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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1896
Page
3
Fragmented local notices recount a ship story The Ship That Never Returned and a fatal wreck near Loris canyon. Mentions of Arizona towns Yavapai and Globe hint at mining activity and public notices on education and care facilities amid scattered reports of labor, transport, and winter conditions.
The article notes shipments from Willcox and Sav Simon including cattle to Kern County Land Co and Colton, with 74 and eight hides described. It also reports 112 head of fat cattle purchased from Col. B. C. Hooker and sent to J. Purdy, Col. and others. A new Mormon church opening near Mesa is announced with Bishop Brigham Young attending.
The discovery by Supt J L Giroux and Geo Mitchell of United Verde Copper Co Globe shows desulphurization can occur with a new furnace without roasting. Trials in harsh winter conditions yielded satisfactory results from ore from local mines, reducing carbon fuel needs and expanding viable ore bodies for smelting.
The report for the territory ends June 30 1805 cites chief expenses near $210 000 and property valuation around $500 000. It notes 16 036 school age children and public school enrollment last year. A promotional pamphlet by Hiestetter Company of Pittsburgh is described, with multilingual editions and educational content. A fatal accident involved a 5 foot 9 inch man weighing about 150 pounds, brown hair and beard, wearing a blue overalls and trimmed hat, unidentified at the scene.
An 1897 civil service examination is announced for a farmer position at the 69 Car Wes Indian agency in Arizona with a salary of 9 per month. Applicants must have farm experience in Arizona in the prior two years and submit by mail to the secretary of the civil service board for blanks and instructions. Also included are brief testimonial ads for King’s New Discovery and other patent medicines.
W.G. Woodward will dispense medicine at the new camp. Weeiward arrived Friday morning from Phenix and proceeds to exhale talvente. Woodard will aid a gentleman and make friends where he goes. He hails from and has established his in Phenix with provision for them. Wiltcox can make equal in the 191 cacy.
The document lists members of the nineteenth legislative council meeting in Phoenix in January 1597. Names include Sul Barth, A.J. Aspinwall, W. Norton, J.R. Hake, W.H. Lake, J. Carpenter, P. Brady, F.G. Hughes, B.A. Packant, and others representing Maricopa Mohave Yuma Pinal with party affiliations noted as Republicans or Democrats.
Cattlemen are urged to order brands engraved for the Brand Department of the county. A large number have been ordered but engraving delays leave some brands unavailable. Cattlemen in Cochise County with unpaid orders may request their brand from the office by sending a postal card or letter for rate information.
Garlont announces an extension to the Halletin route with aim to extend service to new depots. Attentive parties list Mohave Park San Navajo and Maricopa locations along with several officials and stakeholders. The notice mentions a plan to establish a depot and ongoing work with local entities and firms.
The Phoenix Herald reports a cave dwellers find along the Verde River. Mummified remains of children in good preservation were uncovered with bone needles and corn, unearthed by M. O'Toole and examined by Dr. Tatile. Skeletal remains show intact condition with evidence of hair and skull growth. Local authorities note quietness at the site as details emerge.
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