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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1906
Page
1
A Bennettsville resident claims Electric Bitters restored his wife’s health after years of chronic dyspepsia and torpid liver. The ad lists cures for fever malaria biliousness back pain kidney and bladder issues. Sold by druggists at 50 cents with residence display on Fourth Street.
Mary H. Walters of Columbus reports that after months of illness with fever, ague, nerve wreck and weak stomach she recovered quickly after starting Electric Bitters. She says she gained strength, slept, and could eat again, asserting the remedy’s curative merits and full reliability at 50 cents.
The Phoenix Enterprise warns of open conflict between the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific over Phoenix access. Santa Fe built a nighttime spur in the western city area, aiming to block SP entry. The city council had earlier rescinded a 1904 ordinance granting a Santa Fe line to extend a spur. SP reps urged action, but the spur remains a barrier to SP main line access.
A City of Mexico dispatch reports Secretary of Finance Jose Limantour has sent to congress a draft law proposing a 10 percent export duty on silver coin. The measure aims to retain dollars of the old coinage, while allowing merchants to profit on export at the current silver price by exchanging old dollars for gold through the exchange and currency commission. Government and financial circles fear continued silver outflow.
St Pauls Church in Tombstone offers Holy Communion and Sermon at 11:00 AM, Evening Prayer and Sermon at 7:30 PM, with Sunday School at 10:00 AM. Methodist Episcopal Church proclaims sermon at 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Epworth League at 7:15 PM, prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 PM. Congregational church holds morning sermon and Sunday School at noon, Evening at 7:30 PM, Young People at 7. Christian Science services are held opposite Schieffelin Hall on Fremont Street at 8:00 AM with Sunday School at 10:00 AM and Wednesday evening services at 8. All are cordially invited.
A vintage advert promises a guaranteed cure for piles with PAZO OINTMENT. It states the product relieves itching and bleeding within six to fourteen days and offers druggists a money refund if it fails. The price listed is 50 cents.
Editor Semple, charged under U S postal laws for a Bisbee Miner edition containing a sensational justice court report, arrived in Tombstone in custody for trial next month. He remained upbeat, declined comment, and said there would be surprises later. Case set for December 17 as local activity notes follow from Pearce and mining developments in the county.
The vote on joint-statehood across New Mexico and Arizona shows a clear majority against jointure. New Mexico supported it with 22,855 for and 12,590 against, while Arizona supported it with 3,905 for and 23,150 against, giving a combined majority of 8,290 against joint statehood.
A Phoenix company plans immediate manufacture of denatured alcohol from cactus barley beets corn sorghum or potatoes. Denatured alcohol offers cheaper fuel compared with gasoline with one gallon equal to two gallons of gasoline and is non explosive and easily extinguished. Returning fair visitors include Col A L Grow County Recorder Frank Hare Cashier Brandt H E Peoples Rev Benedict and Supt J A Rockfellow as Tombstone excursionists head home tomorrow after the big territorial show.
The Ari z Cattle Growers association held its annual convention electing officers. President J J Bigge Cochise. vice president D Heard Maricopa. second vice president E J Jacklin Cochise. secretary Silenn L Coffee Gila. treasurer O H Christy Maricopa. Town plans discussed include street oiling and forming a Tombstone chamber of commerce. Schieffelin Hall to get a hardwood floor for dancing or skating events.
A small yellow cur at a railroad camp near Lordsburg alerted workers to a severely injured Southern Pacific brakeman, John Crowder, after he fell from a train car and lay four hours in a dry arroyo. The dog repeatedly barked and guided rescuers to the man, who was brought to Tucson on a special train.
The Mexican orange crop is short or wasted due to weak US demand with only two cars of fruit passing El Paso port this year. The port’s October customs duties drop by over $30,000 from last year, reflecting a sharp fall in shipments and port activity.
The readable fragments reference a cash amount and a transfer context with unclear names. The text hints at a monetary figure around a hundred or thousand units, but specifics are obscured. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable from the legible portions.
The Phoenix Republican praises Maharas Minstrels as the fair attraction for three nights at the fair. They will perform at Schieffelin Hall next Friday with seats on sale Monday at Beach Sisters at 9 AM. Reserved seating applies. prices 30 and 75 cents gallery, $1 first floor, no holds before nine.
County Superintendent J A Rockfellow and Tombstone public schools faculty returned from Phoenix after a successful Territorial Teachers Institute and Fair. Cochise County led with 81 teachers, Philbrook and Berner presided, Mint Jones named secretary, and Bisbee's Page Brothers set a drill record while Yockey broke his own territorial mark in singles.
Governor Joseph H. Kibbey proclaims November 29, 1906 a legal Thanksgiving Day in Arizona. The document notes Thanksgiving's origins and observance by churches and law, urging citizens to celebrate in their own manner at Phoenix capital, with official seal and signatures.
Senator William A Clark of Jerome Anz and Montana, owner of United Verde mines at Jerome and leader of southwest interests, announces he will retire from active politics and lead a quiet life. He states the decision is final while visiting Jerome to review United Verde properties.
An old advertisement touts Herpicide as a cure for dandruff and a preventive against parasites that allegedly thrive on oily scalps. It claims the product kills germs and stimulates healthy hair, described as a pleasant dressing with no injurious substances. Sold by druggists and special agents listed in Detroit Michigan and Tombstone, Arizona.
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