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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1911

Page

4

Alfalfa Crop Brings Profit On Tucson Ranch

Freck and Fanchive miles south of Tucson reported alfalfa yields for the season with six cuttings. Frank Allison notes total gross profit about 14 976 from 1850 acres of alfalfa and other crops, valuing hay at 15 226 and averaging 81 per acre gross and just over 60 per acre net. The 1250 acre ranch has 850 under cultivation with ditch irrigation.

Freck Fanchive Tucson Frank Allison Allison Shures

Southwestern Men Will Wear Olive Drab Uniforms

The El Paso and Southwestern railroad orders a new olive drab uniform for all passenger train conductors and brakemen. The attire matches army colors and dust tones, replacing the blue uniform starting December 1. The change applies to all passenger train personnel on the road.

el Paso and Southwestern Railroad United States Army

Regents Move to Eliminate Preparatory Work

Regents approve eliminating the preparatory department as urged by University of Arena president Wilde. The free preparatory grade drops in fall 1912, the second year grade in fall 1913, with all students thereafter entering as university grade.

Wilde Univerity of Arena Board of Regents

Arizona Takes Many Prizes in Dry Farming Exhibit

At the Dry Farming Congress in Denver last month Arizona swept prizes for fruits and many crops. Arizona won first and second on Ben Davis apples and took most of the thirty available prizes amid corn, millet, beets, cabbage, and potatoes. Prof. McOmis of the University of Arizona experimental station led the exhibit and delivered a paper. The 1913 congress is planned for Lethbridge, Canada, and may return to Arizona next year.

Denver Arizona Washington Oregon Colorado Oklahome Kansas McOmis University of Arizona ‘Experimental Station Arizona Fruit Towers Aulphur Bprings Congress Laithbridge Cavads Ari Tone

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Blood Action

An old promotional notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and claims of internal action on the blood and mucous surfaces. It lists F J Onexer Co Toledo and Watproo Kormas Matvix Wholesale Toledo and asserts the seller’s reliability and refund of obligations. Prices like Técente are mentioned.

F J. Onexer & Co Toledo F.J. Cheney Frm Watproo Kormas & Matvix Hall

Ballot design and county primary results noted in Cochran County

Clerk HE Berner prepared the official ballot form for Cochran County for the December 12 general region. The 38 by 13.5 inch ballot will include state and county offices and a constitutional amendment question. The Board of Supervisors published the primary tally from 40 precincts. Also listed are marriage licenses issued from the probate court: Tyre Mansion to Mary Bjorklund in Hisbee. Edward R Price to Anna Rath Ditmare in Willcox. Jeasie Von Butler to Price in Light. Tombstone arrival Mrs Alice Tolins visiting from Morenci. Democratic candidate Captain B Kelton of the state legislature in Bieter praised harmony among voters in Douglas. Constable Bailey of Lowell arrived with a prisoner for the Hotel de White.

Berner B Cochran County Board of Supervisors Tyre Mansion Mary Bjorklund Hisbee Price Jeasie von Butler Light Edward R Price Anna Rath Ditmare Willcox B Kelton Bieter Kelton Douglas

Increase in Arizona Exports for Four Months

Exports of agricultural imples mente from Arizona districts to Mexico totaled 35.14 egaloet dollars for the four months ending October BLAGL, compared with 3,878 dollars in the same period of 1910. Barley exports rose from 9441 to 11 545 bushels, and cattle exports for herd improvement waivered at 4,805 head, valued at 16,353 dollars overall for the period.

Arizona Mexico

Arizona Smelter to be world’s largest plant

Jerome Copper belt reports a new valley smelter planned as the largest and most modern globally. Smelterman Tom Taylor and engineer Pescock inspect equipment and upgrades in Butte to ensure top efficiency and district ore processing readiness.

Tom Taylor Pescock Butte Eineland Improvemente Jerome Copper Belt

A New Use For Arizona Cactus

A consular report from Menterides suggests southwestern United States residents could use the cactus for whitewash like Uruguayans. Rural Uruguayan farms favor bright white walls. the process uses sliced cactus leaves macerated in water for 24 hours, then lime is added to create a creamy solution that yields a pearly white finish.

Menterides United States Urug Scientific American

Territorial Items of Interest Condensed

A roundup of territory news mentions the death of Oscar Farley in Prescott from a diving accident in the Maricopa canal. Sugar beet planting begins at Tempe with over acres signed for next season under Tempe canal. new court house and school buildings planned for Clifton. Arizona Copper Company to undergo reductions. San Diego Arizona Railway construction toward Yuma and Set River valley. US Smelting Company expanding operations in Mohave County with estimates of large production. Howland Backcroft’s 1909 geological survey covers nearly 5,000 square miles in northern Yuma County. Transcontinental tourists led by AL Westgaard delayed, will meet auto party in Mesa. Fire and explosion injuries near Rey involve P Corder’s silace owner. crowd fears regional blast. Harry Wright of Clifton Hospitalization due to eye injury from a splinter. eye damage feared but sight may be saved.

