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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1921
Page
3
Cattleman Frazee in Tombstone confirms Cowboy Show dates moved to October 8 and 9 with prizes totaling $250 for call roping and other contests. Events include broncho busting, riding tricks, dancing, children’s activities, and a large crowd expected from Cochise County.
Pat Stauffer a mining man of Mexico was stabbed twice by two Mexicans in Nogales Sonora near the Mexican high school around 9 30 last night. L M Spivey father of E Bruce Spivey of the Evans Hotel Newsstand was robbed of a watch and knife. Spivey escaped with his life as the bandits fled after finding his money and a valued gold watch.
Four offices and twenty three enlisted men of Flight B Twelfth aero squadron will move Friday to El Paso Texas for reassignment. Seven de Haviland planes and one Curtiss plane will fly to El Paso with remaining camp equipment by train and trucks. The unit had patrolled the border from Douglas Nogales and later forest fires in Huachuca Santa Catalina and Santa Rita ranges until the rainy season began.
William E. Rowlands files suit in Phoenix seeking a temporary injunction against Governor Campbell State Treasurer Barhart and State Auditor Fairfield and others from paying interest on Lyman dam project loans. He argues 6 percent loans from general fund derived from school lands violate the state constitution and remission under SB 165 would drain general funds.
Federal court adjourned after a one day session in Phoenix. D. Taylor, a former Phoenix postoffice janitor, pleaded not guilty to a two count mail robbery indictment. Bail set at 1000 dollars. Gerald Bell pled guilty to violating the national prohibition law and was fined 100 dollars. Carl N. Hotman pled guilty to violating the Mann act and sentenced to one year and one day in Leavenworth. The case against Yale Gordy abated after his death amid pursuit over an assault on an Indian woman on the Apache reservation.
Campbell announced the appointment of Dr. C. E. Yoump of Prescott as a member of the state board of medical examiners to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Vivian Phoenix resigned. The term lasts until July 16, 1923.
The Automobile Club of Arizona launches a dealer member drive inviting auto dealers manufacturers and service firms to join. Members must pledge fair courteous treatment and accept club dispute resolution final. The board can expel members and refund unexpired dues. Signs on premises and road maps will indicate reliable members with directory listings.
Sept 20 a body of ore running 20 percent sulphide was found on the 710 foot level by Night Hawk Leasing Co. The ore is calcopyrite and may match a body seen earlier in a winze. Previously a bornite strike on Lone Star was noted. the new ore lies on the Night Hawk claim with a drift move opening into the body.
Tucson Sept 21 Percy Smithetty water superintendent was arrested for conspiring to defraud the city. He and Ramon Montes, former pipe gang foreman, faced a preliminary hearing after being turned over to justice officials. Smithetty was suspended and G H Atchley named acting water superintendent.
Washington reports Prohibition Commissioner Haynes warns home brewers against making intoxicating wines. He explains that only nonintoxicating fruit juice may be produced tax free by head of family with IRS registration, clarifying the 200 gallon figure refers to juice, not intoxicating wine.
John L. Hofflund former city editor of The Review leaves Bisbee for Tucson to study law at the University of Arizona after a veteran administration review awards him vocational training. A. W. Howe succeeds Hofflund as Bisbee Review city editor.
In Tucson on September 20 a fox terrier owned by F B Moreno at 10 South Fourth Avenue allegedly bit R Martins’ son of 22 South Fourth Avenue near lip injuries. The boy is under medical care and the Arizona Humane Society ordered the dog secured for close rabies observation with Milo to inspect the Moreno home.
The public service hospital at Pastime Park in Tucson is filling rapidly with patients and could reach full capacity within ten days. Dr. F. F. James, acting chief medical officer, reports 225 patients currently, with about 15 ex-service men en route from other institutions and reservations made for them. No clear plan exists yet for the six ex-service men with no room, though some may be sent to Mrs. Rogers’ sanitarium for treatment.
In Nogales Arizona enthusiastic business leaders assume directorship of the Nogales Oil and Gas Company Inc after thorough review. New directors L W Mix J A Harrison HM Claget t M Escalada A Cubillas RR Earhart Davidovich J Pina L W Klene CL Northcraft F J Barry. officers L W Mix president A Harrison vice president M Juda treasurer F J Barry secretary. Stock subscriptions to open soon with plans to advance the enterprise full swing within a week or ten days.
Henry Coleman founder of Seward Alaska died of heart disease in Prescott at age 60. He financed and began building what became the Alaska Northern Railway after arriving in 1897 during the gold rush and spent 12 years in Arizona. He served as a state highway department locating engineer and was a son of the late Walter H. Coleman.
Benson Arizona report says Chas and Goetz general merchandise store was robbed Tuesday night. Hats, men's silk socks and shoes stolen. Loss estimated around $200. Thieves entered via a small west window, likely used a car to reach it.
The Superior Court of Arizona Cochise County issues a summons to Fernando Cota in a civil action filed by Matil De Gradillas de Cota. The defendant must answer within twenty days of service or thirty if served outside the county. Court clerk James issues the alias summons with seal dated July 25 1891. Public notice first published July 31 1891.
The Phoenix locality reports a local team and local men invent a contrivance to remove silt in irrigation projects. The device aims to improve water flow and efficiency for farming regions nearby.
Department of the Interior announces Nathaniel L Houston of Fort Huachuca Arizona filed to prove up a homestead claim on Oct 25 1921 before W A Fowler Tombstone Arizona. Witnesses include Willard T Roth T B Titus Henry Pyeatt and Fred N Frederica all of Candle Arizona. First pub Sept 25 1922.
Emma T McGrath of Webb Arizona filed notice of intention to make purchase proof for Desert Land Entry No 026473 claiming E 12 NE 14 Section 32 Township 19S Range 266 G S R B & Meridian before U S Commissioner T G Emmons Courtland Arizona on October 20 1921 Witnesses include Robert B Grantham Robert G Mc Bride Roscoe F Burnett Howard C Diliman all of Webb Arizona First publication September 18 1921 Arie.
Herman H Earnest of Gleeson Arizona files intent to prove a land claim on Lots 2 3 4 5 6 7 and various sections in Township 213 Range 256 G and SRB Meridian. Witnesses Luther M Brown Henry P McLendon Harry Kendall Roy L Kendall. Tombstone witness site W A Fowler US Commissioner to oversee October 1921 filing. First published Sept 4 1921.
Ho mer G. Fisher of Pearce files notice of intention to add three year proof on land described in Homestead Entry 043980 in Sec 20 and 29 Township 17S Range 26E, before U.S. Commissioner W. A. Fowler on Oct 6 1921. Chase Marshall Register. First pub Sept 4 1921. Also includes an unrelated medical ad about catarrhal deafness.
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