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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1910
Page
2
The past year has been the most prosperous for stockmen in Arizona within twenty years as many have cleaned up range stock and plan breed improvements. The Globe Silver Belt mining issue is meritorious and reflects credit on the publishers while advertising the famous bonanza district.
The senate moves forward with the statehood bill backed by the president. Republicans claim continued approval from the president, and Tombstone residents hope statehood will come this session.
A historical note reports that the enabling act admitting Arizona as a state is expected this session. It cautions readers to watch for Senate safeguards described as protective measures or safety provisions accompanying statehood.
A renewed call for systematic exams of the beef trust warns the public that without active resistance the trust will continue to rob consumers. The message emphasizes national scope and ongoing concern over price and supply.
Arizona stockmen acknowledge that a range permit system in the southwest would help, but warn that outright leasing of public range could drive small stock owners out of business.
Homer Maulding of St. David toured Tombstone on a business trip and returns to the valley this afternoon. Dr G M Butt of Bisbee opened dental offices at the Arlington Hotel during a ten day Tombstone stay and will make regular county visits for dental work. The sheep sanitary commission met in Phoenix last week and announced Arizona flocks are free from scabies, recommending quarantine removals from most areas except Apache and Navajo counties.
Stallard the young Douglas rancher who shot and killed John Underwood near Lees station on the El Paso and Southwestern was held to the grand jury by Justice Rice. He was brought to Tombstone by Deputy Sheriff Frank Ramsey and turned over to jail authorities as district officers and the DA investigated the scene.
Dispatch from Washington reports Beveridge’s bill for New Mexico and Arizona statehood. It outlines lands for debts, excludes educational and charitable lands, a constitutional approval by present Congress, possible admission if not disapproved, 52 delegates to a state constitutional convention, one representative to Congress in 1910, capitol move flexibility, and a $100,000 election fund.
A woman calling herself Mrs. Martha Thorne from Arizona was arrested in Dover New Jersey on a swindle charge. She allegedly displayed membership cards of Harry A. Thorne to borrow money, claiming distress and seeking funds from Elks chapters nationwide.
E C Hicks son of County Treasurer W Hicks arrives in Douglas from Tombstone to take the role of assistant cashier at Arizona Trust and Banking Company. A bookkeeper and accountant with broad experience, he will reside in Douglas and be familiar with local conditions.
Maximo Gavito, a prominent Southwest figure, died yesterday at 3 AM at his Naco Arizona home after several days of critical illness and three years of declining health.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh if Hall's Catarrh Cure fails. F J Cheney Co of Toledo is backed by Warne, Kocax & Manver, reputable druggists, claiming the cure is taken internally and works on the blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available free. Price 75 cents per bottle. sold by druggists.
Reports from Courtland Arizonan show rapid settlement of Sulphur Springs valley extending toward Douglas. A longtime resident notes rising optimism after seeing vegetables of fine quality and millet and grasses. a nearby colony experiments with dwarf broom corn aiming for carload shipments. Vegetables including pumpkins lettuce celery spinach rhubarb and root crops are grown with rainfall only.
A small audience greeted the Ethiopian Troubadours last night as they performed a blend of singing, dancing, and comedy. The opening act drew only sporadic warmth, but the Spikes Brothers’ rendition of Il Trovatore with chimes sparked a rare moment of audience reaction. The show whets appetite for The Lion and the Mouse.
A.J. Beckett, a tubercular patient from Portland Oregon, under care of Rev. Raley of Bisbee on a ranch east of Douglas since December, was pronounced hopeless and will be taken to the county hospital today.
Tombstone passes ordinance to close saloons from 1:00 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. within city limits. Mayor Wentworth and City Council say the measure aligns with public sentiment and will benefit Tombstone. Violations carry fines from 25 to 300 dollars or imprisonment. ordinance takes effect after ten days.
In a voice praising Tombstone as a historic pioneer locale, the piece extols its moderation and moral persistence amid strikes and political, religious, and social feuds. It portrays Tombstone as calm amid turbulence, defending American character and the hard work ethos over speculation.
The Arizona Teachers' Association, meeting in November, plans to improve reading in the territory through reading creles. Across the American commonwealth this work shows excellent results, and Arizona seeks the same inteltectum Lupift via well planned, systematic reading. Committee members F. S. Smith B. R Deunn and J. B. Jolly selected Standards in Education and Civics and Health as the two books for teacher study in 1910. Several titles have arrived in Tombstone.
Washington dispatch reports Col. Lee Crandall, formerly an city attorney now in Globe Arizona, plans to run for U S senator from the soon to be admitted state. He vows to canvass every county after his return to the territory.
Colonel Pope, quartermaster for the department of Colorado, passed through Fairbank this morning. He travels from Prescott toward Fort Hua echoes, continuing the military movement through the region.
Mr Fowler of Phoenix, Arizona, president of the National Irrigation Congress, says resolutions have become national statutes and policies. He has spent nearly a week directing the local plans for the eighteenth congress to be held in Pueblo from September 26 to 30, 1910.
Ovear McAda, after 18 months with the Tucson police force, will join the Arizona Live Brook Genitary Board. He will be stationed at Willcoz.
Donald Clinton, representing the Phoenix Aviation Meet, toured Tombstone to promote the February 10 to 12 event in Phoenix. He handed out posters and spoke to locals about the excursion next week. A Knights of Pythias lodge was formed at Safford last week. The Schieffelin program tonight features notable films with meritorious offerings and a 10 cent admission includes a free Saturday night ticket. ladies are urged to see the Lion and the Mouse program.
In District Court several suits for divorce were filed including Mattie Lockwood vs Albert Lockwood suit 3879 Emma Fouse vs Frank Fouse suit 5895 and Nolia Bone vs Solomon L Bone suit 6896. A suit by NC Thompson et al against BR Y and BD Cin seeks recovery of 698 dollars with interest on promissory notes. estate of Harry Van Alen includes property set apart for widow and monthly allowance of 69. Guardians Floyd Smith for Winifred J Ragan authorized to invest 1000 of the estate.
Arizona railway changes rename all Southern Pacific branches to Arizona Eastern lines. Affected Randolph lines include Gila Valley Globe and Northern Arizona and Colorado Maricopa and Phoenix and Phoenix and Eastern railways. Expect some confusion until residents adjust.
A grand masquerade dance planned for Washington's Birthday by the local Woodmen of the World is expected to bring much enjoyment. City Attorney Lockerod of Doug tae endorses the commission form of government. The Goldette club Philanthropist committee in Yuma will host a charity ball on February 8 to raise funds for relief of the sick and poor.
Public notice states that the undersigned owners bonded several mining claims to W C Humphrey of Douglas Arizona on June 10 1909. The Geronimo Little Jap Little Hope Homestake and Headlight are located in the Turquoise Mining district Cochise County Arizona.
Eight companies filed returns to the territorial secretary with total fees 50 percent higher or later than 1903. There are 109 insurance firms plus eleven underwriting agencies and ten fidelity firms. If all file in proportion, the territory expects at least 45000 in insurance fees for 1909. Assistant Secretary R A Kirk commented the fees will help pay territory bills.
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