA. succeeded at Humboldt by Pederson, West, and Dunn. A Los Angeles company forms to dry placer mine on gravel in Yuma and Imperial counties claiming over $50 million in claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noales
Hamilton Brothers Construction Company
Globe
AN Multer
Consolidated Arizona Smelting Company
Jerome
Pacific Light and Power Co
Los Angeles
Humboldt
M Pederson
Everything Ready for Big Celebration
The town readies for a grand day with Miss Mario Webster reading the Declaration of Independence and County Attorney Gilmore delivering a keynote. Entries flood in for races, a greased pig contest and balloon prizes for children with leather medals. Sem Watt will command the cannon at sunrise, barbecue beef on the gridiron, and a new bench line for ladies on Allen Street enhances shaded viewing of the races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mario Webster
Gilmore
Patriote Dey
Sem Watt
Allen St
Fourth
Fifth Ste
Fourth of July in Tombstone
Tomorrow marks Independence Day with strong patriotic reflections on freedom worship and the nation’s founding. The piece extols the Declaration of Independence, the Atlas of Independence metaphor, and America’s enduring liberty celebrated nationwide and in Tombstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesses
America
Tombstone
Earthquakes Hit Sonora Stricken Towns
Earthquakes add to devastation in Sonora adobe buildings razed. About 3000 people live in tents in two towns 120 miles from the border. Quakes since May 17 caused landslides and altered the Baviepe river bed as tremors recur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ador
Sonora
Touldere
Baviepe
Douglasites Advised to Boil Water
Citizens of Douglas advised by Dr F W Randall and the city health board to boil all drinking water. The city physician urged that increased summer water consumption contributed to an epidemic stomach complaint. Tombstone crystal pure water supply did not need boiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
F W Randall
City Health Board
Tombstone
Line of Parade for Fourth of July Details
The parade will start at the courthouse and proceed north on Third Street to Fremont Street. It turns east on Fremont to Sith Street, then south to Allen Street, continues to Fourth, and ends at City Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Third Street
Fremont Street
Sith Strom
Allen Street
Allen
Fourth
City Park
Lieutenant Ruiz Faces Death Bravely at Sunrise
Lieutenant Ruiz, described as a self-contained federal spy, faced execution by firing squad in Agua Prieta at sunrise without fear. He declined blindfolding, stating no procedure was needed for a true soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieutenant Ruiz
Fece
Ruiz
Agua Prieta
Exceeded Tombstone Speed Rate
Chairman Gus Hickey and associates driven in a fast machine beat the speed limit on Tombstone roads. They headed to Fairbank to inspect bridge work and drew attention for aggressive driving, with witnesses noting a high speed run and a cautious return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Hickey
Jobo Rock
Bure
Reyor
JS McNeic
Taxpayers Association
JN Gaines
Hickey
Rockfeller
Fairbank
Bisbee
Steek
Gus
Eveble Machin
Fighting Continues At Guaymas
Reports from a station near Guaymas describe heavy fighting as insurgents clash with government forces. Two federal gunboats were seen in the harbor yesterday but their fire was not heard today, while officials acknowledge remnants of Ojeda's column may have entered Guaymas despite earlier insurgent claims of Obregon's victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guaymas
Animat Harbor
Obregon
Gaaymas
Ojeda
Probate Court Records Highlight Estates and Appointments
Court cases filed probate proceedings for estate of J Horstman and estate of JM O Connor with notices to creditors and appraisers named. Orders appointing administrators and reporting commissions, and dekrees distributing assets. Bank of Bisbee administration petition set for hearing. several tax and civil suits listed including State v Duncan and State v Ryan for back taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J M O'Conner
R A Zeimer
R M Buckwalter
Jakob Schmid
Wot Menear
Bank of Bisbee
Weddings Add to Tombstone Celebration in Half Day
Tomorrow in Tombstone blends Fourth of July joy with a wedding as Mary Pistonetti of Tombstone will wed Louis Momo of Bisbee. The bride, famed for grace and local popularity, and the groom, a well liked Bisbee businessman, are showered with congratulations from Prosigeton ex tends hearty wishes for a happy union and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
