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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1913

Page

4

Large land deal drives Prescott records in Yavapai County

Santa Fe Pacific railroad sells 1546.99 acres to Mary E Leverich of Phoenix for 18300 dollars, filed in Prescott. Hugo Richards offers 30000 to Prescott YMCA with a 435000 needed for building. A murder case at Wheat Field reservation prompts tribal justice notes. Postmasters named or reassigned across Arizona towns and Florence School adds a new teacher. Kentucky club candidates circulate with 50 signers in Tucson.

Yavapai Santa Fe Pecific Railroad Mary E Leverich Phoenix Prescott Bive Wrass Tucson Kentucky Club Mre JC Wheat

Cure for Epilepsy After Years of Suffering

A parent recalls their daughter suffering epileptic fits for three years despite multiple doctors. After hearing of Dr Miles' Nervine, they pursued treatment hoping to restore health.

Burden Miles Nervine

Court Cases Filed and Probate Proceedings You Provided

Court filings include divorces and debt suits such as Laure Bacon vs Maertio Ba and Fogene Wilson v Helen, plus Mary MO Brie v Bank of Douglas and others. Probate records list William Rowe estate, will and accounting, and various guardianship and administration petitions with hearings set for late 1913.

Fogene Wilson Helen Witeon Mary Mo'briee Bank of Dougine Adair Beoad

Cochise Pioneer Dies In Courtroom

An 80 year old Cochise pioneer Mrs Waddell fainted while testifying in a courtroom examination of witnesses. She died shortly after in the jury room. Mrs Waddell and her husband long resident of Bisbee were well known in Cochise County. The remains were moved to Tombstone Undertaking Parlors and to be shipped to Bisbee tonight.

Helen Waddell Mre Waddell Cochise Husbard Cochise County Bisbee Rodden

Reparation Order Filed With Commission

Reparation Order No 35 of the Ar zone corporation commission was filed late yesterday afternoon in the sum of $112.02 on behalf of the Baker Construction company of Perkinsville, Ariz., versus the Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Railway company. The sum covers excess charges on twelve carload shipments of cord wood moving from Perkinsville to Clarkedale, Ariz., during December 1912, and January and February 1913. The charges on the above shipments were collected on a basis of seven cents per 100 pounds, minimum weight 36,000 pounds, which rate, it is alleged, is unreasonable, unjust and excessive. The reparation is based on one dollar 8 cord.

Arzone Corporation Commission Baker Construction Company Perkinsville, Ariz Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Railway Company Perkirnville Clarkedale Ariz

Doings In the Superior Court Thursday murder trials dominate

The Douglas court continued several murder cases including Thompson the colored trooper charged with murder. Sostines Encinas Miguel Encinas and Martin Encinas faced verdicts with Miguel guilty of first degree murder and life imprisonment recommended, Sostines Encinas guilty of second degree murder, Martin Encinas not guilty. Crispo Crispin granted a divorce as probate matters moved through the morning session.

Thompson Thompsn Douglas Miguel, Bostines Martin Encinas Miguel Sostines Encinas Martin Encinas Ws

Military Training Proposed for Reform School in Tucson

Col. Charles W. Harris adjutant general spoke in Tucson about establishing a military training regime at the reform school, arguing it would bring gains by mirroring top military schools. The Fort Grant transfer would support the program with cadets rising at bugle call in uniforms and many noncommissioned officers drawn from the youth.

Ford Pear Tucson Charles W. Harris Bes

Additional Raise In Mexican Money Prices Quoted

Quotations on Mexican money seen yesterday show 4324 cents per peco at Deogine, with no clear reason for the rise. The Bank of Douglas reported 40 cents buy and 41 cents sell for Mexican money, while other banks reportedly offered for sale at the current quote.

Bank of Douglas

Hearing of Complaint Against Assessment

Hearing before the state tax commission will decide on the express business of United Vrée Pacific Railway between Jerome and Jerome Junction. The railway claims that express earnings were misallocated during a prior reversal. Commissioner Howe from Tombstone will preside.

United Vrée Pacific Railway Company Jerome Railway “Company Howe Gesetts

Adjustment of Tax Case Divides Tax Burden Across Counties

The State Tax Commission adjusted the Boyce-Gates Johnson Cattle Company case after hearing petitions. The cattle were split across Graham, Gila, and Navajo counties with 14,137 head in Graham, 363 bulls, 165 saddle horses. Buildings and improvements on Todian reservations taxed at 3,500. assessments revised to one bull per fifty head. Gila and Navajo rolls updated adding 120 and 12 cattle respectively. The Mera Building Company request for tax reduction was denied. county assessments stand.

