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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1891
Page
4
A mixed survey of notes from Tombstone and nearby towns reports political fights over statehood and law, local appointments, river navigation prospects, a lottery fine, census chatter, and social events. Mentions Huachuca soldiers voting, Edmon’s Act violations, and various personal movements.
An excerpt advertises a vegetable cure claimed to heal consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma throat and lung diseases and nervous debility with free directions in German French or English. It urges afflicted readers to mail for the remedy and to send stamps along with the paper name to W A S20 Block Tochester Bly. Also notes strawberries from the Huachuca mountains and a general US manufactured goods catalog offer from Chicago General Supply Co with free mail catalog.
Describes a stagecoach robbery near Tombstone by two Mexicans. Engle, driver, and Dan Simon were relieved of money and items. a woman passenger also surrendered valuables. Robbers described in detail, escaped on two horses, with warrants and sightings reported to Bisbee authorities. An ensuing chase is expected with likely capture.
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