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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1908
Page
2
The Tombstone Epitaph ridicules relocating the county seat to Bisbee describing fumigation, moth deterrents, and iron screens to protect records from dust. It imagines jurors trudging through Chihuahua Hill and Selo Hill amid scrap iron and rubbish, skewering court proceedings with wild humor.
The brief note jokingly predicts a distant day about 23 years ahead when fanfare returns for Priplog watermelons, reflecting a lighthearted statement rather than a concrete event.
A historic proposal urges building a bridge at Charleston to connect Tombstone district with western Huachuca routes. Backers argue the crossing would boost travel and commerce, easing costly county outlays and yielding long term taxpayer gains despite current opposition.
A dated advertisement touts Favorite Prescription as curing irregularities and female weakness without drugs or alcohol. It claims to strengthen weak women and restore health, with endorsements from medical writers, free literature, and mail-order requests from Buffalo New York.
A festive crowd cheered as heavy freight wagon and trailer moved toward the Lucky Cure site signaling a bustling phase for a new era. The scene evoked nostalgia for Tombstone’s industrial revival, with references to gleaming rails and the promise of renewed prosperity across Cochise County and Arizona.
A notice states subscribers temporarily leaving the city may have The Townsfoxeros PECTOX mailed to a new address upon request. Readers must provide both old and new addresses and contact the circulation department by written request or telephone.
A long, garbled court record lists judge Doan, cases Costello v Shannon Copper Co, and others with motions to dismiss granted, judgments on documentary evidence sought, and appeals wetlands. It mentions condemnation dismissals, guardianship appointments, reform school proceedings, and several named parties including Brazil et al and Ferdinand Domingues, with various rulings and next steps noted.
A damaged fragment notes hopeful interest in a forthcoming event with speakers and supporters expected to gather. References to crowds described as pale faces and adoption suggest a public gathering or patriotic display, though many words are garbled and unreadable.
A Forest meeting of the Tombtone tribe of 1.C. BR. M reports many warriors returning to assist in kindling camp fires for the CCC. Past Sachem BM Holty led the march, with Deputy Great Incoteme Leon L. Godehans following, as chiefs and officers are named for a new term. The roll lists Suchea, Jim Berner, L C Wooery, John Kohlen, John Marden, Al Schuster, A Wentworth, Arthur Ivey, Ralph McIntyre, George Ivey, James Parker, Harold W Croft, Bertino, and others. Deputy Great Incphone Godechanx drills the order and prepares the degree work for ongoing duties.
A garbled reminiscence speaks of hopeful frontier men chasing fortune with the Dragoons. It mentions earned wages of eighteen dollars a month, there are tales of engagements to yellow haired maidens, and a dream of fifty thousand dollars within six tyback periods. The piece laments illusions and urges prudent caution amid restless ambition.
Wednesday's visitors including Fal Holsinger and ER Manwar Eng of Vategoniay Mes, Manwaring of Siueas City, and Leo Lesineky of El Paso were listed at Hotel Aehimetons on main tay tees AL Md thepe Torah front. The crowd, busy with daily affairs, noted no court or ceremony today while Judge W. Gilmore and party returned from a two month eastern trip and resumed work.
An inquest determined old man Gilbo died after his head became trapped under a train while resting along the line near Fairhark. Gilbo, a known blacksmith, had worked across Tombstone and Naco regions and was employed at the Bequillas Lands Cattle company headquarters. A funeral tentative plans were noted.
In a vivid narrative the old sheriff and soldiers clash with hostile forces near Tombstone and the San Pedro river. A late evening attack leaves the town unharmed as a parade of artillery and torture gifts passes, followed by a surreal, honeyed descent of awe and fear over the mesa and foothills.
In a dialog flavored by humor and miscommunication, Allen Ro English a Tombstower recalls a county fest dispute about moving the county seat from Tombstone to Lowell A blunt Dutchman defends staying put while English urges a break for residents suggesting fresh air water and flowers before court obligations The exchange captures the local tone and stubborn pride of the two towns amid the talk of relocation
Reports from Phoenix indicate a three foot rise in the Balt river at Tempe and a two foot rise in Salt river at Granite Reef in the last twenty four hours. Watershed reports show substantial rainfall and expected damage across the area.
Fragmentary OCR item notes an odd phrase likely from a local page. The text hints at names Miet Ant-Puin Pie Mache and Meursign associated with a short notice or item listing. Further readable context is required to identify event, place, or date.
An archaeologic dig south of Stream near J.B. Crane unearthed prehistoric remains linked to Saltiver Valley inhabitants, possibly Toltec origin, while discussion of neutral border policy and a Mexico United States treaty continues with talks on extradition and expanded army posts along the frontier.
Legal requirements outline residency and registration rules for voting next November, stressing one year in territory, sixty days county, thirty days precinct, and twenty days for registration. The piece mentions Native American eligibility, federal offices voting rules, and the Great Western mine near Leadville with ore gains and management changes, suggesting renewed activity in the Dragoons Leadville district this fall.
One hundred dollar reward offer for catarrh cures by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney and Co of Toledo advertise. Partners Wauxe Kissax Maver Wholesale Druggists attest to F J Cheney's reliability. Cure taken internally, with testimonials available. Price 75 cents per bottle, sold by druggists.
The board of supervisors will meet next Monday to consider Heachees Water Co petition for a county road up Miller Run to their property. The hearing will address establishing a legal road on the off route with two proposed options, canyon route or foothill route, and the panel will review ground verifications and county road status.
Governor Kilbey appointed Arizona physicians as delegates to the International Tuberculosis Congress to be held in Washington, D. C., September 21 to October 12. Delegates include C E Young in Prescott, J E Bacon in Globe, J W Lenox in Phoenix, Mary Neff in Helvetia, Mark A Rodgers in Oracle, GM Brockway in Tucoo, JW Crawford in Mayer, and others from Bisbee Clifton Castle Hot Springs and more.
A harsh faced warning condemns a man who dislikes horses women and dancing. It claims he would steal from a mother's funeral fund, a blind man's donation, a Chinese worker's dinner bucket, candles from Meshan's grave, and even a nursing infant's bottle. The speaker rejects trusting him in the hen house with restraints and an Oregon boot.
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