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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1902
Page
5
The Citizen lists arts notices and summer mail pricing while local talk covers Austrian rumors, the Borquez murder case, and post assassination aftermath. Court foresters meet, ice plant delays, Elks luncheon, and ongoing gas to electricity plant changes feature in Tucson items.
The Infants' Republican Club met in the Carnegie library with John Mets presiding and Ralph Sturges as secretary. The meeting disappointed opponents by not electing a permanent organization, though a permanent body is promised soon. A ten member committee was appointed to draft a constitution and by laws.
The old war horses plan a Thursday meeting to seek parental forgiveness for past unguarded acts and seek a blessing while denying insurrection. They pledge to ally with the Pima County Republican club if accepted, though the club appears unwilling. The new faction gains ground daily with leaders like W. F. Cooper and Roscoe Dale.
City Hall held a lively regular session focused on the new electric light franchise. Judge Barnes pressed for swift action while the council laid the matter over, citing continuance requests and differing interests from the old and new franchise holders.
Richard Williams of Dos Cabezas arrived by Burro this morning. Co. J. Busch will leave for the car this evening to spend the remainder of the summer. G. W. Burchard, general manager of Greene Consolidated, halted in the city yesterday on his way west.
Weather notes show a mix of clouds and wind from the west and southeast with a rising barometer. Temperature details are unclear in the fragment but indicate a daily forecast from Observer E. L. Wetmore.
The advertisement urges use of Paine's Celery Compound to combat heat related sickness and debility from the hot spring and summer weather. It claims to rebuild strength, brace nerves, purify blood, aid digestion, and improve sleep, promising noticeable results after one bottle.
In St Louis Missouri two men were fined for staring at women in public. Kate Johnson and Ida Paterson helped secure the first conviction for leering conduct in Dayton Street court. The defendants Kenvie and Amos Nichols paid fines after being arrested following a severe ogling incident during downtown shopping.
Lot'sville Kentucky July 8 John Weil found semi conscious at home after recalling a clairvoyant forecast that he would die two years after his best friend. He was taken to a hospital where doctors treated his distress and he ate two pies amid disbelief and longing.
A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Percy Avery Rockefeller at Ardsley on the Hudson is heir to Rockefeller millions. He is a grandson of William Rockefeller and grand nephew of John D Rockefeller. The news notes dividends payable on Rockefeller securities and anticipates future wealth for the newborn. Isabel Goodrich Stillman Rockefeller, wife of Percy Avery Rockefeller, married April last year at St. Bartholomew's Church.
The industrious old clock in Castletown Isle of Man has kept time since 1597 when gifted by Queen Elizabeth to Castle Rushen. Driven by ropes and pulleys, it still tells hours via a single band around the dial. The clock has functioned continuously for over 300 years with rare stoppages for repairs.
Ladies gain instant relief after shaking Allen's Foot-Ease into tight or new shoes. The powder promises to ease coins bunions blisters callous and sore spots and offers trial mail free. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
An old promotional paragraph touts Electric Bitters as a universal cure and tonic. It claims to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver invigorate the nerves purify the blood and cure a range of ailments including kidney and liver trouble stomach disorders nervousness insomnia rheumatism neuralgia and malaria with a 50 cent price and druggist guarantee.
The London Chronicle casually notes Missourians as Pikes deriving from a thieves peak phrase, illustrating how American history is portrayed in English papers.
Local Tucson dealer Pease Novelty Co advertises savings on freight for typewriters slot machines and all kinds of automatic machines for sale or rent. Located at 218 North Meyers street contact Pione 2281 for details.
Vendor F. J. Villaescusa advertises discount prices on buggies as workspace moves to Congress Street. Call for savings at 110 South Meyer.
Great pacer with 1.05 half mile at Phoenix valued at 400 dollars, new rubber tired buggy and harness offered in a raffle. Chances range from 1 cent to 4 dollars 25 cents. contact Xt D Woodell at Club Stables for particulars. Also advertises Juchsen's Arnica Salve claiming long cures for wounds and skin conditions across 252 drugstores.
The Pima County Republican Club will meet in the District Court room on Thursday evening July 10 at 7 30 o clock. Business of importance will come before the meeting. Called by order of C F Schumacher, President. O T Richey, Secretary.
Wheeler & Perry offer the largest and most varied stock of wagons and buggies in the Territory. Prices are very low with a personal guarantee on every vehicle. Importers Birch's Belfast Ginger Ale recommended for finest imported article.
A collector notes a bill left for shirts bought by the husband. The Lady of the House says he did not review the invoice, and she adds he overlooked it. The exchange records a disputed payment and an avoidance of the bill.
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