Tombstone Epitaph Publishes Every Sunday
The Tombstone Epitaph announces weekly publication under editor and proprietor WM. HATTICH. The notice lists subscription price at 3.00 for 150 units.
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1909
Page
2
The Tombstone Epitaph announces weekly publication under editor and proprietor WM. HATTICH. The notice lists subscription price at 3.00 for 150 units.
On January five, a notable anniversary recalls 94 years since British forces under General Packenham landed at New Orleans before marine cables. The clash with "Andy" Jackson and the Tennessee riflemen left the British commander and his successors fatally or mortally wounded, with 700 British deaths and heavy casualties versus seven American deaths and fourteen wounded.
A speaker imagines creating a continuous channel to send Tombstone sunshine and beauty to the northern blizzard regions. He suggests it could yield a fortune or two if feasible.
A political brief urges Republicans not to overreact to Cochise county results. It notes voters favored statehood and supported Cameron as part of an experiment now concluded. The piece hints that every Democrat will respond accordingly.
An ad touts Favorite Prescription as a tonic and nervine for women, promising improved health after marriage and during motherhood. It targets nursing and expectant mothers, claiming the medicine strengthens delicate systems and aids in easier childbirth, endorsed by physicians and available by mail orders.
The piece predicts renewed Democratic strength in Cochise County and statewide if Cameron wins statehood or not. It notes Republicans sharpening their stances while Democrats are poised to perform well when voting opens again, suggesting continued party dominance in Arizona elections.
Mr J H Seitz of Detroit Michigan reports the tonic improves appetite and digestion, relieves bloated feeling, and promotes comfortable bowel movements. Price 25 cents, sample free at the drugstore.
T. A. Cox, superintendent of the Pittsburg & Arizona Development company in the Patagonia district, is missing after a business trip. His wife, staying near Patagonia, has enlisted local help and Elke lodge members to trace him, fearing foul play or disappearance with funds. Sap Francisco reports say Cox was located, having traveled north on a train from San Francisco to Portland.
W S McKnight of Fort Huachuca visited Tombstone while J Reilly from Fort Huachuca was in the city. Douglas Grey, president of the Machomich Mercantile Co., returned from El Paso. A new postal rate of two cents per ounce to Germany went into effect January 1, applying to direct mail between the two countries. County Treasurer Gaines issues an annual statement with Cochise County taxpayer data. Attorney J F Roos and Col D H Johnson, both from Douglas, were noted on court business and as county visitors.
A speaker recounts a wife’s eczema improvement after trying Chamberlain's remedy. After failing with doctors’ prescriptions, she found Chamberlain's more effective than any other treatment previously used, with drugsellers offering the product locally.
Cochise County Treasurer J N Gaines presents Receipts for the period Jan 1 to Dec 31 with general county warrants salary warrants district warrants bond warrants school building and bond interest payments. Territorial taxes and excess tax sales refunds noted along with errors in school district funds and other county expense warrants.
The Whitwell hospital in Tucson to be rebuilt after a recent fire once insurance is adjusted. The will of Brewster Cameron of New York, filed for probate in Tucson, leaves one third to Mrs. Cameron of Fort Riley and her daughter Helen Cameron Briggs, with the residue to three children. Estate valued around 60000. Packing house season closes with 54 cars of Salt River valley oranges shipped, totaling just over 100000 dollars. Valley farmers attend John Speese’s office to hear Southern Pacific rates on produce shipments. no rise in rates expected, no changes for eastern markets anticipated this year.
The abstract of the condition of the national banks in the territory as of November 27 reports the average reserve at 18.5 percent, down from 24.26 percent on September 23. Loans and discounts rose from 3,? to 3,?. lawful money reserves increased to 613,153. individual deposits grew to 5,359,840. The comptroller appointed the National City Bank of New York as agent for the Phoenix National Bank.
A column cites court records showing one divorce for every two marriages in Cochise County. The piece humorously blames a mythical White-Winged Messenger of Death for dissolving unions before legal recourse is needed, urging a reduction in legal fees to aid future happiness.
The Sulphur Springs Valley experiment station site near Douglas has been selected along the new railroad line between Douglas and Courtland on Edend Bower’s ranch about 16 miles from Douglas. Professors Forbes and Clothier of the University of Arizona aided the selection, possible by the endowment obtained by Professor James Douglas.
Barney Oldfield lowered his territorial mile record by two-fifths of a second at a Phoenix automobile race on Sunday. The run was part of a three mile exhibition where Oldfield completed three miles in a fast time, marking the fastest three miles driven by him in three years amid windy conditions on a circular track.
Miners return from Sarvine mining districts after completing annual assessment work for Lauterene claim owners. Many owners delayed until year end causing high demand for miners. Law requires ten dollars of assessment work per claim per year and work begun late but finished in the next year counts for the following year.
A Washington dispatch notes Villaron, Librado and Magon among the calendar as Supreme Court opens. They resist extradition from California to Arizona over alleged incitement of a border expedition toward the Mexican Republic with the Mexican government showing interest.
Advocates urge moving mountain retreat plans to Cochise county to provide a tonic for tired residents. They promise relief from coast fatigue, better lungs, color to cheeks, stronger tissues, sharper minds, and renewed vigor to tackle daily struggles.
The county faces a contention over quarterly fee bills for justices of the peace and constables. District Attorney Williams seeks to cut unauthorized charges, challenge mileage payouts, and requires sworn mileages, promising a wave of litigation as officials resist changes that could hamper administrative work.
The Raymond Teal company brings a 30 member troupe to The Schiefelia next Sunday for a lively musical comedy Variety Isle. The show recalls the days of West’s famed minstrels and features Raymond Teal leading his own act with a well regarded comedian. Seats are selling quickly as local audiences anticipate the performance.
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