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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1890
Page
3
Local notes report a court martial in Tuc son concluded and District Attorney Stilwell back from Los Angeles. Census work by E E Alvord, church services, a large barbecue, and a Copper Queen mine accident are among the day’s items. Community events, weather, and public works updates fill the town’s bustling ledger.
A grand Tombstone Fourth of July featured arrivals from Tucson and Phoenix, baseball, foot races, a large barbecue, and a fireworks display. Washington Camp No. 1 P.O.S. of A. funded the barbecue and fireworks, a reception followed at Turn Verein Hall, and a final ball game was planned the next day.
City officials report the water crisis resolved after Prindiville exposed inoperative valves and forced action. Pumps now run twice daily to supply the city and ice works, with water drawn from the city well and two MacNeal wells. No water will be wasted and all consumers retain their rights.
Military leaders question abandoning Fort Thomas arguing it should stay to guard Indians near San Carlos and prevent settlers’ risk. The debate cites healthy conditions and water quality, notes garrison moves, and suggests reusing the fort for Indian school instruction. Also reports on EpitaPh visit by J F Black, church services, holiday sermon, and local grape prices and vineyard yields in Mesa City and Phoenix Herald notes.
A quiet census interview reveals odd life details from Mexican residents. Enumerators report mothers with 26 living children, a 110 year old claimant, and ages often confounded by language. A stage driver with screw-worm infestation dies after hospital treatment.
Report on a circular terraced mountain fifty miles southwest of Magdalena. The mound rises 1200 feet above the base with 10 to 12 foot terraces and a winding 15 to 20 foot wide road. Builders and purpose remain conjectural, with Aztec or Toltec possibilities raised. A massive rock at the entrance suggests a doorway to treasure or worship.
The Star notes extensive mining in Southern Arizona with rising momentum aided by the Tucson smelter. The Prescott Courier urges a proactive legislature that acts promptly, knows constituents needs, and focuses on delivering requested work.
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