This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Hints of gold finds and mining activity across the Arizona frontier
Reports recount a possible big silver find near Bellemont in Cocopino County with an assay sought in Jerome. News from Sulphur Spring valley notes unusually heavy rains flooding parts of the county and driving cattlemen to cheer. The Wormser tract west of Phoenix, 2000 acres, leased to a syndicate for two years to cultivate canaigre with large works planned. The Maricopa and Phoenix railway bond issue is being challenged in court. Boggs and Allen mine development is under way near Big Bug to attract New York investors. The Graham Guardian details J G Luck’s murder attempt on his wife, his subsequent self harm, and death. The Senate mine in Yavapai County is actively mined with ore shipping valued at $300-$500 per ton. The era continues with warnings on deceit and the proverb about pure hearts.