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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1912

Page

3

Mortgage and property transfers in Cochise County records

Transcribed notes show numerous realty, chattel mortgage, and deed actions filed in Cochise County. Entries include warranty deeds, mortgage satisfactions, quit claim deeds, and appointments of agents for Douglas and Bisbee properties, with owners such as Moson, Peterson, Cummings, Higgins, Fain, Rose, Benton, Arnold, McCartney, Douglas entities, and various trust companies listed among the transaction parties. The record also notes appointments for Nat Casualty Co and water location claims in Turkey Creek, plus administrator and bond related items.

Doings In the Legislature Amid Statewide Reforms and Bills

The session features a broad push by Wood and Kinney and others introducing measures to extend state and municipal powers into industrial ventures, regulate hazardous labor, set juror drawing rules, authorize Mohave County bonds for a courthouse, codify Arizona laws, accept desert lands, define holiday observances, and recall officer amendments. The House later debates constitutional revision and an income tax-related resolution as sessions continue.

Wood Yavapai Atigona Kinney Gila County Iy Wood Maricops County Judiciary Committee Ellis Mohave Mohave County Arizona Drennan Lewis Wren Kerr Moore Jacobe Jesse

Local figures visit Tombstone amid board session and arrivals

Tuesday sees a stream of visitors in Tombstone including Dr F N Randall from Douglas, J F Wonderon and M E Murphy party from Omaha, and A M Standish with baby from Omaha. The board of supervisors holds a special meeting with Henry Berd auto man also in town, while others travel from San Francisco Tucson and St Louis. A two hundred pound ore sample from Commonwealth Extension at Pearsport arrives, valued for gold silver and copper.

Tombstone Commonwealth Extension Pearos

Doings in the Superior Court include estate and divorce actions

The Superior Court opened with steps toward a claim by the Cunningham heirs against the Costello estate for about 500000 related to mining claims near Bisbee sold to C&A for over 900000. Attys Neale Morfoot, Costello estate rep Jon Scott of Los Angeles, and others were present. April 4 was set for objections and appointment actions. A flood of cases followed, including Gold man vs Quion debt, Calvert vs Calvert divorce, and Kline v Kline title dispute. Bruce Stevenson admitted to practice. Board of Supervisors planned to appoint a county hospital superintendent. April meeting set. Several trials and divorces noted, with Nelson v board of supervisors, Arizona Insurance Co v City of Bisbee, and Wm Kline v Crowley among others. News arrived of Mrs JC Norton’s death in Tombstone, sister of Alex Addison and Wm Addison. local officials and residents arrived for court matters.

Cunningham Martin Costello Mra Costello Costello Bisbee C& A Me Centello Mesare Neale Morfoot Cungingham Frank W Good WC Greene W Griffith Denver Coodbody Goldman Quion Calvert Dougine Kline Cook Ve Douglas Reho Nelson The Board of Supervisors Douglas Arizona Insurance Co City of Bisbee Fleaingsn Wm Kline RV Crowley James Rice Willcox Nettie Elice J M Harrison PRR Co Frasz Dean Wm Kiino Joe Ida Klice Dow Rogers

Court Cases Filed Strexton Cour Suit List

Suits include Ash versus Edith Reb a divorce action and Grant versus Grant, both divorce. Epley versus Epley, divorce. Kinney versus Unknown Heirs of W Scott, quiet title. Southern Pacific Company versus D Falgnem, quiet title and damages. Probate proceedings show Est J W Youst discharge. guardianship for Bub minor. posting notice for letters. hearing set April 17 at 10 am regarding petition for surviving husband and children.

Josephine Epley John W Epley F Kinney W Scott Youst Daniels Chas Z Taylor CO Elie

Senate Bills Seek Abolition of Capital Punishment

A collection of proposed measures includes a Senate plan by Worsley to abolish capital punishment and a Hughes bill to overhaul primary election law, allowing easier candidacy and defining candidate expense limits. Other Hughes acts impose an inheritance tax threshold. Davis of Maricopa creates an inspector of steam boilers position with $25 salary. Kerr validates notaries. Territoral act bans local licensing of peddiers. additional bills address hort icultural boards, property redemption, revised statutes, and more.

