07 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1907
Page
1
The Dime announces a change of programme for tonight with Edward Dolan listed as musical director. Saturday, July 6, 1607 features an illustrated song by Mr James Dalgelish titled The Golden Restle.
The notice blends ad copy with health claims about gasoline demand and rising prices, touting Stomac Bitters for strength and digestion. It includes a patient testimonial about Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and colds and ends with promotional lines for Cascarets Candy Cathartic and a stamp advertising.
A quiet district court day saw Ramon Esardor sentenced to six months in county jail for resisting an officer. Civil cases slated for jury trials were postponed. grand jury to convene next week and US court to sit for a week or more. The Cummings case demurrer was continued to the 15th. Jurors excused to July 13.
A fragmented historical note recalls California collecting taxes from Arizona. It mentions San Diego county tax collection, an incident with a jail stay for a tax collector, and Captain Mellen asserting San Dicey did not send another tax collector to Yura Yuna Sua.
Cochise pioneer John Trew dies quietly at his Benson home last Monday evening on July first, 1907. He was 75 years old with kidney troubles for over a year. Angora goats gain attention across the territory as owners seek to reclaim rough brush land and increase land value.
A Washington dispatch reports the Department of Justice directed the United States District Attorney for Arizona to take action related to a Mexican agitator named Sarabia. The inquiry, prompted by friends of Sarabia, involves Tombstone and Douglas with notes of American newspaper interest from St. Louis. No word yet from territorial authorities.
Government acts to reimburse all claims presented for territory counties with payment due. Cochee County faces expenditure in trials involving Indians as issues arise from years 1901 onward, per the board reports.
Willis T. Morgan of Concord NH recalls two stints in Cuba and the Philippines and endorses Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs bronchial troubles and related illnesses. The veteran says the medicine kept him in perfect health and attributes its effectiveness to the product sold by grocers at 100 per bottle.
Public notice hints at Electric Bitters praised by Mary H Walters of 548 St Clair Ave Columbus for relief from fever,ague nerves and weak digestion after months of illness. A separate report notes a Roosevelt related warehouse fire Friday afternoon near a construction site, with about 10000 in losses.
Judge Ostoro Gibson, visiting the 6th mile post, was unexpectedly treated to a lavish midday feast by his nieces Jessie and Grace Hill. The homey celebration drew on family cooks and friends as the judge sampled each dish, extending well into the afternoon.
Tucson was chosen unanimously to host the Territorial Firemen's Association convention at Schieffelin Hall with dates likely around July 4 next year. Chief George P Scholefield of the Tucson Fire Department was elected president for the ensuing year.
Patent granted to Frank Ledivy of Globe for a power transmission mechanism. The National Copper Bank of New City approved as reserve regent for Globe Nations Bank of Globe. Livingstone post office in Gila county discontinued. mail to Koores welt. Promotions of five letter carriers in the territory set at 850 to 900 dollars annually, four in Phoenix and one in Prescott.
MeIver and Pickine defeated the Page Brothers at Globe in a double hand drilling contest with 47 1 2 inches while the Pages drilled 445 5. Tarr Brothers finished third with 493 16. County School Superintendent JA Rodfellow departs for Los Angeles for Teachers Educational Association meeting. Miss DeEsta Cook to attend Educational Aviation meeting in LA next week. A Mexican charged with attempting to kill a countryman with a rock on July 4 faces a hearing before Judge McParland this afternoon. the injured man is at the point of death with a fractured skull. An outing party for the Hunchucas, including Mrs Kringle and the Wolcott and Davy families, plans a three week camping trip to Miller canyon beginning tomorrow.
A vintage notice promotes using Chamberlain's Salve to treat sore nipples on infants. Instruction suggests applying after nursing, then wiping with a soft cloth before the baby nurses again. The ad claims many trained caretakers prefer this remedy and notes it is sold by pharmacies.
Tombstone churches list Methodist Episcopal Church holds sermons at 1 and 7 30 p m with Epworth League at 7 15 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m all welcome Regular Christian Science services in building opposite Schiel Hall Fremont Street between 4th and 5th Streets Sunday School at 10 30 a m Wednesday evening services at 7 30 m Congregational church preaching at 11 am Sunday School at 2 pm P U C E at 7 30 pm preaching at 8 pm Wednesday evening service at 8 o clock Catholic Church services at 7 30 p m with Sunday School at 1 am Take your family to The ee u
A granite boulder supports a bronze rider statue depicting Roosevelt’s Rough Riders. Bronze plates narrate Roosevelt leading the charge and honor Captain William O’Neill and his comrades. Names of the 12 Rough Rider companies are listed, with commissioners named, and the monument was completed and handed over on July 3, 1907 to Arizona with ceremonies.
The probate court issued several marriage licenses recently. FLA Newland and Refugia Martines of Benson plan to wed, James J. Baird and Bessie Moore of Dougina are to marry, Charles Seabert and Martha Mel Cabe of Cananea Mexico tie the knot, and T P Clancy and Mrs J Ly Daley of Bowie are set to marry.
An old notice promotes Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for serprents, fevers, dyspepsia, torpid liver, kidney and bladder troubles. S A Brown of Bennettaville claims his wife recovered from chronic ailments after use. Sold by all druggists with standard guarantee. Also mentions a theater as a place to go, The Dime Family Theater.
Arizona National Guard prepares a 20 man unit under Major L W Coggins for next month’s National Rifle matches at Camp Perry. Preliminary drills at Camp Brodie near Whipple Barracks range. Adjutant General Leavell reports 20000 pounds of ammo targets and range gear ready. Forso One gold ring offered for lost item with owner to claim by identification.
The Tombstone Prospector reports a July 6 outlook for Arize with cloudy conditions. Expect cooler, moist air and limited sunshine as high temperatures drift into the mid 70s with evening winds from the northwest.
Carroil Christy, graduate and second lieutenant from West Point on June 4, returns to Phoenix briefly. He expects assignment to the Fifth regular cavalry at Fort Apache or Fort Wingate.
The list shows remaining letters in general delivery for the week ending June 2 with names including Cantua Benito Certea Francaline Devaugh Hubert Puertos Fimoteo Gray J Gallon Gilmore Tarne Hinkle Jivp Juana Rhoads Dot McKee J H Powers Granville Herosades Timmstes Hernandez Canote and others. When calling for above letters, ask for advertised letters and note the date of advertisement.
An opinion argues against killing doves during nesting season in Arizona. The piece notes no legal prohibition exists year round and urges public sentiment to create a conscience law protecting nesting birds.
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