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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
1
Southern California Trade Outlook From RG Dun Report
RG Dun & Co's January review for Southern California notes first bank clearance decline in 13 years due to stock speculation dullness. New manufacturing orders light. citrus harvest, orange shipments rising. lemon crops good. dried fruit dull. oil sector shown strong potential. local money in demand. January district failures tally crores and assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RG. Dun & Co
California
Anucust
Municipal ownership proves sound business principle
Thoughtful readers conclude municipal ownership is no longer an experiment but a sound business principle. Cities have better credit and cheaper money, profits go to the people, and operating costs are lower under municipal rule than corporate.
Wainscott Reports Flourishing Ray Camp Growth
James F. Wainscott arrived from the Ray mining camp and says the camp is thriving. About ten days ago Mexican laborers struck for higher wages, leaving white men employed. The company builds a thirty inch gauge railroad six miles to the Gila river and a two hundred ton concentrating plant, with thirty six mule teams hauling supplies. A traction engine is stranded between Red Rock and the camp while mule teams remain the main freight conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Wainscott
Ray
Casa Grande
Red Rock
Crmnp
Gazette
Tribute to the Press in Arizona Public Welfare
The Arizona press has spurred prosperity by advertising resources and inviting investment and settlement. It has championed civilizing institutions and welfare, but many papers in Tucson failed for lack of support. The Star praises the pioneer press as vital to community growth under fearless, public-spirited leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press of
Arizona
Tucson
Pioneer Press of
Star
List Of Pensioners By War And Law Details
Responding to Senator Gallingee, Commissioner Evans provides a statement listing pensioners by conflict and law. It covers Revolutionary War widows and daughters, War of 1812 survivor count, Indian Wars survivors and widows, Mexican War survivors, grafted since 1871 under general law, and totals of invalids and widows under 1890 law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallingee
Evans
United States
Old Man Martin House Estate Battle Heats Up
Martin House died in Phoenix leaving a sizable estate and no known heirs. KR D. Wooddell, a creditor, was granted letters of administration. The administrator’s wife filed a $10 000 claim on a note tied to mining claims said to be sold by Mrs Wooddell. Allegations claim the mining claims are worthless and the note lacked consideration. A Probate Court feud persisted as the administrator resigned, with many potential heirs entering the dispute over the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin House
Phoenix
KR. D. Wooddell
House
Wooddell
Mormon Trek Plans Vast West Settlement in Wyoming
A prominent Mormon committee selects land in the Big Horn Basin along the Stinking Water river for a major colonization push. The plan uses the Erie Canal and irrigation works with new canals and reservoirs to support hundreds of Mormon families moving from Utah to establish Zion. Officials anticipate over 3000 immigrants this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn
Wyoming
Erie
Utah
Zion
Mormor
Frovo News College and Society Notes
The music department under Prof. Lund staged a concert last Friday. A Literary Society debate on civilization and the Boers favored the negative. Sixty to seventy students begin woodwork. Jim Passey received a Bible study notice. Leo Bird will teach at L D S College in Salt Lake City. Mesa students anticipate visiting the mission field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Lund
Literary Society
Leo Bird
Century
L. D.S. College of
Salt Lake Oty
Secret service verdict cites unlawful beer checks under 1892 law
The Deming Headlight reports the Secret Service found beer, whiskey or cigar checks violate the 1892 statute barring notes or tokens under one dollar intended as money. Offenders face fines up to 500 dollars or up to six months imprisonment, or both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Secret Service Department
United States
New Valley Bank Officers Elected After Stockholders Meeting
At the Valley Bank stockholders meeting last Tuesday the officer corps saw changes. Col. Christy remains president. M H Sherman leaves the vice presidency and is replaced by J Kirkpatrick of San Francisco. W D Fulchler becomes cashier with M W Messenger as assistant cashier. Lloyd B Christy retains assistant cashier duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Bank
Col. Christy
M H. Sherman
J. ©. Kirkpatrick
San Francisco
W. D. Fulchler
M. W. Messenger
Lloyd B Christy
Enterprise
Life and death fight ends in cure with discovery
W A Bines of Manchester Indiana recounts near death from measles related lung disease and hemorrhages. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption with his complete recovery and urges others to use it, noting many have tried his recommendation and found it effective. Regular bottles 50c and 100. trial bottles free at J H Barnett's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. Bines
Manchester
Dr. King
J. H. Barnett
Town council meeting and cemetery deed proposal
The Town council met in regular session and ordered printing of the delinquent tax roll. The Mayor and Clerk were directed to deliver a deed to a cemetery parcel to the county for indigent burials if a board resolution offers a reward for locating an artesian well. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm touted as effective for rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Visiting Apostles Entertained At Lamb Residence
Heber J. Grant and Rodger Clawson, visiting apostles, were hosted Monday evening at Louis E. Lamb’s east of town home. A number of friends attended and enjoyed a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber J. Grant
Rodger Clawson
Louis E. Lamb
Shilohs Consumption Cure Guarantee and Property Transfer
The bottle guarantees a refund if two thirds of Shilohs Consumption Cure is used and no benefit is observed. Prices are 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00. Sold by J. H. Barnett Druggist. The Private Court confirms sale and Louis E. Lamb owns the George Anderson place east of town in full possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
J. H. Barnett
Louis E. Lamb
George Anderson
Missionaries Bid Farewell At Co Op Hall Dance
A social dance was held in the Co Op hall last Saiyees night to honor departing missionaries. A large crowd attended the event showing communal support and appreciation for their service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co.Op
Electric Bitters touted as cure for scrofula in Washita
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering and failing cures by doctors. The ad claims the tonic purifies blood and treats eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores while boosting liver kidneys and digestion. Sold by J H Barnett Druggist for 50 cents with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
J. H. Barnett
Sifter Ad Praises Clover Root Tea With Health Claims
A 19th century style advertisement asserts a beautiful complexion hinges on pure blood and digestion. It claims Karl's Clover Root Tea supports heart liver and kidneys for perfect health and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents sold by J Ik Barnett Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J- Ik
Barnett Druggist
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Frovo News
Jim Passey
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Mission Field
Chamberlain
J. A Dodgen
Alplaretta
J. W. Baily
Pride of Japan
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