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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1909

Page

3

Records of Cochise County Instruments Filed

County recorder brief records list multiple deeds and mortgages including Henry Harman to W Kr & company property in the Eryen addition near Benson and Douglas, Simon Kattner to Rosa Schwen mining land in Chiricahuas, and Julia A Miller mortgage on Douglas area property with several transfer details and names.

Henry Harman W Kr & Company Eryen Simon Kattner Rosa Schwen Chiricahus Mount Kek Iscph Knight Julia A Miller Doogine Coe Mii

Death of W. G. Pool in California

The mail of yesterday brought news that Mr. W G Pool died suddenly at Temperial California on the Lat instant from bh Mr Pop was the eldest son of the late Dr P and settled on a ranch on the lower San Pedro river where he was engaged in cattle business with his father and later with his brother J J Pool in the firm Pool Brus of Poul Arizona. In the death of Grant Pool Arizona loses one of her most honored and respected citizens. We extend our sincere sympathy to his family in this hour of sorrow.

W.G. Pool Calernis Pop P Ty San Padhe J. J. Pool Fool Brus Poul Arizona Grant Pool

Advertised Letters and Beech Laxative Syrup Ad

The column lists 144 Lust of letters at Lombetone post office for the week ending May 8 with names such as Walter Angel and H Perry and notes letters calling for pickup. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup marketed as a gentle laxative for children and coughs, priced at 25c, 50c, and $1.00, sold by Frank Yaple.

Lombetone J K — Zerbales Zepernie Am “ sAeertiaed

Territorial historian seeks Arizona papers to aid his history work

Mulfoed Waner, appointed territorial historian under the recent act, has sent out a communication asking Arizona newspapers to assist him in compiling local histories.

Mulfoed Waner Arizons Hic Istors

Arizona Indians Revolt Threat After Food Ban

Tension rises among Gill Sacaton reservation Indians as hunger flourishes after a Bureau order bans further wood cutting. Farmer POR Hughes narrowly escapes as about 200 angry men gather, threatening violence. Indians blame Hughes for the wood ban and demand action, prompting a need for diplomacy to prevent a deadly clash.

Gill Crowning Sacaton Bureau of Indian Affairs Por Hughes Hughie Ale Shen Hem

William J. Bryan to Visit Phoenix Chautauqua in September

William J. Bryan, thrice presidential candidate, is booked by M J Stewart to appear in Phoenix during the week of September 2024 at a chautauqua. The event will feature Bryan among notable men with discussions likely titled The One He Is Most Famous Lectures. Stewart notes letter from Lincoln Nebraska confirming arrangements. The invitation follows a long effort by Arizona's Democratic legislature to invite Bryan biennially, which he declined with thanks.

W. J. Bryan United States M. J. Stewart Phoenix Chantauqua Folk Hanwon Haehtel Nicola Stewart Lincoln Neb Bryan Arizona

Arizona Lands Open for Settlement

Land entry rules for fifty four Arizona townships open to settlers. Receiver Charles Arnold reports a list of every acre eligible under the April 27 act. New law allows existing home stead settlers to claim up to 1600 acres based on improvements and residency duration.

Arizona Lowsom Aeresty Interior Act of Congress Charles Arnold Arizona Land Office S. V. Proudst General Land Office

Medical Men Prepare for the Big Meeting in Prescott

Tucson physicians arrange for the forty ninth annual meeting of the Arizona Medical Society in Prescott, plan a Grand Canyon excursion, and feature Dr. J. E. Bacon of Tucson and Dr. F. S. of Bisbee on the program. The Santa Fe Railway will transport about 18 to Prescott with a special party car.

Tucson Aricons Merios Society Prescott Grand Canyon Yarapat County Sante Fe Notdh Chiee JE Bacon Or Fes Bisbee John E Bacon Elson Joint Francis E. Shine

Phoenix Saloons Face Tight Window Restrictions

The outgoing Phoenix City Council, led by Alderman Campbell with Mayor Coggins and Alderman Yaeger, passes an ordinance restricting saloon window curtains and frosted glass to prevent passersby from seeing inside. The move aims to curb visible drinking and loitering as the council winds down its term.

City Council of Phoenix Campbell Coggins Yaeger Cty Park Phoeniix

Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude and Remembrance

Through media care I express deep gratitude to Tombstone pubs and friends for charity and kind words after my bereavement. Wreaths from Red Men and Woodmen of the World honored our departed brother, memory lingers as I walk on with hope to join him beyond.

