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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1909
Page
3
An entry records a mining deed filed in the Turquoise mining district, noting instruments and tower details related to the L W Powell mines. The fragment mentions numbers 6 19 105 93 77 10,000 1500 18 1 150, with limited context on location or purpose.
Local items note a Knights of Pythias smoker at the K o l P hall with promises of a good time and humor. Also mentioned is Dr H H Hughart's new Reo car, Mrs Jas York's sudden illness, and an upcoming Arizona play at The Schieffelin with a home talent show planned for February 8. Mayor Wentworth urges Tombstone citizens to press for a Tombstone to Courtland road project, with a Board of Supervisors meeting tonight at 7.00.
Yaqui leader known as General Bule, once feared for years in Sonora, has transitioned from prisoner of war to a general in the Mexican army. He, age 32, educated and fluent in English, now commands peace operations and is viewed as an effective peace officer. The report comes from Toccon via a Sonora resident. Also noted is Henry Zuner arriving in Phoenix from Prices station, once a Tombstone resident, now prospering in Arisous.
Prescott lawyer Leroy Anderson has been named general attorney for United Verde Copper, a position with a large annual retainer. A Pine affidavit notes F A Hough killed three lions for bounty, but the claim of 60 dollars may be questioned due to county boundaries. Morrietown’s H N Cox reported ten wild cat skins and two coyotes. A new modern fire department is planned for Zweson with up-to-date apparatus and a central alarm. The city council bought Sixth avenue slot for 6500 dollars for a building. Gila Valley purchased three horses to pull a steamer. Douglas gets an Associated Press afternoon paper, Tribune, after Ridney Bisbor’s franchise. Coconino Sun reports Rufio and John Keeley’s Colorado River trip from Flagstaff to Yuma. Tempe to host Damon and Pythias on February 5. Phoenix to Tucson excursion drew 352 residents. Mohave County expects 100000 sheep next month for shearing. ranges praised. A new law firm forms in Bisbee. Franklin B. Dorr and J E Morrison return to practice. War department favorable on Chucs-walla dam bill to irrigate Parker area. Western Union installs telegraph in Phoenix Capitol, room 401. L D Ricketts elected vice president of Sierra Madre railroad. possible link to Agua Prieta to Cananea project by Hemingway outfit.
A Bisbee report describes Tombstone youth William Christianson who fell ill, escaped from Copper Queen Hospital during delirium, wandered hills, and was found unconscious after two days exposed. His mind is feared dethroned and relatives and Red Men lodge mourn his alarming condition.
Oscar Hammerstein engaged Senora Elis the Spanish lightning change artist after Charles G. Allen spotted her in Tucson. Elis will headline on Oscar Hammerstein’s Broadway vaudeville stage next week, despite poor local showings in Bisbee Tombstone.
The board of supervisors will meet tonight to handle routine monthly business including fee bills for Justices at Bisbee and Douglas, and discuss territorial board recommendations. They will also consider monthly salary warrants and several filed petitions amid updates from Chairman McCabe.
Tuesday’s Daily reports Arewas and Chas It Howe preparing an assessing tour and listing possessions. G Allen arranges for his company’s Arizona production at Schieffelin next Sunday night. J M Speck, once city resident, granted divorce from her husband in Los Angeles on grounds of extreme silence. Speck alleges a dispute over allowing daughter Miss Fanchion to see an actress. Interlocutory decree granted. Miss Speck later used name Miss Fanchion Lewis. Local figure Speck once ran the Crystal Palace and had Cochise county interests. Nearby officials Kinchala and Mayor Geo Neale of Bisbee appear on county business. Odd Fellows meet. K P smoker held behind doors. Dr Hughart’s new auto buggy sparks rumor of L Cummings’ purchase. Paul Warnekras reportedly owns a bubble bee auto. Roads and trade discussed as drivers seek better routes.
The second annual Arizona Mothers conference meets at Central M E Church Phoenix on Friday January 29 at 2 pm Topics cover home and school influence in character building Prof Stabler Phoenix High School will speak Mrs Var Kirk discusses playgrounds Prof Stillwell will run a written question drawer with name signed Reports from Child Study circles are planned Election of officers for the ensuing year will occur briefly Some musical numbers will accompany the program Phoenix Democrat
The Citizen reports Mies Luella Twining of Chicago, a National Refugees League member, has reached Tucson to assist rebels Sarabis, Magon, Villareal and allies resisting extradition to Mexico. Twining has led cases for several refugees abroad who claim political offenses. They are held in Los Angeles jail and will be moved to Tombstone for a U S court hearing under Marshal Daniel's custody.
Official notice states the supreme court justices will convene in Phoenix during March to hand down decisions on a large docket of cases pending before the Territory of Arizona's highest court.
President Douglas Gray of the Machomich Mercantile Co secured good news as his wife and son arrived from El Paso to establish Tombstone as their future home. The Gray family will reside at the former Sup’t E W Walker residence and Mrs. Gray plans a warm Tombstone welcome.
Arizona expected to gain statehood before Congress adjourns this session per Governor Kibbey in Washington. He says opposition in the Senate unlikely and optimistic Arizona will join the union soon. Also reported: National Bank of Arizona plans a new two story bank building at Center and Washington, cost over $60,000, pending plans and contracts.
Gold 15 cents and silver $1.00, gold silver copper $1.50. Reliable assay service promises prompt attention for samples sent by mail. Mentions placer and retorte samples highlighting precious metals testing by mail.
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