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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1907
Page
1
The Dime Family Theater advertises a ten cent admission with three changes weekly. Saturday July 27 1907 lists Edward Dolan as musical director with a program including Sousa overtures, illustrated songs, and pieces published by Will Rossiter, Jos W Sterns Co, and Albert Von Tilzer.
John J. Howard of Willcox Arizona posts a 500 reward for conviction of the shooter who killed his four year old colt and 250 for the vandal who slashed his buggy horse. He notes both crimes occurred within fifty yards of each other near Dos Cabezas canyon and asks territorial papers to copy the notice. He compares the murderer to Harry Orchard and appeals for information leading to arrest and conviction.
The injunction case involving EP and SW against Bisbee Miners Union is continued to Monday with a special venire of 25 jurors ordered. Hascell vs Hascell divorce granted. Kinney Bros vs Porter McDonald cattle inspection case to be decided by jury. Exhibits in U S vs O A Sells ordered to U S customs. Bostwick vs Stamfeld cost bond ordered. Cochise County case Angela Hansen condemnation for widening road at Bisbee. bond of 5 000 filed. Keesler et al vs Sullivan judgment per findings with multiple parties awarded.
F Gubane of Providence RL sues Mensie R A Bretherton C M Henkel Jackson and H A Smith to quiet title to sociees in the Warren district fully owned by the old Copper King Co and secured by the plaintiff. The mineral dispute was relocated and patented by current owners. plaintiff a non resident alleges knowledge of patent action and seeks title set aside. Goodrich and Cunningham appear for plaintiff. Fant received at the Peoples store an elegant line of boys suite prices.
Six year old Douglas Gray Jr arrived in Tombstone from El Paso to visit his father, Hershal Mining Co president Douglas Gray. The boy shows keen interest in mining, reportedly studying the underground workings and signaling a future in the field. The notice ends with an ad for Parker fountain pens at the Peoples store.
The United Verde smelter at Jerome is shut down due to ground subsidence threatening its foundation. Workers fear the structure may collapse as ground workings under the copper deposit raise alarms. Meanwhile Peoples Store advertises a 25 percent off sale on Indies hats.
Thirteen cars of cantaloupes were shipped from Mesa on the 23rd, the largest shipment of the season, bringing the total to 139 cars. Latest statements from fruit growers show prices advancing as the California crop is exhausted.
The Methodial Episcopal Church announces preaching tomorrow at 1 a.m. and 7 p.m. Epworth League meets at 3 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 5 p.m. All invited. Christian Science services at Fremont St. between 4th and 5th, 11 p.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Wednesday evening service at 7. Congregational church preaches at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 12 p.m. Y P S C E at 7 30 p.m. Preaching at 8 p.m. Wednesday evening lock.
Retired U S Army sergeant Willie T Morgan recalls two tours in Cuba and two in the Philippines under colonial duty. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with keeping him in perfect health and endorses it for coughs colds bronchial troubles and lung diseases. The ad notes price and a trial bottle while listing a store sale and a rental house at 327.
Following the death of Mrs Ygna tia Rubin, Arizona hotel owner, Nazario Gonzales was arrested on suspicion of involvement. She traveled there dying, with Gonzales handling her funds and jewelry before dying from peritonitis. An autopsy prompted an inquiry into possible contributory cause. Also notices for shopping ads and a housewares sale appeared in the same item.
Telegraphic advices from Boston report major Arizona Copper company and Shannon Copper company seeking consolidation. J A Hopkins of the Arizona Copper company sails to Scotland to present a holding company plan. Arizona produces about 26 million pounds yearly, Shannon about 15 million with expansion to 20 million. Market value in Scotland is around 30 million for Arizona and about 6 million for Shannon.
Bug Hunters from Ohio, Frack B Shirler and James 8 Hive, journey west toward the Huachuca mountains to spend months studying insect diversity for the Smithsonian and other institutes. The Huachucas are famed for producing many bug varieties, attracting scientists every summer. Deputy county treasurer Thos A Smith returned from Los An on a six week visit and enjoyed a swim at the beach.
H. D. Lykkins a boy in Solomonville jail cut a hole in his cell and freed sixteen prisoners. Seven escaped, others refused to leave, Lykkins and a companion stole horses and rode south as officers pursue. Marriage licenses issued in probate court include George W. Oby to Rosie Gibbons of Rises, Sam W. Giaconovich to Eva J. Ramberg of Douglas, Boss Davis to Viola Webster of Pirtleville, John Hazelwood to Lotta McDonald of Douglas.
Captain Wyatt of the Fort Hus shaea baseball club brings his squad from the fort to meet the local Tombstone nine this afternoon at the ball grounds near the Silver Thread at 4 30. Manager Joe Manning predicts the local club will carry the day in a friendly rivalry marked by high spirits and a lively contest.
W G Buchanan, owner of a coal stock at the dam site for Boquillas Land and Cattle Co, reports work halted as river rise prevents progress. The stone and cement dam will be 175 feet long, 49 feet wide, 10 feet high with two side ditches, and will irrigate lands owned by the cattle company above Fairbank.
A Kalamazoo astrologer forecasts that August will begin a widening clash between the United States and Japan. The expert predicts the war will last until 1911, becoming the bloodiest in world history and altering the map of the world.
A compact 19th century patent medicine advertisement promises health recovery after years of dyspepsia and torpid liver. It touts Electric Bitters as a cure for fever, malaria bite symptoms, kidney and bladder troubles. A reward is offered for the return of a Lady’s brooch pin, with a note that the remedy is sold by druggists.
A. L. Mason of the Development Company of America visits Tombstone and Silver Bell, with plans to inspect Congress and Poland regions. In Tompatone, ore body finds at the 1000-foot level and predicted timing signals mark progress toward opening. Imperial mine continues to set production records, with a reported $3,000,000 in three years.
The list shows letters remaining in general delivery for the week ending July 18 including Baily Buck E Jones Llewelyn Jones Wallace Jones Alfred Maiers Henry Walker Mrs L . Callers to above letters use the advertised date and initial L G Cuame PM. Also includes an ad for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with claims of cures and price.
Colonel W C Greene visited Cananea to locate a new smelter east of La Mees near Lenore Packing plant with 4 to 5 million pounds monthly capacity. Cananea now yields 6 million pounds per month, aiming for 10 million. annual output would reach 120 million pounds after operations begin. Also classified ad for five room house on Third Street with miners tools and ore sticks.
A transcribed town note reports a planned amateur bout at Wentworth's Billiard Parlors between Ajax the Badger and a rival terrier. Mayor Wentworth fears Ajax’s sluggish condition but the bout goes ahead at 9:30 to entertain theatergoers and stir up bets.
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