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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1897
Page
3
Mesa progress noted with new creamery incorporation and moving houses. Residents arrive from Phoenix and San Diego while locals handle subscriptions, court cases, and a free Social Hall show. The river delays ferry service as incidents include a shirt theft and a murder inquiry, with officials visiting and plans for farming and hardware price advantages discussed.
Mesa City moves toward town status under a 1898 act after officials presented petitions before the Board of Supervisors. Reorganization under the new law set for tonight, with improvements planned to enhance the town’s appearance and growth. John D. Graves, horticulturist, dies after brief illness. he guided orange culture efforts in the valley and had no local relatives. The community attends his funeral. Baptist church lecture to follow with free admission next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
A health notice urges readers to prepare for spring by purifying and enriching blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla. It claims the medicine creates rich red blood, boosts vigor, and guards against illness during seasonal changes.
Miss Francis Field with Fred Massey and Rich Castella present a polished show at Social Hall with dramatic recitations and life-like pictures. Notices promote Shiloh's Cure for consumption and Karl's Clover Root Tea for constipation sold by J W Bailey. Lot Merrill’s accident at the Consolidated power house results in severe injuries.
Mr Kincaid of Stringtown was shot in the head at about five o'clock while his wife was away at a neighbor's. He had long suffered poor health and threatened suicide. Judge Spragg conducted the inquest. Maj Bateman to lecture on temperance at the Baptist church next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings under the Good Templars. Admission free.
The Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York forges ahead with business due to its cheapness and reliability. Its rapid growth is noted here and elsewhere with rates described as the lowest on the coast and a solid financial standing. Morton and Shewman are local agents for Mesa.
Tickets for a Salt Lake excursion for the Mormon Annual Conference are on sale now through the 31st. Round trip 59 70 good for 45 days, inquire of Geo Gann for particulars. Lost an ostrich feather boa between Dr Chandler's residence and depot. reward if found at Dr Chandler's residence. Insure your life with Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association. Catarrh cured with Shilohs Catarrh Remedy 50 cents. nasal injector free. Pills for dizziness headaches indigestion biliousness 25 cents. Shilohs Vitalizer for dyspepsia and liver complaint sold by J W Bailey and Hoop's.
A small stick pin in the shape of a Rosette with a diamond center and pearl surround was found in the Co-Op hall on a Woodman’s night. Finder to report to Geo, Gann to receive a reward.
Local undertaker WM Passey advertises furniture repair and job work at live and let live prices. The notice emphasizes affordable service for household items and related tasks.
Daily train schedule outlines departures from Phoenix Tempe and Maricopa with arrival times to Tempe, Mesa and Prescott connections. Highlights include evening Phoenix to Tempe and Maricopa stops, morning Mesa departures, and cross links to Goldfield, Prescott, Congress, and Southern Pacific connections. Officials C. C. McNeill and F. D. Santorp oversee operations from Phoenix.
L. W. Canarys of Phoenix Tempe and Mesa promises fare remains unchanged after he succeeds in knocking out the railroad. statement signals local transport dispute and public notice.
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