The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-30
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THE CITY NEWS
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anu NO. 1U were reported on time.
| The funeral of the late E. w. Bow
ers was held from the family residence
| on Church street this morning. The
ilast sad rites were celebrated by Bishop
Kendrick at the house, and the vested
choir of the Episcopal church added
much to the solemnity of the occa-
sion. The casket was bedecked with
flowers of every description. These
| numerous and beautiful floral tributes
| We're but a sign of the high esteem in
whir... tile q, ceased was held in the
city. The pail bearers were L. II.
Manning, A. NJ. Franklin, r. K. Shell
ton, John B. Wright, S. NJ. Franklin,
George Miles, Alfred Donau and w. /.
Perry. The funeral was one of the
largest ever witnessed in Tucson. The
Elks' beautiful ritual was read at the
grave. and the lodge was we'll repre-
sented. Surely Tucson has lost a
grea tand good citizen in the demise
of Mr.. E. w. Bowers.
Word reached here this morning
that Walter Carr, a negro, while try
ing to steal a rid1 on the show train
Eear ella Bend, Was shot by a guar1
and seriously injured. The man was
AIKEN to Yuma and laced in the hos
pl;al.
An old man has been employed about
the city fell down in fit in front OF
Rossi's this morning. DR.. Olcott at
tended him and he was restored 20
consciousness. He was then taken
home to recuperate.
The Elks and the Workmen are still
making feints at each other. The ball
tossers have finally lined up, but man
with a good eye nd better past can
secure a place on either team. The
fraternal anxiety is becoming more and
more intense as the big event draws
near. 1t is safe to say that this game
between the ''has-beens'' will be one
of the biggest local attractions ever
produced in the old pueblo. There
will be enough fun in the gardens
next Sunday to give every one two
laughs at least, and the overflow can
be enjoyed after the game.
City Engineer Santee and his gang
of men completed their work on the
Congress street deep sewer as far as
Stone avenue this morning at 10
O'Clock. 1t was rushed so as to allow
the parade to pass down the street.
The work has been done with dispatch,
and the city engineer deserves great
credit for the excellent job. The
manhole at Church street was finished
UP after dark last evening, and g. great
crowd was attracted to the spot by
the skill of tn ebrick mason who was
laying a circular tier. Of bricks at a
time The work above Stone avenue
will be started tomorrow or next day.
Justice Charles Meyer is feeling a
little sore because he was not nomin-
ated for his present Office, and now has
several petitions out SO as to secure
the necessary number Of signatures to
run independent.
Georgia Evans took a notion to dis
turb the peaceful conditions in the
vicinity of Gay alley last night, and
found herself up before the city recor-
der this morning. She was fined $5
for the offense.
Ramon Castro and Francisco Gomez
were up before the city recorder this
morning, charged with disorderly con-
duct. They were given five days
apiece.
The local court of Foresters will
meet this evening.
Mrs. Emma Allen, one of the OLD
time residents of Tucson, died at her
residence on North Main street yes
terday morning, of old age. The de-
ceased was 73 years of age. She was
born in Barnstable, Massachusetts, |
and was a sister of E. N. Fish. Her
husband, Daty Allen, was the pioneer
engineer of the S. P. The funeral
was held from her late residence in the |
afternoon at 4:30 O'Clock. Rev. Booth
OF the Congregational church Off !
ciated. The remains were buried in |
the Masonic cemetery. Mrs. Allen |
was a highly respected old lady, and |
she leaves a host of friends to mourn /
her loss.
Word reached here this morning
that cowboy had been killed near
Benson. The particulars were not !
given, so it is not known whether he
committed suicide or was shot and i
killed.
A runaway which occurred this
morning came very near having fatal !
results. Mrs. Gust Hoff was attend |
ing the funeral of the late T.. w. /
Bowers On the way to the cemetery I
the horses on the carryall in which |
she was riding became frightened at !
some unknown object and started on a
mad dash. In turning corner the |
vehicle was toppled over and the occu- !
pants were thrown violently to the |
ground. Mrs, Hoff was knocked sense
less, and it was feared for a time that |
she had been seriously injured. She
was removed to her home and has been |
under the physicians care during the
afternoon. !