06 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1907
Page
1
A collage of clipped quips and cartoon captions from Chicago Post Philadelphia Press Brooklyn Eagle and Washington Star. The dialogue teases medical missteps romance and modernity in a humorous lampoon style. Notable lines mock medical advice and knightly fantasies while noting English and American sensibilities.
In The Probate Court of Cochise County Territory of Arizona the administrator Charles Bowman of A P K Safford deceased has filed his final account for settlement. The court in Tombstone on January 15, 1907 at 10 a.m. is set for the settlement where interested parties may appear and file written exceptions to contest the account. Dated January 4, 1907.
In the Fisher case the territory of HK Fisher faced trial with two defense witnesses and two rebuttal witnesses. The jury deliberated after noon, and Assistant District Attorney Ross led the prosecution while D L Cunningham defended. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Sunday and weekday services listed for St Pauls Episcopal Methodist Episcopal Congregational Christian Science Catholic and other churches. Invites extend to all with sermon topics including In the Beginning God and Old Testament scenes. Catholic masses at 7:30 p m and 9 30 a m with Sunday school.
The probate court ordered two insane individuals committed today. John Bergman of Tombergne suffers from delusions of inheriting a fortune from relatives in Germany and believes people in Tombstone plan murders to pin on him. Toney Baxter, long a county hospital patient, is an elderly man whose mind has failed him. Sheriff White will transport both patients this evening.
The Georgia Minstrels performed last night in Tombstone to a full house, receiving a warm reception for both classic and newer material. A separate recruitment notice seeks one trustworthy man per town for a private detective organization, with letters only to Supt. EP Graefe in Douglas, Arizona.
A fragmentary reminiscence from Tales Told by Arizona Pioneers recalls Stein's Pars, Merrill family tragedy, and Apaches raid in a lyrical hymn to the forty niners. It contrasts mirage visions of Arizona with a harsh dawn of violence, ending on unmarked graves of the brave pioneers.
A sudden dynamite blast at the Dean Arizona property destroyed the magazine and damaged multiple buildings. Over 8000 pounds of powder exploded, but there were no fatalities. Five men sustained minor injuries. Rev. Carroll remains ill in his room. The Hunt family plans to move to Biatee. Tombetome and friends extend their best wishes as they depart. Pearl Shearer and her brother George head to Los Angeles to resume school after holidays with relatives.
At the board of supervisors meeting bids for county printing and advertising were opened from Prospecton Review Miner and Co chise County Press. A ruling on Benson paper eligibility delayed awarding until a district attorney opinion. Contracts will be awarded Monday. It is likely the dean appointments will also occur that day.
Readers hear rumors of another storm forming and social happenings in Tombstone. Much chatter notes visits, theater plans, a notable company arrival, and local notices. Rail travel risks, divorce records, or local court activity are mentioned amid coy forecasts and upcoming events.
The article predicts this year will see higher gold production overall as other nations hold steady, signaling 1905 will far surpass past figures. It extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for curing many ailments and urges readers to take a bottle to counteract travel meals. Beware of fraudulent substitutes for Cascarets Candy.
The following is a list of letters remaining in general delivery at the Tombstone post office for the week ending December 29. Brazil Ramon Campbell JH Casto Jove Casneroy Ant Conteras M Diaz Juana Frujilo Jove Holland May Martinez Pedro Marstella Cyrus Martin Geo PF Montano Manoel Montoys Adolph Murphy Wm Price Florence M Silvas JM Sevagart Tom When calling for above letters, say advertised giving date of advertisement. L Custre P.M.
An order records Walter Kibbe y withdrawing as prosecutor in the Williams case. Kibbe y cites Phoenix rumors of governor influence as prompting withdrawal, though he dismisses the accusations and says the move is to prevent capitalizing on rumor. His departure leaves the prosecution needing a new special prosecutor.
Hooligans Troubles, a funny show, played last season and returns Monday night at the Schieffelin. The management promises a better performance with band and orchestra and pretty girls. Seats are on sale at Beach Sinters. Rescue Hose Company No 1 calls an important business meeting Sunday evening January 1th at 7:30. all members urged to attend.
Druggists authorize refunds if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure in 6 to 14 days. It relieves itching bleeding and protruding piles. Available for 50 cents.
A lively vaudeville style program lists Hooligan figures like Billy A Ward Waller Wilde and Rosetta Cook with Olive Loire Baker and Clarissa Cook. Acts include dining room scenes, summer resort settings, and musical interludes with W A Mack, Miss Grace Fox, Mint Alice Webster, and others.
Willis T. Morgan, a retired Commissary Sergeant from Concord NH, recalls two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines and credits a new discovery for consumption with keeping him in perfect health. He endorses it as the best medicine for coughs, colds, bronchial troubles, and lung diseases, guaranteed by druggists, with prices listed as Se and $100, plus a trial bottle.
An Indian health claim extols Electric Bitters as a universal restorative. S A Brown of Bennetterille South Carolina says the medicine cured his wife of dyspepsia and liver trouble, praising it for fever, malaria, back pain, kidney and bladder disorders. Sold by druggists with a guaranty. Price 50 cents.
Alice Webster performs monologue songs with W A Mack featuring Umbrella Dance and a closing chorus titled Guess. Happy Hoo.
The Tombstone Prospector prints a weather forecast for Desven Jan and Yor Aricena Fair. A public notice touts Electric Bitters as a curative tonic for stomach, liver, and kidneys with user Mary H Walters of Columbus reporting relief after trials. Price listed as 50c, guaranteed by druggists.
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