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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1909
Page
2
Arguments favoring SEA funding for Cocbsee county stress a $215 tax rate this year due to territorial tax growth and rising expenses. Bond proposals to cover about 100000 debt promise cash basis operations and lower interest, shifting costs to future taxpayers while funding needed improvements.
Arizona Day at the Seattle exposition on August 16 features speeches and a concert led by President J. E. Chilberg as hundreds of Arizonans gather on the grounds. The piece lauds Arizona’s rising prosperity, agricultural fertility in Cochise County, and the state’s growing national attention, while noting record athletic feats by Arizona residents and optimistic forecasts for the West’s economy.
A recent roving roundup targets contraband Chinamen in the territory, with Tucson housing the bulk of forty nine individuals. Inspectors describe entry methods via border channels and trains, using forged certificates and registration papers supplied by a so called Chinese importing society. The operation notes that many offenders reside where Chinese populations are dense, complicating identification.
In a terse note Cochise county announces it will build its own roads, signaling that the Board of Supervisors will not pay the Board of Control levy this year. The item implies residents will still face a tax as required by a recent law from the last legislature.
A 16 year old Wisconsin graduate left on the 1:20 train for Phoenix to wed George Cruz a Mexican with dark features. Her name Eva Bryan is presumed while authorities seek the runaways and their return to Mesa. Parents oppose the match and officers along the line are alerted. Reports say the couple may head to Cochise county. locals anticipate developments. William Fourr and John Pearce were noted arrivals and departures from Dragoon and Pearce mines respectively.
The Arizonas Board of Content acts on territorial good roads and approves a levy for north and south districts and an east and west division. Cochise, Graham, Gila, Pima, Pinal, Maricopa, Yavapai, Coconino, and Yuma counties see a per county levy based on assessed valuation. Santa Cruz, Navajo, and Apache counties inherit no road work and levy the minimum as required by law.
Community groups report reduced express rates will apply only to Favenix Tempe and Mesa with other towns remaining under prior levels. They urge Arizona modifications along the Interstate Commerce Commission line and expect uniform concessions across territories.
Copying letters show postage stamps from the United States with Mexican rates. The Mexican government does not deliver mail to uncertain year addresses. Proper state and city names are required to guarantee delivery and a parcel post treaty with the United States allows saving by mail.
Ruth Harrington six years old, son of J F Harrington, was bitten on the leg by a pet cat at the Upper Gill ranch while camping with family and friends. The cat, initially tame, attacked the child after being seen foaming at the mouth. it was killed by Mr Harrington. The attack prompted a trip to the Pasteur Institute in Austin for the girl.
The Southern Pacific surveying party, starting near Manni gan ranch and ending near Kelton, finished a survey then began another along an airline route west of the Mexico and Colorado. Chief Engineer McClure ordered a resurvey of the old line between Che so and Oslarne. The party camped at Birrophyesindmill, midway between Habe and Gleeson, as plans to push westward toward Kelton Naco and Hisbee unfold with a possible Douglas connection. Authorities hint a railway war with Phelps Dodge as SP aims to secure Cochise County business.
A Washington ruling from August 7 states that ore sample envelopes bearing the metal name on the outside will move to first class postage at 2 cents per ounce. Previously miners used fourth class rates of 1 cent per ounce with envelopes marked assay for and metal name inside.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a catarrh cure and promotes F J Cheney's remedy as effective. It includes testimonials from local wholesale druggists Waxpixe Kiswan Maxvi and notes Brown family returning to Courtland after visiting relatives.
Public notice warns against land swindlers tied to the upcoming opening of the Yume reservation lands. It urges seekers to rely on official channels, including the Reclamation Service in Washington and the project engineer at Yume, for accurate information and Free application blanks. The exact opening time and method will be announced by the Interior Department through the press.
WH Neel, proprietor of the Fou Bar ranch in Sulphur Spring valley between Courtland and Douglas, with Mr Neel and son Walter, on a pleasure trip via Seattle, stopped at Hachita and bought two thousand yearling head to add to the valley herd.
At the Miners' union picnic in Butte the Globe team of Page and Pickens from Arizona edged McNichols and Stars by one thirty second of an inch to win first prize. Moran and Carter finished third as Page and Pickens took the lead with 43 25 32 inches. The Globe team earned the top prize and Butte lost the $500 bonus. meanwhile Arizona headed to Colalt Canada for a $1010 contest.
Southern Pacific detectives investigated a death found along the main line near Lordsburg. The foreign male, likely a Pole, appeared struck by a train with a head wound and could not speak. He wore fine clothing, carried no letters, but had a gold watch and about $15.
Thomas Solcraig a Sulphur Spring valley resident has filed for citizenship papers as a native of Edinburg Scotland he arrived in the United States in New York in 1887 seeking naturalization via the district court clerk office.
LH Woods arrives in Tombstone from St Jon Missouri. Harry Smith sells wagonload of choice watermelons. Solame Gaterez arraigned for disturbing the peace and fined 200 or 20 days in jail. George K Read and RA Waing arrive to discuss Copper Belle at Gleeson. Shannon Copper Company shipments and development progress noted. Deputy U.S. Marshal Miller arrives for deportation proceedings. A Chinese detainee from Cananea in custody. Plaintiff sues Peoples Water Company for drilling wells, $1289.70 claimed. Myrtle Beers to visit Sanford two weeks. Theo Mots among Copper Camp arrivals. Richard Laird family returns from Wisconsin. Probate Judge Goodrady returns from Gleeson. Deputy Sheriff Bright discusses Justo case with grand jury. bond set at $2000. A & Schuster remodels home with new fence.
Arrangements are underway to host the Hub City baseball team for a game on Sunday, August 15. The lineup shifts include Frank Reese at short in place of Rhane Kuchen Becker who is called to Los Angeles. Daugherty catches, Gillen pitches, Kine at short, Corbute center, Brown left, and the team aims to draw in fans with a confident, winning attitude. Also listed are three marriage licenses: Jack Hinton to Gertrude Stassell. John H Cain to Martha Taylor. Robert Crue to Mens de Zang. Henry Kinsley will soon leave for the coast with his family. Hershall Mining ships ore daily from Re dumps to Sasco, used by the Huxing company. Mrs A A Hopkin and Mrs A Munson visit Bisbee.
Public notice states undessigned owners bond Geronimo Lite dle Jap Little Hope Honestake and Headlight mining claims to W. C. Humphrey of Douglas Arizona on June 10 190. They will not be responsible for labor supplies or other expenses during the bond term. D. W. Brows T. A. Brows dated June 10 190.
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