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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1911
Page
4
The official tally from Wilcox precinct shows a large margin against the measure. Figures list A Willcox 3, De Sateree, Dorado 6 totals 852, indicating a decisive outcome in the prohibition election.
Attorney Morrison files suit in District Court against EA Folsom of Naco NE Bailey of Jerome and C EB Wiswall of Cananes for 87323 35 alleged due for breach of contract to furnish oats alfalfa and wheat straw at Ft Huachuca. Government claims breach forced open market purchases with a 7333 35 shortfall. Bailey and Wiswall named as parties to the suit on bond.
Eight gold placer claims totaling 1280 acres have been located by George F. Kitt, WF Kitt, W A Julian, E C Dietrich, T K Richey, G E Serine Judson Arnold, and Wn M Griffith, all of Tucson. The sites lie two miles north of Ber Springs in the Whetatune mountains near the Cochise county border.
A government surveying party from Phoenix passed through Courtland a few days ago and is surveying several townships in the vicinity with a large wagon and mule outfit. They expect to remain for weeks and then move toward the Chiricahuas after completing Courtland work.
H Brown of Tombstone has bought a ball interest with H D Madison in the Grove Bar. They assumed control of the saloon yesterday afternoon. Brown, a 12 year resident of Tombstone and Courtland, is well known in Cochise County. They plan to run the Grove saloon in a business like, orderly manner.
The board of equalisation and the board of supervisors adjourned on August 7 and it is expected the tax rate for the current year will be fixed. Several local residents and officials were noted in town for various duties, including licenses, court appearances, and visits. A 13 year old offender was taken to Douglas for possible placement in the reform school at Benson after being charged with robbing a miner’s cabin.
The Prescott chamber invites President Taft to visit Prescott during his upcoming trip on November 12. The president says he will be unable to go as far west as Prescott. His itinerary is nearly complete and will not include Arizona.
President Frank Murphy spoke in Tucson stating the Port Lobos Railroad concession from Sesabe to Port Lobos remains valid under the previous Mexican administration and construction could begin soon after the national election if Mexico stabilizes its economy and peace, aiding American investments.
The funeral for Dr. B. P. Ryder, who died Tuesday evening, was held this afternoon at 3 from Tarbell undertaking parlors. Rev Benedict officiated as a large number of sorrowing friends gathered around the casket. Rev H A Deck opened with prayer, and Benedict spoke on Ryder’s life and thirty years of prominence in the district guiding mining property development. Interment followed at the city cemetery.
Mise ide Fourr Mise Hilda Ermek Mr Roy Fourr and Mr Walker arrived from Dragoon last evening and returned home this morning. Anvestor Chat Howe has a new Ford touring car and may be seen driving. Joan Howe had no eye injury while working at the Toughnut lease, though a rock pierced another eye causing pain. District Attorney Williams plans a visit to Cleveland in August. Mrs WM Anderson travels to Copper Hill Arizona to join her husband. Mrs Kries and daughter Miss Mary and Mrs Brown arrived, then returned home. John Hanley of Tombstone reportedly relapsed and is very low at Bisbee hospital. Tombstone dancers enjoyed a lively night with the Tombstone Boys’ Four Piece orchestra. U.S. soldiers from Fort Huachuca camped on the Mexican side at Naco, and the Mexican garrison at Navo has been discharged.
Dr. KR Hickman county health officer was called to Naco again this morning as alarm grows over smallpox prevalence. He visited last week and believes the situation is under control, but new cases have appeared requiring quarantine actions.
The article reports that about 20 railroad contractors will bid for grading the proposed EP and 8 W extension from Pear tokens to Tucson. Bids are to be submitted to general manager H J Bimmons on July 25. Rumors claim Southern Pacific may extend the line into Douglas, with plans to push from Pearce toward Douglas and Bisbee.
Hon. Pat Connely a Cochive county figure and railroad engineer who attended the constitutional convention last year has returned to Douglas from El Paso after several months away. He just recovered from a bout of smallpox treated in an El Paso hospital from May 31 to July 3.
In the year ending June M4 Cochise county paid 125 982 36 into the territorial treasury in taxes, leading in the counties. The total from all counties reached 590 868 51 dollars with Apache at 5 dollars and others including Cork, Greenlee, Navajo, Yuma contributing varying amounts.
Arrangements have been made for a light heavyweight wrestling match in early August in Tombstone. Cheater Grow 172 pounds faces Trooper Titus 171 pounds for a $30 purse. The bout is set between the 8th and 10th of August with about 2000 spectators expected, including a military band from the Fort.
Bliss Ticket Market steady in Co chive county with activity noted by Clerk Janes of the Probate Court. Nester Lenkolo to wed Lanes of Lowell, DJ Joiner to wed Clare McAllister of Bishoe, and several other single names and spouses listed for Douglas Gleeson Hielee Donglee and related local nuptials.
Investigations for a York railroad contract aim to extend from Fairbanks to Tyson to sound ground for cure and fill. C S Smith Company of Memphis plans a large operation with seven steam shovels to grade the line in eight months starting September, enabling the railroad to lay ties and steel behind.
Weather notes from Sulphur Spring Valley show persistent rain deficits troubling dry farmers. Residents report ongoing need for moisture while at Pearce, where locals sense activity or events brewing amid the unsettled rainfall pattern.
The report describes ongoing mill delays and mining efforts at the Copper Belle Mine near Gleeson, including accidents and personnel changes. Humphrey, the mining engineer, survived a fall but is out of action. Hedges performs surgery and other workers seek recovery and future sanatorium care. Community events include a well received dance, a noted wedding from Denver, and Rev Dr Cortie’s departure. The Great Western Coast Courtians begin shipments from XXII.
Public notice of a sheriff sale in Tombstone Arizona on July 7 191 to satisfy a judgment of 22 32 dollars plus costs against Manuela Marquez. Property Lot 4 in Black 4 Often Addition to Douglas in Cochise County will be sold at the courthouse door to the highest bidder for cash. John F White Deputy Sheriff Hopkins, A A published July 9 194
District court in Alcona Territory Cochise County issues a sheriff sale to satisfy a judgment against M J Soto and Bell Soto. Real property described as Lot 11 Block 23 in Willcox Townsite, with specific boundaries and a 150 foot easterly to the alley. Sale set for 2 o clock in the court day, to wit June, with John F. White as sheriff and A A Hopkins deputy. Publication dated July.
Public notice announces sale under a district court order against Charles New to satisfy a judgment for Eleven and 34/160 dollars plus costs. On July 31 at 2 pm in front of the Cochise County Court House, Lot 5 and Lot 6, Block within Douglas will be offered to the highest bidder for cash. Tombstone, July 8, 1911. Sheriff John F. Wask and Deputy A A Horkins.
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