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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-01-28

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protest in the wee small hours to the
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the spread has not been dlvulged but
most OF the political Leaders, including
majority OF the county officers, are
said T. have been present as con
sumcrs OF Refreshments and as ora
tors.
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with the greatest secrecy lasted from
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-01-28

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-01-28
Soldier Wears Leg
Of Another Man,
He Tells Friends

Tha, a leg of another soldier was
grated in place OF his own lett leg,
which he lost ~ the war, is the inter
cSting information Private John +.
Buckley. II years DID, Of No sos
North Front street. Camden, IS Civ
ing his friends, and when some OF
them Yesterday told the soldier that
surgeons doubted that such an oper-
alton could be successfully performed,
he produced the proof OF his story. On
his naked leg he pointed TO a portion
Of the left leg containing more flesh
than the other and said il grew there
while the limb was being grated. He
rontended that the grating took
place short distance above the left
knee.
"The operation was too perfect 10
leave any other marks" said Buckley
IN the presence of his mother. lie
walks with a slight limp, and declares
3 that he is not annoyed or inconvcn-
F, fenced by carrying around the leg OF
another soldier, He lost his own leg
ne said. in the battle ot Nimy Ridge
Buckley stated that he joined The
Canadian llighlanders when the wal
began, four years ago, and Shrapne
struck him above the knee in the lat
Ter part of 1910, lie said he was tax,
en- 10 the Canadian Forestry Bas,
Hospital at Etapes, France. In thu
same hospital another wounded sol
der was to lose his leg near III,
thigh, and it was at the suggestion o.
the wounded soldier that the leg wa
grated to his body He said he sue.
ceeded in entering the war service a
the age OF II by misrepfescnting hi
ase
shes splendid dresser, ism
she2"
alIo,J.,f,II Cr,,ysIv , J,v uNe,
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
A. H. GARDNER OF HIGHWAY
 COMMISSION MAKES REPORT
Continued from Page T.

chise county of all Federal aid. there by making the building of the road rom Benson to the Pima county lire, Fairbank to Santa Cruz line and Der nadino to Rodeo cost the tax payers twice what it will II federal aid couG have been secured as the federal aid mus, be secured through the State Engineer. The supervisors o: Narico- pa made this fatal error but promptly reversed their stand when they found that no federal aid was forthcoming and that their official action would euchre the taxpayers out of several hundred thousand dollars It is hoped that our Board will also retracs their steps and very promptly at tha
 The amount of unexpended monies in the Cochise county Highway Fund. Friday. August 22. was S4o5.462.75.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
LIGHTER MARRIAGE LICENSE MARKET

This week has proved one of the lightesr weeks in the issuance Of mar. riage licenses for the past several months. only eleven couples having applied for bliss tickets since last Monday. as follows:
 Geo. Nicholson to wed Annie Forst. of Lowell; Vic;sriano Amado to wed Lupe Sequerros. Of Douglas; Wm A. Hawke n &ef Bernadette Brown Hein, Of Couriand; Jose E. Roblesto 10 wed Angela Nuues. of Pirtleville: Eafamio Teilestc tG wed Jorana Nun saros. O: Benson; Lorenzo Christian son to wed MIdge Rollins. of Doug las; Claut E Jones Q wed Etta Rickste.E os Douglas; Edward NJ. McEuen tn wed Linda NJ Pugh. of Bisbee; Arturo Lopez to wed Eliza Guebarra Of Pearce; Clarance J. Graham to wed Eiia Jackson of Doug las; Louis z Bonham to xed Cora V. Spragge Of Bisbee.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24

more who arrived in the early mOrn- ing train. the Hudson auto which r.eve rrby was driving came near ,~e-tIrnirg by striking cement cul- vert, and as a result it is badly dam aged Troy who was attempting to light a cigar did not notice that the car sweryei to the side of the road unti, 1t was too late. He attempted 70 right il. but before he could do this ]. struck the cement ourbing of the oulvert, smashing front wheel, and continued on, breaking the back wheel on the same side and badly damaging the gasoline tank in the rear. The accident occurred few miles this side of St David. Neither occupant of the car was injured. The car was lowed into town this morn ing
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kUcHENsEcKER DIES SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME FRIDAY MIGHT
iContinued from Eaee 1l

