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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1909
Page
2
A collection of light witticisms and quick takes on politics and society. It notes Santa myths, predicted prosperity for Tombstone, praise for the Albuquerque Tribune-Citizen, Arizona statehood timing, a young Ohio girl’s marriages, women's suffrage odds, and quips on eggs, politicians, passports, copper, Lipton, and a fatal hospital-bound death near Bouse.
County officers' reports reveal yearly expenses by department ledgers. Sheriff’s office tops revenue with fines licenses and prisoner totals. poll tax receipts reach $19,000, slightly down from $19,267.50 last year.
The territorial auditor reports Arizona Forest Department income totaling 38,313.45 dollars for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1908. The amount represents 25 percent of cations forests revenue in the territory and is apportioned among counties with totals listed.
The Lombetone post office lists letters awaiting pickup for the week ending December 11 1909 with names such as Anderson Chas Billalobos Cruz Cuevas and others. Francis D Cuante notes oil painting of G W P Hunt of Globe sent to Gov Slosa for the legislative council chamber plus rising mining activity in Yume county as season advances and capitalists enter the field.
A citywide feature highlights festive shop windows as shops showcase Yuletide goods and attract families seeking gifts. Machomich Mercantile Co and Kuchenbecker & Son store displays draw attention with Santa Claus scenes, framed pictures, and household novelties. Rock's Store, Mauldin Jewelry, Flach’s store, and others offer attractive windows with toys, china, and gifts appealing to parents and children.
President Taft sent Joseph E Morrison s name to the Senate as United States district attorney for Arizona and Creighton M Forsker as U S marshal for New Mexico. Morrison succeeds J L B Alexander, a Prescott lawyer and brother of a former U S attorney, praised for loyalty to the party. Mining experts report a formal examination of the Silver Queen mine near Florence with plans to reopen it.
Houghton capitalists press for a wader bond on 160 acres near Clifton and Metcalf heating vein. Colorado River Indian Agency buildings may start soon. Grant Bros sell 45 Missouri mules to Snyder to finish Ray Conorbidated spur from Winkelman to their mill. Burglars steal tobacco and wines from Willcox. officers nab suspects near Bouita. William Holmes buys Kline block of four Douglas stores for 45000 dollars. Territorial board issues teachers’ certificates to 19 applicants. 3 first grade. J Kearney Rive to address bankrupt Arizona Smelting in Prescott by December 26 to seize assets at 0 percent face value. Former Senator W A Clark of Montana, with United Verde Copper and others, is largest taxpayer in Yavapai with 470,504.58 in treasury. Andrew Curtin, Arizona pioneer, dies in Prescott after brief illness. property in Arizona and California left to Australian relatives. In Prescott United States court, several men fined 100 dollars and jailed four to six months for selling liquor to Indians. eleven condemned this term. A Democratic county meeting planned in Phoenix to organize under territorial supervision for next campaign. Snow storms hit Skull, Williamson and adjacent valleys. livestock subjected to mountain lions, wolves, coyotes, and cats attacking herds and fodder.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh cure that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. F J Cresey & Co Toledo plus signatures, Ware Wolf and partners vouch for J Cheney's honesty. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally, claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Monday editorial notes Brighton of Hisbee, a cheerful giant, and his versatile writing praised as Maver momentum. Judge Dean heads to Doug. Clara Vickers leaves Tucson area after stopover with Mia Cheyney. W B Kelly visits from Bisbee, bids opened for election awards, Benson trader Maier in town. Glassmakers raise prices. Mabry case connect: Mrs Lawhorn arrives in Tombstone. Boby arrested for embezzlement after misusing funds.
Manager Warnekros of Echieffelin brings The Coon King to New York for Thursday December 23 an entertainment of class and merit Critics nationwide hail it as one of the funniest comedies in years The chorus is noted for beauty Eddie Agee as The Coon King delivers nonstop laughter Lloyd Adams as the English dude keeps the crowd in fits Tickets on sale at Walker's candy store.
The shaft house and ore bins at the North Star mine near Yuma were destroyed by a fire now believed incendiary in origin. Authorities suspect the blaze was aimed as retaliation for the dismissal of several workers accused of high grading ore over an extended period.
Public notice states the undersigned owners bond the Geronimo Little Jap Little Hope Homestake and Headlight mining claims to W. C Humphrey of Douglas Arizona. They will not be responsible for labor supplies or other expenses during the bond term to Humphrey or assigns. Dated June 10 1909.
Last Saturday marked seven years since the Great passenger train over the EP and 8 W from El Paso to Benson began service. Conductor JE Lundy and engineer Bob Armstrong still hold their roles, while brakeman Tom Purcell has moved to passenger conductor.
An old advertisement touts Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as the best remedy for weak throats and lungs and urges readers to consult their doctors for approval. It claims no medicine rivals its efficacy and promotes doctor endorsement as essential before use.
From Tuesday's Daily. Those who have not done Christmas shopping may face lively Nopping to obtain desired items. Is this an insurgent versus Uncle Joe puzzle or a quip about why is a Republican. Dr D E Brown and family arrive from Oro Grande NM to remain during Dr Tacon's absence. Brown comes highly recommended and is welcomed. Henry Pyeatt, a talctician, was a noted visitor. City Attorney Bowman travels to Tucson for professional business. Fisher Brown, once involved in a December 7 incident in Ash Fork, was arrested in Needles. An auto stage line now runs from Dome to North Star in Yuma County with a round trip every two days.
Deputy Sheriff A W Hows departs for Florence with Jeans Cono woo in custody. Cono woo was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for burglary. The piece mentions Christmas fees expectations and a civil service exam for postal clerk and carrier set for January 12, 1910 in Douglas. Mrs James Darrett traveled from Johnson, General Manager W F Staunton of the TCM Co with family to Hartford for Christmas holidays. Field and Neal Staunton, students in New Jersey, will join them in Hartford.
Stockholders are summoned to a meeting at the Banking House at 3 p m on Tuesday January 7 1910 for the election of Directors and other proper business. T R Brandt cashier signs the notice.
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