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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1913

Page

4

Prescott Jester Oversees Weights as 125 Forty Acre Units Planned

State official Fergu son begins duties in Prescott with inspection finds weights generally correct as Cockingham arrives to stake out 125 forty acre units, one fifth to be subscribed locally. Ex Senator Burton accompanies engineer. dam project contractors to visit Prescott next week.

Mark Ferguson Prescott Ferguson Cockinham Arizona Land and Irrigation Company Senaor JR Burton Great Irrigation Project Presett

Doings In the Superior Court Trial Day Delays in Nelson Case

Today in the superior court the case of Lewis Nelson charged with killing Trooper Douglas progressed with witness examinations. Twelve jurors were selected and more witnesses to be heard. jury deliberation expected tomorrow morning. Probate matters filled the afternoon docket as other cases faced adjournment or continuances.

Lewis Nelson Raaper St Douglas Chay Nick F F Rimpau Mike Connors York IM Biggs Lom Sterlings Jobe Qualle Cal Cox A Hoskine JJ Dagal HS Wallace Wo Wick Margaret C Barber Ernest Barber Nelson Douglas

Department Agent Tours Arizona Range Reserve Visit

EO Wooton of the department of agriculture and the bureau of plant industry conducts a semi annual inspection of the experimental grazing reserve near the Santa Rita mountains in Pima county. The government land 58 sections wide includes nine stocked and 59 unused to study over grazed areas and estimate range recovery. Hay from 169 acres is weighed under Wooton’s direction as part of the season’s measurements.

EO Wooton Department of Agriculture Bureau of Plant Industry Arizona Chrek Santa Rita Mountains Pims County Helavetia Snd Madere Canyo Wooton

Express companies tax and cattle protest in Atter county

Tax figures show express companies yielding about 6000 dollars expected this year at a higher rate. A protest in Atter county challenges assessments of cattle including Bore Cow holdings and movable property, with Gra ham county representatives to attend Saturday for hearings.

Tax Commission Chiricahua Boicetes and Jolineon Cattle Company Graham County

Nine Decisions Rendered by State Supreme Court

At yesterday’s regular session the state supreme court issued decisions in nine cases. Actions include motions denied to rehear or strike briefs in several appeals, a 20 day deadline to cure a defective bond, and denials of motions for reconsideration or dismissal where records and transcripts did not meet requirements. Major parties include Rainye Arizona Coppar Qo, Lincoln Trust Company, Godis and Perry, Ramiro et al, Southern Pacific Company, Pender, Childress v Coleman, Fisihough v Buler, Gila Valley Copper Co v Gelpin, Landers v Joerger, and Guevo Adame v Southern Pacific Company.

State Supreme Court Arizona Lincoln Trust Company Godiis Perry Ramiro Southern Pacific Company Childress Coleman Fisibough Ve Buler Appellee Gila Valley Copper Co Gelpin Landers Joerger Guevo Adame Southern Pacifc Company

Court Cases Filed and Probate Proceedings Summary

Court records show multiple cases including divorces for James M Daniel and Jennnis May Happs, back taxes for several entities, and probate matters. Notable items include estate proceedings for Joho Pridivill and Medigovich minor, with hearings set for Oct 3 and Oct 10 for administration and accounting actions.

Valuation of Express Companies Under Tax Law

The tax commission fixed express company valuations in the state after deducting railroad transportation costs. Wells Fargo was valued at 96712 dollars and 12 cents, United Verde and Pacific Express at 3120 dollars. They will pay six percent tax on these valuations this year. Last year’s valuations were similar, though returns from the taxation are unclear.

E Tax Commission Welle Fargo United Verde and Pacific

Suit for Alleged Violation of Law

Prescott dispatch reports that Sante Fe Pacific Railway Co has been named defendant in a major civil suit alleging violations of the sixteen hour law for workers. The interstate commerce case cites more than ten infractions, served on the Ash Fork agent by Deputy US Marshal B Anderson of Phoenix, with fines totaling several thousand dollars.

Prescott Ash Fork Sante Fr-Pacific Railroad Company Interstate Commerce Specifield Wirel United States B Anderson Phoenix

Pathfinders plan El Paso to Tombstone auto race route

A party from the El Paso Automobile Club led by R H Rinehart Will Rand and G A Martin will travel by car toward Phoenix along the Tombstone route to inspect and repair roads before the Paso to Phoenix race They will meet officials in Phoenix and discuss events for the American Automobile Association The journey encountered delays from a cloud burst near Deming and a broken axle near Gage New Mexico delaying arrival in Tombstone by about ten days and forcing a wait for a replacement axle in El Paso

el Paso Dipatol Eyes R. H. Rinehart Will J Rand G.A Martin el Paso Automobile Club Tele Phoenix Paso Babe Thorer Epoe Tory Tigus Wats Signe Rhipy Dio Tucson Bisver Phenix Hun Ges Party Bullard Atorney Geveral Arizons Tive Phoenix Ait Bisbee Lordsburg el Paso Tombstone Mongolia N.M Gage N. M

Suit to Dissolve Ranchers Trust Co in Mohave County

Frank and George Kayser of Mo with other rangemen filed suit to dissolve Ranchers Trust Co and obtain an injunction restraining the company from disposing of assets worth about 15 000. An order was entered in Kingman Superior Court last week. The company faces a hearing at Phoenix on October 25 to determine dissolution and winding up for stockholders. Litigation continues in Mohave and Yavapai counties as matters move to the corporation commission. The section alleges widespread schemes post barat aftermath with losses around 1 000 per lot sold for 5 000.

