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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1892

Page

3

Climate notes and potato rarity in Tanner Canyon

General Greely and Lieut Glassford publish a climate pamphlet noting irrigation yields in April to July near Fort Huachuca. Dr Pateke reports vegetables thrive, except potatoes, in Tanner's canyon seven miles east of the past. Local soils may limit potato production. Rawsey canyon grows superior specimens, while Yuma Tires comments on gold bond payments and Arizona finance amid a double standard debate.

Arizona Greely Glassford Signal Corps Washington Pateke Fort Huachuca Tanner's Canyon J. G Lemmon Rawsey Canyon Tanner's Salt Lake

Local arrivals listed from several cities at Palace venue

Committees assigned to discuss license reductions and city debt failed to materialize during last night's council meeting. California reports heavy rains ruined the strawberry crop, but future shipments are expected to proceed. Mr. and Mrs. York, married yesterday at the bride's parents home, will reside at the Batterm an ranch Ramsay Canyon. ceremony led by Charles Granville Johnston with groomman C. Smith and bridesmaid Maudie Brown.

Californi Mrs. York Batterman Ranch Ramsay Canyon Chas. Granville Johnston C. Smith Maudie Brown Tombstone

City Council Meets Tonight as Papagoes, Nimrods Trade Goods

Thursday’s Daily notes City Council gathering tonight with Mrs. J. Robbins visiting from Ash Canyon. Papagoes and Nimrods bring in ollas and turtle doves respectively in large numbers. Los Angeles reports nearly two inches of rain since Monday. Local merchants report good collections and easy money. The Comet will begin ore shipments mid month. A contract for hauling 100 carloads of onyx from Cave Creek quarries to the railroad has been let. The Bonanza Co at Harqua Hala objects to $10,000 assessment, yielding monthly. Road work to Yuma near San Diego abandoned. Tom Sorin named World's Fair commissioner from Cochise county. A wedding reported in Fairbank: Miss Mary Alice Parker and Mr. Joseph Henry Branch wed by Rev. Nugent.

Arizona Citizens Elect Democratic City Ticket in Phoenix

The entire Democratic city slate won in Phoenix on Tuesday with majorities from six to seventy. Campbell is elected mayor. A government expedition to the Carrizo mining district on the Navajo reservation will not depart Fort Win Gate before the fifteenth. Frank Broadman, a stable keeper, filed the only paper for record for a real estate sale in Maggie Letson v. A. Bauer. Miss Minnie Brown married Chas Granville Johnston in the Huachuca mountains. Registration of voters will commence as blanks are printed. In Pima county many voters are already enrolled. E. H. Storrs of Ram sey Canyon is reported to have facial paralysis on one side. Henry Zuener left Harqua Hala, sending trophies of mountain sheep to Joe Lippert for an exhibition. Liberman & Co. will move from Phoenix to Tempe to fulfill a road contract from Tempe to Globe. B Lantry & Sons seek 500 men immediately for the 8 F P & P railroad. 1,000 applicants will all be hired. Santa Fe inspectors toured the Grand Canyon en route to Los Angeles and may return. The Chamber of Commerce will greet them if they pass through. Many voters near Dragoon should register now for grade work, as they may impact Cochise County’s status in the coming months. Arizona governors appoint county commissioners under World’s Fair board instructions: L. J. Wood, Captain Thomas, W. A. Rowe, P. M. Zack, Ralph Cameron, and Thomas R. Sorin.

Mining firm closes after costly Ehrenberg mill failure

A mining venture near Ehrenberg by La Pez Mining Co. stalls after spending about $20,000 as the mill remains shut down. The setback highlights the risks faced by eastern capitalists in frontier ventures and serves as a cautionary tale on management.

la Pez Mining Co Ehrenberg

Chamber of Commerce Seeks Meeting Action on Rooms

The regular chamber meeting discussed renting or purchasing rooms for use. A three member committee was appointed to study locations and costs and report next meeting. Also committees on railroad expansion and city debt refunding were set to attend tonight’s council session.

