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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-05-12

young man. snow, if 1t goes through
all right, you catch Cousin John on
the rebound, and Kathie'd be sure to
rope in Phil"
"What joy that would bew ejacu-
lated Mrs. Curtis. "What about itT'
Then Reggie told her, in very low
tones, the plan they had cOncocted.
'You talk it over with Kathie," he
advised, lighting a cigarette, "and
you'll have to see Devon about the
money"
"Pll get it for him If have to sell
my jewels and Kathie's too" prom
Used the woman, her eyes sparkling in
anticipation. "Tll go and tell her
right away"
Meanwhile, all unconscious that
Uriah Devon had been released from
prison and was conSpiring against
her, Tonnibel Devon was entering
heart and soul into the Salvation
Army work with Philip. Each eve
ming she went with him to headQuar-
ters where her fresh, young voice and
her kindness drew many a poor soul
for comfort and courage.
One week after Reginald Curtis
had confided his secret to his moth
er, and she had told it over again in
whispers to Katherine, at an hour
when the Pendlehaven brothers were
absent, Uriah Devon came quietly to
the house. Reggie met him and took
him Immediately to Mrs. Curtis room.
Uriah paused embarrassedly before
her, made a curt bow and twisted his
cap between his fingers.
""Sit down, Ry," invited Reggie.
snow tell my mother how you are go
ing to carry this thing out"
Uriah sat on the edge Of a chair.
II amt goln' to do anything, or tell
what I'm gOin' to do, till l get the
money" he said crisply. "rve got to
have five thousand dollars first"
"Five thousand dollars, old lady"
grinned Reggie, turning to his mother.
you'll have to cough up.
Now, for Gods sake, don't cry Dig"
"TI need the whole five thousand
TO get 'er away, and to keep 'er after
get 'er. Shed come streakin' back
Il l don't rope 'er up
"rll get the money for you tomOr-
row." sighed Mrs. Curtis, wiping her
eyes, "and you mustn't come here
when my cousins are home" She re-
lapsed into silence and then added:
II warn you Against-against Philip
MacCauley too"
Mrs. Curtis had been all eyes and
ears for even the slightest happening
In the Pendlehaven home, since she
had almost stripped her jewel-box
and Katherine's to get the money
Tony's father demanded. Now she
had It tucked away. ready to deliver
II, but as the time went by and she
had no chance to send for Uriah to
come for his daughter, she began to
give up hope that the house would
ever be rid Of the presence which was
a constant thorn In her flesh. But It
does seem that sooner or later Fate
plays the lucky cards into the hands
81 the un6eservfne. and so II hap
Dened IN the case Of the eOnsplrators
.rainst Tonnibel Devon. Like all
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-05-12

ly have abandoned his wife forever,
but in making his plans, had foreseen
that, If they met with much oppOsi-
ton from Tonnibel, the woman, I'M
der his threats, could handle her. AT
nine o'clock they started for Ithaca,
Uriah carrying small black bag, and
in his pocket his revolver.
They entered Pendlehaven place
through the service gate, and, when
they passed the garage the man no.
ticed with satisfaction that Reginald's
automobile was standing ready for
use. Close to the mansion, he placed
his wife out Of sight under a rose
bush.
Cro BE CoNTINUED.)
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-05-12
Turned Down.

Closeman-SOrry TO refuse you, old
man, but my money likes company.
BurrOws-What do you mean?
CloSeman-It can't hear to be
lion p,--..- -'-.. -Ir~+
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"John has such a queer antipathy.s
Chow sol"
"He has rooted dislike to pOttaa
planta"
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
ASK STORES TO
CLOSE TOMORROW.

