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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1915
Page
5
A garbled page lists numerous real estate transfers mortgages satisfactions and business names in Cochise County. Entries reference parties such as Adams de Arana de Dycker Williams Jennie Lake and Central Bank of Phoenix among others, with various properties cattle and parcels noted.
A batch of court entries lists cases including Lee Fountain vs HC Strong on appeal from justice court, Nellie M Grkshorn vs Cochise County for damages in slum area, and various divorces such as Win G McDonald vs Minnie J McDonald. Probate actions include estate settlements for Chase Potter and several letters of administration. Administrative matters mention appraisers, sale of property, and distribution orders. Transactions note deeds and mortgages involving Bisbee and Douglas properties.
A fragment from The Flagstaff Democrat notes Arizona governance and mining investment, contrasting territorial status with statehood era politics. It references Governor Irwin, anti foreign capital, and local paperszka. The piece hints at political faction alignments and a crowded public scene.
A fragmented note argues defeat of woman suffrage would hurt progress and urges gentler discussion. It notes three Yuma Indians face possible commutation from hanging to imprisonment for murder. Arizona statehood sparks pride in delegates, yet current underrepresentation persists in Denver.
Monday’s Daily reports a visit by a politician to Cyoth Kentucky and Washington. Mrs Smith travels feebly with him as he attends the grand annual seating drawing for the term. He recalls his first term in Congress and past Arizona connections while Uncle Sam’s Lottery is referenced. A. Bishop returns to Tombstone from New Mexico and Texas, noting a good trip. Bisbee County Attorney Ross spends Saturday in Bisbee on business visiting parents.
Friday Statehood runs on a four kite shaped track and promises to break majorities in Arizona. Free silver, statehood and a railroad in one year would surprise Tombstone men. The grand jury ignored a case. The rink door will be prepared for the coming basketball season. Married at the bride's mother home on Sth street Daniel Hagan of Sonora and Miss Mary E. Watts of Mexico wed. Ben Waite reports progress after a month in Chiricahua mountains and ore hauled to San Sireano for transport. The Tombstone teachers prepared to attend a Douglas teachers institute. Mrs Carpenter and Mr Luury hosted visitors from Boston. M. A. Ivey and son Frank returned from Los Angeles. Mrs Krebs and children returned from Long Beach.
Tuesday's Daily highlights jury selections including Milton Fairlee and Nicholas Martinez from Benson. It notes Postmaster Paul A Smith at the state fair and convention in Phoenix, local business moves, and survey plans for Fairbank and Tombstone road. Judge Deming visits Tombstone, Chas Rutter leads a large Pueblo sampling operation, and reactions to statehood show strong support.
Thursday's notes from Willcox Tombstone and Phoenix mention Wood in Tucson at railroad commissioners, Gus Baron mines in Huachuca mountains, Willcox Globe railroad talk, Cochise County fair prizes won by Jacque and county exhibitors, visits from Tombstone to Gleeson and Bisbee, and assorted local business and social rounds.
William Skinner and J Ho Thornton known Cochise county cowboys were arrested in Fairbank by Constable Bob Reed on charges of stealing four horses from Jess Fisher of San Bernardino Thursday night. They claim innocence and say they paid 35 dollars each plus 7 for a saddle later identified as Fisher’s. Reed traced the horses after a tip and a needed sheriff’s office check confirmed Fisher’s ownership. They said they were en route to Douglas to sell the animals but veered off the road.
Wednesday’s Daily notes editor Jas Logie of the Douglas Dixpatch visiting Tombstone as a witness in a Superior court case. Chief of Police Kirby of Douglas also visited county seat to handle business before the court. Multiple locals, including Mrs Harriet Reed, Jr Davis, Wm Lutley, and others, are mentioned in social and legal notices, with dances, travels, and civic events outlined.
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