County Records Briefs of Mortgages and Deeds
In Douglas area records list various mortgage and chattel filings including a 7500 loan on cattle and ranch improvements, transfers of land and stock, and stock certificates for several companies. Notable entries include transfers involving J Hood, James Cartner, and the San Jose development ownership group. The filings cover cattle, horses, property, and corporate ventures with values ranging from thousands to a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cartner
JW Hood
LA Sheppard
M Roche
Sheppard Ranch
Douglas
Wheels of County Government Report for Cochise County
County Auditor Charles Pardon releases annual 1909 financial report detailing county funds and expenses. The document, ready for board presentation, notes total income around 1.445 81 and operating cost near 605,181.42, a reduction of 85,735.51 from 1908. A United States court session is planned at Ynes on May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pardon
Board of Supersisore
Cochise County
Acto
Ran Cochie
United States Court
Ynes
Marriage Licenses Issued in Last Few Days
Cupid's Agent Cleric 3 Willie M Barshore issued several marriage licenses in the probate court. Readente of Douglas wed Mary E Mitchell. YAllno Barela wed Guadalupe Carrera, both of Douglas. George Coate weds Emma Roteon, Bitter resident. JH Howard weds Theadie Will iame, Bitter. Ivan F Burgess weds Marie Opie Rundel, Bisbee. Melvin Blickenstat weds Give Pipher, Bisder residents. Telmege Panther weds Eden Peake, Dragoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Blickenstat
Qive Pipher
Bisder
Telmege Panther
Eden Peake
Dragoon
Last Checks and Fatal Stabbings In Arizona Headlines
San Francisco dispatch notes a promissory note due on demand amid a life ending act as AK Arnett of Tucson shoots Limeell in a lodgings house. LE Carr, a Yuma contractor, likely fatally stabbed by R D Breedlove over a debt. Two unidentified Indians found dead in an old well on the Sacaton reservation, believed to be accidental falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
AK Arnett
Tucson
Arizona
Limeell
Arnett
Sacaton Reservation
Mars
Pacific
Mr. Taft
Denmark
Ant
San Francisco Bay
Jacky
Sea Gate
The Kicker Protest in Turbulent Times
The Kicker rails against government policy and the Panama Canal project in a combative tirade. It decries naval funding for Pacific defense and warns of catastrophe, while mocking authorities and declaring strong protest against national actions.
Arizona race sparks talk of statehood and odd ballot figures
The piece parodies a senator candidate Ike Stanford and Baldy Wilson as potential Arizona statehood advocates. It mentions a fake platform including a federal building for Tombstone, a giant reservoir, a forest reserve, and Fort Greasewood rehab. A newborn found dead near Five Points prompts an investigation. A Salt River Valley fruit tree inspection triggers lawsuit against territorial ethnologist J H Fleming over orchard access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Stanford
Washington
Capitol
Tombstone
Skunk Creek
Kyrene
Ike
Arizona
Congress
Baldy” Wilson
Capitol Steps
Baldy
Salt River Valley
Horticultural Commission
J. H. Fleming
Tombstone Visitors and Local Updates From Douglas
Monday's Tombstone page reports Attor ney JF Rosa visiting from Douglas on legal matters with lodging arranged in town. It notes mining executives including Earle of the Her shal Mining Co and El Paso Smelting Co visiting for business, plus transfer of the Douglas waterworks to municipal control last week. Also mentions the court march, new commissioners for the council, and Halley's comet visible on the horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle
Hershal Mining Company
el Paso
Pas
Hermon
Douglas Waterworks
Mumepality
Ellie
Boa
Packard
RG Arthur
Council
Early Morning Wedding Bells in Tombstone
A wedding was held at 9:39 in Tombstone, uniting Harry Daly of Bisbee and Mary McHugh of Tombstone. Rev Father Meyer officiated at the Cathebureh, with a large gathering, bridesmaid Mrs Jane Coles, groomsman Harry Rafferty, and a noon reception at the bride’s home. The couple, popular locals, hail from prominent families and were celebrated by friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Daly
Bisbee
Mary McHugh
Tomtene
Cathebureh
Father Meyer
Jane Coles
Harry Rafferty
Jas. McHugh
Tombstone
Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company
Bisber
Aviator Hamilton Eyes New York to Albany Flight Hope
Charlee K Hamilton, famed Arizona aviator, plans a 16 mile flight from New York to Albany after securing terms with the New York World. He may alight up to three times to refuel but seeks to reach ground at the end. The announcement follows Douglas Improvement Company's 45 percent dividend amid asset sales. A Yuma man was fined $109 for possessing a pint of whiskey on a nearby Indian reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlee K Hamilton
