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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1902
Page
4
An OCR fragment mentions Dr Pierce patent medicines and claims about digestio n and stomach disorders. It references Golden Medical Passage and Pleasant Pellets, with vague notes on relief from liver and stomach issues. The text is garbled but centers on a medicinal remedy pitch.
A mix of health ads tout Electric Bitters and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, and a long wire about railroad crews released from Mexican custody near Douglas. The report covers local figures, forthcoming trains, court jurors, and political campaign notes with scattered anecdotes from Tombstone and Benson.
Mrs J C Baider of Crittenden Kentucky writes that her brother’s baby had a severe croup attack that nearly strangled it before a doctor arrived. She says Dr King’s New Discovery gave quick relief and cured the child. The product is advertised as a remedy for coughs and colds and other throat troubles with a $1 price and free trials at Tombstone Drug Store.
Fragment of notice describes a regular Congregational church meeting at City Hall with Sunday worship at 11 and a follow up session at 12. Mention of a sermon or service titled The Service of Sorrow and a proposal or committee item to be presented to attendees.
A sprawling list of deeds and assignments links Richard Humphrey to John B Stillman and others across Douglas Tombstone properties. Transfers include Feo JR Silver to WH Lola Hirbee and multiple Douglas properties. Mining interests appear with various entities and sums. The document also references mortgages satisfactions, powers of attorney, and articles of incorporation, all tied to local real estate and mineral assets. A stray note mentions Weightman, a well known druggist, taking a trip to Tucson.
Tombstone anticipates a boom as mines open and rail access arrives. Local tales speak of a gala era, moonlit rides, and growing wealth. a political rally in Douglas features Democratic nominees Bowen and Pritchett amid Copper Queen band presence. A deadly train incident near Fairbank and ongoing vandalism of candidate signs are noted along with rising postal business.
ME Lowther, district court clerk, Centerville Iowa, reports three days of agony from cholera morbus after cucumbers. He tried many medicines before Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy relieved him after three doses. The Tomb Scene Drug Company sells it locally.
An advertisement explains rickets as a disease of weak bones and bow legs. It promotes Scott's Emulsion with cod liver oil and hypophosphites, claiming rapid improvement in Rickety children and offering a free sample.
The report details election returns across multiple locations including Ban Bernardino Barrett Four Bar Ranch Pools Ranch San Simon Huachuca Siding with results from the recent vote. It records precinct activity and turnout patterns observed at these dispersed sites.
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