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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1911
Page
1
The Aztecas Mexico and Gulf of California railroad project, known as Fort Lobos retiroed, is expected to start construction around July 15 from Port Lobo. William M. Pryce, now a railroad director, notes ties and grading will follow, with heavy activity from Port Lobo and Port Phos due to cheaper waterborne materials.
Deputy County Refessor HS Ross hosted the Progressive Whist Club gathering at his home with full attendance. Ed Hicks won and five contestants tied for second, including Mrs Reed Miss Buck Cowan Mevars Harry Macis and Telir. Adjournment planned for next Thursday at Clodhopper's Retreat. A note on using Chamterain's Cough Remedy for croup and a warning to keep it in the house.
Notice from Cochise county Arizona that the clerk will sell at public auction in Tombstone on January third at five o clock p m all pelts received from trappers for the quarter. The right is reserved to reject any or all hides. Berner, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
Tombstone faith communities outline New Year services across denominations. Methodist, Baptist, and Catholic congregations host morning worship, Sunday school sessions, and evening sermons with specific times and inviting notices. Community leaders Rev. H O Deox Rev. ER Rally Rev W A Meenen and Rev Eine Bameert are listed among organizers.
Brigadier General Thomas orders a company of infantry and one troop of cavalry from Fort Douglas Utah Fort Huachuca Arizona and Winpyte Barracks Arizona to patrol the Mexican frontier. Units will be stationed at multiple posts to prevent incursions by Mexican revolutionaries. Also promotes a 144 page seed catalog from Arpeier Musser’s offering lithograph cover and 11 pages of seed culture and poultry raising guidance.
Tombstone native Col Pickett praises Arizona's proposed constitution as a milestone for democracy. He cites initiative referendum and recall as core provisions, arguing the people will control state growth and that the document represents the high water mark of democracy in the United States.
New district court filings include Mary McLaughlin and James McLaughlin seeking divorce, plus probate matters for restate and guardianship of minor Frani Tey Fletcher Peters with Clare Peters authorized as guardian to mortgage land. Also ad excerpts urge preparedness for accidents and coal orders.
An old notice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive for croup and a remedy believed to stop the attack once started. Sold by all dealers.
The Epitaph wishes its readers a bright new year with hopeful messages and reflections on the year ahead. This brief note extends goodwill to subscribers and mentions renewed vigor for forthcoming columns and features.
A Washington dispatch reports United States Geological Survey figures showing Montana leading all states in copper production in 1909, followed by Arizona, Michigan and Utah. The total copper output in 1909 is listed as 124 pounds.
Frank Wolcott and wife visit Tombstone from Batavia on an extended trip to California. They stay with Mr and Mrs Wolcott as guests. District Attorney John S Williams returns from Bisbee after legal matters. Henry Street of Boquillas Land and Cattle Company also visits. The Tombstone City Band will perform at the Rescue Hover Companys 30th annual dance tonight, aiming to top past events.
United States District Attorney Morrison and wife came from Bie beetodsy on the noon train. Mrs Morrison visited friends while Attorney Morrison attended the Capp hearing before Commissioner A J Grow. Supervisors Schecter Bowen Moabe expected in Tombatne this evening to attend board meeting and inspect county finances.
Elaborate preparations are under way for the manual version of the Arizona Federation of Women’s Clubs in Prescott on January 18 19 and 29. A eight foot long bear weighing about 300 pounds was shown in front of Anams & Company on E Congress Street Tucson. The bear was killed near Oracle in the Catalina mountains by a hunter. Judge E W Lewis announced C C Sellars as district court clerk in Greenlee county. Justice Rice of Douglas deals with an Indian American boy from Honduras arrested in Copper Queen. Cement mill site moves cost over 6000 and work to begin at once near Lom. Frank Lapham charged with kidnapping his elder brother awaits grand jury in Phoenix. Inspiration Copper Company wool damage suit at Globe with original claim for 5000 later 3500. Union Stockyards Association formed in Phoenix with capital of 100000. Mexican authorities authorize construction crews for the Colorado levee below the International line near Yuma. Construction army to begin work and equipment ordered from Los Angeles. Greene & Griffin Phoenix transacts storied sale of 160 acres east of Glendale to Herman Detbloff and son from Oklahoma.
Rumors of renewed rebel activity in Sonora spur Mexican troops to guard the line. U S forces move from Fort Huachuca toward Naco and Douglas while reports say Gen Madero may be in Sonora. Border Mexicans quitting jobs fuel insurrection fears as a clash seems likely.
Adelbert V Leiaere and Tombstone friends react to the death of Del Lewis at Bisbee shortly after 4 yesterday following a tongue operation. Lewis, 47, born in Ural, lived in Cochise County twenty years and in Tombstone four years before moving to Bisbee. He served two terms as sheriff and leaves a wife and three children. Deputy C.8. Marshal Will Ws arrived with Albert Capp, charged with illegal cattle entry from Mexico, for a preliminary hearing before Commissioner Grow. News notes include a holiday observed for New Year, a Rescue Hose Company dance, carnival closure and Lowell start, plus Louis Kuebedeker ill with grippe and Attorney W.K. Flora visiting from Bisbee.
A festive reflection recalls how many fathers faced Christmas with empty pockets yet found resourcefulness and resilience. The piece highlights family spirits, modest gifts, and communal support shaping holiday moments despite financial strain.
Postoffice records show a week long delay with a list of names including Contres han Fimbres Rodrigo Madrid Peden Matton WR Mominer Ede Montey Appelma Rodrigues Felix Silba Francisca Taylor JW Villalavox Filepo Varala Roberts. The postmaster notes reuse of adverts and dates of advertisement.
Arizona Pioneers held their annual reunion in Tucson yesterday electing E. N. Fish president B. M. Jacobs treasurer and 8 R DeLong secretary. After the business meeting a banquet was served for Pioneers and the Auxiliary at the Knox Corbett home. A musical program followed. Attendees included Mine
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