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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1911
Page
4
The county treasurer's office has completed a month of tax notices totaling about two thousand letters. Taxes for the present year are already pouring in and will continue until the third Monday in December when the same will become delinquent. Penalties will be reassessed for delinquents, with taxes due for 191.
The Yaquis of Bonora plan a grand celebration tomorrow for the return of Head Chief Mosi’s wife after ten years presumed dead. She crossed through Arizona en route to Bofors and the Rio Yequi district, traveling with Yaguia families also exiled in the hot country.
Under the new parole system Governor Sloan granted eight commutations and paroles, two from Cochise. Frank Buttler, convicted of manslaughter in Cochise County, was sentenced to six years in 1908 and paroled to go to Mexico with monthly reporting. John Edwards, convicted of murder in the first degree in Cochise County, was sentenced to life in 1905 and paroled. he is described as an exemplary prisoner and draftsman who helped design the prison plane.
Acting Governor George Young grants permission to move Mexican troops from Chihuahua to Sinaloa via Tucson and Nogales. Command passes from General Orosco to General Ramos Isarbe after a local petition sought Orosco’s return.
An Army officer from the Fifth Cavalry arrived in Phoenix from Boston and Robofield barrects near Hecolala. He said he saw abuses and took notes for two or three weeks. Mr Corety was lost and cored in Phosniz.
A potpourri of events from Phoenix and surrounding towns reports a theft at Tempe Commercial Co with a window smashed and candy stolen. Rail talks between El Paso and Southwestern for land rights near Tucson progress, while cotton samples draw opposition in Mesa.
A scrambled report from Washington Park describes New Mexico defeating Arizonans in a flawed contest. The piece notes improving player condition and hints at preparation for a jubilee scorement period, with unclear scoring details and multiple garbled terms.
Judge Doan presided in Bisbee and Douglas area cases. Divorces granted for Herman William and Katherine M William, Nellie Roberts and William Charles Roberts, Alberto Bandobel and Antonio Bandobel. Debt suits against Hermes Herkhover v Charles & Bugge and Ramon Escudero v Southern Pacific were addressed. appeals planned to territorial supreme court. Parity injunction denied in Red Metal Mining Co v Paradise Mining. April term closed. grand jury to convene in Tombstone in December.
The Arizon a Federation of Woman's Clubs announced a scholarship prize for a Nogales student. Miss Maud McPherson, daughter of the Nogales Episcopal rector, was awarded the 75 dollar fund for a sophomore at the University of Arizona.
A partial historical ad offers one hundred dollars reward for a cure of Ostarrh that cannot be cured by Hall’s Catarrh. It mentions honorable for all charges and carries out obligations by Watowe, Krxwas & Maxvix, with reference to a bottle and belt.
Estate of Wal bs Taylor orders publication notice to creditors and appoints J D Mareball Frank Ram or and Jobo Dean as appraisers. Viarmace Court No G138. State Con Pub Co printing company active for dissolution. Estate of Anna M York appoints George Bravie administrator.
Southern Pacific train No 10 derailed eight forty miles east of El Paso at 9 45 p m. Three persons are reported badly hurt with injuries described as serious in the incident from October 16.
Col HL Pickett addressed a large spirited audience in Kingman with many old timers offering support after the talk. Indications point to the Colonel carrying Mohave County by a large majority.
A letter from Chairman Albert Sames of the Broulliewan territorial central committee states voters may write in names not printed on the ballot. The primary law allows writing a name in the space provided and marking the matching box to nominate a member of one's party for the general election if no official nomination exists in that office.
Lawton Oklahoma dispatch reports that Geronimo's Apache band, prisoners on Fort Bill reservations for over 25 years, may be sent back to Arizona with land allotments. The group, aging and self supporting in recent decades, seeks land as officials study settlement options. Col Hugh L Beott and Col Edward E Greble assessed conditions and will travel south to view potential lands for the band. A delegation may visit Arizona to select suitable parcels.
Friday reports show D A Flannigen from the District Attorney's office and J Gains from Bates and Douglas attending county matters. Visits include A L Richardson and G Cass at the district court, and Joseph Larrien pursuing Paradise district holdings. The primary polling place is moved to City Hall Tombstone for next Tuesday's election.
Waynesville North Carolina resident F R Huffman recounts severe indigestion and assumed heart trouble. After tried remedies failed Thedford’s Black Draught restored health and proved essential at home. The ad claims long standing digestive cleansing benefits across 70 years.
Bernadette Brome formerly of Tombstone and Henry Hein of Courtland were married this morning at the Congregational Church by Rev. H A Deck. The couple will reside in Courtland to start married life. The bride is well known in Tombstone and highly regarded. the groom is connected with a successful Courtland business. Congratulations were extended by the preacher and many friends.
EB Willame won the Lowell to Dougie Tuesday motorcycle race during the Good celebration at Pouglne Mand 18. Melvin Seain of Tombstone finished second in 55 minutes 22 seconds, VG Melgren of Tombstone third in 65 minutes. All riders used Todian 5 boree-power machines, with Semin riding a Bowden machine. Tombstone’s strong showing highlighted the event.
Mark Smith, referred to as Uncle Marcus by Dougine Internationel, stirs Douglas crowds as his speech energizes a previously muted campaign. Citizens gathered to hear him, reversing impressions of dull interest and signaling renewed political engagement.
Two Democratic U S senate candidates from Arizona plan events in Bisbee late this week and early next week. Eugene Ives of Tucson says both will speak in Bisbee under the Warren Democratic Club auspices with a likely meeting at the post office plats. Col Pickett of Tombstone will address Cochise voters Monday night after touring northern Arizona.
Kruttchnitt, rector of the Tucson division, has been appointed train dispatcher at Bowie by the Harrimat system. He succeeds Julur Krotwchate and joins a mix of former SP workers and new arrivals at the junction, tasked with keeping Southern Pacific trains running.
Thursday's Daily Treamizer notes many arrivals and departures in Douglas from lawyers, judges, and party activists. Attys Beurbimgl Murry English, bailiffs Walker and others arrived for court business and campaigns while Hollenstein, Reed, Drake, and Moffitt visited for probate, elections, and ranch affairs. Local cattleman Wolf reports good range conditions and water.
The county campaign grows heated as candidates tour roads and trails to persuade voters. Promoters explain why they sacrifice time and comfort for public service.
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