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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1896
Page
2
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Friday, April 10, 1896 reports Harrison’s marriage on the 6th to Mrs. Dimmick, Senate confirms Col. B. Franklin as Arizona governor, and House passes Cuban belligerency resolutions. It notes Hudson reservoir construction, the Illinois GOP adopting free silver, Sulphur Valley news success, Rio Verde Canal bonds, and GOP splits split between McKinley and Allison.
Hon Crank Churchill a leading Arizona pioneer dies suddenly at his Phoenix residence. His death is described as a great loss to the territory, with his lifelong contributions to Arizona’s development noted.
D M Ferry reports eight foot gold ledge found in Old Wasp shaft and backs water storage plans for Salt River including Hudson reservoir. He travels home after investigations and expresses faith in Arizona's future. He cites past investments and urges united effort for resource development over statehood. He predicts Hudson proposal moving toward fruition amid a heated national campaign on free silver.
Marx Smith and N O Murphy campaign in Washington to push Arizona's admission. They face strong opposition from gold interests who aim to block silver senators and representatives from entering.
Jay Cooke the Boston banker endorses free silver with protection as a combined policy. He argues this pairing alone can bring prosperous times to the country.
Land Office notices Isidoro Celaya of Tempe Arizona filing for final proof on his claim for the Northwest quarter of section 9 township 18 range G and S M G S. The proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court in Phoenix on April 27 1896. Witnesses named are Juan Vega Francisco Ratega Guequin Celaya and Angelo Palomino all of Tempe Arizona.
Train schedule shows departures from Mesa at 7 30 a m arriving Phoenix 8 30 a m. Phoenix departures at 9 00 a m arriving Mesa 10 00 a m. Mesa departures 2 00 p m arriving Phoenix 4 00 p m. Phoenix departures 5 00 p m arriving Mesa 6 00 p m.
Regular meals offered at all hours for 25 cents each. Tables supplied with the best in the market. Located at Pomeroy Block on Main Street in Mesa.
Undertaker offers imputed coffins and caskets on hand and made to order. Coffins and caskets available at short notice with repair and job work at low prices. Located next to Mesa City Bank.
Gray and Sanders, proprietors of a pickled meats shop in Mesa Arizona offer 42 meats delivered to any part of the city and vicinity. The business operates next to the Post Office in Mesa.
The Atlantic and Pacific routes depart Ash Fork west bound at 7:15 am and 1:30 pm and east bound at 5:40 pm and 6:00 am. The line offers grand scenery and superior facilities with trips toward Williams Peach Springs and the natural wonders of Arizona.
Mesa City Common Council passes Ordinance 28 regulating bicycle hiring and keeping for hire. It imposes a quarterly license tax of fifty cents per bicycle and sets misdemeanor penalties for noncompliance. The ordinance takes effect after three weeks’ publication in the Me Free Press. Dated March 11, 1896. Jas R Curman, Attest, J H Barner, Recorder.
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