Tombstone Times

01/06/2025

Here's a blast from the past!

The original 1993 trailer for the movie "TOMBSTONE"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTWYKf5hXIg&t=4s

Enjoy!

Original theatrical trailer for the 1993 film "Tombstone." Starring Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Powers Boothe, Michael Biehn, Dana D...

01/05/2025

WELCOME TO OUR 23rd YEAR!

IN THE JANUARY 2025 ISSUE OF TOMBSTONE TIMES

What May Happen…
by Janice

Discover Tombstone: Boothill Graveyard
by Bruce Burnett

Cloudless Skies of Turquoise Blue - Chapter 43
by Karen Mazzeo

A Wish Away From Freedom – part 5
by Jacklin Kimkris

No Les, No More
by Kathy Franz

The Only Attractive Places
by Rita Ackerman

Day Trip from Tombstone – Chiricahua Natural Bridge Trail
by Janice

and our usual assortment of interesting items to peruse.

You may access the January 2025 issue of Tombstone Times at this link:
https://tombstonetimes.com/online-2025-january/

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12/17/2024

Here is a little story about Ed Schieffelin, the founder of Tombstone, Arizona.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jIiLycwUUAw

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11/30/2024

IN THE DECEMBER 2024 ISSUE OF TOMBSTONE TIMES

Symbols of Hope
by Janice

Discover Tombstone: Dr. Goodfellow
by Bruce Burnett

Cloudless Skies of Turquoise Blue - Chapter 42
by Karen Mazzeo

A Wish Away From Freedom – part 4
by Jacklin Kimkris

When Leprosy Came to Tombstone
by Kathy Franz

Spouts Forth Streams of Pure Water
by Rita Ackerman

Day Trip from Tombstone – Arizona Folklore Preserve
by Janice

and our usual assortment of interesting items to peruse.

You may access the December 2024 issue of Tombstone Times at this link:

https://tombstonetimes.com/online-2024-december/

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11/24/2024

Tombstone's Clipped History
January 22, 1959 - Tombstone Epitaph

Kemp’s Korner

An old landmark passed from the Tombstone scene Tuesday afternoon as fire struck the Nellie Cashman Hotel.

Smoldering rubble and ruins remained of the old hostelry as the fire took its course and quickly developed into an inferno that resisted the efforts of the volunteer fire department to stop the blaze. They succeeded in holding the fire at that point despite the high wind that prevailed and could have spread the blaze throughout the town.

Built in the ‘80’s the Cashman Hotel was known in those early days as the Russ House and was run by Mrs. Nellie Cashman, “The Angel of Tombstone.” Several owners have taken a hand in running the establishment after famous Nell with Mrs. Josephine Keagle doing the honors since 1951.

Nellie Cashman was one of the best-loved women in the early history of the picturesque West. She was a friend and a counselor to the hard-bitten hombres that rode the trail in those day, some looking for gold and silver, others in an everlasting search for excitement and adventure, while others just capitalized on the rest.
She provided food and lodgings to these trail riders; not asking if they could pay or not. She was the Good Samaritan in person, helping others to help themselves. Yet not a breath of scandal touched her name, for she was respected and loved by miners, cow pokes, cattle barons, and shop keepers alike.

The hotel named in her honor was a fitting tribute to a grand lady and its tragic loss leaves Tombstone without one of the anchors from the days gone by which still intrigue a lot of Americans, as Western history is after all Americana and Miss Cashman was a part of that scene, a shining example of the pioneer women who helped build the West and with it the great United States as it stands today.

(NOTE: The image is a tourist photo taken in front of the burned out and boarded up Nellie Cashman hotel in August of 1959, just months after the devastating fire.)

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10/31/2024

IN THE NOVEMBER 2024 ISSUE OF TOMBSTONE TIMES

“This Is Funny…”
by A. I. Hendricks

Discover Tombstone: Marshal Fred White
by Bruce Burnett

Cloudless Skies of Turquoise Blue - Chapter 41
by Karen Mazzeo

Rebirth of a Cemetery
by Kathy Franz

A Wish Away From Freedom – part 3
by Jacklin Kimkris

San Pedro River Mill Towns
by Don Chaput & David D. de Haas, MD

Day Trip from Tombstone – Pinery Canyon Road
by Janice

and our usual assortment of interesting items to peruse.

