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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1914
Page
3
A misc section recalls events from the era, noting Beo Cook’s return from Sonora with Hershal ore, jury and grand jury duties, local civic clubs, early mining notes, and assorted residents leaving or traveling. It mentions Cochise county ore outputs, a new Arizona Republic edition, a courthouse disturbance, and ongoing local projects at Fort Huachuca as well as area travel and social happenings.
Motor to Bisbee Deputy Clerk Ray Bureau with Tony Crochet and Borderland theatre manager returned Saturday night. Bem Garrett, former Tombstone mines master mechanic, is moving to a Los Angeles house. Jennie Hook leaves for eastern visit. County jail holds about 20 prisoners. 16 currently, with 3 released yesterday. Visitors include Father Miss Juanita Westerfeld and Misses Fredericks and Richmond in Douglas. Willard and wife visit Tombstone. Frank Willard returns to Chicago. William Hattich returns to Tucson after Tombstone visit. Eugene Iver and stenographer Henderson head home to Tucson. Ben Herold and J Womack report Borderland road fine. Mrs. B A Hattich and family return from Douglas. Attorney Morris of Bisbee in town for T O M sale matters. Miss Nelia Thiel returns from Morenci. New supply of news use available at Beck’s.
James A Dick a well known El Paso wholesale grocer, acting as a deputy, tracked down former traveling salesman T B Grace in Cochise County. Grace faced charges of issuing checks near $1000. Dick delivered him to Sheriff Wheeler, who praised the effort and compared Dick to W J Barnes.
Bowie Arizonian editor and proprietor Frother Freese visits the county seat to discuss superior court matters. He predicts strong homestead settlement, mentions water abundance and artesian wells, and notes land demand. Also reports various local moves, Memorial Day plans, theatre offerings, and a wanted to buy for a saddle horse.
Attorney French of Douglas visits for legal matters while new time card changes at the Southwestern affect two trains. Gallardo returns from Douglas as court interpreter. Macia trio plans a Globe relocation. Huachuca Water meter reading day prompts note on the weather. Deputy County Attorney AF Parsons arrives on official business. Tumstone City Band to furnish Memorial Day music. Gleeson resident Mrs M Krio arrives for a short visit, and Mr M Brown with family visits Courtland.
Douglas city election favored the Non Partisan mayor and three Democrats, giving them city control for two years. Adams the Democrat won Bisbee mayor, with Hotler and Lee Wright Republicans winning clerk and street superintendent. Democratic majorities carried Douglas council. Bisbee showed mixed results with weak Progressive performance.
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