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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1907
Page
2
A Colorado newspaper poet crafted a playful epitaph style verse about a resident, provoking a vigorous reaction as neighbors recall the witty line that praised or mocked a local character. The quip blends humor with affectionate neighborhood memory.
A collection of aphoristic lines on ignorance, honesty, money, and human behavior contrasts between talk and action. It notes cautions about vanity, temptation, accountability, and social signals in flirtation and appetite.
A lifelong Brooklyn resident who wrote poetry and collected junk has sold the entire accumulation for 20000 dollars. The owner preferred a cash proposition over a muse themed venture, valuing tangible return over artistic pursuits.
An examination of symptoms describing pelvic weakness and general fatigue cites Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a fast relief remedy. The ad touts its printed ingredients, endorsements from physicians, and warns against substitutes, branding the product as proven and superior to unknown formulas.
Inland Fest Insurance secretary reports Farbanks of Vici won 45 dollars at poker. A Meridian Street pastor faces questions at quarterly session. Oklahoma City judge rules that a man may hug a willing girl, but law aims to protect public peace. outcomes hinge on appearance and consent.
The Louisiana completed a 1200 mile journey in 40 hours at an average of 254 knots per hour. The new Cunarder uses turbine propulsion and its future performance will attract close scrutiny amid doubts about turbine superiority despite many large ships using the method.
Arthur T. Hadley argues that truthfulness among business leaders and politicians is essential to social order. He compares dishonesty to physical uncleanliness, saying both justify distrust and social exclusion as a self protective mechanism for society.
In Jerome district the Arkansas and Arizona Copper Company pays miners a bonus of one dollar for every foot sunk beyond fifty feet in a month. The incentive has spurred progress in shaft sinking and is hailed as beneficial, with potential for adoption by other firms.
The Taft boom shows signs of blight as it fails to arise spontaneously and appears hampered by the President’s clear plan to name his own successor. This experiment, tried by past presidents, has consistently received harsh censure.
A New York family notes a four year old boy can take money and go downtown to do the family marketing. The remark suggests a broader need for a child who can market without handling money.
The Phoenix Re publican notes the comet was clearer yesterday morning with a cloudless eastern sky. It becomes visible around 2:50 to 3:30, growing more distinct until daybreak, though tail changes are uncertain due to unknown orbit.
The Canaries Yaqui River and Pacific line from Gusymas, Sonora has crossed the Sinaloa border and is expected to reach San Blas on the Kansas City Mexico and Orient road heading east from Topolobampo in August. E A McParland of Y R and P Railway in Mexico City says about 4 00 workers are on the Yaqui valley Alamoc branch and main line southward, including 40 Chinese and 200 Russians. The Mazatan, Sinaloa out of Mazatlan workers will double after the rainy season. Grading continues from Orendain near Guadalajara northward.
The Southern Pacific limited freight to the E P S W during a congestion crisis but has begun handling some traffic again. Officials stated the embargo will continue only for nonperishable goods while efforts route cars around via Benson and Deming New Mexico to aid the E P S W.
The Gallup Republican notes Navajo Indians in New Mexico dipped over 100000 sheep for disease control. Previously resistant, they now follow the Bureau of Animal Industry order, reducing infections. Also, a marriage license was issued for Dave Johnson and Helmins Cederberg of Bisbee yesterday.
Tombstone hosted Cananea in a rollercoaster base ball game marked by fiery play and a near riot after a bellicose Danes runner was put out. Cananea capitalized on local errors to score all their runs while Tombstone struggled with roughhouse tactics and a brilliant center fielder having an off day.
Monday edition notes El Dorado region aims for steady growth in markets and government meetings in Phoenix. Bisbee visitors include Arthur Lattey and Mrs Judge Reilly's California trip. Sam Benton from Tomtetone visits friends while Sam Once excelled in arts. A Southern Pacific engineer reports a near drowning incident near Opato in twenty feet of water.
