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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1896
Page
4
A bustling 1908 Arizona issue lists mining prospects, store sales, and notices from Bisbee, Pearce, and Tucson. It highlights stock clearances, jewelry and blanket offers, and equipment for sale. Local civic updates include court actions, church planning, and population shifts tied to Pearl and Pearce strikes.
A special correspondent reports early mining activity at Pearce Camp near Willcox and Cochise County. Wages are three dollars daily as twenty five workers toil with new machinery. prospects include the Pearce mine sinking well, land claims surveyed, and petitions for post office, voting precinct, and justice of the peace. The piece includes a Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy endorsement and notes idle workers but growing future work.
Early the morning Mrs Hannah Walsh died after a lingering stomach cancer leaving a husband and three sons. Funeral will be from their worship tomorrow at 2 pm conducted by Rev. Dilly with condolences from the family. An Associated Press brief mentions Wilkel Hammond the Healer, age about 28, who treats by trance under influence of a supposed dead German physician. He attracts interest as a healer and his nerves strain. Engine Company No 1 plans a meeting Sunday to elect officers for the coming year.
An old notice promotes Mee Withlow’s Syrup of Figs as a long standing remedy for headaches and ailments, touting permanent effects and widespread use. It also advertises a preaching service at M.E. church with times for morning and evening worship and Sunday school. Local names D Rowest and F Dany appear as pastor and organizer.
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