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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1906
Page
3
A 1906 agreement in Tombstone Arizona binds merchants to close shops at 7 PM on weekdays except Saturdays and paydays. Signed by John Rock, Burrito? borrowers and a list of local merchants and clerks including Augusta St Louis and Wm Towden, among others, with confectionery exempt.
Alex Sneed senior partner of Snerd Bros general merchandise and ice cream parlors will leave tomorrow for Colorado City Texas to visit relatives and friends. Though a lifelong paralytic he runs orders by telephone and credits Tombstone public for his business success. He will return soon to continue serving his many friends.
Cochise Mining company under manager H T Fieher will start operations at the Tombstone mine near Ground Hox next week. The firm, owner of several clay or near the State of Mains mine, plans water and telephony links and ships a held outfit as manager Fisher travels to Nogales.
The Pittsburg Arizona shaft has reached 200 feet in a lime formation rich in copper. Three shifts are operating, manager Reider is pleased with progress, and 29 claims are held in one group. The company recently acquired the old Z C M Co mill site at Charleston, with a reduction plant planned soon.
Walter Dongis speaks at a Chamber of Commerce banquet praising copper mining in Arizona. He notes 75 percent of the state’s wealth tied to mines, recalls early prospectors who sought silver and lead, and cites a 1885 government copper production figure of 10000 tons as a milestone amid broad mining optimism.
A rugged storyteller named Frank Lene recalls a decades old legend of a fabulously rich mine in the mountains. He says he crossed paths with a Yoquie party, but fled to safety and has since drifted to Circle City where he staked a small claim, still chasing the fabled strike. He left for Moo Tezana yesterday, confident he can rediscover the mine and become wealthy soon.
The Van-Amecias Othel company forms with HB Wilkinson JW Creuhaw and Fost Ensou among incorporators. The venture, tied to an arizona ostrich enterprise, plans large scale purchasing and farming operations in the region with B B Gageuf Touhaton and associates steering management and finance.
A translated and garbled early 20th century report discusses expanding the pistachio industry across Arizona and neighboring states. It notes prospects for profitable production in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and southern Nevada, with attempts to import varieties through Washington agencies and trials to adapt local climates. It highlights pistachio cultivation as a growing agricultural focus for the region.
County health officer from Willcox returned with news of a smallpox case. G. W. Tankersly already ill with a severe attack was isolated and guarded. Greene noted a larger number of smallpox cases in Willeos tram Glote, but did not expect spread at the time.
Whittlesey is cleared of charges as the jury returns a verdict of acquittal. Gov Black and district attorney Flannigan attended the Phoenix trial with Sheriff Mant and Thos Bennett. Whittlesey is released from custody and returned from Phoenix with the officials.
Ten graduates of the Class of 1906 were honored at Schieffelin Hall with diplomas as trustees and officials presided. A program featured solos, theses, recitations, and a quartet, with remarks praising the graduates and urging diligent effort ahead.
Joseph Luey and George Sheerer join William McPu in a scene at the 105th commencement day event. Gage Hail leads the crowd in lively dancing as the evening extends past hour.
A recent ruling from the Board of Fire Underwriters affects property in mills plants and works, with a 2 percent rate increase for mining firms and a two percent rise for most property except Arizona where higher rates apply. The Arizona exemption from the general advance remains noted.
In Tempe last night a child was bitten by a dog suspected of hydrophobia. The scene involved Jaeph Raine and a journey to Chicago for medical testing at the Pasteur Institute. Details mention prior dog contact and a skunk incident, with the child rushed for evaluation.
A prophetic figure claims New York will be betrayed within two years and predicts upheavals including the San Francisco disaster, volcanic eruptions, and Mt Pelee tragedy, urging New Yorkers to recognize threats beyond their borders.
The report notes Colonel Greene remains hindered after a period in Hot Springs seeking relief from chronic ailment. Despite periods of improvement, he is described as still crippled and largely inactive, with unclear plans for recovery in Canaries.
Mer. Sarah Murphy of Los Angeles and Achue Pike of San Francisco were married in Los Angeles last week. Pike is a hardware merchant from San Francisco and a native of Arizona. She was previously married to ex Governor Murphy.
From reliable reports there will be many things dung aplenty in Washington coup way. It described consolidation of Westinghouse and Duquesne interests and operations on a very large scale in mining and smelting with railroad ties on the side.
Mr SR Kaufman a prominent minis man from Marquette Michigan visits Tombstone on mining business. Kautman shows interest in Tomotene mines and county prospects while Perry Wildman and sister Mex Hugg, Dave look to Los Angeles for future plans. Local officials Brayin Moghart Maree and Lee return from Whittlesey case as legal matters progress. Party including Westervelt Barrowdale Donem Cleverdon visits Cochise Stronghold with a Dragon Mane scare. Mrs Wolcott travels to Los Angeles for daughters and summer vacation. Hotel activity grows as Tombstone contends with events and local commerce expands with beer sales. Numerous residents depart for California and Michigan for family visits and business. Decoration Day observed with ceremonies and veterans honored.
The Turquoise district sees active mining interest as large western operators have attended Gleeson area talks. Gleeson mines are strong producers with surface work barely started. Leadvibe Co discovers promising ore at lower levels and considers a flattering offer. EO Elis and L C Hanks, Douglas bankers, are in town.
Friday news item notes Little Mias Deceytle Fuller hosting a gathering at her home in honor of friend Dorothy. It mentions Uroye Kal Joven Ratt and a marriage solemnized on Pecostat Day with Stem Smythe and Mowe Lacy Piett in attendance. The piece cites HoT Bushee of the Pittsburg Arena Co as a family connection and Money & Co manager lhat present.
A Washington dispatch denounces costly paper currency schemes and declares the profit motive corrupts politics. It argues railroads and large combines use money to sway legislatures and municipal councils, exempting themselves from taxes while pressuring laws to protect their interests, undermining democratic government.
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