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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1898
Page
2
Tempe notes include scarce eggs at 2 cents a dozen, hay shipments, arrivals from Pearce and Chaparral, and university course expansions with Latin and Spanish classes. Reports detail accidents, hotel changes, stock sales, and local social events affecting Hodnett, Mullen, Meade, and Waterhouse families.
Reports describe a string of supernatural or prank incidents near a brick house once home to Bridger the chicken man. Sacramento Verdugo and family say stones strike his wife from unseen forces, with rocks hitting her head and body while onlookers—Americans and Mexicans—watch, uncertain if mischief or malign spirits are at play, as investigations continue.
In early Jerome days with no church a makeshift choir formed at the tile box schoolhouse. A 240 pound Dutch man named Ben led a boisterous chorus amid jokes of a “Buela Land” showdown. The crowd quickly quieted, and Ben’s loud singing became legendary, deterring disruptors. FRANK ALE reports from Phoenix on Walter T. Gregory’s return from the north, his health improving, and his hospital stay after the Cuban campaign.
Elizabeth Sherritt died this morning at the residence of T. J. Barkley at Fourth Avenue and Monroe Street of typhoid fever. She had been a beloved Phoenix resident for about three years, with extensive social ties, born in Kentucky. Interment will be in Phoenix temporarily before final burial in her former home in the sunny south. The community extends sympathy to her mother and brother.
A large Republican meeting in Arizona lauded Col A O Brodie for Delegate to Congress amid calls to elect every Republican on the ticket. Speakers praised his wartime service in Cuba and urged loyalty to McKinley era policy, with emphasis on unity between parties for Territory progress.
Fragmented remarks at a Republican gathering praise Col Brodie and Tlon as war heroes. Speakers include Prof. Grindell fighting typhoid, Judge Kibbey praising Republican past progress, Chaplain Scott entertaining and referencing national destiny and school system achievements. Three cheers for Brodie conclude the meeting.
A notable social event in Prescott last night celebrated the marriage of Harry R. Trifle to Harriet M. Fisher. Rev. Sherman officiated at the Advent Church with decorations by local ladies. Ushers included B. M. Cullom Jr, Chas H. Herndon, A. D. Barnhart, Robt Burmeister. The procession featured the bride with her uncle J. B. Fisher of British Columbia, and others including ex-Governor Tritle. After the ceremony, a reception at the bride’s home followed. The bridal party travels to Phoenix tonight to begin residence in a new cottage.
Articles filed for Saginasaw Southern railroad company with Territorial authority. Capital stock set at 250000 dollars. key incorporators include John C. Prawn, George Wharton, Max Salzima, Wn. Peae Chas, I. Roberts and Edward M. Doe. Majority stock held by Jura. Proposes 36 miles main line near Wik Uames on the Santa Pe Pacific through Coconino and Yavapat counties to Jerome, with up to 50 miles of branches.
Mr Ned Creizkion representing the Herald subscription depart ment is now receiving subscription opiers to January 1 1800 at fifty vents per month.
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