Tucson Daily Life and Local Notices Across Town
City planning updates include a new six inch water main on Stone Avenue from Pennington to Third, plus street notices for July redistricting and garbage wagon schedules. Cattle shipments from Globe and Cochise, a large Bisbee Fourth of July event planned by AOUW, and band concerts at the Park reflect a busy civic scene in Tucson.
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Dean
Tombstone
Graham County
Stone Avenue
Penington Street
Third Avenue
Water Department
Personal Mention Items From The Day
John Walker and G D Jenkins are up from the Dragoons on a short visit. S J Geddes of Willcox is in the city on a business trip today. Miss Blanche Hodgdon of Benson visited in the city yesterday. Juan Edson left for Mexico yesterday. Dew R Oliver of San Francisco is at the San Augustine. Deputy U S Marshal Stevens returned to Nogales yesterday. Frank Armstrong stenographer for C M Burkhalter returned from vacation on the coast this morning. C P Lyndall of Home Fire and Marine Insurance Co visiting his brother in law J H Schneider. FE J Bonsall mining man on city business today. D Olsen up from Cananea for a few days. E J Thorton came up from Cananea this morning. Mr and Mrs J A Jaeger left for Bowie on No 10 this morning. Mrs Fletcher M Dean stopped over in the city en route to Florence. W R Layne arrived from Cananea. Mrs Irwin and Colonel Morgan left on No 9 for the coast last night. District Attorney W F Cooper returned from an outing on the coast this morning.
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John Walker
G. D. Jenkins
S. J. Geddes
Willcox
Blanche Hodgdon
Benson
Juan Edson
Mexico
Dew R. Oliver
San Francisco
San Augustine
United States
Stevens
Nogales
Frank Armstrong
C. M. Burkhalter
C. P. Lyndall
Home Fire and Marine Insurance Company
J. H. Schneider
FE. J. Bonsall
D. Olsen
Cananea
E. J. Thorton
J. A. Jaeger
Bowie
Fletcher M. Dean
City
Florence
W. R. Layne
Tucson
Board of Supervisors
Chamber of Commerce
San Pedro
Windsor
Cattlemeen
Mr. Donovan
Hotel Arrivals and Guests List
A roster of guest names and origins appears, listing arrivals at Windsor Park View and San Xavier hotels. Names include Roy Santa Barbara, Mr Will Rice Los Angeles J Geddis Willcox F J Hicks Chicago J E Owen Tucson, plus many others from cities like San Francisco Denver Milwaukee and Los Angeles.
Death of M. W. Stewart Pioneer Arizonian
M W Stewart a well known Arizonian died at Willcox last Tuesday and was buried there on Wednesday. He showed public spirit in many towns and at age 27 was speaker of the Colorado Senate under territorial government. He moved to Arira in 1875 joining Norton Stewart in Fort Grant and Wilcox, helped found Wilcox, served in the Territorial Council and four years as a Republican.
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M. W. Stewart
Willgox
Fir
Norton & Stewart
Fort Grant
Territory
Wilcox
Territorial Council
Repub
Death of W. Stewart After Long Arizona Ties
W. Stewart, former delegate candidate and Los Angeles wholesale grocer founder, died after retiring health, leaving cattle and mining interests in Arizona. He and his wife had strong Arizona connections, with his last visit to Tucson about a year ago. Mrs. Stewart, daughter of H. C. Hooker, was en route to Willcox for the funeral.
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Iam
Congress
Stewart
Los Angeles
W. Stewart & Co
Arizona
H. C. Hooker
Los Angles
Willcox
Tucson
Old Pueblo
G A R Encampment Closes With Banquet and Toasts
The department encampment concluded last evening with a banquet in this city. Sons of Veterans contributed to the success of the event as speakers offered high order remarks and many were amused by the toasts. Delegates depart tonight and await next year’s encampment set for Phoenix on the third Wednesday in April, 1903.
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Veterans' Assembly
Sons of Veterans
Alex Rogsi
J. A. Zabriskie
John T. Hughes
Department
Negley Post
Old Pueblo
Phoenix
Road to San Pedro road praised by Tucson merchants
Tucson merchants criticize the county road to San Pedro as rough and faulty. Doc Donovan urges officials and the Chamber of Commerce to invest to repair the road to prevent trade loss and attract business. Cattlemen and citizens echo the demand for a smoother route and better county support.
Wild Straw berry extract and ladies remedy ad
A vintage advertisement describing Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a cure for dysentery diarrhea and summer complaints and promoting a women’s remedy for delayed or suppressed periods. Claims to be harmless and alcohol free. Paris Chemical Co Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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Paris Chemical Co
Milwaunee, Wis
Weather report for Tucson by Observer Wetmore
The Tucson weather notes report a minimum and maximum temperature with a near mean value. Conditions are clear with a southwest wind, a stationary barometer, and low variability.
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Tucson
E. L. Wetmore
Turkish tobacco commands high price among connoisseurs
A Walnut street tobacconist sells Turkish cigarettes at 4.50 a pound to buyers who can afford luxury. Some mix with Virginia long cut to temper pungency while noting duties could push price to 60 a pound in the United States.
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Walnut Street
Virginia
Philadelphia Record
Sir Boyle Roche's Witty Paradoxes From the Hustings
The piece recalls Sir Boyle Roche famed for comic bulls. He once promised to halt smuggling on the Shannon by stationing two frigates at the river mouth to intercept loads passing between them. He also quipped England is the mother country and urged filial ties between England and Ireland.
