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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1914
Page
2
Classified notice notes the Tombstone Epitaph weekly publication by Girad Brothers publishers for one year and thirteen months term with periodical display in the town. The record preserves the historical imprint and dates from the local press.
Pearce reports Prof A Rockfellow returned from his Cochise Stronghold ranch and surveyed nearby areas while Jas Dalgleish attended Memorial Day exercises. Esteban Guerra will take charge of OK Stables in the county seat starting June. Building of Pearce’s new school to start after plans are approved, with completion aimed for fall term.
Progress toward the Fourth of July celebration is steady with donations from William Cowan through George Bravin and expected support from Henry Steel via Porter McDoosid. The Borderised Theatre provides a venue for speaking hosted by John son od Bischboro. Beed music and ball program are arranged with comfort measures and post-speech barbecue ready.
Supreme court upholds Yuma recall case on Hess matter. Tucson men face robbery charges after a Walter Christopher heist. Globe elects Barclay mayor and a Democratic council slate. Cattle shipments rise in Pima County and university presidency searches proceed in Tucson.
Kermeen, the man who confessed to killing Harrell Birbos, appeared in court this morning and entered a not guilty plea. Trial date to be set. defense likely to claim insanity. Attorney Wm Cleary of Bisbee to defend Kermeen amid surprise over the plea.
Desolation Day memorial services in Tombstone drew a large crowd at Fifth and Allen Street. Col Grow and Chief Bragio led a procession to the City Cemetery where Grand Army representatives and veterans paid tribute with floral tributes, speeches by County Attorney Gilmore, and songs by the City Band.
A Memorial Day observance at the cemetery drew attention to damaged graves and a fallen marble slab. Residents urge neighbors and fraternities to repair neglected plots, noting the need for fencing and upkeep to honor departed former neighbors.
James P McAllister, longtime Tombstone figure, died in Los Angeles after a four day illness and operation for appendicitis at age 72. An Irish immigrant who arrived in New York with £310, he worked from Orange County to San Francisco, then Virginia City and Tombstone before founding Fulton Engine Works in Los Angeles. He served as Nevada and Arizona school trustee, Cochise County supervisor, and held Mason and Shriner memberships. He leaves a widow, a son Frank Allister McAllister of Los Angeles, and a daughter Mrs A King of Los Angeles.
City commission enacts a costly license tax affecting many trades sparking public unrest in Phoenix. Merchants brace for higher fees and city audits while referendum talks intensify and a recall movement appears unlikely. Officials warn the measure funds city needs amid heated debate.
Classified notice seeking a person with business ability to sell insurance for the Equitable Life Assurance Society. Address changes or applications to 8 Kaote. Requires details on experience and qualifications.
Court records list numerous cases in Superior Court including back taxes and debts. Names include Annette Mobrva W Holes J Escapule Dr Alex McCargo and Dr Zilpba Smith with divorces and title quieting actions. Probate notices note settlement of accounts and payments to guardians while publishers receive notice to creditors.
Tombstone oldest pioneer O elneke L Hart died around 8 30 pm after a brief illness. He was about 80, a southern man who mined in California and Nevada before settling in Tombstone in 1880. He worked as an assayer and mill man, remained single with no known relatives, and died of old age. Funeral is at 11 60 am tomorrow at Tarbell Undertaking Parlore with pallbearers named JN Gaines Jas McHugh Douglas Grey Frank Payats Jas Marrs and Jobauleesoo.
The note states Attorney General Bullard resigns the first map of importances to withdraw from the state office. It argues Bullard could have been reelected but quit due to the salary, calling for a stronger man for Arizona’s AG role and noting the office was more sporiast than during territorial government.
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