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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1914
Page
3
Abstract and mining deeds noted including USt R Perrin lending to Gibron Abstract Co and C Ailes with quit claim by et ux to Crecente Cop Min Co, mining deed from vurke to J Towle, Benson.
A series of property transfers are listed including Wamnarty Nave to C Jackson Douglas and J Towle to Youd C A Burke with various Burkes, Towles, Gilmore, Cox, Booth, Gonzales, Barries, and Solomon companies involved. Properties include Benac and Bowie parcels with Barton/Porter style references and numbers 1134 930 noted.
The article recalls a 24 year-old collection of items organized by Col Hafford including 60 pieces from Cochise County, notes on McGowan's examination, and a public school library praised as ahead of other territories. It mentions A L Grow and a new tax schedule, then shifts to campaign talk around Mark Smith with a public address at a residence on Pace Street where he thanked attendees.
In Phoenix on October 14, persistent rumors say leaders may abandon the proposed anti blacklist bill10 to avoid forfeiting the 80 percent citizenship bill. A split vote could leave the anti blacklisting law in limbo and employers fearing to hire applicants whose origins or location might be concealed.
A printer error in Bangor leads to a comical wedding notice mixup listing farm objects and livestock among wedding details. The misprint describes William Jones and Miss Lucy Anderson’s nuptials with cattle, hay, and tools named as guests and attendants, ending with an abrupt cash phrase.
A country editor faces a slow news day as Monday begins with no notable events to report. He encounters blank leads, unhelpful town sources, and a malfunctioning printer, fueling frustration and the urge to abandon the job for a smarter, easier path.
A fragmentary notice reports a women workforce incident at a New Jersey canning plant where a worker was forced into a vat for ten minutes. The text also rails at political candidates and parties, praising Hon W Meade and criticizing the opposing ticket. A separate item mentions discussions to unite southern New Mexico counties to form a new territory aiming for statehood.
Fragmentary text hints at debates over leadership and bias, with possible pressure for a resignation. Authorities or figures are not clearly named, but the tone suggests mounting dissatisfaction and a reshaping of arguments surrounding governance.
Frank Wolcott tours the region as Bryant strikes a vast ore vein in Turquoise mine cave edges show 30 feet of ore. Fort Smith bears a clash as an Indian shoots at a white man, the assailant unable to draw before the gun fires, killing the foe.
A Phoenix dispatch reports rising foreign citizenship applications across the state tied to an 80 percent citizenship bill. The law could quickly qualify applicants for state road projects and other state work, while also potentially widening inclusion of new citizens.
A fragmented 19th century letter debates statehood for New Mexico and importing Arizona television, mocks lawmakers for fees and revenue motives, and references the Tombstone Prospector newspaper and partisan tensions.
Extensive repairs and fresh paint at the Arizona State Fair grounds are near completion for this fall. Improvements include a lowered inside rail fence around the racing track and new dressing rooms for the timer’s stand. The grandstands, exhibits, and stock areas have been painted with bright red roots and green building facades to improve appearance.
Cane James Lawry and a group of well known Huschues mountains ranchers were seen in the county, with Mrs George Bravin visiting from Babee. Hartman of Pearce managed the Telmont Bar duties, Omen Murphy returned from Benson with her daughter Clara O'Donnell, and auditor BA Jennings arrived from Douglas on Copper Queen company business. Bill Hicke learned of a newborn son in Santa Fe, a Republican family vote anticipated. The young son of Mrs De le Fuente died suddenly, burial planned at City Cemetery. Westervelt to New Mexico trip. J F Sage to handle valley office duties. JA Rockleliow returned to Stronghold ranch after brief city stay.
The article lists Democratic Party figures including Mayor W F Kuchenbecker Police Chief George Bravie and ward council members James Marrs G B Wilson HL Hotchison Gilmore and others. It mentions Mrs Nellie Harscod TE Brendt George Wales and A M Eckerman with committee roles for First and Second Wards.
A testimonial notice from Waterse Kiswan and Marvin druggists of Toledo endorses J J Cheney for fifteen years of good conduct and reliability. The ad promotes Fall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous system remedy, claims internal action, and offers testimonials free with a 75 cent bottle price and full nationwide distribution.
Tuesday’s Daily notes campaigns in the region with Republican candidates C L Cummings Frank Demares and J T Kingsbury touring Sulphur Spring valley stopping at Gleeson Courtland Pearce Cochise Willcox Dos Cabexas Mascot Mice Light and returning. Local visits include Henry K Street and Arthur Heoey in Fairbank Tombstone entrants James Haverty and Sime Gallen with mining interests and a parade of town arrivals and departures. Columbus Day events closed public offices and businesses in Tombstone and across the area.
The text states Arizona covers 113,859 square miles with 146 square miles of water. It notes an investigation by the land commission for the tax commission and cites variations in total area from 113,900 to 72,033,120 scree across the four dozen counties mentioned.
Secretary Joe Gray of the Willcox district commercial club seeks to send the Wilcox fair exhibit display to Phoenix for the Cochise county exhibit. He also aims to place McNeal fair exhibits in the valley before the water fair in Phoenix. Local citizens may fund the transport as county funds are unavailable. The Willcox fair runs October 29 to 31 with premiums received and rules outlined.
With quail season opening tomorrow October 15, numerous parties will head into desert and foothill fields. Descriptions report widespread hunting along valley draws, especially in Dragoon country, as Tombetonites prepare by car and wagon for field drives and harvest the tasty birds.
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