The committe in charge of the Cow
boy Show tomorrow. this afternoon
issued an appeal to be published in
the columns OF the Daily Prospector.
asking the stores and other business
houses to close their places of bust
ness tomorrow afternoon from / until
O'Clock. A large crowd is expected
to be here for the first day of the big
show. despite the fact that there will
be something doing in Bisbee The
second day. Sunday, is expected to
bring a still larger crowd, although
one of the biggest crowds ever at
tending a dance given in Tombstone
is expected here tomorrow night for
the big cowboy dance.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
IN cocHisE COUNTY
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on many occasions. and in the middle
of the night make an inspection to
see whether or not rocks had washed
onto the road. that he might remove
them lest some motorist get hurt.
Such man is the right man in the
right place; there are too few such
men on public work" Mr. Harmon
in his devotion to his section OF the
highway. is a living example of the
last word in faithfulness. and to re-
move him would mean that the most
dangerous part of the Bisbee- Tomb
stone highway, the Divide. would be
relegated to the stop. Look and Liz
ten" sections of dangerous roads,
while at the present time you can "a
ways rest assured that "OId Man
Harmon has the Divide section free
Of rocks or other dangerous obstacle.
Motorists who have encountered him
at work on his section at all hours of
the night. have nick-named him Cas-
carets.
j. b. Chadwick and crew will keep
up the maintenance of the Tombstone
Bisbee section of the state highway
in accordance with the agreement
made with Chairman Hart. of the
board of supervisors. and County En-
gineer Sid Smyth.
\ boulevard from Rodeo to Fair
bank and the Cochise county line
west of Benson is now in sight for
the people of Cochise county
There are twenty-five outfits. vary
ing in size, on state highway mainten
ance work at the present time in the
state. two of which are in Cochis.
county.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
and carnations perdominating.

INV vi
There were 81 visiting automobiles.
from Bisbee, Douglas. Fort Huachu-
ca. Benson, Gleason. CORTLAND and
other surrounding cities and towns.
The members OF the local lodge have
been invited to Douglas and Bisbee
functions in the near future.
SUPERVISORS MEET IN
MONTHLY SESSION.
The beard of supervisors met in
Tombstone today in regular monthly
session. routine matters having taken
ap mos; OF the day and it will be ne
cessary for the meeting to continue
tomorrow before all business can be
disposed of
Road matter occupied consider
able period this morning, and reading
of tax exemption afiidavits took a
considerable period this afternoon.
Report of the audit of the Cochise
county IS per cent fund was expected
to be made to the board but up until
a late hour. nothing had been done
and it is expected will be brought up
tomorrow morning. 1t is possible a
night session may be held tonight TO
audit demands.
4 delegation of citizens of Warren
appeared before the board relative to
the retention OF Deputy Sheriff Page.
whom Sheriff Hood had notified
would be laid off. effective October
18th The action of the sheriff was
taken owing to the fact that his budg-
ct allowance would show shortage
Following considerable argument the
board went on record as favoring the
retention of the deputy at Warren.
which Mr. Hood agreed to do al
though it will mean cutting off of ex-
pense somewhere on his deputy list
before the fiscal year is over. he
stated.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
TOMBSTONE TOWN
TOPICS TERsELY TOLD
MONDAY
OVER FROM BisBEE

among the attorneys here today
from Bisbee we're John Wilson Ross
and Allen r. English. having a case
in the Superior court.
TO TUCSON
Bank Examiners A. b. McCans and
IL. +. Brewer went to Tucson yester-
day to appear in the case of alleged
embezzlement brought against NJ NJ.
Bludworth. former cashier and vice
president of the First National bank.
HAc POOR LUCK
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Massey returned
last night from a two-day trip to the
Santa Ritas, where they went in an
effort to bring home some venison.
They had poor luck, however. and
never even sighted one of the fleet
footed animals. Other parties who
went out yesterday had not returned
up until late this afternoon.
A DESCRIPTION
The maintenance equipment for the
Observation-Disclosures Bisbee section of
the state highway. just taken over by
the State highway department is one
of great interest and will be fully de-
scribed in these columns as this
equipment is a new venture in roai
work in Arizona and will prove very
interesting to the taxpayers of the
state
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
DOUGLAS MAN, CHARGED BY BIG
BEAR IN cHiRIcAHUAs, FIRES
SHOTS INTO BEAST, KILLING HIM
CONTINUED from Page l,

soon after the fatal shot.
The bear would weigh about 300
pounds gross and was covered by
beautiful hide on which the fur and
hair was to inches long. One
side and shoulder of the bear was
skinned out of its hide before night
by J. d. Shotwell. II was placed in
cold storage and today was viewed by
hundreds of citizens who had doubts
Beasley early this morning.
This is the first bear reported for
this season.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
FRIDAY
IN siSeEe.

