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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1917

Page

8

Valley Extension Schools Set for February Farmers’ Meet

Valley County offers a series of one day Extension Schools for farmers with lectures and demonstrations by nearly a half dozen University specialists. Program topics include timely orchard work home garden vegetables and dairy and irrigation practices with lectures at Whitewater Webb Pearce Stronghold Stewart Willcox Kelton and Brophy School houses February 10 through 24 culminating in a lantern lecture and demonstrations led by A L Paschall and E P Taylor.

A. L. Paschall Courtland Spe Cochise Willcox Pearce F. A Stronghold Kelton Brophy Wenn Poel A Webb E. P. Taylor Agricultural Extension Service

Mineral surveys approved in Cochise district Arizona

Surveyor General Frank P Trott approved mining claims in Cochise county Arizona including Survey 1206 Hillside Pitts Bars and Teaser lodes owned by Standard Mining Company and mineral survey 3129.

Frank P. Trott Hillside Pittsbars Teaser Lodes Cochise Mining District Cochise County Arizona Standard Mining Company

Bunker Hill Mines Co Raises Wages Voluntarily

Walter Douglas, president of Phelps-Dodge interests, visited Tombstone and with Superintendent Dr Earl Grebe announced a February first wage increase for all employees. Management claims rising living costs justify the raise and deny any further advances or labor agitation. The policy is linked to open shop efforts and Dr Grebe’s work for Phelps-Dodge in the camp. Local observers see potential broader changes ahead.

Walter Douglas Pr Dent Phelps-Radge Douglas Tombstone Earl Grebe Bunker Hill Adame Dr. Grebe Taya Corpor Till Mines Company

Governor Campbell Goes Into the Movies in Phoenix

Reports from Phoenix say Pathe film crews planned to capture Governor Campbell in action to boost his image while in the capital. Campbell greeted the crew, wearing a dark suit and hat, as he stepped from his car at the main entrance, drawing public attention to his upcoming governorship duties. Separately, Washington lawmakers moved a Public Building Bill authorizing 25 000 for a federal post office in Bisbee, with later steps to choose a site and begin construction in four to five years.

Phoenix United States Thomas 2 Campbell Lateg Ariong Pathe Phoenix Chamber of Commerce J.C. Jorton Harry Welch IEEE Hisree House of Representives Washington Federal Biebes Senate Douglas

Gleeson News Notes of the Past Week

News from Gleeson covers a Mexican incident near the track with an arm injury and possible amputation, Mrs Della Horba's rheumatic illness, Tom Pironea visiting friends, Harry Keuns and Hatch Hart near Gleeson, a phone line to Tombstone, Constable Late Gibson and Sheriff Jarre Wheeler returning from an eastern county trip, a large crowd at Taylor hall on Monday night, Mere Lows Musse's illness, and new owners of old cars in Gleeson Sam Campbell and Water Pullright AA Soling the local barber shot after a few days 6 Novem

Della Horba Tom Pironea Jnchise Harry Keuns Hatch Hart Hoan Ware Gleeson Late Gibson Jarre Wheeler Taylor Hall Gileeren Sam Camper Water Pullright Soling

Bridge project eyed to connect mining region with Phoenix

Jay Form Water Users Association considers a bridge at Gila Bend site to serve irrigation and mining districts. The plan would unlock about 000 acres of farming land, with 2K acres on the Allan reservation, linking Ajo supplies to Phoenix and aiding regional development. Representatives from Gila Bend Land and the company, Indian Service, Maricopa County, and bridge committee will meet today.

Phoenix Gila Whi Gilm Allan Reservation Gila Tend Land Kh. B. Ward

Bills Introduce in Legislature

Phoenix February 1 A bill was introduced in each house to set up a state smelter under an industrial purification plan with $770000 initial costs and a $350000 appropriation. A board of five directors would run it, with director pay and a 7 percent annual return to investors forming a sinking fund for repayment and improvement. Other measures include reforming continuines appropriations and new bills advancing education and welfare, with opposition to several bridge and river project funding.

