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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1918

Page

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Classification of the Class of 1918 by local board

The local board completed the 1918 classification and prepared mailing cards for registrants. The list shows names with classifications such as 1A and 2A, some marked navy or SF, some failed to return questionnaires, and notes continued on page two. The roll includes Watson, Wheeler, Bryan, Angle, Harmore, Morendon, Jover, Tatemanta, and many others with varied statuses and endorsements.

Cales Wm. F. Watson Franklin A Wheeler Navy Bryan Betty Axe Chas, A. Angle Walter T. Harmore Wm. BR Morendon Paul Jover Caley E. Tatemanta Geo. Deanna Chas Vega Arthur F. Gardner Enrique ¢. Canova Frank Lopes Paul Ratti Claud Nard EA Lee Roach Pedro Antilion Jr SF Tomy Motles Seth Johnson H. B Elston Ta Jose Torres Franklyn GH. Ivey Antonio Pinedama Herbert E. Locke Bert Davenport Geo Ey Leland Geo. W. Pleres Peter W. Eldreage John Frank Kries Rsp Alfred Ho Nichols Hey T. Gobble Lloyd Laxeon Carlos Chavez Albert A. Sperry Francisco Padio Eddie Weber Taurgeon Fore Harry J. Mitchell Jose FL Quihulz Winfred Lockhart James A. Walker Wee Hong Patrick Harrington Joe Dunkerson Jack L. Thompson Alois Jos. Hessency Wm. J. Martens Otto John Bowman Fortunado Piciila Parker Woodman Chas. J. Gard Jesse E Curtis Dwight Rabeack Robt M. Cummins Chester J. Jenkins Albert Vietti Poy Thos. J. Savice Wm. J. B. Hunters Manuel Gonzales Howard Hampston Wm. J. Hutchison Iary Thos. Conger Jerry E. Haug Columbus P. Gi

Mexican Cowboy Arrest Ends Mesa Escape Drama

Fred T. Baker alias George McLain was captured on Mormon Flats near Mesa after an escape from Clifton road camp ten days earlier. Constable Pickins and Deputy Natsteer surprised Baker who surrendered at once. Baker had a prior burglary sentence and was known as a bad character.

Phoenix Fred T. Baker George McLain Mormon Flats Mesa Picking Charles Natsteer Baker Clifton Road Pickins Jerison Valencia Verduxo Sheik Nat Heer

Initiated Laws Before Voters in November Benin

Arizona voters face seven proposed measures to modify state law via constitutional amendments and statutory changes. Proposals include lands leasing and sale limits, capital punishment, antivaccination statutes, workmen's compensations, and legislative redistricting.

Benin Arizona Uber

Two Committees Named on Defense Council in Phoenix Report

Phoenix dispatch reports the selection of two key committees for the new state council of defense. The seven research committee lists D T MacDougal Desert Laboratory Tucson as chairman with members from observatories and mines. The public health committee names H Brown Phoenix as chair with notable Arizona scientists from Flagstaff Bisbee Globe and other cities. Governor Hunt’s assertion about Senator Charles M Roberts of Cochise being named to the council is disputed. county supervisors have not met since the appointment but are set to meet Monday when Roberts’s appointment is expected to be confirmed.

Phoenix State Council of Defense D. T. MacDougal Desert Laboratory Tucson VM Observatory W. Warner Watkins Phoswin Ho A. Spohr At. Butler School of Mines W. B McCatlemn Po B. Wilder Douglas Committee On Public Health Siler FO. H. Brown Hunt State Council For Defense Charles M. Roberts Cochise County Board of Supervisors Roberts Sidney P.osborn Sidney P. Osbern Osborn

Road Conditions Near Tombstone and Charleston

Roads out of Tombstone are in good condition except where cross washes have occurred. The Charleston to Fort route is fine except for three washes that can be crossed by dipping. The Port through Overton Buena area toward the bridge is nearly a boulevard, with the upper end surfaced in decomposed granite.

Tombstone Charlestons Fort Overton Buena

Prison labor proposed to harvest crops in Arizona

Phoenix July 22 Prison labor of Arizona is to be used to ease the labor shortage in the agricultural and horticultural industries. The plan was advanced by Attorney General Wiley E Jones and approved by the state board of patrons and parries at a Florence meeting. The program will parole suitable prisoners to work in state industries, excluding those serving extreme sentences.

