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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1894
Page
4
Saturday listing of rail schedules, routes, and time tables across New Mexico and Arizona. Notes on fall road travel and regional connections feature prominently with limited legible details from the old newspaper fragment.
The report covers Chas Overlock winning a school trustee seat by 129 to 108 for PB Warnekros, women voting in what was a landmark election, and notes on rail work between Fairbank and Hensin. It mentions Arizona families moving to Rio Mimbres lands, canal projects, rising apples in Las Cruces, and various transport and contractor updates around Prescott, Denver, and Los Angeles with multiple local names and places.
The scene centers on Pincky Womom Reynolds wife of Wo Lo Rey olds. A clash near Fort Apache ends with her intent to strike back, aided by traveling companion Win McDermott who remains in Tombstone. The report also notes telegrams about railroad strikes, local industry, and fruit crops in the Huachuca region as well as regional officials traveling to Yuma for prison commission meetings.
A man confined in jail received a day sentence amid difficult state circumstances. The committing magistrate deemed the measure in the interests of economy and justice, reflecting the tension between confinement costs and public welfare.
Yous Steele, longtime Willcox resident, moves his family to Sulfoni and expects Valley to be his future home. He retains interests in Willcox and will need to return for a while. Steele believes the valley will become the garden spot of Arizona Bulletin.
Advert says those who used Dr. King s New Discovery know its value and invites readers to call or write for a free sample bottle of the medicine and a copy of Guide to Health and Household Intractor, with free Life Pills and a health guide, at local drugstores.
A stylish showcase of gentlemen's Spring Suits and Pants highlighted by 1 B. Wanseknos. The display emphasizes refined tailoring and classic cuts for the upcoming season.
The piece discusses American influence in Central America, noting skilled labor limits workers joining, capital needs, and the government’s control of telegraph lines and major industries. It mentions saloons, stores, and theatres as overexpanded, and cites $150,000 spent on an Italian opera troupe. A northern railroad project is urged, with opposition to delaying it. An ice road between here and Port Vieudel is mentioned.
The bulletin describes Brambletiwaby and Frank Shriver returning from near Fort Thomas to inspect horses held by Reynolds and Riley in jail, noting no mares found. It mentions a black mare tied to Brantock Riggs that was stolen from a Bowi range and later recaptured. It also notes cattle drives from Arizona to Clayton and to Texas panhandle, threshing yields near Hereford, and thefts and recoveries of cattle near Fort Thomas with sale in San Pedro. A local Fourth of July costume contest in Milbridge appeals for entry fees, Burlap prizes, and a Burleson masked event. The Tombstone drug store reports a fresh stock of medicines and prescriptions.
Notices describe Rev EW Downs as pastor with no morning service and a 720 p.m. Sunday gathering at 12515. A special discourse titled The Ballot and the Hand is to be delivered that evening by request. All are invited to attend. An exchange remarks question women rights and voting, reflecting local election interests, including a trustee election and a large placard urging support for A. Overivek.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss African gold fields and various place names in Africa, with references to Matabeleland and Cape regions. The text mentions legal action, payments, and annual expenditures, dated June 710 and referencing a veteran involvement. The overall fragment shows a mixture of place names, dates, and threat language without coherent narrative.
Fragments indicate immediate sale of a horse and delivery wagon, counters shelving show cases and all store fixtures. Price no object and selling at once, from business liquidation. Details incomplete but implies urgent sale of remaining assets.
A vintage sale notice touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and lists 23 cents per box sold by Tombstone Drug Store.
SECOND WATER NOTICE. The Heactives Water Co. will supply water only twice daily to relieve a failing supply. Service hours set for 7 to 8 a m and 3 to 4 p m. J W Clark, Gen Agt. Dated June 27 1894. Also notices about VOTERS REGISTERED printed large for public sale at 25 cents each, with registering officers urged to obtain copies.
An advertisement claims S. 1. R-Wm. Schlitz liver regulator cures liver complaint and heart palpitation, noting prior lack of relief. States the powder can be taken dry or made into a tea, with druggists offering it in powder or liquid forms.
The Territory of Arizone seeks legal action in the First Judicial District for a claim against The Atorno and South Eastern Railway Company and multiple defendants. The summons requires defendants to appear and respond within ten days after legal service or twenty days if served in another county, with property details and parcels described for dispute over railroad right of way and structures.
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