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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1891
Page
6
A jumble of local items notes Judge Sloan arriving at noon, the railroad commissioners meeting weekly in Phenix, upcoming events at Sehiet felin hall and Behiefelin hall, and various society notes. It mentions Tim Griffith buying horses, a mask ball gift to Frisco, and Santa Claus headquarters at the New York Store.
Court opened this afternoon with Judge Shan presiding and the defendant facing a tense moment. Officials announced a later adjournment to report to the court on Thursday regarding appointments by the court at Mark Smith, WOM Subell and Allen Ene Wichne.
Mary Cowan wife of Thomas Cowan died this afternoon at 3. The family mourns her loss as the community offers sympathy. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 8 30 pm from the residence on Salford Street between Tib and Sule.
A letter from I Gray of the 8 F Company to the railroad commissioners reveals the Tucson Jobbers Tariff, dated December 20 1890, is cancelled. The schedule blocked Tucson as a distribution center for rivals in Denver El Paso and Santa Fe line trade. Rates were higher then. with new centers emerging the tariff is deemed discriminatory and cancelled immediately.
Fragmentary note describes a symptom of itching and stinging at night with swelling and ulcers. Mentions bleeding and ulceration with tumors removed. References a doctor and fee of 30 cents in Philadelphia.
The Chine Champion reports Walter Vail of the Empire ranch Arizona delivered a trainhead of cattle to Riehart Gink on a line between Ontario and Chine. This marks the third trainload, with about 1200 head to be delivered and a total ranch herd nearing 10 000 head once all arrivals complete.
C W Maxson, general agent of the Gila Bend Reserve and Transportation Co, informs the Los Angeles Express that seven five fruit growers near Riverside plan to plant citrus and other fruit trees as the water system progresses. The January planting season is expected to bring thousands of trees including 6,009 lemons, 1,400 oranges, 1,000 limes, 1,400 fig trees, 1,000 white grapes, 70 pears, 700 peaches, 8,000 Muscat grapes, 3,500 roses of Sharon, 40,000 Mascatels, and 7,000 floating Tokay grapes.
Report notes the mill will restart under supervision of Mr. Janes Finley as ore from area mines is expected to sustain activity for six weeks. The Hermosa chloriders hold two hundred tons, Hantehell Extension has over three hundred tons, and Hardatwell shows high grade ore. Leaseholders include Bill George and Jimmie Hale. other locals push shipment readiness at Alum Guleb and the World’s Fair mine cave. Local postmaster change hinted, and Mrs. Renouf resigns amid a large petition for Mrs. Fryer’s appointment. A postponed meeting due to M E Collins illness is rescheduled for next week.
An advertisement notes mens silk plush slippers priced at $1 at the New York Store. A separate item mentions Thorstads sweet bound express with 100 boxes of silver coins valued at $350,000 on board, shipped from the City of Mexico to San Francisco parties for remittance to China.
The piece blends emigration trends with health remedies like Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, noting new settlers face malaria and water issues. It reports schedule changes for dancing classes at Schofield Hall, Allen Engneh’s return from San Simon, Frank Austin’s imminent departure from Tombstone, and a court case involving Beavin ve The City of Tanbetone with a $20 fee and implications for local duty.
The letter from Gladstone rejects Gordon's claim that he negotiated with both Irish factions at Boulogne. Treasury Secretary announces new rules for free importation of exhibit articles for the Worlds Fair. The awards committee seeks 500000 dollars from Congress for medals and prizes. The London Evening News reports Rosie Bonaparte seeking divorce from Lonia Clavering Bonaparte on grounds of infidelity. Laura Sent.
An old reader notice extols Ho Tetters Stomach Bitters as a rational vegetable tonic for upset stomach liver complaints and constipation. It claims quick relief through a tested, safe formula and contrasts it with harsh stimulants used by the weak and debilitated.
The Huachuca Sentinel notes the Apache company is moving from Whipple toward the post and expects to hear their war whoop in about three weeks.
Secretany Resk releases bi report on rain making experiments. He states the experiments were conducted and saved, but he lacks data to justify conclusions on the subject.
A San Francisco week closed with ten suicide attempts seven days, three of which ended fatally and five persons murdered including a brutally butchered victim, reflecting a period of marked violence and tragedy in the city.
Prestpext Daz of Mexico issues orders to refrain from shooting or punishing prisoners without proper authority. The instruction follows the execution of two Americans near Eagle Pass, aiming to curb unlawful hangings.
The Maricopa County Farmers Alliances favor early Arizona statehood for economic benefit to farmers. Joper Goontxe rules that Yuma party tax titles on the Algodones grant are invalid since unconfirmed grants cannot be taxed, while land values rise amid local advertising efforts.
Merchants admit a large annual sum has vanished as trade moves to Tucson Nogales Bisbee and Wilcox. They warn the loss will continue until supply routes and transport methods improve, allowing local merchants to compete with better equipped rivals.
El Paso reports Mexican commissioner Jacobo Blaney arrives to meet U.S. counterpart. they plan to review the boundary line, repair damaged monuments, and erect new markers. Other dispatches note political turmoil in Ireland and Chile, naval caution from Secretary Tracy, and various U.S. and international developments.
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