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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1897
Page
3
The fragmentary item reflects a Sunday note from Arizona and a probate court context. It mentions Nanosis, terhine County, a Lutheran or church figure, and a visitor from Texas, with unclear events. The text also references sugar production and a revival judge, suggesting a rural community roundup with legal notices and personal visits.
Promoters report a feasible canal project after a tour with Judge Molcomb and C. Carroll. The main ditch would be eleven miles long and water 20 000 to 34 000 acres, tapping lands tributary to the canal. Narrative notes deaths, fires, and a humorous editor anecdote amid a flood of local items.
Phillip Lashley, who murdered Private Saucers at Fort Museluca about a year ago, was resentenced to death in an Arizona court. The decision ordered he be confined in the United States Penitentiary for Arizona and later executed, with mercy asked for his soul.
A mining man from Picacho discusses the rich district and ore quality. Plans include the Capella mill being erected soon with a Chicago origin, two Huntington mills for Dream mines, and Alfonso company mill orders. Rumor says Senator Dorsey has been negotiating and may establish a 100 stamp mill on Picacho mines.
The region sees renewed mining activity with new discoveries and investor interest. Local papers predict a revival across the territory as copper prospects near Copper Creek and South Pass attract attention. Delegations plan surveys and contracts ahead of an active mining push. Cripple Creek reports strong political support with over four thousand votes cast.
The Grau La Karghte of Pyties will meet in Western Lodge Castle Hall Kingman on May 26 ISYT. Supreme Chancellor Colegrove from Michigan will confer with the lodge and exemplify the work to visiting delegates. An intensely interesting program is arranged.
The article markets Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for indigestion, biliousness, and nervous complaints, praising its gentleness and natural action over drastic remedies. It also lists taxable property figures from the Territorial Board of Equalization and notes Judge Bethune's sentence of Phillip Lashley to be hanged on June 11, with a coincidence involving William Henry Theodore Dur rant.
Cattlemen mark their brand on the above cut and forward it to this office. Some have not yet ordered their brand advertised. Cochise County cattlemen with good credit are invited to drop a postal card or letter for rate card and address.
Moisture and intense itching dominate pile symptoms, often worse at night and can lead to ulcers and bleeding. Swayes Ointment claimed to stop itching and bleeding and remove tumors. available at druggists or via mail order. Also notes a transfer of Howard Hall to Ferrie and May 1st assignment by Professor Me to Albuquerque Indian school leadership.
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