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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1894
Page
3
In Tempe and Mesa many locals attend races and dances while business expands. Prof Brown and Prof Netherton speak on words, Marker's orchestra hosts May events, and BF Johnsons lead with summer goods. The Superstition Gold Mean ing Co prepares to mine Old Wasp with Washington capital backing.
To our patrons of Mesa and vicinity we announce we are represented by A. G. Austin as our authorized agent for retailing Artic ice made from condensed water. We have new ice molds and improvements since last season and guarantee good quality and not be undersold.
A dealer urges buyers to choose Hercules Gas engines for pumping, sawing, or lathes, arguing that cheaper, inferior brands waste money. The ad invites readers to send for a catalog from Patmer & Rey, engine makers in San Francisco.
Margaret S Kemp of Phoenix Maricopa County Arizona has filed to prove desert land claim No 1832 for Section 23 Tp 18S R5E before the District Court clerk in Phoenix on June 2 1894. Witnesses George Schornick William H Code Davis Fatkins and Charles B Lewis all of Mesa Arizona will testify to irrigation and reclamation of the land. First pub March 28.
A short dialogue about cattle for pasturage and good water with reasonable terms. A customer asks Mr. Johnson how business is, and he credits fair dealing and good treatment of customers. The remark about rivals across the way suggests local competition and mood.
Notice of mining claim filings by Dennis Sullivan Henry McCrea and L Hall for 1590 feet on the Black King Black Queen Mammoth No 2 No 3 and related lodes plus 600 feet surface ground in the Superstition Mountain Mining District Maricopa and Pinal Counties Arizona as recorded at Tucson Land Office with detailed bearing lengths and locations. Adverse claimants must file within sixty days after first publication.
An 1894 amendment to Ordinance No 6 prohibits horses cattle and other livestock from running at large or being staked on village streets in Mesa Arizona. Violations may lead to seizure by the marshal and confinement at the estray pound. Also notices public publication for finalproof on land claim by Paschall B Hughes with witnesses named. first publication Apr 19.
United States Land Office in Tucson Arizona issues final proof notice dated March 27 1894 for Desert Band final proof publication.
Amanda M. Lewis of Tempe in Maricopa County files land claim No 1644 before the District Court clerk in Phoenix to prove irrigation and reclamation of Sec 28 Tp 7S8 R 5E. Witnesses named are Charles W Barnett Boon Lewis Hyrum S Peterson and Robert M Robertson of Mesa. First publication March 2.
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