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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1911
Page
3
Records from Cochise County show varied filings including deeds bargained and sold, quit claims, and releases. Transactions involve properties in Douglas Courtland and San Simon areas, with miners and mining claims in Warren and Swisshelm districts, plus several trust and mortgage actions among local residents and firms.
The probate court issued marriage licenses listing Ricardo Martinez to wed Guadalupe Pachero of Douglas. Also noted are B H Redmond to wed Vesta Amith of Gleeson and Feiz Moreno to wed Juanita Alvarado of Douglas. Other couples include John Young of Hiquliam Weeb to wed Josie Ronan of Douglas Manwell Miranda to wed Richay Brocante of Teviston Jose G Vacquez to wed Rona Nex Barro of Douglas Michael Coughlan to wed Esther L Vay of Buebee.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an uncured catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements claim trustee-like honesty of Cheney and notes on business dealings. Product is taken internally, claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Treatment samples sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle, sold by druggists.
Tuesday orders from the post department bar mail reception at any station unless in mail pouches amid closures. Tombstone locals plan trips to Globe and Roosevelt Dam on March 19 for Colonel Roosevelt's visit as Odd Fellows meet in Masonic Hall. Numerous court, county, and business travelers arrive in Tombstone for district court matters and April term preparations.
The Arizona constitution committee plans to press its statehood claims by calling on President Taft. It has telegraphic voting data on ratification and expects to push statehood in an extra session likely April 1. If delayed, the 62nd Congress may ensure favorable action by December.
Reports from Fronteras say Red Lopez led an insurrecto band of 390 that captured Fronteras and a Douglass railroad train. Fewer than ten attackers were killed. the town surrendered at noon amid cheers. Lopez, known in Tombstone and Bisbee, has enlisted sympathizers and Mexican residents joined the rebels. Next targets are Agua Prieta and Cananea, guarded by federal troops.
Report of a cave discovered in the mountains west of the Tumscori mission about four miles from Tubac on the Tucson road. It is said to contain a large amount of gold silver plate and old Spanish coins totaling about ten thousand dollars. The discoverers were not learned. The tale of buried treasure at that location had been ongoing for years.
Newly enfranchised women in Washington state swiftly press rights by challenging Seattle authorities. A jury of women reportedly fines men for wearing as part of recent demonstrations.
F H Stover county school superintendent returns from an official visit to northern public schools. Washington reports Postmaster Burnett stands well for the postal savings banks. El Paso and Southwestern passenger rates adjust locally with Tombstone at 2.35 and Douglas higher by twenty cents. Attorneys ease back home as recent arrivals depart. Ore shipment from Heretial mine to El Paso. Mrs James McHugh travels to Bishee with daughters. Wn Simmons and wife head to Bishee for a few days. Sem Coleman arrives from Sulphur Springs ranch. EA Macon of the Southern Pacific, Tucson, visits Tombstone on business.
E A Shattuck died at his Ashland home on January 11 after an eleven month illness. A former Cochise county resident, he served two terms during She rW Slaughter administration and later moved to Kansas to pursue stockraising. He was active in local development and served as city alderman at his death, leaving a wife and son. Condolences are extended from Arizona friends and the Prosector.
Lenten season begins with Ash Wednesday marking forty days of fasting. Many devout Christians will abstain from meat during this period and prepare for Easter with prayer and penance.
War cars built by Consolidated Iron & Equipment in Peralville for Mexico are finished. Each car has 76 portholes for soldiers and three rapid fire guns at each end. They will be sent to the scene of the revolutionary troubles to Chibuabus.
Washington March 1 Arizona Statehood Committee praised President Taft after a meeting in which he pledged to act promptly on the proposed state constitution. He indicated the special session would not act on Arizona’s constitution and suggested sending it to Congress with a recommendation for adoption. If so Arizona would be admitted in April. Also, two committees rejected the Ashise County seat removal bill, killing the measure.
Reports say the anticipated clash at Naco between rebels and federals did not occur today. Rebel leader Red Lopes is suspected to head the band near Fronterar and possibly involved in the Naco port actions. Federals remain at Neco city, wary but motionless as quiet holds along the line. Mexican residents move toward the American side amid looming trouble.
Col H L Pickett of Tombstone is described by the Washington Post as a leading Democrat of Arizona who made a strong fight for the adoption of the constitution. He is prominently mentioned among Arizona officials and is noted by the Arizona Committee men now in Washington.
A territorial leader champions an elective Senate via direct vote and a governing charter praised as the most progressive yet. The proposed constitution features advisory primary votes and nonpartisan framing, backed by major newspapers from both parties. Supporters argue a majority rule should guide state creation, despite minority opposition around election day.
An unusual verse fragment contemplates social change and paradoxical shifts in norms and goods. It muses on sugar, malt, beer, household roles, and animal behavior as a court house moves, ending with a line referencing “Siamberlains” and names that blur into spoof.
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