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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1895
Page
2
The excerpt highlights county level resource hopes in Cochise and Wise counties with rising metal outputs, cattle prices, and mining optimism. It discusses copper and silver prospects, gold production, and industrial demand while touching on political debates and a general sense of economic vigor across Arizona and surrounding markets.
Biswas Apr 17 items report on ill Ed Wittig recovering from fever, Mrs Brown of Benson visiting, and Mrs Ed Cane traveling. local births, travels, and business notes. Widespread movements include Jack Pendleton returning from San Domingo gold fields and Wm Quinn from Kansas City with cattle for Thomas Hagan. The A and S railroad sees delays and a copper matte shipment, while Bisbee School nears mid June closure. The Phoenix school enrollment shows 1102 students with 531 boys and 555 girls. A social dance draws Bisbee youths to Tombstone skating rink. locals plan moves to Kansas City, California, and Minas Prietas.
Scott White returns from Tucson where he attended U.S. court. Pierce Evane nominated for mayor of Phenix by Republicans. Wm. Luffey moved teams from Prescott to Phenix, now at Minas Prietas. Phenix trustees to reject teachers’ salaries for coming year. Two Columbia wheels arrive for Rev. Towne, one sold to Wm. King, the other to AL Wentworth. Court house woodwork started to match original color. Red sandstone quarry north of Prescott deemed inexhaustible for railroad market. Yavapai county gold output to reach about 20,000 ounces this year. Kingman area boasts finest pumice deposit in U.S. for future work. Ritter building on Allen front offered for sale. $200 cash, $1000 value. Pride of the West mine at Washington Camp ships copper ore to El Paso. nine teams on road, multiple mule outfits soon added. Last legislature laws delayed, printers’ copy to take weeks. secretary of territory busy. Tucson civil service exams show small classes. opportunities exist in Washington. P. J. Sullivan wins $1200 judgment against Gila Valley Globe & Northern railway over land conflict. neighbor case involved arrest and damages claim.
The article describes the development of laxatives like Syrup of Five and notes it is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. Only this brand is promoted as the true remedy. It mentions widespread sale by leading druggists and general use over time.
Monk arrived Saturday and lectured Monday evening at Amusement Hall to an appreciative audience. His entertaining style uses imitation of manners and types of human nature. He supports ethical reform and true life conditions. He will lecture at the M E Church Yonbetone on Monday evening April 22. Frank Brond received visitors at the hospital Sunday and was cheerful. The post feels dull between paydays. Band music at guard mount is enjoyed by visitors. Campini of Lochiel visited, optimistic about steers and business. Joe Hand finished his wool contract. Pat O Donnell and Sergeants Jackson and Brown returned from Tucson after a week in court. Jas Wade says government freight is slow. Frank Gray accepted a position offered by Geo W Clark. Lieutenant Hammer is the new quartermaster.
The article notes a sharp oil price drop with bids near 2.17 and trades around 2.30 yesterday. It reports internal revenue rulings taxing gains from racing and gambling winnings with no deduction for losses. The Durants' inquest debate continues as Durant attends under legal pressure, while Crowley’s concerns persist. Der ante left well last night and enjoyed a hearty breakfast before spending time with readers.
Fragments show a FOR SALE notice involving alimony denial in a divorce case with references to ex-Congressman John L. Cutting and property on Allen Street, plus scattered dispatches from New York San Francisco and other locales discussing politics, finance, and coinage, including Senator Jones of Nevada and Russell Sage.
Dr Puller of Canals says he keeps Dr King's Discovery at home and his family sees the best results. G A Dyke, druggist in Catskill, touts it as the best cough remedy used for eight years with complete success. Trial bottles free at Tombstone and Bisbee Drug Store. Regular sizes 50c and $1.0
Notice from Ab tum and Ab Sum regarding share issues with Lee tundry and seve om Aloe tect. The document includes recitals about contingencies and potential sale with Sg Lee, bel sats Ait Sum, AH SUM, sel ny 095, and related actions to be taken.
The California state board of health, with governor and attorneys general consent, plans to purchase 160 acres near Cabazon station to establish a permanent quarantine and refuge, including a spur from the Southern Pacific, water pipes, shade trees, and grass plots at an estimated cost of 1700 dollars. The Horton House invites visitors to San Diego with reduced railroad rates, sea frontage, and an emphasis on dining.
The text promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as an effective laxative without griping. It claims benefits for digestion liver and kidney action, and as a barrier against malaria rheumatism. It highlights use for the weak nervous and aged and notes physician endorsement and improved appetite and sleep.
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