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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1892
Page
4
Monday reports Dey Street Bryant visiting, site activity and mining talk across towns. Mentions Phenix Ice Co plant at 10000 dollars, orchards, ore sieving at Grass blacksmith, and construction near Bruce Street. Weather shows 0.15 inch rain in 24 hours, while transport and public notices hint at legal cases and canal work.
Judge E M Sanford predicts Arizona will supply eastern markets with fruits and vegetables within three to five years, highlighting Cochise County's capacity for early apples pears peaches grapes and more. He cites climate advantages, early fig and almond crops, and a strong citrus claim, while urging state recognition as a leading agricultural region. A Tombstone ordinance targets roaming pigs and cattle. The piece also notes promotions in the Adjutant General’s office and local health concerns about stray livestock.
Peoples and Smith bought two strange creatures described as bat family memb ers about wood rat size. Their wings resemble a bats, ears are an inch long and lop over the eyes like hogs, and they bear white sharp teeth with small tusks. Seen by several at Peoples dyeing establishment opposite the post office, no ID given.
Pinal County warrants are quoted at one hundred cents on the dollar. Foremost bloom in Florence is a magnolia in H. V. Jackson’s Turner's Addition garden. Pat McGovern wins contract to clear and prove one thousand acres near Casa Grande for Hancock and Tegan. George W. Campbell also clears about a thousand acres near Casa Grande with water ditches for Sellers and Hill. At the reservoir, seventy five men work to shape the basin for early filling, with scrapers and laborers in constant activity. Drummond's Lightning Remedy for Rheumatism, endorsed by medical faculty, promises quick relief and cure, sold by druggists or by express from Drummond Medicine Co. 43-50 Maiden Lane, New York. Agents wanted.
The general passenger agent of the N M and A offers a $17.15 round trip fare for groups of fifteen or more from the locality to Guaymas. Includes extended time and stopover privileges south of Nogales. Tombstone residents may apply by writing Mu O C Sxrru, Tombstone.
Archduke Joseph of Austria seeks to civilize gypsies by forming colonies, teaching agriculture and industry. He established sixty cottages on the Alesuth estate in Hungary, led a caravan to a new village, wed a caravan girl, and plans a factory to employ nonthrifty workers. If successful, more caravans would be relocated to similar settlements across the Austro Hungarian empire.
Local notes list travelers and towns including Los Angeles Sonora Topeka Denver San Jose and Bisbee. Names include cocHIsE Jo Lowenthal Chas Rankin G B Kamaier G F King Chas Fraser Jake Dolan Geo Allewah C H Clark B Weyl R W Brown Wr Reed and David Fife with a promotion on window shades priced at 45c at Evomm Gese.
A traveler from Guadalajara details a rail journey to Mexico City passing Irapuato La Barca and Queretaro, noting Chapala legends, Convento de la Lerna where Maximilian was betrayed, and scenic valleys. The account ends with train connections and a note on track laying after receiving materials from Corpus Chiat.
In a public letter Sr Paul John L Sullivan denounces rival hopefuls and confirms a two year contract with Duncan B Harrison. He issues a bold challenge for a $25,000 purse at the Olympic Club New Orleans in late August or early September, with outside bets and required stakes to be posted within 30 days. He also mentions a preference for opponents Charley Mitchel or Corbett and notes his season ends June 4 and resumes in September.
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