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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1909
Page
1
Bisbee faces a rapid typhoid spread with over sixty cases reported in Bisbee and warnings of more within a month. Poor sanitation on Chihuahua Hill and surrounding areas blamed for the outbreak as conditions worsen, while Mexican residents are noted as more resistant to the disease.
We offer one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. J Cheney & Co. of Toledo endorse the firm as honorable. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price ten cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The weekly general delivery letters for Tombstone postoffice dated August 28 1909 include Aseman Max Fimbres Francisco Dios Ruiz de Paz Petra and others. A mix of humorous exchanges and light dialogue follows with snippets about merry go rounds water wagons dinners loans Parrot Polly and a household crust of jokes, ending with Harlem Lit.
Angel Rosetti died at Copper Queen hospital after an operation for intestinal trouble and a serious hernia. Born January 23 1893 he was nearly 17 and well known in Tombstone. He worked with Electric Light Co and TC M Co. Remains to Tombstone this evening with burial in Tombstone cemetery. funeral from the Catholic church tomorrow. friends invited.
September 21 named Bryan Day at Douglas to honor a prominent American figure under the Chautauquan course. Attendees may enjoy two entertainments with Bryan speaking at 3 30 pm and the Royal Hungarian Orchestra at 8 pm, plus a public reception hosted by local groups. Excursion rates from Tombstone expected as delegates travel to Douglas for the events.
Pere Musso testifies to a remarkable coincidence after hearing of a friend's death and then learning by telephone of Angelo Rosetti's death in Bibee. He signs the statement, naming Madame Corrix of Arlington Hotel room 29 as the intermediary, for a few days.
A historical ad-like notice explains kidney function and early warning signs, touting Pincoles as a preventive for uric acid buildup. It promotes ManZan as a remedy against piles, claiming preventive effects and direct application via a nozzle. Sold by Freak Yaple.
Bisbee merchants fear discrimination in freight and express rates with Wells Fargo. The Miner notes a rate table shows Bisbee paying disproportionately high charges versus longer Arizona hauls, prompting talks to push for improved terms. Local notes report visits and movements of residents and officials, including court and mining business travels.
Deputy Sheriff Ike Woode brought to Phoenix from Wickenburg a young man charged with highway robbery at the point of a pistol against a colored man. Hazard of Courtland and Stone of Douglas lead a wrestling match Sept 19 at Warren for the territory title. Mangen of Fingeratt preparing a Hopi snake dance lecture. photos of Walpi ceremony. A Dutchman group near Bouse sold for about 75000 dollars to John Sharpe and associates. Appraisers finish value of the Douglas water plant, $227,804. Labor Day in Prescott marked by inclement weather. Dempsey Powell released on 2000 bond awaiting grand jury action after wounding DeWitt Milligan. Ranger forest school opens at Fort Valley near Flagstaff with class. Parker Bank & Trust incorporated with 100000 capital for Parker bank. Douglas MCA total 467 members. Manuel Aguilar killed by lightning at Ft Lowell. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup recommended for coughs and colds. Sold by Rank Yaple.
Territory prepares to authorize funding for a Pioneer Home in Prescott. Gov. Sloan supports early bidding as taxes enter treasury, with plans and specifications to be advertised. Officials expect contract advertising soon and aim to start work in November with completion by spring.
Grasshoppers swarmed Tucson in dense numbers after the electric street lamps were lit, filling the air and paving streets with the insects. Many perished on roads and sidewalks as people and animals trampled them, leaving streets littered with bodies.
Tomorrow church services listed for PNGREGATI SAL, Methodist and Catholic congregations with schedules including Sunday School Morning Worship and evening meetings. A note on government action in Arizona targets cutting green wood on reservations with confiscation of wood from Phoenix Coal & Wood Co and related institutions.
Phoenix dispatch reports representatives of the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe called a special meeting of the territorial railroad commission to consider reducing passenger fares by one cent per mile on November 1 across Santa Fe lines and portions of the Esnee Prescott Eastern Arizona and California railroads. The test aims to show that higher traffic can offset the lower rates.
Arizona Sportsmen association meeting in Tucson starts September 24 for four days with many events. Blue Rock Gun club circular lists 2009 events. Phoenix reports many transients and packed hotels. Machomich Mercantile Co warehouses show fall stock arrivals. Tombstone public school opens Monday. Prof Trisler reports assignments and anticipated increased attendance. Leadville mining execs arrive by touring car Arizona with J L Storebeck and Harry Pickett. Pinesalve and King's Little Liver Pills advertised.
Notice for pasturage states good pasturage may be had for horses or cows at reasonable rates by applying to James Lamb Tombatone.
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