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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1908
Page
2
The piece argues against relocating Cochise County government, labeling it an effort by unnamed corporations to bypass local control. It states locals prefer governance by Arizonans and opposes external authorities from cities like New York, Duluth, and Calumet.
The article questions Bisbee’s claim as county seat envy by noting Bisbee has generated many criminal cases. It mocks civic morals, suggests installing a moral sewer, and argues typhoid might decline if the town cleans up its conduct.
A local rumor claims officials insist the court house must be in Bisbee or nowhere, implying no relocation if Bisbee loses the designation. No corroboration provided. rumor reflects local discourse about the courthouse site.
A principled stance against placing public institutions on wheels. Opponents say relocation undermines stability and wastes resources, arguing mobility harms economy and governance.
An advertisement extols the efficacy of De Pierce medicines as cures for female weakness and digestive distress. It claims the Favorite Prescription strengthens stomach, liver, and bowels, stimulates vigor, and offers relief from faint spells and eye spots, urging perseverance and regular use as a reliable health tonic.
A Bisbee resident claimed the Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company is not a corporation because it does not sell stock, while the articles of incorporation on file in Tombstone’s Recorder's office counter the claim. The Bisbee Board of Trade is circulating a petition to move the county seat, a move that appears doomed given the dispute and documentation.
In a tale shared by Nathan and King David, two men in a city differ greatly in wealth. The rich man steals the poor man’s beloved lamb to feed a traveler, provoking David’s anger. Nathan condemns the rich man, declaring he must restore the lamb fourfold because of his lack of pity.
The article argues Bisbee supporters complain about traveling to Tombstone for court but warns every town would face similar inconvenience if the seat moved. It concludes that overall benefit favors keeping the courthouse in Tombstone, noting Douglas and Naco would be spared greater travel burdens.
Tombstone vows an earnest unyielding fight against the countys sest removal plan as officials push for changes in governance and budgetary oversight. The stance signals a high stakes clash with county leaders and residents seeking map or policy adjustments.
A fragment notes Bisbee’s preon and tain street being submerged as a recent flood worsened conditions, with remarks that the preon will be buried deeper than Bisbee.
A vivid note on July and August rains reviving Cochise County with lush growth after drought. The narrative frames rain as a blessing, restoring stock and the range as green pastures spread across the landscape from mountains to mountains, urging a national thanksgiving in mid September.
Tombstone is argued as the best located and most convenient county seat site in Cochise County. The early pioneers founded it with wisdom and foresight. The town is rich in historic romance, sentiment, and traditions cherished by residents and the Arzonan.
The Cochise taxpayer opposes raising the county tax rate back to 460. The prospect arises if the courthouse moves to Bisbee and a 250000 loan is incurred, tying debt to the county’s future.
Tombstone joined Mexico’s 95th Independence Day observance with a social gathering at Gage Hall. Atilano Martinez read the declaration, delivered a stirring oration, and a group of ten Tombstone senoritas performed verses of the national hymn. The event featured a literary program, dancing, and notable brief addresses, marking a grand community celebration.
The Boston Bloomer Girls Baseball Club, eighteen players, will arrive by private car in Tombstone on Saturday to face the local team. They will also travel to Bisbee the following day after a Tucson series, drawing enthusiastic support from local fans for an exciting contest.
Al Brockman, noted mining man, came back from the Chiricahua mountains where he aided tiement work on claims with Hon John Slaughter. He brought an old battered copper hammer stamped TI64 to add to the mountains relics collection. Brockman notes active assessment work and good ore taken from several claims in the Chiricahuas.
Crowds at the baseball park watched a grand stand Apache dance led by Butler the master of ceremonies. The painted costumes and masked attire created a striking spectacle after a late night continuation, as rain facilitated thanks to the Great Spirit. Some locals fear growing reluctance of redmen to perform in front of white spectators.
Miss L Mason was appointed to the school board to fill the vacancy caused by Miss Josie Critchley’s resignation. She arrived yesterday from Chicago and began her duties at the school today.
Authorities on Seventh Street set aside a room for segregated African American students in Douglas public schools. Two colored children applied for enrollment at the new site, and the legality of the proposed separation will likely be decided by the courts.
Sydney T Simp son representing The New Mexico and Arizona Railroad Company filed Suit No 5423 for damages appealed from a Justice of the Peace court. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will meet at the church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock all members urged to attend. Keith Preston reported mining activity in Dragoon Kinch with claim owners busy with assessment work. Mayme Chamberlain arrived from Chicago to accept a stenographer position in Judge Ben Goodrichs law office. County Treasurer J N Gaines visited Bisbee on official business. Phoenix reports a wave of godliness unprecedented in city history with jail empty at times last week. The biz combo show at The Bchieff clin is billed for tonight. Joan J Hader, formerly of Tombstone, married in Prescott on the 12th to Miss Ida Crowe. Tombstone trends join The Prospect on extending congratulations. Word from Leadville describes a stabbing affray during Independence Day celebrations. Gonzales stabbed a countryman and fled. officers notified to look out for him.
Col Stewart faced a strict medical at Fort Huachuca after arrival under Washington orders. The surgeon diagnosed cardiac hypertrophy, dilation, and mitral insufficiency, barring riding tests and prompting return to Fort Grant. Dividends at Imperial Copper may resume this year as a new 300 ton mill starts and expansion planned to 1000 tons.
Los Angeles dispatch tells how Gus Heyman a San Francisco tobacco dealer long known in Arizona visited Tombstone for 25 years. He once funded a prospector with a small loan after meeting him in Arizona and fifteen years later a stranger returned to repay a $15 000 stake with gratitude and a tale of a rich strike.
An Apache girl, claimed to be adopted, sues for heirship to Hezekiah Brooks's estate through his widow and later marriage. The case, heard in Prescott with Judge Hesskiah Brooks’s probate line, centers on whether she is rightful heir despite East Coast relatives contesting.
The Bloomer Girl team arrives in a private cat and canopy covered grounds for a Saturday match. Local fans expect an eventful Bloomer Day with a lineup including Melgren Crable Saunders Reese Bed base Murphy and Gallen among others.
A personal note describes a wife suffering eczema after trying doctors remedies. After using Chamberlains remedy, the condition improved and proved safer and more effective than prior treatments. The writer urges others with similar troubles to consider it.
More than forty Tucson Elks have signed the contract to accompany the group to the Los Angeles convention next year.
The September session of the Board of Supervisors covers scheduling for county seat relocation on September 28 at 1 pm, appointments in Tombstone precinct, protests over Fairbank and Curtis precincts, division petitions for Douglas road district, and a cemetery fence contract awarded for 849.50. The meeting balances audits and adjourns to House Day while border concerns over Yaqui incursions and the Bisbee school bond controversy prompt wide attention and rebuke.
F. Warrener, the Shreveport Louisiana manufacturer, will visit Phoenix to assess the practicability of launching a local tobacco factory. He plans to evaluate raw materials, labor supply, and market prospects in the Arizona capital.
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