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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1913

Page

3

Tombstone Epitaph weekly edition details numerous filings

A fragmented page lists County Recorder filings and notices including transfers and mortgages. Entries cover Ida Meyer and George Meyer to W Dizon Douglas property, various warranty deeds in Bisbee and Douglas, bank mortgages, chattel and realty mortgages, property deeds, will of sale, and notices of claim of possession with multiple named parties and properties.

Ida Meyer George Meyer W . Dizon Douglas Property

Mammoth-Collins Mines Sold to Western Copper Co

Mesere Young enterprising mining men of Cochise county have invaded Pinal county and secured valuable holdings. The Mammoth Collins mines near Shultz, Arizona, were closed Tuesday by The Young Brothers Western Copper Company of Cochland. They will repair old workings and develop the 700 and 800 levels. The mines have yielded millions in gold and copper and the new owners expect to boost activity in the San Pedro valley and the towns of Mammoth and Shultz.

Cochise County Pinal County Young Brothers Florence Blade-Tribuni Young Brother Western Copper Company Couland Shultz Mammoth Colline San Pedro Valley Manmoth

Numerous forest fires burn in the mountains area

Several fires rage in the mountains with reports of one near Whetetones by Mencal spring and another in the canyons near Fort Huachuca. The Romero Pare blaze in the Catalings reopened Friday but is now under control. Forest Supervisor R J Selkirk and a district forester oversee operations as eleven men assist. the area is not a forest reserve and is managed by the interior department.

Mencal Spring Fort Huachuca Romero Pare Catalings R J Selkirk Tari Mountains Department of the Interior

May Yet Survive Terrible Accident At Fairtank

Engineers name Lemour Howard, engineer of the ill fated engine that caused two women’s deaths at Fairtank and Wey, shows improvement. Doctors say if his rally continues his life may be saved, though danger remains.

Lemour Howard Fairtank and Wey Howard

Rebuild Tombstone Bisbee Highway Prep Work Starts

State Highway Engineer Lamar Cobb will mobilize between fifty and seventy-five convicts to work on the Douglas Bisbee Tombstone route, starting around July 15 under guard. A stockade will be built near Biabes, with one guard for every ten convicts, as Cochise County allocates about $40,000 for road work this year including maintenance and the Fairbanks bridge. Prisoners from the Tempe bridge may move to the new camp, with J C Ryan directing Tempe operations and serving as superintendent.

Lamar Cobb Douglas, Bisbee Tombstone Biabes Cochise County Douglas-Bisbee- Tombstone Fairbanks Bridge Tempe Bridge New Road J C. Ryan Tempe

Arizona Senators Work on Land Bills in Congress

From the Congressional Record. Mr Smith of Arizona introduces bill 82548 to create an additional land district in Arizona with accompanying papers, referred to Public Lands. Mr Ashurst introduces bill 82549 to provide enlarged homestead entry where sufficient water for domestic use is unavailable, referred to Public Lands.

Smith Ariaove Arizona Committee On Public Lands Ashurst

Rey Consolidated Copper Starts Water Pipeline Project

Rey Consolidated Copper Company began laying a pipeline to pump water from the tail race near town to the mill as the water issue grows urgent with the mill operations halted.

Rey Consolidated Copper Company Ciale

Douglas Hosts Glade Hand on Border Visit

A large Douglas crowd greeted the Glade hand on a border tour that showcased the city’s boosters led by Colonel Harry Calisher. The procession paused at the smelters and county farm, with Judge Speed guiding musical interludes as officials extolled Douglas’s growth and hospitality toward a potential annexation era.

El Peso Phoenix Road Race Dates Finalized

Moodey selects November 4 as start date for the El Peso Phoenix road race and it will finish on November 5 at dusk. RR Rinehart, chairman, wired George Purdy Bullard for start guidance while General Bollerd indicated Phoenix timing would suit, but the committee kept the original November 4 start.

Moodey Isk RR Rinehart el Peso George Purdy Bullard General Bollerd Phoenix Jost el Paso

Arizona Mage Advertises County Resources In Tombstone Visit

EB Young, representing the Arizona Magesine, visits in Proce ix, promoting Arizona County Surveyor JS McNeishir. Merritt of Bisbee tours Tombstone as crowds gather for the Fourth of July celebrations. A Gleeson wrestling match pits C Luther Grow against Ed Hosen with many Tombstone visitors expected there. Sheriff Wheeler brings a Mexican who confessed to killing a companion during a border crossing plan. Train 5 from El Page delays due to engine trouble near Bernardino. Lightning strikes hit trees in the Chirieat national forest reserve with seven fires in six months. Governor Hant may visit Douglas and Bisbee for the Fourth. Fred Richmond travels from Tucson on business. EP & SW ballast work advances toward Rock Island service between Douglee and Lee station.

