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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1908
Page
1
A change of programme is announced for next Thursday and Friday on the main floor. Tickets cost 25 cents, gallery 15 cents, and children 15 cents. Box office opens at 7 15 with curtain at 8 00.
County Treasurer I Gaines announces payment of registered warrants under Treasurer's registration of 1908. Warrants presented on or after publication date incur interest stoppage. First publication May 4. 1418.
Lucas Coosty Frank J Cheney swears he is senior partner of F T Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and agrees to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Care. Notary A W Girasos verifies on December 6 188? The firm promotes Hall's Catarrh Care taken internally and claims blood and mucous passage influence. The Occidental offers a guaranteed dividend policy and inquiries are invited.
A vivid court room vignette recalls the oath bound drama of trial. It notes that court reconvenes May 1, with the trial jury taking a recess for supervise court on May 18.
Production data from Cochise County mines lists ounces of gold and silver, plus lead. The report condenses figures under company headings and notes quantities in ounces and pounds. The readable fragments mention Corier and Valcke as potential entities or personnel involved in the mines year’s output.
New district court filings include M D Seribair and spouse versus T H Brandt to quiet title on Aztec property in Tombstone. Virginia A Carter and Lee Carter sue Bitbre Commercial Co for 5000 derusges, alleging fraud to block payment on 250 dollars of merchandise. Provident Mutual Building and Loan Association versus C4 Bailey and Laura Bailey seeks foreclose on a 1774 mortgage. Amada Chow versus P E Olson filed for divorce.
City council of Tempe to cover open water with coal oil to exterminate mosquitoes. Copper Queen smelter produced 7.5 million pounds. Calumet & Arizona produced about 4.1 million pounds. Mrs Stella E Harrison, wife of the Tacoma Citizen ad man, died after illness. Twenty five liquor dealers renewed Phoenix licenses. Edwards hotel owner McCarthy installs gasoline engine to generate electricity for his property. Yuma Valley citrus canes now rival a man, with 105 carloads expected from 250 acres. Robbins & Son from Woodburn, Oregon arrived with registered horses and cattle for a Salt River Valley stock farm. Governor Kibbey reappointed E. J. Bennett, Sidney Ridgeway, and M. Maratel.
Three bids were submitted for building the detention hospital at Douglas. M F Bain bid $2,290 and was accepted while J A Olden offered $2,009 and T B Wiseman $92,424. The immigration commissioner's application was received with no action. Dr. Bacon left for Tucson for a serious operation while W A Harwood remained in poor condition. Chairman Riggs, Supervisor Bowen and McCabe attended the board meeting.
Martin Costello grants an extension on the option held by Celamet and Arizona Mining Co in the Casey group Turquoise district adjoining Leadville property. Original bond 150000 with 15000 already paid. Extension to March 39 next year. 25000 due by Sept 20 this year. remaining 190000 due by March 30, 1909. Arizona Gold Mines Milling Co meeting today in Tombstone to discuss mine expansion with visitors Frank Falke Fred Eckert Mrs Schmidt and Mr Ober among stockholders. Falke says Patagon district reserves are promising. Eckert and associates impressed with Arizona. party plans Yellowstone visit after.
Arizona cyclists ME Butler and J Raub rode 337 miles in ten days with four stops in Globe and shorter breaks at Willer, Holomonville, Fort Thomas, Roosevelt on the route from Bisbee to Phoenix arriving last night. The corrected list of producing mines in Cochise County has been filed with Assessor Howe and will be published with the assessment roll.
Advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed mucous membranes and a blocked Eustachian tube. It claims most cases are due to catarrh and pledges a hundred dollar reward for any deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Read as promotional medical remedy copy from a historical paper.
A policy in the Occidental guarantees protection for elderly residents, outlining benefits and eligibility. The plan emphasizes financial security, healthcare access, and steady support as age increases, with clear guidelines for enrollment and continuation of coverage.
Prominent Prescott figures Attorney Thomas G Norris and Yavapai County Supervisor Fred Satter were arraigned on bribery charges tied to the district attorney appointment after a $23,000 suit involving United Verde and a $500 alleged payoff. Each was released on $2500 bond as sensational reports and possible dueling plans circulates locally.
The following nineteen letters remain in general delivery as of May 2 at the Tombstone post office. Names include Barajas, Brower Mrs W pgs, Mrs M Drisdale, ST St Quintero Gregorio, Stanford Tucker, John Wooten TR. Also notes about calling for letters and a stray mention of Occidental Life Insurance policies.
The forecast covers Dewven for Arioaa with expectations of fair skies and mild temperatures. Light winds from the south are anticipated, with no precipitation. Highs near the mid 60s and lows around the mid 40s.
Sunday services listed for Congregational, Methodist and Sacred Heart churches. Congregational set at 10am with morning sermon on The Christian Art and evening address. Epworth League at 7pm. Wednesday prayer at 7:30pm. Methodist address by Rev Opie of Wilcox. Sacred Heart First Mass at 9:00am, Sunday school 10:50am, Rosary and Benediction at 7:30pm led by Rev J.T. Bouse.
Firemen are urged to attend a mass meeting at the Rescue Hose House on Sunday May 8 at 8 PM to discuss important matters. James Marrs is Chief, Ben Cook President, with full attendance requested for the Tombstone Fire Department gathering. W E Mauldin offers a discount sale on jewelry with factory backed guarantees on each Jencks sale.
The Standard Oil fights a $29,000,000 fine by Judge Landis while Brenman of Butte is jailed for attempted extortion of $40,000 from F. Augustus Heinze. Europe gathers at Vienna for Francis Joseph diamond jubilee as a New York tenement fire kills three women and two children and injures 12. Thaw insanity hearing postponed for district attorney Jerome’s convenience. A Dr Williams case in Denver ends with acquittal over a letter defaming Roosevelt. The Australian coaster Regia sinks under suspicious circumstances. a Port land murder case advances with a witness pending. Ferris, a Montana ranch hand, confesses to an engineer killing during a Burlington hold up and is remanded without bail.
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