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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1909

Page

3

Tombstone E pit aph Records From Cochise County Holdings List

Fragmented notices list numerous property transfers mining claims and liens in Cochise County Arizona. It includes transfers in Warren Bisbee Douglas and Gleeson districts to multiple individuals and lenders, plus court and banking items and a few legal notices. Names include Matilda Cobbe Mary Sime Warren County John Gye H A Morgan James E Brophy and others with parcels in Warren Bisbee and Douglas.

Arizona & Mexico Realty Co Trustees Matilda Cobbe Mary F Sime Warren Warren Co Brophy Barney Andres John Gye Gleeson Dagan Lee Taylor John Farrey Martha Wild Bisbee Cox Albert Steinfeld Moore Wee M Moore IM Moore J P Richeardeon H A Mor- Ead Irene Broan A Brown Douglas Hatfield C M Brown Sunnyside Mary K McNawara W E Schott Lote Dougas Joseph Omen Horace P Merrill Benton George Marco Vukvich Jovo K Vakovicks James E Brophy His Brophy Hlenry Warren Dist

Will Contest Set for Nogales Estate Case

Residents of Nogales prepare for a will contest involving the James Reilly estate. Mrs Reilly alleges undue influence and has hired Tucson attorney John B Wright to challenge the will. Executed by Judge Reilly, the estate names Dr Bacon and Martin Costello as executors with property largely already transferred. A venue change from Cochise County to Nogales was secured. the first hearing is set to begin today.

Reilly Goodbody Bacon Martin Costello Genel John B Wright Tucson Wright

Judge McFarland Unites Two Couples in Bisbee Ceremonies

Judge Daniel McFarland presided two wedding ceremonies uniting Nathan D Shippy with Sarah C Greenway of Douglas and Ma Dally with Sarah F Koch of Bisbee. The report notes his deft nuptial skill and hints at repeat ceremonies if needed. A second hunting accident near Sulphur Spring valley left a man dead after an accidental self-shot Friday, ending a planned Bisbee party. During Taft's absence, Phosaix ladies decorated a private car with fruits and flowers.

McFarland Daniel McFar Hymen Inatanee Nathan D Shippy Sarh C Greenway Douglas MA Dally Sarah F Koch Bisbee Louehand West Frown Nang Taft

Copper Belle Case To Be Reopened

Minority stockholders in Copper Belle Mining Co plan a new fight to reclaim properties sold under foreclosure. A New York meeting Sept 42 drew resolutions to spare no effort, with James E Mack preparing papers to present to the U S Attorney in New York.

Copper Belle Minng Co Cnurte Campbell de Pima Paine, Webber & Co Copper Belle Co Riley Sherif White D Cogs John B Wright Tucson Wright New York James E Mack Jerome

Postmaster General Hitchcock Guests In Tombstone Banquet

Tombstone hosts a banquet for Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock at the Copper Queen Hotel hosted by the Bushes Board of Trade. Delegates Cameron and Horace Smith travel with the party as they visit Bisbee Benson Rineles Cochise County officials and Tombstone aims to extend its usual courteous welcome to the cabinet official.

Bisbee Frank Hitchcock Copper Queer Bushes Board of Trade Hitchcrek Arizona Tombstone Cameron Horard Smith Benson Rineles Babee Cutizene Cochise Tombstone Ca

Taft Diaz reception crowds El Paco visitors

Tombstone report notes the El Paco delegation return from a Taft Diaz reception crowded with visitors. War history marked the event as memorable for prompt attendees and Globe prepares for Arizona Bankers Association meetings in Globe October 21 22 23. A wreck between Benson and Pantano delayed passenger service with eight freight cars in the ditch and no fatalities reported.

el Paco Taft-Diaz Benson Pantano Western Mail

Arizona Game Law Tightens for Hunters Season Opens

The Arizona hunting season for quail partridge grouse pheasant and snipe runs October 15 to February Bret with many hunters in valleys and mountains. Local ranchers report sparse game this year while officials note violations include using firearms over ten gauge, hunting on private property without consent, shipping game out of state, selling game, exceeding bag limits, and hunting more than twenty five quail in a day or more than three male deer in a season.

