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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1898
Page
2
A fragment from Tombstone Epitaph and Arizona Kicker notes weekly publication details, wartime era observations, and varied items. It mentions the Cuban patriots leader Gen Garcia, a Pittsburgh mother killing her daughter in a dispute, legislative concerns on official fees, steamboat passenger totals, and a novel egg substitute from milk products.
Public notice names London and Gallen owners of multiple Nevada and Side Teane wines in Whetstone Mountains Cochise County and states they are not responsible for labor or material furnished while work is conducted by B. Hardy or agent. Listed are Arlington F. Cadwell Wm Kirlew A Sneddin Pearce John Hand J. D. Lowry ranch Chas Burke T S Hudspeth Henry Arton Bisbe and others.
Mrs Amy Wilcox of Salt Lake City Utah reports her daughter improved after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla and her husband and other family members benefited as well. A Meers Munpoox from Heber Utah says the medicine is indispensable for health and that grandparents rely on it. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as the best blood purifier with a price of one dollar or six for six dollars.
The district court granted divorces for Serna versus Seroa and McNally versus McNally. Grand jurors report on several cases including hiotmen’s ingninat Jdl Hat for mayhem and multiple murder indictments against Juan Soto Jesus Compo and Lewis Valenzuela, with several pleas and trials set for May. Discharges were ordered for those ignored by the grand jury. Bronco Bill freed to travel after penitentiary removal. Vickers reports on quarantine defects and securing large herd releases and shippping permits.
In Bisbee a busy day includes Dr. Sweet leaving for Tombstone and a coal oil shortage. The Red Men dance on December 30 promises to be the season’s affair, while the Ladies of St Johns Guild prepare for their social on December 17. Local travelers and cowboys report Sherman cattle shipments, bears sighted near San Bernardino, and a fatal accident at the Holbrook shaft where miner Price Ferrier died after a cart mishap at the 400 foot level.
Briaxe on December 16 1898 reports Supt Williams and Supt Harvey aboard a special train to Naco with Col Land and other officials arriving. Hon B A Packard arrives from Yuma and plans a cattle shipment from this port to California in a few days. Sherman’s third herd crossed the line today and will depart Don Luis for Kansas Monday. Dr Sweet leaves for Fairbank to attend court at Tombstone. The Independence Lodge No 53 Fraternal Brotherhood elects officers including J T Weise, Wa Lecty, James Williams, August Hickey, and others. The funerals of W P Ferrier and Joseph Buttler noted.
Two men died after falling and striking their heads on a stone while returning home from Library Hall around o clock yesterday. Both known and well liked, they left a large circle of friends. Services were led by Rev. Pritchard. Miners paused to honor the departed by a solemn line and a moment of reflection for the New Year. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters Almanac is advertised as a world renowned medical treatise, with the 1899 edition offered free by druggists. The road project mentions J Brown of Saginaw Southern railway and Jerome as an objective point, implying ongoing plans.
A historical ad touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy used for over fifty years. It claims to soothe teething pains, soften gums, relieve wind colic, and cure diarrhea, packaged as a pleasant tasting liquid sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents per bottle.
Reported decision by C P Huntington to close the gap between San Diego and Yuma and start construction of the long deferred railroad. Southern Pacific to extend from Tustin to San Diego. Huntington in San Diego eight years ago spoke of four percent bonds. California Oriental steamship line noted as possible factor. SP agents have secured ample terminal facilities.
Bisbee column from December 17, 1898 notes Father Vardermaien arriving by train, Dr. Sweet traveling, election filing deadlines for jurors, W. T. Mead visiting, wheat priced, a man operated on for dead bone, Col. Land and cattle, a cancelled play, poor weather, Turnbull’s gun wound, possible city ball ground plans, and local social and legal happenings including a Solomoville jail inmate and a mentally troubled suspect rambling at a stove.
A vintage ad touts Electric Hitters as the only remedy for liver and stomach distress claiming they cure a broad range of symptoms from loss of appetite to low energy. The copy promises direct action on liver and kidneys, vigor restoration, and guarantees a refund if unsatisfied. Sold at Ssient Tomb tone Drug Store for one cent per bottle.
Sheriff White had pursued Reeanda Leybar, a Mexican burglar linked to McDonough's Milliard Parlors theft, escaped Wilcox jail, and fled. A Mexico arrest followed after a description was sent to Rincon. Authorities expect the prisoner to return, citing sheriff's office credited for steady pursuit and successful captures.
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