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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1919

Page

6

Roads and roads: Heard touts Cochise County progress

Dwinhy B Heard of Phoenix praised Cochise County roads on a Warren district visit en route from Douglas, noting a highway program with $4,000,000 voted for construction and plans to have gangs at work within two weeks. He toured Bisbee Tombstone Benson links and predicted state-leading highways. A shooting near Fort Huachuca drew sheriff and prosecutor attention as officers investigated a resort murder amid conflicting reports and a coroner’s inquest pending.

Dwinhy B Heard Phoenix Warren Tuglas Heard Arizona Republican of Salt River Valley Douglas Order States Border Suites Association Border Stay Arsoca Tign Ex. Cary Eate Evan Yeente Te Ag Bis Paverix San Bran el Maso Border States Association Marfouya Mr. Heard Bisbee Tombstone Benson Ater Fort Husehuca Harry Rafferty Mr. McKelligan Mamie Dalazel Cascel

Port Grant State Industrial School boys value proper equipment

June 2 at Phoenix a story from Port Grant State Industrial School notes how boys long for a durable baseball unit. After a long wait, the superintendent buys a first class ball game unit. A committee will guard it, and trained leadership is urged for Arizona’s young state school.

Phoenix Port Grane Lovere Willcox Firstclass Arizona Port Grant

Accidental shooting claimed in Gould case

Patricio Marentes, held at the county jail, argues the shooting of six year old Thomas Gould was accidental after the boy allegedly took a .22 rifle from his mother’s home while with two other boys. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict that Gould died from a gunshot fired by Marentes.

Douse Marentes Patricks Mare Bowie Tommy Gould Gould Boy Gould Tamly Howle Thomas Gould Patricio Marentes Middleioas Slenedwim Coxon R.A. Wheeler Charles At Lewis Busch JW. Lancaster Wg, Carroll

Arizona Bring In Dusher In Burk Burnett Field

Wires from Tou Hughes of Harnow Hughes Land Co report a 2000 barrel well developed in Kierk 86 near the Burk Waggoner tract in the Burkburnett field. Hughes, a Texas state senator from Creekside county, says oil is venting 30 feet above the derrick. L Harmon, ex-president of the Arizona Growers association, leads the Phoenix tied company with nine stockholders.

Kierk 86 Burk Waggoner North Westere Burkburnett Field Phoenia Association Harnow Hughes Land Company Tou Hughes Hughes Texas Ceekise County L. Harmon Arizona Cats Growers’ Association Phoenix National Bank Phoenix Bus Arse Wen

Central Hotel Robbed. Family Jewelry Taken

Burglars entered the Central Hotel on Toughrut street last night and stole $25 in cash and jewelry from Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Holland and family, including pins watches and rings. Constable Porter McDonald investigates. a clue may emerge tonight. A Phoenix bond issue of four million dollars for county road construction passed.

Central Hotel Toughrut Street G. H. Holland Porter McDonald

Township survey plats filed for Phoenix land office

Township survey plats for townships and ranges in G and SR Mer and G and SR Mer areas were received by the Surveyor General of Ark and will be officially filed on July 10 191% at 9 oclock AM Applications for the lands embraced will be received on June 10 291% Also listed are various townships ranges and meridians with the details of locations and dates for filing and appropriation.

Phoenix John L. Irvin Register United States Land Office Phoebia Scot Townshire G & SR G&s Seyor General Ark Jim G & St Mor Townebie Cannes G&s R Stile Temote Arizona Welook Ani Daly

Two Runaway Girls Dupe Officers and Escape

June 2 1 Clark 19 and Ethel Rathe 18 claimed runaways from Yuma eluded Constable and officers late at night. They rode a recovery to Phoenix with three others, were jailed, then recaptured at Buckeye after failing to return to a restaurant and evading pursuit. Clark and her sister were reported married.

