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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1916
Page
8
United States Land Office in Phoenix announces grant selections for two lists. List 251 seeks bonds and interest coverage across Maricopa Pima Yavapai and Coconino counties with parcels in sections 3,12 and 1, and List 252 covers Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges across multiple townships and sections. Protests accepted within five weeks of publication. dated February 1 1976 with first publication in February 15 1916.
Ernest M Robsthau of Buena Arizona filed intent to prove up land claim for Lots 2 3 4 and surrounding sections in Township 225 Range 21E G and 5 R Meridian. Proof to establish claim to be made before W A Fowler Tombstone Arizona on March 24 1916 with witnesses J H Downer Oliver Fry Ed Bryan and R E Kolb all of Buena.
Quiver Fry files notice of intention to make three year proof to establish hab land claim on Sky Section 7 Township 8 Range 30 G&.S Meridian. Hearings set before W A Fowler US Commissioner in Tob Stone Arizona on March 8. Witnesses Ernest M Robathas H Downer Oscar K Tom berlin EO F Higgins all from Boena Arizona. First pub Feb 20 1996.
James D Lowrey of Turner Arizona has filed notice to establish his claim to homestead land in section 33 township 20 south range 20 east G and S meridian. The proof is to be presented before US Commissioner W A Fowler at Tombstone on April 4 1916. Witnesses include John Rock Edward B Foster George C McLane and Joe G MeLane. First publication March 3. County Attorney J F Ress and wife returned from Douglas after office matters.
A historical notice from Phoenix Arizona dated February 25 1918 proclaims an application for survey and withdrawal of lands in Cochise County Arizona township Ti mnetays S R21 W sections 1 to 24. It states lands are withdrawn from February 16 1918 for sixty days allowing Arizona to select lands via its authorities and lists Thomas F Wredin and John J Birdno as officials with first notice March 5 1918.
George W. Fenter of Turner Arizona files notice of intention to establish five acre proof on land described in his 1911 homestead entry Lot 2 and 4 Ely SW Section 33 Township 4 S Range 2 E G S Meridian before U S Commissioner WA Fowler at Tombstone on April 3 1916. Witnesses Jol Rock Reinbold Haug Arthur Landers of Turner Arizona listed. First pub February 27 1916.
Notice to James E Kelly of Garces Arizona that on June 5 1908 he filed a homestead claim for northwest and southeast sections in township 28 range 20 being land in the G&S P Meridian He will present five year proof before W A Fowler U S Commissioner Tombstone Arizona on April 5 1915 with witnesses Charles Harris William E Davis Sarah A Kelly and Henry Mayne all of Garces Arizona First publication March 5 1916
Department of the Interior notice lists William H. Long of Buena Arizona who filed a 1912 homestead enlargement for NE Section 12 Township 22S Range 20E G&SR Meridian. He intends to prove up the claim before W A Fowler at Tombstone Arizona on April 5 1916 with witnesses H Downer Ernest M Robathan William H Pratt and John F Copenhaver of Buena Arizona.
Sarah A Kelly of Garces Arizona filed notice of intention to make five year proof to establish her claim to land described as SEAL NES EM SW Section 1 Township 235 Range 20E G and SR Meridian. The proof is to be made before W A Fowler US on the Sunday of April 1916. Witnesses named are James E Kelly and Henry Magne, both of Garces Arizona. Published March 5 1916.
Public notice from the U.S. Land Office Phoenix Arizona dated February 26 1916 lists selections under the act of Congress for various counties including Maricopa Pima Yavapai and Coconino. It details list numbers serial numbers tracts and sections for payment of accrued interest and bonds and invites protests during a five week period. The notice is signed by Thomas F Weed in the U.S. Land Office Receiver. First publication March 5 1916.
February report by County Recorder Mur phy notes over 700 instruments used and fees of 1122.10, indicating strong real estate and mining deed activity. The record includes many deeds and locations, with mining locations and instruments dominating, marking a banner period for the year.
Tucson March 9 An agreement to lease the Southern Arizona Smelting Company at Sasco to American Smelting & Refining Co for one year with a possible extension. Announcement from ALS & R Co in Tucson says operations will begin soon. Reopening would restore a customs smelter near Tucson and aid local business and ore markets.
Phoenix March 9 Commissioner FA Jones Rate Clerk A A Betts and Secretary Wilaster will represent the Arizona corporation at an interstate commerce commission lumber hearing in Los Angeles on March 2. The case stems from a McCormick Lumber Co complaint alleging discriminatory rates for northern to southern Arizona shipments. The Arizona commission seeks to show rates are fair while northern mills Williams Flagstaff The Cliffy face participation as respondents with the commission as intervenor. Superior Judge O J Baughn returns to Florence after two weeks in Cochise County, while Judge Lockwood handles the Pigal County water priority suit. Judge A G McAlister arrives to sit until the 20th as work continues. The Water priority decision is awaited by Pinal farmers and will impact Case Grande valley development.
Department of the Interior notices John H. Towner of Buena Arizona seeks a three year proof for Homestead Entry No 019499 in Section 31 Township 21S Range 218 G and S Meridian. Proof to be made before W A Fowler US Commissioner Tombstone March 24 1916 with witnesses Oliver Fry Ernest Rehathan C R Knoles R E Kolb all of Buena Arizona.
With HM Eckerman retiring after two terms, several prominent local figures are linked to the Tombstone School District trustees race. The election is near and multiple announcements are anticipated in the coming days as Mrs Woodruff heads to Douglas for a visit with relatives.
Thursday's Daily reports an enthusiastic Congregational church meeting with officers re-elected and plans to push work forward. Also notes St Patrick's Day event by Protection Hose Co No 3, a film at Crystal theatre, a new Overland touring car purchase, and ongoing court cases in Florence and Phoenix with a mentally ill commitment at the state hospital in Douglas.
Readable pieces describe visits and meetings in Phoenix and surrounding areas. Officials such as Davis, Walker, and Hughes appear with various agencies and companies. Mentions of a lumber ship from Flagstaff, tax payments on r a at mobiles, and reassignment to Fort Huachuca hint at local civic and business activity.
Notice is given that James D. Dec 4 2002 made desert land entry No. 627 for NW4 Section 16 Township 2 S Range 20 G S R Meridian has filed notice to make proof by purchase to establish claim to the land before W A Fowler U S Jom on the 4th day of April 1916. Claimant witnesses are J Are thar J Landers George C McLane Turner Jobe Rock Tombstone Edward B Foster Fort Huachuca Arizona.
Mrs D Cheat and her daughter Miss Lillian of Elgin Arizona toured Tombstone today in their new car with Miss Lillian driving. They are guests of Mrs Jas Duncan during their stay.
In Phoenix on March the state land department filed the largest land selection in a day, totaling 74 acres across 100 parcels mainly in Altar valley Pima county. The 74 acres will be rented for five years at three cents per acre, after which sale funds go to state grants and institutions. Proceeds from 2,880 acres will support Cochise and Graham counties bond payments.
The March crop report from the Bureau of Crop Estimates via the Weather Bureau outlines wheat stocks on farms as of March 1 at 151,000 bushels, with prices to producers at $1.10 per bushel. It compares figures to the previous years, showing merchantable quality at about 85 percent for 1914, and notes other stock and price data across periods.
Local train crew reported today that the main line between El Paso and Douglas faced delays due to trouble with Villa outlaws at Columbus. The Gold State Limited and other through trains ran about four hours late. eastbound halted at Hachita and westbound at Columbus.
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