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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1910

Page

4

District court notes rise in probate and divorce cases

District court cases include Arizona Mercantile Company suit for 600 plus interest against T J Spaulding Mollie Spaulding and M J Medigovich and Sam L Vokovich to foreclose mortgage. Probate matters issue letters of administration for Nilie Erickson and Henry R Nash. guardianship for Berta Koton. final account for David Mitchell estate. distribution of residue. and administration actions for C Theodor Gelitke Walter Dykeman Lacal Frowd and other estates. September 17 at 10 a m set for proving last will and hearing letters of administration.

JJ Lyons Aemiost T J Nilie Erickson JG Erickson Berta Koton Lalu Guardia David Mitchell A L Grow France Austin Fettere Henry R. Nash C Theodor Gelitke Frederic Giesler AL Grow Walter Dykeman Bropd Lacal Frowd Alfred Sunde

Court session ends with youth reform. multiple rulings issued

A brief court session closed unfinished matters. Antouis Cueten and Jose Osorio, two orphaned Mexican youths from Benson, were sent to the reform school. A number of cases awarded judgments for plaintiffs, including Slaughter v. Taylor. Allen T. Bird appointed U. S. Commissioner at Nogales. a divorce decree was entered for Smith upon arraignment under a peace bond.

Vetway, serteMntn Benson Antouis Cueten Jose Osorio Davie Costiine Slaughter Ve Howard J Piaineut Slaughter Corporation of the Mexico & Colorado Hiilroad Co Jac Smith

Shaves For First Time In 26 Years

Benson dispatch notes Charles Schardin’s friends were surprised to see him yesterday as his long beard was removed for the first time since October 1884. He said he shaved because he thought he needed to. Some friends speculate about marriage plans.

Benson Charles Schardin

Iron Worker Narrowly Escapes Injury on Center Street Bridge

Len Hough a Phoenix structural iron worker narrowly survives after a 50 foot long steel bar weighing an inch and a quarter strikes his head from ten feet. Fellow workers rush to help believing he is dead. he is later found dazed. Receipts at Tucson post office show over 16 percent year over year gain.

Phoenix Len Hough Center Street Tucson

Ladies Aid Elect Officers at Congregational meeting Tombstone

The Congregational Ladies Aid society elected Mrs Rocaseliow as president, Mrs Axtell as vice president, and Mrs Houter as director. Mrs Ed Flach remains secretary. Members honored retiring president Mrs Westervelt with thanks and a formal resolution. Mrs Austin Brown to entertain next week in her honor.

Congregational Ladies and Society Westersels Society Tombstone

Roosevelt and Tombstonite Honorary Reception in Denver

A Denver Post feature shows Tombstonite Benny Daniels and Fred Dodge beside Theodore Roosevelt during a Denver visit. Daniels, ex Rough Rider and Wells Fargo detective, and Dodge, Wells Fargo chief of detectives, stand near Roosevelt as he greets old comrades. The ex-president recalls shared battles and notes Daniels’ long friendship.

Theo Rooeevelt Denver Denver Post Colonel Roosevelt Mayor Speer Rough Rider Roosevelt Hen Daniels U.S. Mateial Arena Rough Riders Certsioly Fred Dodge Tombstone Wells Fargo and Company Teddy Dage Dane Fola Krasp Post Colorado Mac Ben Ben Daniels Grapol Gov. Shattroth Dauiete Fret Dodge

Engineer's timely act saves child on railroad track near San Carlos

Engineer Sam Clarks prevented a triple catastrophe when a three year old stood on a rail near San Carlos. He shut the emergency brake and released steam from cylinder cocks to push the child clear of the wheels, stopping the engine with the baby unharmed. J A McCallum, ex El Paso and Southwairm, now with Southern Pacific of Mexico, visits Tucson to discuss conductors jailed at Mazatlan over alleged railroad fraud. efforts to secure their release are uncertain.

