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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1894
Page
3
Large sums of money are due for subscriptions and advertising and indebted readers are urged to settle at once. Individuals marked with blue pencil are behind on payments and should call to settle immediately.
Local items report rainfall hopes, visits by Dr Woodruff and families, lodge activities, and business notes in Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix, and Florence. Government actions include Utah admission bill progress and a Bowery speech on the initiative and referendum. Transportation and mining updates cover mail routes, Bull Dog mine water issues, and a new steam pump.
Bea versville pharmacist Mr. G Caillouette credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after a bout with La Crippe. He was told he could not live until he used the remedy, took three bottles and recovered enough to be up and about. Free trial offered at J H Barnett’s Drug Store.
A 79 year old Florence resident, Joseph Crachfield, perished in the desert while en route to Mesa and Shasta County. His body and belongings were found after days of search. heat and thirst were blamed. Maricopa Republicans endorse L. H. Goodrich for territorial delegate to Congress, praising character and viability.
The Common Council of Mesa City Maricopa County Territory of Arizona enacts an ordinance correcting a naming error in ordinances and official minutes by replacing Village of Mesa with Mesa City throughout all documents. Passed June 30 1894 and published in the Mesquite Free Press for three weeks. Mayor W. J. Levaron. Village Recorder J. H. Pomeroy.
Electric Bitters hailed as a universal headache remedy and cure for habitual constipation. The advertisement claims permanent relief and urges a trial, noting large bottles cost fifty cents at J. H. Barnett's Drug Store.
Notice to qualified electors of Nephi School District No 29 Maricopa County Arizona that an election will be held August 4 1894 at the School House from 9 am to 4 pm to decide bonds of district for building a schoolhouse. Bonds amount 1200 dollars bearing 7 percent interest for twenty years. Board of Trustees ZaBULON MARTIN Sam El Opensnaw Joseph E Johnson. First published July 12 1894.
Notice of unpaid pasturage charges for two animals at the handler Ranch northeast of Mesa City Arizona. Listed are a thick mare with identifying marks and a bay horse branded 8R, put in by Manuel R el and Rafael Ortiz on dates in 1893 and 1898. Owners are warned to pay by July 39 1694 or the animals will be advertised and sold as provided by law.
Lincoln Ley H. Orme declares candidacy for sheriff before the county Democratic electors of Maricopa County. He seeks the party nomination and places his name before the voters for the upcoming convention.
R L Rosson declares his candidacy for sheriff subject to nomination by the upcoming county Democratic Convention.
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