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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1896
Page
3
A jumble of notices and anecdotes from Tombstone and surrounding areas describes community events, religious plans, and local inquiries. Reports mention a preacher taking the Copper Camp pulpit, Arbor Day proclamations, and residents returning from California with business plans.
The article reports exciting ore finds near Locklin Miller with rich gold samples, a deepening ledge dipping east, and growing investor hope. Mentions prospects at Holmes and other claims, with prospectors from Wilcox and local figures like Sam Hodges. A Phoenix mine is also noted for a new huge jasper gold belt, plus overdue mail at Tombstone post office.
A Tucson man named Bachelier faced trouble with Mexican officials after crossing the border line. He sheltered in a gap between stone posts that mark the U S Mexico boundary and narrowly escaped into the United States with help from friends as Mexican guards closed in.
A letter to Rev J Gunderwas of Dimondale Michigan endorses Dr Ki New Discovery for pneumonia and La Grippe with strong praise. The text also notes a Jerome Arizona story of a rail line arrest and a Prescott asylum transfer, plus a Boston woman's critique of local etiquette and generosity among male visitors.
For sale a good spring wagon with new wheels canvass top and three seats built by L E Page capacity 2000 lbs in excellent condition cash sale cheap Call and look at it bargain Apply to C L Cummings cor 5th and Fremont
Bisbee correspondent reports on train travelers and local arrivals. Mentions W Whitney incomil ger, M M Sherman back from Suntra cattle business, J Lemon and son headed to Pearce to locate. Weather boosts next summer water supply. several drummers aboard. Rev Keterte and wife were passengers. church services planned. Converters arriving for project. train crew injuries and repairs ongoing. Moonlight trek and a major surprise at local supper party hosted by Mrs Henderson with about fifty attendees. Dance at Otte Giesenhofer’s restaurant draws praise for music. Bisbee youth extend thanks for hospitality.
Advert describes piles symptoms of moisture itching and bleeding. Claims Swayne’s Ointment stops itching heals ulcers and removes tumors in most cases. Book mentions availability at druggists and a 50 cent price from Dr Swayne and Philadelphia.
Twenty five it has the Guest Climate of any spot on the Pacific Coast. As a health resort it cannot be excelled. It lies on the continental divide by a San Francisco and New Orleans line. NIGHTS are cool, and last summer only three nights stayed below 70 degrees. Thousands of acres of land are free. It is fine fruit country with all varieties thriving. Four railroad lines border its lands, and mountains hold precious metals. Water abundant in streams. three broad valleys span 30 to 305 miles. Wages offer fair compensation, workers urged to self improve. Mining stockraising farming infancy. coal fields nearby soon tapped. artesian water flows. Newspapers are progressive, Cochise County poised for growth. 10,000 housing capacity, vast vacant lands inviting settlement. Come and grow here.
Fort Wayne dispatch from November 29 1804 recounts a 40 year heart ailment relieved by Dr Miles Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine after two years of trial, with author praising cure and seeking the company’s free booklet. Also Fort Huachuca forage and straw proposals open with details for barley corn oats hay and bedding supplies for 1864.
A clipping lists cattle and horse brands with owners across Arizona Territory, including KONE BROS of Waco, DUNSHEE & METCALF Tombstone, SULLIVAN BAKER and ERIE CATTLE, plus CHIRICAHLA CATTLE CO and ROCKFELLOW & SERVOSS. Numerous brands are described by left side, hip, thigh, or shoulder marks with offices in Tombstone, Temptstone, and Sulphur Spring Valley areas.
A terse record notes an incident near St. David Arizona involving an indeterminate United States post location and a soggy shore area. It mentions the San Pedro River and a figure described as Gig Range with injuries to the left shoulder and left side.
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