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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1893
Page
2
A fragmentary column cites Arizona statehood sentiment and senate action, noting appointments confirmed and funding needs. It mentions the Midwinter Fair, a Santa Fe receivership risk, and a proposed tax cut on military reservations to unlock land for settlers and aid soldiers. It hints at railroad and canteen issues affecting travelers and veterans.
Lieu r Furrex has been removed as special agent of the land court. A petition signed at Nogales and elsewhere seeks his reinstatement. The department allegedly acted after learning of Flipper's skin color. Flipper's knowledge of southern Arizona land grants is cited as a reason the Nogales grant was rejected, though he is praised as a valuable ally to settlers on such grants.
The Southern Pacific issues a circular offering free shipment to Midwinter station for ore samples quartz and minerals for exhibition only and not for sale or commercial value. Free transport applies only to consignments from west of Portland Oregon El Paso Deming and Mojave and must be shipped to the Midwinter International Fair Midwinter California.
An elderly doctor, long removed from practice, begins a journey from Sare to Basque Country seeking renewal. His voyage explores memory, place, and the changing world of medicine as he reflects on a career behind him.
Thursday's Daily reports afternoon rain at the Dragoone and town visitors including T. W. Allen from the valley and Thos. Mathews from Pheuix. Others arrive or depart for Merced, Tombstone, and Bisbee. mining, ranching, and local lectures fill the day with census-style notes on population and activity in Greaterville and surrounding areas.
Mamcheen Gold Ed Stump returned from Iluachuca mountains where he rested with his parents and observed a mild winter. He notes activity in Holdeas mining, with Stamp Sr and partners reporting good results. Wickersham mine in Miller canyon is idle though a sample lot of fifty sacks was sent to San Francisco for testing with interested buyers.
Official report of the board meeting held at 9:30 p.m. on December 20, 1893, following an adjournment. The record notes the session ongoing and the actions taken during the meeting.
The board, with Perkins and Nichols present, reviewed minutes and approved numerous bills and jury services. Claims included C Martinella, W F Storer, AT Schuster, FN Wolcott, FE Flannagan, Nick Nobile, D E Wardwell, and many others, with warrants drawn on the treasurer. Receipts and disbursements spanned bailiff certificates, guard payments, meals, and clerks fees, while notes on prior sessions and pending adjournment closed the day.
Druggist Gwieger of Watertown Wisconsin asserts German Syrup Boschee’s remedy for coughs sore throat and hoarseness shows strong merit. He recounts helping a severely ill patient who improved after using a bottle and left satisfied promising never to be without it.
Sold as is at Tombstone for 25 dollars. complete newspaper plant and job office including a Franklin-Gordon press. cash option considered.
Aexxis Warren advertises a free prepaid plan for energetic men with sales positions. Several salesmen have earned from 70 to 100 dollars a week for years, with applicants asked to write to P.O. box 371 in New York.
A collage of wry aphorisms on pretension, leadership, and folly. It notes that boastful troublemakers falter when tested and mocks endless ambition. A royal memorial plan for a royal nuptial appears, set to rise near other monuments in Scotland. Also advertised are shoes for ladies and children at bargain eastern prices.
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