Learta Ealind Order of Red Men Order of the Woodmen of the World MES

Arizona Cattle Shipments From Benson to California

Cattle shipments from Arizona ports proceed slowly due to delays in delivery of cattle at pointers. Yesterday 25 carloads were loaded at Benson for California. Willcox is expected to be a major shipping point this month. A 1300 head consignment left Tucson late Saturday, largely from the San Pedro ranches.

Benson California Catte Pointers Willcox Tucson San Pedro

Catarrh remedy ads promise rewards and testimonials

An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for an incurable case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes testimonials from F J Cheney and associates in Toledo, touts the product's direct action on mucous surfaces, mentions a 75 cent price and widespread druggist availability, and invites free testimonials.

Hall F J. Cheney & Co Toledo F.J. Cheney Vanpixa Kiswax & Manvix Wholemale Druggiste All Duggiste

Mark A. Smith Returns to Arizona

Mark A. Smith former delegate to Congress returns to his Tucson home after months in the East He spent weeks in Cynthiana Kentucky due to his brother Frank B Smith illness He plans to stay in Treson until warm weather then travel to northern Arizona for trout fishing an annual summer trip He hopes Arizona will be admitted next session but fears opposition from New England senators and Eastern Republicans over Westward power balance

M.A Smith Congress Tucson Mr. Smith Cynthiana Kentucky Frank B. Smith

Colds contrasted with Bees Laxative Cough Syrup ad

An old advertisement promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a pleasant laxative for children and for coughs including croup and shopping coughs. It notes quick renewal of colds this season and lists Frank Yeole as the seller.

Frank Yeole

Dow Magetail Nominated to Associate Justice Seat

Edward M. Dow Magetail, a prominent Arizona attorney and Republican, was sent to the Senate on Saturday by President Ball for the associate justice of the bench of Anzone. He currently serves as district attorney of Cree Fin county and has handled major cases including Ralph Cameron in the Bright Angel Trail litigation.

Edward M. Dow Magetail Anzone Senate Ball M. Doe R. F. Sloan Doe Arizona Cree Fin Ralph Cameron Bright Angel

Tombstone Teachers Reappointed to Local Schools

Tombstone trustees reappointed the entire school staff for the coming year including one new hire Miss Ira Wolcott to the High School. The list shows EDL McLaurin as superintendent Winster as principal high school Eva Wolcott Libby Williamson Helen Axtell Ernestine Clowning Anna E Mason Lillian Back Josephine McPherson Helen F Benedict Blanche Thornton Elizabeth Axtell and others in primary grades.

Have W Smletone Tombstone Pedinguer Ira Wolentt Ten Stone Edl McLaurin Winster Mise Eva Wolcott Libby Williamson Helen Axtell Ernestine Clowning Anna E Mason Lillian Back Josephine McPherson Helen F Benedict Blanche Thornton Elizabeth Axtell

First Day of Famous Trial Opens in City Court

Spectators fill the courtroom as Mugon Villareal and Rivera face a lengthy jury selection. Jurors undergo rigorous questioning on politics religion labor and other matters to reveal bias as Attorneys Cleary Flanigan defend and Alexander Christy prosecute. James A Duncan and E M Mill accepted so far with more sessions planned. Charles J Fox visiting Yuma.

Mugon Villareal Rivera Mexican Revolutioniata Beaelevtel Attorne Paesed James A. Duncan E. M. Mill W. N. Cleary E.J . Flanigan U. S J. L. B. Alexander

Revolutionary Trials and Local Elections Dominant Daily Buzz

Monday's Daily notes Captain Bynning's patient at the territorial prison residence with improving condition. Chicago socialist Miss Twining tours the country in defense of Magon and Rives. Tombstone hosts Red Men and Masons gatherings as Cohn stokes GOP influence. City election centers on granting an electric franchise to Cummings, with saloons closed and voters at the city hall awaiting results.

Thhonas Bynning Territorisl Otison Morya A.A. Hopkine Hy Bynning Hopkins Luella Twining National Political Refugee Defense League of Chicago Chicago Daily Socialist Mise Twining Magon, Villereal Rives CL Cummings Boelek

Scientists to Explore Salton Sea by Boat

Government research staff from Carnegie Desert Laboratory west of Tucson plan a summer expedition to Salton Sea aboard a motor boat under construction in the workshop. The party includes Dr. MacDougal director, Dr. Free and Bell of the Bureau of Soils, Dr. Livingston and Godfrey Sykes. They will depart for Saltan around June.

Carnegie Desert Laboratory Wesr Tucton Salton Sea California DT MacDougal Free and Bell Bureau of Soils Livingston Godfrey Sykes Stat Saltun

Bankers' Cases Set for Trial

Eight cases are set for trial against Eddleman and Nolan of the wrecked First National Bank of Behee. Indictments accuse Eddleman of crediting himself on the ledger with 11500 dollars, one replacing a prior demurrer ruling.

