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Mesa Free Press

Location

Mesa, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1900

Page

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Phoenix businesses listed for rooms 1 2 4 6

A clipped header lists rooms 1 2 4 and 6 for the SrEIVEGGER Busin c at 2148 First Ave in Phoenix Arizona. The sparse line offers no further detail on the establishment or its services.

Articles of Incorporation for The Peoples Store

L Salter and J G Peterson file Articles of Incorporation under Arizona Territory law for The Peoples Store in Viesa City Maricopa County. Capital of 10000 dollars, board of three directors, officers President J G Peterson and Secretary Treasurer L Saiter, with initial terms through January 1901. Notarized by Frank T Pomeroy. recorded August 2 1900. first publication August 17.

L. Salter J. G. Peterson Territory of Arizona Peoples’ Store Viesa City Maricopa County Florence Balter L. Saiter Arizona Territory Territory of Arizona Maricopa Frank T. Pomeroy Frank T. PowEnoy

Wesa Free Press Advertising Rates and Subscriptions

Advertisement policy states no one is authorized to contract bills without written order from the Publisher. Advertising rates are available on application. Subscription costs are listed as $2.50 per year.

Birth of the Knights of Pythias Rooted in Eagle Harbor School

The Knights of Pythias of Calumet plan to buy and move the old Eagle Harbor schoolhouse where Justin Rathbone wrote the ritual. The building, 16 miles north of Calumet, is valued at about 200 dollars and would rise in historical importance as a Pythian shrine once relocated.

Knights of Pythias Calumet Michigan Chicago Justin H. Rathbone United States Eagle Harbor Keweenaw Peninsula Damon Pythias Kuntz Harbor

Chicken Debate Readers urged to study both sides

The excerpt urges readers to carefully read the chicken question from both the aggressive and defensive perspectives. It highlights the contentious issue of wild game and mentions the phrase want to do so. The fragment signals a public discussion or editorial stance on poultry rights and related policies.

The Legislature Again Urges Nomination Of Good Men

The Gazette calls on voters to nominate capable men for the legislature, noting no candidates have emerged yet across the territory. It argues that without quality nominees, good laws cannot result and voters must choose the best available not by party, but by merit.

Gazette

Mormon Expedition Breaks Up Near Nogales

The Mor mon expedition led by Benjamin Cluff, a young professor, was forced to split at Nogales after a Mexican customs tax of 1500 dollars. Nine members proceed south while fifteen return to Provo Utah. To raise funds they sold twenty horses, ending their overland trek to Central America for scientific research. The group had visited Mormon settlements in the Gila and San Pedro valleys in Arizona before continuing.

Nogales Benjamin Cluff Customs House Provo Utah Gila San Pedro Arizona Central America Interigt Ggztte

Governor Mu'hy Seeks Quick Revised Constitution For Statehood

The governor outlines a plan to hold a constitutional revision soon through county delegates or a territorial committee. A revised constitution could be adopted at the November election with minimal extra cost, while past expenses of about 30,000 dollars would be reimbursed by Congress after territorial admission.

Congress

Oil Prospector Tom Elder Eyes Local Oil Fields

Tom Elder arrives in the district after a month in California studying oil formations. He is convinced oil exists here and has secured a first class rig to begin work soon. News notes urge readers to register.

Tom Elder Tempe California

In haste. Do you find most divorce petitions filed quickly

A fair young woman asks the judge if most petitioners for divorce marry in haste. The judge replies that he cannot say that, but notes a pattern: many marry in haste as soon as divorces are granted.

Republican County Convention Set For Phoenix

The Republican County Central Committee fixes Phoenix as the convention site for September with one delegate per precinct and one for every fifteen votes for Maj. Brodie in 1898. Primaries occur September 3 with varying polls and appointed election officers listed by precincts.

Republican County Central Committee Phoenix Maj. Brodie Tempe Mesa M .Queen Wm. Kimbal Wm. Nowell Lehi—H. Simkins Ben Noble Samuel Steel Highland

Morford Likely Nominee for Probate Judge by Republican Convention

Announcement notes N A Morford a longtime Republican likely to be nominated for Probate Judge at the Republican County Convention. It highlights his service fixing the office and urges party support. It also lists Democratic gathering in Phoenix September 5 and primary date September 1 with Mesa precinct election officers.

N. A. Morford Phoenix Mesa W. J. L Baron O. R. Hakes J. H. Pomeroy

Morford Named as Probate Judge Candidate in Maricopa County

A formal announcement states WN A Morford is a candidate for Probate Judge of Maricopa County subject to the Republican County Convention decision. The notice designates Morford as the party’s prospective nominee pending convention results.

WN. A. Morford Maricopa County

Candidacy Announcement for Maricopa County Supervisor

A statement declaring my bid for the office of Supervisor of Maricopa County subject to the Democratic convention. The notice signals intent to seek the position and comply with party processes. The document reflects the formal filing of a campaign candidacy within local political procedures.

Maricopa County

Murray Announces Candidacy for Maricopa Sheriff

D. L. Murray announces his bid for Maricopa County Sheriff pending action by the Democratic County Convention. The statement signals official entry into the race and aligns with party processes.

For Sheriff of Maricops County

A political notice announces candidacy for sheriff subject to the Democratic county convention action. It lists the candidate and county but lacks full details due to OCR limits.

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S. Stapley's Hardware Store Ladies Oxford THE Passby & Mets A.hunsaker A. Hunsaker Wilbur-Mullen J. H. Kibbey A. J. Edwards Kibbey & Edwards Sreivegger Busin’c L. Salter, J.G. Peterson FW. Sheridan County Recorder C. W. Barnett A. P. Shewman Mesa City V. WV Wright P. Mets Wesa Free Press A. P. Shewman, Pustisurr Washington General Land Office Supreme Court of the United States Newton Iowa Alfred Franklin M. Rosenverger Henry Jennings FR Sheriff D. L. Murray Maricops County Democratic County Convention J. R. Norton
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