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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1910
Page
1
The jury in the case of Dolores de Jando the Zaraguis Society found in favor of the plaintiff after a day and a half in court. Other items note debts, a divorce decree for Charlee M Haiden and Cela Hadden, and cases set for July 27 including George Jay vs Copper Company for debt and related matters.
Tombstone city ordinance restricts street speed to ten miles per hour on public highways and requires front lights from dust to dawn for cycles and bicycles. Violators face misdemeanor penalties including fines up to one hundred dollars or up to thirty days in city jail or both. The law repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect after publication. Registered July 13 1910, first published July 15 1910.
The Local Churches Congregational presents July Christian Endeavor meetings and Sunday services at the Catholic church with schedule for Masses, morning and evening services, prayer meetings, and Bible study. Attendance invited for all strangers and visitors. pastors listed as W. Al Mice and Kev Nexnam.
L Gilman the Bisbee jeweler bought all of Mauldin's bankrupt stock in Tombstone. The stock includes watches clocks and fine jewelry and was shipped to Bisbee. It will be offered on the retail market at less than fifty cents on the dollar. A convoy of twenty two milch cows passed Feirbank for Mari copa consigned to WE Gray of Guaymas.
Arizona delegate Cameron arrives in Tombstone after visits to Courtland and Douglas. Attendees include Francis Hartman J. Bustamente and J.D. Girard on court business, with Albert M. Sames arriving from Douglas. Local figures Ralph Cameron and W. Staunton move into new roles as the town notes a speed limit for the Reo runabout.
Red Sealey a noted rough rider steer roper and broncos buster is in Lane hospital San Francisco. Surgery July 6 removed a brain tumor from Sealey related to May riding accident. He is reported to be recovering and plans to return to Doug. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy recommended for croup prevention and treatment.
Telegraphic advices from Prescott mention the death of George Mayer at an unnamed plea and a warrant for Dr H T Colline the traveling optician facing multiple charges. Frank Cleadennen advances cantaloupe breeding, while Tucson backs Mooglas John Alexander in mining circles. Peck mine elder health concerns and a new cantaloupe shipment ride the rails without crates. Cicero Smith Mining PLL aims a mill at Dos Cabras, SP completes a rail spur, and Prescott Bank of Arizona notes gold bulllion and concentrate ready for Humboldt shipment.
Advertised letters in general delivery at the tombstone postoffice dated July 9 1910 include Durand A Fisher Mre D Lucas Marquez Rafael Ramirez Santos Sabedso Marina de Seputheda Fiodoss. Lost gold wristwatch Elgin works Crescent Watch Co case No 1264663 engraved Bess. Reward offered. Also an ad promising earn monthly income delivering pocket line. order books available.
A Labor Party drive led by A A Worsley of Tucson begins across Arizona with delegates planning to organize by counties and raise funds. Worsley will cover central Arizona, Joseph D Cannon southern Arizona and FH Liebell the northern area as ex convention attendees return home. No appetite and indigestion prompt a plug for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by dealers.
A hail and rain storm with strong winds swept Las Pedro Valley near nop day, telegraph lines prostrated, river rose to high levels, and property damage occurred in St. David with a flooded house, wrecked residence, and disrupted outbuildings. No loss of life reported. Heavy rainfall also noted in the Huschuca mountains.
A discovery by Water Users Assn leader Orme in Phoenix reveals that 25 000 acres under Roosevelt reserve could be affected by omissions in the statehood bill. He urges adding a saving clause to protect lessees improvements. others in government acknowledge an oversight and plan corrective action. Local notices list various visitors and community events, including Ladies of the Mac meetings and a car purchase by Jake Miller. Chiefs: A. H. Cheever Los Angeles. A. Levin El Paso. M. W. Jones Tombstone. M. J. Kelligan Bisbee. Also reminders about consumption of cough remedy for croup.
The survey of Golden Gate Mountain View Bull Run and Hunker Hill in Cichine county was approved by the surveyor general. The document designates Mineral Survey No with Warnekros and William Cow credited in the record.
Weather chatter and forecasts run apart from fact in this desert climate piece. The author notes long traditions predicting a wet season but insists forecasts are unreliable. The region has been dry and hot, with talk of washed out streets and bridges and concern over mail delivery from outside areas.
A morning statement urges all mine interests in Mexico to study the new law requiring re surveying of claims and erection of monuments by January 1, 1911. Noncompliance may bring fines treble penalties and possible imprisonment. Nearby, Mascot Copper reports native copper found in Chiricahua mountains near Dos Cabezas, about 14 miles south of Willcox.
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