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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1894
Page
1
The new Mesa shop features neat and fashionable dress goods flannels and ladies and gents furnishing goods. It promises choice wares and a well stocked establishment with items usually found in such a store.
A small notice touts the only second hand store in Southern Arizona offering every variety of used goods and inviting customers to call for more information.
United States Land Office Tucson announces William Burnett of Mesa Maricopa County Arizona filed intention to prove desert land claim No 16235 for Section 11 Town 2 South Range 5 East before the District Court clerk in Phoenix on April 26 1894. Witnesses James Pine C W Pine Samuel T Barnett and Wm Newell all of Mesa Arizona. First publication March 22.
The Tucson Citizen reports on the Goodwin et al v Hall et al suit over Mammoth mine title at Goldfield. It notes the jury found against the plaintiffs, who claimed rights to a 104 foot strip, while the court would follow the jury verdict. The decision is seen as a victory for legitimate locators and miners. Rosewater of the Omaha Bee faces jail for criticising Judge Scott, defending press liberty.
Over the last five years France recorded about 39,000 divorces, reflecting ongoing shifts in family law and social norms. The figure highlights rising separation rates amid evolving gender roles and economic pressures.
The Benson enterprise will receive a hearty welcome beyond the town as Mr. Bird moves his Avizola plant to Benson. He agrees not to meddle with politics while supporting county unity and will collaborate with the Prospector for Cochise. He aims to help move the county seat and is deemed a valuable addition to the area.
Montana legislator Paul Van Cleve owns a large sheep ranch with daughter Helen 14, a famed rider and sharpshooter in cowboy attire. The family values education, hosts ranch gatherings, and notes rising summer cattle and sheep demand amid modest economic optimism.
A wealthy Denver mining man visiting Phoenix told a Gazette reporter that Arizona is destined to become the richest mining country in the United States. He said miners from Colorado, experienced at deep hard-rock digging, find Arizona near the surface and easily accessible, with vast unexplored mineral land. He noted timber plentiful and wagon routes ready, with hundreds of square miles yet to be developed and many miners arriving during the past winter reporting rich gold and silver strikes.
The Pacific Coast urges attention to the San Francisco Midwinter International Exposition, noting shorter travel and cheap rail rates plus stable lodging prices. Advertisers claim the fair surpasses other American projects in feature scope and regional pride, projecting a grand, worldwide invitation and Western prosperity.
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