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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1914
Page
2
Publication notice from Giragi Brothers announcing subscription rates. Mentions one year and single copies, listing pricing details in a condensed, period-appropriate notice. Bare facts focus on the publisher and rate information.
Judge Lockwood of the Superior Court outlines proposed jury and civil procedure reforms to reduce county costs and delays. He suggests requiring a one day jury fee upfront, limiting late pleadings, and urging legislative action to amend procedures. He expects broad judicial support across the state for practical changes.
A letter reads by Sher if Harry Wheeler praising his stance on enforcing the Prohibition law. The writer notes Wheeler’s prior Maine experience and predicts Cumberland County will become dry under his leadership. The piece credits Wheeler with courage and calls for steadfast officials to keep their oaths.
A stranger reports a found item on Alien Street described as a large pocket compose with fecther case. The owner may reclaim by proving property and providing sod proving ownership to the Chief of Police Geo.
Albert Sebepp, now 30, was attacked by a mountain lion in the Chiricahuas while on a winter hunting trip but escaped with only light injuries. Walter Cummings accompanies him. Most Gleeson residents attended the McNeal fair for Thanksgiving, Judge Leader returned from a few weeks in Gage Oklahoma. A Nov 20 birth occurred to RM Moore’s wife, a son. the same day a son was born to M Marcello’s wife, both births reported as dying.
The Tucton Star reports a penny shortage amid a copper coin drive as Mountain States Telephone begins a penny tax under emergency laws. Burgess orders a citywide penny haul, Davie finds limited supply, and Tombstone's effort yields 32 pennies. Rationing and payments via slot-phone calls shape the tax collection.
Christmas is a day of horror for some as we delay shopping. Letter carriers clerks and deliverymen work to the last minute, depleting their endurance. We miss early shopping and weaken our chances at the best gifts.
Denver reports a new federal revenue tax on telephone and telegraph messages to take effect December 1. The levy charges one cent on messages totaling fifteen cents or more, with pay stations collecting a coin penalty per call. Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph and Mint officials note no local toll tax, but public pay stations face stricter collection.
News notes deaths from appendicitis in New Orleans reach Collies Randolph. Cochise Rifle Club secretary George I. Borkruge of Tucson seeks formation of San Simon Rifle Club at San Simon Cordire county with initial members and tents. other clubs planned at Parker Bowie Willama Nogales and more.
Eleven Arizona mining companies contributed five thousand dollars to back the American Mining Congress action in Phoenix on December 7 11. The Phoenix board of trade paid EH Wolcott assistant secretary of the congress the amount to encourage mining activity in the state. The firms include Copper Queen United Verde Arizona Copper and more. Also reported, Manuel Almandares faced trial in federal court for smuggling a horse from Mexico. proceedings concluded with a jury being sent to deliberate after closing arguments. In Yuma Southwestern Land Company and Arizona Mexico Land Company plan surveying and subdividing a 19 mile south tract for business and residential sale in December.
George Pardy Ballard Arizona attorney general elect says he will resign before January 1 to join a coalition of lawyers opposing the constitutional prohibition amendment. Governor Hunt denies a resignation had been filed. Attorney General-elect Wiley E Jones says he has heard of the plan but has no official communication.
The State Board of Control the State Highway Commission and the Governor have practically promised two hundred thousand dollars for the construction of a concrete road from El Centro to Yuma. Details on start date and exact route are awaited as officials estimate timing and scope.
About seventy five farmers formed a stock company named the Associated Water Users to oppose wrongful charges for reclamation work and appeal to legislation or commissions. The new group succeeds the old Farmers Protective League, with elastic membership to include landowners and contractors while excluding large bodies.
The notice urges any subscriber missing a newspaper or magazines under the combination offer to report the issue at once. It emphasizes immediate reporting to ensure delivery and rectify gaps in service for all affected readers.
Wanted notice from Ivanhoe Mfg of Louis, Missouri seeks women to sew at home or spare time with prepaid work and good pay. Respond by sending a stamp for reply.
The University of Arizona Bureau of Mines calls for miners to submit samples of manganese and other minerals. It outlines ore classifications and market specs, notes manganese demand from Europe, and invites reports on local deposits to aid mining and transportation efficiency.
Circulating petitions in Phoenix and Tucson aim to delay enforcement by urging postponement of the Prohibition amendment. Circles claim the amendment is operative and would start January 1, yet no penalties exist until legislators act, while liquor men plan to push enforcement before new prohibitions take effect.
Court cases filed include guardianship and damages actions in Warren County with titles quieted and judgments in suits. Probate proceedings list notices for wills and creditors, hearings on petitions for letters of administration, discharge of executors, guardianships, and settlements of account with dates around December 12, 1014, and several named individuals and institutions appearing as parties or beneficiaries.
University of Arizona chemistry professor Dr. A E Vinson urged county farmers to analyze soils before settling on land He spoke at McNeal telling why some Arizona soils absorb water slowly and how leaching with water and proper manure can improve them He advised sending soil samples to the university for analysis and warned alkali water can ruin good land over time
Mesa City Nursery announces it will grow to over 150 acres of nursery stock, making it the largest in Arizona. The Mesa operation combines ten acres at the city site with six miles northeast of town for a larger orchard, with 60 more acres prepared for spring planting.
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