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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1906
Page
1
A Georgia girl saved from death by Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and colds. At 11 months old, physicians doubted recovery but after four bottles relief followed and cure achieved. Bottle guaranteed. Also eggs for hatching from pure bred Leghorn stock advertised by E W Clark of Fairbanks Arizona with pricing.
A lecture by Prof. Franklin Jolly will be held on May 5 at Hall to raise proceeds for the Tombectocls fund. The renowned entertainer and scholar, praised for his wit, will appear before a large Tombstone audience. Proceeds go to the Tombectocls project.
Public notices advertise Electric Bitters as a universal medicine for fever, ague, nerves, stomach and kidneys with a testimonials claim by Mary H Walters of Columbus Ohio of a near death experience followed by full recovery after use. Also an ad for a district ribnater position with Standard Comyan Chicago and herbal tea claims by W H Hooker & Co. Belville offers additional health remedies and money back guarantees.
The court spent most of today’s session on demurrers in damages cases involving William and Mollie Welge bausen v Consolidated Printing Co, with a motion to require a definite and certain complaint granted and ten days given to the plaintiff. Other items include a decree in Wales v Wales on desertion and non support, and a criminal libel indictment against WB Kelly that was dismissed as the article published was not libelous. Also noted are citizenship admissions, a Cinco de Mayo observance in Tombstone, a lecture at Scheffelin Hall, a dynamiting and robbery at Copper City brewery, and a public lecture at the opera house.
Regular Christian Science services occur between 7th and 8th Streets on Front Street at 104. Sunday school starts at 11 a.m. Wednesday evening services at 7 45 p.m. Invitations extend to all. St Pauls Episcopal holds May 6 morning prayer Holy Communion and sermon at 11 a.m. Prayer and sermon at 7 30 p.m. Children’s prayer at 3 p.m. Congregational church morning service and sermon at 11 a.m. Sunday School at noon Evening service 7 30 p.m. Young People attend. Methodist Episcopal Church hosts tomorrow at 1 00 and 2 00 p.m. Epworth League meets at 7. All invited. Catholic Church holds masses at 8 and 9 30 a.m. Services 7 30 p.m. Sunday. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Cardial invitation extended to all.
Quick recruitment advertised for two Lew counties territory covering 118 calary expenses paid weekly. Money advanced, permanent engagement offered. Previous experience not essential. Address 3 JerI t end Trevellers, 325 Descorn Street, Chicago, illinois.
El Paso smelter May 41 letter list includes Ellen Developeo Estrada Manuel Garcia Alfredo Gutierrez Lai Mackey Herman Soren Benito OConnor AJ Bol M reciado Selart Vaca Luis Mangia. Also notes for advertisement dates and a local medical ad offering PAZO ointment refunds.
Denver forecast favors fair conditions for Tombstone area. The report notes clear skies and mild temperatures with no precipitation expected. Posters advertise agents needed to sell accident policies nationwide with payments and territory details.
An editor writes about a recent wedding truthfully while a Cochise Consolidated concentrator near Portal starts copper ore processing at 100 tons daily under Henry Alexander. The piece also lists court visitors, mining interests, and local sports results including Douglas baseball losses and wins, plus a JOLLY Lecture at the Opera House for the public school library.
Edmund Kardson, a Mormon attorney, arrived in El Paso from Chihuahua and dismissed reports that Mormons in Mexico conspired with the Yaqui. He argued Mormons are mixed with Americans and Mexicans, would be quickly exposed if aiding the Yaquis, and that ammunition for hunters and line riders explains imports. He asserted Mormon colonies are loyal and ready to defend Mexico if needed.
Congregational Church ladies host an ice cream festival on Tuesday evening May 8 at the Scott White Heart venue. Musical entertainment includes Mrs Briggs of Fairport and the Tombstone ry Band. The Sous Eaters pantomime will be performed by Woman's Club members. Proceeds support club activities.
An old advertisement claims Hall’s Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh with a $100 reward for unmet cases. It includes endorsements from J. Cheney and local druggists and promotes Holt’s Catarrh Cure internal use. Prices listed at 75 cents per bottle and warnings to take Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
Wanted freight drivers for waste haulage at Maximo Mining Company in Mevie Ajutvade 26 alot. Pay is 25 per ton, tenes time for trip includes Mexican ome and four eye Geetroad and accommoda tion provided at address in Ceunes Sour.
Tomastoxe May 7 1906 announcement that the writer has disposed of interest in the Yaple and Moreno firm to Mr Frank Yaple. Thanks are given for past kindness and a request that others extend the same consideration to Mr Yaple. Signed Prank V Monto.
The Tombstone Womans Club hosted a well attended evening on Toughnut Street with about 15 guests enjoying an elaborate program. Lanterns and moonlight set a vivid backdrop for tableaux and music featuring Misses Doris Berndt and Adaline Soto, Mrs Ethel Doan, and others, concluding with thanks to President Anna Murray and the City Band for their help in making the season finale a success.
J N Quick of Yuma wins the contract for the Yuma Valley dam as part of the Yuma irrigation project, including excavation of 6700 cubic yards of earth. Local notices invite attendance at a public lecture tonight and mention music lessons and social calls by Mrs C E Ball and Miss Grace Pearce in Clifton.
Cartelyou issues an order establishing city delivery in Douglas Arizona starting August 1 with three regular carriers and one substitute. Street letter buses will be installed and each carrier will have twenty street boxes. Until further notice there will be one delivery each day.
AILK of B invites all Pythians to attend at Castle Hall Monday evening May 7 for degree work. Full attendance urged. W. G. Gusore, C, GW. Swain, K. of Kut 5.
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