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Baptist Church .- (Rev. U. Gregory, Pastor.) Hold service at the County Court-house, until the completion of their church edifice at corner of Eighth street and Eighth avenue. This church has a Sunday-school.
First Presbyterian Church .- (Rev. O. Hurd, Pastor.) West side of Court-house Plaza. This is a large adobe building, commenced in 1879, and although used for secular worship, is
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not yet fully completed. The congregation is small, but in a flourishing condition. Its Sunday-school is well attended.
Methodist Episcopal Church .- (Rev. W. G. Mills, Pastor.) A brick building in course of construction at the corner of Pennington street and Stone avenue. Services are held at present in the Presbyterian Church. Rev. G. H. Adams, Bishop of Arizona, resides here, and is superintending the building of the church edifice. Miss Josie Schreiber is the or- ganist at this church. The organization has a flourishing Sun- day school.
SOCIETIES.
All the following designated orders and societies are in a prosperous and growing condition :
Arizona Lodge, No. 1, A. O. U.W .- Instituted January, 1881, with 22 charter members; now has 45. Meeting nights, Wednesdays, in Odd Fellows' Hall, Grand Hotel building; Officers : Charles E. Holbrook, M. W .; Henry Buehman, F., Wm. M. Blaine, O .; H. Heineman, Re .; J. M. Berger, T .; Frank Miltenberg, Fin .; W. L. Cropper, G.
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (Division 28) .- A. Bruce, Chief Engineer ; Fred. Littlefield, F. A. E. Meets in Odd Fellows' Hall, Grand Hotel Block, on the first Monday, second Tuesday, and third Wednesday in each month.
I. O. G. T., Tucson Lodge, No. 4 .- Instituted March 25, 1881, with 26 charter members; now has 50. Meets Friday evenings at Presbyterian Church. Officers: Jas. A. McFadden, W. C. T .; Mrs. E. M. Johnson, W. R. H. S .; Miss Josie Schrie- ber, W. L. H. S .; Miss Julia Ingram, W. V. T .; N. M. Town- send, W. S .; W. A. S., Miss Yetta Feldman ; Darwin T. Briggs, W. T .; G. E. Gonzales, W. F. S .; C. E. Serrott, W. M .; Miss Minnie Stovel, W. D. M .; Mrs. E. A. Halsted, W. I. G .; M. J. Brundage, W. O. G .; Rev. U. Gregory, Chaplain.
Pima County Lodge, No. 3, I. O. O. F .- Chartered January, 1881, with twenty charter members, now has a membership of
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fifty. Meeting nights, Thursday of each week, in hall, Grand Hotel building. Officers: Henry D. Corbett, N. G .; John Hart, V. G .; H. C. Kusel, Sec .; W. F. Scott, Treas .; R. H. Choat, Per. Sec.
Tucson Turn Verein .- J. M. Berger, President; Henry Buehman, Vice-President; H. Kollman, First Secretary ; H. C. Keisel, Second Secretary; Adolph Goldschmidt, Treasurer. Meetings are held every Saturday night, at Levin's Hall, until a building is erected. The society, although but recently or- ganized, has fifty-three members.
Tucson Lodge, F. & A. M .- Officers: A. M. Bragg, M .; G. J. Roskruge, S. W .; A. Marx, J. W .; C. T. Etchells, T .; S. M. Allis, Sec. First meeting was held March 28, 1881. Member- ship, thirty. Meet in Odd Fellows' Hall, Grand Hotel build- ing, on the last Monday in each month.
Tucson Lodge, No. 3, K. of P .- J. A. Zabriskie, C. C .; Moye Weeks, V. C .; M. Gratto, P. C .; H. D. Corbett, K. of R. and S .; J. C. Perry, P .; M. T. Brown, M. of Ex .; C. R. Drake, M. of F. This Lodge was instituted March 23, 1881, with twenty-eight charter members. It now has a membership of thirty-five with indication of a large increase. Meet Tuesday nights in Odd Fellows' Hall, Grand Hotel building.