Phomnin C Clark Ethel Rathe Yuma Dene Wikrne Jase Eal Clark Rathe Leslie Rathe Whittle Yura Phoenix Jay Ream Jones Jenes Leite Fusue Aay Bias Clark Te of Neers Jagishail Tey Lesheri Chere Gist Buckeye

Airplane to Launch State Recruit Drive in Arizona

A three-plane squadron arrives in Phoenix to begin a statewide air recruitment campaign for the Army and Navy aviation corps. The operation, announced by Capt Appleby, will establish headquarters in Phoenix with two more crews joining during the drive. The flyers traveled from Rockwell Field, San Diego, after four weeks patrolling Southern California.

Phoenix the United Tos Pinnae National I. & Tex Army Ap Ehatoer of Commerce Appleby Phoenis Hockwell Teid San Diego Cafornia

Oil Books Stolen From Phoenix Office

The Texas Globe Oil and Gas Company reports its books and boards were taken yesterday from the president's office in the Del Ray building. Walthour Wolf was taken into statehouse custody for examination and investigation by a corporation commission official. Officials of the company are summoned to appear on June 5 to show cause for noncompliance with Arizona investment laws and charged with selling stock in the connect without a permit.

Phoenix Tme Texas Globe Ol & Jas Company Walthour Wolf del Ray Corporation Commission Statehouse Arizona

Railroad Agent Appointed Miami Seaboard Change

June 2 report that J BR Stone will succeed J K Hanlin as Arizona Eastern agent at Miami. The change takes effect next Monday morning. Stone comes to Miami from Sea Car Jos where he has served as station agent for eight years.

Miami J. “Br Stone J. K. Hanlin Arizona Mr. Stone Sea Car Jos

Dunbar Arrested on Libel Charge in Phoenix

John C. Dunbar editor of a weekly paper was arrested on libel charges connected to an article about Milnes, secretary to Governor Campbell. He posted 500 bail pending a preliminary hearing set for next Friday while Prochaska was also involved in related actions. The article faces possible penalties up to five thousand dollars or one year in prison.

Dunbar Phoenix John C. Dunbar Ro Milnes Campbell Aliies Welch Saney Justice de Souza Milnes Joseph V. Prochowski Prochaska

Wolves and Wiens Ravage Black River Neighborhood

Report of animal incursions ripping through the All Black River area with wolves and a hunter. Inspector Musgrave discusses bounty system failures and proposed control measures including a fox hunter and three wolf sensors to curb losses. Court testimony references Miss Smith’s visions of an international temple in Phoenix and loans from supporters.

Wolves Wiens Black River Mack River Fagle Creek Muain Las Nouce Atte Muserive Musgrave J. Aylmer Harding Miss Smith Lim Phoenix Miss Judes Stanford

Jury Returns Verdict in Boggs Estate Case at Florence

On a late Saturday night the jury found against the Southern Pacific company in the William Boggs estate case as administrator. A verdict of 2000 dollars was awarded in one suit and 1220 dollars in another. The family’s remaining members were involved in concluding the case. The tragedy occurred May 5, 1918, when William Williams and Swees dren were killed after their car was struck by a Southern Pacific passenger train at Casa Grande.

Florence Ane Dune William Boggs Southern Pacife Company Tearnet Wiliams Wil Wie Sweeis Dren

Auto thefts total $30,000 in Phoenix report

June 2 report from Phoenix notes another missing automobile with tires and accessories adds to a two week total of $20,000 in stolen cars and parts. Police believe an organized gang is operating locally or from another state city, with a clearing house for stolen goods.

Phoenix Nee

Globe uses Pinal Mountains water shed for flood control

Globe has appropriated the water from the Pinal Mountains watershed by posting notices and building check dams at Kellner House and Six Shooter Canyon. Seven dams average about 10 per dam, with conservative estimates suggesting a per dam cost of 1. Warrante Warrants discuss using the dams to conserve water for Globe citizens.

