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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1891
Page
4
The message hints at ending Yoqui conflict in Sonora, notes revised S&P schedule cutting San Francisco to New Orleans travel by 19 hours, and urges gratitude for a bright future. It references statehood, bacon and Deans, and an anti progressive movement. The fragment closes with a call to take medicine.
Juper Watour, Tucson comedian, basks in credit for his bluff during the statehood drive, claiming humor and charm helped sway supporters as December began.
A Massachusetts member of the national committee declares no doubt Blaine will secure the nomination on the first ballot in Minneapolis on June 7. The Tucson Citizen quotes Judge Wright praising himself in print amid a public rift with another judge.
The Tucson jobbers tariff was approved to stay in effect. It was argued that unfavorable railroad rates would push business out of the territory, prompting protests which were later withdrawn. An apparent flame was described as a flash of light.
The Maricopa grand jury balloted on statehood before adjourning and aimed to win favor for the measure. The Cochise county panel did not ballot on the proposition to avoid public doubt about their intelligence. We predict the lone Maricopa juror urged taking the vote.
D. H McNeal Fred Herrera and A Ashman discussed building a railroad and proposed bartering services for shares. McNeal pledged beef for the construction party, Herrera would perform all blacksmithing, and Ashman would run the engine as long as shares remained, praising such spirit to enable railroad construction anywhere.
The passage argues that with statehood, San Carlos reservation should open to settlement and calls for removing an incubus. It claims sacrifices made to build the territory justify change, and condemns neglecting silent monuments marking local butcheries, urging action against callous indifference.
The grand jury report notes brevity and lack of committee reports in the county jury proceedings. It mentions visits to the hospital and examination of county offices. A court case questions who pays deputies, a matter before the court. M Bannon reports strong backing for statehood from Rocker.
Warden reports Indians killed 6000 deer this year in Yellowstone National Park, projecting extinction within three years if trends continue.
Public notice warns of malaria risk in fever prone regions and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive and remedy. The item also reports Jo Carby's guilty plea in a district court appeal and a three month jail sentence, followed by a social note about rink capacity tomorrow night.
A Kansas City Journal note recounts a London scene aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert. The queen asks for a glass of grog after a humorous exchange about moving her seat to allow sailors access. The captain agrees, and the queen remarks the grog could be stronger.
A fragment discusses talkative personality traits and social fluency, contrasting intellectual conversation with charm. It notes how avid talkers can dominate gatherings and recounts views from a New Times piece. It also presents comments by American dressmakers on American versus Parisian fashion influence.
The community will gather at 11 o clock for a Thanksgiving service led by Rev C R Nugent at the Methodist church. G W Severans departed for Chicago to buy pumping machinery to bring water six miles to the Turquise mine site where a mill is planned.
The grand jury of the November 1891 term in Cochise County reports seven true bills and ten no bills after examining 61 witnesses. They declined to examine county books due to cost, urge supervisors to review prior reports on officers’ assistants, note hospital grounds are in good condition, protest the hospital steward’s conduct and request replacement, and recommend the physician secure a proper successor. J F Dexan, Foreman.
The Maison Cove on Allen Street reopens with a grand dinner tomorrow featuring turkey chicken cranberry sauce and other royal fare. Private parties can reserve space and chairs are set back as the venue resumes service to its exacting patrons.
Yeowizhe Company presents The Black Flag in a first rate evening show. The troupe has toured nearly every US city with strong press praise. Principal performers include Little Bessie, Rosell, Hernandez, McGlynn, Bacon, Janie Bacon and Pearl Watson. Secure seats at Yaple's. Popular prices.
As settlers move west into newly peopled lands, malaria and stomach, liver, and bowel disorders rise from unhealthy water and climates. Emigrants rely on Bitters as a sure protection and preventive household remedy amid changes in diet and exposure.
The column lists Thanksgiving preparations at the Can Can and upcoming events at the rink including a mask ball and skating tonight. It notes personalities like E. R. Monk and R. W. Wood, weather hints of a blizzard, a probate court demurrer, and the death of John M. Rogers aged 22 with his burial set in Bisbee.
The Presbyterian ladies host a genuine Thanksgiving dinner at Mining Exchange Hall starting at 4 o'clock tomorrow. Mothers and young attendants will serve turkey, cranberry sauce, pies, doughnuts, and other delicacies, with refreshments and oysters available. Candidates for Congress and state officers are welcome.
The district court heard the case of Scott indicted for attempting to murder W. H. Igo. After a pages of testimony and heated exchange, the jury acquitted Scott in about an hour. The Huachuca school teacher drew praise as a decisive opponent to the Illinois resident.
District Court entries show the Territory versus Curby dismissed on district attorney motion due to witness lack of jurisdiction, and Pace’s case dismissed for unspecified reasons tied to the Geronimo killing. Ritter and Costello continuances noted, with default judgment in Reilly vs Baldridge for 663.50 and deed, mortgage, and attachment actions listed alongside mining and property locations in Bisbee and Andy areas.
The arrival log lists guests in Tombstone hotels including Byron Chesterfield New York H Smith Huachuca J James J Conley J Walker Con Harrington Charleston JA Zabriskie Tucson J Weber Willcox R De Haven San Francisco HM Tripp W Delaney Jon Reid A Pageker Willcox The city notes rapid growth as pending statehood and a transcontinental rail link spur repairs and new fences and grounds, signaling rising confidence and a promise of prosperity ahead in Tombstone.
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