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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
4
Local notices include incorporation desire for Florence and political shifts in Mesa. Reports cover social events at the hall, theater acts by Dickinson sisters, and upcoming concerts. Mentions rail timetable changes, travels of P Stewart Sr to Mexico, Fryer mission return, legal notes on Lehi water dispute, and a Mesa election slate.
Last Saturday afternoon Mary L. Mahoney was granted a divorce from Dan Mahoney. An equitable division of the property was awarded. Frazier, McCormick & Westlétt represented the defendant, while P. Sthewman acted for the plaintiff.
Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered intense six month pain from a turning sore on his leg but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve completely cured it in ten days The ad touts the salve as best for ulcers wounds burns boils pain or piles and offers a 25 cent guarantee through J H Barnett Druggist.
A silver D flat cornet tested by renowned cornetist Hevy is presented to Miss Lizzie Dickinson by Tucson merchants. The inscription notes the gift from local merchants and states she will perform at the Social Hall next Wednesday evening.
A vintage ad promises that customers may return unused portions for a refund if no benefit is observed. The offer details a price of 25 cents 50 cents or one dollar and is attributed to Barriste a Druggist.
Chas W. Pugh editor of the South Western Stockman Farmer and Feeder is appointed special agent to collect livestock statistics for Arizona for the twelfth census. The appointment is described as very good and the duties as thoroughly understood.
A Newark Michigan man suffered ulcers for two decades after a Civil War ball hit him. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed the wound. Democratic primaries were held in Mesa with delegates elected to the County Convention including T. H. Sabin Joe Standage J Drade W K Bowen W J Chandler Jed Petergon Ro M Wallach. The ad also touts HACKER'S ENGLISH REMEDY a cough cure sold by J W Bailey, Druggist.
Three young men were fined 25, 20 and 15 dollars respectively by Justice Pomeroy for assaulting P. B. Morrel. The court attributed their fault to bad wire and lack of horse sense, noting one seeks to be a teacher in Graham County.
A. Kimball in Mesa City Maricopa County Arizona asserts possession of two feed stock horses tied to an old debt of 163 dollars owed by C. C. Hackett who does not reside in the county. The stock has been held for over 20 days since the charges began on May 23 1899 and Hackett is urged to pay immediately or the animals will be sold as required by law. First pub Apr
A fragment hints at a rancher solving irrigation in the Salt River valley by alternating spuds and onions to moisten the crop. It mentions onions delaying potato eyes and a fanciful method of raising custard pits by crossing egg plant with milk weed and sugar-like ground cover after light rain. The source notes Arizona farmers must hustle to keep up.
The ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as restoring stomach liver kidneys and bowels balance to boost energy and willpower. Sold at J H Barnett’s Drug Store for 25 cents.
The Winslow Mail notes that some southern sentiment seeks to block Col Wilson's renomination. The author compares the effort to the failed Dewey bid, predicting it will fall flat within the Democratic party.
An herbal tea advertisement touts a “Beautiful Complexion” and claims to improve digestion and liver and kidney health. The pitch notes prices of 25 or 50 cents and lists J. Barnett Druggist as seller.
Col Breathitt, a prominent Arizona Democrat, seeks the national committeeman post. The Tucson Gazette editorial lauds him as a sterling citizen and leading party figure.
An 19th century advertisement touts Acker's Blood Elixir for blood diseases with a guarantee, plus Phos Ferrone as a health drink in Mia ity with sole agent Mr Lang. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is promoted for rheumatism sprains and bruises with quick relief and bottle warranty. Prices 25 and 50 cents.
Frank P. Drew and Wm A Burton dissolve their Mesa Lumber Company partnership in Mesa City Maricopa County Arizona. Burton retires with Drew continuing in business and all debts due the late firm to be paid to Drew. Notary A P Shewm an witnesses notarization dated April 19 1900.
The document records the formation of the New Montana Copper Mining Company in 1900, listing founders Lester B. Smith Jerome ONeil and others in Boston and Phoenix. It outlines the business scope mining copper and other minerals, land dealings, water and power infrastructure, and a capital of 2.5 million dollars divided into 250 000 shares of 10 dollars each. It sets a seven member board, leadership, and officers, with a 500 000 dollar debt limit.
During a winter epidemic of whooping cough Joan E. Clifford, owner of Norwood House in Norwood New York, endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy noting it relieved severe coughing and produced a complete cure for her children. The remedy is sold by J W Baily druggist.
Note states close connections with the Eastbound Limited passing Ash Fork on Tuesdays Thursdays and Sundays. E. W. Gillett, General Agent, Phoenix.
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