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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1913

Page

3

Real Estate and Property Transfers in Douglas Area

Fragmented record of deeds, mortgages, and sales in Douglas including transfers involving Nat Bank Tombstone L McKinney Bie Bee prop Glass J Navarella W J Potter Coohlee prop Corsell to W Exava patent Bisbee West Co mines realty mortgage E Kent to W Cowan Bank of Douglas Jen prop H A Robieson to Bank of Douglas Arts Book & Trust Co to Powers McKinney to Bank of Douglas land multiple entries list various individuals and entities in a chaotic OCR style.

Haven Douglas Kent Sam Glave Norton Morgan Com Co E McKinney Bank of Douglas Land Kecrites Mio & Mer Bank Bisbee

Reward of 250 Offered for Murderers

Sheriffs and board of supervisors consider a 250 reward for the apprehension and conviction of Dick Lockett's murderer in Gleason February. The killing is described as cowardly and wanton, with Lockett being waylaid robbed and killed. Sheriff Wheeler sought the reward to aid in securing a conviction, hoping it may be doubled upon successful justice.

Harry Wice Board of Supervisors Cochive County Dick Lockett Gleson Lockett Wheeler

Arizona May Have Three New Counties

Plans in Arizona hint at three new counties by year’s end. Williams would gain Huot county from the eastern Cosnino area. Mesa would form Orange county from the southern Maricopa region. Miami pursues a split from Gila county, amid strong local support.

Arizona Huot County Williams Cosonino Mesa Orange County Maricopa Miami Miami County Gils County

Recall Election at Bowie Yields Tight Result

Recall election in Bowie precinct ends with probable recall of H Heerich and election of P J Schaler by email marzio. Ballot count 143, majority 21 for Bobster. Violence surrounds the vote with arrests including J Howle and Wittwee as officials review charges and bond set. Supervisors to canvass results on the 12th inst.

Bowie H Heerich PJ Schaler Marzio Bobster Heinrich Geve Heinrich Camed Wittwee Cberge Scober Wheeler J .Howle Howls Witt Wilcor Board of Eupervisore

Pioneer Editor Visits Tombstone

Major George H Kelly, veteran editor of Arizona, toured Tombstone yesterday viewing the county courthouse and discussing sectional matters. He noted the region’s scale and potential while observers watched, signaling strong local interest in preserving the county seat and resisting costly relocations.

Construction at Fort Huachuca Under War Department Order

Construction work is in progress at Fort Huachuca under government direction to add many new structures and equipment for increased occupation. The project includes extensive remodeling of quarters and will continue through the summer.

Fort Huachuca War Department

Tombstone Plans Grand Fourth of July Observance

The article notes wide community planning across Tombstone and Cochise County for an exceptional Fourth of July celebration in 1913. Funds are raised for a prominent event with widespread invitation to residents of Arizonas counties to attend and enjoy substantial hospitality, with a full day’s program to be announced later.

Arizone Tombstone Veato Cochise Ariscos Gocbise

Referendum Debate Over County Seat and Tax Burden

The Douglas International voices strong opposition to a proposed county seat building costing at least $590,000 and urges a public vote via referendum. It criticizes a Phoenix lobby push and argues Cochise County taxpayers should decide by popular ballot, with no court on the Mexican border.

Douglas International Agos Prieta M Xicao Douglas Starke Phoenix Cochise County

Committed to the Asylum in Superior Court

Regular examination of Mrs Priodi ville of Pearce on insanity charge was held today. After sensational publicity and an arrest at Tucson to prevent an elopement and marriage, with nearly 593,000 insurance funds involved, the court ordered commitment to the asylum for treatment and hoped for restoration.

Priodi~ville Pearce Tucson Thaila Cochiee Eounty Rentere Tidey

Special Rates Authorized by Corp'n Com

The corporate commission approved a special rate for El Paso and Southwestern Railway. Rate set at 2.00 per ton on scrap iron from Fairbanks to Tucson in perload Jota with a 30,000 pound minimum, allowed with overnight notice as provided by law.

Corporation Commission el Paso and Southwestern Railney Fairbanks Tucson Lew

Cochise Life Termer Escapes From Pen

Wal ter Sharp, lif term escaped Florence penitentiary on May 30. The 1909 murder occurred at Bakerville, Cesar Lowell, where LE McDonald was shot near the Bakerville hotel. Sharp robbed his victim, fled, later caught at Globe and given a life sentence. Authorities pursue ongoing manhunt with no result yet.

Walter Sharp Lif Termer Florence Sharp Cochise Bakerville Cesar Lowell LE McDonald Vietion Globe and St

Two Jailed Over Arizona Mine Case

Boston dispatch reports Calvin Crochet of the American Brourities corporation arrested on charges related to mailing defenses in the Brooklyn-Arisots Mining stock matter. Frederick E Small was indicted and held in Prescott, Arizona, as Crochet faces related accusations.