Cupid
Mary Pistonetti
Louis Momo
Bisbee
Tumbtore
Charm
Mets
Prosigeton
Sulphur Spring Valley notes and local happenings
Dr TC Lawson of Pearce left Tuesday for Gettysburg and other battlefields then to visit Antietam Fredericksburg and Petersburg sites. Mrs M D Puckett formerly of Gleeson now near Bool visited Courtland with hosts Mr and Mrs John Bright. Mrs Puckett heads to Gleeson to adjudicate her husband F L Host of McNeal estate. A local well detail shows a 6 b. p. gasoline pump and 3 inch centrifugal pump. water level and flow figures given. Mrs ME Nichole and Mrs GW Scheerer nurse J H Quante who remains injured from a windmill accident. knee not improving and limb unused below knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M D Puckett
Gleensop
Bool
Courtland
John Bright
Puckett
Gleeson
McNeal
ME Nichole
GW Scheerer
Hase
J H Quante
Mr Quante
Cattle Baron Jim Kelly Visits Tombstone
Jim Kelly a former Tombstone official turned cattle baron of the Huachucos visits the city. He reports drought causing short grass and water scarcity for Herefords, but remains optimistic about dry farming and seeks support for a referendum to keep Tombstone’s courthouse, planning a Fourth of July petition signing with local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Kelly
Tombstone
Huachucos
Mr Kelly
Jim
Jos McCabe
Kelly
Court House
Arizona Land Survey Plan Granted for 3.5 Million Acres
The state land commission secured a General Land Office grant to survey three and a half million acres in Arizona. Work is slated to start soon and finish by 1915 with an estimated cost of about $100,000. Shortage of surveyors has hindered progress, with roughly four to five positions expected annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Land Commission
Arizona
General Land Office
Arizona Searched for Potash Salt
The Geological Survey conducted investigations in 1912 into US sources of potash salt. Activities include deep drilling in Nevada started in 1911, collection of rock salt samples, study of eastern US brines, dried and marshy areas in western states, and deposits of nitrates in California and Montana. Also examined occurrences of alunite in Arizona, Colorado and Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nads
Great Bay
New Mexico
Arizona
Nebraska
California
Montana
Colorado
Nevada
Montana Tonegal Mines reports earnings and development costs
A statement to stockholders of Montana Tonegal Mines of Tonopah Nevada says net earnings are 16539 per month for the last nine months. The company has advanced about 89000 on the Commonwealth property in eighteen months and expects at least 60000 more in the next three months to complete the Posroe plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana-Tonegal Mines Company
Tonopah
Nevada
Old Commonwealth Mining and Milling Company
Pearce
Commonwealth
Posroe
Distinguished Party Mishap Delays Governor’s Bisbee Visit
Governor Hunt and his party en route from Phoenix to Bisbee broke down at Fairbank this afternoon. County assessor Edward Hugh, with a Ford, and John W Walker in a large Mitchell car, rescued the party and escorted them toward Tombstone. Machines are en route to carry the visitors over the state highway to Copper Camp. The party includes Charles K Osborn and William Vincent Bester. Governor Hunt will deliver the Fourth of July oration at Bisbee and Mr Fisher will address the Douglasites on the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Hunt
Phoenix
Bisbee
Fairbank
Aseecor
Edward Hugh
Ford
John W Walker
Mitchell
Tombstone
Great Copper Camp
Charles K Osborn
Charles K Osborn, Citizen Member of the Board Control
William Vincent Bester
de Palmer Wikine
Robert Ficher
Huot
Mr Fisher
Douglasites
Large Artesian Well Surges in San Pedro Valley
A artesian well on U. S White’s ranch two miles north of Herm ford reached 380 feet depth, delivering about 500 gallons per minute. The flow is steady and strong with water spraying ten inches above the casing into a ditch feeding a reservoir, the largest such flow in the San Pedro valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro Valley
U. S White
Hermford
San Fedo
Hal's Catarrh Cure Sold by All Drugists
An old testimonial notice from F J Cuney & Co Toledo endorses Cheney for five years of honorable dealings. It promotes Hal's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface tonic, claiming direct effect, with testimonials free and price 70 cents per bottle.
