Tombstone Prospector weekly thermometer readout
The thermometer range for the 24 hours ending 3 pm January 18 shows maximum and minimum values, with the report credited to local supervisor Bex Wrawtans and Miguel Hervice.
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1893
Page
4
The thermometer range for the 24 hours ending 3 pm January 18 shows maximum and minimum values, with the report credited to local supervisor Bex Wrawtans and Miguel Hervice.
Local notes report hog cholera in Tew’s area while Frank Harp recovers fully. Montana senatorial deadlock persists and Allen English stays home sick. Tucson rains and cold weather bring ice. General Weaver tour plans include Tombstone and Fairbank visits with reception logistics. Various political moves and appointments populate the day’s brief items.
Coroner's inquest at La Noria links the death of Joseph Parke to a Mexican named Martines. Parke was shot twice while chatting, first bullet through left side and out back of shoulder, second through right shoulder, dying about an hour later. Martines held for grand jury. he claims innocence and says he was bedbound far from the scene.
The notice touts Syrup of Figs as a health aid by promising comfort and improvement through a pure liquid that benefits kidneys, liver, and bowels. It claims medical endorsement, warns against substitutes, and notes sales by druggists in 50c and 1.00 packages. The California Fig Syrup Co manufactures it and prints its name on every bottle.
On January 13 officers were installed for the ensuing year including Lizzie E. Bradley as N G Grace B Lowry as VG W P Bradley R S A W Smith Eva McNiel Chaplain N McNiel warder D Cohn 16. After installation lunch was served and hours spent in social enjoyment.
A fragmented ad style note praises Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative to prevent gripe and aches. It urges purchase from the California Fig Syrup Co and mentions easy availability in $1 bottles through druggists.
Co. G. calls members to assemble at the Armory on Wednesday at 8 PM for the January 20 parade. Lieut. L. E. Averey orders attendance. Also mentions seasonal supplies and local shop ads for mince meat, molasses, cigars, feed, and pharmacy services.
In the Water vale Mining Company v. C. W. Leach and E. B. Gage case, arguments concluded in the supreme court with the record submitted. The afternoon featured clarifying discussions on practice alignments and error handling. Judges B and Barnes favored the measure, while Hon. E. M. Dow Judge Stilwell 18. M. Franklin and A G Herring joined in later proceedings.
An ad touts Chamb erlin's Cough Remedy as a prompt cure for croup in children claiming immediate effect when the cough first appears. Available for sale at Rockwant's Dave Stoxs. The Phonix Republican reports Bisbee fire and missing details about M. Lagana with a note on Charleston property assessments totaling 57 thousand dollars excluding a smelter plant.
The University of St Andrew awarded Geonor Mrnrotru an honorary LL D. The Empress Eugenie reportedly paid one thousand francs per ounce for a braid of hair matching her own. Prince Bratarex uses a stick while waiting, balancing it across his back. Sin Renrer Sann is tied to the vacancy in astronomy and reef surveys.
An old remedy used for over forty years by millions of mothers. It soothes teething pain and diarrhea in children, with a pleasant taste. Sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle. Ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other.
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