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Newspaper

Mesa Free Press

Location

Mesa, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1897

Page

2

Local legislative notes and territorial events

Advertising rates are published on application. The house shelved the local option bill. The Harrisburg capitol buildings were destroyed by fire. Committees were appointed to investigate the University Prison Reform School and Asylum. Assemblyman Jones proposes voter educational qualifications. The Globe road project persists and may become a railroad. Haxes article supports woman suffrage but passage is uncertain. Jupee Hakes seeks to require public submission for removal of territorial institutions. TB Holbrook Argus cites a false Petrified Forest withdrawal report. President did not withdraw the tract, as private entries and improvements already exist.

TB Holbrook Argus

McCord Favored for Territorial Governor Post

The editorial urges Col. M. H. McCord as the best fit for the next territorial governor, asserting his能力 and loyalty. It argues a Republican governor should be energetic and capable, suggesting McCord as the suitable choice and promising acceptance by the people.

Appointment of Col McCord as territory governor

The St. John s Herald notes the paper is bipartisan in general but supports Col McCord for governor citing his extensive public experience and suitability for leading the territory next March despite political differences.

Col. McCord the Herald St. John’s Herald

Warning to Stop Indian Horse Rounding Up in Mesa

A sheriff warns Mesa residents of a rising practice of rounding up and using Indian horses. He states this is a first and final warning and any person found with an Indian horse after February 1, 1897 will be arrested and prosecuted.

Mesa

Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Ida F Lewis

United States Land Office Tucson Arizona announces Ida F Lewis assignee of Louis E Lamb Mesa Maricopa County Arizona will file proof on desert land claim No 2017 for the West Half of Section 13 Township 18 South Range 5 East G S M before the District Court Clerk in Phoenix on March 6 1897 Witnesses Hyrum S Peterson Daniel Hibbert Charles W Peterson and John F Lewis all of Mega Arizona testify to irrigation and reclamation First published January 29 by Eva ens J TrippeW Register

Ida F. Lewis Louis E. Lamb Mesa Maricopa County Territory of Arizona G & S RM District Court Phoenix Arizona Hyrum S Peterson Daniel Hibbert Charles W Peterson John F Lewis Mega Florence R. Austin Florence R Austin Street & Frazier Fleming Maricopa

Mesa Restaurant Under New Management Reopens Dining

The Mesa Restaurant in Pomeroy Block Mesa City Arizona reopens under new proprietress with meals praised as best in the market. Tables offered with premium cuisine and direct service.

Pomeroy Block Mesa City Arizona

Deceased Dated in Phoenix on November 23, 1896

A formal notice records the death date of a person in Phoenix Arizona on the twenty third day of November in the year eighteen ninety six. The brief item confirms a memorial date and location without further details.

Austin Phoenix Ariz

Timber Culture Final Proof Notice for Arizona

John K Glassford of Phoenix Maricopa County has filed for final timber culture proof before the Clerk of the District Court on March 1, 1897. Witnesses named are George Shornick Charles W Pine A St John Gaylord and Henry M Lewis all of Mesa Arizona. Eugene J Trippel Register. First pub Jan 15.

John K Glassford Phoenix Maricopa County Arizona District Court G&s RM George Shornick Charles W Pine St John Gaylord Henry M Lewis Mesa Eugene J. Trippel Register

Pomgrey Notary Public Attest Correct

Public notary Pomgrey authenticates and attests with formal correctness. The fragment lists numbers and names suggesting recordkeeping or a notarization sequence with a closing remark Correct Attest.

T E Pomgrey

Probate sale of Wm Standage estate in Phoenix

The Administrator of the Estate of Wm Standage deceased will sell at public auction in Phoenix Arizona on February 12 1897 at 10 oclock a m the described real property including fractions of sections in Township 1 North Range 5 East and shares of Mesa Canal stock 132 133 134 140 cash terms subject to Probate Court confirmation.

Maricopa Territory of Arizona Wm. Standage Phoenix Arizona Mesa Canal

For Sale or Exchange Ranch in Gila County Near Payson

For sale or exchange a 15 acre ranch with orchard house and barn. Crop on ground and good spring water. Suitable for stock ranch with farming tools included. Thirty miles from Payson in Gila County. Will sell cheap or swap for Mesa property. Call at this office.

Payson Gila County Mesa

Dr Ella P Sumner General Practitioner Ad for Office

Dr Ella P Sumner general practitioner offers special care for women and children. Office and residence at southwest corner of Monroe and Third Streets. Office hours 1 to 12 am, 1 to 2 30 and 6 to 7 80 pm. Telephone 148.

Offic and Residence Monroe Third Streets

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W. D. Morton A. P.shewman Morton & Shewman Pennsylvania Harrisburg Reform School Asylum Jones Cochise Globe M. H. McCord United States Land Office Tucson Eva the Mesa Restaurant Miss Lie‘ Allison Pri Silern Ro Alkire Co S. Center E. Washington St Olive P. Dawley Florence W. A. Burton yAlso Furniture and Baby Carriages Washington Street Fr. M. Bond J TL Barnett Mrsa Mesa City Bank Territory of Resources Ovewa Aawl National Bank Maricopass W Wilbur THE Mesa Bakery W. B. Lanc Passey Block Eee Norton Bros Pho* Tempe Road Norton Beos Taylor Blue Front Jeanie B. Elelott Wo Standage, Jr Wits Passey Undertaker Impu Ted WM Passey Ella P. Sumner People's Store Hay Bercland Netions
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