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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1901
Page
2
A collage of snippets notes a Texas farm discovery, Li Hung Chang schemes, Arizona paper envy, and Gem McArthur’s insurrection claims. It cites Topeka prize for worst description, Honolulu marriages aboard the transport Thomas, Boer women fighting, Panama Canal Commission hints, and a New York breach of promise bankruptcy case.
Bart Moseman, captain of the Arizona Rangers, advances mustering in of the company and organization. Mossman announced the list of those affected will be published soon with Benson likely chosen for organizing the Rangers and Bubes serving as company headquarters on the border.
Bisbee jottings report Pedro Morcus held for grand jury on burglary and several local anecdotes. The column notes outings, barters in San Francisco, ore finds near Bisbee, ball results from Morenes, arrivals at the Bessemer, and a late night encounter with a pistol-toting woman in masculine garb.
Local notes from Bisbee include social visits by TJ Maloney and others, a tentative marriage on the horizon for Bunday, arrivals at Jessemer and El Paso, and town doings such as a 70th birthday for Major A J Maon. The piece also mentions a watch theft recovered, a sentencing for a Mexican suspect, and preparations for a national celebration.
The August 1901 meeting notes were read and approved. Audited claims include sheriffs fees for the first quarter 1991 with disallowed 190.50 and allowed 2288.75, Martin Williams cure pest house Bisbee 12000, Charles Clark justice fees second quarter 190L 460, Ed Barrington interpreting Bisbee quarter 190], Ossinn No 107 48 disallowed 4 and allowed 44.00.
Clerk of the Board disallows several claims for 1901 quarter expenses while authorizing others. bids awarded for duplicate assessment roll and a $300 contract. News notes discuss freight wreck delaying mail, dividends, local visits, and varied county business from Bisbee to Tombstone.
Arizona lodges Flags ff Globe and Phoenix attended the Grand Lodge of Elee meeting in Milwaukee. Tombstone to get a new lodge on the south side of Allen street. A Douglas visitor weighs a venture. Tombstone survey from Peirhank to College Peak set at 55 miles. Mexico celebrates Sept. 16 and Andy Garrett case dismissed.
C Bicknellise completes a project on the Grand Canyon of Arizona with new material and maps of road routes and descent trails. The work will be published in the coming slate day.
The Florenes Blade notes storms in the Picacho mountaine area show widespread lightning damage. It asserts that many trees and cacti have been ripped, implying the existence of large magnetic currents in the locality.
Arizona seeks three top broncho-busters and three mildest tricksters for the Denver event on October 24. The champion belt costs 390 dollars with prizes up to 150 dollars. Masere Scoledeld and Richey invite applicants from Tucson to compete for the belt.
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