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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1913
Page
3
Fragmented list shows claims of possessory land by Daniel Fogarty and others, with numerous transfers, mortgages, deeds, chattel liens, and water rights across Bisbee and Douglas areas. Items include Warranty Deeds, Mortgages, Satisfaction of Mortgage, Will of Sale, Realty and Chattel Mortgages, and various named individuals and entities like Aris Book & Trust Co, Douglas Investment Co, and Phelps Dodge Mer Co.
The Superior Court in Douglas continues the murder trial of a man charged with killing Trooper Willie in the Ninth Cavalry. Jurors were empanelled and a special venire ordered as prosecutors and witnesses, many from the military, prepare for testimony. The cases of Fred and Otto Watson for murder of their father also proceed with about 30 to 40 witnesses anticipated. Attorneys French for the defendants and Gilmore with Murry for the state present as the day ends with a recess to continue tomorrow.
Report describes a tense incident near Slaughter's ranch where three young men and a boy crossed into Mexico to rescue ducks. A shootout ensued. seven people were briefly detained, one shot a duck, and the group faced arrest before release after a local intercession. One man lost money and valuables in the aftermath.
WH Patterson and WO Ling in a Chalmers 30 racer arrived in Tombstone from El Paso and plan to follow the El Paso to Phoenix road race route in November. They reported Deming time was excellent and road conditions fairly good with some bad stretches to be fixed before the race.
Arizona Tax Commissioner P J Miller departs tonight for the east to join Tax Commissioner C M Zander as they travel to Buffalo for the Nations Tax convention on October 23 24 and 25. Governor Hunt appoints Bern Ganiff of Crown King as a delegate. each governor and state university may name three delegates.
L F Raiey a veteran stone cutter presented samples of a new “freak” marble eight miles northeast of Globe at Cutter Wash. He reports a unique blend between marble and onyx with no grit and extreme edge hardness, yet easily cut with a knife. The rock appears in red green white and other colors and could be a valuable building stone, given its proximity to the railroad and a vast rock deposit.
Tuesday's Daily Th program at Schieffelin drew a packed house for The Mons of Modoce a splendid two reel feature with aud features planned weekly A three reel feature is expected next week drawing big crowds. Local officials including Supervisor John Rock Attorney J T Kingebary and County School Superintendent D B Hutchins traveled to Gleeson on business They returned last evening travel ing man visited merchants in town Mr Grace makes frequent trips to Tombstone James Marre left this morning for Tucson on business and is due back tonight BR River of Proevize is registered at the Arcade Ex Judge Fred Sutter visited from Bisbee yesterday on business.
A resident of Phoenix Ray Tominson reportedly died by self harm near Cave Creek Monday morning. A boy accompanying him witnessed Tomkinson using a rope loop around a horse’s neck tied to a horn, then beating and driving the animal until he lost footing and the horse dragged him to death.
Jim Felker, accused of shooting and killing Thomas Walker after a quarrel with his wife, was reported captured near Douglas after fleeing from Pirtleville. Sheriff officials planned to transport him to Tombstone for trial, with questions about whether he will be tried this term.
Congress member Hayden proposes a new homestead law allowing revival of lost or forfeited desert land entries for those who did not abandon or sell their holdings. If enacted, many poor settlers who forfeited land could regain title under the bill.
Secretary H D DeBoie and J E Baits assisted Douglas in an automobile to escort E J Ferguson pathfinder of the All Southern Trace to Douglas. Ferguson, traveling from Bierrs Bisoes Texas, aims to map the southern route for his association and report back on road conditions and comparisons with other routes.
Government agencies prepare for a flood of questions as the new income tax law nears effect. The treasury plans widespread information blocks via post offices and internal revenue officers to inform taxpayers. A failure to pay tax could carry penalties under the law.
Daily Manager Harry Evans of the Mountain State Telephone Co with John Bishop left for Benson to repair the line for about a week. They were joined by Mrs A K Ada and Gaughter Lagoon and Mire Alice Perry who spent Sunday visiting with Mrs Ed Noving and Judge RS Maclay. Judge Maclay, former clerk of the board of supervisors, is a former resident who visits Tombstone occasionally to see friends. TP Blevins of Douglas is in Tombstone on business. James Woodrel from Douglas is also visiting Tombstone today. Tonight’s Bebieffelin program features Memories Pioneer and His Only 890, cowboy pictures A Happy Family, and Because of Bobby.
Washington Oct 6 Senate reapportioned after rejecting a pay amendment for El Paso and Douglas claimants wounded at Juarez and Agua Prieta two years ago. The panel endorsed the $872,000 appropriation with hope conferees will accept, listing claimants and sums from El Paso and Douglas communities.
Mre Refugia Riley wife of NJ Riley, a Tombstone pioneer, died at 11 30 am after a two month illness. Born in Mexico she moved to the United States as a child and settled in Cochise then Tombstone for 30 years. Funeral set for 2 pm tomorrow at the family home near Toughout and Let Be with daughter Mrs Burgess notified.
Wanted rods and cattle for sale. Baves steady demand for tenches and cattle. Send description of what you have. All conscientious. Jos. G. Rossborough, Deming New Mexico.
Edith Hamper of Santa Fe New Mexico visits the city as guest of Mr and Mrs C W Mieke. Knights of Pythias meet tonight in Castle Hall. Two games yesterday saw the Stars win 7 to 1 and 9 to 4 over the State and the Mexican team. Road work on the Bisbee to Gleeson line suspended due to funds, will resume soon. Witnesses attend Thompson case trial. Visitors from Garces and Bisbee. Ed Hicks visits with his parents. Henry Flynn returns from Leavenworth, Kansas. A two reel film Mona of Modocs shows hardships of pioneers followed by two comedies at Schirfelin tonight.
A Globe dispatch reports that the Gibeon mine, owned by Sam Gibson and Tip Henderson, was sold to a St Louis capitalists group. The deal plans a new company with 150000 shares, an $80,000,000 initial investment, and a plan to install a concentrating plant. The buyers are Maso, Sanders, Dieter, and Stevens, who recently visited the Globe district to inspect the mine.
A Phoenix dispatch reports the United Verde and Pacific Railway case was postponed or canceled at the company’s request. The commission received a letter stating the hearing would not proceed and the company urged continuation of related matters using prior opinions. Commissioner Howe returned from Tombstone to review Boquilles Land and Cattle protests and recommended the existing valuation stand.
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