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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1909

Page

4

Legislature Grinds Through Bills In Turbulent Session

The council advanced Pace’s prohibition bill 7 to 5 with Goodrich’s insurance measure also passing 7 to 5, while Duffy’s anti gambling bill cleared the house 8 to 2 and heads to the governor for signature. Bills on sheriffs fees embalming boards and a Yukon exhibit were debated or moved. statehood talks stalled in Washington as Arizona and Utah issues were discussed amid factional votes.

Morgan O'Neil Pace Goodrich Duffy Phosniz Council Soch Pss Parnage Hampton Goodrich Insurance

Trial Before Referee McFarland in Bankruptcy Suit

In a bankruptcy case before Referee McFarland yesterday the validity of claims by the Achulete family against Douglas Dry Goods Co. was considered. The trustee opposed the claims presented by Caen & Sames for the plaintiffs and Geo H Neale for the trustee. After afternoon hearings Judge McFarland ruled in favor of the trustee.

Atsial Ward Spiel McFarland Letsims Achulete Douglas Dry Goods Co Caen & Sames Geo. H. Neale

Tombstone Soccer Enthusiast Seeks Local Team Honors

A Tombstone reader urges forming a soccer team as Bisbee reports four teams and a Warren District football league. League secretary contact offered. Bisbee supporters promise trophies and enthusiastic tradesmen backing the sport.

Bistee Ariz Peosrecton Sth Tombstone Bisbee Warren Bisbee Review Lave W.D Alfll

Prospective Tombstone Soccer Team Might Rise in Town

A reader argues that soccer could be played in Tombstone and proposes a possible team built from local ex rugby and soccer players. Names such as Bob Graham Cowan Dave Thomson Hallbecke Murphy Armatroog Derrick Corbett McPherson Davis and Dunlop are suggested as players with room for more. The writer invites letters and suggestions to uphold Tombstone's sporting name.

Prospectore Yours Tombetone Tombstone Bisbee Bob Graham Bacts—T Cowan Jr Dave Thomson Hallbecke Paul Murphy James Armatroog Tom Derrick Hog Corbett Wil McPherson Cowan Davis Dunlop

Douglas merchants oppose county seat relocation plans

A group of level headed Douglas businessmen oppose any move away from the county seat and resist new campaigning and costs. They argue the oil law is adequate and safeguards keep taxpayers protected, urging that only residents sign petitions for elections.

Douglas and Fiibes

Delegation Seeks Division of Graham County in Arizona

A group from Clifton and Morenci arrived in Phoenix to push legislation dividing Graham County. The delegation plans to stay at the capitol until the measure passes or fails, with a bill to be introduced soon.

Hogwood Bray Bailey Peterson Morris Esteca Phoenix Clifton Morenci Graham County Parengo

Armin Players Return to Tombstone for Four Nights

The Walter Arminrock company, after a highly praised visit about a year ago, returns to Tombstone for four nights beginning February 24 under manager Warnekreet to present another excellent series of performances.

Walter Arminrock Tombstone

Auto Bee Becomes Trophy for Sup't Bert Macha and Garrett

Thurs Daily notes Sup't Bert Macha of TCM Ch and Alec Master Mechanic Garrett receiving the auto bee. Courtland toxneite market on the 24th is mentioned along with Tombstone business and Huachuca water. Cal Messner visits county seat. Tem stone Telephone Co president ET Tame departs for Satford. WBR King receives cargo for carriage repository. autos still scarce vs buggies and wagons. Probate Judge Goodbody Attorney Gilmore and Deck eraw depart Courtland in Buchanan rig. Monday masquerade dance billed as the event of the year.

Sup Bert Macha TCM Ch Alec Garrett Cal Messner Dougan ET Tame Temstone Telephone Co Satford FW Goodbody WG Gilmore Wm Deckeraw Courtland Buchanan de B.C. Tarbell

Postponed Trip Tied to Illness in Doan Family

Mrs Foaf Doan is very ill at home and Judge and Mrs Doan postpone a planned visit to Hermosillo and Guaymas to see the carnival sights. The trip was intended to include Cui and other points, but illness forces cancellation.

Doan Judge Mra Doan Hermosillo Gusymay Culiacan

Women Expert at Courtland Mining Impresses Elders

The article praises Nellie Cashman of Tombstone and Miss J. E. Harrison of Joplin as capable mining professionals who excel in organization capitalization and negotiation. It notes their ability to secure investors and reports, anticipate favorable findings, and influence capital from the East, signaling recognition for women entering rugged mining fields in Arizona.

Nellie Cashman Tombatone J. E. Harrison Joplin Indies Asaya Harrison Courtland Cochise County Arizona

Extra Session of Congress Scheduled for March 15

Washington dispatch reports an extra session of Congress will convene on March 15. President Taft authorized the announcement after a conference with Senator Aldrich and Speaker Cannon. It is likely the Arisons statehood bill will be taken up at the session.

Washington Committee of Territories Senate Congress

Sheep arrival fills Kingman with shearers and camp followers

The firet of the big bande of sheep arrived in Kingman this week. The town will soon be filled with the new number of sheep shearers and the various camp followers, according to the Miner.

Kingman

J N Gaines Reported as Steadily Improving

Col A Le Grow returned from a trip to Los Ascele and visited J Gaines at Hollenteck. He reported Gaines has gained strength and doctors expect an appendicitis operation in the next few days. Friends hope he will soon be able to be about.

