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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1906
Page
2
The El Paso Herald urges better roads to aid Arizona and New Mexico miners and farmers. It cites hauling cost comparisons and roading benefits, while noting diverse topics from animal lifespans to Oklahoma dry law and Rockefeller quips. The column praises Senator Bailey as the South’s moral, capable leader amid national debates.
The text extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for weak stomach dyspepsia liver complaints biliousness chronic bowel issues and catarrhal diseases. It cites endorsements from Barsholow Frat Bley Ellingwood and M D professors noting its safety and efficacy though the claim is unverified.
A quip contrasts spinal cord splicing with a tale of a widowed woman with half a million dollars, highlighting dramatic loves and fortunes in a terse, humorous newspaper style.
Medical experts declare hydrophobia a nonexistent illness and urge people to stop dying from it. The advisory challenges fears surrounding rabies and the perceived causes of bite related deaths.
A 1906 El Paso police report prints a letter from a Los Angeles woman seeking a steady ranching cowboy around 35. She prefers country life, can sew and cook, wants a home on a ranch, and asks the officer to keep her name private while inviting eligible cowboys to respond.
The Tusson Citizen reports Col W C Greene purchased the 3 E copper claims in Patagonia district near the Flex mine. The sale follows a chain of transfers from R E Richardson Ben Honey and Frank Olsen to Douglas and Henry Gray, then to Greene. The deal signals strong investor interest in northern Patagonia mining.
May Be In Cochise County. Il Henry Miller, a Civil War veteran who deserted after Lee's surrender, plans to meet D W Kyle in Phoenix. He expects $407 owed and a lifetime pension. Miller, one of Arizona's old veterans, wandered from Arizone mining camps. nothing heard of him for a year may imply death or long absence.
The fragment mentions Cascarets candy and a medical product in an old style, with garbled phrasing suggesting an advertisement or health claim from a bygone era. No clear events or names beyond Cascarets are discernible.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors in Cochise County Arizona discuss canal matters and estimating costs for a well 300 feet deep. The clerk is authorized to instruct the treasurer and tax collector regarding a duplicate tax roll and properties affected by a fire. The record notes maximum monthly prices for bath tubs and for irrigating lawns and gardens, and a limit for hotel room pricing.
A report from Tombstone shows court house activities and county actions including paving and water franchises, probate inquiries, precinct formations, and official bonds. Sheriff notes include a hanging invitation, and there are details on a marriage license and a proposed Benson bridge project.
John Gleeson reported Tombstone camp as lively with more work and ore shipments from Copper Belle and other claims. The Helvetia district attracts eastern companies and road improvements aid ore transport to the smelter. Jack Hefley and B J Jacklin plan assessment crews for multiple claims in the Gleeson and Swishelm areas. George M Cummings noted activity near Booth Pass in the Dragon range with several men employed.
Albert Bloomquist, 43, a miner for Tombstone Consolidated, died in a shaft cage accident at the Big Shaft. The cage began rising at the 100 foot level, struck the surface with force, and crushed him as the shive wheel and cage were damaged. Engineer James Walker reacted but could not stop the lift. The funeral was held at the Episcopal church with miners attending. a coroner's jury will investigate.
Victor Nelson of Bisbee visits Tombstone while JJ Hutfacker heads to Bisbee for real estate work. Under Sheriff Wallace returns from Tucson after a Masonic Bard degree. Preparations rise among Tombstone’s Mexican community for Our Lady of Guadalupe day services. A spark from a smoke stack nearly ignites Louis Musso’s barn, saved by early detection. Christmas shipments surge through post and express services. The C A tax suit advances with district attorney Flannigan drafting answers. Charles Barry visits Tombstone representing Grimes Stassforth Stationery Co all the way from Los Angeles and carries a heavy trunk of samples. The treasurer’s office processes tax accounts. Governor’s report arrives with old spelling quirks. Gatliff of Pearce makes an important arrest near Dragoon Summit. Supt Staunton returns from Silver Bell trip. Cochise Club Quartette to sing December 19 at Entricken Lecture. Ben Goodrich departs for Bisbee then Phoenix and Los Angeles for holiday travel.
Reports to the comptroller of the currency show Arizona national banks with loans and discounts at 3 655 401 dollars and lawful money reserve at 1 061 dollars. United States bonds secure circulations 581 5000 dollars and deposits 154 184 dollars, with total deposits and reserves reflected across banks and trust institutions.
A Tombstone class is being formed to join the Bisbee Lodge of Elks. Several have declared their intention to join, and once final arrangements are made, ten or more will be initiated next month.
Edward H. Gilbert a barber working in Bisbee and Tombstone was examined by the probate court and ordered committed to the asylum. He had recently been moved from Bisbee to the hospital where signs of aberration appeared, growing violent Monday night and damaging the institution before being restrained and jailed.
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