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Newspaper

Phoenix Weekly Herald

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1897

Page

4

Rich silver strike at Magoros mine shocks mining towns

Reports from Mammoth country indicate the Magoros mine yields streaks of solid high grade silver and lead with seven and a half tons ready for shipment. Other notes mention Turner’s 10 inch silver streak, influx of Copper Queen company men to Morenci, and local mining activity in Jerome Bisbee and Globe. Obituaries and local notices include a man killed after a tram accident near Aubrey, and Captain Gilbreath’s promotion to major.

Tucson B. Barrison Magoros Harry ‘Turner Ming Bisbee Lyre Copper Queen Company Morenci Sam High T. C Awsden Sble

West End School closes with library event in May

The West End news notes school ends Wednesday evening May 5 with a free library entertainment and an ice cream social for parents and friends. Sickness increases in the neighborhood. Mrs Mery A Mosier resigns as bible teacher due to health. Mr T Hewkins and family relocate to Phoenix for weeks as Mrs Hawkins seeks Dr Tuttle care. The body of Mr Elias Simpson, killed after a horse accident years ago, was moved to Phoenix for interment. Miss Ida Ricketts leaves Tempe Normal to assist her mother Mrs T B Barton. The West End Orchestra will debut at the school entertainment. Mrs H Greenhow and children plan a trip to Agua Caliente Hot Springs. Mrs Lome and daughter Lettie attended H Greenhaw's Sunday.

Mery A. Mosier Hies T. Hewkins Phoenix H. Greenhow Agua Caliente

Ton to Basin property and ore mill reports 1897

Payson Arizona April 25 1897 Eorrox Heraco Joieman's mill grinds G iden Wonder ore with a haphazard estimate of a hundred ton run at fifty dollars per ton JS Birchett visits from Salt River Valley and Me Colemso. Wann unable to attract his crew despite satisfactory development and a two thousand dollar payment Owners optimistic about sale and holding value Rodeoing is active with cattle on better range after rains while early frost damaged fruit and grain but fair crops expected Town notes reflect regional conditions and prospects

Paysos Ariz Eorrox Heraco Joieman JS Birchett Ia Salt River Wann Ibis Phoenix Bet Towvo Basix Hownen

Lost Mine Back in Mule Mountains Sparks Tombstone Hope

An old gold mine tale resurfaces as George Bernard reports locating the long-lost Black Jack workings in the Mule mountains near Tombstone. He found a cleaned shaft with a three-foot ledge of high-grade ore and plans immediate shipping, reviving local mining lore and past bravado.

Zight Mule Mountains Tombstone Thie J. N. McDonough Ooobise Port Huschuchs Qochise McDonough Mr. McDonough Bisck Jsok George Bernard Bernard

May Day Celebrations In Tempe Highlight 1897 Festivities

From Tempe Daily reports May Day 1897 brought joy to about sixty children invited by Miss Myrtle McCabs and Miss Imoge Murphy. A canopy on the lawn, pink bunting, and a May Queen crowned Miss Imogene Murphy marked the event. The day featured games, social gossip, and a banquet with Mrs McCabs and helpers. Other items note Dr Scroggs visiting Phoenix, river high, Odd Fellows meetings, and condolences for Louis Sultan with charter draped in mourning.

Myrtle McCabs Imoge Murphy Imogene Murphy Chess H Jones

Detroit Copper Company chief visits Arizona mines on tour

William Church, late president of the Detroit Copper Company of Denver, arrived in the city with his wife and son after seventeen years in Arizona mines. He will tour Acizons and Grand Canyon, staying eight to ten days, and was gifted a diamond watch by 500 employees at Morenci in gratitude for his leadership. The piece notes his retirement wealth and honors.

Detroit Copper Company William Church Denver Col Arizona Church Phelps, Dodge and Company of New York Plagstaff Grand Osnon Morenci Avizons Peef Douglas Obureh Gordon McLese Phoenix Tile Guaranty and Abstract Company Poismorr Og Thers County Recorder Phoenix Title Guaranty and Abstract Co Phoenix Mariogy - 2A Tor Uo Us Estes Fickas I L Long H Moore L W Coggive SA Dysert B A Fickas R L

Double Cutting Leads to Street Fight at City Hall Concert

A violent incident outside City Hall occurred when a man received a deep facial wound during a quarrel with his mistress Georgis Redimsn. Witnesses say a second, related attack on Victor Balleter by Leo Dubois, a French woman, followed as authorities took both women into custody. Justice Johnstone set trials for Wednesday. The report also notes advice on maternal health and Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Medicine.

Bsad Plaso Washington Street Henry Rubenetsin Washington Second Streats Georgis Redimsn Ramor Prescott End Isis Porterle Leo Dubois Victor Balleter

Phoenix Summer Builds and District News Stir Arizona

The Phoenix region braces for a busy building season with plans for a large new streetfront on Adame Street, and a braced building project. Reports describe miners pouring into the area for work, a new public building, school district finances improving, and cultural events planned by the Treble Clef Club and Missionary District conventions.

Commencement Exercises at Phoenix Grammar School

The Phoenix grammar schools held their public commencement at the Presbyterian church with diplomas presented by trustee B A Fickas and an address by Thomas Armstrong Jr. Principal Coy oversaw a polished program, awarding junior high school admittance to graduates as the next school year begins.

Phoenix Grammar Schools Presbyterian Church Coy Thomas Armstrong, Jr B. A. Fickas

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