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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1908
Page
4
A new Arizona frontier magazine arrives with hope for success. The district court divorce department, led by Judge Dean, processes cases regularly, producing a cadre of grass widows semi annually. The column argues against abusive marriages and urges Tombstone residents to seize budding opportunities while avoiding mistreatment.
The New York to Paris auto race has produced a record for the best cars and the worst roads for Americans. The event highlighted superior vehicle performance while exposing the challenging road conditions faced by contestants.
A Phoenix letter reports Parker Arizona on the Colorado river buzzing over new Riverside range discoveries on the California side near Parc Ker. Prospects include high grade gold from multiple sites with ore samples near 1400 dollars per ton and the lowest values around 50 dollars per ton, triggering a major excitement in the town.
A minor import case described as a lemon went to a jur y after brief debate. The jury, after a short supper break, returned a verdict in two minutes, prompting the judge to assign one hour for the parties to settle themselves, and then everyone went to the picture show. The writer hints at weather forecasts tied to March and July, with an expectation of rain.
Court terms in Tombstone headline a flush of jurors and cases. Judge Dean governs with measured dignity as civil and criminal matters from the October docket move through adjourned sessions, with divorces granted and a mix of civil filings and criminal dispositions shaping the day.
In a court proceeding the plaintiff is represented by English and Mepsert while Hea Goatees appears for the defendants. The case draws a jury list including ALE Parsons co Frisniger Joule Keifer KD Konbe Wm Roberts EJ Jacklin Pete Bute KOM M deane Luck Hettey Jn Chamtore Al Staniger John Petersin.
John D. Spreckels announced in El Paso that completing the San Diego to Yuma link will create a second east outlet for El Paso, linking to Bens on and Yuma. If finished, the Southwestern line would gain a strong rival for southwest freight and passenger traffic.
Frank St. Stewart vice president and superintendent of agents and Ge W. Jones of Southwestern Underwriters Company of Phoenix visited today for Occidental Life Insurance Company of New Mexico and Arizona. The organization, with eminent men from the two territories on the directorate, has made excellent progress in the short time since entering the insurance field.
A teacher in Maricopa County writes letters to friends in Chanute Kan former home. The Gazette suggests a letter writing day to boost Arizona and prompt more letters about its charms. Local items report a monster bite near Congress and poison notes. Estate actions in Tucson Phoenix Valley Bank claim against estate. Mayhew defends mining deal. Brislin claims promoter role. A Phoenix advertising school opens.
A Tombstone hen is said to hold a egg laying record, with a clutch of two chicks from one eye and a heavy 4 pound dozen eggs. William Railing asserts the bird is the territory’s champion, surpassing rivals and earning daily praise.
The county seat reports a suspected influenza like illness with over 100 cases in the district last week. Delegates from nearby towns plan to attend the Republican convention, and several residents travel for mining trade shipments. Upcoming weddings are noted in Torobetune, while Ex-Governor Murphy lies ill at Castle Hot Springs. Governor Kibley will speak at Nogales on July 1, and an May 2 election is planned in Maricopa County.
The defendants Themne Sabatiy Villareal slagan and Rivera will not face trial at the upcoming session of the United States court in Los Angeles. The U S attorney planned to try them for involvement in an attempted invasion of Meico about two years ago. They will be held pending action by the Supreme Court.
In a bankruptcy notice, assets from a restaurant and related items are offered for sale. Personal property including furniture dishes and eating ware will be sold on the sale day following a court process. The sale includes contracts for feeding galacners in a county jail at a set rate per meal.
A Washington disputes says Patents granted to Ar towns wa furtune W. D. Walliasas of Kirkland rail joint RA Harti of Tucson building block and manger of assembling the following post offices have been established At Ajo Pima county min Ce Lee postmistress at Heber county with Mamie Baca as post mistress Aubrey Smith appointed carrier at Phoonte Rose W Reed of Roosevelt appointed clerk Tonto forest reserve F A Vietch of Plena the Leen appointed to forest service in connection with Chiriuahua National Reserve headquarters at Douglas Wh tevens of Magdalena New Mexico clerk in forest service Frank Young of San Francisco immigration inspector Nogales.
A large stamp mill at Mammoth twenty miles south of Winkelman near the Os Tina range was destroyed by a Saturday fire of incendiary origin. The loss was valued at about 100000 dollars and the mill, run by Detroit investor Pletcher, had operated for over four years.
The article reports Tombetone’s brighter prospects linked to a Tucson origin and Arlington registration, notes the Territorial Optical Board meeting where a Doctor was reelected president, mentions J J Chayman farming near the Arizona Canal, and details business moves by C M Layton of Thatcher and J I Welker of Safford. It also references editorial staff on Tombstone coverage and a public dispute involving the Bisbee Evening Miner.
Agricultural department issues pamphlets to cattlemen in Arizona Kansas Oklahoma and Texas explaining loco weed poisoning. Cattle fed loco weed go mad and die slowly. Experts identify mineral harium as the toxin and announce an antidote that can be injected to save afflicted cattle, reducing annual losses worth millions.
Frank Aley alias Mescal remains in Tombstone awaiting divorce docket disposal. He has long pursued widows and shows no sign of restraint, with rumors of bold behavior around the courthouse area during the Fourth of July period.
A local notice indicates graduates will soon be “coming up” for commencement. Details on date and venue are expected as schools finalize plans amid anticipation from students and families.
In Bisbee and Phoenix area news, Dems may nominate George H. Neale for mayor amid factional strife. A copper vein assay around 60 percent is reported near a new sewer tunnel. Prescott Lins approves 25,000 for a western city school, while Belle Hurgrow wins damages over 8500 from a city case. The Morphy district school reopens after diphtheria, and Phoenix Choral Society plans The Messiah for April 16. Bisbee mine body sent to Michigan for burial. Tucson chamber of commerce to incorporate. Twin Buttes mine resumes shipments. An elevator accident in Phoenix injures Roy McCarthy, with potential fatal outcomes.
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