04 Jan 1891
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1891
Page
1
Variety of town notes includes a skating carnival talk, church services, and a drunken Mexican case. Reports on county school costs, Dr Goodfellow’s rare black galena from Sonora, and a minstrels incident. Treasurers transfers and a proposed Mexican governors convention are mentioned along with local appointments and a roping contest prize.
Arizona and Sonora frontier relations ease as General Fenochio and Sheriff Slaughter announce that cowboys may cross the line with horse and saddle to search for stock. No papers will be required, ending former McKinley bill restrictions. The note cites prior abuses when a man from Erie Castle Co was jailed and later released on bonds. The border reaction is one of widespread relief. The Territory vs Ben Joyce case also appears, with testimony against the accused Arabian Knight. The trial is adjourned to 4 oclock per defense request.
From Wormenday's Daily: Doctor Willis died suddenly at his residence yesterday evening after threats from Shanklin over debt. He served as county physician twice and held trust positions. His widow and children mourn. embalming and funeral plans await Mrs Willis's brother's arrival from New York.
The fragment reflects on why Grant became celebrated, noting early obscurity in St Louis and Galesburg. It hints at a disputed moral foundation and potential traits that set him apart, mentioning a fearless, unfiltered nature and branding episodes amid a rough early life.
A new limited vestibule stock train concept imitates Pullman methods. Thirty all steel cars feature an arched roof and a haymow for ninety hour trips, with a central passage for moving through the train. Per animal water troughs and end tanks enable watering from pumping stations, allowing two men to water the entire train in thirty minutes.
A compact 19th century sales notice touts Dee Rough on Pain and Vel Vel remedies. It markets Rough on Corner liquid salve and Rough on Worms with emphasized safety and price at 25 cents.
Tomorrow the Maison Dore opens under Hasler Brothers new management replacing Fashion Chop House. A. Tuquet retires as Maison Dore takes over with Jakey as head and Miss Katie Walah appearing in the dining room. The house will be open all year and a grand New Year repast is planned for the crowd.
Coroner's jury hears testimony about a shooting at the O K corral in Tombstone Arizona Territory. Witnesses describe Dan Shanklin firing at Dr George Willis in a buggy and Shanklin later arrested with a six shooter while John McMahon aided. The jury concludes Willis died from gunshot wounds inflicted by Shanklin with intent to kill.
Advertised claim that Braydreth's Pills cure Indigestion irregular bowels biliousness headaches and malaria by purifying the blood. Presented as harmless and suitable for any age and all drugs, with lengthy testimonials and long-standing country use.
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