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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1919

Page

6

Fire Destroys Chandler Gin in Cochise County Verdict Sets Precedent in Moon Case

Phoenix dispatch reports a large Chandler gin destroyed by fire with extensive losses after a night watchman first spotted flames. In a separate Cochise county trial, Chet Moon was found guilty of first degree burglary in the Treay Meat Market theft, with fingerprint expert testimony and 21 comparison points sealing the verdict.

Cochise Chet Moon Hisbee Trey Jas. Mabone Cochise County Teel Sherif Tombstone Edward A Evans Chicago E. Heinrich Berkeley Cai Adolph Joel Criminal Identification Bureau of San Francisco E. M. Sanders Los Angeles Goay Roark Williams Tog EJ Plannigan Sob Ce Baliot Ajon Phoenix Sowhwest Co Chandy Oelnek Yew

Will Speak in Tombstone at Creta Theater Nov 8

Col Dan Morgan Smaun, commander of the 338th Infant Battalion of Death, known as Will Pea, speaks at Creta theater in Tombstone on November 8. He recounts wartime service from joining as a cornell to earning the sobriquet Hxtt Death and urges patriotism and loyalty amid chaos.

Dan Morgan Smaun Allen Will Creta Novator Aetna Cornel Suen Dizer

Barnes Circus to Winter Near Phoenix

Al G. Barnes Circus shifts wintering from Venice California to Phoenix Arizona. It buys 500 acres near Phoenix and moves all equipment to the new site. A combined moving picture studio headquarter will cost near a million dollars. Over 300 people will be employed during winter. The venture is expected to bring thousands of dollars to Phoenix. Also notes: Cameron farmer threshes 70 acres of wheat at 42 bushels per acre. Miami Milling Co ready to start work.

Phoenix al G. Barnes Venice Calif Arizona Mr. Barnes Cameron Miami Miami Mining S Milling Co

City resident dies of pulmonary tuberculosis in Tombstone

John Gundy Sr a six year resident of upper Tombstone died at noon yesterday from pulmonary tuberculosis. He came from Negaunee Michigan where his body will be shipped for interment. Survived by his wife and 19 children present at his bedside. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow at his residence conducted by Rev CW Harshman with services by Sons of St George and Moose. He was 52.

Wilbe John Gundy Upper Tombstone Gundy Warren Negaunee Mich Michigan Upper Tombstone Canyon CW. Harshman Methodist Church Sons of St George and the Loyal Order of Moose

Globe Arizona begins major school and city projects

Globe begins large scale construction including a new school at a cost of 200,000 dollars and a sewer system at 235,000 dollars. Over the past two months 100 new electric meters were installed and 25 residences plus several new business blocks are under development.

Globe Ander

Warren Girl Weos Discharged Officer

Miss Anna Walace, a popular Warren girl, married Capt Charles Pickerel of Maes3 at Long Beach California. The ceremony Friday was simple with relatives and friends present. Mrs Pickerel is active in Warren social and musical life while Capt Pickerel serves as Pima County livestock inspector and fought in France. The couple plan to reside in Tucson.

Dismer Anna Walace Corbise Eowaty Charles Pickerel Maes3 Long Beach Calif Pickerel Warren Tucson Capt. Pickerel Pima County France Capt Mra Pickerel

ESA FACING FAMINE OF THANKSGIVING SWEETS

In Mesa on November 24 bakers and candy makers warn Thanksgiving sweets will be scarce due to nationwide sugar shortages and western south western drought. Factories may shift to syrups and substitutes while chocolate cream and other sugar heavy candies may vanish briefly. Bakers fear shortages will curb holiday offerings and popular treats may be low produced this week.

Mesa Eve Ag Tess Elvy

Antipro profiteering meet planned in Phoenix

Plans for an antiprofiteering conference were laid in Phoenix with Valley States Attorney General and federal officials to discuss enforcing the price law on food, shoes and clothing. George H. Smalley, federal fair price commissioner for Arizona, will attend to share actions already taken and suggest steps for the campaign against high living costs.

Valley Arizona George H. Smalley

Cases Set for Trial in Federal Court in Tucson

In Phoenix on November 24 Judge William H. Sawtelle will hold trials for more than ten defendants from the Globe-Miami district. They face wartime prohibition charges for manufacturing homemade wines and other liquors, with over 10,900 gallons seized. Trials will occur in Globe in December and Tucson in January, delaying sessions in Phoenix until next April as officials seek an outside judge.

Phoenix William H. Sawtelle Tucson Thomas A. Flynn United States Globe- Miami Globe Slobe

Naco postmastership exam announced for December 17

The United States Civil Service Commission and Postmaster General announce a December 17, 1919 examination at Bisbee Arte for the Naco postmaster position. Annual pay is 1000 dollars. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship, residency in the delivery district, age 21 to 64, and proper filing of Form 2241 with the Commission.

United States Civil Service Commission Bisbee Arte Duatmaster Naco United States Civil Service Commission Washington, D Washington, D.C

Mining Man Joseph Curley Dies in Bisbee

Joseph Curley a Bisbee mining man of Warren district died at his home on 54 Upper Lowell Sunday at age 58. Born in Detroit Michigan, he came to Bisbee 17 years ago from Leadville Colorado. He leaves a sister in law Mrs Kate Sheaff and three stepsons Timothy and Jerry McCarthy of Bisbee and Dan McCarthy of Butte Montana. Funeral arrangements to be announced in Leadville.

Bisbee Joseph Curley Warren Upper Lowell Corley Detroit Mick Iabec Leadville Cole Kate Sheaeff Francises Deter Mr. Curley Shea Timothy Jerry Mevarhy Bistee Dan McCarthy Butte Mont Hennessy One Stelement

Prohibition Law Labeled Paragon of Wetness in Sonora

In Nogales Nevada and Sonora discuss a lenient stance on drinks over six percent alcohol. The Sunmara taor reg asserts exemptions for wines cider and champagne. The Vim Sisters receive notable favorable regard from the Sonora government amid this debate.

Nogales Arizona Sonora

Quiet Courtland wedding in Tombstone church

Claude C. Jordan wed Mice Clara Marion Brown in Tombstone Congregational church on the seventeenth. Rev C W Stark officiated. Only relatives and friends attended. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Brown, has lived in Courtland. the groom works at Cull's store. They reside at Judge Box cottages.

Courtland Claude C. Jordan Clara Marion Brown Tombstone Congregationale Church Ev. C. W. Stark Courland Valley Imring

Close Call for Police Officer in Miami Shootout

Miami dispatch reports Officer Cole faced a gunfight with Mexican gamblers near Turkey Shoot canyon. He wounded a suspect with three bullets after six gamblers were arrested, as the offender fled past the line of capture while Cole and other officers pursued.

Miami Umeer Mexicat Cole Turkey Shoot Cote Tines Mesicana

Engineers Plan Phoenix Membership Drive Tonight

Phoenix chapter of the American Association of Engineers will discuss the national membership drive launching December 1 at a meeting of oral members at city hall tonight. Eight teams will be organized to carry the drive, and the group plans to adopt a constitution for the newly formed Phoenix chapel with committee reports to be considered.

Phoenix American Association of Engineers Phoenix Chapel

Sugar shortage sparks panic in Warren district

Inquiries yesterday found no hoarding by wholesalers or merchants in Bisbee amid an acute sugar shortage tied to wartime scarcities. Local prices in Bisbee run lower than neighboring Arizona towns as miners report continued ore finds at the Chloride-Diana mine shaft.

Warren Edusumier Bisbee Arizona

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