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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1911
Page
2
The Tombstone Epitaph editor urges east west north and south readers to subscribe and boost for rapid settlement in Cochise County. The piece touts abundant water from San Pedro and Sulphur Springs valleys and promotes attracting thousands of acres of virgin land to farmers with irrigation and pumping plants backing the claim.
The wedding of Mine Five Wolcott to Mr Wallace occurred at 10 this morning with Rev H A Deck officiating. The bride, eldest daughter of F X Wolcott, is a Tombstone native and former teacher noted for high honors and service in local schools. The groom, a mining engineer, has worked with several Arizona mines and now leads La Princess Mining Co in Chihuahua, Mexico.
A long, patchwork summary of Arizona territory notes. Lee's Ferry plans new equipment for placer work. Douglas Chamber of Commerce sees leadership changes and Republican activity. Deaths include Harry Mitchell of Pinal County. Verde Valley railroad rumors gain traction with right of way staked. Fort Whipple and Point of Rocks fencing upgrades. Local mining, milling, and housing developments across Flagstaff, Jerome, Globe, Yuma, and surrounding towns. и
From Monday's Daily, Mra John Rock departed for Phosotx to visit grandparents about to move to California. Mary Williamson returns from Dragoon Mountains. heads to San Francisco for National Education Association events. Towbetonites join Douglas and Mishee contingents for a Trith Nationalists picnic. A W Howe heads to San Diego for summer with parents. County Superintendent A Stover to San Francisco for National Education Association gathering, with Yosemite Valley tour. Dick Wath and Allan Benedict depart for Dor Caberas for six weeks of mineral surveying for Maccot Copper. Grace Galen returns from Tucson to summer with family. George Rafferty and children travel to Bisher to visit relatives. John Howard returns from Tombstone after district court. TN Gaines reports from Douglas for Cochise County Taxpayers Association. Walter Cummings arrives for district court. Mayor James returns from Bisbee with wife at Copper Queen hospital, improved. Leona Tracey and Lor Nie McPherson depart for Flagstaff to attend Northern Arizona Normal School summer session.
A jolly Tombstone crowd gathered at the Kineley residence Saturday to honor Leona Texey and Lorine McPherson as they left for Flaget. Miss Byna Kinsley hosted a social with delicious refreshments, punch, dancing, and vocal music, ending at midnight. Guests included Julia Rockfellow, Sadie Cowan, Lorine McPherson, Leona Tracy, Eva and Lacy Wolcott, Josephine McPherson, Helen and Emily Axtell, and Frank Willard and Allen Benedict.
A Washington dispatch reports territorial committees adjourned Friday due to attendance issues. The committee plans to report on the upcoming Saturday, with decisions on action expected to be conveyed then.
Two children, the son and daughter of OP Brown and wife, were bitten by a skunk while camping near Colonia Morales. They were transported to El Paso for treatment at Pas tour Institute.
The Mexican government has remitted all import duties on grain beans vegetables and all essential commodities to meet urgent hunger. The concession was set to end on June 30 but is expected to be extended due to ongoing hardship.
Judgment in case 6268 Dragoon Copper Mining Co against Dra P B80 to Trustee Co for 19387.13 tax suits filed by City of Bisbee naming multiple defendants and small sums, plus divorce actions for Callie Keeler and Dr Robert Kesler, Bessie A Diliman and Dr Howard Diliman, and others. Probate notices appointing Manuel Soza administrator for Paul Mitchell estate with hearing dates, and E E Babcock contract matter noted.
The International reports the arrival in Douglas of DC Watson his wife and two pretty children from Cananes and later departure for Knor lle Tennessee for a summer visit. The deaf mute family, financially distressed, appear cheerful and undisturbed by locomotive noise or other traveling distractions.
Indications point to the El Varo and Southwestern oyster line extending into Tucson soon. The Southwestern has called for bids to build six miles of road from Fairbanks to Tucson, contingent on construction costs and tax matters. Surveys show a very heavy grade between Henson and Tucson, so a branch from Fairbanks is planned for near level trade across the distance.
Ex Delegate Mark A. Smith writes from Washington on June 15 to editor Job Dagbar predicting Arizona statehood in the current Congress. He cites a Senate committee majority favorable to a report and seven of twelve ready to vote yes, expecting adjournment around July 20.
Judge Edward Kent departs Phoenix and heads to Washington to consult with the attorney general and urge members of the Senate committee on territories to accelerate the report on the resolution admitting Arizona into the union. He plans to press the matter during his Washington visit.
Yesterday morning Senorita Maria Anaya married Senor Feliz Zapedi in a Catholic ceremony presided by Father Barcett. The couple, well regarded among Tombstone’s Mexican residents, drew a large crowd from town and beyond to the nuptials. The bridal dance at Stage Hall afterward lasted late with many guests dancing.
Mining men anticipate vast gold production in Arizona and California from new inventions for handling wet and dry placer gravel. The gravel beds across these states reportedly contain thousands of acres and yield 25 cents to several dollars per yard. Hundreds of millions of yards of gold bearing moss gravel are said to lie along the Colorado between Needles and the Grand Canyon.
Five year old Roland McNew was struck by a Breinfeld and Company delivery wagon in Lucson. The accident resulted in a fractured leg shown at the knee.
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