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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1890
Page
3
A lively program fills the town as Schieffelin Hall hosts an entertainment tonight with strong local talent. Joe Bignon's troupe arrives, adding to a busy slate that includes Can Can dinners and stage shows. The community keeps busy amid political and social bustle in Tombstone.
The Celestial inhabitants have prepared for the observance of the new year. Festivities last about a week locally unless an earthquake intervenes. In China celebrations span about a month and in San Francisco about two weeks.
The article recounts Washington Camp No 1 Prescott established December 14 1882 by H M Van Arman and J J Patton notes its decline, Tombstone Camp No 1 formation May 16 1887, and Camp No 4 in Bisbee July 7 1885. It covers membership trends 116 in good standing, 35 lost, and plans for future camps in Arizona while praising patriotism and local schools.
The Phenix Gazette reports a remarkable free milling gold rock strike at Harqua Hala by the Quinn firm. A massive vein shows gold grains across thirty feet, extending from a lime cap with uncertain full extent. The property lies about three fourths of a mile northeast of the Bonanza mine on the mountain range. owners are industrious poor men. A local writer notes the life of a news gatherer is fraught with woe and risk. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised by Thomas Stnopes of Bakersfield California, now sold by H. J. Peto.
Notice promoting the Pony saloon with pure whiskey and imported liquors, cigars, and beers. Henry Campent, proprietor, invites patrons to enjoy St Louis Anheuser Busch lager on draught. Also mentions Tom s and Jerry and hot spiced rums, and Carman Key West cigars. Includes a second note on Prof Loisette memory prospectus and Harris tailor new stock.
A fragmented tale portrays the miner’s relentless search for gold across harsh, trackless terrains with braced resolve. It contrasts the noble, open character of laborers with the perilous journey through torrid valleys and forests, seeking wealth from alluvial sands and mineral states.
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