Local News Notes From Mesa May 14 1897
Dr Wilbur recovering while town reports many dogs and a busy week. Odd Fellows Hall repairs and schoolhouse plastering planned. Mesa Hay and Grain Co introduces new steam thresher and traction engine. Rail service improving with a large new coach and engine for the Mesa line. Local officials note migration of Mexicans and a proposed Sunday excursion schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Kimball
W. J. LeRgron
Utah
Mesa Hay and Grain Company
Prof. Netherton
Mesa
Yuma
Templar Installation and Valley News From the Prescott Jail Escape
At Mesa Lodge No. 24 IOOF officers were installed by A P Shewman with George Wilbur and others. A bold three‑man jail escape in Prescott led to a deputy killed and posse pursuit with bloodhounds. A Territorial University beet study reports beets look strong when planted late March. Billy Moore reports prime cattle range and a roseate cattle market. A new cattle impounding ordinance aims to quickly clear loose stock. Albright of Phoenix visits Nogales and northern Sonora. The school census lists 283 children ages 6 to 18. Services announced at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Lee Norris
Ruffne
Miller
Parker
Territorial University
Our Valley
Intergay
Billy Moore
Yonto
Chas. Cuber
Fay Newell
Baptist Church
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Health Boost
An advertisement urges readers to prepare for spring by purifying and enriching their blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla. It claims the medicine makes rich red blood, adds vigor and vitality, and guards against illness during seasonal changes.
City cuss penalty and dog muzzle order threaten fines
A city ordinance imposes a fifty dollar penalty for audible cussing and requires dogs to be muzzled by June 1, with threats of killing unpedigreed animals. The Land Office at Tucson notes approved plats for townships open for entry from June 14, 1897, including Townships 6 South and 16 South in specified ranges.
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Tucson
G&s.r M
Dissolution of Partnership of Mesally Saloon Keepers
Notice states the co partnership of J. E. Mess and Lege Brizzee, saloon keepers and liquor dealers, is dissolved by mutual consent. They will own all firm property, pay debts, and collect accounts. Dated Mesally Arizona May 7, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mess's
J. E
Lege Brizzee
Mesally
Arizona
Annual Meeting of Mesa Cooperative Milling Co. May 31
The annual meeting of Mesa Cooperative Milling Co. stockholders will be held at the Mill on Monday May 31 1997 at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mesa Co-operative Milling Cp
For Sale Cheap Local Furniture and Household Items
One bedroom set table two mattresses and two pair springs several chairs one bureau and other small articles. Apply at residence of T. P. Rants one mile northeast of Mesa. Also offered is first class dental work by Dr. R F Holbrook Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Rants
Mesa
Yosemite Excursion Tickets From Phoenix On Sale
Excursion tickets from Phoenix to Yosemite and return and to Wawona and Mariposa Grove are on sale at the Maricopa and Phoenix office. Tickets are valid for return by November 30. Apply at the office for rates and further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Yosemite
Wawona
Mariposa Grove
Yosemite Valley
Maricopa & Phoenix
Purified Blood Restores Vigor Says St John’s Resident
Gabriel Grago of St John’s Arizona testifies that his wife’s long illness improved after drinking Hood’s Sarsaparilla. The ad touts Hood’s Pills as prompt and effective for remedies including headaches indigestion and biliousness. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Gabriel Grago
St John’s, Ariz
Hogd
Stray Billy Goats From Barkley Ranch Recovered Near Mesa
Two imported male goats strayed from Frank Barkley’s ranch four miles southeast of Mesa. They bear ear marks and a breeders’ tag in the right ear. Finders should contact Frank Barkley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barkley
Mark
T P Bailey
Mesa
Stage fare pledge from Phoenix reader after rail line ends
L W Conuins of Phoenix Tempe and Mesa writes that after July 1 fares will stay the same but once the railway is halted they will not be increased. He claims his stance aims to prevent further fare hikes and advocates for stable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Conuins
Phoenix, Tempe
Mesa
Notice to Creditors Estate of John Graves Deceased
Administratrix Amanda B Pritchard announces a four month claims period for creditors of John Graves Deceased. Claims with vouchers must be filed at Morton Sherman law office in the Arlington block Mesa Arizona Maricopa County. Dated April 11 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graves
Morton & Sherman
Arlington Block
Ména
Arizona
Maricopa
Amanda B. Pritchard
Mesa
Mesa Restaurant Rebrands With New Management
The Mesa Restaurant announces new management at the Poseroy Block in Mesa City Arizona. The proprietress oversees a refined menu lineup featuring Market Cuisine and digest charges while promising the best menus in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poseroy Block
Mesa City
Arizona
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Wesa Free Press
Pamar
Hayiing
Palley
A. B. Tomlinson
Odd Fellows
Globe
Florence
Col. J. Roe Young
Inian
Sacaton
Chas Peterson
Europe
Hay and Grain Co
Miclie Rogers
Blue Front
Oda
Sam Grayson
Hy. Peterson, Jr
Chandler
Atkins
Stewart
Maore Ten Res
Jose Pearce
Farmers Exchange
Sanford
M &P&savrr
Rupert and
Louis Meltzer
Promient Hardware Dealers
Arthur Eckhart
California
Kit
Templar Installation
Mesa Lodge
Independent
Order of Good Templars
A. P. Shewman
S. D
G. C T
George Wilbur
P. O. True
J. D. Lopez
P C
T. Oris Holden
T Kihel Wilbur
Wesley Davisson
Lawrence Abell
J E Crane
Charles Staufer
Frank Wright
Blanche Newell
H_ Davisson Lowery
Grace Newell
Moe John Gonnolly
Albright
Nogales
Sonora
R. FE. Holvrook
Yosemite and Return
Ian
Little Rock
Joan CO. Paks
Clarkeville
Arkansas
Jr, Barney
MSA
V.V. Wright
Th” Na Slagza Sf
Shem Y
the Mesa Restaurant
Sie Allison
Puornix Bakery
W. B. Lang
Passey Block
Farmers’ Exchange
Mre
Jeanie B. Elliot
Geo. H. Keefer
Peure
Paney Artis
Peromeryanatin
Opera House
Phenis
Mesa Restaurant
Main Street
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