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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1913
Page
3
A scanned docket lists numerous real estate actions including deeds, releases, assignments, and satisfactions of mortgages. Entries mention land in Douglas and Lowell, estates to heirs, live stock mortgages, and mining deeds, with parties such as Bailey Bank of Doug, J Merritt, and Sealed Products Co involved in transfers and cancellations.
Lew L Smucker, longtime managing editor of the Arizona Star in Tucsoo, died of heart failure aboard a train near Bowie while returning from Indian Hot Springs. He had been a journalist for many years and was widely known in Arizona press circles.
An Arizona State Fair plan proposes a year end car race from El Paso to Phoenix via a Borderland route including Deming Bisbee Tombstone Fairbank Tucson Florence Mesa and Tempe The route would run once rocks are removed from the two mal api beds between El Paso and Deming and be a major feature at the fair meeting in Phoenix on the 31st Joe Gray of the Tombstone chamber push supports the idea as excitement grows.
Cochise County officials expect the highest taxable valuation in the state with a possible rate of $1 on each 3100 assessed. County and state valuations for 192X are projected near 50 million dollars with last year’s county 29 million and state 32 million. The final rate depends on the state auditor’s figures and legislative appropriations.
A party of ten traveled to Kendal ranch at South Pass to honor the ninth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Mark Strouse of the city. The outing featured music a wedding feast dancing and social cheer in the Dragoons area with warm congratulations and hopes for many more celebrations. Mrs Strouse a Tombstone native spent her girlhood in California and was wooed and won there by her husband.
The San Fedro river bridge at Fairbank progresses satisfactorily and by mid June will run at full headway. State Engineer Lamar Cobb plans a large force on the state highway from Tombstone Canyon top to canyon mouth to widen the road before the El Paso Phoenix Ocean to Ocean Highway race. Tombstone will mark Tombstone route with signs to guide speeds through a planned white way for the state highway.
The Mexican loan of 100,000,000 pesos nears approval, boosting local market activity. The peso deposits in Douglas banks fetch 48 cents with expectations of a rise to roughly 51 to 52 cents.
Two Cochise county girls Mise Alice Thiel and Mise Bile Renkin stand among fifty two Tempe Normal students. Thiel, daughter of Mrs Geo Thiel, completes her fourth year and values the training while active in athletics and journalism. Rankin, daughter of Mrs EB Rankin, reflects on study and lectures boosting her love of literature. Both hope to graduate next year.
Plans for Tombstone Consolidated Mines restructuring hinge on a San Francisco court of appeals ruling on bond validity. Trustee Thomas Syncott expects a decision soon, aiming to unlock further mine work and long term leases while bankruptcy restrictions ease.
In a Kansas lecture hall Prof F C Dockfray staged a mock altercation to test eyewitness reliability. A janitor drew a revolver during the fracas, students restrained him, and a shot rang out though later it was revealed the gunfire came from a preloaded revolver fired through a window. The demonstration aimed to expose faulty memory under stress.
Wednesday's Daily Judge F M Dean is in Tombstone to appear for the plaintiff in a Bahukeye civil action involving partner interests. Local residents and visitors are noted in the day’s activity as they travel through Tombstone.
Graham, a blacksmith statesman in the Arizona house, is appointed deputy sheriff by Sheriff Wheeler. He replaces John Rooney in Lowell, while Deputy Balm returns to Tombstone, leaving Lowell with Deputy Graham and Constable Bailey.
Three laws passed at the third special session may become law without Governor Hoots signature. The legislature changed the gross receipts tax from 4 to 6 percent. Thursday is the deadline for the governor to sign or veto bills from the latest session. Other measures include codes on incorporation recall marriage and divorce and a $1000 Arizona exhibit at the Tuleo Dry Ferm congress.
Brief city visit by Mre Lon Cleer and family. Chief George Brarin and wife greet locals. Secretary Gainer travels to Bisbee after death of JM O Connell. Fourth of July celebration planned in Wilcox with science fair style program. Zinc ore shipments from Dragoon mountains and prospects of new cinema opening. O Connell deaths linked to George Neale. Governor Hunt guards Florence penitentiary after a prison escape involving two Mexicano prisoners.
A university station report states gypsum from Cochise County near the Whitesides mountains can reclaim exhausted soil in Pima County. The material will be mined by the Zoge-Gyp Fire proofing company and shipped to the Tassos mill for use on thousands of acres becoming productive again.
JT Powell and Hine riders from Naco visit the city on business while Chief of Police John Igo hosts Tombstone visitors. Arthur Ivey leaves on an outgoing passenger to Bisbee and Leona Tracey heads to Bieber. Ore shipments advance for bridge work near Fairbank. Bank examiner Norwell reports First National Bank in excellent condition. Deputy Sheriff Allie Howe to present requisition papers to the Sonoran governor. Attorney JM O’Connel dies in Bisbee, a noted Cochise County lawyer mourned by all.
The text extols Tombstone as brighter than any town its size in the great southwest. It claims more ore and trees, flowers and history, and notes it has more automobiles than any other city in the state, supported by an assessment roll.
Two Indian students received diplomas at the United States Indian School graduation. John Saeed and John Enoe were the graduates. Diplomas were presented by MS. Bach and Levi Chabbock gave the principal address about farm management from the agriculture department.
Crowds from nearby towns flock to Tombstone each Sunday to enjoy the trees flowers and shrubbery and to stroll the historical sites. Local residents welcome the visitors noting the town’s familiar sights and warm reception.
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