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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1892
Page
8
Arizona miscellany includes Miller's Drug Store offerings in Tucson and Willcox leading with a 4th of July program. Judge Gooding strikes down the no fence law. Yuma prison cramped as crime grows. The press notes local travel, retirements, and a hearing postponed in the Territory of Jones and Hefty. Mexico keeps silver coinage and imposes export duties.
A large group of 26 or more boys serenaded Dr. Hamilton at his residence, sharing dimes and culminating in an ice cream outing for 23, including a nine year old leader Paddy Tooful. The group then returned for an hour of music and hospitality. Weather notes report cool conditions across the desert. other items include local notices on the Carlisle mill, Yaple's ten cent papers, and Apache Kid pursuit.
List of letters remaining in general delivery for the week ending June 11 1892 includes Yeabel Gonsalez Pedro Qiroa W.L. Greenwood T Hugan Tebureio Martine and William Wood Calls for any letter should say advertised and give date P M W A Hanwoon The claim Chamberlain's Cough Remedy rapidly relieves coughs colds croup and whooping cough with endorsements from Messie Pontius & Son Jas M Queen and B F Jones 50 cent bottles for sale by J Pero druggist
Recorder's office notes reveal a mining lease at Townsite mine and a will granting property to J H Farris's brother. Other items recount European musician Prince de Chong, Emma Eames Story opera earnings, and historical horse theft trials including Jones and Hefley with district attorney Allen R. English handling the case.
Boexx In Tombstone reports a birth on June 9 to the wife of Frank Buckles and welcomes two sons.
A Philadelphia Press critique argues the 400th anniversary observance should mark Friday October 21, 1492 under the modern Gregorian calendar. It explains the Julian calendar’s 11 minute annual drift and the 10 to 12 day adjustments across centuries, with Washington’s birthday likewise shifted by calendar change.
A German microscope for the World’s Fair combines electric lighting and automatic centering of condensers with a cooling machine to manage heat. It uses 11,000 candle power from a parabolic aluminum reflector and features automatic controls for carbon point distance and lens illumination.
Public notices advertise services with Morning and Evening subjects including a Sabbath controversy about Chicago's World Fair and a tale titled The romantic story of Joseph. A patent remedy Dr Drummond's Lightning Remedy for Rheumatic heard with price five dollars per bottle, money back if it fails. Addressed to agents, with a mail order offer from Drummond Medicine Co. 48 Maiden Lane New York. Also an item notes an invoice of Fine Old White Rye Whiskey and a late buggy listing from Geo E Konten.
An Extra Watch Co advertisement promotes 14 karat gold filled cases and $204 value watches as part of a $1 weekly club plan. It mentions hunting case watches at $28 with express shipping and examination before payment, citing a Heath Spring testimonial about higher jeweler prices.
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