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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1897
Page
2
Fragmentary readable text reports a Kicker item published in Avery Arizona. It mentions Tombstone and a publication date near yesterday with references to months and unreadable phrases. The scrambled OCR yields limited clear facts but preserves place and person names for compact card style.
Chav Pugh editor of the Stockman and former Secretary of the Live Stock Commissioner was indicted by the Maricopa grand jury for shortages in accounts with the Commission. He posted bail of 500 dollars pending investigation as protests rise from northern Arizona against Ft. Whipple’s closure and calls to move posts and export supplies to Klondike.
The report notes Phoenix and Tombstone River production and mining activity signaling growing patenting of claims. It mentions a $500 improvement requirement for patenting and a Santa Fe order restricting night lanterns and door closings on passenger coaches to avoid disturbing travelers.
Law requires disclosure of names of depositors not heard from in ten years. The Chronicle notes two Arizona deposits uncontacted for a decade. Names include Richard Corbitt of Prescott and others in Yavapai County. Legal actions involve Jersey Lily group and related contracts with claims of damages up to 250000 and void contracts.
A mosaic page lists visitors and happenings in Bisbee including IRSBER JOLTIAGS B.A. Packard, J.J Patten, Frank Hire, Mr. Kosh, and Billy Lone among others. The item mentions a real estate entry, a portable kitchen trip, a fire near Wavel, shipment updates, and a wild crop in Mexico with high value per acre.
The Folklore Society presented a lively program featuring eight boys and eight girls in vocal pieces. Eva and Lucy captivated the audience with polished singing and Miss Hughes impressed with a refined voice. Mrs Horwood drew praise for charm and tone, while a magic lantern exhibit appealed to attendees. Weather and local notices followed, noting a changeable forecast and legal matters including a grand jury bond for Thos Joneson.
The Hostetter Company issues a new Almanac for the coming year with astronomical calculations, statistics, humor, and illustrations. The publication highlights accurate data and is distributed through its publishing department in Pittshingh. It will be printed in multiple languages and available to all druggists and country dealers at no cost.
Jury hears testimony about the Burnett murder case with witnesses describing events at the scene. Evidence centers on Green and co defendant as authorities seek a verdict on the fatal shooting and related motives.
Daily notes from the Great Capper Cap detail bustling events and reports. Mentions names such as John McCarthe and Burnmerss, plus references to a May or December timeline and varied local happenings including shootings and town notable figures.
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