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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1908

Page

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Third Murder Case Now On Trial

The case of Ivent Gonzales charged with the murder of John Rodman, a section foreman, at Lowell last June, occupies court today. The proceedings extended into the morning as witnesses testified. Gonzales said he was drunk and rented the flame nearby, seeking to explain damaging evidence but denying involvement. The trial may go to the jury tonight, with other cases delayed until Monday. A note: two Mexican men named Jesus Gonzales are in court, nicknamed Big Jesus and Little Jesus, due to their sizes.

Ivent Gonzales John Rodman Lowell Caw Gonzales Oae Cnece Examina Jesus Gonzales Douglas Big Jesus

Marriage Licenses Issued This Week

The Probate court issued several marriage licenses this week. Couples listed include John Lorde of Douglas and Mattie Di Angelo from Texas, J W Costin of Paradive and Nancy B Hall, Emil R Lenz of Naco and Grace A Maxfield, Jose Martines of Tombstone and Conception Garcia, AJ Fairclough of Tistee and Margaret Krinbitl, Samuel Mercer of Bisbee and Myrtle Flynn, and Taccencio Reyer of Lowell and Rosiara Caldecon, among others. The notice ends with an unrelated mention of solicitors and a publication address for The Borper Macazine in Tucson.

John Lorde Douglas Mattie di ' Angelo Texas J W Costin Paradive Nancy B Hall Emil R Lenz Naco Grace A Maxfield Jose Martines Tombstone Conception Garcia AJ Fairclough Tistee Margaret Krinbitl Samuel Mercer Bisbee

Cattle Quarantined After Fever Tick Find

United States Veterinary official Frank Rigdon declared the Cananea Cat te company's ranch under quarantine and turned back a large herd from the line. About 900 cattle, part of 3,000 sold to the Four Bar ranch in Sulphur Springs valley, were halted after fever ticks were found in their ears.

United States Frank Rigdon Cananea Catte Company Four Bar Sulphur Springs Four Bar Outfit

Electric Theater Opens Doors Tonight in Maulden Store Room

Mauldin & Duval present two one hour shows at the Electric Theater tonight with illustrated songs and moving pictures. Tickets are 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. The venue, converted from a store room in Maulden, aims to attract large crowds with low prices.

Electric Thetar Mauldin & Duval Maulden Schieffelin

Territorial Items of Interest Involving Dam and Officials

The article notes the Imperial dam’s two large whiters placed to aid irrigation, signaling a new prosperity era for local agriculturists. It reports Rosario Camacho at Imperial dam injured by an engine and dying in Yuma after hospital transfer. Miles Archibald takes US customs duties at Yuma pending permanent appointment after Pat Sullivan. Unambers town in Apache county launches from a development company with 50,000 acres and water rights for settlers. An advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets for impaired appetite. A Chicago mail-order ad seeks agents with a large expense allowance and no experience needed.

Rosario Camacho Imperial Dam Yuma Unambers Apache County

Election contest questions Benson precinct constable race

James Harman filed a district court contest challenging the Benson precinct constable result. The board’s tally favored Trask by one vote, and Harman alleges ineligible voters and improper election handling affected the outcome. The suit seeks to annul the certificate and reroute certification to Harman.

James Harman Benson Board of Supervisors Trask Anderson Syken Bennett McDuger Board of Supervisor Bin

Newsy Notes From Prosperous Courtland

Courtland December 12 1008 daily life in the booming camp near Copper Queen and A and B mines with ore shipments, new buildings, a billiard room, stores and a dispensary planned by Dr Sloan. A mining accident killed Richard Morgan at the & A shaft. A Sunday school and church service begin in the new schoolhouse with an organ ordered.

Courtland Douglas Copper Queen Gleeson Leadville Pearce Tombstone Harry Eckerman Sloan Bacon Perkins Brothers Hartley E. McFarland Young Great Western A. Shaft Richard Morgan Milwaukee Harvard College New Tehoml House

Red Men to Elect Officers at Connell Fire Lodge

The regular Connell Fire of Opate Tribe No 15 I O Red Men will meet Monday evening December 1 1998 to elect officers for the ensuing term and transact important business. Attendance requested and visiting Red Men invited. Chief of Records H E Berner Bachem A T Schuster announce the gathering.

Opate H. E. Berner Bachem

Looks Favorable at Washington Statehood Bid Gains Momentum

Washington dispatch reports Delegate W H Andrews of New Mexico introduced Delegate elect Ralph Cameron and Governor Joseph Kibbey of Arizona to Speaker Canon and key senators. New Mexicans and Arizonans push for separate statehood, Mark Smith leads effort, statehood chances brighten. Cameron Kibbey and Carry stay for the holidays, likely return after.

Washington W.H. Andrews New Mexico Ralph Cameron Joseph Kibbey Arizona Canon Sherman Payne House Penrose

Huachuca Troops Head to Islands

The first squadron of the 7th U. S. Cavalry at Fort Huachuca will sail to Honolulu on the 27th, to establish brigade defense for the coast and the Philippines. The 7th Cavalry will be relieved by two troops of the 7th now arriving and camping on the parade grounds. Major Allen commands Fort Huachuca while Colonel Schuyler is on leave.

Sth U. S. Cavalry Fort Huachuca Honolulu Allen Fort Husehuen Schuyler

The Man Question shines in Tombstone theater

Review praises last night’s performance praising scenery, effects, and Dutch Song with wooden shoe dance which drew encores. Cast including Buster and Tootsie lauded. Audience expressed praise in lobby and tomorrow promises a full house for Mrs Temple’s Telegram.

Galving Buster Tootsie

Information Wanted on Mar Gore Heir Search Notice

Information is sought for Mar Gore formerly Rasvoies or Baise last living in Pensacola Florida and Nastville Tennessee or heirs if deceased. Please communicate with William A Morse major Milk Sc Boston Mass.

Mar Gore Rasvoies Baiselate Pensacola Fla Nastville Tenn William A. Morse Milk Sc Boston

Orchestra Tentative Program Names and Dates

A fragmented program list reads like a theater notice with names such as Mrs Temple's Telegram Honey Boy Bell Boy Sextette Crocodile Tale Ella Galvin and chorus Esquimo Johnny Galvin That's What the Rose Said to Me Mary Brew Goodbye Mr Greenbeck School Days Anger and Hanley Johnny Galvin I'll Be Your Sweetheart Elia Galvin. The readable items suggest a December Saturday event with musical acts and performers led by Galvin and associates.

Honey Boy Bell Boy Ella Galvin Esquimo Johnny Galvin Rose Mary Anger and Hanley Ll Be Your Sweetheart Elia Galvin

Telegraph Signals Drive Plot in London Act Summary

A London residence scene opens with Jack Temple sending a telegram in the morning. The reply arrives at noon the same day. Night falls as Temple remains at his London home, shaping the story’s developments.

Jack Temple London Temple

Theatre Look Up This Space for Admission Prices

Advertisement headline urges readers to check space for admission prices. Mentions adults five and children ten cents but text is partially garbled and lacks complete details.

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