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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1898
Page
2
A fragmentary item from the Tombstone Epitaph jokes about political renomination and criticisms of readers. It mentions Suenky White starting a candidacy and remarks on earthquakes felt in Bantiago after noon without panic. A quip about Johnny Comes Marching Home and an English statistician’s claim about lifting Earth hints at satirical tone.
In August the Omaha exposition lowered its floating debt by 122 623.17 and now shows 57 834.40 on the ledger. If trends continue this balance will be wiped out and the exposition will close with a fine surplus, reflecting strong management amid discouraging launch conditions.
A humorous Atchison Globe piece jokes that tying sandpaper about a Kensne girl’s ankles preserves style and economy. It claims the sandpaper creates a sound and rustle like a $42 silk skirt, implying similar effect to anger in fashion with thrift.
Mike Cunningham relays a letter from Mies Nelle Cathman describing her travels toward Dawson City with Tombe towers in tow. Nellie claims years of prospecting, plans to reach Dyea in February, and interest in four clasme with a sizeable bank tomato load. Will Cunningham works as a grocery clerk and Mike runs the office for the store.
The undersigned certifies sole ownership of Elite Restaurant Pearce Arizona. The partnership formerly existing between Ab Lom Ab Gin and Ab Sho has been dissolved and the interests of Ab Obn and Ab Tha have been purchased by the undersigned Aa Leu.
Notice declares dissolution of the Ab Loum and Abon Ouly partnership at Elite restaurant Pearce Arizona with Abon Ouly retiring. The remaining undersigned will not be responsible for Ab Loum debts contracted after July 1, 1898 and asserts sole ownership of a nearby vegetable garden near Pearce with no partners.
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Bisbee notes several arrivals and movements including John Noble expected from the coast, Ben Williams in town, and A & S B agent Stiles due home from the east next month. Catholic church expansion, rain flood, stock market hints, juror hunts, and local gossip outline a busy frontier week.
The Bisbee News column from September 9 1908 reports on residents and comings and goings around the Copper Camp. John Bell and Tom Tate are ill while Tim Taff resumes duty on the Naopsari line. Frank Bettman leaves for Tombstone and Ta ron. Harry Morfoot visits from Naco Junction seeking a seat. The ALG S E Co advances a 19 mile Benson to Fairbank rail section with 98 workers, Naco area details, and local social notes. Voters are reminded to register 20 days before the election.
A Republican correspondent reports from Whipple Barracke that Col. McCord's regiment moves to Lexington with possible attachment to General Lee and Cuba duty in October. Private W. E. Barton of the Sixth Company dies in garrison and will be buried at 4 p.m. with military honors. The letter praises hospital conditions and Col. McCord for provisioning the troops amid Arizona's climate.
An old verse laments aging beauty as youth fades from a maiden. The speaker recalls fair features and charm once admired, now waning with time. The poem uses playful imagery of roses, dew, and wax to express longing for past affection. The voice yearns for one last embrace before winters bring oblivion.
The Zoological Society of New York seeks to contract a top world class zoo at Bronx Park with public opening planned for May 1, 18:9. The project progresses rapidly as preparations continue for what may become the finest zoological garden globally.
Excerpt describes a desert trek experience highlighting heat and thirst along a train route and the mental tests of endurance. It then notes Articles of incorporation for the California Oil and Gas Company of Arizona filed with territorial authorities. Founders listed include Hart Leymanen Bettys Ambsen Davie Hayes Suedaker. Principal business site named Yume with a San Francisco branch. Capital stock set at 2 million dollars. Also mentions mining activity near Puokio Hollas in Lyon county Nevada and a porous material claimed as genuine quartz yielding 75 dollars per ton.
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