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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1895
Page
3
A garbled Tombstone region text notes daily papers in Tombstone and Bisbee, reporting on local figures, railroad plans, legal matters, and fraternal orders. It mentions AO U W officers, a Tetrail venture, a wreck near Nogales, a bank robbery, and transportation debates affecting Pearceville and Tombstone.
An odd tale from Tempe recounts a Pima man seeking marriage via a quirky process with a judge, a cost of 2.50, and a scene of cultural misunderstanding. The narrative shifts to advertisements and notices about land allotments for Indians, local commerce, and various announcements, including products and jobs.
Conny McSen leads Group of copper mines in Dragoon District under LaBor oversight. Key figure M OGorman noted as coordinating operations with local authorities. Stakeholders include Dragoon mining firms and regional regulatory bodies assessing production and compliance.
The Cochire county Board of Supervisors meets noting minutes from previous session. Items include reevaluation of county claims, road work payments to Howell Summers Gratiot Locklin and others, various feeding and administrative expenses, a tax certificate cancellation, and a salary resolution for probate officials. The board adjourns to December 19 and then to December 27.
Bisbee news item from December 20 1895 reports Dr. J Frank Lowenberg eye specialist arriving, W T Boyd meeting local lodge, several residents traveling or returning, a break in Tom Shattuck’s saloon, and Frank Perry missing on a contract run near Tombstone. Rescue of Frank Perry’s partner Perley after falling into an abandoned shaft near Fike’s house described in detail. Alver cares and a dramatic injury rescue are recounted, plus ads and brief notes on nearby events and politics.
A 1904 Fort Wayne report touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as curing heart trouble after forty years of illness. It alleges a single bottle stops troubles and restores sleep, enabling the reader to resume duties, with free sample offers and doctor contact details. Also mentions forages and straw contracts at Port Huachuca and Fort Huachuca supply proposals and requisitions with officials’ instructions and bid processes.
The reader questions Paul Revere’s deeds beyond the famed ride and notes a scholarly reference. It mentions J. Franklin Jameson and discusses American history, with a late jab about health humor and a laxative remedy.
A long list of cattle brands and owners from Tombstone Wilcox Dragoon Sulphur Spring areas, including CrIS Grauer, Monk Bros, Duvall & Co, Dunsh ee & Metcalf, Sullivan & Baker, Erie Cattle Co, Chiricahua Cattle Co, and many others with post offices, ranges, and specific brand marks such as left side, left thigh, and X on shoulder. Also notes horses brands and ear notches, with range descriptors in Huachuca mountains and Sulphur Spring Valley.
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