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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1911
Page
3
A scattered rundown of real estate and property transfers. Listings include WA Sheppard to Ariston Bank and Trust for horses and cattle, bills of sale and quit claims, homestead claims, and warranty deeds. Several parcels, furniture, and chattel transfers noted among Douglas and Birbex properties with multiple parties.
Script notes show various mortgage satisfactions and assignments. Items include A W Wood deed to J H Grant for Douglas property valued at 850.00, Lee Thompson to Mary K McNamars 390.00, Hirst ux to Margarito Bequerga 110.00, Cravey to RW Mages rell, Rose ux to BJ Reves 20.10.08, Reeve to Jennie Buttner, Miller ux to Jennie Buttner 20,000, Frederick Faust to Mary Ann Faust 500 and 20,000 in land and affection, Jennie Buttner to Margaret Mareball 4,000, Kirkpatrick to First Nat Hank Lordsburg 200.00, Medigovich to W H Jennings 25,000, and various mortgage satisfactions with Miners and Merchants Bank and Wilcox Bank & Trust Co including EB Mason assignment to Raymond Owens and Stoner to LR Allen printing plant.
Tombstone Tel Co connects with Los Angeles marking a new line. Coast Telephone Co officials state Tombstone patrons may soon talk to San Francisco and as far as Portland.
About 49 people will be served at the contemplated office near St David on the EP and SW. Low Vaters, formerly of Tombstone, is expected to lead the effort and receive the appointment.
Three more grand jury cases have been placed on the calendar in the last few days. E MoDumas of Douglas faces criminal assault with bail set at 5000 dollars. Joe Kline of Moce Kline Douglas charged with assault with intent to kill. Kline released on 2000 bail. Miguel Rob'es of Douglas appeals to court. defendant sentenced to 30 days and fined 950 dollars for carrying away a frame house held under mortgage appeal.
The Fort Bowie military reservation near Cochise County sold yesterday at Phoenix to Aquatters on the site. Buyers acquired 2400 acres of grazing and farming land for a total of 4481 dollars 32 cents, with prices ranging from 1.25 to 2.50 per acre.
The Bank of Douglas is notified it has been awarded $20,000 of the new Panama bonds. It is among the few banks in Arizona to receive a portion of the issue.
Tuesday's Daily George Todd, mining engineer, returned from Los Angeles and resumes inspecting fines for Hydro Electric Mining in the district. Numerous visitors appear in Tombstone including George Fries and Archie Litteton. court sessions expected to run to mid next month with District Attorney Williams in Bisbee. Other locals travel to Los Angeles and Nashville or visit relatives as Odd Fellows meet and families plan stays at the seashore and in the Dragoon mountains.
Andy Hamm, who departed about three weeks ago for California to manage a shipment of cattle for the Hoquitas Lands Cattle Co., returned Thursday in charge of three carloads of purebred Hereford and Durham bulls bred at Kern County Land & Cattle Co.’s ranch near Bakersfield.
Retired Colonel Emilio Kosterlitzky remains head of the rurale force in Yegdalens district. Though living quietly in Magdalena, he is described as still alive and in command with government consent.
In northern Mexico, speculation grows over General Lorenzo Torres the brother of General Luis Torres. He has not been heard from since before the battle of Ares amid the rout of federal forces. Official word still denies reports of serious wounds. The Sentinel notes Cherioe Sem profits from ore, shipping from the Iron s00d claim to San Francisco bringing him $50 to $200 per load.
A playful, error-filled verse prompts miscellaneous nonsensical questions about historical figures, inventions, and events. It reads as a humorous, fragmented lyric piece with references to Tombstone, Taft, Columbus, and various names, hinting at social commentary and whimsical wordplay.
In Tombstone, Congregational Church reports 41 Sunday School attendees in the morning. Ret Deck delivered a discourse on A Message of Love. Helen Axtell presided at evening service on Grace for Common Duties. The pastor spoke on Treadmill Heroes. Methodist Church notes Rev Bodsin on Workers of Wages in morning discourse. Sunday School attendance is described as good. Catholic Church reports Sunday School attendance remains regular. services held.
Friends of Dan McCullough urge the Board of Control to reverse its denial of admission for an old pioneer to the Prescott home. They claim misinformation guided the decision and that McCullough, a 30 year Arizona resident, meets all legal admission requirements despite health concerns. Separately, Sterling Development unloads machinery in Tucson to ship to Mammoth for artesian well construction work.
Wednesday's Daily notes Attorney JI Sie Kelligan of Bisbee and Bruce Stephenson of Courtland attend district court in Tombstone. Deputy Sheriff William Bennett brings a prisoner. James Herron of Courtland visits the county seat for court. Deputy Sheriff Bob Hilborn returns by noon train on official business. Numerous locals and visitors including Pete Jensen of Benton, Dr Thomas and wife traveling to Washington, Attorney Robert N Freoch from Douglas, and Ed Nevin from Willcox are mentioned in court and social movements.
The current issue of Dry Farming highlights a new dryland product, the Spanish peanut. It yields hog feed and makes excellent hay. The vines are harvested for hay first, then the roots access the nuts in the ground. In dry parts of Texas and Oklahoma the Spanish peanut has shown profitable results.
Rumors say 150000 dollars set for Fort Huachuca improvements may be released for the original purpose and the fort renamed a regimental post. Observers note border troop maneuvers may have convinced the War Department the fort is securely situated and no new location is needed.
The final official figures on railroad assessment for Cochise County are published by the Board of Equalization. Cochise is credited with 4430 dollars as part of the county apportionment, with the total assessment of the railroads distributed accordingly.
The Tucson Star urges Arizona natives from other states to appeal to their home state senators for early admission. The piece praises loyal citizens who know local points of interest and magnify town advantages, urging patriotic efforts to accelerate statehood.
The Albuquerque Herald urges broader promotion of New Mexico and Arizona climate and scenery, noting unrivalled mountain views and year round mild climate. It compares to California’s advertising and predicts senate action on Arizona statehood, with residents likely voting on state offices by October or November.
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