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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1920
Page
8
The column lists a string of town visitors and locals returning from Bisbee and other towns. W Jamison and Sid Smith's force member returned from Bisbee. Mildred Marrs, Janitor Charles Worsham, and Sammy Morgan noted among locals traveling or visiting Tombstone. Several Willcox, St David, Dragoon, Pearce, Benson, and Douglas visitors mentioned with brief notes on their trips and activities at the Crystal Theatre or local events.
In St David a mining ore transport story runs as Pete Henderson led a boat with ten sacks while Sam Rel handled trucking. A accident near Meiderson’s case caused an injury risking finger loss. Webb Farmers barbecue draws Tompstony residents for a day of sports and speeches. In Douglas area, local officials and families visit Apache water works and Calumet Tombstone area trips are noted.
Reported Tombstone items cover SVT votes to date, upcoming primary casting, and precinct rules. Local officials and residents including Joseph Hansen, M Galties, Mrs. Brown, Wal Holmes, Guy Welch, George Henshaw, and J W Wooasey are noted with moves, appointments, and travel. Updates mention Copper Queen Hospital surgery, Courtland mining business, and road work in Tombstone Canyon, plus banking shifts at The First National.
A car was stolen from the Bottling Works in Tombstone Canyon last night. Officer A H Sheppard and Coco-Cola manager Reed located the machine abandoned over the Divide this morning. Boys reportedly towed the machine, marooned it on a rock, and could not move it.
Fragments of a local church notice describe a Varation season program at Tam on What beines We shold Se to wake and of this are In which we being The choir will furnish ner TREE and a meeting at 2:30 p m All Christians encouraged to attend After summer vacation Lehor Day noted with District Attorney Mt French’s attendance and a campaign mention for local elections Deputy sheriffs and nominees are active with plans for election supplies and public events in Tombstone and nearby towns
Residents report arrivals and departures including Mine Sal idee Stark and Mee Mubhart returning home from visits in Phoenix Tombstone and Nogales. Weather notes mention hot conditions and routine route discussions plus officials in Douglas Bisbee and Phoenix moving on road matters and state department transit activities.
Douglas Aug 31 report details a pair of burglars striking the Brophy Co store in Pirtleville and a separate home invasion on Grace Avenue. One man is shot and wounded, another pistol is wrestled away as pursued. Police promise intensified efforts with cooperation from county authorities to capture the culprits.
An instructor arrives in Ma Estape and will depart soon to assist the war department. A Legionary, a member of the Seven teenth Hel wrtitivte sections, served overseas for four months. Local officials and journalists attend a ceremony with remarks about President Meers and leadership changes while notices call for carpenters and Mexican laborers. The era also notes agricultural updates on sweet potatoes, Sudan crops, and cantaloupes from Apache Powder Company.
Only one bid was received for the $50,000 courthouse bonds in Yuma County. The Denver firm offered a selling commission that would have set the bonds at 8 cents, so the bid was rejected.
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