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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1911
Page
4
Special to the Prest Phoenix reports Governor Sloan has fixed the primary date for October 24th and the general election for December 12th. An official proclamation will appear on September 20th.
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors pushes for a territorial highway extension linking to Bisbee and Tombstone with possible rerouting via Tombstone St. Card and Beacon. Territorial engineer Girand cites upcoming meetings to finalize plans and advertise the extensions. The piece highlights political turnout and the forthcoming Arizona primary as Cochise eyes state offices and the path to statehood.
The Sulphur Springs Valley in southeastern Arizona is young in settlement yet organized. The Cooperative Reducing Association of Sulphur Springs Valley has a sizeable membership and already exerts influence in obtaining the best markets for the valley’s produce, according to El Paso Herald.
The Southwest Mining Recorder volume one notice presents The Reorder as the official organ of the Southern Cooperative Mining Association. Editor Kilmer writes a readable journal aimed at Arizona readers as Governor Sloan prepares dates for the primaries and office seekers ready to start the race.
Editor in field for Governor, Ringling circus coming to Arizona next month, three ring affair of politics and pugilism, Col Pickett’s Senatorial boom grows, Cochise booster seen as a first senator, Sloan to fix primary date as anxious readers await.
In Tombstone, MsER Poeh leads a mixed evening of contests with Davey, Tarbell, and Dr Hughart among those noted. Ke'ly and Heman visit from Huachadast¢ for business, while Mret, Ho MePierson, and Geo. Kay Miller arrive from Los Angeles and Tucson respectively. Father Mearer returns to Birbee after days in Tombstone. prayer service held at Methodist church. plans for tennis matches and elections also mentioned.
Wedding bells rang today as Jamce Bell of Bieber married Mire Nora M Franklin of Topeka. Probate Judge Frank Goodbody officiated in a cheerful ceremony. The couple will reside in Biscee after a short honeymoon.
Warden Tom Rynning of the Florence territorial penitentiary and former Arizona Ranger leader is hinted as a potential candidate for the first state governorship. A storied figure in Cochise with many friends, he is described as one of the best known men in the state and could play a pivotal role for the Republicans.
Ed Parseeroe cites alleged sanitary board misconduct affecting hides sales. He claims officials act spitefully to hinder shipments and tracing, impacting his dealings with a Fort Huachuca butcher and a registered hide buyer, and argues technicalities may shield improper actions. JW Haverty, Fort Huachuca, A. T. weighs in.
August shipments show 34 cormulate sent to Douglas and El Paso smelters. Output will rise as Contention mine expands under Superintendent Gray, with two ore ships daily and many other chloridere active across the district.
A telegraph message from Copper Queen Hospital reports Dr Shine performed a successful operation removing a large quantity of paste from the liver, aided by Rafferty. The patient’s rapid recovery brings cheering news to many friends in Tombstone as he leaves the bed.
Ambiguous report notes E P and S W considering purchase of Spreckels line from San Diego to Yorsie though El Paso and Southwestern not planning to build through to the chest. Rumors allege F L Hanter, a former agent for the Southwestern, visited San Diego recently and prepared for an extended stay.
A visitor from the Moete Suma district reports worsening hunger in Sonora as drought cripples corn crops. Little disorder noted, but famine has begun and locals may appeal for aid. cattle and livestock suffer under the strain.
The county treasurer's office prepares to issue and mail more than 7000 tax statements as the duplicate tax rolls are finalized on September 18. Clerical staff will be increased to handle the rush over the coming weeks.
Governor Richie 7 Sloan will be prevented from attending the governor conference. The notice states a consequence barring participation due to unspecified duties. The source appears garbled but indicates an official restriction affecting attendance.
A large crowd gathered at Florenese for a town banquet honoring Hon. Yoomas Weedin. Attendees from both Republican and Democrat parties shared warm wishes as the event conveyed strong local goodwill.
Preparations are under way for the Willcox Fair to be held September 14 15 and 18 at the race track which is being prepared and pronounced one of the fastest in Arizona. Several purses will be offered and no amusement will be provided. Willcox residents are putting forth full effort to host the fair.
