Local Mesa News Highlights From The Free Press
The article notes various items including Parker’s murder conviction of Lee Norris, local grocery deliveries, residents traveling to Salt Lake and San Diego, cattle and dog regulations, a new stock pound dedication housing fifteen head, sales by Geo Passey & Co and B M Johnson & Bros, a death in Santa Barbara, a Phoenix trip, and the death of Hazel Peterson. It preserves names, places, and dates while reflecting era tone and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Lee Norris
W B Lang
Garl Johnson
Salt Lake
Sam Barnett
Phoenix
Passey’s
B. M. Johnson & Bros
Tempe
G. C.goodwin
W. E. Pomeroy
Sonora
J. S. Peterson
Fatal accident on Phoenix to Mesa train ends Day of festivity
A joyous gathering at Dauley's grove near Phoenix ended in tragedy when a young man named Barba, a member of a Phoenix band, was thrown from a moving train as he reached for sunflowers. He struck a telegraph pole and died almost instantly. The article notes a gloom over the day's events following the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Anday
Bre
Phoenix Banda
Coley
California
Arizona
Mr. Cole
Moon's MYLES cre natadea meeting at 7 p.m
Fragmented notice describes a Young People's Meeting at 7 p.m and a Sunday school at the Banner Church. An invitation touts first-class dental work at reasonable rates by Dr. R. F. Holbrook of Phoenix. The text is incomplete and garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon
Myles
R. FE. Holvrook
Phoenix
Stray Goats From Barkley Ranch Reported Missing
Two imported Billy goats strayed from Frank Barkley's ranch four miles southeast of Mesa. One goat marked Mark with crop removed right ear and breeders' tag under ear. tailed with letter P Bailey. Finder asked to report to Frank Barkley.
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Frank Barkley
Mark
T P Bailey
Mesa
Stage fare pledge from L W Couglys in Phoenix area
A notice states that from July 1 the writer will keep fares unchanged, claiming intention to defeat the railroad so fares will not be raised in the future. The message is signed L. W. Couglys and references Phoenix Tempe and Mesa Stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Couglys
Phoenix, Tempe
Mesa Stage
Public Notice of Final Proof for Lehi Arizona Claim
Land Office at Tucson Arizona May 18 1897 notice is given that the named settler has filed for final proof to support the claim before the clerk of the district court Phoenix Arizona on July 8 1897 for the NE of SE Section 10 Township 1 North Range 5 East Salt River Base and Meridian witnesses Thomas P Bigs Joseph W Clark Daniel P Jones Franklin J Davie all of Lehi Arizona Evens J Prior Register first pub May 21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ylerk
District Court
Phodémix
Arizona
Franklin J Vay.s
Lehi
Mancopa County
Trritory
Roe
Thomas P Bigs
Joseph W Clark
Daniel P Jones
Sd Flunk
J Davie
Notice to Creditors Estate of John Graves Deceased
Administratrix Amanda B Pritchard announces to creditors and all with claims against John Graves that claims must be filed with vouchers within four months after first publication at Morton Sherman law office in the Arlington block Mesa Arizona in Maricopa County. Dated April 15 1897 in Mesa Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graves
Morton & Sherman
Arlington Block
Mesa
Arizona
Maricopa
California Excursion Leaves for Cities This Summer
A round trip from Mesa to Los Angeles Santa Monica and Santa Barbara departs June 17 July 1 15 and 29. Fare is 25.96 good for 90 days. Inquiries at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Santa Monica
Santa Barbara
Mesa
Woodmen Excursion to Phoenix June 6
Announcement for a Woodmen excursion to Phoenix on Sunday June 6 with round trip fares of 60 cents. Proceeds include a grand procession and memorial services. Includes testimonial for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Proud settler files final proof in Arizona land claim
Land Office at Tucson on June 5 1897 notes that John L Anderson of Mesa Arizona has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his land claim to the 8 of S$ See 6 at Mesa. The proof will be in Phoenix July 24 1897 before the Clerk of the District Court. Witnesses named to prove continuous residence and cultivation are John A Barkley Robert Banta Free Weeks and William Irwin all of Mesa Arizona. First pub June 11. Evesns J Taipost Register.
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District Court
Phoenix
Arizona
John L Anderson
Mesa
Marico
RGE
G& Srm
Ike
John A Barkley
Robert Banta
Free Weeks
William Irwin
Mesa Arisona
Yosemite Excursion Tickets On Sale From Phoenix
Excursion tickets from Phoenix to Yosemite and return and to Wawona and Mariposa Grove are on sale at the Maricopa & Phoenix office. Tickets are valid for return through November 30. Applicants should seek rates and information at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Yosemite
Wawona
Mariposa Grove
Yosemite Valley
Maricopa & Phoenix
Local Train Service Halt Lapses Reported
All trains van daily and wil stop at any point on signal GC McNEIL Gen Supt.
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GC. McNeil
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Strength from Purified Blood
An advertisement extols out of weakness as weakness yields strength through purification. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies enriches and vitalizes the blood and restores appeal while building up the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Purify and Enrich Your Blood for Spring Health
The notice urges readers to improve physical condition with Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify blood and build vitality for upcoming spring. It warns of danger of serious illness if not used and promises stronger health and vigor.
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Drs. Williams and
Stearnes
Nia” Eckhart
Mia
Mra
Geo. Passey & Co
William Passey
Town
Ralph Smith
Denver
E. L Gray
Will Avery
Ister
Phoenix Undertaking
D O
B. M. Johson & Bros
Crusaders
Lillian Johnson
Hazel
Hy Peterson
John Allison
L Amn
Sundas ‘Hoolat Kb
Bannet cLareh
Land Office
St Tucon
Arizons
Evéens J Prierr
Register. Firat
Amanda B. Pritchard
Gabriel Grago
St John’s
Ariz
Sears
Josi
Ducros
Klein
Texas
Ulinnear
Dutta
Aite Hood
Pilispis
Miller Organ CO
Lebanon
Pas
Tucson
Yosemite and Return
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Joan Brisson Walker
Sacreaiaa
Ecco Ys Tit Cobtiosolitan Magazine
Isvington-on-the-Hudson, New York
Phoenix & Maricopa
Sussoope
Southern Pacific
Goldfield
Prescott
Q Congress
Phoenix& Mesa City
Mega
F. D. Santorp
General Office
The
Phoenix Bakery
W. B. Land’s
Passey Block
DR. Smeth & GO
N. First Ave
City Shaving Parlor
N.V. Wright
Cines Ac
Ghia
Exch Ale
MES
Jeanie B. Elligit
Eues Go
Lud
Hay
Rene
H- Loz
Geoteothe
Fulline
First Dor
Main Street
Mesa City
Chas Wing
Proprietog
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