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Newspaper

Mesa Free Press

Location

Mesa, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1895

Page

4

New Irrigation Project Progress Near Oasis

Mr Varius Vout of the Sinaloa and Deuvra Land Company reports rapid canal construction toward a June completion, with 30 miles built and steam dredge active. The dam will be erected in June or July as river levels drop, enabling 350000 acres of fertile land to be reclaimed for cotton, corn, oranges, lemons, and tobacco, with rail links sought to Guaymas and the Yaqui river. Governor Hughes gains popular favor in Northern Arizona as the Courier notes support for his administration.

Guaymas Conzat New York City of Mexico Rio Yaqui Oasis

Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Margaret Vernon

United States Land Office in Tucson Arizona announces Margaret W Vernon of Mesa Maricopa County Arizona will make final desert land proof for claim 1810 in section 82 township 18 range 5 G&SRM before the district court clerk in Phoenix on May 4 1895. Four witnesses from Mesa listed to prove irrigation and reclamation: William D Gilbert Joseph W Bond John L Gilbert Fabius M Vernon. First pub March 29.

United States Land Oiece Tucson Arizona Margaret W Vernon Mesa Maricopa Q County G&srm District Court Phoenix William D. Gilbert Joseph W Bond John L Gilbert Fabius M Vernon Evesxs J. Tarren

Notice for Publica tion Proof in Arizona Land Claim

Land Office at Tucson Arizona March 18 1895 notice given that Charles W Davieson of Mesa Arizona has filed intent to make final proof for Lot 4 and SW of NW Section 3 Tp 18 R5E. Proof before Clerk of the District Court Phoenix April 27 1895. Witnesses: Frank C Thompson Harry D Lowry David F Watkins Hiram McComas all of Mesa Arizona.

Tucson Arizona Pamed Ettler District Court Phoenix Vis Charles W Davieson Mesa Frank C. Thompson Harry D. Lowry David F. Watkins Hiram McComas Interior Department Trippa

Lehi Store promotes goods and White Marble Lime

Lehi announces a full line of groceries and dry goods at the store of Chas Wing proprietor. It also serves as agent for the White Marble Lime Quarry offering lime reputed as the best in the market.

White Marble

The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Great Middle Route

The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad proposes The Great Middle Route across the American Continent in connection with the railways of the Santa Fe Route, signaling a major transcontinental link and collaboration between routes.

Grand Canyon and Colorado Wonders Tour Advertisement

An advertising note promotes travel along the Flagstaff WilliamsPeace Springs route to Grand Canyon areas. It touts Natural Bridge of Arizona Montezuma's Well Ancient Indian sites Petrified Forest Carrizo Canyon Diablo sight, San Francisco Mountains hunts, cliff dwellings, and the Colorado River cantilever bridge, with agent contacts in Los Angeles San Francisco and Albuquerque.

Colorado Flagstaff Williams Peace Springs Arizona Montezuma Laeuna Acolla City of the Sky Carrizo Canon Diablo San Francisco America Colorado River J. Byrne C. H. Speers Los Angeles Cal

Proclamation of Reward in Murder Case Arizona Territory

Governor Louis C Hughes offers a reward of five hundred dollars for arrest and conviction of the murderers of F W Smith of Maricopa county. The crime occurred at his home three miles east of Phoenix on February 11, 1895, with no clues yet found. Proprietor signatures and territorial seal included.

F W Smith Maricopa County Phoenix Arizona Louis C Hughes

Wanted to Buy Bees for Shares from Practical Keeper

A practical beekeeper seeks 50 to 100 stands in good condition to take on as shares and will give them personal attention. Address W Abell.

Abell

Fat People Obesity Pills touted for permanent weight loss

Park Remedy Co of Boston advertises pills claiming to reduce weight by 12 to 15 pounds monthly with no starving or injury. It promises improved health and complexion, no publicity, and confidential correspondence, priced at $2 per package postpaid with sealed testimonials and details.

Hudson Medical Institute Europe America Hot Springs Stockton Market Ellis Sts San Francisco Cal Park Park Remedy Co Boston

Desert Land Claim Notice in Maricopa County Arizona

United States Land Office Tucson announces William Barnett of Mesa filed intent to prove desert land claim 1626 Section 11 To 2S R5E GS KM before District Court Clerk Phoenix on April 26 1895. Witnesses Samuel Barnett Charles Lewis Charles Barnett and Hyrum S Peterson of Mesa are named to prove irrigation and reclamation. First pub March 22 Evaugg Tarpre Register.

William Barnett Mesa Maricopa County Territory of Arizona Phoenix Arizona Samuel Barnett Charles Lewis Charles Barnett Hyrum S. Peterson

Lillian Gibbs Files Desert Land Claim Proof in Arizona

United States Land Office Tucson Arizona notes Lillian Gibbs widow of Oscar L Gibbs of Phoenix Maricopa County filed intent to prove a desert land claim for East half Section 13 Township 18 Range 5 East before the District Court Clerk in Phoenix on April 13 1895. Witnesses James Pine Charles Pine Charles Lewis and William H Code of Mesa City Arizona listed to establish irrigation and reclamation.

United States Land Office Tucson Arizona Lillian Gibbs Oscar L Gibbs Phoenix Maricopa County District Court James Pine Charles Pine Charles Lewis William H Code Mesa City Evanne J Trippen Register

Wing Sing Lala washing and ironing on Robson Street

Prompt and neat washing and ironing service offered north of Main Street. Reasonable rates attract local customers seeking quick turnaround and reliable garment care in a small storefront.

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Mr. Varius Vout The Sinaloa Live of Tic Oasis Hughes Qourier Territory Courier Lehi Chas Atlantic Pacific Railroa Kimball House Pioneer Hotel Kimball Ariz WM. Passey Undertaker Mesa City Bank Ty Church & CO Armexd Hemyer Aelos Myers Winchester Winchester Repeating Arms CO Winchester Ave New Haven, Conn EE. C. Allen Aucusta Maine the Mutual Life Insurance Cae SealaheRtan United States T. Vekzood Phoenix, Arizona Cary Ereey J H. Barnett Cavansox Louis C Huenas United States Lawd Office Johnson W. S. Johnson Mesa, Arizona Geo. H. Keefer Pcthecary Focale Opera House Drug Store Phenix Lala Robson St Main Opto Munn de & Co Saari John Baker
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