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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1908
Page
4
A Cochise County Democratic message urges selecting men of integrity and fitness for the county ticket this fall. It argues Democrats should avoid unworthy entrants, favoring a clean record and solid standards to win support from all good citizens.
The incident ends in W. R. Herman’s death and a warning about prudent action. The piece laments his loss, notes a grieving family, and urges careful duty to avoid inviting danger in the future. It frames the event as a national lesson and honors Herman’s honest character and strength.
A writer extols Tombstone as generous and neighborly and suggests moving Bisbee’s post office there after a flood forces relocation. The plea promises a cool basement to house records and avoid deep digging for pigeon holes and forms, cash, stamps, and other postal paraphernalia.
The McKenna orange grove near Phoenix was sold for 20000 dollars to H A Severinghaus. The property is one of the remaining Guest thieve of California.
Mrs Brown and daughter returned from New York today while Mra Warnekros left for Low Angleve yesterday. A dance at Gage Hall this evening is organized by local couples. Probate court issued two adoptions. a rain paid a visit to Tombstone yesterday and departed quietly. Barney Andrino recovering in Phoenix under Dr Ancil Martin care.
The cemetery committee has proposed a fence costing about 2000 dollars for Wheat Cemetery. The county oversees about 610 graves and 600 feet of fence, with bids advertised to construct. Remaining work will be funded by the city benevolent societies and private subscriptions. The specification requires an iron fence of imposing design.
A monthly payment between Dragoon station and May Hower camp assigns two thirds to Mr and Mrs George Scherer of Benson and one third to Louis Ezekiel of Tucson. The final and heaviest payment is due next January.
A man storms into Dr Flach’s Allen street pharmacy seeking poison. After a grim exchange over cyanide or acid he pays two dollars and leaves, then uses a pipe to end his life, planning to gamble his fate on the Juarez lottery.
A letter to Rice station Indian school head William Gillette reports a massacre of thirteen Yaqui people near Promontorio mine about forty miles from Mocoruna Sonora. It says Mexicans on ranches fled their homes to gather at the mine, fearing an attack by Hediane lodians, while the victims were killed by rifles and blades.
A group including Ralph, Shelley, Wentworth, Ben Goodrich, Upton and Buck traveled to Prescott for the Territorial convention to nominate Hon. Mark Smith for delegate. The delegation largely backs Smith, with Maricopa and Yuma counties excepted, predicting 173 of 200 votes on the rat ballot and a renomination win.
Mr R N Katon and Mise Pay Crouds from Cananea share a long standing romance in Cananea. The Katons plan to reside in Patagonia after settling affairs in Cananea. Cananea’s growth and new work prospects are noted as the couple’s story unfolds.
Rumor suggests the Barnum and Bailey Circus will halt in Tucson on September 28 for a major show, with nearly the entire company reported to be in the cast for the appearance in the old pueblo.
The Phoenix Republican reports Johan published a fifty year old map of North America with a United States outline and a long western boundary along the Salt and Gila rivers. It notes no towns or settlements, lists Indigenous tribes, and mentions Arizonia and Nebraska territories as imagined then. Major Moore of Gleeson is in Tombstone this week.
Samy Watts reports Leadville activity remains steady with housing clear for arrivals. The Leadville mining scene shows two working shafts, a compressor, and several drills in use. Great Western also active in two shafts with consistent progress.
Justo a pet colt of Mrs J C Adame of Phoenix broke the world record for three year olds last Tuesday in Springfield Indiana with a 2 10 3 pace and then 2 11 beating the former mark. A few days earlier he had set another record for his class at Pekin enhancing his fame in racing circles.
Willcox reports a coroner's inquest into the killing of Billy Downing by Ranger Speed absolved the ranger of criminal responsibility. No further action was deemed necessary by the coroner.
From Thursday's Daily. Notable locals and visitors in Tombstone mingle with town life. Al Stump of Histon visits Tombstone. Leila Oldemmyer from Louisiana arrives. Mrs. Berner explores social circles. Fred Kennett checks on newborns. Marlin the mining engineer reports from Muschucas. John Hatley revamps the Columix logging house for visitors and sleepers. A toad destroys chickens. a bright boy rumor circulates. a district court wedding tale ends with Judge Bartlett handling a binding betrothal.
W R Herman died after blasting operations at Tombstone Consolidated mine due to toxic powder gas on the 1000 foot level. Workmates Anderson and Herman faced roaring blasts and a misfire causing a gas buildup. Despite warnings, Herman stayed to load holes, succumbing to the fumes. three children mourn his loss as the community extends sympathy. The funeral will be held at 10 a m tomorrow from his Bruce street home.
A musician narrator recalls a fever dream in which Tombstoner imagines a courthouse in Bie ree flooded by rising waters, images of a goddess watching from a Paris plaster dome, and the building’s collapse. The tale ends with reflections on prison mortality in Cochise County and taxpayer sentiment toward the 1900s era court house.
Judge R A Holt of Lebanon Missouri aged 74 visits Springerville as a guest and talks of historic figures while recounting a life near Lincoln and Douglas. An agriculture department tour surveys sugar beet prospects in Arizona as a cloudburst near Flagstaff triggers a ten foot flood in the mountain river region causing property damage.
Abstracts of county assessment show total property valuation for taxation at 50 million 54 thousand 969 dollars and 71 cents, with exemptions totaling 704 thousand 622 dollars and 10 cents. Corrections will adjust values by the territorial board of equalization, listing totals for Apache, Coconino, Gila, Maricopa, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, and Yuma counties with precise amounts and overages noted.
Public notice for a sheriff sale in Cochise County Arizona based on an 1905 court judgment. The sale of a land lot in Douglas is scheduled for August 29 1908 at 2 pm at the county courthouse to satisfy the debt with interest and costs. Sheriff John F. White and Deputy A W Horgins sign the notice.
Public notice of a sheriff sale in Tombstone Arizona under an August 1908 order. Territory of Arizona via J N Games seeks payment of 2.85 dollars plus costs on a parcel described as Lot Twenty in Block One Hundred Thirty One in Douglas. Sale set for August 9, 1908 at 2 PM in front of Cochise County Courthouse to satisfy the judgment. Sheriff Joan F. White, Deputy A A Hopkins, first publication August 9, 1908.
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