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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1907
Page
1
Local cinema advertises a ten cent program at The Dime Family Theater featuring Seors and short attractions. Community patrons urged to attend for affordable family entertainment with multiple showings advertised.
Indictments heard include burglary charges against Billy Williams and Jerry Conahan, with demurrer sustained and case resubmitted. In bankruptcy actions, a review of referee actions was conducted and the case submitted to the court. Injunction granted for James Wolff vs Bailey Turner et al. Minor Emmett Graham to be examined in juvenile court with subpoenas issued for witnesses and case set for April 30. Detachments ordered for Santena Morhner before the grand jury. Debt matter Harrow vs Tilton submitted. Grand jury made partial resignations. Deaths from appendicitis noted.
A Sennettaville resident touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy. He claims it cured his wife’s long standing dyspepsia and torpid liver and helped with fever malaria liver and kidney issues. The ad urges purchase from any druggist and mentions a Household furniture sale at the Episcopal Rectory after 5 pm.
The daily Tombstone Prospector reports fair weather for Arizona with the forecast. An advertisement by Jans Sexto & Co. Chicago seeks salesmen for varied sectors, promising large territories and high commissions under a 1907 era promotional tone.
Former Tombstone resident Alma Farrington Langpasp of 277 Eighth Avenue and David Daveby of S42 Point Lotes Avenue wed at St James church Wednesday evening. Miss Anna Langpasp acted as maid of honor and E Hunius served as best man in a pretty church ceremony conducted by Rev 8.4. Lee with the vested choir. The bride, now Mrs Danehy, is described as accomplished and well liked, with her husband a successful local businessman and broad circle of friends.
The Des Moines Postmaster J I Myerly handles a curious marriage ad from a wealthy Arizonan seeking a wife from Iowa. He requests a suitable Iowa girl to contact him, detailing preferences for looks, cooking, home life, and age. The letter, written in official capacity, yields no public name. Local notices mention mining news, court witnesses, and regional business activity in Tombstone and nearby areas.
A drought‑stricken Texas convoy, 1300 cattle, arrived in Los Angeles after leaving El Paso. Fifteen died en route, many felled by heat and jerks during switching. Humane officers intervene for 50 more, while 100 face potential euthanasia. papers call the scene among the era’s saddest at the stockyards.
The list shows letters awaiting pickup in general delivery for the week ending April 20 at Tombstone post office. Entries include Sam Barker, B Cavitto, FU Layton, Ed Moore, Dave Thompson, CE-2 Wardwell, and Webs. Call for letters with adver tisement date details.
EB Powers, famed California detective, received the full $1,000 reward for capturing Eytinge, the Phoenix murderer. Payment came from Arizona Territory, Maricopa County, and the Eagles lodge. details note $500, $250, and $240 respectively. Also notes church topics for Sunday services and a rental ad for a two room house at $10 per month on First and Safford Streets.
A sensational account describes the Peg-Leg an alleged lost mine on the Los Angeles to Yuma trail. It claims the dry placer gold is sunburnt in color and scattered near a turnoff to Warner’s Fat, with repeated but fatal attempts to recover riches.
Manager Howard announces a new feature for tomorrow at the popular family theatre The Dime Sunday night Mire Jessie May Walsh a charming young Bisbee singer who sang the opening solo at the Imperial at Bisbee will appear in Tombstone and render several favorite selections The little Misses voice shows promise of becoming an artistic singer Walsh appears for one night as the Sunday evening entertainment Wm E Walker of Naco is among county seat visitors Also notices about barber trade tuition and free particulars from Motors System Los Angeles Cal 113 East Second Street
Visitors from Fort Huachuca departed after a spring stop that saw 300 cavalryman in evidence and several shots exchanged amid a lively game. The Fall team captured the local pennant in a strong 5 to 1 victory over the A C, while the Tombstone Athletic Club set off for Tucson to face the University of Arizona. Parish meeting urged at St Paul’s Church on Monday April 29 at 7:30 p.m.
A territorial meeting of the morial board of education in Phoenix is called for next Saturday to select textbooks for all schools. The board includes Governor Kibbey, Territorial Treasurer Kirkland, and Superintendent Long, with university and normal school leaders contributing.
A reader from 546 St. Louis, Mary HO Walters, recounts a dramatic recovery after using Electric Bitters. She says she suffered fever, tongue issues, and nerve wreck, with a weak stomach and sleeplessness before being helped by the tonic. She claims relief after a short period of use.
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