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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1908
Page
2
A fragment from a Chicago Tribune Sunday page features pithy religious aphorisms on faith, truth, and conduct. It critiques superficial piety, praises true friendship, and argues that religion should guide, not dominate, daily life.
The Douglas Dispatch criticizes moving Cochise County Court House to the Smelter City near the Mexican line. It argues Douglas needs industry like refineries and mills, not a court house, and urges taxpayer consultation. It also quotes Jefferson on governance by newspapers and notes broader 1908 themes in finance, war, and industry.
The report claims the Korean emperor withdrew $400,000 from Imperial Bank and kept it personally before stepping down, suggesting insight into American bank cashiers methods and practices.
A defamation action filed by Dr. Pierce against the Ladies' Home Journal centers on a May issue article about his Favorite Prescription. The suit seeks damages for alleged malicious publication that injures his reputation and business.
The Smithsonian funded study by Geo P Merrill at the United States National Museum examines a large crater near Canyon Diablo Arizona. The feature about three quarters of a mile wide and six hundred feet deep has sparked debate whether it is an extinct volcano or a meteor impact site. The Kansas City union depot annex was destroyed by ore and 35 sacks for registered mail burned.
A dramatic program tonight at The Schieffelin with an entire change billed for tomorrow night. Wert's Minstrels, previously popular here, closed New Year’s in Quincy. Rhcady fears eastward travel, west business strong. The Cow Puncher reports positive from the east for the 29th. February brings San Francisco Opera Company with Fantasia and Toymaker if two nights. Tombstone Minstrels prep fourth annual minstrel show at The Schieffelin, aiming to eclipse past offerings.
Superintendent Thomas Ryesing from the Yuma pen says Tamale Sam, sent to Yuma for robbery in Phoenia, lost a share of a $150,000 legacy left by his father. Sam still receives $35 monthly remittance from his mother. the father’s will disinherits any child bringing disgrace, per the Phoenix Democrat.
A suit against W H Lyon and L C Stahl proprietors of the Stag saloon in Yuma and O F Townsend owner of the building seeks to determine if private friendly poker games fall under the anti-gambling law. The ruling by Judge Campbell will decide rights for numerous games across Arizona towns including Prescott Flagstaff Tucson and Tombstone. The case has drawn wide attention as the judge’s decision could settle the issue for good.
State of One Toledo local council Frank J Cheney swears as senior partner of F J Cheney Co that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn December 6 1886 before Notary A W Gurasox. Also mentions wholesale resignations in the Japanese emperor's cabinet over budget cuts.
A Phoenix quarrel left Miller dead after a fist fight at the Jerome smelter. two Mexicans fight over a Mexican maid, one wounded and dying, the other a fugitive. Bisbee youths in disguise as girls were briefly jailed, then released. Copper elk sculpture planned for the Bisbee club, and Santa Cruz County faces an $8,000 annual bounty law cost. Sonora road tickets changing while field plowing uncovered an infant mystery near Safford. Shattuck and Dene mine leadership changes noted with SA Parnell possibly taking charge at the A and S. An English syndicate probes the Arizona Apache Company in Catalina Mountains with bond securing. Watchman Watson killer sought with a reward from EP and 5 W. Tucson stores robbed with losses around $50. Tucson Villescusa store rifled recently. A $19,000 modern packing house planned for orange growers in Phoenix valley. Lord Tempest visited Phoenix. Edward Bulger’s $1700 cash estate dispute spurs school-fund fights in Maricopa and Yavapai counties. Fortuna mine work resumes near Harqua Hala. Lascara Parton sentenced to years for assault on daughter. Imperial railroad grading halted near Yuma with expected resume next fall. Yuma reports high school building cost $60,000.
The article links the turbine steam engine to a Greek inventor from over two millennia ago and notes a later 54 year record in cups by Hostette Stomach Bitters. It promotes a stomach liver eye and bowel remedy, claiming cures for headache better appetite sleeplessness and dyspepsia. It urges readers to get a free 1908 Almanac at drug stores.
Attorney Cunningham attends Phoenix sessions of the supreme court while City Attorney Bowman visits from Guaymas. Justice McFarland's court finds Jack Rot guilty of maintaining a disorderly house. $150 fine and appeal noted. Edward J. Kelley named portmaster at Middlemarch. Henry Gray visits from Patagonia amid mining reports and a gold strike near 70 miles away exciting the county.
Colonel H L Pickett arrives from Tombstone to address statesmen and declares Tombstone Consolidated Mines has struck a large sulphide copper body at 600 feet in the Everald mine. He argues ore belts extend deep and prosperity could double by the late 1880s, with Cochise County leading Arizona in mineral production in 1907 and Tombstone planning metropolitan improvements.
Mine Host Charles Krouder received a shipment of strawberries from Old Mexico today and is serving them at his restaurant. He also received a nice lot of tomatoes. Krouder is noted for providing good things for the table and never looks a bet in his line.
Lawrence W. Baxe, general delivery Bisbee Arizona requests a millwright role. Seeks senior work as master shop mechanic with experience in large eastern factories. Prefers South Central Arizona placement. Contact Jim.
Wednesday’s Day Attorney 40 Taylor of Bishee returned home today and was appointed deputy district attorney for Bishee by District Attorney Shelly to assist prosecutions at the copper camp. Mire Mabel Titus came home from Benson after a brief Tombstone visit. Jobo Cochetti departed for Congress on learning his brother died in a mine accident. details scant. Arizona school statistics cited by W. H. McNeff show property near 1.2 million dollars and enrollment over 82,000 with about 700 teachers statewide. The Hughes baby nearly suffocated from oven smoke but was rescued by the mother.
A February 14 Leap Year dance draws interest as ladies prepare details and music is arranged to show earnestness. Wallflowers will attend, and many young ladies aim to make amends for past four years at this social highlight hosted by local buds and budesen in Tombstone.
The county tax sales include Douglas Bisbee Naco and Benson properties and will start Monday with Douglas at public auction by Sheriff White. The Bisbee Naco and Benson parcels follow on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday under sheriff deeds. About forty to fifty parcels will be offered across the four days.
Advices report Mexican revolutionists Villore Rivera and Magon indicted for inciting rebellion against Mexico, resisting removal for trial. Attorneys have filed several motions in Los Angeles, with a hearing before Judge Wellborn set for the 7th.
Notice to all concerned that John Gleeson and Douglas Gray and assigns operate several named lode mining claims in the Turquoise mining district Cochise County Territory. Leadville Mining Company disclaims responsibility for work, debts, injuries, or obligations of the assignees in working the claims. Pearce Arizona July 22 1907. First publication July 25 1907.
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