Worsley Hughes United States Judiciary Davis Maricopa Be Kerr Buchanan Kane

Town Notes and Visits From Tombstone County

Norman Mayo returns to Douglas after a long visit with county friends. Congregational church groups meet at Mrs Dalgleish home tomorrow evening. Maier, Benson’s potent prince, is in Fombatone today. Pilger of Naco visits the county. Harrington of San Francisco, Southwestern rep for Sctil lings Pure Food, in Tombstone. known for stories and foxes, popular with press men. Garcia of Douglas visits Tombstone. Congregational church holds midweek service at 7:30. Allen R English in Phoenix seeking a code commission appointment. Melvin Swain returns to Bishee to see his mother. J A Hunter of Tuccon arrives in Tombstone. LL McDonald of Omutiais visits Tombstone today. JG Russe of Kansas City on business in Tombstone. U S Marshal A Overleck arrives on court business. John Coung’l of Willcox among visiting attorneys. City Attorney Rows of Douglas attends county court. Attorney AF Parsons of Dongle arrives for court. General rain improves crop outlook across the county.

AM Harrington San Francisco Southwestern Tombstone Harrington Press Boys C Garcia Douglas Congregational Church LL McDonald Omutiais JG Russe Kanes City Marshal A Overleck John Coung'l Willcox Douglas Ie

Elks Pay Tribute to Colonel Herring in Morning Procession

About 260 Elks formed a procession to Colonel William H Herring at his Mate Street home. They stepped from the lodge at 11 o clock, shook hands with the colonel, and entered the yard where greetings were exchanged. The group formed a circle as Auld Lang Syne played and sang, ending with a return march to the lodge. The event reflected strong fraternal spirit and left the colonel deeply moved.

Elks William H Herring Asaine Elke’ Letab Colonel Herring Tuledge Elka Tucson

Worthless check charge possible against local trumpeter

A trumpeter, age six, is jailed on an assault charge involving Chauffeur Luces. Prosecutors may file a second count for issuing a worthless check after presenting a $15 check to Chauffeur McGee at the Gadsden auto stand that was returned marked no account. Sheriff Wheeler was notified and awaits a reply before legal action.

Cheuffeur Luces

Former Tombstone Pioneer Dies

Barory Meyer, a prominent Tombstone pioneer and longtime merchant, died at his San Francisco home last month. He arrived from Poche Nevada, later settled in Globe and Tombstone where he led a large dry goods business and retired in 1890 before moving to San Francisco. His death prompted fond remembrances from the Tombstone community and those who knew him.

Porlice Bravin Barory Meyer Tombstone San Francisco Baroey Meyer Tombson Nevada Arizons Poche Globe San Peanciaco AOU Wonder

Hayden Defends New Homestead Law In Congress

Hon Carl Hayden of Arizona argues on the house floor that liberal homestead laws draw citizens to Canada and that the three year homestead measure will funnel emigrants back to the arid west. He touts Arizona as rich in resources and unsettled by emigration, urging passage to keep Americans in state.

Carl Hayden Arizona Congress Hove Lominen United States Ereale Canada Istion Arizone Hye Pop

Dairy Cows Sell at Average Of $100 Each

CO McMurty conducted a live stock sale at the ranch of M B Brooks six miles west of Phoenix. Twenty five dairy cows sold for 2590 total averaging 100 per head. Thirty two year old steers brought 45.75 per head and eight males also sold well.

CO McMurty M B Brooks Phoenix

Governor Sleeps in Pen With Burglar for Research

A satirical account describes Governor ant passing a night in Florence penitentiary with burglar Frank Howard. The two shared a cell and breakfast the next morning, after which the governor expressed that every governor should spend one night in prison.

Ant St Florence Frank Howard

Deane Coolidge Seeks Cowboy Tales Across Arizona

Berkley writer Deane Coolidge visits Hereford and Greene Cattle company ranches to collect material for cowboy stories. He will tour Tombstone Cochise Stronghold and Chiricahua Cattle Company outposts, capturing snapshots of roundup scenes with camera and camp gear. He plans to stay in the Bulphur Spring valley until after April 5 when Chiricahau rounds begin.

