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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1895
Page
3
Tombstone in Cochise County reports officials seeking information on capital investments and property requisitions. Local notices note salaries and public works, while copper prospects gain attention as Dragoons and explorers report price rises.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe transport fare changes and travel plans. Mentions agencies and dates in rough form, with identified names such as Warasize and San Francisco, but details are unclear. The text hints at cheaper rates and faster service relative to competitors.
A noisy session before the board of supervisors rejected a resolution to pay county officers under the old law. The argument centered on the Harrison Act and the legality of reassessing salaries, with petitions for certiorari to restrain salaries. The outcome preserved the old wage framework and left the issue to future action, awaiting a court decision.
A fragmented report describes a deal involving J D Rockfellow era figures, copper property talks, and delays by buyers that frustrate the seller. It notes telegraphed negotiations, prior investments, and the risk of losing money as the parties haggle over terms. The piece suggests a chaotic auction atmosphere and mounting tensions.
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors met at Tombstone to adjourn from an earlier session. Present were J S Williams chair, N A Gilman and John Montgomery, with numerous financial items approved or disallowed including warrants, tax adjustments for Mrs. Massey and Martin, and various county expenses. The board adjourned to 2 pm.
Fragmented text discusses medical advice on preventing ailments from poor habits and environments. It mentions fortifying the system, dangers of neglect, and aftercare following illness. Includes vague references to stomach issues and remedies like a wine glassful before meals to stimulate appetite.
Bisbee notes railroad, mine, and ranch activity from the Great Copper Camp. Roundups begin in the San Pere and San Bernardiva areas, strikes affect boiler makers, and local residents such as Mrs Spyder and Mr Storts engage in moves while others travel, shop, or work. Copper and ore shipments continue as pay schedules face delays.
A fragmented OCR page records visitors and local notices, naming B A Packard and several distant locations. It mentions a defense in a court case, a pawn ring incident linked to Durrett, and a gang shooting withJealousy as motive, alongside scattered notices about land, mills, and advertisements.
The page compiles numerous cattle brands and post office addresses for Arizona ranchers and districts. It lists owners such as CRIS GRAUER, JONI SLAUGHTER, DUVALLECO, DUNSHEE & METCALF, SULLIVAN A BAKER, MORRIS, ROCKTELLOW & SERVOS, CHIRICANLA CATTLE, and RENAUD among others, with branded locations and range areas like Tombstone, Sulphur Springs Valley, Apache Springs, and Wito. The notices resemble classified livestock branding ads and sender details for postal routes.
The excerpt notes a standard set arranged alphabetically, covering events and figures in American life. It references an authoritative dictionary by J Franklin Jameson, professor at Johns Hopkins University, as a scholarly resource for historical details.
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