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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1922
Page
2
The log recounts Tombstone’s Camp Fire Girls unit led by secretary reports on the Beeses and Geeses cooking divisions, guiding staff, and daily events from June 26 to 27 including camp setup, hikes to the Reef Mine, visits to local cabins, interactions with Mrs Todd, and a brief note on a historical murder grave along the trail.
Journal notes the 1621 trip by Camp Fire Girls of Tombstone with rain, hikes to Ramsey and the box, a parody performance The Wreck of the Hesperus, and community support from Mrs Todd and Carr Canyon neighbors. Hazel and others are highlighted. honorary members and Council Fire plans are recorded. ends with gratitude and anticipation for next year.
Arizona school data for year ending June 30 1921 shows Cochise County with 6854 daily attendees and per capita costs of 117 91. The state average daily attendance is 44609 with per pupil cost 99 73. Mari copa leads attendance at 12029 while Mohave is lowest at 596.
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors announces sealed bids due July 17, 1922 at 2:00 PM for the sale of Tombstone Union High School District bonds totaling 50000 dollars. Bonds bear 6 percent interest, payable semiannually in gold, mature 1924 through 1942, sold at par with accrued interest. Bids must include a 5 percent certified check and be sent to Clerk M. C. Hankin.
Department of the Interior announces Arthur W. Lamb of Tombstone Arizona has filed to prove up a homestead claim at Tombstone on July 25 1922. Witnesses include Helen F. Mclelland James A Lamb Samuel Watts and Emil Mele terban. Name JOHN R. TOWLES Register. First pub June 25 1922.
An advertisement touts the value of time spent with the International Correspondence Schools offering courses to boost salary and career prospects. It claims over 150000 past students have advanced in offices stores and factories, promising tailored plans and a mailed coupon for enrollment and home study.
Local story reports a July 7, 1922 accident at the Misenhimer ranch scene where Mart Misenhimer attempted to siphon gasoline, causing a lantern fire that scorched his hands and set a girl named Fredalee Misenhimer alight. Both were hospitalized. the girl slowly improves while he recovers. The report notes delays and Board of Supervisors actions in appointing bids and notices.
Land consists of 160 acres largely fenced with cultivation ready fields. Includes 22 HP pump engine with centrifugal pump, 1/2 HP well pump, two windmills, wells with long water supply, and diverse farming equipment. A seven room adobe house with porch, barns, chicken houses, milk house, furniture, and full water piping.Sale by widow Lucy Ctra, 728 7th Street, Douglas, Arizona.
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