For your consideration is this August 22, 1880 Tombstone Epitaph Newspaper from Tombstone Western Heritage Museum, framed. The Tombstone Epitaph, Arizona's oldest continuously published newspaper, was founded in 1880 John Clum, who believed "no Tombstone is complete without its epitaph," and it documented the events of the Wild West, including the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. The Tombstone Epitaph is considered a leading voice in documenting the rich history of the American West. The newspaper continues to be published today, with a focus on Western history. This edition features the Mike Killeen murder trial. Mike Killeen was killed by Frank Leslie over Mike's wife, May. Mike and May Killeen were separated when she began seeing Frank Leslie. One night, Killeen showed up at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, where May had a room. Leslie and May were sitting on the balcony in front of the hotel. The next few minutes are somewhat disputed. Leslie said that Killeen began shooting, and the two men struggled over the gun. Leslie was able to take the gun and use it to shoot Killeen three times. In the struggle, Leslie's head was grazed by a bullet. On his deathbed, Killeen told a much different story. He said that one of Leslie's friends, a man named Perine, fired the three shots that killed Killeen before the fight even began. The newspaper is in amazingly preserved condition, edge tears noted. Normal age tanning and wear exhibited, wood frame is in good overall condition with slight scuffing to edges. Visible image measures 18.5"W x 25.5"L, frame is 22.5"W x 29.5"L x .75"D from hangers. Weight is 6lb, 2oz.