Pinalecti Boyce-Gates Johnson Cattle Company State Tax Commission Graham Commissioe Arqui Eed Gils Navejo Mera Building Company Ite

Senator Smith's Postmaster Nomination Confirmed

Telegram from Senator Marcus A. Smith of Arizona informs Tombstone postmaster nominee Paul E. Krueger that his confirmation occurred yesterday on the motion of Senator Merk Smith. The message notes confirmation of the nomination and is directed to Mr Peal Smith in Tombstone Arizona.

PA. Smith Tombstone Marcus A. Smith Arizona Peal Smith Ariz Merk Smith

Arizona Senator Seeks IRS Chief Removal to Phoenix

Washington dispatch reports Senator Ashurst of Arizona requesting President Wilson to remove the internal revenue collector for the extreme southwest, transferring the post from Santa Fe New Mexico to Phoenix. The move signals political pressure over regional tax office leadership.

Washington Eayls Ashurst Arizona Wilson Internal Revenue Collector Southwest Santa Fe N. M Phoenix

Another Source of Ammunition Smuggling

Federal officers seized 10 000 rounds of ammunition tied to a Cocati resistance network after arresting Trickey, a Wash ington Camp storekeeper and justice of the peace. Deputy Marshal Hopkins reported a westward route linked to Toccos and the Douglas ring with El Paso ties. Trickey posted 500 bond and was arraigned in Nogales.

Justice of the Peace Washington Camp Petagonis United States A A Hopkins Hopkins Toccos el Paso Trickey N.gales Spprar

Veer Bowes WHS Careine in 20 event details

Fragmentary OCR note lists 20 veer Bowes at WHS careine with unclear terms Generis and sare coostiprues are mentioned, but the context and specifics remain unreadable.

Generis

Arizona Receives $110,886.14 From U.S. Treasury

The State of Arizona received a check for 110,886.14 dollars yesterday morning from the United States treasurer and deposited it with the state treasurer David F Johnson. It represents Arizona’s share of forest revenues within its borders with few prior payments under Treasurer Joloron’s term. A prior year check to Cochise County totaled 161,000 dollars.

Hunt United States Arena David F Johnson Arizona Tional Foreste Joloron Cochise County

Federal Game Law Goes into Effect

A Washington dispatch reports the new Federal Game Law goes into effect tonight to protect 20 migratory game birds. The Agriculture Department has published texts and circulars to guide hunters and wardens, dividing the United States into breeding and wintering zones for enforcement.

Washington Congress Department of Agriculture Makter United States Ohio River Observer Texas Oklahoma Arsons New Mexico California Nevada Uieb

Supreme Court decides three Arizona cases this day

The Arizona Supreme Court handed down three decisions including the Gren Lee County Arizona Copper suit and Fleming vs Blo Warrior Copper. It remanded the Knox estate case and denied Wooster’s certiorari, ruling it lacked jurisdiction where amounts are under 200 dollars. The dispute centers on a $248 promissory note.

Arizona Supreme Court Grenlee county-Arizona Copper Company James A. Fleming Blo Warrior Copper Company Will Wooster Sidney Sapp Superior Court Navejo Fleming Jaro A. Fleming L. C. Hans Knox Supreme Court Bill Wooster Navajo County

Transport Bullion by Burro Train to Nogales

Gold and silver bullion valued at 106000 was carried by burro train from Sonora to Nogales and Hermosillo. The 200 mules, under Amertcwn and Gabe Knight, took three weeks from Tonichi Mine to Hermosillo then Nogales with Wells Fargo courier Challast steering the final transfer. Knight stayed in Nogales as the treasure moved onward toward the line.

Noegoles No 3 Wells Fargo Challast Sac Sonora Tonichi Olen Amertcwn Gabe Knight Hermosillo Nogales Knight Sogales

Thursday Visitors and Local Officials in Tombstone News

Thursday daily notices report Charlee Howe visiting for tax matters from Pernix, Randall and wife in Douglas, Gus Heyman visiting Tombstone, John A McCormick and Steven Hertogilio in the county seat, George Bravia recovered from illness, Will Brown and wives visiting in Courtland, board of supervisors to meet, Henry Flynn returning from Leavenworth, W J Jackson staying at the Arlington, and Schieffelin theater screening two comedy reels with additional films in Tombstone.

