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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1899
Page
3
Wednesday reports include Phreniz organizing a women's football team and a grand Christmas dance at the Four Bar Ranch with hospitality by Manager Cox. Police notes cite larceny charges in Justice Shatera court, a grand jury action, and a conviction in Glebe. Also mentions fires in Tucson, Yaqui Indian tensions, and local notices.
A Christmas dawn fire wrecks the rear of Yaple's store and nearby property in Tombstone, with $1200 damage to goods and water. Firemen saved the block from total loss while residents hunt an incendiary blamed for multiple arsons.
The Live Stock Sanitary Board held a two day session in Phoenix with key actions. The Territorial Veterinarian reported work for the year and a $1009 check added to the general fund from stray cattle sales. Chairman Will C. Barnes resigned. A C McQueen to succeed. Also notes Hostetters Almanac popularity and free 1909 almanac copies via druggists.
The Desember issue of the Sav ign Visitor honors fallen war heroes with thirteen plates. Captain ONeill, of Prescots Camp No 3, is highlighted. Rev Henry A Brown aided by the government located the grave in Cuba after fruitless searches. A Rough Rider chaplain led the team to the site, uncovering the canteen with papers identifying the body.
The Calumet & Hecla Mining Company has declared a divided payable December 29 of $20 per share on 2,180,000 shares. Total to date amounts to 966,850,000. New line of Perfumer arrives at Tombstone Pharmacy.
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