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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1909

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Doings in the Legislature Report on House Bills

The house considered numerous bills from taxation to road reform and mining protections. Notable actions include passage of the livery stalls protection bill and mine inspector bill, while witnesses fees and certain road overseer reforms were postponed or amended. Abe DeSousa’s railway commission bill passed 28 to 0 with Bray absent. Sam Webb urged dredging of the Colorado river to Yuma.

Sam Webb House United States Congress Colorado Yuma Abe DeSousa Assemblyman Bray

Hats and Hair Care Ad Warns of Dandruff Germs

An old advertising blurb urges men to buy Newbro's Herpicide to kill dandruff germs causing hair loss. It claims the scalp harbors germs that weaken hair and promises healthy hair after treatment. The ad lists Detroit Michigan company Newbro's Herpicide and Tombetone Drug Co at the corner of 4th and Allen Streets.

Newhro Drugeiett Seni Oe Herpicide Co Detroit Mich Tombetone Drug Co Allen Sts

Advertised Letters At Tombetone Post Office Week Ended February 13 1909

A list of 14 letters awaiting pickup at the Tombetone general delivery includes Mrs Jos Campbell Derr Join Francisco Grigalba Yenacio Hamil Mre J Wo Lake Claude Lilvay Jow M Miranda Luis D Owen Paul Padia Juno Teodoro Vasquez Francisco Willer Mrs Mary Willer Tom Sandetrom Gus Smith Harold Hernandes Antonia de Wher. Postmaster Francis D Crane notes these items are advertised and invites the addressees to claim them.

Tombetone Campbell Jos Derr Francisco Grigalba Yenacio Hamil Lake Claude Lilvay Jow Miranda Luis D Owen Paul Padia Juno “Quillert John Ho Remires Trinidad Mero Teodoro Vasquez Francisco Willer Mary Willer Tom Sandetrom Gus Smith Harold Hernandes Antonia de

Cochise County Courts Docket Reports Update

Suit 5577 Gled versus Dan Angius for debt. Suit 5578 Snell versus Sell for divorce. Estate matters include Kinchala as bond surety for Kinchala admin, McGregor appraisers order, Leierman appraisers order, Madden estate notice to creditors.

Pisrator Courr MJ Brown Dan Angius Wm Snell William A Thompson J D Prewitt M E Kinchala Daniel Madden

Bitten by Horse Causes Distress and Delays in Douglas

Mrs Hughart suffered a vicious horse bite on the right cheek while walking near a curb. She received prompt medical care and is improving though with facial bruising and nervous shock. W G Brown of Douglas joins the EP&SW eight department in this city.

Dr Hughart Arovkros Mre Hughart W G Brown Douglas Department The Ep&sw

Goodrich Proposes Woman Suffrage Bill in Council

Councilman Goodrich of Cochoise County today presented a bill to grant suffrage to women. The measure would allow women to vote at all elections, with no immediate comment on its chances.

Len Goodrich Cochise County Somen

Oldest Man in the World Celebrates 139th Birthday

Guadalupe Alcala of Guadalajara Mexico is said to be the oldest man alive having just turned 139 He was born in ski city forty years before Mexico became a republic and has thus lived in three centuries.

Ay Jove Guadelupe Alcala Ski City Mexico Republic

Territorial items of interest and local notices

The Nacosari train conductor died Sunday afternoon from a stroke at Nacosari. A property sale on the northwest corner of Second Avenue and Washington Street sold for 26000 to W B Twitchell. A severe winter blizzard brought wind, snow, and lightning for hours. An inquest was held for Robert Skiller who died after falling into a mine prospect hole. Ranger Hayhurst arrested a cattle thief and later learned a ranger force abolition act passed, per a governor telegram from Cantlgera Harry Wheeler.

SR Comfort Nacosari Second Avenue Washington Street W B Twitchell Phoenix Democrat Robert Skiller Mammoth Mine Hayhurst Douglas Eceil Canta’ Gera Harry Wheeler

Weather and health ad for Chamberlain tablets in Arizona

The weather section notes fair conditions in Dewvrn on February 20. An accompanying health ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claims relief for stomach troubles, biliousness and constipation with many cures, priced at 25 cents. Samries frre for male or female readers.

Chamberlain Samries Frre

Adtnm Stock to Present Four Plays at The Schieffelin

The Adtnm Stock company opens a four night engagement at The Schieffelin next Wednesday. They will stage two clever comedies including Jane and Forty-five Minutes From Broadway, with no repeats from last spring. Seats go on sale Monday at nine. Albany visitors Jerry Lo Hastay and Jones Steooke are in town for district inspection. Editor Rogers of the Prescott Courier notes rumors of a pretty girl reported near Vicksburg Arena.

Adtnm Schieffelin Jane” and Thether Broadway Seate Tale Momlay Jerry Lo Hastay Jones Steooke Albany Gentleme Rogers Prescott Courier Vicksburg Arena

Bowman resigns from Territorial Board of Equalization

Charles Bowman of Cochise County resigns from the Territorial Board of Equalization after four years representing the southern district. Governor Kibbey accepted the resignation amid hesitancy, noting Bowman remains connected to local client interests. The vacancy may be filled by a Cochise or southern district appointee with Republican support.

Charles Bowman Tombstone Territorial Board of Equalization Kibbey Bowman Territories Board

Governor Kibbey Declines Reappointment in Arizona

Reliable reports say Governor Kibbey will not seek reappointment while charges linger and will not apply after Taft's inauguration. If Senate confirms him this session, his successor will be warned by Taft. Col. Sturgis appears certain as next governor. Kibbey signed the Pace prohibition bill and the Duffy anti gambling bill into law.

Phoenix Kibbey Senate Taft Col Sturgis Pace Duffy

Mail Robber Escapes With Six Thousand Dollars

New details emerge on the mail robbery between Cananea and Arizpe. A L Penguera loses about 6000 Mexican money and a valuable horse gear after a driver observed the money being placed with the mail. The loss includes 1200 destined for the government and several dollars from the Chispas mine. the contractor faces restitution for the act of his drivers.

Cansnea Arizpe A L Penguera Sonora Cansoca Post Office and Mining Agency Chispas Aquera

Burglary at Douglas Home of Attorney Donn

A fastidious burglar entered attorney Frank W Donn’s Douglas home overnight, emptied closets, stole a dream suit, a dress shirt, two white kid gloves and a shirt stud. He drank wine and smoked cigarettes then left, while Mr Doanwae in Tombstone and Mr Wright at the Elks fair were away.

A Barglar Frank W Donn Douglas Dean

Graders Fight Ends Over Right of Way Dispute

General Manager Walter Douglas of Copper Queen confirms settlement with Shan non company officials regarding the right of way clash at Gleeson between Mexico and Colorado and Southern Pacific. Both railroads will have access over Gleeson ground as grading continues along parallel lines with Phelps Dodge and Southern Pacific outfits moving grade.

Walter Douglas Copper Queen Company Clifton Shannon Company Mexico & Colorado Southern Pacific Gleeson Douglas Shan‘new Company Phelps-Dodge Jase Courtland

Sunday worship schedules from local churches

The Congregational church lists Sunday services: Sunday school 10 am, preaching 11 am, Young People 7 pm, evening service 7:30 pm. The M E church follows with Sunday school 9:50 am, pastor preaching 11 am and 7:30 pm, Epworth League 7 pm, and Wednesday prayer meeting 7:30 pm. Sacred Heart Catholic Church offers Masses 8 am and 9:30 am, Sunday school 10:80 am, and Benediction 7:30 pm.

Congregational Church M. E Epworth League Sacred Heart Catholic Church Rovaty

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