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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1915
Page
4
A garbled call in the Daily Prospector urges Liberty Giragi Brothers Publishers Bell to visit Tombstone Cochise County and other towns. It suggests civic leaders arrange the visit, praising the relic’s historical value and inspiring local patriotism among residents and schoolchildren.
A fragment from the El Paso Times describes Arizona drought complaints and a curious scientific probe. Dr Breitenbecher of Western Reserve University studies desert lizards to measure moisture loss, while a visit from Prot Tower and a Tucson lab tie into broader heredity research. The piece highlights a dry frontier theme and experimental curiosity in wildlife behavior.
Edwin Thatcher of Kansas City seeks 15000 dollars in royalties for alleged use of his bridge patents. The dispute centers on Pasadena and Tempe bridges built in a similar style. Tempe bridge is larger. locals watch the case as it unfolds, with both Pasadena structures dating two years.
Tombstone-born William Fickas, a youthful figure of Arizona’s pioneer days, has died. His life linked to the state’s early camps and public memory, he was regarded as an honor to Arizona’s storied past.
The Executive Committee of the Cochise County Road Bond Association is called to meet next Friday, followed by notices for a full association meeting and petition circulation for the bond issue. No amount or estimates yet. details and safeguards will be outlined in the bond plan. Safety First guides the effort to secure real roads and prudent construction.
The board of control yesterday approved Cochise county’s loan request to fund bridge construction over the White river on the Bisbee-Douglas highway. The estimated cost for the project is 8705 dollars.
A new weekly Phoenix publication titled Five Points Herald appears with editor Harry H. Hiener. The Republican semi magazine prints in typographic, printerly style and promises strong editorial effort and substantial content across its pages.
County school superintendent Minnie Lintz presided over a Saturday meeting at the school house in San Simon valley. Citizens discussed forming two new districts to take land from the local and McKinney districts, with plans east of Itowa and southeast of San Simon. Accompanying Lintz was Tracy of Tombstone, a Douglas public school teacher, as they planned to go as far as Bowie that night.
The Tombstone Transfer Company advertises horse shoeing as a specialty service. Experienced blacksmiths offer durable work for horses across the region.
July 12 a two week old strike at Ray Consolidated Copper pany settled Saturday afternoon. Mea fean miners who quit work in the mine held a meeting to decide whether to return to work. A firm affirmative vote ended the labor dispute and miners resumed duties.
The clerk lists the roster of teachers chosen for the upcoming term at High School and Grammar School. Names include C K Tillord, J Meyers, Miss Mary Coates, Miss Elizabeth Axtell, Miss Ons Catlins, Miss Clare O Donell, Miss Blizabet Seay, Miss Gindys L Garrett, May Jenny Lind, and Miss Myra S Tred, covering grades from second through eighth.
KINGMAN July 12 10 the age re ate. $65,000 worth of gold Inilliot was shipped to the United Stat ing Jue by the Gold K company. It was extracted from USA tons of ore mined mainly in the mammoth shoot of ore that has made the Gold Road property famous in mining arches. The shoot extends over 3300 feet with pockets every 12 feet for minting dute. Mining by tram cars. The Gold Road mine is operated by a subsidiary group led by United States Smelting Refining and Mining company. The 40 stamp mill processes about 110,000 tons of ore annually. The property is the oldest producer in the Tom Reed-Gold Road Mining District and has machinery equal to the Tom Reed mine.
Mayor Kuchenteckertes called four times to convene a committee and subcommittees at City Hall for organizing a Tombstone Labor Day celebration. The town planned a community effort with neighbors and Cochise County support, aiming to involve all residents in a shared observance.
The Supreme Court will hear a stamp case involving the Haornix era and related department claims. Court action aims to test the legality of a proposed appropriation and a possible mandamus. Attorneys General Jones and Stoneman will present the matter, with the case set for early proceedings pending court review.
Mr Gen W Nichatt and family move to Cummings dates on Fifth Street. Mr Green and daughter relocate to Benedict Court Allen. Son Mr Murphy and family take Barrow House on Fourth. Frank Miller and family reside there. The Vallance avenue near former telephone office. MA Wright and family recently moved into old Charlie Gage house.
