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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1899
Page
4
Classified item listing railroad time tables for sale with contact at F. B. Austin. Includes a deal for a No.8 Gooketoves at 15 dollars and a note to see Bisbea on the third page. Also mentions a Mexican neuralgia and toothaches cure from Tombstone Drug Store.
At noon Mr Chas Lang pasy suffered a serious accident while working under lease at Toughout mine. A heavy boulder loosened from above struck his head and face, knocking him unconscious. He was moved home and kept under medical care. he rests and strengthens, with friends hoping for a quick recovery.
The page lists various property transfers and mining interests including Connolly Warner Clannon mines and Wood and Beek wah works, plus transfers of Naco property and a palace saloon dispute. It also mentions daily notices, a tout about Dr King's Pills, a crane shooting incident, and a birth announcement for J J McCellend's daughter.
Judge W H Stillwell formerly of Tombstone and ex-governor Myron H McCord led discussions on water rights affecting the arid West. McCord urged federal irrigation aid and reservoir construction, warning against arid land loss in Arizona. An earthquake felt in Kongmon and news from San Miguelito min group described mining activity by Shattuck Keating and Evans, royalty agreement with Mexico Gold and Silver Reefers Co.
Advertised salve claims to cure eruptions, sores, cuts, burns, burns and wounds. Sold by J. M. Felks, druggist, at 25 cents per box with a cure guarantee.
The article extols Syrup of Figs as a safe pleasant remedy for ladies under all conditions, notes its California origin and availability through druggists, and mentions related local notices about church services, a bond proposition, and various community happenings in Tombstone.
Promoters offer Dr Pierce treatment for female disorders claiming privacy and no exams. The "Favorite Prescription" is touted as curative from a long practiced physician, urging readers to request medical advice and order works from the World’s New York address with small mailing stamps.
In Newark Michigan Civil War era note mentions Schillings Best remedies and a general health ad stating cure guarantees for skin issues and other ailments. Also references Can Can coffee served and a mining lease in Cochise County Arizona with parties Geo W Cos vied Thos King Osborn E3 Tired Dragoon Arizona.
Notice announces a lecture by the Hon J W Kinsley Part Master of the Supreme Lodge ALO U UO on Saturday evening September 30 1299 at the Miners Exchange Hall with doors opening at 7 20 pm reception and dance to follow period details include music and cordial invitation. In Bisbee September 28 directors of the Cobre Grand Copper Co name Geo Mitchel as General Manager replacing J HL Costello and remove board member C Gurese president.
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