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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1892
Page
8
Arbor day approaches as February plans emerge while local items report deaths of Cardinals Manning and Semioni, a postmaster appointment in Nogales, mining activity in Sonora, a New York World’s Fair bill, cattle losses in Texas cold spell, Hall's Hair Renewer ads, sheriff actions, Can Can banquet impressions, Silver Bill mill grading, Lieut. Rockenbach’s return, and Philip Yower’s forgery arrest in Phoenix.
List of letters remaining in general delivery for the week ending Jan 16 1891 includes Ashley Chas W Comerford J W Howard Jos T Hughes WT Jones Gomer J D McAuliffe Logan Jas A Peubert and others. Public notices advise callers to say advertised and give date. An Arizona Undertakers association seeks a contract as the government bans disinterring soldiers at abandoned posts in Arizona. Mrs W C Readles heads to California Thursday to join her father then to San Francisco for medical care.
The Solomonville Bulletin reports unconfirmed talk of three Indians seen near the hills north of Pima last Saturday, potentially connected to the murder of Miller and Mrs. Morgan. Officials say such rumors are doubtful, but advise travelers to stay alert as military units track possible suspects and missing scouts.
A short testimonial touts AvLcock's Poxovs Piasters as a quick remedy for sideaches from running or overwork. F Roese ner of New York claims serious side pains eased after using two of these plasters, praising relief as satisfactory and astonishing.
Mr Seaverns, principal Turquois mining owner, visited Willcox and discussed using the town as the shipping base for supplies. He praised Willcox over Tombstone for lower prices and efficient teaming from the mill site, noting Willcox would soon dominate camp business while leaving Tombstone a chance to bid.
The article notes that la grippe shares treatment with a severe cold and recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective for severe colds. It claims the remedy counteracts the pneumonia risk if exposure is avoided during recovery and cites extensive usage with all cases recovering, available in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles from H. J. Peto.
Bisbee reports seventy five grippe cases with A Richard dangerously ill. N Johnson, longtime Bisbee miner, leaves for new digs. P H Harrington Co. expands with new stable bails. Schools praised for teachers and student programs including vocal lessons by Miss Billinger and a large swing in the yard. Saddle and buggy horse raffle set for Saturday at E Sydow store. Stockman editor ill with grip. column discusses county printing and bid-contract lore.
Hundred years ago praise for needlework cited Cowper and Dr All in salons and royal houses. Text notes Electress Sophia, Caroline, Queen Charlotte and others shaping courses of silk, knitting, and embroidery with school patronage and grand bedcovers. Anecdotes blend fashion, wealth, and moral echoes from Windsor and Hampton Court. A humor snippet follows about a detective revealing hidden money in a sailor’s bound garments.
A Mammoth resident says weekly arrivals from Tombstone and Bisbee fail to find jobs as the mill and mine run steadily. A saloon robbery near Mammoth netted 500 dollars and four small checks. Deputy Exekiels tracked the thief to Tempe. A shooting between two Mexicans left Garcia badly wounded. The town’s store, managed by Sol Israel, does brisk business for Mammoth and surrounding camps. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is popular here. A Jason Springer & Co lumber dealer petitions insolvency with liabilities 83000 and assets 60000.
Docherbe presents a Sunday notice urging attendance at the Can Can with a promised abundance of chicken, duck, and turkey plus side dishes. Gill, Turquois, E Muniteon and spouse are mentioned in a friendly, informal call to public duty to keep Sunday holy.
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