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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1921
Page
7
An unidentified soldier at Camp Harry J Jones fatally shot Jose Ro Atatrenite after being challenged about carrying a gun. The incident occurred Sunday morning at the International Treat Sue, and army officers will investigate who from the camp was present Saturday.
An official opinion from Attorney General Gabriel transmitted to Secretary Hart upholds both forms of referendum under the constitution. It states the voters' referendum cannot be used to delay or defeat the legislative referendum and asserts the two forms are complete within their own spheres. The decision stresses the voters’ right to decide on submitted questions and condemns attempts to hinder the referendum process.
Well known Douglas attorney Bob French says he has relocated a number of mining claims eight miles east of Douglas. He describes discovering a mountain of Teacheilver ore with a crew and tools, aiming to secure capital for development as work continues.
Pearce defeated Benson 6 to 7 in a Sunday baseball championship at the northern county end. Tigers showed strong play though Benson committed many errors, and Pearce claimed the title amid a festival atmosphere with hundreds watching despite earlier rain.
Byron Thomas driving Krebs Acro Chevrolet from Werten district won the Semite kato race in Douglas yesterday finishing in one hour and three minutes. Jack Mitchell served as mechanic. Seven of ten cars finished the triangular city street course. Floyd Peiton Rougins came in second on an Overland. The Riggs Auto Ford placed third.
Miss Dorothea Wilbur daughter of Mr and Mrs Waber married Harold Moore at 7 yesterday morning in the bride’s parents home at 1306 West Monroe street. Immediate relatives attended a pink and white themed ceremony with roses and clematis decorating the Wilber residence.
Unidentified man found by a train crew along tracks five miles beyond Hereford. The death is presumed to be from a Sunday night train strike. identification is impossible and the person may be Mexican or American.
Fire discovered on the roof of the Cash store at 1 San Pere street near noon last Tuesday. The alarm was turned in promptly and the Benson fire department worked hard to extinguish the flames, causing some damage to the roof.
The Dig speedway event at the Diegest celebration drew hundreds as Sheriff Joe Hood in Tilt Hosa’s Studebaker Six outpaced rivals to finish in 9 minutes 47 seconds and claim the $300 first prize. Deputy Sheriff Vern LaMere served as mechanic while Leon Syoedeter started first but retired with ignition trouble. Ray Howell’s Cadillac dropped out three miles from Tombstone. Dewey Chadwick aided the crew as onlookers watched high speed turns and dangerous curves. Hill took second with 33 minutes 28 seconds amid engine woes for others.
A Phoenix weather bureau report issued today says early week disturbances did little to raise water supplies statewide. Drought conditions remain serious across southern and northern Arizona despite minor rainfall.
County Engineer Sid Smyth orders closure of Willcox Benson route after a washout on the Les etre river near Benson. Traffic to be redirected via Cochine Pearce and Tombstone with all information channels alerted. Report notes ashore activity and continuing highway conditions.
Water from Ganien Canyon caused washouts on the Llanch P and SW route toward Fort Huachuca. Rock debris and debris from the canyon were dumped to protect the roadbed. Repairs were underway and crews worked to stabilize the embankment.
Thomas McGraw a longtime Warren Bisbee railway motorman and pioneer resident died at his Warren home yesterday after years of service to the community in the mining district.
A Mexican customs officer, Matrecito, was shot and killed near the border by a man in U S Army uniform who crossed into Mexico to search him. The assailant then fled back to the U S side, escaping after the double gunfire.
Albert Scheupp swore to a complaint before Justice of the Peace H P Merz charging J P McDonald stableman with assault and battery. Scheupp says McDonald struck him in the face during an altercation over Scheupps dog. The case will be heard before Judge Mer rin.
Jerumio Vee, about 22, described as a Mexican, was shot and killed Sunday by Deputy Sheriff Dukes at Concentrator Town near Don Luis after a report of a man firing in the town. Con stalle Bormkfalk helped respond to the disturbance.
Department of the Interior announces the intention of James hi Saul of Ste Neal Arizona to establish three year proof to claim land described as NW4 Section 22 and SW1/4 Section 25 Township 26S Range 27G Meridian G S Kok. Witnesses listed. proof to be made before W A Fowler in Tomt on July th 1921.
Tomato and bell pepper plants available at Deming New Mexico nursery. Prices vary with plant size and stock. Sweet potato slips and chile plants also offered. Contact Farmer Nutwynman for details and current prices.
Banker Mol Mines Company applies for patent on the Black Hawk lode mining claim in Tombstone Mining District Cochise County Arizona. Location based on South 41 degrees East 6 minutes and 1128 feet from the North end center, with the site shown in Book 52 Record of Mines. The claim area excludes conflicts with adjacent surveys and totals about 14.14% acres.
Advertises heavy lay White Leghorn hatching eggs of the Oggs McFarlane strain from Gleim Poultry Ranch in Phoenix Arizona. Postpaid shipping to Route 2 12 Adve with price of 5.00 per lot of 15 eggs.
Barker Hi Mines Company applies for patent on Dry Hill lode in Tombstone Mining District with adjoining claims including DELHIE BLUE MINERAL and SILVER CABLE lodes. Bunker Hall Mines Compass files for Emerald South Mine in Cochise County with Silver Plume and Hidden Treasure lodes. notes boundaries and exclusions and records with County Recorder.
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