Mortgage and lease items amid property transfers
A jumble of mortgage actions and property interests appears, listing several transfers and satisfactions. It mentions defendants and creditors, plus notices about water right leases and a job recruitment ad from The Cosmopolitan Group seeking a Tombstone area representative.
Cochise County Mine Tax Assessments Reported
The State Tax Commission sent to Assessor Hughes the Cochise county mine assessments based on production. The county mine total is 51.25 million with railroad values around 9 million awaiting figures. Overall county property assessments excluding mines and railroads run about 22.973 million, with total county assessment estimated near 80 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
Hughes
Cochise County
Aide
Mines
Railronda
Lo=chiee county
Post Office Ledger Notice From Combstone 1913
Weekly general delivery listing for June 28 1913 at Combstone post office shows names including Dominguez Alerto Fruco and Sirs with shore letters advertised. Advised calling for advertised letters, a fee of six cents collected for each delivered letter, signed by W A Hanwoon Portmas.
End your wild animal skins to A H Hilton Mer Co
Advertisement urges sending skins to A H Hilton Mercantile Company Sap Antonio NM for highest prices. Claims European outlet and guaranteed top offers. Promises pamphlet on how to take care of your catch and details to contact for further instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Mer
Sap Antono NM
Manusctutore
Europa
Aleayn
Tombstone Fourth Plans And Desert News
Deputy Rafferty heads to Lowell for official duties while Congregations Church envoy Duncan travels to Los Angeles for a Tombstone delegation at a Christian Bodvayor convention. Desert heat grips Mohave with dry conditions and 120 degree readings. watermelons ship from Phoenix as a civic center debate unfolds in Phoenix and Tombstone prepares for a grand Fourth of July parade with beef barbecue and patriotic festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Congregations
Los Angeles
Tombstone
Magazine subscription offer from Los Angeles Examiner
An advertisement promises delivery of four publications including Cosmopolitan Hearst and Good Housekeeping plus the Los Angeles Examiner to homes for 55 cents a month. Orders are directed to Gurageus or Preach Yapto of Tombstone or via the Los Angeles Examiner in Los Angeles California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan
Hearate Magazine
Good Housekeeping
Los Angeles Examiner
Gurageus
Yapto
Tombstone
AN .Geles
Cal
137 Years Ago And Now
The article reflects on how Fourth of July observances have evolved since the era of the Declaration signers. It notes that enthusiasm remains strong, though methods may change, with fewer bells and cannon and enduring patriotism guiding future celebrations.
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Casa Grande
Florence Canal
Tyccon
Comstock
Que
JJ Whiter
Prescott
Mexico
Yavapai County
Beadshawe
Old Tiger Mine
Wright
Congress
George Bswasey
Yavapai Club
HJ West
Kingman
F W Dunn
Quartet'e Mine
Searchlight
Yuma
Imperial County
Creeda
Probate Proceedings
J Horstman
Learing
Prindiville
Letter Wood
Wm Johnson
Lee O Woolery
JM O'Connell
A Anderson
Watkins Admr
JM Prine
Jo'y
Superior Covet
Feirbank
Duqeene Negional Bank Et al
H G Gabilon
State
Yonpas
Perey
TC Lawson
Gettyebare
Fredericksburg
Peterburg
Survey of Arizona Land
Commonwealth Prep
Mall
Bam
Uperior Court
the County Recorder
Bono
M Marchalio
Cmattel Mortg
J Frederick
Nat Cash
Reg Co
Regater
W Muir
Piano
Spas
JT Gardner
Burlington Buggy Co
Slsughter
D Boba
EB & Warren
CV Slaughter
D Coleman Cochive B& L Aven
LC “En
Morten On
O'Hare
D Hoeseb
Biebee
Cosmopolitan Group
Tombetone
Charles C. Schwer
The
Fourth Ave
New York
Oro Sexa
Vine Street
Dinner
Y Ly
Arizona Sales Agency
Arizons
Cochise Mine
Sheri Harry Rafferty
Lowell
AW Howe
Florence
State Prison
Lo Momo
G Distro
Albina Diaro
G. B.stonetti
Mohave
Invs
Needler
San Bernardino
Acevciation
Ransey Canon
Quietus
Ciuncil
Carefake
Conseil
James
Superior Court
Oakland
Henry Street
Wm Cowan
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