Local Mesa Progress and Community Notes
Work progresses on Barnett brick block and Abell Wilbur warehouse nearing completion. Local visitors include Difnley Lewis, Baxter McCreary, Prof. Netherton, and Chas Mullen. Mail matter for Mesa to move to railroad after June 14. Shiloh’s Cure and Karl’s Clover Root advertised. Grand Master Morton helps institute Old Fellows lodge at Glendale. Cabbage exhibit at post office and Gate Glass Mount photo offer until June 10.
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Peterson Bros
Abell & Wilbur
Difnley Lewis
Yeaterala
Kansas City
Baxter McCreary
Prof
Netherton
Chas. Mullen
City Hall
Judge Kibbey
James McClintock
Mesa
W. D. Morton
Tempe
Phoenix
Old Fellows
Glendale
Pille
Karl
JW Bailey
Cyclones Ravage Eastern States Causing Heavy Losses
Storms sweep large eastern districts with deadly cyclones. On Wednesday evening two cyclones struck St Louis causing immense destruction and a reported death toll above a thousand. A fire broke out in the wrecked areas as a severe rainstorm followed.
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St. Louis
Electric Bitters Ad Targets Elderly Health in 19th Century
Old people needing medicine for bowels and kidneys are urged to try Electric Bitters. The tonic claims no stimulant or alcohol, aiding digestion and strengthening organs. Price 50 cents to $1.00 at J H Barnett's Drug Store. A Provo Utah academy graduate list mentions Mesa and St Johns connections.
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J H Barnett
B. Y. Academy
Provo Utah
Arizona
Collie Hakes
Don Babbitt
D. H. Clyman
Mesa
J. W. Lesueur
St. Johns
D. H. C.yman
Two Lives Saved by Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois beat consumption after two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery. Mr Thos Eggers of 180 Florida Street San Francisco recovered from a dreadful cold to near consumption in two weeks. Orrin Merrill reports Bull Dog mill outputs strong after one ten hour shift. Chamberlain’s remedies urged for colic and rheumatism with local endorsements. Thos Flannigan of Mesa praised for defending a murder case in U S court.
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Phoebe Thomas
Junction City
Ill
Dr. King
Thos. Eggers
Florida Street
San Francisco
JH Barnett’s
Orrin Merrill
Goldfield
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sale by J. H. Barnett
An advertisement promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cats bruises sores ulcers and various skin conditions with a money back guarantee. The price is 25 cents per box and the seller is J. H. Barnett.
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J. H. Barnett
Mrs Dawley Plans San Diego Trip Amid Family Illness
Mrs Dawley, visiting from Phoenix, returned Monday evening. Her sister Mrs Austin remains seriously ill, and plans to travel to San Diego in a few days.
Hiew to Trevata Wife from Pacific Health Journal
Advice on marriage patience and kindness. Recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as household staple for health. Includes testimonial for Karl's Clover Root Tea and local druggists. Also reports Mrs John Richards and a cactus spine eye procedure.
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John Richards
Notice to Creditors Estate of Thomas Jones
Administratrix Margaret Jones of Thomas Jones deceased calls all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Claims must be shown at Mexa City Arizona in Maricopa County where the estate's business is transacted. Dated May 25 1896.
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Thomas Jones
Mexa City
Arizona
Maricopa
Margaret Jones
Notice for Public Publication of Homestead Claim
Committed Homestead to 2823 Land Offee at Tucson Arizona May 26 1896. A St John Gaylord of Mesa Maricopa County Arizona files for final proof before the District Court Clerk in Phoenix on July 6 1896 for the Northwest quarter of Section 32 Township 18 Range G. Witnesses: Joseph D Robertson Van W Wright James H Bush and Herman Meyer all of Mesa Arizona. Evucene J Trippel First pub May 29 Register.
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Gettler
District Court
Phoenix
Arizona
A. St. John Gaylord
Mesa
Maricopa County
R. M
Joseph D. Robertson van W. Wright
James H. Bush
Herman Meyer
Evucene J. Trippel
The Atlantic and Pacific Rail Road Promotes Scenic West Route
The Atlantic and Pacific Rail Road markets its westbound and eastbound schedules from Ash Fork with connections to the Santa Fe Route. It touts the Grand Canyon of the Colorado and other natural wonders accessible via Flagstaff, Williams, or Peach Springs, plus visits to La tina and Acoma, the Petrified Forest, Diablo Canyon, San Francisco Mountains, cave dwellers ruins, and a cantilever bridge over the Colorado River.
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Ash Fork
Atlantic & Pacific
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Flagstaff
Willieme
Peach Springs
Anzona
Montezuma
Latina
Acoma
City of the Sky
Carrizo
San Francisco
America
Colorado River
Mountain Time Train Schedule Sketch
The timetable shows northbound departures from Phoenix at 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM with arrivals at Prescott at 2:83 PM and 4:10 PM and at Ash Fork at 5:20 PM and 12:01 PM. Southbound departures from Ash Fork at 2:00 PM and 7:00 AM with Prescott arrivals at 7:55 AM and at Phoenix 3:45 PM and 4:00 PM.
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Ash Fork
Prescott
Mesa City Tax Levy Ordinance for 1896 97
Ordinance No 29 regulates taxes for the Village of Mesa City Maricopa County Arizona for the fiscal year 1896 1897 The levy sets a 75 cent per 100 dollar tax on all real and personal property The assessor prepares a complete roll and files it by June 1896 with inspection and appeal rights The tax roll becomes the tax levy and creates a lien, due September 1 1896. marshal’s warrant follows the mayoral approval.
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Mesa City
Maricopa County
Arizona
Common Council
Comon Council
Tax delinquency and sale provisions outlined for Mesa City
The ordinance details tax delinquency penalties, interest at 1.5 percent per month, and a four week notice period before sale by public auction. It covers real and personal property within Mesa City Arizona, redemption rights within one year, deed conditions, marshal duties, and certificate procedures. It authorizes the village to sell delinquent parcels to cover taxes, penalties, and costs, with deeds serving as final evidence of proceedings. The ordinance, effective after three weekly publications, was passed April 28 1896 by the Mexicans Common Council.
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Seco Allvares
Vetober
Cos
Mesa City
Maricopa Caty
Arizona
Szell
Mesa Free Press
Common Council of
Mexicn
Local TimeTable for Mesa and Phoenix Trains
Trains run between Mesa and Phoenix with morning, afternoon, and evening departures. Morning trips leave Mesa at 7.80 a m arriving Phoenix 8.30 a m, and Phoenix departs 9.00 a m returning to Mesa by 10.00 a m. Afternoon service leaves Mesa 2 p m arriving Phoenix 4 p m, with Phoenix return at 5 p m arriving Mesa 6 p m.
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Mesa
Phoenix
Sunday Time Table For Mesa Rail Travel
Trains depart Mesa at 7 30 on Sundays arrive Phoenix 9 39. Depart Phoenix 10 00 arrive Mesa 11 00. Depart Mesa 4 00 arrive Phoenix 5 00. Depart Phoenix 6 00 arrive Mesa 7 00. Round trip Mesa to Tempe and return 50 cents. Round trip Mesa to Phoenix and return 75 cents. Good for one day only.
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Mesa
Tempe
Phoenix
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