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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1902
Page
2
A patchwork of notes covers local business, voting talk, and civic matters. J H L Jack discusses the building boom in Bisbee while railroad progress near El Paso and Lomb is flagged. University of Michigan insect work in Arizona and a new Republican probate figure appear amid frontier updates and sheriff-busting pursuits.
Minutes of the Tombstone Board of Supervisors meeting held August 23 1902 with members York Delahanty and Keay. It records the valuation levy of Cochise County Arizona for territorial purposes at 113.7 per 100 and specified rates for county general fund school fund interest redemption and bond redemption, detailing totals and allocations for 1902.
The 1902 county board records tax levies on territorial and county bonds, plus a 49 cent per $1000 levy for Wilco school district bonds. Minutes note adjournment dates, approved bonds, disallowed claims, and appointment of Daniel Motersend as road overseer in Fairbank district Tombstone.
A local drill saw all hands up and awaiting orders as responders staged at the city station. The exercise tested handling of airborne signals and rapid mobilization, with participants reporting readiness and coordination across units.
A Washington Camp stage bound for Washington was held up near Santa Cruz by a lone gunman. Passengers were forced to surrender money and valuables as the robber fled. sheriff of Santa Cruz pursued him, with a telegram naming a suspect, Whipple. Also note J W Baker, a mixologist, returned from the coast.
The Bisbee Review announces a Young contest to select two bosses whose expenses will be paid to the territorial convention at Tucson. Auditor Nicholes plans to run as a candidate as Nichols is nominated, aiming to educate contenders in politics. A new mine tailings treatment method by H W Baisdell of Yuma is being trialed by Charles Butters Company.
Ed Cais and Si Farwell announce the opening of Cain and Parwell as the new blacksmith firm on Allen street near Fourth. Both mechanics pledge to seek public patronage and say their advertisement will run in these columns tomorrow.
In Cochise County a large cattle deal progresses as Meese Greens and Packard expand holdings and coordinate stray cattle between Cochise and Santa Cruz counties. A debt of 110,000 bead is noted and September 1 delivery is planned. Bernard from Nogales and Hu at Cananea are contributing to the activity while Tyson Citizen hails Greene as a rising cattle king. George E. Sanders in the east buys Hathaway Company interests in the Angel and Bisa mines southwest of Wickenburg amid reports of gold ore at the Bess mine.
Benson Pree reports on Consolidated Mines Company near completion of a giant hoisting and pumping plant at Comtention hill. A four compartment shaft, large boilers, gas steel gallows, and core life engines are in place. Two large centrifugal pumps will be lowered soon. Air plant and water pipeline preparations advance as work continues on lower levels. Phoenix & Eastern railroad construction expected within twenty days despite right of way funding delays at Tempe and Mora.
Bisbee notes detail changes in town leadership, school openings, and home moves. Tim Byning becomes Rangers captain after arriving from Safford as Prof Smallwood plans school opening. twelve teachers to staff Bisbee schools. Miss Rota Fuse to wed Chas H. Davis in Tombstone Canyon. A queen chairman’s funeral for Rob Hansen reported after a fatal fall. Baseball fans witness a dramatic eleven inning Bisbee victory over Clifton pennant sent. Rainfall breaks drought with first meaningful shower of the season. city streets show renewed effort in cleanliness as Nature disrupts street work.
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