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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1913
Page
3
Records show satisfactions of mortgages, assignments, and transfers across Douglas Bisbee and Willcox areas. Sums include 1500 and 3500 dollar property dealings. mentions lenders State Mutual and Bank of Douglas. includes transactions for Warren, Douglas, and Willcox parcels.
Word reaches that the state board of parole will meet at the Florence state prison on Friday June 13 to examine about one hundred parole applications. Members include Governor Bunt, Auditor Callaghan, Attorney General Ballard, plus the prison superintendent and parole clerk.
EB Langford, a renowned Cochise county pioneer and skilled mechanic, died in Richmond California. A letter recited by James Lamb described his long career in Tombstone, Buc her, and Washington Camp, noting he was highly esteemed and deeply mourned by many friends.
In Tombstone Arizona citizens urge Huachuca Water Company manager Gardorf to address tree thirst and parishioner shade as a timely plea for increased supply. The letter notes a dry season harms local greenery and envisions renewed vitality and cooler streets if adequate water access is provided.
Phoenix lawyers and local Democrats discuss likely appointees for a federal judgeship. Potential candidates include Alfred Franklin chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court and Geo J Broneran of Phoenix, with support rumored from Governor Hunt and labor leaders. St Pattee is also mentioned as a candidate with Franklin backing if he advances.
Former U S president Taft agrees with keeping capital punishment in Arizona. Governor Hunt received Taft’s reply noting opposition to abolition and praising penalties, while the phrase I wonder remained curious to onlookers.
A young German man from Belmont Arizona named Harry McLane was badly injured when his leg was broken and torn by a passing freight train near the ester tank at Orbors while traveling on passenger train No 34 from Douglas to Blebeo. He was found by the conductor in severe pain and transported to Douglas for treatment.
Charles H Bock a Roosevelt power house electrician has patented an automatic poultry door that lets chickens exit on their own at daybreak removing the need for a keeper in the morning. The invention already attracts capitalist interest and manufacturers expect profit from its use.
Daily Sulphur Spring Valley Fort Hua chuca and other southern Arizona points recorded heavy rainfall last week. Local residents return from visits. officials prepare travel plans. Copper Queen Hospital patient Arthur Ivey II recovering well after operation. El Paso smelter requests ore shipments held a week due to recent strike activity.
Tuesday notes list Bisbee visitors and legal aides in Tombstone including J W Roos and Charles R Morfoot while Mra George K Miller moves furniture to Tucson. El Paso Phoenix race draws interest along Borderland route. Tombstone Band plans weekly concerts at Fire House on Toughnut Street. Death of George Sandifer reported in Hendersonville NY. Various locals travel to Los Angeles and Douglas on business and social calls.
The Arroe Sasitory Board passed a tradition asking United States senators and representatives from Arizona to urge agencies to fund the building of an international fence along the entire line between Arizona and Mexico.
Henry Mayer a tuc On police sergeant sought guidance from Attorney General Ballard on applying an eight hour law to police. He said Bisbee Douglas Globe and Prescott officers work eight hour shifts and Clifton is believed to follow eight hours under constitutional mandate.
In Arizona the expected cattle shipments depend on final counts from authorities. Louie Degen of Degen Bros. says the 75 000 head figure is low and that as many as 150 000 to 200 000 cattle may be shipped, forecasting ample grazing if rainfall returns to normal.
Sheriff reports the body of Chase Dongle, a Cochise County pioneer notable for the Tombstone electric light plot, was found late today near Garden Canyon. Investigations underway near Fort Huachuca. no details released.
Night of Saturday brawls in Douglas left one Negro killed another seriously wounded four Mexicans wounded and beaten man with many teeth lost. Police investigate cause as payday and alcohol cited amid chaos on the rame page.
Cochise County Board of Equalization reviews cattle values under state tax orders. About 52 082 head appear on rolls with total wealth assessed increasing as cattlemen provide required information. State list acceptances and local board checks determine revised totals for the year, with estimates around 25 000 to 90 000 head.
At the home of the bride’s father Mre H T Fiteh in Servos Sunday Hattie Emmons wed WJ Elliott of Couriland Rev A J Benedict officiated. The bride, long known locally as postmistress at Servurs, received kind remarks from friends as they begin their life together. Also noted was a Sunday Sunday school picnic at the Olam homestead with about 43 children and 10 to 12 adults enjoying lemon sherbet and cupcakes.
Mrs John McSwain visits from Bisbee to see her parents Mr and Mrs James Sanders. Miguel Herera dies at 5 30 this morning at his parent's home on Firatetreat after a short illness. Charles Corbett of Bisbee and Marion Fox of Germantown Pa wed this morning by Rev Danan at the Congregational church. The couple will reside in Binhos. Tombetonites attend the Eagles Redmens picnic at Lewis Sprices with many cars and rides. Edna Johnson of this city leaves for Doulae on a trip with her parents Mr and Mrs Sem Johnson. Mrs J B Pope notes Miss Brandt left for Farbanks. Jesno Jenkin returns from Biabes after a brief visit. KP Kyle and wife of El Paso visit relatives Mr and Mrs FN Wolcott. City Park trees in fine condition as improvements continue. ME Cassidy of Bisbee applies for letters of administration for the late J M O Connell with hearing set for June 20. The BPOE in Bisbee plans a Saturday celebration with Tomber one members joining in the exercises. Hudson B Weber of Bearhouse goes to Chicago for pasteur treatment after rabies from a dog bite. a hydrophobia skunk may be involved. A small wound noted on his leg.
The Los Angeles Times relays C W Kime berry who traversed by Chalmers touring car that Needles route is one of the worst for a continental trip. He cites ford issues at Colorado River and sand fights between Ludlow and Siberia, urging motorists to avoid this desert path.
Leslie Canyon about 25 miles north of Douglas shows active water development for irrigation serving several sections. Grant Bros crew on site with Agstoline engine and pump box. a test indicated about 900 gallons per minute or 100 miners inches flow. A further flow test will determine constancy and plans include a ditch system to serve four sections.
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