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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1895
Page
4
Local items describe a March meeting of Arizona Press Association in Phoenix with attendance urged. Mentions include Frank Hare's visit from Bisbee, upcoming Charcoal from Chiricahua, new goods at Tombstone Drug Store, Miss Charlotte Moreno’s departure for Mexico, and various moves and injuries among residents. Also notes on exam lottery seller’s poor business and a Bereaved etc.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Arica Salve claiming cures for bruises sores ulcers fever aches and pains with money back guarantee. It notes a New York Roosevelt Hospital patient and rapid recovery claims. Three American cattlemen jailed at Ensenude are released while Carter’s trial proceeds. Secretary Gresham orders the consul to investigate and report.
In Arago Coos County on November 10, 1805 C A Bulland reports his wife suffered rheumatism in arms and legs for six months. After trying many remedies she used a pain balm that he says fully cured her and recommends the product. Available at $1 per bottle from all druggists.
List of letters remaining in general delivery for the week ending March 9 1896 includes Louis Gallardo Mrs Anna Carter and A E Allen. Patrons calling for these letters should report ad vertised and provide the date. Postmaster informs callers to state the date.
Two years ago J BR Bates & Co of San Francisco entered into the Simmons Liver Regulator business. A customer used it to expel bile and regulate the liver. An order grew from one bottle to a dozen at once as testimony of its effects.
A letter laments the jail drainage problem sending foul odors through the court house and urges supervisors to fix the drains or expand the hospital. It also includes a testimonial praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for cold relief, recommending early use to prevent lung spread.
Local notes report W C Land buying cattle and ships on to Kansas. Jacob Schild’s cow found this morning. Nichols returns from California. Bishop Kendrick leaves for Phoenix. Douglay and Williams return from Prescott trip. Woodruff heads to Benson to meet Col Weir then El Paso. Hagan plans cattle train to Kansas via Willcox. Sherman back from Kansas with cattle. more to come before quarantine. Todd arrives with four crates of copper ore from Sonora. ore tested for factory deal, then packing train possible. Little Emma Videl dies in El Paso of scarlet fever. Loy Videl sick with fever. Col Zibriskie discusses Mammoth gold sale and eastern interest. mining boom predicted in west. McFarland ill with heavy cold. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised. Call for full turnout to discuss Tombstone school district closure due to funds. urgency for children’s education.
Mr. Fred Muller of Irving reports long standing kidney and bladder pains. After trying many cures with no relief, he began Electric Bitters about a year ago and found rapid relief. The ad claims instant benefits for kidney and liver issues and promotes a $0.50 large bottle available at Tombstone and Bisbee Drug Stores.
The Daughters of Rebecra met last night with guests at a banquet in the hall’s lower room. Decorations of peach and almond blossoms framed a fine spread, and Anna Goold and her party praised the refreshments, while thanks were extended to all who remembered them.
A pamphlet from the American Mexican Exports company announces Mexico's first exposition to open in Mexico City on April 2 1896 and run for at least six months. It details exhibitors rates and regulations and features a portrait of General Porfirio Diaz and a plan of the proposed exposition.
Parents are urged to attend a meeting at the court house Saturday evening at 7 o clock to discuss closing the school in this precinct and to consider measures to keep it open longer. Full attendance requested by order of School Trustees, C A Overlock.
The all American team of racing cyclists, fresh from an invasion of Mexico, plans stops in Tucson and Phoenix to raise expenses. Among them are America’s fastest riders and a champion trick rider. Phoenix has funded its share. Tucson's pledged portion is largely subscribed.
The M E Church led by Rev. F W Downs lists Sunday school at 12 15 p m. Evening service for Exacution with solos duets and songs by Miss Rafferty Mise Clark Mre Har wood and Mrs Downs, Prof S B Ray to speak on Elucation. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7 30 p m. All are welcome.
The Presbyterian Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 20. All are welcome to attend. Also a classified notice seeking a business property on Alien Street with state particulars and address details.
Railroad time tables appear in this notice with station arrival details and supervisor names. The document references the Southern Pacific and railroad operations, including a superintendent designation and timetable adjustments for a listed station.
A historical notice extols the Sunset Limited bound for Benson with weekly west bound and Friday 7 20 p m schedule. It praises attendants and service quality, urging east bound travelers to defer departure for better comfort and directs readers to contact officials for fuller information.
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