" Outluueu rom rage 1t cantile establishment into his own hands, the younger member of the firm. having accepted the important, position of clerk of the board O: sup ervisors Of Cochise county
 Although well along in years. M- Kuchenbeckar was active not only in business but in public life up until the last
 His sudden taking off last night came as q severe shock to his many friends and family since outside Of aI attack Of influenza last winter. from which he suffered for several weeks. the deceased had not suffered any great illness.
 Deceased leaves devoted wife and son. and a brother in Los Angeles 10 mourn his sudden taking off He Is member of the K. Of P. lodge of many years standing. and was Past Grand Chancellor of that order. The body will be shipped to Los hnge.es on Monday for inteTment .a ;he family plot. to be accompanied by | the members Of the family. no fun ersl services having been announced.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
CATTLEMEN ARE STRIPPED
 OF CLOTHING NEAR TEMPE

PHOENIX. Aug. 22--Burst Smith and Lester Burnham. two cat.Iemen well konwn in Phoenix were held uo at the point of gun Sunday night while enroute from Tempe to Phoe- nix. forced to remove their clothing and yield the s1O in their joint pos session.
 Fortunately the pair of highwaynen were gentlemaniy enough to leave the victims their car. as the affair oc- cured before midnight with the Fem De road throIged with cars retur..irs from Joint Head and Morley's CJun. try club.
 Clad each in shirt. they drove back to Phoenix and reported their loss at the sherifrs. Enough cloth ing was mustered there to last them urtil the shops opened this morning.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24

Among the visitors .r Tombstone today from Douglas were Attorney NJ B,umenthal and x5fa Tr Blu meu-hal who is q member of the Boyle X Pickett law firu came up to attend to probate matters in the sup erior court. while Mrs Blumenthal visited friends. This is Mrs Blumen- thars first visit 10 Tombstone since her marriage.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
COUNTIES MAY HIRE 0ErEc-
 TIvEs TO AID FIGHT IN H. c.
(Contfnued rrom Page One)


 ing to the employment of the necessary assistants. l may add that this as sis;ance may be employed for secret work as tine necessities of the case cali for In other words. the yiolator o. the law who are outraging the con sumers of the community must not be advised of our efforts to obtain con yicting evidence"
 Suggestions as to the means for securing data on the mounting cost of living have been coming ia to MT Jones office from several sources. One county attorney suggests that form be prepared and a series of oues- tions be asked which might tend to aid in the fight.
 IL is suggested that each merchant be requested to mak Of purchases. dates of purchases. p-;c- es paid, names of firms or persons f 'om whom purchased. prices for which each staple was sold each week during the past few months. together with the dealers explanation as to the reason for each change in price.
 II is thought that if this char. it filed out and there is uniform raise i,. price on the part of the middlemen it would be strong evidence against the wholesalers. tending 60 prove concerted effort to raise prices.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24

attention of the juvenile court. Two young men. charged with contributing ;o the delinquency of the girls were also brought up today by Deputy Sher- .tc Farmer, one giving bond. the oth- CT. soldier promising to marry one of the girls. providing the parents give consent He will be allowed to co .hls by the court The other will stand trial and is released on 1000 bond.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
HOLD UP MAIL ADDRESSED TO
 ARIZONA AoJuTaNT GENERAL

PHOENIX. Aug % United States Attorney Tom Flynn has ad- vised local pcstoffice authorities not to deliver mail addressed to the ad- jutanc general of Arizona to either Col. Charles w Harris or Capt. Wal ter s. Ingalls,. rival claimants for the office. An appeal to the solicitor general of the postofrIce department brought instructions to deliver the mail 'to the rightfuI occupant of the office" The question as to who is entitled to the office is now pending ip the courts.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
FREED ON soorLEcGlNG CHARGE

Yesterday afternoon in the case of the state vs Paul Koun-Z, who was tried for alleged sportatiOn of contrabanj liquOr. Judge Lockwood ordered an instructed verdict of acqui-- tai and the deferian. was released from custody.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
DRAGCON GENTLEMAN.

w 4 Fiege. well known cattieman oi Drag Oon was visitor iu Tombstone today having business at the court house M- Eiege. reports he boun- ;eous rains the past month have made the range a wonderful piece of land and the cattle are all as sleek and fat as can be.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
cisil CASE ON.
 'uES DiSAGREES

The jury today in the case of Weiss gs pr Smith, which was com2le 1. yesterday. failed to reach an agr e. rent and was discharged this morn ''-g in the Superior court The case was for damages Today the case 'f Gd ~aris vs Miller, over title to Bis pee property IS on trial and will be completed tomorrow.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
ATTORNEYS HERE

Among the attorneys in the county seat today from Doug,1s were Judge F. NJ. Doan. N B.umeathal. D Ben shirIoi. Douglas; W. II. Allison. Bow ie; Alex Nurry. 5 E. Williams. Fred Su.to- Bisbaa
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24