Boston Dispatch Calvin Crochet American Brourities Corporation Prooklyn-Arisots Mining Company Frederick E Small Prescutt, Aris

Wednesday Visitors and Local Notes from Tombstone

Andrew Gibson arrives in the city and will remain for a few days while Attorney Wright handles legal business from Douglas. Butch Hartman visits from Pearce, Trane Dedman also from Pearce, with several officials and residents in town on various errands. The dove and whitewing season opens, birds reported plentiful, while city officials address speed limits and ongoing legal matters.

Andrew Gibson Will Remsie Attorney Wright Douglas Butch Hartman Pearce

Mine Manager Indicted for Mail Fraud in Arizona Company

Fred AScall, general manager of the Brooklyn Arizona Mining Co., was arrested on a federal indictment in Boston charging 15 counts of mail fraud tied to selling company stock. Bail set at 10000, bail money to be furnished. He will be transported to Boston under a federal court order from Phoenix. The company operates near Mayer, Arizona.

Prescott Fred Ascall Brooklyn Arizona Mining Co Grand Jury United States District Court Boston Furnis Sceander Phoenix Mayer, Arnone

Aspirants for Teachers Certificates in Los Angeles Area

Aspirants for Teachers Certificates appear before County Superintendent Hotchkis for exam today and tomorrow. Names listed include BG Morrie, Light Ora Lee Bowie Alta Smith Douglas M Lcaive McComb Los Angeles Mrs W R Cole Apeche Mrs C V Boardarsa Garces Lloyd Miller J David Norton E Siggine Light Barriet C Witt Bau Bimoo Kate Lindsey Aberavon Jones Benson Tone McAllister McAllister.

Boauty Echo Morrie Light Ora Lee Bowie Alta Smith Douglas M Lcaive McComb Los Angeles W R Cole Apeche Boardarsa Garces Lloyd Miller J David Norton E Siggine Light Barriet C Witt Bau Bimoo Kate Lindsey Aberavon Jones Benson Tone McAllister McAllister

Dr Bacon A23 Wife Leaves For Seat And Tour

Dr Bacon and his wife depart today heading toward the seat plus plans for an extended Europe tour before returning to Mimi.

Dr Bacon

Visitors and locals occupy Tombstone in summer talk

Tuesday's notes from Tombstone report visits by Bentley Courtland immigration official Lou Wooley and several local residents taking summer in Tombstone. mention of parks, summer climate attractions, and ongoing political petition efforts in Arizona.

E Bentley Courtland Tombstone Lou Wooley

Supervisors Receive Bids on Cement for Bridge Project

The Board of supervisors considers proposals for 1600 barrels of cement for the Pair bank bridge. Awards hinge on state coffers approval in a few days. County Attorney Gilmore to prosecute any freeway trespassers on county roads. Clerk Ed James granted 30 days leave. Lale Gideon appointed constable of Gleeson. French, superintendent of Phelps Dodge, to discuss company tax assessments with the board tomorrow, with state tax commissioners present from Phoenix. A $250 reward offered for murderers of Fred Lockett.

Board of Supervisors Pair Bank Gilmore Ed James Superior Court French Phelps Dodge Eppear Phoenix Fred Lockett

Local notes from Bisbee and Douglas area residents

From Monday's Daily Misa Vera Smith visited Bisbee with friends. Mrs Lindell Arnett returned to Bisbee after a pleasant month in Cochise County. Frank Myers, former Cochise Immigration Commissioner, and wife were visitors from Douglas. Jack Cowan arrived from Gila City. Teachers from Ker arrived for exams. Mrs Jas VicHugh left for Eureka California on extended visit. City Attorney JP Ross of Douglas appeared in court. Dr Joseph Pastel of Pearce attended Prindiville proceedings. Court house renovations include a coat of kalsamine. The Board of Supervisors sits as equalization panel for ten days. Miss Jannita Westervelt left for Douglas for two weeks. Deputy Sheriff Rogerty took youths to Benson Redust School. Deputy Sheriff Oldsie from Pearce. Douglas Gray of MacHomish Merce traveled to Douglas. J Beat departed for Bisbee on debt visit. A M Samos of Douglas attended superior court. Helen Benedict of Warren school faculty heads to her ranch near Pare, White Elephant ranch. Benedict will not return to Warren. she joined Pesres schools next year.

Oldsie Pearce Douglas Gray The Mac ‘Ehomish Merce Douglas J ¢ Beat Bisbre Cochise Tombstone Mise Helen Benedict Wareren Pare Mise Benedict Bene Warren Pesres

Sudden Death of Well Known Cochisite

A miner named John Geis died in a cave in at Gleeson while working for Shannon Copper Co. He was 28 and well known in Tombstone and Globe. The Geis family has endured multiple similar deaths in three years, with funeral services set to be held at Gleeson today.

Gleeson Jobo Pire Gage Tombstone Shannon Copper Co Deceed Turin Italy Thao Shee Barney Gaie Io Tombstone Tom Gai Desthihe Morenci Julio Geis Globe Glerson John Geis

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