Arizona weekly citizen., 1892-12-31
LOCAL NEWS.


 the weather with stiffness of his joint
 Wheeler & Perry sold, December
 1,50O pounds of turkey.
 G. W. Cheyney and wife of Tom
 stone. are at the Orndorff.
 Proprietor Maish of the Palace Hot entertained about 80 of his friends { dinner Christmas.
 4 handsome new sign has been pla' ed over the entrance of Scolaris ''Ol Corner"
 Mr. and Mrs. Howe of Syracuse N Y., friends of Gen. Royal A. Johnson will probably spend ths balance of tn winter in Tucson.
 The first lecture of the course pre- viously announced by Rev. W. H. Ma haffie will be January 12. The subjec will be Sound and Music" Rev. c. B. Carlisle announced Sun sermon on New Years day, having final ly decided to resign the pastorate.
 William Read of the Fashion had 40 tons of baled hay stored in Judge Sloan's barn which was burned Satur- day night.
 The banquet furnished the prisoners at the jail by ). J. Walsh, was prepared gratis by Joe Soldini. These gentlemen seem to have caught the right spirit of Christmas charity.
 Whatever may be the case of blanch- ing, the hair may be restored to its orig inal coloring by the use of that potent remedy Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer.
 Mir. Madigan, sub-contractor on the Gila Bend canal, who has been some what i'll lately, is rapidly recovering at the Palace Hotel.
 The prisoners in the county jail were treated on Christmas day to first class turkey dinner. It was hugely enjoyed and the kindness Of the doner, J. J., Walsh Of the Legal Tender was entirely appreciated.
 A fine discrimination WAS shown by storekeeper, doing business on Meyer street, in the heart of the Mexican quar- ters, almost exclusively with Mexicans, who Christmas morning hung out sign worded, Look out for paint in English.
 Mrs. J. s. McTeague, daughter of o. O. Brown of this city, has removed from Mazatlan, Mexico, to Culiacan, State of Sonora. Mrs. McTeague will be remembered as one of the most ac- complished and popular ladies Of Tue son when she resided here-
 The mild magnificence of the weather both Christmas and the after day was the subject of frequent comment upon the streets even Tn city where balmy winter days are the rule. Christ mas morning in the shade the ther- mOmeter registered 65.
 Hong Him, the crazy Chinaman, is re- ported to have been seen iB the hills yesterday by two Mexican boye, flourish ing a six-shOoter and acting wildly. Several venturesone 'hom bres," allured by the offer of the reward of $50 for his return to his brother, have to-day start ed out on hunting expedition. The Pioneers association will hold ats annual election of officers at 2 o'clock Aext Thursday afternoon. In the even <ing will be the grand ball. Already $. S W. Brown. c. A. Shibel and l.. C. Hughes have been secured as speakers. The caterer for the occasion will be Mons Tourquet, who has promised grand spread.
 Postmaster Corbett's horse wliie hitched in front Of the postotiice Sunday night, took fright at a lady who passed very close, broke his halter and rau fu- riously down Congress street. He was caught before any great damage was done.
 The directors of the Globe and Northern railroad company met Satur- day, Dec. 24, at their office six Court street and elected the following officers tor the ensuing year: President, w. H. Culver; viee-president, W. C. Davis; treasurer. George Pusch; secretary, Charles R. Drake; attorney, l.. C. Hughes.
 George E. Meek publisher of the Florence Tribune was in the city yes~ terday on business. Mir. Meek's many friends ia this city where he formerly lived. are pleased to know he IS making H splendid success out of his JOurnalls- t-c enterprise in PInal county, and that the intelligent people of that distlct have been prompt in recognlz ng his ex- ceptional merit and business ability.
 A number of Tucson ladies did not permit Christmas to pass without i'm proving the opportunity Of giving sub- etantial expression to their sentiments sof good will. Christmas trees, from (which were distributed many useful and beautiful presents to poor children of the city, were had by Mrs. John Zellweger, Mrs. Albert Steinfeld and Miss Marie Hittinger. Many an other wise joyless Christmes was made happy in this way.
 Miss Stratton, daughter of MT. and MIs. Stratton of the Inter Ocean R=3ch. few miles above Oracle, IS at the Orndorff and expects to be joined by her parents in day or two. Miss Stratton is one of the most capable and carefully trained of Pima cOunty's teachers. In the recent very trying examination given to the teachers Of the Territory, she attained the remarkable per cent of 92 She is at present teach ing about five miles from Fort Hua- chuca.
 The pigeon shooters had an enjoyable day's sport at the range Christmas. Good shooting was done by Aldridge, who won the first of the single and the first of the double live bird matches. Some of the best shooting at the blue rocks was done by Riggs, who in Q ten bird match with Lucas killed eight birds. The greatest excitement and best sport was over the rivalry and bet ting between Curry and Biggs. The former held the fort in good style and had none the worst of it.
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