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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1914

Page

4

Condensed State News Briefs on Spying and Contracts

Old man Augustio Duran from near Sasabe faces federal spying charges after allegedly confessing to being sent to Basabe to learn rebel numbers. Arizona Engineering & Construction of Phoenix wins 59500 for a state asylum diving hall and kitchen, with 607,000 appropriation last spring for plumbing and equipment. Building permits in April total 105,816, a record high for the month, while Peculiar Train Robberies occupy Tucson court week with US Attorney Wiley Jones leading cases. The mine rescue car from the US Bureau of Mines arrives in Globe for demonstrations this week.

Augustio Duran Pims Saabe Ie Ip Nogeles Sonora E V Anaya Ansys Onje Arizona Engineering & Construction Company Phoenix State Asylum Vosane Phosniz Gilty Caves United States Tucson Wiley Jones

Self-Defense Shot Ends in Copper Queen Smelter Killing

Night watchman Johnson shot and killed an unknown Yaqui Indian at the Copper Queen Smelter after warning him to leave. The coroner's jury found the death a justified act of self defense, with Gomes dying from a snapshot wound at 11:55 p.m. on May 5. Johnson was placed under constructive arrest and held by another watchman.

Jobosco Copper Queen Johnson Kaile Johnson Was Placed Under Constructive Arrest, Being Iven Robert Hilboro Gomes KP Johnston

Should See Arizona First Slogan Promotes Local Travel

A nostalgic call urges residents to vacation within Arizona rather than travel to California. It extols Arizona’s scenery from the Grand Canyon to Chiricahuas, notes Cochise County departures, emphasizes affordable roads, and argues local trips benefit families over beach holidays in California.

Arizona Cochise County California United States Arizenal Grand Canyon Colorado Mount Vo Neture Portance Jodino Fort Thomas San Xavier Mission Unico Arispa Arizone U.S Arizons

Daily Returns from Fort Huachuca and Nearby Towns

Fort Huachuca notes show Mee H P Joberton and Elmer Webster visiting from Bisbee while Mise Winnie Wilson and Irenda arrive from Bisbee and Douglas respectively. Judge Maclay from Douglas attends official business and reveals as a witness in court. J N Gaines from Cochise County Taxpayers Association travels to Douglas then Tucson for association business. The piece mentions a dry year with no snow, contrasts with 1915 rainfall, and covers local legal matters with John Doane and Attorney H Noble. A May 12 Decoration Day planning meeting is announced at Gage Hall, urging city residents to attend and register to vote. Sheriff Harry Wherler and Deputy Bond head to Douglas. local lawyers Cass and Sames arrive from the Borderland for a court case.

Tombstone News Notes Visitors and Local Happenings

Friday's Daily ae reports Mrs Frank Winters returning from Tucson after a visit with Dr and Mrs Hitchins. Warm weather reached 90 degrees. Mia Kaw improves the Cottage grounds. Citizens urged to attend a Tuesday night meeting at Gage Hall for Decoration Day and Fourth of July observances. Ole Walker returns from Sulphur Springs valley. John Gleeson visits Tombstone with his son Emmett. Deputy State Mine Inspector W Farris visits on official business. Max Marke, Tombstone pioneer, returns from Hermosillo Mexico and recalls early mining days. Arcade hotel undergoing repairs. Arlington hotel repapered and renovated with planned improvements. Billy Old is depicted as a restrained frontier lawman famed for restraint and mercy toward captured suspects.

Gage Hall Frances Abell Frank Goodbody Tombstone Kochen Becker Tombtone Gleeson John Gleeson Emmett W Farris Bisbee

Local Attorney Wins Two Supreme Court Cases

Attorney O Gibson reported to have two wins in the state Supreme Court overturning lower court rulings. In one suit William Cowan defeated Ramsey and wife, and Joberson contested as surety over notes. the court freed Joberson from the judgment while Ramsey and wife were held liable. In the second case Providor Mortgage Building Loan Association of Los Angeles prevailed as Joel Schwertner failed to cancel a trust deed without paying the owed balance, per the high court ruling.

O Gibson Supreme Court William Cowan Frank Remey Peter Johnson Ramney Joboson Rameey Jobaron Ramey Joonron Johneon Los Angeles Joel Bechwerner Willcox Schwertner Rensgeinet Ite Securities Court of Equity

Backshop Adilts Postpaid Cash or Money Order Offer

The notice advertises a postpaid cash or money order deal priced at $100 and 50 cents. It mentions two or three applications of Perfect Gray and cites entities like Beed cash, an agency in Washington, and Realty Idiog.

Realty Idiog Spoksne Washington

Glowing Tribute to Billy Olds and a Tragic Death

A fragmented 19th century style tribute outlines the death of Billy Olds, a Cochise county deputy and former Arizona ranger, killed by his wife amid jealousy. The account mentions prior incidents, his grit and dexterity as a fighter, and notes he was known along the Mexican border as fearless in action, with a coroner’s inquest held in Pearce, Cochise county.

Mexico Texas Arizona State Billy Old Seca Alisthe Arizona Ranger Miami Silver Bell Hie Sentece Cochise County Arizone Reogere Goowen Dod Pearce Billy Tess Arisons Egon Wes

Tombstone Pioneer Reppy Invests in Miami Cottages

The Globe Record notes Tombstone pioneer Dr Reppy, early Tombstone publisher of the Epitaph, now a Florence resident, has investments in Miami. Contractor EB Shockley began six bungalow cottages near the depot and post office, due for completion by mid June. Reppy, once a Globe and Miami businessman, had left the district years ago to work in the south.