Charlee R Howe Pernix Oo Randall and Wife Douglas George Bravia Bisber Will Brown Dan Brown Courtleod Studebaker Schieffelin Leet Tombstone

Opening of U S Court in Phoenix Delayed

The United States Court in Phoenix did not open as expected for the new quarter. Clerk transition delayed by bond clearance, Judge Saatelle arriving from Tucson to supervise. A short afternoon session was possible if the bond for the new clerk Geo. W. Lewis is approved. Regular session starts October 6 with limited business. grand jury and tentative jury dates set for late October.

United St. Court Phoenix Althugh Jaynes Saatelle Tucson Geo. W. Lewis Csse

Alleged Smugglers Bonded Before Federal Hearing

LD McCartney and Joseph Sister of Code Jim's second bond store were placed under $500 bonds at a preliminary Bisbee hearing before United States Commissioner Taylor. They await federal grand jury action on neutrality law violations. Ho Rivers, consignee of a barrel of ammunition seized by military authorities, caused surprise with the case’s demeanor.

LD McCartney Joseph Code Jim Bisbee Yea United States Taylor

City Clerk Charged With Embezzlement

Williams city clerk F E Fousha was arrested Tuesday on a charge of embezzlement of city funds. Expert C P Lee of Phoenix reported the clerk is short on his accounts by between 1900 and 2000 dollars, a finding shared after the books were examined by Councilman Ike Caulman.

Williams F E Fousha Tueadey C P Lee Phoenix Ike Caulman F E Fousks Lee

Daily Jack McCarthy visits Tombstone from Douglas

Friday's report lists numerous visitors to Tombstone including Jack McCarthy from Douglas and Win Meguire from Bisbee attending court matters. Officials such as Assistant State Engineer Ryan and others traveled for road projects and court business while townsfolk shared travels and local appointments.

Win Meguire Bisbee

Democrat Again Changes Hands in Arizona Democrat

The Arizona Democrat of Phoenix reports another ownership shift with Wolpe becoming controlling stock holder while Jobo Dunbar returns as editor. Dunbar’s past associate Col Dunbar, allied with the state organization, has led a campaign against the Hunt family.

Tration Ogan Arizona Democrat Phoenix Wolpe Arizona Mercantile Company Jobo Dunbar The Democrat Barncas HH Heiver Dunbarnes Col Dunbar Huntfee State Central Committee

Ladybugs to Fight Pests At Arizona Station

Workers at the State university experiment station plan to use ladybugs to combat melon aphids on cantaloupes and woolly scales injuring spoles. Prof RH Fortes reports favorable results, noting routine procurement and winter gathering in mountains. Ladybugs are kept near 35 degrees Fahrenheit and used as needed, with a five month limit before death.

The State University Arizons RH Fortes Anche

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hugo Richards W A Drake Chamber of Commerce of YMCA Medicio Williamyl Brown Constellation PS Wren, Jr Harry Brown PS Wren Lovie G Ochrenreiter Martines Creek Congress Junction Ocheenreiter Coronado Florence Ruth M McDole Phoenix Bee Laure Bacon Ellen WilcLevy Ve Admr Joba McLevy W McLevy Ve Bank of Douglas, Shevr William Rowe Willterc J Watson Orching JA Kelley Charlee M Harris James Stenley Harris BL Howard Frid Sutter Percevall Mik Shaya JH Baker Commission Jobe L Boston Joseph Berry Rogel Molina William Watson Edward W Wolfe Rergns Sostines Martin Encoes Cook Dillaba Hart Crispo Ve Crispin Hie Hosor Lokwood Reform School Smith Paul E, Krueger, Beo'y Internal Revenue Office For State of Arizona Gus Heyman Genie Knight of the Grip John A McCormick Steven Hertogilio Board of Supervisors Henry Flynn Leavenworth, Kansas W J Jackson Arlington Today U. S. Court Jack McCarthy Biemary Tombstone Mr. McCarthy Ryan Svnior Mors Hickey Ricksod Riggs Copergiesre Uso Fairbank Bassett Watkins H A Hempton Sam Hayhurst Jim Jim Wolfe San Pedro Siritor Biekop Merrill St. David Bie A M Pames F E Murphy Douglas Gas Company Tombatone Alvin Sands San Simon Earl V Sande Juge Fletcher M Dean Ashby Butch Hartman W. A. Olie Tom Dillam Pearce Messenger Thotir Eanity
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