GLOBE Miami Pinal Mountain Kellner Pinal Mountains W. H. Keegan To County Taxpayers’ Association

Won't Consent Sale In Miant Water System Dispute

June 2 Phoenix Miant Water Commission members met to discuss Nan Dyke selling his water system to Miami for 211.40 with a proposed rate of 65086.10. Commissioner Jones stated the commission will not approve a sale at several hundred percent above value. Betts and Johnson agreed with the stance.

Phoenix Clee van Dyke Miant Jones Nan Dyke Miami Corporation Commission Mr Jones

Smith Pleads Guilty to Larceny and Sentenced

Smith pleaded guilty Saturday to grand larceny and was sentenced by Judge Stanford to five to seven years in the state prison. He admitted no veries from his employer. While being returned from Katsas a short time ago he escaped from an escort guard by slipping through a train window. He was recaptured. Backey ines old, extensive development ex pected.

Phoenix Jane Hugh Smith Stanford Eres Weaon Smulth Katsas Smith Ls Guard Ernest Sraith Eule Castady

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claims

The old catalog style advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure offering one hundred dollars for cures Hall's Catarrh Cure allegedly treats catarrh through the blood easing mucous surfaces and removing impurities, a claim repeated as a long standing remedy.

Hall

Government to Erect Near 1000 Buildings Near Borders

Government plans a large construction program affecting borders and irrigation projects. The initiative involves the Gita Bead Irrigation Company and a major plant project, signaling expansive development efforts across territorial zones.

Phoenix Manta Gita Bead Irrigation Company Dureement

Notice for Public Sale of Land Claim in Arizona

Department of the Interior notices Mary J Harkey of Turner Arizona filed a three year proof for a homestead in Township 3 Range 4 and seeks registration before W.A Fowler at Tombstone on July 2 1949. Witnesses listed include John Fee Frank Shaver John Patrick alls and other Turners Elgin Arizona residents.

State Land Selections Protest Period Notice in Phoenix

United States Land Office in Phoenix announces a five week protest period on school indemnity land selections under the 1919 act. Notices list multiple township and range parcels including sections 5 6 22 and others with the office inviting protests or contests before final approval and certification. Registered by ARVIN and SCOTT WHITE with first publication May 4, 15.

Phoenix Arizona

Land Office Notice of Intent to File 3-Year Homestead Claim

Anna W Werkey of Tarner Augens in Arizona declares intention to make three year homestead claim for land described as lot and sections in Township 8 Range 3 Meridian. The claim is to be established before W A Fowler US Commissioner Tombstone Arizona on July 1, 1919. Witnesses from Tarner Arizona include John Igo Frank Shaver Joan Patrick Yndaiecis Solano. Registration by Irving Register. First pub June 1, 1919.

Department of the Interior CS. Land Office Phoenix Anna W . Werkey Tarner Augens Hamrety ROB Meridian W. A. Fowler U.S Tombstone Arizona John Igo Frank Shaver Joan Patrick Yndaiecis Solano Tamer

Land Office Notice of Homestead Claim in Arizona

U S Land Office Phoenix Arizona April 25 1919 notice of intention to claim land by B Goudy of Fort Huachuca Arizona for lot 1 section 33 township 213 range E G SRB Steridan witnesses Tom Fry Christopher Joy J Heck William M Carmichael all of Fort Huachuca Turner and Tombstone Arizona First pub May 4 1919.

U.S. Land Office Phoenix Arizona Atence B. Goudy Huachuca E.G. & Srb & Steridian W. A. Fowler Tombstone Tom Fry Christopher ¢. Joy F& Huachuca Heck Turner William M. Carmichael Ft. Huachuca J. L. Irvin Register

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Cochise D. G. Heard Bee Koos Bette Visitar Army Justine Jstrial School Gisbo 10 Fhoen Chahces Ik William WIAMI Wates Plant Inera Ines Department of the Interior U.S Land Office Arizoa Mary J Harkey Fowler Tambatone John Fee John Patrick Alls Yndaweio Solano Elgin Arvin, Regixcer State of Bas Tos Tas Ney G&s RM JL Arvin Scott White Recei Lo Irvin
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