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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1894
Page
3
Prof Falton travels from Tempe. Sirrine child gravely ill. W S Johnson returns from California. Mandarin notes on Mesa church plans and May Day. Indian killing by officer in self defense. Bee Hive burglars released after return of goods. eight month old Turman baby dies. Goldfield mining work resumes. deputy marshal loses pistol in street escape incident.
The May Queen ceremony in Flora’s honor drew crowds as in old England with a decorated bower and a grand ball by Marker's band. Phoenix voters delivered large majorities for the Republican ticket including Monihan over Kellner, amid jokes about a loaded election. The H Simkins Marble Co opened a marble works in town with a skilled cutter.
All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to Gray & Weiler are requested to call and settle at once.
Mesa patrons are informed that A. G. Austin acts as authorized agent for Artic ice made from condensed water. New ice molds and other improvements have been added since last season. The seller guarantees good quality and asserts they will not be undersold.
Margaret S Kemp of Phoenix Maricopa County Arizona filed intent to make desert land proof for claim No 1832 in section 23 township 1 north range 5 east before the Clerk of District Court in Phoenix on June 2 1894. Witnesses: George Schornick William H Code David Fatkins and Charles B Lewis of Mesa Arizona. First pub Apr 26 Frank W Walls Register.
Bargain notice seeks cattle pasture with good water. Terms described as reasonable. Applicants directed to apply at the local office for details.
A customer notes Mr Johnson earns more business by treating customers well and offering fair terms. Observers mention rivals across the street appear discouraged by the better deal.
The Common Council of the Village of Moea Mesa Maricopa County Arizona passes Ordinance 18 amending section six of Ordinance 6. It prohibits horses mules cattle sheep goats or swine from running at large or being staked or picketed on any street sidewalk or public place. Any such animals found may be impounded by the marshal and driven to the estray pound. Dated April 16 1894. Attest Village Recorder J H Pomeroy and Mayor W J LeBaron.
Commutation Hd No 1797 in Tucson Arizona dated April 17 1894 announces final proof to be made May 26 1894 before the District Court Clerk in Phoenx Arizona for Paschall B Hughes of Mesa Maricopa County for SE Section 35 Township 13 Range 568. Witnesses are Burke Barkley D Franik Barkley John A Barkley and David F Watkins of Mesa Arizona. Frank W Walls.
Notice of mining claim application by Dennis Sullivan Henry McCrea and L Hall for 1500 linear feet on several lodes including Black King Black Queen Mother Hubbard Mammoth 2 3 and Annex in the Superstition Mountain Mining District Maricopa and Pinal Counties Arizona with 600 feet surface ground each and a detailed plat and field notes on file at Tucson. Claims cover multiple lodes totaling 196.241 acres. Deadline sixty days for objections after first publication Mar 8 1894.
Thomas Gregory of Tempe Maricopa County Arizona files notice of intention to prove desert land claim No I640 for the entire section 32 township 28 range 5 east before the Clerk of the District Court Phoenix on Wednesday May 9 1804. He names witnesses James Pine Charles Barnett Hyrum S Peterson and Charles Lewis all of Mesa to prove irrigation and reclamation of the land.
United States Land Office in Tucson announces Joaquina V Robertson of Tempe filed intention to prove her desert land claim No 1638 on Sec 34 Tp 2N R5W before the District Court clerk in Phoenix on May 9 1894. Witnesses Hyrum S Peterson Robert M Robertson Charles W Barnett and Charles J Ulmer all from Mesa. First pub March 29.
Amanda M. Lewis of Temne Maricopa County Arizona has filed land claim No 1644 for the entire Section 28 Township 2 South Range East before the District Court Clerk in Phoenix. The witnesses to prove irrigation and reclamation are Charles Barnett Boon Lewis Hyrum S Peterson and Robert M Robertson all from Mesa. First pub March 2 1894.
Ellen M Schultz of Temp Marcops County Arizona files land claim 1811 for the Wh Sec 32 Tp1 5S R5E before the District Court Clerk in Phoenix on May 9 1894. She names witnesses Hyrum Peterson Boon Lewis Charles Barnett and Theodore Schultz all of Mesa to prove irrigation and reclamation. First publication March 29.
Mary L Miller of Tempe Maricopa County Arizona has filed claim 1646 for the entire Section 22 Township 28 Range 5 East before the District Court Clerk in Phoenix on May 9 1646. Witnesses named Hyrum S Peterson Charles W Barnett Thomas Gregory and Theodore L Schultz all of Moga Arizona.
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