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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1893
Page
4
A fragmentary railway bulletin notes schedules for a station master Louis Housa. It mentions Paneetinen Hishee and Daily Sunday excerpts. It lists a superintendent Baw Wrnutame and a 4:00 pm departure carrying passengers and freight bound for Los Angeles. Trains run slower than a mixed service, with arrival times around 5:30 pm Pacific time.
The piece lists local people and places from Bisbee to Tucson noting Decor ation day, court actions, railway surveying in Yuma, and various civic details. Names include B Reese, John Keating, Chase Marsden, Judge Baker, JLB Alexander, and references to Cochise, Tombstone, Phenix, Yuma, and Berner’s ranch. It mentions political actions by the 17th legislative assembly and a divorce suit in district court.
The grand jury examines Justices Duncan and Koaka finding fees poorly tracked and recommending circulars and explicit accounts for fees. It notes sheriff license receipts totaling $3140 and urges advance license collection to curb unlicensed gaming. Probate judge office indexing improved but salary delay noted. hospital patients well cared for. Printing charges blamed for inflated costs and oversized type.
An 19th century style advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative easing constipation and aiding kidneys, liver and bowels without weakening them. It claims universal satisfaction, medical approval, and cautions buyers to buy only from California Fig Syrup Co. with its name on every package.
The board criticizes Brevier violations of Act No 83 16th leg assembly and notes that publishing property valuation is not required. It urges reading and revising proof sheets to curb bills, stops excessive clerk pay, and directs sheriffs and constables to wire prisoners for examination before the nearest magistrate as required by law.
Scarce supply prompts strict rules on use. No wasteful running water allowed and supply will be discontinued. Trees and gardens may be watered only twice weekly or to keep them alive during the drought. Water is turned on only during recommended morning and afternoon blocks. Huacuwea Water Co. J W Crank, Gen May 22, 1893.
Public notice from the administrator of the estate of Harry J. Thorn, deceased, calling all creditors and claimants to present verified claims with vouchers within ten months after publication. Claims must be filed at the offices of Allen English Co at 113 Fourth Ave, Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona. Publication date May 26, 1895.
Three thousand cattle were contracted last fall from Otero and Mais & Driscoll to be delivered by month end. Prices ranged nine fifty for two year olds and twelve for three year olds. Maish reports cattle are in prime order and Wilcox stock awaiting Santa Fe cars. Burt Dunlap plans further shipments, including 300 head to Wyoming ranges and 1500 head for Holt, with rounding up ongoing.
Branas of Lutter and cheer at Hoefler's pioneer grocer on Frewnt and Fifth avenue amid local 19th century street life and trades.
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