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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1919

Page

4

Cantaloupe Crop Reported Yield in Arizona Valley

Aug 29 Phoenix report by Ea M Seifert notes final cantaloupe yield for 1919 in Arizona. Estimated 2,200 cars preseason, actual production surpasses 2,900 cars, with much unharvested. Early shipments sold well in eastern markets due to high quality, later prices fell as ripening and rains affected stock.

Phoenix Ielat Arizona Ea M Seifert Pelt Wa Seifert Saeed Bet Vera Seliert Cary Sian

State lesson home opposed by Bisbee post

A Bisbee post opposed a state lesson home project. The local executive committee met and voted to disassociate from the plan. Discussions favored relocating the state secretary to a city hosting the state founder chief and relocating the state home project to Phoenix.

Bisbee Post Pmioenta Heme Conehmerd Boing Com Inelen Phoenix Lad

Arrest in War Against Drugs Reaches Mrs Johnson

Nother arrest in the crusade against drug usery was made yesterday by Deputy Tom Foster when Mrs B M Johnson was taken into custody in Johnson's action. A peculiar home made hypodermic syringe fashioned from a medicine dropper and a regulation hollow needle was taken. The woman had a letter from the chief of police at San Diego showing she had been for efforts to find her husband Buel W Johnson. The chief said Johnson had left San Diego Augusta for Los Angeles, leaving general delivery as his forwarding address.

Paspre Tom Foster BM. Johnson Johnson San Diego Calif Buel W. Johnson Augusta Los Angeles

Mining stock sale permits issued to Arizona firms

Permits to sell mining stock remain in high demand, signaling active development by Arizona mining interests. Jerome Grande Copper Co at Jerome in the Verde district is allowed to dispose of 151,547 shares at 25 cents each, while Centurion Arizona Mining Co at Willcox is authorized to sell 32,000 shares at 60 cents.

Phoenix Aus Arizona Corporatites Commission Iicate Arizona Jerome Grande Jerome Verde Mining Centurion Arizona Mining Company Willcox Ariz

Man Charged by Wife in Attempted Murder Pact

Tucson dispatch reports Joe Kirby, son of a Fort Lowell veteran, accused by his wife of attempting to kill her. He was jailed after a warrant issued by Mr. Kirby and remained in custody as the case moves forward. The wife said quarrels and meals at her mother's home prompted the threat, and she later spoke with the county attorney Moore about the alleged plan. The couple’s history includes suspicions over a white powder and missing package of cornbines, with Kirby reportedly living in Mexico at times.

Tucson Joe Kirby Old Army Ambulance Griver Fort Lowel Kirby Keverel Samnthe Sien Moore Howe Abe Sext University Sae Rhitby Mexicas Deny

Note Found on Street Reveals Family Dinner Plan

A note dropped from a machine spares a family from hunger as Lieut Struthers, recently returned from overseas, and his crew are ready for dinner. The message asks Mrs. Andy Struthers of 1029 The street to have dinner ready in about half an hour. A wind shift carried the note across the street where eager children recovered it. The incident ties to a border patrol officer and his companions returning home to a family meal.

Mouglas Verb Bruce Fiewee Struthers Ei Fass Andy Struthers Struthers Eutemant Evans

Desert Power Ang Application Seeks Rate Hike

The Desert Power Ang petition to the Art tena competition commission requests a 30 percent rate increase starting in January 3, 2019. It cites operation costs of 1,152,602 dollars and an invested 650,000 dollars in the plant and distribution system. The company notes a 15 percent surcharge over the basic rate was approved earlier by the corporation commission.

Kisgemer Desert Power Ang Pupsie Tate Ube Corporation Commission

Cement Contract Wins Big Tempe Mesa Highway Work

Arizona state contract awards 20 000 barrels of cement for the Tempe Mesa highway to California Portland Cement Company at 2 95 per cwt. The price, 9 percent below prewar quotations, reflects competitive bargaining among cement producers and long standing negotiations.

Angrexas Ce Arizona Tempe Mesa Maddock California Portland Cement Company

Tragic Garage Accident Claims Seven Year Old Boy

A Fort Huachuca area fatality reports that seven year old George Storrman died when a gasoline drum toppled during backing near a garage owned by Melvin Storrman. The tragedy occurred as the boy was near the vehicle, instantly killing him. burial arrangements were underway and the mother could not view the body due to the family’s distress.

Chambers Fort Huachuca George Melvin Storrman Cus Girton

Man Charged After Sailor Robbery Tale Unfolds

A man named Tames faces voluntary perjury and related charges after authorities say he and a companion, in disguise, got intoxicated and performed a stunt during a duty shift. Deputy Shortt Midkutt arrested him Sunday for alleged offenses connected to an incident involving a sailor and a wife. The case notes confusion and erratic behavior as the man claimed memory loss of the costume escapade.

Pon Senseus Manuel Ram Sal Vaule Tames Unitoria United Shortt Midkutt Jackie Hemos Frost Shen Sailorcultetors

Wold of Sister 5 Sought by Montana Woman

Mrs Barne te elster and Miss Jackeon of Lewiston seek charity from the governor to locate a sister said to be married very young. Marcus Jackson wrote to Governor Casegie months ago asking aid. The sister, claimed to be married at a tender age to a man named Fnows, may be in Arizona with Barnets. PR Milnes urges state help to relieve the sister's worry.

Barne Te Elster Miss Jackeon Lewiston Marcus Jackeon Casegie Seco Barnets Sue Arizona Williamesteffore PR. Milnes

Wan Shot By Girl May Not Recover

Phoenix Aug 27 a Mexican boy aged two was shot by a girl with a 22 revolver. The bullet struck above the heart and lodged near the spine. Doctors say recovery chances are very slight. Deputy Sheriff Griffin took the wounded boy, named Soto, home on a train after the accident near Maricopa while visiting.

