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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1915

Page

8

Doings in Cochise County Superior Court Verdicts and Unclaimed Liquor

In Cochise County Superior Court the State vs Alex Curgle ended with a not guilty verdict and discharge after three days of trial. A half pint of whiskey exhibit was ordered returned to no claimant, with unsettled unclaimed liquors piling up. The case of Dr Genardink, charged with selling wine to Gerald D. Tanna in Douglas, is now on trial.

Alex Curgle James Promisses Genardink Gerald D. Tannabill Douglas

Would Move Express Office to Florence

Citizens of Pinal county seat request the corporation commission to secure an express office in Florence after an informal complaint shows express charges to the Florence depot totaling 1040 dollars while transport from the station to Florence costs about 6.94 dollars, roughly 70 percent of the total. The commission has informed Wells Fargo Express general superintendent ER Jones in Los Angeles.

Florence Pinal County Corporation Commission Commission Chicago Pacific Coast ER Jones Wells Fargo Express Company Los Angeles

Mascot and Western Railroad Wins Cochise Crossing Permits

The Mascot and Western railroad received permits from the corporation commission on April 2 to build a line southeast from Willcox linking Mascot mines with the Southern Pacific main line. The order allows not crossing streets not in use, but requires crossings to be built as streets are improved.

Phoenix Cochise County Willcox Dos Caberas Mascot and Western Railroad Commision Mascot Southern Pacific Commission Comany

Road funds directed by supervisors in Cochise County

State Engineer Lamar Cobb toured Tombstone and held talks with Commercial and Auto Club officers about convict labor on Cochise County’s highway, using part of a $60,000 special appropriation. The plan is to finish from Tombstone Canyon to five miles beyond the current work, with two thirds of the fund to cover this segment. Bre found the Rodeo to Douglas road in good condition and slated the Board of Supervisors to decide Cochise County’s share of the $10,000 and Borderland Route repairs.

Lamar Cobb Tombstone Tucson Phoenix Bisbee Cochise County Tombstone Canyon Cobb Bre Rodeo Douglas Board of

Oil Boom Sparks Claims Near Benson and Lost Hills

County Recorder Owen Murphy notes a surge in placer claim filings as a Benson oil development group rapidly locates claims in the Lost Hills Basin to explore for oil. Signatories include Phillips, McCary, Calkins, Caldwell, Lincoln, Eddy, Johnson, and J Johnson, with about 9000 acres to be claimed and drilling expected to start soon benefiting Tombstone and nearby towns.

Benson Owen F. Murphy Recoder Murphy Lost Hills Tion Fron Benson Z. T Phillips J. E. McCary W. D Calkins J. G. Caltwell Lincoln CR. Eddy J. A. Johnson J.D. Johnson

Students inspect mines and plants on Arizona trip

A group from Mimsy University in Tucson travels by car from April 8 to 17 to inspect Old Dominion Copper, Miami Copper, Ray Consolidated Copper, and various reduction works in Globe Miami Bay district. Led by Dr Clapp and Prof Wallis, the delegation plans next year to visit Bisbee Douglas Tombstone and northern Sonora.

Tucson Mimsy University of Arena Globe Miami Bay de Cuaries H. Chippy Charles P. Wallis Mess Roosevelt Dam Globe Old Dominion Copper Co Miami Copper Co Ray Considated Copper Co International Shelter Bisbee Douglas Tomb Stone Sonora Clapp Willis Frenk Calvn Rau Lo Rigks Joe Arovena Percy Minster F A Luis Lawrence K. Jackson

Hanging at Florence Not Scheduled

April 22 report of Jesus Nazarro a Florence prison inmate found dead by hanging in his cell. Nazarro, from Pinal county, had been sentenced for assault with intent to murder after an unprovoked attack on a man at a section house. He had shown erratic behavior before the death. A coroner's jury ruled he hanged himself.