Phoenix dispatch reports Governor Hunt declined to explain his action after filing with the secretary of state the last three bills pending at the end of the second extra session. Irrigation district, Newbury County division, and semiannual tax amendments became statutes without his signature. He cited lack of quorum in house debates and uncertainty over how the measures will operate, saying he did not veto them but did not sign.
A small boy drank gasoline from a bottle at a neighbor’s house in Dallas around 2 30 PM Tuesday. He screamed, collapsed, and was rushed to the Oita Valley Sanitarium for treatment. Doctors reported the child was seriously affected but responded to emetics and stomach irrigation.
A garbled OCR segment echoes a Phoenix Herald style joke about a girl graduate and a prospector, mentioning a new bonnet and anniversary tone. The readable bits suggest playful misprints and editorial self reference within a saloon of local wit.
In the late Industrial period at Fort Grant the institution houses 70 inmates, 63 boys and staff. The facility reports good conduct, no escapes, organized two military companies, ten teachers, full-day work, and a strong brass band led by Prof. Gung's. Two hundred acres yield oats barley alfalfa and vegetables under an employed farmer. Since Mr Putnam took charge, conditions have improved with no bad reports, and the state commends competent management and reforming prospects.
Dorothy comforts her ill baby brother who is teething and bald. She worries about his pain and asks her mother if she will make him smiles when his hair grows back. The scene shows a young child expressing concern and care.
EE Ellawood of Ellinwood and Ross, Bisbee, praised Tombstone during a visit last night. He expects swift highway completion from Bisbee to Tombstone reducing travel time to one hour and hints at potential Bisbee investment in a summer home once the road is finished. He cites water climate and scenery as irresistible and returned home after business.
The article outlines a recently enacted miner’s lien law, detailing that lessees responsible for all labor and supplies unless specified otherwise, with notices to miners’ unions and county records. It mentions a registration and timing process, a fee of one dollar in certain cases, and notes about the property safety during mining operations. Additional local items report citizens visiting relatives in Tombstone and routine visits by local residents to Gleeson and Douglas.
The jury returned an instructed verdict of mority in the hareed cattle case with insufficient evidence. Loreto Gehwow pleaded vanity and received a sentence of less than two years. A bootlegging case in Naco will be heard later in the week as other matters proceed.
Local notices recap brief happenings in Gleeson including names such as Constable Hale and residents Brown, Jack Mure, and Tombstone noted this week. Community activity centers on business matters and social events reported in tidbits.
A hazy Arizona tale unfolds with dry state lore and strange events. A Douglas juror is bitten by a scorpion while a companion is stung, both blamed on odd happenings. A Barber of Seville reference and a snake tale mix with questions about a bootleg brand amid a drought era.
Alex Vasil, a frequent visitor to local police courts, was arrested after allegations he induced a minor girl to ride in his auto and may face more serious charges. If convicted, he could face a year in jail and a fine. Vasil has prior blotter notoriety and recent links to a boiler component incident.
Three auto loads of tourists from Douglas traveled to the coast expositions, pausing several hours in Tombstone. They carried camping outfits and plan easy stage-by-stage travel. The Borderland Route booster notes the new wave of tourist traffic.
The article reports on new ore processing methods and inline tests in southern Nevada and Arizona. It notes dry and wet grinding tests in Frede district, testing of dry processing in Pletina vada, and Botation procedures at Golconda. A direct coinage of geld to dime is tested, while Potosi mine adds a zinc ore roaster increasing output by about 15 percent.
A Birmingham Alabama woman chronicled years of nervous provocation and collapse until she used Dr Miles Nervine. The testimonial claims relief from sleeplessness weakness and digestion issues after trying multiple Birmingham remedies. The ad invites readers to purchase through Miles Medical Co and offers a money back guarantee.
Liberal Pedward J L Thomas of 327 Hanover Avenue Oakland California seeks information about George Hithe Cook a miner and his brother Surilday Mary Adamson. Any leads contact Liberal Pedward.
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