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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1911
Page
1
A Bowie field oil strike is reported with a crew note from AC Ward and bowie basters. The report mentions a well near Bowie and quotes an observer, Mack Freeman, noting the bore reaching several feet. The fragmentary account reflects early field activity and local reactions.
A lengthy report notes bank condition as of March 5 with mentions of oil speculation and ground proofing. It records a Phoenix based partners’ packing company formed by cattlemen to smoke and can meat, a Tucson Ride Club rifle tournament plan near May 30, and Verde Valley Artesian Water noting water depth and 65 feet to surface.
A $30 reward is offered for a lost sorrel horse about 15 hands high with a star on its forehead, branded US on the left shoulder, white left hind fetlock, about 1 year old with silvery mane and tail. It carried a government saddle and blanket, vanished two miles from Tombstone toward the San Pedro River on January 11, 1911. Notify or deliver to Jack Prooks, Ft Huachuca, Arizona for the reward.
A garbled church notice promotes services in Tombstone with Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11. It references events titled Descent of Humiliation and various nightly services, inviting all to attend. Names and phrases are partially legible, including references to Sunday school superintendent Mrs. Win Cavanagh and Rev. S Keres.
Captain Duncan a Missouri capitalist plans large scale irrigation in the valley for new agricultural development. He holds mining interests in Paragieo district and is linked to Chiricahua Development. The piece notes rising settlement, mining activity, and a Blue Lodge Masons meeting as various town developments unfold.
The Yuma Indian measles outbreak alters tribal life as the Sun reports a near civilizational shift. A child in F’s family contracts the disease, triggering changes in food, routines, and attitudes among the Yuma people. The piece notes a move away from past punishments toward modern welfare, with emphasis on improved nutrition from a Colton Beg Food mixed grain.
Watered down OCR lists names for advertised letters in general delivery for the week ending March 1911. Names include Garea Santiago Melean ALL Madrid Pedro Mabie Maria Montija Lasia de Remites Santos Kun Dolores Sebala Nicsnor Torner RC Valenzuein Seic Called for letters require date of advertisement and proper notification.
Arizona News of Interest reports 12,000 trees to be planted near Dewey Prescott area and a lull in Nogales insurgent activity. Tucson hosts rail rebuilding crews and plans to acquire 20,000 acres of Sonora land for colonization. Phoenix and Tucson civic efforts proceed with street cleaning and tourism leaflets while officials meet in Hermosillo and Fort Sill.
A report from Sonora details the death of rebel leader Talamantes near Sahuaripa after a clash with federal forces. The insurgents held a church position before ammunition ran out and Talamantes surrendered, then all three rebels were killed.
Customs records at Nogales port show rising duties with shipments from Mexico totaling more than prior years. Deputy collector Timothy Keefe notes 1910 import duties may top $300,000 as February receipts reach $14 and January $16,000, while notices tout Chamberlains Liniment for injuries.
The territorial auditor reports February receipts for articles of incorporation at 2625.20 dollars. Since the first of last July total fees amount to 22558 dollars, lower than earlier annual totals near 40000 dollars.
An official note warns that even brief delays in treating a child with croup can be dangerous and emphasizes early use of a recommended remedy. The message urges caregivers to seek help promptly and mentions a specific cough medicine as widely sold.
JT stewart ve D ASkeule, an action debt in the sum of $500 with interest and costs of suit. Estate of John Ka Albright minor sale of real estate, ordered that ER Pirtie Guardian be wated to s ll the real estate he is ward at private sale, asid property being undivided $ ial in lot J, black IL, McCullar's addition to Douglas, Estate of William Harry, order appointing March 3 1911 day of hearing petition of Frank Juli exeenter settlement of acount, etc longi. General Manager Douglas Jay of the Herehall mine left the morning for El Paso op business connected with his company. John Dowdle of Sonora, after remaining in Douglas for several days, haaa gone to Cananes and from there will go to Baccoachi, where he will purchase 400 eteera, Ed. Hi, Reaves just received a tango shipment of Chick Feed and other poultry supplies from Colton, Calif ouni chicks do better on this then other foods, M10.
The will of Colin Cameron who died suddenly at Tuck has been filed for probate. It bequeaths all property to his wife and children as if there were no will, with Mrs. Cameron named executrix without bond. The will was executed on March 5th, 1889.
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