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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1909
Page
2
The famed physician Dr Osler recently turned sixty with no signs of foul play or medical atmosphere, though his milestone passes quietly. The remark highlights his enduring influence on medicine and intellectual life without sensational detail.
The rainy season has commenced in Tombstone with expected copious showers at intersale next month. Last evening's rains are a precursor of what's to follow and will revive vegetation. Cattle ranges, strained by drought, will greatly benefit from the recent rainfall.
The El Paso Herald says half the nation is under 30 and 15000 boys aged 15 to 19 are in jails and workhouses. It condemns current methods of throwing young offenders into “free schools for crime” as a slow progress in civilization.
The Phoenix Democrat notes President Taft will tour Arizona this fall and urges preparations to welcome him in a state pushing for admission, signaling strong local backing and political momentum for statehood.
A concise exhortation urging residents to positive talk about their hometown and to relocate if they cannot support the community with good words or silence. The message emphasizes civic spirit and personal responsibility in public discourse.
Arizona Elks perform in Los Angeles to promote the territory and counter notions of the Southwest as wild and Woolly. Eastern audiences are expected to be impressed by the sun kissed land.
Arizona differs from other western mining districts and hides gold in diverse rock types and combinations. Prospects should have ores analyzed for all metals since even expert prospectors cannot safely guess rock contents in this territory.
Secretary Wilson puts the crop value for the year at eight billion dollars, outlining a high forecast for agricultural output and signaling large market implications. If a shortage occurs, he argues, it must be promptly addressed to maintain supply and pricing stability.
A nostalgic note extols Tombstone dwellers for enduring the summer heat. It praises the sun kissed climate, calling the city uniquely blessed and fortunate in its weather, urging appreciation of the region’s warmth.
Wheat prices rise with a looming bread cost. The Arizona Elks earned second prize in the second parade at Los Angeles and were named among the finest in the convention. The next Elks annual meeting is set for Detroit.
The piece argues heat relief lies in eastern Arizona reports and mountain arts, near Tombstone. It praises Hua chuecas and Chiricasinas as ideal summer outings, claiming they beat Southern California beaches. It urges spending local money to boost domestic comfort and circulation.
With the tariff bill nearing completion business conditions are expected to improve after a long downturn. Reports cite active hiring in several industries, including a 6000 worker order at H.C. Frick Company coke ovens in Pennsylvania, suggesting a return to prepanic prosperity.
Theodore Roosevelt writing in the Outlook argues an inheritance tax should hit absent heirs hardest and keep wealth generated in the United States. He cites William Waldorf Astor as an example of a U.S. citizen who became a British subject. The Toledo Blade notes the defense of taxing while wealth is still tied to the country of origin.
Three million pounds of sugar produced by Southwestern Sugar and Land Company at Glendale near Phoenix by last Sunday morning. Worth about 183000 dollars at local rate. Factory will close after the season and may run 80 days. Plan calls for 7000 acres of beets next season with payroll around 700 dollars daily for labor.
The board of supervisors adjourned to August 2 and set action on 1909 duplicate rolls. George E. Buxton was appointed county fair commissioner to the territorial fair with no pay. Resignation of GA Brows as road overseer is requested. A new jail plan for Tombstone at about 40,000 dollars is discussed, with office relocations across courthouse functions. School expenses are forecast at about 140,000, possibly raising the tax rate from 2 to about 2.25. The administration shows year‑to‑date cost reductions.
In the Dragoon mountains near Cochise Stronghold Judge Daniel McFarland bound over Pedro Acuna Casmero Norega Miguel Romero and Demasy Alveras to await a grand jury on grand larceny charges totaling $500 bond. Nearby G N Lawrence Phoenix shooting-gallery proprietor died by carbolic acid route, suspected suicide due to ill health.
Territorial notes report a grande property owner with over 1000 taxable holdings and a new townsite by Ray Layrug near the old town, promising room for buildings. Espee plans rail labor near Naco vari with a Douglas route within a year. A tramp near Yuma was amputated after a fall from a moving train. Calumet Arizona Mining may take over the Three K claims in Patagonia. Runce well dam work halves crew for two months starting August 1 due to surface conditions and hot cement drying faster.
A large skeleton was unearthed in rich gold ore near the Tonti district by SA Figles, buried deep with the ore believed mined long ago. The field report in Globe notes the body’s fate remains a mystery, with no identification or clear cause of death available.
An account recalls a man pulling a water bucket from a well and encountering a rattlesnake. Mr. Simmons killed the snake after spotting it, taking the rattler with twelve rattles. The scene is described with old farm life imagery and cautious humor.
Four valuable mares died in a peculiar accident during scraping near Safford. A scraper caught a tough root, the machine pulled hard, and when the root gave way the scraper edge struck the mares in the thigh area causing fatal cuts. both horses bled to death within about twenty minutes.
Thomas Tuaste has filed suit in district court for a decree of divorce from his wife Josephine T Tuaste. The complaint states they married in East St Louis Illinois, that children are from the marriage, there is no community property, and that on a specified day in Inez year the defendant deserted the plaintiff with intent never to return. Allen R English is listed as attorney for the plaintiff.
Edith M Weldon through JT Kingsbury sues Walter Weldon for divorce alleging intermarriage in Phoenix on August 7 1008 and separated after a week with abusive language and hardship. Weldon forced to support herself. Also two appeals filed in district court by WA White ve Braun ergaton company for debt, and Oberstrom v Mea M Francia for debt of 101 dollars for Bisbee house rent, JM OConnell attorney for plaintiffs.
The Sulphur Springs valley hosts a week long horse roundup centered on Courtland with riders from Four Bar and Chiricahua Cattle Company among others. Cowboys including Jim Kinney, noted for roping feats at Agua Prieta, participate as horses and colts are gathered for renewal of herd ownership without regard to brands.
Court reporter John W Walker completes a four hundred fifty page transcript of evidence in the Mereun revolutionary case tried in Tombstone. The document will be sent to the Supreme Court after the appeal and denial of a new trial by the Federal court.
Wednesday's Daily reports an unconsummated mining property sale in Patagonia. Mentions travelers, weather notes from Huachuca area, arrivals from the east, social events, and discussions on water supply to Graham mountains with several local names and places.
Edward Kent to be succeeded as chief justice by Alford W. Cooley of Washington DC. The move relies on information reaching Phoenix from Washington. Conley reportedly slated for bench, Kent absent in Phoenix and expected to learn of departure around September 1. Local opposition anticipated to Kent’s exit.
Hart Dunlap, former Gratam county legislator and prominent Republican, plans to return to Cochise County. He will stock ranches near Cochise station and in Anws canyon and resume residence here, saying he will again take up stock raising and live in this county. He traveled to Courtland today to inspect a promising territory producer.
H Marshall who had held the county seat for several days was reported returning this morning to his Bisbee home.
Public notice: owners bonded the Geronimo Site to Jap Little Hope Homestake and Headlight mining claims in Turquoise Mine District Ochise County Arizona on June 10 1900. Undersigned not responsible for labor or supplies for the term of the bond to W. C. Humphrey or weighin. Dated June 10 1909.
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