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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1896
Page
3
Tombstone reports storms that toppled houses near Pearce and a busy day with residents traveling to Bisbee. Cavalry units prepare to station at Fort Huachuca and Fort Grant while mining officials, ranchers, and Apaches interact with government plans. Journal notes deaths, illness, and a Yale X ray discovery amid regional tensions and border concerns.
The article reports an act proposed by Delegate Murphy to ratify an agreement with the San Carlos Reservation, Arizona, for cession of land. It details survey methods, compensation, proceeds deductions, and coal land entry rights for citizens and associations, with sections on mining claims and land office procedures. It cites local Observer Moore of Phoenix noting cold wind and limited grass growth in Cochise County and that fruit trees are blooming.
The People’s Party in Cochise County builds local organizations from Bisbee outward. Frank Perley in Bisbee fosters club growth toward a Tombstone conference set for May 4, with a May 12 event in Tombstone to follow. The movement argues a third party will win in November. readers are asked to judge the likelihood. The rest of the page discusses poverty standards, a tonic claim for Stomach Bitters, a courtroom phonograph trial with a risqué remark, and mentions Missouri officials among territorial administrators amid reference to the World’s Fair tests.
An old clipping from Unehise county tells of William Richardson who learned of hidden wealth through dreams and a gypsy fortune teller. He found a tin can with 1245.00 dollars, faced inheritance disputes, and sought more funds while a second fortune tale emerged. A Calaveras resident, Mr. A. A. McFarland, recovered from a severe chest illness using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised by his family.
A garbled old column mentions travel arrangements between Someo and Ell Californi attractive points for pleasure seekers and an anecdote about an Irishman near sighted ready to fight. It also announces Rev Ganderma and a pneumonia recovery story tied to King’s New Discovery with trial bottles offered at Tombstone and drug stores.
Regular Cor respondent reports a mix of local movement. Margariton travels from Le MoM. Sherman visits from Salina Kansas. Fredericke arrives from eur arlay. Mrs. Dautey visit planned. The Patterain and Hilton Kueastle depart for San Pre for ten weeks with a party. Quarrymen and stonemasons plan a baling near the old park house for a lumber yard. J P Lonstell of New York travels on the through train. Richardson from Fairbank returns. Wickety claim in the Huachuca may attract capital. a brother of Arthur Luthey seeks health in Napa Valley. Loreen, back after illness, resumes duties.
G A Butuxe writes that Chamberlains Varn Balm cured his wife after six months of rheumatic trouble. He notes the relief came after weeks and mentions available 50 and 100 bottle sizes at Tombstone Drug Co.
A physician prescribes Dr Mit Restorative Nervine from Miles Metical Co Elithart Ind for a child’s St Vitus Dance and nervous symptoms including numbness and partial paralysis of the right side. The note mentions James Lowery and a list of vague body complaints with rough place names.
A fragmented OCR list catalogs cattle brands and owners across Tombstone, Sierra Vista, and surrounding ranges. Notable names include J M Richardson, Duvall Eco, Scott White, Sullivan Baker, Erie Cattle Go, and Phiricala Cattle Co, with brands described on hips shoulders and thighs.
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