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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1899
Page
1
The Mesa Free Press states no person is authorized to contract bills except on written order of the publisher. Advertising rates are available on request and subscriptions cost $2.50 per year.
A district court suit by Thos. P. Briggs et al against Utah Irrigation Ditch Co and others seeks a perpetual injunction regulating canal water delivery. It cites 24 original families, Indian land interests, certificate changes, and pro rata water rights under dry-season limits with a bond of $3.
An injunction was issued as stated, to remain in force until further order of the court, per Herald report.
A sensational description portrays the Flower hospital in New York as a grim chamber with bone decor and morbid instruments on display. The room includes door lettering of finger bone names and a central table piled with bones and a skull, creating a chilling charnel-house scene.
Solomonville officials announce the telephone line from Solomonville to Clifton will be completed in a few days, signaling improved communications for the region.
The Prescott Courier reports Delegate J F Wilson toured Arizona to learn its needs and pressed for reoccupying Whipple Barracks. A letter from Washington dated June 28, 1899, confirms the Adjutant General will reoccupy the Prescott post, acknowledging Wilson’s urging and outlining the decision.
The meeting called by President Loretto Snow gathered church officials from Utah, Mexico and Canada in the Temple for a confidential session. It aimed to instruct officers on enforcing tithing amid reported financial strain and rising debts exceeding one million dollars.
T G Norris a Prescott attorney and Miss Laura W Sharpe were married in Toronto Canada on July 1 The bride is a familiar figure here having taught at the public schools and most recently at the Tempe formal school The couple expect to arrive here next Thursday Journal Miner
The Tempe normal school board elected Prof J. W. Smith of Bay City Michigan as principal for the next year replacing James McNaughton who resigned. Fred M. Irish becomes professor of sciences Will S. Tipton appointed instructor in English and Jesse Smith of Prescott as instructor in elocution. Miss Smith, lifelong Arizona resident and Martyn College graduate, is highly qualified for her position.
School trustees attention correspond with the evidence manager of the Teacher's Bureau of the Alumni Association of the Normal School of Arizona. Full advices should be given respecting character of the teacher sought and the manner of school to be taught. J T Bircuert president Tempe Arizona.
What is Shiloh is advertised as a world renowned remedy used for fifty years to treat tough colds and incipient consumption and offers refunds of 500 and 1.00 if not satisfied. Sold by J. H. Barnett, Druggist.
The Weekly Arizonian at Safford, previously led by A. D. Webb, has been purchased and will be operated by Walter G. Scott. Scott, an seasoned newspaper man, formerly district attorney of Apache county and operator of the St. Johns Herald.
Hay prices rise above ten year levels as alfalfa sells at 5.50 per bale and wheat at 1.35 amid fears of plenty. Lee Gray buys a full stamp bill and steam plant for his Danby California gold mines via N P McCallum Phoenix Foundry. The stamp mill is from Union Iron Works in San Francisco.
The Tucson Star reports Pima County plans to exceed twenty tons daily of black copper, calling it money from the earth. Officials project output to top fifty tons daily within six months, signaling strong local prosperity.
Johnson and Holden & Sons move large fruit and produce shipments to eastern and local points for spring and summer. Grapes and melons are being shipped now as returns from the shipments are satisfactory. SICK HEADACHES remedy offered by Karl Clover Root Tea with guaranteed refund. Available at J. H. Barnett's Drug Store.
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