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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1909
Page
4
A tribute in praise of General Hitchcock after his visit to Tombstone. The article lauds his support for Arizona and the forerunners of statehood, calling him an ally in the fight for freedom from territorial misrule and praising the local press for boosting his influence.
Gleeson progresses with a new bank to open within days. The Bank of Gleeson is to be run by AH Reynolds, relocating from Las Vegas New Mexico, with Douglas International noting a connection to the Bank of Douglas. Local business growth supports this financial addition in the neighboring camp.
General Thomas, commander of the Department of Colorado, will travel via Fairbank to Fort Huachuca for a week of post inspection. He arrived in Prescott Monday night and will lodge at Fort Whipple, with a duck hunt planned at Lee's Lake in the Verde Valley. Accompanied by Captain Goujot, his staff officer, he recalls Crook's era and remains a popular figure in Arizona civic circles.
Coinciding with Interior Secretary Ballinger's Arizona visit, the Yuma reservation lands will open February 5. An estimated 100,000 home-seekers compete for 9140 acres, with only 472 drawing 20 acres each. Also approved is the organization of the Yuma National Bank of Yuma by Hampton, Nugent, Michelson, Marable, and Dunne.
A visit by a reporter to County hospital shows model cleanliness improved sanitary conditions and wholesome food. Inmates in various wards receive care. the article disputes sensational claims about patient Tuttle and alleges the name used was false and vindictive.
Breaks the record for divorce cases as eight of ten filings come from women on grounds of non support desertion or cruelty. Judge Dean faces up to date pending trials at the October term with about five divorces set for trial and a previous term granting around fifty decrees.
In probate court yesterday the estate of Tease Shaw received an order appointing a date for the hearing on probating the will. The Harrie minors and Pauline Harrie were appointed a guardian for expenditure and ward removal. Decrees established notices to creditors for Herman Gerwein, Sarah Owen, Adela Lopez, and Milos Medigovich. Appraisers were named for John E Butler Sr with Owen E Murphy, Fred Keeney, and Harry Jennings.
The Sheldon statue of Jesus Garcia arrives in Nacozari to mark the 1907 heroism saving the camp from a dynamite train. A large unveiling is planned for Sunday Nov 7 with excursions from Hermosillo Cananea Bisbee Tombstone and others. Governor Cubillas of Sonora will speak.
Tucson chamber of commerce adopted resolutions urging the government to deny a Southern Pacific right of way through Bor canyon delaying the Las Carton project. They urge blocking private capital from dam and irrigation rights on 30000 acres and sending the matter to Interior Secretary Ballinger. Col. T F Weedn of Florence spoke on reclamation benefits and increased taxable wealth from the Casa Grande valley. The resolution was unanimously adopted.
The Courtland Times, founded last year by Raymond and Aloysius Coll, has suspended publication after changes in management at the Dispatch printing plant. Aloysius Coll, its first editor, helped build the paper in Courtland. Editorial duties shifted to J E Harrison and later F B Cook, with no Courtland plant, amid concerns the town cannot support ten papers. The Courtland Arizonan now holds the field.
Official County records note leases and mortgages including Jennie E Hocsly and husband to Quinn Bros for six years in Douglas. Aaron Aronwald to Wolf Aronwald stock of furnishing goods in Douglas. Thel L I Co to Douglas Improvement Co land in sections 2 and 18. Arizona Free & Blocking Co to Tony De Math lot in Warren. Several other notices cover deeds, settlements, guardianships, and a divorce action C B Vukorovich vs Charles Trotman. Also mentions annual Scottish Rite meeting travel promos and sale dates October 1, 8, 25.
The October term grand jury will convene Monday with plans to sit until November. Panel members named include W G Brown Gelelen Gradeli Jesse Benton Dorse Ben Cooley Ulrich Kieter Crone Kitabalt Lewie Toser NAM Erickson HL Johan J Muirhead JA Lagarra Walter Goslin JD Blair PA Adame WaASchatter James BSpeed Wm Deckeraw. Sheriff White reports service on all box wires. a special venue for enough to fit the panel will be drawn Monday morning. Also noted, Cochise county contractors will build dams near Tucson for an irrigation project. Slot machines in Tucson are to be removed per sheriff’s ultimatum.
