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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1908
Page
3
The county records list instruments filed with the county recorder in Warren town, noting ownership details for James A Gibbetox to EG Shepart. The brief entry records property details and related dates, reflecting a routine public notice in the county records.
The notice lists several real estate transfers and properties in Douglas and Bisbee. Names include David Canal company Mrs James Bell, William Spierre, John Coughlin, Alcanter Arviso, Manuel Fernandes, Henry Elvey, The Warren company, James A Gibbe, Frank V Moreno, and LB Cary. Properties referenced include Pirtle addition, Douglas properties, and 4000 dollar value parcels.
A compact summary of Arizona territorial affairs covers a Phoenix trot winner, land transfers in Douglas, mining claims in the Turquoise district, and recent rains boosting water supplies. It notes a Bryan rally in Phoenix with Tempe and Mesa excursions, a territorial fair commission year report, a pipe organ contract, bank interest earnings, and multiple property transactions. Also mentioned are weather reports, burglaries in Tucson, harvests in Mesa, organizational literature from the International Typographical Union, a rattlesnake in Tempe, a late storm in Winslow, flood damage in Babbitt Brothers store, and upcoming community events and meetings across Tempe, Duncan, Yuma, and Mohave County.
Amid the rainy season the Prostraion hires a Lightning Editor to report all cases of prostration injuries and all fatalities to dogs and horses. No one in Tombstone has been killed by lightning, yet the theater of its scre nades appears extraordinary.
A sale of condemned government horses and mules will be held at Fost Huaches on August Sth at 10 oclock in the morning. Notices posted state that cash only will be accepted and no personal checks. The Tombstone Juniors returned from a game in Bisbee against the Bisbee Rubes, losing amid claims of a rival team and biased umpiring. A second game may be arranged later. Local residents and visitors include Frank Earle, Mrs. Peter Hookie, K. Von Staufen, F. M. Franklin, and several others arriving on the latest train. Mrs. Chas Wiles visiting from Lowellig guests of the Butler family.
At a Bisbee Elke lodge gathering several members proposed forming an Arizona Elks marching club. The group aims to represent lodge units from the territory at the grand lodge meeting scheduled for July in Los Angeles.
Ray Swain returns from a Tittle outing to the Huachucas where he visited Me and Mia, Joe Measbe and other well known citizens. They explored a cave at the mouth of Ash canyon that houses a lake of notable size. He plans to take some kind of beat with him on the next visit.
A man in the northern territory used false pretenses to trick chickens by drawing curtains over a hen house at noon and reopening them at one. The hens lay eggs as if another day had dawned, a mean prank likened to placing green spectacles on a horse to mislead it into eating rye.
Sheriff Jace White and Captain Harry Wheeler release a booklet listing more than 150 horses in the southern Arizona territory. Each entry includes owner name, address, and brand, aiding recovery. Distribution spans Rangers, inspectors, sheriffs, deputies, constables and line riders.
On August 4 the Pueblo Indians at Santo Domingo New Mexico will celebrate their annual Corn Dance. It is a popular event drawing many eastern tourists to witness the traditional ceremony in the quaint Indian village.
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The county district sees a strong Fehielt bet by tomorrow night with a pro gran showing. Joe Bignon visited from Pearce, noting ongoing private assessment and development work district wide. State A and A folks meet with encouragement on the Cowan option as board of supervisors’ regular meeting nears in August. Continuous rainfall over ten days shifts cattlemen’s mood, springs and water hubs restored. Merris Richardson and Dean came from Douglas in a Reo for court today. A E Davis from Hua chucas via Bishee stays several days. Rabbia reports rise this season, and hunter J N Gaines warns other hunters about Roosevelt.
The county hospital now has 77 patients most with a form of physical disability. Overseer Bishop, who has four days vacation in 19 months, plans a short outing but cannot get away. A Yaqui youth underwent leg amputation yesterday and recovered well. Sanitary precautions are in place and every effort is made to minimize contagion. The institution is presented as a model for its means.
Large audience enjoyed a Schieffelin program with Ellen Herman and Tessie Warnekros winning first and second prizes for singing. Ralph McIntyre performed with Edgar Allen Poe’s Raven, while manager W. T. Tapper entertained spectators. Rip Van Winkle screening praised. Audiences urged to submit acts for the next amateur night.
A Washington dispatch notes that the new agriculture appropriation allocates a percent of gross proceeds from national forest resources to states and territories. This funds schools and roads, aided by conservative management to ensure resource permanence and avoid depletion from past exploitation. Also includes an advertisement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets priced at 25 cents with samples free.
The Yavapai county district court appraisers set the total valuation of the Arizona Smelting Company and the Consolidated Arizona Smelting Company at 1 165 417 dollars. The properties will be sold at public auction at the courthouse in Prescott on Saturday July 25 at 11 o clock a m.
Jim Davis, jailor at the county hospital in Tombstone, faced restless prisoners who threatened discipline. A prisoner lunged and used a ring on his wedding finger to strike Davis, leaving a blunt nose injury that amused onlookers, while rumors suggest using tongs to control unruly inmates.
In Oaxaca Mexico the long running dispute between Nunu and Yodocomo over shared boundary lands issued by the colonial government has been resolved. The two towns had fought for 340 years over titles to the same territory, and the court decision ends the proceedings.
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