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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1914

Page

2

Pearce Personalities and Gleeson Mining News

The Pearce Mexican base ball team beat the Tombstone Mexicans 7 to 4. Local business visits include F Ss Bryant in Bisbee and Charles M. Renaud touring Gleeson and Courtland branch stores. Mines near Gleeson shut down with layoffs amid war conditions and tourism in decline. residents hope for soon resumed operations.

Pearce Tombstone Charles M. Renaud Prince Gleeson and Courtland

Rich Strike of High Grade Silver Ore Near Patagonia

Workmen at the World's Fair mine near Patagonia report a remarkably rich strike of high grade silver ore. Ore found in lower workings may exceed prior records, with secrecy surrounding the extent. managers at World's Fair Development Co. project possible value up to 10 dollars per pound in silver.

Patagonia Pew Mr Powers Sod

Ties For New Railroad Arrive Near Mammoth Mine

A Tocca dispatch reports ties for a Willcox to Mammoth mine railroad have arrived and construction will begin in about six months. FL Sizer, mine superintendent, says the line will span several miles and aid mine development while production is curbed by ore shortages. Local remarks note revival hopes with improved transport. Also, an earnest ad seeks live Gila monsters and snakes for sale in Tombstone.

Tocca Willcox Mammoth FL Sizer Toscon Itesis Me Giser

Facts and figures of Arizona farms in state report

Nine thousand two hundred twenty seven farms cover seventy two million seven hundred forty thousand acres. One million two hundred forty six thousand acres are on farms with three hundred fifty thousand improved. Average farm size is one hundred thirty five acres. Farm capital totals seventy five million one hundred twenty three thousand dollars. Farmers own one million eight hundred thousand dollars in implements and machinery. Poultry and bees add twenty six million fifty thousand dollars in farm value. Average farm value stands at eight thousand one hundred forty two dollars.

Arisons Thie State Arizona Thie

Joint Progressive Republican Ticket Planned for November

At a Douglas meeting the Progressive and Republican parties proposed a non conflict two party ticket for November. Names include Benstore Snodgrass Wm Tookin John Wiley George Noble Lee Woolery Seth Merrill J A Rockfellow F E Benoitt Lyman Hayes J B Ellie Frank Demer Tom McGuire Newman O H Foss J T Kingebary Jacob Sheerer James Kenny Besort Watkins C L Cummings C W Republicis and Judge Lockwood was endorsed for the Superior Court. One withdraw expected by next Saturday.

Progreesives Douglas Progres Tives H L Noble Lee Woolery John Cerning Seth Merrill J A Rockfellow F E Benoitt Lyman B Hayes J B Ellie O H Foss J T Kingebary Jacob Sheerer James Kenny Besort Watkins C L Cummings Euperior Court C W Republicis Lockwood Eal Apie

Pioneer Home Expansion for Women Pioneers in Prescott

Meredith administrator of WC Parsons estate reports a $40,000 gift to the Pioneer Home to support women pioneers. State board of control approves directing funds to this purpose. Commissioners A J Doran, E W Well, and De RN Looney of Prescott to supervise the project with state oversight on the disposition.

Prescott Pesco’t State Board of Control Jie Broome Meredith Parsons A J Doran E W Well de RN Looney

Eye injury suit against Pacific railroad seeks $15,000

George B Cook sues Tucom loops company in special district court over losing the sight in his right eye after a dark passageway allowed by the plant led to a collision with a co worker carrying a bag of tools. The incident left him permanently blinded. A burglar mystery at A Schagberg home ends without clues as the intruder attempted to rob the residence in Tucson.

Eaks George B Cook Special Boutbero Pacific Railroad Ployee A & Schagberg Tucson Bebagberg Sshagberg

Democrats Hold Enthusiastic Conclave at Louglas

A Democratic conclave drew wide county representation with Tombstone figures honored on committees. Notables from Douglas Bisbee Lowell Dragoon Willcox Tombstone Pearce formed platform, finance, and state committee roles endorsing Wilson policies and state officials led by Governor Hunt.

Louglas Tombstone MC Heakins Douglas Oscar Zapt Bisbee Fred Ritter Lowell Dan Adamson Dragoon G M Roberts Willcox A W Howe W D Monmonier Pearce Wilson G W P Hunt MF Bane James M. McDonald Ed Torrea Finance Committee W A Greene Dracoon E A Jovanvicle Gay C Welch Tombatone J R Henderton J M Johnson Warren French Bennett Benson Henbaw Coch Stat J R Henderson Lee Jovanovich A Patterson F Bane Aaron Buena Gares Fairbanks Turner Home Bevcon David Curtis Poe Merrill Pirtleville McNeal H B Daphie Bowie F L Torrance E A Torres J B Henderson C M Roberts

Osborne Appointed Income Tax Collector in Washington

Wehington reports W N F Osborne of Phoenix named deputy collector of income tax after resignation of W J Graham. Osborne is a state pioneer and father of Sidney P Osborne the secretary of state who has been renominated.

WN. F. Osborne Weahington Neri F. Osborne Phoenix Vnce W J Graham Osborne Sidney P Osborne

Court Powerless On Division Measure Statement

The Arizona Supreme Court affirmed Judge Frank Saith, sitting in Maricopa, that the trial court had no authority to rule on the proposed Miami county division measure. It held the court powerless to enjoin a legislator from introducing a bill in the legislature.

