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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1908

Page

4

District Court Proceedings And Divorces In Dos Cabezas District

District court session includes bail appeals from Justice Court and jury waivers. Judgments for plaintiffs, divorces granted for Lecce, Penberthy, Tracy, and Ontiveras, with continuances to December 28 or later. Probate notices list administration, guardianship, and final discharge dates amid a busy docket.

MK Cummings Cliford Et al Jack Matilda Cobbe Lecce Leece Penberthy DeLonge Robert Dee Bhat

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsement

Detroit man J H Sells reports improved appetite and digestion after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He says the tablets relieved a blasted feeling and gave a pleasant and satisfactory bowel movement. Price 25 cents. Sample free at Ali drugstore.

Chamberlain J. H. Sells Detroit Mich

The Metal Market December 9 New York Quotations

The weekly metal market roundup reports bar silver and copper prices and smelter quotations. It notes copper wire bare and cathode values and lead pricing from London and New York sources.

New York St. Louie EfPasc London N.Y

Statehood for New Mexico and Arizona

The El Paso Times urges immediate statehood for New Mexico and Arizona. It argues admission is just and broadly supported, warns against further postponement amid tensions between the president and Congress, and asserts citizens’ demand for early admission to the Union.

New Mexico Arizona Union Congress Gress Mr. Roosevelt Paso Times

Railroad Connections for Courtland and Region Spark Competition

Courtland Leadville and Gleeson expect railroad links within four months. The EP & W lines from Douglas to Courtland proceed with preparations, while S FP Co plans a parallel Pearce to Douglas route via Courtland tapping Brav e en route. The clash between two major roads could boost Cochise county as new camps rise and mines near the Turquoise district eyes growth.

Courtland Leadville Gleeson E.P Douglas Tt Ie S. FP. Co Pearce Biavee Cochise County 8. P Naco EP & 8 W Bnt Tombstone E. P the. P

Records of Cochise County Instruments Filed With the County Recorder

A transcription of Cochise County records list various instruments filed in Benson and Bisbee areas, including deeds and mortgages. Names include Josephine Shilliam, William Shiltians, Emil Marke, Irene Waning, Thomas Maddern, Carlos Rivera, Albert Horst, and many others with properties and mining claims noted in the Warren and Warren district.

Benson Lodge Pythias Jsephine Shilliam William Shiltians Benson AL Milyer Kling Kline Uvto AR Hilyer Augusta K Barke Emil Marke Irene Elaine Warren Toining Provident Mutual Building and Loan Aevcmtion Thomas Maddern Birbee Property

Renowned Autoists to Meet in Arizona

Famous auto racers Barney Oldfield Charles Soules Hogue Hughes and others converge in Phoenix for a major race meet to be held on Friday and Saturday January Day 2 at the grounds. Walter Hempel, an artillery coach, arranges with the Maricopa Automobile Club to run the races under its supervision. International and domestic cars will compete, with several events for fuel cars and drivers.

Barney Oldfield Charles Soules Hogue Hughes Phoenix Walter Hempel Oldfield Maricopa Automobile Club

Advertised Letters at Timbstone Post Office 1008

The following letters are advertised for pickup at the Timbstone general delivery for the week ending December 12 1008. Adams Thomass Cowery Jin Frou Flora Lawn ines Linad or Spagho Hod. When calling for these letters ask for the advertisement with the date of the advertisement. D. Cuanne Postmaster.

Tur Timbstone Adame Thomass Cowery

Arizona Marksman Wins Indoor Meet

The indoor rifle championship meet held under the National Rifle Association was won by Edward McKay of Douglas Arizona. Alonzo Giroux of Los Angeles finished second with 68 points, Douglas Stanl of Los Angeles was third with 48, and John Cox of Detroit placed fourth with 40 on a fifty foot range using 22 caliber rifles. At Phoenix, Fon S Hildreth pleaded not guilty in federal court to two counts of embezzlement related to an office he held there with a March 1 trial date set.

Urian Academy Weaterday National Eifia Association Edward McKay Douglas Arinons Los Angeles Examiner Alonzo Giroux Los Angeles Douglas Stanl John Cox Detroit Phoenix Dewarrere Fon S Hildreth Mildfetch

Courtland Survey Party Moves for New Jail Facility

A group of surveyors working for the EPA SW railroad lodged in Courtland. A petition for a new jail and office circulated as land clearing proceeds for a tank building. Local residents gathered to sing carols and reflect on Christmas.

Courtland EPA SW Railroad

Return to Tombstone For the Holidays

Among the Tombstonites arriving today from Terope Lucavn and other points to upend Xana were Misys Josie Critellyy Julia Axtell Nina Harveson and Georgia Wilcox from Tempe Fletcher Dean from Tucson Walter Metgren from Pearce Sime Gallen and daughter from Paradise Mason from Dongins and Sam Harrow from Roswell New Mexico.

Vital statistics bill eyed by legislature

At a Marne copa Medical society meeting Dr EB Godfrey territorial health officer urged cooperation among physicians to curb contagion. Members JM Swetnam JW Thomas and WC Ellis were appointed to draft the vital statistics measure noting defects in current laws.

