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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1906
Page
1
Advertisements claim happiness returns as hair loss ends with Herpicide a germicidal antiseptic from The Herpicide Co Detroit MI and promote Bucklen's Arnica Salve for wounds burns and sores with a testimonial from Chas Oswald of Renasla ville NY noting a cured neck sore.
Geo A Eyler of Cumberland Maryland recounts his 11 month old daughter in failing health with throat trouble. Two doctors gave her up but after four bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds she recovered fully. The ad claims relief cures coughs and colds with a guaranteed bottle free.
A short promotional notice claims deaths from appendicitis have decreased as the use of Dr King’s New Life Pills increases. The ad asserts the pills prevent danger, relieve constipation, and restore strength and vigor, guaranteed by all druggists with a price of 25 cents.
An Arizona Gal Mines & Milling Co meeting in Tombstone elected officers and laid plans for expansion at Patagonia and South Pass. Frank Falke as president and J. J. Wyatt as treasurer led seven directors. They approved five more stamps at Patagonia mill and a hoist at South Pass to advance development.
A list of letters left in general delivery at the Tombstone post office for the week ending October 13 1906. The notice identifies recipients and initials where legible, noting pending deliveries and letters awaiting pickup.
St Pauls Church invites parishioners to Morning Prayer Litany and Sermon at 11 a.m. Evening prayer at 7 20 p.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Methodist Episcopal Church holds sermons tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Epworth League 7 15 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p.m. Congregational church services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Young People gathering at 7. All invited. Services at Fremont Street location opposite Schiefelin Hall between 4th and 5th Streets. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Wednesday evening services at 8 at same place.
A special meeting of the stockholders of La Rita Development Co. will be held at the office of D L Cunningham in Tombstone on October 30, 1906 at 1 p m for considering selling mining claims by option and authorizing contracts and conveyances. Send proxy if unable to attend. James Herron President.
Rumors of diamond discoveries in California circulate with unverified reports. One ranch near the Dehesa Gold Mining Company claims an offer for a fourth interest spurred suspicions of fake diamond claims. A Mesa Grande tale involves Trail mine owner Wm Reark finding a yellowish white crystal some call a diamond. Also notes arrival of F Wilbur and family from Quincy, Michigan, and Alpha Black passing a nurses exam in Los Angeles. Political prognosticators predict Marcus A. Smith's election by a large, possibly quadrupled, majority.
The eight large Gila monsters attracting attention in Phoenix were shipped to the Prussian national garden in Berlin for the government zoo. Balke reports global interest and seeks to buy 200 more creatures.
Among a Few Other Things About Town describes windy days affecting appearances and political hopes. It notes Cochise Club growth, a visiting band, scarce residences, a new board of supervisors, a potential hotel, Schieffelin Hall opening, re-elected officials, the George Samuels Theatrical Co, and local officials likely to move to Tombstone after January first.
Willis T. Morgan a retired U S Army commissary sergeant from Concord New Hampshire recalls two years in Cuba and two years in the Philippines. He endorses a medicine promising relief for colds bronchial troubles and sore throats. Trial bottle offered.
V W Bennett of Naco, a popular conductor on the Canacea Yaqui River & Pacific Railway, spends time in the Republic of Mexico and was urged by the republican county convention to accept the nomination for territorial councilman. The party believes he can adapt Mexican railroad practices for the line. He is described as pleasant and agreeable, with contemporaries noting his popularity.
The territorial prison took in H. H. Courtney an 82 year old white haired man after his murder conviction in Pinal county district court. Courtney, once night watchman at the Ray mine near Kelvin, killed Max Elbert during a dispute. Court found second degree murder and sentenced him to ten years, effectively life due to age. He is the oldest inmate ever at the territorial prison and possibly the nation’s oldest convicted of murder.
The Huachuca Water Company received a carload of asphaltum from California and will start placing a new bottom in their large reservoir on the hill on Monday. Upon completion Tombstone will have ample mountain water on hand at all times under the supervision of president A. Davis, who is also planning projects beneficial to the city.
City Attorney Bowman explained that the city call was omitted and the election must occur at a regular general election. He said no vacancy exists, so officers remain hold-overs. Governor and attorney general opinions will be sought and will be reviewed by Tuesday ahead of another meeting.
Public notices the curative power of Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney troubles. Mary H Walters of 546 St Clair Ave Columbus reports fever ague and nerve distress, says after starting the tonic relief followed and she was cured. Manufactured by known druggists at 50 cents.
Attend the Second Annual Territorial Fair in Phoenix from November 12 to 17 1906 with reduced rates for all attendees. Organizers urge public participation and note special exhibits and prize events across the five day event.
Mark Smith’s itinerary for Cochise County lists Pearce on Friday October 26, Willcox on Saturday October 27, Benson on Monday October 29, St. David on Tuesday October 30, Tombstone on Wednesday October 31, Naco on Thursday November 1, Douglas on Friday November 2, Lowell on Saturday November 3, and Bisbee on Monday November 5. The note also mentions Waxteo as manager for a new branch of their business in Tombstone and ends with a Plainly written request and reference to Tue Moxers and Cincinnati Ohio.
Three Apache Indians from the Geronimo band, among 250 held at Fort Sill, urged Secretary Tifft to allow them to reclaim lands in New Mexico and Arizona, their former stamping ground, arguing a return would restore their ancestral home.
An old advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protracted cases. It asserts PAZO OINTMENT can relieve symptoms within six to seven days and offers refund by druggists if it fails. The price is 50 cents.
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