04 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1907
Page
1
A vintage Toledo area theater ad lists admission at 10 cents for weekly shows including Edward Dolan Musical Director Overture Happy Heinie Moving Picture and a Stolen Pig vignette. The listing also promotes Hull's Catare Cure testimonials, a drug ad for Cascarets and Hire’s Root Beer, along with a lost brooch notice and a legal oath from F T Cheney Co. about a bond offer.
Report from Prescott states Mrs. Philip Morgan took her six year old daughter to the Pasteur Institute in Chicago for treatment after a bite by a large lizard with yellow markings. Doctors cauterized the wound but inflammation rose, tetanus feared, and transfer was advised. No other lizards of the same species are known nearby.
Fred W. Moor returned to Tombstone last evening from a business trip to Michigan. He plans to leave soon for Superior near Kelvin where he oversees work. He accompanied Superintendent Walker of the TCM Co on the journey east, and reports Walker and family are now enjoying a stay in Detroit.
A Detroit man says Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets restored his appetite when impaired and relieved a bloated feeling. The notice, printed with obfuscated names, advertises free samples and urges readers to write promptly with references, noting druggists sell the product.
Fragmentary diary style notes describe a scene near Osborne with a woman tossing a token out of a car at a gambler, a man cooking something in Nico water, and a tense encounter with Parry the restaurant owner. The text references Naco, Mexico outlet ambitions, and locals named Black, Stone, White, Keane, and Lemon in a gritty Arizona setting.
A Bisbee boy shines in coast league play with Kar ger of Tucson pitching for St. Louis Nationals and Francis Crable leading Tombstone as Arizona aims to make baseball history before season’s end. Miners head to Leadville camp. Silver Belle mine records praised. local notables travel for business and bonding of claims. crowds expected for Tombstone visit with Crable in form.
Southern Pacific plans seven miles of new track along the mesa near Yuma to reduce a steep westward grade. Assistant chief engineer 8 P Long and govt rep Ira C Deaver settled the Indian land appraisal. The roadbed encroaches on river land at one point. Deadly serpents and health ads follow. Electric Bitters praised as a remedy.
Geo A Eyler of Cumberland Maryland recalls his infant daughter’s grave illness. Two physicians gave up, but after four bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds she recovered fully. The drug is sold with a $100 guarantee and free samples.
The Methodist Episcopal Church holds preaching tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 7:40 p.m. Epworth League meets at 7:15 p.m. A prayer meeting is scheduled Wednesday at 8 p.m. Christian Science holds services opposite Schietfelin Hall on Fremont Street at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Wednesday evening services at 8 at the same place. Congregational church preaches at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 1 p.m. P.B.C. at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday service at 8 o'clock.
F J Pearson who has returned to Douglas from a 30 day trip reports several hundred Yaqui Indians have departed Guaymas for Yucatan under Mexican government deportation. They were rounded up from various regions and sent toward Yucatan where they will be confined in the mines.
Captain J. LB. Alexander, attorney for Arizona, says papers in the southern territory and near the international line know more about the department of justice and Attorney General Bonaparte’s orders than he does. The Tucson Star article says Sheriff Jack White of Cochise could be tied to Wasa’s prosecution through deputy actions, with Alexander reportedly having strong evidence against Mara. a conviction would likely bring penitentiary sentences. Alexander flatly denies the article.
An attempted escape by fifty six prisoners was foiled when guards uncovered a plan to remove mortar from a jail window inside the toilet room. A can lid tool and soap filled bricks aimed to hide the space, with Musgrave and two others suspected. Sheriff White’s vigilant system prevented the break, and the prisoners await grand jury action.
Weather forecast for Deaven on August 3 mentions eczema relief. Advert suggests Chamberlain's remedies as effective after doctors' products failed. Sold by all druggists. Also promotes a ladies ring at Peoples Store with 26 percent off.
At Roswell New Mexico an enormous herd of about 20000 sheep begins an overland trek to Flagstaff Arizona. The first flock, bred for breeding ewes, is led by H E Campbell of Campbell Francis Go Flagstad with twelve pounders. A second flock of equal size, mainly wethers, owned by Scott Bros Arena, follows. Forty herders and bosses will guide the long four hundred mile journey at roughly four miles a day.
In Bisbee a hot away drill event saw Oscar Gilman defeat Bob Lyons of Lowell after Lyons forfeited his $200 stake and numerous title bets. Records set included Lyons 27 27-32 and Gilman 34 5-8.
Willis T. Morgan a retired U.S.A. commissary sergeant from Concord NH touts Dr King’s Discovery for Consumption as the best medicine for coughs colds bronchial troubles and lung diseases after serving in Cuba and the Philippines He endorses its health benefits and nationwide availability with trial offers and pricing information.
The list shows letters remaining in general delivery for the week ending July 20 at Tombstone Post Office. Names include Anderson Grace Jones Perry Nanny AD 6. Callers should reference the advertised date. Also advertises Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets with relief claims and price.
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