BANKS.
For many years Lord & Williams did the only banking business in Tucson. Although not strictly a banking firm, their credit, capital, reputation and facilities were of such a high character as to justify the general confidence of the mer- chants, capitalists and bankers throughout the entire country. Thus they continued the sole occupants of the field until January, 1879, when the Pima County Bank was organized, with a large cash capital, by P. R. Tully and the Jacobs Brothers. In April of the same year the Bank of Safford, Hudson & Co. came into existence, also with a large cash capi-
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tal. Both these banks rank among the foremost. Lord & Williams continue to transact important financial operations, as formerly.
NEWSPAPERS.
The daily Citizen is an evening paper, Republican in poli- tics, and the oldest of all the newspapers at present published in Tucson and the oldest in the Territory. It was founded as a weekly October 15, 1870, by Colonel John Wasson. In 1875 R. C. Brown, Esq., the present proprietor, purchased in and be- came a partner of Colonel Wasson, but afterwards sold back his interest. Subsequently Wasson sold the paper to John P. Clum, who in the early part of 1878 moved the paper to Flor- ence, where it was issued until the latter part of 1879, when it reappeared in Tucson, and in the latter part of 1880 again be- came the property of R. C. Brown. A weekly edition is also published. The Citizen has a power press and a complete job department. [The office of this paper was totally destroyed by fire June 9, 1881, but the paper survives the catastrophe.]
The Arizona daily and weekly Star is published in Tucson, by L. C. Hughes, Esq., editor and proprietor. The daily is 28 columns and the weekly 32 columns. The paper was first started as the daily Bulletin, with only 12 columns, March 1, 1877, by L. C. Hughes and Charles Tully. In thirty days thereafter it was enlarged to 20 columns and the name changed to the Tri-Weekly Star. On August 1st of that year it was again enlarged to 25 columns, and thereafter issued as a weekly, and L. C. Hughes became the sole proprietor. On June 26, 1879, a 20-column daily was first issued in connection with the weekly, and the latter was at the same time enlarged to 32 columns, and the price reduced from five to three dollars per annum. Since that time the daily has been twice enlarged and is now 28 columns. In politics the paper is Democratic, yet this has not been made a leading feature. The interests of the people and the development of the resources of the Terri- tory has been its constant aim. Its policy on Territorial mat- ters has been such that it has secured a large and increasing
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patronage, until it has advanced to its present state of influ- ence and prosperity. The Star circulates largely in the ad- joining Territories, in California, Sonora and the Eastern States as well as in Arizona. Its various stages of successive growth may be considered as a reflex of the constantly in- creasing business activity and wonderful growth of this sec- tion of Arizona. A large steam-power press and complete job office belong to this establishment. A new Star building is being erected on the corner of Congress and Convent streets, which will be one of the most imposing in the city.
The Daily Journal is independent in politics, and was founded January 1st, 1881, by its present proprietor, F. P. Thompson, Esq. A paper called the Weekly Mining Journal, devoted to mining interests, is also issued from this estab- lishment. A new Hoe power press and job press has recently been added to the mechanical department, as well as additional type and other appliances.
El Fronterizo. This is a seven-column weekly newspaper, published in Spanish, and ably edited by its proprietor, Don Carlos I. Velasco. It was established September 28th, 1878. It is issued every Friday, has a large circulation in Arizona and Sonora, and is every way in a prosperous condition. Office, No. 621 Stone Avenue.
BARRIO LIBRE.
