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Newspaper
Florence Tribune
Location
Florence, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1899
Page
3
Florence notes report varied visits and arrivals including Prof Lampker and Mr Haddock, births at Maricopa Junction, and a copper mine figure. mentions Colonel Murray's command, a naval academy applicant, and local marriages and deaths. includes promotion, business ads and health advice.
Fire sweep at Wandin Building Mala Stove area causes damage to stoves and comeloms. Fire brigade promptly attended with Wael Sear credited for quick response.
The Florence mining boom grows with three camps ten miles from town and about twenty five men at work. McLean of Boston buys claims near Florence and Ray Copper company plans a railroad through the property. Chittenden Ladd and other buyers expand claims while an assay office opens. Local hotels and freight move toward the Ray mines as real estate rises and Florence looks toward a rail link. A note of health and commerce accompanies the era with optimistic calls and public endorsements of remedies and Sunday school events.
The Florence Glee Club gathered at A F Barker's residence for a stylish Monday evening praised for lively encores and graceful dancing. Notable guests included Prof McAllister and Mrs Ladd with performances by Julliderous and The Old Folks at Home drawing tears and cheers. The night closed with unanimous praise and reflections on Florence society.
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