IN sissEE.
J. n. Gaines was a visitor in Bisbee
yesterday.
TO BIssEE.
Court Interpreter John Igo went to
Bisbee today on brief business visit.
TO sIssEE.
Mrs. J. A. Iyey and child went II
Bis5ee today for brief visit with
relatives.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
RAIN IN HUACHUCAS.

One quarter of an inch of rain fell
at the Huachuca reservoir In Miller
Canyon yesterday. II rained heavier
at Jacks place while Thursday there
was an inch OF rainfall at the Stolz
ranch
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
FALLS FROM TRAIN

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. Oct. g.
While beating" his way thru here
last week on a freight, Roye!a Busta-
mante, a Mexican youth, was slightly
injured by falling from the train. The
conductor gave him first aid and he
was taken to the local hospital, where
he was discharged the next morning.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09

the downfall as heavy. washing the
roads very badly. From Miller can
yon the reports were that only light
showers were recorded
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09

Deputy Sheriff Harry Rafferty, and
Jail Matron Mrs. Phoeboe Preston, to-
day took two women insane patients
TO the state hospital for treatment
They were Maria Blumm, committed
last week by Judge Lockwood in Di-
vision 1 of the superior court, and
Mrs. Elizabeth Bowden. committed at.
ter a hearing this morning by Judge
Sames in Division OF the superior
court
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09

pay $3.50 for grand larceny committed
a. Douglas. Espinosa grabbed a
watch and pair OF scissors from the
P-D store at Douglas and made a
break for liberty. but just as he
emerged into the street, he ran into
the arms OF Percy Bowden. chief of
police of Douglas.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09

continue work on the Charleston road
now and get that road in shape, as it
is the only road useable from the Fort
at this time. However. the import
ance of the road from Fairbank to
Harkey's makes il necessary to keep
it in going shape until the new road
is built
BUYS HOME.
Buster Rushin has purchased the
property on Fifth street between FIRE.
mont and Stafford from Mrs. F. Abel
and will move into it at once.
BUSINESS VISIT
Supt j. II. Davis of the Bunker Hill
Mines company. spent several hours
in Bisbee yesterday on business.
FROM eIssEE.
Walter Roche. deputy county attor-
ney. was in town today from his head
quarters in Bisbee.
FROM RANCH.
Prof ]. A. Rockfellow came in to-
day from his ranch in Cochise Strong
hold
IN FROM RANCH.
l. A Boedecker. well known pio-
.neer resident of the Huachuca noun
tain district. was a business visitor
in Tombstone today Mr.. Boedecker
reports considerable enthusiasm in
his section over the proposed drilling
of a test well by Tucson concern N
an effort to determine whether or not
the oil indications to be found all over
that section tell the truth or are mere
ly making the ranchers lose sleep for
the fun of It
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
TO eISeEE.
VISITED FRIENDS.

Mr.. and Mrs Il V Saunders spent
last evening in Bisbee on visit witt
friends.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
THURSDAY
soon 70 Be HECPE6.

The road from about one mile west
of Fairbank all the way to Harkey's
ranch, needs. in spots, some work and
County Engineer Sid Smyth is going
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
RETURNED HOME.

DIR. ]. II. Head has just returned
from trip durins which he visite-
Tucson. Phoenix ant III Paso. lie
reports that bu siacs4 is picking up in
these places. and that people are in a
more hopeful frame Of mind than for
some time past
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
court.
siSBEE DEPUTY.

Deputy Sheriff G. r GIBSON. of Bis.
bee. Vas a visitor in Tombstone 10.
day on business at the sheriff's OF.
flee.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
IN FROM RANCH.

Mrs. NJ. A. Igo. mother of Court In
terpreter John Igo. came in yesterday
from her ranch at Camille and will
remain here for several days on a
visit
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
TO HAVE PRELIMINARY.

Joe Ward. who was brought back
from Tucson on a charge preferred by
mis- wife, OF dese!tion was taken to
Bisbee yesterday by Sheriff Hood and
will be given a preliminary. Ward
claims he did not desert his family,
but left them well provided for. while
he wen; to Tucson to get job. as he
had been in Bisbee for some time and
was without work
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
VISITING IN RiSBEE.

Miss L. NJ Holland. assistant in the
assessors Office. went to Bisbee last
evening and will remain there for a
week on a visit with relatives and
friends.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09

II. E. Wootton. Bisbee hardware
merchant. was a visitor in the county
seat today. having business at thc
court house.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
BLAcKeiRDS MIGRATE.