Phoenix Anton Soto Gast Harrison Street Marinetto John M. Pearson Caer Ehowider Blade Griffin Willowing Seto

Vail Benson Road to be Evacuated and Rebuilt

Tumble details show State Highway Department ordering suspension of all Cochise county road work as of August 31. T. Fraser announces equipment to be reassigned to Tombstone Fair and the Tombstone to Fairbanks road project, with crews moved to sites in Pima and Santa Cruz. Senator Roberts influences Cochise approvals, aiming to progress the Vail Benson route upon state clearance.

T. Fraser State Highway Department Tombstoce Cache County Cochise County Maintainance Gang Frazer Tucson Roberts Cocbies Cochise Starier Tom Maddox Pins Pima Santa Cruz Fairbanke Road Ronette Utes Willcox Ision Srazier Twsor Vison

Estate of Millionaire A. Nay Shows Large Securities

An inventory of the deceased A Nay indicates total estate near one million dollars. Personal property valued under one thousand dollars, with the bulk in securities including about ten thousand bonds. Death occurred in Sane. Guaeheer from Revere, Mo., transported the body for interment.

Proene A. Anay Maty Feara Duntay Aerts Sane Guaeheer Revere

Strike delays taking body to Los Angeles

The body of W. F. Kuchenbecker, who died Saturday, was not shipped to Los Angeles due to strike and rail delays. Remains prepared yesterday for shipment with family, but travel restricted to Tucson, postponing the trip to tomorrow if trains run. In Phoenix, a license to operate a Yuma bank was issued to Security Trust and Savings Bank of Yuma, with Tobias as president and Brethen as cashier, capital stock $50,000.

Los Angeles W. F. Kuchenbecker Fam Tucson Phoenix Yuma Aziz Jesse L Boyer Ing Security Trust and Savings Bank of Beh Tobias J. C. Brethen

Printing and debt managed by trained, up‑to‑date printers

The note advocates using skilled, current printers to ensure prompt work and reliable debt handling. It emphasizes employing good, competent printers to achieve efficient printing and timely financial handling.

Tombstone and Douglas to Clash in Tennis Meet

Tombstone Tennis Club led by Secretary J Wynn plans an August 27 1919 exhibition against Douglas Country Club with an elimination singles tournament starting August 26 at the Bunker Hill Courts. Players listed include Walker Springs Dewet Belts Belt and Brande with others to report readiness and avoid defaults while local officials coordinate logistics. An auto accident near Hieben road seriously injures a driver and damages vehicles, prompting repairs and hospital transfers.

J. Wynn Tombstone Tennis Club C.J Hall Dougtee Country Club Coplen Tombrtrne Bunker Hin

Crime attributed to tramps in Flagstaff unrest

In Flagstaff Arizona a crime wave attributed to vagrant trespassers is described. A rash of robberies hits two stores and four houses recently, while a reported bank robbery causes excitement but is deemed unfounded. Train survivors mention rain delays deterring theft.

Flagstaff Ariz Larer

Phoenix Faces Oil Shortage Amid Rail Strike

Phoenix braces for fuel oil and gas famine tied to California rail strike. Fresh vegetables scarce and gasoline rationing hits Tucson and other Arizona towns. Daily Phoenix to Los Angeles auto service resumes tomorrow at $40 one way. West of Phoenix rail service halted. Santa Fe limited to Ash Fork.

Phoenix California Tucson Arizona Los Angeles Phoeate Santa Fe Ash Fork

Official Song Approved for State Use in Arizona

Andrew Ban meri, secretary of the board, approves a $250 copyright claim to Margaret Rowe Clifford for the song Arizona adopted by the legislature. Distribution of copies to schools and the battleship Arizona is planned, with possible cover design changes and potential anthem printing pending lawful action.

Phoenta Andrew Banmeri Board of Directors of State Instiutions Arizona Margaret Rowe Clifford Bighes Fleehools Arigons Pastiert Bauert

Greenway Reinstated Leader of New Cornelia Firms

Bisbee returns confirm Fol Greenway resumes duties as general moniker of C. & A. and New Cornelia. Stockholders greet news as Greenway’s past work boosts shares and advances planned policies. Observers indicate established plans will proceed to increase company value.

Eowey New Corrétla Bisbee Fly Emje Policles

Charters Pending for Arizona Posts in Tombstone Region

Arizona posts seek charters with applications received by C. Bell temporary chairman. Tombstone Post 0) and others including Kingman and Cordova await charter approvals. A special meeting is planned within days to finalize organization and officer elections.

Arizona C. Bell Tomberune Fey Peper Fost Pt Am Flys Petape Mark Moore Prettle Phage Derry Foot Metomoray Humphreys McCleline-Tareons Taylor Pont Mo Alor Habeem Bougtes Vaskemame Post Kingman Foure Post Tombstone Corduval L.A. Engle Fest Bishot

Mismated Couple in Dual Divorce Race

Bispee Aug 22 A doubled arraignment for divorce suit started under the superior court by Charles V Bentley and his wife Margaret Bentley. One filed action against the other, now to see who wins the decree first. Bentley, recently arrested on a charge of beating his wife, testified there had been a general family row. he admitted slapping his wife but she claimed a habit of beating. Bentley is a former official in the I. W. W. We

Bispee Uonter Superior Court Charles V. Bently Margaret Pently Birch Bently Justice of the Peace Allison Bentley Ficial

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