Otia EB Young Proceix Arizona JS McNeishir Mrej Merritt Bisbee Wheeler Willcox Sonor el Page Bernardino Chirieat'u National Forest Reserve Don Sullivan Mrlivan

Three R Checks Believed Stolen In Patagonia Area

The Three R Mining Company of Patagonia faces a suspected check theft affecting Tombstone and Cochise County. A Tucson Star item reports that 96 checks ranging from No 2470 to 2567 were ordered stopped, signed by J T Waring, superintendent, with exceptions for 2501 and 2545. A Nogales bank telegram gave no further particulars.

Tombstone Cochise County Slert Three R Mining Company Patagonia Tucson Star J. T. Waring Three R J. F. Moyers Chamber of Commerce First Naional Bank of Nogales

Die Fr.m Injuries Received in Explosion

A boiler explosion at Fairbank Saturday left Mrs Beedle dead before 9 pm and Mrs Cable dying at Copper Queen hospital in Bisbee at 11 30 pm. Lamourga Howard, a foreman on the ill fated engine crew, survived barely. Beadle was married two months. the explosion prompted an investigation by the railroad company.

Fairbank Robert Beedle Couna Boo F Cable Copper Queen Hospital Bisbee Lamourga Howard Mire Beadle Aday

Fourth of July Western division pricing and travel plans

The Daily-ee notes Fourth of July events with Western division quotes exceeding one third. Tickets go on sale July 2 and are valid through July 7 for return travel. Local officials and residents, including MacNeil of Omaha and Hartman of Pearce, are in town or traveling, with several visits and relocations mentioned among Benton county and surrounding areas.

Borderland Route backed as year-round Arizona thruway

Arizona Gazette’s Charles Akers and Joe Gray rally support for the Borderland Route through El Paso Deming Douglas Bisbee Tombstone to Tucson Phoenix Yuma and on to San Diego, claiming it is the only practical, year-round path avoiding winter impasses on other routes. Enthusiasm grows among Tombstone boosters and neighboring towns along the line.

Arizone el Paso Deming Douglas Lowell Bisbee Tombstone Tucson Phoenix Yuma San Diego Charles Akers The Arizona Gazette Akers Joe Gray Bisbee Commercial Club Gallup Satos Tue Gray Charly Ake Sach

Sorrowful Death of Devoted Mother

A Globe dispatch reports Mrs Martha Jackson died at the county hospital aged unknown. Her son George Jackson serves time in Florence penitentiary for robbery. On her death bed she asked farewell to him and grieved he could not be at her side. The Prorector reflects on moral lessons for wayward youth and the impact of such stories on redemption.

Globe Martha Jeckson George Jackson Florence

Sheriff Wheeler in Pearce on Wilcon warder matters

Pearce reports have Sheriff Wheeler visiting the area to handle issues related to the Wilcon warder near that locality. Local officials say the visit focuses on security and administrative concerns affecting the ward.

Sheriff Wheeler Pearce Wilcon

Marriage Licenses Rise in Cochise County on Record June

Monday’s Daily notes Cochise County shows no hard times as Cupid’s agent B Wilson reports May brides at 56, the highest ever. June daily licenses surge under A Carlad. a flood of ore to the Florence smelter prompts praise. Deputy Merry Rafferty visits Phoenix en route to Florence with prisoners. Masonry social planned in Douglas at Smelter City. attendees from Tombstone include Dr H H Hogbert and family, J C W Hicks, and others. Local travelers John Gleeson Ivan Johnson and Ulrich Reider mingle in town while residents discuss June rain patterns and Dos Caballeros mines.

Cochive County Cupid B Wilson Brida Sheri Merry Rafferty Phoenix Florence Cochee County Tombstone Douglas Yeeterdey Dr H H Hogbert E A Hughes J C W Hicks Arlie H Garedoer Harry Eckerman J H McPhison J W Walker A Wworth A C Karger Harry Ross Wan LO Woolery E R Flach Iso J White J Powell A W Howe Prospector

Valuable Zinc Deposits in Dragoons

Good results are reported from zinc mines in the Dragoons operated by Mr J H Gordon. Ore is packed out on burros, hauled to Tombetene by team, and shipped to Kanens for smelting. A local zinc smelter in Arizona would improve returns if reduced hauling costs were available.

Dragoons J H Gordon Burros Tombetene Kanens Arizona Gordon Cochise County

Street Car Strike Disrupts Phoenix Operations

Ancient eggs and spoiled lemons fueled sympathy for striking Carmen as a morning attempt to run Phoenix Railway cars drew crowds. Downtown techs halted progress, hooted operators, and pulled trolley poles. Only minor scuffles occurred. manager Mitchell ordered cars back to barns and canceled the schedule.

Carmen Phoenix Railway Company Mitchell

Referendum Petitions Rise Over Phoenix Rail Fare Law

Petition canvassers in Phoenix began circulating against the three cent fare law, the measure referred by the recent legislature. Eleven thousand signatures are required to place the referendum before voters. the bill would become law on August 15 if the required support is reached.

Phoenix Railroad Canvesser

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