The Dime Family Theater Admission Overture Finale
Admission to The Dime Family Theater is announced with Overture and Finale in an oversize ad style. The notice highlights show names and dates though specifics are unclear in the clipped text.
25 Aug 1907
Page 1
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1907
Page
1
Admission to The Dime Family Theater is announced with Overture and Finale in an oversize ad style. The notice highlights show names and dates though specifics are unclear in the clipped text.
Edward Dolan takes the role of musical director for the weekly program. An errand boy is sought for illustrated songs and a moving picture feature titled Won't You Be My Girlie. Earl Simpton offers a Waltz in E flat as Crantards promise a special two step moving picture sequence with performances at 7 45 and 8 45.
A lively Tombstone local report recounts a future game with generous bets from Cananea traders and local merchants offering prizes for home runs, cigars, meat, and shoes. The piece also notes a Hilltope vs Last Ward Stars match, a protest over late innings, and the forthcoming move of E H Robinson and wife to Tampa Florida.
Louisville Courier Journal reports Col. H. L. Pickett of Tombstone Arizona arrived in Louisville and will travel to White Sulphur Springs then Washington. He plans to enter Virginia University law, criticizes joint statehood for New Mexico and Arizona, and praises Arizona's American population and prospects. He notes Tombstone reputation and Tombstone remarks challenge negative press.
Col Pickett extols Tombstone as a historic mining town of 2500 to 3000 residents, famed for vast gold and silver output. He notes Tombstone as a top western production site, with Cochise County as the leading mineral region outside Montana’s Butte.
H. J. Cowley, famed Western newspaperman, departs Bisbee for Denver to begin a three year hobo world trip solo. He aims to visit all states, then travel to Hawaii Philippines Orient Australia and across Europe back to America. He travels light with a small emergency fund and no companion.
Observers in the eastern region report the comet sinking toward the eastern horizon and growing dimmer while its ghostlike tail becomes barely visible. The Phoenix Republic first announced its appearance nearly three weeks ago, with eastern papers now noting the celestial visitor's fading presence.
Management announces the big steam merry-go-round at the depot grounds will operate tonight marking its first run. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to come, see and enjoy the new addition and ride the organ powered ride.
Four Mexicans detained in Los Angeles linked to La Junta disruption long tied to President Diaz era. Ricardo Flores Magon, Librado Rivera, Modesto Miaz, and Antonio Villareal face arrest after a tense pursuit ending with a crowd surrounding the transport carriage. Detectives trace La Junta activities to St. Louis and El Paso jailbreak rumors.
A promotion offers a twelve inch teddy bear free with every 25 cents of goods purchased at Tombstone Jewelry Store. The customer with the most tokens by month end earns a teddy. Also advertised are a new line of boys suits at Peoples store.
The Tombstone post office notes letters remaining in general delivery for the week ending August 17. Names include Abi itiago Garcia Maria Grivalva Manuel Hand FL Hamilton WH Jaba Pablo De Lake Samuel-2 Martiz Manuel Peres Francisco Smith Harry Staley Frank. Call for shore letters by saying advertised and give date of advertisement. L Suse PM.
Report from Col in Cameron describes a tall six inch to one foot plant that looks like a miniature tree spreading through grazing land. Cattle reportedly thrive despite grass loss and the source seed remains a mystery to cattlemen. Other notes cover travelers from Santa Rita mountains to Rincon, bear tracks, and a found coat at the Pima county office.
Daily Tombstone Prospector weather report notes rain contracts for building adobe houses plastering in Devon August 24. Pablo Hernandez leaves orders at John Rock's store.
Herbert Duval had a mishap last evening on Allen Street when a shotgun he carried fired unexpectedly. The bullet lodged in his arm near the elbow after striking the sidewalk. Doctors expect no serious consequences. Also note Mrs J J Jacome is closing out millinery stock at reduced prices.
Last week 300 soldiers of the 9th infantry who have served in the Philippines for twenty six months passed through Yuma on their way to Fort Horton near San Antonio Texas. They reportedly spent twenty eight days at sea en route and brought four Filipino men and two women as servants. Also includes an advertisement for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets claiming improved appetite and digestion with a Detroit source. mentions business impact in Tombstone and a Cincinnati house reference.
Governor Kibbey announced fifteen delegates to the national irrigation congress to meet in Sacramento on September 2. The list includes Andrew Kimball A T Coton A L DeMand P Kent and H Miller with several others from Mesa Phoenix Jerome and Yuma.
A personal plea touts a skin remedy used by Mrs J J Jacome and claims notable relief for eczema. The notice then shifts to a sale of millinery stock over thirty days with fees and costs mentioned. Sale advertised as available through druggists.
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