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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1913
Page
4
The land office has approved the survey plates for five townships, with entry open after December. Rain across the territory boosted prospects, aided roads, and raised expectations for regional growth. Local officials report wide support for constitutionalist causes amid a recovering political climate.
A business man testifies that a Dr Miles heart remedy restored his health after four months of heart action problems. He writes that his condition has been normal recently and credits the treatment with his recovery during Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania.
Judge Lockwood disposed of several matters. Wm Ball charged with felony examined as to sanity and declared sane. Jobe Dressal examined with Dre Hughart and Mandal. pronounced sane and committed to the asylum for treatment. Appeals from JP Court included Clark Anthony who pled guilty and fined 25, Sem Jovit pled guilty and fined 50, Jobo Markovich pled guilty and fined 25. Espinoss and Herold motions dismissed. A Welty v Copper Queen Mining Company dismissed with each party to pay own costs. Scott Braden v Fidelity Agency judgment for 500.
In Douglas and Bisbee, various probate and estate actions are listed including orders appointing administrators for Tate, Kernan, Clark, and Vickers. posting notices for Bank of Douglas letters of administration. a probate hearing for Anna Vickers on November 21, 1913. monthly alimony for Margaret Melatosh at 50 dollars. appointments of special administrators Lee O Woolery and Sam Kee. notices to creditors issued for several estates. and decrees establishing creditor notices. The docket also shows divorce actions involving Dowd, Morrison, and Sanchez, with related suits and settlements, plus a sale of real estate and other estate matters.
The sixth field division plans placing its headquarters in Phoenix Arizona to handle surveys across California and Arizona. AC Horton Jr appointed assistant supervisor and will arrive soon to assume duties. Frank M Johnson from Denver notes nearly 14 000 000 acres of government land surveyed this year with Arizona exceeding 1 500 000 acres.
EL Martin of Whitewater visited Courtland on a business mission with J K Blalerk and Jas Hogan. An eight pound boy arrived October 24. Ivy Abbott of Bigelow Kansas planned a Webb visit to settle affairs for an Arizona stay. A William and spouse welcomed a hearty boy on June 6. Blanke brothers hauled and stored cane hay samples for the Arizonan exhibit. Shattuck reports annual assessment work on Courtland mining claims. AC Bean has about 16 Mexican steers, with Joe Boyd. beef rations replacing jack rabbit to fatten for winter. J K Boyd of Light reported 65 acres of kaffir corn maize cane and beans with a large harvest. A herd law petition circulated among residents for herd enforcement. Mrs Porter improved from rheumatic fever. Verda returned to Douglas. Joe Ware and Willa Muse married at Tucso on a trip to the Phoenix fair. rice showers greeted them in Cochise. Benedicts from Pearce attended the Phoenix fair. Gallagher represented Pearce at the state fair. Mrs P A Dilmsor of Whitewater traveled home with relatives from Pearce.
Professor G E P Smith of the University of Arizona leads a tour of irrigation in the southern valleys. He describes concrete caisson wells with centrifugal pumps supplying water to nearby lands, noting their value far exceeds costs. Growth varies by area with Willcox and Casa Grande showing stronger progress than Douglas valley, while skepticism about irrigation persists but five years of profitable crops on rainfall are rare.
Arizona establishes new post offices since June 1 at Chilito in Gila county Colter Apscheesount Laveen Mariopa Lompoe Tolleson Waricops Toltec Pinal Withdrew offices include Bagdad Yavapai county and several other listings with mail routed to Hillside Calebasse Sante Cruscopa Pategovis Paol Cochiee Benson Sayers Wickenburg The former post office has a history of being established and discontinued previously.
United States Land Office Phoenix Arizona announces Mary E Lieber of Phoenix as legal assignee of Warren C Williams has filed to enter lands under sections 2305 and 2307. Adverse claimants or objectors must file affidavits by December 1 1913. Publication November 9 2983. Last publication December 7 opty
Congressmen Carl Hayden and an Arizona delegation toured land near Parker, about 100000 acres to be opened for settlement. Bills pending aim to protect Indian rights through department arrangements before any act. Negotiations with the department continue as the land may be irrigated by a canal diverting Colorado water above Parker.
Dr E V Perio of Willisw Arizona visited Douglas on his way to the Barbacomari land grant. He is arranging fencing of his property in Beate Cruz county and plans to fence the entire concession with oreo baer.
Vice President and Mrs Marshall will return to Washington early next week after a stay in Phoenix. He said the Arizona visit was delightful for both, and he must depart to be in Washington when Congress opens its regular session December 1. They plan to stop over in Chicago for one night on the return trip.
Mra Agnes Thompson is among those registered at the Arlington today. The Dragoon militia about sixteen miles from Tombetone were noticed capped with coon signaling winter. Huachuze about thirty miles distant also wear a cap of the Beautiful. Father of Miss e of the local teachers arrived from California to remain indefinitely. Mra A Kiaw returned from Douglas where she visited friends. County Physician F W Randall arrived for a business visit. Harry C Kendall president Springer, manager of Land & Cattle Co, visiting from the home ranch to South Pees.
John Nelson of the Ajo railroad surveying party in Tucson affirmed sighting camels between the Bab Boy Charr and Gansight mountains. He directed doubters to Mr Douglas at Gila Bend for survey confirmation. A tent sighting described a head peeking over mesquite trees, not a horse, as camels were pursued across the desert.
Arizona orange growing faces a delayed picking season due to cold weather last January. The packing house is open but first carloads won’t depart until next week and most shipments will come from the association. The crop is very short but quality is high, with expected better flavor boosting Arizona orange reputation. Grape fruit is excellent though short, lemon crop nearly non existent. California fruit competes little, prices slide from 3 to 2 50 f o b. Salt River valley growers aim for about a dollar a box through express shipments and sample boxes planned for wide ad campaigns.
Ben X Williams visits from Willcox as justice court hears two Mexi can defendants Leperaro Barron and an unnamed partner over El Paso & Heathevatern Railroad property theft. A third Mexican, Jove Lopez, bound over for water theft. Troop H fort arrivals camp at Hospital grounds. several local officials and merchants sighted in Douglas, Bisbee, Tombstone. Wm Latley returns from Pine, Texas cattle shipment of 700 head. Ford agency transition noted.
The cashier and directors of Arizona Bank & Trust were served with a court injunction prohibiting further business. Judge Lockwood issued the order after the auditor’s report. Receiver Arnold, with Assistant Auditor Ormond, is at the bank preparing bond approval and evaluating liabilities and assets for depositors. He plans a full statement after gathering sufficient information, noting the work will require many keys.
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