Local Mesa Free Press Names A P Shewmn and J D Morton
A brief Mesa Free Press item cites A P Shewmn and J Morton in association with the newspaper. The clipping is fragmentary but indicates byline style and names connected to the paper.
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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1897
Page
2
A brief Mesa Free Press item cites A P Shewmn and J Morton in association with the newspaper. The clipping is fragmentary but indicates byline style and names connected to the paper.
Morton and Sitewan Publishers announce advertising rates are available on application.
The 1896 governor’s report is lauded as the most exhaustive from the office. It notes a proposed German navy increase triggering a $160 million French response for ships and torpedo boats. Gold losses and gains by England France Holland the United States and Russia are tallied. A Louisville man faces perjury for a cemetery lot claim. Public commentary covers rail development to Globe and alleged A P railroad meddling in Phoenix coal policy.
A sketch of the Desert Ranching Community near Mesa details the Chanley Ranch eight to ten miles south of town. Managed by R D Rosenberger the operation employs many workers and emphasizes efficient irrigation and daily work capacity. The narrative notes large tracts under alfalfa wheat and barley cultivation under Rosenberger’s leadership.
Beets show strong growth signaling a large crop. Mr Chandler visits weekly around fields of grain and hay. Mrs. Rosenberger visited the camp last Saturday. Telephone line to camp soon completes enabling direct contact with company HQ. A village may form on company property in the near future. Will Bowen and Charley Lewis, who controls the water, are noted visitors. Ipie Boy.
United States Land Office Phoenix announces Annie E Wallace assignee of Charles A Rudig will prove desert land claim No 2049 for the F4 See 19 tpl N RGE SRM before the US District Court clerk in Phoenix on April 10 1897 Witnesses to prove irrigation and reclamation are John G Anderson William Allison William Fulton and Ethelbert W Wilby all of Mesa Arizona First published by J Fairprn Register
Notice public that William H Wallace assignee for Daniel H Wallace of Phoenix claims land No 2060 for Lots 1 2 3 and 4 and parts NW and SE in Township 1 North Range US Meridian. Hearing before US Clerk on April 10. Witnesses named to prove irrigation and reclamation: John L Anderson William Allison William Fulton and Ethelbert Wilbur of Eugene J Trippsn Register.
Three weekly trips with no night travel. Stages depart Mesa Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays at 5 am arriving Globe 6 am the next day. return from Globe Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays at 5 am arriving Mesa 6 pm the following day. Agents listed in Mesa Globe and Phoenix.
A fragmented newspaper item lists loans and discounts and a line about directors’ due from the organization. Details are incomplete but indicate financial entries and director-related receivables.
Westbound leaves Ash Fork at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm. Eastbound departures from Ash Fork at 5:40 pm with arrivals listed as 5:20 pm and 4:9 am. Eastbound arrivals to Ash Fork at 4:5 am and 7:40 pm.
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