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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1913
Page
2
Subscription rates listed for six and twelve months with single copies available. Publication details show the Tombstone Epitaph is published weekly by the Giragi Brothers.
The Tombstone Prospector declares twenty five years of operation under William Hattich with his retirement to Southern California. Giragi Bros take ownership as Hattich plans vacation and possible future in Arizona, while editor duties pass in Tombstone echoing a storied journalistic era.
Within 30 days the Hull and Cleopatra mines at Jerome will operate under an English syndicate with HC Shotwell of Prescott as manager A Sanxer truck will test drag effects on Arizona roads after storms A ten top Sanrer truck awaits delivery to Florence prison A Mexican detainee in Douglas faces preliminary hearing after an attempted robbery The Douglas Ad club and police and sheriff collaborate to combat crime The Camp Verde peach crop from Senator Clark’s ranch hits the market New owners take over the Champion mines in Crook canyon near Prescott Walter J Johnson seeks land for a spireless cactus farm near Globe and Esmond Road signs expand in Pima County Tucson roads to be signed by F Ronstadt company Infrastructure near Miami advances as concrete pours for ore bin foundations near Webster gulch Sheriff investigates cattle rustling west of Douglas Miner Charles Schmidt survives a cave-in near Prescott Several state notices include Mexican currency investments in Douglas and plans for Indian reservations funding The GlobeMorenci area sees various crimes, market updates, and public works Meanwhile the Verde Valley Fair prepares for a strong second year.
Oscar Goll accepts a position in Douglas after resigning as assistant clerk of the board of supervisors. He will assume duties on September 1, focusing on the insurance department with Mr J B Spe of Smelter City. His departure is regretted by many in Tombstone who praise his service. The public welcomes him to Douglas.
Letters from Los Angeles say Papa A H Gardner is busy with a new Arizona suffragette born July 26 named Helen ton Gardner. She will be welcomed to Tombstone and Cochise County as votes for women grow. The child’s arrival is noted amid Arizona's suffrage movement and family political stir.
Last evening a group of Tombstone maidens gathered for a moonlight picnic near town under campfire glow. Sentinels stood watch as two rival sects reportedly formed with some melons taken to the meeting site and no fruit returned. Reported attendees include Leona Tracy Elizabeth Axtell Helen Axtell Emily Axtell Edna Nevies May Hutchison Basel Strothers Nellie Brandt Mire Lindeman who acted as chaperone.
Douglas laments losing night control on the El Paso to Phoenix road race. Bisbee and Tombstone gain priority with sight control and advertising, while El Paso and Hereford disputed routing as Warren District was ignored. Secretary Joe Gray relayed the setback to the Commercial Club.
Three convicts were released after commutation of sentence. Jesus Velensuels from Pinel County served one year seven months nine days for assault with deadly weapon. Esteban Juarez from Greenlee County served one year three days of a three year term for grand larceny. Carlos Zaramillo, same as Juarez, from Greenlee County also served about one year and three days. Both Juarez and Zaramillo were at the Fairbroke stockade when their time was served.
J E Carter oversees mechanical work at Courtland Telephone exchange. RM Tyler reports Webb post office moved to TS Bowen store with first mail Saturday. Tyler resigns as postmaster but stays until successor appointed. Thomas Patterson’s mule poisoning tale ends with unexpected grazing recovery. courtland events include Leadville’s William Holmes visiting California and the Newburys returning to Ranger, Texas.
The funeral of Joseph Hagan took place this morning at City Cemetery Tombstone with Mrs RJ Ufin and daughter Margaret Ufin from San Francisco attending. Hagan’s death follows the loss of his partner Louie Lombardi in a cave, prompting reflections on friendship and sorrow as mourners gather. An El Paso & Southwestern executive announced a fast Rock Island-Southwestern passenger train project within forty days, running from El Paso to Tucson.
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