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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1921

Page

2

Bisbee Beats Tombstone In Wild Nine Inning Tilt

In Schusters Park a Bisbee team defeated Tombstone 12 to 3 after a chaotic game marked by wild throws and erratic plays. Carpena starred for Tombstone while Bisbee capitalized on Tombstone errors to pile up runs, with umpire Billy Me Sparrow exhibiting decisive, error-free calls.

Etehteed Schusters’ Park Tomstone Bisbee Ombstone Carpena Tombstone Billy” MeSparror

Orders All Liquor Destroyed By Marshal

Judge Wm H Sawtelle of the United States district court at Phoenix issues an order in all current and future cases before US commissioners involving violation of the national prohibition act or revenue laws. Commissioners must deliver to the marshal or deputy all intoxicating liquids and manufacturing gear seized by arresting officers, whether used as evidence or not, and forward the marshal's written receipt to the court clerk. The order covers related procedures and responsibilities.

Wm. H. Sawtelle United States District Court At Phoenix United States U. S. Court

Fragmentary 19th Century Writ Declares Seizure Duties

The court orders immediate delivery of seized items to the United States marshal or deputy and authorizes destruction of intoxicating liquors or related property in disposed cases. The text references tobacco flavor and toasted liquor as part of the seized material and official action.

Shotwell Wins Port Huachuca Governors Cup Match

Douglas shooter Shotwell topped the state rifle shoot at Port Huachuca with 49 hits from 30 at 1,000 yards slow fire. Douglas Clinton Team No. 1 won the Adjutant's Match with 2388 of 1500, and also claimed the Officers' cup with 704. Wheeler led the Sevird postal event at 104 with Henderson second. Civilian teams placed in Staat's Match and the Fleet's Cup saw Tombstone and Tucson finish strong. Individual aggregates named Riggs of Douglas and Monathan of Tucson with high scores.

Port Huachuca May Shotwell Douglas Douglas Clinton Captare Marry CC Henderson Phownls el Riggs LJ J Tuono Staat Phoenix Cis Tenth Cavalry Dousins Company ASG Nogales Civ DON

Hospital dishwasher held on murder charge

Edgar Sharpley a dishwasher at the county hospital was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Ed Leahy and held as a murder suspect. He allegedly killed his cousin Raby Sharpley during a drunken brawl near Birmingham Alabama after fleeing to Mississippi then the West. The incident occurred while both were intoxicated and at a dinner party after a struggle during which Edgar stabbed Raby, who died minutes later.

Douglas May Edgar Sharpley Ed Leahy Sharp Raby Sharpley Birmingham Ala Mississippi Sharpley Ruby Share Auld Edgar

Ex Governor Hunt Writes To Old Friend In Globe

Frak L Gates, clerk of Gila county board of supervisors, attaches a letter from Governor George W P Hunt now minister to Siam. He recalls meeting 37 years ago at the Pascoe hotel, mentions Globe, and encloses an old Siam coin as a memento of their friendship.

Hunt Globe Frak L. Gates Gila County Pascoe Hotel Burg Siami Siam Geo W. P. Hunt

Phoenix Doctor Cleared as Escape Charge Dismissed

In Buckeye Phoenix on Thursday Justice P R Mitten dismissed charges against Dr Harry A Hughes Sr a noted city physician due to lack of evidence. The case involved alleged assistance in an inmate escape from Buckeye jail where his son Dr Harry Hughes Jr was held. A warrant had been issued for Dr Hughes’s arrest despite his denial of involvement. Globe-Inspiration Copper Co to take over Porphyry Copper Co property.

IHES Phoenix Buckeye Dr. Hughes Justice Mittes

Fisher disputes modify White Mountain fishing ruling

Joe Prochaska state game warden wired Senator Cameron and Representative Hayden about Fort Apache reservation fishing and camping permit refusals. He pressed for action and investigations after no replies and growing protests. Some officials indicated no permits before July 15 with a possible extension.

Phoenix Joe V. Prochashe Ralph H. Cameron Carl Hayden Charles L. Davis Fort Apache Indict Agency White Mountain Reservation Prochaska Io Beine Paris Arizona Congress Ashurst Lwing Hue

Auto license fee increase noted in Arizona report

May 8 Phoenix. Ernest Hail secretary of state reports automobile fees received in his office for January to March show 1920 totals of 127,111.00, 23,153.25, and 13,236.25 with a combined 153,501.50. In 1921 the same months yield 96,519.00, 55,299.80, and 20,476.70 totaling 172,295.50, indicating a rise despite a year over year difference of 8,795. The receipts for early 1921 compensate for the decrease in January and March.

Phoenix Arizona Ernest Hail

Arizona Wins Track Meet in Roswell with NM Institute

The University of Arizona track team defeated New Mexico Military Institute and New Mexico Agricultural and Mechanical College at Roswell scoring 50 points to 47 and 11. Jacobson of the Institute led with 27 points including a 9.45 second 10 yard dash. In Globe, Superior Judge G W Shute ruled municipalities cannot regulate social evils or enforce related ordinances.

Roswell N. M University of Arizona New Mexico Military Institute New Mexico Agricultural and Mechanical College Institute Aggies Jacobson Globe May Suage G. W. Shute Miami

Bond Set for Alleged Acid Thrower in Prescott

In Prescott May 2 1900 124 000 bond was set for Cloress V Hopkins charged with aggravated assault for throwing acid in the face of Luelle Gallagher a trained schoolteacher. Her husband Clarence V Hopkins former chief engineer for the United Verte of Jerome aids his wife at the hearing. Mrs Hopkins remains jailed awaiting the hearing as authorities pursue bail.

