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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1897
Page
4
Study notes wage patterns and transport costs across the New Mexico and Arizona region. Officials including GM E Raspount discuss rising fares for regional services and potential impact on commuters and businesses.
Barrows listed for sale in Bices forest near Bisbee while several residents arrive or depart. Jim Bennett traveled from the ranch with supplies, Aug Jodae returned after a county stay, Mim Nellie Cashman opened Hotel Cashman in Yume, J W Vickers returned from a business trip via Denver. A washout on the San Simon line delayed a westbound passenger two hours. The Arizona Mail and Stage Co store hay, twenty five tons in their barn. Andy Bissett’s friends in Tombstone saddened by recent accident. The 89 June bugs seen by Probate Judge Bradley, a notable oddity amid local notes.
An Arizona report tells of Ed Morales misusing aid after an assault arrest. He fled with supplies toward Sonora leaving two rescuers stranded. Morales vanished toward Fortuna while the rescuers reached safety in Tucson. The tale includes local remarks and a health ad from Tombstone.
A rambling note recalls a train scene with a group singing prayers and a lost sheep returning to faith near Flagstaff. The Burton House in Burton WV is linked to a rheumatism cure with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm praised by Isaac Horner. In Tombstone Justice Court, the Caezir case ends with bail set at 100 dollars as a mayhem charge looms. Phoebe Thomas in Junction City is said to be saved from consumption by Dr King’s New Discovery, and San Francisco salesman Thomas Expert is likewise cured. Free trial bottles offered at Tombstone and Bisbee drugstores.
An inaugural meeting of the new territorial team commission led by Gov McCord approved selling 100000 dollars in 5 percent funding bonds at par with interest to July 25. George W Meadley attended for JG Cahill of St Louis and the commission will telegram Cahill with delivery delayed until the new territorial treasurer qualifies, possibly by August 6. Eldredge Jordan was elected secretary of the commission.
Notice states the McCormick Copper Claims near Turquoise Mining District Arizona are not liable for labor debts injuries or claims arising from operation. Operatives work at their own risk and debts are not valid unless approved by owner or manager. Dennis Sheedy owner and A M Welles manager Towbstone July 31 1897. Falz1 God
In a rough ad style note the writer promotes Scid fing’s Best tea with yellow tickets in every package. The text also lists machine parts and a vague auction phrase including two boilers and engines, mentioning IL T. Fistien in Tombstone.
The Cochise County Sheriff offers a reward for the arrest and delivery of a Mexican man sought for robbery and attempted murder of Mrs. Arthur Wasson and two children at Hereford. Descriptions note a light complexion, heavy build, about 5 foot 6, rough beard, brown hat, last seen leaving Here on a bareback horse. A reward will be paid by the sheriff in Tombstone. July 28 1867.
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