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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1915
Page
4
El Paso August 28 Confirmation of the appointment of George F Hawks general superintendent of the El Paso and Southwest arm to the position of vice president and general manager of the line to succeed H J Simmons whose resignation due to health was announced The appointment is effective September the date of Mr Simmons retirement
Douglas reports delegates from the Cochise County Farmers convention toured the lower valley in seven cars to view silos under construction and pumping plants. Paschal led the motorcade to show irrigation systems, orchards, and vineyards. Five people joined. most machines were donated by local merchants. The group plans a Cochise meeting on September 15 to adopt by laws and finalize association activities.
Public is advised there is confusion over the new parcel post rulings to be effective September 1. Post office officials are actively explaining the changes and addressing questions from the public.
Tombstone hosts a reunion week with over fifty descendants and pioneers from the old mining camp gathering at Fremont Street near the Prospector building. The event, photographed as a historic memento, recalls frontier clashes around Ci Hall and the era of the Clanton and Lowry gangs in a somber, mythic tone.
Two Mexican convicts escaped the Tombstone canyon guard camp after cutting stockade wire with pliers. The break occurred when a single guard watched from a tower and darkness aided the escape. One escapee hailed from Pinal county and the other from Maricopa county. authorities doubt their recapture as they may have crossed into Mexico.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document, signed by F. J. Cheney & Co., asserts the remedy’s effectiveness and financial ability to cover claims.
State Attorney General Jones clarifies that only thirty five white wings or doves may be shot on the same day. The opinion notes the statute groups the two species together and treats them as the same limit despite potential species differences.
A Paso Herald report by Hubert Mapter notes Tombstone’s revival as Copper Queen Consolidated Mines operations resume. Old shafts and buildings upgraded bring mining back, boosting business and stabilizing population after years of decline. By August 7 the town boasted only two vacant houses, expected soon to be filled.
An old timers gathering yesterday brought together trail blazers who had not met for many years. Hearts hotched with memories as greetings filled the afternoon and former companions posed before the Propector Epitaph photo with the historic Modoc site in the background.
A torn page item from Gleeson recounts residents traveling to Tombstone for business and social visits. It lists motor trips by Bethan, Walter Gillsen, Sallie Terry, and Clare Griffith, plus appearances by Haren Bishop and Mr Parker. Rain, court-related mentions, and visits from Courtland and Pearce are noted.
Ashcroft of Los Angeles identified as the forward compartment victim in the submarine Fel sunk last March. Naval officers said teeth and a dental bridge helped confirm the corpse, with bones fragmented and booties among wreckage. Recovery work proceeds slowly as divers search for remaining remains.
Plans for a coming celebration in Tombstone proceed smoothly with a pre celebration dance tentatively planned on Saturday night on the cement walk. A 12 by 20 foot speakers stand will be erected Saturday morning in front of the old butcher shop for the orchestra and speakers. The street will be decorated day and night as the novelty of a pavement dance debuts in Tombstone.
About seventy five Arizona teachers attended a bio pedagogical meet in Oklahoma. C. O Case was reelected Arizona director and John D. Lopez was elected vice president of the association during the session.
The Cochise County audit lauds overall efficiency of the clerk and treasurer offices while criticizing certain purchase and claim practices. It highlights receipts, traveling expenses, itemized purchases for school supplies, and calls for stricter controls, with emphasis on receipts, proper vouchers, and improved recordkeeping.
Examination of June 2004 to July reveals no changes in receipts or recommendations. The report notes extensive business handled at the office during the period and mentions women officials and junior staff involvement in the review and approval process. The chair and board are to scrutinize recommendations before acceptance.
The article reports on tensions in Santa Cruz county over Mexican cattle imports tainted with Texas fever ticks. It cites board members with conflicts of interest, inspections and removals, port openings at Nogales and Sadie, and plans for investigations. Also notes cattle conditions, local farming activity, and a snake incident in Sonoita chicken yard.
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