13 Feb 1887
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Newspaper
Tombstone Daily Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1887
Page
1
Pacifico time runs 36 minutes slower than coal time. All trains operate daily between Sew Mexico and Arizona. The schedule lists daily departures and arrivals for the line, with time adjustments and service notes.
A fragmented notice lists train connections with Western bound at 8 15, Mastera bound at 1 15, Guaynise at 2 eek and Charlene’s departure at 7 am. Includes address 406 Allen Street under the Occidental Hotel and advertising contracts at B C Dake's Advertising Agency, Merchants Exchange, San Francisco.
A collage of brief notices from Tombstone and surrounding areas. Topics include a forthcoming bank in Tombstone, Arizona politics and Mormon influence, Dakota and Connecticut population trivia, migratory birds in New Jersey, fruit prices in Boston, local court tensions, and legislative upheaval. Also mentions Supt J H White arriving from California, Nevada voting restrictions on Mormons, Benson optimism, Nick Costello’s sickness, Phoenix gas works founder H Ohnick visiting, Tombstone militia questions, reformers seeking an “organ,” a Berlin report on General Boulanger, St. Louis fire casualties, Los Angeles Common Council removing the prefix common, and colorful local gossip about Ingalls and Laura Short Nevada ads.
The narrative recalls Circuit Judge Ol Ben Wade reversing a Supreme Court mandate and later being judged right after Ware’s opinion. It also recounts Wade paying a nine dollar dispute himself and a lighter moment when the Chief Justice’s robe went missing during impeachment proceedings, Wade retrieving it with his cane and joking with Chase.
A massive artesian well near St Augustine, reported as the world’s largest, flows about 7,200,000 gallons daily with the bore now 75 feet deep. Water temperature rises with depth, while coral formation under Florida is urged by the bore’s findings.
A garbled miscellany reports Queen Margarita backing women doctors, Old Dan Rice in Chocine, Rev Dr Talmage welcoming 341 new members, judges’ garb, Maggie Mitchell at Long Branch, a sturgeon at Menasa, and Comte de Paris in London. Also notes Grant’s uncle dying at ninety-two, Oakley Hall naturalized in England, freight jams easing, Bartholdi to Evarts on Liberty, and varied sensational asides about public figures, lawsuits, and crime.
Dan and Josie Sullivan depart for Fruesos after entertaining crowds at coriveuse evenings. Missed events include banker plans, territorial admissions debates, and Governor Wartlett facing special sessions. A mix of civic and local color with tales of schools, politics, and a baseball challenge in Tombstone.
The postmaster notes an advertised letter list for the week ending February 1847 with numerous names including Artin Morel Brown La Hrandiit Lae Baker Yell Jas Guletok Colwn Canner Tere and others. Any person calling for a letter must say advertised and provide the date.
A dated notice from Mrs. Laura J. F. Sterr of Ruby Valley Nevada seeks Andrew Jackson and George Robinson for important business. The ad also promotes Hams and Bacon from H. K. Tweep at market price and endorses Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a remedy for cold and throat ailments.
Pude of the Kitchen advertises the best article for cleaning metal ware painted wood work and window glass. Prices per package are offered at K K Tweed's store with emphasis on quality and value for household cleaning needs.
Dr Liebig and Co, premier San Francisco specialist, will visit Tucson Oak Wood hotel from Sunday 13th to Monday 14th and urges Tombstone residents to attend. Stage schedules note connections to Fairbank Nogales and Benson. Tweed’s advertises cheap lumber and winter clothing sale for 30 days.
The King Solomon Lodge No 5 F A M states meetings occur on the third Saturday each month at 7 30 p m in the Masonic hall with special meetings when the blue flag is raised. Visiting brothers invited. Also notices debt payers to Davin Coun W M and claims ownership of accounts. Also local ads for furniture and groceries.
The passage describes initial disease as light debility affecting the stomach liver and bowels with despesptic symptoms and right side pains. It argues early use of Hostetler's Stomach Bitters prevents serious consequences and is safer than quinine for fever, ague, and malarial complaints.
Three 2 inch Redwood tanks each with five hundred gallons capacity and a quantity of lumber offered for sale. Interested parties may inquire at the residence of Daniel O Connor on Third Street near the Episcopal Church in Tombstone Arizona.
To parties wishing to cross the line cavern Sonora and Arizona with cattle, Alice is hereby given that according to the law of Arizona, before entering territory with cattle, they must first be inspected by the regularly appointed inspector, whose office is in the Visina Buildias, near the east of the court house, Tombstone, Arizona. Inspector,
The Occidental Hotel is described as the town’s only first class lodging in Tombstone, well furnished with modern improvements. Travelers are promised comfort and attentive service, private hostor Cintra travelers, and amenities including a billiard table and a well stocked bar with pure wines and liquors.
Firm announces it cannot visit Tombstone this year and asks all seeking medical treatment to identify themselves or call Dr. Liebig and Co. at 400 Geary street San Francisco Cal.
Notice warns that after a specified date regular company meetings will be called by nine taps of the firebell, with one and a half hours before meeting and nine taps to call the meeting to order. Signed by G. S. Bradshaw, President.
Bargain sale of stock and fixtures at the Red Store with one good horse wagon and harness. Prospective grocers in Tombstone urged to inquire at Fifth street address of R. P. Mansfield. Also notice recommends Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for colds coughs and catahrs. Bread ticket holders to present for exchange at bakery or wagon, W D Coleman proprietor.
The Sheriff of Cochise County offers a 250 dollar reward for arrest and conviction of the party or parties accused of attempting to kill J. S. Clark and his wife on January 4 1887. Joan H Staventer Sheriff BE A Shattuck
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