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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1893
Page
4
The Tombstone Prospector passengers and freight arrive at Benson eastbound at 15 P and westbound at 6 30 am Pacific time, noting the time difference with Tombstone time. The Signal Service reports the thermometer range for the two hours ending at 4 o'clock p m February 18, with minimum readings recorded.
Local notices report a five thousand dollar reward question amid mixed items including horse purchases, real estate dealings, and business openings. The column notes upcoming court actions, rail changes near Benson, and mining progress with the Gilded Age claim.
Thos Steele noted as the first white child born under the American flag in Arizona. Riggs cattle sold to Walter Morgan of Irving Kansas for 15 dollars per head, cattle described as time grade. Wilcox Agricultural and Improvement Co organized with J A Brigit W F Nichols J F Crowley H A Morgen and P B Soto elected to a provisional board. Board to locate offices and manage company affairs. Fort Grant and Bowie reportedly consolidated near Wilcox. An ex soldier died by suicide on Monday.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system, relieves colds fevers and headaches, and improves health by acting on the kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them. It claims wide medical approval and that the product retails at 90 cents to $1 per bottle, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Dudley Snyder of Georgetown Texas expands control of Fr uance Stanley Cattle. expects recovery by spring. Stockmen in southern New Mexico hopeful as surviving cattle show better figures, with demand from the east daily. Debate over 10 percent import duty on Mexican cattle sparks efforts to remove tax. Lt. Briton Davis returns from Washington to push relief options. El Paso Herald notes thousands of dead cut from markets as cattle graze just across the border. Arizona Lodge No 4 K of P plans 60th anniversary banquet at Schieffelin Hall on Feb 20. members and visiting brothers urged to attend.
Notice announces payment of outstanding Tombstone city warrants issued before 1891 and debts due by December 31, 1899 at the Territorial Treasurer office in Phoenix. It states interest on warrants ceases after the date and adds unrelated pharmacy and grocery line items mentioning Rockwell's Pharmacy and a shop ad for condiments and cigars.
A short note reports Chris Millar the World's Fair city pedestrian leaving Fort Huachuca and heading through your town after traveling from New Orleans on foot since November. The item notes he is unarmed, travels a long distance, acts as a special correspondent, and carries a wager of 3500. The message asks readers to watch for his appearance and lists Fort Bowie as a passing point.
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's medicines including a cast remedy with broad use in the area. It asserts extensive sales and claims many testimonies to the merit of their remedies. The text notes availability through local druggists.
Inernee basin area between Yoh Datfy Po and Hurington and Pete Johnston. Mr Pets Joune's firm Ph business accused. matter moved and handled by Das and Havcington. Dated Jan 13.
An excerpt discusses aromatic leaves used for a drink, a large Chinese meadows region of 30 000 square miles, and Chiwa-hi or grass cloth from nettle fiber. It mentions fabrics for tents and belting, with claims of strength, plus an aside about Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and a New York druggist promotion.
A set of curious notes from different places describes unusual animal and weather observations. A Texan meat market sample mentions melons, a Loch Magen resident wears a coat that changes with seasons, a Newport Me colt is found tethered tail-end to a tree, a Georgia town reports a dog with a moon and seven stars pattern caused by hair color.
Miss Alice Graham of Kittanning Pa exhibits a remarkable dental story after teeth grow through gums following extractions. The ad touts Worves An all well tried remedy Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Co as a cure to digestive discomfort.
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