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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1899
Page
2
A fragmented editorial urging defeat of the Bowie county bill to avoid tax disruption and county bankruptcy. It warns Cochise county remains burdened by debt, opposes divisional splits, and calls for swift action before legislative changes harm taxpayers.
List of names awaiting general delivery at Tombstone post office for the month ending February 1 1999 includes Mrs J C Barnett D Clark Wm Hall R G Milerton Mr Bessie Myers Ben Plasters F Stock Mr Tolbrick Presbyterian Minister Advertise payment with the date of advertisement Javen G Crapie P M
An article extols marrying and childbearing as life's ideal, contrasts wedded bliss with singleness, and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. Jennie Parks praising the medicine and notes its claimed benefits for pregnancy, nursing, and constipation relief with Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as an adjunct.
Local notes report copper prices rising to eight cents per unit as residents discuss business trips, mining prospects and shipments. Several figures from real estate, grocery, and transport sectors are mentioned along with social events and town chatter.
A string of brief items reports W H Short in Sonora near provis, J H Stauehter traveling to the San Bernardino ranch, E Randolph of Tucson Division S P visiting Benson, and Mr Proctor from Tuina signing cattle contracts. Also noted are death news for Mr Frank D Thayer's father in Crowey La and district attorney Land traveling to prosecute a felany case. various residents and ranch activity mentioned.
The Arizona legislature in Phoenix passed multiple House and Senate bills and discussed reapportionment, county boundaries, tax and poll tax, and education. Bills on hospital staffing, marriage recording, university maintenance, reservoirs, and elections parity advanced or were read a second time, with committees reviewing many measures. Local notices include appointments, court actions, and a tribute to a fallen soldier with community events noted.
A district discussion in Cochise County over county division and a Bowie County bill triggers protests from northern Cochise residents. Dr. Wright of Pima pushes the measure amid local opposition as lawmakers weigh capital shifts and regional reorganization.
A garbled report discusses Hene bill 44 by Mr Etz aiming to amend statutes on creating new county seats and pension formulas. It notes shifts from one third to a plurality vote by taxable property and cautions lawmakers to consider broader consequences before passage.
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