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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1908
Page
3
Mining deeds and patents list transfers and claims in Warren and Dragoon mining districts with ownership changes from Presley firms to others. Real estate mortgages and satisfactions noting properties in Bisbee and Renaco frames and quit claims, power of attorney, and partial mortgage release from the Arizona Trust and Banking Co.
The article lauds John Rock nicknamed Honest Jobe and William M. Adamson as capable, honest, and experienced choices for Cochise County Supervisors. It highlights Rock’s integrity and Adamson’s track record as mayor of Douglas and his broad practical knowledge across trades and industries.
Territorial items of interest condensed report a Sacramento area barbecue may boost attendance by 2000 Indigenous revelers on Indian day. Arizona events include the 16th annual Arizona Sportsmen’s Association tournament in El Paso. Local political changes in Cochise and Yavapai counties, school honor rolls, prizes for territorial fair races, a Granada postmaster appointment, and a pressed brick factory planned for Yuma.
One of the principal addresses at the Albuquerque convention was delivered by B. Christy of Phoenix. He urged building an adequate stock fence along the Mexican border to stop fever carrying cattle and disease, extending beyond New Mexico into neighboring states and prompting federal supervision on grazing limits.
An ambiguous report notes Bour mineeye Soe achieving a win at a local event with limited readable details. The fragment references a winner and a community setting, but lacks clear dates or further context.
A county campaign event draws many speakers including A Murra of Bisbee. Opata Tribe No 15 will hold a regular council tonight and all tribal members are urged to attend. The city campaign gains vigor as Meyer Wentworth’s renomination is portrayed as backing the city administration and a clean race is promised.
Wm Eldridge, noted cattleman and former Tombstone resident, was thrown from his horse near Fort Huachuca during the Saturday round-up. The horse stepped into a gopher hole causing a severe shoulder blade fracture. The post surgeon set the injury and Eldridge will wear a sling for months.
An invitation read in the irrigation session by ex-Governor J Bradford Prince invites southwest residents to attend the Trans Mississippi dry farming congress in Cheyenne Wyoming during the closing week of February 1909. The Industrial club of Cheyenne also greets attendees and urges western development participation.
Wiley E. Jones of Globe reports the national Redmen order favors establishing a sanitarium in Arizona. At a Tucson meeting Felix Levy urged the project, and the idea was adopted unanimously. Jones says steps may begin soon as local lodges pledge support.
New York reports bankers from America and Europe weighing participation in a Mexican loan linked to an agricultural bank. No deal yet, but a large loan is anticipated and a banking group may take the lead. S.N. Kemp of Range News visits Tombstone and plans to publish the registrar on time. Kemp notes many dry farmers moving to Sulphur Springs valley and finding success with new farming methods. Willcox prospers as a supply point amid rising business activity.
Tuesday reports in Daily Matters Democratic enthusiasm rises as county meetings show strong backing and expectations of larger majorities. D Parson of Dongle predicts bigger margins than last election while Mark Smith faces a larger turnout. Registration closes soon and expected voter turnout appears high. City Clerk Wm Cavanagh reports a fall illness delaying duties.
Court items include foreclosures on mining claims in the Turquoise district and debts in a Copper Queen case. Estates of Susie Knudson and George W. Murphy seek appraisers and discharge. notices to editors issued for Elizabeth Simmons. Republican city convention names a city ticket and central committee with officers named.
Senor Garcia Mexican consul at Naco reports Yaqui leaders and Mexican officials have held peace talks in Bisbee amid ongoing hostilities. No final ceasefire agreed yet, but Consul Garcia expects permanent peace from the conference with Acting Governor Cubilias of Sonora and federal representatives.
In a saloon quarrel last evening James Robinson a carpenter killed David Goodin a teamster with a fist blow to the jaw the neck broken Robinson surrendered He had come to town months ago from Cananes where he ran a saloon.
Denver Colorado based CapEm Assay Co advertises buying gold silver copper and other ores. Offers free mailing envelopes and a price list to interested sellers.
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