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19 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1897
Page
1
Mesa Free Press notes rates for advertising are available on application. The notice credits AP for press content.
The Yuma Sun notes cattle traffic through Yuma to California markets and future growth of Arizona stockraising. It cites Ex-Governor Markham’s purchase of properties including American Girl Mine, with prices around a quarter million dollars. Nogales and Kaiser Gold Mining progress loom large amid regional investment activity.
An Arizona young lady found a purse in a church and told the pastor. The following Sunday the pastor announced from the pulpit that the owner could retrieve the property by going to Helen Hunt.
Fifty convicts are at work enlarging the Arizona Improvement Ooses canal below town and within ten days the force will be doubled. It will take about two months to complete the valley section before moving upriver to the canal head. Mr. Anderson pushes the barge and will have the steam shovel ready when needed.
Rev I T Whittemore travels to Sacaton on business tied to the Buttes reservoir construction. He aims to secure a winter appropriation from Congress with full support promised by Agent Cleveland. The Tribune notes the proposition is in excellent shape and failure seems impossible.
Dr J B Sueronard who left town for Payson suffered a severe heart attack while traveling and could not continue beyond G O Scotts on Tonto. He is being cared for and his wife assists, with Dr S B Claypool summoned and en route for tonic Tuesday Silver Belt.
Mrs Castella visits Mesa to organize a class in elocution voice culture and dramatic recitation. A Boston School of Oratory graduate with a gold medal from Prof Denton J Snider and twelve years on leading dramatic company stages she aims to start a thorough course. She expects strong local support and notes the potential Salt River Valley to Globe railroad extension would boost Mesa’s value and growth.
A Sunday send off marks Dan Hibbert’s departure for a Mormon mission with a farewell banquet in Mesa. The event features Judge Hakes remarks and a song by the Elders. Other items note community notices, personal updates, and local happenings in Tempe and surrounding areas.
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