Phoenix Supreme Iourt Frank Saith Yavapai County Maricopa County Miami County

Glass house rises near Tucson for desert research

Tucson Sept 21 The queerest house is being erected by Charles J Chapman a contractor and butcher west of the city in the Tucson mountains. The nearly all glass structure is for experimental purposes connected with the desert laboratory. The exact use is not stated but authorities say it need not be substantially built for its use and future work continues with a new laboratory building in the mountains nearing occupancy. Professor Spber leads the work but will not arrive in Tucson for some weeks.

Tucson Charles J Chapman Tractor and Butder Desert Laboratory Chapman Spber Tucan

El Paso Phoenix Motorcycle Race Proposal

Tacron reports that the El Paso Motorcycle Club offers a $1,000 cash purse for an El Paso to Phoenix race after two border races were canceled. Proposed splits include 500 250 100 50 and four 25 prizes over three legs totaling 538 miles from El Paso to Douglas to Florence to Phoenix with entrant fees and sparse turnout expectations.

Tacron FE Paso Motorcycle Club Presidiovest Figaro Ben Diego-Phoenix Springerville- Phoenix el Paso Douglas Florence Phoenix

Surveyor General Plans 65000 Expenditure for Field Work

Surveyor General Franklin Togalls reports a 65000 appropriation for the current year ending June 30 to convert waste areas into curved tracts and locate future field force. Three survey parties are active with outfits refitted and two more porters prepared for two weeks in the wilds. The program mirrors last year but aims to cover more ground and yield broader results.

Frank Togalls Wilds

Campaign Costs Reveal Expenses for Local Primary Candidates

The article reports campaign expenditures from the recent primary with Reeve Mills filing $1203, Governor Huot $46426 largely for postage, W A Parr $511.85, and Mivt Simm $500 for the Republican race for state mine inspector.

Reeve Mls United States Huot W A Parr Mivt Simm Republican Party

Walks Against One Legged Hiker and Border Tale

A Tucson dispatch reports Damith hiking Memphis to San Francisco clashing with Mescalero outlaws near Columbus New Mexico. Livosokole’s horse was shot but he and companion Tom Lionenkyle held foes with revolvers until troops arrived. They misrouted toward Mexico and crossed near Nogales before correcting course while wagering a bet on Jo Hayes, a one legged man.

Tucson H Damith Memphis San Francisco Tom Lionenkvle Columbus Livosokole Smith United, ‘States Nogales Privace Mexico Jo Hayes el Paco Phooutr Tess Linnenkole

Expense report for Bisbee Warren road costs

A dated statement issued by Bane & Tarr tractors details the Bisbee Warren highway construction costs to September 1. It itemizes August expenses and prior outlays across sections such as engineering grading ditching culverts curb surfacing and repair. The current cost is 9598 41 and prior August work 23002 81, totaling 334122.

Bisbee-Warren Bane & Tarr Tractors

New Postoffice At Kirby Arizona

Washington September 23 reports a post office opening at Kirby in Gila county named Amelia Kirby as head of the new office and service to the local community with expected daily mail arrivals and government support.

Kirby Arizona Washington

Court Cases Filed in Superior Court and Estate Proceedings

Court cases filed in the superior court include Quenner Dry Crusher versus De M Quener with a $26,708 claim and Lecord et al versus Dre Firet National Bank of Champaign Illinois with a $978 claim. Estate matters list decree of distribution for F Rech and order publication for publication to heirs. Hearing petition for distribution and petition for letters of administration appear for F Hudepath.

Quenner de M Quener G Lecord Firet Bank of Champaign Iil Jrorate

Federal rules set migratory bird season nationwide

The federal government issued uniform regulations for migratory birds, changing duck shooting seasons to October 1 through January 16. In Oregon and likely Arizona, a violation before October 1 falls under federal jurisdiction, potentially moving trials to federal district court and removing it from state control.

United States Oregon

Phoenix to Launch New Weekly Newspaper The Jeffersonian

Democrats from across the state met at the capitol to plan the Jeffersonian weekly newspaper. First issue will mail October 29. Backing figures include Jon who remains undisclosed and Leslie Hardy, attorney general and treasurer, along with several younger Democrats.

Phoenix Capitol Jon Leslie Hardy New Concern

Sugar Rates Will Be Reduced In Arizona

Phenix Sept 21 A report in Arizona papers notes possible sugar rate cuts for carload shipments from California to Arizona. If enacted the main line rate would drop to 55 cents, a 15 cent decrease. Southern Arizona main line from San Francisco plus Meriopes harbor charge would total 70 cents per hundredweight. Merchants should not expect a far larger price drop than this modest cut.

Phenix Arizona California San Francisco Mariecopa Marieope

Effort to Start a Bank in Patagonia

A Nogales newspaper note reports efforts to establish a bank in Patagonia. Prominent businessmen in Santa Cruz are interested and well received by locals as Patagonia’s commerce grows. Currently most business passes through Nogales and Tecson.

Patagonia Nogales di Pateh Leity Sante Cron Pategovia Nogales Sud Tecson

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