The sheriff's Office yesterday per,
formed wonderful service to the
city of Tombstone when 1t chased
from the community inmates of a
house OF i'll repute that has been run.
ming just outside OF the city limits. It
was occupied by negroes.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09

JuuSe James r. duncan, Tomb
stoneer. today entered on his 43rd
year as resident of the Old Camp,
having arrived here on October End,
1879. The judge is still one of the
few early residents remaining here
and he can count them practically all
on his two hands
NEW GLEEsoN p. M.
According to Judge NJ ]. Sullivan,
of Gleeson, who was a visitor in the
cit ytoday, Mike O'Connor has been
appointed acting postmaster at Glee
son, vice Mrs. Sullivan. resigned.
IN FROM RANCH.
NJ. c. Costello and wife were in
Tombstone today from their ranch al
Sycamore Springs, being accompanied
by Mr. Costello's sister, Miss E. Cos
tello. who arrived here several days
ago for an indefinite stay,
IN FROM RANCH.
Vim. Frazee was a visitor in Tomb
stone>today from his ranch in Soutr
Pass.
HEARING POSTPONED.
According to word received from
Tucson today the hearing of N. VI
Bludworth, former cashier and vice
president of the Fist Natinoal Bank
charged with embezzlement, wa:
postponed until Wednesday, owing t.
the fact that Bludworth attorney
w S. Burgess, of FL Paso, could moi
arrive in Tucson to attend the hear
ing.
FAiRsANK VISITORS.
= II. Il. Street and a II Zachau. II
the Boquillas Land & Cattle Com pany
of Fairbank. were visitors in Tomb
stone today on business before the
board of supervisors.
FROM DOUGLAS.
d.. z. Causey, county hospital su
perintendent, of Douglas, was a visi
tor in Tombstone today on business
before the supervisors.
WARREN DELEGATION.
A delegation Of Warren citizens
was in Tombstone today to meet with
the board Of supervisors relative &c
the continuation Of a deputy sheriff
at Warren.
cocHIsE MASoES
ENTERTAINED.
Over 800 visiting Masons and theiI
wives, daughters and sweetheart
were entertained in Tombstone Sat
urday night by the local Masonic
body, following completion Of degree
work put on by the Douglas lodge
presided over Dy Jas Barrett, Past
Grand Master of Arizona.
Following the lodge work. the visi
tors were led into the spacious dance
hall, where dancing and cards were
enjoyed until late hour. 225 guest
having been served during intermis
sion with sandwiches, coffee, cocoa
ice cream and cake. Both the hal
and banquet room where refresh
ments we're served we're profuse,J
decorated with flowers. Dahlias. Rose.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09

the discovery day will be danced in"
same as New Years. this being done
because the 18th is holiday and the
public Offices will be closed all day
the 12th.
TO eissEE.
Manager A. H. Gardner of the
Huachuca Water company went 20
Bisbee today on a business visit.
RETURNED FROM Ell PAso.
Deputy State Auditor Geo. Brown
returned home today from brief bus
mess visit to Ell Paso.
TUCSON ATTORNEY HEHe.
Attorney F. E. Curley, OF Tucson.
spent last night in Tombstone enrou.e
from Bisbee to his home. having le-
gal matters here requiring his attea-
ton.
IN sissEE.
Mrs. II. S. Ford and daughter, Jane,
who is visiting here from Phoenix,
went 70 Bisbee yesterday for brief
visit.
HEARD ARGUMENT.
Judge s. l.. Pattee. of the Pima
county superior court. was in Tomb
stone today. having heard an arsu-
ment in a civil case in Division / of
the superior court in which Judge
Lockwood was disqualified. He re-
turned to Tucson this afternoon
TO COTTON FIELDS.
A truck load of Mexican cotton
pickers from Douglas passed through
Tombstone otday enroute to the Sat
River valley. They were about 80 in
the load and there are several more
to follow. According to word from
Phoenix they are receiving one and
half cents per pound for picking as
against four cents last year
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
some time past.
TOMORROW NIGHT.

