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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1908
Page
1
Iris Theatre Road Show program list notes Ty Tepren and Maxaorn appear in the lineup. The item reads as a brief program entry for the venue's event, with likely performance or hosting roles and dates implied by the heading.
Reel lineup features Rind Hearted Gentleman comic The Mile tie A Home at Last a fox terrier star Pretty Typist Fate dramatic moving picture with a second feature Parley Breckenridge sings two illustrated songs Elong You Once There Are Two Main Floor admission 25 cents Gallery 15 cents Children 15 cents Box office 7 30 Curtain 8 15 Toledo ad shows Hulls Catarrh Cure claim with 1886 notary oath and testimonial note
The district court docket includes Manuel Garero v Vanderiunth et al with judgments on damages amid devawation concerns. Kulanovich v Shainer appeals from the justice court, plus a debt matter of Arizona Mining & Trading for $20,000. Court adjourns to the 25th and juries will be present for criminal trials. a jeweler's discount sale offers factory backed guarantees.
Sunday orders list Congregational Church services with Sunday school at 1am and preaching at 1am followed by Young People at 7pm and Evening Service at 7 30pm. Methodist church Epworth League meets at 1pm with Wednesday prayer at 7 30pm. Sacred Heart shows masses at 4am and 4 20am with Sunday school at 10 30am and rosary and benediction at 7 30pm. Also mentions Hall’s Catarrh Cure and a testimonial from Cheney.
A chaotic Douglas page outlines assorted items: a man posing as a cleaner from Indies wear disappears with lingerie, a Pacific Board of Underwriters rep seeks to revive insurance charges for lower rates, W C Whitaker dies in a wagon accident near Duncan, Arizona, and a Phoenix doctor narrowly survives a near-death incident. Salvation Army workers in Bisbee plan city-building efforts, Bisbee voters registered 1 576, Macabees organize a uniform rank, and Douglas chamber hosts its first annual dinner May 25 with Dr James Douglas, Col Epes Randolph and Tom Pollock. Douglas company H selects a squad to attend the national meet in Omaha in August. Carmenita Contearas breaks her right arm roller skating in Yuma.
A dispatch from Moctezuma Sonora says General Lorenzo Torres has conceded peace to the Yaquis and they approach Hermosillo with flags of truce to surrender arms. The Mexican government seeks unconditional surrender but Yaqui chiefs indicate willingness to accept terms, foretelling an end to guerrilla warfare in Sonora and renewed regional prosperity.
The Douglas recorders office lists the Citizens Publishing Co as filing to publish the Douglas Citizen. Capitalization is $15,000 divided into 1,500 shares. Incorporators include C. A. Overlace, J. G. Cowan, A. W. Flickenger, and Dr. Hickman.
The probate court issued marriage licenses in recent days. Harry Moore of Bisbee to Elizabeth Farraugh of Don Laie. Clarence W. Sullivan of Bishes to Louies M. Black of Flagstart. Frank Vidano to wed Katherine Cor roto, both of Bisbee.
A high school election resulted in a unanimous vote in favor of the high school plan despite light overall turnout. The tally showed a decisive majority, with the high school option winning while night school received no votes. A later note mentions Carl H Higgins returning to California and Constable W P Ellis bringing a prisoner named Harry Lorance for grand jury consideration on burglary charges.
Territorial Auditor Sime Ely returns to Phoenix from Los Angeles after visiting Walter Kibbey who was reported to have tried to kill himself. The doctor said the death by own action tale arose from a mistake and sensational press magnified the incident. Walter Gargled Lysol in error mistaking it for medicine and survived.
Judge Doan departs for Phoenix to attend the Supreme Court session in March. The short term may last only a few days with limited business, mainly arguments for motions for rehearing in several cases decided at the January meeting. Two cases not ready last session may be addressed under a new rule permit.
Irregular forecast for Dewven on May 16 suggests showers across Ariona-baart with possible brief thunderstorms. Winds southwest at moderate speed, temperatures in mid sixties to low seventies. Residents advised to carry umbrella and monitor local advisories.
Davis recently resigned as president of Hudehdes Watr company and now Reinet holds the firm for $510,006. The action centers on bonds of 1 000 each totaling over $1,200,000 with a 7 percent rate secured by a mortgage. The suit seeks foreclosure with a special commissioner, noting it is the county’s largest case. Ben Goodrich represents the plaintiff.
Judge Webster Street, who suffered apoplexy, is reported to be improving daily by Dr. Wylie. The physician says condition advances a little every 24 hours, though not as fast as hoped, with cautious optimism for full recovery.
The Democrat notes a major shipment of sheep from the Salt River Valley to Kansas City markets via the Santa Fe route. The movement, described as the largest single shipment of matrons to Kansas markets, highlights significant regional ranch and trade activity as animals depart from Phoenix area stock yards.
A disjointed wartime era ad promotes King's New Discovery as the best medicine for coughs colds and throat troubles. It markets bottles at 50 cents and 100 sizes, citing a veteran commissioner's testimony and urging purchase from druggists.
The list items names of individuals with letters remaining for general delivery for the week ending May 9. It notes to announce when calling for advertised letters and includes several spelled names such as Alvares, Consuela, Enrique, Harricon, Johnson, Reath, Walker, and others. Postmaster signs the notice.
A long running sale of all clothing begins tomorrow May 1 at The Peoples Store Co. and promises rare bargains with special prices to attract shoppers. A souvenir will be given to all patrons as an invitation to visit the sale.
A chaotic report details Senators Morris and Roddie clashing during a session in the Oklahoma Senate after Roddie called Morris a liar. The broader wire service chronicle covers battleship meet timing, Debs and Hanford nominations, a Milwaukee fraud case, rail bond plans, and shipyard labor expansions.
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