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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1906

Page

2

Departed for the Coast With Local Notables and Visitors

Mra, Judge Doan with her daughter in law Mra Ethel Doan and Mrs C Medllister left Tombstone this morning en route to Tucson for a day’s stay then to California. they will be joined by Judge Dean tomorrow in Tucson to accompany them to the coast. Also listed are advertised letters at Tombstone general delivery, and various town notices and rumors about local developments.

Mra Judge Doan Ethel Doan C. Medllister Tucson California

Pierce's Favorite Prescription Proven Nonsecret Medicine

Advertisement extols Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a nonsecret remedy for women’s ailments. It claims the formula is known, openly disclosed, and medically endorsed, offering free endorsements by physicians and urging readers to request a posted booklet. It also promotes Pierce’s Pills as relief for period, back, and digestive issues and notes a laxative use.

Pierce R Peres Buffalo Tr. Pierce Papper

Man accused horse thief Ray L Craig recaptured in Globe

Ray L Craig formerly of this county, recently released from the penitentiary after two years for horse stealing, was arrested in Globe on a similar charge. He, with an ex-con, attempted escape from the county jail by tearing a roof hole. He earlier pled guilty to grand larceny in Naco and was sentenced to two years, now facing possible reimprisonment in Yuma.

Ray L Craig Globe Craig F Ainsworth Naco Bisbee Amaworth Yuma Vila Valley

Arizona Militia Surprises Regular Officers at Camp

Arizona militia arrives in camp with regular troops and earns high praise from officers. Arizona companies display soldierly appearance and discipline, impressing the officers in charge as they settle in and begin work as if seasoned veterans.

Austin Texas Arizona

Good Showing of City Tax Roll

City Council met on Saturday evening as Tax Collector George Bravin reported the year's taxes. With an assessed valuation around $300 000, delinquent taxes are under $100, the best showing in city history. Police chief ordered to spend 100 dollars to improve street paving in coming weeks.

George Bravin

Arizonans Plan Picnic at Southern California Beach

Arizonans now in Southern California will host a phc nic on August 1 at a beach yet to be chosen. A committee led by Charles Shannon Mose Drachman John Mitchell a Trojanviteh and J A Kurtz will arrange the event. They urge all Arizonans to register at the Arizona headquarters at the Hollenbeck Hotel to aid planning. A banquet and entertainments are planned with an expected lively gathering.

California Charles Shannon Mose Drachman John Mitchell

Death of a Much Beloved Pioneer

Probate Judge Goodbody today learned of the death of his father F A Goodbody at BeeBee. Nearly 80 years of busy life marked by Christian character, the elder Goodbody’s funeral party will include his son and daughters and he will be interred in San Diego at the family burying plot.

Goodbody F. A. Goodbody Biebee San Diego W. H. Brophy Mo J. Cunningham

Eye-Opener on Joint Statehood Tax Gaps Between Regions

The Arizona Republican notes tax contrasts between Arizona and New Mexico under joint statehood talk. It cites 95 cent taxes on the 100 in Arizona versus 41.59 in New Mexico and questions taxpayers about leveling the disparate rates.

Arizona New Mexico

Celebration committee sets $100 prize for hoe race in Southwest

A meeting of the celebration committee reported all sub committees in good order and declared the celebration certain to succeed. The prize for the hoe race was set at 100 percent of the stake, the largest ever offered in the Southwest for such a contest. Arizona teams will be invited and Tombstone aims to host the territory's biggest fireman's tournament.

Southwest Arizona Tombstone

Fast Ocean Steamer Pioneered by Electrical Propulsion System

An inventor claims a new electrical propulsion system for ships that could cross the Atlantic in three days. The claim awaits verification as to its real viability beyond the speculative promise. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is praised as a long established family remedy for numerous digestive and health complaints. The advert urges trying a bottle, touting guaranteed health benefits with the genuine private stamp on the bottle.

Hostetter

Arizona Committee Welcomes Bryan Home

Democratic National Committeeman Ben Crawford of Graham County appoints Arizona men to participate in the reception for William J. Bryan at Madison Square Garden New York on August 30. Appointees include Wiley E. Jones B A Packard B J Whiteside George Stoneman Thomas F Weeden Murphy M J Nugent Vernon Clark G J Norris Foster Dennis Henry Ashurst George Crosby Benjamin Downs M Shannon.

