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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1900
Page
4
A distressed fragment discusses stomach ailments and weak nerves. It mentions Promipit use of De Pisece's Golden Medical Discovery as a proposed remedy and references discomfort and digestive issues. The text reflects early medical advertising style and uncertain claims about treatment effects.
Fragmented notes list maple sugar cranberry buckwheat honey and other wares from a Georgia town. Mentions De Witt’s Early Risers pills praised by W. E. Lees and Amati’s 10 gallon kegs, plus candy factory and counterfeit warnings. Cites Chauncey, GA and F H Civk as local names.
A fatal duel occurred between Antonio So and Jose Vasquez over a saddle brand near Sag, Arizona. They had been friends, a quarrel escalated to gunfire killing one instantly while the other died after lingering, Deputized deputy Riley Bennett reported on his visit to the scene.
Mentions of laxatives like Syrup of Figs and Prickly Ash Ditt ers for stomach ills. Notes Deputy Sheriff Keo from Nogales, a local jail transfer, and train robbery cases. Reports rain in Tombstone, oil field reviews near the Colorado River, Cape Nome shipments, and public salary adjustments by the Board of Supervisors. Also references fashion trends and a Sarsaparilla remedy at Tombstone Pharmacy.
Cochise county faces a 3,001,000 assessment roll with potential raises by the board of equalization. Officials dispute counting non assessable Willow property and Copper Queen raise, arguing it should be excluded to keep the county from a first class status. Court action is expected to resolve the matter.
A Philadelphia man recalls a near death from illness, crediting Electric Sitters from Tombstone Drug Store with saving his life after weeks of decline. Modern notices mention a Detroit Copper plant update, Ox Minute Cough Cure praised for quick relief, and Mrs. VanDeusen’s endorsement of Chamberlain’s tablets for stomach issues. Also notes 11,000 American troops in Cuba during occupation.
Board met at 9am with Members Renton Mout and others present. Routine work and adjournments led to periods of recess until 6pm. Claims audited include Turner White jail guard 225, John Whites, jail guard 1900, John Gabl janitor 1000, Wm Richie jailor 1590, A Banouel clerk 39, Minnie Hampston Recorder assistant 144, WF Bradley Probate judge 225, A Wentworth repairs and salaries. Frank Hat reimbursed for typewriter repair. Frank Hare salary disallowed 250. Board of Supervisors disallowed 240. Land District Attorney salary 437.50. Adjourned to July Tech 1900. Chairman I. C. Beston, Clerk James F. Deseax.
The county record lists ten mines by Bisbee West Copper Co, three by Warnckrot and Harwood, two by Fred Wald, plus transfers including Harrington trustee to Mrs Ke Ugrus Grant and other property actions. It mentions Atzona Sonora Exploration Co and Copper Crown Arizona Mining Co, with production notes and profit estimates for several companies. Historical mining activity and corporate incorporations are detailed alongside advertisements for Dr King’s New Discovery and One Minute Cough Cure.
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