A party Of Douglas young people are expected 10 arrive this evening to be the week end guests of Miss Mildred Struthers They are Miss Rene Iv- erson. Miss Anne Burnes. Mir Albert Spencer and N-. Jack Denny
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
(From Wednesdays Daily

FROM FORT
 Lieut.. Kosler of Fort Huachuca was g visitor in Tombstone today. IN sissEE
 Roger Saunders. well known success ful Ielsor is in Bisbee having some dental work attended to. IN DOUGLAS
 Proprietor Will Boyd of Boyd's Drug Store spent yesterday in Doug las on business matters. aANcHERs HERE W. F. Cuff and Lee Cade, well known ranchers of the Webo dis.r.ct | were visitors in Tombstone today. ON BUSINESS John F. Davis. superintendent of the Bunker Hill Mining Company spent yesterday in Bisbee on matters pertaining to the company affairs here CASE TO JURY The damage case of Weiss vs Dr Bim Smith went to the jury just be fore the noon hour today. and late this afternoon the jury were still de liberating on the case.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24

C,eve Irby. who has been serving l. sentence of ? years for the viola tiou Of the prohibition aw. today re- ce-ved a parole from Governor Camp oe.. and WIS released from the county jail Es and his family. who have been making their hume here e1pec. 70 leave for their hume in Douglas tomorrow. Irby's petition for pardon was signed by all tae coun- v officials, and by many Of cbe citi- gems Of the county n TombssDne and rttsnaa a-lN ElntUias
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
AUTO ACCIDENT

While driving to Tombstone abou. 5 o'clock this morning from Benson, where he went to meet W. c. Gil
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24

The civil case of Wilson vs Miller. which startet in the Superior Court yesterday. vas settled by compromise before the close Of court for evening recess, and upon payment by both sides Of court costs was dismissed by the Court. Today the trial Of the case of the State vs Paul Kountz. Is or, charged with transporting li- quor. when he was arrested with a quantity of liquor in South Bisbee. It is expected the case will be completed either by evening recess or at morn- ing session tomorrow.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
aFrom Tuesdays Daily)
RETURNED

RETURNED
 A E. Davis. president of the Hua- cb,ca Water Company returned this
 - <-,m a business trip to Kansas <j,y. Chicago and Detroit TO sassEE
 motor party consisting of Mir. an" Mrs L. A. Engle and Mrs Engle's sis fer of Kansas City motored to Bise'e today oa a short visit.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
UNoEaGOES OPERATION

Mrs John Igo was operated upon Thursday in Bisoee for appendicitis and today is reported d;ug as well as could be expected
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24

TYPEWRITER paper sf all sizes and grades. carbon paper and naAu- script paper ct The Prospsctor oGice.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
TO MOVE HERE

! ". Eayerty. las leased the Epis- copaI parsJn OF Saftord Stree- and vii, move his family here for the school year nex. month.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24

J. N. Gaines went to Bisbee today ing his attention in the big copper camp.
 FOR LARCENY
 Deputy Sheriff John Newell of Ma co this morning brought a Metican lamed Ramon Roehine to the county jail to await trial in the Superior Court on I charge of grand larceny having been bound over at a pre- iiminary hearing in Naco yesterday DANCE AT BENSON
 Advertising received in Tombstone notifies dance lovers that one of the tiggest dances of the season will oc- cur at Benson in the Auditorium on Friday. the 23nd. when the Douglas Cavalry Jazz orchestra vii! turns, the music. Many auto parties are planning ;o attend. since the roads will be in good condition, and a good time is in store.
 TO ASYLUM
 Deputy Sheriff Joe Hardwick today left for Phoenix. where he will take Pete Daniels. otherwise known in ro,,h-.o,, o- ..>,,or. D..a ,,-ho y., yesterday adiudgei insane after hear !ng h the Superior Court Daniels who is ar cid timer in Tombs one and Sonora where he has valuaL.e mines. has been acting Queerly for 1he last year, out until lately has
 .0ne nothing to warrant his arrest on insanity charges Df late. how ev 1T, ne has been instigating trouble over nothing ui:c neigh5ors. ani yester- day threatened to Kill severa. 2eo ple. including Police Judge A. Wen: north. and Marshall Porter Mcroa. alt follow iug his arrest for dis."rb Ing the peace. in which he was [; ied ard sen: D iaIL I. was feared h-
 would carry co: his threats a., i .e-l4y was placed under arrest. Dur IF c.e eXarnina;ion he continually raved oa different subjects. mostly a5ou. being persecuted. this seeming 1. l9 be Els halluciration Daniels has resided ir this part of the county since ,he early days. and j: is be iieved worry about his mines in Mex. ico. has caused his loss of mind
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
BACK TO BiSBEe

