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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1891
Page
8
Bisbee and Fairbank arrival times listed for Sunday morning with Pacific time reference. A thermometer range for the 24 hours ending 6 o'clock p m August 15 shows a maximum of 67 and a minimum of 55. Signal Service superintendent Bes WriiiaMe notes the data.
Paul Hart of Fairbank and William Gorton return from Globe and Tombstone. Rain measured 5-100 and 58-100 of an inch with Pantano washout repaired. Reports of travel from Gracite Springs, Bisbee, and Huachucas. Knight Creek accident death from foul air. railroad valuation cut by $5,000. assayer Abou from Turquoise visits with Supt. Earl. Letters and notices list discharged and advertised mail. public events include oyster provisions and a jail-yard show by Mr Fly. a Wilcox stockmen meeting planned for August 29. dental appointments offered. various regional travels noted.
The night under Co. G featured a lively affair with about thirty couples, decorated headquarters, and fine music. Attendees included Rafferty, Howell, McCormick, Bauer, Roath, Stillman Walsh, Braley, and many others. Chronicles medicines Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Amica Salve credited with curing neuralgia, rheumatism, running sores, and fever sores. Sold at J. Yonge's drug store.
In Tombstone on August 14 the wife of L A Richards gave birth to a daughter.
Report from Yama Times Aug 12 summarizes observations from Lerdo and Cocopah Indian arrivals about the July 30 tremor. Describes ground cracking, river behavior, and a Gulf tide up to 33 feet reaching about 70 miles inland. Notes limited white settlement on Lerdo tract and conflicting river reports. claims Gulf tides are among the world’s highest. Also promotes Dr Ackers Blood Elixir and local entertainments at Schieffelin Hall including Betsy Baker and a loan of a lover, with Buckingham’s Dye for beards advertised.
In Willcox area news M. Renaud enjoys ranch life in San Simon valley while Jesus Arvisa, the Mexican stage robber, is jailed in Tucson on 5000 dollar bonds. Rain reshapes local outlook as San Simon Cattle Association meets. two Cochise youths arrested for section house burglary and held for grand jury. Captain Bullis may be relieved. Fort Bowie detaches wires to new poles. Capable remedies market Chamberlains Colic Cure advertised.
The District Court of Cochise County Arizona requires H E Lea to appear in a civil action brought by Mary Tack to recover 300 dollars with interest from January 2 1891, plus $20 costs. Service terms: inside thirty days if out of county. twenty days if inside county. Judgment by default if not complied. Court clerk A Mel seals the order August 14, 1891. Attorney Wm C Stable represents plaintiff.
Rev C R Nugent pastor delivers second lecture on The Relation of Science to Christianity tonight at 7 45 with no morning service. He asks to bring Bibles and notes the topic Pr ive val Man Were there men on earth before Adam. Also an advertised salve claim offered by J Yonge at 25 cents per box.
Brief notices advertise house to let, store reopening, corral facilities, Belts, coffee, produce and seeds, cattle branding, butter and cheese, stage travel to Bisbee, hats, horses for sale, wines, and flours. Names include D J Canta, W A Gray, Hortler, Hoefler, Wolcott, Pact B Wansexros, S E Dorxer, and Hoefler's store in Tombstone Arizona.
At the residence of Mr. Shearer in Russellville on Sunday August 9 at noon a ceremony was performed by Rev. N L Guthrie uniting Julia Marter of St Louis with Daniel Hoesch.
Notice is given that Benj F Smith has filed final proof for his homestead claim in Cochise County Arizona. Proof will be made Sept 17 1891 before the Clerk of the District Court at Tombstone. Witnesses are Vickers Wolcots Fly and A J Godlrey all of Tombstone. Register Herbert Brown.
Notice states city council resolution on Aug 6 1891 authorizes redemption of all contingent fund warrants registered up to April 1 1890. Warrants must be presented at the County Treasurer office within ten days from date. interest ceases from the redemption date.
Express reports butter consignments arriving three times a week from Barton County Creamery with the familiar Buster Butter brand. The arrangement aims to steady supply and promote the popular product across the region.
Jos Pasonouy in Huachuca states the Huachuca hotel and store remain open at all times for the public. He promises visitors comfort and flexible options by day week or month, indicating strong readiness to serve travelers and locals.
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