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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1894
Page
4
Rail timetable notes from Arizona and Southeastern districts emphasize resource routes and local schedules. The fragment references timelines, regional lines, and possible operators named in the periodical, outlining transportation links and timing considerations for prospectors.
Local snippets report John Pollack and others registered in Bisbee and San Francisco, with diversions on divorce actions and court notes. Tax deadlines loom as delinquency threatens after the third Monday this month while gold output in South Africa climbs to 45 million dollars as a Phoenix reporter jokes about watchdogs and watches.
The city council cut salaries for fire company pickers and the chief of police, provoking strong protests. A committee will meet the council to seek reversal and report next Friday. Other items note jail breaks, court prosecutions, and local incidents including fires, losses in California cattle and oil claims, plus leadership changes at mining firms.
An advertisement touts Buckien’s Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers rashes and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a price per box and lists Tombstone Drug Store as the seller.
Bisbee reports a busy period with visits from Prescott guests, Thanksgiving church services, and a serious injury from an excursion train. A large Bisbee railway freight train, rail work by Tombstone men, a Huachuca band return, and New Year’s events are noted alongside a skating rink opening and a New Year ball. Local racing records in Phoenix and Salt River cattle shipments also appear.
Sunday school at 12 15 p m Union services morning and evening Rev C R Nugent preaches in the morning and Mrs E Taylor in the evening All are invited to attend.
Rev C 8 Nugent pastor no services due to union services at the Methodist church Sunday School at 9 45 Gan Can offers Beavern oysters constant on hand served at table reasonable prices sold to Jam Vier at 25 cents per dozen The fragment notes a local church announcement with details on service cancellation and a small beverage and oyster sale at a nearby venue
The board met at 9:30 with W K Perkins as chair and Ferrington absent. Treasurer Scribner discussed commissions on school funds and proposed a facts statement to the court. district attorney to file promptly. Meeting adjourned to 9:40. Dec 20, 1894. Attest.
The week ending December 1 lists bonds and notary actions at Fort Huachuca, homestead land in Dragoon mountains, mining claims in Warren and Cochise districts, and transfers of mortgages and estates in Willcox. Notable entries include A O Donnel as notary, A W Alvord land, Peter Johnson mining claims, and a mortgage satisfaction involving A Mariano and Hate Parks.
A verse mentions Bim mone Liver Regulator by JH. Zeilin & Co. Philadelphia praised for indigestion and liver complaints. Drug is available powdered or liquid. powder may be taken dry or as tea.
An old remedy promoted for over fifty years as a safe, pleasant tasting cure for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea in children. It claims to soothe the child soften gums and is sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents per bottle. Consumers urged to ask for Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup and not other brands.
Miss Many E Curien of Hilliston Hillis ton inherits sixty eight acres after her father dies ten years ago and becomes sole manager. Former school teacher, she leaves teaching to farm, despite neighbors' doubts.
Legal notice of dissolution by mutual consent among John Duffy H Harrington and Peter Joboton known as the Butcher Company. Late accounts due to the partners will be paid to Mannington and Duffy who will settle remaining obligations. Dated Get soralog Jurn Duffy H Harrington. Included is an advertisement for Chamberlains Pain Balm and other potions.
The district court of the territory of Arizona in Cochive County handles a case filed by H. Whitbeck Land Cattle Company, a corporation, against Robbins. The document outlines a civil action brought by the corporation in the first judicial district.
Formal notice announces the appointment of a new manager for tbuck Land & Cattle Co and asserts possession of all lands, cattle, and property. It directs communication to the new manager in Georgetown Texas or to foreman R W Barr, with references to Mr A McGuire of McKay Ohio and a Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy endorsement for children’s colds and croup with 50 cent bottles sold by druggists.
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