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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1902
Page
4
An old time testimonial says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve will cure the worst case of piles. The ad promises relief for itching and eruptions, claiming thousands have been aided. Sold by Tombstone Drug Store with guaranteed results and a price per box.
Hass claims Hanish beer cures many illnesses with New Life Pills that positively cure consumption heart disease jaundice malaria fever and liver and stomach troubles purely vegetable and never weaken Each box of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets is warranted for troubled digestion loss of appetite or constipation at Tombstone Drug Store.
Caas M. Cramer, Esq, a known watchmaker from Columbia, Ceylon, endorses a cough remedy as valuable and effective for colds and hoarseness. He notes its quick relief for himself and children, and says many have adopted it. Sold by all dealers in medicine.
A neighbor’s bottle of Chamberlains Cor Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is claimed to cure severe cramps. After three doses, a son revived consciousness and recovered within twenty four hours. Mrs Mary Hater of Mount Crawford offers the remedy for sale by medicine dealers.
James Sheppard, a Benson bartender, killed Charles Living at the railroad junction after a quarrel fueled by liquor. Sheppard, a longtime Tombstone resident, was arrested without interrogation after waiving examination. jail visit by a reporter yielded little new detail.
The report recounts Charles C Ells of Lisbon describing a life threatening cough after immersion in icy water, then claiming recovery after six bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery. It mentions Tombstone business and local figures, including assayer activity, diggings, dental plans, and a court appearance with $250 bond, all framed by a Tombstone climate note and community visits.
An eight year old girl in an adobe cabin near St Marys reports severe illness and vomiting before doctors discover a live snake over a foot long in her stomach. After frenzied retching and choking, the snake is cut from the girl and dies, while the child recovers.
The passage extols blood purification by organs and promotes Cham berlain’s Stool and Liver Tablets, with sample availability at dealers. It also references explorers Peary and Cunningham, town maps, and local church notices, cattle drought reports, upcoming services, and a Tombstone baseball note plus condolences for Dr. Bedford.
The Courier reports Indians camped near Prescott cremated a corpse recently. An Indian doctor ordered prayers and singing. the tribes persisted night and day until nearby ranchers could no longer tolerate it. They moved to rocks southeast of Prescott.
A weekly county recorder summary lists numerous Douglas property transfers and liens from various entities including Land & Investment Co, Allied Paul, Figo Douglas, and MH Lvor Thomas. The report also mentions mining activity and notes on rheumatism cures, beef trust eggs, and regional efforts toward annexation and rail expansion.
The following list shows letters remaining for delivery at Tombstone post office for the week ending May 3 1903. Names include J F Jones Mise Mores Scessions Mrs Zonie and P Onan. Addressee notices and advertised dates given when called for.
A note indicates Alword Keeping Out of Reach remains in Mexico and was posted by friends. The brief item outlines where the matter stands and who circulated the posting. No further details are provided in the readable text.
The Douglas International reports the outlaw Abe Alvord remains at large, aided by locals and likely Mexican contacts. Authorities face a tough challenge as he travels with his own people, using knowledge of the country to evade capture. If caught, escape would be difficult and may require outside effort to remove him from the country.
A Hartford man scratched his leg with rusty wire twelve years ago, suffered blood poisoning and inflammation, nearly lost his leg. He credits one bottle of Electric Bitters and Bucklea's Arnica Salve with curing the issue, praising their power against eruptions eczema salt rheum and blood disorders. The Tombstone Drug Store sells them with a money back guarantee.
Lattoe Southern Pacific will sell round trip tickets to Site Monies Long Beach San Pi ero Newport Beach San Buenaven ture or Sate Barbara from Benson Dragoon Coch Wideor Bowie San Simon Haadhues Patagonia Nogales at weekly training stations on Thursdays and Saturdays through September 30 1902 Return by November 30 1902 Contact agent F A Stoxx Fairbrook for details.
In 1895 none, by 1909 the product claimed to have reached six million boxes annually. The ad touts Cascarets as the best medicine for the bowels, urging druggists to stock the popular laxative.
Notice is hereby given that the City Assessor of Tombstone has turned over the assessment roll for the fiscal year 1902 to me. The roll may be inspected at my office in City Hall Tombstone until the Board of Equalization meets on May 20 1912 at 7 p.m. W M Cavaxaca Clerk Common Council Tombstone May 2 1902.
Eggs for sale include pure strain white Leghorn eggs at $1.00 per setting and pure strain white Plymouth Rock eggs at $1.50 per setting. Also white Peking duck eggs available. Written by Burt Norcross in St. David, Tenn.
Advertisement for 145 acres listing 25 acres of alfalfa orchard and pasture, a six room house and outbuildings, water right in a canal, and a flowing artesian well. Priced to sell. Inquire B. L. Lofgreen St. David Arizona.
A whirl of excitement sweeps science circles as news spreads that the mystery of nerve action has been solved. The notice invites readers to request a free sample from Scott & Bowne, chemists, at Pearl Street.
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