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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1909
Page
2
Eerie fragment lists WM. HATTICH and others in a terse obituary style item. The unreadable OCR hints at a church or local epitaph note with Sunday reference and a name, suggesting a memorial or column entry in a historic Tombstone publication.
A fragment notes Mrs McNamara of Urbana seeks a husband by advertising. At 40 she seeks a real cold husband who is financially stable and capable of support. She trusts printer’s ink to find him and dismisses as ineligible any man lacking funds or ability to provide.
The San Pedro irrigation project would bring incalculable benefits to Cochise County with an estimated cost under 750000 dollars. It would irrigate nearly 50000 acres of premier land, and the early dam construction would greatly aid the banner county by encouraging government action and broad local support.
The Magon Villa Rivera revolutionists face trial in this city drawing wide interest. The proceeding is nationally significant and will be watched closely. Defendants are expected to receive a fair and impartial hearing, with a jury of honest Arizonans to determine the merits of their cases.
An article discusses longevity education by life insurers and suggests a surprising one sentence takeaway about living longer. It then oddly proposes getting an appointment as a judge of the United States Supreme Court as a concise proposition.
A list shows Delegate Cameron introducing pension bills in the house with amounts for Mary I B Pete Bisbee 39 dollars Saul Hagerey Yuma 12 Elbert W Mc Laughlin Duncan 35 James C Bhacklefield Bisbee 12 as read in a Washington dispute report.
Arizona baseball fans will enjoy increased national play this summer as several tournaments are organized across the territory. The first event is planned in Prescott under the auspices of the Order of Eagle, with games scheduled for June and early dates referenced as June 2 and 21.
Mrs. John Critchley and her little daughter barely escaped serious injury when their buggy jolted by a frightened horse on Sixth street. The impact threw them clear, causing bad bruises and contusions but no broken bones.
United States Commissioner Stan ford tours Patagonia to investigate cattle troubles after Bud Gurdbet and Ranchman Morgan report stock stolen or straying into Sonora. Cattle found miles south of the line, driven north toward the home range, held by government men at Lochiel as Customs fights over eligibility to enter Arizona.
Territorial items of interest condensed report secured options on Saddle Mountain London Arizona London Range and Ball Copper properties by Edward B Kurtz for American Finance & Securities. Temperance wave noted after Rev Stewart Phoenix visit with anti saloon league meeting at Methodist church. Local items include mine work in Humboldt areaDesoto and Bell group, resignations capitol grounds, and local births in Tombstone.
New York dispatch reports the marriage of Joseph Portugal a Walker Arizona mining engineer and Clara Colt heiress of Bryn Mawr. Portugal once known as Portugal bey came to the United States to avoid Ottoman service and worked in Arizona before the wedding aboard a resin bound for Nogales.
Suit No. 5660 lists Mary Stephens on versus George Stephenson in a divorce action in district court. Probate Court notes jurisdiction or related probate matters.
Special fares on Arizona railroads announced with half fares for clergy charity and disabled volunteer soldiers. New permit application blank printed by James Charlton, chairman, for the transcontinent passenger association lines. Orders issued for sale of personal property and hearings for letters of administration and probate.
Chairman G. J. McCabe and his wife visit Tombstone accompanied by Dr. Brandage and spouse. The party, mentored by the Cloverleaf Railroad medical star’s director, enjoys a stay of several weeks with Capt. Grove B. Wilcox and his wife, touring the country and Huacuca mountains.
From Yuma this report describes three days of gate failures at Sharpeherding on the California Development company canal. Muskrats damaged the embankment, allowing water to escape and erode the banks, forcing repairs and threatening water supply for domestic use and stock across the white valley region.
A garbled report describes exploration of the Grand and Green rivers in Utah and Arizona. It notes a trip returning today and states a final report will be sent to Washington declaring these waterways navigable for downstream connections to the Colorado River near a junction.
The franchise election results were virtually unanimous in favor of the eight franchise for Cummings, with 1, Cummings planning immediate steps to build a modern electric light system. Critics cited municipal progress concerns but the vote was decisive, and Tombelline has declined further resistance.
The Lucson event next September promises a strong showing as many top marks in the territory are poised to fall. Local shooters expect favorable weather and select rivals from New Mexico to compete, with organizers preparing for a record-setting display.
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