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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1913
Page
3
A dense notice listing numerous real estate and chattel mortgages, satisfactions, and transfers dated June 9 1913. Names include Mra Avery J Laod N A Amalong W W Holmes D C Hooper Willcox Bank & Trust Co and State Mul B&L, with properties such as homesteads parcels cattle and a billiard table.
A Phoenix dispatch reports the recall circulation for John Phillipe a superior judge of Maricops county begun in the afternoon The grounds allege incompetence and that he refused jury trials in several cases The suits cited include Lapointe v Welle Williams v Mess Improvement Co and Trinker v Rey Consolidated Copper Co The recall politics are described as partisan with Phillipe noted as the sole Republican in the courthouse and a former probate judge now serving as superior judge
Judge Duncan of Tombstone, veteran GAR member and Arizona pioneer, turned years old amid a flood of congratulatory postal cards. About 255 friends locally and statewide sent well wishes via a novel card-and-parcel post route, while the judge reread letters and reflected on memories.
A nine year old girl is treated at Ray hospital after a collie bite. The dog was killed and its head sent to Phoebe Phoebe laboratory for rabies testing. Treatment runs 21 days with 25 injections, serum from University of California and spinal cord rabbit serum given per dose.
Barney Caire a prominent Tombstone resident and Italian community member died at 3 AM in Winkleman. He served as secretary of Opata Tribe No 15 and was a respected figure among miners and the Order of Ret Men. He leaves a young wife. condolences pour in from Tombstone friends.
Judge Sutter of Cochise County Superior Court ruled for Zeckendurf against A Steinfeld in a longstanding suit, awarding about 300000 dollars. The decision followed briefs after submission, with attorney fees taxed against the defendant. The case has appeared before Arizona territory Supreme Court twice and the U.S. Supreme Court once, with possible further appeal discussed.
Mr Maurice L Reid from Seattle visits Douglas on Puget Sound shore. He represents hospital and septic supply firms and discusses market conditions for bone repair and healing products. The piece notes a harsh climate comparison and regional cattle range expectations for the coming summer.
Florence Tribune defends Bruce a Cochise county resident since 1879 who built cattle and mining ventures, lost about 100000, yet served as Secretary of the Territory in 1893. The piece portrays him as loyal, clean-minded, efficient, and unwittingly drawn into service by Secretary Lane in Washington.
Hon Thomas E Farish has been appointed state historian by Governor Huot. The mission notes his deep knowledge of Arizona history and state residency since 1879. Farish engaged in public affairs, led mining operations, managed the Vaiture, and served in the 1891 92 territorial legislature as a prominent Democrat.
Dr Severn Ari sone State Ver Barian with Dr Melvin and Bureau of Animal Industry discuss a proposed drift fence along the Mestisa Vine between the San Bernardino land grant and the Arizona New Mexico line. The fence aims to protect Cochine county cattlemen from Mexican drift into Arizona and reduce border trouble.
A Superior Judge ruled that Zeckendorf Steinfeld must pay more than $42,900 to attorneys from the $422,608.08 verdict won Monday. Judge Sutter, sitting for Judge Cooper in Pims county, set a ten percent contingent fee and ordered the judgment finalized by the July deadline. The defendant has 10 days from Monday to file an appeal.
Wednesday reports from Tombstone note preparations for a touring Fourth of July celebration to unite Cochise County in a memorable event. Local boosters push for turnout, with petitions circulating to keep the county seat in Tombstone and oppose a costly courthouse relocation. Reduced taxes and fair voting are urged through referendums, amid weather hopes of rain for stock and farms.
Tombstone residents and Kay Swain’s friends were startled as Swain was arrested in Los Angeles on Friday morning on a wife detention charge. Bond set at 5000, with former Tombstone residents King and Gage posting bond to release him. Swain’s estrangement from his wife had included a baby kidnapping months earlier, and reconciliation had seemed possible before the latest arrest developed.
The Cosmopolitan Mercury and Good Keeping with The Los Angeles Examiner are offered together for 85 cents a month. Order from Frost Yi of Tombstone, Los Angeles Examiner, Los Angeles, Cal.
From Tuesday's Daily a number of area figures travel through Tombstone including Deputy Sheriff A W Howe returning from Mexico on official business and Mre A B Tarbell visiting her son Dr BC Tarbell in Nasa. Shouting her daughter Mire Guy C Welch and Superintendent Lem Stallings of Pearce pass through en route to Misbes. Arthur Ivy, assistant county race order, plans departure after recent appendicitis surgery at Copper Queen hospital. "Bute" Hartman of Pearce arrives, endorsing regional growth and urging Pearce votes for retention of the Tombstone courthouse. Janes Marrs and Virginia visit El Paso, Chas Poindexter returns from Tucson, Earl V Sands and Jessie head to Rodeo NM, and H C Kendall with E H Springer arrive from Kendall Le Company holdings in South.
A full parole board considered seventy one applications over Friday and Saturday, with Auditor C laghan absent in the north. Six cases were granted parole, none from murder convicts. Governor Hont and Attorney General Bollard oppose paroling murder convicts, though they largely agree on other points. Three favorable decisions came from judges who tried the cases, and three others praise young, exemplary inmates and an Indian offender. All six contributed to public works through the prison under the current administration.
Mr BG Brittle of Brad streets Commercial Agency called at Prostretor yesterday to view the Brirain edition of a great publication. He discussed past present and prospective finances, and, after questions, stated that last week’s pay was unsettled.
Mr Harry Evans travels to Beorun with wife Maveget Evans as assistant superintendent Hutchins returns from Douglas. Westervelt daughter travels to Flagstaff for summer school with her father to Toccon. Mountain streams of Coebive stocked with fish boosting the region. Leeta Blockberger wed Oliver Overbuler in Los Angeles on the 14th. granddaughter of Judge Duncan. Congratulations to the couple. Mrs Poindexter sails to Taccon on a visit. Jorge Sutter to Pima county court. W P Thomson to Bisbee on business. Fourth of July plans spark interest. posters distributed countywide. Grace Gallen and Nellie McCarthy back from Tucoon St Joseph's. Dance planned at Gage Hall Friday. Tombstone prepares for Glorious Fourth celebrations with lithograph posters.
The Tombstone community learns of the sudden death of Mrs Ida Roberts in Rifle Colorado after a buggy accident near an army troop camp. Friends express deep regret for the loss of a devoted mother and Christian woman.
County debates legislation to ban slaughter of cows under three years old to boost beef supply. Support argues restricting culling increases future herd size and availability. opponents warn it harms cattle business and purebred stock growers. Public interest urges action to prevent shortages.
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