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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1908
Page
1
The document lists ticket prices for Thursday and Thursday and Sunday evenings on the main floor at 25 cents, gallery seating at 15 cents, and children's gallery seats at 15 cents. Box office opens at 7 30 with curtain at 8 15.
An appeal urges locals to keep premiums and savings local, arguing people should deposit and invest within their territories. It notes about $2,000,000 yearly leaves the territories for life insurance and highlights a current $110,000 available for loans on improved real estate, with annual growth planned.
A promotional note outlines low rates with safety and liberal policy features. It promises legal reserve basis, standard old line policies, and modern dividends. It mentions loans against policies and other securities, stressing careful economy in operations.
El Paso Herald reports Mexico plans to screen all incoming immigrants with written details on name age nationality health and family status. Inspectors will enforce a clean health bill and deny entry to those unable to earn a living or support themselves. An unrelated note promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with a Detroit user testimonial.
The Congregational Church lists Sunday school at 10 o clock and services at 11, with an evening program at 7 39 plus a 7 o clock song service led by Breckenridge and a short address by McLauren. The Methodist church has Epworth League at 7 pm and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. Rev M F Ault departs Oklahoma for Tombstone to arrive July 3 and will preach at the Methodist church in the morning and evening. Sacred Heart Catholic services include First Mass at 8 am Second Mass at 9 30 am Sunday school and a 7 30 pm Rosary Benediction.
A strong crowd attended the Schieffelin test night praising a clever bill. Ed man’s picture The Cowboy and the Schoolmarm drew top marks for action and makeup. The cowboy’s ride and rescue delighted viewers as manager Tupper plans three shows weekly starting tomorrow. Edison pictures and new songs by Oscar Al and Pat Spencer Breckenridge promised. Ventilation was good despite warmer nights, with a likely crowded Sunday ahead. A note about seven keys found and a reward offered hangs near the Peosvecton office.
Territorial items report a special August 3 election on granting a water franchise to Grand Canyon Electric Light and Power. Candidates Jobo Merritt and three others seek sheriff nomination in Yavapai county under Democratic party rules. Smelter work at Helvetia camp to begin immediately. Mrs Sarah Steath, Prescott pioneer, dies at 90 after lifelong ill health. Tempe parsonage to be rebuilt after recent fire. Ladies Aid to publish a church cookbook to raise funds. Mrs Mattie L Schamp granted divorce from Gus Schamp after thirty years of marriage for desertion. German musical group forming in Turpin, named Germania Verein. Tempe merchants urge higher license for peddlers, decry intrusions on business.
Gov Kibey may intervene within three days to halt or alter the July 17 hanging of William Grove, the Tucson murder convict. Preparations would start in Tucson near the Southern Pacific depot, while Grace’s case has been brought to the governor’s attention by ALA. Worsley. The public record notes eczema relief claims for Chamberlain’s remedy.
Sam Wah a Prescott wholesale dealer for 35 years with a $100000 value business was detained by immigration officers at Port Huron saying he could not enter as a Chinese national. He left Arizona five weeks ago via New York and Canada aiming to return by a different route, unaware he would be leaving the United States.
The survey shows in five years 1153 people killed and 22520 seriously injured in United States Fourth of July accidents. Tombstone events for Douglas preparations and local celebrations fill the day as residents plan a big blowout.
The Tombstone hose team lineup enters the Southwest Krouser Cup contest in Douglas tomorrow. Hal Smith, Wm McPherson, James Corbett, George Brown, Tom Cowan, Bert Reed, James Smith, Gorge Recceconi, Harney Clark, Frank Johnson, JW. Dougherty, Tom Cowan captain, Frank Werere trainer, with Danap as substitute.
GW Daniels and son arrive in Los Angeles. Daniels will take charge of the Arlington Hotel and assume management of the popular hostelry. Daniels is an experienced hotel man and notes the conditions and future prospects of the Southwest metropolis.
Hugh J. Meleases and L. J. Bigs holtz of the Independence League in Arizona announce a statewide tour to organize the party, boost Hearst, and threaten to nominate candidates for county offices and a territorial delegate. The move adds a new element to next fall’s Democratic Republican battle but may hardly change the outcome.
Former lieutenant governor and Republican delegate to the Chicago convention, known as Uncle Jake Nei, describes frugal use of flour sacks in early California mining camps. He explains ripping sacks into three-inch stripes to craft underclothes, towels, and makeshift footwear, noting their versatility and value.
The weekly general delivery list shows letters awaiting pickup for the week ending June 20. Names include Stanley Reown Camott Duffy Chase Dunbar H Gratan 3 Hooaby Fisher Latamore Meyers Joe Glivas Jase Olmos Pedra serex Miguel Samoran Felix Santivanes Merced Valensuela Miguel Zavors Religione. Call for the advertised letters noting date of advertisement and postmaster sign-off.
Notice from the Mayor and Common Council prohibits setting exploding or firing any fireworks in Tombstone during July 3 4 and 5 1908 due to extreme dry weather and fire risk. Violators will be arrested as enforcement is strict.
The piece cites Deven July 3 weather in Arizona with a veteran, Willim T. Morgan of Concord NH, praising Dr King's New Discovery for consumption and coughs. Morgan, a retired U S Army commissary sergeant, recalls Cuba and the Philippines service and endorses the medicine for bronchial issues. Trial bottle offered.
Report says two Russian explorers were seized in Manchuria and accused of inciting revolt. Other items note a Colorado fire killing three children, a Freano posse in custody, Commander Peary planning a north pole expedition, Bishop Potter near death, journalist Marat Halstead's Cincinnati death, a Missouri Pacific wreck near Knobnoster injuring fifty, and the Democratic National Committee meeting in Denver amid vp boom chatter.
An old Scarlet letter style advertisement offers one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes testimonials from druggists Wannino Kixwax and Maxvis Toledo and asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It mentions 75 cents per bottle and free testimonials.
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