07 May 1886
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Newspaper
Tombstone Daily Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1886
Page
3
The Daily Epitaph lists train times and connections for New Mexico and Arisena Railroad with notices of stage links to Western bound and Easter bound services. It mentions office locations and advertising contacts for placements.
The Bulldozing sub committee of the Blackmail League travels to towns to pressure businesses to drop the Epita p h newspaper. Merchants refuse, saloon owners defend, a restaurant owner fights back with a broom, and the group endures wet, muddy defeat with threats of resignations at the next session. Ivanhoe Division K of P plans an 8 o'clock drill at the skating rink with Joan P. Clum commanding.
The Epitaph reports circulated chatter about Captain Rafferty's planned resignation from the anti Chinese League and a post office boycott over Chinese letter delivery. Judge Benson is praised as American amid boycott hostility while a Chinawoman is seen with a boycotter late on Allen Street. Meanwhile tax figures show city debt at 6631.45 and last month’s cash intake 1354.49.
The advertisement touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as restoring original color through root stimulation, promoting vigorous hair growth, and imparting a lustrous shine tied to a strong healthy condition.
A dated 1886 notice from Tombstone seeking free performances to aid the public schools District No 1. Paylor Frush proposes a complimentary concert to raise funds for grounds improvement and the trustees respond by naming Saturday May 7 at 2 pm as the event time.
An adjourned city council session approved several bills including D OConnor Petition, Huachuca Water Co and S L Hart. The Frederick bill was disallowed. A transfer of 25 dollars from general to contingent funds was ordered. Regular meetings set at 2 PM. City attorney to receive 15 dollars for tax suit costs. Council adjourned to 2 PM Thursday. Charity Legion No 3 Knights will meet Friday at eight in fatigue uniform for important business.
The firm promises to continue the same courteous service and fair dealing the public has received from A. J. Ritter, Jos. Pascnoty & Co. Successors to A. J. Ritter.
For sale is a new complete ten-stamp quartz mill in the Huachuca mountains southeast area, 25 miles from Tombstone. The property is in splendid condition and offered at a great sacrifice. Inquiries to Taylor & Kenney Vizina building Tombstone.
A well built ranch with buildings corrals and new fence, about 100 acres of good farming land, near Thomas Dunbar’s ranch at Tres Alamos. Sold at a bargain. Inquiries at this office or with J. O. Dunbar. Apr 22 tf
A large assortment of hats for ladies and girls includes feathers flowers ribbons and embroideries in silk and velvet. Also corsets ribbons and millinery items sold cheap with custom work at low prices. Mrs Schwartz Fremont Street opposite Everhardy’s butcher shop.
Warm weather nears and Harris the tailor advertises a full range of climate suitable suitings. Elegant suits at reasonable prices and short notice are promised with perfect fit guaranteed or no money charged. Stay in the city for local satisfaction.
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