Tombstone epitaph., 1916-12-03
LOOKING BACKWARD
 TWENTY-FOUR YEARS

To all outward appearances yester- day passed very quietly and save for a prevailing odor of roast turkey and minee pie and the peace that pass. eth all understanding" consequent upon Thanksgiving dinner, one might have forgotten the days signi- fcance.
 The ball game at Bisbee evidently was a failure. The first inning which was begun in earnest resulted in l2 to in favor of Tombstone. and al the close of the 4th and last inn ing the score stood 22 to 4 in favor of the champions.
 A shipment of ore from the chance mine was made yesterday. This property belongs to the Grand Cen ,ral and is being worked under lease
 The ball on Thanksgiving eve was by far the most brilliant gathering ever held at the Rink, and was, judg. ing from the enconiums showered upon it by participants. as enjoy. able as il was interesting to the spec tators.
 It is believed that the man who committed suicide in Los Angeles last Sunday and left letter giving an ac- count of his life. was no other than O. Homo, the naked man. who creat- ed such furor in Tombstone over a year ago. The deceased answers the description perfectly of O. Homo, and his writing also bears very close resemblance. A woman was married in San Fran cisco last week who has been looking for matrimonial lightning to strike her for fifty years The bride has money and the groom a well develop ed and symmetrical desire for it. Jake Trobridge is again on the box and handles the ribbons on the stage.
 Ben w. Crawford is in the city from Clifton and is stopping at the Palace.
 B. s. Coffman is in Dos Cabezas looking after some mining interests there.
 Some one deficient in ordinary courtesy entered the school house night before last by taking the door of its hinges, leaving their compE- ments on the blackboard.
 Among the Arizona contributions 10 the Worlds Fair will be a carload of giant cacti and an excellent col lection of horned toads. Exhibits Of his character are hot only interest ing in themselves but novel and oct of the general line of exhibits and will serve to attract attention to cur other and important productions.
 Judge Sloan left yesterday for Tue son, court having adjourned until the May term.
 B. A. Fickas, formerly district court clerk in Tombstone in early days, is erecting a s5.000 residence in Phoe- nix.
 A safetey bicycle received by Rev. Downs arrived by express yesterday. | is the first of it's kind ever brought to Tombstone
 It is stated authoritiveIy that there are no oaths in the Indian language. If we wanted to be funny we would suggest that collar buttons are also unknown to Uncle Sam's wards.
 A charming surprise party was ten. dered Mir. and Mrs Gus Baron by a number of their friends on Saturday | evening last at their residence on | Sixth street. Games and music formed the program. Miss Sophie Doll contributed much to the pleasure of those present by several vocal Sc lections. Elegant refreshments were served and midnight had long past ere the reluctant guests departed from their popular host and hostess
 J. M. Castaneda left today for Ben son. after spending few Jays with his family.
 Mrs. Blewett and Mrs Hughes were passengers on the noon stage frorl Bisbee