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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1909
Page
1
A Nogales dispatch reports fifteen Arizonans led by Ed Hamilton of Phoenix returning from Tiburon Island in Sonora Gulf. they found no treasure or mine, met friendly natives and Seri Indians, saw numerous deer and pigeons, and expressed disappointment with the voyage.
The following list shows letters advertised at the Tombstone general delivery for the week ending December 11, 1909. Names include Andersc Shas Billalotos Craz Queris Roperto Cepate Felis Dorame Marcline nose Francite Figueroa Jesus Grigalba Silvario Garcia Vincente an Juane Henze Mise LN Orduno A Raoide Mr Roto Mre Bas Villalaboe Cruz Vilancco Eamerenciena Hernandez Marcelino. Postmaster Beascis 1 Cuante. When calling for above letters, say advertised and give date of advertisement.
A digest of church notices for Congregational, Epworth League and Episcopal events. Christmas and communion services announced by Episcopalians. Catholic church outlines First Mass at 8, Second Mass at 10 30 a.m. and evening service at 7 30 p.m. Services invite all to attend.
The piece notes a very happy Christmas outlook due to unusually strong holiday business. Local business leaders express pleasure and surprise at passenger increases this month compared with the year before, reflecting broad economic optimism.
Snowfall in Prescott from last Monday and Tuesday reached 21 inches by Tuesday at 5 PM, marking a historic deep winter event that equals a notable benchmark from 1898. The report notes the measurements on the ground and the storm timeline.
Dr H A Hughes of the Anti-Saloon League plans a statewide prohibition bid tied to Arizona statehood with separate votes on a full constitution and a prohibition clause. The Oklahoma precedent allows voters to approve the constitution and the prohibition clause independently, a pattern Taft criticized as a sociological garden of cranks during his Phoenix visit.
A busy holiday period hits the local postal and office scene with record package flow through the hical postolice ad. Superintendent Wallace of Bonker Hill company makes a brief business visit while Clerk George B Wilcox and family travel to Huachucas for Christmas. An evening event under Entre Nousclab sponsorship is anticipated with strong attendance and a festive mood.
Miss Phyllie Magan daughter of James Hagen departed for San Francisco to spend time with relatives and friends. She enjoyed several weeks in Tombstone making many friends who regret her departure and hope she returns soon. Georgia Wilcox arrives from Tempe Normal to spend holiday with her parents. Christmas festivities in local churches and Santa Claus visits uplifted Sunday schools. Clyde Hams and George Brown arrive from the University of Arizona to spend Christmas with relatives. IW Wallace arrives from Sie to spend Christmas with Tombstone kin.
A Swansea smelter nears completion with plans to serve nearby districts after an ore run. The report mentions legal challenges from Phoenix promoters, a Winslow alley brawl, a Nogales suicide, Phoenix娱乐 events, a Bisbee musician's fine, a high school baseball result, and a Bohemia night success. Squatters settle Winkelman townsite, Phoenix school district to pick new sites, a child dies near Phoenix, and Pineules advertised for kidney care.
The post office department does not know Santa Claus. The old saint has no official existence to Uncle Sam's mail agents. Santa lives everywhere rather than in a single address, so letters to Claus are sent to the dead letter office.
A Washington dispatch reports the bureau of mines estimates gold production in 1908 rose by 21,378,430 ounces valued at 9441,982,200 dollars. Silver output reached 203,186,370 ounces valued at 108,684,400 dollars.
Postoffice inspectors confirm theft of jewelry from two registered mail packages at the Benson wreck. A tramp found near the scene is jailed then released as inquiry widens. Looted consignments from Los Angeles valued undisclosed. authorities examine all registered mail for additional thefts and owners. Probate Judge Goodredy arrives from copper camp. Mrs. Mary P. Barrow travels to St. David for Christmas visit.
Phelps Dodge Co operating at Bisbee Globe and Clifton pays 10 percent annually on capitalization and requires a yearly distribution of five million dollars. Last year the firm produced 115,871,304 pounds of copper and paid dividends of 3,450,000. Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 21 percent.
Christmas thoughts urge generosity and forgiveness as a daily practice. The piece emphasizes kindness to children and sharing cheer beyond the holiday, inviting readers to spread sunshine and goodwill throughout the year.
Wanted by Success Magazine for Tombstone position to handle expiring subscriptions and secure new business by unusually effective methods. Permanent, prefer experienced but will consider any with good natural abilities. Address Peacock Room at We See Masako Building New York.
For sale cheap second hand machinery in good condition includes a 15 horsepower hoist a 20 horsepower boiler and engine a 600 foot new cable. Apply to Machomicat Mex Co Tombstone Ariz.
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