Anita Stewart. an actress who is in
deed a favorite here will be seen in
The Yellow Typhoon' in which the
noted actor Joseph Kilgour is also
seen. The play is a mela drama OF
thrilling interest. II is the story of a
woman who lived for excitement and
nothing else. The regular admissions
will prevail.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
HERE ON VISIT.

John Bishop and wife arrived in
Tombstone yesterday from their home
in Silver City. y. NJ. and will remain
Mr.. Bishops parents. John is mana
ger OF the telephone exchange at Sill
yer City. They drove down by auto.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
SATURDAY
TAKES HON e.

Nr. and Mrs. Frank Vaughn have
moved into the Macia cottage on SAT-
ford street recently vacated by c. S
Benson
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
WEDNESDAY
TO sissEE.

TO sIssEE
Tony Giacoma, OF the Tombstone
Auto Company. was visitor in Bis
bee today.
IN eIseEE.
Attorney L. O. woolery and f. II.
Reeves. feed and fuel man. were in
Bisbee today on q brief business mis-
sion.
TO TUCSON.
| Bank Examiner A. 3. Means, D.
| B. Pierce and Attorney J. T. Kings.
i bury went to Tucson on brief bust
ness mission today.
IN TOMBSTONE.
Deputy Sheriff Billy Benentt. of Ben
/ son, was among the visitors in the
county seat today on business at the
sheriff Office
TO TUCSON.
Sheriff ]. F. Hood went to Tucson
today where he went to bring back a
prisoner named Wall. wanted in Bis.
bee for the desertion of his wife and
children.
TO FT. HUACHUCA.
Supt. J. II. Davis. OF the Bunker
Hill Mines Company, and Ed Massey.
local leasor, wen; to Fort Huachuca
TO-DAY in the interests of the deposit
tors committee working for the re-
opening Of the First. National Bank
yesterday Mr. Massey and J. p Nc
Donald went TO Gleason and report a
100 per cent response for depositors.
INSTALLING LUNCH ROOM.
The Bankhead Cafe is preparing a
lunch room in the building adjoining
The restaurant. and the counter and
fixtures are being placed and it is
expected to open the new annex by the
end OF the week The counter and
back bar which are being installed
bring back some OF the early history
Of Tombstone. They were originally
used as the bar in the famous old
Crystal Palace saloon, and are built
entirely if high class materials. Soft
drinks and a newsstand vii be oper-
ated in connection with the lunch
room.
NEW CROSSING.
The E. p. & s. W. railroad company
has had a new crossing laid or First
Street. where the Charleston road en-
,ers the city. This crossing is now in
the best shape it has ever been in
since its installation II is a crossing
of double tracks, with one track high
er than the other, and has always
been more or less mean one, but 1t
is now in very good shape, but must
be crossed at slow speed, not over
yea miles an hour The crossing on
AIKEN street has been shaped up and
i is easier crossing now than here.
itofore. The work was done by Section
Foreman Paul Joyce and is decided
improvement over previous crossing
points at either place.
THURSDAY
SOON rs Be HECPE6.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
was without work.
WITNESSED FIGHT.

\ number OF local fans went to Tue
son last night to see the Palmer-Or-
tesa fight. and they report il one OF
the best scraps ever pulled off in
Southern Arizona The two fought
before capacity house. the fight re-
sult!ng in a draw according to the de.
cision OF the referee. although many
fans thought Palmer had 4 little the
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
RETURNED FROM eIseEE.

Mrs. p. lombard returned home to-
day from Bisbee where she has been
on visit with her sister.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
IN FROM GLEESoN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Christensen
were visitors in Tombstone today
from their ranch home near Gleesol.
The couple were recently married in
FL Paso and are now at home at their
ranch
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
TO DOUGLAS

County Attorney John F. Ross and
wife. Mrs. J. f. James and Mrs. c. P.
Giragi motored to Douglas today, Mr.
Ross being called to the smelter city
on official matters. while the ladies
spent the day visiting friends.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
TUESDAY

MOVES IN.
Lawrence Woolery has moved into
the house he recently purchased on
Fourth Street
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
FROM DOUGLAS.

J. G. Erickson, formerly of the
Erickson Jewelry company, OF Doug
las. was visitor in Tombstone today
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1921-10-09
IN TOM BSTONE.

Deputy Sheriff Billy Benentt, of Ben.
son, was among the visitors in the
county seat today on business at the
sheriff office