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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1896
Page
4
Local notes report timetable changes for Southern Pacific and Maricopa & Phoenix lines, with mail delivery shifting to noon from Tombstone. Jurors and residents plan trips to Tucson for a fiesta, while limited newspaper coverage notes washouts delaying N M & A trains and ongoing travels to Sulaumon ville and Graham County.
Sheriff Fly and Deputy Alverd escorted three suspects to the authorities in Phorue Bob Forrent in Nogales case. Forrest faced preliminary charges but was discharged on insufficient evidence and later rearrested on a Leatherwood warrant. Annie Kane, deemed insane, traveled with police and requested her dancing pumps to the asylum there. John Brady, also adjudged insane, joined the group, appearing old and retired, thinking a pleasure trip awaited.
The record lists primary dates for Republicans September 19 and Democrats October 6 in Tombstone. It also mentions the 24th Mountain convention dates and references populist bishops to be set.
The Ladies. The syrup’s pleasant effect and safety make it favored for various conditions. To ensure the genuine article, look for the California Fig Syrup Company name near the bottom of the package. Sold by all responsible druggists.
An advertisement directs readers to Morgan and Wright of Chicago Illinois for a small book on quick repair by Gres with reduced prices and a free copy upon sending address. It cites William J Bryan urging voters to study the silver issue and notes the book costs 10 cents in person or 12 cents by mail.
Report hometown mining cheer notes John Casey owner of Carey mine in Das Cabezas praising potential dividends from mine expansion, new tunnel strike enhances value, and future development by McGreggor Noble Porter and others. Chicago investor J Bryan has optioned Hattering showings as capital seeks the district's rich promise.
A bridge on the NM&A line near Calabasas was washed away during the washout season. Two bridge bays and parts of a third were destroyed, with ninety feet of embankment eroded. The northbound passenger train returned to Nogales and will likely not pass Bynson until tomorrow as crews work to repair the structure. Mrs. S A Kell of Pomona praised Chambers Pain Balm for sprained ankle relief and recommended it for rheumatic and muscular pains.
Mrs E E Davis of San Miguel Cal reports relief from bronchial asthma and a hacking cough after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She says after two doses of the larger size her lungs feel clearer, breathing improves, and rest returns. For sale by druggists.
Advertisement touts Bucklin's Arnica Salve as top remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions claiming it cures piles with money refunded if not satisfied Prices are 50 cents per box from Tombone Drug Store.
Mrs Lemon has taken possession of the Pearce boarding house formerly run by Mrs Fitch. A dance at the Pearce boarding house drew twelve to fifteen couples, with Prof Garcill's string band providing music. Several locals, including J. Barrett and J. Shaffer, returned from visits. students prepare for Territorial University entry.
A humorous 19th century style note depicts a young man proposing as a political campaign, asking his beloved mother to chair a caucus and promising to win her hand through “free coinage of love” and marriage. A brief reply dismisses the effort. a side quote covers a dysentery epidemic and a testimonial for Chamberlain's medicine.
A San Francisco ad extols Schilling's Best coffee and other products as wholesome, delicious, and worth paying for. It contrasts their line with colored tea, urging readers to switch to Schilling's Best for health and taste while promising money-back quality.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction Day Hill was told she had consumption and no hope yet two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. Mr Thos Eggers of 139 Florida St San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold and approaching consumption but one bottle cured him in two weeks. Free trial bottles at Tombstone and Bixbee drug stores with regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
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