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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1892
Page
6
Monday notices from Benson describe G W Cheyney and wife in Pena, Baggs on the incoming stage, and Shattuck ill at Asilands. Reports cover entertainment at the Methodist church, rail work hopes, battles over a tax roll, and a sheriff sale of the Arnull property.
At a Saturday meeting of the Democratic Central Committee on the 10th the following delegates were chosen to represent districts at the Democratic convention in Flagstaff on the 21st Tombstone W K Meade Martin Costello Bisbee J W Wallace Michael McGuirk Fairbank F M McKer Renen G W Bryan Turgide August Subery Willows E A Nichole County primaries are set for the 17th inst and the county convention will meet October 6 at noon in Schieffelin Hall.
Tom Atchison longtime Tombstone settler and hardware business man died last night at the county hospital after a long illness. Born in Steubenville Ohio he came to Tombstone with early settlers in 1879 and built up a lacrosse wave hardware store empire. Relatives have been notified and funeral arrangements will be discussed with them.
County meconos notes outline outlooks and district figures plus August slaughter count of 155 head. Property transfers include Crowl and wife to L Oates on 7th street for 145 dollars and K Torres to Janet Torres for 50 acres on San Medio river.
The Tombstone team defeated Bibee 23 to 11 in a 2 PM game watched by a large crowd. Reports list players, umpires, and notable efforts including Stillman’s unassisted double play and several Bisbee and Tombstone standouts. At the M E Church a farewell to Pastor Downs drew a packed crowd with performances, addresses, recitations, and songs, highlighting community ties and local talent.
New Orleans saw huge crowds and large betting turnover as the Olympic Club plans another fight in February with estimated profits around 10 000 though not yet public. Attendees reportedly spent 350 000 to 500 000 while bets favored Corbett over Myer.
Sept 12 Bisbee column reports Frank Tweed visiting cousin Ed Barely Her who lies very sick, along with muddled items about local mischief, teachers and alcohol, a pistol incident injuring Ed Lopez, and townsfolk travels. Mentions Tombstone, Dr Wright, Jake Bowman, and Ed Lopez altercation. Includes hospital, telegraph office changes, and residents moving or visiting.
In the Galeyville area along Turkey Creek and Cave Creek mouths lies limestone hills with high grade chloride and rare metal ore. Notable prospects Good Will Conten tion Mumming Bird Phil Sheridan Providential Optic Same Brent and Rabbit share a common ledge with the first four on the same vein. Geo Montgomery reports a 200 foot shaft at Contention showing ledge strength and easy fuel and water for processing as work may continue.
A fragmented listing shows names including Gus Heyman, CB Crouch, JD Gilbert, RB Thomas, LC Hughes, R Croney, B Goldman, Thos Hutton, J Brownstore, Maraden, RC Montgomery connected to Tucson, San Francisco, Los Angeles. Also mentions SWAYNE'S ULE DENT for itching relief and tumor removal. Anomalous reference to employment agents W E Payne & Co offering recruitment services nationwide.
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