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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1891
Page
3
A counterfeit lead dollar circulated in a storefront area as a young man and a passerby smiled and paid with the fake coin. The barkeeper rejected it, and a man in jeans left, followed by a woman who picked up the coin and tucked it away, acting unbothered.
An article cautions against overuse of Quinine and promotes Baaxpestu’s Pats as a safe remedy for fever and ague. It also reports Col. Hefford expanding his bird collection with a wood duck and egret, plus a feathered bat specimen. A child’s death linked to opiate syrup is noted, with Dr. Acker’s Baby Soother advertised as a safe alternative. Metal prices listed in New York include silver at 9 1/2, lead at 4.35, copper at 15.90.
Burlington Ohio man Frank Hoffman bedridden under care of two doctors diagnosed with consumption. After using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds he improved within a half dollar bottle and now enjoys good health. If throat lung or chest trouble try it. Trial bottle free at J Yonge s Drug store.
A New York physician warns that enamel sweat bands on hats can cause skin irritation and blood poisoning as perspiration carries toxins from scratched or injured skin. The warning notes many hats with enamel bands and mentions a shipment of converters and Jerusalem actives received by Jos Hoofler.
Mr A D Walch will open the summer in California. J H Acet and Hugh McCram were passengers on the stage from Fairbank last night. Mrs Wm Nichole and son will join Mr Nichol s, who left a fortnight ago. Judde Stillwell seeks letters of administration on the estate of George Hearst. The de con county estate includes mining property of value.
A fragmented report notes widespread complaints about early school closings and calls for efficient funds to balance each county budget. It highlights deficiencies from poor collection of polimeres and urges corrective action to improve fiscal practices statewide.
A collage of items notes Japan’s Diet president earning four thousand dollars for a four year term, a two thousand dollar vice presidency, and global figures on population and industry. It cites art sales, publishing rights, and literary earnings, plus a Siberian lecturer’s punctuality and authors planning new works.
Advice on preserving cut flowers describes placing flowers in water with a hyacinth glass as spikes rise to keep them fresh overnight. It covers wrapping wet flowers in damp cotton or newspaper and storing in a cool spot or root cellar to prevent wilting and scent loss.
San Luis Mining Company plans a formation plant in the Monte suma mining district. It will haul 200 to 30 tons of machinery from the Tombstone railroad and elsewhere. Machinery from Fraser & Chalmers will be used and operations are hoped to begin soon. Ore analyzed shows 100 to 45 percent ounces of silver per ton, suggesting suitability for lixiviation.
Public auction announces unpaid 1888 taxes to be collected September 10 at 10 o'clock. By order of the Board Chairman B S Coffman lists delinquencies including Belfavo A Tombstone lots and mines in Buena Vista Richmond McLellan areas with assessed sums and property descriptions.
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