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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1900
Page
4
The Mesa Free Press notes residents recovering from illnesses, announces candidates H. O. Orme for Supervisor and Stout for Sheriff, and mentions social visits. It reports marriages, divorces, business openings, and a new Arizona Telephone Directory. Also covers Edwards, local education, and Prescott fire losses with territory sympathy.
Sam F Webb surveys northern forest reserves to study sheep grazing. The lengthy report favors excluding sheep, but local experts hold differing views. The federal government plans action after expert reports. Arizona Legislature expected to debate the issue.
An insured guarantee promises refunds if two thirds of the bottle is used and no benefit achieved. The product is sold in 25 cent, 50 cent, and one dollar sizes by J. H. Barnett, Druggist.
Mr Wm B Lang is appointed sole agent for the celebrated Phos-Ferrone in Mesa City. The summer drink is described as healthful and invigorating with strong sales in town. Visit Lang to sample the beverage at 5 cents per glass.
An ad touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as improving complexion through digestion and organ health with prices 25 and 50 cents. A catalogue from the Phoenix Indian School praises L. E. Hoffman for printing and commends Supt. S. M. McDowain and the government for the school’s quality.
A Des Moines Iowa family conveys lasting obligations and heartfelt thanks to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for relief in coughs lung troubles and whooping cough. The note expresses gratitude to the manufacturers and mentions J W Baily druggist as a local seller.
Newark Michigan resident J W Steadman suffered ulcers for twenty years after a Civil War era ball struck him. Bucklen’s Amica Salve cured the ulcer, while Moki Tea claims to cure headaches, constipation, and indigestion with a money back guarantee. Sold by J W Bailey, druggist for 25 and 50 cents.
Train No 1 links with Southern Pacific No 19 eastbound from Maricopa at 1030 PM. Train No 2 pairs with SP No 20 westbound from Maricopa at 545 AM. Phoenix connects to Prescott and Congress via 8 F P & P R R. Mesa connections by stage to Goldfield Mondays Wednesdays Fridays 125 PM for Florence and Globe Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays 400 AM. Trains stop on signal. Pullman Sleeping car offered between Phoenix and Maricopa.
Last Tuesday in Probate Court J. I. Leper guardian of James Cecil Smith was ordered to purchase a home for his ward. He bought 5 acres near town with a house and improvements to shelter Mrs. Smith and the children, paid in part from Woodmen Order insurance money. J. A. Peralta Reavis, famed claimant in the old land grant case, was in town with new schemes but residents remain skeptical.
Boston investors Lester S Smith Samuel Stern and Jerome ONeil form the New Montana Copper Mining Company in Arizona Territory to acquire and develop mining lands and related ventures. The charter sets capital stock at 2 500 000 dollars, 250 000 shares of 10 dollars each, with offices listed in Phoenix and various U S and European locations. A seven member board of directors governs for one year with officers and an executive committee.
If troubled with rheumatism, try Chamberlain's Pain Balm with no cost if it fails. One application eases pain and it speeds sprains, bruises, cuts, burns, frostbites, and glandular swellings. Every bottle warranted, price 25 and 50 cts. J W Raily, Deegist.
Through tickets to all joints in the United States Canada and Mexico. Connections listed include Jerome Junction with U ws & P R for Jerome P E Junction with P E R R for Huron and Mayer Mayer with stage to Crown King and other mining points Prescott with stage lines for all principal mining camps Congress Junction with lines for Congress Harqua Ha a Stanton and Yarnell Hot Springs Junction with the C C H 8 I Co for Castle Creek Hot Springs the health resort Phoenix with the M P 8 BR RR points on the 8 S P System H P ANEWALT General Freight and Base Agent Prescott Arizona KE W GILLETT General Agent Phoenix
Article details establish Sterling Oil Company in Arizona with principal Phoenix offices and a Los Angeles branch. Capital stock set at 350000 dollars, five directors, and a 25 year term. business covers oil gas minerals and related operations. filed June 16 1900 with Arizona secretary.
Notice of unpaid pasturage charges on El Rancho Huachtla two miles northwest of Mesa City Maricopa County Arizona. Describes three animals including two branded mares and a sorrel filly yearling with stock put in around Oct 20 1897 by Wm Houston. Amount due 6850 dollars. owner urged to pay or stock will be sold to cover the pastorate bill. A B Pritchard.
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