This designation was given by the Mexican residents to that quarter of the city lying along Meyer and adjacent streets, southward of the business portion of the city, occupied by the Americans. It means Free Zone, and in earlier times was al- lowed to remain without legal restraints or the presence of a policeman. Here, the Mescalian could imbibe his fill, and either male or female could, in peaceful intoxication, sleep on the sidewalk or in the middle of the streets, with all their ancient rights respected. Fandangoes, monte, chicken fights, broils, and all the amusements of the lower class of Mexicans,
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were, in this quarter, indulged in without restraint; and to this day much of the old-time regime prevails, although the encroachments of the American element indicate the ultimate doom of the customs in the Berrio Libre. It must be under- stood that these remarks apply only to the lower class of Mexicans, and not to the cultured Mexican residents of the city, who, for intelligence and enterprise, are foremost among our people.
PLACES OF PUBLIC RESORT.
Silver Lake .- This place is situated one and one-half miles south-west of the city, and is a constant resort, both day and night, for the inhabitants of Tucson. The lake is caused by a dam of masonry in the Santa Cruz River, and extends over several acres. Several boats are available for sailing or rowing up the river beyond the lake. A row of commodious bath- houses are constructed for the accommodation of bathers, and a stout rope extends across a portion of the lake for the con- venience of persons learning to swim. The hotel, bath-houses, pavilion, lake and grove occupy a space of twenty acres, leased and controlled by J. F. Rickey and J. O. Bailey, who also own the mile race track adjacent thereto, and where the annual races are held. This is the only race track near Tucson and the only swimming baths in Arizona.
Levin's Park .- This ever popular resort is situated at the foot of Pennington street, but a few steps from the business heart of the city. It consists of a grove of tall and shady cottonwood trees seven acres in extent, in which are located a threatre, music pavilion, billiard alcoves, bowling alley, bar, restaurant, baths, brewery, shooting gallery, chairs, tables, etc. A stream of rapid running water passes through the grove, and near its banks is a large plat of green grass, both grateful to the sight and gladdening to the heart. A large enclosed pavilion occupies a portion of the grounds, which on State occasions in Tucson is utilized for balls and ceremonies, by the societies and the polite society of Tucson in general. All day and far into the night, brilliantly illuminated, this park is
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resorted to by the population, and without its beneficent shade and other luxuries Tucson would be lacking in one of its principal features. Joseph Bayer and Louis Schwarz have leased this park for a term of five years, and by their liberal and enterprising management are extending its popularity.
Fuller's Springs, or Agua Calienta, is situated some four- teen miles east of the city at the foot of the mountains-the road passing Fort Lowell. It is the property of Mr. James P. Fuller, who is making it a useful place of resort for sick people, or those who seek temporary recreation away from the heat and business of the city. The Mineral Warm Springs are already celebrated for their efficacy in speedily curing kidney complaints and rheumatism. The medicated water is 88 degrees Fahrenheit, as it comes from the earth, and although many persons drink it thus heated for the sake of obtaining its full force of gases, others prefer to let it cool over night in an olla, and thus drink it, refreshing and invigorating in the morning. These waters contain soda, magnesia, iron and sul- phur, and are pronounced equal to the famous hot springs of Arkansas. Mr. Fuller has provided cottages and ample hotel accommodations for the public. An orchard of 3,000 trees partly belongs to this ranch.
San Xavier del Bac .- This is an old mission situated in the Santa Cruz valley, nine miles south of the city, and which was established by the Jesuit missionaries towards the end of the seventeen century, for the purpose of civilizing the Papago Indians. It is constantly visited by travelers and other per- sons interested in local vestiges of the earliest settlements of the country. By the Mexican resident it is a place of resort when occasional bull-fights take place in that vicinity.
ADDITIONS TO TUCSON.
Buell's Addition .- Adjoining the city limits on the east- ward there is a tract of 160 acres laid off in blocks and streets, and known as Buell's Addition. It is a level tract, and good water in abundance can be obtained at a depth of from 30 to
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40 feet. The location is very healthy, being somewhat higher than the city; and the temperature at all times is from ten to twelve deg. cooler than in town. The border of this addition is but three blocks distant from the railroad and depot of the Southern Pacific, and but half a mile from the business part of Tucson. A number of substantial houses are already built and occupied, and the lots being cheap, are being rapidly pur- chased and settled upon. It is the terminal point of one of the projected lines of street railroad. (See advertisement herein, as to prices of lots.)
