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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1913
Page
1
In Cochise County superior court the State versus Louis Nelson resulted in a guilty verdict for murder in the first degree with a death penalty recommendation. Sentencing set for Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
The 71 year old Tombstone pioneer and past twenty year resident JJ McClelland died last night at the family residence below town after two days unconsciousness. He lived as a homesteader near Tombstone engaging in prospecting and mining. He leaves a devoted wife and three children. funeral held at home with many friends attending.
The United States civil service commission announces a field exam for assistant forest ranger to be held next week across Arizona at Fing nail, Portal, Prescott, Noorevelt, Puce ton and Williams. Open to able bodied men ages 21 to 45, with medical certification. covers timbering surveying field testing and practical questions on outdoor life and livestock business. emphasizes experience and general intelligence.
Uncle Tom Willis of Sapte Crux county reports a gold strike near Elgin twelve miles from the Cora ranch in the Huachuca mountains. Assays show high gold values with the adit 40 feet deep and rich ore yet to be determined. Willis and VP Hanson invest, erect machinery, and name the property Royer City with shipments likely from Elgin or Huachuca siding Patagonian.
Governor Hane signed requisition papers this morning for Charles PW Semways, held in Tucson on embezzlement charges. Semways allegedly diverted about $2000 from Eagle Milling Co. of Tucson and fled the county. Pima County Sheriff and County Attorney George O. Hiliger testified before the governor in support.
A large force from Chihuahua city including cavalry and artillery was dispatched to assault Parral Chihuahua. Defending forces are led by General Jos Merelia and a 150 strong garrison. The operation was ordered tonight as tensions rise in the region.
The hearing on Pacific Gas and Electric's request for a permanent restraining order against new lighting rates for Phoenix is postponed to November 18 in federal court. The case, originally set for November 2, will be heard by three judges, with two from San Francisco joining Judge William Hossastelle in the Arizona district. The hearing could not proceed in February and was postponed on November 1.
Sunday services listed across Tombstone churches with morning and evening worship times. Sunday School held at 10:30 to 11:00 am various ports. pastors named include Genevermn Hearn and Trevor Oates. general invitation extended to all parishioners. Evokes community religious schedule and notices.
Court records show cases filed in Superior Court Count Salt. George Bravio versus Thomas Cowan on appeal from JP court with AJ Johnson as appellant and Jack Kerner as appellee. Also appeal from IP I court involving Estate of Charles H Brabin and an order setting hearing for petition. Bank of Douglas seeks letters of administration.
Rinehart party including R Ho Rinehart A Martin W J Rand N E Carter arrived in Tombstone about two o clock, stayed two hours, then went to Tucson. Delayed briefly between Bisbee and Tombstone due to a spring. They left road signs and placards to guide racers through Tombstone in November. Dr Tom Dowrick returned to Bisbee after a court visit. County Superintendent Hutchins heads to Phoenix for a joint teacher institute in early November with an expected 1000 teachers. Francis Goodman visiting from St David. Deputy Sheriff Howe returned from Florence. Local train an hour four minutes late due to engine trouble, another engine brought in. Fall roundup begun in Government Draw. moving to WT ranch then J O Bar ranch. Hysham sl to ship around October 1 Wan Cowan to ship mid month. Board of Supervisors to meet October 3 4 in regular session. Dance at Gage Hall by Tombstone young ladies well attended. Ivey Bros Orchestra provided music. refreshments in Ice Cream Parlor, dancing late.
A Business Men's Association meeting in Arizona discusses opposing a new tax law and invites Birben organization to join. Cattle outfits from the Foar Bar move north toward the Dragoon mountains, reversing years of NM and Montana grazing. A Clifton Drug Store incident features a frightened Mexican describing a monster bite. A two story colonial apartment project on Tucan is planned for about 7000. Pelicans seen over Yome signal cooler weather. San Xavier mission school afternoon domestic science session runs two hours. Mrs Lynn A Gibbs appointed as city worker guiding family and home interests.
The Arizona Copper Co must pay taxes for 1911 with 25 percent attorney fees and interest. The Arizona Supreme Court upheld the Greenlee County assessor’s valuation, rejecting the company’s appeal. Attorneys George J Stoneman and Resse M Ling led the case for the county, with Kibbey Bennett & Bennvit for the company.
Clerk A Karger and County Surveyor McNeish returned to Tombstone after a week traveling through Cochise County establishing roads. From Benson to Dragoon to Douglas they posted signs and mapped routes. work is near completion. The Forest Ranch to Gleeson highway shows strong progress with concrete bridges and steel decking under Superintendent Mewish and Supervisor Haller. The Board of Supervisors praised the effort and predicted an exemplary road system.
Changes in state law raise the inspector of weights and measures powers, effective October 1 1913. The scope covers all weights and measuring devices in towns with populations between 900 and 5000, expanding oversight to numerous districts including Phoenix and several named towns.
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