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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1906
Page
1
An old ad promotes a cheap home remedy for cobra bites and urges buying now. It advertises a special rate through August 18 for complete wiring and installation of electric light drops in homes or businesses, with fixtures supplied at cost, through the Townatoxz Extremic Co. Office with Huachuca Water Co.
Mr. Jones of the Tucson Marble Works is in the city inviting Tombstone residents seeking marble or granite monuments to visit him. Leave word at the Arcade Hotel. Found a bunch of keys with a name. Owners may claim by proving property at this office.
Druggists offer PAZO OINTMENT with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure in 1 to 7 days. The advertisement promises relief from bleeding itch and protracted piles at a cost of 50 cents.
An advertisement extols Bittere as a universal restorative curing stomach, liver disorders, and dyspepsia with a testimonial from A. Brown of Dennettaville SC. Electric Bitters reputedly heal biliousness kidney problems and more while Bucklen’s Arnic Salve is praised for preventing blood poisoning and treating severe neck sores with a merchant testimonial from Chas Oswald of Rensselaerville NY.
Regular Christian services are held in a building opposite Schief felin Hall on Fremont St between 4th and 5th streets at 10 am Sunday school at 11 am Wednesday evening services at 7:45 pm. Preaching tomorrow at 11 am and 5 pm at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Epworth League meets at 7:15 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 pm. Congregational church services at 11 am and 8 pm with Sunday School at 12. Evening service features Bunyan Vanity Fair. Special music expected. invites extended to all. Baby girl of Geo A Eyler Cumberland Md, 11 months, throat trouble improved after Dr Kings New Discovery. bottle trial offered.
Wanrro announces a new Tombstone branch for its hour business, with plans to offer services through Tax Mexa Waoresate Co. Cinainatts and Ovie listed as contact references. This note outlines branding and liaison steps for the launch.
The Southern Pacific details blasting a mountain at a rock quarry between Benson and Nogales to supply materials for viaducts and retaining walls. A tunnel twenty five feet long is filled with 200 kegs of powder and 2000 pounds of dynamite, ignited to topple the rock into two thousand flat cars. Also notes Bisbee Democrats primaries and a likely county convention in Tombstone this September.
A Benson Territorial Industrial School tale shows Superintendent Mahoney defying court orders over admissions. A girl from Douglas was ordered to a three year reform school term, but Sheriff Hunt could not execute the mandate due to lack of space. Past clashes suggest a governor appointee acting above judicial authority, prompting calls for legislative action amid unclear legal basis.
A fragment notes Tombstone enthusiasm for Labor Day events and decorations. It cites mining holdings in Cochise County, predicts a competitive Labor Day prize scene, mentions political conventions, local clubs, a popular Tombstone beauty, and various colorful town characters and plans.
A list of remaining general delivery letters for the week ending August 18 1906 includes Acuna Jose Bojorguez R Jarazon J Clarke George Jiaz Ramon Gorman WJ Nojin Fernio Penn G E Philip Jane Rawley Soloisa Aug. When calling for above letters, refer to the date of advertisement. G. Cuanis, P.M.
In front of about 30 000 spectators Walter Bradshaw and Milo McNich tops the northwest drilling event in Butte Montana sinking a 45 1 16 inch hole through hard granite in 15 minutes. John Melver and William Ros of Bisbee took second with 44 116 inches. Prizes totaled 1000 for first with 500 extra if losers are from Butte, 500 for second and 200 for third.
The Cochise county board notes a 400 percent rise on patented mines from the territorial board of equalization. The Copper Queen Co. bears the heaviest impact with a rise of 2 008 812.80, boosting their total assessment to 4 381 840.64, a record in the county and likely territory. Also listed is W C Greene, 50, native of New York, residing at Hereford, noted among Cochise voters.
Report from Charley E Dagenette describes extreme heat near the Imperial canal intake below Yuma as laborers battle the Colorado River. He notes Pima and Papago workers endure best, while many Cholos and other groups tire quickly. Labor supply remains a critical challenge in diverting the river.
Assistant manager position available in this county and adjoining territory. Salary twenty dollars weekly plus paid expenses and advance allowance. Pleasant, permanent work with no investment or experience required. Spare time valued. Write for details with self addressed envelope to General Manager 134 East Lake Street Chicago J-17-12.
The Department of the Interior in Washington orders stricter enforcement at El Paso port. Local officers have been detaining or turning back many immigrants and laborers. A city attorney returned from Phoenix after attending a territorial board meeting, while others left for Bisbee to attend a Democratic committee gathering. The Arlington Hotel undergoes remodeling with painting and improvements boosting its standing.
Willis T. Morgan of Rural Route 1 Concord recalls two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines and credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption with keeping him healthy. The ad asserts the medicine helps colds bronchial troubles and lung diseases in New Hampshire buyers and offers a trial bottle free, 50 cents and one dollar bottles guaranteed by druggists.
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