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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1909

Page

3

Courtland County Records Of Deeds In Bisbee And Douglas

Public records show deeds and property transfers in Cochise County including parcels in the Pirtle and McFate additions, transfers to Jobo Lucas and John Es pale guardian mortgage notes, and security deeds involving the Provident Mutual, Rose, Moore, and Slaughter entities. The listing names multiple grantors and grantees with property in Bisbee and Douglas areas.

Martin Hate Jobo Lucas Biaber John Lucas Marrit Vauxtin Bishee McFate Courtland Jobo F White Sherif Provident Mutual Huilding and Loan Association Bisbee Property HS Rose John Espale James Moorehead Widls Slaughter Douglas Property

Freight rate changes shift advantage from railroad to wagon haul

The Courtland Times notes that even after the railroad opened a Courtland station near Brnck’s townsite, it remained cheaper to haul certain goods by wagon from Pearce to Courtland than to ship by rail and deliver. The railroad then adjusted its schedule, disadvantaging freighters by lowering rates on consignments starting beyond Cochise.

P Vo Courtland Pearce Courtland Times Brnck’s Great Western Cochise

Means Much for Cochise Cattlemen

A Mexican authorities ruling on land pastureage impacts Cochise County cattlemen. The decision holds landowners may collect pastureage fees for all cattle grazing on their land even without fencing. Landowners would be responsible for any damage and could collect back pastureage.

Mexico Sonora

Advertised Letters at Tombstone Post Office May 15 1900

General delivery letters listed as advertised at the Tombstone post office dated May 15 1900 include Balencia Manuel Gitaon George Harvey W Hein Charles Honter Mev Arnie Maldenads McDonald J H Myers Charles D Price John Rincon Luis eran Josie Zabiets Manuel. Postmaster Francis D. Caante notes letters called for by owners.

Balencia Manuel Gitaon George Harvey W Hein Charles Honter Mev Arnie Maldenads McDonald J. H. Myers Charles D. Price John Rincon Luis Eran Josie Zabiets Manuel Ams

Doings in the Various Courts

The court docket lists Suit No 5667 in which Pedro Fernandez is named and an action concerning a woree. Emma Neil is appointed appraiser for the state. Frank Lane estate appoints appraisers. Estate of NC Bascom appoints administrator.

Pedro Fernandez SM Fernandez Emma Neil Onler Estate of NC Bascom Caid Tate

Premature Burial Fears Move Notables to Self Protection

The Westminster Gazette notes fear of premature burial among literary figures and prominent individuals. It cites Lord Burton’s will directing removal from his remains and a heart piercing order, Harriet Martineau’s bequest for head protection, Edenund Yates’s jugular vein severing instruction, and other names like Berkeley Lytton Anderson and Dickens taking precautions to avoid burial mishaps.

Lord Burton Harriet Martineau Bishop Berkeley Lord Lytan Hans Anderson Witkie Collins Westminster Gazette

Negro Education Separate Schools Debate In Phoenix

Circulation in Phoenix centers on a plan to segregate Negro children from white students starting the fall term. The movement draws varied reaction in the capitol city with supporters wanting separate schools and teachers of their race. Trustees’ stance remains unclear.

Peri Phoenix Board of Trustees Capitol City Democrat Tuscot

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice

One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Co J Cuesey Co Toledo We endorse J Cheney for 15 years and deem him honorable in all business and able to meet obligations Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting on mucous surfaces Testimonials free Price ten cents per bottle Sold by all druggists

Hall J. Cuesey & Co Toledo J. Cheney Watpixa Kixwax & Manvix

Candy Cathartic C box label with warning text

Fragmentary OCR mentions a tail and a light blue metal box labeled with the trade name Casearets Candy Cathartic. It notes not sold in stores but by druggists, with a small stamped seal on the box.

Trade Ark of Casearets Candy Catharic C.C

Territorial Items of Interest Condensed

Territorial items recap crimes mining and civic notes across Arizona towns. Acquittals and convictions populate Tucson Mesa and Yuma reports, with mining earnings and railroad talks, a Buckeye to Phoenix line push, a new Tucson Indian School head and sugar factory readiness, plus weather and public safety notes.

Picnic draws 1200 at Cochise Tribe gathering

Monday's Daily notes a large turnout at the annual Greene city picnic at Lows Springs under Cochise Tribe No 7 Red Men auspices. Tombstone delegation and locals enjoyed a well attended event with 1200 people reported and a lively scene around the grounds. Nearby figures include Max Axiora and wife of Hereford and Frank Myson assisting city officials. Horses offered for pasture. inquiries to James Lamb, Box 315 Terubetone.

Lows Springs James Lamb

Skunk Bite Sends Arizona Man to Pasteur Institute

Buff Edwards of Globe was bitten by a hydrophobia skunk while asleep during a cattle roundup near Austin. He traveled to Globe and then to the Pasteur Institute in Austin for treatment, arriving promptly. His quick medical care likely saved his life. had he waited longer, the outcome could have been fatal.

C.E. Ahlberg Copper Queen Smelter Douglas Phoenix Pasteur Buff Edwards Globe Austin Texas Edwards Pasteur Institute Sasoé Edwards Perttet Halt

Prominent Engineers Visiting Tombstone

H. J. Randolph of the Arizona and Colorado Railroad, with two top engineers J. D. Remington and J. C. Harvey, are in Tombstone on construction business for the A and C line. Randolph, allied with Col. Epes Randolph, mixed work with a visit to the Redmen’s picnic at Lewis Springs.