Arizona Arisona

Ordered Committed to Insane Asylum

Ramon Manso, a Mexican from Doudlae, was examined by the lunacy commission and ordered committed this afternoon. He will be taken to Phoenix in a few days. Manso believes everyone is trying to kill him after fleeing the county hospital months ago and walking to Douglas to warn his wife.

Ramon Manso Doudlae Lunacy Commission Phoenix Manso Douglas Hue

Contagious Eye Disease Seen in Bisbee Area

Trachoma, the contagious eye disease, has appeared in Bisbee with several cases treated by local physicians. One patient is a Mexican child pupil at Central School. The illness, highly contagious, originated among Indians at the Phoenix Indian School and spread here.

Phoenix Bisbee

Absence of Accidents in Courtland Mines

Courtland reports remarkable safety with no mine accidents as shafts, drifting, or injuries except a single leg break. The record is credited to strict safety practices and skilled supervision. Other notes mention a patent grant to experienced workers and James R. Dooseath of Tucson gaining Interior Department admission. A Todian Oasis post office in Pima County names Joe Menager as postmaster.

Courtland Eoren Shefte Wilcox Pearce James R Dooseath Tucson Ariavoan Interior Department Todian Oasis Pima County Joe, Menager

Archaeology Report on Navajo Cliff Dwellings Becomes Topic

Dr J Walter Fewkes of the Bureau of Ethnology in Washington travels to the Navajo Reservation in Yavapai to study ancient cliff dwellings. The dispute over the site is resolved with a payment of 1000 to the territory for the old penitentiary buildings.

J Walter Fewkes Bureau of Attma? Ethnology Washington Yavapaiendaty Pertooget

Prolific Potato Patch Report From Cochise County

Benson area harvest details reveal Curran’s farm across the San Pedro produced 216 racks of potatoes with 214 sacks total after prior gathering. At market, potatoes fetch 2 cents per pound in Benson, with the year’s second crop on the same soil. RB H Martin irrigated five acres from an artesian well, including two acres of sweet potatoes, with estimated returns around $450 in Benson.

Curran San Pedro Benson H Martin Benson Press

Local figures travel and fair notes from Tombstone region

Mire James Reilly widow of the late Judge James Kelly of Tombstone intends to stay in Tucon for the winter. FN Wolcott left Sunday by auto for Tucon to combine outing with a hunting trip. William Morris, Bisbee road overseer, was in Tombstone on official business. A H Gardener Clerk HE Berner and Frank Myers left for Bisbee to attend a banquet in honor of Postmaster General Hitchcock. Poultry show at the Arizona Fair promises premiums double last year with turkeys chickens ducks and more. Clerk Thomas received a letter from Clerk H E Berner requesting a copy of the poll used in Maricopa county for local option elections. The Cochise anti-saloon leaders push a vigilant campaign as Berner seeks information after petitions for local option elections.

James Reilly James Kelly Tombstone Tucon FN Wolcott Wolcott A H Gardener County Republican Center HE Berner Board O Supervisors Frank Myers Cameron Bistee Hitche Arizona Phoenix Thomas H E Berner Cochise Head of Supervisors Maricopa County Cochise Empty Berner Coquest Phoen Demvormt Yeaperoro

C A Co Secures Extension on Option

Tombstone reports that C A Company extended an option on Leadville Mining group property at Courtland. They paid 25000 for the extension with two bonds of 200.08 dollars each on Sunshine and King Solomon. Total payments reach 45000 with expected acquisition when bonds end. Provident Holmes of Leadville could not confirm the report.