Eddleman and Nolan First National Bank of Behee Eddleman Om Demurrer

Douglas Gas Clash Over Meter Rentals Sparks City Suit

The city seeks an injunction after disputes with Douglas and its gas corporation over meter rentals, escalating tensions in the ongoing dispute between the utility and municipal authorities.

Douglas Douglas Gas Corporation

Early 80s Pioneer and Ranch Notices From Wn Foure

From Tuesday's Daily a report from Wn Foure a pioneer of the county who arrived from bia ranch in the Dragoons notes cattle in fine condition. Deliveries of cattle from Pool Brothers ranch to be made on the 1st proximo at Willcox. Various local officials and residents including BW Nortin of Babe 19, JW Murphy wife Pantano fe, Tow Rico, and Inspector Murphy are mentioned along with visits by RS Maclay TW Wallace EF Everhardy Carl Graf Max True and George Kited.

San Fedro Pool Brothers Willcox Max True Henson Hutelier RS Maclay Inez Territorial Douglas TW Wallace EF Everhardy Carl Graf

Cochise County to Furnish Sugar for All

In Willcox area farming experiments under Supervisor McCabe explore Campbell system soil culture with dry farming. Crops include sorghum millet and forage. some trial plantings of melons cantaloupes squashes pumpkins potatoes and sweet potatoes show moisture prospects. Cane is grown for syrup with a local mill. success could supply the territory.

sfeCabe Willcox

Redmen Pow Wow at Lewis Springs Next Sunday

The Redmen invite friends to a Sunday picnic at Lewis Springs on May Ith with a large gathering of Indians expected. The El Paso & Southwestern railroad offers a round trip from Tomteton at 1 a.m. and Lewis Springs departs at 4:15 p.m, promising a memorable day of celebration and advance preparations noted.

Lew Springs el Paso & Southwestern Railroad Company Tomtetone A.m Lewis Springs Anie Nouthwest

Arizonans Charged With Fraud In Mine Stock Scheme

A Kansas City dispatch reports John E Horn Frank B Horn H8 Synder and Raymond F May were indicted and put on trial for using the mails to defraud over a mine near Winkelman Arizona. Inspectors estimate promoters raised about 182000 dollars from treasury stock sales.

Kansas City Winkleman Ariz E 8 Horn John E Horn Frank B Horn H Synder Raymond F May Treasury

Tragic Oil Fire Injures Child in Kitchen Accident

A young girl died five hours after a kitchen fire caused by a cap she held catching oil and igniting while she poured fuel on the stove. The can exploded as the blaze spread to her clothing, leaving her flesh severely burned.

Luciania

Arizona Elks Gather in Los Angeles Motto Tie In

The Arizona Elks gathering in Los Angeles this July is touted as a major event with many towns and cities expected to attend. The Phoenix Gazette urges Arizona Elks to wear badges bearing "Arizona" to showcase state pride to visitors. Separately, Bisbee trustees report 160 teachers from 33 states and two territories have applied for public school positions.

Los Angeles United Gazette of Phoenix Elks Arizona Ariona Territories Trustees of Bisbee

Cavex Assay Co Price List and Free Envelopes Offer

Cavex Assay Co at 1300 Court Place Denver Colorado advertises gold and silver pricing and a free mailing envelopes offer. Includes copper and lead assay details with a $1.50 mail price and a request to send for a price list.

Cavex Assay Co Court Place Denver Colo

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Tombstone Cochise County Boas, Phew DT Seatiog AY Sayth The Gronade Cattle Company Hard LM Cliford Lena Clifard Cesee Coe Geme Croft John J. Strong Esis Ag W. G. Pool Peoxcre D. Ceanne William J. Bryan Phoenix City Council Mark A. Smith Charles J. Fox Richard K. Fox Police Gazette Fewe Yume Gonet House Ballgrounds Ed'tor White Diclabe Atpare J. F. Shoat Girard Andes J.J Laveblio Reservation Ane Mae Lodge Masons Ening AL Colin Tistee Cohn Wn Foure Bia Ranch Mr Foure Nortin Babe JW Murphy Sod Pantano Fe Tow Rico Fie Aneles Ture Canes WN Edwards Robert Hennessy Inspector Murphy George Kited Shannon Gleeson Clifton Redmen’s Rence Foi Ano Smb Ferry & Cx Detroit, Mich Rane Clara Consolidated Mining Go Bouse
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