16 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1902
Page
1
February 12 1902 notes payday for Copper Queen boys as town buzzes with Salvation Army activity and hopes for new railroad alignments. reports of road work and depot relocation ideas surface alongside wedding notices and local commerce, with Governor Murphy expected in Phoenix and Mexican mining policy described for American prospectors.
Bulletin No TL shows Arizona manufactures valued at 318189 with copper smelters leading. Cochise including Bisbee reports 5,135,484. Gila Globe area 1,276,814. Graham Clifton Morenci 4,755,560. Yavapai Jerome 2,514,387. Pima Tucson shops 1,628,565. Artificial goods output 192,481. non copper products 4,028,672.
Our Fairbank correspondence reports Jobe Lerrien's move to focus on his business after selling goats at Clifton. Arizona Mining Co and Nogales visitors travel via Cannon Ball toward Tombstone. Local resid ent Chay Gaetjens develops mining near San Pedro while conditions on roads ease. A Chinese New Year celebration occurs with mislaid clothing from Foo Kee Couture. A Valador mine tunnel near Monterey uncovers fifteen skeletons among horn silver and galena remains, dating back over two centuries, with Spanish records suggesting ancient extraction.
Readable portions describe Cedarville New Jersey townsfolk driven into religious frenzy after revival meetings. Attendees collapse or become rigid, some claim divine powers, others await end times. The revival leader is in a mental asylum with followers, others left to act. Also reports of a large coyote hunt by Sheepmen of Salt River Valley around Phoenix, aided by Bartlett Heard crew. Thousands of coyotes threaten flocks, with hunts planned across vast ranges. hundreds of shepherds expect losses, sheep shearing numbers high.
The Tempe News notes editorial support for Arizona admission, praising its voters, resources, and production power. It argues Arizona’s inclusion strengthens Congress representation and the nation’s defenses and prosperity. It contrasts metropolitan papers with edifying blanket sheets and comments on cigar brands and tobacco variety.
Washington dispatch notes Hiram J. Bleistale of Yuma granted a patent for an alvaranes tailings handling device. Patents also granted to Theo M. Shearer of Bisbee and Henry Brookmen of Phoenix. Prescott resident James P Lee and Josephie Flegetaf each listed with small sums. Court notices include Eliseo Biloan of Pine, a Fort Mohave searcher case, and Newport’s Bennett A. Day as Fort Mohave researcher. First National Bank of Clifton changes show E M Williams as president replacing J Lowdes. Tombstone mourns Rev F Eastman’s Easter effective resignation from St John’s Episcopal Church. A Wolomonville horse race on the lith inst between Gardner Crawford and a new big brown horse for 600 yards and $500.
A garbled account mentions Thule Bistrot Atoray Ladard and a tumultuous tour with references to Shanty arriving Brusie, a California return, and Cedhics Awe eur Chas Lougias. The piece also notes patent office records, large shipments, and a joke at a church event, ending with a pun about names Poor, Little, Short Brown, and Hogg.
President M Murphy of the Santa Fe Preceout and Phoenix railroad announced in Rhodes yesterday that construction work on the Phoenix and Eastern railroad would begin in compliance with the tax exemption law. The company plans rapid progress once started, with a five mile minimum, and expects extended operations to follow under General MacArthur’s anticipated inspection.
A medical note argues vinegar as a preventive and treatment for smallpox, claiming that tablespoonful doses in water can prevent infection, abort the disease, and reduce eruption. It also suggests vinegar for itch relief and a slippery elm poultice to prevent pitting, urging universal use during outbreaks.
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