Rainy days and people in Mesa keep town alert
The Mesa Free Press notes more rain likely with Arbor Day a local holiday. Updates report river water remains high, grain fields thriving, and many residents like Geo and Ben Felton in Tucson last week while Carl Starr recovers from a Globe visit. Local business and health ads appear alongside community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Ben. Felton
Tanto
Chas Starr
Globe
Jed Peteson
Sry Wilbur
Tonto
Miriana
Oscar Felton
W.T
Berkley
Rheumatism Relief Lets Ex Postmaster Walk Without Canes
Mr D Wiley of Black Creek NY, once crippled by rheumatism and forced to hobble with canes, reports that Chamberlain's Pain Balm greatly improved his condition. He discarded his canes and claims the liniment did more for him than all other medicines and treatments combined. For sale by druggists and medicine dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Webber
Holland
Mass
W. P. Helden
West Brimfield
D Wiley
Black Creek
Chamberlain
Bucklen's Arnica Salve For Sale By J. H. Barnet
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guar anteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. H. Barnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Barnet
Morton and Shewman Join Mutual Reserve as Local Agents
Morton and Shewman become local agents for the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York. The firm touts the company as among the best and the cheapest life insurers currently available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton & Shewman
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York
Electric Bitters touted as nerve tonic and blood purifier
Advert says Electric Bitters, a vegetable tonic, strengthens nerves and aids liver and kidneys, improves appetite and digestion, sold by J H Barnett's Drug Store. Also notes a Rev Father Doherty talk, a beet culture meeting, and a Baptist Ladies Aid Grand Concert and Supper at Mesa City Church on Feb 13, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J H Barnett
Father Doherty
Co.Op
Baptist Ladies Aid Society
Baptist Church
Mesa City
Hood
Grandest Remedy touted for consumption cure
Chilhowie Virginia merchant H B Greeve credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing his consumption after other treatments failed. He reports three years of steady business since recovery and endorses the medicine for coughs colds and consumption with trial bottles free at J H Barnett's Drug Store. Karl's Clover Root Tea is advertised for bowel regularity with J W Bailey listed as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Holardok
Phoenix
Mesa
Shiloh
W. Bailey
Code & Saiter
Robt. Greeves
Tempe
Mega
Joh
Bailey
J. W Bailey
Karl
J. W. Bailey
Wing
H B Greeve
Chilhowie
Dr King
J H Barnett
Alderman endorses Dr King's New Discovery in Chicago
James L. Francis an Alderman in Chicago praises Dr King’s New Discovery as an ideal remedy for coughs colds and lung complaints noting five years usage in his family and exclusion of other prescriptions.
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James L. Francis
Chicago
Stagecoach Fare Assurance Amid Railroad Knockout Threat
Notice from L. W. Collins of Phoenix Tempe and Mesa Stage stating fares will stay the same after July 1 once the railroad is knocked out. Mentions Hoop's Pints as a cure for nausea headaches indigestion and biliousness available at all druggists for 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Collins
Phoenix
Tempe & Mesa
Pasturage Notice Near Mesa City Seeks Unpaid Fees
Four red burros described as fawn colored and unbranded are placed in pasturage four miles southeast of Mesa City by Fred Fridwell on Sept 7, 1895. Pasturage charges accrue at 75 cents per month per animal and, if unpaid, will be sold per law.
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Mesa City
Fred Fridwell
V. V. Wright Plans Erect a Neat Residence on Lots
V. V. Wright announces plans to build a neat residence on his available lots. The project signals development activity in the area and reflects Wright’s investment in property improvements.
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V.V Wright
Mesa Florence Globe Stage Line Service Details
Three weekly trips operate between Mesa Florence and Globe with no night travel. Stages depart Mesa Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 5 am arriving Globe next day at 6 pm. return leaves Globe in the morning on the same days and reaches Mesa at 6 pm the following day. Agents listed in Mesa Globe Florence and Phoenix.
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Riverside
Mesa
Globe
C C Hocket
J. Johnson
Bros
Louis Sultan
D C Stevens
Florence
L W Collins
Phoenix
Timber Culture Final Proof Notice
United States Land Office Tucson announces William A Glassford of Denver Colorado to file final timber culture proof March 1 1897 before Denver Clerk. Witnesses George Shornick Charles W Pine John R Alexander and A St John Gaylord all of Mesa Arizona listed. First publication January 15.
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William A. Glassford
Denver
Arapahoe County
Colorado
District Court
Phoenix
Arizona
GQ & Srm
George Shornick
Charles W Pine
John R Alexander
St John Gaylord
Mesa
Maricopa County
Evaenez J Triepxl
Phoenix and Tempe Mesa City Train Timetable
Local timetable lists daily trains from Phoenix to Tempe and Mesa with arrivals at 8 30 pm and 9 30 pm from Phoenix to Tempe and Maricopa. Early Maricopa departure at 5 45 am reaches Tempe 6 45 am and Phoenix 7 15 am with connections to Southern Pacific and Goldfield stages. Also notes connections at Phoenix with 8 F P and P for Prescott and Congress and Mesa to Tempe Phoenix services with multiple daily runs.
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Phoenix
Tempe
Maricopa
Southern Pacific
Goldfield
Prescott
Congress
Mesa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mesa Free Press
Fray
10CAL News
Capt
Luca
Pittsburg
Arbor ‘Diy
Cactus Social Club
Barnet
O. C. Felton
Gale
J W. Bailey
Marshall Daley
Main
Kotson
Robson Streets
J W Bailey
Missie Allison
John X. Jones
O. M. Heintz
Californian
Heintz
A. L. Post
Dru. Crane
Brack
Scroggs
Toney
Main Street
Wm. Passey
Johnson Bros
Bucklen
Arnica
J W Bailey J
BD. Morton, A. P.shewman
Horton & Shewman
Attorneys-at-Law
Vesa City
Orrics
Arlington Block City
Oman
Mesa, Florence & Globe Stage Line
United States Land Office
Tucson
Phoenix & Maricopa
Phoenix & Mesa City
Co. C. McNeil
R. L. Buackmay
Agt
General Office
City Shaving Parlor
iShav
V.V. Wright
Gray
Josh
D. H Kleinman Bros
Hunsaker & Stapley
Geo. H. Keefer
Peure Medici
Opera House
Mesa Restaurant
Chas. Wing
the Farmers’ Exchange
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