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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1911
Page
2
A brief notice records the death and editorial role of WM Hattich, editor and proprietor. It notes the obituary context and references a burial timing in Tombstone. The fragment highlights the newspaper masthead and the lengthy tenure of service.
Miss Olive Simpson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ollie Bimpton of the Mansion Cale was among the graduates at Polythecine High School in Los Angeles Thursday and is expected home today. Tombstone friends extend congratulations on her high honors at the Los Angeles School.
The work train of the EL & South western Railroad company entered the local yards this morning after moving several empty flat cars. They repurposed them to haul rock from the quarries below town for ballast on the main line, to reinforce bridges along the San Pedro river, and to guard against washouts during the rainy season.
Numerous claims filed in Washington against the Mexican government for injuries and damages during the rebellion, with named victims and incidents in Douglas, Agua Prieta, and surrounding areas. Individuals cited include John Wheate, Francis F Williams, Elmer Crowe, Alert Heed Dickson, and Jesus Aicantar, among others, detailing gunshot wounds, property losses, and stock theft across Douglas and Sonora.
In district court today the writ of ceterori restraining a local option election for Gret precincts was reviewed. The judge ruled the petition defective for lacking fifty signatures per justice precinct and affirmed the board's decision to call the Willcox precinct election. An appeal was filed to the supreme court, but execution was stayed. The election proceeds on July 1 as originally ordered.
Twenty five convicts are occupying the Temper stockedas and performing preliminary work for the building of the territorial bridge over the Salt River at that point.
Col HL Pickett heads to Los Angeles for six weeks amid social rounds. Arthur Harsood moves toward Bisbee for work with Copper Queen. James Walker and Frank travel to Bisbee for a short stay. Dr Bledsoe visits from Bisbee, lunacy commission member. WH Brophy and WK Flora arrive for local business. Clara and Hilma Olson visit Tombstone for two weeks. US Commissioner Testor from Bisbee handles district court matters. Redmen and Lady Maccabees hold meetings. Lyman H Hays of Willcox to speak at Douglas Fourth of July. General Manager Kelly of Middle March Copper with brief city visit. ET Tams of Tombstone Telephone to Safford for family time. Harry E Pickett leaves for Tennessee for summer. Pete Roser arrives from Bisbee on district court business.
A hearing before an ICC commissioner in Phoenix will examine charges against Wella Fargo Express for excessive and discriminating rates on Arizona bound and leaving shipments. W P McNair, chairman, accompanies Joe Callaher and Ben Franken burg to testify for the railroad commission.
Constable LB Bailey brought an alleged lunatic from Luell to await examination by the lunacy commission. The husband testified the woman cannot control herself and is largely in a coma. Former inmate Slee was noted. The commission ordered commitment to the county poor farm for medical treatment.
District court actions include a new trial request denied in the case of Elizabeth McKay v Newton J McKay with a divorce granted to the plaintiff. Foreclosures, debts, and appeals involve Los Angeles Trust and Savings Bank, International Light and Power, and other parties. Several cases were dismissed or continued, with sales conducted by Special Master McPherson and orders for stay or further proceedings.
Eugene Fox, EP & S general freight and passenger agent, argues before Interstate Commerce Commission examiner Borche that a lower rate for empty beer bottle shipments Bisbee to Tucson should be published. He notes Bisbee’s refund demand for bottles to Los Angeles is not allowed.
New cases filed in diverse matters include guardianships and estate actions. Orders appoint guardians and consider sales of property with referenced values. Several divorce actions and an accounting suit are noted, alongside a mining company judgment for $283,499 and probate timelines set for July 1911.
A Sunday in Yuma marked one of the hottest June days as the Mercury registered 98 degrees at the weather bureau. The east endured sweltering heat while many residents suffered from the high temperatures.
A lightning bolt struck a house in Lebanon crushing parts of the dwelling. Mre Myers was cooking breakfast when the strike hit. he suffered an apparently paralyzed left arm and couldn’t speak for over an hour before regaining speech and relief from pain.
The following names are the advertised letters remaining in general delivery for the week ending June 3 WL Martinez LD Hernanes Yeatell Highwater MeerE Lopez Maria Martines G Smith Pearl Wilton BC Weeks Mrs A H When calling for above letters, please cite the adver tisement date and claim them at once.
A vintage testimonial style notice offers one hundred dollar reward for a spy case of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure. It cites F J. Cuexny Co of Toledo and notes endorsements from Watarso Krexayn Manvin and others. The ad claims the cure works systemically and lists price as 75 cents per bottle.
A few minutes delay in treating croup can be dangerous. The safest plan is to keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at home and give the child one dose at the first sign. Pleasant to take and generally cures. Prepared by advertisers.
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