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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1916

Page

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Celebration at McNeal Draws Over Two Thousand Visitors

McNeal hosted Texas Day celebrations with Governor Hut and Pan Jackson of El Paso delivering speeches. The event drew large crowds at the public park under the Arizona Trams Society, featuring showcases and community vendors.

McNeal Stevie Oeewion Hutt Doen Pety Governor Hut Fede Pan Jackson el Paso Avensons Arizona Trams Society

Isolated Cochise County Land Tracts Sold At Auction

Two isolated tracts in Cochise county were sold at auction in the United States land office on April 22. One parcel of 12012 acres in township south and ranges 18 and 10 east sold for an unnamed buyer. The second tract, described as PALIT and in township 2h somih range LS east, was massaid to Ida E. Carty.

Phoenix Cochise County Auuction United States Land Office Jody Rock Massaid Ida E. Carty

Easter Services and Special Music in Tombstone

Easter Sunday services announced for St Pauls Episcopal and Congregational churches with mass times at 780 am and 7 pm respectively. Kev Simonson will conduct second mass, Rosary and Bene detion in the evening. Also notes Law and Motion Day at Superior Court with probate and divorce cases, juries slated to open Monday, and local visitors and prisoners in town. Albert Amundsen signs.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Kev Simonson Douglas Superiore Court Lockwoods Wey Albert Amundsen

Missing Relatives Sought By Sheriff Inquiries

The Sheriff's Office seeks information on several missing persons including a woman last heard from in Bisbee and a man described as 31, dark, 5 feet 11 inches, with a distinctive facial mark. Also listed are a younger sibling now traced to Floyd New Mexico and other relatives connected to a Chicago Salvation Army contact. Anyone with clues should contact the Sheriff’s Office.

Mre LJ Ellis Floyd New Mexico Goreber Salvation Army of Chicago Willen

Meningitis Cases Traced to Mexico Reach Bisbee

Ralph Herendeen reports investigation into the meningitis outbreak in Bisbee linking the cases to Sonora Mexico. He notes symptoms match Sonora reports and that the health officer says no new cases or deaths. quarantine may be lifted May 3 after two weeks since the last case.

Mexico Bisbee Ralph Herendeen Sonora Heremiren

Improvements Planned for Fort Huachuca Under $100000 Bid

Douglas April 22 J M Sparks contractor for recent Fort Huachuca upgrades has a government notice of upcoming improvements with an appropriation of 100000 dollars. Bids open May 15 with Sparks likely bidding. Planned buildings include administration quarters double captains quarters stables guardhouse blacksmith quartermaster corps barracks and a laundry with modern energy saving facilities.

Douglas J. M. Sparks Fort Huachner Bith J Mr. Sparks Quartermaster Corps

Tombstone Holds On To Governor Change And Bond Repeal

Looking back twenty four years in Tombstone reveals Arizona's volatile politics with three governors in two years and a strong administration. A city bond outstanding was wiped out last night by a city council resolution, marking a rare financial achievement. Governor Murphy appears secure, while activity continues as laborers haul bricks for new officers quarters near the Grand Central kiln along the Fair bank stage road.

Arizona Tombstone Munchuca Grand Central Kiln Fairbank Stage Road Jsrom

Government scientists to visit Tombstone from Tucson

Dr. McDougall head of the Carnegie Desert Laboratory near Tucson with five researchers will tour Tombstone tomorrow. They plan to inspect the Old Camp and its historic objects and the visit’s precise purpose remains unclear.

Tucson McDougall Carpegie Desert Tombstone Tomb- Rowe

Last recourse of condemned Arizona Mexicans

The condemned Mexicans in Phoenix, aged 22, seek a rehearing in the Arizona Supreme Court filed by Struckmeyer and Jenckes. The motion challenges the court ruling denying a habeas corpus writ, aiming to stay the mandate while the motion is decided and preserve a clemency appeal to the board of pardons and paroles as the last earthly hope.

Phoenix Board of Pardons and Parales Struckmeyer and Jenckes State Supreme Court Supreme Court Board of Pardons End Parte

Douglas man inherits $100,000 estate in Ohio

W Ashley Manning former Douglas Jenkins Piano manager becomes sole heir to a $100,000 estate left by an allottee. He left Douglas for Elyria Ohio to claim the cash and property, following a notice from the estate executor. His former home was in Elyria.

W. Ashley Manning Douglas Jenkins Piano Company Manning Elyria Ohio Etyria

Mining official visits county seat for development work

Larrien Here B. P. A. Larrien secretary treasurer of the Two Peaks Mining Company visited the county seat today on company business. He said development continues on the main tunnel and shaft sites while awaiting the installation of the air compressor and other machinery that recently arrived.

B. P. A. Larrien Two Peaks Mining Company Orn

Community of Buena Dedicates New Church

Buena April 21 A new adobe church 26 by 40 feet marks the first church in the valley. Ground donated by J. H. Downer enables the project. Rev Trevor Orton and Dr. A. W. lead a wide community effort with H. A. Waite applauded for guiding the Bible class. The building progresses as funds come in. Tombstone is the nearest church, 14 miles away. The event on April 19 is hailed as a red letter day for Buena and its settlers.

Buena A. W Anirond Trevor ‘Orton Powile J. Hi Downer H. A. Waite Atheast Tombstone

Tombstone Knights Templar Observe Easter Sunday

Tombstone Commandery Number 6 Knights Templar will observe Easter with services at the Masonic Hall Sunday afternoon. Sir Knights are urged to meet at the asylum at 2:30, with all members and visiting knights invited. expect many Sir Korghos and ladies in attendance.

Knights Templar Masonic Hall Korghos

Deputy Bowden Stops Bootleggers Car With Shot

Deputy Sheriff Percy Bowden pursued a fleeing auto at Silver Creek last night after WG Hanson attempted escape. The vehicle carried seven casks of whiskey and four beer barrels. Bowden fired at the car and punctured the left rear tire to halt the offender. The story notes this was Hamone’s third such incident.

Percy Bowden Silver Creek WG. Hanson Shee Hamone

Pioneer seeks entry to Prescott Home through Globe contact

Globe April 21. G W Magee known as Silver Peg seeks endorsement from old timers to gain admission to Prescott Pioneer Home. He has wandered through three states prospecting minerals, losing a leg in youth but remaining active, with ties to Tombstone, Bisbee, and the Copper Queen district, and familiarity with Ed Schieffelin.

Globe G W Magee Colorado Prescott J. S. Sniffen Magee Tombstone Bisbee Ed. Schieffetin George Warren Ti Jaime

All Travel Over Borderland Route Opened After Floods

April 21 reports from Phoenix say the Globe Fort Apache automobile road is closed due to floods. Travelers toward the east are advised to use the Borderland route or detour via Prescott Flagstaff and Winslow. Black River WI Bridges on the Globe Fort Apache road are washed. Other flood damage remains unrepaired.

Phoenix Globe and Fort Apache Prescott Flagstaff Winslow Black River Globe-Fort Apache

Texas Day Celebration At McNeal Attendee List Noted

The Texas Day Celebration crowd at McNeal included Supervisor John Rock and Assistant Clerk E C Porter with Recorder Owen E Murphy Porter McDonald A W Howe Ed R Pinch and J M Camp They planned to enjoy the Texans event and return home this evening Attorney Harry Pickett traveled to Bisbee for business and would return tonight. An individual was arrested for bringing liquor into the state but other charges were dismissed.

McNeal John Rock E. C Porter Owen E. Murphy Porter McDonald A.W. Howe Ed. R. Pinch J. M. Camp Harry Pickett Bisbee

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