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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1899
Page
2
Event of the Season Mesa City Brass Band Concert and Ball
The Mesa City Brass Band plans a grand concert and ball on Friday night August 18 at Co-op Hall to raise funds for the band. Feature events include a cake walk with prizes for the best couple chosen by attendees. A concert program will be performed as part of the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-op
Hall
Mesa Brass Band
Mesa Brass Band Benefit Concert Promises Public Support
In Tempe and Phoenix residents are invited to a band benefit by the Gayest Manhattan and the Mesa brass band under Prof Oman. The program features tenor solo and duets with several named musicians and a cake walk to follow. The piece urges public backing, notes the band’s progress, and calls for voluntary contributions to cover costs. Lost keys and small key chain offered for reward at the office.
Cure for kissing bug sting by vinegar and salt
The Los Angeles Times advises avoiding excitement and fear, not touching the bite, and bathing the sting with sharp vinegar and salt repeatedly to reduce fever, swelling, and pain. These steps, if followed, are said to relieve symptoms without further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Times
Revenue stamp rule on checks clarified by Commissioner
Deputy Collector M. Collom reports the July 20 decision by Commissioner G. W. Wilson. Banks must ensure revenue stamps are affixed before handling checks but may return unstamped checks to drawers if stamps are affixed by the issuer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
M. Collom
G. W. Wilson
Wilson
Yaqui War Gathers Forces Near Nogales
News from Nogales dated August 3 reports two gatling guns and artillery troops from Mexico City moving south to Yaqui territory. Dissolving laborers from southern Arizona heads to Sonora while Durango and Chihuahua units march to join the field. Mayor Overton asks Governor Murphy to request Fort Huachuca cavalry protection for Nogales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Mexico
el Paso
Durango
Chihuahua
Forcs
Arizona
Sonora
Overton
Murphy
War Department
Fort Huachuca
Gourieg
Pride and self on trial at camp meeting tale
An exchange depicts a young man converted at a camp meeting declaring pride removed from his heart. To prove it he plans to strip away pride by striking a gold colored woman in the audience. An older colored woman rises and retorts you may have no pride but I have. you cannot Hobsonize me before all these white folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kigg
Hyar Bruddah
Nogales Collector Chenoweth Reinstated After Civil Service Probe
Collector Chenoweth of Nogales Arizona arrives from Washington and faces civil service charges tied to a political fight. Prosecution by rivals led to libel indictments against accusers in Santa Cruz County. He was reinstated by the civil service commission and will be fully investigated with supporters predicting vindication. Chenoweth departs for Nogales this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chenoweth
Nogales
Arizona
Washington, D. C
Santa Cruz County
Hoay
Civil Service Commission
el Paso
Phoenix Melon Association Ships Twentieth Car Load
The Phoenix Melon Association sent Friday its twentieth car load of melons. Twelve cars carried cantaloupes and ten carried watermelons. Additional cars are expected before season end. Prospector notes larger melon production than prior years. The Salt River Valley Milk Association owns the new Phoenix creamery with W. C. Davey as president. Capacity is 11,000 pounds of milk, potentially rising to 20,000 or 30,000 with more separators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Melon Association
Prospector
New Phoenix Creamery
Salt River Valley Milk Association
W.C. Davey
Governor Boosts Reward in Camp Verde Murder Case
Governor Murphy increases the bounty for the Camp Verde murderer by 500 to total 1750 dollars. Prescott dispatches Sheriff Munds to resume the search immediately from Prescott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Camp Verde
Prescott
Munds
School house at Needles destroyed by lightning
The Needles California school house built in 1889 at a cost of 22000 dollars was struck by lightning recently and totally destroyed. Insurance coverage amounts to 7000 dollars per the Journal Miner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needles
California
Journal- Miner
Glendale teacher resigns leaving county’s sole vacancy
The school teacher at Glendale resigns and that position becomes the county’s only vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Enterprise
Mills Visits Vidette. Enterprise Advances in Arizona
