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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1913
Page
1
In the Hansen v Warren Baith case the jury found the defendant guilty of grand larceny after a brief deliberation of five minutes. The court will pronounce sentence later with a probable suspended sentence after a stern reprimand. additional sessions were planned for this evening as more witnesses were to be examined.
Ivan Joheson GC Stuart manager and wife of Phoenix attend theatre. Jesse Yoakum Bieboe passenger for Globe. local registrations at Arcade Lot. Grace Gallen returns from Bisbee for visits. MreR Kyle and Wem Wallace visit from E Peso with parents. Deputy Clerk Krebs's family returns from Kansas City. Halloween dance at Gave Hall draws large crowd with McSparrow Orchestra. Ex Judge Fred Sutter visits Bisbee on court business.
Farmers discuss the season bringing winter rains stored for summer use. Cattlemen and growers note dwindling wells and rising talk of imminent rain. Weather forecasts and public chatter reflect cautious anticipation of rain.
Case notes an order appointing November 14 as the time for probate of the will in the estate of Winand Meurer. It also records an order directing posting notice of the application for letters of administration and appointing Blow 7 as the time for learning.
Sunday in Tombstone churches offer morning and evening services with English sermons and benedictions. Sunday School times vary by church, inviting all to attend. notices also mention pastors and Epworth League gatherings. Also a brief rural ad seeks cattle ranches with full descriptions offered by Jos. G4 in Deming, New Mexico.
The Prospector and Stockman Farmer and Feeder join in a special limited time offer to new and renewing subscribers. The Prospector, daily except Sundays, and the Stockman Farmer weekly from Phoenix, combined price $7.00 for the period through December, with renewals or new subscriptions mailed to Tombstone Arizona.
An upbeat note on coffee as an inexpensive help to start the day with a fine aroma. Mentions Schilling's Best coffee and pre served aroma in tight cans, noting cleanly granulated forms and 1 lb and larger money pack sizes.
General notes of the day from Gleeson Depart ment in the Turquoise district of Ban' Ber county. The copper producing and farming center reflects local activity and state connections as the day’s reports unfold.
The Roosevelt post office in the Tonto Basin faces possible abandonment with the Globe Payson mail route affected. Clifton loses an assistant postmaster, and Koore Imhich faces a civil service exam with a $50 monthly pay. A Bisbee miner George Geary is found dead with a .22 rifle nearby. Phoenix taxes rise with an $386,897.49 city budget and a 83 cent per dollar tax rate. Prescott police report a bold $50 robbery, and Douglas taxpayers face a 16 mill tax rate for the year.
Six strong members of the Tucson Typographical Union will assemble the old Washington band press donated by William Hattich to the Arizona Pioneer Society. John E Magee of the Historical Society called for volunteers to help lift the heavy press weighing 1832 pounds, with one piece at 600 pounds, to set it up in West Congress Street rooms for display to tourists and students.
California Salesco promotes spineless cactus as a drought tolerant forage for Burbank. It claims yields of 100 tons per acre first year, high beef and milk quality, and good water retention. Order through this paper office.
Lost mare described as male branded 10 and VS on left shoulder. Owner to reclaim must prove ownership and pay advertisement. Property located at Rock Ranch one mile from Huachuco station. Also notice seeking a governess position in English Spanish and piano with good health and credentials.
Tombstone sees a handover at the local post office as PA Smith, born and raised in Tombstone, assumes postmaster duties. Retiring official WA Harwood Jr ends a tenure of several years as Frank Crable and the new postmaster’s brother Fenton Smith join in supporting the office.
Clinton A Fortner sues an Arizona electric firm in Phoenix claiming injuries from a fall at the company location while performing duties. He seeks 15600 to 16000 dollars, alleging negligence and damages tied to the company’s premises and employment circumstances.
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