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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1900
Page
1
Bisbee reports miners visiting and prospects along with local business notes. County Board of Supervisors meeting details cover bills, salaries, adjournments, and nominations including Thomas Allaire for appointment. An endoscope ad and Stomach Bitters promotion appear among routine notices.
A blaze at 1 a m destroyed the saloon and moved belongings at the corner of Allen and Gib streets formerly Tess Atchison’s shop. Firefighters saved structure, while the scene prompted alarms, pistol shots, and a scare with property protection efforts. Nearby reports note a wedding, irrigation talk, and local notices of interest.
Thie after ded bids for county supplies uing Sven year. Contract for care of bespitel pa tigate awarded to Br Walter at 61.10 per day per patient. Feeding prisoners to John Mennin ger Tombstone 20 conte per meal. Feeding prisoners Bistee to 0 W Geisenbeter per mess. Burying indigent dead Tombstone to Gam Watt at 25 dollars per burial. Burying dead Bisbes to B tsing awarded the Paosradox and job work divided between the Prearseron and Range News.
An old timey voice laments the return of the bustle and the town news, joking that Kern’s hint may make readers smile. The piece playfully notes daily toil, missing papers, laundry woes, and the urge to look presentable as the bustle returns in style.
The report warns of vigilance committees in Tombstone and Tucson amid unrest and law violations. It notes past efforts to curb disorder, threats to homes and citizens, and urges caution as communities consider new measures and public order responses.
Washington dispatch lists Arizona grants including Andrew M Heath and Lapsley Hf Witter with small sums, Martin H Jones and Crittenden J Beauvais tied to tickets and liquids, and post offices at Cline Stanton to join new orders. Richard House of Oxianoms named blacksmith at Phoenix Indian School. Miss James A Hant named sloyd teacher at Phoenix Indian School.
An ad touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a sure cure for croup if given at hoarseness, claiming twenty five years of use with no failures. The rest notes local items: Odd Fellows smoker event, cantaloupe shipped, governor Murphy report ready, Sunstance Mate sale, Copper Queen ore shipment, Southern Pacific expansion plans, and shipyard labor bids.
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