Editor A. S. Mills of the Phoenix Daily Enterprise travels from the capital to oversee interests here. Mills is praised as a first class newspaper man and rapidly elevates the Enterprise among Arizona's daily papers. Alvin S. Mills is lauded as a top fellow and the Vidette welcomes his prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Mills
Phoenix Daily Enterprise
Capital City
Millis
Enterprise
Arizona
Alvin S. Mills
Nogales
Mother’s claim of saving daughter with a medicine
A mother from Liberty Rhode Island recounts how Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved her daughter’s life during a severe dysentery. She urges other mothers to know the medicine and notes it is sold by J W Baily, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Geo. F. Burpick
Liberty, R. I
J. W. Baily
Democratic ticket urged for 1900 by Virginia editor
The Virginia paper urges Democrats to nominate Dewey and Wheeler for president and vice president. It rebuts claims Dewey never voted Democratic by comparing to Grant who voted Republican before his nomination, noting Grant won two terms with his adopted party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Dewey
Wheeler
Grant
Illinois
Picayune
General Miles Seeks Restoration as Army Commander
General Miles, long ignored in military affairs after leaving for Porto Rico a year ago, plans to request the new secretary to help restore his standing and improve relations with the administration. Journal-Miner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Porto Rico
Journel-Miner
Diarrhoea Remedy Praised By Veteran Soldier
During the civil war and the late war with Spain diarrhoea troubled the army and could become chronic. David Taylor of Wind Ridge Greene County Pennsylvania reports fast relief from Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Sold by J W Baily, Druggist. a4-1m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
David Taylor
Wind Ridge
Greene Co
Fpa
J. W. Baily
Prominent San Francisco Firm Signals Authentic Pride of Japan
Brandenstein & Co of San Francisco issues a caution that the Pride of Japan must bear their name to be genuine. The note names the firm and a 128-3m designation, warning customers to check branding on the package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
M. J. Brandenstein & Co
San Francisco
Raisins Value Boost From Bleaching Plant Visit
Messrs. E. J. Frippel and A. J Chandler with Mr. mon visited the Berger Broa bleaching plant at Dale last Friday. The plant bleaches and sulphurs Thompson seedless raisins, doubling their value and improving market appeal. Southern Arizona shows verdure and ample pasturage for fall and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Frippel
A. J Chandler
Mr. Mon
Berger Broa
Dale
Arizona
Mrs Pomeroy Visits Friends in Mesally
Mrs Etta Pomeroy of Mesally visits friends here. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Prime Coleman of Thatcher Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Pomeroy
Mesally
Slley
Pomeroy
Prime 1. Coleman
Thatcher,Arizonian
Frightful Blunder Promises Quick Heal All Ailments
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arm Salve for burns sores and skin eruptions with a 25 cent price and a guaranteed cure. It also recounts a testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery aiding a pneumonia case, claiming cures for throat chest and lung diseases with 50 cent and one dollar bottles and free trials at J H Barnett’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Barnett
Burnham
Machias
H. Lincoln
Dru
Travel guidance for route and connections by Southern Pacific
The notice offers assistance in selecting routes and securing connections and accommodations. It specifies eastbound travel via the Southern Pacific, with westbound trips using the shortest line to seaside points. Contact M. O. Broxnety, G. P. A., Phoenix, for information or address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
M. O. Broxnety
Phoenix
What is Shiloh A grand remedy for coughs and consumption
A vintage advertisement touts Shiloh as a worldwide remedy for coughs colds and consumption used for half a century. The copy claims it has cured countless consumption cases and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied with results. Price one dollar and available from J H Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H
Katky Clover Root Tea Promises Quick Cure for Headaches
Advertises Katl y Clover Root Tea as a guaranteed headache remedy for overworked women. Claims cleansing and tissue building benefits. Priced at 50 cents and available at Barnett's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yy Barnett’s
Shilohs Consumption Cage Bottle Guarantee Notice
The label promises a refund if two thirds of the bottle is not benefitted. Sold by J. H. Barnett, Druggist, at 26 cents for 50 cents? The wording notes a two thirds consumption requirement and refund option through the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
J. H. Barnett
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