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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1899
Page
2
A fragment from Tombstone Epitaph discusses subscriptions, local mining promises in 1899, and name changes like Weyler street to Obispo. It notes county officials’ service, a humorous obituary misprint, a Colorado River server’s agrarian tip about onions and potatoes, and a farmer’s plan for mustard pies crossing eggplant with milkweed.
The following list of letters remaining in general delivery at the Tombstone post office for the month ending January 1, 1899: James Green Wen Hall Nestor Ortiz Rey C B Nugent Ela Starr Mre Carlota Lopes O R Bilbro Meese Smith Mayer. When calling for above letters, say advertised and give date of advertisement. Laura G Cranzs P M.
A purchase offering enduring pleasure for a lifetime and maintaining commercial value over many years is highly desirable. It combines personal satisfaction with long term usefulness, making it a prudent choice for careful spending.
The Weber Piano is praised for intelligence and solidity of construction with pure musical tone and great power. The article claims Weber’s tone and performance surpass earlier competition, marking a continued triumph since 1876.
Bisbee notes visitors, arrivals, and departures. Grayson the murderer still at large. marriage banns announced for Mollie Lemon and E. E. Powles in Pearce on January 16. Local robberies, New Year celebrations, and football plans on Bisbee’s ball grounds feature alongside mining interests, railroad chatter, and town personalities.
A historic ad claims Electric Bitters cure grippe suffering by toning the liver stomach and kidneys. It promises prompt relief and a money back guarantee, sold at Tombstone Drug Store for 50 cents per bottle and paired with Cascaret Candy Cathartic offerings.
Opening of county supplies at 2 pm awarded to Otto Gierenhote for prisoner care and to Dr Walters for hospital services at 90 cents per day. Meals contract to Mrs Henninger at 17 cents each. Burying indigent dead awarded to B Tarbell at 25 dollars and to E Adams at 1740 dollars for Bisbee. advertising to Orb. job printing to Prosberon. Some bids rejected for revenue stamp noncompliance. Also mentions Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters and Almanac 1899, with free copies via druggists. Globe Times reports Cameron's flock losses in mountains.
The county inaugurated four new officials while veteran staff continued in key roles. Recorder transfer to Frank Hare, supervision by E.W. Lind and Barr, Montgomery remaining as supervisor, and Sheriff White plus other offices turning over to themselves. Board named R. W. Barr as chairman. J. F. Duncan assigned as bond clerk. overall tone favors honest, economical administration. Also a public notice disclaims responsibility for labor or materials on certain mines and warns against claims.
Fragmented 19th century dispatches record local officials, legal actions, and stock remarks. Mentions include McGowan and Graham county pending judge Steen decision, Lieut Wilky Jones assault allegation, Jerome court by Justice A T Souter, and sale of St Peter Martin property rising to $75,009. Also notes on soldiers, prisons, and a Toledo oath by Frank J Cheney with Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement.
A garbled historical fragment discusses strengthening foods and a new price on a hypo ime and soda beverage. It mentions effects on flesh, blood, anemia, cough, and irritability, hinting at dietary remedies for a child and adult but lacks clear context or dates.
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