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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1895
Page
3
Morton and Shewm an attorneys at law offer practice in all territorial courts with a focus on government land business and prompt collections. They serve as city attorneys and provide notary public services with depositions taken and applied for. Arlington Block Mose City
Local notice details the Mesa village council gathering, swearing in Mesa Military Co, school plans, church services, and various community notes from residents and visiting officials.
Specimen cases from Lamson Academy note S H Clifford of New Cassle Wisconsin troubled by neuralgia rheumatism stomach disorder liver trouble and weight loss cured by three bottles of Electric Bitters Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois with eight year leg sore cured after three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen’s Amnica Salve John Speaker of Catawba Ohio with five large fever sores on his leg deemed incurable by doctors cured after one bottle Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen’s Amica Salve Sold by J H Barnett’s Drug Store.
Phoenix Arizona announces student enrollments with board and room set at 4.50 per week. Courses include English commercial academic shorthand and typewriting.
Local ad lists models of bicycles including ladies and girls frames with weights, plus mentions typewriters mimeographs and photo equipment. The notice highlights Ladies drop frame 22 lbs, Diamond 20 lbs, Scorcher men 20 lbs, and price point hints with a Phoenix Arizona dealer address at 16 N Second Ave.
Local advertisement highlights Shell Hardware as exclusive dealer for miners supplies wagon and buggy timber and related items. Mentioned Akron Advance Buckeye Mower and Hodge Case Headers as additional offerings.
On or about February the Mesa ranch will be closed and the stock moved to Tempe. Prices will be announced to attract investors as the listing and moving task is eased. Early buyers gain full stack benefits.
Old line catalog ad lists items with prices including tea spoons at 25 cents per dozen, table spoons, oil can 24 cents, wash basin 10 cents, galvanized tubs 75 cents to 1 dollar, sprinkling pots 75 cents to 1 dollar, halters 90 cents, riding bridles 1 dollar, work bridles 1.15, complete harness 18 dollars, a Surrey 110 dollars, and a mountain wagon 100 dollars.
A 19th century advertisement sells a multipurpose salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and asks 25 cents per box through John Barnett.
Canajoharie resident says Dr Ling's New Discovery always yields best results and would not be without it. Catskill man praises Dr King's New Discovery as the best cough remedy used for eight years. Trial bottles free at J H Barnett's Drug Store. regular 50c and $1 sizes offered.
The Mesa Restaurant offers tables with the best market produce and seasonal fruit and vegetables. Meals priced at 25 cents, lunches available all day, cold drinks, and private rooms for ladies.
Caution against catarrh ointments containing mercury as harmful to smell and mucous surfaces. Recommends Hall's Catarrh Cure from Fisheney & Co Toledo Ohio, claims no mercury and internal action. Advises buying genuine Biall's Catarrh Cure made by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio with testimonials and price 75 cents per bottle.
Readers are told Mill's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages. The ad claims the remedy works constitutionally, boosts blood and mucous surfaces, and invites users to send for testimonials. It offers $100 if any case remains uncured.
United States Land Office Tucson announces Samuel T Barnett of Mesa Arizona filed entry to prove up desert land claim 1625 for Section 2 Township 28 Range 5 East on April 26 1895 before Phoenix District Court clerk. Witnesses include William Barnett Charles Lewis Hyrum S Peterson and Charles Barnett of Mesa Arizona.
United States Land Office Tucson Arizona dated April 9 1895 notifies timber culture final proof for Jennie M Barkley of Phoenix Maricopa County to appear May 18 1895 before the District Court clerk in Phoenix on timber culture application 411 for the SE quarter of Section 1 Township 18 Range 6 E. Witnesses listed: David F Watkins Paschal B Dugh es John L Anderson and Harry B Pine all of Mesa Arizona. Eugene J Trippel Register. Apr 12
Luna AuUrnaty advertises washing and ironing promptly and neatly at reasonable rates, promising reliable service for household garments and daily laundry needs.
Public land notice from Tucson dated April 6 1895 states S William J Bowen of Mesa Maricopa County seeks final proof for SK Sec 12 Tp 1N R5E G&SRM. Proof before Phoenix Clerk May 18 1895 with witnesses William M Gilbert Ausasa Insko John R Wale lace and Frank C Thopsor all of Mesa. Opponents may protest and cross examine at the hearing. First published April 12.
Governor Louis C Hughes of the Territory of Arizona offers five hundred dollars for the arrest and conviction of the murderers of FF W Smith. The crime occurred near Phoenix in Maricopa County on February 11, 1895.
Fat People Park advertises Obesity Pills claiming permanent weight loss from 12 to 15 wounds a month with no starvation sickness or publicity. It promises improved health and complexion, relief from stout abdomens and difficult breathing, and states testimonials, price two dollars per package by mail postpaid. Confidential correspondence from Park Remedy Co. Boston.
Land Office at Tucson announces Ettler filed intent to make final proof on Lot 4 SW of NW Sec 3 Tp 13 85H Mesa Arizona. Witnesses listed are Frank C Thompson Harry D Lowry David E Watkins Hiram McComas all of Mesa. Hearing set to cross examine witnesses. protest must follow Interior Department regulations. First pub March 22. Register
United States Land Office Fusson Arizona March 16 1895 notices William Barnett of Mesa Maricopa County Arizona filed intent to make desert land proof for 1626 section 11 township 2 south range 5 east before the District Court clerk in Phoenix on April 26 1895. Witnesses Samuel Barnett Charles Lewis Charles Barnett and Hyrum Peterson all of Mesa. Five publish March 22. Eugene J Trirrey Register.
Public notice by co owners of half interest in the Amazon mining claim in Maricopa County Arizona Territory states failure to pay fifty dollars plus costs within eighty days after first publication will forfeit the interest. The claim located August 6 1893 near Mammoth Mine and Pomeroy ore mill is described, with first publication February 1 1895.
Lehi's Chas Wing proprietor offers a full line of groceries and claims to sell Gorls and Eve products as well as serving as agent for the White Marble Lime Quarry, promising the best in the market.
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