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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1906
Page
2
The Tombstone epitaph notes weekly publication by WM Hattich as editor and proprietor. Subscription rates listed include one year for $3.00 and six months, with denomination hints and pricing in the period ad.
Fragmentary note describes two Castel lane weddings unlikely tied to heiresses or noble marriages. In a loose aside it mentions the north pole planted in out of the way places to provide means for disposing of the surplus dog population.
In an unorganized territory a small Alaskan town of about 3,300 residents has no formal legal system. Citizens propose resolving disputes by discussion and amicable settlement rather than formal procedures.
Christmas is a day of rejoicing as shopping winds down and exhausted bank balances begin to recover. The piece notes relief at expenditures ending and a chance for families to recover financially after the holiday spending.
The article notes that unlike cars airships are unlikely to stall for long and will resume activity soon after any machinery breakdown, highlighting ongoing work and momentum in air travel.
A man shot a New York policeman and then killed himself, expressing a desire for company on his way heavenward. The act appears to reveal his insanity and his chosen companion in death is identified as an angelic figure.
Reading biographies of great men shows their power and influence come directly from their enthusiasm and drive to enchuse.
A brief meditation urges embracing the present to learn from the current hour. It emphasizes action over dwelling on past or future, urging readers to apply lessons immediately.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a natural blood purifier and tonic. It claims to strengthen the stomach liver and kidneys raise red blood cells aid the brain nerves and cure skin blood and debility. The prose touts lack of alcohol and lists endorsements from medical writers with a promise to send a prospectus by postal card.
The Prostreron sends merry Christmas wishes to subscribers and all readers as Arizona enjoys superb weather. The piece reflects on the paper's aim to serve everyone and notes the variety of reader interests while wishing a happy New Year. It mentions Delegate Andrews of New Mexico proposing a bill restricting territorial lawmakers from holding other offices. The text also observes Russia’s imprisons and penalties impacting taxation and living costs.
A St. Louis court rules that a wife's wardrobe requires more than a nominal allowance as prices rise. The decision reflects growing cost pressures on family budgets and the challenges of maintaining a proper household in changing economic times.
A Missouri Supreme Court ruling holds that buyers need not pay for items bought from a trust. Yet trusts may evade this by shipping goods C O D. An Erie man sent Pennsylvania’s treasurer $100 to the conscience fund. The tale notes the issue likely won’t spread to Arizona.
Public notice extols Electric Bitters as a curative tonic for sick stomach liver and kidneys. Mary H Walters of 546 St Clair Ave Coleen writes of months with fever ague nerves weakness insomnia and stomach weakness and credits Bitters with relief and cure. Guaranteed at all druggists, price 50c.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors in Tombstone Arizona dated December 17 1906. Accounts audited include sheriff deputy and constable fees, license tax reports for 1906, and the assessor's school tax collection with detailed receipts and totals.
The court completed the trial of the Government v Tomas Expansia with a guilty verdict and mercy recommendation after a Saturday start. A jury of twelve named individuals found Expansia guilty as charged. Martinez was released on recognizance for the next term. Separately, E P Rapier received a seven year sentence for forgery. The term adjourned until the 22nd instant.
Chicago dispatch reports the hidden life of De Raylan, longtime clerk to Baron Schlippenbach, imperial Russian consul in Chicago. After her death in Phoenix, two women living with her as her husbands confessed, revealing a 15 year masquerade rooted in love, rebellion, and class origins in southern Russia.
An interview recounts Mark Smith claiming the role of dean of the Democratic side in the upcoming sixtieth congress. He jokes about holding a caucus solo and placing his hat on his seat as a nod to Arizona’s significance, reflecting on forty years of service and unlikely future tenure.
A Kaneas paper applauds a noted poem and surveys amusing maxims on life. It cites gender differences in longevity, August seniors, sports injuries, a moon theory, betting essays, and calls for anti graft action while urging reform and moral civic duty.
A new novelty this year is artificial Christmas trees, including one used at agent Fisk of Wells Fargo Co. on Christmas Eve. The imitation is so exact that it is hard to tell apart from the real article. It notes widespread tree scarcity over the past quarter century and the need to replace countless small northern trees.
Albert W. Brickwood Jr of Arizona, former deputy consul at Nogales, is nominated and confirmed by the Senate as consul of class eight at Puerto Cortes Honduras. He succeeds Felix Sole, transferred to Bergen as consul of class sight.
An epidemic of house robberies rattles the Smelter City with a dozen thefts reported last week. The Salvation Army barracks were ransacked and a large quantity of donated clothing for the poor Christmas effort was stolen.
An old advertisement urges readers to try Cascarets Candy Cathartic as an ideal laxative tonight. It claims genuine table stamped C. C. C. and notes it is never sold in bulk, with distribution through all druggists and a price of roc.
The burial contract for Maricopa county was awarded to Easterling and Whitney of Phoenix at 1.95 per burial. Miss Gladys Larson visits Tombstone for holidays with the normal school group arriving Saturday. Col Epes Randolph expects the Colorado River break to be closed in thirty days. Christmas festivities spread cheer in Tombstone with church events and Decorated trees as Santa visits homes.
Albert Riley, 29, a well known Tombstone resident, died after ingesting a rough on rats concoction in a despairing act. His death follows stress from a mine accident and declining health. He leaves a wife, parents, sister, and is mourned by K P and IO F lodge members. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2:30 PM.
Plans outline a Gulf of California to Denver rail route by the Gay and Arizona railroad. Over fifty miles of the southern end from Port Lobos to Caborca surveyed. construction to start in two weeks. Engineers to survey from Caborca north to the Mexican Arizona line and toward the international line near Sasabe, then through U.S. territory to Denver.
The remains of Thomas Grindell and two companions were located by prospectors and identified by letters addressed to Grindell. The party, a red party, left Douglas in June 1904 for the Tiburon Islands, passing via Nogales to Col Emil Kosterlitesky's ranch where they received gear. One member survived. efforts by Grindell's brother and Capt Rynning to find them failed. Tom Grindell led Douglas schools and the community kept his post open until the following Chrletonan.
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