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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1908
Page
3
Tombstone article discusses a 306d Roaile movement started in Prescott urging countywide support for building good roads using prisoner labor. Notes towns across the territory back the plan, citing lower costs and potential tax gains as automobiles rise.
Surveyor General Ingalls was informed that the Secretary of the Interior rejected in full the Boca Float No 3 Private Land Claim. One of five Mexican grants in Arizona and one in Colorado, it originated from heirs of Lowte Maria Baca. The tract lay in Santa Cruz and grazed into Cochise counties, about 93,289 acres.
The case of Catherine Hog nver ue the Southern Pacific Railroad company is in trial today in the district court at Tucson. The plaintiff claims 5900 damages for injuries she says she sustained when a tourist sleeper overturned near Tucson.
In several county areas ranchers report rapid drying of rakes and a shortage of feed and water. Wildlife canyons dry up in Chircatuara and San Posto, San Simon, and Lut Hur Spring valleys. Round-ups halted as cattle weaken. If rain delays continue, cattle losses may rise sharply.
Judge J. H W. Blakeley, a member of the upper house, was nominated at the Phoenix convention as a prohibition candidate but declined to run. Gibson of Tombstone, a noted prohibition advocate, is prominently discussed as a likely contender.
There is not another town in Arik zone so well supplied with public infrastructure in Tombstone. Municipal utilities include telephone, two telegraph lines, gas, electric light, two ice plants, and two water companies, marking Tombstone as a modern, up to date town.
The complete program for the Territorial Firemen's Association anniversary in Tucson on July is set. Representatives from Prescott Jerome Phoenix Tombstone Bisher Doozle Globe Nogales Clifton Morend and other departments will attend. Ample entertainment includes a large barbecue and several big tents as key features of the day.
WJ Abbott of 16L Mesquite street keeps a three legged Myridd Rock chicken five days in isolation from the flock as a safeguard against harm. The bird remains healthy despite its unusual condition.
Arnulfo Pena and Jose Sanchez of Tucson are expected to face a dueling charge after an afternoon confrontation near St. Mary hospital. Both men fired shots at each other and were reportedly armed as seconds. Dueling accusations are rare in Arizona, but the offense is taken seriously.
The Tempe board of traders urged a town holiday to view the completed Granite Heads. Douglas’s Fourth of July features a six event drilling contest with prizes from 26 to 500 totaling 1150. Yura valley watermelons beat cantaloupe, selling high. Tempe Marshal Sam Brown warned arrests for drunkenness on public streets. A sleeper train from Phoenix to Chicago began service. Judge Phillipe of Phoenix placed Charlie Baldwin, 14, in a rancher’s care amid parental allegations of harsh punishment. Meubens in Phoenix probated. Breninger bird collection of 1060 specimens offered for sale. Republicans urged territory to acquire it. Historic native species noted. estate listing includes 60 vegetables valued at about 2000. Ten Chinese merchants with Southern Pacific in bond for Cuba via guards on the rain. PC Warner, pioneer and Calforpis forty-niner, died at Florence after SS years there. Centro near Yuma hosts 500-750 students replacing Japanese workers for season pay 25 cents daily. A forty-acre oat field at Scattedale yields oats eight feet six inches tall, longest neck 35 inches, on Chaplain Scott’s land. Butte brothers farmed it. Duncan Graham county Woodmen event drew 300 attendees. Yuma shipped first cantaloupes of the season to eastern markets. New Tempe union depot planned by Southern Pacific. Salt River valley grapes and melons merger talks for Growers associations. Tucson school board approved teaching staff list. total teachers nine. Solomonville citizens form independent telephone company. Clifton hosts Arivace Humane Society branch with officers.
Millie Mazurkwich objects to Joe Miller former Prescott police officer wooing her and disturbing the peace since summer. She says he loiters near her home, looks through windows, and harasses her, calling sheriff for protection before an officer arrives. He faces a charge before Justice Johnston.
Assessment of Arizona railroads for 1908 shows totals of 9,172,161.00 with listed values for Southern Pacific and various regional lines. The document itemizes railroad valuations across Arizona including Verde, Morenci, Gasad Canyon, Copper Company, and other entities with scattered figures.
A chaotic mining show at Madison Square Garden in New York drew blame and disarray as Arizona miners faced delays and mismanagement. a Globe Arizona miner pinned a notice about a claim, while an Amalgamated Copper Co official funded four men who left for home disappointed. Local town figures like W. B. Cleary and W. H. Neel appear amid jail counts rising to thirteen awaiting grand jury action.
Jarred miscellany from Tombstone reports floral gifts from Miss Alice Swain, amateur theater plans, and a summer of spring-like weather. Mentions urban traffic, El Paso smelters manager Frank Earle visiting, missionary J.H. Jones returning from Hawaii, and local officials touring court business. Details on fraternal memorials, city clerks, and various visitors. Also notes rail and mining news, new company filings, and court activity as summer residents relocate.
A local report notes frequent trips by the locomotive to Fairbank with freight cars carrying powder under guard. The Public Law supports safety, despite extra work, and an election is set for July 2 at the Tombstone schoolhouse to decide bonds of 50 dollars to fund school grounds, a high school, Welcot additions, equipment, and grounds improvements. E W Walker, J N Gaines, and J H McPherson signed the official call.
The $10,000 damage suit of Catherine Hogan versus Southern Pacific is before jurors in Tucson. Plaintiffs claim hip disease from injuries in a train wreck. defendants argue consumption. Four physicians testified but disagreement persisted as the case went to the jury.
A Phoenix businessman L. Cox elopes with his wife and vanishes. He travels from Turton to Estooch, then east via Southern Pacific to Benson and beyond, lodging at Hotel Banks, buying a New Orleans ticket, leaving family and parents seeking explanation. Gov Hughes of New York pushes to curb gambling laws.
A fragmentary verse piece laments mortality as a speaker reflects on the hearse passing and the fleeting nature of life. The lines hint at action and memory, warning that earthly gains vanish at the grave and all may be lost. Lowe is referenced as the author or voice.
An afternoon fire on Ninth Street damaged an adobe building while three neighboring homes were evacuated. Prompt volunteer fire department response limited spread, though water pressure dropped due to opened external faucets.
A Prescott petition with 616 signers seeks a Sunday dry ordinance. Mrs. Dr. Wallace leads a committee of eleven women urging the council to prohibit liquor sales on Sundays and set closing hours for weekdays at midnight. Several addresses were mailed. the matter was slated for discussion at the next meeting.
Gerso Vente vost sua miver Lead Tacents Golf, Silver, Copper samples by mail receive prompt attention. Mineer Gold Retorte and Riess Ores Bought. Send for Free Mailing Envelope and Price List. Address 2336 Court Place Denver Colorado.
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