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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1915
Page
5
A scanned page lists numerous land deeds mortgages and mining interests in Cochise County including entries for Douglas Willcox and Bistite mining districts. The docket references transfers satisfactions and chattel mortgages among many named individuals and entities, with numerous property dealings and certificates of title noted.
A fragmented 19th century item notes financial concerns in the city. references to commonwealth extension, the general and city funds, and looming debt. It recounts a Fort Huachuca horse sale with six horses and a misread ad, plus a penny-farthing incident and a stray dollar recovered by a boy, with a Prescott Journal-Miners opposition mentioned.
The article notes mine activity in Fraser with development at the Commonwealth Eaves ston and expectant gold finds. J W Blinn arrives from eluted, Joseph Tasker seen, and Rickey tied to Fraser interests. A horse thief escaped from Will ewa jail. local officials plan staffing for coming operations.
James Reilly former city attorney sues Crowley ex-auditor principal Horwood Ritter as sureties for about 10 dollars claiming funds wrongfully used in a year of service. The project centers on a first class hotel in Tombstone with modern furnishings. lender activity and financial backing are noted as part of the enterprise with a January to May timeline. Details to follow in forthcoming report.
Mrs Chas Webster came home yesterday from Dongle after a visit with her daughter Childers who will stay briefly with her parents. County officials and visitors filled the county seat. J C Bean and others attended meetings on road matters. two arrests of horse thieves were reported with a hearing pending Monday.
A Cochise County Road Bond Issue Association executive committee was named by President AH Gardect. The group plans a June 7 meeting in Tombstone with Supervisors to discuss county road development and countywide support. Also noted are staff movements, bank deposit settlements, and local social events amid ongoing county business.
Joe Wartscher, long employed by Bunker Mill Mines Company, will depart tonight for Mogollon New Mexico to operate his promising mining claims. He recently earned strong returns from ore shipped under lease to Bunker Hill, but plans a new venture in Moxellon. He has many friends wishing him success.
Wednesday’s Daily reports W E Tester of Marvel agency mis a vitor at the rupty seat. court reporter J W Walker leaves for Florence to take evidence in Water Users case. Notices of sales, mining men, teachers going to Los Angeles, and various locals visiting or moving are noted along with improvements to The San Jose House and tax roll work in Cochise County.
Shriners from Tombstone head for Nogales for a Mystic Shrine gathering May 15 and 17 with a May 18 departure for a class of fifty. Captain L Wr Mix of Novates hosts entertainment including a bull fight and a banquet serving Mexican dishes. A commemorative booklet is also planned.
Aiady faced court for drunken disorder after attending Dr Bethriman’s funeral and an upset ceremony elsewhere. The Democratic Central Committee calls a March 15 meeting to prep for a constitutional convention with delegates to be chosen. Stated leaders Allen English and Colonel Mike Gray linked to Arizona needs. a third member unnamed. Also reports a stage robbery near Bowie Station and Joe McPherson’s illness at Hooker’s Hot Springs.
New Tucson reports a privately funded railroad from Soncita on the Southern Pacific Benson Nogales branch to Greaterville near the Quy King mine in the Santa Ritas. Earnings figures are being prepared, promoters unnamed, and officials say business conditions in Southern Arizona and the Southwest are improving.
In Tucson on May 3 a cartload of Golden Ribbon, a malt beverage resembling beer with AG Wiley Jones approving, sparked seizure questions for County Attorney Hilziger and Sheriff Forbes. The carload, delayed in New Mexico by Southern Pacific, arrived and was unloaded by Citizen's Transfer for Toewa distributors. The railroad found Golden Ribbon not prohibited by the anti booze law, while agent James Hamilton was arrested in Douglas by Sheriff Wheeler on attorney-general telegraphic advice.
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