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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1898
Page
4
Fripar reports July heat in Mesa with many residents traveling favorite cool spots. Several locals announce visits, birthdays, and travels to Los Angeles Riverside Pine and California. Railroad construction plans and crop work in the region are noted along with advertisements for Lampey goods and sale trades.
At Mesa in the Territory of Arizona the record shows the end of business on June 30 1898. The dated note marks the closing time and location as Mesa Arizona Territory.
Ed A. Tovrea declares his bid for Maricopa County Sheriff, pending the Democratic County Convention decision. He emphasizes his readiness and seeks party support.
A small city office is located upstairs over Barnett's Drug Store on Main Street in Mesa City. The site is described as a commercial property with access from the street and nearby shops. Local records note potential rental inquiries and visibility for business tenants.
K L Murray declares candidacy for Sheriff of Maricopa County pending the Democratic county convention decision.
On July 1 the Phoenix Short Line sells round trip tickets to San Francisco for 5 dollars and 30 cents with a final return date of July 31. Corners Convention reservations encouraged. For information call or address M. & 2. agents or M. Q. Bicknell, G Eas-
An OCR snippet touts a cheap excursion to City of Mexico with a July 7 start and $6540 fare. It promises a round trip with return by August 31 and stopover privileges, claiming the Phoenix Short Line offers the shortest route. Details are unclear and rail partner names are garbled.
Lee Gray announces his candidacy for Probate Judge of Maricopa County subject to the Democratic County Convention nomination and election.
Notice of sale of personal property from the estate of David A Spragg deceased. Auction to be held July 27 1898 at 10 am in Mesa City Arizona in front of the deceased residence. Property includes Mesa Canal Company shares and a sideboard. Payment cash. sale subject to probate court confirmation. costs by purchaser. removal after confirmation.
Daily rail timetable from Phoenix to Tempe Mesa and Maricopa with intermediate stops. Connections exist with Southern Pacific at Maricopa and stages to Goldfield. Travel times show departures at 8 p m 5 45 p m and 1 30 p m with arrivals by 10 00 am and 9 30 pm.
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