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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
5
Billy Reid seeks a new hat while rival Frank Bettman bets on an old stand. City officials discuss wedge removal costing 345 dollars and a reopening celebration. Elsewhere, A O U W and Sons of Veterans hold meetings, court cases advance, and rail and theater events loom with Memorial Day plans and a Bisbee powwow upcoming.
New York May 6 metal and money markets report Mexican dollars at 41.4 cents, silver at 51.25 cents, copper steady around 11.90 to 12.10, reflecting stable trading.
W L Hardwick and Mrs J J Hardwick of Phoenix visited Tucson today and left for the south on the International. J H Davis of Portland headed to Nogales by afternoon train. W J Warren went to Cananea to set up a dry washer. Miss C F Jones of Findlay arrived from Phoenix and will stay at the San Xavier. Mayor A H Emanuel of Tombstone was in the city yesterday. Inspector George Webb returned from unknown points. I S Merrill of Bisbee arrived on No 9 last night. P B Warucksos, an old-timer in Tombstone, came up with his wife for her health. J P Godfrey of Yuma visited Tucson yesterday. W C Staples of the Mound City Boot and Shoe Co. looked after local trade. Sheriff Del Lewis of Cochise County returned home yesterday. George Martin, Dr Martin’s son, back from pharmacy studies in San Francisco. Deputy U S Marshal Charlie Atting arrived from Phoenix yesterday. C S Bradfield of a San Francisco mining journal is in Tucson. W J Butterworth and brother from New Orleans plan a roughing it tour and mining-field survey. Miss Ada M Brum, visiting Yancey family, returns to Richmond Friday. Mr and Mrs D C Jenkins and Florence of Los Angeles left Tucson for New Orleans. Mrs J N Jones came up from Bisbee on the Burro. William Morgan brought from Cananea for fever. Jessie Collins of Bisbee visiting Tucson. Amos Slater of Colorado Iron and Fuel Co returned from Mexico on the Burro.
An advertising feature claims Paine's Celery Compound can restore nerve force and strength, citing nervous exhaustion in springtime due to worries, excesses, and anxiety. It asserts the medicine rebuilds the nervous system, improves digestion, sleep, and appetite, and aids in maintaining business and social standing.
The notice lists vending machines and trade machines on commission with out of town orders welcome from Pease Novelty Co at 344 South Meyer Tucson. E G Capes the Jeweler advertises fine isffany glass pieces at low prices. Dr H A Schell the optician plans a three month trip East around May 15 and offers free eye tests now. Palace Meat Market remains listed.
The celebrated Floradora sextette will perform at a Catholic concert on May 21 with selections from Miss Simplicity starring Frank Daniels last season. Rehearsals are underway. Also note cafe Goldtree oysters all summer and hand carved leather goods at E. G. Capo's at low prices.
Nome advices report George A. Carpenter a coast newspaper man trapped in a December blizzard on the Noxapoga divide Nome suffered double amputation of arms and legs. Prospectors Vint and Hunter survived but are disfigured losing an arm each. Nome fraternal societies plan a benefit entertainment for Carpenter whose Berkeley family aids in Cook Inlet placer discovery.
The great pacer clocked 1.05 for half a mile at Phoenix and is offered with new rubber tired buggy and harness. Chance prices range from 1 cent to 4.25 dollars. For details write to R. D. Woodell at Club Stables. Also notes on meat markets Paece and Palace with service claims.
A grocer scolds his apprentice for a long absence in the cellar as the boy explains cleaning a choked sirup measure that held less than a half a quart. The grocer dismisses him and sends him home to tell his father to put him into tract distributing.
The clippings hint at social chatter about propriety in public life, noting a woman’s habit of meticulous marketing in basket phaeton style while contrasting it with harsher press scrutiny of a well known tough man.
A tidy shop features clean counters and urges customers to ask their grocer for Force detergent. The prompt emphasizes a straightforward sales cue without additional details.
The Tucson temperature today is reported by Observer E. L. Wetmore as 95 with northwest wind, cloudy conditions and a low barometer. A change in weather is expected tomorrow.
A Toronto woman describes chronic weakness lifting after using Grape-Nuts with Postum Co. claims of digestive help and weight gain. She credits breakfast with improved energy allowing longer, tougher work sessions and overall stronger health.
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