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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1908
Page
3
Property transfers and incorporations listed in Cochise County records include numerous parcels in Douglas Tombstone and Bisbee areas. Transactions cover mining claims, church properties, and estate subdivisions with filings by banks, companies, and individuals.
The Townsite Mining Company, a local resident owned group, plans to resume work near Tombstone and deepen its shaft 10 feet to reach mineralized lower levels. The prospect aims to boost district output as early surface developments and a well equipped facility spark interest from nearby producers.
A dispatch reports Harriman Lines in Arizona to merge into one company serving Phoenix, Maricopa, Mesa, Globe, Nogales, and other towns. The routes connect with Southern Pacific and include lines from Nogales to Guaymas, and a proposed Cananea Yaqui River division toward Naco and Nogales, with a nine month timeline.
A San Francisco May gathering invites attendance to honor the crew of the American Fleet arriving in the Bay. J P Chapman of Santa Cruz county Arizona recounts Pasteur hydrophobia treatment after a bite in Avastin. He traveled to Austin for daily care and claims six years of immunity.
Knights of Pythias of Arizona will hold a reception and conference in Phoenix on Friday March 20 with Charles Barnes of Jacksonville as Supreme Chancellor. Barnes is touring the west and plans a single Arizona stop to meet members, aiming for a large gathering to bid him welcome.
A runaway team in Globe Silver Belt headlines a daring incident on Broad Street yesterday as two young girls faced danger in a speeding wagon. A crowd watched as Will Packs calmly roped the horses just before they reached a telephone pole in front of the Gila Valley Bank, averting tragedy.
President E. B. Gene and Secretary AL N. Gage of the Te-Coy, with W. R. King, returned last evening from Sanco after an overland automobile trip. The Sanco smelter is producing copper bullion daily and processing Imperial ore at a rate of 3,000 tons per day. The party covered the distance at an average of 16 miles per hour despite poor roads.
From Monday's Daily, the four annual meeting of the Sunday school convention for 1 ¢ counties of Maricopa, Vinal and Youre will meet at Tempe April 3-5. Curtey of Tucson was in the city on a short business trip. Three new suits were filed in district court, including Bertha F. Bronson and George W. Bronson for divorce. The National Bank of Douglas loan matters noted. Deaths include Owen Hughes, who died from quick consumption after returning from Wilkes-Barre. Many locals and officials, including Sheriff White and Judge Hereford, were active in various city affairs and visits.
The Schieffelin lodge hosts a Monday night social at the lodge hall offering public access for an Echojestion and entertainment by Newton Beers renowned for his Damon and Pythias portrayal. Beers comes highly recommended and the event targets both members and the general public.
A Tombaton visitor from Patagens details small scale work on company property with current prosecution and planned expansion. Local resident Mr Hartness notes that a larger workforce is expected soon as development advances.
A. R. English and his bride arrived in the city last evening from Los Angeles. The newlyweds' arrival prompted a serenade by friends led by the tin can brigade, who performed in line with the group’s by laws. Mr and Mrs English may settle in Tombstone.
R.A. Kirk, a handsome editor and chairman of the Republican County Central Committee, visits Tombstone for Bisbee Miner business and political matters. The piece notes his prowess as a pool player, baseball manager, and booster. Sapoleon Sepulveda, jailed in Douglas, escaped by leaving his cell.
After March 1 saloons in Phoenix face closing between midnight and morning hours with Sunday restrictions. Penalties include fines from 25 to 500 dollars or jail, and licensees may see reduced hours or loss of rights under the new ordinance.
A disturbance at a ball hosted by Sonja Merantil in Vernaruz, Mexico, involved two banking officials and a prominent businessman. A physical strike occurred, friends were hurt, and one combatant reportedly fled town with plans for a duel pending. The situation remains unsettled as discussions of a challenge continue.
A Morenci mine site sees a fatality as Jase Maions, a brakeman, is killed in a recent accident. The New York Arizona Gold and Copper company secures funds to build a ten stamp mill near Morenci while a new jail is nearing completion. Prescott arrests report two men charged with robbing Chinese noodle stalls. District officials announce seed stock sales at a Washington depot.
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