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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1916

Page

5

Records of Cochise County Deeds and Mortgages

Record itemized list from Cochise County including warranty deeds, mortgages and chattel mortgages. Properties in Bisbee Warren and Douglas are noted with buyer or lender names and amounts such as 1100, 800, 400, 323.85, and 445 dollars. Notable parties include G Kirkland Mary Hall Hedberg J Leteon Sr Miners and Merchants Bank W Foster Susanna Augusta and The Keyless Lock Co.

J. Leteon, Sr Miners and Merchants Bank of Bisbee Bisbee Proper Boyle Cochise B& L. Awen Warren Property Chattle Storm Toledo Scale Co W. Stanley Binmenthal Soda Shop of Douglas Wilmarth Show Case Co

Indian Saves Life Of Small Girl Found In Canal

An Indian boy rescued a little girl from the canal near Yuma as she struggled in the current. Mr and Mrs Priest had been searching for their child once the alarm spread, and the girl revived after the near-drowning. The family praised the rescuer’s quick action and bravery. The Epitaph Printing Dept offers prompt attention to mail orders.

Indian Yuma Kay Irtest Erciumation

New Cases Filed In Superior Court

Court records show petitions for letters of administration on October 7 for the Bank of Douglas and for W Utterbach. A. Morris versus Southwater and J Express Co dissolved copartnership. Mary Ware sues for divorce. An order directs one party to provide Internation.

A. Morris Southwater & J Express Co Mary Ware

Thomas F Weedin Dies at Capital Phoenix

Thomas F Weedin long time newspaper publisher and former Florence Blade Tribune editor died in Phoenix at 12 50 this morning from blood poisoning after a corn trimming accident. Born December 15 1854 in Cooper County Missouri, he moved from Silver City Colorado to Tombstone in 1880 and founded the Florence Enterprise later consolidating the Blade and Tribune. Survived by daughter Jennie F Weedin Muse.

Phoenix Thomas F. Werdin The United States Land Office Florence Blade Tribune Weedin Cooper County Silver Colo Tombstone Arizona Florence Cleveland U.S. Court Blade Tribune of the Wren Muse Jennie F. Weedin

American Mining Congress Meets in Chicago in November

Arizona governor appoints official delegates to the American Mining Congress to be held at the La Salle Hotel in Chicago from November 13 to 16. Appointees include C E Addams Ray Hercules Copper Co Ral Arizona E Mills Inspiration Copper Co Miami J C Greenway Calumet Arizona Mining Warren B Gottsberger Miami Copper P G Reckett Globe J W Bennie Shannon Copper Clifton Norman Carmichael Arizona Copper Edward R Oliver Payson John D Burgess Tucson Van H Brooks Cass Grande.

Phoenix Arizona Hotel la Selle Chicago C. EB. Addams Ray Hercules Copper Company Ral E. Mills Inspiration Copper Company Miami John C. Greenway Calumet & Arizona Mining Company Warren B. Britton Gottsberger Cpper Company P. Greckett Globe J. W. Bennie Gental Shannon Copper Comany Clifton Norman Carmichael Arizona Copper Company Edward R. Oliver Payson John D. Burgess Tucson van H. Brooks Cass Grande Ing Congres

Looking Backward Twenty Four Years in Tombstone

A dense column recalls local figures and events in Tombstone and nearby areas. Mentions typefounders trust formation in New York, preacher Downs passing through en route to Prescott, Minstrel troupe advance agent, town residents like Peter Moore and Judge Stilwell, candidates and political fatigue, and plans to survey reservoir sites with anticipated irrigation for about 10,000 acres.

Peter Moore White River Cochise Stilwell Phoenix J. H. Tippet Ramsey Canyon Tombatone Wag Colorado Neechew Yuma G. W. Cheney Tucson Cleveland

Levy failure looks bad says county attorney Ross

County Attorney Job P Ross said the Ley Bros brokers failure in Bisbee and related losses are very bad. He cited a Bisbee shortage exceeding 200000, Nogales possibly 80000, and El Paso likely over 400000. Brow and Levy heads are in Denver. two Bisbee employees Jacobs and Hastings jailed in Tombstone on embezzlement charges.

