Local Notes from Tombstone and Nearby Communities
Local notes report rain measured at 1/6 inch, visits by Ed Barker and Mr. and Mrs. A V Lewis from Bisbee, and 25 cent novels now ten cents at Yaple's. Tucson, Phoenix, and Catalina Island visitors appear, with wedding licenses issued in Los Angeles for Chas R. Osord and Ola Saunders. Congressional population details include 375 residents and 20 families, with several boarding houses, saloons, and corrals noted. The Tombstone baseball club plans a game with Bisbee, and a special train will shuttle fans from Fairbank. Authorities enforce a 409-yard boundary and moralist stance in Congress.
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Congress
Congress Company
Advertised Letters and Local Happenings in Tombstone
Advertised letters for Tombstone general delivery as of August 1 addressed to McGarvey Burt Eving John Kelsee Eugene Kelly. readers urged to say advertised and quote date. An interesting tale titled A Corner in Coyote Scalp hints at Arizona’s efforts to meet California demand with new railside growth. Arizona’s salt works expansion, a twelve-cottage railroad project, and a 100 acre fruit and grape planting near Darbrow. Quarries near Sycamore Creek reveal large slate stone deposits under Col C P Sykes with $5,000 spent in 18 months. Willcox Home Dramatic Company to present August 1 with The members rehearsing. inducements urged for engagement. Worthrow, previously jailed for burglary, released and jailed again for selling liquor to Indians at Yuma. A prank in Prescott involved lifting a donkey into a bedroom. tale of the scene following. John Hill, J St David to W S Gray of Willcox, and his family plan to move to Thatcher, Graham County, purchasing a home and alarm to pursue future enterprise. Cochise County laments the loss but wishes success.
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Tombstone
McGarvey Burt Eving
John Kelsee
Eugene Kelly
John Hill
Ji St. David
W.S. Gray
Willcox
Will
Thatcher
Graham County
Cochive County
Desert mill yields steady output amid lonely camp life
Harqua Hala’s mill produces about £35,000 monthly with 60 workers, half foreign, at 3 a day for skilled labor. Deep mining reaches 350 feet as the operation persists. Alfred C. Smith, a Chiriexhua rancher, pled insanity after alleging poison plot. Dr. Holcombe declared him insane and he was sent to Phoenix with his 26 year old twin in the asylum.
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Harqua Hala
Alfred C. Smith
Chiriexhua
Holcombe
Scott White
Phenix
Church Notices and Horse Injury Report
Notices from M E B and Rev. F W Downs outline Sunday services and Sunday School times for morning worship and evening discourse on Gods Special Providence. Rev F Dilly presides with mass and vesper times listed. Dr Ryder’s horse suffered a severe cut after tail exposed through a broken window. horse weakened but receiving care and expected to recover after rest.
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F. W. Downs
Dr. Ryder
Proverbs and odd quotes mix in curious prose winds
The passage blends humorous misprints and aphorisms on gifts and favors with scattered observations. It mentions writers, a parade, multiple misread phrases, and a note that a quarter ending February 1 shows the state of Carolius earning a net profit of forty one thousand dollars from whiskey sales.
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Anett
Ius
Florida
Dairy Wisdom and Cattle Handling Advice
Osty urges use of clean tins and cans in banding enille while stressing cows should not be driven faster than a walte to or from pasture. Plan succulent feed before pastures dry up. A neighbor’s patience is praised for restraint in keeping Crecehy stuck and keeping his knees in retain.
Effectively cure constipation and restore organ health
Advertises Syrup of Figs and Lundborg's Crab Apple and Edelweiss perfumes at Tombstone Drag Store. Claims healthy kidney and liver activity without irritation, relief from headaches and colds, and a permanent cure for habitual constipation.
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Lundborg
Tombstone
Buckien Arnica Savage Ailment Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Buckien Arnica Sav claiming to treat bruises sores ulcers rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold for 25 cents per box at the Ton and Bone Drug Store.
