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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1897
Page
3
Mrs J D Robertson is quite sick and several townsfolk travel or return home this week. The river carries abundant water while public life includes store moves and a growing telephone network. Local remedies for health are advertised including Karl s Clover Tea and Shiloh s Cure with testimonials from Tempe and Huntsville.
Spring health tips urge purification of blood with Hood’s Sarsaparilla to gain vigor and prevent illness. Notices report Parmersal Merchans Bank change with W A Bolton as new appointee for stronger leadership. Shiloh’s Cure promoted for consumption and coughs, with multiple local ads for J W Bailey and Karl’s Clover Root Tea for constipation. railroad updates and Odd Fellows events noted in Phoenix and Mesa areas.
A delegation led by Dr Chandler and Phil Met tours Silver King and copper camps to assess feasibility of a Phoenix Mesa and Globe railroad. Attendees include F M Murphy of SP&P, Wells, Geo M Sargent, W A Drake, Geo W Vickers, J W Bonsall, and R A Meeks from Harry Fisk & Sons. If findings are positive, surveyors may begin locating the line soon.
A carload of telephone poles is prepared for immediate construction from Dr Chandler's office to the Consolidated Companys ranches as far south as fifteen miles. The Baptist church youth plan an entertainment and social in Barnet hall tomorrow evening. all are invited.
The M P and R V R R with Southern Pacific offer one and one third fare round trip for the Fiesta af Los Angeles from April 20 to 24, 1897. Tickets go on sale April 18 to 22 and are valid thirty days from sale with portable accommodations and other arrangements by Agent M and P.
Advert claims Hood's Sarsaparilla tonics purify and enrich blood to relieve indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and yellow skin. Testimonies from Mrs Norman Winslow and Gabriel Grago St John Arizona praise improved health and renewed strength after taking Hood's Pills and Sarsaparilla.
The Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York presses forward with cheap, reliable insurance. It claims rapid regional and coastal growth and cites the lowest rates and solid financial standing. Morton & Sherman act as local agents for Mesa.
Local timetable lists train departures and arrivals between Phoenix Maricopa Tempe and Mesa City. Noted times include Phoenix to Maricopa 8 00? and 7 10 a m return, with connections via Southern Pacific and Ost PS GP. Includes daily service and flag stops guided by C McNeil and J D Santorp.
Excursion tickets to Salt Lake for the Mormon Annual Conference on sale now through the 31st. Round trip 59.70 good for 45 days. Inquiries directed to Geo Gann. Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association agents Merton and Shewman. Also Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy nasal injector free 50 cents. Shiloh's Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint Vitalizer guaranteed to cure. Sold by J W Bailey.
Lost in Co-Op hall during the Wood men bail event a small pin features a Rosette shape with a central diamond surrounded by pearls. Finder urged to leave it with Geo Gann for a reward.
Notice from L W Collins of Phoenix Tempe and Mesa Stage stating fares will stay the same after July 1 even after he "knocks out" the railroad and will not be advanced.
Undertaker offers coffins and caskets on hand or made to order. Furniture repair and general job work available at low prices. Lire and Let Live price terms noted.
Public notice posted at Over Barnett's Drug Store on Main Street in Mesa City. Details include location, scope, and posting date for relevant local actions.
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