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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1897
Page
2
A fragmented report notes rival papers in Arizona and New Mexico era coverage. Mentions the Arizona Kicker weekly and Grant County Democrat with editors, plus a brief political canal funding note and censorship anecdote involving Russian press control. Includes local bonds for Yavapai railroad, a death notice for B J Pest, and testimonials for Chamberlain’s Pain Balm.
Bisbee Arizona prepares for November gatherings of the Masonic grand bodies including Grand Lodge Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery. The event sources expect record attendance and may use the Copper Queen cave as a meeting site with proceedings described as a novel fraternal spectacle.
Mrs Brown and daughter Mrs Thea Whitehead return from the Chiricahua ranch outing. The Indies enjoy the visit while the Daughters of Rebekah host a waltz night with a fine cold lunch from Baptista Coretto's store. Tom White, U S Trial Juror in Tucson, returns reporting no tardiness fines.
Frank Smalley, mining editor of the Phoenix Republican, reports Yaqui placer grounds are not rich enough to draw a rush to Sonora. Gold exists in many tributaries but requires costly hydraulic work. some pans may yield, but no finds, with about 100 men having entered Yaqui up to now. Indians hold rich mines and guard their secrets, while other mines further from Minas Prietos to the Sierra Madre offer better prospects for experienced miners. Separately, Prof Willem Blake’s Geographical Notes on Russian America and the Buckeen River are cited, highlighting Alaska purchase influenced by his findings and the Stickeen River voyage with Russian officers.
The report lists six mining claims in Pearce district including Road Runner and Red Rover, with owners such as C. L. Bell and J. Elliott of Kobinoor Development Co, plus mortgage transfers involving Clem A. Peele and H. Morgan. A kitchen brawl at Can Csa restaurant ends with Charles Black and John Whight fighting, leading to injuries and a dramatic shift in color perceptions during the altercation.
A young man in Tucson returned a marriage license after its holder refused to marry. He explained he would elope with another, but the clerk explained the license cannot be returned once issued. He asked about getting another license, and departed with the papers. The Kohinoor Mining Co. is expanding at Pearce and pushing work ahead vigorously.
Mrs. Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Lt. was told she had consumption with no hope, but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. Mr. Thos Eggers of 139 Florida St San Francisco recovered from a dreadful cold after one bottle, two weeks, and is thankful. Free trial bottles at Tombstone and Bisbee drug stores. Regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
A garbled 19th century dispatch mentions the Board of Mapervizors, a 1 October meeting, and a Dragoon Summit track project to divert washouts. It notes workers from Grant Bros. and a Little Devil mine near here, with talks of Mexican drafts, county exchequer matters, and a potential Salvat ion Army settlement on Buckeye canal lands totaling 10 000 acres.
Kisbhee ens daily notes T. Rundle and daughter returned, A. M. Hamm to oversee another shipment for WC Land. Edith Hughes left Tombstone. A yellow fever relief collection planned at Wuien church. Royal Arch Masons of Hisheo formed Landmark Chapter. Mr. Burrall from San Francisco to manage California and London operations. A& E and S companies plan a special Bisbee to Tucson coach for Walter Main’s event with $6.40 round trip. Dr. Toney cites heart trouble after a local incident. Grand officers of Rebekah lodge hosted a large entertainment in Bisbee with a grand ball, dances, and celebratory pageantry.
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