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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1896

Page

4

Prospector and Maricopa Phoenix RR Station Notes

Train stations and personnel details appear for the Prospector route and Maricopa and Phoenix Railroad. References include station timings, managers J. J. Fay and H. Aumen, and general managers, with mentions of New Mexico and Arizona service.

Memlaye Monsao Widerntays Bowne New Mexico Arizona J. J. Fay Georral Naveen Aumepen Maricopa & Phoenix RR

Local notes from the Arizona region and officials

Silver is quoted at 654. Benson physician and surgeon. Frank Witte taken to Phoenix today by Sheriff Fly. Ma Woods and children returned to Bisbee today. Tucson fire department to get a chemical engine. Edith Hughes visiting sister Jos McPherson returned home at Babes today. Tarbell family expected home from California trip tonight. Chinese residents of Tucson sent Li Hung Chang to Tid the Old Pueblo. Blair mother of Mrs Barrow returned to Safford after fortnight visit. Eastern mail arrived last night due to a washout. river was very high from rains. Observator y planned at Flagstaff by Alvin C. Clark. National Irrigation Congress call for Phenix session December 15 16 17.

H.M. Woods Bisbee Fire Department of Tucson Edith Hughes Mra Jos McPherson Babes Tarbell California J. Blair Barrow Safford Benson

Democratic territorial convention at Williams endorses administration

H D Ross of Prescott presided as temporary chairman and Willie served as temporary secretary at the opening. Committees formed and a committee fight over endorsing the administration followed. M A Smith won a first allot with 65 of 96 votes while W A Rowe led speeches and was named Territorial Central Committee chair. A strong free-resolution slate was adopted. A separate ad copy touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a long familiar child remedy sold by druggists worldwide. twenty five cents per bottle."

Williams H. D. Ross Prescott Willie M.A. Smith Barnes Rowe Yavapai W. A. Rowe Territorial Central Committee

Cycling at Tucson Races Showcase Sleater and Local Winners

Cycling events in Tucson produced strong times with H Sleater of Phenix winning the one third mile in 54 seconds over Mark Long. Seth Orndorf took the juvenile one third mile in 57 seconds, while Daniel won the one mile handicap and Sleator secured the one mile scratch in 2 minutes 22 seconds. Additional notes include local anecdotes and a court case update from Benson.

Tucson H. Sleater Phenix Mark Long Seth Orndorf Daniel Sleator

Fragmented Pulpit to Politics and Cough Medicine Oddities

A garbled letters page mixes marriage vows a presidential question and political notes with advice on Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It mentions William Jennings Bryan, Democratic platform in Chicago, Populists in Gila county, and a Navajo powwow invitation. Also includes a satire about a Prescott Couries note and a fly killing jest.

Circulating wine info letters trigger townwide alert

Post office sees a flood of circulars about a supposed slaughter gale. Envelopes imitate official orders with bold We Need money messages, sparking humorous reactions and a burst of copies across Tombstone area. Also notes Cham berlain remedy praised for dysentery and Arizona militiamen circulating a petition for territorial encampment.

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Collision on Soners road mars Magdalena line wreck

Vidette reports a serious crash on the Soners road near Magdalena where two southbound and northbound trains briefly separated then collided as No 1 Pullman and first class cars rolled down a grade. Passengers were shaken but none seriously hurt. amid the chaos one druggist credited Dr King’s New Discovery for saving his life after Grippe.

Soners Road Magdalena Lompaia Imaria Sonth Magdalene GU. Cailloustte Beaversville

Jesse Grant Letter in Support of Peop le s Party

A San Diego written letter from Jesse Grant son of Gen U S Grant endorses joining the People s party over the Democratic ticket. Grant notes Bucklin s salve ad alongside. He mentions Arizona residence and property, and cites a new political bolt design for the gold party.

Jessie Grant U.S. Grant Pope San Diego J. Wade McDonald Dea Democratic Party People’s Party Republic People's Party Insse R. Guaxt Grant Arizona New Gold Democratic Party Cincinnati Enquirer

Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and King’s New Life Pills Endorsements

A Pomona Cal reader testifies that Chamberlain’s Pain Balm cured her ankle pain after failed limbers and praises its efficacy for rheumatism back pain and chest discomfort. The ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation headaches malaria and liver troubles, touting natural ingredients and no harmful substances, with a 25 cent regular size and availability at local druggists Tombstone and Bichee.

S. A. Kell Pomona Cal Droggiss HE. Becklen & Co Chicago Dr. King Tombstone Bichee

Bids for Emile Lenorm Estate on 199 Acre Tombstone Ranch

Notice that bids will be received by the administrator for the estate of Emile Lenorm deceased, up to November 14 to 18, for 199 acres of ranch land above Grand of Fairanik, plus all personal property and utensils. Inventory and appraisal filed with Probate Judge, Powesson can approve December 1, cash terms, bids openly received with a reserve. administrator Geol Fates September 5, 1805.

Emile Lenorm Powesson

WANTED SOLICITORS FOR CAM FAIGN BROCHURE

Advert appears to solicit solicitors for a campaign book and offers paid fees and freight, with claims of authorised authors and positions. It mentions multiple locations including Chicago and Los Angeles and references a "National Oak Concern" and a Star building address. The text is garbled but suggests paid variable income for field agents and an energetic recruiting tone.

Cam Faign Bryan Sewail Free Livese Beyab Metcalf Oraaha Bryan Ay Omarea Tree Prostate Work National Oak Concern Star Building Chicago

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EU PrembEx G Hghonsnet Gee Supt Neem STERN Southern Pacific Ty Neeth Silver Frank Witte Sherif Fly Li Hung Chang Old Pueblo Alvin C. Clark Cambridge, Mass The Williams News Flagstaff Heints National Irrigation Congress Sleater Mr. Cummings Chamberlain A. M. Boxwett Centerville Wash Droquista Buge Sound Money Atorney Beaia Bission Sission Board of Supervisors of Graham United States Court McKenzie el Paso Oklahoma Gentral Jasrex Patomas William Jennings Bryan United States E. E. Davis San Miguel Tuesor Witneser Amd Democrats Gila County Cochise Percedure Prescott Couries Jeb Samuel S. Pollock Bnceland Pel Mary P Puller Remuchase Jesse Grant Bucklin's Arnica Vaulsion Drug Store Blackwell Bull Durham Couyon Morel E. W. Lasd Stone Hous WC. Gathmen San Francisco Jas. Smith Ratave Stamm Merieo aRuixotom Emil Arnor Kanass City Eee Administrator's Sale Atris Main St Los Angeles Calif Virilde Chemical Co GUM Maxey Allen Goode Cite Frank Blatz Pearce U. S Wen Base P. B, Warnerros Dry Goods Boots & Shoes Cochise County Anngn
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