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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1899
Page
1
Bisbee notes a threatened storm, upcoming Phoenix carnival plans, and local events. Visitors and residents, including Supt Bea Will B and JF Johnston, arrive or depart. Red Men lodge show and theater acts loom. The community awaits fairs, a prize mask ball, and a Texas wedding of Mollie Brady and JA Irwin.
A detailed account explains Mohave cremation beliefs and a funeral pyre ceremony for a young man. The ceremony features a north-south grave alignment, a trough for the body, and the sacrifice of relatives clothing to accompany the departing soul. The piece also notes local civic updates and business travels in Tombstone.
Mr Jobo Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near fatal illness with sunken tongue and pain in back, saying three doctors gave him up. A friend urged Electric Bitters, and after three weeks the first bottle produced marked improvement, restoring health and sparing him the grave. Tombstone Drug Store offers the remedy with guaranteed Acts.
Skinny Johnson travels to Bisbee tomorrow morning to finalize plans for a Red Men show at the Oper House Saturday night. The act will mirror a recent local performance, with the same talent expected to participate, led by Johnson as the main attraction.
A brief notice seeks to trade a stock ranch located about 35 miles from Tembe tore for town property. Applicants should contact The Prospector for details and acceptance.
A new ring of counterfeiters was unearthed by the secret service with a large quantity of bogus bills seized. The report notes the counterfeiters’ targeting of valued goods, including Hostetters Stomach Bitters, a popular remedy claimed to ease indigestion and restore vigor, while warning buyers to beware of fakes.
Wiley Morgan faced an examining court on murder charges for the shooting of Jas Duncan at Lookera Hot Springs on Sept 23. Testimony from witnesses including Jas Finley, Mattie Duncan, and Geo Morgan placed the first shot with Wiley Morgan or his brother, amid cross examinations about locations and events. The session continued as reporters filed from press time.
A letter complains editors face enemies who attack with vague grievances. It argues those who oppose the home paper are often the least missed in the community, while the paper backs broad local interests and the largest number of respected citizens.
Williams H Walters known as Bronco Bill pleaded guilty to second degree murder before Judge Leland in Socorro last week and was sentenced to life in the penitentiary.
Dr D B Cargile reports Mrs Brewer cured of circular ailments by four bottles of Electric Bitters. The letter promotes Electric Bitters as a universal purifier for eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils, and kidney and bowel issues. Sold for 50 cents at Tombstone Drug Line. Also notes Mra M A Vickrey of Alexandria Va died after a hunt with Judge N L Griffin following a runaway horse incident. Griffin may die. Vickrey had once filed $400,000 claims for a mill destroyed by Indians. Congress did not appropriate the funds.
The eramination of Wiley Morgan concluded before Justice Shuster with witness accounts supporting prior cattle testimony. The prisoner admitted firing first and claimed self defense as Duncan reached for a pistol. Attorneys debated bail while the court ordered the prisoner held for grand jury action.
A Mexican dispatch from Ortiz reports a four delegation of Yaqui Indians on the way to Guaymas carrying a message to President Diaz. They demand the return of land and candy to them under the peace treaty, and refuse to negotiate via General Teresa due to his reported killings of Yaqui prisoners. They claim seven Jordanian were recently killed while near government lines under a truce flag.
Mrs E B Gege and Mel He water report progress toward a $4,000 target for a Prescott public library. Andrew Carnegie added a further donation of unknown amount, with gifts from $5 up to several dollars, as reported by the Courier, highlighting community support.
Nov 1 to Nov 22 reports list multiple cattle shipments by Maxwell Larsh Coleman Parks and Hosley to Los Angeles and local buyers. Heads include fat cattle beef cattle mixed lots from Hooker Gilman Bros. & Stewart and other consignors.
A fragmented report notes the death of Hobart and references a cost to the United States government totaling 7 675 063 19 for the past year. It also mentions Murphy arranging delegates from Arizona to the International Mining Congress convening in June in Nairobi.
A report notes 6443010 cattle received at the eleven principal cattle points in the United States, indicating high national cattle movement and market activity across major receiving locations. The data underscores the scale of livestock influx and regional distribution.
The Albuquerque Citizen speculates that the United States could annex all of the western hemisphere over the next century, presenting a bold geopolitical forecast with no confirmed policy.
Fragmentary OCR mentions General Lawton and Aguinaldo, noting a Filipino insurgent chief as a good dodger, and references Geronimo the Apache chief with an account of capture after long pursuit across deserts and mountains in Cochise and nearby counties.
Recent notices describe quartzite hosting rich iron or silver-bearing ores and associated dykes within eruptive rock. The findings highlight how seams and mineral inclusions in these rocks draw interest from explorers and geologists alike.
A damaged note reports a fat feed seat valued at 196 SMA was landed by the postmaster who blamed burglar damage and general carelessness. The loss totaled 19 208 dollars and affected the Low district, with authorities seeking accountability.
The Hai Tien, a 4400 ton cruiser, is poised to become the fastest in the world. Under natural draught it would reach 32.8 knots, potentially crossing the Atlantic in about four and a half days.
Being in communication with a number of eastern investors who desire to purchase or bend desirable or gold prospects of meritors and nine owners will do well to let their mines with me, giving full particulars of location, work done, terms etc. Call at my office or send descriptions. Your property may justify it, Chas. W. Biacere Allen St. bet. 4th ane VYombetore, a. T.
Adoph L Millett of Manchester New Hampshire reports his wife found cool relief from a stubborn nine year boulder ache after trying Chamber lain's Pain Calm. He notes prior medicines and doctors failed, then a single bottle calmed her pain at Tombstone Drug Store.
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