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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1916
Page
5
I Carello and wife D Stetson are indicated in a Cochise County warranty record with a stated involving the sum of 1 dollar. The fragment notes a conveyance or deed notation referencing a minimal monetary consideration.
The Bisbee Superior Court docket shows a decree of divorce for Dona Stoner and Dr. D Stoner Jr, another for Isabel Norton and H Krateburg, plus various quit claim deeds and mortgages. Numerous transfers of property, mining deals, and cattle loans are listed with parties including Archuleta, Christine Johnnie, Warren Co, Miners and Merchants Bank of Bisbee, and the Virtue Mining & Dev Co.
A retrospective on Arizona politics and local life notes Packard ranch cattle, prime beef, and World’s Fair entries from Ber oel mine. Coroner Alvord reports Burt Brown died of natural causes after a Hua Hua mountains inquiry. Burt’s grave shipped to San Francisco. Marriage notices for Jennie Thomas and Peter Hook. Miss Barnes to teach in Cochise district. October and Mars occultations mentioned amid local chatter.
In Douglas, Sept. 5, report says Venustiano Carranza’s order to use new currency in Mexico will not be enforced in Sonora. Governor Adolfo de la Huerta allows trade with any money, prompting worries of strikes in Nacozari, Caponén, and El Tierr, as merchants in Agua Prieta and others adjust prices to gold or silver money.
The state fair association moves the fall southern Arizona fair to October with a three day run. Safford opens October 4, Noxales October 5, Prescott October 13, Yuma November 3, each three days. The state fair remains in Phoenix the week starting November 13 as candidates seek attendance.
The schedule for Farm Advisor A. L. Paschal covers September talks on Poultry Raising on the Farm and topics like Annual Picnics and Fairs Pall and Winter Garden Small Grainy and Alfalfa Seed Selection. Dates span Wilcox McAllister Benson St David Tombstone Pearce Cochive Light Willcox Lompoc San Simon Portal Douglas Bisbee Whitewater Webb Pearce through September 29.
Mrs Mary Po Wares Mrs Vance Johnson wife of Supervisor Vaner Johnson and Mrs H C Stillman of Douglas visited Tombstone today. All former Tombstone ladies this is their first visit here for some time. Supervisors in session discussed routine matters and other items before the board. Attorney J T Kingsbury returned from the county's northern end with client interests. W W Gilmore left for Don Cabezas on legal matters. Miss Bessie Seay returned from San Diego and will resume teaching midweek. WH Sherrill returned from Indiana to rejoin his family. Jesse L Boyes, Democratic candidate for State Auditor, visited Tombstone meeting voters. Maurice Whelan to Borden for two weeks then Bisbee. Ray B Krebs candidate for county recorder headed to Bisbee for several days. Arthur Ivey returned from campaigning southern county voters. Owen E Murphy, candidate for Corporation Commissioner, campaigned in Bisbee and Douglas. Mr and Mrs Jos Hansen and Miss Cecylle visited Tombstone from Douglas at Mrs Klaw's home. Mrs J R Raines returned from Douglas after several weeks. James F McDonald deputy US marshal campaigned for sheriff in Tombstone. Tombstone Rifle Range near town completed clearing and pits started targets set. soon to host shoots and trophies. The club boasts crack shots and high scores expected.
A Wednesday page reports an Overland auto belonging to Manel Abril owner brother and driven by Joe Abril overturning after running off a grade near Tombstone. two occupants escaped injury. Also notes teachers Jenny Lind Edith Smead and Agnes Ludwig returning from the coast to teach in Tombstone Public Schools opening Monday. Supervisor John Rock travels to Bisbee to canvass voters. Buck and allies seeking support in Bisbee and Douglas. MARRIED H C Coles and Hertice Nichols wed in Bisbee. Court actions include grand larceny and burglary cases, with Mendosa acquitted on burglary and Pettjohn sentencing pending. A ten-man jury panel is convened for felony trials. FROM BISBEE section lists Officer Kempton as witness in court.
Sept 4 Morenci scene reports Frederico Bosquez a member shot dead by J Moreno organizer for the State Federation of Labor in Morenci after a confrontation at a pool hall. Moreno a special deputy fired three shots wounding Bosquez who died at the doorway as he staggered outside.
Gleeson notes report weddings and visits as residents Mrs. Clara Gritth and Herbert Hrewe wed in Gleeson and many friends anticipate happiness. Locals Rube Baker from Glennon travels for medical advice in Montenota, Cap Powers visits from Old Pearly camp, and Lafe Gibson with Tom Jaimon go to Tombstone on business. Mrs. L Short visits daughter Mrs. Rube Baker. William Terry and daughter Ruby stop at Gleeson. Numerous locals attend Light celebration enjoying a good time.
At a board meeting the supervisors ordered four bootlegger camps on the Le Tombstone Bisbee road. About 49 convicts sentenced to work on the highway will labor where the Bisbee Extension project halted. The plan aims to shorten county inmates' jail time and repair the Tombstone Bisbee road along the surveyed line by Engineer Ryan. The board also approved constructing a bridge across the San Pedro river at Charleston to aid local ranchers and farmers, with work to start soon.
The City Council and Mayor met at City Hall to set the primary date for October 4. They approved hiring a city garbage wagon under City Marshal Bravin, to visit all homes twice weekly to collect garbage and refuse for removal outside Tombstone.
Washington Sept 5 Congressman Carl Hayden pushed through the House his measure to authorize mining for metalliferous minerals on Indian reservations. The plan allows 30 year leases with a 5 percent royalty, renewal options every ten years, and leases only revokable via U.S. court proceedings. About twenty million acres of reserved lands would open to prospecting when the bill becomes law and it proceeds to the Senate.
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