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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1896
Page
2
The coming year promises railroad activity in Arizona with a link to the Mogollon country seen as boosting a famous summer resort. Capital needs are urged to develop resources and enterprises, while debates over Cuban resolutions and silver questions hint at national political tensions.
The article extols William A. Kinball for economy and honesty in Mesa County government. It lauds him as a conscientious, energetic official who serves all county residents and earns their respect and confidence.
Land Office Tucson notices Francisco Quihuis of Tempe Arizona will file final proof to support his claim for the Southwest quarter of Section 9 Township 18 Range 6 East G and SRM before the District Court Clerk in Phoenix on April 28 1896. Witnesses Juan Soza Jose Granillo Jose Soza and Isidoro Celaya of Tempe are named to prove continuous residence and cultivation on the land in Maricopa County Arizona Evalye J. Trippet first publication March 13.
Notice states Isidoro Celaya of Tempe Arizona seeks final proof for the Northwest quarter of Section 9 Township 158 Range G S M to establish continuous residence and cultivation. Also naming witnesses Juan Vega Francisco Ratega Guequin Celaye and Angelo Palo mino of Tempe. Eva ene J Tripperl? First pub med 18 Register.
Ordinance No 27 makes riding bicycles on Mesa City sidewalks unlawful. Violators face a misdemeanor with fines from five to twenty dollars or five to twenty days in jail or both. The ordinance takes effect after three weeks of publication in the Mess Free Proag and was passed on March 11, 1996 with the recorder’s attestation.
Ordinance 28 imposes a quarterly fifty cent license tax on individuals or firms renting or keeping bicycles or tricycles for hire. Nonpayment is a misdemeanor with fines from ten to fifty dollars or 10 to 50 days in jail. Effective after three weekly notices in Mesa Free Press March 11, 1896, attested by Joe Barnett and Jas R Furmax.
Undertaker’s supplies with imputed coffins and caskets always on hand. Coffins made to order on short notice. Furniture repaired and job work done at live and let live prices.
Lehi store operated by Chas Wing offers a full line of groceries and dry goods. The business also serves as agent for the White Marble Lime Quarry lime, promoted as the best in the market.
Timetable lists northbound departures from Phoenix at 8 30 am and 7 00 am with arrivals at Prescott 2 83 pm and 4 10 pm then Ash Fork 6 20 pm and 5 20 pm southbound departures 2 00 pm and 7 00 am Prescott 7 00 am and 9 55 am and final Phoenix southbound 3 45 pm and 6 00 pm Note some times are garbled.
The Atlantic & Pacific Railroad advertises west and east bound departures from Ash Fork with connections to the Banta Fe routes. It touts the Grand Canyon of the Colorado as a key highlight with access via Flagstaff Williams or Peach Springs and attractions like the Natural Bridge of Arizona and Montezuma’s Well.
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