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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
1
Bogus Hare Scheme Netted Quick Cash, Ends in Fight
Two San Joaquin county farm hands advertised plate rabbitry and sold full blooded jack rabbits from a covered wagon in Livermore. They fleeced buyers at 5 to 25 dollars per pair, cleared about 150 dollars before a dispute sparked a fight. They split, then departed for new pastures, now selling rabbits at high prices elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Joaquin County
Livermore
Cape Nome
San Ramon
Chronicle
Shewman to Practice in All Arizona Courts
A. P. Shewman will practice before all Arizona courts. He prepares legal papers carefully and correctly and is a Notary Public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Notice to Creditors Estate of William Barnett deceased
The administrator Cuarces W. Barnett announces claims against the estate of William Barnett deceased must be filed within four months of the first publication. Claims with vouchers go to the administrator at J. H Barnett’s office in Mesa Maricopa County Arizona. Dated April 24 1900. First pub Apr 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barnett
J. H Barnett
Mesa
Maricopa County
Arizona
Maricopa
Cuarces W. Barnett
The Cowboy Hero in Prairie Revolvers and Reverence
Rev. Cyrus Townsend Brody praises the rugged cowboy in a May Ladie's Home Journal piece. He describes the man as fair, honorable, generous, and loyal to friends, yet notes the drunken revelry and shooting blemishes that yield a mixed reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Townsend Brody
Great West
May Ladie
Pasturage Sale Near Mesa City Arizona
Public notice of a pasture sale on a ranch about 2 1/2 miles southeast of Mesa City Arizona listing nine horses with various brands and unpaid charges totaling several dollars. The owner Charles Baulr will sell at 10:00 a.m. Saturday May 12th 1900 to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa City
Arizona
Mariana
Antonia Lopez
Getts Norega
Vesa City
Complaint on Jail Expenses Raised by Territory Justices
Complaints spread across counties blaming justices of the peace for jail costs funneled to the grand jury on petty charges. Many charges ignored by the grand jury, yet expenses accrue before its convening. In one county about one third of charges were ignored. nineteen investigated, thirteen bills returned. District attorneys should not issue warrants without reasonable grounds. Leasing grazing lands could fund reservoirs for irrigation, aiding stockmen and farmers and boosting territory wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justices of the Peace
Flagstaff
Star
Geronimo at Fort Sill Rumored Not Insane
Fort Sill officers deny Geronimo is going insane and warn rumors of a breakout. They describe him as a skilled card player who has won and lost bets with soldiers, often giving winnings to civilized Indian children to fund education, despite illiteracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sill
O. T
Geronimo
Fort Pickens
Fla
Arizona
Miles
Monte
Prospeeter
Land grant to Lafayette forms part of today’s Tallahassee area
The 1824 congressional land grant would today sit in part within Tallahassee as township 1 north 1 east, 25 028.53 acres. A patent issued then left no record of later transfers. Also reported are Pinieda's death sentence for 1 June and Queen Liliuokalani's return to Hawaii amid pension disappointment despite a $25 000 income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Congress
United States
West Florida
Tallahasse
Lihuokalani
Hawaii
Honolulu
Oil Discovery Sparks Prospecting in Arizona and California
The report notes oil discovery in Northern Arizona and in all Southern California counties, with potential to find oleogeneous mineral in Santa Cruz, San Pedro, and the Gila valleys. Prospecting is urged as the next step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
California
Santa Cruz
San Pedro
Gila
Republicans Select Delegates to National Convention in Philadelphia
The Republican Territorial Convention met in Phoenix with strong attendance. Delegates chosen to attend the National Convention in Philadelphia include Chas H Akers of Maricopa, Chas K Drake of Pima, Frank Dysart of Graham, J L Hubbell of Apache, John W Dorrington of Yuma, and J A Vail of Coconino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Philadelphia
Chas. H. Akers
Maricopa
Chas. K. Drake
Pima
Frank Dysart
Graham
J. L Hubbell
Apache
John W. Dorrington
Yuma
J. A. Vail
Coconino
Philadelphia Gas Venture Faces Municipal Ownership Debate
Philadelphia failed in its municipal gas experiment yet the company it handed over paid $4,750,000 in dividends last year and plans $7,500,000 in new stock. The issue hinges on management as a basis for municipal ownership and broader business questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United in Marriage at Mesa City Home
Last evening at Judge W. M. Newell’s residence in Mesa City Mr Sameer L McArthur married Miss Blanche Newell eldest daughter of the postmaster Rev Edwin Decker officiated in the presence of a few friends A light repast followed The groom is assistant postmaster and the bride has taught in Mesa City public schools The union is celebrated with warm wishes for their happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Newell
Mesa City
Sameer L. McArthur
Blanche Newell
Edwin Decker
Slave's Struggle Ended by Electric Bitters Miracle
Manchester Michigan man recounts how his wife, paralyzed by illness for five years, recovered after using two bottles of Electric Bitters. The remedy is praised for curing female ailments and related nervous complaints. Guarantee offered. price set at 50 cents per bottle at J. H Barnett, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
J. H Barnett
Public Schools Board Names Incoming Teaching Staff
The trustees met last Wednesday and appointed J. D. Loper principal A. Hart O Holdren Miss A Norris Mrs L Wingar Miss Jennie Boatman Miss Fay Newell and Mrs J D Loper for the coming year Two vacancies remain under consideration by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Loper
A. Hart
O. Holdren
A. Norris
L. Wingar
Jennie Boatman
Fay Newell
Timely救 Prevented a Tragedy by New Discovery
Mrs George Long of New Straitsville Ohio credits Dr King s New Discovery with stopping a frightful cough that kept her awake nights and curing her husband s severe pneumonia attack The advertisement touts the remedy as a cure for bread chest and lung troubles noting prices 50c and 1 00 and a guarantee with trial bottles free at J H Barnett s Drug Store
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Long
New Straitaville
Ohio
Dr. King
Long
J. H. Barnett
Town Council Meeting Adjourns Early on May Day
The Town Council met last Tuesday with all members except W A Kimball present. May Day celebrations and early departures limited the agenda. An adjourned meeting will be held tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. W. A. Kimball
Chamberlains Pain Balm Cures Rheumatism Claims
The ad asserts ancient belief in a demon of rheumatism and offers Chamberlains Pain Balm as a quick relief remedy. It claims one application relieves pain and notes widespread testimonials, with sale through J W Baily, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J W Baily
Woodmen Trip to Phoenix Ends With Enjoyable Evening
The Woodmen left last Wednesday evening on a special train for Phoenix to be entertained by the Phoenix lodge. They returned later in the evening and reported the outing was very enjoyable with lively chase activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Phoenix Lodge
Remarkable Cure Report For Colic Cholera Remedy
A West Virginia resident credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a permanent recovery after severe flax symptoms. The testimonial endorses the remedy and notes it is sold by J. W. Bly in Dorr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Dorr
J. W. Bly
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Mesa Free Press
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Pasturage Sale
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