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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1909
Page
2
A mosaic of notes and opinions on economics, politics, and daily life. Reflections on Rockefeller philanthropy, taxes, and education. weather and climate of Tombstone. infant mortality and economic waste. Arizona rail rates and statehood sentiment. wildlife at Ye Stone Park. Harvard medical curriculum shift toward preventive care. and promoting local purchasing to sustain home industries.
A Buffalo woman says the spirit of her brother, Leroy Robinson, directed her to locate her missing husband in Nogales, Arizona. She and a baby were found in Mexico after a journey that brought joy and relief, though she had doubted spirits before.
The United States maintains numerous secret service agents in Mexico and monitors border activity to curb revolutionary propaganda. American consuls are told to observe revolutions and Reyes movements, reporting suspicious activity for protection of U S interests. The El Paso Herald notes ongoing revolutionary activity and possible arrests, citing Enrique C Villaseñor held on federal warrants after early local arrest for revolutionary utterance. Lauro Aguirre, once tried here for conspiracy, sends meals and interacts with Villaseñor in jail, reflecting ongoing border tensions.
A Tucson dispatch reports Mayor Ben Heacy led an unannounced raid on Chinatown Tuesday evening with two police officers. Twenty six Chinamen were arrested for gambling and released pending trial after furnishing 1390 dollars in cash bail.
Courtland wins a rough ball game against Tombstone as Crable shines with four assists and three put outs, Harrison makes a key second base play, and Tombstone errors help Courtland to a 11 to 5 victory. Fans and reporters record Crable Harriton Radeli and Cool Struck out by Crable and Maret with notable performances from Harrison and Spikes.
Mulford Winger, of Bisbee, is expected to be appointed district deputy for Arizona by George U Sammis, the new grand exalted ruler of the Elks, replacing E Rinehart whose term ends shortly. Winger was a strong Sammis supporter in Los Angeles and a petition from Arizona past exalted rulers urged the appointment. Rinehart also stands a good chance at a higher grand lodge post with Sammis.
A Pennsylvania bulletin cites Prof Sudall urging draining stagnant pools, cess pools, postholes and other water-collecting sites to curb mosquito breeding and disease spread. The article notes repeated success in Cubs, Pacame, New Orleans and similar areas, and suggests early adoption where the menace is emerging.
Arizona Elks praise Los Angeles hospitality. Bisbee celebrates natal day with quiet ceremony seven years after incorporation. Graham county selects Houston Rosch farm for county poor farm land. Mudhole mine unwatering near complete. Seefoot level waters visible. Hermosillo resident Dionisio Gonzales undergoes gallstone operation removing 143 stones with successful recovery. Mexican authorities halt pay car of Sopore railway seizure of two thousand peso coins. Nogales honors Benito Juarez’s death anniversary with a public display at the city and consulate.
Officers and men of Arizona National Guard companies earning qualifying scores to compete for rifle team places will depart for Fort Huschuea around July 30. Two weeks of practice will follow and the team personnel will be chosen. The Haschucs camp will be established under general orders No. 4 from Adjutant General L W Cog gine.
W A Stuart assistant for Lester Douglas warns the public against buying cord wood not from Mexico or without a government stamp. He says timber cutters encroach on the public domain and sell timber found in mountain draws, stating-cutting on the public domain requires consent of proper officials and is a legal violation.
An old testimonial style notice offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites endorsements from J Cheney and others, asserts internal action to the mucous surfaces, and promotes a 75 cent price per bottle with wholesale druggists selling the product.
From Wednesday's Daily Col A L Grow left for Los Angeles to visit for several weeks and then Salt Lake City to attend the Grand Army encampment. Mr and Mrs R Laroque arrived from Douglas for a visit. Fred Richmond from Tucson buys up old bottles in Tombstone. Dr John B Bacon and wife depart for New York City for about six weeks. Dr Townsend arrives to relieve Dr Bacon. Deputy Will White returns from Bisbee with three Mexican prisoners for grand jury action. Edward Drew from Courtland has business before the court. J M Sparks of Douglas Gas visits the county on company business. City Attorney AC Lockwood from Mongles called for litigation. Attorney George W Cass visits Tombstone for court business. Veah Baxter arrives from San Francisco.
Miss Vernette Batchelder hosted a lawn social at her Flint and Salford streets home with numerous friends. Jack o lanterns lit the way as refreshments were served and guests dispersed late. Attendees included Mae Chamberlain Grace Hicks Georgia Bixby Susie Cabell Ed Joyce Morell Frank Cradle William Hicks Gallen Edward Hicks and LF Kuchenbecker.
A Prescott dispatch says gambling tables and roulette devices idle since a prohibiting law have been revived in the city. They operate in adjoining rooms away from main saloon floors, with police offering little interference. A large Arizona saloon is reportedly converting a former moving picture room for gambling, with several more preparing to start.
Yee Ah Sim, a long time Arizona resident and Chinaman, was found dead under a Congress house last week. He appeared to have been dead about four days with about 400 dollars in cash and nearly 1000 dollars in a San Francisco bank book. He leaves cousins in Congress, Tombstone, and Phoenix, plus a wife and one child in China. County officials note new strict enforcement of speed laws for automobiles.
Public notice states owners have bonded the Geronimo Site to Jap Lattle Hope Homestake and Headlight in Turquoise mining district, Yavapai County Arizona, to W. C. Humphrey of Douglas. They will not be responsible for any labor or supplies furnished or contracted during the bond term dated June 10, 1909.
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