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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1896
Page
2
Fragmented reads mention a forthcoming irrigation congress with representatives from every state and territory. Jerome to have a new weekly paper and several named local projectors. Articles compare newspaper circulations and ponder gold standard debates, with notes on a French Canadian couple celebrating long marriage, Roentgen rays portrait idea, and political discussions in Arizona about a gubernatorial candidate and home rule.
A New Jersey prohibition clergyman proposes a pension for saloonkeepers who abstain, a scheme met with mixed support and doubts about how many would qualify. Dispatch from Lincoln notes William J. Bryan’s busy campaign schedule and manuscript revisions, with a Scheffelin Hall event and a World’s Fair baking powder award mentioned.
Bisbee news reports Various arrivals and departures including Porresinas Campbell Wallace and Wavers and Mr and Mrs Martin O'Hare returning from Tombstone. Deputy U.S. Marshal Lownie leaves Bisbee. Local cattle interest activity, ranch visits, holiday goods, and a school entertainment postponed due to weather. Travel between Bisbee and Tombstone referenced with witnesses in a court matter and local business updates.
Pree Pill invites readers to send address to H. E. Bucklen & Co in Chicago to receive a free sample box of Dr. King's New Life Pills. The ad claims they cure constipation and headaches, help malaria and liver troubles, and are purely vegetable without harmful substances. Regular size 250 per box, sold by Tombstone and Essbre druggists.
The Secretary of the State Veterinary Sanitary Board prepares an annual report due by month end. It promises data on cattle inspected across regions including Arizona New Mexico Texas and northern areas. Details cover parsiell latrade and coting metrics with counts from multiple states.
Three PA Horalart patented amalgamators, per the Miner, are now in operation near Scanlon's Ferry in More county. The simple machines require little power, about one twentieth of a horse's yaw for each unit, and can extract fine gold and quicksilver, potentially replacing copper plates in placer mining.
A festive Arizonan named Burk caused a disturbance in a city area near 0 East First Street and was detained by Henderson and Fag on charges of carrying embattled weapons. En route to the station he attempted advances at Fay's Club, prompting police to use a club on his skull. He told clerks the name Frank Bark but offered no alias.
Phoenix correspondent notes 1B Hotdaeons visit to D Hotanson in Nevada territory and discussion of extending the railway southward toward Tucson Flor to Calabe meeting Santa Fe Sonora branch. Mentions corrections about St Joseph Mo and court actions in Mark O Hares case. Alaska tales dismissed. locals recall former conductor Harry Behar.
Scheffelin Hall hosts a ladies fair and night of entertainment with piano, jokes, and dainty treats. Refreshments include chicken tamales at 10 cents each or 3 for 25 cents. coffee 5 cents a cup. Local residents such as Tim Griff and J W Wallace returned, while Allen R Boglieh left for Tucson on a professional visit.
A jittery mix of school and court chatter, prospecting lore, and holiday shopping tips fills small town columns. Mentions of a school entertainment at the school house, a court matter involving Mr Landalo, and local explorers Frank Joineon and Miss Hazel venturing into Station 26 hills. Also highlights weather, a warning about mining claims, and Que Tocal Jeweler promoting wares for Christmas.
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