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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1913
Page
1
In a county court today Charles Grant withdrew a former plea of not guilty and pled guilty to assault to commit felony, receiving four months in the county jail. The second charge was dismissed. The case against Jose Rodrigues was dismissed and all jurors were excused until Monday with further calls to come in March. Chainless Gough Remedy.
Petitions circulated in Tombstone and Cochise County urge construction of a national highway with state and national cooperation. Roads listed include New Mexico Line to Douglas fifty miles, Douglas to Bisbee, Bisbee to Tombstone, Tombstone to Fairbank, Fairbank to Westerly County line, Forest to Courtland and Gleeson, Gleeson to Willcox, Gleeson to Tombstone, and Douglas to Courtland.
The northern boundary of the San Bernardino grant in Cochise county will be fenced soon, according to Dr W B Severo. Another fence will extend along the Mexican boundary from the New Mexico line to about twenty to twenty five miles east of Douglas, built under an agreement between the state and the bureau of animal industry.
A proposed Arizona act would require county supervisors to personally inspect roads at least twice yearly or face removal. The bill, attributed to Mr Kae of Greeslee, seeks to compel road oversight across all counties and threats removal for noncompliance.
Arbor Day was observed in Tombstone with many trees planted around town and related school exercises. A tree was planted in the Prospect yard and dedicated, with care, by office officials. If the tree flourishes, officials hope the program will thrive and provide shade in the town orchard.
In interest of Sulphur Spring Valley Graham of Cochise pushes a bill to test an experiment well in Sulphur Spring Valley but it fails to secure seven school sections to fund the effort. The speaker praises Billy Graham for the outcome.
Catholic servicesno morning masses Benediction at 7 30 Sunday School at 10 4m Mase on weekdays 7 39 a m Rev Farner Gexenvine pastor Merhapis Sunday School 10 a m Epworth League 7 p m Taxvor Onrox pastor com on EGA ThowAL Sunday School 10 am Reever Supt Preaching Llaw 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor 7 00 p m Rev C W Duxcax pastor cordially invites attendance
Report of the condition of the First National Bank at Tombstone Arizona at close of business February 4 1913. The document records assets liabilities deposits and earnings as filed for the bank’s financial status.
Local notes report Mr Geo Brevin wife of Chief of Police returning from visit to daughters in Douglas. TS Smith and wife departing El Paso after visiting Mr and Mrs A Charger. Mrs Smith sister of Mrs Karger. Lent begins with observances as Easter nears. An unidentified Mexican rider on a Bisbee train line was killed near Bakersville. Mrs Floyd Smith admitted to Douglas A Hospital for an operation. husband accompanied her. Mrs Woolery arrives to care for gravely ill son Lee Woolery in Tombstone. Estes fame visits from Taccon aiding booster plans for Arizona excursion to Florida. US Attorney Morrison remains in town from Bisbee on official business.
The House debates a proposed 7500 for artesian wells in Sulphur Springs Valley amid broader tax reform. A Senate bill, numbered 22, outlines a state budget system, eliminates duplicate county rolls, and updates public printing rules. Also discussed are pioneer home qualifications, union labeling, and a memorial urging Philippine independence.
Arizona report notes an eight story six hundred thousand dollar hotel planned for the southwest corner of Central avenue and Jefferson street within eighteen months. George H. Lobre, owner of the Commercial hotel, is said to be a leading promoter of the project.
Misa Soledad Mendoza of Douglas felt ill yesterday morning after grammar school. She left with George Tatto, 24, rode to Tombstone, obtained a marriage license, and wed the same afternoon. The couple returned to Douglas last night for parental blessing.
Senator Pace of Graham county advances a bill to ban tipping, arguing it would outlaw giving or accepting tips for waiters and porters. He cites Wisconsin’s tipping ban as a model and plans to introduce the measure to the senate, noting anti tipping laws in other states have met legal challenges.
Reported in a Tucson dispute that Eugene Ives, counsel for a paid candidacy, visited W J Bryan in Florida to seek support for Ives as a potential U.S. Attorney General candidate from Nebraska. The piece notes Ives’ bid to land the high federal post.
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