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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1913
Page
1
Horrors unfold around Guaymas with smallpox pestilence and other diseases spreading in state and federal camps. Wounded and diseased populations strain resources as nurses and physicians are scarce and drug supplies are inadequate. Food and water shortages worsen the crisis in the state camp where free water is scarce and transport from Hermosillo has lagged.
An old advertisement touts Nenbro's Herpicide claiming to prevent hair loss and promote growth. It asserts dandruff causes shedding and promises scalp cleansing removing dirt to allow growth. Available in 500 cent and 1.00 sizes with money back refund if not satisfied.
A proclamation from Governor GFO W. P Bust of Arizona designates Saturday June 11 1913 as Flag Day. It urges citizens to display the flag on public buildings homes and places of business and to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies in Phoenix and across the state.
The Cochise Tidings argues against Tombstone in a ruckus over moving county government. It cites Douglas under 7,000 residents versus Bisbee with about 15,000, claiming if the seat moves it will land in Warren district.
Invitation to Father’s Day service at the Congressional Church next Sunday evening at 7 pm. The service honors fathers as home providers and family priests. attendees receive red flowers for living fathers and white flowers for deceased fathers. pastor Bev W. Doxcax leads.
The following list of letters remaining in general delivery at the Tombstone post office for the week ending June 7 1913 Alvarez Simon Mon Ellenwood E When calling for above letters say advertised giving date of advertisement A list of letters will be collected on each letter that is delivered W A Haxwood Jx Postmaster
Sunday services listed for Tombstone churches with morning sermons in Spanish and English, Sunday School at 10:30 am, benediction 7:30 pm, and weekday prayers. Local pastors Rev Vinait Gexeverin Rev C W Doxcax Rev Trevor Oxton noted with supts and attendance invites. Hall's Catarrh Cure ad appears among notices.
Filed new civil actions include State v Locksare Micro Co et al on back taxes and a suit 406 Sete v Quong Hing for back taxes. Names and docket details indicate appeals and financial disputes awaiting court action.
Bisbee visitor Lem Shattuck is in town on a brief business trip. James Owens is in Tombstone today for the Copper Camp mission. Many visitors will be in Tombstone for the Fourth celebration with a busy schedule. Deputy Clerk 2 B Krebs returns after a visit with Bisbee friends. Flag Day is observed with Breeds of notes and a June 14 anniversary. Coronel Cornelius leaves for Phoenix with his family and friends. HL Pickett heads to San Diego for several weeks. Gregg band seeks students with lessons offered in Tombstone. City council considers road race ordinances for the El Paso Phoenix event near November. Parcel post plan discussed with 10 cent extra fee and money orders at the local office. John Newberry and Ed Ridgley of Courland in town on business. Sheriff Wheeler returns with an insane Mexican for Monday examination. James Ovens plans to enter Mortis Dean’s El Paso Phoenix car in a new Chalmere lineup, confident it will compete state-wide.
Bisbee's Charley Cave, longtime steward of the Moon club building, was taken to C & A hospital with paralysis from a brain hemorrhage. In Miami, miners union ballots chose Kenneth Clayton as president and J A Liles as general secretary for the coming year. A cattle shipment of 500 head was delivered at Tustin with 3000 head contracted for at $90,000, delivery expected by September 1. Yuma board to clear Tule wells with windlass and timber. well work to be done by prospectors. The Warrior Copper case was dismissed in Gila county court after accusations of mine neglect and property damage. Glote district outlines high school evictions after county librarian opinion. Senator Asburthee to Tucson land office via secretary Lane. Tucson freight car distributor LG Sloan killed by switching engine after being deaf to whistle. Fire in Rome Gondolo building narrowly stopped by Yuma fire department. losses under $1,000.
Clerk A C Karger reports from the State Land Commission that laws allow two year lease continuations for school land permits, through March 15 1915, with new rules and forms soon to be issued. Existing permittees need no action until blanks and instructions arrive. rights remain protected by current permits. Proposes further notice if needed and notes a Denver "Big immediate returns" opportunity ad contained in the text.
Fatchels, famed roper from Dragoon, wed Mise Ida Ethelva of Russellville on a Thursday evening in El Paco. The couple, both well known in Arizona rodeo circles, were witnessed by Mrs Nettie Noble and HJ Crawford as Echols earns repute for rope work and Juarez contests.
The Tidicgs reports Secretary Gray of the Commercial Club has completed a count of workers at the Copper Queen C and A and Shattuck mines in the Warren district. The tally excludes office staff and totals about 4,700, with McGray estimating a full basin total near 4,900. The Warren district remains a prosperous mining area with strong payrolls.
A Phoenix dispatch reports 14 year old Racheel Grijalva, a Mexican girl, laughed during a funeral and was examined by lunacy officials. Physicians declared her condition serious and she was committed to a asylum after a determined attempt to relieve her behavior with medical methods.
The Arizona Port and Cement Company mill near Phoenix turns out lime for cement and ships 1260 barrels daily. Clay from Espscity and Wicklomen supplies the mix, with 590 barrels noted. Four miles west of Phoenix the plant expands, employing 30 men with plans to grow to 50. Buckeye railroad workers are involved.
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