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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1902
Page
8
NEW YORK Feb 24. At Cooper Hospital Camden a Philadelphia girl Miss Belle Hanna lies guarded by a policeman. She has been driven insane by a fortune teller who predicted misfortune and frightened her into persistent agitation and worsening condition.
S A McCartney offers 50 000 cartridges on hand for disposal by March 15. Each 25 shots cost 25 cents. Address 166 West Congress Street.
The Eureka Crude Oil Company calls its annual stockholders meeting to be held March 3, 1902, at 10 o clock a.m. in Room 512 Lankershim Building Los Angeles California for election of five directors and other business. Secretary Henry A Greene dated February 14 1902.
The Tucson forecast reports a cloudy day with NW winds and a falling barometer as a storm of considerable magnitude moves over southern Arizona. Temperatures include a minimum around 57.5 degrees. Local ads urge spring suit care and offer services from Smith Tailor, Dr H A Schell optician, Goldtree's Cafe oysters, and E G Cape watch repairs.
Century block offers offices to let via Brady-Schneider Commission Company at 34 Booth Stone Avenue. Also Cafe Goldtree advertises oysters for 25 cents. E G Cape the Jeweler at 83 West Congress showcases fine pieces of riffany glass at low prices.
Councilman Frank E. Russel secured a city block near the depot and has preliminary sketches for a handsome two story triangular fire substation with a high tower. Plans call for two engine entrances on Foote Avenue and Tenth Street corner, space for two engines or one engine and hose cart, and four horse stands. Second floor to house firemen quarters and gym. alarm telegraph system. quick exit poles.
Sterling silverware 1847 Rogers Bros goods and watches offered by E. G. Cape the Jeweler at 83 West Congress, highlighting wedding and household pieces.
A creaky health treatise describes grip symptoms and promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic, blood purifier, and regulator for the stomach liver and kidneys. It claims the remedy strengthens nerves, rebuilds energy, and restores health after grip attacks. Also notes custom wedding and birth rings by E. G. Capo at 83 West Cocercess Street.
The speaker offers a single loan of five to fifteen thousand dollars at a low rate with suitable security. A second offer covers one to five thousand dollars for building purposes on a long term basis at a low rate. Listed as Jane M. King at Stone Avenue and Pennington Street.
Benjamin Franklin Daniels returned from Nogales after attending a banquet at the Montezuma hotel. He said he received a letter from the President requesting his resignation as United States Marshal of Arizona, but he would not say if he had complied. Elks from Bisbee and Tucson attended, with a Tucson contingent unable to secure rates, limiting the crowd.
President Roosevelt grows in favor as a storyteller. Delegates, including Dennis Flynn of Oklahoma, recount his preference for frankness, joking about Rough Riders and approving nominees who confess fully about past alcohol use.
A stage from Red Mountain carrying seven passengers including two ladies slid down a 200 foot incline after a snowslide near Mother Cline Hill five miles south of Ouray Colorado. The sleigh and passengers lodged against a tree at a precipice edge. All passengers and four horses escaped unharmed and rescue sleighs arrived by morning. Mrs S C Sagasser continued to Denver on the evening train.
The Supreme Court denied the State of Minnesota's request to file a bill of complaint against the Northern Securities Company, holding the court lacked jurisdiction. Justice Shires read the opinion. The note ends with an unrelated ad urging horses shod at De Hay & Whittler's, claiming scientific treatment and gait correction.
Paul C. Mitchell formerly of Mansfield Ohio died yesterday morning after a lengthy illness aged 28. He was a Williams College graduate who planned to study law and contracted tuberculosis. His parents Doctor and Mrs. Mitchell of Mansfield were at his bedside and transported the body home for funeral services and interment.
City attendees include Dean of Nantes, Judge Fletcher M. Doan from Florence and others visiting for business and leisure. Notables such as Roscoe Dale and W H Flewelling travel to nearby towns, while Dr Iswaak Zimmerman departs for Bisbee and Douglas. A Chicago Symphony Orchestra performance is praised as superior to Pacific Coast offerings with Adolph Rosenbecker directing and top soloists.
The most beautiful American life story will be staged tonight in a Vermont set comedy of four acts. The company promises a first class orchestra and special scenery, delivering humor and pathos to keep the audience in a merry mood.
University of Arizona athletes held a successful field day and track meet on Washington's Birthday with full grandstand and lively side-line action. Russel led with five first places, Stafford four firsts and one third, Gillett three seconds. awards spread among many contestants. The February University Monthly features Blake on Lake Quiburis, Moore on Casa Grande ruins, Ferrin on English poetry themes, plus a story contest with submission deadline March 12 and a $5 prize.
A long hotel arrivals list shows guests from multiple cities including Hartford Denver Chicago Los Angeles Phoenix Dallas and New York. Names include F C Nichols J B Seager H Shaler Bowers and many others with numerous spouses and families noted. Also advertised: the finest hand carved leather goods at low prices from E G Capo.
Mrs. W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio praises Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption after a three week coughing spell and pneumonia nearly left her son a skeleton. She claims the medicine saved his life and notes its alleged universal use for coughs colds and youth diseases. Sold by druggists with a 50c to 1.00 price and free trial bottles.
A newspaper brief explains digestion and says Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests all kinds of food without stomach aid, enabling rest and recovery of natural functions. On sale at Bell's Pharmacy, 22 North Church street.
BE. G. Cape, the Jeweler, advertises special figures on Elktooth mountings of any design from 83 West Congress street.
A brief inquiry seeks input from users about the benefits of The Citizens Classified Act and whether the program proves worthwhile even when payments are not received. Respondents may share experiences, perceptions of value, and any issues encountered.
For a good watch and time piece on E. G. Capo. He guarantees even article sold. Do not despair because others have failed to relieve or cure your eyes or headaches. Give us a trial and if we are not successful it will cost you nothing. Dr Schell, optician, Central Bloc.
Sealed proposals for the erection of the new dining hall kitchen at the Territorial University grounds will be received by the undersigned until March 1902 and opened with contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Plans and specifications are available in the Office of the Sanual Training Department during business hours. The Board of Regents reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J A Zabriskie Secretary
Announcement from Tucson dated February 18 states the Brady- Schneider Commission Co. severed ties with Brady- Sohn and the sender becomes resident agent for Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. of San Francisco. Address correspondence to Box 36 sop Post Office or call residence 2038. Office moved to northeast corner Stone and Broadway for real estate and fire insurance services.
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