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The St. Johns herald., 1886-11-18

Ike Ellinger, whom we reported in our last issue, as having been shot by Lee Renfro, died from the effects of his wound on Monday, November Stb at Springerville. Ellinger's brother "ho lives in New York was telegraphed, and replied that he would start for Springer vile at once This is but another of those deplorable homicides resulting from the reckless, indiscriminate use of firearms, and the baneful custom of the constant wear and use of pistols.
 EllInger is spoken of as one of the most harmless and inofensive men in the country, and whatever may have been his faults and weaknesses, a vio- lent and dangerous disposition was never attributed to him by friend or foe. The accounts of this unfortunate casualty represent it as uncalled for, and the provocation as totally inadequate to ex- cuse the homicide in which it resulted. Nothing but an investigation will dis close the facts in the case, and fix the blame where it. should rest, and We hope this may be brought about. The good name of the county and community de- mands that such fatal encounters should not pass unnoticed. and that the perpe- tratOr should, by judicIal investigation, either be exonerated from criminality or punished for the ofense. Renfro has disappeared to parts unknown, and it remains matter of conjecture whether be will ever answer to the charges against him. An outburst of uncon- trolled bloodthirsty passion-the flash of pistol-a lifeless corpse-a grave and fugitive tells the whole story. The sorrow-laden mourners and shocked humanity are now the silent legatees of a bloody tragedy, and the lie-blood of an innocent unfortunate man, crimsons the earth as a dumb witness. Justice to the living and respect for the dead, call for full and fair exposure of all the circumstances, and 1t does seem that the slayer would have faced the consequences of his deed had he been able to plead excuse or Justification.
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between C E Brazil and Dan Pickering tor Constable.
 Mineral-Juan Sepulveda, J. P. {; Jose Padilla, Constable.
 Fl Tule-Roan Richey, J. P.; W Tenny, Constable.
 St Johns-J B Patterson and Serafir Apodaca, I. P.; Guadalupe Garcia and " " Berry, Constables.
 Sprlngervllle-A A De Witt and Lu, ther Martin, J. P.; Jas Thompson and Elisha Ayerett, Constables.
 COncho-N J Ortego and Elam Che ney, J. P. Patricio Peralta and Chas H Riggs. ConstabIes.
 Show Low-J B Sollitt, J. F.; Joseph SpOnsler, Constable. Nutrioso-L'J Brown, UP; Ellis W Wiltbank, Constable
 Woodruf-James Deans, J. P., Jas c Clark, IT,, Constable
 Taylor-James Lewis, P.: J c Kay, Constable.
 St. Joseph-S G Ladd, J. P.; D NJ Porter, Constable.
 Snowhake-Chas L Flake, ]. P.; c D Stratton, Constable.
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NOTICE OF CONTEST.
J. L. Camp,
 Register.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT ARIz
 Oct. l4th 1886. - To Pedro Santa Anna
 You are hereby notified that Harry Newton has this day filed ill this office hfs legal affidavit for contest for the cancellation of your Exemption filing No 1749 made October 10th 1885 for the South east quarter of the south West quarter of Section No :. and North halfof North West quar- ter of section No. IS Township North of Range 9 East and North east quarter of North Eastquarter OfSeetion NO. 13, Township North of Range 24 East for your non compliance of the law in such cases made and provided in that you have wholly abandoned said tract and changed your residence thej efrom for more than sixmonths since makfug said entry and next prior to the date hereln. That said tract is not settled upon and cultivated by you as required by law. Therefore hearing is set to be had and heard before the Judge, or in his absence the Clerk of the District Court of Apache County Arizona Territory on the 18th day of november sselSS6 alto o'clock A. NJ. at which time all par ties in interest will be allowed to present such testimony as may bear upon the matter in con- troversy and all matters pertaining in any way thereto, ..
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The Board met pursuant 10 the above cail. Present, Hnning and Tee; absent, Leonard.
 The Board proceeded to appoint the following as Justice of the Peace in and for the precinct of HOibrook, viz: D. G.. Harvey, Glen ReynoId and Francisco Guitteries. As constables R. M. Dun can, Sam Brown and T. P. Robinson.
 Numerous complaints having been made to the Board during the past three or four months to the effect that J. w. S. Milner was not complying with his contract for feeding the prisoners con- fined in the county jail. Henry Banta, the jailor, and St. Geo. Creaghe appear ed before the Board, and were examined as to the manner of feeding said priso- ners, and it appearing to the Board from said examination, and from personal in- restigaIion by the Board, that the pri soners were insufficiently fed, and that the food furnished them was both un- cooked and unwholesome-contr to the contract. It is hereby ordered by the Board that the contract of said J. w: s. Milner, for feeding prisoners be annulled and vacated, and that the jailor be, and is hereby instructed to have said prisoners fed by Walter Darling, and the Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to notify said Milner that his cOntractis hereby annulled and at an end, to take effect at noon on Tuesday, November l6th, 1886.
 The Board next proceeded to fix the bond of the Clerk of the ,ounty Court as prescribed by law, which bond was fixed by them at five thousand dollars.
 On motion the Board adjourned
 HENRY HUNEG, Chm'n.
 Attest: WM. .T.SDALBY, clerk.
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St. George Creaghe, our popular and accommodating Treasurer, has located his family in Albuquerque for the winter { in order that his children may enjoy ed ucational advantages. George himself, with commendable self-denial, has for the time, surrendered the happiness of the home circle, in order to remain at the post of duty, where he will be found until his official term expires. With such officers the county will soon re- deem hers'record of the past. You will always find St. George Creaghe at his post ready to receive your taxes, and at all times willing and able to account for all he collects.
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THE OFFICIAL VOTE.

