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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1893
Page
4
The readable fragments describe train movements and schedules involving Maricopa and Los Angeles, with mentions of Pacific time and a 215 PM Westbound arrival. A thermometer range is noted for 24 hours ending May 27 with a maximum of 90.
Notice lists jurors traveling to Tucson on January 8 with a single round trip fare of 1.50. Items mention J Randolph of Denver stopping at Cochise, Rest-First class baker hops, and requests to apply to J B Angine in Bisbee. Also notes a Protection Hose Co dance, various travel movements, and local business activity including sales, schooling, and mining near Quijoton and the Sulphur Spring Valley.
A horse pulling the American Bakery wagon bolted along Allen street causing a collision with Warnekro's awning and damaging a soda shop facade. Pedestrians, including a frightened ten year old, fled as the wagon finally halted by the Bank of Tombstone. Nearby pies scattered as the animal calmed and was recaptured.
Last night the jury in the Conspiracy case, out two days, failed to agree eight for conviction and four for acquittal. Prisoners received sentences: Alf Valdez eighteen months for grand larceny. Estevan Feliz five years for grand larceny and aid. Dowiege Laguna ten years for manslaughter. Alfonso May four months for petit larceny. The McKee Rainey calf-killing panel also failed to agree and was discharged. Court to adjourn Monday.
A jumble of ad phrases touts Busspuera's Pits as a tissue solvent and elasticizer for various ailments, alongside claims for Braxpuera's Prius as a safe, purely vegetable remedy. The page also mentions a Nellie Clark party, apricot markets, harvest yields, and Patton’s reassignment with peritonitis noted. Ayer's Pills are praised as valuable for digestive and liver issues with pleasant coating.
Thos Douglass of Flagstaff was in town on his way to Ga mas He says the coal field north of Flagstaff is developing as reported with notable activity in the region Flagstaff is rising in prominence Douglass departed this morning.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figa as a pure liquid laxative with quick taste appeal, claiming it cleanses the system and relieves constipation. It markets the product as superior for health, acting on kidneys liver and bowels without weakening, and notes pricing 50 cents and 1 dollar with the Cs wa Pig Syroy Go as the manufacturer.
A list of undelivered letters for the Tombstone general delivery for the week ending May 27 189% includes Burin Bibbs Read Montaignes Teague Wilder and others. The column notes a probate sale delay a marriage license access issue and plans for property work in Dragoots plus a report on mine activity and a Cholera case treated with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy.
For sale twelve cow horses in good order and working condition after two months on pasture. Also twenty stock horses available at low cash prices. Sale by R. B. Clark in Tombstone, Arizona Territory.
For sale at once a house, lot, and furniture of three rooms priced at 150 dollars. Apply on the premises at the northeast corner of Safford and 7th streets. Contact 22 ln Mus. Oatts.
The fragment discusses sleeping comfort and bed setup with advice on ventilation, bedding, and pillow height. It emphasizes avoiding drafts and keeping beds tidy, folding blankets away from sleeping areas, and ensuring natural head and neck alignment for restful sleep. It mentions carpets and floor conditions, and avoiding drafts while maintaining warmth.
Fragmentary OCR notes report various items including a Toronto livery driver fined, a large rock fragment from a North Carolina quarry, and a moonlit silk box. Local mention of Chamberlain's Pain Balm with testimonials from WR Denny of New Lexington Ohio and 50 cent bottles advertised by area druggists.
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