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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
1
A brief notice proclaims practice in all Arizona courts. The advertisement stresses precise drafting of legal papers and includes a stylized name or party reference.
The administrator Cuartes W Barnett of the estate of William Barnett deceased notifies creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator at J H Barnett s office in Mesa Maricopa County Arizona. Dated April 24 1900 First pub Apr 27.
In Maricopa County Arizona the Probate Court orders the sale of part or all real estate of Francis P. Robson to pay debts and administration costs. Almon W. Babbitt administrator must show cause on June 15, 1900, at 9:40 AM why an order to sell should not be granted. Publication in Mesa Free Press for four weeks.
The notice states no person is authorized to contract bills for the paper without written approval from the Bubblehor. Advertising terms require application to obtain rates. Subscription is $2.60 per year.
The April report cites rainfall aiding grains, beets, deciduous fruit, and grape prospects in Oxnard and surrounding districts. Sugar and irrigation issues ease as production increases, while oranges and lemons shipments near 14 000 carloads. Oil demand grows, prices hold near 1 dollar per barrel. April failures total 12 with liabilities 43000 and assets 23000.
A Supreme Court of Illinois decision defines a carrier's duty in animal freight. In the Illinois Central shipment from Centralia to Seymour, 114 cattle died of Texas or splenic fever after the pregnancy era wars were recently handled, showing disease transfer through transport.
The court held that a company receiving animals for transport must provide safe cars free of contagion and that mere care is insufficient. The ruling on Texas fever germs in cattle marked a duty to prevent contagion, with liability for failures. This decision impacts all live animal shippers.
In Florence the case against L. E. Solomon of Solomonville over unlawful timber handling on government land led to public insult toward Special Agent S. J. Holsinger. Solomon allegedly took a inkstand from Holsinger and moved it to the bar, with the agent enduring abusive remarks as officials vow to press the prosecutions vigorously.
A San Diego style note describes the Colorado Desert with irrigation projects reshaping the area. Visitors can traverse miles well below sea level and observe mud volcanoes and unusually tall cow tracks formed by rain softened ground that hardens as wind dries.
A fledgling canaries farming venture in the valley ships fourteen cars a month to markets in New York Boston Philadelphia and Europe and aims for thirty cars monthly as it gains traction. The article also notes lodge finances for Arizona K of P and water infrastructure updates influencing local life.
James Taracy, delegate from Mesa, returned from Globe where he attended the Grand Lodge of the K of P. He helped plan the next meeting and Grand Rite in Mesa, noting progress for the order and his reputation as a persistent contributor.
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts how disease-bound life for years left his wife helpless. After two bottles of Electric Bitters she gains strength to work again. Also notes William H. Elmer's death at A L Cuber's residence after illness and search for health.
Mrs George Long of New Straitsville Ohio credits timely information and Dr King’s New Discovery with saving two lives and curing a severe pneumonia attack. The remedy promises cures for coughs chest and lung troubles with bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00 and money back guarantee. Trial bottles available at J S Barnett’s Big Store.
Mrs Beard and son leave for San Francisco then Washington D C after winter visit with Mrs A P Dawley. Testimonial praises Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from 3 W Luxon praising a cure for flux. June trip of Dr Chas H H Jones to American Medical Association Atlantic City and Newark visit. Tempe News notes. Also advertises Chamberlain s Pain Balm for rheumatism sprains bruises cuts and burns. Post Office rural delivery debate continues as Judge Hakea and Hou Pissa push for progress. Royal Insurance Co agent Mr J Firmston notes assets over 54 million and 9 million in U S investments.
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