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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1902

Page

2

Local notes reveal varied updates on officials and finances

The town reports adjournments of the board of supervisors to the 21st inst and J. F. Duncan’s leave of absence for a California trip. Roosevelt sends 5000 to aid Boer women and children via Illinois funds. Other items include a postponed bond election, medical woes, and ongoing business chatter about mines and rail traffic.

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County Recorder Records and Prolific Notices

A week of instrument filings includes transfers from Marx to George Barr and Lewis to J. Hi, with appointments and releases involving Vickers and major insurers. Probate and deed notices appear for Ernest Bark and Hillsop Silvered Mines, while unrelated medical and agricultural commentary closes the clipping.

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Official County Proceedings April 10 1902 Minutes

The Bisbee county board met April 10 1902 with Supervisors York Delehanty and clerk present. They read and approved April 9 minutes and audited numerous claims including JH Beaman Patented Cook probate court $5.00, WB Kelly county printing $41.39, and other disallowed or approved items for pest house jail and county services. Proceedings adjourned and reconvened 2 pm with further claims reviewed and approved or rejected, including feeding prisoners and professional services.

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Source of Gold for Nig ger Ben Believed Found Near Wickenburg

Phoenix correspondent reports a long disputed tale may be resolved by the discovery of a massive gold ore seam in the Oro Grande mines near Wickenburg. The narrative recounts the outlaw exploits of the Black Devil figure known as Nigger Ben during the Civil War era and suggests the gold source lies in an old shaft beneath a unique ammonite formation. The story notes disappearance, wealth, and eventual death, with mining men asserting the Arkansas vein was the true source. The second item mourns the death of Mrs. M. F. Casteneda of Benson, wife of merchant Miguel Casteneda, extending condolences to the family.

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Arizona News Note Roundup on Appointments and Posts

A digest of Arizona items lists appointments in schools and post offices, a boiler cleaner patent granted to James H Connolly, and a post office established at Grant Canyon. It notes bank condition figures from the comptroller of the currency and mentions regional remarks on growth and development.

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Arizona Mining Prospects Attract Cochise Investors

Distinguished visitors and local figures including D M Barringer and Col R A F Memrose discuss Apache County and Cochise County mining in Arizona. plans mention copper groups near Die Cabrare and a possible bend on the F group, with estimates around 500000 dollars. Southern Pacific consideration of Pearce to Cochise railroad and county development noted.

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Boers’ Prison Camp Hope Darkens British Pride

The article notes the potential humiliation if the Boers could confinement capture Briton soldiers, while local notices record the Old Fellows' grand lodge gathering in Prescott on Monday April 2 and highlight John Mitchell a Los Angeles contractor visiting Tombstone for mining business.

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Barron Returns to Tucson After Excuse in Trial Juror Case

Barron returned from Tucson after being excused as an eight juror in a high profile trial. The incident followed questions about the juror selection process and potential bias before the court.

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