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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1888
Page
2
A crowded page from Fourth Borough prints local humor about the Epitaph and the Delinquent Tax list bid. It notes Propector clashes, Oklahoma territory bills, climate chatter, and a Nevada senator’s stance, plus western irrigation, public land policy, and a funeral in Willcox with court actions in Prescott.
A long letter from Dr J A Monk, written at Willcox Arizona December 9 1887, praises the Arizona country for its scenery resources and potential while describing its deserts, climate and ancient ruins. It notes railroad growth, Apache removal, and immigration prospects, contrasting it with older states and praising its healthful atmosphere. The piece also covers court martial outcomes for Apache scouts, desert remarks, local ads, and notices from Tombstone, Prescott and other towns.
DIED. HAYES At her home on the San Pedro on Tuesday January 10 1888 Mrs J C Hayes of congestion of the lungs. HUNSAKER In Tombstone January 11 1888 Joseph Hunsaker aged 23 years. The post office notes uncalled for letters and other items for the week ending. Also medical and product advertisements including Hustetter's Stomach Bitters and Dr J De Pratts Humbug Figs with sales pitches and local business notices from Wolcott and J J Mack & Co. San Francisco and Tombstone enterprises listed.
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