02 May 1915
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1915
Page
1
A newly drilled artesian well near Me Neal north of Me Ferry yields 75 gallons per minute from a three inch discharge, with a ten foot pipe feeding the flow. The Berry well demonstration inspires more rigs. two wells underway between McXeal and Tombstone as crews work shifts, signaling a regional water surge.
In Phoenix on April 4 the House introduced a bill by Chairman Powers to fund a deficit from the first legislative session. It passed on the third reading by a 4 vote, allocating about 22 1 to cover expenses and printing. A similar Senate bill with higher funds was also considered and a resolution honored services of the registrar.
A new banking building described as one of the handsomest in the southwest will rise at the center of Stone and Congress streets. It will house the Arizona National and the Merchants Bank & Trust Company, replacing the present Arizona National Horse shoeing 4 s pecalty at Tombstone Transfer Company. Adj.
The Los Angeles Yuma Highway gains Legislative Committee endorsement for an immediate 200009 dollar appropriation to reimburse individuals and counties that funded California’s share of the bridge over the Colorado at Yuma.
Phoenix April 30 the board postponed voting on clemency for five condemned men whose reprieves expire May 25. After reviewing testimony and considering options the board decided to defer for two weeks delaying decision on whether to grant clemency or death.
Seattle April 30 Albert for twenty eight years prominent and respected businessman Seatle died this week at home Whisdanzhier Mrs S Friedman Bea wood Apartments 1027 Bellevue Cour Seattle born October Ui Fortier Touis.
Mannhein, a former Union Army sergeant who served in the Civil War and was honorably discharged, moved to Seattle in 1887 after four years in Tombstone and two in San Diego. He endured heavy losses in the Seattle fire but rebuilt his business success. Also notice: Mrs. A C Keach offers music lessons at her residence on Sth street between Bruce and Safford with reasonable rates.
A memorial page recounts a 24 year look back at Tombstone including city council notes with Fred Fuss named treasurer and A W Smith clerk pro tem, along with obituaries and local sentiments about cattle ranges, the funeral of William Clancy, new publication An Honest Dollar from Boston, Papago Indians selling red birds, and Cochise County investors in Los Angeles Investment Company facing legal scrutiny.
A reader recalls a childhood moment featuring a freckled girl reciting a line about becoming Queen of the May, evoking memories of old days and traditions. The note reflects nostalgically on springtime rites and shared community rituals.
C K Oldbery government irrigation engineer of the Indian service is in the city to supervise the hiking of the Santa Cruz river on the San Xavier agency and to repair flood damages. Forty head of stock have been contracted from Red mond Soohey of the Arizona Asphalt Paving company. Several miles of dike are to be built and the project will take several months.
Work on a new Masonic Temple on South Scott Street in Tucson by Scouich Rite Masons likely starts around June 1. Architect Trost of El Paso prepared plans nearly approved by the Tucson building committee. The temple, costing about $125,000, aims to be among the Southwest’s finest.
Tombstone Public Schools will reopen Monday after ten days of closure due to several scarlet fever cases among pupils. City health officials acted quickly to confine two affected families and said the risk of further contagion is past, allowing classes to resume.
A quorum of Arizona's legislature plans a trip from Phoenix for a Grand Canyon excursion. They depart Sunday afternoon and return Monday morning, with lawmakers from the southern region noting they have rarely traveled far.
Nothing new developed in the Greaterville case as an inquest proceeds into the deaths of Hilario and Jose Maria Leon. Deputies Moore and Fenter are named in the hanging allegations. County Attorney Hilzinger and Sheriff Forbes will attend the inquest at Greaterville with Edwin F. Jones, representing the sheriff.
The Prospector reports a call for a May 15 meeting in Tucson issued by Secretary Harry C Welch and President Dwight B Heard. The Arizona Good Roads Association seeks member cooperation from 19 local groups and 447 contributing members to discuss practical goals and state progress.
Sir and Mrs Douglas Gray and son Dough Jr drive to Patagonia in their Overland to inspect mining interests and return home tomorrow. May Day observations noted with Queens of May and local garage traffic. Benson Way ad, Bible school at 10 am, public worship 11 am and 8 pm with sermons on The Glory of the Commonplace and Short Weight. Holy communion morning service. Christian endeavor at 7:30 pm. Bible school contingent on no new scarlet fever cases. H A Deck Pastor.
Snow fell in the Hunchess area last night and the group led by EH Reeves Mel Julia Axtell Roy and Mrs H A Deck and Prof E Tilford left by auto for the District Sunday School Convention at Naco. They will return today as the convention covers territory south of Benson including Douglas. Minnie Linte County School Superintendent plans to move into a cottage near the Phone Exchange. Mr and Mrs HOC Almy report hay repairs at their Third and Fulton street home and Mr Almy has bought the York property. Arthur Heney installed a Bouser gas tank at Pairbank and plans to send a photo to the Benson Way boosters.
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