Allen's Addition .- This tract adjoins Buell's Addition, and contains several substantial residences. Lots 50 by 183 feet, sold on the installment plan.
Real Estate Associates .- The project of this association is the laying out of a tract of from four hundred to six. hundred acres of land immediately adjoining the north- western portion of the city. This land has a small lake of water supplied by springs, being the outlet of a gravel bed underlying the entire mesa for miles around. They contem- plate laying this entire tract out into blocks, avenues and streets upon which may be erected modern cottages and villas, which can be supplied with water from the aforesaid lake, while under pressure, throughout the houses and hy- drants. Thus the trees, shrubbery and flowers can be amply supplied with water. The first steps in their progress is the laying out of a boulevard, which will be a continuation of Main Street North. Shade trees will be set out on each side and, with the abundant water supply, the residents can have a prolific growth of trees, deciduous, evergreen and fruit, and flowers and shrubbery ad libitum. They propose, in order to secure an auspicious beginning, to donate to the first ten acceptable parties, who will erect an attractive dwelling thereon, the entire plot forming half a block front on each corner and two hundred and thirty feet on the boulevard by two hundred feet on the cross streets. The company also pro- pose to unite with these parties in the erection of ten other dwelling houses of the most approved style of architecture. The projectors of this enterprise have issued a pamphlet set- ting forth the prospectus of the association. It is confidently believed that the consummation of these praiseworthy plans will result in securing a permanent and valuable accession to the
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population of the future great commercial metropolis of Ari- zona. This project has its origin in the public spirit of our worthy townsman, C. M. K. Paulison, whose experience in building up the city of Passaic, N. J., during the past twenty years, justify us in the belief that it will become a grand success.
Osborn's Addition. This tract consists of three blocks of land situated south-west of the city along Osborn avenue from its intersection with Main Street South. It was laid out in 1880 with lots one hundred and fifty by fifty feet, and streets eighty feet in width. Lots are at present selling at from $30 to $75 each. The drive to Silver Lake passes this tract as also the main thoroughfare up the Santa Cruz valley and to Sonora. The line of street railroad is also projected past this tract.
Bruckner's Addition .- This body of land consists of some thirty blocks (157 acres) adjoining the southern limits of the city. Lots are fifty by one hundred and eighty feet and streets eighty feet wide. These lots are now selling at about $50 each.
George L. Lynde has a tract south of the city, which is laid off into lots and blocks for sale on reasonable terms.
INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES.
Iron Foundry and Machine Shop .- This establishment was founded about the beginning of 1880, by P. N. O'Donnell, of Los Angeles. It is situated at the corner of Eighth street and Third avenue, eastward of the railroad. The machinery con- sists of two lathes, a drill press, and circular saw ; smelting cupola, and a twelve-horse power engine. A large stock of iron and coal is on hand, and Mr. O'Donnell is prepared to make all kinds of quartz-mill castings, iron fronts for buildings and any other work in iron or brass.
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Tucson Vinegar Works .- This valuable industry has been recently established near the railroad depot, by W. J. Doherty, a gentleman of extensive experience in the business. The es- tablishment has all necessary appurtenances, and the vinegar is produced from pure honey, and sold to the trade in from five to fifty gallon kegs. .
Soda and Ice Works .- The Pioneer Soda and Ice Works are · situated at No. 215 Convent street, corner of Corrall street, G. W. Van Hoevenberg and L. T. Farr, proprietors. The works and buildings cover an area 100 by 150 feet square. Ice is manufac- tured from pure water on the premises, by the Van Hoevenberg & Stevens process, with a 16-horse-power engine. The soda factory, formerly the property of J. F. Innes & Co., is the only one in the city, and has a capacity of from 200 to 1,000 dozen bottles per day. The ice factory has a capacity for turning out three tons of ice daily. A wagon delivers these desirable . articles of consumption to all parts of the city. Ten men are employed in both departments, during the hot season.