San Diego-Arizona Railway Arizona Yuma Set River Valley AP Anderson US Smelting Company Mohave County DR Moir Needles Miving and Smelting Company U8 Saulting Company

Shen Warner Returns to Pao to Handle Teaas Case

The text reports Shen Warner returning to Pao with a prisoner wanted on embezzlement charges. Requisition papers arrived from the governor, and McKane consented to accompany the others after previously objecting to leaving. Examinations are underway by Clerk Berner to arrange supplies for the December 12 general election.

Shen Warner Paohandle Teaas MeKane McKensie Bits

Democratic candidates campaign for Sulphur Springs vote

A group of Democratic county candidates left today to campaign in Sulphur Springs district. J E James seeks the clerk of court, Fd Hughes the assessor, W G Gi more the district attorney, under Assessor Chase Howe. They will be joined by Pred Satter for judge Gus Hickey for supervisor Omen Murphy for Kreorder and several other county hopefuls from Douglas and Bisbee.

J E James Hughes W G Gimore Chase Howe Gleeson Pred Satter Gus Hickey Omen Murphy Kreorder Douglas Bisbee

Randolph Holds Option On Arizona Mine In Willcox

Randolph secures a short option to buy the Austerlits mine in Santa Crux county. William J Partridge, manager, states the deal terms give Partridge a one fourth interest and a cash payment of 25 9004. Meanwhile, the Willcox Women's Club formally organized with officers led by Mrs CO Anderson as president and Mrs Morgen Giret as vice president.

Randolph Arizona Mine Woman's Club Willcex Epee Randolph Austerlits Santa Crux County William J Partridge Meneger Col Randolph Tie Associates Partridge Willcox Mra J W Moore Mre CO Anderson H A Morgen Giret Mra J Fouett Mus Irus Koller Miws Julie | Ridden

Cochise Cattleman Seriously Injured

Wm Comma a prominent Cochise cattleman was injured at his Sulphur Spring valley ranch last evening when thrown from chores. A rope belt entangled by a cornered animal knocked him unconscious as kick injuries and broken ribs were found. De Hughart of Tombstone rushed to provide medical care with hope for recovery barring complications.

Spring Valley de Hughert Tombstone de Hughart

Phelps Dodge Strikes Rich Copper Find in Catalinermountain

Reports from Taiwan cite a major copper strike by Phelps Dodge at a claim in the Catalinermountain held under option by Copper Queen. Ore samples appear highly rich, valued at over a million dollars, with partial knowledge at the time Copper Queen sought an extension.

Phelps Dodge Company Catalinermountaine Taiwan Anid Copper Queen Girseman

Kosterlitzky Visits United States

Col Emilio Kosterlitzky commander in chief of the rural forces for Sonora was in El Pao on Wednesday returning to Casenes from Mexico City after consulting with army officials and President Madero about reorganizing the rural forces. He traveled with his wife and daughters and will resume command in Canives.

Emilio Kosterlitzeky Sonora el Pao

Fragmentary local incident names misspellings and odd events

A garbled OCR passage lists scattered names and misdated actions including self harm in a pantry, a shop attack in an alley, a reef incident at a house, an escort from a church, and a cavege bite in a public square with several unrelated injuries and odd details.

Double Wedding of Tombstonites Kuchenbecker Cowen

An early Tonotone wedding united Louis Kuchenbecker and Miss Sadie Cowan in a home ceremony attended by close family. The couple eluded public attention, then left for Fairbank on their honeymoon. The groom, a merchant’s son and Tombstone Chamber of Commerce secretary, is praised for integrity as friends offer hearty congratulations.

Tonotone Louis Kuchenbecker Sadie Cowan Grace Hicks Harry Maria Grooveman Ren Twain Fairbank Jenn Patticesro Orile Kuchentecker Tombstone Chamber of Commerce

McSparkon Royd Marriage Ties Los Angeles Couple in Arizona Double Nuptials

Announcement details the marriage of Tomberoner to Miss Lotte Boyd of Los Angeles with Rev Deck officiating in Tombstone. It notes a planned double wedding with Louis Kuchentecker as best man and bridesmaid, marking the start of two new ships in the life of Mr McSparrow and his circle. The couple to reside in Tombstone, with warm wishes from friends.

