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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1911
Page
4
A reader notes a prior claim that old age should not begin for a man until age eighty, arguing it conflicts with the traditional seventy-year age standard. The remark highlights tension between aging norms and established dogma.
The planting time is now to add trees and shrubs around your home. Caring for shade trees and shrubbery benefits health and adds curb appeal. Well kept premises attract the eye and provide comfort during hot summers.
Residents of Tombstone celebrate a stretch of warm dry weather with clear skies and bright sun. Locals say the pleasant climate boosts outdoor activities and tourism during the season.
A plain woman’s at home schedule lists weekly tasks including washing ironing mending house cleaning bug beating scrubbing and cooking. The card chronicles routine domestic chores across Monday through Sunday with no additional context or dates.
A brief fragment mentions ladies wearing Turkish cigarettes and Turkish trousers, hinting at a cultural or stylistic observation without clear context or full details.
Report notes Maricopa County pays only a tenth of a cent for burial of its dead, making it cheaper to die than to rent housing in the area. The remark highlights extreme underfunding in the county's burial program and the broader housing cost concerns.
Report notes men claim to possess badges labeled Statehood First but authorities request verification of legitimacy amid doubts raised by local historians. Officials urge owners to present documentation or credentials to confirm provenance and avoid potential misrepresentation.
The statement questions the idea that the President of Congress would reject the Arizona constitution as ridiculous. It frames the issue as a debate over constitutional authority and political procedure in the context of Arizona’s constitutional governance.
The nation is told that Arizona has not seen a lynching in over a quarter of a century, emphasizing the absence of such violence in the state during this period.
New Mexico voters approve the state constitution two to one, with expectations that Arizona will similarly pass by at least a two to one margin in the next ballot.
A report notes 39,763 gallons of fine rum stored in Jamaica stirring interest among observers. The figure suggests a sizable archival stash and potential market implications for trade and export prospects.
An exchange argues that a man who bets on horse races deserves punishment if he persists long enough. The remark frames gambling as a vice and implies penalties grow from continued betting behavior.
Dr Archer presents a bill to shutter all cigarettes and manufacturing materials, claiming personal experience on their health harms. In Globe, a Ray Consolidated Copper Co mortgage to Guaranty Trust Co of New York for 1,000,000 is recorded among local instruments.
The Cochise County Press editorial urges Tombstone residents to focus on developing and advertising the town to recover from the Tombstone Consolidated shutdown. It notes favorable climate and water, ongoing mining around Tombstone, and potential reorganization of Tombstone Consolidated within months as reasons for optimism.
Probate court records for Cochise County show 108 examined cases in the fiscal year ending January. Of 49 alleged insane patients, 41 were ordered committed to the territorial asylum, three to the county hospital, five restored to liberty. three more committed since the start of the year. Most cases arise from Bisbee, with Tombstone and Douglas contributing few cases.
A letter from Washington dated January 18 reports strong support among Senators and Congressmen for admitting Arizona under its proposed Constitution. The author notes that about three quarters of lawmakers favor admission and deem the Arizona document constitutional, with Henry's canvass confirming broad approval by national legislators.
In 1909 there was no production from the Colonial Mining Company quicksilver mines in Quartzite Plorema district Yuma county Arizona. Reports say operations may resume later this year in the mining region.
The Phoenix district court decision upholds segregation as valid and endorses the present school assignment rules while noting Bayless children faced dangerous conditions at Madison Street. The judge refused a broad injunction to admit Bayless children to a specific school, enjoining forced transfer to Madison Avenue while leaving the overall segregation framework intact. The ruling is not final and is expected to be appealed to the supreme court.
The district court records show several new debt actions including James L Powell against Sante Apache Arizona Mine Company and William Goar, Albert Heffern against Heffern Mining Developing Company, AI McNilister against C Witte, and Elizabeth Hamlett Gillespie against Whaley. Also listed are Johnny Hughes and Annie Magreeur related to divorce and child custody rulings. James W Edwards, a 30 year resident and G A K veteran, was found dead in a cabin 10 miles north of Glute at age 65. Louis Esselum, a Yuma pioneer, died in that city recently.
J C Horeman chief clerk in the money under division of the Phenix post office faced arrest after confessing to obtaining government loans totaling 1533 and relying on relatives for funds before repayment. He was released on 2500 bail. Officials report outfits of records moved and money shifted to Andrade on the American side. Globe men Win Roberts and Sparks investigated oil claims near Bindeheil station and plan expert examination. Irmac nix elected president and general manager of the Overland Tiphone Ind Telegraph company at Phoenix with Stoddard directing De Jobe W Foss who had offered resignation.
An advertisement offers a reward for a cure of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure from Cuesey & Co of Toledo. It includes testimonies from Wathne, Kirxan & Manvis and claims 15 years of trust in J. Cheney, asserting internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It cites a 75 cent per bottle price and warrants availability through all druggists.
The Tombstone daily notes back tax collections by County Treasurer W Hicks and the Great Western Mining Company at Coutts. It lists local arrivals and departures, court and civil service references, aviation day plans, and various town residents’ travels, with scattered mining and business updates across February.
Reported strong cattle demand with California buyers racing to acquire ponies and steers. Prices quoted range up to 25 dollars for yearling range cattle and 24 dollars for three year old cattle, reflecting a market high despite winter supply shifts.
The article notes Chinamen in Tombstone debating queue removal under Wa Ting Fang and Wu Ting Fang. Some cut their queues while others hesitate or refuse, reflecting differing views on the issue amid calendar dates and imperial reign references.
Captain Babcock meets fourteen cavalrymen from Fort Logan at Huachuca Siding after a day. They head to Naco via Hosobues then Douglas detachment reports to Naco. Third Cavalry relieves the Douglas detachment. Moore Reservoir water level at 109.20 feet indicates 145,700 acre feet stored with daily increases after recent rains.
Fragmented notes describe Jack London as a war correspondent with travels to Mesopotamia and the Western front. The text mentions London in Sanitas and Western campaigns, and hints at behavior and reception by local figures during wartime reporting.
Local officials report widespread inquiries as County Trinlerstien seeks guidance from the Comraiwlanier and Frank Myers. The dispatch mentions new preparations and a plan to distribute information quickly to residents and stakeholders.
A petition seeks authority to issue school bonds in Phoenix with input from district leaders. The request centers on adjusting principal taxes and funding for district needs, while a group linked to Phoenix High School forms a plan under Captain EL W Hal and Company.
A scattered item describes a lecture to Scouts on physical culture and related events at Moy Reute elu ponte wmerrow. The piece mentions a speaker with a rector role and references to a brigade or group. It notes a 730 i of Ue Sevut Comme ecloel teache F596 Mila Ay and a JAP student presence.
Various couples were issued marriage licenses by the probate court. The records list couples from Sonora Mexico to Bisbee and Bonzie, including names such as Maria Satta and Grace Ruiderbetker, with partners from Bisbee and nearby areas.
Fragmented OCR text describes political manipulation and conflicts over laws and reform. It mentions Washington move, Congress and the President, and a county renisal tied to signatures and intentions. The passage hints at a public dispute over legal changes and governance though specifics are unclear.
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