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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1895
Page
3
The Tombstone Epitaph reports a bustling Day in Tombstone with notices from J. A. Moynahan in Florence and various local happenings. It records court holiday, legislative adjournment, military reservation openings, ranch and mine news, and social travel notes across Arizona towns including Nogales, Bisbee, Fairbank, and Huachuca.
Coutle Setmares reports ongoing cattley trouble in Lower California turning serious. Jos S Carter, American in country ten years, jailed in Ensenada with Dooalé Moore and Wa Carney after their cattle drive stock worth $15,000 seized. Baker, Johnson and others left. letter from Ensenada jail to the Nubmen Times. three days in a damp 8 by 10 cell, now still jailed but not confined.
Citizens propose a meeting to organize baseball games and bicycle races to celebrate Washington's birthday. The article notes several local players and cyclists ready to participate and urges timely action, offering support from Presrectos to form a organizing committee.
California papers report Southern Pacific to bolster its detective unit with ex-Marshal George E. Gard as chief special agent. Gard secretly took the post recently and has assigned P. S. Chappelle as his first assistant, a Los Angeles private agency operator. The move follows the Witlcox Arizona express robbery pursuit.
The district court hears a case Miles Gibbons against Frank Dubacker et al seeking possession of the Lucky Boy mine with damages and costs. The filing notes unlawful occupation by defendants and a $1000 damages claim. Dr. Cotter, penitentiary physician, elected president of the Territorial Medical Association. The annual meeting occurred in Phoenix with broad county representation. Next gathering set for Prescott on May 28, 1896.
Fragmented ad copy touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for indigestion, headaches, and fatigue. It cites testimonials from J. Wincox of Salt Lake City and Winso of Auburn, praising weight gain, health improvements, and vitality after several bottle purchases.
An assortment of curiosities covers geography, biology, and industry. Notable claims include Caspian Sea sinking, ostrich feathering cruelty, cod egg counts, Mount Everest misclassification, and ice bearing capacities for troops and artillery, alongside notes on needle production, marriage customs at Dunmow, and a Danish or English flitch of bacon ceremony revived with two winning couples.
The document praises B. A. Packard sent by Cochise County to the council as an indefatigable worker. He is respected by members of both houses and regarded as a popular, core Democrat who understands and advocates democracy and speaks to our interests.
A small classified notice seeks two types of workers in Mishawaka Indiana. J W Feller, author of Hounds and Hares, offers a permanent position with daily earnings of three dollars and requests applications with a self addressed stamped envelope.
Lenormano warns all persons not to trespass on ranch property and improvements on the San Pedro river between Grand Central mill and Fairbank. Trespassers do so at their own risk.
The London Times notes U S coal output ratios to Britain from 1570 1881 and 1894 and suggests American supremacy in mining may rise as British costs increase. It also mentions a Wisconsin inventor building a submarine boat capable of underwater travel to 60 feet with battery power and potential Navy interest.
A fragmented and garbled note discusses ongoing anxiety in the United States about international trade clashes. It references bulls and bears, foreign traders, price fluctuations, and Uncle Sam facing an awkward market signal as nations seek to influence demand.
Fort Bowie headstones removal and related work to be performed by contractors. Proposals call for disinfection, boxing, revving trains, and removal of headstones at the fort in Bowie Slaton, A V. Bidders must apply to the master of work for full details and anticipated costs.
A Tombstone drug store promotes a full line of emollients to ease rough, wind-chapped skin from winter winds. The ad emphasizes hand and face care, highlighting soothing ingredients and accessibility for customers seeking relief from harsh weather.
A long list of cattle brands and locations from Tombstone Wilcox Dragoon and surrounding areas. Entries name owners like BAUER MONK BROS DUNSHEE METCALF SULLIVAN & BAKER CANE CHIRICANNA CATTLE CO and CHAS GOETIENS with brands such as A left hip, left shoulder, circle W, crossbar, and 6096 left hip. Also notes post offices, ranges and ranches including Huachuca mountains San Simon valley and Bonita.
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