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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1900
Page
4
General Wilson event at Social Hall and local political chatter fill the page. Individuals such as J. J. LeBaron and Arthur J. Edwards gain mention as candidates, with debate over water rights and county offices. Community updates include travel, health ads, and notices of meetings and elections in Mesa Arizona.
Prof. A J Matthews previews the Normal School opening on Tuesday September 4 with strong attendance expected. Deputy Sheriff Moore visits town while L W Coggins pursues County Recorder. Arthur J Edwards Phoenix candidate for District Attorney and Tempe plans Labor Day picnic. Political contests loom in the upcoming Territorial Convention on September 24.
Sugar syrup praised as the highest quality for taffy candy making. Produced by Pacific Coast Syrup Co. at 707 719 Sansome Street in San Francisco.
A historical advertisement touts Acker's Blood Elixir as a cure for blood diseases and imperfect complexion. It claims effects on pimples and skin eruptions and promises a positive guarantee, with sale through J W Bailey, Druggist.
The Santa Fe and Prescott R R unveils a new timetable effective Monday July 2. The westbound Santa Fe train No 1 departs Ash Fork at 12 35 p m and eastbound Santa Fe Pacific train No 2 leaves Ash Fork at 5 55 p m. A Phoenix departure at 2 35 am arrives 8 45 am. Summer Thursdays feature a special excursion train from Phoenix at 6 am via Jerome Junction to Ash Fork connecting with California trains.
A Bardwell Kentucky resident endorses Acker’s English Remedy for coughs throat troubles and sore throat. He orders a dozen bottles from W H Hooker & Co noting a money back guarantee and availability in the United States Canada and abroad. Sold locally by J W Bauey Druggist with the firm’s New York address on the guarantee.
Train No 1 connects with Southern Pacific No 19 eastbound leaving Maricopa at 10 30 p m Train No 2 connects with SP No 20 westbound leaving Maricopa at 5 45 a m Connections at Phoenix with 8 F P and P BR R for Prescott and Congress at Mesa with stage for Goldfield on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 12 30 p m and for Florence and Globe on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 4 00 a m Sleeping car service on all trains between Phoenix and Maricopa Officials listed include N K Masten B P Porter M O Bicknell and other captions Modern travel notes and schedule details are provided.
The Phoenix Short Line advertises cheap Chicago tickets on August 19 20 21 22 23 and September 2 8 4 5 6 16 17 18 19 20 at $62.20 return tickets issued for $12.45. Southern Pacific offers Chicago round trips August 22 and 23 for $64.20 due to the G A R encampment. Tickets valid 60 days with season opening May 24 and weekly runs through summer. return tickets valid 90 days to Santa Monica Santa Barbara San Pedro Long Beach Port Los Angeles for $25.95. Obtain full details from M Rosenberger Agent.
Notice is given by the administrator of the estate of Francis P Robson deceased to creditors and all persons with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims should be presented to Le Baron Bros & Co Mesa Arizona, for Maricopa County business. Dated May 15 1900. First published May 18.
Public invitation advertises a fine display open for inspection by visitors. The notice invites observers to view a respected arrangement and suggests a cordial, welcoming atmosphere for guests.
The document records incorporation filings for Pittsburg Consolidated Oil Company in Arizona with principal Phoenix offices and Los Angeles office. It lists seven incorporators, capital stock of 750000 shares at $1, purposes including oil lands, refining, and holding stock, plus officer and director details for initial year. It also notes notaries and official certification.
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