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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1913
Page
1
A Washington dispatch reports Arizona again ranks first among U S copper producers for 1912. Output may exceed 350 million pounds, the largest in state and national history, with Bisbee district production rising to about 145 million pounds from 130.2 million in 1911.
Southern Pacific sets New Year rule to ban rice throwing by wedding party guests at stations or on trains. Officers will escort violators from station grounds. the ban aims to prevent accidents and protect bridal couples and staff on the rail line.
13 carloads of cattle from a Groo teres area ranch were refused entry into the United States at Agua Prieta by US veterinary inspector L J Proper after inspection found fever ticks on the cattle. Owners Elias and Andrews had planned to dip the stock after crossing.
A 960000 sanitarium will be erected two miles south of Safford at the Graham Mountains foot. Ground was broken last month as the discovery of a rare mineral water spring promises curative powers like Carlsbad waters. The water boils at 124 degrees Fahrenheit and the project, associated with Dr Gailwraith of Union Pacific Harriman lines, follows a prior oil-drilling misfire nearby three years ago.
Sunday in Tombstone Churches schedule lists services at 8:00 am and 9:00 am in Mexican, English sermon and Benediction after the second Mass, Sunday School at 10:00 am, weekday Masses at 7:30 am, with all invited. Rav Farneen Genervirk, Pastor. Tuxvor Ontox, Pastor. Reever Supt. Ye wm preaching at 7:30 pm. Epworth League at 7:00 pm. Christian Endeavor gatherings and general invitation.
The following list shows letters remaining in general delivery at the Tombstone postoffice for the week ending December 14 1912. Names include Galosho R and Antonio Vacques. When calling for store letters, say advertised and give the advertisement date. A fee of one cent will be collected on each letter delivered. W. A. Gaowov, Postmaster.
Captain Ercojeda and his men, once reported missing from the federal army, returned to Ag Prieta on Tuesday with prisoners and trophies. They had been deemed deserters but fought a battle and escaped, receiving commendation from the Mexican government and orders to go back into San Luis country.
Mr M Miller and daughter arrive from Bisbee with Tombstone John McCarthy and gon Charles returning from Douglas. Am Hayling visits from Charleston employed with Broncho company mines still active. Mr e Mark Probo and daughter visit from Lowell. Board of supervisors completed work. meet again Feb 3. Attorneys Rows and Cleary return to Bisbee for court. Judge Butter to deliver Mortgage address at Elk smoker in Bisbee. many Tombstone Antlered herd will attend. Frank Charle Arizona figure visiting Tombstone guest of Douglas Gray. JN Riley returns from Rincon mining trip. January 13 convention in Yuma with all assessors present. New Year locations noted. Southwestern rate for Nations Live Stock convention in Phoenix January 12–15, tickets valid four days. Meade leaves for Bisbee on mining business.
A drunken Mexican shot at rancher Tock Potter along a state highway. bullets went wild and Potter could offer no reason. Douglas inspector of trees Taylor returns from Phosniz as new state law requires inspection of all trees shipped into Arizona. Egyptian cotton growers plan Phoenix organization to manage Salt River Valley crops. Ethel Cockman of Phoenix disappears briefly then is found with a peculiar romance tale. A government hand in a new bridge six miles above the San Carlos dam is planned with $65,000 extra funds. Don Coolidge of Douglas, author of Arizona stories, poised for broader recognition. Elks lodges support Governor Hunt’s Elks effort. Mary Glenn, Adams Street School teacher in Phoenix, ill with smallpox forcing a weeklong school closure for fumigation. Prescott damage report notes local events.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for a case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It notes endorsements from local merchants F J Onexty Co. and Warpma Kixwas Manvix in Toledo and claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials are promised free and price is 75 cents per bottle.
Charlee Chenoweth arrived in Doug ine yesterday en route from Rodeo to El Paso where a dog bit several horses cattle and dogs likely from hydrophobia. About twenty five animals have been killed in the past few days after infection spread to cattle horses and other animals.
A quo warranto suit filed by County Attorney Frank Lyman targets C W Johnstone and P P Parker as former Phoenix precinct justices of the peace. The action, led by relator TT Powern, seeks removal and recovery of official dockets seals and powers for a 1908 elections era reorganization. The case cites state redistricting voiding prior JP and constable offices and appointing new officials.
The Superior Court today heard disincorporation petitions in several cases. Plaintiffs led by Applewhite request judicial dissolution under the corporation act, asserting the defendants have no stock, debts, or assets and have disposed of property. Attorneys Ellinwood and Ross represent the plaintiffs in all cases.
Northern Arizona sawmills report a monthly output of 68 000 000 feet of lumber valued at about 210 000 dollars. In 1913 production is expected to rise considerably with around 000 men employed in Coconino county. W R Lyons, cashier of Flagstaff Lumber Manufacturing, announced the figures noting the company operates a mill within the Skylight City limits.
Two manifestos reach Washington from Cochise County. One by General Ines Salazar and eighteen others, and two privates, threatens railroads and bridges to aid enemies. The other, signed by The Committee, is also circulated.
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