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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1898
Page
4
Readable bits show station names Benson Tucon Maricopa and timing clues with morning and evening slots. Partial entries mention Voyager and Kaviscusitr at GME Kaspoten with unspecified destinations and times, reflecting an OCR damaged timetable excerpt.
Local notes report Barkowe barber shop services 15 cents for hot and cold baths and a Dewey victory baby born in Mesa named Dewey. Found a tan glove and a domestic call to retrieve a necklace. Grand jury members returned home after completing labor and being discharged. Kal Nelson remarks about Spaniards in war and peace. Hoeler offers special rates on large quantities of seeds and alliums.
Telegraphic information from Tombstone says a company of troops was ordered from Fort Huachuca toward the line and left this morning. A report of a probable outbreak near the line had been published in the paper days earlier and Major Nolan of Fort Huachuca was sent to Nogales to investigate. The troop movement indicates danger may have been more than rumor and their presence is meant to deter any outbreak with swift Ft Huachuca action.
Widely advertised Bucklin’s Arnica Salve claims to cure cuts, bruises, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, chilblains, and piles with a money back guarantee. Local notes mention a Schiei Te lin Hall show, a telegraph candidate Wiley Jones, Maine Memorial Day services, and a Maine Monument Committee contribution.
The grand jury submitted its final report with 13 true bills and 12 ignored charges while 2 cases were sent to the next grand jury. The court commended district attorney English and interpreter Maguel Castenwla for services and noted witnesses paid.
A historic note praises Tombstone Drug Store for its broad range of medicines and exclusive agency for Dr King’s New Discovery. It highlights cures for coughs and throat and lung ailments with bottles priced at 39 cents and 1.00, guaranteed to cure or money back.
Public notice from the administrator of the estate of May Arecused requests creditors and interested parties to exhibit claims with proof of debt within the required period. The proceedings reference the Cochise County, Arizona probate matter and call for publication after initial notices, with details recorded at Wileyxville County.
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