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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1892
Page
5
The piece details rising support for a People's party in Arizona, with figures like Sesaron Purwm and Mark Smith guiding opinion. It notes Republican and Mormon splits, potential indictments over a capital prize drawing, and calls to expose a federal ring in Tucson while urging unity to increase the party majority.
A bustling Tucson scene as J. D. Reppy and wife stay in town while local politics and social events mix. Edith Stowe ill at Bisbee, land patent recorded, voters in Cochise county reach four hundred forty, and plans for election booths noted. Mark Smith to speak at Yuma and Gila Bend, Bisbee post office promotion, and various visits and arrivals marked by regional figures.
Bisbee to mark Columbus Day in a fitting manner. The town boasts more oasm in its school than six other districts combined. Tom Sorin and Chas Moore head toward the Swinshelm mountains to follow the Mexicana band that raided their camp on Sunday. The Prosrector will print a ticket fac simile listing all candidates to be used until election day. Columbian services at the Presbyterian church drew a large crowd and Rev. Nugent spoke on history. A. Frowde arrives from a Huschuca mountain ranch. drought shortened his fruit crop this year. Two stageloads of passengers arrived, and a female minstrel troupe performed, drawing praise for the troupe’s appearance.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Henderson were held today from her Allen Street residence near First. A large number of friends followed the remains to their final resting place. Mrs Henderson is survived by her son Charles and daughter Mrs Minnie Wilson.
Vague notes from Bisbee report Rev Father Granton arriving from Tombstone on Saturday. Local figures including Lieut Leyburn Dr Mearns and Amos of the Boundary Commission attended church. A dancing school kickoff by Prof Reid drew about fifty couples for the first Saturday soirée.
A long list of cattle brands and associated post offices across Arizona districts. Brands include WT on right side, IB 69 on left flank, 7 on right side, Circle W, Circle V, and many others with ranges from Tombstone to Dragoon Mountains. Local offices include Wilcox, Tombstone, and Santiago areas with references to Vail and Sulphur Springs Valley.
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