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Newspaper

Tucson Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1902

Page

5

City News Briefs From Tucson District Court to Opera

Various Tucson items include a district court order discharging Thomas A from bankruptcy. An employee hour request at Pacific yards granted. Freight crews on Nogales branch paid at regular rates for extra days. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra canceled contracts. reason to come in a letter. Mileage rule changes for well crews and vacant runs opened for teen days. City council appoints Frank S Treat and John W Bogan as deputy tax collectors. Personal property tax to be collected with county and territorial tax. Arizona Commandery invited to Grace Church master services March 20. City assessor warrant issued for Congress street paving. Merchants ready to pay assessments. Terry tried for orange theft. fined or jailed. Tucson Dramatic Club presented Tennessee play with strong cast and vocal interludes.

Noway Mariner Thomas A Re of Tucson Aftern Pacific Nogales Grousetta Tucsonra Chicago Symphonychestra Opera Frank S. Treat John W. Bogan Ballinger California Erry Wilson Miss Culver Mr. Ryan Patria Rose Marie

Methodist church services and sermon topics listed

The notice lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m Epworth League 6 30 p m preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with morning sermon Knowledge of the Divine Will and evening The Secret of a New Life The public is invited A M Gibbons pastor Also TRACE CHURCH Fourth Sunday in Lent Sunday school 9 30 a m morning prayer and sermon on The Spiritual Principle of Progress Evening prayer and sermon 7 25 p m Subject the Democracy of Thomas Jefferson Charles Ferguson Yeaster

Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Epworth League Ezek A. M. Gibbons Thomas Jefferson Charles Ferguson Yyeotor

Tod Sloan's trouble on English turf

London traders report American jockey Tod Sloan faces a doubtful return to English racing. Friends say he sought a license after Lord Beresford advised it, while the Jockey Club suspends its decision awaiting Paris Jockey Club response on the matter.

Tod Sloan London England Tod” Sloan Sloan Lord Marcus Beresford Jockey Club Paris

Slovenly Husband Cited in Chicago Divorce Suit

Mrs. Louisa Berkau of 35 Clybourn avenue seeks a divorce alleging mental anguish from her husband's slovenly ways and bad manners. She claims he was dirty lazy and an economic burden, saying he offered a divorce if she paid him money.

Chicago Louisa Berkau Clybourn Avenue

Metal and Money Market Snapshot

In New York on March 8 Mexican dollars traded at 43 percent, silver at 54 1 2.

Metal and Money Market New York

Tucson May Exhibit at St Louis Exposition

Tucson’s Board of Trade may join the Arizona display at the 1903 St Louis World's Fair. W H Barnes W C Bashford C E Taylor and T E Dalton urge Tucson citizens to gather materials showing local resources. They push mining railroad and other interests to contribute. Funding is needed beyond a pending 36000 appropriation to secure a Territory display.

Tucson Board of Trade St. Louis W. H. Barnes W. C. Bashford C. E. Taylor T. E. Dalton Arizona Board of Managers Tucson Board of Trade Commission Senate Boards of Trade

Hoey case to be tried next month in U S court

The United States grand jury for the April term will be summoned on April 7. Prosecutor M C McLemore will also handle the Hoey case before the grand jury or trial jury if arrangements allow. McLemore and H C Dickey are expected March 20, with J A McAnery of El Paso and Louis Adams to attend the trial.

United States Grand Jury M. C. McLemore Hoey McLemore District Court Mr. McLemore H. C. Dickey J. A. McAnery Elraso Louis Adams

Elusive con artist Merrihew flees Tucson after alleged Phoenix robberies

L. W. Merrihew a 25 year old man with an Elk badge posed as a traveler and swindled Phoenix businessmen then moved to Tucson. He rented and sold an eight dollar gun and wore a borrowed coat after a string of debts and threats. Police sought him for robberies in Phoenix but he left town before capture.

L. W. Merrihew Phoenix Tucson Merrihew Maricopa Merridew Villaescusa Briggs Windsor Hotel

Mystery of Sutherland and Merridew in Local Fraud Case

The note suggests Sutherland avoided a heavier loss while Merridew is described as a smooth crook. Associates who worked with Merridew are relieved he did not secure larger sums from them.

