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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1906
Page
1
A Cumberland Maryland couple recount a near loss of their 11 month old girl to throat trouble. Two physicians gave up, but four bottles of New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds provided relief. The child was cured and remains free from cough or cold. Available at all drug stores with a $1.00 bottle guaranteed.
Citizen Wim Be dell of Flat Rock Mich reports using Bucklen's Arnica Salve for ulcers sores and cancers and calls it the best healing dressing. The product also heals burns and scalds and is sold at 25 cents by druggists with guarantee.
Notice of the regular annual meeting of La Vantia Mining Company stockholders at the Virginia Hotel in Henson Cochise County Arizona at 2 PM on Saturday May 1906 for election of officers and other business Secretary L P Youxe dated Berson Arizona April 20 196 025
Public notice touts Electric Bitters as a cure for sick stomach, liver and kidney issues. Mary H Walters of 546 St Clair Ave Columbus Ohio reports weeks of fever, ague and nerve distress ended after starting the tonic. She credits relief and eventual recovery, urging trial through local druggists.
Fragmentary notice mentions Juan Peres seeking custody of a sibling, Siraco Perez, with references to Jerome Arizona and Mexican locations. Uncertain details include dates and actions, but the text hints at a custody dispute and financial demands, with signatures and cryptic phrases.
Court sessions were light as the grand jury adjourned to Monday. Indicted defendants John Cochin and Luis Delgado were arraigned, with demurrers filed. both plead Monday. Bisbee store theft suspect WW Doeobrach pled petty larceny. judgment at 4 p.m. Webb pleaded not guilty in murder case and delays continue. Augustine Machichi also pled not guilty to burglary in Bisbee. the grand jury may reconvene Monday. Divorce granted for Laura Ford and Roy Ford on grounds of separation. The Territory Archer assault case will be tried in late spring.
A high class lecture is billed for Schuffelin Hall on May 6 to raise funds for Tombstone public schools. Renowned Prof. Franklin Jolly humorist impersonator lecturer and scholar will appear before a crowded house. Proceeds go to the Tombstone public schools.
Regular Christian Science services are held opposite Schefflin Hall between 4th and Fremont Street at 10 am Sunday School at Lin m Wednesday evening services at 7:45 am same place. St Paul’s Episcopal invites for Sunday April 29 Morning Prayer Holy Communion Sermon 11 am Evening Prayer Sermon 7:30 pm Children’s Prayer 3 pm. Congregational Church services as usual—11 am Sermon 12 pm Sunday School 12 and 7:30 pm Young People 7. Methodist Episcopal Church invites all to tomorrow’s services 11 am and 1:30 pm Epworth League at 7 pm. A song service from Merrie England at 8 pm at the Methodist Church, English community especially invited.
Gilson learned Mrs PB Austin and their Tombstone family lost their property to San Francisco and must join a camp on Presedion rounds. A terse note arrived without envelope or postage, prompting condolences from Tombstone friends and reference to The Morris Whorfate Co Cincinnati Ohio.
The Phoenix Republican reports K L Long superintendent of jub ie instruction received a letter from Willison Berkeley principal of the California Institution of the Deaf and the Blind detailing damage from the recent earthquake. No pupil or staff were injured though several chimneys may need removal and plastering fell in places. seven Arizona pupils housed there were noted.
List of letters remaining in general delivery includes names such as Rita Gursia Madrid Juaqui Smih Morales and others. Notices call for recipients to call for their mail, with dates and partial names appearing in the week summary.
A severe earthquake tremor was felt in Yuma County near the Quart àite area and Prescott with buildings shaken and several reported collapses at Ehrenberg. Miner and settler departures increased due to heat as temperatures neared 95 in shade. Sheriff Hunt travels to Phoenix to handle a district court case involving Roy Whittlesey. Whittlesey is charged with murder. Javien Finney and Elizabeth Shrive were married in an earthquake‑affected ceremony officiated by Probate Judge Goodbody.
An official in the War Department refused a request by Pasney Bil and partners to tour Chief Geronimo as a country wide attraction. The piece recalls brutal Apache history including General Miles remarks and notes Yaqui Indians in revolt near Nogales fall under Mexican government prohibitions.
The Shattuck Copper Company at its St Paul annual meeting approved paying 110 009 for six Bisbee claims. Principal owners include L Shattuck of Bisbee and M Costello of Tombstone with H R Haninger Emil Marke and others. The mine to become a producer after shaft enlargement and tramway construction by mid summer.
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a quick, painless cure for constipation, claiming they save from danger and restore strength and vigor with regular use. The text promotes guaranteed results by druggists at 25 cents, urging trials.
James Gerabl holds a prized collection of rattles and trophies from rattlesnakes. One piece features 27 rattles and a batten from a Geenn river shelter, reportedly 18 feet long. He owns several rattles of varying lengths, including a tiny desert sidewinder rattle.
A clipped notice lists breeding stock and egg prices. Pure bred chicks available with pricing at 125 dollars for 13, 42 fifty for 30, and 147 fifty for 16 eggs. Clerk Arona at Feiroack Furona handles the sale.
Railroad tickets used to ferry refugees served as curios. The typewritten forms bore General Manager EE Calvin’s signature and secretaries’ ink counters. Tickets documented widespread transfers with no limit on party size and carried no portage or stamps. Over ten thousand passengers daily moved by the system, from the city to any desired point. Letters sent the day after the five arrived and will be kept as curios.
The Graham County Guardian reports Judge Nave ruled on a tax case affecting Wickersham, nullifying mismatched back book entries and altering territorial assessments. The decision may reduce delinquent tax collections and prompts questions about amending tax laws for clear, lawyer-free readings. Freight workers needed for routes to Baja California and Sonora.
The Tombstone public is invited to a picnic on Sunday April 29 at Lewis Springs. It is billed as the season’s first outing with ample grounds for a pleasant family day. Round trip rates are set at 1 for adults and 50 cents for children. Gentlemen of the mystic order will ensure good music and entertainment for attendees.
Eleven warrants were served Thursday stemming from Tucson reopening gambling in defiance of the city ordinance. Homer Dubois and Jobo Hunter faced ten warrants for gambling without a license and conducting a saloon without a license. Legal Tender liquor permit was revoked. Despite arrests, Dubois and Hunter were released on bonds and reopened gambling last night with lively play. Attorney W. P. Miller of Tombstone defends. District court filings include Kinwall vs Lewis, Atax9 vs McIntyre, Hall vs Hall, First National Bank of Bisbee vs Brooks, and others.
Excursion rates announced for the 644 Fellows at Lew Springs on Sunday April 2. Fare from Tombetour-yaurs is $1 for adults and children under 12 pay half price for a round trip. Depart 7:20 a.m. return 6:15 p.m. For details contact P. J. Westexvert, Agent E. P. & SW, Tombstone Arizona.
San Francisco merchants aided by Phil B Bekert Co Inc display inventories of liabilities and assets in a humorous light. The temporary notice lists items from cash to nerve energy and liabilities totaling 2 000 543 13 with a chaotic misprint influenced by the 1906 spectacle.
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