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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1894
Page
3
The Tombstone Epitaph reports on Republican tactics in Cochise County. It criticizes a pamphlet funded by Republicans targeting J V Vickers, arguing he will not exploit the Wilson bill and noting vows to support party leaders despite alleged falsehoods.
En W Lasy the Democratic district attorney candidate is described as a young meritful attorney. He was admitted to the bar about a year ago after three years studying with Allen at English. The article lauds his credentials and promises he will fill the office competently.
A. E. Axxoup, a noted Bubee miner, is expected to win nine-tenths of votes in his home precinct. He fronts county mining interests and, tied to miners’ trial needs, is seen as highly capable of advancing mining in Cochin County with both practical and theoretical understanding.
Gov. Hughes report summarized as a key reference on Arizona growth for the year ending July 1. It compiles wealth, future potential, and labor behind the data, offering a complete view for newcomers. The piece notes the extensive effort to assemble the comprehensive findings.
Huon Convoy is the Democratic candidate for recorder, a Cochise County cattleman and respected accountant with ten years of local ties. He is well known across the county, popular in Bisbee, and expected to win decisively as recorder and clerk of the board of supervisors.
The article praises Mumutt as a pioneer supporter of Cochise County's agricultural bottom lands and population growth. It also endorses Jans F. Ducns, the Democratic nominee for probate judge, noting his 15 years in Cochise and two years as justice of the peace, describing him as devoted, impartial, and ready for school superintendent duties.
Friday edition reports on campaign printing at a Benson fire site and campaign speakers for October rallies in Bisbee and Tombstone. It notes registration counts nearing 1200 with goals of 1400, Wells Fargo moving offices, court actions on Chinese nationals, deportation rulings, and mining developments in Dos Cabezas Aravaipa canyon and nearby Arizona properties.
The text warns that Bright's disease and nephritic conditions are stubborn in advanced stages and can be fatal. It claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters can halt the dangerous decline when organs fail, urging use for common ailments like constipation, biliousness, dyspepsia, nervousness, malaria, and rheumatic issues.
Last night’s Republican ratification meeting showed low voter turnout and heavy female and child attendance occupying two thirds of seats. Speakers including H C Herrick and Allen T Bird faced sharp questions as a misfired platform referenced Cochise County and Witwon Will, while a late chorus of vocalists and local names filled the hall.
The Benson smelter changed hands to a Nogales man named Sandoval who plans moving it into Sonora. L Redfield and Arthur Wilson hunted in the Wheatone mountains and killed three large deer. Catholic church lumber arrived and workers began activity under Mr. Gerwein. The Arizona & Southeastern railroad prep to extend telegraph from Fair Bank to Benson within days. Sam Friedman bought the fruit and cigar stand at Grand Central hotel, placing Herbert Lewis in charge. A Republican caucus in Benson precinct instructed delegates to name Win Ohnesingen and Win Sbulaai for justice of the peace and constable.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Hob ares author of Hounds and Hares and reference laces era pricing and daily rates. Poor legibility obscures full context and specifics.
Take notice that all persons are warned not to trespass on the ranch property or the improvements on the San Pedro river between the Grand Central mill and Fairbank under any pretext. Trespassers do so at their own risk. En Lexoxstanv, Owner, dated June 25th 1894.
For sale a complete newspaper plant including a Franklin-Gordon press, large size quarter-medium job press, power press, a complete job office, and a Washington band press. All offered at 25 cents on the dollar. Stored in Tombstone used little. Part cash offers considered. Address 8 H. C. Base Ten Lever Ariz.
A through sleeping car service between San Francisco and Chicago has been established by Southern Pacific El Paso Texas & Pacific Fort Worth & Rock Island. Passengers may buy tickets over SP and board a sleeper at Benson or any station on the line, then reach Chicago or St Louis without changing cars.
A garbled OCR compilation lists numerous cattle brands and post office locations around Tombstone, Wilcox, and nearby areas. Brands include MUNK & HOS, DUVALL & CO, SULLIVAN & BAKER, ERIE CASTLE LY, CHIRICAHUA CATTLE CO, and ROCK FELLOW & SERVOSS with notes on hip, shoulder, or side branding and references to Sulp hur Spring Valley and surrounding ranges. Some entries mention owners and horse brands and indicate locations in Arizona counties and towns.
Fragmented OCR lists cattle brands with locations and descriptions for Renaud Post Office Wicca valley and Gray Powers canyon. Mentions brands Arrow left shoulder and four horn marks. several brands on left side or hip, including Kon and Tila, with unclear spellings and fragmented terms.
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