Prescott Cloress

Plants for Sale by Farmer Nurseryman Deming NM

Ingram offers peppers cabbage and chile plants and slips for sale postpaid. Quantity details requested by mail. Ad advertises nursery stock from J C Ingram, farmer nurseryman, Deming New Mexico.

J. ¢. Ingram Farner Nurseryman, Deming, NX. M. i AdvEst Ee Ile

Public Notice of Homestead Three Year Proof

Department of the Interior Land Office at Phoenix gives notice Otto J Richter of Gleeson Arizona filed intention to make three year proof for the land described before W A Fowler US Commissioner Tombstone April 27 1921 witnesses Henry P McLendon Luther M Brown Herman H Earnest Ralph D Earnest all of Gleeson Arizona registrant Chase Marshall Register first published March 27 1921

Mareh Otto J. Richter Cleeson Arizona W. A. Fowler U. S Tombstone Henry P. McLendon Luther M.brown Herman H. Earnest Ralph D Earnest Gleeson Chase. Marshall, Register

Notice of Public Auction Sale of Douglas Property

Cochise County Arizona will hold a public auction at the Tombstone courthouse on June 9 1921 at 2 o clock PM for Jet 7 in Block 69 in the city of Douglas with improvements. Minimum bid $1400.00. Clerk L F Kuchenbecker signs. First published May 6 1921.

Board of Supervisors Cochise County Arizona Court House Tombstone Douglas E.G. Howe C. E County Recorder Said L. F. Kuchenbecker

Forest Protection Week Highlighted By Governor Proclamation

Governor Campbell proclaims Forest Protection Week in Arizona, urging citizens to educate and act against forest waste and fires. The note credits Boy Scout organizations for support and calls for events during the week to emphasize forest conservation for present and future generations. Separately, a Cochise County court orders show cause for sale of minor wards estate, with a forthcoming public notice in Tombstone Epitaph.

Phoenix Thos Campbell Arizona Ciizens

Public Notice of Homestead Proof Courtland AZ 1921

Notice from the U S Land Office Arizona dated April 24 1923 shows Clinton Perry of Courtland Arizona filed to prove up a homestead entry No 041360 for NWh NWH NW Section 14 Township 18S Range 4H G and SRB Meridian with a 3 year proof due May 25 1921 before U S Commissioner T G Emmons at Courtland Witnesses listed: C L McKinney L D Shattuck Lee A Lindsey John Hallam. Also shows Hatch ing eggs for sale from Gleim Poultry Ranch Phoenix Route 2.

U.S Land Office Poems Arizona Clinton Perry Courtland Ranze G & Srb & Meridian TG. Emmons U.S CL. McKinney LD. Shattuck Lee A. Lindsey John Hallam Chase Marshall

Notice of Contest in Homestead Entry Cancellation

Department United States Lanaumee Arizona April 26 1923 informs John Thomas Widow Heir of John Thomas Fairbank Arizona that Lewis Ray Spradlin filed March 23 1921 to contest and cancel Entry No 45287 made January 14 1921 for parcel in Township 19S Range 125 G and S RB Meridian alleging John Thomas died about April 17 1820 intestate leaving no widow or heirs. Entry will be canceled without further hearing unless a sworn answer with proof of service is filed within twenty days after the fourth publication. date of first publication May 1931 second May 13 third May 22 fourth May 28.

Arizona John Thomas jJohn Thomas John ‘Thomas Fairbank Lewis ‘Ray “Spradlin Elgin Meridian Job Thomas

PUBLIC NOTICE OF LAND AND PATENT APPLICATIONS

Notices announce three year proof filings for homestead entries at Hereford and Tombstone Arizona, with witnesses named and dates in June 1921. Also details several mineral patent applications in Cochise County for Black Hawk, Dry Hill, Emerald South, and related lodes with location data and adjoining claims.

Black Hawk North End Cochise County Arizona

Seale Seeks Three Year Proof On Arizona Homestead

Notice from the U S Land Office of Phoenix dated April 16 1922 states Charles G Seale of McNeal Arizona has filed intent to make three year proof to establish a land claim described as SEY NEY SEE 28 NWV Section 25 Township 204 Range 27E G and SRB Meridian. The proof will be before W A Fowler US Commissioner Tombstone on May 25 1921. Claimants witnesses are Jay Howell Bari Jones Andrew M Sheek John Smith all of McNeal Arizona. CHAS E MARSHALL Register. First published April 24 1922.

Hams Hesse Hereford Arizona Range Srb W. A. Fowler U.S Tombstone Phoenix Sam J. Milter Hereford SEIG G & & Rob & Meridian Fowler Tombstoxe Robert N. Fourr Samuel Lelondecis George J. McCabe Thomas Muat Bisbee Chase Marshall, Register Coma United States Patent Mineral Survey United States Land Office Bunker Hill Mines Company Cochise County U.S Land Office of Phoens. Arenat Charles G. Seale McNeal St. Ney Swiy Nwa G. & Srb & Meridian Terses Jay Howell Bari Jones Andrew M. Sheek John Smith Artoona

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