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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1916
Page
8
United States Land Office in Phoenix publishes lists 372 373 and 374 with serials 020062 020003 and 020064 for land selections in Maricopa Yavapai and Cochise Counties. Protests may be filed during five weeks of publication. dated April 1986 at Phoenix Arizona by Land Office officials.
United States Land Office at Phoenix announces state selections under the 1910 act, listing Grant Selections numbers 350 and 360, Serial Nos 020889 and 629889, seeking parcels in Maricopa, Pima, Yavapai and Coconino counties for Military Institutes. protests or contests must be filed within five weeks and sent to the General Land Office. Officials Thomas F. Weedin, Register, John J. Birdno, Receiver, note dates April 16, 198?
Notice of republication for a land claim in Phoenix Arizona from March 38 19. The filing party Ques Fry Argue has filed to make final proof for a parcel described as Lot 36 208 LS SVK SR SW and the land is described under the Mining and Land Act. Witnesses Thomas Eve Tin and Heeinter Fret appear. File indicates U.S. Commissioner reviews at the courthouse in Arizona. Publication date March 26.
Any person claiming entitlement to the mineral rights of the titled tract must file their claim within the designated period. The document, dated May 6, 1906, assigns registration to THOMAS F WEEDIN as registrar and notes a filing window for applicants.
Department of the Interior Land Office at Phoenix Arizona gives notice that Chai Powell Gray of Turner Arizona has entered upon final three year proof to establish a claim for Lot 34 and Section 18 Township 14 South Range East G Meridian, as described. W A Fowler US Commissioner at Tombstone will hear the case on the date in June 1916. Claimant witnesses include John Rock George Sertich Frank Shaver and John Thomas all of Turner or Tombstone Arizona.
Notice states George Sertich of Turner Arizona filed a homestead entry to perfect a final three year proof for land in section 15 township 20s range 1e near Tombstone Arizona. Witnesses listed: Charles Shaver Charley Po Gray John Thomas So Turner John Rock, Tombstone. Appears under Thomas F Weedis registrar with first publication in Agriculture Tea on June 1.
Department of the Interior notice from Phoenix dated April 13 1916 states Arthur J Landers of Turner Arena filed to perfect a five year claim on ore lands described as Lot 1 Section 31 Lot 3 Township 20S Range 20E and related parcels in G&SRBM. Hearing set before W A Fowler at Tombstone May 7 1916. Witnesses named James D Lowrey George W Fenter William E Landers John Rock. First published April 23 1916.
Cristopher C. Joy of Fort Huachuca Arizona filed intent to make final three year proof to establish claim to NWA Lot 2 Section 28 Township 21 S Range 20 E G and S R Meridian before W A Fowler U S Commissioner Tombstone Arizona May 22 1916 Witnesses James W Haverty Williams M Carmichael John B Hand William H McGlaughlin Turner Buena Arizona First publication April 23 1916
Mary A Fieming of Buena Arizona filed intent to make final proof to establish her claim to the north half of Section 2h Township 21 S Range 20 E G S and Meridian. The hearing before W A Fowler US will be on May 15 1916. Witnesses: Oliver Fry James Walker Harry Wilcox Hugh E Fletcher. First pub April 9 1916.
United States Land Office Phoenix announces that the State of Arizona has filed Grant Selection List No. 34 Serial No. 020841 for bonds and interest payments in Mari copa Pima Yavapai and Cocomac Counties. Lands described include multiple sections in Townships 21S 30E and 22 BE with various lots and sections. Protests or contests welcomed during five weeks of publication and thereafter before final certification. Receiver John J. Birdno signs the notice dated April 1916.
Notice is given that Charles LaBrosse of Tombstone Arizona who on June 22 1910 made Desert Lauderry Ns OM082 for Sty NEW Wis SEA SWy Section 13 Township 22S Range 226G and SR Meridia intends to make final desert proof to establish claim before U.S. Commissioner at Tombstone Arizona on June 16. Claimant names Harry Hasseluten Robert Johnson John LaBrose Gro M Keabey Bithee Ancona. First pub April 0.