Marnecopa Medical Society EB 8 Godfrey JM Swetnam JW Thomas W C Ellis Godfrey

Tenderfoot’s Impressions of Tombstone

Hal Darhem Hughes of Tempe pens impressions of Tombstone to the State of South Carolina. He recounts visiting Leslie Wilcox, describing the Schieftelin monument as a light hover and detailing Tombstone’s history and the famous Epitaph.

Hal Darhem Hughes Tempe Leslie Wilcox Tombstone Columbia S.C Schieftelin Monument Biig Mins Hughes

The Epitaph Wishes Readers a Happy New Year 1909

The Epitaph extends New Year greetings to its readers for 1909. The note wishes health prosperity and success in the coming year, reflecting a hopeful editorial tone and communal sentiment.

Buy Your Xmas Gifts at Home

Local merchants urge shoppers to buy holiday gifts locally to avoid last minute rush and encourage early shopping. They argue staying local saves time, reduces confusion, and offers a wider selection for Tombstone residents.

Tuk Paoserdon

Survey for New Railroad From Douglas to Courtland Underway

Survey teams are at work north from Douglas and south of Courtland for a new railroad to Courtland. Supplies reach the camp four miles north of Dongoo Fast as survey lines find a best valley route. Completion hoped by June first with graders beginning within a month.

Douglas Yarthind Andor Wa Ing Courtland Dongoo

Christmas Trees Highlight Church Festivities

Last evening the Congregational church hosted Christmas tree activities for Sunday school children and a merry time was enjoyed. Santa Claus visits tonight and the Catholic church held a tree for its youngsters with midnight mass planned at twelve o clock.

Santa Claus Alee

Captain Hartley Dies By Own Action In Colorado River

Phoenix dispatch reports Captain Charles Hartley a topographical engineer from Pasadena killed himself by jumping into a whirlpool on the Colorado River near Parker Arizona after recent personal troubles with Grace Gantzer a Pasadena widow. Hartley disappeared in flood waters as boatmen searched the whirlpool twenty feet deep. He had recently worked for the Santa Fe railway in Kingman and vicinity and earlier surveyed North Pasadena.

Phoenix Winnngan Ehrenbergight Charles Hartley Colorado Hartley Jno Indiana At Jones Captain Hartley Pasdens North Pasadena Santa Fe Railway Kingman Parker Arizona Grace Gantzer Yuma

Christmas dance by local orchestra at Gage Hall tonight

The evening features a Christmas dance performed by the local orchestra at Gage Hall tonight. Attendees are invited to enjoy a pleasant time in anticipation of the holiday season. After January 1, 1999 the International American will expand to eight pages and be renamed the Douglas Daily International.

Gage Hall International American Douglas Daily International

Kangaroo Court Holds Jail Election for Sheriff Post

An inmate election is underway at the county jail with three candidates seeking the sheriff in a special Kangaroo Court poll. Forty two incarcerated voters hear speeches as penalties loom for illegal voting and the court contends with the regular term of the incumbent.

Kangaroo Court

Christmas Dinner at the National Restaurant in Tombstone

Christmas dinner at the National Restaurant promises an epicurean feast on the day with a menu crafted by Lewis de Castro Bauman, former White House chef, supervised by manager Kreuder. He guarantees superb cuisine unmatched in the Southwest. mortgage notice follows.

Kreuder Tombstone National Lewis de Castro Bauman White House Cleveland

Territorial items of interest condensed

Prescott Republicans nominate a slate for municipal offices led by Charles T Joslin for mayor Tom Roberts and Harry W Heap as aldermen and Thos F McLaughlin as chief of police Chas E Genry as treasurer HM Masia as assessor and H M Coykendall as recorder A report from Rengon notes the Anderson Apache mine sale to Epes Randolph and new owners plan immediate work The Arizona Railroad news and river rises at Yuma and Winslow provide brief regional updates with damage from storms and a hotel fire in Morenci

Prescott Charles T Joslin Tom Roberts Harry W Heap Thos. F. McLaughlin Chas E Gentry Nesensor Masia Coykendall Rengon Anderson-Apache Epes Randolph Dispateh Benson

Commissioner Pickett Sells Mining Property

Col. H. L. Pickett, a commissioner, sold the Vermont & Arizona Mining Company property to satisfy a judgment of 24,590 dollars. The buyer was J. A. Collier, believed to represent the Eastern bond holders.

H. L. Pickett Vermont & Arizona Mining Company Willefy J.A. Collier

Traditional Christmas Menu Highlights From All Courses

A lavish list of festive dishes includes Essence of Chicken l Ambeseatrice Canapes, Boiled Ox Tongue Sauce, Suckling Pig with Grenadine, Roast Turkey with Chestnut Dressing, Oyster Patties, Turkey Livers with Mushrooms, Pork Tenderloin en Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Baked Sweet Potatoes Aparagusen Branche French Peas, Apple Pie, Mince Pie, Plum Pudding, Brandy Sauce, Christmas Cake, Cheese and Crackers reflecting a grand banquet spread.

l'Ambeseatrice Canape Ln Gastronome Gusymas Snappers

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