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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1895
Page
3
D Morton A P Shewman Morton and Shewm an Attorneys at Law will practice in all the Courts of the Territory government land business a specialty Collections promptly made City Attorneys Notary Public in office Depositions taken and pensions applied for Orrica Arlington Block Mesa City
Local notes report land and water rent terms through Chandler and Consolidated Cane Co. J H Bush completes a brick home in Mesa while visitors from Phoenix and Big Bug arrive for winter. A 20 acre orange grove yields ripe fruit near Mesa and plans for road dedication spur tourism. The electric power house foundation progresses, and Mesa eyes early electric lighting within a year. Multiple brief items cover hotels, excursions, officials, entertainment, and local commerce.
Mrs. and Mrs. O. D. Merrill of Lehi rejoice over the birth of a fine ger at their home on the Suh. Dr. Jones, a genial cattleman and rancher on the Salt, is dangerously ill. Town trees suffer drooping limbs along sidewalks and should be trimmed. T. P. Carson of the Reymert mine was in town. Reymert machinery is being moved to Humbug.
A lively column blends faith cures and mind care with Christian science and sermons by a popular preacher, adds light political economy, child training notions, and modern phrasing. The note mentions Hunsaker and Stapley stores, Wells and Drake of the 8 I P and P in town, and Delegate N O Murphy heading to Washington to advocate Arizona statehood.
Article touts flan nel as a remedy for side and chest pain and warns it can prevent pneumonia when used timely. It claims relief for back strains and other pains and promotes Chamberlain's preparation as a curative option.
Notice states owners not responsible for any work or expense on the Bull Dog mine or mill in Pinal County Arizona. 160 acres of land for rent offered very cheap and applications to office. Also a sale pitch advertising replacement sewing machine heads from Tom Denne at the Novelty Shop priced 20 to 25 dollars.
McKay resident W A McGuire recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for kids with colds or croup. After grippe caused a severe cough he tried other medicines without relief and found the children’s medicine gave a permanent cure. Available in 25 and 50 cent bottles from druggists.
A public notice announces Mrs. Celia A. Smith has full sale rights for remedies in Mesa and vicinity from now until further notice. Ladies seeking details should contact Mrs. Smith in person. ARIZ. & N. MEXICO VIAVICO. Mrs N Yauney, Manager.
A restaurant advertisement promotes meals at all hours with turkey dinners on Sundays and a square meal for 25 cents. It offers chop house style service and board options at $4.50 per week or $18 per month, inviting customers to call.
A notice states ten head of cattle were found about four weeks ago four miles east of Mesa City. Cattle include various colors and ages, with a two year old bull noted. Owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying pasture and damages.
An advertisement asserts deafness from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining is curable only by constitutional remedies. It claims nine of ten cases arise from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness not cured by Hal's Catarrh Cure. Ciruclars free from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists 75c.
Undertaker supplies offering coffins and caskets on hand and made to order at low prices. Furniture repairs and job work available at affordable rates.
In the District Court of the Third Judicial District Territory of Arizona Maricopa County Anna G Hedrick sues John I Hedrick. The defendant must answer the complaint in Phoenix within ten days if served in county or within thirty days otherwise. Clerk J E Walker signs the summons dated November 1 1895 with Deputy Lewis Jorpax.
Lehi store advertises a full line of groceries and dry goods. Chas Wing promotes White Marble Lime Quarry lime as the best in the market.
Water rent rates for the season ending July 31 1896 are listed. Two waterings constitute one rental unit. Rates apply to all land areas over the specified acreage with charges per unit.
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