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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1912

Page

3

Records of Cochise County instruments filed with the County Recorder

A list of numerous real estate documents including deeds mortgages and chattels filed in Cochise County. Entries name grantors and grantees such as J W Guess and A Heffern LeMasters to W C Harper and J A Willeto and Ivy Brice to Douglas properties along with several land transfers in Douglas Bisbee and Willcox areas. The record references patent U S to WD Acderton and various mortgage actions totaling amounts around 500 2000 and 1800 with multiple property locations and trustees.

Toledo Computing Scales Co Transactions Note

Fragmentary records show transfers and property dealings among firms including Toledo Computing Scales Co and related entities. Entries mention sale agreements, prop transfers, and assignments involving parties such as Bieber Beer Co and Campbell Music Co, with scattered references to individuals and assets.

Toledo Computing Scales Co McNat To Coight- Campbell Music Co

Arizona Gold Mines Bankrupted as Receiver Seeks Funds

Mining firm Arizona Gold Mines & Milling Co. is adjudged bankrupt by a U S district court. The receiver A E Crepin authorized to borrow for assessment work on claims in State Cros near Patagonia South Pase and the Dragoon area Torbetone. Franklin and creditor Charles L Wright of Webb City Mo. accompanied the filing.

Im M Franklin Phoenix United States Arizona Gold Mines & Milling Co Teo

Weighty Visitor In Tombstone

Judge Gid Graham, a Cochise County veteran now a prominent attorney, visits Tombstone today. He ventures through South Pass to the Dragoon region, leaving legal work behind, and plans to return to Tombstone tomorrow.

Gid Graham Cochise County Winkleman Tombstone Graham Bec Cochise South Pass Dragoon Graham

Guardianships and Probate Cases Filed in Superior Court

Court documents show guardianship appointments for Kenyon and Elsie Toles cases, with J Maldonado and G Berthold serving as appointees. probate settlements and estate sales ordered. Divorce actions listed include TJ Waterloo versus Mary J Wareon and Georgia Sherr versus C Sherr. Mountain States Tel and Tel Co. appears in a sanctioned case.

Sherr Georgia Sherr City of Douglie Mountain States

Jury Awards Clark Damages in Railroad Injury Case

The jury awarded Thoovas P Clark damages against the Aurora and New Mexico Railroad Company for injuries sustained while serving as an engineer. The verdict, reached in Phoenix, cited a collusion between an engine and a young car caused by an incline. Witnesses testified cars moved when brakes were tight, alleging permanent injuries including to Clerk beam eye and others. Clark is known in Tombstone.

Phoeniz Thoovas P Clark Aurona and New Mexico Comany United States Plantiff Cvllisios Sustai Clark Tombetone

Sulphur Spring Valley Notes Highlights Local Activity

Describes a well drilled for R Z Hodges with 61 feet of water at 82 feet depth using an 18 inch bit. Notes a nearly ready road between Courtland and Gleeson for traffic. Mrs C LeMasters buys 160 acres near Servose for 1000 dollars. Walter McKinney’s son ill with lagrippe. Velma Newbury suffers tonvilitus. Lesdvile company receives machinery. 25 men work to prepare. B P & S W to start daily trains to Courtland. Ore shipments total 30 cars weekly, employing near 200 miners.

JR Black R. Z Hodges Whitewater Dstead L McKinney Walter Lagrippe Velma Newbury W H Newbury Courtland Lumber Company Alrady Lesdvile Ooartland Bee O Coortland Arisonau

Fourth Cavalry to Leave for Honolulu

Forty five borees of the Fourth Cavalry officers were shipped from the depot to Seattle for transport aboard the government ship Dix to Honolulu. The Fourth Cavalry Regiment will relieve the Fifth early in January. Departures are scheduled from Fort Huachuca on December 20 and sailing from San Francisco ten days later.

Fourth Cavalry Husebucs USA Seattle Warhington Dix Honolulu Haasi Fourth Cavalry Regiment Fort Huasbuca San Francisco

Murderer Confesses After Chicago Arrest in Tucson Case

Stephen La Porte, once held on suspicion in Chicago, confessed to killing Walter Taylor near Tucson on August 13, 1907. He claimed Taylor employed him and said he shot Taylor while Taylor's lantern was lit at a ranch barn. La Porte denied further knowledge of the motive and was later discharged after insufficient evidence.