Tomberoner Wm A McSparnin Mise Lotte Boyd Los Angeles Benstor Todey Fa Deck Cupid Louis Kuchentecker Bride Bepson Scroomeman Arizona McSparrow Kuchentecker Lazy Angel City Tombetove Re Puestecton

Widow Garcia Awarded Damages in Rail Wreck Case

Mre Garcia, widow of Vicente Garcia, who was killed in the wreck on the Spancon'ritoos rail roid, was awarded damages amounting to 1650 dollars.

Mre Garcia Vicente Gercia Spancon‘ritoos Wbo

Experimental Station In Cochise Near Sulphur Valley

University of Arizona plans an experimental station north of McNemt haye, adjoining Sulphur Valley. A large tract may be purchased for water supply and irrigation, with construction of a cement well and a cement plant to support the facility, overseen by Mr Boateek who has extensive experience in this line.

University of Arizons Apriuss Valley McNemt Hay Beem Thos Valley Boateek

Boquillas Right of Way Filed by B P S H

The B P & 5 filed for recuté adeed for right of way through Boquillas in Cochise county. The grant runs from a port near Lowin Springs through Fairbank toward Berar, likely for trackage and depot sites. Additional rights include telegraph and telephone privileges for the Tucton extension, with funds for road construction and land entries.

Cochise County Lowin Springs Fairbank Exer Berar Tucton Ralibaste Betig

Court Cases Filed for WG Gilmore and Ida Weile Terry

Court records show petition for letters of administration filed for WG Gilmore with a hearing set for November 25, 1911 at 0:00. Another case concerns Ida Weile Terry, with a hearing scheduled November 27, 1911 at 10:00 PM to show why the estate should not be settled to a minor guardian.

WG Gilmore Ida Weile Terry

Cattle Inspectors Manage Large Shipments to California

Wright and his assistants handle upcoming cattle shipments after a recent batch shipped from Pantano by Crittenden Land & Cattle Co. Purchasers named Vail, Vickers, and JP Coddievack. Cattle moved to California and fed for markets in excellent condition.

Wright Awistante Pantano Crittenden Land & Cattle Co Ateure i Vail and Vickers JP Coddievack California

Americans in Torreon Face Dangers Amid Strike Turmoil

Telegrams report grave danger to Americans in Torreon Mexico as a strike escalates anti foreign sentiment and violence. Discontent grows over exconventors holding positions, fears of expulsion under a new regime, and a perceived rise in hostility contributing to the unrest surrounding the rebellion against President Diaz.

Torreon Mexico Americana Toreon Agaiont Diew Inette Ameriia Francmey 1 Madero

Arizona Candidate Involved in Auto Accident

Arizona Republican state treasurer candidate WO Fick and publisher Bifarroo of Glote were injured in a car crash seventeen miles east of Mesay inv. The car collided after steering gear failed, pinning them beneath the wreckage. Fick suffered a broken leg and possible internal injuries. Bifarroo and a third occupant were rushed to Phoenix by a passing car for treatment.

WO Fick Bifarroo Pear Glote Ariz Miley East Mesay Ttn Blyenix Cowboys Anmnetine

Injured Man Leaves Hospital After Phoenix Accident

Injured man Billy Neail, former manager Timmy Burns and Tiny Writer Ku, left hospital after an evening crash on November 2. An eighteen year old drove into a buggy he rode in, causing ongoing pain from head injuries and a limp. Attorneys Alexander and Cheats may seek restitution for medical costs.

Herbert Athe Phoenix Billy Neail Timmy Burns Ku Country Hae Jones Stout The Gazette Neail

Unfortunate Man Loses Eyesight Near Rail Tracks

JF Riley a laborer aged 35 from Boston was found wandering near FP&SW right of way and taken to the county hospital. He previously suffered eye trouble and has become totally blind, now with inflamed eyes, prognosis unclear.

Fp&sw JF Riley Douglas Howital Riley Boston Aes

Mexican Man Killed at Fort Huachuca on Reservation

A Mexican man named Rivers was murdered at Fort Huachuca on the military reservation. Reports indicate he was killed by Mexican companions in a dispute that escalated into violence. US military authorities were notified and sent officers to investigate the incident on the reservation.

Amurter Huschoes

Strange Planet Visible Over Arizona Tonight

The Paoentz Democrat reports a rare celestial event seen noticeably in Arizona with hundreds watching as a pale white spot appeared near the moon. Eyewitnesses described a foggy glow and a star-like shape, noting distances from millions of miles seemed only feet away from observers.

Paoentz Democrat

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