S.C. Bagg M. D. Scribner D. H. Macneal Santa Fe Co Deming Fairbank Tombstone

Why the Young Man Was Not Mitted to Modern Pinandestaz

A comic exchange shows a hopeful suitor wooing a father's daughter while the parent probes for modern finance aptitude and family insanity, ending with the youth relieved yet crushed at being deemed unfitted for contemporary business life.

Tata

Roadwork planned from El Rio to Pantano highway project

The Times reports the 8 P Co will widen and elevate tracks at Dragoon Summit and Ochoa and likely extend similar work to Pantano. The total cost for the combined El Rio to Pantano operations is estimated at not less than one million dollars.

Dragoon Summit Ochoa 8. P. Co Pantano el Rio

City Council discusses tax, maps, and delinquent taxes

City council session approves several bills including Bancroft Co and Hart. Actions include calling a board of equalization from May 16, instructing the tax collector to obtain necessary books, and allowing mayor and clerk to engage Col. Herring on delinquent taxes. Also notes land and cattle transfers and a sixty year old Amnrest Bierce being mentioned.

Bancroft Co Hart Huachuca Water Co Tichenor Frank Ryan J Smith Col. Herring

Franks and Folks Heard On Friday Streets

Friday’s Daily notes St Bryant seen on streets, aliens in Phenix yesterday, and various residents traveling between Nogales Tucson Bisbee and Deming. Mentions divorces, Keeley Institute, water company costs, and frontier news from Tombstone, Fairbank, and Berkeley.

St Bryant

Workers toil on North and South road project

The Citizen notes over 800 men are at work on the North and South road, with 1,000 more arriving from the east this week to join the effort. It also reports water for Guaymas is packed in skins on burros from fifteen outside wells and sold, with Que hotel paying $40 monthly for drinking water.

Guaymas Que Hotel

Twenty Kaneas towns abandoned with grand buildings

Twenty Kaneas towns are described as abandoned with well built structures. One town features a $30,000 opera house and a $20,000 school house among other fine buildings, while the rest offer similarly notable but unused facilities.

Kaneas

Diaz Proposes October 12 as Mexican National Holiday

President Diaz urged congress to declare October 12 a national holiday marking Columbus's landing. His message notes swift progress on the Mexican exhibit and announces a display of Mexican troops at the dedicatory exercises.

Diaz Columbus New World

Education for the masses in Arizona prompts reflection

It may safely be estimated that six thousand dollars have been sent out for educating children in Tombstone while public schools here are above average in the territory. Isn’t it about time for someone to think on education for the masses in Arizona.

Tombstone Arizona

Silk banners shaped for World Fair by Southern California ladies

The Southern California Silk Association women are preparing a home made silken banner for the World's Fair. Silk culture could become profitable in Cochise county, relying on mulberry trees suited to the climate, a well established fact.

Southern California Silk Association Cochise County

Phenix Chamber Discusses New Concentrating Works Plan

The Phenix Chamber of Commerce considers erecting concentrating works with a twenty ton daily capacity at a cost of 20000 dollars. The firm seeks subscriptions from Phenix residents and promises operation within ninety days if funded. It asks miners for ore valued at 5000 dollars.

Phenix Chamber of Commerce Phenix

Bisbee Column Highlights Local Events And Incidents

May 2 notes Jimmie Munch escapes a fall while others discuss labor saving inventions in a debate. A wagon accident injures Wm. Sanders, an inquest is held. May 3 covers Knights of the F.C. visit, a child’s death, staff changes at Copper Queen, and plans for travel to California. Mexican readers celebrate regional victory and heritage.

Wm. Sanders Pap Sanders D. D. Ross

What Ails You Dramatic Cure Ad

A dated advertisement promises Drummond Medicine Co.’s Lightning Remedy for Rheumatism cures chills pains and new joint aches. It urges sending five dollars to Maiden Lane New York for a bottle and warns against deceptive claims while asserting the drug is the only known remedy.

Drummond ‘Medicine Co Maiden Lane New York Dr. Dram—mond

Rev Adams Preaches to Large Willcox Methodists

Rev Adams visiting Willcox preached Sunday evening at the Methodist church to a crowded congregation. JA Bright and family returned from a California visit on Wednesday where Mr Bright and his children stayed with friends for some time.

Adams Willcox Methodit JA. Bright California Bright

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