Ben Crawford Graham County Arizona William J. Bryan Madison Square Garden New York Wiley E. Jones B. A. Packard Cochise B. J. Whiteside Santa Cruz George Stoneman Gila Thomas F. Weeden Pinal Murphy Pima M. J. Nugent Yuma Vernon 1 Clark Maricopa G. J. Norris Yavapai Foster Dennis Mojave Henry Ashurst Coconino George Crosby Apache County Benjamine Downs Navajo County M. Shannon

District Court Adjourns With Several Divorces Granted

Doings in the District Court report Judge Dean closing a short term with two divorces granted. Winifred Fuller and Elizabeth McCutcheon obtained divorces, custody awarded in the first case. Other actions include Warnekros vs Lowenstein verdict for plaintiff, a tax case delay for W G Goodale, and a depository designation for bankruptcy funds in Nogales. Several cases await September session, including Meade Scribner and McGowan-Graham matters, and citizenship granted to Jas Erickerson.

District Court W G Goodale San Pedro Gibson Demurer Cas Bisbee Warnekros Lowensteim Justice Court Traiat Dean Winifred Fuller Chase Fuller Elizabeth McCutcheon Robert McCutcheon Meade Review McGowan-Graham Jas Erickerson McGowan

Editor Semple Is Out on Bail in Nevada

A Carson dispatch reports D. W. Semple of Manhattan former Bisbee Arizona newspaper man charged with sending obscene matter by mail. United States Attorney Platt for the government. Semple released on a $2000 bond to guarantee appearance in Tombstone federal court at its fall session. Semple returned to Manhattan where he is in the mining business.

Carson Nevada D.W. Semple Manhattan Bisber Ariz United States Platt Semple Tombstone

Arizona Denounces Joint Statehood Vote in Strong Stand

Delegate Mark Smith urged an overwhelming Arizona vote against joint statehood, aiming to thwart Washington’s plans. He arrived from Tucson to join the territorial Democrats in Phoenix and pledged vigorous campaigning, defending party alignment and health improvements in Kentucky before returning to lead the fight.

Arizona Mark Smith Tucson Territorial Democratic Central Delygate Smith Capitol Smith Washington Kentucky Mineral Springs Jointure Corgress Speaker Cannon Tcense Phoenix Enterprise

Oldest Arizona Citizen Dies at Globe

Pedro Guerens, a Mexican believed to be among Arizona’s oldest residents, died Monday in Globe. Estimates place his age between 100 and 113. He had lived in Globe since 1876 after freight work from La Juanta Cola and Silver City, New Mexico.

Pedro Guerens Arizona Guerna Obaries Kenyon Pedro Guerna Yuma JW. Ransom Mesilla Valley New Mexico Globe la Juante Cola Silver City N. M Alway Globe Belt

Town welcomes new arrivals and visiting locals in Tombstone

Wednesday’s Daily notes Mrs M. McClintock and Miss May McClintock among newcomers to Tombstone, with Eva Davis and F Johnson of Bisbee. Several residents depart for Denver Los Angeles Tempe and Douglas while others return from trips. A large baby joy at Bostwick home follows a rainstorm that brought 0.67 inches in minutes and 1.3 inches recently.

M. ©. McClintock May McClintock Eva Davis F. Johnson of Bisbee Tombstone

Breaks His Arm Three Times in Three Weeks

Master Ross Elvey, six, son of Frank Elvey, breaks his right arm for the third time in three weeks. He injured himself by tumbling from a box in front of his father’s garage, following a see saw accident and a habit of risky play. The incident prompted mockery of the old saying third time a charm.

Ross Elvey Rose Frank Elvey Douglas Dispatch

National Accident Society seeks agents for insurance policies

Promoter offers popular policies covering all accidents and occupations, with easy sale potential. Commissioned agents receive large immediate payments and exclusive territory. Address National Accident Society, 320 Broadway, New York. Established twenty years.

National Accident Society Broadway New York

Annual Stockholders Meeting of Arizona & Colorado Railroad Co

Notice announces the annual stockholders meeting at the corporation offices Room 6 to the Hittnger Building Tucson Arizona on Tuesday September 4 1906 to elect directors for the ensuing year and transact other business. Cas E Watken secretary. Ueson Arizona July 21 1905 First publication July 29 1906.

Arizona & Colorado Railroad Compan Hitt Nger Tucson Arizona Cas. E. Watken Ueson

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