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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1898
Page
2
Fragmented 19th century clipping notes the Tombstone Epitaph and Arizona Kicker publish days, mentions Hobson as a war hero who kissed 267 women, and touches on stock incorporation costs, Crimean War costs, and a government book offer with a Chicago address.
Red Men plan a dance on the 3018. Bupt. Ben Williams returns from Necasari. Copper Queen toy stock nearly gone as Lem Overlock ships meat in from Benson. Flore Cobo heads to Phoenix for holidays. Packard ill but active. ball ground work on Quality Hill progresses. Christmas trees placed in Copper Queen warehouse and Library Hall. Fire at county hospital causes ceiling damage. watchman injured. Teachers institute final session program announced. Various shipments, arrivals, and local notices including court actions and public notices.
District Court activity includes indigent witness allowances for Marion McClain and others, a City of Tombstone salary case favoring the city, and contempt fines for disorderly conduct. Cases include Tyrrel murder charge, Betis guilty verdict, and Dougles and Mitler referred for further testimony. Hostetter s Almanac 1899 promotion ends with health reading and free copies from druggists nationwide.
The text notes jury or court adjournment for the next term, railroad control shifting to Southern Pacific after January 1, and mail service adjustments with Globe reached by rail or stage. It mentions county supply notices, a letter on file for Dr. Rice P. Steddem, and the Indian school football team returning from California after a competitive trip. Barrow's advertises household goods at low prices.
Bisbee’s December 24 1893 column notes new houses under construction and brickwork on a company warehouse. Miners and carmen plan a Christmas day ballgame while Christmas trees light Library Hall and gifts overflow the crowd. The Copper Queen Company financed electric tree lighting with Palmer Electric’s team handling the setup.
An 25 year proven tonic claims to arrest weight loss and restore flesh in infants children and adults. It enriches the blood helps cough and throat lung irritation and claims to cure incipient consumption. Distribution through druggists at $1.00 by Scott & Bowne New York.
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