You may access the November 2024 issue of Tombstone Times at this link:
https://tombstonetimes.com/online-2024-november/

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10/29/2024

DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
(and Halloween too)

Boothill Night Tours!

Select Fridays and Saturdays in November.

Venture into the heart of Tombstone’s haunted history with a seasoned guide on this exclusive two-hour night tour.

Bring along your ghost-hunting devices and apps, and get ready to experience the supernatural side of the Wild West.

Limited to just 15 brave souls per tour! Secure your spot early.

$30.00 per person. Tickets available online at DiscoverBoothill.com

https://discoverboothill.com/boothill-gift-shop/

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10/27/2024

Sanders Grocery ad from October 28, 1954

10/16/2024

Limited supply!

In addition to the boardwalk pieces... there is quite the surprise this year! Our local artist Jimmy Green, who owns Spirit of the West Gallery has done a beautiful job in drawing a Helldorado poster! Stop by his gallery in the old Traywick building on 5th to check it out and get yours!

10/10/2024

8 DAYS UNTIL HELLDORADO!

Check out the most rip-roaring celebration in Tombstone Arizona during Helldorado Days!

Helldorado is held every third Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October and consists of gunfight re-enactment shows, street entertainment, fashion shows and other entertainment.

For more information visit their website. https://TombstoneHelldorado.com

Be sure to pick up your copy of the Official HELLDORADO Headstone publication at the main tent on Allen Street.

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10/01/2024

DON'T MISS THE TOMBSTONE WINE CELEBRATION!

Join us in the Tombstone City Parking lot on historic Allen Street between 3rd & 4th Streets. You will enjoy offerings from several Cochise county wineries and Tombstone food stands while listening to live entertainment.

The Tombstone Wine Celebration will be in the Tombstone City Parking lot on Allen Street between 3rd & 4th and is sponsored by Tombstone Forward Association. The Celebration will take place on October 5th & 6th, 2024 from 11am to 6pm on October 5th and 11am to 5pm on October 6th. Tickets are available at the entrance. You will get a commemorative wine glass and 10 wine sampling tickets. Must be 21 years of age or older to sample the wines; ID required.

Proof of age 21+ must be presented to obtain a wristband.

Questions? Call the Tombstone Forward Association at (520) 304-0242

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09/29/2024

IN THE OCTOBER 2024 ISSUE OF TOMBSTONE TIMES

GRAYTOWN: The Town Too Tough to Die?
by Janice

Cloudless Skies of Turquoise Blue - Chapter 40
by Karen Mazzeo

No Tombstone is Complete Without its Epitaph
by Rita Ackerman

A Wish Away From Freedom – part 2
by Jacklin Kimkris

Day Trip from Tombstone – The Fair Store
by Janice

and our usual assortment of interesting items to peruse.

You may access the October 2024 issue of Tombstone Times at this link: https://tombstonetimes.com/online-2024-october/

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09/25/2024

COMING IN THE OCTOBER ISSUE OF TOMBSTONE TIMES

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09/06/2024

IN THE SEPTEMBER 2024 ISSUE OF TOMBSTONE TIMES

Painted Ladies of Tombstone
by Ben Traywick

Discover Tombstone: Wyatt Earp Superhero?
by Bruce Burnett

Cloudless Skies of Turquoise Blue - Chapter 39
by Karen Mazzeo

A Gun Behind Every Door
by Rita Ackerman

A Wish Away From Freedom – part 1
by Jacklin Kimkris

Larcena Pennington Page – Survival in the Santa Ritas
by Jan Cleere

Day Trip from Tombstone – Kartchner Caverns
by Janice

and our usual assortment of interesting items to peruse.

You may access the September 2024 issue of Tombstone Times at this link:
https://tombstonetimes.com/online-2024-september/

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08/30/2024

Tombstone's Clipped History

August 26, 1923 - Tombstone Epitaph

HIGH SCHOOL OPENS SEPTEMBER 10TH.

The Tombstone Union High school will not open the fall term on September 4th, the date the grammar school opens, but will begin the first semester on Monday, September 10th.
The equipment for the new building will be in place for the opening date. Some of the faculty will not arrive until after the 4th.

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