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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1893
Page
3
Fragments from the Daily recount visits of Napa Nick from El Paso and Col Herring from Phoenix, saloon counts in Tucson, a box factory plan, and a busy frontier scene. Reports note Fort Bowie pending orders, Deming ore prospects, Vulture mine gold, Copper Queen Co. expansions, and prospectors returning from Murico with rich ledges and World Fair plans.
The Dragoon mountains near this city draw capital interest as a promising copper group owned by Mayor Fitts and Jas Barrett. A $30,000 bond was recently closed, with ore reported from 6 to 60 percent and a poised smelter project to create city employment. London syndicate rep Sketchley backs the venture, signaling imminent activity and large-scale development in Cochise county. The text also extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a tonic for digestion, liver and bowel function, and nerves.
The minutes note the October 5 1893 meeting with Chairman Prins and Supervisors Nichols and Clark present. They approved prior minutes and discussed claims including E J Stall for 25 and indigent aid for Mrs Lucas, plus warrants for supplies and salaries, with Montonier’s report approved and the board recessing to 1 30 PM.
The record lists justice and constable fees disallowed or allowed in the third quarter, including amounts for Wright Lewis Dancan and others, plus notes on prepaying for treasurer’s safe work. The board granted sixty days leave to W K Perkins, adjourned to 9:30 p.m. October 6, 1893, and approved related financial tallies.
Bordered by Arizona Warren Mining District, the Queen Complicated MiBine Con unit files a plan for a 547 bearing seat patent in the Corkine territory. The description covers a mineral claim with various lodes and corners, including Copper Balle Vale and several marked lodes, with total area and magnetic variation noted. Adverse claimants must present within the stated days or be barred. publication will run ten weeks in the Tomlatone Ertrarnt. Hertz Browne, Register.
Classified ad offers a used newspaper plant including a power press and complete job office, one Franklin Gordon and a Washington band also, stored in Tombstone Arizona for 25 cents on the dollar. Contact 8 C Bana Tombstone Ariz for details. Pride of Livermore Sauterne Port and Sherry Wine price listed.
Unclear OCR text appears to list brands and items with partial names and locations. Mentions Postoffice Bishee, Range Soiphr Spring, Valen Hane band, and high GUS SOBERY with scattered notes about shoulders, thighs, and oils. Content is fragmented and not coherently descriptive.
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