08 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1902
Page
1
The issue reports on Fourth of July celebrations in Lomb week with large attendance anticipated and official preparations under way. It notes water supply concerns for months, local arrests related to a poker game, and various community updates including travel, university news, and local incidents across the territory.
The city council announced the tax rate fell to seven tenths of a dollar per hundred of value, the lowest in years, with authorities citing solid cash footing and timely debt payments despite rain and the smallpox scare. Marriage licenses were issued to several couples, while Utah Supreme Court guidance on mining co-owners clarified steps to divest titles and protect all co-owners. A Fourth of July program for Tombstone is being organized with strong citizen support and likely heavy local fire department involvement.
Fairbank correspondence from June 1902 highlights local baseball praise for the Haachuoca team, mentions of players O’Connor and Le wend pusca, and assorted town news. Reports cover residents visiting Tombstone, grand jury witnesses, mining updates near Chloride, a wedding toast, Fourth of July plans in Bisbee, and the death of Delaney with funeral details.
Ten leading Benton's young folks organize a ping pong club meeting every Friday evening at the home of Mer in Blackridge. Negotiations are pending for arranging a major baseball match between Tomb-tone and Tue-09 to be played here at an early date.
In Tombstone this week Pranklin and son from Chicago pursue mining interests in Dregoons. Rev Father J Gneldol of Listes will add services in the Catholic church. Rev Father Meurer unable to attend. Mass scheduled 9am and evening service at 7:40 pm with 8:aday ed00 and 108 m details.
A Huachuca forest fire remains dangerous though checked in parts by a large military effort. Backfires protected Raposed Kee Co property and a mill while the fire shifts west toward the reservation edge. Two more companies have joined the troops in Hay's canyon with others held at Fort readiness.
A lengthy district court session reports multiple indictments and cases including murder and burglary with various defendants such as Moren Gonsex Dwyer and Hanson facing charges. The narrative lists numerous motions, continuances, and adjourned matters alongside a marriage notice for Alfred Paul and Matel Swain at the Swain residence, with ceremony led by Rev. Elliott and a reception, followed by honeymoon plans to California and then Doughen. The report notes prominent local figures in Cochise County and remarks on social prominence of the bridal family.
The Tombstone district trustees report on the Sciieffetla Hall entertainment held on the 29th alt. shows receipts of 115.75 plus 26 in donations, total 141. The expenses were 12.50 and 4 cents balance from last year, leaving 129.89. The year’s results add 8 to lumber labor and repairs for the school house, and 124.89 will aid the school building costs. Mesice Duo and August Joeres arrived from Bisbee after missing the stage at Fairbank, walking the distance in the scheduled time and proving impressive stamina on the 1 mile trek from Fairbank.
The Cochise County Grand Jury for the June term 1902 submits a final report. It notes 27 charges, 12 true bills, 15 ignored, and reports sheriff fee shortfalls by the Board of Supervisors. It urges funds from saloon license revenues to cover sheriff expenses and equal treatment of sheriffs in line with territorial statutes. The panel also cites salary issues and expense methods, and concludes with signatures and filing details. Also noted are local social items: Jam H. Kirk and Laure Holimee to wed in Tucson with a small guest list including Colonel W. C. Greene, and travel plans for the couple.
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