Levy Ross Douglas Ley Bros Biabee Job Poss

Outing to Cochise Stronghold Reported by Visitors

An automobile party including Mr. and Mrs. V. A Wood, J. B James, Mr and Mrs. A. C. Karger, and Mrs. John Kock traveled to Cochise Stronghold yesterday. They spent the day in the area and returned home in the evening reporting an enjoyable outing.

Ed & Flach V. A Wood Air J. B James A. C. Karger John Kock Cochise Lnewe Bie Lome

LITZSKY PARDONED AND RELEASED FROM JAIL

Isadore Litzsky was pardoned by order from Clerk J E James of the Superior Court after a prior conviction for receiving stolen property. He had been sentenced to four months in county jail and a $200 fine. The pardon from Governor Hunt followed a Board of Pardons and Paroles recommendation and was issued in Phoenix on September 20. Litzsky was released today and returned to Douglas. The fine held by court will likely not be refunded until Judge Lockwood returns.

J. E. James Superior Court Isadore Mitzsky SY Govenor Hunt Board of Pardons and Paroles Phoenix Illitesky Douglas

Private Cars Come Phoenix Heavily Taxed Rolling Stock

The state tax commission set valuations on private car company rolling stock in Arizona. The Pullman company leads with property valued at 977,974.80 dollars, followed by Pacific Fruit Express at 485,024.42 and Santa Fe Refrigerator Despatch at 277,266.30. Union Tank Line is 43,200, Swift Refrigerator Transportation 4,400, Associated Oils 60,000, with several firms assigned modest values and some near 100 dollars.

Phoenix Arizona Pullman Company Sevral Pacific Fruit Express Company of San Francisco Santa Fe Refrigerator Despatch Company Union Tank Line New York Swift Refrigerator Transportation Company Associated Oi Company Uite & Cumber

Arizona Residents Receive Multiple Patents and Notices

Patents issued to Arizona residents include Samuel G. Munson of Prescott for a shipping crate Henry G. Oliver of Metcalf for a grill sharpener and Mathiew C. Spark for chincle wheel construction. The Mescal post office site moves 1.3 miles south. Pensions of $12 monthly awarded to Rachael Cranall of Phoenix and Adelaide White of Phoenix. Rural carrier Nobel P. Justice appointed at San Simon. Post offices Short Creek Silver Bell and Vernon set to close effective Oct 2.

Washington, D. C Arizona Samuel G. Munson Prescott Henry G. Oliver Metcalf Grill Sharpener Mathiew C. Sparkmach Mescal Rachael Cranall Phoenix Short Creek Silver Bell Vernon Adelaide White

Approval of Mineral Survey Phoenix No 2272 Yellow Eagle

The survey general approved mineral survey No 2272 Yellow Eagle and Yellow Eagle No 1 lode mining plats in the San Francisco mining district Mohave County Arizona, owned by Boundary Cone Gold Mines company.

Phoenix Survey General Lode Mining San Francisco Mining District Mohave County Arizona Boundary Cone Gold Mines Company

Arizona hogs sought by California breeder Tucson

Two registered thoroughbred Duroc Jersey hogs were sold yesterday by Aldona ranch owner Al Donay southeast of Tucson to Dr Henry Stentman of Pasadena. The animals Aldona Cherry Chief I boar and Aldona Queen four sow are six months old. A hand price was obtained indicating strong demand for fine stock. Donay plans to exhibit at southern Arizona and state fairs and endorses Duroc Jerseys as well suited for the southwest.

Tucson al Donay Aldona Ranch Henry R. $Tentman Pasadena Cal Donati Tome Douat Douan Arizona Southwest

Judge Lockwood Heads to Huachuca Mountains Outing

Judge and Mrs A C Lockwood and family departed for Miller Canyon in the Huachuca mountains for a two week outing. He left this morning to remain until the 71st of the month, then returns to set the calendar and call a jury term. Earlier Saturday he granted defense motions in the Cooks and Waiters contempt cases, ordering a jury trial to be heard on the 30th.

