Tombstone Epitaph stray notes from a rambling old issue
Fragmentary OCR yields a board of unsorted notes and commentary covering Arizona topics. Mentions arid land areas, government receipts, Aguinaldo in the Philippines joke, New Jersey flour from sweet potatoes, United Verde mine output, Dr. Washington Cool’s Territorial board appointment, possible McKinley visit to Phoenix, and Benson land bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Cool
Safford
Murphy
Oo Deatel Essminera
Cool
Bulletin
Coolombie
Bolletin
Bisbee April 1901 Notes On Local Events And Rail Work
Bisbee reports include a survey of the pipe line from Haudhuces to Bisbee via Tombstone, a later return by way of Dom Luis and Peckard, and progress on the Necosaria railroad with grading within ten miles of Frederas. Mentions of Jock Boencer’s disappearance, Easter service at the Methodist church, and tensions between Mexican laborers and Rebission & Leahy. Also notes Joe Meir’s new lodging house, a Bisbee versus Tucson ball game, and parade preparations for Fire Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockfellow
Haudhuces
Bisbee
Tombstone
Dom Luis
Peckard
Busame April 10 1901 Custom House Work Begins
Reports from Douglas note the start of construction at the new custom house. A newborn girl brightened Jas Critchley’s home on Saturday evening, while a missing Colfax girl Laura Morgan is speculated seen in Bisbee. A man tied to a burglary case was bound over. Elk’s committee planned Monday reception and fuel arrangements.
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Douglas
Jas Critchley
Beirg Tell
Bisbee
Laura Morgan
Colfax
Washington
Eff de Har
Graham
Lee Druck
Elk’s Committee
Revival converts man blessed and faithful news from Frankfort
An unknown correspondent writes to Mr W D Claire from Frankfort noting a revival conversion and feelings of blessing. Report mentions A Overiock leaving for Douglas to assume postmaster duties after recovering a commission, and a restitution of five dollars for fowls owned by Mrs Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Claire
Frankfort
A. Overiock
Dougler
Land Baron Greene Acquires 3500 Acre Perrin Ranch
W C Greene heads Greene Consolidated Co as he takes control of the Perrin land holdings totaling about 3500 acres. The Babacomari land grant spans fertile valleys in the southwest with possible outright purchase terms at roughly $5,000 per year. Supreme Court action cited as influencing negotiations with cattle owners may affect possession across Cochise and Santa Cruz counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. CC. Greene
Greene Consolidard Co
8 Land Beron
Ar Instrument
Greene
Perrin Lard
Wich
Cuebise Ecumiz
Supeme Coursleo
Tb Rangra
Cochiee
Sante Crus
Mammoth $5 Million Congress Mine Deal in Arizona
Prescott dispatch reports the largest mining deal in Arizona history. The Congress mine and its 65 mile southwesterly transfer involved Julius W Macey of California, creating the Congress Company with $5,000,000 paid for property. The mine, now under Diamon Jus Ray Noldes, later sold to Ed Gace and Frank Murphy of Prescott, includes a forty-stamp mill, cyaniding plant, company store, and a three-year-old three-mile standard gauge railway to Congress Jave on the FP and P railway. Superintendent W F Waulstes, formerly of Fombetore, oversaw operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Ranye
Arisona
Congress
Jate
Juliu W Macey
Jalifrois
Mives Company
Lim
Congress Minss
Diamoon Jus Raynolde
Ed Gace
Frack M Murphy
Pros Cutt
Gay. Murphy
Gage- Murphy Company
FP & P
Freok Murphy
W F Wtaustes
Fombetore
Tombstone visit by Cochise county cattleman near Pickew
In Tombstone today from Pickew the back of Yuus a well known cattleman visited, amid a lively scene with $25,000 in play and a large crowd at the courthouse. The visit included talks with local notables, while arrests and judicial activity were noted in the region. Nearby, plans for a new town and development in the copper belt were hinted, with St Paul’s observances and church services highlighting the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Cochise County
Population of Mexico by Occupation in 19th Century Census
Mexico’s population is listed at about 13.5 million with major groupings across sectors. Government, education, and homemaker roles dominate, followed by agriculture and industry, with about five million workers overall.
Arizona Territorial Notes and Local Legal Updates
Delegate to Congress J F Wile seated in Phoenix and to remain. Court overseers briefed on supervision today. Dlebanty and Keay from Benson aid Naco fear. explosion injures near Yous Friday. A county paper writer signs a $100 bond. Greid Lodge Arizona Odd Fellows to meet in Phornizon April 15. Riley Morgan transferred from prison to here on bond set at 10080 dollars. Morgan held in Iumb-tene jail awaiting bond. Fred Herrera arrives from Mogel for cattle interest. Prisoners to work on jail drain line and house replacement. Georg L Fraley and Miss Tia Thoroberry married. private judge Be twok officiated. Couple residents of Neco returned to Burgers. Territorial laws list passed by meet legislature effective. includes licenses, injury recoveries, abandonment of formal rates, mineral claims, liens, public printing, arbitration.
Justice Eliswee Officiates Wedding In Missouri Ceremony
Justice Eliswee performed the ceremony for Miss Cornelia Kirk Partick from Missouri and a groom from Augvae. The couple wed by agreement as guests praised the event, noted for its neatness and felicity. An editor’s clipping mentions a 3 cent token concept tied to copper content and size, with a central circular hole.
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Eliswee
UN Paderday
Howard
Cornelia Kirkpartick
Messouri
el Pao Herald
Distinguished arrivals to the Tombstone Minting interests visit
Distinguished arrivals from Pressett and Phonir attended the renaming of Tombstone stone restoration. Supt W F Steunwn of the Congress and W A Drake of the SFP & PBK joined Antone Attorory in leading the party. They plan several days to consolidate Minting interests and review preliminary meters of property.
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Toubstone
Congress
Drake
SFP & Pbk
Cael
Antone Attorory
Pressett
Phonir
Mintog
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Jecten
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Pavers
Dasimes
Copper Queen Company
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Wm. Beatty
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Aster
Mia
Meklomich
Jock Boencer
Frost
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Neoosaria
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Faiz Yowell
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Ator
Joe Meirhead
Tembetone Canyon
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Arete
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Busame
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Alvord
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Harris and Liebman
el Peso
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Ander
el Paso
Snoller Mexican
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Watkins
Hot Springys Ark
Wathise
Chae
Butterfield
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Cis Ismky
Tassos
Bagg
Artoon
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Kingose
Levi Strauss & CO
C Greene
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Jon Lowry
She Weil
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Pire
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Amd
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Catherine Guite Bean
Tima County
Greid Loge of
Odd Fellows
Phornizon
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Tle Iumb-tene
Fred Herrera
Mogel
Geo. L. Fraley
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Neco
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Shane Dragon
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