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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1894
Page
3
A. P. Shewmam and A. L. Shewman announce attorney at law services in Mesa Arizona. Will practice in all Territory courts with government land business as a specialty. Associate Vernon Spraggs noted for real estate agency work.
Merry Christmas. Dr. Williams is down from Gold field. Rev. Mr. Bell left yesterday for California. Attorney. Van Horn of Tempe called upon us yesterday. Born to the wife of Prof. M. T. Phillips at Nephi a daughter. J. H. Barnett to speak next week. David LeBaron improving after illness. New sidewalk and awning at post office and Central Market. Young folks attended dances at Lehi and Stringtown. Teachers and Prof. Netherton at Teachers' Association in Phoenix. Johnson, Sons & Co. store full of groceries dry goods Christmas goods and crockery. Neils Peterson Democratic candidate in town. A. Hfinsaker operates stage to Phoenix. Leaves Mesa with Goldfield stage returning same evening. Ladies Aid Society Santa at L D 3 Social Hall. Christmas tree at Baptist church with program. Superintendent Neiverton's schools boost educational interest in Arizona. Gov. Meyer Zulick and Wilson of Phoenix visiting. governor advocates early statehood. Dr. Hart chosen mayor of Tempe. city expected to advance under his leadership. Public spirit and enterprise urged for all territory towns.
An 19th century style advertisement touts Buckleam's Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and lists price 25 cents per box with seller John Barnett.
Dr Sabin will travel to Tucson to serve as a witness in the Tewksbury murder case with attorney Toney acting for him. The item notes other local notices and advertisements from B F Johnson Sons & Co and calendar publications.
A Pratt Bros advertisement from Phoenix proclaims no competition on holiday goods this year. It promises buyers the benefit of their knowledge with every purchase and notes that every lady receives a pretty souvenir.
Delinquent taxes for 1894 95 in Mesa City Village appear for Fuller V Goldman Helingin Horsley Johnson Pomeroy E T E Skinner Alonzo and others with totals and advertising costs. Notice states taxes unpaid by January 7 1895 and a public auction at the Village Hall to satisfy taxes penalties and costs, conducted by C B Lewis Marshal and Ex Officio Tax Collector.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told she had consumption and had no hope but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. Mr Thos Eggers of 139 Florida St San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold near consumption and after one bottle was cured in two weeks. Free trial bottles at J H Barnett’s Drug Store. Regular sizes 50c and 1.
J. H. Barnett, a local druggist, will be in town next week and is being watched for by residents seeking his arrival.
A brief notice titled Final Proof announces the completion of timber culture proceedings. Publication date listed as first pub December 14, indicating regulatory milestones and verification steps for land and resource use.
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