Petroleum strike at Florence sparks local activity
Florence Colorado reports a large petroleum field discovery. townspeople share notes on local enterprises and visitors. notable mentions include E M Lamson of Phoenix Lamson's Business College, and Archist figures like Collis Huntington obituary and board discussions on artesian walk rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Colorado
E. M. Lamson
Lamson’s Business College
Phoenix
Phi ‘Mets
California
Board of Supervisors
Mesa
Epworth League
Ent
Lamson Business College
Aoker
J W Bailey
Wednesden
Utah
Olla Barker
Martha J. Lewis
Ida F. Lewis
Geo. Peterson
J. W. Bailey
McQueen-Murphy
W. E. Pomeroy
Bull Dog
Will
Life of Goods Band Delights Town with Fine Concert
The band gave a fine concert last Saturday night and furnished sweet music for the edification of the town.
Sugar Syrup Delight From Pacific Coast Syrup Co
Sugar syrup named Tea Garen Drips praised as high quality and versatile for taffy candy making. Manufactured by Pacific Coast Syrup Co at 707 719 Sansome Street in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast Syrup Co
Sansome St
San Francisco
Acker’s Blood Elixir Promises Cure for Blood Diseases
An 19th century testimonial ad claims impure blood causes pale skin and pimples and urges using Acker's Blood Elixir. The seller, J W Bailey Druggist, guarantees satisfaction and offers bottles for sale despite failing purifiers like sarsaparilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W Bailey
Change in Time for Santa Fe Prescott R R Timetable
The Santa Fe and Prescott R R unveils a new timetable effective Monday July 2. Train No 1 westbound from Ash Fork at 12 35 p m and Train No 2 eastbound from Ash Fork at 5 55 p m. Phoenix departures at 2 35 am arriving 8 45 am. A summer excursion train leaves Phoenix Thursdays at 6 00 am passing Jerome Junction near 10 30 am and connects at Ash Fork with California excursion trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Prescott R. R
Ash Fork
Santa Fe Pacific
Phoenix
Jerome Junction
California
Acker's English Remedy Praised by Druggist Clerk
A ker's English Remedy for coughs colds and consumption is extolled by a Westfield New York druggist R R Covenas and local storekeeper S H Culver. The ad claims rapid sales high customer satisfaction and a money back guarantee with prices listed from 25c to $1 and UK and Canada availability.
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Acker
S. H. Culver
R. R. Covenas
Westfield
N. Y
United States
Canada
England
W. &. Hooker &Co
New York
J W. Kauey
Phoenix Short Line timetable and connections
Train No. 1 links with Southern Pacific No. 19 eastbound leaving Maricopa at 10 30 p m. Train No. 2 links with SP No. 20 westbound leaving Maricopa at 5 45 a m. Connections at Phoenix to Prescott and Congress via 8 F P P R BR. Mesa connections to Goldfield Mondays Wednesdays Fridays at 12 30 p m and to Florence and Globe Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays at 4 a m. Trains stop on signal with Pullman Palace Sleeping car between Phoenix and Maricopa. N K Masten B P Porter President General Supt M Q Bicknell General Passenger Agt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Maricopa
Phoenix
Prescott
Congress
Mesa
Goldfield
Florence and Globe
Pullman Palace
N.K. Masten
B. P. Porter
Supt
M. Q. Bicknell
QHEAP EXCURSIONS TO CHICAGO WITH SHORT LINE AND SP
The Phoenix Short Line advertises cheap Chicago tickets on August 19 to 23 and September 2 to 20 at 62.20 dollars, plus a return order for 12.45 dollars. The Southern Pacific sells Chicago round trips August 22 and 23 for 64.20 dollars. Tickets valid 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Short Line
Chicago
Southern Pacific Company
Red Hot From the Gun Ball in Newark Civil War Tale
The note recalls a Civil War event when a ball struck J W Steadman of Newark Michigan. It caused long lasting ulcers treated for two decades until Bucklow’s Arnica Salve provided a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W. Steadman
Newark
Mich
Bucklow
Pittsburg Consolidated Oil Company Incorporation Record
Articles detail the formation of Pittsburg Consolidated Oil Co to operate oil lands in California Arizona with a 750000 capital stock and seven directors led by Charles B. Van Vorst and D C Morrison. The Rincon Crude Oil Company also incorporated in Arizona with offices in Phoenix Riverside and structure to hold oil lands and related enterprises.
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Fittsbirg Consolidated 31 Company
Chas. B. van Vorst
D. C. Morrison
F. W. Bassett
A. A. Duncan
R. M. Galbraith
A. P. Shrewman
Frank H. Lyman
Phoenix
Maricopa
Arizona
Los Angeles
California
Maricopa County
D.C. Morrison
A .A. Duncen
R. M. Galbreth
A. M. Galbreth
Board of Directors
A. P. Shiewman
County of
P. Dyer
State of California
Chas, B. van Vorst
Territory of
J. A. Simms
Ed. B. Miller
D. Ormond
E. V. Welch
B. B. Bush
Rincon Crude Oil Company
Territory
City of
Riverside
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E. B. Goodwin
Tempe
Wm. Houston
W. B. Barbour
T. M. Gilbert
Indy
Collis P. Huntington
Sacramento
Nolin
Iron
A. O. McQueen
Iron Springs
H. B. Morris, Jr
John H. Pomeroy
A. Hunsaker
McDowell
Territorial Board of ‘Equalization
J. W. Curnow
Qurnow
Garen
Peeterson
Cigy
Ucson
San Antonio
Houston
New Orleans
Washington
New Or
Texas & Pacific
Paso
Alles
St. Louis
Tostlo
Portland
Wanes
Amily
Americ Ra Cosyine Co
Ezam
Post Office
H. Connolly
The
Pittsburg Consolidated Oil Company
L. H. Chalmers
A. P. Shyewman
A. D
Territory of Arizona
F. W. Sheridan
Pittsburg Consolidated Oil Co
FE. W
Sheridan
County Recorder
C. W. Barnett
C. H. Akers
the “Rincon Crude Oil Company
A. Miller D. Ormond
State of
Wm. Studabecker
B.B. Bush
Ed. E. Miller
W. Ormond
Cts
County of Orange
B. G. Balcom
VY. Welch
Fullerton
Orange
Rincon Crude Qilt Company
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