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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1913
Page
3
A compiled county record segment lists numerous real estate deeds mortgages chattels and satisfied mortgages involving Bisbee Douglas Willcox and related properties. Transfers include HC Wheeler J Sherman W D Maddux W L Jones J Tonkovich and others with entities like Bank of Bisbee Wayland Trust and Howie Bank & Trust Co. Source details numerous homesteads and prop parcels alongside mineral and mortgage actions.
Senator Fred S Breen introduced the Unique Bill proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the legislature to fifty bills in a single session twenty five bills for new legislation and twenty five amending laws with appropriations excluded. If adopted committees would handle most measures in the next steps. the plan aims to curb mass bill production.
Chairman Gus Hickey and Supervisors Riggs and Beck held a special meeting to discuss the impact of the supreme court decision on justice courts and constables in Cochise. Officials have not surrendered authority, so no action was taken. The court’s ruling replaces elected officials, restoring the pre redistricting situation.
The Prescott Journal-Miner reports seven men jailed from Jerome were released after sentencing by WS Adame 40, the newly appointed justice of the peace. Imprisonment ranged from thirty to ninety days as part of the first fruits of a law authorizing boards of supervisors to appoint justices of the peace. Additional offenders sentenced by similar judges may face clearance as officials are investigated for disqualification. The state penitentiary holds several men bound to the superior court to answer felonies, leading to potential more freedom.
A dancing party at the Turner repub house hosted by Mr and Mrs James Lawry drew many guests for a lively evening. Music was by the St David Christian era Orchestra, with refreshments served by the hosts. The event lasted until midnight with attendees including Mr and Mrs Jan Lawry, Mr and Mrs Freak Moron, Mr and Mrs J S Davis, Mr and Mrs Jes Haverty, Mr and Mrs G W Senter, Mr and Mrs Frank Hand, and numerous others from Fort Haven and area towns.
Globe dispatch reports John B. Goodwin, condemned for the murder of Alfred Hillput and Fred Kibbe in the White Mountain Indian Reservation, was playing solitaire when informed of a 60 day reprieve from President Wilson. Attorney Flannigen greeted the news with a limp handshake before Goodwin resumed his cards. United States Marshal Ourrick received the stay order from Attorney Gevers McReynolde shortly before the scheduled execution time.
Pan y Recorder Owen Murphy and wife visited Birbee and Lowell with friends. Jack McCarthy traveled to Douglas aboard a bus today. A H Gardner of Hu choos Water Co returned from Tucson. Trustee A L Grow of the TOMCo bankruptcy returned from El Paso with business. Grow visited Judge Daniel McFarland and reported a successful eye operation. Cattle Inspector Porter McDonald returned from Naco noting many Awiriaans expected for the upcoming engagement. Theo Metz from Bisbee stopped in for soda water. H Merrill of Cochise on brief business. slayer Kuchenbecker due back tomorrow from Tucson. Interest grows in Lambst ue for the Nap y war as locals prepare for carnage. County Assessor EA Hughes on official business in Douglas. Deputies active countywide on the regular assessing tour. Assistant County Attorney Muny of Bishes in town on official business. Supervisor Riggs and Mrs Riggs returned to El Dorado ranch after a special supervisors meeting.
Secretary LO Woolery of the Tombstone board posts notice for a March 29 school trustee election. Voting eligibility includes residents over 21 with tax payment in the district, with women whose husbands are taxpayers also eligible. Woolery, the retiring secretary, may not run again due to private commitments, but supporters urge continuation of his service.
The Phoenix Gazette reports Willie H Sawtelle is to appoint James Pitts of Flagstaff as deputy clerk of the federal court. The position carries a $3000 yearly salary and has drawn many applicants. Warrington’s latest information says Sawtelle has agreed to make Pitts his deputy.
About seventy five delegates representing the Baptist churches of Arizona together with several divisions and Sunday School workers will attend the Annual Baptist Convention to be held in Prescott on April 2 3 4 5 and 6.
Senator Woreley of Pima introduces a constitutional amendment to abolish the state senate and reduce the house to one member per county with acts to be submitted to voters 90 days after the season. He also proposes a single tax bill to reduce improvement assessment gradually added to land values.
A Washington dispatch notes committee assignments with Martin of Virginia as appropriation chairman and Tillman heading the papal affairs committee. Senator Smith of Arizona joins foreign relations while Senator Albrette serves on the judiciary committee.
The list shows Cochise county teachers B Van Seoick Clara Pulliam and Charles Kendrick as successful in the recent quarter’s examinations. In Apache county Lorenzo Aboton passed but the certificate is withheld due to being under the legal age of seventeen.
The state land commission selects Cochise County land totaling about 25 000 acres, boosting the agency total to 150 000 acres. The land is described as compact grazing and farming ground with extensive school land already set aside. The commission expects to survey more areas as needed and has asked the United States to survey about 6 000 000 acres to support Arizona’s plans.
Five American youths observed conditions from the Mexican side and were arrested by General Ojeda. Four hailed from Bisbee, names not learned. the fifth was J Keessly of Douglas. Ojeda claimed Americans were arresting his soldiers and vowed to seize all Americans crossing into his camp until exchanges could be made. Keessly said they were released thirty minutes later.
Monday’s Daily reports a string of local travels and social visits across Tombstone, Douglas, and Naco, with St Patrick’s Day celebrations noted. Key figures like Mrs Bravin and Deputy Sheriff Howe travel on official business while chatter centers on an upcoming battle near the border town and war concerns. Bank auctions in Bisbee achieve $50,000 in school bonds, with bidders including Bank of Bisbee and Miners & Merchants Bank.
Hundreds of office seekers await deferred postmaster appointments, with many Republicans slated for re submission. Charles P Neill named commissioner of labor as the Postmaster General retains Republicans in the department. New York City seeks retention of Postmaster Morgan and civil service plans gain favor.
Fort Huachuca is in the city on a brief business visit. Beam tours for inspection of Dragoons. Claude Seames shipped two carloads of horses to Markle Texas from George Stevens ranch near Slaughter’s ranch in Sulphur Springs Valley. Horses will be placed on the Texas large assist. A resident from the county seat suffers a severe fever. Ladies of the Maccabees plan a dance for Thursday March 27 at Gage Hall. AM Williams, noted aviator and inventor of the Williams flying machine, visited Tombstone. Byrne returns from an extended visit to Patagonia. Mire Nelle Farnsworth of Hereford visits Tombstone. Baseball season resumes with the local club preparing for games. Fort Huachucans seek honor and challengers may be issued to them. Chapter Masons meet this evening in the Masonic Hall.
Sulphur Spring Valley notes report land sales in California and new 320 acres taken up seven miles from Courtland. Joe Bigeon of Pearce expands tobacco efforts with six acres planted. JC Jean of Webb ships ore from Great American mine via Caliente siding. Jose Herrera family moved to Courtland to join camp life. Ranches prepare for an unprecedented crop outlook. Pitman travels for fence posts while a wasp incident distracts him. Light dancing school progress led by Ira Holderman in Arizona.
Dr Randall informed the board of supervisors by telephone that Cochee county will receive $50 per month for each wounded state troop or Mexican soldier treated at the county hospital. With this assurance the supervisors dropped the matter of accepting soldiers and patients at the county institution for the present.
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