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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1909
Page
2
The Tombstone Epitaph announces weekly publication beneath the long running imprint of WM. Hattich as editor and proprietor. Subscription terms list a five year and a few months period for readers.
Editorial notes President Taft likely to back statehood when Congress convenes. Praises Arizona climate charm and a Tucson September eight day event with a Tombstone team strong showings. Highlights Tombstone mining firms like Tombstone Con Mines pushing unwatering and development, led by Murphy, Gage, Staunton, and partners, foretelling regional revival.
A party from Illinois including J E Valentine Mt Vernon and others toured the Silver & Copper Co holdings in Tombstone. They viewed the mammoth boiling and pumping plant and the big shaft, were impressed by mineral prospects, and anticipated future development under J W Clark.
Copper mines in America output slightly over 1,3004KK000 pounds of refined metal. Current unit cost to recover is about 10 cents per pound. Boston News Bureau data shows Calumet and Hecla leading with 141,000,000 pounds of 489,01000 total, about 39 percent, with Copper Queen of Arizona and others like North Butte Mammoth Calumet and Arizonas Ey mjuer among the major producers.
Tombstone Cochise county team will visit Tucson September 5 and 6 for a demonstration game. The squad, said to be composed largely of eastern college players, promises a strong baseball argument for the season.
The Globe Silver Belt reports the Warrior Cop property sale to Hovland Smith for about 1 250 000 in three yearly payments. Most of the sum will be paid in cash with the rest in bonds convertible at par. A new company with 2 500 000 capital is to be organized. Yavapai county supervisors set the 1909 tax levy at 2.40 per 100 assessed valuation. President Epps Randolph of the 8 P lives in Arizona and has left for Kentucky for several months.
Woon, superintendant of poultry and pet stock, plans a dog show at the Territorial fair in old rustic town. Not expecting a large exhibit in the first year, but the aim is to attract interest and showcase Arkansas’ myriad thoroughbred dogs and canine talents.
From Everett and Warne ton comes an invitation to Try Pros Prerwx for the grand opening of the hotel Bryant James on Sunday August 24. George Rig give, manager of the hostelrie, was an employee of the Evi vara office hero when Keppy and Peck conducted the paper. Major WJ Hemby acts as tester of ceremoning and has resided in Tombatene, with a noted engagement of Tite Faceherom your age last winter. McCoy, chef de cuisive, cited Tombetene last spring, pledging the men's s erased will delight the toast. The Paos ECHO cannot be present but sends felicitations and hopes the hotel Bryant Jones becomes a popular and best paying resort on Puget Sound.
Marshal Bravin arrived in Los Angeles yesterday morning with aid sought from an eye specialist. The operation aimed at eye care was reported successful, and Bravin’s vision reportedly improved after fifteen days.
Fragmentary OCR lists several residents from multiple towns including Bistro Francisco Gallegue Lula Martines Courtland Prats New Mexico Mheles ty and Dogice. The text appears to be a damaged notice naming individuals likely connected to a marriage or legal matter with unclear dates or actions.
Prof. Cari toured Papago villages in southern Arizona, learning their language and singing two songs. He received corn, fruit, lard, and cactus sweets, and brought 200 curio specimens for Toren. He plans Sonora travel and a new book once written over ten years. In Kingman, Posey reportedly controls Rush Mining Co with price above 100000.
Col F M Murphy visits the city on a brief inspection trip before heading to Imperial and then New York for business tied to Arisotia interets. He previews strong growth for the territory, citesRailroad interest challenges, and calls for friendly capital policy to spur mining and industrial development.
Extensive preparations begin near Bowie for a major marble operation by the Antone Marelle company. The project envisions vast output, with investment exceeding $1.5 million, a railway link, and machinery installations. David Moffat guides the venture as chief supporter, praising the quarry’s marble as among the continent’s finest.
Al Gardner of Yuma City received a letter from Fred Dennest, Washington official, stating no time or method has been set for opening Yuma reservation lands in California. Public notice will announce entry details. Cananea Copper Co. produced 2,008,000 pounds of copper in July, up from June.
A detailed expose outlines Rev J A Geisinger's proposal for a vast desert city near Camelback to aid tuberculosis sufferers. The design includes four building types and architectural drawings by LG Sure of Phoenix. Financing would be raised through contributions coordinated by Leslie's Weekly and Governor Sloan.
Attorney Leroy Anderson of Prescott receives official notice from the land department in Washington that he was drawn 3374 in the recent Montana reservation lottery. The 160 acre Flathead Indian Reservation site near Minsona is opening to settlement with April 1919 entry, cost of entry at 251 cents for notary fees, and residency and final proof required. Anderson does not own land and is thus eligible to enter a quarter section.
The Knights of Columbus push a resolution at Mobile to establish a sanitarium in the Territory of Arizona. Robert Morricon of Prescott was named committee chair to gather data and present at the Quebec convention next year. A Tucson man offered 200 acres near San Xavier Mission for the facility as Arizona Knights press their long-held goal.
The governor issued commissions to E B Lent for the Southern Pacific and to other officers in the railway police, while Governor Sloan receives an invitation to join a governors’ party with President Taft on his Pacific coast trip. Typhoid activity increases with new cases daily, and the county board orders a Kirkland Valley Iowa option election for September with officers appointed to supervise it.
Weanesd Daily reports City Attorney Charles Bowman in Tombstone for legal matters with Douglas, Deputy Sheriff William Bennett in town for sheriffs office business, and Henry Davis from Courtland visiting the Speed Beee mercantile. Incoming passengers include Harry Hastelgeon from Lewis Springs and Louis Musto as well as Olson couple from Los Angeles. A U S Commissioner Albert M sames and Attorney Avex Mat a Strickler & Murray attended district court business.
Reports from Douglas indicate grading outfits owned by Grant Brothers are en route to Arizona to work on Southern Pacific lines in the county. The change in tariff law imposes duties on horses and mules entering the country, complicating the return of animals under former permits. Grant Brothers seek government relief to waive duties, while outfits near Nogales await word and expect to resume work soon after arrival.
The United States government announces an examination in Phoenix on September 22 to fill a vacancy in the post of topographic draftsman at four per diem in the Surveyor General's Office. Vacancies may occur and may be filled by reinstatement transfer or promotion if in the public interest. Applications resumed after a nearly six month suspension.
Public notice states owners have bonded the Geronimo Lite te Jup Little Hope Homestake and Headlight mining claims to W. C. Humphrey of Douglas Arizona on June 10 1902. Bondors DW Brows T A Brows will not be responsible for labor supplies or other expenses for seed mines during the bond period. Dated June 10 1909.
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