1877 Arizona

I was working my way through an 1877 Arizona Newspaper today and I thought I'd share a few tidbits. Some of the most common items advertised were clothing, flour, horses, goods, cigars, liquors, and livery services. I did find two advertisements for lodging and I've clipped the copy and added them below.

Note the above ad gives prices for the housing. However, I'm speculating that it was for a single night.

I added this one to show that there were more than one place to stay in Prescott, Arizona in 1877.

Besides the various merchants with advertising there were also several lawyers listed. The column was labeled "Business Cards." There were some letters shared from folks who received news from other areas as well.

News of interest that they posted on the front page includes: A man hung for murder, A former run-away slave now holding a position with the attorney general's office, and talk about the need for telegram between Yuma and Fort Mojave, and tearing down the one from Yuma to San Diego. Those reporting on the paper did not want to see the line between Yuma and San Diego torn down but agreed with the need for one to Fort Mojave.

Hope you enjoyed these little tidbits from 1877 Arizona.