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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1910
Page
4
An article argues for convict labor programs in Arizona prisons to reduce idleness and crime. It cites Minnesota’s state prison, where trades such as printing are taught and about 90 percent of inmates leave as industrious, honest citizens, suggesting industry benefits both inmates and the state. It emphasizes training to help ex-prisoners integrate into society.
A civic message urges pride in the city noting its fine climate and pure water. It touts residents as independent liberty loving Americans and argues beautifying lawns adds value to homes and makes premises cozier and more inviting.
A collection of pithy maxims noting stingy humor at personal expense, shifting legal battles, women and hats, and the fate of those who diverge from the common course. The wry observations unfold as aphorisms on success, failure, and social wit.
169 acre ranch with wind mill and teak, 24 head cattle, open land ready for plowing to alfalfa. Bored well 35 feet deep, 7 foot casing pipe, engine to pump water, north side of the usable area. All under fence coral and small pasture near the house. Address 12216 John?
Multiple sparse notes from early Arizona territory coverage. Topics include a dog catcher incident in Bishop where Frank Tinsley was assaulted, a $15 fine, and a survey in the Wellapai valley. Mendoza arrest for mule smuggling near Tucson. mine inspections at Globe by Douglas and Dallas. Sime Eaton begins as general manager of Silver Belt Publishing in Globe. Parker school board authorizes a $3,000 bond for expenses. fire at Kingman post office. an assassination attempt on Matthew Bright near Tintown. Cochise medical society invites Dr McCormack for a public hygiene campaign. Pima County exhibit plans for territorial fair. Tucson visit by Bullard for auto race promotion. a tarantula bite death at Papago village. probation camp attendance at Globe yields seven perfect records. Goodwin in Globe with mineral shipping tags. migrant Indian children travel plans through Tucson to El Paso. pamphlet on grazing ranges in preparation. Mt. Graham Lumber Mill at Safford closed due to water scarcity.
Cochise County delegates announced chairmanships of five of the twenty operative committees led by President Huot and D L Cunosingham. A stenographic reporter was contracted at $2 per day with four copies per folio, estimated total cost $3500 to $4900. The drys oppose statewide prohibition but may back separate submission on it.
Dr George Goulfellow a Southern Pacific surgeon moved from a Los Angeles hospital to the Southern Pacific hospital in San Francisco after a lengthy illness. He is now expected to recover and be active soon. Locals in Cochise county remember his Tombstone years with pride.
The Prosrtetm notes the quiet end of numerous Arizona pioneers who opened trails and set progress. It honors their past deeds and the esteem they deserve, marking their departures as a loss to the state’s heritage and future.
One of the largest bonds in Pima county history was filed by the Grant Brothers Construction Co in the case of the United States against railroad construction contractors. The $04,500 bond was registered for proceedings before the territorial supreme court. The United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co of Baltimore is named as surety.
The district court lists new cases including Michalitechke Hrollem and pany v Frank A Bharkes for 180.50 and interest on note. Larrieu v GW Snipman for commission on a horse and buggy and 250 damages. Chase Renaud vs Water and Ice Co for 5000 note, interest, attorney fees and costs. Geo E Wiker vs Suggs for costs of judgment plus interest and attorney fee. and the estate of John E Butler with Maria Butler administratrix presenting final account and distribution of residue to Maria Butler widow with real and personal property in Douglas and Lowell.
Mil ton from Tombstone returns to Tucson with two sample gold bottles from Quijotoa placer grounds. Captain Charles T Connell and others back the claim value. Fred Felker reports test results showing gold averages per cubic yard on his Alex Rossi and Captain Hall claims.
Winslow waitresses at the Harvey House struck after the local manager barred hair adornments like rata or similar bands. The dispute led to quit-work, two passenger cars in the yard, and a temporary service delay. Diplomacy later restored the workforce with no serious incident.