Associated Press Stephen la Porte Chicago Walter Taylor Taylor Menioved la Porte Aod Tucson LePorte

New E P S W Time Table Announcement

Announcement says the new time card goes into effect November 20 for trains from El Paso to Tucson via the Tombstone branch. The changes apply to the Tombstone branch starting Wednesday, with public release yesterday detailing the schedule adjustments.

Recen el Paso & Southwestern el Paso Tucson Tombstone

State Labor Federation Convention in Globe Tomorrow

The Arizona State Federation of Labor plans its state convention in Globe tomorrow with delegates from all locals except the Western Federation of Miners which does not affiliate with the American Federation. The meeting will include representation from most labor locals across the state.

Arizona State Federation of Labor Arison Federation of Labor Globe Weetero Federation of Miners Ebich Americas Federation

Santa Fe Progress On Electric Headlights

The Ari 2008 corporation commision ordered Sante Febes to equip all its locomotives in Arisons with electric headlights by January 1, 1913 under a law ratified at the November 5 election. The company sought and received an extension to January 1. About half of Santa Fe locomotives already have electric headlights.

Ari 2008 Corporation Commision Sante Febes Arisons Santa Fe

Series of Programes Planned by School

The Bret ot the proposed series of musical programs and addresses for the benefit of the Tombstone schools and community occurred Thursday evening at Schirffelin Hall. Excellent sod much appreciated music was furnished by the City Band under the directorship of Wm McSparrow. The address of Dr A H Wilde, president of the University of Arizona, formed the materiel for profitable reflection and the basis of a more cordial cooperation of the community with the schools. The total receipts were $150. The total expenditures for printing, janitor, lighting and heating, etc., were $11.50, leaving a balance of $20 which amount has been placed in the Tombstone bank. The place to have about three keeping the m until the course is completed, then to use this balance for the most urgent needs of the schools. The cheerful cooperation of the Tombstone City Band, the manager of Schieffelin Hall, the Puostscroz, and others, has made possible an excellent program for the schools and the people of the city, and the beginning of a substantial balance in the bank. All of which are appreciated and for which the writer desires to say cordially, thank you. E. H. Brower, principal of schools.

Bret Ot Tombstone Schirffelin Hall Wm McSparrow A H Wilde University of Arizona Tombstone Bank Tombstone City Schieffelin Hell Puostscroz Sey Cordally E. H. Brower

Expenses of Candidates in Last Election Report

The Republican State Committee report shows receipts of $2,590.75 and expenses of $2,064.28, leaving a bond balance of $42.37. On the ticket Col Fred Breen of Flagstaff spent about $5, Walter Jalvet paid $101.20, Thomas F Campbell for Congress $702.50. Democratic candidates Wiley Jones $130.75, John R Hempton $190, Cer Heyden $671.55. Democratic central committee received $180.50 with expenditures $1,252.72, leaving a balance of $53.78.

Republican State Committee Fred & Breen Flagstaff Bie Walter Jalvet Thomas F Campbell Congress Wiley Jones John BR Hemptos Cer Heyden Democatic Central

Paying Old Election Claims Authority appoints disbursing agent

Governor Hunt was named special disbursing agent to pay a 98000 appropriation for election canvassing board clerks at Gret state. Funds previously tied up by interior orders, but a special act now authorizes payment. About 2000 in claims filed will be paid. any balance goes to the state general fund.

Hunt United States Gret Secretary of the Interior Congress

Recall Petition Moves to Board on Original Action

A 13 of 16 names on the Cochise County recall petition for Constable Jenkins are filed with Clerk Maclsy asking the board of supervisors to act on the original petition while withdrawing from it to avoid an expensive election. The $25,000 damages suit against the petitioners remains pending and may be pressed harder, with possible further legal entanglements to follow.

