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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1908
Page
4
A satirical plea extols Tombstone as a healthy prosperous town while contrasting it with pestilent, dusty centers. The piece argues workers and merchants can save more there, live well, and raise families, claiming Tombstone offers immune, prosperous living despite harsh regional comparisons.
Clerk Kerner submits a quarterly financial report listing payments to the County Treasurer for Cochine county ending June 30 1905. Itemized totals include property tax 9581.92 licenses 31929.95 fines 1295.45 poll tax 18387 recorder's fees 2799.8 probate fees 734.75 sundries 14470.85 culminating in a total of 14922? Noting minor OCR gaps the document presents a snapshot of revenue categories during the period.
The Opata Tribe plans a pipe of peace ceremony in the wigwam tomorrow night while the brotherhood meets in the council chamber to deliberate. Deputy Great Incohonee Leon J. Godebanz arrived this morning and will join the war dance. locals are urged to attend and be released from Pam by following De. Miler’s Anti-Pam Publications on the app.
Court actions fill the morning as RD McKethheon and Peter Hangen face debt charges over legal services tied to county road rights of way near Hansen property. Judge Dean lauds efficiency amid crowded dockets. other cases include Belle Mining foreclosure and divorces. Campbell, Tuccan judge, attends, while plans for Fur vs El Globo and Bernheim Distilling appeal proceed. Stockholders await Arizona Mining news from Butte.
From Thursday's Dail Blin tickets speund today J N Davin to wed Edne Sheiiler both of Biabee Frank Ellsworth to wed Lite Abila both of Bixbee Judge David Richardson returned home in Dougine yesterday to his new auto via Horvfond Sodtown fend Nace The lightning editor thomtt yes torday for a while that he would have bie hands full when the telephone wires in the office sauored glee and the thunders roared ecros the heavens
The Tombstone Consolidated reports daily water handling of five million gallons as pumping capacity expands. Drifting advances toward the Original Old Contention are nearing the target, promising revival of Tombstone’s ore production and a boosted local economy. Emerald shaft reaches 150 feet with new hoisting equipment soon, while plans to convert the mill to a concentrating plant are discussed. Frank Wolcott adds commercial vigor with a widened sidewalk and busy traffic. Found at his business door are several $20 bills from 1884, given to bystanders.
The abstract tax roll for Cochise County lists assessed valuations for 1908 as approved by the county board of supervisors. The document records property values and the action of the board in certifying the figures for tax purposes.
The Huschucas boast a range of natural attractions led by Miller Oak at 10 004 feet above sea level offering superb views. Montezuma canyon hosts a big dry cave and a deep cave with a water body. In Ash canyon a paired cave and another subterranean lake of greater magnitude than prior discoveries has been found by Ray Swain and Joe McCabe.
Horace J Grace is among items in the Board of Supervisors files. They refuse to approve a $10 shave for a dying man hours before execution, deeming a $1 shave sufficient and the higher amount excessive. A supervisor noted the panel will likely approve $1 but reject the $10 bill.
A roundup of events across the territory includes oil firms in Molaye county resuming operations after a long shutdown, the Arizona Wool Growers association meeting in Winslow, a damaging Saturday cloudburst and rain in Winslow with four inches of rainfall estimated, and a Wickenburg to have a new text. Next territorial fire meeting set for November 1. Joe Tebell, famed bronchio buster, injured at Coulter's ranch when his horse fell. Assessed valuation statewide projected at about 4.8 million, down about 0.1 million from last year. Ostrich eggs from the River valley to highlight at National Irrigation Congress. Douglas chamber protests Mexican mining laws. Southwestern Indian missionaries conference in Flagstaff drew over 50 attendees. Apache County Democrats to hold county convention August 1. Wind damaged government orchard near Tempe. Three dredges for Granite Reef dam project to include 75,000 feet of lumber. Pima County Democrats plan a special tram to Prescott. Salt and Verde rivers flood stage then receded. Mesa cantaloupe season ends around August 1. Intertribal meet at Mesa for Pioneer Day with native races. Tucson Citizen opens “Pollar Bryan Fund” to support Democratic campaign. U S District Attorney J L B Alexander, Richard Schweppe and W E Field of Phoenix undertaking a wagon trip across the territory for health and recreation.
Wm N Fife once a volunteer serfie now a Cananea contractor spends the day in Tombstone on business. Col Crook Emmett Crawford Tom Horn Generals Lawton Datewood and Shafter camped with Fife on November 18 1880 near Lowell on the ground of the Mason hotel. Col Pile aged 77 praised Crook as the right man and the cast iron officer. Fife will return to Cananea where his son Walter Fife holds a position with Greene peoples.
The T C M Company announces expansion plans for its Emerald and Lucky Cues properties. A new hoist and machinery will be installed, the old shaft cleared and retimbered, and operations resume to reach virgin ore. Everson expresses optimism about the outlook and profitability.
Mite James Howell arrives from Douglas Inet to delight Tombstone friends, while Mire Powers of Berson comes on the late train. Langdon, held for grand jury on burglary and arson in Leadville, is tracked near Mammoth by Wilcox officer. Public affairs applaud Cochise County board of supervisors and clerk Berner for unity and service. The big bail at Gage Hall features Tombstone Orchestra with Theo DeLong and Ed Boggs among the performers tonight.
Mike Murps, Apache Mohave, becomes the first Indian in the territory to qualify to vote under the 1906 Congress Act. He appeared before Recorder Bradbury of Prescott to establish his right to participate in the upcoming election, citing twenty years of effort to be enfranchised.
El Paso reports success of a commercial plant that distills alcohol from cactus after a thirty day run. Government tests rate the product high and note low production costs. Analysts forecast a local market for fuel alcohol to power gas engines, potentially supporting a large ongoing plant. In Williams, electors vote August 1 on granting a franchise to Grand Canyon Electric Light and Power.
George W. McFarlin, dean of Arizona printers, has been appointed a guard at the Yuma penitentiary. He received a letter from Captain Thomiae Ryoning, superintendent, now at Florence, noting this is his second term under former superintendent Jobs W. Dorrington.
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