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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1895
Page
3
Fragmentary 19th century Arizona items describe the Tombstone area with garbled references to the Immigration Commissioner, civic projects, witnesses at a New York marriage, a chain gang on a street, Prescott events, and a grand ironstone mine. It mentions Apache behavior, San Carlos and Globe roads, San Juan celebrations, and a chicken pulling race illustrating local life and culture.
Superintendent H Gray reports progress in sinking the shaft at the corner of South and Fremont streets. Depth reaches 265 feet with a drift southward revealing parph quariaite and promising ore indicators. If the vein thickens, a rich deposit near NiA vicinity may be reached soon.
The Tumbmone Fire Department adopts rules for a timed hot race from a fire plug over a 200 foot run with a $79 prize. Captain Sarah Herring will supervise court house exterior decor at the event. A large crowd is expected in Touristune with children set to enjoy fireworks while residents are urged to clear backyards of inflammables to prevent fires. A gold bar worth about $280 arrived in Tucw n from the Alkire mine with ore from the Casey mill, signaling potential higher values with depth as mining news sustains reader interest.
A hodgepodge page lists merchants and services from A B Barnett to John Hanley with ads for hotels, stage lines, grocers, meat markets, cigars, and milk delivery. It also reports July 1st events, steer tying contest prep, a Globe Arizona post office notice, pension papers, and social gatherings. The weather is clear after rain with a July Fourth planning note and local ailments.
The Toccon Sampling Works at Allen Street is buzzing with activity as owner Mr. Wores plans a new crusher and engine to boost rock crushing and sampling capacity. A mural of improvements includes machinery upgrades, a planned refit by the next visit, and additional devices to streamline operations.
A fragment lists Hotse Ammivaes and associates with R Dick Maron, San Simon Palace, R Downey, Huachuca, J HL. Coioter, and St Louis in an unclear lineup. The readable items suggest a regional display or event roster with several named individuals and places.
An ad notes Swayne Ointment treats itching and bleeding skin ulcers with safe results. It promotes availability at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Ds Swayne and Son of Philadelphia.
A long list of cattle brands and ownership marks appears in the advertisement, naming ranchers and locations in the Southwest. Entries include brands such as JONN H SLATGATER, MONTE, CHIRICANLA CATTLE CO, DUVALL & CO, BATTERMAN, OTT WHITE, ERLE CATTLE CO, and others, with post offices and ranges noted from Tombstone to Dragoon and Sulphur Springs Valley. The list documents brand placements on left thigh, right hip, and shoulders, plus notes on horse brands and regional branding conventions.
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