Oracle News Tidbits Ledger: Local Visits and Moves
Sidney F. Miller of Chicago visits brother Nelson A. Miller at Arcadia ranch in Oracle. Mrs H B Steward and niece Cora Carle return home. Tom Kinney returns to Oracle and runs lower Bayless ranch. M Mendennal of Mammoth travels through Oracle toward Tucson. Louis Prang couple plan trip to Los Angeles for 3 to 4 weeks. Five Oracle residents depart for Camp Condon. George J Acton with Mammoth ranch in Oracle yesterday. Columbus Glassman visits from Willow Springs. M C Johnson of Tucson registers at Mountain View Hotel. Nelson A Miller improves from illness. Pioneer Transfer Co advertises messenger service.
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Oracla
Ariz
Sidney F. Miller
Chicago
Nelson A. Miller
Arcadia Ranch
H. B. Steward
Cora Carle
Oracle
Tom Kinney
Bayless Ranch
M. Mendennal
Mammoth
Tucson
Louis Prang
Los Angeles
California
Camp Condon
George J. Acton
Columbus Glassman
Williow Springs
M. C. Johnson
Mountain View Hotel
Local Entertainment Features Courting Tucson Audiences
Amusements announce E H Purcell with Rathbone Sisters bring Schubertie Ladies Quartet to Tucson on February 3. Parker and Drachman guarantee the show under Rathbone Sisters auspices. Tucson Dramatic Club sets January listing for In Missouri. Leonore Jackson, European trained violinist, engaged for spring with Mme Grover Cleveland backing. Jackson’s 160 engagements last year mark a notable US tour. Mme Emma Nevala to sing here February 5 with Manager Rossetta securing a Tucson stop. Nevada to headline with a strong company, two stops between Mexico City and Los Angeles, including Tucson and El Paso.
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E. H. Purcell
Rathbone Sisters
Messers. Parker
Harry Drachman
Leonore Jackson
Europe
Grover Cleveland
United States
Mme
Emma Nevala
Rossetta
Tucson
Blithers Surprises Burglar After Door Shuffle
Mr Blithers awoke to a prowler at the front door. He peered through the keyhole and flung the door open, sending the burglar sprawling. Blithers cheerfully invited him back, joking he mistook him for the tax collector.
Ship record fear and travel plans in Detroit note
Mrs Fosdick asks about Europe while Mrs Spriggs explains Mr Spriggs cannot leave his business. The dialogue recalls a ship breaking its record and the dread of being at sea mid voyage. The excerpt ends with a plug for The Citizens Classified Ads as a results source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Lighting of Tucson Plan Moves Forward With Five Year Contract
Tucson council approves a five year city lighting contract with J J Henry for $10 per are per month and $13 for existing lights. The council hears two cost estimates for municipal lighting and votes to proceed with a franchise ordinance authorizing street lighting and gas service, pending final contract and approval.
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Philadelphia
Anderson
Henery
Henry
Orfila
C.y
Reid
Denver
Meyer Street
Mr. Henry
Brief Town News and Social Items
The K P lodge will install officers at their meeting this evening. Miss E C Lipscombe becomes secretary in the office of Superintendent C C Stoufe at the Southern Pacific Depot. An elderly soldier died in a sleeper from Los Angeles this morning and was put off at Maricopa. W H Scott plans to move to Los Angeles with his family. Rev S Smith led revival meetings and will speak tonight on The Strongest Verse in the Bible. a Bible talk is set for tomorrow. Episcopal choir social hop at the Natatorium to fund a church organ. Bell's Pharmacy owner dies after illness. funeral is this afternoon. A.D. Bell's pharmacy tie last evening on Main Street. Marriage of Rev Forbes and Miss Georgia Scott at Judge Scott's residence. trip to Old Mexico planned. Tucson hosted a grand hall at the Natatorium with 300 attendees celebrating the eighth anniversary of the order. Vail vs Ortega case verdict favors defendants. land must be vacated and a quiet title action to follow. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure advertised as aiding digestion at Bell's Pharmacy. Not Like Other Men noted.
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Los Angeles
Maricopa
California
W. H. Scott
Express
Tucson
S Smith
Episcopal Church
D. S. D. Bell
Bell's
Main Street
A. M. Gibbons
R. H. Forbes
Georgia Scott
Judge Scott
Bowron
Congregational Church
Old Mexico
Forbes
Scott
Zack Val
San Pedro
Wilson
Clinton Statterwhite
Frank Hereford
J. Idle
Mr. Vail
Vail
Ortega
Shotel arrivals fill three city hotels with notable guests
A roster lists guests at the San Xavier, San Augustine and Cando re f hotels including C. W. Cook Oakland H Drachman Tucson Mrs Courtenay DeKalb Boston Waddles Denver C Campbell Red Rich and many others from cities like San Francisco Los Angeles New York Denver Chicago Dallas and Nogales. The long list names travelers and accompanying spouses or partners among the era’s transient elite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Xavier
M._ Schick
San Francisco
C. W. Cook
Oakland
Francis J. Heney
H. Drachman
Tucson
R. P. Thylor
Dickinson
T. L. Livermore, Jr
Candoref Hotel
Charles Waddles
Denevr
D. C. Campbell
Red Rich
F. S. McDougall
Silver Bell
Ed T L. Home and Wife
Chicago
Dr. W. IL. Wood
Portland
Thomas L. Davis
City
S. W. Smith
J. Newson
W. C. Strawkaux
New York
W. C. Jones
Louisville
H. H. St. Claire
Phoenix
E. E. McVeagle
George L. Tart
Colorado Springs
J. E. Evans
San Augustine
Harry Il
Treer
Gegen
Maul
Panatana
E. S. Shackelford
St. Louis
G. E. Little
George Packer, Jr
Denver
M. F. Fleming
Florence
W. C. Maudox
Albuquerque
H. H.ller
M. McDonald
J. L. White
Boston
F. A. Fletcher
F. M. Murphy
S. L. Kingam
Dallas
Myra Seymour and
Son
Pasadena
de Verges
J. E. Verges
Nogales
Humble Aftermath of Waterloo Shapes Early Reform Era
The piece notes how victory at Waterloo led to heavy taxation and widespread donor zeal, followed by distress and riots. It recalls a 19th century Temple Bar account of Downing Street trespassers shouting Liberty or death and a sentry threatening force. Iron soldiers and the Iron Duke are referenced amid grim humor.
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Waterloo
England
Downing Street
Temple Bar
Foreign Office
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Southern Pacific
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P.O
Oracle Personal
Pioneer Transfer Co
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AIG
Fleishman’ S
Tucson Dramatic Club
Hymelluish
Cran Vir
J. J. Henry
Goodwin
St. Russell
Frank E. Russell
Russell
Mona
City Recorder
Lodge
K. P
E. C. Lipscombe
C. C. Stoufe
D. H. Downey
Churubusco
Ind
Dr. King
Gists Church
Rate
Bell
The
Pennsylvania
Harry A
Butler
A. Orfila
Ramon Santo
Morino
Casia
Order
Southwest
Bell's Pharmacy
North Church Street
Cook & CO
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Prescott, Arizona
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E. Gongress Street
Steed
Shotel
Metal and Money
C Lars
Teryed
Plumer
Yuma
Yuma County
Coguma
Yuma. Bakery
Goldbaum
Dr. BR. A. Sebel
Che Arcadian Pharmacy
Flower’s Drug Store
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