Local Notes and Miscellany From Tombstone and Arizona Rail Lines
Weather data for Tombstone weekly period ending Aug 28 1897 reports highest average 84.2 and lowest average temperatures. Local notices include sales ads for bees and sewing machines, a tobacco habit cure offer, and a report on railroad stations and schedules for Maricopa and Phoenix area. It notes Tombstone residents attending a game between Bisbee and Fort Huachuca and mentions local social and church activities with brief personal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
H. M. Gee
Weather Observer
F. MN. Welcott
Notice of intention to build Guthrie to Morenci railroad
The Arizona railroad notice filed by Col. William Herring for Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Co. seeks state exemption under a 19th legislature act passed March 16. The 20 mile line would start near Clifton, cross the San Francisco River, and run toward Morenci, to boost copper traffic with Metcalf and Morenci properties. Construction must start within months and proceed at 25 miles per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Republican
Guthrie
Mezice and
Arizsus
Morenci
William Herring
Tucson
Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company
Arizons
Siz
Metcalf
Apache Kid Alive Death Confirmed and Rancher Talk
Reports circulate that the Apache Kid died in the Sierra Madre mountains with a squaw saying she was present at his death. A Phoenix farmhand and a returning squaw corroborate the tale though details remain scarce and disputed amid frontier myth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Man Carlos
Halman
Phoenix
Gill County
Gaz
Sierra Madre Mountains
Labor Day Proclaimed by Arizona Governor in 1897
Governor Myron H. McCord declares Monday September 6 1897 a legal holiday in Arizona urging suspension of most business to honor labor. He speaks of labor as foundation of wealth and the territory’s development and urges cooperation between labor and capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texritory
Anizona
United States
Congress
Myron H, McCord
Arizona
Phoenix
Myxox H. McCoxp
Arizons
Chances
Acers
County Records Show Mining Bonds and Probate Totals
The past week records list seven mining bonds and probate totals amounting to $15,000 with $1,000 down. Transfers include property moved to Illa and Deeds valued at $10,200, while mortgagess and releases total about $1,200 each. A loan exchange notes a miner insured fund of $1,000 from New York journalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sosity
Mebhodiet Episcopal Church
Sydow
Butler
Bravin
Illa
Warren Diet
J. Culisher
el Paso
Samuel Shuis
Bisvec
New York
Losing Flesh
A brief health note describes summer muscle loss and fatigue with symptoms of appetite loss headaches and memory strain. It advises iron tonics and bitters as only temporary help and promotes a nourishing food for body brain and nerves as the remedy.
Emulsion Promises Health For The Weakened And Pale
A promotional paragraph touts cod liver oil with hypophosphites as nourishment for those run down and thin. It cites a testimonial of recovery after three bottles and urges use before fall or winter. Includes a sales push for Tombstone Drug Store and a note on Cascarets Candy Cathartic with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
All Druggion
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Twe Prospector
Arizona and
Southeastern
R. R
Flag Station
Ben Williams
Souther
Ranporn
Fairbank
Crittenden
Ggeam
Calabasas
Biopm
Boomi
Novales
Pacific Time
Phionix
Paosreeton
Patent
Washington
General Worth
Baxrows
Ft. Hasduca
Bisbee
Ft. Huachucs
Wm. Lutley
H. M. Weeds
Barnow's
Oo Aire
Maggie Bill
BK Bet Tasigast
New Mexico
Arizona Railroad
Morenc
Ast
City
Mexico
Mexican Clay Manufacturing Company
St &J. David
Jas, Howell
Quincey, Ill
Benorest
Gem College
Sity
G. W. 8 Sain
Lottie Huber
Fii Swain
Stesros
the Arlington
the Apache Kid
The
Sierra Madres
Atlantic
Pacfic
Labor Day
County Records
A. Uc.cc
Andy Cathartic
FN. Wolcott
Bammoces
Miners & Ranchers Supplies
Choice Family Groceries
Joseph Hoefler
Fifth and
Fremont Streets
Pioneer Store
General Merchandise
Minis
Angelica
Sherry
Port
Zinfendel
Johannesburg
White
Wee Choice Brands OF
Rae
Claes
Hoefler
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