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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1898
Page
4
The item notes Democratic primaries set for tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and a Democratic convention planned in Phoenix next Thursday. It also records various residents' travels and daily happenings, including farming, stock interests, and a local business ad.
U S Land Office Tucson July 13 1898 notes a contest by Frank Grosskopt against George F Watson over Timber Culture entry 664 dated March 15 1888 in Maricopa County Arizona. Complaint alleges failure to break cultivate or plant ten acres or five acres in successive years and seeks cancellation with publication notice for attendance at hearings in Phoenix Arizona on August 27 1898 and September 3 1898.
Joseph Campbell declares his bid for District Attorney of Maricopa County subject to the Democratic County Convention decision. He seeks the party's endorsement and election in the upcoming race.
Dr I Draite physician and surgeon lists office over Barnett's Drug Store Main Street Mesa City with medical services offered.
Joseph Monihon announces his candidacy for sheriff subject to the county democratic convention on August 8 1898. Lee Gray declares candidacy for probate judge of Maricopa County subject to Democratic County Convention nomina tion.
G P Bullard declares his bid for District Attorney of Maricopa County subject to the Democratic convention in Phoenix on August 18 1898. The notice outlines candidacy details and party process.
Land Office Tucson Arizona July 27 1898 notice is given that George W Allison has filed for final proof to support his claim at Phoenix Clerk of District Court Sept 10 1898 for N F L Sec 7 Op 18 K E Heathers. Witnesses are Fred O Weekes William M Gilbert Thomas Anderson and John L Anderson all of Mesa Arizona. First pub July 29 1898. Register.
Ed A Tovrea announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Maricopa County, subject to the Democratic County decision. The article notes the political context and party involvement in the selection process.
D L Murray declares candidacy for Sheriff of Maricopa County subject to Democratic county convention decision. He emphasizes party backing and plans to campaign across the county.
The Southern Pacific announces sale of round trip tickets for groups of ten or more at 50 dollars with travel on September 9 10 or 11. Final limit is thirty days from sale date. Side trip to Guadalajara available with 3 25 extra. Reserve early and contact for details.
Viola C Kingsbury of Tempe Maricopa County Arizona files desert land claim 2460 Lots 8 4 and NW Sec 5 T18 R6E. Proof before Clerk District Court Phoenix October 15 1898 with witnesses Alexander J Chandler William Newin John L Anderson and Willard Biggs of Mesa.
The document outlines a broad railroad itinerary through Arizona and adjacent regions. It mentions through tickets to all points in the United States and Mexico, connections at Jerome Junction, Prescott, and Phœnix with several lines, and special services to mining camps and Hot Springs resorts. Officials Murphy and Wells are named with titles in Prescott, Arizona.
Land Office at Tucson Arizona August 5 1898 notice of intention to make final proof in support of claim before Clerk of District Court Phoenix on September 19 1898 Paschall Hughes of Mesa for SE Sec 85 T1N R5E proof of residence and cultivation by David F Watkins Dennis Frank Barkley and John L Anderson of Mesa Henry A Hughes of Phoenix EveeyeE J Trip e first pub Aug 12 98 Register
Notice for publication filed in Phoenix Arizona on September 10 1898 by William B Allison of Mesa Maricopa County for Lots 1 and 2 in section 7 township 15 range 6 east requiring proof of continuous residence and cultivation. Names listed include C Weeker William M Glert Thomas Anderson John L Anderson and Eugene J Tripps first published July 29 1898.
Train leaves Phoenix at 8 PM and arrives Tempe at 8 30 PM and Mabielis at 9 30 PM. Another service departs Maricopa at 5 45 with Tempe arrival 6 45 AM and Phoenix by 7 15 PM. Close connections with era Pacific at Maricopa and stages for Goldfield. Connections at Phoenix with 8 F Pog for Prescott and Congress. Trains run daily and may stop at signals. C C McNeil General Superintendent.
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