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Boyle Roche
Sir Boyle Roche
Shannon
England
Ireland
Bedlam as a generic exclamation in old expressions
The phrase a regular Bedlam appeared in historic usage without clear reference to Bethlem. Bedlam, derived from Bethlem Royal Hospital, London, originated as a name for the insane asylum built 1523 and became a byword for cruelty and chaos, with descriptions of chains, fetters, and brutal practices recorded into the early 19th century.
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Bedlam
Bethlehem
London
Eccentric West England farmer clashes with magistrates over roaming cattle
In a rural west England district an old farmer repeatedly faced magistrates for cattle straying on the highway. At a prior hearing his quip drew laughter and the chairman asked if he pleaded guilty. He replied in broad humor, hoping leniency for a regular customer.
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England
Randolph of Roanoke and the Russia Embarrassment
The New York Press accuses John Randolph of Roanoke of diplomatic robbery. Appointed minister to Russia in 1880 he sailed in June but stayed ten days then went to England for about a year. He returned home in October 1831 and drew 21,407 dollars from the treasury to pay private debts.
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United States
Virginia
John Randolph
Roanoke
Randolph
Russia
England
Treasury
New York Press
Pillar at Church Sparks Outburst in Scottish Sermon
A Scottish minister confronts a parishioner missing from church for years. The man explains he remains present but seating behind the pillar. The minister discovers the pillar had been moved two years earlier, altering his view of the congregation.
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Scotland
John
Remarkable Mnemonic Feats From Antiquity
Ancient figures showcased extraordinary memory and language skills. Seneca the Wise reportedly repeated 2,000 words in uninterrupted reading. Hortensius could recall all auction prices aloud. Themistocles learned Persian in a year, illustrating different facets of memory and learning in classical times.
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Seneca the Wise
Cicero
Hortensius
Themistocles
The White House Mistress
The wife of the president has simple official duties as hostess of the White House. If she is ill or unable to perform them she is readily excused.
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United States
White House
Rings Made to Order at Capo's Jeweler
A wedding and birth rings were made to order at E. G. Capo's, the Jeweler, located at 83 West Correes Street.
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Capo’s
West Corgrees Street
Coffee Talk: St. Paul Woman Endorses Postum Over Coffee
A St. Paul woman describes quitting coffee due to sleeplessness and heart palpitations. She reports better sleep and renewed strength after switching to Postum Coffee and notes some family members still enjoy coffee with Postum. She also urges considering Postum for those with stomach or nervous system issues and says health improves with the change.
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St. Paul
Cleanse Your System With Dr King’s New Life Pills
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for cleansing the system and improving digestion. It promises lively liver function, bowel action, good appetite, and relief from constipation at 25 cents.
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Dr. King
For Sale in Tucson adaption near railroad reserve
Property ad for lots in Bruckner and Manlove adaptation to Tucson near the railroad reservation. Cheap terms two dollars a month or more to secure a lot. Plans and prices available from Charles A. Hoff at 24 Hot Street. Water quality praised and street car line to extend. Limited number of lots offered.
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Bruckner & Manlove
Tucson
Charles A. Hoff
New
24 Hot Street
New Plant Improves Blacksmithing and Wagon Work
Advert shows FRONSTADT announcing a new plant enabling better work at lower cost with no price increases for blacksmithing and wagon work. Emphasizes prompt service and extreme care. Signed F. Ronstadt.
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F. Ronstadt
Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil Promoted for Croup and Sore Throat
An old public notice touts Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil as a cure for croup sore throat and pulmonary troubles. The advertisement highlights a monarch over pain of ever’s sort and promotes the remedy as a general elixir.
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Monarch
Everss
Thomas
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the City News
Citizen Business
Broadway
Sinidad Telles
Juana Felix
Consumers’ Ice Company
Areya
Frank Treat
Charlie Fellsins
Bradford
Pennsylvania
Charlie
Andersong
Charles Hollingshead
A. M. Martellar
C Binamen
Zec Ord
Mose Jirachman
Mose
Drachman’s
A. M
Ldman
Justice Wilson
Feldman
North Stone Avenue
Ems
Bisbee
Grand Lodge
A. C. UW
Park
Mariner
J. A. Sutton J. Knudsen
G. Latter
Denver
E. T. Staples
J. Bell
Redwood
Chas. F. Woods
Oakland
F. D. Connell
H. K. Street
Miss Blanche Hodgdon
H. Conlon
Park View
Dragoon
J. L. Powell
San Xavier
E. J. Bonsall
O. P. Lyndall
W. F. Chandler
Selma
Calif
M. Brun
T. J. Bryan
San Diego
Co. F. Swart
Milwaukee
F. E. Elmer
East Orange
F. J. Sibley
W. A. Farrish
M. M. Mays
E. G
CAPO
Mlongre
Gorham Mfg. Co
Rogers Bros
R. 4. Minty
P. P. Parker
Army
J. W. Ross
Navy
G. C. Wil
Our
H. J. Hall
Our Country
L. C. Hughes
George Angus
Grand Army
Dr. Belden
J. Stewart
Local Weather Report
Men
Sase
Bath
South Scott Street
Library
North Meyer
South Fourth Avenue
O. T. Richey
Absolute Safety Pioneer Transfer Co
Stone Ave
Emma Busch
West McCormick Street
J. C
Citizen Office
H. S
W. T. Sturtevant
Merry Oaks
N.C
Bell
India
Burdock Blood& Bitters
East
Congress Street
Old School House
Austin & James
Jennings & Watson
Havana
Geo. W. Childs
Seal
North Carolina
Duke
Bell’s Pharmacy
Chas
Allen
Allen 8
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
All Grocers
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