New York
Albany
Imern
Hamilton
Douglas Improvement Company
City of
Douglas
Tri-State Telephone Company
That
Accident to Tombstone Youth Kenith Simpson Eye Injury
A seven year old Tombstone boy, Kenith Simpson, sustained a serious eye injury when a pair of scissors pierced the pupil of his right eye. He ran into his mother, tripped, and the scissors stuck, prompting urgent medical care. He was taken to an eye specialist in Douglas for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
Kenith Simpson
O Simpson
Hughart
Douglas
Tombstone Gold and Copper Company Holds Annual Meeting
Officials elected including IW Shelor of Dallas as president UE Heighton of Tucson as treasurer and TM Smith of Tucson as secretary The report notes 23 claims in Tombstone district with 4112 spent on development led by Anna wiring shaft now 135 feet deep plans for extensive work and hoisting machinery purchases Also mentions Atitons Mines near Tombstone and Ta pagonia holdings and Tombstone Consolidated Mines adjacency The Tucson City Council weighs appointing an official weights and measures inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombatone Gold, Silver and Copper Company
JE M Smith
Wee Iad
Sre
Tombstone
Tombstone Consolidated Mining Company
Atitons Mines
Ingony
Patagonia
South Pass
Charlee L Wright
Frank Folks
IW Swayze
Frank D McPherson
L Parke
Jd Wyatt
Local Chapter Effects in Towle Stone With AMERICAN WOMAN'S LEAGUE
The Arizona No. 1 Chapter Ameri can Woman's League effects permanent organization in Towle stone with 45 members. Officers elected for the year include President Laura Crabb- Barchard, First Vice-President Nellie plc, Second Vice-President Margin M. Donald, Secretary Treasurer Frank Abril. Regular meetings at members homes until a permanent meeting place is secured. The Chapter House will be a handsome building open for functions and youth gatherings with entertainments by the League. Membership information available from Frank Abril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
American Woman's League
Ias
Towlestone
Sveve
Mee
Laura Crabb-Barchard
Nellie Plc
Margin M.donald
Frank Abril
Warine Lange
Focal
Contested Will Case Involving Judge Reilly
John J Wright files in district court to contest the will of the late Judge James Reilly a prominent Arizona southwest figure. Venue shifted from Santa Cruz to Cochise county for trial. case draws notable local attention amid complex proceedings and property concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reilly
John E. Bionco
John J Wright
Arizons
Southwest
Court of
Costelio
Mystery of Peg Leg Smith Mine Heats Up
Mrs Dillman of Victorville claims new data will locate the long lost Peg Leg Smith mine and its famed ore. The tale recalls Smitty’s desert discovery near Arizona and California, attracting many hopefuls who died seeking rich gold post. Phoenix hosts its last dinner of the season with about seventy five guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine
Mra
RLS
Dilleman
Victorville
San Bernantine
Phoenix
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He County
Hob McDanielet Ux
Dadde and
JM Welbourn
Bisbee Property
Kom White
Douglas Lumber Co
JO Hasler
G Fallen
Douglas Property
Lee Sie
Ste John D Kinnear
Ryadty
Chaters Mort
QI San Jearo Developsment
Ehner J
GB Barnham
Albert Ho Peavey
Percival Ho Rogers
J Frank Walker
Hof Knowston
OC Smith
Dragoon Cattle Co
Jas A Busenbark
Wen M Thompson
Valeska
Mary B
Alice Thompson
Wiore
Geo H Stevens
U.S
Fraok H Mike
Mortrack
Mary 8
Alice Tompson
Wm M Thompson
Guardian
Land
Rubeo Improvement Co
Tri-State Tel & Telegraph Co
Douglas Improvement Co
Chatiel Mont
SP Franks Back & Trust Co
Com Land
Fee Aroratt
Tri-State Ver & Telegraph Co
EB Field
JE Moe Donald
Telephone, Telegraph
Texas
New Mexica
Union Mines Co
H J Adams
L Dopen
Inesr
Bakerville
Ariz
E Suite
Gode
Hickman
Incor
Wheels of County Government
Courth
Tomtone
Lranch
Dengtae
Lowell
Willeos
Rt i Paradiee
Bowie
Pirtleville
Cosretland
Dh Tas
Co Horpital
Stone
Kicker” Korner
Panama Canal
Anotti
Treasury
Jupiter
Calllita Hill
de Lesseps
Andy Crete
Colon
Panama
Philippines
O. K
Five Points
Hoh. Harrington
Attorsey JF Rosa
WP Miller
Sahin
Noetra
pBaeres’ Food Store
Douglas Grachomich Mere
Try
Cochise
Ben Cole
Mlo Eine
Clare
Kendall Ranch
Norday
Aporher
Halley
Laovere
Franklin B. Dorr
Morrison & Dorr
Dorr
The
Douglas Daily Dispatch
JJ Wyatt
Arizona Mines & Milling Company
Santa Crus County
South
Pase
Mer Wyatt
William Bennett
B.A Stover
Robert Rea
Cuthbert
Douglas County Club
Treaveurer
State Consolidated Printing & Publishing Company
District Court
Arezona
del Lewis
W. H. Worthingon
buxinerewMaire
After Eastern Prize
New
York Contest
IW Shelor
Dalas Texas
UE Heighton
Artin
Levi Strauss
D. M. Ferry & Co
Detroit, Midh
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