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Newspaper

Mesa Free Press

Location

Mesa, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1900

Page

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Grand Island Mining and Tunnel Company Incorporation

Articles filed to form The Grand Island Mining and Tunnel Company in Arizona with principal office in Phoenix. Authorized capital of one million dollars, seven directors, aims include mining copper lead zinc coal and related operations across multiple states and territories. Incorporators are William N. Brigham Hiram G. Wheeler and Charles E. Hayes.

William N. Brigham Hiram G. Wheeler Charles E. Hayes Harlborough Middlesex Massachusetts Territory Arizona Grand Island Mining and Tunnel Company Phoenix Denver Colorado New York State of New York Boston Ood Corporation William M. Brigham Hiram Wheeler Charles F. Hayes Alfred H. Coughlan Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Middlesex City of Marlborough H. Gilbert Wheeler Charles K Hagey William Barnes Z ‘Notary Public Territory Maricopa I. F. W. Sheridan F. W. Sheridan C. W. Bernett Territory of Arizona A. D Nineteen Hundred H. Akers

Mesa Free Press ad notice and subscription terms

Public notice states no person may contract bills for the paper without written order from the publisher. Advertising rates available on request. Subscription is listed at 2.50 per year.

Luzon Insurrection Fears Post American Rule in Ilocos Norte

From San Miguel Luzon November 1, a letter describes unrest in Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur after American control since December 1899. It cites native police, insurgent camps, spy networks, and Katipunan ties, detailing Tinio's raid on Batao, ambushes, and captured US equipment. The writer warns of native scouts and potential mass defections if McKinley is re-elected.

Deak Sir Luzon Ilocos Norte Llovos Sur Krag Jorgenson Vigan Laoag Tino Tinio Batao Cabogas K Troop Third Cavalry San Miguel Lyons Scott Tinie Bryan McKinley Liet-Ool House Eppsworty Balney

James Collins Convicted in Mesa Post Office Robbery

James Collins was convicted in U.S. District Court last Wednesday of the Mesa post office robbery on September 29. The crime involved a blown safe and about $1,000 in money and stamps. Collin’s accomplice remained at large after escape from Tempe jail but was later not found. The trial featured circumstantial evidence and witness testimony from several citizens. No sentencing date is given.

James Collins U. S. District Court Mesa Wm. A. Burton Tempe Focal Collins W. W. Moore Colling

Local Doctor of Optics Opens New Office

C F Willcutt returns from Chicago where he studied at the Northern Illinois College of Ophthalmology and Otology. He earned a Doctor of Optics diploma and will open an office with Johnson the jeweler, offering free tests, guaranteed fitting glasses, and reasonable prices on Fridays and Saturdays.

C. F. Willcutt Chicago Northern Illinois College of Ophthalmology Otology Megs Johnson Lyes

The Medicine Man and the Sucker’s Bite

A poem critiques the con artist medicine man who roams towns for a week selling useless cures. He speaks nightly, preys on hopeful hearts, leaves behind broken trust and empty pockets as he moves on to another land. The verse warns readers to see through bluff and demand real remedies.

Change in Time on Northern line schedule

A revised timetable for the Northern line lists Ash Fork arrivals and departures. West bound trains reach Ash Fork at 12.10 pm, east bound at 5.55 pm, with west arrivals at Ash Park 5.30 pm and departures 12.35 pm. Local train leaves Ash Fork 6 pm for Prescott 8.3 pm and Phoenix 12.4 am, returning Phoenix 11 pm to Prescott 7.00 am and Ash Fork 10.40 am. Community notes urge attracting settlers. Christmas Herald Angels service to be held at Baptist Church next Monday at 7:30 pm with performances. K P Lodge reported a meeting with new second-degree members including Rev. E. G. Decker and others.

Ash Fork Ash Park Prescott Phoenix Herald Angels The Baptist Church

Notice of timber culture final proof in Arizona

United States Land Office in Tucson announces P Banta of Mesa intends to make final proof before the District Court clerk in Phoenix on January 7 1901 for timber culture application No 921 on the NE quarter of section in Township 18 Range 5 E. Witnesses named include Daniel Pierbaugh John L Anderson Arth Johnson and Abraham L Sahith from Mesa Arizona.

Pasturage Notice of Unclaimed Animals Near Moss Arizona

Notice of animals placed in a pasturage at a home place about three miles northwest of Moss Arizona by B B DeNure. A gelding three years old no brands placed June 1890 and a mare seven years old no brands placed May 1899. Owner urged to come forward and pay charges or animals will be sold as provided by law. A L Post dated December 18 1900.

Moss Arizona B. B. DeNure A. L. Post

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