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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1912
Page
4
The first in a series of spelling dies for Globe Schools was held in the Central building with participation from third grades across the city. The event showcased pupil spelling skills and reflected the district’s focus on literacy.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt plans a visit to the Patagonia district near the Alta mine after recent statements by A W Hamilton former Alta superintendent. Hamilton, who toured Patagonia with eastern investors, says Roosevelt has long expressed interest in the Alta property and its partners. The Alta mine lies between Harshaw and the Duquesne mine near the Washington camp and Westinghouse smelter in the territory.
Princeton graduate Evans T Richardson, former editor of the Caen Grande Times, seeks the U S Land Office post in Arizona. He opposes Col Thomas F Weedin, Florence Bistle Tribune editor and longtime Arizona political influencer. Senator Mark Smith is said to back Weedin. Congressman Ceri Hayden remains noncommittal. Senator Ashorst position unknown.
A skeptical endorsement row cites Hall's Catarrh Cure as curative for catarrh and claims of reliability by local merchants. The text mentions F J. Cursrr &Co. Toledo and a 15 year tenure of P.J. Cheney with assurances of honorable business conduct. It discusses internal consumption and claims products act on blood mucous surfaces.
In Tombstone Love and Wm J Horn gather data for a history of Arizona 1540 to 1912 to be edited by Miss Shariot M Hail. The work aims to recount growth and achievements with Tombstone as a focal point, detailing adventure and frontier history.
Two Mexican men were seriously injured yesterday near Fairbanks when two handcars collided during a severe dust storm. They could not maintain distance before the storm reduced visibility to about 100 seconds. Both were rushed to a Bisbee hospital where doctors found one man did not require amputation of his feet and noted possible injuries to his leg or ankle.
A Phoenix dispatch reports that notices for a referendum and initiative on a three cent fare law were not sent 90 days before election but only 35 days prior. If this ruling stands, all constitutional amendments and referred bills voted on last election could be reversed and invalid.
Win Rayling of Tombstone exhibits red apples noted for flavor firmness and glossy color. The experienced grower demonstrates Arkansas Blacks and Kansas Flavor angle suitability, earning praise and highlighting Tombstone horticultural potential.
Decree of divorce custody of children and furnishing aid sought by Clifford Milliman and Dr May Milliman Cr. Gxtores in Emporium Rooming House. Probate proceedings Est Anns Norton M Fairlee F orest and G Holloway appointed appraisers.
Mrs Coles of Tombstone and her son Sam Coles recount the death of her granddaughter, a young child of Mrs. Con Coles, who accidentally fell into a large irrigation canal and drowned. The Prospector joins in sympathy. Local figures Grace and travel men circulate among Tombstone merchants. Attorneys Williame and Finnigan visit from Bisbee on court business. Various locals discuss bets, cattlemen, and upcoming trips as Tombstone residents go about daily affairs.
Reported minstrel show by Tombstone locals, possibly under Tombstone City Band auspices, with strong community support to encourage home talent and an imminent official announcement expected.
The Tucson Consolidated Copy Co and Fred W. Fickett face loss of $1000 to eight indicted alleged con artists from Cincinnati. Promoters used multiple debenture and mining firms, selling stock or bonds guaranteed by a supposed reliable company, with names and affiliates including Go to Transfer and Chicago Debenture Co.
A long dispatch from Tuce thie node to the Paos recton describes a festive turnout in Old Pueblo today for the B. Po' 4&5 celebration with El Paso officials H J Simmons and FF Magenheimer among speakers. Tombstone Mayor Kuchenbecker attended, plus visitors from Bisbee Douglas and other border towns as weather remains mild and dry. Col H L Pickett tours Silver City on legal business. Judge Dose leaves for Tucson. Wm Johnson and family return to Bisbee after a year away.
A pleasant evening was spent at the Axtell residence on Third Street with M Emily Axtell hosting the Congregational choir in honor of Mire Edith Carter and Mr George Jolan visiting Tombstone as guests of Mr and Mrs Lee O Wootery. Highlights included musical performances, prizes won by Miss Davey and Mr Oscar Kvoll, and refreshments of chocolate cake and sweets.
Ramon Orozco an Old Mexico Mexican was arrested by Tucson police for threatening to kill Louis Figueroa a local baker. A search at the station yielded papers listing contacts and rebel aid sources. The papers were given to the Mexican consul and the prisoner to federal authorities.
Twenty five federal troops arrived at the Gabilondo ranch east of Agua Prieta and found rebel prisoners captured in a two day old clash. Rebels attempted to resist but were overwhelmed by the federal force, taking twelve captives including the rebel leader while the rest fled.
President Murphy of Senta Fe Prescort and Phoenix railroad visits Phoenix and discusses near term plans for a major Arizona plant at Imperial Jun. He travels to monitor development, disputes false rumors of Gug Benbetme gaining Christmas mine control, notes heavy ore shipments from Christmas blended with Imperial ores, and cites growing operations by the Arizona Development company.
Eastern dispatches say Sidney P. Osborn of Arizona is the youngest person rumored for lieutenant governor duties. He is described as thirty five, younger than O’Hara at thirty five, with notes on beardless appearance and early election at twenty seven, though not yet holding the official title.
Official returns show Wilson ahead of Roosevelt by 6 925 in the state after ten counties reported results from Yavapai Cochise Maricopa Gila Apache Pinal Coconino Greenlee Santa Cruz Yuma With four more counties yet to hear Wilson is projected to grow his majority Carl Hayden leads for Congress with 9606 votes and other candidates trailing One woman suffrage tally shows 11 753 in favor and 5 92 against Recall support stands at 10 227 over all
A pleasant social party honored Miss Edith Cetter and Mr Geo Julian hosted by Mr and Mrs Lee O Wooley. Visitors praised Tombstone hospitality and listed attendees including Jeans Precy Jeephine MePta Effie Davey D'dea Neem Edits Car ef Lorine McPoerson Emily Axtell Moeers Arthur Ivey RB Jenkins W A Harwood Jr Edgar Axtell George Jalian.
AH Wien a Cochise county pioneer and resident of Dragoon is active in mining ventures. Tomson visitor stops briefly for business as ore shipments go daily to El Paso and Vouglat. Deageon area sees about 20 minutes of work for various companies and properties as a boom continues.
Three carloads of Arizona oranges were stopped for eastern markets yesterday by the Arizona Orange Association of Phoenix. The eight carloads shipped to date are expected to continue at a rate of about one a day until December 5 or 10, bringing the crop to market before Christmas. Growers anticipate strong profits from an unusually large crop with no California fruit tipping the Thanksgiving market.
A group of Indian service engineers in Pima County petitioned the Indian Bureau for protection from seventy five thieving Papago Indians. Acting Commissioner Abbott ordered Arizona officials to provide resistance as engineers, led by C A Bogel, sought protection after journeying sixty miles to Sacaton to secure surveying equipment.
A sample of age-darkened beans and Indian corn was received at Prescott from Byron Cummings dean of the school of Arts and Sciences at the University of Utah. Earlier Fraser of the Prescott chamber of commerce briefed Denver papers about cliff dwellings in northern Arizona and sent Cummings a sample of the bean seed.
Patients are urged to consult doctors about Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for coughs colds and bronchitis. The product has long approval from physicians and decades of use, marketed as a standard remedy sold for seventy years with claims of reliable relief.
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