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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1897
Page
3
Fragmented local items from Tombstone Arizona report rain and thunder, prisoners arriving for county jail, and various transient news notes. Prominent figures include Ben Paddock and William Holmes, with Dr G W Vickers named territorial auditor and Apache leader A M Toprock noted.
The Times from Washington notes demand for small coin and says mint coinage will pause until stock builds. It mentions silver dollars’ treasury stock drop and possible orders to mint more bullion under the 1890 act, with resumption when business needs rise. Also brief items on a Tucson case, a local whipping anecdote, and Texas state capitol details.
Keily and Stephens film of Arizona freight days includes a legend from a camp where three horses were killed and eaten. A Dutch cook hid the truth until Mr. Stephens broke the news gently amid laughter as the crew finished supper. Reports from the Gold Chiag Pearce mine continue to look promising as development grows.
The United States seeks title to 500 cords of mesquite wood claimed in the Florence district. Government contends the wood was cut from government lands and is timber. If government wins, sale and eviction follow. if not, owners may claim the wood. The case hinges on whether mesquite is timber or a weed, affecting Phoenix and other towns reliant on government land sources.
Fragmentary 19th century advert text extols bitters and tonics for chronic ailments and stress while recounting a snakebite incident and a patient’s recovery attempts. It references Chas Lovett near Sorin ranch, a large nonvenomous snake, and a remedy involving onion-based steps. Mentions W Va innkeeper Dave Herure and Chamberlain’s Pain Basin in sales history, ending with Arizona silver mine context in 1882.
Charles V. White reports from Pranttia Gra ham county on flood damage in the Gila River region. Many farmers lost clothing and provisions while barns grain sacks hay and coop pens were ruined. Some houses were badly damaged though no widespread suffering expected. railway repairs continued with bridges rebuilt and new track laid after last week’s washout.
The San Pedro Association roundups begin in September at multiple locations. The Fairback Wiley Creek and Pinery Creek events start September, with Hooker's Hot Springs hosting Monday morning September 13. Eureka Springs Stock Co opens September 1 at Davis ranch, while San Simon gathers October 1 to move north toward Ty ranch.
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