Florence Star Hust Jesus Nazarro Pinal County Nazarro Mar

Forest Ranger and Deputy Sheriff Arrested in Greaterville

County officials faced arrest and revocation of commissions after the killing of Juan Leon in Greaterville. Deputy Sheriff Frank Moore and County Ranger Robert Fenter were jailed without bond following warrants issued and later custody by Sheriff Forbes and County Attorney Hilzinger. Investigation details remained unpublished at the time.

Tucson George Hilzinger Forbes Juan Leon Greaterville Frank Moore Robert Fenter Hilzinger Hilsinger Sherif Forbes

Arizona Days at EAPO July 28 30

Arizona days at the Pacific exposition are scheduled for July 28 to 30 with programs to attract many Arizonans. Rudolph Kuchler, executive member of the exposition commission, will oversee arrangements and plan attractions for Arizona residents. Other commission members include A A Johns Prescott Ed F Thompson Kingman Mose Drachman Tucson Eugene Brady ONeill and Rudolph Kuchler Phoenix.

Phoenix Arizona Gow Hunt Rudolph Kuchler AA. Johns Prescott Ed F Thompson Kingman Mose Drachman Tucson Eugene Brady O'Neill Phoenia

Bliss Certificates Issued for Week in Local Notices

The following marriage licenses were issued over the past week to residents in various towns. Jesse C. Long of Fresn, Pamelia Maude Barr of Fresn, Jose Valdivias of Douglas, Beatris Campas of Douglas, Parker of Bowie to Effie Hamilton of Cochise, Oliver M. Saner of Bowie to Bueana Smith of Bowie, Riley Davis of Arizona to Sarah Hall of Hereford, H. F. Ferguson of Los Angeles to May Cleveland of Los Angeles, James T. Allen of Douglas to Pauline Valenzuela of Douglas, David M. Stiles of Los Angeles to Kathrine Salsbury of Globe, Robert R. Jennings of Douglas to Mandy Wheeler of Douglas, Frank L. Craig of Bisbee to Carmen Quijada of Bisbee, Charles E. McStoy of Lowell to Ada Hendric of Reading Kansas, Charley B White of Dos Cabezas to Jessie Kenney of Dos Cabezas, William C. Locke of Ajo to Juvencia E Lemus of Sonora Mexico.

Cumber Jesse C. Long Frenson Pamelia Maude Barr Jose Valdivias Douglas Beatris Campas Fo Parker Bowie Texas Effie Hamilton Cochise Arizona Oliver M. Saner Bowie Arizona Bueana Smith Riley Vincent Davis Garces Arizona Sarah Bardie Hall Hereford H. F Ferguson Los Angeles May Cleveland James T. Allen Pauline Valenzuela David M. Stiles Kathrine Salsbury Globe Robert R. Jennings Mandy Wheeler Frank L . Craig Bisnee Carmen Quijada Charles E. McStoy Lowell Ada Hendric Reading Kansas Charley B White Dos Caberas Jessie Kenney William C. Locke Ajo Arizona Juvencia E Lemus Sonora Mex

Tucson professors named delegates for Philadelphia meeting

Gov Hunt named three University of Arizona faculty members as delegates to the Academy of Political and Social Science conference in Philadelphia. Delegates are Prof. H A Chandles, Prof. Howard A Hubbard, and Prof. Thomas De Rosette. The convention runs April 30 and May 1.

Phoenix the State University Hunt Arizona Academy of Political and Social Science Philadelphia HA E 'Chandles Howard A Hubbard Thomas de Rosette

Masons to Confer Third Degree in Bisbee Friday

Friday plans include a Douglas Tombstone Mason delegation visiting Bisbee for the third degree ceremony at the Masonic Temple at seven in the evening followed by a banquet. An exceptionally large delegation is expected from Douglas.

Douglas Tombstone Bisbee Masonic Temple

Grand Lodge Elects New Officers In Arizona

Attorney Frances Hartman arrived in Tombstone for court and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of Arizona elected officers. Names include Grand Master K. Rice of Murene, Deputy grand master G Hele, Grand Warden J D Baker of Phoenix, Grand treasurer E A Watkins of Bisbee, and several others from Phoenix Tucson Bisbee and Fairbank. Local and visiting officials discussed court matters, social events, and lodge installations with eighty delegates in attendance.