Frank J Vaughn. who was the sue cessful bidder for the construction o. additiona. vaul;s and toilet facilities at he courthouse. returned 10 Bsbee this afternoon where he will make prepar. a:ioas fer starting the work Mir Vaughn ;s an old timer of Tombstone and CccEise county. having resided in the old camp in the e.ily days He . I successful contractor. having dou. considerable building in Tombstone in boom days. and has since been locate .il Bisbee tine pest twenty years. lie states that work will be started as soon as possible
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
AMONG THE JURORS

Among those answering the roll call v: the jury this week we have the gen. ial John Carothers for many years 2: conductor on the F., p < $ w rail- road. MT. Carothers says he likes to Let ovs- 10 Tombstone once in a while even il brought here as a juror or witness since the coming % this iowa -enews many old acquaiatances and L-ves him 2 drirk-of good water aa lung full of pure ozone, two things a cl-1ot get in his home tow Douglas MT Carothers is enjoying .his trip as he Is camping out at Bach elors Hall. which the young men of he 7. P. & s. ". headed by A. B. butts are c~- 'uciing in the old Fiacz adobe on Fremont street
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
tt'rom Mondays Daily)
TO BEN SON

TO BENSON
 Mrs. l.. F. Winters went to Benson for . few days visit with friends. CHANGE
 The next dance a; the Schesffelin Hall is announced for Monday. Sept. 1. Labor Day TO siSseE
 Treasurer Gay (. weich aud family motorei 10 Bisbee visiting friends yesterday.
 RETURNED HOME
 Frank Winters. returned home Sat .ar,izy from Phoenix. wnere le was on mining business. TO JOHNSON
 Rev ! W. Leayer leaves tomorrow for Johnson. where he expects 10 re main the rest oi the present week MANY CARS
 Yesterday saw continuous string of cars going and coming o.er he yoads leading 10 BiSbee anu benson from Tombstone. SOLD AUTOS
 The Tombston Auto Company re por,a during the past ten days the sale n. :ao acw Dor;s. two Fords, and three second hand cars HOME FROM DOUGLAS
 Mrs Ed Nevil and daughter. Mrs E K Spring returned home today from Douglas. where they have been ,. tIng friends
 RETURNED HOME
 Mrs W Nj Casanausa returned home ths r-o-n'ng ff,r. Nogales, where she has been visiting her son. Mi tyauaug:
 DOUGLAS JUSTICE
 Judge Jack of Douglas who as gained considerable fame by o-in- ste presiding judge in the derort ,tion cases. was in Tombs tone today on If ficiai business matters TO COAST
 Among the outgoing passengers yes terday for California coast points were Mrs B. Holland. and daughter. Miss Lilie. Mrs Sophie Bishop and HTs. M. Ferguson.
 GOING OVER
 Bisbee sill be the n'ecca of lite a numbT of Tombstone people nsxt Friday-eome going over 10 the dance given by the Odd Fellows in the park at Warren and some 10 take !u the boxing bout.
 GETS SIX MONTHS
 fn the Superior Court this morning Clayton Johnson. who pleaded guilty some time ago of introducing liquor receiyei sentence of SIX m1nths and fine of $25
 TWO INSANITY HEARINGS
 Saturday the hearings Of two al legged insane patients were up before the Superior Court In the case ot Apolinar Ramirez. she was ordered taken to the county hospi-a! at Doug .as for observation. while Louis Smad CT was ordered taken :o the asylum al Phoenix. caoo.o GOING
 The n. " roads free from mud hole. ru.s or eas,, outs in the county nov are Cochise to f:.esrca and Dragon Bishsa to Tombstone. Tombs tore to Farbank and Tombstone to Benson Nepairs are needed on all other roads and repair gangs are being put on as fast as they car be sectNei- IT eiSBEE
 Ma=aSer o. J. Bell of the Tombstone Auto Company and wife motored tC Ra.bee this afternoon and will brini hack VI 'i them Mrs. C. J. Wynn ant young .on. Howard who was recentl opera .sA upon in the Copper Queel Hosp. nj. and who has recovered sui ficient,y to be able to be taken home SAW GOOD GAME
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
? R PAIRING

Several families are preparing tt move iuto town 70 give their childrer he benefit of the admirable schoo facilities furnished hy Tombstone
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
EsST BOY ARRIVES