Col A. le Grow Los Ascele J Gaines Hollenteck Forte

Geronimo Apache Chief Dies at Fort Sill

Lawton dispatch reports Geronimo the Apache chief died today at Fort Sill after twenty years as a prisoner of war from pneumonia. He reportedly resisted doctors and preferred an Indian medicine man. Fort Sill observed a holiday for Apache prisoners as 200 warriors attended the funeral.

Lawton Oklo Geronimo Fort Sill Parumonia Miles Skeleton Canyon Arizona Lawton Okla Fort Sillcoda Legters War Department Reformed Church

Early Tombstone Resident Dies in Los Angeles Notices

Obituary notes RP Mansfield son of Mrs General John Mansfield, former Tombstone merchant Fitzhenry & Mansfeld on Fifth Street, later connected to Wells Fargo. The death appears in Los Angeles papers with other mourners and details of his early Tombstone residence and business. The evening westbound train carried many prominent travelers including Col WJ Young Jr Great Western Mining Co and officials from Clifton and Montana.

Los Angeles RP Mansfield Mra John Mansfield Figueroa St Tombstone Fitzhenry & Mansfeld Fifth Street Welle Fargo & Co West Tucson Col WJ Young, Jr Great Western Mining Co A E* Mills Detroit Copper Co Clifton WE Benny Shannon Per Co C Bowmen John & Williama Jf Montana Fairbank Commercial Co Sherif John F White An Averill Cnd

Senator Beveridge Eyes Arizona Line Project

The Republican notes a Phoenix to Scottsdale motor line may start within three months. Estimated cost with equipment is 125000 dollars, with about half already subscribed. The report implies lingering prejudices and references Beveridge’s encounter in Arizona.

Phoenix Scottadale Sayls Republican

Arizona Physicians Seek Special Laboratory Funding

A. W. Olcott of the Arizona Medical Association told a Citizen reporter that physicians across the territory push for a legislature approved appropriation to fund a bacteriological and chemical lab at the University of Arizona. The lab would test milk and water, usable from any city or county, with an estimated annual cost of $1.20 for maintenance.

Or. A.W Olcott Arizona Medical Association University of Arizona

Walter Armin Players Bring Four Night Run to Tombstone

The Walter Armin Players arrive in Tombstone for four nights starting the 24th. The company pleased audiences last spring with a series of plays and will present a new repertoire, signaling more enjoyable performances for local theatergoers.

Walter Armin Tormbstone Armin

Unfortunate Patient Taken to Asylum

Sheriff Jack White departed for Phoenix with Eduardo Solve to place him in the asylum. Solve was injured by a TNT explosive blast at his Benson home about a year ago, leaving a wife and five children. the incident remains a sorrowful affair.

Jack White Phoenix Eduardo Solve Solos Benson

Reason and Logic Will Prevail in Heat Removal Bill

The piece argues that despite uncertain legislative outcomes the draft heat removal measure will gain little support. It frames logic and equity as guiding forces and cautions against overestimating the bill’s impact across the territory.

Wild Cat County

Metal Market Quotations and Metal Prices

Weekly quotations from the Engineering and Mining Journal show current values for copper wire bare lead silver and related metals. Listings include Desilverized tin and copper cathode prices with London and New York prices and a Douglas smelter quotation. They reflect market rates and regional references like El Paso and St Louis as cited in the issue.

Lake St. Louis Quo el Paso Smelter London N.Y Engineering & Mining Journal Douglas Smelter

Huachuca Case Will Be Dismissed

Supreme Court clerk in Washington demands 250 court costs in the Tombstone v water company case. Since funds are not paid, the appeal will be dismissed when called.

Supreme Court of the U. S Washington Tombstone Huschuca Water Co

Masquerade Suits Arrive for Washington's Birthday Event

Frank Abril the tailor has received a large selection of Masquerade suits to rent for the Red Men masquerade at Gate Hall on Washington's birthday. Early selection advised as prize winners are among the lot.

Frank Abril Gage Hall Washington

Work While You Sleep Your Mind and Body Rest

Fragmentary line urges rest and cathartic repair for the mind and body. No clear event or person names. Reads like an aphorism promoting rest during slumber.

Local notes and travelers across the frontier rail and river routes

The report covers a four inch well flowing at fifty gallons per minute for the Southern Pacific, January cargoes of Sonora tomatoes across the border, a Hermosillo consignment to Los Angeles, and Gus Heyman’s visit. It also notes A W Richardson’s coin collection valued at ten thousand dollars, water issues delaying Roosevelt ferry traffic, large January ferries, and remarks on James H Tillman of South Carolina, a health visitor to the Santa Rita hotel and a former colonel and lieutenant governor.

H. C.carr Southern Pacific Company Hemsun Brow Acros Nogales Hermo+sillo Los Angeles California James H Tillman South Carolina Santa Rita Tucson Tillman Ben Tillman George Iman Congress First Infantry Palmetto

Masquerade for Washington's Birthday at Gage Hall

The Opata Tritt 15 plans a masquerade at Gage Hall on Washingtons Birthday. The annual tribal event stirs friendly contest for prix honors as organizers strive to outdo past gatherings. Tickets will be sold this week.

Gage Hall Washington

Scott's Emulsion for Grip Convalescence

A convalescent ad touts Scott's Emulsion as vital for recovery after grip fever. It promises to restore strength, nourish the nerves, and build blood and flesh, claiming long-standing trust and urging readers to avoid inferior cod liver oil products.

Scott

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