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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1915
Page
5
Records document multiple property transfers and mining claims in Cochise County including Douglas prop transfers to Riordan Odam Ward and others, mining claims in various townships, and bills of sale and warranties among individuals and companies. Heirs of Meek, Reeves, Wallace, and others appear with mining and real estate interests. stock transfers and other property dealings are noted with numerous names and entities.
A Daily article recalls the outlaw Geronimo, linked to several stage robberies across Cochise County. A reward of 3000 is noted for his capture, with anecdotes about inquests and frontier justice, including mentions of Cochise county records and historic routes via Engle's stage line.
District records show numerous actions including Howie Bank & Trust Co v Armisteong for quiet title, divorces for Gray and Mason, a hearing on the sale of real estate, probate distributions for Sarah Sorin, and multiple mortgage satisfactions and deeds. Grand jury reports note indictments arising from the Burns and Johns case and the Slatos inquiry.
The court narrator references proverbs and old testament themes while examining the Kadayonds rule's reach in Arizona. The piece notes public concerns on prison labor, pest damage on Dragoon mountain corridors, and societal debates around prisoner work programs. Dr. G E Goodfellow returns from San Francisco.
A dramatic obituary claims Geronimo the Desperado is dead after a chase near Benson Arizona. The report recounts a horse theft, gunfight with Logan and two companions, and a pursuit ending in mortal wounding. Further details await the return of local officials Burt Alvord and Shea Kelton.
Thursday reports describe M D Serres visiting Bisbee and Nogales and admiring a cave in Queen Mine. James Barrett locates an extension of the Golden Rubine ledge in the De tunnel. A sidewalk collapse incident prompts a post office relocation petition. The piece reflects on court term incidents, attitudes after conflicts, and calls for longer breaks between sessions while urging unity.
Fragments discuss a Phoenix lumber dispute, urging townsfolk to push growth or leave. Notes cover Ex-Sheriff Slaughter visiting Benson, Walcott concrete sidewalks, coast trip plans of Harry Mow and family, and a near fire at the town office. Mentions Huachuca Water Co crew, Phelps Dodge road work, and various local visits and preparations for Mascot celebration.
Tuesday notes from Tombstone page report Hua chirea Water Co manager A H Gardner and wife attend Mascot event. Court reporter J W Walker and wife travel, Mrs Poindexter and daughter Virginia head to Los Angeles for summer. Geologist Toyote of Phelps Dodge reviews district properties with positive impressions. Jerome and Gleeson activity noted, Riser Review moves to new quarters. Local improvements at McCargo residence and Elks Flag Day speech by W G Gilmore. Cattle shipments through Naco and Mesham herd plans, plus various visits and remembrances.
The Arizona Securities and Investment Co. was found solvent by the corporation commission in Phoenix after an inquiry. Officers are praised for careful management and timely obligations, with a report due by September 1, 1915, on funds owed from stock sales and agents. A receiver was requested by complainant.
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