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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1893
Page
4
Revised walk carrying passengers and freight arrives at Benson with westbound service starting early morning. Train times include Tucson to Maricopa and Fairbank transfers. Thermometer range reported for the 24 hours ending 8 p.m. January 7 shows a high and a low.
Local notes report bonds issued by Yuma county totaling 22890 dollars and details on court sessions in Phoenix. Mentions include M M O Gorman at the Palace, Tarbell confined to house, skating rink hours, quail price, tonight’s silver meeting, Board of Supervisors routine business, and officials Braley Nunnez Herring Stilwell. Governor Murphy offers 500 dollars for Judge Fagua’s murderer.
Victim Victorians injured in a failed murder attempt by Manuel Nunez who fled. sheriff Pugh and Chief Pugh investigated as townsfolk sought safety. Local notices mention water deliveries, Sunday can Can dinner, cattle shipments, and voter counts, with details on residents and county figures.
The board read minutes and approved the previous record. Bond for C B Tarbell was approved despite protests by McAllister. A janitor appointment for the county courthouse was postponed. Discussions on care for the indigent sick and prisoners were deferred. adjournment set for January 15, 1893, at 10 AM. Gard of Thanks note from A W and Lizzie Surry.
A son was born to Mrs W H Sullivan in Tombstone on January 5 1893, marking a family milestone reported in local notices. The birth adds to the town’s social updates for the period.
A meeting of citizens is called for tonight at the Court House to arrange reception for General Weaver champion of Free Coinage of silver, who will be in Tombstone on the 15th inst.
Paesnnise Runngirs of the Pettey vania notes last year rail land carried 5.hH,000 tons monthly. In ten scare there had been Increase of 600 per cent in the cac kage of coal Aparaten from Mexico annowners. A reduction in railway rates aims to aid the new steamship line before Mobile and Tampa. An Empire State express on the New York Central reaches 78 miles per hour between New York and Albany. The Jerusalem and Jaffa railroad will not enter the former city, basing its terminus about three-quarters of a mile outside. The town will grow up to accustom Telbuane Feverin caps with Tesler STi lor in beings covets a capacity of twenty-ore cars. A great saving of expense is expected by this change. The boat will ply between Frankfort on the Michigan side and Kewaunee on the Wisconsin shore.
A Las Vegas dispatch recounts a strange duel near the New Mexico border where an American and a Mexican vowed to fight for a woman’s hand. In a dark room filled with tarantulas and two scorpions, the Mexican fled after injuring himself on a nail, while the American emerged untouched.
An ad notes Hoefier's offerings including Oregon Burbank potatoes, whole and cracked corn, mixed feed, wheat, oats and barley. It promotes Rockwell's Pharmacy for 24 hour prescriptions and mentions the first consignment of seasonings and staples such as New England mince meat, New Orleans molasses and sauerkraut.
A survey of varied beliefs from Burma to Transylvania and Sorwas, noting practices around charity, omens, witchcraft, and tableware lore. The piece mentions scapecats, moon impacts on health, and prophecies linked to rulers and legendary figures, ending with a testimonial for a family remedy.
The text describes a group of forty women in San Pranciven forming a fund to aid the poor. It mentions a Parisian lady donating comforts like an embroidered fur lined blanket and shoes for a pet, and references various fashion foibles and a dog with a collar. The passage is garbled and unclear in places.
A vintage patent medicine note promotes Soothing Syrup as a fifty year remedy for teething pain and diarrhea. It claims to ease pain, soothe the stomach, and calm “wind evils” with a pleasant taste. Sold by druggists everywhere, with Mrs Win referenced in copy.
A fragmentary note urges steadfastness and prompt care to prevent losses and weariness. It emphasizes being faithful unto death to receive a crown of life, referencing spiritual perseverance and reward.
A Tyler County man relates his severe cold improved rapidly after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He says it gave nearly instant relief and proved invaluable during his illness. Sold by Rockwaw's Davao Stoxx.
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