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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1900
Page
4
Local notices promote One Minute Cough Cure from Tombstone Pharmacy and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Also advertised are De Witt's Little Early Risers, Green Mountain Salve, Kodel Dyspepsia Cure, and various household goods. Job ads seek delivery staff. a lost buckskin pony offers a $10 reward. several individuals and businesses are named.
A fragmented item notes a weekly salary figure 812 tied to an address at 21 Department in New Haven. The text is incomplete but indicates official or departmental context and a payroll reference. No additional names or dates are clearly legible.
A terse note from Colorado Springs argues publicity is essential for mining success. It cites Cripple Creek and other promising camps, asserting advertising draws attention to ore-bearing regions and sustains interest beyond initial discoveries.
Town notices advertise Syrup of Figs from California Fig Syrup Co, medicines from Tombstone Pharmacy, and Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. Local chatter mentions Burton Morrell Minstrels, Bisbee visitors, and De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve. The Star notes legislative peculiarity with Senator Ivor as a standout lawyer in the coming Arizona legislature.
Fr Huachuca items report Henry Street base train load ready for shipment from Kura Cattle Co. L Douglas returns from Mexico with a train load. Fort Huachuca hosts a masquerade with nearly 10 attendees. News includes a request to Congress about land and Barbacomai issues, local remedies, and a small update on Harry Rafferty’s arm injury at the Cupp Queen.
A garbled county records list shows numerous mining claims across operators such as Black Diamond Co and Gustjene & Gadjous, with several individual deed transfers and property values cited. Attornies and guardians appear in attachments including Copper King Co and W F Nichole, plus bonds for officials and a labor agreement involving E & Hooker.
Continued notes show at 2 pm the board met with adjournment for recess. Minutes list approved claims for rent and services including Warnekros, Rath, Winders, Allaire, Hattie and Montgomery. also notices of janitor and voter registrations. The record closes with an editor’s praise and local ads for medicines and tonics.
An advertisement claims Chambertaln's Stomach and Lives Tablets produce fullness after meals and cure belching and sour stomach. It notes benefits for the bowels and lists price ads from all dealers.
Ontario NY pharmacist Mr C R Grandin recalls advising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy when a customer sought a rough medicine. He offered a pay back guarantee after a trial and later recommended the product to a friend. Tombstone Pharmacy carries the remedy.
Washington dispatch reports Frank Sargeant chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen declined to become chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He will remain with the labor group he leads and previously headed in Yuma.
An advertisement touts renewed health and internal cleansing from Syrup of Figs. It promotes the genuine California Fig product as superior to old time medicines and cheap substitutes, urging purchase by the well informed.
A Belleville druggist proclaims Electric Bitters the best selling tonic in twenty years. He cites stomach, liver, kidney, and blood disorders as treatable, noting improved vitality, nerves, and overall health. Price fifty cents. Sold by Tombstone Pharmacy.
The following is a list of letters remaining in general delivery for the Tombstone post office for the month ending Oct 31 100. Names include HT Allen A Balotti M W Bostwich K Preaton Mrs W Goldstein Andrew Lar Leighson Precier Mistry Stoddan Augustine Tribe J O Temple Range Mrs Eva Cattle Co. When calling for above letters say advertised giving date of advertised meat 0 LG Crapix P.M.
Advertises Dr. King s New Life Pills as a quick remedy for sick and nervous headaches. Claims purify blood and strengthen nerves, building health. Promises easy use and a 250 cent price with money back guarantee, sold by Tombstones.
Des Moines council bans free lunches in saloons. Notes on animals and sea life mention cephalopods with eyes on a plate and remarkable substitutes for stoppers. Then a tip on saltwater freezing points and a health ad for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets at 23 cents with free samples at Tombstone Pharmacy.
The colored minstrel troupe Tartine Morrell’s Troupad Co. appears at Schieffelin Hall tonight, after sold shows across Arizona. Three hours of songs, plantation melodies, buck and wing dancing, cake walks, and comic introductions promise broad humor and lively entertainment. admission ten cents, children half price.
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