American and Mexican Mining Exchange .- This institu- tion was established December 15, 1880, for the purpose of developing the mining resources of Arizona, of which the city of Tucson is the recognized permanent center, and to promote mining intercourse with the neighboring State of-Sonora, in Mexico, by bringing to the knowledge of American capitalists, merchants and manufacturers, the natural wealth of both sections. The active heads of this important institution at the present time are Don J. M. Soto, Col. F. Stanford, and Don Marcus Forster. It is situated in a spacious building erected for the purpose at No. 417 Meyer Street South, and is resorted to generally by business men and capitalists visiting Tucson. Every convenience has been prepared for the accom- modation of the public, including writing tables, library, read- ing room, etc. Specimens of all leading mines are on exhibition. Parties abroad who desire information concerning mines or lands in Arizona, may address the Exchange or any of the parties mentioned above, and be certain of a prompt, courteous and reliable answer.
Eagle Flour Mills .- These steam mills were built 14 years ago, by Lee & Scott, and were purchased seven years since by the present proprietor, E. N. Fish, Esq. They contain three
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run of stone, with a capacity of over 7,000 lbs. per day of 12 hours with two stones. The engine is 25-horse power. Grain from the vicinity of Tucson is here ground, and sold all over Arizona. Few of the business men of Tucson are more active and energetic than Mr. Fish. Neither the broiling sun nor the down-pouring rain interferes with whatever business he has in hand to perform. Since his residence here many public duties have been forced upon his care. He has frequently filled the office of City Treasurer; for eight years he was a member and for four years chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. Recently he acted as a member of the special commission appointed to adjust the difference between Pima and the new County of Cachise. Mr. Fish has been unfortu- nate this year from successive losses by fire; but his natural energies will enable him to speedily repair all damages and recover all losses.
A. & C. Lumber Company .- J. N. Mason, Esq., is Manager of this enterprise in Tucson, which contains the principal stock of lumber in the Territory. Mr. Mason expresses the belief that the time is approaching when our people will cease building with adobes and use lumber. His theory is that while a frame building may become heated sooner than an adobe, it also cools off quicker; whereas, when the adobe once becomes heated in summer, it remains so night and day until cold weather returns, and people move out at night and sleep in the open air. This company has saw-mills at Alta and Dutch Flat, California, and from Tucson ship lumber and other building material to all parts of Arizona. [See advertise- ment.]
C. T. Etchells' Blacksmith Shop .- Perhaps nowhere else in the United States are there such large blacksmith shops as here in Tucson. The one belonging to Mr. Etchells is at least 150 feet square, and those of Mr. Quinlin and Mr. Bragg are of, similar proportions. The present establishment of Mr. Etchells was the pioneer business in this part of Arizona, it having been established by John Burt, in 1856. Mr. Etchells became its proprietor in 1868. He has in use three forges, a lathe and engine, and all the appliances necessary for black- smithing, wagon making, or repairing mining machinery. Em- ployment is given to eight men.
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Sweetland & Co. commenced business in 1880. They man- ufacture spring mattresses, and cots, and picture-frames. (See their advertisement.)
Leo Goldschmidt, in connection with his gigantic furniture establishment, manufactures mattresses, bedding, and furni- ture to order. (See advertisement.)
Two brick-yards are doing an active business in this vicin- ity, one of them being situated near Silver Lake. Wetmore & Dean are the agents in the city.
Two breweries partly supply the population with beer, which is regarded as a healthy drink in this climate. One of these is the property of Alex. Levin, and situated at the Park ; the other is located in the vicinity of Silver Lake.
A tannery, cooper-shop, and soap-factory are among the new industries required here, and from which large profits would be realized.
TABLE OF DISTANCES.
WESTWARD BY RAILROAD. Miies.
