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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1911
Page
3
A catalog of Cochise County real estate records includes numerous mortgages deeds and bills of sale. Entries name lenders borrowers and properties across Bisbee Douglas Willcox and surrounding areas with amounts and subjects like livestock mining and land as filed with the county recorder.
The piece outlines a heated push by national Republicans to contest Arizona's political fate. Taft supporters aim to win the state's electoral votes, secure arena delegates, and pressure Democratic leaders, while Democrats in Arizona face a pivotal battle affecting future control.
Los Angeles official Franklin Lane will hear testimony on interstate rates affecting Arizona. The Maricopa County Commercial Club of Phoenix filed the complaint, alleging California to Arizona routes overcharged compared with eastern points. A Los Angeles to Phoenix leg shows 450 miles at 50 cents, while Phoenix to Denver via Arizona spans 1,509 miles for a similar charge, highlighting livestock shipment costs from Arizona to Los Angeles.
A contract by the E P S W for rebuilding between Lew Springs and Pairhank Arizona costs about $300 000. H L Simmons for the Southwestern signs with Lee Hoar local contractor. Work lowers gradient and tightens curves over ten and a half miles with no service interruption. Start October 1 finish by May 1.
Cochise county Democrats back H. K. Street of Boquillas Cattle Company for governor. With Cochise poised to send the largest legislative delegation, supporters claim Street would best carry Cochise on the Democratic state ticket though no formal candidacy is announced.
Gov. Sioan named delegates to the American Mining Congress in Chicago from Sept 26 to 29. Named are Paul Jobva Thomas E Campbell Coss T Joslin Orieane Longeere of Prescott Charles Kimball of Crown King and Will T Clark of Jerome. T G Nore of Phoenix named as delegate to the Good Roads convention in Chicago Sept 18 to Oct 1.
A cryptic political verse attacks Pickett in a call to voters. It asserts insiders and money influence, branding Pickett as a tool of flutocrats while urging Arizonans to vote for him to ensure the people rule.
During a Sanday storm in Tombstone, lightning struck Filomena Galvezs Brace Street home. She was knocked unconscious for minutes after the bolt hit the stove pipe and electric current enveloped her. Dr Hughart treated her and she recovered enough to resume duties. The residence suffered little damage. Separately, James Malligen, a noted Mohave County miner, died at Sister’s Hospital in Los Angeles after a short illness.
George Rafferty was laid to rest in Tombstone City Cemetery after a large funeral cortege. Impressive services at the Catholic church, officiated by Rev. Bather Meurer, honored his life and Christian example as friends and members of local orders and firemen paid their last tribute.
Doings in the District Court show a day of trials and dispositions. Decree of divorce granted to Frank Adams and Mirth Adame in Wilbur. Ellen J. Mitchell, administratrix, invalidates claim against Keenhold estate. Case of T. R. Brandt to sell property at St David. Bankruptcy petition discharged for Brajevich and Kristovich. Joe Franklin declared a voluntary bankrupt. Belle Hanson divorce granted. JW Fourr suit for debt denied in favor of defendant. Nat papers for naturalization postponed to federal court. Navarette et al vs Home Insurance Company dismissed. Horst v Superior & Pittsburg Co divorce decree granted. Paredes indicted for murder with bond set at 1000.
Deputy Recorder Arthur Ivey returned from Benx sorcing with his mother bound for California. Kendall Land & Cattle Co. GM Harry Kendall visits from the Dragoon district. August ore shipments total ten cars from Rattlesnake district with four more due. Various locals including Mesars Goodman Tilton and Bishop Merrill arrive from St David. Merrill seeks county road superintendent nomination. Cattleman Terry of Gleeson visits Tombstone. Mountain States Telephone auditor Holdo from El Paso plans city visit. Mrs Hood and children guests of the Macias. EK Springer from Kendall ranch, Dentos from Judge Map Co. in Berkeley, Rev HA Deck to begin Life series with base themes. Eleven-voiced choir to sing at Sunday services. Josh McPherson scouting for horses for transfer business. Roncedti and Binnon open Tombstone Bar next to U K States. Wes Hart Macias returns from Biabee. W F Kuchenteker to Berners resort for two weeks. Burt Macias and family return from Hood ranch after deer hunting. one deer taken. Anna Melgren returns from Bisbee visiting friends.
Jerk HE Berner of the board turned over to County Treasurer Hicks the duplicate assessment rolls for 1911. The total county valuation exceeds nineteen million dollars, a slight drop from 1910. The treasurer has expanded staff and is mailing about seven thousand tax notices, a county record.
A Bisbee report notes growing sentiment to draft Joseph H Kibby Roosevelt as Arizona Republican party standard bearer to head the first state gubernatorial ticket. Supporters push for wide appeal and party unity ahead of the campaign.
Voters met six U S senate hopefuls on Colonel H L Pickett ground at the Willcox fair. Cochise County residents praised fair management and displays from Sulphur Springs Valley as Tombstone riders returned praising the event. The Prospector notes the north Cochise initiative will become an annual, growing agricultural festival led by progressive farmers.
Editor Small weighs in on Cochise County events noting candidates may gain support as the fair unfolds. The piece mocks political fences and praises the enduring value of traditional law, while Arizona voters face a busy scene with figures like Cameron and three Smiths in senate talks.
The piece asserts Col Pickett’s rising popularity in Arizona as a senatorial candidate. It claims voters trust his stance on progressive principles and popular government, noting his long advocacy before the constitutional convention and his strong group of supporters across the state.
Tombstone reports the passing of Judge G. W. Swain George J Rafferty and Martin Costello within ten days Deep sorrow grips residents who knew them well and valued their daily greetings and quiet chivalry The loss strikes at the heart of the pioneer Tombstoner community and is felt as a break in the sacred chain of the town May their souls rest in peace.
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