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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1893
Page
1
Fragmented OCR lists ward names and several illegible names and initials. The readable items show First Ward Second Ward and Third Ward references alongside scattered personal names and initials, with no clear event, date, or outcome.
The Democracy of Cochise County endorses Scott Wars of Cochisecout for sheriff but notes his refusal to take office under current county conditions. The piece mentions a political climate, a note on Scott White Gazette, and related local sentiment amid disputes over office tenure and authority. It also references a court action heard in Phoenix and a temporary safeguard for Frank Hare while clarifying Nichol’s title, with background on a union address and socialist views.
The Board of Supervisors of Cochise County invites sealed proposals for care of indigent sick from February 18, 1893 to January 10, 1898. Proposals must quote daily costs for water, domestic and nursing services, medicines, food, and attendance, with a $500 bond, and be filed with the county clerk within 60 days. Chairman Nat Hawke and W. K. Perkins sign for the board.
Public auction ordered under execution against Agnes and Pasquals Mt. legally described land in the city area of Tomtone Cochine territory. The sale proceeds to satisfy damages and costs with ten percent interest, commencing January 1, 1908, at the courthouse steps, with bidders to meet terms at the time of sale.
U S Land Office Tucson Arizona December 31 1872 records note for patent a fourteen or fifteen claim site on the Ret Jcket side drilling and mining entries. Describes measurement lines 1078 feet 1000 feet to corner and other lines with bearings and distances. Indicates location in Cochise County Arizona near an adverse claim and mentions water and public notice requirements for final patent. Written by patent attorney for claimant with signature lines.
The Times reports Bank of France disbursing gold to ease note pressures while U S policy aims to limit gold exports. Nova Scotia coal deal eyed by Pennsylvania and Canadian Pacific with a Nova Scotia legislature ratification anticipated. Cholera and total deaths listed. political shifts in Nevada, New York, and California noted alongside a New York physician testimonial and Cleveland’s inauguration plans.
List of letters remaining in general delivery for the week ending Jan 14 1893 includes Guseppe Rubat 2 WJ Baateet Alfred Bonde Kormer & Peterson Josia Heredia 2 Job Parker AD Thomas Mina Gertie Vanmeter Advertised letters may be claimed by calling and giving the date W A Hanwoon P M
Public notice from L A Raceway Tombstone requests information on Thomas McPherson a 1880 Tombstone prospector while advertising various goods and services including Paragon Headache Remedy Rockwell's Pharmacy and a sewing machines agency. The ad lists address 407 Allen St Tombstone and mentions New York silver and copper price quotes.
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