The Board of Supervisors met Mon day last as Canvassing Board. and de clared tine result of the election as fol lows:
 Delegates to Congress-Mark A Smith 5S5; Curtis c. Bean, 325. Smiths ma jority, 26O.
 Superintendent Public instruction Chas NJ. Strauss, 5S0; Thos Cordis, 3l6 Strauss majority, 264. w H Hardy, SO9. Cornwail's majority, '275.
 Council-J H Breed, SO.
 Assembly-J Q Atkinson, 905; John T Hogue, 4l9; James Scott, 4s7. Scott's majority, 6S. .@:.
 Supervisors-J H Richards, SS2;. Da- vid Rope, 525; Antonio Gonzales, 4Ol, Ropes majority, 124. <e
 County Judge-R E Morrison, .4S9 John B Milner, 42U. Merrison's major ity, 69. District Attorney-Harris Baldwin, S45; w NJ Rudd, 52. Baldwin's major ity, 79S. Treasurer--J T Lesueur, 5S2; Joseph Crosby, 320. Lesueur's majority, 262y,,.
 Sheriff-COmmodore P Owens, 800 J L Hubbell, 4O9 Owens majority 9l.
 Recorder-E W Nelson, 46S; Alfred Ruiz. Al. Nelson's majority, 2.
 Assessor-A V Greer, >9l.,
 County Surveyor-G E Kentner, 5S2 J C Jorgensen, l96. Kentner's major ity, 3S6.
 Coroner and Public Administrator Alexander Stewart, 554; John Evans, l62. Stewards majority, 392.
 PRECINCT OFFICERS. Buckeye-J W Bennett, Justice of the Peace; D w Murphy, Constable.
 Lake Erin-A J Cooper J. F.: " H Graham, Constable.
 Winslow-C F Cate, J. F.; John Skaggs, Constable.
 Holbrook-D c Harvey, J. F.; Fran cisco Guittierez. J. P; 4 Nj Duncan and Sam Brown, Censtables.
 Salt Lakes-E S Hale, J. F.: JTMc- Kinney, Constable.
 >Nsyajo-Robt Rbea, J. P. Tie vote
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$1.5OO E, E IVY A R, RS

