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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1897
Page
2
Summary of a fragmented 19th century column noting Sabbath publication dates, regional notes from Tombstone and Phoenix, commentary on copper production and railroad expansion, and satirical takes on press coverage and McKinley era policy. Mentions Skaguay hardships, postmasters, beer like drinks, and public subscription disputes.
An old advertise announces Buckelin's Arnicalve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and skin eruptions and promises a cure for piles with money refunded if not satisfied. It lists a price of 52 cents per box and notes sale at Tombione Drug Store.
Bisbee today reports Ben Stillman leaving for two months in California, Col W C Land and A M Harnen arriving to prepare for cattle shipments, and Chas Clawson joining his wife in Santa Cruz for a two month vacation. Local celebrations loom for Mexican Independence, a grand ball at the Opera House set for Sept 17, and Rev A B Pritchard leaving for Curapas to establish a Presbyterian church.
A brief note lists Dr Price with Crean Bauto and Fowad i Pocfer. The fragment mentions medical or professional names in a local notice style. No clear event or outcome is given.
Post office notices list yearly contract rates for U S government mail service in Cochise county. Highlights include Precott to Chaparral Phoenix line at 105 miles paying around 3 5 yearly, along with other routes such as Bennon to Riverside, Pearce to Tombstone, and Willcox to Dos Cubes, with varying weekly frequencies and payments. Also included are medical health claims and tonic promotion text unrelated to mail contracts.
The report alleges Zuni Indians tortured an old woman to extract a confession of bewitched remedies failing to cure a prominent illness. It critiques savagery and calls for legal action against medicine men for practicing without credentials. An advertisement extols a flour remedy from Indianapolis dealers.
A fragmentary tale recounts Walter G. Ross of Prescott and a Dallas man named Walter G. Reese causing a love misconnection. The story weaves mistaken marriages, broken correspondence, and a cautionary note about romance across Texas and Arizona.
Renee and others traveled on tonight's SST train while Mrs E. B. Mason and mother paid Benson a visit and returned. L. Beckwith left for the county seat to stay about a week. Constable Tom Vaughn and Dan O'Toole rode to Tumwater this morning. A. Cannon of Sonora reported prosperity. Scott White, as ULS deputy marshal, subpoenaed grand and trial jurors returnable Sept 30. Rebekah Lodge plans a grand ball in the Opera House next Thursday Sept 30. Green is recovering from injuries from a runaway horse. Cochise County once had two Boards of Supervisors in San Francisco efforts. Noble and Medixovich received a large fruit shipment for the season. A lively sales pitch invites visits to the establishment.
Miss Nellie Cashman, famed prospector and hotel operator, seeks to organize a six-person expedition to Alaska for two years. She plans to raise five thousand dollars to fund the venture and invites interested backers to contact her for participation, noting her extensive experience across Alaska and the Yukon.
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