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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1894

Page

4

Local Notes and Rail Press From Phoenix Area

Local items report George Pridham visiting from Boldier's Hotel ranch and families awaiting winter in Tucson. Bicycles of the Columbia pattern noted, with Wolcott and Peel receiving WS model bikes. Ex superintendent H T Richards registered at San Jose. A Benson death rumor is denied. Southern Pacific freight traffic heavy with four to five trains daily. Thomas Seer’s wife in Phoenix then self harm attempt. no motive given. W S Cheney arrives from San Francisco. J Tobias tours merchants. W A Harvey named general freight and passenger agent of the A and S E railroad. Various warrants issued for riding bicycles after dark without lanterns. fines set at $1 each.

Cochise County Protest Against Fort Bowie and San Carlos Removal

In a large meeting of Cochise County citizens led by S. C. ioe and Scott White, resolutions protest the removal of troops from Fort Bowie and San Carlos. Telegrams were sent to the secretary of war, arguing the move harms settlers in southeastern Arizona and weakens protection from hostile Apaches.

San Carlos Fort Bowie S.C Ioe Scott White Pacsi Secretary of War Cochise County Mase Southenestern Arizona Thess Poste

Protests Grow Over Frontier Posts Abandonment

A Washington dispatch reports protests rising against abandoning frontier army posts. General Schofield is filing them for Secretary Lucien to inspect on his return from a hunting trip. H. T. Richards visits Tombstone to consult with Hoag and Laurpee about mining properties and ore assay at Grand Central.

Washington Schofield Lucient H. T. Richards Tombstone Mesers. Hoag and Laurpee Grand Central Assay Office

Road extension work begins as canal plans unfold

Work started yesterday on extending the North and South road from the six south to preserve corporate tax exemptions under the last legislature. The St Davis Canal company plans a new ditch this winter tapping the river above the dam. Preparations are underway to dig artesian wells and a company is being formed for that purpose.

St. Davis Canal Company S Company

San Francisco Doctor Wooster Dies Sudden in Heart Disease

Dr. David Wooster, a leading San Francisco physician famed for his heart disease research, died suddenly Thursday morning. The prominent expert in his field succumbed to the very condition he studied, heart disease, in a striking twist of fate.

David Wooster San Francisco

California counties and new Mexican steamship line planned

It will create a second class county next year abolishing assessor elections, consolidating with the sheriff, and reducing the recorder’s salary to 180 per year with clerk duties. A Mexican line Compania del Ferrocarril Occidental de Mexico will run seven steamers from Tehuantepec to San Francisco, expanding with a north south extension from Guaymas to Altata, boosting trade between Mexican ports and Los Angeles. Also oysters available at Gan Can at 25 cents a dozen.

Codhce Sherif Board of Supervisors Pacific Mail Company Gulf of Tehuantepec San Francisco Compersia del Ferrocarril Occidental de Mexico Occidental Company Guaymas Manzanillo Caliacan Altata Sinaloa Los Angeles Stern

Closing Services at Local Church Before Pastor Departs

Rev. FW Downs will lead closing services this evening after no morning worship. Congregational singing and solos by Nellie Clark Nettie Rafferty and Mrs Harwood. A duet by Mrs Downs and Bessie Smith. Reverend Downs to give a closing address on political educational and religious interests of Tombstone Ohio. All are invited to attend.

FW. Downs Nellie Clark Nettie Rafferty Harwood Downs Bessie Smith Tombstone

General Delivery Letters and Oddities From the Time

Advertisements list remaining letters at Tombstone postoffice for the week ending Sept 22 18M and callers are asked to say advertised that date. The county hospital is full with Dr Holcom busy and Mrs Anderson and Mrs Blair manage kitchen and linen. The Two Republics reports the cannibalism mystery of late Messrs McKincom and Logan not solved as Mexican authorities request fresh Sonora searches. Weer Comturu offers a quack cure and Simmons Liver Regulator is praised by N M Oskman with directions for intake.

Tombstone G.r.willis John T. Leach Miller John Cassidy Holcom Anderson Kate Blair MoKincom James Logan

Cochise County Tax Collectors Notice in Tombstone

Public notice that the duplicate assessment for Cochise County is in the treasurer’s possession for tax collection for 1894. Taxes become delinquent December 1895 with a five percent penalty after that date. Payments accepted at the county court base in Tombstone during office hours. M D Scribner, Treasure and ex officio Tax Collector. Tombstone. September 27, 2854.

Cochite Tombstone M.D. Scribner, Treasure Cochise

Aliens Defendants In Territorial Court Action Arcana

Defendants Ernest Vinluuks Ernest J Fillers Henry M Gee are summoned in a district court action in Cochise County Territory of Anzom. They must answer the amended complaint within ten days after service or within thirty days if served outside the county. Court official Deputy Clerk S. Bagg issues the summons in 1894.

Jasina Arcana Cochinee Cochne Surmuns Arinyma Ernest Vinuuks Ernest J. Fillers Henry M. Gee Pein S.C. Bagg Clete Penains Gerk

Arnica Salve Advertisement Claims Universal Cure

A vintage ad touts Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers fever sores and many skin ailments. It promises perfect satisfaction with a money back guarantee and lists a price of 25 cents per box available at the local hardware store.

Pric Tome HoneDrig

Syrup of Pigs A Gentle Purge For Health

An old advertisement promotes Syrup of Pigs as a gentle cleansing remedy. It claims to cleanse the protein, purge bilious impurities, and permanently cure habitual constipation. It also purports to awaken kidneys and liver without irritation, dispel headaches, colds, or fevers.

Sale agents earn big pay with prepaid outfit

SALESMEN wanted. Free prepaid outfit. One of our agents has earned over $20,000 in five years. P.O. Box 1571, New York.

P.O. Box New York

Mules for sash or cattle exchange offer

An 1870s notice advertises a team of mules with harness and wagon in first class, nearly new, for sash or exchange for cattle. Contact Cnas, Haat Tombstone.

Cnas Haat Tombstone

Free Health Samples Offer from Dr. King's Products

All Free. Those who have used Dr. King's New Discovery know its value and those who have not, have now the opportunity to try it free. Call on the advertiser, send name and address to H Bucklen & Co., Chicago, for a trial bottle and a sample box. Dr. King's New Life Pills free, plus a copy of Guide to Health and Household Instructor. Tombstone and Bisbee drug store.

Dr. King H. Bucklen & Co Chicago

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