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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1898
Page
1
Reported dispatches describe Commodore Dewey asking for five thousand troops from San Francisco to sail for Manila. The action aims to attack Spanish forces, cut Manila’s defenses, and seize the island with U.S. ships and ground troops.
An ad notes Mrs Luther Lute of Shelby North Carolina found relief from seven years of illness using King's New Discovery for Consumption. A testimonial claims two bottles cured and sleeping improved. Also announces trial bottles free at Tombstone Drug Store and lists local letter notices and merchants.
The City of Tombstone places the 1895 assessment roll on public inspection at the City Hall. The Common Council will meet for equalization on May 20 at 7 p.m. Janes F. Dre, Clerk, Common Council.
The Territory of Arizona issues summons in the Cochise County District Court for Mary Ellsworth and Chas Walbery Ellsworth. Walter Fitewerh is named as defendant. plaintiff seeks divorce and restoration of maiden name. Court orders appearance within twenty days after service. failure may default judgment. The case marks a divorce proceeding filed April in 1898.
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