Globe Record Dr Reppy Tombstone Mr Reppy Florence Abe Miami Mi‘ami Depot End EB Shockley D Reppy Bfe Shook Yeterday Reppy Globe and Miami Belds

Phoenix Detective Captures Prescott Burglary Suspect

Detective M Joe Murphy of Phoenix aided by Sheriff Keeler's officers arrested Thomas H Charette, wanted in Phoenix for a large burglary scheme. Charette, who turned to selling photographic enlargements, was found while a new $8000 home was being built. His employer Esra W Thayer had become suspicious and hired the detective to investigate the hardware store breakage and related losses.

Prescott M Joe Murphy Phoenix Keeler Thomas H Charette Cherette Murphy Phoesiz Esra W Thayer Hardware Company

Mrs Sorin’s Funeral Held at Tucson

The funeral of Mrs Sarah H Sorin was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs Selim M Franklin on North Main Street at 9 Sunday morning with interment at Evergreen. Attendees included friends from Globe Bisbee and Tombstone. The service was conducted by W J Dizon of the Episcopal church. Pallbearers were WI Perry George J Roskroge William F Cooper BM Jacobs Phil Biacsco P E Howell and K OM Dickerman.

Sarah H Sorin Selim M Franklin North Main Street Evergreen Globe Bisbee Tombstone Pima County Springsee Bar W J Dizon Episcopal Church Mra Selim M Frenklin Misa Bertha Herring Los Angeles Borin Mre Frenklin Giobe WI Perry George J Roskroge William F Cooper BM Jacobs Phil Biacsco P E Howell K OM Dickerman Tucson Star

Not Guilty Verdict In Horse and Buggy Theft Case

In Superior Court this afternoon the State vs Al fonso Hemeda and Mike Hage charged with stealing a horse and buggy near Douglas. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty after a day on the case. A civil matter occupied the court the prior day.

Alfonso Hemeda Mike Hage Douglas

Reduction in Number of Saloons in Cochise County

A new provision of the Revised Saloon laws reduces liquor licenses in unincorporated Cochise County towns. Incorported towns Tombstone and Douglas unchanged. Lowell area and towns like Willcox Pirtleville Gleeson Courtland Pearce Bowie San Simon Ben Bank Hoachace face license limits. If current holders quit, licenses cannot be issued in these towns. Retail sales restricted to less than a gallon. wholesale sales require at least a gallon.

Cochise County Dif Lowell Tombstone Bistee Douglas Ace Pirtlevills Willcox Gleeson Courtland Pearce Bowie San Simon Benbank Hoachace Businies

Woman Recovers From Nervous Breakdown After Miles Nervine

Im poverished nerves destroy many before their time states an advertisement from Miles Medical Co offering Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for nervous prostration. Rosa Bonner of Birmingham Alabama reports long illness and convulsions but credits the product with her recovery after trying multiple doctors and treatments. The ad claims thirty years of proven value, guarantees satisfaction or money back, and that Gold by all druggists.

Rosa Bonner Ham Ala Birmingham Dr. Miles’ Nervine Miles Medical CO Elkhart Ind

Artesian Well Site Chosen in Sulphur Spring Valley

Cochise county selects land in Section 26, Township 16 South, Range 24 East between Pearce and Cochise for an artesian well test. Title cleared after delays, with Professor Forbes of the University Agricultural Experiment Station at Tucson to supervise contracting and drilling. About $7500 appropriated. work to begin once contracts are let and materials delivered. Attorney Williams visited on county business. Prof F T Thomas from Hereford arrived to join a dance event tonight.

Cochise County Setion Townabip South Range Pearce Cochiee Prof Forbes University of Noa Agricultural Experiment Station Toccon Big Cochise Uoobies Board of Supervisors Swount

Douglasites Claim Tombstone Brides

Two weddings occur in Tombstone with Douglasites taking brides from the city. William Wayne Childere and May Webster wed at the Congregational Church with a reception at the bride’s home and plan to reside in Tombstone. Robert Sundwald marries Cole’s daughter. both couples will settle in Douglas. The piece notes Douglasites' matches to Tombstone women as they seek to boost their population.

Tombstone Dongissend Emeiter Dougssite Robert Sundwald Mra Cole Douglas Dougard

Moving Picture Plays Open New Writing Professions

Owing to many new motion picture theatres, a new career emerges for men and women. Write moving picture plays and earn from $25 to $140 per accepted scenario, with huge growth potential as projects multiply. One writer earned $3500 in 17 months, and many more show persistent opportunity. Free complete details sent by postcard to Photo-Play Association BOX 158 WILKES-BARRE PA.

Photo-Play Association Wilkes-Barre

Smallpox Cases Drop in St David District Health Officials Say

County Health Physician Charles H Huotday reports progress in the St David smallpox quarantine. Cases under treatment fell from eighteen to two, with thirty total cases in the settlement and one death. Authorities see no further spread and expect recovery for the two remaining patients.

Charles H Huotday Bt. David St. David

Also Mentioned on This Page

Globe Mondey Opinion Weil Reco Dean Mary W. Klopt Wade Calvaaye Thad S Terri Dean Batiste N.Y Fort Huachuca H P Joberton Riends Fort Hasehu Elmer Webster Mise Winnie Wilson Irenda Maclay The Board of Supervisors J N Gaines Cochiee County Huachuca Water Company Miller Canyon Haced John Doane H Noble of Harry Wherler Bond Old Cochien George Cass Albert M Sames Borderland Frank Winters Hitchins Mia Kaw Cottege Ole Walker Everglades Spring Valley Max Marke Mr Marke Hermeillo Earl Marks Marks Nogales Tombetoce Peol Waroskros F N Wolcott Markew Emerald Nowling Adamson Arcade Arlington Arington L Meligren Billy” Olds Pio Neer'’S Investments Phoenix Detective Miles Nervine Attorsey & K Williams Mate Tere Hereford F T Thomas Todey Harmos Court House Linn
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