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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1893
Page
4
Passenger and freight trains arrive at Benson on the eastbound and westbound routes with times given in Pacific time, noting that Pacific time is one hour slower than Tomb zone time. The text presents timing details in a clipped telegraph style.
Local notes report fresh strawberries at Wolcott's, clergy and travel updates, and county governance. Bishop Kendrick to preach in Tucson tomorrow. Geo Freek titled Lieu tenant by Gov. Hughes. Mrs Jennie Miller and Mrs Ed Roberts traveled from Benson to Tucson. Pima County supervisors fix county rows at sixty feet. Miller's drug store hosts senatorial investigating committee in Arizona yesterday. Probate Judge issues license for Green C Bush to marry Mary Jane Rankin in Bisbee. The diamond drill at Fremont and 7th is temporarily hung. soon operational. Charley Meadows organizes Wild West show and must post bond for an Indian return to Chicago. Dr. McCune dies en route from Phoenix to Carthage Mo. Hair dye claim cited. Geo H Kelly appointed clerk of Graham County by Judge Rouse. Plum remark ends note.
Des Moines Iowa men led by General J B Weaver on a Wilcox visit toured the O T ranch and a 180 foot artesian well, assessing water capacity for farming and potential crops on the land. The expedition also examined local developments and noted the area’s investable prospects for irrigation and settlement.
An ore sample from the Finley mill in Harshaw assayed at twenty dollars per ton with fifty percent recovery. Of 1763 tons processed in 150 passes, a total of 95,000 was recovered, yet the option holder declared no value and dropped the deal.
The Irvine Phoonis council met last night and received the special committee report defending the city’s interests in the mandamus suit. A contract was presented, signed after adjournment, and accepted by the council and their attorney James Reilly.
Eighteen jurors are named for the coming term including Thomas togram Ben Black JH Gillan Fred Bulotti PA Boyer G Goodman EJ Jacklin Chae Grant John D Emereley M Foley KH Campher J Heslop HOW Hopes F K Finn NA Dan DJ Drew John Con M Doyle Wm Coo Dave Johnson Bashford Geo Farrington ter Thos Groves Fret Kappes Fred Davey WAL Gr Dan Hughes J HG Wm Hobba John D Allen CE Alvord.
Edward Collinson from London claims long use of Braxpeeti's Pitts since 1836 keeps him hale and hearty. He cites occasional rheumatism indigestion and bilious spells cured by a few doses. He also attributes quick recovery for his children from scarlet fever measles and stomach issues to Buaxpueri's Pus.
The Gazette reports yesterday's appointments by Gov. Hughes including J W Donnelly as commissioner of deeds at Chicago E B Ryan as commissioner of deeds at San Francisco D Murphy as notary public at Gila Bend Chas O Mally as notary public at White Hill Mohave county and Gov W Craighead as treasurer of the insane asylum in Maricopa county.
Beat White returns from eastern county juror service with stir in mining circles at Dos Cabezas where Major Madden and son plan a firestamp mill on Ewell Springs ore. Casey brothers pushing rich ore. Bowie Station active in mining and cattle trade. Cap Burne bonanza ore shipped from Gulayville. Weather reports note unusually cool nights in Yuma Tombstone and near Jane last year before rains.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant laxative that cleanses the system and aids the kidneys, liver, and bowels without weakening them. It appeals to health conscious readers, noting wide medical approval and availability in 3.5 or 1 bottle sizes from druggists, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
About two o'clock yesterday morning on the extra freight run west by Lorde burg N M under Conductor McKeon the brakeman Chris King was found under the train. The crew backed the cars and located him lying across the track between two coaches. Both legs were crushed at the knees. He was transported to Bowie for medical care but died at S eelock.
The notice states the 1893 assessment roll is in City Hall Tombstone for inspection from 7 30 to 9 p m daily until May 15. Dated May 6, 1893. A second notice announces the Board of Equalization will sit on Monday May 15 between 8 and 10 p m and continue daily until finished. Gov Fitts Mayor. C B Tansee, Clerk. Dated May 6, 1895.
A long list of names including Mabel Swain Bernie Kabler Clara McGuirk Sam Verran and many others appears, followed by a note about crying babies and a promotional line for Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk claiming a million American babies raised on it.
The Presbyterian Church announces services at Main Street with Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. The morning service includes communion and sermons by Pastor R Nugent. In the evening Mr Robinson will preach in the last service before the pastor’s departure. Everyone is cordially invited.
Sunday school at 12 15 p m and no preaching in the Methodist church tomorrow due to special services at the Presbyterian church and departure of Rev Nugent and Rev Rob. The text notes an advertisement for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, praised as a long used remedy for teething and diarrhea with 25 cent price.
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