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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1912
Page
3
A fragmented OCR of county recorder filings lists various deeds, mortgages, leases, and transfers. It names multiple individuals and properties in Bisbee, Douglas, and surrounding areas, with references to lessees, vendors, and banks. The legible items include bill of sale, warranty deeds, chattel mortgage, and patent entries, but many names and specifics remain garbled.
Federal forces retreating into defense as rebels push toward Sonora. Plans called for direct attack on Casal Grandes but a planned reinforcement did not arrive. Columns from Madera and Ague Prieta report reinforcements moving toward the front as rebels maneuver.
Dr FW Randall and the county board of supervisors review monthly and quarterly reports for the county hospital and poor farm. The quarter ending June 30 costs totaled 6024.21 dollars, with June running expenses at 248.970 dollars. Twenty patients were admitted in June, ten discharged as cures, and three deaths occurred.
The Cochise County Clerk Robert Maclay begins compiling the annual abstract of county property and tax valuations returned by Assessors Hughes. The projected table format will cover property categories such as improved land, cattle, mining claims, miles of railroad trackage, and other equity, with emphasis on countywide increases and new equalization data.
Congress approved the army appropriation bill funding $135000 for national guard maintenance and operations. A message from Congressman Carl Heyden to Adjutant General Charles W Herries indicated Arizona would receive about 7000 for equipment at Fort Hanlis in August.
The board of supervisors reports January activity with six liquor licenses approved. Applications continue daily, land lease questions stalled due to federal land transfers. Lyman H Maye named tax attorney for Cochise County. Bonds approved for Pink R Masterson, E P A Larren, Henry T Fitch, and John S Williams. Unchanged judicial precinct plans noted for September redistricting and new precincts. Widows exemptions granted to Mrs Nomicilde Cerpena Tombstone, Mrs Maria Lcomache Pirtleville, and Clare B Benson Douglas.
Tombstone led from the start to win the annual 2600 mile San Pedro to Honor & Province race, finishing in 13 days aboard the 14 man crewed Tombstone owned by Me AE Davie. The rival Lerline finished within two days, after thorough overhauls. Davis celebrated in Cincinnati as congratulations poured in from admirers.
Supt JJ Benton arrived from Willer en route to Benson after a short county tour. County Recorder Owen E Morphy and wife and Mr Barrett returned from Bisbo. Barrett a Vermont resident. HM Eckerman back from Hereford aiding bridge enhancements. County Surveyor J MeNwiah and assistant A Murray active on roads and legal matters. Justices of the peace Daniel McFattard underwent surgery. Judge expected back in Tombou within days. Shannon Copper Manager Henney visited Tomburane amid county equalization talks on Gleeson property.
Western Union Telegraph announces substantial rate cuts effective July 1. The company implements wide reductions with no intermediate charges and aims to streamline long distance telegraph service. No specific figures are clearly legible due to the OCR quality.
Globe Arizona team Page and Pickens averages 66 inches per minute for 15 minutes in a rock drill test. Their distance of 7 16 inches tops Linguist and Dableo of Victor Colorado by 4 inches. Porter and God ard of Ostman Arizona finished third with 38 7-16 inches.
Advices from Tucson report a pitched clash in the Potam Yeqot Valley between about 600 Yaquis and federal forces. Six federals were killed with several wounded. Lieut Col Demott led the Twenty-seventh Battalion. Train No 21 of the Sonora Railway proceeded to Lencho unaware of the fighting. Yaqui village Jamis I served as a tribal rendezvous. How the battle began is not stated.
County board spends a long session reviewing reports from County Auditor and County School Superintendent. Resignations of Rye Miller and John Watt accepted. WJ Bennett appointed deputy sheriff and Robert Reay to a position granted. Office of dog trainer abolished. bloodhounds now under sheriff. Licenses denied for A V Polly tied to Willcox murder. several applicants granted for Ignor Nesneee. Sheriff Wheeler and others reported fines, licenses, and county funds. immigration commission abolished for now.
In a ceremony at the Panama-Pacific exposition grounds Arizona and Pennsylvania received deeds conveying title. AL Moore for Governor Hient accepted for Arizona as Eugene Brady O'Neill led the Arizona delegation. Representatives attended a public ceremony honoring the visitors prior to the deed handover.
Accident statistics from the Interstate Commerce Commission show Southern Pacific derailments or collisions costing many lives as 150.4 million passengers traveled 42 miles on average. Union Pacific carried about 27.9 million passengers with deaths during the period.
A Phoenix electrician, W J Frizée, faced municipal court today charged with refusing to pay an automobile bill after saying he spent 700 dollars in Chicago in two days. He claimed the money vanished when he returned from a Fox Lake trip and could not pay the fare demanded by the chauffeur. He also wore ten dollars in coats.
Tuesday’s Daily Jobo Gleessn notes visits by Mee Bastian from Tombstone and others in Gleeson with locals Mc Grace B Lawry and Mrs Hestian. Frank Willard, FN Wolcott manager, returns from an eastern trip, County Treasurer Hicks from Hisbee and Douglas, and oil expert Ne Lee from Colorado surveys Nogales indications. A major find at Hall Top mine near Gleeson, led by Paul Bo Werneroe, yields rich sulfuric ore with significant gold and silver, as Warnerok prepares to develop the mine.
Nine Mexican applicants were denied entry at the local immigration station after a Special Inquiry panel, certified by Dr LW Alderson that they suffered from trachoma. Most came from Moctezuma and nearby districts, where the eye disease is reported prevalent.
The Beoron School installs a rig machine to teach inmates the basics of cloth making. Students will sew uniforms in green khaki and white canvas and produce nightgowns and underwear on site to save expenses. Secretary Charles K Osboro orders the equipment from Binger Machine Company for industrial use.
The second band of cattle arrives in Agua Prieta and will be dipped today. The 1200 animals owned by R L Benton and Co will then be shipped to Gardia City, Koe.
Weather forecasts predict rain with a weather program forecaster calling it inevitable. The weather clerk haetoen issues run tickets this work day while the board of supervisors conduct a road inspection trip, surveying the Benson road just repaired.
Tete learned that the WO Parson of Arizons who willed one twelfth of hie estate to the Arizon Pioneers Home which amount is expected to reach between $20,100 and $60,000 request, is none other than the same WoO Parsons of Tomtet one fame, the diallogolehed millionaire fir ambbed the foundation oed in Torototons, being asusiaced with, Much Me eum in the lord Morrison Contention mines there in early dye. Not receiving a snug fortune in the sale of then famous properties. Parsons is well remembered by Tomb stone pioneers, being well fined and highly esteomed. He was a typical westerner and always had a warm spot for Tombatone. He came here to IST s0 prospector and miner, became one of the original owners the mines ar quently yielded him b: on the road to wealth, the rise to affluence being rapid.
The store votes regulate slaughter houses through a rule set by the livestock sanitary board. The rules aim for easy compliance by butchers and operators while meeting sanitary standards. Enforcement will rest with state and county boards, with about 20 statutes currently on the subject.
Mexican counsel EV Avaya says Sonora is well prepared to defend against Orozco. A 3000 strong mili tary force is stationed at Apis Priete and 2500 federal troops at Turin under General Velaron. Avaya calls the capture of Guayamas by Orozco unlikely and notes forces could hold indefinitely against 3000 attackers.
Suit No 100 Bank of the Republic of Kansas City versus Joba S Merrill for 349.62 and Suit No 101 Merrill against Bank of Com for 690.67. cases filed in the superior court outline debt actions and involved parties.
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