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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1908
Page
1
Tue Scuterreun. Trex Maxacen announces an entire change for Tuesday Thursday and Sunday evenings on the main floor with tickets at 25 cents. Gallery 15c and children 15 cents. Box office opens 7 45. Curtain at 8 30.
A local insurer urges residents to buy policies at home rather than sending premiums to New York. The message notes about 2,000,000 in life insurance premiums leave the Territories yearly with none invested locally. It proposes local loans of 110,000 for improved real estate and growth plans to boost individual and community interests.
A few things we do include selling life insurances at the lowest rate possible and consistent with absolute safety. We operate our affairs with careful economy and pay large dividends. We write standard old line policies on a legal reserve basis with modern liberal features. We loan money on policies and other securities too.
Occidental Life Insurance Co of New Mexico and Arizona figures in a filing mentioning A F Stumpf. The fragmented text indicates corporate name continuity and a possible official notice or historical record of business entity details.
Detroit vendor J H Sells cites Chinns Stomach and Liver Tablets restoring appetite and easing bloated feelings with pleasant bowels movement. Price 25 cents. Free samples available. Los Angeles firm markets related Sacrosex Catvousia. 1908 college paper notes business training research and free paper upon request to J W Lackey at Grand Avenue address.
The ditch scoop wheel at Yuma is hailed as the only model of its kind worldwide and marks a first in America for applying this principle. Designed by O. H. Ensign and built by a Chicago founder, Ensign from the reclamation service at Yuma supervised its creation.
The funeral for deceased I B Hermann was held at Tombstone cemetery at 11 am conducted by the graveyard service and honored by members of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Miners and townsfolk attended to pay respects to their comrade as the community expressed deep sympathy for the bereaved family.
A fragmented weather style note describes a merchant expanding his trade via broad advertising in The Prospector. Couriers announce his gourds to the public, drawing attention and new customers, steadily enlarging his audience and business reach.
Sunday religious services and church schedules listed for Congregational Methodist and Sacred Heart churches. Local social notes include Sam Johnson rheumatism, Juniors football at home, and town shop advances at W. R. King Mackemith facility with modern equipment and daily heart test market claim.
Lost wart will be paid for the return of Volume Nast Hangroft's History rising from set belonging to J. W. Vickera Finder return to office Soft Woolery Broc Fifth St 310.
The Granville and Gregg bid for the concrete construction of the territorial privon at Florence was accepted for a contract price of 1,009. JH Blevins and JH Rinehart of Phoenix face theft charges for ostrich feathers from the Pan American ostrich farm. The Bishop YMCA launches a One Thousand Club aiming to add members to a thousand by year end. Alta Hobbe and Bernice Smith of Kingman became the first women to summit Wheeler’s Peak at 9,300 feet, a challenging Wallapai peak.
Federal authorities show little chance of deporting leper victims from the Cochise county hospital. A hospital official reports telegrams from Washington stating no authority to remove lepers to the leper colony. The case has worsened, with a violent patient requiring bed restraints and hospital staff seeking a pardon for Albert Cove to help manage the situation. Territorial leaders and health officials race to resolve the crisis amid political and local strain.
Republicans at city hall caucus selected John Montgomery as chair and A H Gardner as secretary to nominate a ticket of delegates for the Phoenix convention in August. Charles Vowman C J Cummings and J T Kingsbury were set as delegates with no opposition. Vera Johnston arrived from Biaebe on the afternoon train.
Texas health officials announce a rigid quarantine against yellow fever along the border after Dr. J P Eaves confirms presence in Vera Cruz and other Mexican towns. The line runs to El Paso with extension to Arizona and New Mexico deemed unnecessary. Also notes a lost gold button found and ownership claim details.
An elderly Cochise county resident and Willcox merchant announces as a Democrat candidate for county school superintendent, pledging honest service and a wish to interview with the rising generation. The note claims strong local support and implies an easy path if nominated, reflecting Tombstone and Cochise county politics.
A slate of Cochise county candidates announces for sheriff district attorney probate judge supervisor recorder and school superintendent subject to Democratic county convention action Names include Bexeet E Hocus J F Ross Steve Kornex W Gooprom C A McDoxaty William M Ricus Nous Roc Chantes Lockrixe L V McCovrt and locations Tombstone Bisbee Dos Cabezas Willcox Douglas Benson and Bisbee Arizona are cited with election roles and ballots
Charles Lockling a longtime Tombstone resident now in Bisbee seeks the Democratic county convention nomination for sheriff of Cochise County. Known as an honest, industrious man in Copper Queen employment, he has support from many friends who expect a strong campaign if nominated.
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