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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1914
Page
4
Residents report rapid arrival of newcomers raising housing pressure. Property owners urged to repair dilapidated buildings or risk tents near Tombstone. Real estate offices, including Lee O Woolery, see high demand for homes, but observers expect rents and a boom to be modest.
The market shows a focus on affordable, smaller homes. Buyers seek two and three room houses rather than high priced options, reflecting a shift in demand patterns.
News from Tombstone reports Col B Hattich a longtime O'd Camp pioneer received a preliminary operation in a California hospital. He is to undergo a secondary procedure this week under a skilled specialist. Friends in Tombstone lament his illness and wish a speedy recovery. the Knights of Pythias lodge has learned of his illness.
Republican candidates Hicks and Kingbury drew large crowds in Tombstone today as they promoted their bids for clerk of the court and county attorney respectively. Hicks, longtime county figure, received broad public support while Kingbury, a noted attorney, was recognized for his legal prowess.
Fragmentary OCR text references Kingsbury seeking a county office and meeting his supporters. The passage is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or affiliations to produce a definite news item.
Earl Cooper, renowned auto racer, will headline the 50 mile main event in Arizona this Thursday. He will clash with Bercey Oldfield and other top drivers aboard Stats cars, promising a heated battle on the track.
A canvass of 16,009 dissatisfied Democrats shows 75 percent favor Cameron, 5 percent for Progressives, 20 percent indifferent. Cameron urges solid anti-Hunt unity to oust Hunt, claim relief from taxes and state misrule, and cites endorsements from prominent Democrats. He predicts a decisive victory on November 3.
Local broker L Woolery states a ready market for family homes while no houses fit for residence exist in Tombstone. Several buyers seek homes as Mexican baile attains strong turnout at Gage Hall. Families arrive by train amid ongoing housing demand and new residents like Engle moving to the Git Camp with furniture en route.
From Bisbee comes an undertaker and a deputy sheriff returning with prisoners while Barbell campaigns for state representative on the Republican ticket. Several drummers visit merchants, and residents greet friends from San Francisco Elgin and Clifton. Street work begins on Allen street while passenger traffic improves in the Tombstone area.
From Saturday's Daily On Business Mr WO Fish visits Awrian T ps Founders Company of Los Angeles in the city on business and plans a state tour. Section Foremen Fieber and Gleeson visitors from Tombstone and Gleeson attend to local business. Father Manlio conducts funeral services for Mr Jobo Cioechetti. Dr J H Heald to preach at the Congregational church with morning and evening services open to all.
J L Hubbell Republican nominee for the United States Senate is described as a pioneer businessman in Arizona. He settled in Apache county in 1871, born in New Mexico, served in territorial legislatures, represented Apache county in the first state senate, and supported progressive constructive measures. The note urges voters to support a businessman who can accomplish results.
Information received of the death of Mrs Jobo Cicchetti after three months of heart trouble. She died suddenly while at the family residence on 10th street, leaving husband and four children. Burial planned in the local cemetery. arrangements pending. Prostonor extends sympathy to the family.
Notice from the Woiter States Land Office at Phoenix Arizona dated October 3 1944 informs that an application for survey No 19 and withdrawal under acts of Congress approved June 20 1910 and August 18 1894 affects multiple townships in Cochise county Arizona including sections and unsurveyed portions within Coronado Forest. The withdrawal reserves all uncoveyed lands in the townships from September 24 19x through the survey dates with exclusive rights to adverse claims as authorized by law. Thomas F Weedin Registrar Birdno Recorder first public.
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