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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1895
Page
2
A local Arizona discussion weighs the risks of disincorporation versus extending a new railroad through the valley. Backers argue incorporation aids progress and avoids a sleeping town. opponents warn of lost investment and unsettled land titles as Mesa faces a decisive choice within days.
Village trustees debate ownership of unsold jets and the risk of costly litigation. The speaker argues that without incorporation Mesa cannot progress and must imitate Tempe by building a thriving, forward looking town. The aim is to attract new residents and make Mesa a leading, youthful Southern Arizona city.
A bold burglary in Mesa struck J. S. Peterson and wife while they were away at a store. Thieves chopped the rear door with an axe and stole jewelry valued between 800 and 1200 dollars, a 35 dollar overcoat, small diamond pieces, and two ten dollar bills. Police have no leads, two or three suspicious men were seen in town before the theft.
Social Hall hosts a performance Monday Jan 7 by Prof Simms and his son with admission 10 15 and 25 cents. Highly endorsed by college presidents in the east. Bills detail the program. Also a Wanted to Exchange notice for Ogden city property for Mesa land and contact Goodell 214 E. Washington Phoenix.
A mass meeting of Mesa citizens is set for tomorrow night at seven to discuss the railroad extension. Several speakers will cover the issue and the Mesa band is expected to attend to enliven the occasion. All residents are urged to attend on time.
A Lincoln Nebraska State Commander reports two obstinate coughs in his children cured in two days by Dr. King’s New Discovery. He guarantees its effectiveness and praises free trial bottles at J. H. Barnett’s Drug Store, with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
Joseph Riley Morse of Mesa City Arizona files for a patent on 20.61 acres of the Old Wasp lode in the Superstition Mining District Pinal County adjoining An nex Mammoth Montezuma and Aztec claims. Public notice requires adverse claimants to file within sixty days from the first publication December 21 1894.
Investors are urged to secure a twenty or forty acre tract of Mesa orange land praised for superior fruit quality. The note claims Mesa oranges surpass California Florida and Hermosillo varieties.
During December we offer special bargains to reduce stock before annual stock taking. Elegant linens priced at 15c, 25c, 40c and 50c and higher grades up to 175 1-2 per yard. Shoes also advertised.
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