H. J. Randolph Arizona & Colorado Railroad Company Gleeson Tombstone Mr. Randolph Lewis Springs Randolph Col Epes Randolph Randolph Lines Arizona Mexico Mr. Randoph J. D. Remington Construction Department The J.C. Harvey Parsons, Peas Thie N Messia Ranand Remington

Pacheco Jr Guilty of Manslaughter in Territorial Trial

Tucson report states Nabor Pacheco Jr was found guilty of manslaughter in the murder of Alice Caine. The verdict was described as a compromise, with sentencing set for tomorrow. Potential penalties range from a few months to ten years in the territorial prison.

Ramon Mendes Tucson Riley Bennett Pacheco Jr Nabor Pacheco Jr Alice Caine Secesta Pacheco Pricon

Tom Ed Essing Wowin Vial Y Rate

Fragmentary OCR notes list names and figures with unclear context. The readable items show references to speed, rate, and a numeric 280K, plus scattered initials and partial terms. No coherent event or clear entities emerge from the text.

Valley marble prospects in Cochise county Arizona

A Washington survey report by Sidney Paige of the United States Geological Survey details marble prospects in Cochise County Arizona near Howie and Rodeo New Mexico. The nearly pure carbonate rock shows medium crystalline texture and white with pinkish tones, suitable for exterior and interior decorative use. Tests were conducted at St Louis and bulletin 381 documents the investigation.

Washington, I C Chinscahus Mountains Arizona Sidney Paige United States Geological Survey Treasry Cochise County Artona Howie Rodeo New Mexico Geological Survey St. Louis Washington

Magnetic Observatory site chosen near Rillito north of Tucson

Government scientist W H Keeling arrived in Tucson to oversee a magnetic observatory at a site eight miles northwest of Tucson. The facility to be first of its kind west of Kansas City will house costly instruments to study the earth’s magnetic field and oscillations. Estimated cost at least £15,000.

United States Civil Service Douglas Tucson The Forest Service Rillito W. Hi. Keeling Baldwin Kaneas Keeling Ihe Iron Kansas City Alaska

Fire Destroys Two Buildings at Naco

A morning blaze destroyed two EP Bile buildings in Naco. Estimated damage runs to 42000 dollars. Fire origin deemed accidental, with no water available to save the property. No wind aided spread. fire was contained without further loss.

Naco Nao May EP Bile Assie

Elks' Float Aim High for Los Angeles Parade

Arizona Elks vow the year’s float will be the finest in the Los Angeles procession as 100000 Elks from across the United States gather in July. Preliminary designs suggest no other lodge can top their display.

Arizona Elise Los Angeles United States

Adams Appointed Fair Commissioner

J C Adams was today met by Governor Sloan to join the territorial fair commission. Adams wished the territorial post but businessmen of Phoenix urged acceptance with a petition signed by about forty. He was sworn in as a member to serve on the commission amid local support.

JG. Adame Phoenix Charles Crismon Mesa Clark Pickrell Sheri White D. J. Kane K.o Rankin North Pole Courtland J.C. Adams Sloan Territorial Fair Commission Adams Territorial

Slavonians to Have Church in Bisbee

Rev. Father Remptich of Kansas City arrives to establish a Roman Catholic church among the Slavonians at the camp. First services to be held the Thursday morning after his arrival, with the priest expected in Bisbee Wednesday.

Father Remptich Kansas City Bisbee

George Crosby to Rename Safford Journal

The Safford Journal will become George Crosby's Paper signaling a shift in branding. Officials expect the eminent journalist and litterateur to boost the paper's world wide reputation and circulation.

George Crosby Safford Journal

Old Tim Tucson Pioneer Fritz Contzen Dies at 75

Fritz Contzen of Tucson long considered an Arizona pioneer died last week at 75. Born in Germany February 1831 he reached the U S in 1845 and Arizona with the U S boundary commission in 1855. He later served with his party against Apaches and was wounded, lame for years until his death. His brother Johns died at San Xavier in 1857 from wounds.

Fritz Cuntzen Tucson Arizona The Tucson Star Germany United States Galveston Texas Contzen U. S. Boundary Commission Johns San Xavier Frits Contieny Te San Nav Young Bell

Arizona Princess Scorns Alimony Tale

A Paris dispatch reports Princess Robert DeBroglie, newly divorced, sending a Genoa telegram that she rejects a $60 monthly alimony. Once Miss Estelle Alexander of Tucson, she wed in Chicago and now plans a return to America with her husband, the Paris court’s ruling sparking headlines. The princess, heiress to a fortune, denounces the settlement as inadequate.

Paris Robert DeBroglie Pari Genoa Chicago Broglie America Estelle Alexander Tucson Arizona

Reliable Assays Golf and Silver Ad Promotes OGDEN

Advertisement for the Ogden Assay Co showcases gold silver and copper prices with mail offers. Mentions Denver and a leased ground in Tucson for an open air picture show, signaling local business activity and prospective entertainment venue.

Liss Ogden Assay Co IC Court Place Denver Cole Tucson

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