Sam J. A. McCallum el Paso & Southwraim Southern Pacific of Mexico Tucson Purnase Epes Randolph Chattie Haley Parish Englehart Mazatlan Trafic Benson Tan Dad Slie Ia Gutaver San Pele

Reappearance of Halley's Comet Seen by Prescott Early Risers

Early risers in Prescott reported a vivid display resembling Halley's comet in the eastern sky Sunday morning. Witnesses described a cloud bank with a refracted tail stretching to the zenith, likened to the May appearance, while Tombstone had not yet seen the phenomenon.

J. J. Sanders Pratt Tombstone Journal-Miner Age Prescott Halley

Qualification Of Arizona Voters

Every male citizen of the United States and every male Mexican citizen who elected to be a citizen under the treaty of pacification. aged 21, resident one year in the territory and county precinct, name on the Great Register for 1905 or 1910, shall be entitled to vote in elections authorized by law. but idiots, imbeciles, and felons shall not be entitled to vote.

United States Mexico Jaintero

Remarkable Rail Accident Near Tucson

A heavy overland train on the main line east of Tucson suffered a near disaster when the engineer’s throttle mechanism failed leaving no power to stop. The air brakes could not be used for long and the engine relentlessly drove the train downhill until engineers restarted fires and brought the train to a standstill. Many Cochise County passengers were aboard.

A. F Tucson Occo Ca Cine Etheresia Cochise County

Teachers to Take Exams Next Week

County School Superintendent HE Stover announced the regular quarterly examination for Grat and second grade teachers' certificates will occur September 6 and 7. The exam site is undecided but will be shared with candidates shortly. Stover expects at least four or five applicants to take the examination.

HE Stover Serintendent Stover

Planks Tombstone Arizona Speech on Tax Policy and Royal Taxation

Allen R. English delivers a lengthy address endorsing Royal Tax and recall ideas. He criticizes current tax on individuals and argues for taxing corporate property by market value or aggregate stock and bonds, aiming toward government ownership of utilities. He notes platform differences from Douglas and Benson conventions and asserts three decades of stake in the territory.

Tombstone Arizona Douglas Benson Hue Aio Republican Party Quus Piperlines Arequius Light and Power Kentucky Tennessee Allen R. English Agrie

Diplomats Stirred By Monoplane

Announcement from Douglas Dispatch reports Aviator A M Williams closed a freight contract with Dr J S Armtrong to ship cargo by aeroplane to Chihuahua. Mexican officials in Washington move to accelerate an aerial navigation treaty with the United States as Berra, Mexico’s ambassador, is urged to sign promptly.

A. M. Williams JS. P. Armatrong Chihuahua Berra Washington United States Mexico

Axtell sisters remain in New Jersey for summer stay

The Misses Helen and Emily Axtell of Tombatone left last June for a three month visit to Bridgeton New Jersey and have decided to stay back east until next summer. Helen was a popular local teacher and will be missed by pupils and friends.

Helen Emily Axtell Tombatone Bridgeton New Jersey Mary

Tombstone Mayor Tricked by Sea on Fateful Voyage

A Tombstone official party led by Mayor Ariool d Wentworth set sail for San Francisco aboard the Samiva voyage, but the ship sailed without them. The crew faced rumors of disaster as the group, including Sheriff White and Emil Marks, hurried to secure a safer vessel amid halting plans and delays in Ventura.

Arizona Los Angeles Tormbatone Cochise County San Francisco Arioch Wentworth Jack White Ailstely Samoa Arioold Wentworth Tombetond Henry Wart Borcher San Pedro Emil Marks Lowell Kidd Tombstone Juve White Denny Tecomey Bisbee Emil Marke Holland Cothis Equity Ventura Geles

Arizona Guard Advances to Twenty Third at Camp Perry

The Arizona National Guard team finished twenty third in Camp Perry shooting with 216 points, earning a $200 prize in C division. Major Carl Hayden led the team, Lieut C RK Prechott aided, and shooters Chris Sigala and WH Woolf contributed standout scores as the unit improved from thirty seventh to twenty third over four years.

