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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
1
The Mesa Free Press announces that no person is authorized to contract bills on its behalf except a written order from the Publisher. Advertising rates are available on request and a subscription costs 2.50 per year.
The Village Improvement Society of Easthampton announces annual expenditures exceed 3000 dollars. It votes 309 dollars as the nucleus of a road fund to improve Main Street. A decision on macadam or gravel is deferred until expert builders advise. Active work begins when the fund reaches 1000 dollars. current total is 700 dollars.
Notice that settler James Johnson of Mesa Arizona will make final proof March 12 1900 before the Clerk of the District Court in Phoenix for lands in Section 1 Total,R5 E G&SRB&M. Witnesses are Edward E Jones Soren C Sorenson Albert Wood and Henry C Rogers of Lehi Arizona. Also executor James A Allison announces claims against the estate of John Allison Deceased to be filed within ten months with G W Way Mesa City Arizona.
Anna R. Allison administers the estate of William H. Allison deceased and calls all creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months after the first publication. Claims must be presented at A P Sherman law office in Arlington Block on Main Street Mesa City Arizona, Maricopa County. Dated February 21, 1900.
In Phoenix a purge is urged against saloons gambling and liquor amid debates on licensing and segregation. The Arizona Bulletin calls for curbs on wide open towns to protect decency as forest fire prevention studies begin across Western states recording vast annual losses.
Last Monday B F LeBaron found a good sized rattlesnake in the alley between the Co Op and a bicycle shop. The serpent was killed and mounted by LeBaron who notes it had eight rattles. A municipal fight in Tempe is underway as others seek answers.
Town voters are told candidates for councilmen marshal clerk street supervisor and tax ticket pages. Several parties present varied slates including W A Kimball Geo Macdonald G A Mink and Owen Davies. A number of nominees decline municipal office.
The Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling in a San Jose fire loss case. Elizabeth White insured a building with Home Mutual Insurance and the loss occurred June 9, 1896. The policy required proof of loss within sixty days, which was not met, yet the court still ruled insureds are bound by contracts like others.
The Arizona Baptist Association plans its annual meeting at Mesa Baptist Church starting April 13 at 10 a.m. Delegates from across the territory will attend and several prominent workers from California are listed among the participants, including Rev. T. Dovales.
Philadelphia man Jon Oliver recounts a near fatal illness driven by yellow skin sunken eyes and back pains. After three doctors failed a friend urged Electric Bitters which produced quick improvement after one bottle and three weeks of use. He now praises the remedy and notes a local drugstore offers it at 50 cents. The letter also mentions Frank Thompson planning a trip to Arizona and remaining a bachelor.
A Philadelphia woman, Anjie Springer, reports Dr King’s New Discovery cured her long suffering cough. She says it eased chest pain and let her sleep soundly. The ad promises relief for throat chest or lung trouble and offers trial bottles at J H Barnett's Drug Store with a guarantee.
The journal from Phoenix by Pad Hull suspended publication due to insufficient field for class papers in Arizona. The Arizona Graphic faced elimination as a red faction critique notes limited support and ongoing print challenges.
On every bottle of Shiloh's Consumption Cure the guarantee promises a refund if two thirds are used and no benefit is felt. Prices are 25 cents, 50 cents, and 1.06 dollars, with sale by J H Barnett, Druggist. The infant child of Mr and Mrs W K Bowen died of cholera infantum last Sunday. interment at Mesa cemetery last Monday. The loss is deeply mourned by the parents.
An old drug advertisement touts Karl’s Clover Root Tea as improving complexion via “god digestion” and a healthy liver and bowels. It claims direct action on the heart liver and kidneys and lists price 25 cents and 50 cents, sold by J. K. Barnett Druggist.
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