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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1913
Page
4
Reports describe a shooting at the Brophy Carriage Coattempt, a strike at a Victoria NM camp, plans for Grand Canyon promotional filming, forthcoming aviation publicity in Arizona, Captain Kruger’s death in Michigan City, and a Mesa traveler’s four day sleep spell linked to kidney trouble.
A Lincoln Pennsylvania man shares his experience with Dr Miles Heart Remedy and Nervine after consulting his family doctor. He reports improved heart action over six months and endorses the products as reliable, noting their availability through druggists.
In the State vs Henderson a jury found guilty of seduction after a day of deliberation. the couple wed this afternoon and sentence was suspended. Other matters included Geo Hemphill vs Fuller Neer on mining property commissions. the jury awarded $1300 to the plaintiff.
Estate of Quong Foo Kee lists orders appointing special administrator and admistrator, notices for letters of administration, publication actions, and creditor notices. In guardianship and appraiser appointments, names include Wm F Sullivan Bank of Bisbee T F Metz E PA Larrison John Delmar, and others. Divorce suit Mary A Davie vs Robert H Davis and quitclaim case Simons Brown v J H No 4 one.
A shipment of about 1500 rounds believed intended for revolutionists in Sonora was seized by a Social Agent Brennimen and handed to the military. Warrants for arrest were sworn against Garcis of Paso, though no arrests yet. The case involved a shipment from El Paso by express to Benton Transfer in Douglas, exposing 7 millimetre and 30-30 cartridges.
Courtland Great Western mine will stop shipping to El Paso and begin sending about a car and a half to Douglas starting November 15, per W G McBride manager. The plant employs about 165 men and underground development is active as new machinery is installed.
The Duncan district cattlemen battle a dry season and overstocked ranges. Estimated losses range up to 7900 head as cattle are moved from hills to prairies to meet demand.
The Phoenix dispatch reports after road races from Los Angeles to Phoenix and El Paso the prize amounts. King Locomobile won $3,600. Marmon $2,250. Naylor's Buick $1,590. Rice's Simplex $1,000. Boxton's Mercer $750. Richert's Mitchell $500. The Simplex earned $2,600 in El Paso. Naquin's Velie collected $1,395 across Bibee and Douglas and Phoenix. Durack’s Pic ar won $475 for second at Dougie and Bibee and fourth at Tucson. Stars placed second in El Paso and earned $1,440 plus other placements. Breve car won $490 across several towns. Tetsleff's Fist led with $1,300. Stars $600. Mercer $200. First fifteen mile event gave Rice’s Simplex $250. Mormon’s $100. Ellie’s Buick $40. Next fifteen miles Buxton $195. Naylor’s Buick $75. Rev E P Sebnack’s Ford $40.
Governor George Hunt said 400 plus prisoners at Florence state penitentiary are split with about half inside. About 100 relocated near Tempe bridge and 35 between Tombstone and Bisbee. others on Fairbank bridge. Nine of eighteen sentences considered were granted and nine refused, all indeterminate.
November 12 saw a joint farm demonstration train project by the University of Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station and the State Railroad. Exhibits covered soil types, irrigation and dry farming, farm bookkeeping, seeds, corn, sorghum, dairy cattle, fruit culture, pruning, farm machinery, pumps, and pest control with expert presentations by Freeman Morse McOmie Thornber Vinren Milon Law and De Horrill.
Coroner's jury found negligence by Kansas City Structural Steel or Calumet and Arizona Mining caused the death of Albert K Wood timekeeper at the C A smelter in Douglas. The inquest was held Wednesday at 9 o'clock before Coroner Maclay.
Henry Paterson, city marshal of Mess fourteen miles from there, was killed while attempting to arrest two suspects stealing bicycles. Company D of the Arizona National Guard was called out, armed with rifles and mounted, and is conducting a dragnet in the area.
