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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1908
Page
1
Sunday program lists four features including A Wedding in Brittany a descriptive picture Dream of an Opium Fiend a trick comedy A New Way to Pay Debt an American comedy and The Gendarme Have a Keen Rye a lighthearted 1908 lineup with four titles and brief descriptors noting genre and tone.
A color picture feature titled The Vestal evokes Nero era scenes and caused the Theatre Royal management in Bisbee to extend its film run an extra day. The unusual image stirred renewed audience interest in the moving up fare works.
The listing advertises two beautifully illustrated songs as the season's latest hits with a main floor price of 25 cents and children 15 cents. Box office opens at 7 30 and curtain at 8 15 at Gallery.
An insurance company urges residents to keep premiums local and invest in Territory policies. It claims $2,000,000 in annual life insurance premiums leave the Territories with no local investment and promotes loans to Farmers, Stockmen, Merchants, and other interests. The group offers $110,000 in real estate loans subject to executive committee approval, with plans to grow as business expands.
A firm advertises life insurance at the lowest rate possible with absolute safety, claims careful economy in operations and large dividends. It offers standard old line policies on a total reserve basis with modern liberal features and provides loans not only on policies but on other securities as well.
The case of Braziel versus City of Bisbee resumed this morning and the jury was sent to deliberate around noon. The suit seeks $10,000 for injuries from an exposed water pipe. The jury remained out at 4 pm as proceedings continued with second amended complaint and continued evidence. Judgment for defendant with costs. Plaintiff gives notice of appeal. Jurors excused until July 13.
Retired U S Army commissary sergeant Willim T Morgan of Rural Route I Concord NH recalls service in Cuba and the Philippines. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with restoring his health and endorses it as the best medicine for coughs colds bronchial troubles and lingering disease. Guaranteed by druggists with trial offers.
Congregational church outlines Sunday schedule with Sunday school preaching and youth service. Methodist church notes Epworth League and prayer meeting details. Sacred Heart Catholic Church lists masses, Sunday school and services with Rev J T Bones. Local notice mentions Rev Ault taking charge briefly. Advertising for Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets offers free sampler and price.
A damaged list shows names of advertised letters including Stanley Crown Camett Daffy Charlie Duntur H Graham J Hoosby Fisher Latamore J Meyers Joe Chivar Juan laws Pedro rerea Miguel Samoran Felix Saotivanes Merced Valentiuely Miguel Zamora Feliciang. It notes the advertising date and that the list is for the war period with Postmaster D. Caante.
New York quotations show copper at 4.950.27 by the weekly list with copper wire and cathode prices noted. Lead prices hover around 4.50 with silver and spelter figures referenced from St Louis and local quotes, reflecting a fluctuating mining market.
Holdup men are active in Douglas with two near misses in one evening. Gold ore of high value found in the Eberherdt mine, Walker district, Yavapai County. President Murphy of the SPP and P requests the closing of St. Joseph academy in Prescott. Ed Histges, a Pima County resident, suffers a severe fall and is hospitalized. MBI Cox in Mesa to handle this season's cantaloupe crop. Tucson school additions and improvements near $50,000. Salton River dwellers fear an epidemic as waters dry. Experts note eight inches monthly decline. Cooper announces Republican bid for Probate Court in Maricopa County. Shop repairs resume at Tucso…
A brief note indicates an eclipse moment may present an opportunity for Ari to observe or participate. The fragment hints at astronomy timing and potential significance for the named person. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.
A partial solar eclipse will occur from 6:20 to 7:60 a.m. local time, obscuring about one third of the sun. The event, visible in California and Arizona, occurs amid several yearly eclipses with varying visibility across the country.
The board of supervisors will meet on the 20th inst to appoint election officers for the general election in November. Clerk Horner has canvassed precincts for suitable names from both parties and filed a list for consideration. The extra tax roll this year records only paid agreements, causing a discrepancy between assessor and tax collector totals. John Jobe, arrested for grand larceny in Bisbee, faces preliminary examination after allegedly stealing a cow from Sam Coleman. An old ad notes 1000 each 18-inch electric devices, second hand, in Douglas.
The county school superintendent reports a material rise in the number of children enrolled across the county schools and a notable increase in school property value this year. The Los Angeles Times notes Mrs. J H Kintley and daughter arriving at Redondo for the early months. Postmaster J S Palmerice, Palmerice, visited the city yesterday. Mrs Max Geld of Hereford and Col W P McNair of Bistee with John Crowley of Wilcox, Republican visitors to court business. Also mentions political disheartenment and upcoming sermons. Dr Schell of Tucson, leading optician, to Arlington Hotel July 1 and 2 with spectacles and eyegraces. Elizabeth Nutter seeks divorce from John Nutter. prior suit was halted. Do not miss The Schieffelin show tomorrow night.
The Tombstone Orchestra delivered a strong bop showing at Gaye Hall last night. Under Parley Spencer Breckenridge the newly formed group impressed a large audience, proving a worthy town organization and inspiring local support for future performances.
The Bisbee Junior baseball team will arrive in Tombstone tomorrow to play a return game with the Tombstone Juniors and a warm contest is promised on the local diamond. The last game at Lewie Springs proved a victory for the Tombstone boys and the Bisbee nine are anxious to regain their lost shine.
The Tombstone Consolidated Company started the new 1000 foot level pumps with 1200 gallons per minute capacity lifting water up 1000 feet. Daily output reaches 3,456,000 gallons, enabling rapid drainage of the district and opening rich ore bodies below. Drifting has begun on the 1000 level under W Walker and assistants, with emergency use of 700, 600, and 800 level pumps to manage surplus water.
Accessor of Cochise County delivered the 1908 assessment roll to the Clerk of the Board. The Board of Supervisors will convene as a Board of Equalization on July 1, 1908 at 10 a.m. to equalize the roll and will sit through July 20 1908. First publication June 16, 1908.
Detroit man J H Seitz reports Charoberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets restored his appetite and relieved bloating. He notes pleasant bowels and satisfactory movement, priced at 25 cents with free pills.
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