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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1912
Page
2
The Tombstone Epitaph under editor William Hattich advertises a weekly Sunday edition with subscription rates of one year six months and single copies priced at three dollars.
An editorial mix weighs U S imperial options in Mexico and praises Arizona lawmakers and suffragists. It reports Tombstone cattlemen meeting to discuss ranger laws and stock brands, notes 50 000 range cattle value around 500000, 6000 horses, plus rising mine activity and copper prices, predicting a strong year for Arizona’s stock, mining, and growth toward statehood.
A long digest from the state detailed political moves in Arizona and Washington, local court routine, criminal incidents, and economic developments. Key items include governor Hunt’s prison reform stance, census-style notes on sheriffs, survey plans for water projects, railroad and cattle movements, and rising tensions over Mexico with American reactions and border concerns.
Tombstone native daughter and Joe B Best of Tombstone were married last evening at the bride’s mother’s home with Rev MA Deck officiating. The bride, lifelong resident active in church work, and the groom, a popular citizen, will reside in Tombstone as friends extend congratulations.
Tombstone High School baseball fans journeyed to Pearce to watch a tense 12 inning battle. The score remained tied at 6, 10, and the 12th before Pearce edged Tombstone 21 to 20. Pearce plans to travel to Lambstone next Sunday as both teams field a strong lineup.
Jim Sascoe of Tombstone Consolidated Mines reports a rich manganese ore body at the Comet mine in the district, averaging 22 ounces of iron and strong gold values. About 9900 tons are blocked out, to be sent to El Paso for treatment, with hauling beginning from the Sheaster platform toward the ore platform.
A number of parties appeared before Chief Judge James today seeking to file quarterly pension papers for United States government benefits. The proceedings required that applicants be present before the clerk of a court of record. Several individuals noted they owed sums or payments from the government.
William Kinting and Fred Ferguson, convicted of smuggling breese, were discharged after serving ten months in county jail. Ferguson was released some time ago. The two men were among the group involved in a running fight with the cow rangers along the Mule mountains last spring on the south side.
The board of supervisors plans a countywide road inspection starting tomorrow to identify needed work and ensure proper construction. The trip will cover Fort Huachuca Fairbank Benson Suphar Spring valley Dos Cabe rene and San Simon valley.
A letter from Mrs. Carrie May in Shelthorn Alabama praises Cardal claiming it cured her weakness and headaches after two bottles. She describes Cardal as a woman’s tonic strengthening the womanly constitution and notes its 50 year successful record. She urges other women with troubles to try it.
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