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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1893
Page
2
Local notes report people returning from Phoenix and Flagstaff trips, a Phoenix mail delivery on the horizon, and several family and legal items. A Keeley cure report, Alaska mine strike, and railroad bridge project near Yuma are noted, with community figures visiting and a young girl’s injury in Seffort.
A fire in the upper town around 2 P M burned a stable owned by Van Tomlinson. The horse inside burned alive, hay and gear destroyed, origin unknown. Three fire companies attended, the Protection Hose Car Toon operated the blaze on its own. The incident notes the horse as a valuable asset with a history of high offers.
The article notes a large city debt, currents about warrants and city finances up to 1893. It reports heavy interest, rising gold rumors, and a rush to the San Juan placers with many migrants from Colorado and Arizona. It mentions supply wagons to Ross’ and multiple local travel notices, plus mining news from Bisbee and Willcox.
An Emem introduces a familiar foe born with a tendency to biliousness. The ad claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters combats this enemy with gentle cleansing, avoids drastic purgatives, and promises relief from dull headaches, skin yellowness, nausea, and digestive discomfort. It claims improved appetite and sleep as benefits.
The funeral for the late Walter Walsh was held yesterday afternoon with a house prayer by Rev. Granton and a procession by Engine Co. No 1 and Land Prov ers Howe Co. No 3. The ceremony at the grave featured a solemn requiem and prayers by Rev. Dolje and Rev. Granjon, with music by Miss Nettie Reffrty and Miss Flora Cohn. Floral offerings came from California as the event reflected the high esteem for the deceased and family.
A jumble of names including D. M. McDenain, Simon Dann, H. Wilson, H. J. Holly, Si Bryant and Rev. H. Uranjun, plus notes of Nogales trip and Phoenix electric plan. Gus Tribslet heads to Phoenix for business. Mrs. Lockling ill with pneumonia staying with Mrs. Howell.
Reports describe a catastrophic morning crash near Wann and Alton Junction where a limited passenger train struck a switch and rammed a seven-car tanker train. Fire and a subsequent explosion killed six and injured nineteen or more with extensive burns. rescue efforts and investigations follow.
In a playful incident, the little sons of the emperor test a tall hat, fretting as it tears, provoking laughter from bystanders. The crown prince quips that the stubborn hat won’t burst, and the episode ends with a new hat replacing the wrecked one as a souvenir of the amusing moment.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for colds and croup, offered by H. J. Perm. It claims lasting effects through winter and urges readers to purchase a fifty cent bottle.
City Council met in regular session with full board present. Officers reports were read and filed. Bills allowed include Huachuca Water Co 140, and other charges. Finance committee asked to report on F Hare bill. Clerk tasked to procure wagon jacks for fire companies. A funding resolution for city debt was read and approved with a split vote.
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