Arizona farmers in McNeal report a bumper sweet potato crop with larger tubers and strong flavor. They plan to store part of the harvest to avoid flooding the market and expect prices around six pounds per sack from Douglas and Bee. Mr DuB As displays a single eight by six inch potato on his McNeal farm. average yield remains robust.
Col H Pickett returns from Rochester Minnesota where Mayo Brothers performed intestinal surgery on him. He says the Mayo surgeons are the world’s top experts and notes their hospital teams attract many doctors and patients from around the world. Pickett credits their operation with saving his life and praises Jim’s health upon return.
Former Santa Cruz County sheriff Tom Turner is alive and well. Rumors of his death circulated in Tombstone. He is reportedly working at the Otis ranch near Mexicali, Sonora, with word received by Edward L Wail in Tucson from A F Andrade via Randolph offices.
Survey work started this morning on a quarantine fence stretching about 14 miles from the New Mexico border to the Slaughter ranch east line. Dr Rosenberger leads the project with a crew of purveyors and testers, heading toward the New Mexico line to erect a permanent barbed wire barrier to prevent stock movement and enforce quarantine rules. Rancher cattle movements reported include Packard 400 head, Williams 150, Cliff Booker 700, and Beaton shipping 900 head through Haicita port of entry.
A Washington dispatch reports the Senate confirmed Charles F. Hardy of Tacoma to be collector of customs for the district of Arizona at Nogales.
Thureday 8 Daily John Belver of Turner attends a business visit in Tombstone. Notables at Arcade today include H ne Tervis Browne Mrs Alice Jabee and James Sprout ex County School Superintendent Hotchkise. Walcott with daughter Win Wallace tours the city. Ladies Aid Society hosts a church social at 8 with program and refreshments for 25 cents. A runaway Walcott store delivery wagon ended safely after Deputy Sheriff Allie Howe intervened. A McPherson Transfer mule dies suddenly during loading. cause unavailable.
It is expected that the closing of the Arizona Bank & Trust company up the city will result in a receiver being appointed by Judge Lockwood to liquidate. Carpenter assistant attorney general went to Tombstone and with J B Ormund assistant auditor held a meeting with bank directors. They mutually agreed that placing the bank in receivership is the only course. Service was accepted as a petition for a receiver to be presented at Tombstone by Carpenter.
The executive committee of the Cattle Growers Association offers a reward of 500 dollars for each mountain lion or wolf killed in the Chiricahua range. A 250 dollar reward applies for harming cattle or horses owned by members. Hunters must present affidavits from association members. Wolves and lions have grown in numbers, causing stock damage estimated at large figures.
George Pordy Bullard attorney general of Arizona will deliver the memorial address at the memorial services of Elke at Tucson on Bandsy Dea 7th.
Friday's report notes Mia Axtell spending a week at the JO Bar Bench with son Robert Axtel and wife Gene Larrie. A Turner visitor named selens iat traveled to Tombstone yesterday and returned home this evening. A large crowd attended the social at Congregational Church hosted by the Ladies Aid Society with tasty refreshments, a strong Sunday School program, and thanks extended for attendance. Music by Mire Josephine McPherson and Moeere Hughart and McMahoo drew praise along with a recitation by Mies Masie Webster.
The state seeks leave for Attorney General Ballard to file a writ of quo warranto against Corporation Commissioner F A Jones. A hearing is set for 10 oclock tomorrow morning in the supreme court after a citation. Jones may contest by demurrer as his attorneys argued the point today.
Notice in Cochise County Superior Court that on November 20, 1913 a public auction will sell ten shares of Kinsey Mining and Leasing Company to satisfy a January 18 1913 judgment of Percy Jones for 760.46 plus interest and costs. Sheriff Haser C. Wumr ne announces the sale with deputy Guy C Welch.
United States Land Office at Phoenix notices Mary E Levwich legal assignee of Warren C Williams filed to enter land under Sections 2306 and 2307 Revised Statutes. Lands described SW NEM Section 5 Township 20 South Range 21 East G&S RM protest due by December 13. Publication now November 9 last publication December 2, 1923.
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