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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1888
Page
2
Fragmented OCR notes mix political commentary from the late 19th century with ads and local notices. It references Cochise County Arizona and Tombstone publishers, mentions Sheridan and Blaine, and discusses Republican conventions, tariffs, railway roles, and territorial taxation issues. Includes scattered editorials, stockman taxation concerns, and miscellaneous adverts.
Stockmen urge the Territorial Board of Equidization to reduce the twelve dollar per head assessment for cattle for the coming year. They argue cattle are selling for less territory wide and the twelve dollar rate reflects conditions from five years ago, when the business was stronger. A further tax burden under territorial law adds to their demand.
Mrs M Schwartz displays a large East stock of millinery with reduced prices including velvets ribbons corsets and novelties for ladies at Fremont street near Fifth. F N Wolcott’s Cash Store moves to Otis building on Fremont near the Post Office offering fresh groceries at low cash prices. Also a call for a mason and limeburner and a note on letters of credit and overseas drafts from R W Woop, cashier of the Bank of Tombstone.
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