Tucson to Picacho . 46
Tucson to Casa Granda (thence stages for Florence, 25
miles; Silver King, 57 miles) . 65
Tucson to Maricopa (thence stages for Phoenix, 30 miles;
Vulture, 90 miles; Wickenberg, 90 miles; Prescott, 152 miles) . 91
Tucson to Gila Bend. 128
Tucson to Yuma (thence steamer to Colorado River points) 247 Tucson to Los Angeles. 496
Tucson to San Francisco 978
EASTWARD BY RAILROAD.
Tucson to Papago . 14
Tucson to Pantano (thence stage to Empire City, 14 miles, and Harshaw, 50 miles). 28 Tucson to Benson (thence by stage to Tombstone, 30 miles; also to Bisbee and Dragoon Pass) 46
Tucson to Ochoa 55
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Tucson to Willcox (thence stage to Fort Grant, 24 miles; Camp Thomas, 64 miles; Globe, 132 miles, and San Carlos, 99 miles) .. 85
Tucson to San Simon (to Gayleyville, 22 miles) 125
Tucson to Lordsburg . ..
150
Tucson to Deming, New Mexico. 230
EASTWARD BY STAGE, ETC.
Tucson to Fort Lowell. 7
Tucson to Fuller's Springs and Resort . 14
WESTWARD BY STAGE, ETC.
Tucson to Pelton (Silver Bell District). 45
Tucson to Abbie Waterman Mine (Silver Hill) 40
Tucson to Cababi .. 70
Tucson to Meyer's District 100
NORTHWARD BY STAGE, ETC.
Tucson to Old Hat ... 45
Tucson to Old Camp Grant 47
SOUTHWARD BY STAGE, ETC.
Tucson to San Xavier del Bac. 9
Tucson to Maish & Driscoll's Ranch 34
Tucson to Tubac .. 50
Tucson to Cerro Colorado 58
Tucson to Toltec. 64
Tucson to Arivaca ... 67
Tucson to Calabasas .. 70
Tucson to Babocivori Peak. 80
Tucson to the Mexican Line 75
150
Tucson to Altar (in Sonora)
Tucson to Magdalena 150
Tucson to Hermosillo. 300
Tucson to Guaymas (by railroad from Hermosillo) 400
SOUTH-WESTWARD BY STAGE, ETC.
Tucson to Davidson's Springs 18
Tucson to Empire Ranch. 41
Tucson to Camp Crittenden 52
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Tucson to Hughes' Ranch. 54
Tucson to Harshaw 72
Tucson to Belmont. 81
DIRECTION OF THE MAILS.
To the East by railroad, daily.
To the West by railroad, daily.
To Arivaca, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
To Tubac and Calabasas, Mondays.
To Magdalena and Guymas, Tuesdays and Saturdays. To Altar, Mondays and Wednesdays.
To Riverside, in Pinal County, Mondays and Fridays. To Catalina, Mondays and Fridays.
Money Order office at Tucson P. O. Open from 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. (Sundays excepted). Closes at noon on Saturdays. General delivery open from 8 A. M. to 6:30 P. M.
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ADDITIONAL NAMES, CHANGES, REMOVALS, ETC.
RECEIVED TOO LATE FOR REGULAR INSERTION.
Colville, Ed., 212 Camp st.
Goodfriend, Simon, bookkeeper, (C. T. Etchells).
Maxwell, Fred, commission merchant, 3 Congress st. Murphy John, miner, res. Palace Hotel.
Oldham, John H., special policeman, res. Palace Hotel.
Page 29-"Roster of Officers at Fort Lowell."" ·
General Staff, 3
Field, Staff and Band,
9
Co. M 6th Cavalry, 55
Detachment 6th Cavalry, . 27
Total, 94
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FOR THE YEAR
1881.
ABBREVIATIONS :
N North. cor. Corner S.
South. Sra . Senora st.
. Street.
S'rta Senorita
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