Tombstone Epitaph and Local Notices Echo 1901
A fragmentary page from Tombstone Epitaph reports local news items including moves by James Finley family from Harshaw, Rev L D Mansfield officiating at St Paul’s, and a school drama about cigarette smoking. It notes Wm Zechendorf visiting Phoenix for an appropriation and injuries from a wagon accident. It mentions mining dividends, crime cases, church visits, city hall bond payments, and The Maxwell Grant Company settling land titles. It advertises Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with testimonial blurbs and lists sermons by Rev C R Nugent with topics for lawyers and a social discourse on countering “Sashes Stopping the Bas.”
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L. D. Mansfield
St. Paul's Church
Yuma
Wm. Zechendorf
Phenix
Governor Murphy Backs Gambling Restrictions in Arizona
The governor notes gambling licenses raise revenue for schools but warns against broader authorization. He urges legislation to bar gambling at the first door of any building under penalties. The House adopted his stance and passed a bill reflecting this idea.
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Arizona
Territorial Treasury
Sheriff Salary Debate Hits Arizona Mileage Fees
The law on mileage for sheriffs and constables, as interpreted by courts, is described as excessive. A Graham County sheriff reportedly earned over 1600 dollars for one trip to Yuma with prisoners, highlighting low Arizona sheriff salaries and calls to raise pay to reflect risks and duties.
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Graham County
Yura
Arizona
Cochise
Fragmented Arizona politics and patent medicine puffery
The piece ridicules county division fights in Arizona while proposing dubious remedies. It hawks patent medicines for stomach, kidney, and cough ailments and endorses a local restaurant manager taking charge, reflecting era advertising valor and political quibbles.
Division of Pima and Cochise counties sparks patron letters
Prominent residents and taxpayers from Cochise and Pima counties respond to a circular seeking views on the proposed county split. Letters praise the plan, cite Tombstone as a central hub, oppose long travels to Tucson, and note railroad support. A few send subscriptions and funds for publicity, while counter voices in Wilcox criticize the move.
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Cochise
Pima
Novatese
Phenix
H. Nucaues
Tacean
Dela
Tombstone
Tucson
A. Hagsaan
Pajarito
B. Curriexpex
Prosradex
Cochive
B. J
Fairbank
Besson
Geneme
Wilcox
Copper Market Report Sees Overstock Concerns In New York
The week ending January 24 report from the Pushio Ore and Metal Review notes a shift in copper supplies with many manufacturers overstocked. Copper is around 15 cents a pound end user demand weak. Alma and other grades show price softness while casting quoted at 12 cents. London market activity by Anaconda noted amid price pressures.
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New York
Metal Review
Lake
Arimma
London
Anaconda Aol
Farewell Dinner and Local Notes From Saturday
A farewell dinner at the Can Can is planned for tomorrow. Mr Walsh will ensure his last Sunday dinner surpasses all prior efforts before departing. Rev G F Bovard A M will preach at the Methodist church Sunday at 10 AM and again at 7 PM. Indians at Pine Ridge reportedly disarmed. questions linger. Gay Payell secures her black mare. it roams Allen and Fremont streets near the courthouse.
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Walsh
G. F. Bovard
A. M
Arizona
M.E. Church
Gay Payell
Allen Trees
Fremont
Court House
Huachuca
Rev. Downa
Leacarnie Cream Promises Youthful Skin Blemish Prevention
An advertisement for Leacarnie On preserves youthful skin with claims to prevent wrinkles drying and flabbiness. Price set at $1.00 with ordering from E. 8, Wella, Jersey City. Also a church notice for St Pauls with services led by Rev L D Manafield and a sermon series.
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Express
Wella
Jersey City
N. J
Woman's Intuition and Lessons on Sense from Elders
A fragmentary column reflects on female prudence versus male neglect, noting an elderly man’s chilly day visit to a fair and a wife’s practical insistence on warmth. It touches on perception, observation, and the influence of women’s reasoning in daily choices. It also references medical woes and the cost of care, as seen in brief anecdotes.
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New York
Tian
Division drive threatens Cochise as Miles county proposal outlined
A petition from Wilcox to Phoenix urges splitting Cochise into Miles and a southern county. Letters from eastern Pima favor annexing areas to Cochise, while Miles would take Tres Alamos Turquoia and much of the Southern Pacific line, leaving Cochise sparsely populated and heavily taxed. Debate centers on economy and county valuations amid partisan resistance.
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Pima
Co~chise
Sonora
Tres Alamos
Turquoia
Southern Pacific
Cochise
Aew
Graham County Opposed to County Division Bent on Tax Hikes
Graham County Bulletin strongly opposes plans to annex part of Graham to Sierra Bonita. It warns residents would face higher taxes, more county officers, and increased burdens without property gains. The piece cites 100000 annually to 150000 with three county rows versus two. It asserts legislature pledged to avoid new burdens. Also notes Chamberlain’s cough remedy sales and local paper changes.
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Graham County
Graham and
Cochive
Sierra Bonita County
Pea
Grahama
Cochise
Chamberlain & Co
Des Moines
Towa
Crea Pene
Chamberlain’s
H_ i Peto
Ee CW
Pugh
Wil [Cok Stockman
Prospecron
Stockman
California Fig Syrup Co. Adverts Health Claim
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Nil
Droggiata California Fig Syrup CO
San
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Maxwell Grant Company
Ensenada
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Coobise County Offaire
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