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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1892
Page
5
September 4 1892 notes discuss third party nomination chances in Tombstone, speculation on Republican nominees and primaries led by John Kelso, local tension over Rhodes discharge, and hopes for a mining boom. It mentions Wannamaker's 25000 campaign gift, Governor Murphy, and local press plans amid political maneuvering in Maricopa County.
In Cochise county residents signal strong support for Weaver led silver party. Northern Arizona shows less mining emphasis and fewer third party supporters, while southern readers praise the Prospect and defend Weaver alignment across the region.
Tuesday notes from town report A Toquet and wife will relocate to Taccoa in a few days. Various local items follow including weather, incidents and notices from Tombstone and surrounding areas.
County World’s Fair Commissioner Sorin highlights ore displays from multiple districts as new strikes excite local miners. W K Meade presents a 50 pound specimen from Uncle Sam mine owned by Leach and himself with an assay of 700 ounces from 120 feet depth. Turquois displays from the McMahon brothers and Col Herring attract attention. Dos Cabezas exhibit to follow. Chas Wilkes reports rich ore on Lima Consolidated. A carload of concentrates shipped to the railroad from Soldier Holes mill. The Lucky Cass drill on the 5th level proves prospecting value. Staunton praises its cost efficiency. Flagstaff baseball team drew a large crowd with Nevada production netting 275.
Subscribers to the dairy publication receive a one inch cattle brand ad in the Weekly. The issue mentions cattle brands and a page of local news, with subscription terms and no compensation for brand runs.
Post offices from Tombstone Wilcox and Wilcox to Heaton Valley list extensive cattle brands. Brands include DUVALL & CO, MORSE, ROCK FELLOW & SERVOSS, MONK BROS, J. MONTZ, CS BATTERMAN, H. WHITBECK, CHIRICABUA CATTLE CO, and CHIRICABUA Dragoon area marks. Records show brands on right hip left shoulder left flank and other locations with variations like Circle W Diamond 3 and Arrow.
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