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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1907
Page
1
Illustrated song The Picture Without a Frame and a sentimental ballad The Marble Fields of Carrara Italy. Vine Martin presents song and dance with mechanical statuary. 7:30 shows nightly at 8:30.
A testimonial claims Electric Bitters cure a range of ailments including stomach and liver disorders, fever and kidney issues. The user asserts the remedy restored their wife to perfect health after years of suffering. The claim references Bennettaville and urges purchase by all druggists.
The following names appear on the general delivery advertised letters for the Tombstone post office week ending April. Brown EP Bowers WF Bell JH Gribble Anita Habe BJ Heath Chae Morrow J E Oreo Alesandro Roberts Alicia J Whitley Ws Whiting A E Amendares Antonio. Call for above letters and note date of advertisement. LG. Cuceis PM.
Willis T. Morgan, a retired U.S.A. commissary sergeant from Concord New Hampshire, recalls two deployments in Cuba and the Philippines and credits Dr King's New Discovery for keeping him in health. He extols a medicine advertised as the best for coughs and lung diseases with guaranteed efficacy and a trial bottle offered.
John Gilland of Phoenix area ranch fame roped a mountain lion thirty miles above Roosevelt with a 50 foot lariat and a bloodhound. After the beast circled his horse the rope tightened and the lion died from strangulation. Gilland skinned the animal and kept the trophy pelt, noting the lion had preyed on calves and corn.
The Tomboyone Athletic Club plans a dance on Saturday evening April 18 to honor the University baseball team. Music is provided and attendees are assured an enjoyable time. The University plays the T A C in a game Saturday afternoon at the new grounds near the Silver Thread hoist.
There will be a complete program change at The Dime this evening featuring moving pictures and illustrated songs. The highlight is The Bad Step Mother described as very touching, with Chicago house Glms supplying a first close guaranteed, avoiding delays in the middle of films.
The schedule lists St Pauls Episcopal Church with 11 am and 7 30 pm services on Sunday April 15 led by Bishop Kendrick. Congregational Church has April 7 sermons by the Pastor and Mr E L Robinson in the evening with musical features. Christian Science holds services on Fremont Street with Sunday school at 10 am and Wednesday prayers at 8 pm. Methodist Episcopal Church offers 11 am and 7 30 pm sermons with Epworth League at 7 15 pm and Wednesday prayer at 8 pm. Catholic Church notes Mass at 8 am and 9 30 am with 7 30 pm service and Sunday school at 10 am. All are invited.
In Gleeson Arizona a man’s body is found near Dra xoons two miles from Barrett camp. Fire had been built to destroy evidence, and the deceased a Mexican woodcutter shows fatal wounds suggesting murder. A coroner’s jury names unknown killers. Deputy Sheriff Height seeks clues while surveyors observed activity nearby. A new Akell core drilling machine starts at Copper King camp under Mr. Gilbane with The Copper Syndicate of Providence, Rhode Island.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a May 15 examination for an immigration service interpreter at 1200 per year. Topkina reports 136 saloon license applicants with Cochise County collecting 40800 dollars. Bishop Kendrick of the Episcopal church visits Tombstone on his annual tour. Two of five dental examinees pass the Arizona board. Dr Craig Bisbee and Dr Carey Douglas. Ray Swain goes to Phoenix for the grand lodge of the I O F M D Romboer leaves for Bisbee on business. Neel the cattleman visits Tombstone and attorneys M J OConnell Bisbee and Parsons Dough attend city events.
The University team arrived this morning and the game will start at 4 o clock to allow full attendance. Fans are reminded to bring a ball to Gage Hall by 330 sharp. Fort Huachuca captain Sergeant Wyatt seeks a future game with University of Arizona manager Vrooman at the fort.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for curing catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites F J Cheney Co of Toledo and testimonials from local wholesalers. It claims internal action on the blood and mucous surfaces and urges purchase of 75 cent bottles through druggists.
HM Lewis arrived in Phoenix noting the Salton Sea appears to fall about seven inches monthly though not visibly. He cites four weeks of rain in Los Angeles with none last week. He also mentions seven to ten foot waves over tracks during storms at Salton during rain. Deaths from appendicitis linked to use of Dr King’s New Life Pills, praised for constipation relief and vitality. sold by druggists for 2 cents.
The district court adjourns to Monday April 22 with grand jury to be summoned. Banks v Moore debt case to be heard before Ben Goodrich. Belle Hart grove v City of Bisbee motion for new trial denied and appeal noted. Rove Catalina granted divorce from 5 Catalina. Charles List granted decree from Mabel L. Opening of April term expected lengthy with hundreds of civil and about sixty criminal cases ahead. Multiple civil actions filed. venues shifted from Pine county to Santa Cruz then to this county. judges Campbell and Nave disqualified for prior representation. Additional cases listed include Gardner Worthen & Goss v Owen et al, Albert Steinfeldt v Linderman, Lieweliyn Iron Works v Owen et al, Roy & Titcomb v Owen et al. Pearce suit for specific performance and quiet title arising from Pearce Development Co organization and escrow issues. Wim R. Chaffee files for divorce from Sarah Chaites on grounds of desertion.
Report from Bisbee states the strike status is unchanged as unions persist in tying up operations. Mine management claim continued operation with no interruption while disruptive rumors circulate as business activity and forestry sectors face instability.
The Saf ford event marks the Gila valley’s first horse show with strong turnout and praise from veteran horsemen. Cochise County may follow, as locals note the fine blooded stock and potential for similar fairs to boost regional interest. The piece also urges Tombstone to adopt a city cleanup to combat waste and health concerns.
A fragmentary note from a nineteenth century merchant discusses a case of lockjaw and a remedy named Arica Salve. The text references healing claims and a sore on the neck, with mention of a local druggist and remedies for wounds burns and sores sold for 25 cents.
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