Frank George Kayser Ranchers Trust Company Kingman Raveders Trust Company Sate Corporation Commission Phoenix Cecouine Mohave County Yayspia Corporation Commission

Nae Fae Kewes WTO Curren a pet vere Sige Qemarute

A fragmentary report notes an event involving Nae Fae Kewes and Sige Qemarute with unclear details. The readable text mentions a curren related topic and a pet, but specifics remain uncertain. Further context is needed to confirm identities, place, and outcome.

Cattle Dipping Discussed At Arizona Border Meeting

A special meeting of the border cattle dipping board will be held in Tucson on Saturday to discuss cross border cattle movements. Officials and state wildlife figures will review how to handle Mexican cattle that drift over the border and are purchased by American stockmen who fear quarantine rules.

J C Greenway Calumet and Aragon Mining Co New York Europe Ajo Railroad Chamber of Commerce Tucson Warren Myers Capt Greenway Jon Malheim Minere and Merchante Bank of Bis Arizons Kearsitary Board Tarfon Reopetery Seer de. WE

Complaint Filed Against Taxation

A citizen of Jerome filed a complaint with the state tax commission, challenging the town council of Jerome for levying a tax higher than statute allows. The commission plans to inspect the levy and publish an estimate and budget per Senate Bill No 22, with a team to travel to Jerome to review the taxation dispute and consider taking action against the levy.

Aldin Jerome Tax Commission Evry Ater Willams Lunter

Cochise County to be Represented at the Fair

In former years Cochise exhibitors attracted attention at the fair. This year offers new opportunities for individuals who have not previously shown. The county's population and prosperity have grown, and while Cochise may not be represented in the exhibit building, residents will contribute to a permanent mineral exhibit that will be expanded, preserving county prestige.

Cochise Tor Po

Shooting Incident Leaves Student in Critical Condition

A student named Carmelita Leon was shot during a guitar performance by Rafael Romo in a Vesubio area scene. She was transported to St Mary's hospital after being struck in the abdomen. doctors report intestines perforated and her condition is critical with a high risk of death.

Bing Mea Rongon Rafael Romro Carmelita Leon Carmelita Vucson Viv’dlock St Mary's Hospital

Arizona’s Tallest Hunter Stirred by Verde Valley Claim

A quirky feature claims Mur dock, a self styled bard of supervisors, is the Verde valley’s tallest hunter at two inches taller than a mythical standard. The piece credits him as the world’s best fruit picker, standing amid fruit trees and ladder gear in the Verde region.

Murdock Verde Valley

Local visitors and residents noted in Arlington items

Registrants at Arlington today include Ht Miller and wife and Geo Baw with family among others. Mary Bran accompanied by John Bishop visited Sea Padre River seeking days. report aboundance of ty ide and bagging a good count of Mala. An Ivey Prothere Orchestra program drew a large audience at Schieffelis with Johnson to perform again tomorrow. Deputy Storif Hafgriy retired from the county jail, and Jane Many witnesses remain in town for the Nelson murder trial as Eunice Parker is confined to her room awaiting recovery.

Maun Mary Bran John Bishop Schieffelis Ivey Johnson Roswell Pho Nls

New Process of Ore Reduction

El Paso chemist Dr Oliver B Dawson unveils a new ore reduction process that converts carbonate oxide and sulfide minerals directly into pure metal at the mine. The Daneon Tinned Ore Reduction Plant near the El Paso Foundry roasts and reduces ore in about fifteen minutes, yielding metal ready for separation and smelting cost savings by eliminating shipping and processing at mills.

el Paso Oliver B Dawson Daneon

Alleged counterfeiters arrested in El Paso investigation

A Phoenix dispatch reports Frank Taylor Iles Frank Middleton and William McDowell aka George Dobson were arrested in a counterfeiting probe centered in El Paso Texas. Four counterfeit twenty dollar gold pieces were recovered.

Phoenix Saye Frank Taylor Iles Frank Middleton William McDowell George Dobson Sey el Paar Texas

Local court business and social notes from Bosie county

Friday's Daily GE Perker reports Tom Dowrick and attorney Williams arriving for superior court sessions in Bisbee and Tombstone business. A community program features Revelry Wars show with The Bass Lady and The Stage Blackbird at Schieffem tonihht. Attendees include Mee James Daleleigh visiting Peerce relatives, Lafe Gitaon on a Gleeson business trip, and the Ivey Orchestra providing music at the Gage Hall dance. Police officer George Bravin recovery noted. expected home next week.

Schieffehm Washington Diana LW Boderker Huschuce Shi George Bravin

Escaped From School Captured in Phoenix

A youth who escaped with two others from a local school was captured in Phoenix after a grueling trek across the country. He confessed at the police station and will be held for officials from the school to take charge. The other two continued toward Tucson as tracked by authorities.

Phoenix Fest Grant Tucson Manari Phoenix Valley Lumber Com Alejo Valeczuela Ford

Man and Wife Seek County Hospital Admission

Jack Meminger aged 70 and his wife aged 73 apply to the County Board of Supervisors for admission to the county hospital. Meminger, a street sweeper for five years with a near perfect attendance record, is no longer able to work due to a nail injury and resulting complications. His wife is reportedly crippled by rheumatism. All funds have been exhausted.

Doug Jack Meminger County Board of Supervisors County Hospital Jack Mamiger Board of Inspervitor

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