Phoenix Arizona Wiley E. Jones Th State Board of Patrons and Paroies Florence Jones Wis Curt W. Miller Tempe C. ©. Case Superintendent of Public Instruction California

Mexicans Held for Trial in Plot to Violate U S Neutrality

Nogales July 12 Six of eight men arrested in June on conspiracy charges to disrupt U S neutrality and foment revolution in Mexico faced trial in the U S district court after a hearing before U S Commissioner W A O Connor Witnesses named Juan Cabral a follower of Carranza and Villa and Felipe Angeles once commander of Villa artillery forces as leaders of the alleged plot M A Collins a former Nogales merchant was among those held The remaining defendants were Mexicans.

Nogales United States Mexico United Stat District Court U. S W. A. O'Connor Juan Cabral Carranza Villa Pelipe Angeles M.A. Collins

Williams Family Deaths Spark $150,000 Damages Suit

W E Togas as administrator of John Williams Edith Williams Dorothy Williams Paul Williams and Maurine Williams filed in Florence Superior Court for $115,000 against Southern Pacific railroad J B Gandy and Lawrence Gamotis over the Casa Grande May 5 auto accident that killed John Williams and his wife and three children. The suit seeks $59,000 for John Williams $20,000 for Mrs Williams and $15,000 for each child. The engineer and fireman on the west bound train are named defendants.

Bibbee Flannigan & Murry Florence W. E. Togas John & Williams Edith Williams Dorothy Wilames Paul Williams Maurine Williams Southern Pacific Railroad Company J.B. Gandy Lawrence Gamotis Casa Grande Jobs Williams Williams Corone Boggs Tombstone Taft Bentley J. B. Gandy

Deputy Sheriff Brakfield Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Tombstone

Deputy Sheriff Wm Brakfield of Lowell is in Tombstone on official business and to announce his candidacy for Sheriff. He plans to return this evening after touring the county to drum up support.

Wm. Brakfield Lowell Tombstone

Arizona Melons And Potatoes Data Report Issued

The government reports on cantaloupe, watermelon and potato data for Arizona show earlier cantaloupes this year by about a week. One carload of watermelons estimated, with growers’ prices around 35 dollars per hundredweight versus 22 last year. fifty carloads of potatoes expected at about 11 1/2 cents per pound. First cantaloupe car from Glendale shipped June 26, then Mesa on July 9, with rains delaying skin and yield. up to July 5, 212 carloads, with 820 expected. Watermelons had 40 cars shipped by July 3, with 30 more anticipated. first car brought 0 this year and 35 last year. average grower price about 25 dollars to date, versus 22 last year. Potatoes shipments projected below initial sixty-car estimate. 1916 and 1917 figures cited for context.

Phoenix Arizona Department of Agriculture J. M Hadison Harrison Salt River Glendale Mesa Earier

Bliss Tickets Issued This Week in Tombstone Weddings

Bliss tickets issued in Tombstone and nearby towns list numerous forthcoming marriages. Names include Porfirio Martinez to Maria N Cousins, R. Page to Alma N McKnight, Manuel Salcido to Edna Martinez, and many others across Bisbee Douglas Naco Pirtleville Lowell Forest Station.

Bliss J. E Superior Court Porfirio Martinez Maria R. Page Alma N. McKnight Douglas Manuel Salcido Edna Martinez Benson Karl D. Higgins Gertrude Mitchell John Sprain Dorothea Pavlocich Bisbee Jose Claro Laura Gonzales Mauro Hermangilto Braulin Hernandez Dougiac Juan R

Sentences Today in the Superior Court

A wave of civil, criminal and probate cases appeared before Judge Lockwood. Defendants including Juan Jiminez and Daniel Mariner were sentenced for transporting liquor, with months and fines. Francisca Robles received 2 to years for burglary. Others pleaded guilty to assaults and burglaries with varying prison terms. Prohibition violators face road work or jail, while a few suspended sentences are noted.

Lockwood Juan Jiminez Daniel Mariner Squir Francisca Robles Bishep Jesus Xiean Cortland Severs J. A. Brown Dousta John Parks Arift Mary Gonnates

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