C4-is received by ] number Of friends ia Tcmbsto-e of Prof C. E. Ti.:orI and wire. wao are spending the summer at Hollywood. Calf. an aounce the arrival of James Edward Tlto-i iato the Til.orI h,,gsehold on August 18th. Mr. and Mrs. Tilfori and child expect 10 arrive in Tomb stone shortly. before the next term ,. sch,spI f,a1:oz
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
(From Fridays Daily)
SlEESCE VISITORS

Barney Bono and Pat Brennan o: Gieesoa were visitors in the county seat today.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
STARTED

The repair crew put on the Charles ton road by County Engineer Sid Smyth started yesterday morning and Till rush their work as fast as possible Another gang has bee. al work on the road 10 Dragon and there is also Tombstone
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
FoCS REec 7TEO ILL

lohn Rock. Ha.! A2ag.3 ;ac-ci.2r. c. Tombstone, a:i ex-mcnbe- Ct ths board of supervisors. is reported con fined to his home with an attack ct acute appendic ti>. with no improve ment noted today. lie was taken sud !e2!y i'll yesterday when aDout 10 leave for WILCOX. where with J. .. Chambers D: Tombstone they have .he contract of surfaciLg ,he Wilcox Dry Lake. !, is nc; decided whether CT no- ;he pat -snt will necessitate an operation.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24

Among me attorneys in the city 70 day were Rod Mcdonald. Alex Hurry and $ K Williams all of Bisbee. on cou-. mattecs.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
AT FIGHT

Tombstone sent q large number. Of boxing fans 10 Bisbes last night.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
IN sAERIFFS OFFICE

Miss Nellie Ensminger of WillcoA is occupying the position as steno grapner in the Sheriff's office during the absence 0! Miss L. N Holland
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
REPAIRS
oEsERTER ATTEMPTS TO STEAL AMBULANCE

According to word received from Fort Huachuca today an ambulance driver. who deserted. attempted to make across the line with one of the Government Dodge smbulances. He vas pursued by Cavalrymen however. and the truck was recovered. al though he made good his escape across the line. No name was given. BROUGHT JUVENILES
 Mrs. c. H. Hirst, deputy Probation officer at Douglas came up today bringing two delinquent girls for the
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
TaIpP SOME

The dancing craze certainly has re crowds going. there is one in War rea tonight. I private dance in Tomb stone and d public dance in Gleeson tomorrow night a big dance is sched- ulst for Benson tine 29th. one at the >chetfelin Hal. 1n Labor Day, to ziy nothing Of t1e bunch given in
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24

Ride the RocKPvvLL stage to eIs tee; fare S2oo. -Aav.
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TO GlEESON

John Kries came over this after noon from B!sbee, and continued on to Gleason where he will visit his mother. Mrs F. Berry
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70 siS5EE

Bishe9 vii. be the mecca of many Torn.ostoHites tonight. some to take ill he dance in the park at Warren and some to take in the boxing bouts al he ball park at Warren
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IN COURT

The Superior Court was occupied the entire day with the case of Weiss vs O- Bim Smith for damages. the jury having been secured this morning It ls expected the case will be concluded by tonight or tomorrow morning
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
AR RMS OVER

Parties from B:sbse Monday report tha. a Ford. occupied by man an, wife ard three children overturned near Government Draw. piuring ;he nln under Inc car for some time be. .--, help arrived The wife was h-owr clear of ihe wreck. and the They were taken into Bisbee for treat uent They were tourists headed for the Texas cil fields
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
RETURNED FROM PHOENIX

Attorney W. C. Gilmore returned where he has been on legal matters.
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SETU aNE0 HOME

Secretary J. x Gaines of the Co ch.se County Taxpayers Association tscurred home th.s afternoon from b. Jee where he has been the past .w3 days ou official matters.
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ON THEIR WAY

The various teachers who are to compose the faculty Of the Tombstone schools are packing their trunks pre- pa-a.ory 10 starting fer Tombstone 10 .ake un their duties.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
cGoo.o GOING

The c,. " roads free from mud holes ru,s or yss,, outs in the county nov are Cochise to fearca and Dragon. Bjshse to Tombstone, Tombs tone to Tnrbank and Tombstone to Benson. Nepairs are needed on all other roads and repair gangs are being put on as fast as they car be secJNei.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-24
FALSE ALARM

A bonfire in the rear of the resi- dence of O. Gibson last evening re suited il the alarm being given, and called oGt the volunteer fire depart -. r-h- rr,afa ! rIin for th1 scene