Opposed County Division in Maricopa Territory Debate
The Solomonville Bulletin and Tempe News report strong local resistance to splitting Maricopa County with Tempe and Gila Bend seeking autonomy. Mesa pledges to stay with Maricopa despite irksome travel for county business. Threats of conflict loom as proposals fade from current legislature talk.
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Tempe
Gila Bend
Mesa
Maricopa
Maricopa County
Solomonville
Bulletin
County division meeting in Co Co Hall debates split
A county division meeting in Co Co Hall drew good attendance with H Rogers of Lehi chosen chairman and B F LeBaron as secretary. While Tempe citizens urged division, a Mesa speaker backed opposing a new county and urged legislators to block any bill, highlighting fears of higher taxes and loss of development.
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Co.Co.Hall
H. ©. Rogers
Lehi
Ben F. LeBaron
Tempe
Heinemann
Zuck
Mesa
Imperial
Maricopa
Travel to County Seat Seen as Fulfilling Duty
A concerned resident notes that traveling eighteen miles to reach the county seat and capital is not considered a very onerous task.
I C G T Banquet With Mesa Lodge Young People
The Mesa Lodge No 24 Independent Order of Good Templars held a banquet at the Kimball House on Friday evening January 15 1897 in honor of the ladies. The event featured decorated tables toasts laughter and music before moving to the parlor for games and continued merriment.
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Mesa Lodge
Order of Good Templars
Kimball House
Lodge
The Mesa Restaurant Under New Management
The Mesa Restaurant, now under new management, serves its best meals in the city. Tables are supplied with market grade cuisine under the direct charge of the proprietress at 627 Remember the Place, Pomeroy Block, Mesa City, Arizona.
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Pomeroy Block
Mesa City
Arizona
Final proof notice for timber culture in Arizona
John K Glassford of Phoenix Maricopa County Arizona files notice of intention to make final proof before the Clerk of the District Court in Phoenix on March 1 1897 for timber culture application No 805 lot 15 township 1S range 5 E G S and R M Witnesses: George Shornick Charles W Pine A St John Gaylord Henry M Lewis all of Mesa Maricopa County Arizona Registered by Queen E J Trippal first published Jan 15
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John K Glassford
Phoenix
Maricopa County
Arizona
District Court
G&s RM
George Shornick
Charles W Pine
St John Gaylord
Henry M Lewis
Mesa
Kueene J. Trippal
Register
Probate Sale of Standage Estate In Maricopa County
Public auction of real estate in Phoenix Arizona by administrator of Wm Standage estate. Sale set for February 12 1897 at 10 am at the court house door with terms cash and subject to probate court confirmation. Properties include described land in sections and shares in Mesa canal numbers 182 133 134 and 149.
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Court House
Phoenix
Arizona
Maricopa
Teritory
Mesa Canal
Barnett Shop Items Medicines Paints Glass Tobacco
JH Barnett offers medicines chemicals paints oils glass perfumery fancy goods stationery and tobacco in a local retail listing. The ad highlights a wide range of goods under one shop including toiletries and tobacco products.
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Mesa Free Press
D. Morton
A. P. Shewman
Morton & Shewman
I. C. G.T. Banquet
the Mesa Restaurant
Sie Allison
Goldfield
Noom
Jack Hall
Prop
United States Land Office
Tucson
Alkire Co
S. Center
E. Washington St
Florence R Austin
Street & Frazier
Fleming Building
Olive P. Dawley
Florence R . Austin
Ariz
W. A. Burton
WM StanpDaeg, Jr
Wm. Standage
Mesa City Bank
Territory of
Resources
Total
Territory of Arizona
Maricopass
W Wilbur
E Pomeroy
Curissy
Croutez
Wilsor
yAlso Furniture and Baty Carriages
West Washington Street
M. Bond
B. Morton
A. P.shewman
Attorneys-at-Law
Otary
Arlington Block City
Ella P. Sumner
Offic and Residence
Monroe
Third Streets
JH. Barnett
Mesa, Arizona
W. B. Lanc’s
Passey Bleck
J. E Drane
Main Street
WM. Passey
Undertaker
Ted
WM Passey
Neporto Mésa City Bank
Norton Bros., Nusserem
Tempe Road
Norton B.os
Hunsaker & Stapley
Reuos
Gozosries
Hay
Wodenware
Rerehanda
Payson
Gila County
P. Mets, Proprietor
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