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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1891
Page
8
The missive lists diverse Arizona items from Tombstone payrolls at $100 daily to the Buena Besant claim near Bisbee and the Yuma Prison costs. It notes deaths in Bisbee and Fort Thomas, a Yaqui uprising in Nogales, and rail and cattle industry updates as residents anticipate statehood and local developments.
Adour Rosenburg of Benson recalls his long Arizona involvement and the impact of silver fluctuations on mining towns like Tombstone and Tucson. He notes business downturns after silver’s value fell, with miners laid off and money scarce, while he discusses local dining, railroad plans, and regional commerce.
The article lists various locations and officials including Tucson Huachuca San Francisco and Tombstone. It reports rail costs: passenger train 2.62 dollars per mile, freight train under 30 cents per mile, and freight and passenger ton-mile costs at about 3.2 cents and 8 cents respectively.
Fragmentary notice states a physician and surgeon are removed to a new address near Aztec House at Fremont and Third in Tombstone, Arizona. The text lacks full details but indicates a relocation or assignment within the town.
Probate court in Ariama Territory sets October 3 1891 at 610 oclock pm in Tonani court room to prove will of James Price deceased and hear J J Patton for issuance of letters testamentary contest allowed by any interested party. Dated October 24 1891 FN Wolcott Ex Officio Clerk.
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