Tombstone 4 A Co Maee Leadville Mining Company Qourtland Mad of Sunshine King Solomon Provident Holmes

Bank cashier Brandt to address Arizona bankers association

R Brandt of the First National Bank of Tombstone left today for Globe to attend the Arizona Bankers Association convention. He will speak Friday and Saturday on Guarantee of Bank Deposit, a topic he has explored in eastern journals and banking publications.

R Brandt Bank of Tombstone Globe Arizona Bankers’ Ansociation Brandt Brandtvil

Prominent Senators Plan Arizona Visit This Fall

Senators Joseph W Bailey of Texas and Thomas P Gore of Oklahoma will tour Phoenix around November 15 to review the Salt River valley project and inspect the Roosevelt dam. The trip, tied to Payne tariff debates, follows William J Bryan’s recent southwest journey that boosted Bailey’s public prominence. Gore’s tariff record features in ongoing coverage.

Phoenix Salt River Valley Roosevel Dam Joseph W Bailey Texas Thomas P Gore Okahota William J Bryan Southwest Tombstone Bailey Roatinas Senate Gore

Distinguished Visitor On Tour of Inspection

Col FM Murphy mining magnate and railroad builder of Arizona arrives in Tombstone after accompanying the presidential party on a tour through Arizona and New Mexico. He leads the Tom Co, a major mining project, and plans to inspect Imperial and Angrese properties with Victor L Mason of New York while rumors suggest a Gulf railroad link near Red Rock.

Col FM Murphy Arizona Tombstone el Pato New Mexia Col Murphy Hig TOM Co West Development Company of America Tomtatone TCM Co Col. Murphy Murphy Victor L Mason New York Imperial Angrese The Development Co Mason Frank Hi Hutchcock Fort Mayard New Mexico Tombsone Red Rock Gulf Murphy Ie Aout West

Seven Chinese in Federal Court

Captain Harry Whesler, now a United States Deputy Marshal, left yesterday for Nogales to bring back seven Chinese prisoners for trial before U S immigration authorities. They are accused of unlawfully staying on United States soil as border authorities, busily pursuing those crossing the border in greater numbers.

Harry Whesler United States Nogales Tuczon United Sates Naval

Revenues Defeat Peerless In a 14 to 9 Ball Game

The Revenues beat the Peerless nine 14 to 9 in a club game possibly influenced by Prohibition Eight and Milwaukee beer absence. A keg of sea foam from St Louis was at stake, and the Peerless team vows revenge in the next matchup. An invitation to a social with music and dancing follows the game.

Milwaukee Suds St Lous Highballe Peersees Toni Muses of

Revolting Case of Cruelty to Animals

A Mexican rancher near Tucson reports a shocking cruelty case in Pima county. A neighbor allegedly cut off his cattle tongues after they grazed on the neighbor’s pasture. The Mexican says a man was arrested, but details remain unclear. The case is described as the most revolting in local memory.

Tucson Rincon Mountains Pima County

Grand Canyon Scenic Railway Plan Shown to President

George Norton, a former Yump county councilman, visited Prescott from the Grand Canyon area to present a company’s plan to build an acclimate railroad along the canyon. President Tait expressed interest and learned the project details during the audience. An interior department right of way application for the line is pending, Norton is noted as an early Arizona railroad pioneer.

George Norton Yump County Prescott Grand Canyon Tait Norton Department of the Interior Pioneer Railroad Arizona

Uncle Sam Wants Forest Rangers in Arizona

The United States civil service commission will hold an examination for forest ranger positions at national forest offices in Arizona on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 25 and 26. Starting salary is 900 dollars with progression to 1200 to 1510. Applications and details available from the civil service commission in Washington or forest supervisors. Exam sites include Douglas, Flagstaff, Prescott, Roosevelt, Saford, Snowdeke, Mackay, Springerville, Tucson with listed examiners.

Sam United States Civil Service Commission National Forest Arizona Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C Douglas A H Zachax Flagstaff Frank V Pooier Prescott C H Hinderer Roosevelt RC Wilson Saford T T Swift Snowdeke Mackay Springerville John D Guthrie Tucson Robin Selkirk

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