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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1910
Page
3
A garbled list of deeds mortgages and land filings includes warranty deeds to and from JM Baker FA Silverly JH Baker and others in Douglas Bisbee and Warren Coast districts, with various parcel sums and record references. Local court figures and residents including F M Abrams and Oscar K Gail are noted in court and civil matter tangents.
An El Paso dispatch notes surveyors in the Geld area run lines for a barb wire fence along the border. The fence aims to keep cattle from wandering across the line rather than halt smuggling, and its construction is considered likely.
A N Gage, longtime secretary of the T C M Go, arrives in Hermosa Beach California for a visit to his stamping grounds. He kept busy cloaking bands with his onde and reflects on Tombstone as his historic home while staying several days to attend to business interests.
Dave Adams of Dragoon a leading Cochise county pioneer returns from the south and east after inspecting large irrigation pumping plants. He argues that a central power plant to economically pump water would solve irrigation in Sulphur Spring Valley. Adams is a booster for Cochise county.
The people of Tucson will invite Colonel Theodore Roosevelt to visit in March during a Arizona tour. Kitt of the chamber of commerce will convene the board to send a formal invitation to Oyster Bay. Roosevelt will also be invited to Bisbee and Douglas, with a chance to visit the state capital.
16 acre ranch with wind mill and tank, 24 head cattle and horses, open land ready for alfalfa, 35 feet bored well, 7 inch casing, engine ready to pump water. Fenced coral and pasture, house site on 12216 Las Ver, machine shop tools, age and health motives. John Anderson, proprietor.
Christian Endeavor session at Tp.m featured Norman Abell leading a well attended gathering. Mrs Axtell's boys class was named banner class and members pledged to retain the honor for the quarter. Rev Dick delivered an interesting sermon to the sowers at the county jail Sunday.
Ed James the Democratic candidate for mayor went quail hunting with Marrs near the Dragoons. He lost the party, wandered about ten miles away from the commissary wagon, and finally returned to town at about seven with enough quail to cover a sullican and prove his staying power.
The City Campaign moves serenely with candidates from both parties working in a friendly rivalry. City hall offices appear to be the prize, celebrated for virtue over acrimony amid calm civic spirit in Tombstone.
Opening day proceedings saw grand jurors called and a special venue set for 9 am tomorrow. McPherson named receiver for Biebes Light and Power. Alice Riddle granted a divorce from Richard Riddle. Elmer Gamble's divorce bid against Hattie Gamble continued to Saturday. Appeals from Bisbee in Criss Vukarvien v Chas Troutman denied. The Craig v Board of School Trustees set for Saturday. Davy v Davy divorce set for December 6.
The Rev Mr Simonton preached a splendid sermon at the Episcopals last evening. Pastor Needham of the Methodist Church led a fair turnout in the evening service. Congregationalists noted solid attendance as Rev Deck delivered sermons on "To Do Man His Work" and "Why Men Hold On to Christian Faith."
The list includes Mrs A Morphy charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Mark Wells faces grand larceny. Wesley Coleman charged with assault to kill. Pearl Hyde accused of assault to rape. Victor Gomer charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
A list of individuals charged or accused including murder burglary assault with deadly weapon forgery fraud grand larceny robbery embezzlement and related offenses. Several names appear with varied charges such as murder grand larceny and forgery while others are listed as out on tail or awaiting action.
The women's department of the fair calls on Arizona ladies to send exhibits from all regions. The department has long been a highlight and aims to represent every part of the territory. Premium lists and entry blanks are available by requesting them from the secretary of the fair commission in Phoenix.
The postal savings bank board approves a list of 48 second class post offices for a trial. Globe Arizona and Oroville California are among the offices chosen in states and territories where conditions favor postal savings growth. The sites are industrial centers where wage earners would benefit from the banking facilities.
GJ McCabe nears closing a deal to sell the Mitchell property in Montezuma Canyon Huachuca mountains. The site is rich in lead silver copper and gold though ore processing challenges have delayed full development. A company has 20 percent solved the ore problem and a large plant may soon be installed.
An OCR clipped advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by wholesale druggists including J. Oniver & Co. Toledo and others. It claims internal use and direct action on blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials available and bottles priced at 75 cents.
The town reports on residents John McGill's family moving to Douglas, H B Beener’s return from vacation, and local mining activity with high grade ore from blondere mines. Mentions of legal proceedings, county fair success, and changes to rail and car services affect Tombstone and surrounding areas.
The Review notes that directors of the Calumet and Arizona Mining Company are expected to arrive in Bisbee in the next few days possibly including Thomas F Cole Condon Captain Thomas Heathon secretary Campbell and others It remains uncertain if President Briggs will be among them The past quarter saw C A M and Superior Pittsburg properties examined by J Douglas and Dr L D Ricketts fueling speculation about any potential consolidation plan
The recently organized high echo orchestra and glee club show rapid progress at a weekly rehearsal. Saturday night the group serenaded several teachers, with Miss Eva Walcott honored by the visit. The cozy cottage of Moses Culline and Neble was next visited, while Jest Su, Trisler slept in slumberland dreaming of the music.
A fragmented notice hints at a dramatic story of romance and peril set in a tomb. The tale blends historic lore with fortune and tragedy, inviting readers to explore a haunted or fateful mystery through its evocative language.
A Phoenix dispatch reports a man claims dreams led to discovering a metal lined box and the coffin containing his wife. Hedgemen sues Easterling Whitnex and Phoenix undertakers for 5000 dollars, alleging tolling of proper legal procedures.
The Arizona Alfalfa Milling company has been rapidly erecting a large modern plant in Phoenix. It aims to become a major regional industry, producing five feed products including alfalfa meal and balanced rations for livestock. The mill plans an output of 100 tons per day.
Virginia E Sneed and Benjamin Sneed seek divorce. AD Phelps etux versus Hefferninsing and Development Co in a justice of the peace court on account 155. Jobe Feeapule guardian for Mra A Pound and others seek foreclosure of a mortgage and relief for $3300. Wardship matters include Elizabeth A Mank and Lis ing M Thatcher estates. Newton J Thatcher seeks letters of administration. Maria Butler discharged as administratrix of John E Butler estate. Gee W Barton estate final accounting by EM Misenhimer with residue distribution of personal property.
The U S court will convene on November 28 in Tombstone for the term, opening a week later than expected. The principal case involves LC Hanks of Douglas, charged by indictment in connection with alleged speculation as cashier of First Douglas.
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