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Ton B
Public notice of tax sale listings in Bisbee district
The notice lists numerous property owners and parcels in Bisbee and Tombstone area, detailing real estate, improvements, and equipment to be valued and sold to satisfy assessments. It directs appearances between August 20 and 22, 1854 to contest the rates and outcomes. Public official Nat Hawke signs the docket dated July 24.
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Watervae Miang Lo
Tombstone
Coffman
Agert
Bunker Hill
Watt
Geo
Arison
Nat Hawke
Clete
Warning Notice Identifies Branded Cattle on Range
Thos Syrrn warns that all cattle branded 4 and marked with B O are his property and will be prosecuted for interference. The cattle range between the Huachuca Mountains, the San Pedro River, and Barbacomari Creek formerly belonged to Robert Downey.
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Huachuca Mountains
San Pedro River
Barbacomari Creek
Robert Downey
California Fig Syrup Co. Promotes Kidney Liver Health
Advertisement touts syrup of Fige as a pleasant aid for the kidneys liver and bowels, preventing fevers headaches and sickness. Sold in Se and $1 bottles by all leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Notice of Forfeiture in California Mining Campers case
Notice to Fo Toba Geir WT Feundy Thos Mt Gary K Harra and all interested in Na Mining Campers incorporated in New Jeney. Mines in Cochise California mining district are forfeited for unpaid rents and taxes. The undersigned claims rights to property after publication with sums owed totaling $109 per year plus $300 for each parcel and $4500 for any further mine. Proceedings dated June 7th under the Revised Statutes.
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Toba Geir
Feundy
Mt. Gary
Harra
New Jeney
Abelasians
Kamed
Calfornia
County of
Cochise
Wut
Ind Co.ceak
United States
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Beare
Ed Barker
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Yaple's
Jas. Burnett
Serenidere
Jake Shearer
Hughes
Tucson
Washington
Poenix
Catalina Island
A. Cohn
Chas R. Osgord
Ola Saunders
Los Angeles
Boris
Wash Undersood
Geo. Reynolls
Bisbee Nine
Copper Camp
Fairbank
Bistee
Ben Williams
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Sypow, P.M
California
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Geo. W. Darbrow
Sycamore Creek
Prescott
Col
C P, Sykes
Willcox Home Dramatic Company
Howard Worthrow
Cochise County
Yuma
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Bach
Wheele
M. Eb, Church
F. Dilly
Devil's Mill
W. Shakespeare
Etiazh
Chicago Herald
Dairy Wisdom
Buckien
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Leos Blir de
Teess
Sseepieche Treet
Conbett
J. Knox
Ralep
Dutcher and Mubvim Bistro Reewery End Sale
Muane
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Astaishead
Stub Gulch
Fee Oo
Shays and Mason
Bistoo
Stole & Co
Dov Caberar
Delang
Siebert
Kate
Wilcox—tral
Stewart
Ida M. Willisr
Soto Bros. & Co
Willcay
Tomnwosid Gas
Taabioal
Iad Taylor
Sinc
Tomhwone
Phenixi—ral
Ae ‘Wribolet
Robert
Hibee
Mule Gulch
Quo Ce. Wood
Tombatone
Ward
Kelty
Tne
Jock
Ead
Ph Oo
Charles A. Baldwin & Co
Bankers
Wats. Street
New York
Dr. Price
Victor
Gardiner, Worthen
Overman
Westminster Hotel
OS Angeles
Cal
Tucson Sampling Works
Chas R. Jones
Amzayer
Laws
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Spreen
Vailer Express
Ase
Bron Ssr
Modyay
Harlem
Andrear
Hudson Medical Institute
Market ST
San Francisco
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Hanover
Hencuvea Water Co
J. W. Clerk
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ARIZ
Columbia
Pope Mfg. CO
Ston
Chicago
Hartford
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