On last February, we lost seven hun dred Merino sheep, from near Pleasant Valley Tonto Basin, Arizona.
 Said sheep were stolen from the range and supposed to have been driven in the direction of St. Johns, Arizona. They were of various marks as follows 1st, An over halt crop in the right ear. and an over slope in the left for ewes, and the same mark reversed for wethers. 2d, 4 swallow fork in the left ear and an over slope in the right for ewes and the same mark reversed for wethers. Sd, Two splits in the right ear for ewes. We will give $1 800 for the arrest and conviction of the thieves and return of the sheep or $500 for information which will convict the thieves and $500 for in- formation leading to the whereabouts of the sheep.
 DAGGs BROS & Co.
 JURGENsEN X JACOBS, Flagstaff, Arizona. ol4-2m
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
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LAND oFFlCEAT PRESCOTT ARIZONA.

LAND OFFlCEAT PRESCOTT ARIZONA.
 October 2ISt 1886 Notice is hereby given that the following nam ed settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proOfin support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge or in his absence the clerk ofthe District Court of Apache County Arizona Territory at St.. Johns Arizona on the 26th day of november 1886, viz. YldefOnso Olivares of St Johns Arizona for his Declaratory StatementNo. 1421 for the South East1-4 of the North West qnarter ofsectionu1 township No. GO North Range 28.East
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon. and cultivation of, said land. viz: Jose Jesus Sanches. Francisco Ssis. J. NJ. Richey Arthur Penney, all of Wal nut Grove Apache County Arizona.
 ~..- J. L. Camp, Register.
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We understand the Aztec Cattle Com pany are making many valuable inn provements upon their extensive llse. This company is about the largest tax payer in Apache county. They are thor ough masters of the business in which they are engaged, and well deserve the name they have acquired as the most enterprising and thrifty ranchmen in the county
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UNITED srATEs LAND oEFIcB Al PRESCOTT ARIz.
 October Fist 1886. To Martin Turner
 You are herebyno tihed that Daniel Stone has this day filed in this office his legal affidavit or Contest for the cancellation of your Pre- -emption filing No 1752 made October 23rd 1885 for the North halfa Southwest quarter of the South east quarter of section No 26 and the northeast quartt ofthe northwest quarter of section NO 8 in Township NO North of Range 24 East be cause you have wholly abandoned said tract and changed you residence therefrom for more than six months since making said entry and next prior to the date herein that said tract is not set- tied upon and cultivated by''you as required by law and therefore heariug is set to be had be- fore the Judge or in his absence the clerk of the District Court of Apache County Arizona Terri . tory at St. Jchns Apache County Ariz. Ter. on november 26th A. D. 1886 at 1Oo'clock AM. which tiiae all parties in interest will be allowed to present such tertimony as may bear upon the matter in controversy and all matters pertaining any way thereto.
 J L Camp, RegistOr-
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. 1
LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT, ARIZ All

LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT. ARIz. November 4th, 1886. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof i'll support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the Judge or in his absence, the Clerk of the District Court of Apache County, Arizona Territory, at St. Johns. Apache County, Arizona, on December Apache County, Arizona Territory, for his De claratOry Statement, No 1770, for the north 13 of the southeast H aud the south 12 of the north east 4 of Section No. twenty-two (22), in Town ship No. nine (9), north of Range No. twenty three (23) east
 lie names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said land, viz: Clarence Morrow, John Porter. Joseph SpOnsler. George II. Thompson all of Show Low, Apache County, Arizona
 no4-Gt J. L, CAMP, Register.
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Mrs and Miss Baldwin, mother and sister of our esteemed fellow-townsman, Harris Baldwin, will leave tomorrow morning for their home in Mississippi, MT. and Mrs. Baldwin accompanying them on their way as far as Albuquer- que. We hope they may find it conrc- nient to pay us another visit in the nca' future.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. ]

LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT. ARIZONA, October 7th 1886.
 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge, or ill his absence the Clerk of the District Court of Apache county Arizona Territory, at St S0LS Al Pdiene iSt sf G0Gny , A[Zona of Snowflake, Apache County, Arizona, for the northeast H of Section No. fourteen (l4), in Township No. thirteen Q3), north of range No. twenty-one <2D east.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of said land. viz; J. w. TreemOre, k. x. B. Tal- ley, c. L. StrattOn, and W. D. Kartchner all of Oct7-6t J. l.. CAMP, Register
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There is but one power that chains a man hand and foot, that efrectually drives all the sunshine cut of. his heart and home, and that is whisky Alec. hoIism is cured in all its stages by the "Acme Treatment" Read their adver- tisement in another column.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

T, 70.
 October l4th 1886.
 Notice ishereby given that the following-na m ed settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the judge or Apache county, Arizona, at St. Johns, Arizona, on November 10th, 1SS6 viz; George A. Phelps, of Springerville, Apache county, Arizona Terri tory, for his dcclaratOry statement, No. 146g for the southeast "A of the southwest L and south west 14 of southeast A and lot No. four (4) of section twenty-seven (27) and the northwest l of the northeast H and lot No. one CD of section thirty-four (34), Township nine (9) north, Range thirty-One t3l) east.
 He names the following witnesses 10 prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land viz: Albert Miller. Henry Barrett, w. J. TalbOtt and W. Wood all of Springervlle Apache county, Arizona. oc14-6t IL. CAMP, Register
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result of winch is a machine as nearly perfect as it is possible 10 make one.
 For simplicity, durability, ease of management and capacity for work, the "Light-Running New Home" has no ri- val, and the happy possessor of one may rest assured that he or she has the very best the world affords. See advertise ment in another column of this paper.
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We are indebted to the Prescott Cour- fer for an article relating to the iudg- ment of custer against the Insane Asy- luw Directors, published in our last is sue. The failure to credit it was acci- dental, and we take the earliest Oppor- tHnity to acknowledge the omission and correctit.
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'oTICE FOR PUBLICATION. l
LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT, ARIz.,
 November IS 1SS6.

LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT, ARIA,
 November 1S 1886. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of hIs claim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge or in his absence the Clerk of the District Court of Apache County, at St. Johns. Arizona, on on December Eth, 1886, viz: William Cooper Gardiner, of St. Johns. Apache County. Arizona Territory, for his DeclaratOry Statement, No. 1408, for the south F of the southwest 14 of Sec tion No 34, Township No 17, north of Range No. 30 east.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: E. NJ. Wilmerdng John Dono- hue, L. r. Gillies, Harris Baldwin, all of Apache County, Arizona Territory.
 nols-et J. L. CAxF. Register.
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Commodore Owens made his appear ance in St. Johns last Monday at the eleventh hour, but he reached town in time to learn that Owens was 9i ahead and no more precincts to hear from.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-11-18

Saturday night the good people of Navajo joined in a pleasant dance and supper, complimentary to Commodore Owens, as the next duly elected Sheriff of A pache county.
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It is asserted positively upon the streets that the new coop store will be opened between the Ist and 18th of next month, with cash paid up capital of
The St. Johns herald., 1886-11-18
LAND NOTICES.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT. Arg.