A. C. Lockwood Miller Canyon Huachuca Mountains Lockwood

Dougherty Narrowly Trounced in SE Vote Count

In Phoenix September 30, Harry F. Pickett of Tombstone edged M. S. Dougherty of Mesa by 56 votes as full state returns were released by Secretary of State Sidney P. Osborn. The results table lists county totals for various regions, indicating a close statewide contest and Pickett prevailing in several districts.

Phoenix Harry F. Pickett Tombstone Sidney P. Osborn M. 5 Dougherty Mesa

State Election Returns Show Senator Ashurst Leads

The state totals after the primary list Henry F. Ashurst as the leading United States senator with 24,327 votes. Gov. Hunt was renominated by a majority exceeding 5,000. The closest state race was Corporation Commissioner where Amos A Betts beat P. J. Miller by 763 votes.

Supreme Judge Frank J. Dutty Lamar Cobb M. J. Dougherty HK. Wood Harry E. Pickett R Gardner United States Henry F. Ashurst A. A. Worsley Chas. R. Howe den E. Murphy G. H. Bolin Ed. J. Grant Frederick C.struckmeyer Wiley B. Jones Norman J. Johnson Frank E. Carley C. C. Case C. Louise Boehringer

Bisbee visitor notes, arrest in Bisbee case delayed

From Wednesday's Daily Returned to Bisbee Mrs. Fred Reed who has been visiting in Tombstone returned home to Bisbee today. Sheriff Wheeler arrested four Mexicans as suspects in a Bisbee shooting but the victim could not identify them and the man was released. Wheeler follows a clue and expects the right party behind bars soon. Charlie Goetz visits Tombstone then Fort Huachuca. Mayor Kuchenbecker recovering from grippe and to resume duties. County Attorney J F Rose in Douglas for preliminary hearings. Council monthly meeting postponed due to quorum and illness. Flour and aluminum ware arriving for sale. Court reporter Jon Walker notes Mrs. Walker improving after operation and reports on a rock slide accident.

M. D. Scribner Scott White Gandall California Mark Smith Graham County Willcox H. G. Howe Alvin Howe Fly Mr. Diciey Rucker Canm Frank Haug Tombstone Barbacomarl Mra Joka Rook Robinson Dingeon Mountain Robinson Ranch John Kock Bisbee W. G Gilmore Ross Allen Street Fred Reed J. R. Reed Wheeler Bisboe Sheri Wheeler Senson Charlie Goetz Benon Werehant Tombone W. F. Kuchenbecker Kuchenbecker Douglas J. F. Rose Justice Court Jon Walker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cochise County G. Kirkland Mary Hall Hedberg G. Welle S. Rossland Warren Company Susan D Fox R. E. Mortgage KR Caywood W Foster Douglas Investment Co Susanna Augusta L. Vicalia Borocos Martha G FiLaughran Fo Ray Chattel Mortgage HS. Ross Keyless Lock Co W. Parks Bank of Douglas, Douglan Thomas F. Weedin Erican Mining Congress Kev Downs Byron Tom Ingram Cochine John Brady P. Rafferty iBsbee Col. Hafford Henry Castle K. Ko Kettlewell San Pablo Sonors Walter Walsh Nogales el Paso Ais WH. Epley Para Hine Earl W Sands Tom Epley Dougas Cote Justice of the Peace W. A. Fowler Antonio Rodrigues John Rock Fort Huachuca Templars Tombstone Knight Templars Sect J. F. Ross Douglas and Maters Tis KR. V. Saunders M. Sparks W. M. Johnson Field, Richards & Co Imeinata Democratic National Fuance Committee Auxiliary National Committee H. 5. Ross Paul A. Smith Walter Thomas N. A. Patterson Sarnum and Bailey Circus Litzsky Citizens OF Nobel P. Justice San Simon Arizona Hogs the Co. Cobb Wood Dough Pick. Gard Coconino Santa Cruz Graham Greenlee Mohave Yavapal Congress Carl Hayden Owen BE. Murphy Henry D. Ross Geo. W. P. Hunt A. Olney Mit Simms Jesse L. Boyce David F. Johnson Bett Gilmore Wilson F. N. Wolcott
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