A fragment reports Joannpu B Mayer leading four to six delegates for the Eagles convention in San Francisco. Delegates carry white badges reading San Francisco Toll Arizona the Baby State, with badges being distributed among attendees.
Active preparations are under way for communicating degrees to 8 classes totaling about 40 candidates in the Arizona Consistory of Scottish Rite Masonry. The session will occur in Tucson on October 23 24 and 25 with candidates from Atgona and surrounding areas.
Judge Fletcher M Doan returned to Douglas from the Altar district where he visited Fletcher Doan Jr who operates a Quinner machine on placer ground. Officials say mine owners faced armed bandits who high graded their properties but a company of national guard later intervened to stop the fuel brigandage.
Ricardo Flores Megoo bound over on charges alleged to violate neutrality law. A. A. Worries to return to Tucson from Los Angeles where Magon is being held. Possible additional conspiracy charge to kill Mexican officers may be laid against the Magonieta leader. Previous 18 month sentence from Tombstone for neutrality law violation had been served.
Surveyor Dick Waeb left yesterday for Dow Caberas to finish surveying the Mascot Copper Company properties. He expects to be away about two weeks.
Friday tennis saw Meesere Stover and Allie Howe defeat Meere Woy Hicks and Allan Honediot in a night match. Morning events included De Heghert and Postroaster Cradle defeating Mesire Bagge sod Keith Davey. Washington issued a statement about Govener RE Stann’s appointment by ident Tait ar. United States Tuccon to visit Ringling Brothers on September 26. Oregon rumors surface as attorney WB Cleary arrives in county with eldest daughter. Douglee mining figure in northern Sonora in town for business. Courtland visitor Tobn Grasse & Towbetone. General Manager Harlan Bishes Gold & Copper in county capitol. BA Taylor from Glevision and Cyntil arrives by car. Nogales returnee Williams travels home. Bisbee acdawater Theo F Mota returns after beverage orders. Mr and Mrs WH King and Mra Ratterty visit Copper Queen hospital. no operation planned for Me Kafferty. Mrs George B Willcox and children depart for Phoenix after visit. Georgia Willcox accepts teaching job in Phoenix. Lou Woolery named postmaster at Land Station visits Tombstone. James Barrett returns to camp in the Dragoons after Tombstone stay. George N. Todd expected back next week from San Francisco and Los Angeles on mining business. U.S. Mineral Surveyor John A. Rockfellow arrived from Cochice to Tombstone, will return later. Miss Georgia Holiant hosts Jolly Glen Club gathering with games and refreshments.
A Washington dispatch reports the war department ordered two squadrons of mounted troops to Arizona to bolster frontier patrols near the Mexican border. One squadron will be headquartered at Fort Huachuca with ten troops, while two troops move to Apache.
District Attorney EJ was not an arriving passenger from Bi-tee last evening in a case connected with his official position.
Reports from St David say grasshoppers devastated the bean crop prompting farmers to plow under fields for a new season. Local efforts include 200 turkeys to deter pests and plans to shift crops as the beetles move through the valley. Bishop Merril traveled for county matters while a Mormon settlement anticipates a wedding next month and Dan Cupid works on several other matches. J N Curtis visited Tombstone for weather and farm business, as alfalfa is cut and baled for shipment to Tombstone and Boncon. Lois Stewart visits from her ranch in St David amid ongoing shopping and town activity.
The county seeks to halt bootlegging at the Southwestern extension construction camps near El Esso and Southwestern. The sheriff and contractors warn against liquor disposal and will prosecute offenders to deter others. Deputies monitor sites to prevent liquor selling as work nears in Bisbee and along the route from El Paso to Fairbank.
Notice of a bond election in Cochise County Arizona to raise funds for a school building and grounds, with an eight hundred dollar bond issue at six percent interest, held at Hereford School House on September 14, 1911. Trustees Gary Welch C M Johnson Robert Reay signers. Polls open 10 am to 4 pm.
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