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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1898
Page
2
A dusty Texas to Arizona exchange rounds up colorful clippings on epitaphs, war era price talk, and Arizona papers. It notes the Arizona Kicker weekly in Tombstone and praises the Somacript era pieces, while commenting on cattle prices and local journalism with a wry, historical tone.
Commissioner Ther Mann of the Interior Department weighs timber policy amid claims of forest depletion in Arizona. Territorial Supreme Court upholds a judge’s finding on a ruling about timber and manufacturing, with Bethune cited in the decision. A writer cites a harsh domestic jibe about men, and a letter extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly valued, noting Tombstone and bi-bee as suppliers.
J W Vickers returns to the county seat. Fred Warburton moves his tailoring shop to Brewery street. Cattle shipments begin next month. W C Green travels to Magdalena Mexico for mining interests. Dan Hagan leaves for Nogales for about two weeks. Hugh Conlon returns from Phoenix with horses for his livery. Editor Howe and sister Miss Louisa visit the county seat. St Patrick's Day observed with a grand dance planned. Frank Hare resigns as deputy customs collector. J Politzer to New Orleans and then Cuba. Gratitude expressed for Bisbee's aid to Cubans. Mr Douglas opens a grocery store opposite Schmieding's on Main Street. predicted to prosper.
Breer March 17 1898 reports Miss Heerie Bloom Alvin and Lulu Howe aboard the morning train from Tombstone, Ed Roberta and Ben Sneed arriving, with Douglass & Quinn grocers set to open. A cattle round-up by Chiricahua Company heads from Sulphur Springs March 21 under Foreman W C Mites with a list of players and ranch routes.
Bisbee news recalls social dance last evening led by Carman Cale, and a playful tale of a new Whistling Dick wagon on Main Street. Local visitors Moy Xotan and Ernest Larson fall ill with grippe, while Dan Rose’s remains head to San Francisco. RLF, Graham & Co. promote furniture in carload lots as Cooper Kings project progresses.
Copper demand grows amid slow mining discoveries and uncertain deposits. While prices remain stable, a future price surge is possible as development reveals wealth. Copper prospects attract attention for potential easy ore extraction and secured markets, despite speculative surface deposits and variable depths.
Cattle news from Range News describes San Simson company ordering 90 cars for April 25 and multiple prices for beef stock. Reports include various buyers in Kansas City and local brokers like E R Hooker and E O Moro, with projected market totals and future shipments. A separate item notes a fatal shooting near Klondyke and subsequent events, plus a sworn statement from Frank J Cheyne about Catarrh Cure.
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