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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1897
Page
4
Fragmentary timetable shows Southern Pacific and Maricopa & Phoenix routes with stop names Benson Fairbank Huachuca Nogales Calabasas Nogales and times around 4.50am to 7.45pm Pacific time. Includes names J J Fury general manager E Gites assistant general manager and other officials.
Paddy Cunningham returns to Biabee while Cranberries eastern apples and Buckwheat dour are listed at Wocort's. A. D. Walsh buys the American Bakery building and renovates it into a cozy Tombstone spot. University enrollment nears 170 for the term, with more expected. An Indian scout and soldiers lose a lieutenant's horse near Bolomonville, later found but with no rider.
Arizona and Montana may see powder priced at 2 cents a pound within thirty days under an agreement said to involve Judeen California and Giant companies. Potential profits cited include about 200 010 to 900 for Giant and 75 000 for Judson from 15 000 000 pounds sold at the rate. Also advertises Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and diarrhea in children.
Arizona described as nature's treasure vault with rich mineral finds and year round work for prospectors. Reports of diverse mineral discoveries continue as miners roam the state, despite snow in the north. Also notes prisoners, local people, cattle purchases, and early electrical telephony work around Tombstone, Tucson, and Glebe.
The Canaigre plant, an Arizona tanning agent, thrives south of the river on several hundred acres with backing from eastern and English capital. Harvesting mimics potato farming, roots cured by sun, then shipped. most product goes to England valued for strong astringent properties. In 1893 N. P. Beebe of Solomonville bought land taxed from Curtis area. F. A. McGinnis, Fort Thomas postmaster, seeks to recover the lot through his attorneys.
An evangelist lecture at Phenix ends with a public Q and A in a wall doorway. A question on running toward the devil and then salvation is met with cautious warnings. Another asks if God envies the Devil for followers, answered as a difference in quality over quantity. A lightning query about church buildings elicits a brisk weather-based joke.
An old newspaper ad touts Schilling and Company tea with a no risk offer. If you dislike it the grocer refunds your money in full, highlighting a money-back guarantee.
The Supervisors announce bid notices for county projects in Cochise County Arizona at the Board of Supervisors meeting. Proposals must be sealed and delivered by February 6 with openings following. the board may reject any or all bids.
For sale a growing copper claim with party developed prospects. Includes ore and oxide from several pits, ample timber, water and wood. Located eight miles from the railroad. Address Prostrctor Office Tomb Stone.
A garbled list shows county filings including deeds to Read and wife and to Rathbone Lodge No 19 in Bisbee with a $150 value, plus Amity mine transfer from D J Helm. The Chicago Tribune notes New Year reports on personal crises and deaths by self harm. The Herald reports Texas fever tick quarantines affecting ranch cattle.
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