October, IA, 1886. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge or In his absence the clerk of the district court of Apache cOunty, Arizona, at St. Johns Arizona on November 18th. 1886, viz: William Phelps, SpFingerville, Apache county, Arizona for his declaratory statement, No 1436 for the southeast One-quarter of SeciOn fourteen TAI Township nine t9l north, Range thirty TS0l east He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: Albert Miller, Henry Barrett, w. J. Talbott and w J. Wood, all of Springer vile. Apache county, Arizona Territory.
 Ocl4-6t J, IL. CAMP Register.
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We are informed that Col. Harry Reed, of the, Holbrook Critic, has left for California, and will probably make that State his future home. Best wishes attend him. ,,- T. .... s ?,
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4 large drove of cattle, numbering 1000, it is said, passed through St. Johns last Sunday afternoon. We learn they were from the Panhandle in Texas and owned by man named Davis. We understand they were eH: route for the White Mountains where they will be turned loose for the winter.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-11-18

Quite 8 number of visitors were in town on last Monday, in order to be present at the meeting of the Board of Supervisors, sitting as election can Vassers. ~&..:
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Messrs. Tuning and Tee put in an ap- pearance early Monday morning, fully prepared to endure and wrestle with the tedium and toll of those tally sheets.
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''This fever called living" before the final count is over at last, and the hoarse hurrahs ot election, the shalp conten- tion of the hustiugSthe truant practices of campaign warfare, and the artful Whisperings of electioneering canards,, will retire from memory and obserea- tioa al least two yeazS. :"N
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The people are paying their taxes about as promptly as ssual in thls DOT tion of the county, and St. George Creaghe is collecting all of them.
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Messrs. Perkins & Taylor have sold out their saloon business in Holbrook to Bi NJ. Terrill. Mir Perkins We under stand goes to San Francisco.
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The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors has issued certificates of election to the officers elect, and many of them have filed their bonds.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-11-18

Commodore Owens is now qualified and bonded officer, and will have bis saddle and horse convenient when he is duly installed.
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We hope the officers elect will not fail to qualify at once. Nothing is gained by delay. and you might put it off too long.
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Now is the time to subscribe for the HERALD. Send in your subscriptions and keep posted in county matters.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-11-18

Judge E. c, Bunch and R. E. MOrri- son, Esq, were in town on last Monday.
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E. ". Nelson waE present at the count on last Monday.
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Henry Smith was ill town Monday ex- changing courtesies with friends.
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Remember toqualify and file your bonds in time, or you may come up miss ing. .e -
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STOLEN

From the Cienega Maria, roan horse, about l5 hands high, and about twelve years old; branded H on left shoulder. Any information concerning the same will he thankfully received by
 n1l St BALTAZAR JARAMILLO.
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Attest: WM. T. DALEY, Clerk.

A special meeting of the Board of Su- perrisors is hereby called 10 meet this evening, Tuesday, November 10th, 1886, at ? P. NJ, for the purpose of consider ing petitions from Holbrook praying for the appointment of Justice of the Peace and constable for said precinct 1; to consider complaints made against the food furnished the county prisoners con fined in the county jail at St. Johns, and fix the bond of the Clerk of the County Court, as prescribed by law. Signed
 HENRY HUNING.
 ERNEST TEE.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

The Board of Supervisors met thi: morning, Monday, November 18th, 1886 at 9 A. NJ, as Board of Canvassers tC canvass the vote of the general election held in Apache county on Tuesday, No. vember 2d, 1886. Present, Tuning and Tee; absent, Leonard; also present sE. c. Bunch, Probate Judge of the county.
 Election returns from all the precincts in the county in which elections were held, having been received, and being before the Board. they proceeded to es- timate the vote of the county, said E. c. Bunch, Probate Judge, being present and canvassing the vote of tiIe Super visOrs. A statement Cf which canvass was drawn up containing the names of the persons voted for, the office to fiji which each person was voted for, the number of votes given at each precinct to each of such persons, and the num- Der of votes given to each in the coun- ty, which statement is duly signed and filed with the Clerk of the Board.
 The Board continued in session as Board of Canvassers until Tuesday, November 10th, 1886, at 12 Nj, at which time the canvass was completed and the statement filed.
 On motion the Board adjourned.
 HENRY HUNING, Chm'n.
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LOCAL NEWS.

St. Johns, Thureday, Nov. 18.
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NOTICE OF CONTEST

J. L Camp, Register.
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