Arzone Camp Perry Carl Hayden National Guard Phoenix RK Prechott Arizona Chris Sigala WH. Woolf

New Pastor Arrives in Tombstone October First

Congregational Church of Tombstone votes to hire Rev. Deckiere of Portland Oregon as new pastor to arrive about October 1. He leads a large Oregon church and serves as secretary for the Oregon conference of the United Evangelical Church. Health concerns for Kie son prompt the move to sunnier climate.

Congregational Church of Tombstone Deck Portland Oregon Deckiere Deck i Alsc United Evangelical Church Kie Son Land of Sunshine Congregationalist Church of

Fire destroys threshing outfit on ranch near Yuma

Sparks from a thresher engine started a fire that consumed the threshing outfit and $1000 worth of seed on a ranch near Yuma. The thresher, valued at $4040, was running at the time.

Yuma

Mrs Axtell Hosts Sunday School Class Night

Thursday's Daily Mre Julia reports Mrs Axtell entertained her Sunday school class at Fremont Street home Tuesday evening. Youngsters enjoyed games and refreshments, and the vote named Mrs Axtell as one of the best teachers in the Sunday school.

Mre Julia. Axtell Fremont Street Youngeters Kolreehmente Axtell Sunde

Local political and social updates from Friday notes

Fragments report AH Gandner leaving for Douglas to tend party fences and Judge Dean returning home. Other items note Laure Sree delaying travel, a Mechotnich Mer tie Co. official taking a month’s vacation, Postmaster Mike Ong engaging with politicians, and various residents arriving home from coast trips. A raid near Wheattild led to capture of about 110 gallons of tulapin liquor with federal officers involved.

Wheattild United Sates Williams United State Roh. Harpham

Cochise County Sheriff Sale Under 1910 Court Order

In Cochise County Arizona Territory the sheriff will sell Tract Number One and Tract Number Two parcels of land as directed by a 1910 District Court order. The sale, to satisfy a judgment of thirty nine dollars and costs, will occur September 19, 1910 at the courthouse steps in Tombstone. Deputy Sheriff A A Hopkins will oversee the sale for cash to the highest bidder.

W.K. Flora Bisbee Sewetlat Naco Bornow Jim Pearce Second Judicial District Arzona Cochise Arizona C.W. Hics Cochise County Avicana Viaunut District Court United States Antona Township County of A. A. Hopkins Sheritf Tombstone Aliona

Ranch for Sale Near Sulphur Spring Valley

For sale11 acre ranch one-half mile north of Sultier Hole in Sulphur Spring valley. Includes wind mill tank 24 head cattle and open land ready for plowing. Features water pump engine rough tools yard fencing house 12x16 shack blacksmith shop a hay rake and more. John Anderson proprietor as is.

Loree Henty Putin Alfaifa Aleo Sultier Hole Sulphur Spring Valley John ©. Anderson

Sale of Camp Bowie abandoned military reservation faces public sale

The Department of the Interior announces public sale of 258 tracts totaling 10.41 acres in the Camp Bowie abandoned military reservation Arizona. Tracts priced from 125 to 240 per acre, sale set for October 10 1910 at 9 am in Phoenix. Payment due day of sale. failure to pay forfeits. Mineral lands sold separately under mineral land laws. First publication August 7 1910.

Camp Bowie Department of the Interior Lamington Kiven Ariaina U.S Land Office Phoenix Arizona Emaliest Legal Subdivisions Sand & Ny Ae Pheec Fred Dennett Commissioner General Land Office Frank Pieres

Also Mentioned on This Page

District Aid Ladies Aid Tombstonite Qualification of Arizona Voters Arizona Guard Con Lynch Mesic Mr. Lynch Antonio Bono Haber Accordixs Mi Irsingi John Mark Chil O Patton KC. Fenter Fletcher M Douglas and Wall Sheruf Ned White Fairtank AH. Gandner Republican County Content Fee Dean Douglie Alniel Sesson Court Albert Madden Hina Western Union Washoute Erste Ade Kiwete Cornelias Eluet Mechotnich Mertie Company Jel Tadiana Mike Cwong Big Reply Biabow Kane Ity Mnet Besl Sher John F. White California Coast Pointe J. Cunningham Lee Atgelas Miss Rose Walker Sheriff's Sale Hh. P.greenwood
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