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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1908
Page
1
Congregational church holds Sunday with Sunday school at 10 am preaching by Henry Young People at 7 pm evening service at 7 20 pm Methodist church invites all to attend Epworth League at 7 pm prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm second Mass at 9 30 am Sunday school at 10 90 am Rosary and Benediction at 7 30 pm.
The Arizona Supreme Court, with Justices Sloan Dean Ave Campbell concurring, affirms the action of Maricopa County supervisors denying a petition by 505 citizens to call an election on liquor sales. Justice Fave writes the opinion, upholding the territorial statute as law. The Phoenix Democrat notes potential April board action to issue the election call in Maricopa County.
Treasure hunters prepare for a costly return to the P coast where about four and a half million dollars in gold and riches were lost years ago. Work commences anew as crews barge to recover the sunken wealth despite potential delays. Hortometer's Stomach Bitters touted as a health aid to readers seeking relief from fever, weakness, and digestive issues, urging use for spring health.
Revised statutes of Arizona, 1901 require every person owning or managing taxable property in the Territory to list it with the Assessor between the last Monday in February and the first Monday in June. All real or personal property owners must call at the Assessor’s office to list their property for taxation. Cras. R. Howe, Assessor.
Commencing March 1 1908 the price of gas for cooking and lighting will be 2 50 per thousand cubic feet. The announcement emphasizes gas now within reach for all and signals a broadening consumer access.
The Schieffelin theater drew a bigger crowd last night as a better presentation impressed patrons. Fire scenes were restaged alongside the regular program, and Iris films are promised next week. Audience praise grows for the new self-select format and overall entertainment value.
A reader reports that after trying doctors remedies for eczema the wife used Chamberlains and found it far better. The note mentions sale by a druggist.
Seventy five miles of railroad remain to connect Yuma with Calexico while work on the gap is rushed. Maricopa county settlers plan a April 9 picnic. Tempe aims to exterminate mosquitoes by crude oil application to cess pools and sinks. A Windsor Tucson motel owner reports a $59 pipe theft. Texas may grow cotton next. S Hill dies in Tucson. body to be buried in Detroit. The Smart Set Club of Phoenix hosts a peach waist dance. Gertie Shannon, en route from Maricopa to Tucson, attempted suicide with mercury tablets but survived. Tucson drops its spring musical festival. Mea to hold a farmers institute starting March 26 with a potential talk from Prof. Clothier. Los Angeles Auto Dealers plan a Phoenix fair auto tour next fall.
Territorial Treasurer Kirke Jnod reports $28 798.10 from a 2 percent tax on all insurance companies in Arizona for 1907, up $1 346 from 1906. Insurance written in Arizona territory climbed from $1 232 605 in 1906 to $1 439 905 in 1907, signaling broad prosperity despite the panic.
San Diego dispatch reports Perry Munger from Arizona narrowly escaped drowning at La Jolla yesterday. Ralph Hutchinson started the rescue, with Frank Wyatt and Sans Price joining in. their boat overturned but beach onlookers helped prevent tragedy. Near Yuma, a pet cat playing with a rattlesnake was killed by its owner to save the animal.
At a special meeting of the executive committee of the chamber of commerce in Tucson it was decided to raise funds for entertaining the republican territorial delegates on April 18 and the democratic territorial delegates on May 4 who will attend their respective party conventions. The task is assigned to Chairman Frank H. Herryd Ford of the democratic county committee and Chairman John W. Bogan of the republican county committee.
Mr and Mrs J Fred Cleaveland plan to reach Phoenix from Denver next Wednesday as he takes up private secretary duties to Governor Kibbey on April 1. A family reunion arranged via Tux Pans Fecto links lost relatives Thos Rankin and an anxious sister io late years. President BT of Tombstone Telephone Co departed for Bisbee on business. HO Carr near Benson completed another artesian well delivering fifty gallons per minute on his alfalfa farm.
The Turmbstone school trustee election drew crowds as Supt E W Walker of the T C M Co and L C Wilbur vied for the post amid voting eligibility disputes. Voters faced qualification questions with women barred if not tax or school age, while some men sworn in to count ballots. Walker led with 206 votes to Wilbur 34. A A Anderson anticipated a sheriff nomination in Graham County.
The Arizona Supreme Court in Phoenix yesterday upheld lower court rulings in numerous Cochise County matters. The ruling includes death row appeals for Henry Davis of Globe and I. Grace of Tucson, with executive clemency the remaining option. Other items cover bankruptcies, condemnations, and various civil cases across the region. Road floods threaten Maricopa County routes as jail terms and new trials figure in several decisions. John A. Wilson, an early Flagstaff resident who helped raise the city flag, died March 12 at Milton Hospital.
The Machomici Mercantile Company held its annual stockholders meeting at its city offices. Douglas Gray was named president J.D. Mich vice president and the Phas Bowman secretary. New directors elected included Doughe Gray JD Machomien and Bowman. The company reported a healthy condition and plans for improvements to expand commerce.
The report notes fair weather across Arizona for March 28. Medical mentions include Dr Milew discussing anti pain remedies Pate oe headache and Nouraigia.
A chaotic digest reports: Chiapa Mexico, razed by earthquake and fire, recalls San Francisco’s fate with a 215 000 population city. Robbers blow up South San Francisco post office securing 2000. L L Phillips wins 15000 against McClure's Magazine for libel. Georgia Republicans name Tate’s successor. Willie Hoppe defeats George Sutton in billiards in New York in 24 innings. Alaska miners riot, troops deployed. Penrose’s health improves as Aldrich currency bill passes 42 to 18. Hot Springs SD bank cashier arrested for 25000 embezzlement. Ex mayor Rose reelected Milwaukee mayor for sixth term. ties to Twin Buttes Arizona project near Tuoton.
For sale a four year old cow with calf. Described as perfectly gentle. Also notes stomach troubles and a remedy with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Mentions price at 25 cents and free samples. Read as a small classified style notice referencing a physical address in LA and names White and St. David Anne.
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