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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1913
Page
1
Under the new mine tax law Cochise County faces doubled property values for 1912. The Copper Queen district and other major producers are expected to push total Cochise assessments toward about 100 million dollars, following last year’s figures.
The Tombstone school system presents a concise annual outline from Superintendent E. H. Stover covering grades and metrics for the 1912 13 year. It lists enrollment figures, teacher assignments, curriculum scope, attendance, and notable achievements within the district.
A list of 18 letters in general delivery at Combstone postoffice for the week ending May 10 1913 is published and customers are warned to call with the adver tisement date. Postmaster W A Hawson Jr notes a fee of one tenth will be collected per delivered letter. Also an ad lists sale items and various notices including poultry feed and a for sale sewing machine.
Notable Tombs'one musicians and instrumental talent will perform at Le Congregational Church Tuesday evening. A social with ice cream and refreshments is planned, with admission 50 cents to fund hymn books for the church.
Sunday church services listed for multiple faiths in Tombstone with Mass at 7 30 am and 7 30 pm English sermons Benediction and Sunday School at 10 30 am Rev Vinai Gesivainn and Rev C W Dexcax noted plus Methodist and Epworth League events with sermons at 1 am and 7 30 pm Christian Endeavor at 7 pm Trevor Oxrox listed as pastor. All invited to attend.
Advertising copy promotes Newbro’s Herpicide as a cure for dandruff and hair loss, claiming the product stops scalp scaling and prevents hair shedding. It asserts that a healthy scalp preserves a youthful look and urges buyers to insist on genuine Herpicide via E R Fianc as special agent.
Tombstone notes include Mrs James Tasfie and Master James Istacges returning to San Diego after a visit, others return from Noug and Flagstaff, legal talent departing to Bisbee and Dough, Conductor Win Bute to relieve Geo Davey, Nellie Brandt home from Flagstaff, Sheriff Wheeler fined for accidental discharge, Masons meet in Masonic Hall, Oscar Goll leaves for El Paso, Paul Hearne visits Tombstone, three Mexican youths sentenced to reform school, W P Thompson returns from Patagonia, Miss Juanita Westervelt arrives from Flagstaff.
Reports from Avh Fork and Jerome Yavapai county involve saloon actions, missing bodies, and local court cases. The Juusuale Miner notes Y-P Mining beginning operations at Senator Camp on 8 ranger scale. Fletcher Gee acquitted on murder as self defense. A body found near Jerome prompts search results. A Deeri Thumb Butte couple faces charges over a 15 year old daughter, and six Mexicans are jailed in Greenlee for gambling. Arizona Meat Products plans a packing plant in Douglas with $25000 capital.
The governor signed the alien land law as session delays loom. Senate and Hoar reached accord on the general appropriations bill while several Senate bills including weights and measures and relief for schoolland squatters await the governor. Stakes include funding for experimental farm in Salt River valley and contingent expenses for the corporation commission.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered Western and Southern railways to reduce freight rates on fat cattle, feeders, sheep and goats from all Arizona points except Phoenix to California cities. The cuts must be made before July 1, 1930, to address complaints by the Arizona Corporation Commission and the American National Live Stock Association that current rates were excessive.
The text recounts heartfelt support for Tombstone amid a county seat relocation dispute. Backers pledge loyalty and condemn real estate speculators while noting broad statewide backing and hopeful, if risky, public expressions of goodwill toward Tombstone.
United States Marshal A Jtin seized 100000 cartridges intended for Sonora fighters. The ammunition allegedly shipped to Bisbee Arizona and destined for export to Mexico was intercepted at the crossing point. The seizure followed a supreme court decision regarding the shipment and involved a customs inspector.
George R Davey resigns as conductor of the Tombstone freight run between El Paso and Tombstone after nearly ten years. He is highly regarded for courteous demeanor and friendly attention to travelers. He will join the new assignment soon, with best wishes from passengers and colleagues.
The message claims A H Hilton Mer. Co. and Antonio N M have an outlet for ore in Europe and offer the highest prices. It invites sending for a pamphlet to learn how to take cars and maximize value.
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