27 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1911
Page
1
The article reports on gold placers along the Gila river, citing potential treasure and early mining methods. It notes dry washing, the Quinner machine, and several companies including the Autenete Gold Separating company using dozens of machines in Arizona mining districts.
Reports say gypsum deposits near Tombstone may unlock mining prospects in Cochise County. The mineral, used to produce plaster, stucco, cement, and artificial stone, could attract development as exploration continues.
A testimonial letter claims Cardus cured long standing female weakness and pain. The writer says hospital visits failed but Cardus brought improvement and restored daily work ability, urging others to try the remedy in a period style advertisement.
A brief warning notes that waiting longer to treat croup increases danger. It advises keeping a remedy at home and giving it at the first sign of croup. The notice states the remedy is sold by all dealers.
Farmers are advised that hens lay more eggs when their diet changes. A prepared mix named Cotton Eye Food combines grain seeds and other ingredients to enhance production. Contact Eddi Reeves' Coat and Feed Store to obtain quick food for Little Chicka.
Sunday morning and evening services announced with a 11 a m preacher and theme Andrew the Starter. Helen Axtoil read scripture. Summer plan adds joint service with another church. Sunday School at 10 a m Epworth League at 7 p m. Pastor HOA Dae invites all. Due to Father Barrett's absence new services at Neo church noted.
List of names for letters advertised at general delivery for the week ending August 14, 1911. Names include Andrea Leper Lorenzo Martines Lorense Martinez Tentior Faus tino. Call for above letters and note the date of advertisement attributed to Francis D. Cxanie Portinasta.
An inventor unveils a new machine for granite and marble processing, claimed to streamline quarrying and tile production. Proponents say it could transform the Santa Rite Marble and Granite company’s operations and demonstrate clear advantages over existing methods.
The event drew crowds at Hart tefioish with dancing starting around 8 o clock and continuing until 4 pm. The audience enjoyed Free Lemonade, a lively intermission, and a supper period praised by attendees.
The town of Williams yesterday voted to stay wet after ballots were counted. Local officials tallied a turnout and confirmed the measure keeping alcohol sales legal within the community.
A bedridden husband at Cochise County Hospital draws concern as relatives report steady rest. County officials note parole actions by Judge Flowher and home retirements as families plan routines. Weather and rainfall disrupt travel while blue lodge and mason meetings proceed. Local residents recover from illness and celebrate improvements amid storms.
Inspector Griffin returns to Tucson after examining a Mexican woman for deportation. Reports cover Cochise County fair preparations, Mexican Independence Day celebrations, and North Gila progress. Winkleman disaster death toll rises to two with six injured. Opium raid nets three Chinese suspects in Phoenix. Dougherty and others connected to local industry feature in notices.
Mrs Miller once known as Lucile Rankin and renowned in the city as the Sleping Beauty asked the court for a decree dissolving her marriage to John N Milton on grounds of non support. The couple wed near Clifton around June 1 1909 and she now resides in Bisbee Arizona while seeking to resume her maiden name.
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh with F J Cursay Co of Toledo. It includes testimonials from Watpixa Kiswax and Manvel Drugists, asserts the cure works systemically, and promotes a 75 cent bottle with free testimonials.
Preparatory to regioning grading on the Fairbanks Tucson extension of the El Paso and Southwestern, George Atlen and WA Lafferty move their outfit to Fairbanks Benton from Denver. They secured a grading contract on the Colorado and Southern railroad line. The company owns about 75 cars of team and equipment with 250 mules already arriving at Fairbanks. The Denver partners hold a large share of the east end grading contract.
A government campaign initiated by the Department of Agriculture and Teatheme seeks testing of potash reserves in Arizona along with Utah and Nevada. Secretary Wilton leads the effort to find potash deposits that could relieve world demand and reduce dependence on German sources amid wartime restrictions.
Heavy rains cause multiple washouts across Cochise County. Land Station and Oehorne suffer 50 feet of track loss requiring full refill. Osborne and the big bridge near Fairbank and Benson areas experience openings. Westbound trains held at Fairbank. passengers rerouted via Southern Pacific connections. Repairs continue through morning. no widespread disruption reported on the line east of Benson.
Young Bradford Brandt of Tombstone, age 12, killed two rattlesnakes over six feet long in St David. He faced the danger with rocks in hand and brought the snakes home as trophies, defying fear in a remarkable display of courage.
Notice states a fall round-up will start in September and will meet four miles below Bensomon, proceeding from the narrows up the river. BHOQUILLAS LAND & CATTLE CO is involved with the event.
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