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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1910
Page
3
A long list of deeds mortgages and chattel transfers appears as filings with the county recorder including articles of incorporation and various property transactions. District court attendees and local officials frequent the page with names, properties, and impending court business noted alongside social notes about residents changes and travel.
Report from Tombstone notes rising tension as rurales guard the line and 8 percent regular Mexican troops deploy at Cananes Agua Prieta and Naco. Colonel Kosterhityky leads Lia command with detachments along the border to prevent arms importation for revolutionists, while officials report no disturbances yet.
Governor Richard E Sloan departed for Frankfort Kentucky to attend the governors convention where the Arizona executive is active. Afterward he may proceed to Washington for talks with the president on early action regarding constitutional matters to be proposed by Arizona and New Mexico.
Ranch for sale featuring 16 acres with wind mill and tank, 24 head cattle and horses, expansive open land ready for plowing to alfalfa. Includes 35 feet deep well, 7 dimensions of casing pipe, ready to install a water pump, newer corrals, small fenced pasture at the house, and utilities. located east of Sol and near Spring Valley with uncertain owner Juba C Anderson seeking care and investigation.
Henry K. Street of Bequilins Land and Cattle Co reports a record shipment from their Charleston area ranch to Bakersfield California. Last week over 1200 cattle aged one to three years were moved to feeding grounds, inspected by Cattle Inspector Porter McDonald. The consignments mark the company’s fastest shipment cycle to date.
Jene E. Smith of Phoenix and Henry J Felix of Tacoon were today appointed railway mail clerks.
The Tucson Citizen reports a major transfer of a large land tract described as one of the most important real estate transactions in the area. The deal involves significant parcels and reflects a notable shift in local property ownership. Further details on parties and exact measurements are not provided in the fragment.
A century old deal closes with Mer lebante Bank and Trust of Milwaukee selling the 17,000 acre Deby Canon ranch to a Mormon colony for 150000 dollars. WS Droppers represents the buyers and Merchants Bank and Trost Co acts for the colonists while Southern Artzous Bank and Trost covers Milwaukee owners.
Sheriff and police reported a robbery at Yuma early yesterday morning. Thief or thieves took sixty meer schaum pipes seven cuvee of nets of nes and thirty five briar pipes totaling about 1000 dollars. Authorities suspect horsemen may be involved and headed this way.
The Prreta de Guadalupe gambling concession, held annually, sold for 45,000 Mexican money to 8 Crux & Co of Chic Thushos. After 20 percent federal tax the total nears 4,000 dollars. Past price was 35,000. Felix Robert and J Touche The Turk were linked to the deal. Fiestas run December 8 to Christmas. Permits say bunco games allowed during the festival.
United States Attorney Jn Mor ticon hoe returned to Bisbee from Phoenix where he has been attending the session of the federal court in Marinops county. The session of the federal court for this distret will be held in Temistone on the 28th. In the court held at Phoenix there were ST charees called to the attention of the grand jury. The federal grand jury returned 16 indictments. Of the sixteen indicted 15 pleaded guilty and lone was convicted on trial.
Patrons of the Waldorf Astoria in New York will sample sweet potatoes grown in the Gila Valley. A barrel of fine sunet potatoes shipped this week by Gila Valley Electric and Water Co. was consigned to JR Walker & Co. The average-sized potatoes aim to showcase what can be grown in the Gila Valley.
Rev Needham preached “Jacob's Vow” at Mivelock to a large attentive congregation though no evening service occurred as he filled an appointment at Benson. Sunday school attendance exceeded prior weeks while Epworth League support in the evening followed by talks on “Universe! Peace, Movement.” JEGREGATIONAL notes praise a red letter Sunday with Mrs Benedict’s banner and EH Reeves leading the Chiiean Eo-
Town notes report a quiet Sunday with no evening preaching as Rev. A Simonson remains home in Douglas. Catholic services were conducted by Father Bugle Marrett of Bisbee and attendance at daily services and Sunday School rose. Local officials and visitors address legal and civic matters, including J W Angle and Myles Merrill in town for court business.
Delegates from Tombstone and Tempe attended the Arizona Congregational Conference. Rev Benedict was chosen as moderator for the coming year, Rev Deck joined the board of directors, and Prof Bolton and Dr Heald spoke at a hotel banquet on the church. Prof Laughlin was ordained and assigned to Novales. The Normal School hosted delegates at Sunday dinner.
The board confirmed Sheriff White for three county ranks at 125 per month and named new field force officers Sau Coleman Ric Miles and O F Hick to patrol criminals and thieves. Notary bonds for Mary F Titus J W Hogan J A Ivey and BL Pelton were approved. An attorney protested city property amusement in Bisbee and Doug ins about EP 8 W double assessment. matter referred to district attorney. A rad obstruction complaint against St David Canal Co was filed. clerk to notify company to clear obstruction near St David. The Wilcox Bank and trust Co
The county board approved a $3000 depository bond for county funds and cleared four saloon license applications in Bistwe. Five renewal licenses were granted. Plans to purchase two more teams for county fund work were ordered and advertised. Removal of about 1000 county hospital patients is likely next work, with the board meeting at Douglas today for final indication and acceptance of the poor term. Regular fines, current account audits, and tax petition consideration were deferred to the next meeting on December ith.
A cattleman drilled a well north of Bowie near Nogales and found water with oil, plus oil bearing sand and porous sandstone. Con O Keefe and William McKnight of Nogales returned to investigate, noting surface formations suggest a substantial oil prospect around the Bartlett property. Bartlett owns 61 acres and plans steady boring until penetrates the expected stratum.
Report notes no disturbance in Alta Prieta and no calnone event. Rurales have been stationed in Agua Prieta and remained there yesterday to await further age and to guard the town.
From Wednesday's Daily J H Smith in Tomtetone from Dragoon where he resides is engaged in the mining business. Most territorial trial jurors have returned home to reach their destina tions in time for Thanksgiving turkey. J Hanks formerly cashier of the First National Bank of Douglas arrived by noon train and will stay about a week. Twenty four widow tax exemptions were granted by the board of supervisors at the recent meeting. County tax collector is handling a land offer business with taxes due by December 19 or penalties will apply. Shriners plan to go to Phoenix next Saturday for a lodge meeting tied to Fred Hines visit. a banquet will follow. Martie O Mara was among passengers from Los Angeles en route to Bisbee with pending district court matters. The US district court term will convene in Tombstone Monday with the case against LC Hanks, former cashier of the First National Bank of Dough, under indictment for false entries.
Attorney John Alexander Murray presided over matters in the district court and returned to Bisbee in the afternoon. H D Hall of the Babee police department is in the county seat today on business.
The grand Woodmen of the World ball at Gage Hall last night drew about 100 guests. The Tombstone Brags Band supplied music from the kraut march to a 2 a.m. Hone Sweet Home waltz, with a 40-couple grand march led by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Myere. A midday intermission lunch of potato salad sandwiches cake and coffee was served at Coch Club rooms. The arrangements committee Patrick Holland John Gardner WJ Kendall HW Smith and Frank Abril worked tirelessly for a successful event.
A representative of PROS Pectoy, WoL Cleary, argues recall is not essential to statehood and could hinder charter adoption. He supports term limits for judges and greater citizen control, but cautions against embedding recall in the constitution as a political risk.
A 19th century notice explains undelivered mail rules. Letters with sender name and address directed to specific city routes or general delivery should be returned to the sender within five days. The policy aims to reduce undelivered mail and advise proper addressing and delivery methods.
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