The diary of Fray Pedro Font, accompanying Captain Juan Bautista Anza’s 1775 1776 Tucson expedition, substantiates Tucson as the oldest U.S. city. Font, Anza’s historian, records a notable 200 colonist trek through harsh desert with no loss of life, underscoring western history’s key founding journey.
Judge McFarland's court saw three vagrancy defendants pay $25 fines and another set for a later hearing. Victorino Zanzayo paid $7.50 after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor. Carmel Moro was fined $10 for contempt after interrupting the proceedings. Jose Marianda to explain actions on a beach of burros. Pedro Alverado received 10 days in jail for disturbing the peace.
Dr Vernon Jones, living near Phoenix for health, plans to live among the Apache in Arizona to study their racial and psychological traits firsthand. He aims to publish findings in a forthcoming anthropology textbook. Telegrams are delayed by a nationwide Western Union operators strike spanning Los Angeles and over forty cities. Traveling Passenger Agent H Haynes of the S. A. & W. visited Tombstone today.
F A Shaw grand lactorer of the Grand Lodge visits each lodge in the territory and is now in Winslow. Arthur Lutley returns to Bisbee after a brief visit. Mrs Jack Pennypacker and Mrs J J Lacome also back in Bisbee and Doug las after visits. Millinery sale for thirty days regardless of coal continues. Mrs Ed Nevin hosts guests. Ralph Perrybone family to return to Bisbee tomorrow. Frank Thompson of Bisbee visits Tombstone. comet visible about 3 am. DP Hickey back from New York with Machomichi Mercantile stock, reports hot east weather and daily prostrations. A home remedy for chunk bite noted. John Fink visits Tombstone from White Mountain region. mining activity noted. Mine Alice Russel stays a few days in town from Douglas.
A quiet wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs J J Chynoweth Congress united Kathryn Chynoweth and Frack Baird on Tuesday August 6 Rev Harold Govette Phoenix officiated Miss Gertrude Gunn bridesmaid and Oscar Chynoweth best man A delightful dinner followed and well wishes were sent for a long and pleasant journey together
Douglas business men are being urged by firemen to subscribe toward a purse for a big Labor Day racing tournament. A target of 4590 dollars is hoped, with a minimum of 350 dollars, to attract teams from Cananea, Tucson, Tombstone, Bisbee and perhaps other Southwest cities. Also promoting a sale on hats at the Peoples store with 25 percent off.
Miss Lottie Huber returns home to Bisbee after a week here. Deputy Sheriff Bennett brings in a prisoner to Tombstone from Fairbank. Thomas Allen afflicted with loco motor ataxia left his job, drank, took morphine, and is near death. Freight platform extension at the depot provides more handling room. Mr HE Sargent travels to Washington after returning from Canada, will stay at his old home. Mrs Geo Willerty returns from a Bisbee visit. Kreuser outgoing to Douglas for brief business. Sapgainetti’s team moved cement totaling 2600 pounds, rival yards claim Arizona tests. West of Harpethes denounces Wels and mentions Keno vicinity. Chich Mining developing El Tigre area. Weldon takeover contemplated. Mr Humphrey and wife return to Tombstone. Train No 4 finds tramp cars on dining car tracks in Yuma. Southern Pacific warns of parallel line if Nacosari to Douglas sale rejected by Sept. US bankruptcy filing for Tib Tombstone pumpman William Lees. creditors meeting August 24.
Deputy Sheriff Ned White returned from Phoenix with Brockman the insane cowboy. The patient tore off two shirts and a pair of overalls during couch trouble and was restrained only with difficulty to prevent self harm.
Warning notice from Leadville Mining Co. states John Gleeson and Douglas Gray and assigns operate a list of lode mining claims in Turquoise mining district Cochise County Arizona. The company disclaims responsibility for contracted work by Gleeson and Gray and assigns. Dated Pearce Arizona July 2 with first publication July 25 1907.
Notice from Tucson Arizona dated August 1 1907 announces a stockholders meeting on September 3 1907 at the corporation office in Tucson for electing a board of directors for the ensuing year and related business. Cons E Watzen secretary.
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