Phoenix Grand Lodge of An Zona The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Rice Murenet Noaa Morford Charli McMullen Tom A.W Stith Rand Elec JF. Mulroney AW Siaith Tucson FM. Sherman. Douglas C. F. Milter George A. Mints A. A. Ferenson Doug Grand Lodge Rebekahs Ay Jolweson Jows Marion Slack Jennie Moore Emma Frankel Nevtle Scott Trus Sees Nellie Morris Minnie Daily Margaret Francis

Notice of land claim hearing and affidavit requirements

A notice from the Department of the Interior announces a serial number 626074 case involving applicant Mtr. Clamps Ancona and others. It requests interested parties to file affidavits and appear at a hearing to contest claims about a tract of land, with dates and locations specified for the proceedings and required participation.

Department of the Interior Uied Ancona Matin

Episcopal Ministers Visit Tombstone Arizona Group

Episcopal convention of Arizona ministers visited Tombstone to honor the historic Old Camp and its oldest church. Bishop Atwood and twelve ministers from Bisbee and other cities attended with several ladies, attending services, meetings, and a luncheon at the Gray residence before a city tour.

Tombstone Episcopal Convention of the Ministers of Arizona Phoenix Bisbee Old Camp Atwood Diocese of Simonson Douglas Focal St. Paul's Guild Als Guild Douglas Gray Bishop Arwood BR Cocks J. R Jenkins Dean W J. Scarlett E. W. Boone W. A Chinn Flagstaff W. J. Dixon Tucson H. Shires E. W. Simonson Douglas, JR. Suter Boson J. M. White Winslow Jenkins Oison French Alvin Mrs. White

Prescott Artist To Paint Arizona Legislature Portraits

Phoenix April 12 Miss Kate Cory the Prescott artist will paint portraits of the president of the senate and speaker of the house for the second Arizona legislature. The board of control recommended her highly, citing praise for her Arizona subjects and Indianige work. Portraits to be painted during the special session of the delegation.

Phoenix Kate Cory Prescott Senate Board of Control Cory Arizona Mile High

Expressman Slugged and May Die in Tucson

Manuel Lominge an expressman, 0, was found unconscious on Meyer street by Officer Mills. He was rushed to Rodgers Hospital unable to speak, with no description of the assailant. He lives in the north part of UW city and drives his own express. Dr. Meade Clyne attended him.

Tucson Manuel Lominge Expressman Meyer Street Mills Rodgers Hospital Hingo UW City Meade Clyne

Public notice of land disposal under act 1 eme 7

Serial No 026072 interior office announces disposition under act 1 eme 7 and amendments. Walter Le Vati No 138 Tues Series seeks land. parties with adverse claims must file by date reasoned. Public notice by register Thomas F Weedis. First published May 20 1945.

Walter le Thomas F. Weedis Register

Arizona Attorney General Letter on Near Beer Prohibition

The Arizona Attorney General Wiley G. Jones responds to a letter from Attorney John F Ress about brewery legality under the state prohibition amendment. He explains he cannot advise or side with any party and will enforce the constitutional ban on all brewery products, including “Near Beer” and 2 percent drinks, while urging consult with a local attorney. The memo notes the amendment was adopted by the people and must be enforced.

John F Ress Wiley G. Jones Tell Brew Atrix Pond Seusrees United States Law Pany Ingre Jay Peanner Arzona Burt

Arizona Cotton Acreage Planted Across Salt River Valley

Acreage of long staple Egyptian cotton allocated across Phoenix Glendale 1500 Tempe 1400 Mesa 13900 Chandler 500 Kyrene 150 Higley 100 total 5250 for the next season in the Salt River Valley.

Wen Salt River Valley Phoenix Glendale Tempe Mesa Chandler Kyrene Higley

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