Constable Jenkins Cochise Clerk Maclsy Board of Supervisors Arizona

New Southwestern Schedule Brings Changes to Cochise County

The new schedule, effective soon, expands daily travel options for Cochise County residents. It enhances morning arrivals and full-day access, adds a daily train to Benson, and introduces stations on the Fairbank extension including Boquilles San Juan Whetstone Miramonte Catalins Pantano Cienegs Vail Bits Cruz Cstiche and Tucos. Travel distances and travel times are updated, with Tombstone to Tucson at 3.10 dollars and mail connections expected at 9:25 am.

Cochise County Biabee-Dougles Tucson Toccon St Llem Tombstone Phoenix Tomabstone Southwestern Benson Tas Fairbank Follo Boquilles San Juan Whetstone Miramonte Catalins Pantano Los Ageies Bisbee el Paso Douglas

Local motor club plans Arizona tour end to Tombstone

A group of Arizona bound motorists plans a cross state trip through Arizona ending near Tombstone and Douglas. They promise a hearty welcome to visitors in an upcoming journey reported by the Silver City Enterprise.

Arizons Phoedlz Stas la Sas Mgenetanom Taraiog Tombstone

Prohibition election eyed for Cochise within 90 days

Monday's Daily notes a prohibition election likely within the next 90 days as locals circulate a call to voters. Chairman Hickey and Supervisors Riggs and Beck met to finalize the official count on Cochise county’s Nov 5 result. City Attorney JF Roas of Douglas was in town on court business. Local figures Berner and McCall visit Tombstone as more mining and rail plans surface.

Phat Phoenix Hickey Riggs and Beck Cochise JF Roas Douglas Taccon Ft Huschues Paceon H. E Berner Cochise County Berner Wickenburg Chas McHenry Tombstone A M Bames

Canvassing Votes Despite Legal Challenges

Secretary of State Sidney Post says votes cast in the November 4 election will be canvassed and certificates issued to the presidential electors, despite critics claiming no provision exists to canvass those votes after the Sixon election law was ruled unconstitutional.

Hunt Sidney Post Soswer

Sam Bradner Withdraws Resignation

Sam Bradner withdrew his resignation from the Arizona House of Representatives to avoid a special election for a successor. He also withdrew his resignation as secretary of the livestock sanitary board. The move, submitted November 12 and made public November 16, may position him to speak at a February special session.

Cochise County Sam Bradner Livestock Sanitary Board Bradoer Huot Livestok Board Baturday Bradner Epecker

Campaign Against the Yaquis Moves Troops Across Sonora

Col. Obregon leads 200 Mayo Indian troops from Agua Prieta to southern Sonora to aid the government against the Yaqui uprising. A general troop movement is planned to confront the Yaquis in various parts of Mexico.

Col. Obregon Agua, Prieta Sonora Mexico

Local taxpayers pay taxes before December 16 at county treasurer

Tuesday notices show residents visit the county treasurer to pay into the government hopper, with December 16 deadline and 1 percent monthly penalties plus fees. Thanksgiving window displays attract visitors as local shops promote Navajo blankets and curios amid holiday prep.

Joyful first anniversary celebrated by couples

Louis Kuchenbecker and wife and William McSparron and wife celebrated their first wedding anniversary on Sunday. Kuchenbecker is a merchant with Kuchenbecker and Son, while McSparron leads Tombstone City Band. The event was treated as a joint holiday with social prominence noted for both families.

Louis Kuchenbecker Wm McSparron Kuchenbecker

Popular Tombstone Girl Graduates Bechelder Nurse

Mise Vernette Bechelder, a popular Tombstone young lady, graduated last week from Providence Hospital in El Paso as a professional nurse. The Pacificrom notes that she became head surgical nurse immediately after graduation, dedicating her life to alleviating humankind.

Mise Vernette Bacheldor Tombstone Providence Hospital el Paso Cateen Toe Pacsiscrom Mise Bechelder

Will Have to Bore Another Well Near Turner

A. Boodecker of Meveal Flat near Turner reports trouble with his deep water well. The bore presently reaches 240 feet with about 30 feet of water remaining. A boulder at 200 feet caused a bend in the drill, prompting plans to bore a new well for safety.

A. Boodecker Meveal Flat Turner Bosderker

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