Tombstone Epitaph looks at Arizona politics and war talk
The Tombstone Epitaph column discusses editor changes in the Gazette, Arizona political frictions, and public notices. It notes military preparations and militia strength, mentions a Prescott receiver of public money appointment, and references the New York police uniforms and state war debates with emphasis on territorial issues and governance.
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All
New Yorke Police
TS Battens
United States
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Railroad Track Upgrades
An old notice lists Hall's Catarrh Cure claims by Frank J. Cheyney and a notary, with testimonials sought, followed by a brief report on the Southern Pacific rail line upgrading to 62 and 75 pound rails from Tucson to El Paso and yard capacity expansion to meet business demand.
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Frank J. Cheyneth
Af Ess
Lars
Hall
Frank J. Cheyney
Southern Pacific Company
Tucson
el Paso
Beaven and Bowir
Tombstone Canyon News and Local Notices
Tracklayers on the AL & 8 E. W. work rapidly while Packard seeks letters of administration for a pioneer’s estate. Building lots offered by former landowners near Tombstone Canyon. Harry Morford leaves for Tombstone to rest after illness. Barbacamari survey near completion and Perkins plans fencing the grant. Another street fight ends with both parties claiming victory. Weather forecast hints at coming snow as rheumatic pains rise with air pressure.
Local visitors and fatal wagon accident reported
Visitors to Marke the popular barber are noted as well as a fatal wagon accident west of town. Henry Perkins died when a loaded wagon broke a bank edge, his neck and skull crushed, a coroner's inquest follows. The piece also contains a medical testimonial for Camphor Inhalant or similar remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LF. Perkins
Berley
Packard Cattle Ca
Henry Pyesit
Perkine Beang
Nner
Perkins
Heer Tee
Cochise County Gold Prospects Bonded and Promising
Bond filed in Cochise County for the Casey group mine led by John Young of Ogden Utah and Prof R A Penrose of Commonwealth Co Pear. Carey group development exceeds 2500 feet with free milling ore and high tonnage potential. Prospectors Moore Young and Pearce invest in mineral possibilities while artillery defenses and Hostite Bitters claim local military protection against calamity. Professor N C Davis reports plans to Phonit and warns of Klondike travel dangers with Skaguay reports of sickness and martial law risk.
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Cochise County
Casey
Vas
John Young
Ogden
Utah
R. A. Penrose
Commonwealth Co
Pear
Liberty
Menton
Carey Group
Arizona
Dos Caberas
Lomire
Meore
Young
Pearce
Proessor N.C. Davis
Seattle
Phornit Sgsia
Skaguay
Davie
Tombstone Feud Recount of Clanton Earp Clash
Paul adds an account of the Tombstone conflict noting Clanton and Billy Clanton present with the Earp party. The famous shootout at the OK Corral era and ensuing events are summarized with mentions of Billy Clanton, Frank Stilwell, Virgil Earp, and Behan, plus warrants and indictments.
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Ao Clanton
Dean Potty
Tombstone
Aee
Paul
MeLowriva
Billy Clanton
Mottomory
Orestral
Viciny
Earps
Stilwell
Turesa
Clanton
Frank Stile
Tucson
Farge
Virgil Beep
Alles Street
Cotten
Hee
Frank Stywell
Virgi Earp
Wyatt Earp
Hon
Termes
Bin
Tor Harps
Betenr
Alex
Miter
Toan
Sean
Dave
Errs
Behan
Sample cures advertised for catarrh and hay fever
An 1880s advertisement offers Ely Cream Balm and Flys Cream Balm with a ten cent stamp sample, claiming a positive cure for catarrh. Rev Francis W Poole and A D Walsh are mentioned among others, with various notices about local figures visiting Tombstone and a roundup beginning March 13.
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Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren St
New York City
Bisbee Items Reflect Town Happenings In March 1898
Regular Bisbee note from correspondent Bienes covers social life, a fatal wagon accident, shop news, a seance scene with spiritual claims, county jail confinement, population growth thanks to mining and rail link to Nacosari, and a new tailoring business led by Overlock on Main Street offering $20 suits, $5 cleaning, and spring goods.
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Bevera
Bastile
Tombstone
Eetiwat
Developmensa
Nacosari
Bisbee
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