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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1919
Page
7
The jury found Conrad Leake not guilty in the murder of EE Miller at a road camp east of Douglas. Attorneys Manatt Stephenson and Lyman Hays defended leake while Geo M Roark and McKelligan led the prosecution. A second case, Ramon Quijada, for shooting at Mears Gray near Whetstone, began after verdicts were read.
Jim Sheridan, known as an Indian fighter and prospector, was found dead in a small adobe shack near Twin Butte, Scott and Wet, Yate, after last being seen Tuesday morning. Born in Boston, he served with the 16th New York Infantry during the war and later located the Twin Butte mines with Pha Ventuén. Authorities note he died about two days earlier.
A Studebaker Six driven by Commission Engineer J C Ryan of the Bt company and Roy Mitchell crashed into a large truck on the Warren Dontius road Saturday night. The car, at about 40 mph, was crushed. Ryan and Mitchell survived with serious but non fatal injuries. The truck suffered no damage. Police reported the truck had no lights, though this could not be confirmed. Both men received hospital treatment and were described as resting well later today.
Governor Campbell received a letter from Barcelona fair commissioners inviting Arizonans to attend and asking for display suggestions. The message extends a cordial greeting to residents of the state and outlines the event in Barcelona, Spain, with Phoenix reporting from October 23.
Alva Patterson, 15, remains jailed on an assault with intent to murder charge after his father Frank Patterson died from gunshot wounds at St Joseph's hospital. Coroner's inquest reached a verdict of death by gunshot wound and authorities prepared to file murder charges against the youth, with a court appearance tentatively set.
The United States G4 and Htefining compass stockholders will learn of a Well car Bowie showing progress. R J Caulted, field manager, said the well reached 20x feet depth after arriving from Ble Mré Catiila. Directors in Bisbee heard a report that the well is down sand and through bearing strata with free encounte rs. Laboratory tests indicate good quality oil potential.
Military orders from Maj. Gen. Joseph Dickman require strict sanitation in barracks kitchens and mess halls across districts. A Hollowed Thursday October 20 fancy dress social by the Greeson scours will raise funds for the high school and bass team, with admission for those not in costume.
Globe reports Dan O Carroll, likely the oldest white resident of America at 119, reunites with old associates while recalling events from 30 to 40 years ago. Once linked to Judge A Hackney and copper claims near Ray Hercules camp, Carroll now resides on a 20 acre Salt River valley ranch, with Phoenix investments boosting his wealth.
Oct 26. Hilltop Metals Mining of New York plans building a railroad from Rodeo station in Grant County New Mexico on the El Paso and Southwestern line to the Hilltop mines in Cochise County Arizona. The scheme would connect mining facilities with the line and markets.
San Diego mourns Silas St John, famed pony express rider born 1835 in New York City, who died at age about 90 after a life spanning the Overland Mail era. He rode and helped organize lines from Mesilla to California, aided the Butterfield route, and later retired near San Diego. Born into a New York family tied to early printing and Croton Water, he traveled west in 1862, contributing to California’s early railroad and telegraph expansion.
Phonien Oct. 26 Four homestead actions were set for hearing by the United States Land Commission yesterday contesting entries under the homestead law. Contestants claim desertion of cultivation and neglect of agricultural duties, challenging the validity of the second entry and entry for ten acres. J C Taylor notary public of Bishop will take evidence November 18, with the next hearing in December in the land offices.
Douglas is criticized for not meeting quotas in the El Paso Phoenix tract race with all cities along the route except Douglas. Arrangements for the classic event are set, and betting suggests a test between old roadsters and newer test cars as Simplex prepares to race. J F Allison will drive Simplex with George Greenberg as mechanic.
The Prospector road hound traveled the Tombstone to Vath route via Vail Benson and showed two points. First that the Vail to Benson road will need work and a restoration is planned with contracts to be let. Second that the Empire Ranch path will host the Prospector racers from Tombstone to Tucson, with state crews extending to the county line. Officials say the route can average 30 miles per hour from the foot of the rocky hill, though not fully through Empire Ranch.
Phoenix Oct 20 Secretaries of the Interior announce that certain Indian reservations will open November 1 for entry and lease by prospectors seeking valuable minerals. The openings include areas at Nasals, Walapal, Fort Apache, and Salt. Regulations will be set by the secretary and approved acts.
Annals of Sogsis report a plant near Nogales where twelve butchers slay old mares for rendering vats. J W Witkey designed machinery, A J W Born and WD Timm oversaw operations. About 50 animals slaughtered so far, with plans to average 125 daily as workers gain speed.
Attorney Fred Satter of Bisbee and Miss Ollin Rodemeyer of Bisbee were married yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian parsonage in Tucson. The ceremony, a surprise to many friends in Warren Bisbee, was officiated by Rev BG McCulloch. Present were Walter Roche and family, Mrs. Mary Rodemeyer, and Miss Emma Meyer.
Tucson police conducted a raid at 98 Convent Street last night led by Chief Bailey. Officers seized morphine, cocaine, and crooked dice, arresting Charles Hunt a Black man as a suspect. The raid followed ongoing suspicions and was executed by Sergeant Potter and P Lewis.
Coroner's jury finds heart failure caused the death of Miller Dendy a pioneer rancher who died at his Sulphur Springs valley ranch. The unrelated legal contest notice details contest filings by Ramon Yescax of Fairbank Arizona regarding land entry cancellation and required responses within twenty days before a fourth publication in 1919.
Department of the interior U S Land Office at Phoenes Area September 17 1019 notice of a settler claim by Mathorge W Fenter of Tarver Arevea on Hempstead Entry No Noonst for SW Seelton 34 Township 6 Range 5 Merion to establish title to the tract described by public survey. Publication date September 28 1919.
Department of the Interior US Land Office at Phoenix Arizona announces Walter L Douglas and Turner Avinous claim to establish a dam on land described in the public record. The filing is to occur before US Commissioner Wo Al Fowler at Tombstone Arizona on October 19 1919. Claimants listed include George W Fenter Bertha Fenter John Ko and John Tueman all of Turner Arizona with entry number unknown. First publication August 31 1919.
There is more Catarrh this north of the country. Doctors prescribed local remedies and by constant failing to cure with focal treatment, announced it incurable. Chenry & Co Toledo claim a rational remedy that passes through the Blood Barracks of the Syta. A hundred dollars reward for any case that Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure. Bend for circuits and testimonials. Fr. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by droputs. Hall's Family Billy for constipation.
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