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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1913
Page
3
Lists numerous entries including mortgages deeds and water rights among Blanche Howe and Albert Warkios. John Doran and Robert Kingland. Welch and Jensen. Hiatt and Hiatt. Thomas Higgins with Cas sidy. Weniel Garrity and Eve Medigovich. J W Ditmare. realty and mining interests around Bisbee Willcox Naco and Warren prop. Includes mortgage satisfactions and possessory rights claims and various chattel and bill of sale items.
John B. Rice known as Jack, general manager for Hercules Powder on the coast, has filed suit in U S district court against R R Richardson former owner of the Three R. mine in Patagonia. Rice seeks 50000 or 10 percent of all payments received by Richardson on the mine sale to N L Amster Boston financier and president of the Banana Copper Co. The complaint, filed by John M. Ross of Ellingwood Ross Bisbee, charges Richardson with contracting to make the sale and taking 10 percent of the selling price as commission, the mine later selling for 50000 to Amster’s customer.
Fragmentary note references sleep issues and a person or brand named Rerryumene Miles Anti-Pain Pat. No clear event, date, or location provided.
A report states that twelve burros each carrying 200 pounds of 7meter ammunition drifted across the night with no handlers, the drift aiding smugglers in contraband traffic. One unguarded burro tends to seek its home, a tactic linked to raids and prior impoundments nearby.
The Arizona corporation commission authorized Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph to collect telegraph tolls via telephone for messages delivered to rural recipients like John Jones, with charges based on telegraph tolls. Mountain States may keep 60 to 70 percent of the tolls depending on minimum rates, with 0 percent if the minimum is thirty cents or more.
Cattle company Grahm Navajo and Gila faces tax adjustments as a state tax commission reviews home ranch location. About 37 000 head are involved with 10 000 in Cochise and the rest across Graham Navajo and Gila. An official order to adjust assessments is expected today with attorneys present from Los Angeles and local firms.
A new publication titled The Cars Grendel Bulletin has started in the thriving town south of Chandler. The eight page four volume paper is printed on book paper and appears to be a small town news outlet introducing itself to readers.
Daily notes EJ Adoreo of Mountain States Telepiano visits Tucson on official business with HD Madison and Floyd Smith. Tombstone Stars win two more games, now eight wins in nine after beating Scrubs 18 to 10 and the Men 2 to 1 in a storied first inning classic. Theater tonight features The Coward’s Atonement and Bargain and Shooting Farce. Local residents Tarbell and the Rock family arrive for extended visits. Will Brown and Courtland arrive for county events.
The Senate confirmed Paul A Smith as postmaster of Tembetone. His appointment follows a three month Senate delay after being named by President Wilson to the position under the new administration.
The United States special alloting crew led by Ralph Repass works south of Cara Grande marking boundaries for Pim and Papago allotments. The party plans to go to the Ajo country to file in courts within days. Allotting on Sanda progresses rapidly, with completion expected within a year. The activity signals rising interest in the county.
D W Gilson of Kelvin pursues locating silver properties shown by an old Indian associate. The ledge, once overlooked, lies in a rich silver region south of Casa Grande about 45 miles, with Gilson confident of locating eight rich properties as microgees intensify exploration in the area.
Captain J J McClelland, 73, longtime Tombstone mining district resident and ex Confederate soldier born in Lonieville Kentucky, died at Granite Welle Ranch near Tombstone. Survived by widow and nine children including Dr J J McClelland of Anderson Texas and Hooter J McClelland of Mobile Alabama. funeral reported.
Early February reports describe M F King improving a Caliente homestead with a three room adobe house, water wells and a 300 gallon per minute stream. The Chiricahua Stock Growers meet at Wilgus, led by T B Stark, to cooperate with the Forest Service for forest-range stock conditions. Also noted are a boy’s death from mastoiditis, Fair Association plans for October 10 and 11, and progress on Abbott Desert claim buildings and wells.
A query about whether any include enclosure will allow bending ten g under the Boquilles Land and Cattle Company. The text mentions Blitt H. K. Srumsz, Boperiotwadess in a brief endorsement-like line.
Jurors return to the county seat after brief rest, with a ten o'clock report. Schieffelin hosted an excellent program last night headlined by the Ivey Brothers Orchestra, with Manager Johnson indicating plans for further events. visitors include Mex Hutchins and family from Parral, Charles Cross from Douglas, Father Genevrier and Rey Van Goethyn, and Louie Kuchenbecker and family returning from Los Angeles. County physician Randall and Mrs George Bravin also traveled through, Chief Bravin recovering and to accompany Mrs Bravin home. Goold of Douglas visits on business. Bee Gould seen at the Prospector sanctum. The Tucton Citizen notes its own edition and praises Arizona farming prospects.
Tombstone reports the death of John F Crowley aged 58 a Cochise pioneer who lived in Willcox for many years He served as deputy sheriff of Cochise County under Bob Hatch and was noted for diligent service The funeral will be held from his Willcox home tomorrow with many Tombstone friends planning to attend and mourn the longtime Wilbur lumber businessman and constable era member.
A new through freight route linking Chicago and St Louis with Memphis and California via the El Paso and Southwestern in connection with Rock Island and Southern Pacific lines began today. The route stretches from Tecumcari, NM to Tucumcari. Freight will move in both directions.
From Wednesday's Daily Mr and Mrs P Byrne left today for Bisbee to settle in the future. Friends here regret their departure and extend best wishes. City Marshal John Igo of Douglas testifies in the Encioas case today. Tombstone youths resume eight o'clock curfew as fall arrives. Police Chief Smith announces curfew bells begin at eight this evening. Col HL Pickett leaves for Mayo Institute Rochester for medical treatment, expecting a short absence. P B Ditlsha of Douglas registers at the trade. Attorney Layman H Haysol plans a county visit for legal business.
The Pxosisctoxia praises the Mining Edition of the Bisbee Daily Review praising its coverage of the mining industry in Arizona Cochise County and Warren district and lauding the publication as a credit to the Review.
The Rinehart party traveling from El Paso to Phoenix for November road mapping arrived in Tombstone at about 2:00 PM. Restaurant closures forced a delay until banker T R Brandt helped secure meals for the group, opening doors and feeding the travelers with pork chops, eggs, potatoes, and coffee.
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