A delegation of about 15 Elke left Globe to install a new lodge in that city. F Ainsworth filed for 72 000 acres on the Gila near Gila Bend, wading a prior 63 000 acres. the land office refused, then interior accepted his filing. Mayor Ben Heney faced disorderly conduct charges in Tustin over July 26. case linked to ousting him. Russian officials touring the valley for a separation project visited Kan ite Reel with engineer Rerd, expressing optimism about local prosperity. Flower Day set for Friday at the territorial Fair in Phoe with 100 premiums for plant displays. Warren's Deputy Foster’s younger son ill with scarlet fever, quarantine in effect. eldest son released in September. A surprise resigning of RB Hegardt as superintendent of Old Dominion Copper Mining & Smelting Co. noted. reason not learned.
Chas Hoyt of Tombstone returned to Courtland with samples from a new gold strike two miles east of Courtland on Sugar Loaf Hill. Rock shows free gold and assays reportedly run several thousand dollars per ton. Current owners are James Herron Jack Jones Sam Barry and Chas Hoyt. Mining men are examining the property for bonding.
County Fair Commissioner Oscar K. Goll arranged a large mineral and agricultural exhibit from Cochise for the Fifth Annual Territorial Fair. He aims to present a comprehensive view of Cochise farming areas to counter past Maricopa county bias and showcase the county’s best agricultural products alongside minerals.
J Maller & Co arrange a high class moving picture and vaudeville venue in Tombstone. The management pledges modern effects and engaging programs with two films, while local figures including attorney EE Elliowood and George B Wilcox arrive on official business. A Royal United Workmen meeting is planned as auditors visit the depot. Baseball teams target new challenges and local officials push for regional fair displays, including apples from Arizona growers.
Acting Governor Young grants paroles to Florence prisoners including Juan Encinas from Cochise county for burglary three years. Rob ert Moree from Gill county February for grand larceny one year. John Waile from Cochive county February for grand larceny. Daniel Flow from Maricopa county 1906 for grand larceny four years. Tom Kelly from Cochive county February for grand larceny. Franciseo Moreno January this year for grand larceny one year one day. SF Williams from Cochise county January this year one year one day for grand larceny.
Masing completed annual assessment on 28 coal claims near Win kelite in the Door Creek district. J O Toney and J B Savage returned to Phoenix as samples from the JW Dorrie claim at 19 feet depth test in forges and burn like commercial coal, showing great value and interest.
Friday items note limited English Chinese readers favored by white paper printing. A large geading outfit passed through en route to Tucson for Manning Irrigation dam work under Scott Brothers of Douglas. Local Democrats plan Bryan reception and a county organization. Court notes include Reilly will contest, a jury trial, and Scottish Rite sources. J. B. Hamilton plans to attend a family reunion in Pennsylvania then Tucson. Sousa and troupe visit Phoenix for two Elke theater engagements with Sones daughters in tow.
Francis Schlatter, a self styled divine healer who drew attention across the Southwest, was found dead in Hastings Nebraska. Old age is given as the cause. He appeared in New Mexico where he cured a crippled girl, then traveled through Albuquerque Denver and Chicago claiming special powers and impersonating religious roles. His later years included a disappearance and a return to public life before his death.
The list notes new patents issued in Washington DC to Pacific States residents including EJ Kolbbacher Blaine for a compressor AG Thomson San Fi curo for vehicle lamp attachment W Kemp Tustin for a furnace FE Felsa Los Angeles for wheel H G Bey Kridal Veil Ore bale-ite PT Jordan Oakland for a bank Mine Rafaelea Robelas a 15 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernabe Robelas died at home in Tucson of typhoid fever.
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