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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1896
Page
3
Local items report Hon A J Doran in town, Mrs Mills of Phoenix visiting Mrs Gann, and W A lineman Russell from Tucson in Mesa yesterday. Also notices of lost tape line finder, Abell Wilbur nails, and dozens of health ads for Shilohs remedies and Karl’s Clover Root Tea amid community events and upcoming May trains to Phoenix.
In Tempe an 11 year old boy, son of Col. J Roe Young of the Saccaton Indian Agency, was killed when a cattle car struck the baggage car he stood at during train switching. The inquest blamed the railroad for using an unsafe car. The family, grieving, received widespread sympathy.
Promotes a true remedy for old people needing bowels and kidneys care. Electric Bitters, non intoxicated, act as a tonic and alterative, mildly aiding digestion and strengthening organs. Sold by J H Barnett's Drug Store for fifty cents to one dollar per bottle. Local dog reports note hydrophobia cases. city marshal armed to curb roaming dogs.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told she had consumption with no hope but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and saved her life Mr Thos Eggers of 130 Florida Street San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold nearing consumption and after one bottle was cured in two weeks He is thankful Free trial bottles at J H Barnett's Drug Store Regular sizes 50c and 1.00
The piece outlines Democratic primaries on May 23 to elect delegates to the County Convention on June 3, which will select delegates to the Territorial Convention on June 8. It endorses turnout for primaries and promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a household medicine available from druggists.
The hermit FE M Reavis was found dead about four miles from his mountain home with his burros and dogs nearby. He likely died at least fifteen days earlier while en route to Mesa for seeds and supplies. Reavis, a former Arizonan from the 1850s, lived a reclusive life, his full story remaining a mystery.
A humorous guide advises first obtain a wife then practice patience and kindness to ease her trials. It recommends keeping Chamberlains Cough Remedy at home and notes W B Langs Passey Block offers fresh groceries bread cigars drinks and seasonal fruit.
The advertisement proclaims Backlen's Arnica Salve as the best cure for cuts, bruises, sores and many skin ailments including piles. It promises satisfaction or money refund and offers the 25 cent box for sale by J. H. Barnett.
Advertisement claims Shiloh's Vitalizer cures indigestion constipation dizziness and loss of appetite and promotes yellow skin as a positive cure for sale.
Lehi store run by Chas Wing offers full line groceries and dry goods and serves as agent for White Marble lime. Lime quarrying marketed as the best in the market.
The Common Council sets the fiscal year from January 15 to January 4 and levies a village tax of 75 cents per $100 assessed valuation for 1896 1897. The assessor must prepare the assessment roll by June and post notices for inspection and hearings. Appeals may be made within five days to the Common Council. Taxes become a lien and due the first Monday in September 1896.
The ordinance sets delinquency rules for unpaid taxes from 1896, authorizes a 1.5 percent monthly penalty, and directs public sale of delinquent parcels after four weeks notice. It details redemption rights within one year, deed issuance, and filing procedures, with tax collection to begin after three weeks publication. It also lists a Mesa City time table for trains to Phoenix.
Trains depart Mesa at 7:30 arrive Phoenix 8:30. Phoenix 10:00 to Mesa 11:00. Mesa 4:00 to Phoenix 5:00. Phoenix 6:00 to Mesa 7:00. Round trips Mesa Tempe 50 cents. Mesa Phoenix 75 cents. Good for one day only.
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