Department of the Interior announces filing by the Santa Fe Pacific Company of an application under the 1904 act for land selection. The notice cites the land description in the Arizona area along the river meridian and references the surface rights and sections affected.
Act of Congress approved June 25 1910. United States Land Office Phoenix Arizona publishes filings by the State of Arizona for grants and lands in Maricopa, Pima, Yavapai and Coconino counties. Serial numbers, townships, ranges, sections and lots outline parcels listed for payment of bonds and purposes related to land selections.
The U S Land Office in Phoenix announces a two week notice period for public representations on tracts in Maricopa Yavapai and Cochise Counties listed as List No 74 383 384 with serial numbers 080003 08080 and others. Provisions allow submission of content protests before final approval and certification. Dated May 7 1926 at Phoenix Arizona.
On May 1 three bootlegging cases were dismissed or held for the superior court. One defendant forfeited bail after failing to appear for trial. Justice RS Maclay presided as John McCarthy was released for lack of evidence. County Attorney J P Rows clashed with the court during proceedings.
May 4. Rumors of federal intervention in the local liquor situation have become fact, with U.S. Marshal Dillon directing Deputy James McDonald to expect immediate action. The federal government will prosecute both shippers and conductors, operating with unlimited jurisdiction, independent of state prosecutions.
Unverified report claims Pankhurst stole a Ford from J J McNeal and drove to Venice Car before being captured. He allegedly offered to reimburse county expenses in exchange for a guilty plea and suspended sentence. Sheriff Wheeler returned him to Tombstone where he awaits trial.
Women sought to sell Mi to Weaver permanent customers for brand advertising. Earn salary or commission at International Malls Department 1800 Norristown Pennsylvania. Adytf.
Rumors in Mexican and U S circles say General Plutarco Calles ceases as military governor of Sonora. Adolfo de la Huerta appointed civil governor, with Carranza appointing de la Huerta after Obregon’s departure. officials deny details until later confirmation. Calles reportedly heads to El Paso to join Obregon.
A Bowie faction led by Con able Dad Prewitt captured four cars loaded with beer and prisoners. In Tombstone the pursuit ended with Earl Lambert fleeing after a tire shot and later ditching the car. Lambert remains at large in the brush while authorities hold two charges of bootlegging and escaping arrest.
Thursday's Daily reports pay day at the Bank er Hill mine properties with thousands of dollars to be distributed among the employees. The piece notes payroll levels have risen amid climbing and labor conditions in Tombatone and mentions visitors to the area including Helen Seaggioa of Los Angeles and family, plus Sheriff Hacey C Wheeler and William Truss in related local matters.
May 4 reports show Joe McKinney, connected to bootlegging cases, failed to appear before Judge Maclay. Witnesses say he left the city after an automobile accident and could not return. Bond set at 1 dollar, with bondsmen Bert Hockert and Nur Saunders given 20 days to produce him.
Hugh Keavlain, jailed for the prior murder of his wife, hanged himself in his cell behind the left arm bar before dawn. He left a letter requesting burial beside his wife in Morrisonville and naming beneficiaries, with instructions to collect life insurance and settle his affairs.
Deputy Sheriff Charles Cease arrived in the city with three men for confinement and escorted a disturbed woman for hearing in the superior court. The unknown woman, found wandering near a tree, imagines she has money and awaits her fate as the case proceeds tomorrow.
Fragments report a mix of community happenings. Mentions include a benefit dance for a sports team, a new naming at the county treasurer's office Betsy Koas, and visits by officials from Douglas and Bisbee. Courtland hosts a新 dance hall opening by the Kennedy Brothers with supper planned.
In Naco Arizona May a tentative shift suggests saloons may reopen. Officials note potential revenue increases from restoring several resorts, but no formal notification has been received. Local observers cite a current government revenue gap and anticipate about $1500 monthly or more if openings proceed.
County Measurer H. B. Ross reports April tax collections reached 145,076.00 across the county, reflecting the second installment period. Delinquent totals are expected to be small, with officials noting payments from both large and small taxpayers despite the new semiannual tax law.
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