Phoenix IK Peopew Arizona Dilla Howe -Opealins Friends of the DHE Campbell House Kinney Senate Appropriations Committee Oak Creek Verde River Yavapai County Ferguson Santariz Huachaca Coconino Maine Ry O'Neill Cochise Coorta i Davis Pinal O'Neill Maricopa Cade Cochine

Tombstone Daily Bulletin Local Notices and Sports Roundup

Jury excused to report Monday due to holiday and court schedule. Building activity and new business moves noted including Le Tombstone fronting renovations and a grocery company relocation. Pastor call to Rev CWrk discussed, Sands family relocation announced, and Benson defeats Tombstone in high school basketball. Local officials and visitors to Tombstone from Fairbank Turner and Douglas noted, with bond release for Rose Murphy and three bootleggers captured near Apache.

On Grocery Company James Marrs Als NSON Tombstone HI Benson Compatone High School Butt Bensonites Airbank Rose Murphy Sheris Ilegal O. E. Patterson Apache Percy Bowden Cochise County Jose Sarceda Manuel Real Rafael Aragon

McClendon dies suddenly in Sulphur Springs Valley

Word reached Thursday that Wn McClendon a well known herder in Sulphur Springs Valley dropped dead while working on his ranch He and his sons owned a large herd of cattle brought in from Texas and the family plans a Doustar burial The news says his death comes as a shock to many in the valley New Mexico may go dry Tem perance forces unite to push state wide prohibition submission with three fourths of legislators pledged to back it The Sub mission Federation of New Mexico is leading the effort and a Poistex meeting concluded with socialRefreshments and a jolly mood.

McClendon Spring Valley Ork Tex Texas Doustar New Mexico

NMENT GOODS NABBED BY PROVOST RISBEE AND COMPANY

Calvert Charles Boone and another man were arrested by military police with local authorities on a large stash of government property. If deserters, they face court martial. otherwise, a hearing before a U S commissioner. Visitors from Fort Huachuca, Lieutenants Grissel and Stevenson and W R Shadley, were in town Thursday.

Risbee Calvert Charles Boone U. S Army United States Grissel Stevenson W. R. Shadley Fort Huachuca

Seeking Joe Conway Whereabouts in Western U S

Oakland Cal January 2. Police seek information on Joe Conway a tall raw boned carpenter last heard in Tombstone. He drinks heavily and may be traveling. A reward offered for information aiding his location.

Joe Conway Tombstone Hix Bolmn Meien Fort Hwan Hyieo Murphy East Sth Oakland Cal

Fombstone Observes Arbor Day Proclamation

Tembione will decree tomorrow as a legal holiday proclaimed by Fiverner Campbell. The proclamation notes banks post offices and businesses will close part of the day. The pastor will not be kept from the event as the town plans tree planting and tree planting ceremonies.

Tembione Fiverner ‘Cambell Tomorro

Death of Mrs Chas Douglas Reported in Temec

Word reached Tombstone of the death of Mrs Chas Douglas at Sheephead Canyon Temt on January 24. She had long resided in Tombstone and was wife of Charlie Douglas, a well known local figure.

Temt‘vue Sheephead Canyon S 4 Chas. Douglas

Endurance Motorcycle Race Planned Across Arizona

Douglas motorcyclists plan an 00 mile endurance race rounding Arizona routes from Douglas to Globe and back via Mobe Phoenix and Tucson. Tucson and Phoenix clubs will cooperate with funds set for club spares and setup. Race start is in Douglas, with prizes proposed.

Arizona Douglas Tucson Phoenix Douglas Boosters Globe Mobe Tucson c Buck South Scott Trent

Publication rule adopted for desert and homestead notices

The land office adopts a rule for final proof notices with publication costs in a newspaper chosen by the register. Notices must run for 30 days before submission, with specific run lengths for daily, weekly, and semi weekly papers. First publication must occur at least 30 days before the proof date.

Phoenix Land of See Department The Register Land Office

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Valley Mr. Pasehall Val Whitewater Bunker Hill Mines CO Qvernor Campbell Wen Finid Drache Castori Castoria Aac JAY Form Water Users Association Houser Eddy Edwards Yuma Yuma County Congregational Church Cw.rk Iwoa Neantine Sunday Schoond Christian Endeavor Society Sands S. Jen Eagles Mans Fonds Arthur Heney Fairbank Tombston Odas Rom Turner A. Larriew Turner Two Peaks Minine Company Larriew Two Peaks TH Wilson New York Life Insurance Co New York Life Frank Doan Bisbee C. L. Allen Superior Court Blsbee I. N. French B.A. Grazell A. B Stevenson Port WN. McClendon Uddenly IN Valley Ollee Tone Fombstone
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