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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1894
Page
3
Attorneys at Law of Mesa announce practice in all the territory's courts with emphasis on government land matters. Collections promptly made through Vernon and Spracy's Real Estate Agency for Orrica.
Reported snowfall followed by local activity across Tempe Mesa and Phoenix. Mentions include culverts along Main Street, river boats on Salt River, burglaries at Dr. Trippel and Chas Davis son homes, a Tempe Republican rally, and elections in Mesa with candidates Murphy Herndon Buckey O’Neill. Starr orange grove theft underscores fruit crime.
Latest returns indicate the Republican slate likely wins all major statewide offices except Sheriff Treasurer Surveyor and Assemblyman. Democrats claim Orm Murray Trott and Peterson. Priest wins Supervisors seat while Capt George trails Parker by three votes. Murphy appears to carry territory by about 1900 and Doran by about 800.
The foundation for the county court house is laid this week and the work will be vigorously pushed. The territorial reform school foundations are complete and work will soon commence on the public school house. A farewell dancing party for Geo Ellsworth and Art Miller was held at Social Hall before their church mission departure. They left yesterday expecting a two year absence. Rumors say California elected a Democratic governor and Missouri went Republican.
Free sample box of Dr King s New Life Pills mailed to your address. A trial will prove their merit for constipation sick headache malaria and liver troubles. Guaranteed free from deleterious substances and purely vegetable. Regular size 25 cents per box. Sold by John Barnett druggist.
A 19th century advertisement promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and 25 cents per box sold by John Barnett.
This notice outlines a season long land and water provision by Highland L. & W. Co. for planting, seed, and irrigation costs. Harvesting expenses and crop profits to be shared equally with the company. Apply to A. Sr. John Gaylord, Sec. for details and rates. Land and water furnished at one dollar per acre for both included.
A classified sale by notable Pacific Coast dealers offers equipment for turf care stubble and orchard use. The listing highlights items suited for landscape maintenance and farming tasks, inviting buyers to inspect offerings and negotiate prices.
Those who have used Dr King’s Dew Discovery know its value and those who have not may try it free. Send name and address to H E Bucklen & Co Chicago for a sample box of Dr King’s New Life Pills and a Guide to Health and Household Instructor free. Guaranteed to do you good at no cost. J H Barnett’s drug store.
The Common Council of Mesa City enacts Ordinance No. 22 setting rules for minor conduct within city limits. Attest, JH Pomeroy, Village Recorder.
Plaintiffs Henry C. Rogers George Passey Elizabeth Pomeroy executors and John H Pomeroy sue Jeremiah J Desmond in Maricopa County District Court for Arizona. Desmond must answer within ten days if served in county or within thirty days otherwise. default judgment may be entered. Court clerk J E Walker issued September 10 1894 with deputy Lewis Jordan.
Phoenix Arizona notices offer admission any time. Board and room priced at 4.50 per week. Courses include English commercial academic shorthand and typewriting.
A New York advert promises $5.00 German Electric Belts invented by Prof. Van der Weyde to cure nervous debility rheumatism and loss of power with agents sought through Electric Agency P O Box 1874 New York NY.
The advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal headache remedy offering permanent relief from habitual headaches and constipation by toning the bowels. It urges purchasing large bottles for fifty cents at J. H. Barnett's Drug Store.
Notice is given that settler Frank Chompson of Mesa City Arizona has filed for final proof to support his claim for Lot 3 and SE of NW Sec 3 Tp 13 R56. Proof will be in Phoenix on November 1 1894. Witnesses: Chrles W Daisson Harry D Lowry Hiram WcComag John A Watkins all of Mesa City Arizona. Eve ENK J TRIPPEL Register first pub Oct 5
Louis C. Hughes, Governor of Arizona, issues a general election proclamation for November 1894. The vote will decide twelve Council seats and twenty four House members, plus county and precinct offices including Probate Judge, District Attorney, Sheriff, Treasurer, Recorder, Surveyor, Board of Supervisors, and local officials. A $50 reward is offered for violations of the Penal Code Title IV Part 1.
Local shop advertises wagon and carriage making and repair horshoeing and general horse care. Corner of Main and Center Streets in Mesa highlights specialty services for equine needs.
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