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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1899
Page
2
The fragmentary column notes editor Bird being sued while commenting that heavy rains promise prosperity for Arizona. It also mentions a New Mexico editor lasting one issue, a Denver injury case involving Fitz Mac, and a new book on Arizona and its resources praised as creditable.
The provided OCR sample lists various bodily sensations such as ears, head, heart, stomach and references a wandering pain. It appears as garbled, non-coherent notes with numerous misspellings and incomplete phrases, lacking clear events, dates or identifiable persons or organizations.
Bisbee residents and visitors are noted in a rapid-fire summary. Otto Von Kamel returns from Nogales. a special train leaves for Benson. Brigge and others travel to Bisbee and Tombstone. Various locals, investors, and workers from the Copper Queen company and nearby towns appear, including miners, engineers, and merchants, with social visits and business trips detailed.
Prospectors from Sonora report Spaniard Sanchez locating a rich ore vein and transporting ore by mule to Guaymas for shipment to England. A wealthy American company is negotiating to purchase the property. Chauncey E. Fike buried after brick fall in Phoenix. The Cure for It offers remedies for kissing bug bites.
The article notes progress on a building with brick veneer, corrugated iron roof, and red painted exterior. It mentions ongoing construction and expected ample space to meet present requirements as of reporting time.
The Tombstone board met July 21 1899 after adjournment from July 20 and 2 p.m. recess. Members W Barr chairman John Montgomery M C Benton lia, approved and disallowed several bills including Barnes and Martin July 13 Dora Garnett July 20 for legal services and gun repairs for the sheriff. Bills audited include Norton Morgan indigent supplies and Benton salary mileage. Board adjourned to August 1 1899. Grand Canal Co Phoenix declares a $15000 dividend, a record canal stock payout in the valley.
A clipped, archaic plea urges readers to settle subscriptions and overdue payments. It mocks the burden of carrying money, claiming the entity is strong enough to bear costs and encourages sending money by mail or other means to avoid the heaviness of physical cash.
Hon J W Vickers a leading Arizona cattle figure with stakes in several cattle firms pursued a three year lease of Oklahoma school land. The firm Vickers, Vsil & Gates based in Los Angeles secured 36 sections totaling 23 010 acres at 20 dollars per section per year for 2160 dollars in three years.
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