Deane Coolidge Berkley California Mr Coolidge Hereford Greene Cattle Company Tombstone Cochise Chiresbom Cattle Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cochise County Struments FR Moson J G Peterson CL. Cummings J Havery T Higgins FB Moson L Cummings J Zeide Asantos Gickson Rickson Fain E Rose Blance W Benton Mr Perry Mary Williams Biabee GR Holloway A Arnold LD McCartney Avan JG Erickson Douglas E Patterson Alonzo Mic Donald Goats J Campbell E A Torres Nat Casualty SC Burh Turkey Creek Warren Co E Weteekamp Warren Cnn SOU LK Beall Carl W Stull Land RS Wood Title Guarantee & Trust Co Dogar of Trust H C Schwantes Title Guard Trust Co Douglas Prop Connell Geo C Valentine Arizona of Douglas Social and Athletic Club Ansignes HP Huddlestom Bennett Carr of T K Elizabeth Askin M and Thos Williame Annie Perry MJ Perry F Bauer Schwamm Douglas Rarrantt Deed JW Asdel Hamilton Mealty Clara Tree Mary Bryan J Gentry Chattal Nortoage Fletcher Bowen and Hubbard Automobile Wes Stewart E B Boyd Lowell Satiefactor OF Moltoade JH Slaughter Crews Pd 8 Lassn H Hotebk EB Gage Greene Cattle Coland Faust Bnege Wanrasty E Crowe M J Stanaway R— Dondo Propin Warren J H Shipp Boquillse Lend & Cattle Co Deeb Sante Fe Pacific Gage Ethel Boyd Astos J White, Land H Cunningham Coc B& L Assa TA Tate Cit Bank & Trust Co Lowell Prop PC Cunningham C D Hilman Chaytel Mortgage P Jaster Norton-Morgen Com Co Horace A Lisenby Willcox Bank & Trust Co M Fletcher Warren Company L King IJ MoGarty J E Mevarty Warkasty Dee Nat Bank of M Wood AR Moewe Bank of Douglas H Schwanter CT Connell A Bennett H P Huddleaton Bisbee L McCorkie J Haven Lee Hunter O Malcolm JJ Bowen H K Geo Hanoiger Warrem M D JF Kelly Julia Litchfield Chattel Mortgage Bieapeon LE Kelly Horne B Hirst RB Wills Oliver Typewriter Co Typewriter Fred T Gregg Will Back Jos Tonkovich PW Hamilton WH Boneh H W Adameto J A Kelly H Jackson Cit Bank & Trust Cotot A Tate Senate Tursday Livine Lynch F N Randall Tenite Ldp Perkins Chicago Totey Mre W Kline Anos Black F Elmendorf Joe Kline WE Henry Donglas Tombston Frank Elves Dongl DA Nochasuson Mildred 5 King el Paso Geo T Lewis E Jones Tombatone GF Woodward St Louis JF Wondeon A M Standish Omaha Nebraska Owen E Murphy August Hickey Mrc Helen Benedict Sam Pattes Mr Pattee State Eye Commission Frank Donn WM Rigge Dos Cabexas F Margoson AY Wright O D Graham Jastro W Meyers Congregational Church of Avor Park Florida Everglades Key West Cubs Avlanta Georgia Kentucky Minnesota Wisconsin Rey Myers Sinmon Marzine New York Longfeliow C A Taylor Douglas In Taylor Trane Trent Glus Aggie Randal Mre JC Norton Mra Norton Alex Adamson Cr. Smelter Wm Ademeon Tomtstone C O Ellis Essiier Bank of Douglas J O Hameell J E Lats D D Graham Ll Kepw Emerier Strexton Cour Ash Edith Reb Buit Annie B Grant Christopher Grant Southern Pacific Co Mraph Norman Mayo County Real Friends Mra Dalgleiah BS Maier Benson Fombatone Pilger of Naco Ie Allen R English Code Commission Curizen Melvin Swain Fim Bishee Joseph Tuccon AF Parsons Dongle Bassess Hayden Hunt
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