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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1899

Page

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Bisbee Jottin Coppareng Milks Fair and Local Notices

Mild temperatures prevail with no storm signals as the Methodiet fair winds down tomorrow night. The Mosicans report wood scarcity in the mountains and demand exceeding supply. The Bicbee Pray and Express Co. retires under W O H Broome. Notables like Norton and Jack Camand are listed among arrivals. Rumors of impending marriages circulate though details are withheld. Mrs Barker slowly recovers from a two month old accident with fractures and sprains.

Fd Barker

Bisbee Busy With Telephony Talks and Memorial Observances

Bisbee reports on J A Williams and Geo Porter returning from Tombstone on court duty. Believed talks of installing a telephony system linked to territorial long distance, with favorable inducements for installer Hoff. Tonight memorial services at Library Hall mark Y 0 anniversary of George Winsington. A notice from Ben and Lewis Williams announces retirement from Copper Green Mining and Arizona SouthEastern Rail, with Walter Douglas to take over.

J. A. Williams Geo. Porter Tombstone Wim Herring Chas Bisbee Hoff Library Hall George Winsingt Roy Studley S P McCrea Liscountry Ben and Lewis Williams Copper Green Consolidated Mining Company Arizona Sed Southeastern Railroad Company Walter Douglas Arigna

Statehood Committees Appointments By Governor Murphy

The Statehood Committee lists appointments by Governor Murphy across counties including Maricopa Pima Apache Navajo Yavapai and others. Names span William Christy J Gi Sweeney G HM Hirschfeld LB Alexander and Robert Williams plus local officials and mining figures.

Statehood Pas Aricops County William Christy J. Gi, Sweeney G. HM. Hirschfeld LB Alexander Pima J M Dimeby A Tenney J Knox Carrie Graham Frank Dysart WH Hopkins Walter G Scott Gila S A Parnell R C Brows H Hiceons Navaj F M Zack Jessie L Smith J Sawyer Apsehe John

Murder Trial Opens Over Ranch Shooting Near Hot Springs

Jurors chosen as Wiley Morgan faces murder charge for the September killing of James Duncan at his Hot Springs area ranch. The morning session focused on impaneling the jury while Morgan kissed his wife and children. First witness James Donen testified he saw Morgan shoot Duncan and described the ranch scene in detail.

Juliis Cardesas Maldonado Dario Va Troglia Morgan Quiely G W Thornton Jon Chisholm C C McNeil Phil Wandhtal Gee McGillivary W Neely Sam Barnum JC Carter DA Markey Hiram W Locke

Grand Jury Report Delivers Multiple Official Findings

The Grand Jury reports 19 charges reviewed with 7 true bills, 0 ignored, and 1 case moved to the next term. Findings target James Elkins Unief of Policy in Tombstone County Arizona, citing unbecoming conduct and willful misconduct. Additional inquiries cover Pearce constable Burt Grover and Pearce town affairs, plus jail and hospital inspections. Commissioners recommend sheriff action and note hospital and jail conditions as satisfactory.

Geo Ulver Samos Board of Supervisors Graal Jury Bart Grover Peares Pearce Board of Supevieors Fuask B. Avstis Tha Han Steiff Cochise County Burt Gnisev Footy Aleriff Hie Frank B. Austis Menesra Grand Jury T. E. Tkasx H. Curroup

Notable cattleman visits and court action in local notes

Brow Frideys jase notes Tat Lowry a famed cattle man in town on cattle business. 410 Miler of the Babar marine arrives from its race on court matters. Rescue House Co New Year ball tickets on sale for the 20th annual dance. Frank Patterson, key witness in the Morgan case, arrives and trial starts after a two day postponement. Beare defendants Sid Page charged with murder appear as case set after Wiley Morgan trial. The Twentieth Battalion reaches Guaymas from Manzanillo aboard the transport Oxe, part of Yequi war troop movement. over a thousand troops have recently arrived.

Frank Patterson Morgan Esse Sid Page Wiley Morgan Guaymas Manzanillo

Mexican Meerschaum Shines in Mining Talk at Tombstone

Denver observer and Los Angeles miner discuss Mexican meerschaum resembles true material used for pipes. Henry F Detos and Henry Clark tour Tarquis and Gleason properties in the Dragoons with optimistic signs of copper potential. Hereford defends Wiley Morgan in Tombstone. new perfume line at Tombstone Pharmacy announced.

PH Clark Los Angeles Reder Swayzee and Cox Clark Em

Arizona's Chances In State Admission Town Hall Report

San Francisco Examiner quotes Arizona figures on statehood support and party balance. The piece notes Democratic strength, Henderson’s potential influence in the house, and mixed Republican views on admission. It cites pension figures and a horse theft case, plus railroad expansion easing Tucson Nogales travel.

Mark Smwith San Francisco The Examiner Mith Ariema Colonel Henderson Houe Reed Henderson Arizona Senate San Francisco Examiner

New Mexico Locks Out Mules in Fortle Trouble

Fragmentary text describes a fortlike event in New Mexico with references to thousands of mules and a lockout. Possible focus on a protest or disruption affecting a local area, though specifics and dates are unclear from the readable OCR.

Unclear OCR Note on Rabbit Catching Strategy

Fragmentary text discusses a name and a receipt for catching rabbits. It mentions a person named Aguinlalde and the hope that he will not be caught, suggesting a method or plan to avoid detention. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent details.

Aguinlalde

Mexico’s Economy Noted Amid War Tax Burden

The Mexican Herald comments on Mexico’s balancing act of sustaining war tax revenues for Cuba and maintaining fiscal discipline. It notes the nation’s appetite for handling business while politicians stay out of the way, hinting at surplus cash and tax reduction as a side effect.

Cuba Getion Mexico

Governor Murphy Cured After Mexican Doctor’s Worm Treatment

The Gazette reports Dr Yglesis, a noted Mexican specialist, has been treating Governor Murphy for days and has given relief. The governor was said to be suffering from worms for years and the doctor noted his Excellency was "watering from worms" and administered medicine with marvelous results.

Jesse Danlsp Three Fingered Jack Sustady Tombstone Three Fingered Jack Colorado Guy Murphy the Gazette Yglesis Murphy Ceveral Daya Ror Murphy Physican

An Arizona Bird Seeds Arizona Forests in Pines

A Courier article reports an Arve jay devotes time to forestry by burying pine nuts in ground near Pinyan trees. The bird reportedly plants thousands of trees, with a recent test showing a pine nut sprouting from buried depths as proof of natural forest perpetuation.

Arma Arizons

Hostetter Almanac Gains Wide Popularity

The world renowned Stomach Bitters and Hostetter Almanac hold a near fifty year popularity as stomachics. Published by the Hostetter Company of Pittsburgh under direct supervision with sixty workers, the 1900 edition prints over eleven million copies in nine languages. Free copies are available from druggists and country dealers nationwide.

Hosetetter Hostettter Hostetter Company Pittsburgh

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