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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1893
Page
4
A Tombstone report items include Francis J. Heney returning from Phenix and others heading to Chicago or home. a bicycle tax study in Massachusetts and a Tombstone bicycle club formation. Townspeople and travelers such as Mark Smith in Cynthiana and Mrs. Berry in California are noted along with Laguna case verdict and coroner proceedings. Also listed are obliquely connected events from Phoenix, El Paso, and Los Angeles.
The Laguna murder trial consumed most of the court session, with Laguna testifying that on the day of the killing he was in Fairbank with Dorami and two others. A razor-wielding man prompted the confrontation, leading Laguna to draw his pistol and then exchange blows as Dorami held the weapon aloft for fair play. The testimony exonerated Dorami, who has already served two years. Additional notes include motions to dismiss indictments, citizenship actions, and unrelated athletic and local notices.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving digestion and cleansing the system. It claims quick relief from colds headaches fevers and constipation and notes it strengthens the kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them. Sold by druggists in 50c and 1 bottles, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Go.
Reports say the Mexican killer Analla who murdered Schatz at Cactus Flat fled with a companion after looting a constable’s revolvers. Deputies closed in near Mimbres while the pair split up toward Cook’s Peak and toward Mexico, with sightings from Silver City to Santa Rita.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant remedy for kidneys liver and bowels preventing fevers headaches and other sicknesses. It lists 50 cent and 1 dollar bottle prices from leading druggists and promotes Heller's Oregon Burbank Potatoes as the season’s finest, with fresh fish and oysters every Thursday at Wolcott's.
A lively town scene notes a sea exhibition and the public reception. The article mentions a New York Water Society exhibit and artist Harry Manite, with commentary on the reception and the role of public display in the arts. A separable ad line highlights sales of Salt River beef and cigars at local Tombstone establishments.
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