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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1913
Page
3
Records show numerous bill of sale, chattel mortgage, and warranty deed entries across Bisbee, Willcox, Douglas, and Warren properties. Transactions include livestock, real estate, homesteads, and possessory rights, with named parties such as J J Gandy LJ Vanderwert JH Parramore Campbell L H Van werl W Baker Arba Bank Douglas prop and others.
Bill Graham of Cochise county gains passage in the house for an act authorizing 6999 to drill a well in Sulphur Springs valley. Debate centered on water potential and land value, with Captain Kelton denying prior criticisms and supporting the measure. The bill moves through committee of the whole with amendments yet to be settled.
A Tombstone report says the Bisbee epinal meningitin epidemic is believed to be under control though strict quarantine steps are in place. No one may leave Bisbee without fumigation and daily sanitation. churches schools and theatres are closed. One new case reported and fatalities feared while officials claim all danger avenues are guarded.
Cochise county supervisors awarded several road machinery contracts. Emerson Brackingham Implement Co. of Minneapolis will supply a 6 hp traction engine called the Big Four for 2910 delivered. W E Baxter Co. of Los Angeles received five large spreading cars for 2250, and Emerson Brandingban Implement Go won 2133 barrel tanks for 145 each.
The Chicago Journal recounts a man with a handsome touring car who enjoys rides with friends yet suffers a springing carburetor, a quick stop that strains his finances, a collision with a hitching post, and mounting bills including a mortgage to fund another ride, illustrating a reckless spree.
The Prescott chamber of commerce urged the United States to require $100 of assessment work on each mining claim. They argued a smaller assessment would be made and the funds used for county roads serving the mining district. Henry Hefferman and TG Norrie introduced the resolution in Prescott.
Ed Prynn manager of Reeves Feed and Fuel visits Tucson for business while Dr Randall attends county board meetings in Douglas. Courtland’s Scot McBride and Benson figures appear on civic and legal rounds. Seeds, teaching certificates, and court actions fill a day with various officials, visitors, and a border mail hold amid reports of a distant skirmish near the Mexican line with no casualties.
In this 1913 Arizona note, an Optimist urged readers to bear burdens with humor. Do not mope, wear a harness, rise after falls, and keep a merry fight as life’s journey continues. March 4, 1913, Arizona.
Mild smallpox cases reported near Globe and Payson with quarantine in place. A Globe Record item notes a mail carrier from Payson to Roosevelt showing infection risk while continuing duties. Officials warn the peeling stage is most dangerous for transmission.
Yesterday morning Lieutenant Nicholson led a patrol of 15 US soldiers when fired upon by Mexican federal troops about three miles below Douglas. reinforcement was sent and about 200 more troops joined in, firing for nearly half an hour. Mexicans numbered around 70, hid in bushes, most bullets missed. One Mexican wounded in shoulder. no US casualties reported. General Salazar warned Agua Prieta garrison of incoming reinforcements to guard the city.
Suit 308 AJ Crawford versus AE Crawford divorces filed. Suit 904 Henriette B Hyde versus P Hynie divorce. Amended Judgment in Suit 219 Antonis Phcone divorce and custody of three minor children. Probate proceeding Estate of John Farragh order publication and notice to creditors. Clara L Edwards order publication notice to creditors. James K Fotter order publication Jane Oliver order publication notice to creditors.
A motion to enter judgment for the plaintiff under the mandates of the U S Supreme Court and Arizona Supreme Court was argued in the Superior Court at Tucson before Judge Fred Sapter. Frank H Hereford and E A Meeerve of Los Angeles appeared for the plaintiff while E 8 Ives and Francis Heney of San Francisco attended for the defendant. The defense contends the mandate permits the lower court to grant a new trial.
George H Hadley of South Norwalk claims a machine called the gestorap can reproduce the sensation of eating and drinking without real food. A senstion recorder on the palate transmits from a delicate cylinder by electric wire, promising a banquet from sop to ute. The invention aims to serve meals to distant customers, though its effects remain unknown.
Mr N Creswell state inspector of weights and measures arrived in Tombstone to examine local merchants scales and verify package weights. He will stay several days to standardize practices under the weight laws as he inspects provisions and scales.
Discussion on the average service term for life-term prisoners cites Ohio at seven years and Arizona earlier at five years. The text notes some individuals served longer while the stated average remained around those figures, as reported by Gerette.
A new case of spinal meningitis in Bisbee is reported as Prof McIntyre dies, sparking concern over the city wide outbreak. The Riches of Kiale urge strict quarantine while the state health board orders local boards to enforce measures to contain the epidemic.
Wednesday's Daily 46 reports ex supervisor in Tombstone area visiting county seat from the McCabe ranch in the Huschucas and shaking leads with many old Tombstone friends. Don Levy left for Neco after a visit in the county seat. Judge Sucter fell ill at Biabee and appendicitis fears were raised. Todge Sutter from Copper Queen hospital reports his wife is better and no danger anticipated. Thomas Sutton, popular drummer, interviewing Tombstone merchants. James Pearce, commercial man, in town on regular rounds for his firm. Deputy U.S. Marshal A A Hopkine visited from Douglas. J M Montana of Leadville Stables in Courtland visited Tombstone. Rev Virgil Genevrier returned from Ft Huschuca via new R R branch. Editor Sherwood of Courtland Arizona motored to Tombstone today, boosting the region's prosperity and mining. Contractor Harry Eckerman left for Benson to supervise building contracts. Rev A W Adkinson of Bisbee visited Tombstone briefly.
Arizona lawmakers move toward an advisory vote on federal judges. Senator Wood chairs a resolution to allow state voters to choose the district’s judicial appointee. The move highlights party dynamics as Republicans preside while lawmakers debate deputy treasurer, employee petition coercion, and women’s eligibility for office.
Frank M Murphy of Prescott writes to Charles F Hoff at Castle Hot Springs to renew assurances that the Port Lobos road will be built soon. He notes the project was delayed by Mexico’s unsettled political situation and says construction would have started already otherwise.
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