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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1898
Page
4
Train schedules for Arizona and the Southeastern Railway outline arrival and departure times, routes, and notes on service. Highlights include major hubs, connections, and potential timetable changes affecting travelers.
Two carloads of troops from New Mexico arrived at Whipple Wednesday, coming from Las Vegas. About 40 volunteers are now at Whipple barracks. Captain W C O Neill is recommended for a bravery medal. the medal should be issued and sent to his family. The Phoenix Herald notes Roosevelt and Grant may run for New York governor, doubting a decision by military records. The Tombstone drug store stocks Chamberlains Cough Remedy recommended by W B Cooper of El Rio Cal for children.
A Phoenix man, Charlie J. Smith, visits the underworld with Charon and meets Pluto and Proserpine. He asks about temperatures and urban improvements, then驟 learns the place claims no humidity even at 375 degrees. He accuses the tale and is challenged by Pluto.
The Board of Supervisors met at 10 am July 16 1897 approving minutes from July 13 and finishing routine business. It adjourned to July 19 for a further meeting and July 20 for equalization. The issue list includes notices of appointments and clerk signoffs. A mixed local news column reports on a unique Arizona girl wearing a rattlesnake belt, a lax crime note about a Chinaman and a Mexican arrest, and an anecdote about hay sales to Los Angeles highlighting farm trade challenges.
A list of county records shows multiple deeds and transfers including G. T. Fitts to Chas. W. Mann, Robertson to FLEL Braley, Hall to A. & B. E. right of way, and various mine claims in the Dos Cabezas district. Other items include tax titles, cattle sales, and a mill-site transfer by Commodore Mining Co. Cattle sale valued at 1750 dollars and properties priced up to 1000 dollars are noted.
Advertises a salve marketed as the world’s best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and related skin conditions with a money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box and sale at Tombione Drug Store. Also notes weather, train delays, a broken hitching post and a Chinese funeral with traditional rites.
A long standing remedy, cod liver oil emulsion, touted for twenty five years, is praised for throat and lung ailments. Hypophosphites provide a tonic effect, while the preparation soothes irritation and strengthens the system. The ad urges choosing Scott's Emulsion with sea fish imagery on the wrapper.
Probate notice from Cochise County Arizona for the estate of W C Emmett. Samuel Ross is named as administrator. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Notices dated June 27 1858.
The undersigned claim holders announce a bonded bond claim on multiple turquoise mining claims including Leadville and Copper Bag in the Turquoise mining district. All work and supplies on the claims are for their account under a bond dated May 27 1998 at Pearce.
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