Sutherland Merridew

Judge Davis Frees Chinaman on Appeal in Deportation Case

Lee Hang known as the Chinaman was ordered discharged after an appeal before Judge Davis. He had been deported by a Nogales commissioner for voluntarily leaving the United States and was found to lack sufficient proof that he went to Mexico willingly. The hearing featured testimony by W. Mansfield and Wim. P. Addy regarding the railroad trip and Hang’s laundry work.

Lee Hang George Nogales Davis Hang United States Tang Mexico Mansfield Troy Wim. P. Addy

Personal Interest Items From the Day in City

Notable arrivals include M F MelIntyre from Ari vara registering at the Windsor and Burton C Mossman captain of the Ranger company returning from Bis bee. Howard E Janes of the Azurite mine visits for Sunday as Mounted Inspector Hollingshead of Nogales Custom House arrives. Winetaney and Miss Hoff plan a Monday trip to Kansas City to join the Coutney Morgan Company which may perform Camille here next season. J Fittels advances the Benson reform school project for corner stone lay Sunday. Rev James E Thomas, Baptist pastor, returns from an eastern trip after a wreck near Sanderson on the Deming route.

Burton C. Mossman Ranger Company Bisbee Howard E. Janes Serretas Hollingshead Nogales

Rotel Arrivals Across Multiple Cities Noted

A list of names and origins shows Rotel arrivals in San Xavier San Augustine Windsor and other locations. Names include Norman McLaren W M Scott C H Dayon Isaac T Godfrey J H Hail J H Keen Clark Snyde J D Snyder and more with associated cities such as San Francisco Los Angeles and New York.

San Xavier Norman McLaren San Francisco W. M. Scott Santa Maria C. H. Dayon Dayon Poutzer Naco 0. C. Clark Isaac T. Godfrey Yuma J. H. Hail Montana J. H. Keen Honolulu Clark Snyde J. D. Snyder Denver San Augustine F. W. Bangs Los Angeles

Lack of Right Food Linked to Sickness in Letter

A Riverside California reader credits refined diet with restoring health after years of illness. She describes recurring grippe and weakness improved by Grape-Nuts and Postum Coffee, noting a 15 pound gain and renewed strength. The letter praises proper nutrition and invites inquiries, with name withheld.

Riverside Cal Husband California Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Chamber of Commerce Mass Meeting Tonight

The Board of Trade reorganization committee distributes notices citywide for a mass meeting at the District Court room at 8 pm to revive the Chamber of Commerce. Meyers Freeman, Ormsby and Goldschmidt will report their reorganization plan and bylaws at the meeting.

Board of Trade District Court Room Meyers Freeman Ormsby Tey Chamber of Commerce

Electric Bit ters touted for female health woes

An old advertisement claims electric bitters cure female troubles and nervous ailments. It touts benefits for melancholy, loss of appetite, headaches, insomnia, and fainting, and notes thousands of users report health gains. Also mentions free eye examinations at Bell's Pharmacy and Dr H A Schell.

Sc. Bell's Pharmacy West Church Street

Local Weather Report From Tucson

Weather notes for Tucson show variable conditions with west wind and cloudy skies. Temperature range details are unclear and barometer readings indicate a low pressure trend. Changes are expected tomorrow.

Personal Animosities Vanish with Friendly Cigar Smoke

Old acquaintances find renewed harmony as they share Mexican special cigars. The cigars are praised for their delightful flavor and mild, delicious smoke. High grade tobacco underpins their quality.

Crescent Cigar Co Ad Offers Honest Paint Pricing

The message promotes painting services for buildings with Honest Paint, highlighting longer woodwork tin and shingles life and inviting readers to ask for prices which will surprise them.

Schell Eye Cure Offered With Satisfaction Guarantee

A claim that Wr. H. A. Schell can cure weak eyes and headaches urges readers to call for conviction. The ad states no charge unless the patient is perfectly satisfied.

Wr. H. A. Schell

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