Dr James Douglas head of Phelps-Dodge in Arizona and New Mexico says surveys for the El Pere and Howthweatesa railroad extension west from Benson are not finished and final decision cannot be made during his visit. He suggests the company intends to extend the line beyond the current terminus.
The committee lists names for doorkeepers sergeants at arms watchmen chaplain chief clerk assistant chief clerk journal clerks secretary to president committee clerks stenographers and pages. Appointments include Ho 4inbons Apeche Evans Gila Ten man Pinal Richard Humphreys Cochise Daniel Holloway Mohave Seaborn Ceatchfield Maricopa W Cole Cochise Frank DeSousa Maricopa Carriet Jean Oliver Ed Dillon Verapai A Cohen Gill Celic Barth Apache Michael Hannon Cochise J Calishan Cochise D Norfleet Coconino Frank Townsend Jr Yavapai Sam Briec oe Cochiew J M Foster M Murphy Pace Graham Margaret Osullivan Beatrice Seales M i copa Joseph Daze Pinal RE M Gillen Yavapai Charlie Parson Cochise Lloyd Jones Maricopa Ethel Ming Maricopa Dudley Lewis Maricopa
An Arizona church federation met in Phoenix on Tuesday and adopted a platform of aims including cooperation in reaching destitute and overcrowded areas, moral reforms, and uniting in church work across the state. New officers include President Rev. F T Walker and Vice President Rev. KR Urayot, with officers from Phoenix Flagstaff Prescott Tempe and Douglas.
Prescott passes an ordinance banning wooden sidewalks within city limits and imposes strict measures to protect water mains from taps without city authority and a meter. The Scopel House proprietor faced a $250 water bill for two years of use from the city.
Yesterday Governor Sloanor Burwell denied the requisition of Brown of Tucson wanted in Santa Clara County California for failing to provide for his minor child. Judge C F Ainsworth approved the requisition, noting Brown was in Tecson and had been in Arizona six months prior.
Bisbee city council will discuss amending the curfew ordinance to raise the age limit from twelve to sixteen years. The measure has been a long discussed item and is expected to be acted on at tonight’s meeting. The report appears in the Arizona Standard from Cholrine Mohave County.
From the Daily 40 Scribner and wife depart for San Francisco spending two weeks there before returning to their old home at Biloxi. Mr Scribner holds large property interests in Tombstone and plans to reside there again soon. District Attorney Wolo returns from Tucson with enough strength to travel. The article notes Yom Kippur services and Masonic temple dedications in Bisbee and Tombstone with Grand Master Grow and Frank Thomas mentioned.
Arlington hotel figures in a report about a brief visit by local figures including County Treasurer C. Hooke and Joe SePberen to relay updates. The piece notes negotiations for transfer of value to a distant company and mentions Masonic temple ceremonies and preparations for the county fair.
Rev Needham is reappointed to lead the Tombstone church for the coming conference year amid a full Arizona pastors list appointed by Bishop Hughes. The roster names many towns and supervisors, noting Needham's past year of strong service and expected welcome back by his congregation.
A Wednesday meeting of the Athletic association of the University of Arizona elected Carl Cook as secretary and J Bonnie as treasurer.
A large social reception last night at the Congre gational church in town honored Rev Me Deck and his wife newly arrived from Portland to take residence in the healthful climate and scenery. The Congregational society hosted with a receiving line for about 100 guests in the church parlors decorated by young ladies. Mrs Keach played piano and provided instrumental selections as guests mingled and exchanged greetings. Refreshments of sherbet and cake were served by the ladies.
The obituary notes the death of Andrew Garrett a Tombstone resident who arrived from Kirnoman Scotland in 1879 and aided in the Apache Land era. He was a Mason with the Tombstone Lodge and survived by his wife and children William John Edward Walter and Miss Barbara, with funeral arrangements pending.
The order for trial jurors has been unde returnable October 31 at 9 30 a.m. The grand jury will convene some week prior.
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