Local notes and business items from Mesa and nearby towns
Mesa Free Press items include Chas Starr in Globe Phil Mets adds to livery barn Dr and Mrs Chandler visit Prescott Mrs Col J Roe Young at Kimball House Mrs Pritchard due home from east Jurors serving in Phoenix Mollie Rogers holds Farmers Exchange clerkship Crockery stock at Farmers Exchange Lucy Phelps among clerks at B M Johnson & Bros Will Kimball enlarges Goldfield carding house Mammoth mine expansion Odd Fellows meet Mr O Neill becomes MWPSR superintendent BORN Nov 15 1896 daughter to R D Rosenberger Shilohs Cure advertised for respiratory ailments horticultural inspector S E Betler appointed Mesa blasting for canal at edge of town. Shilohs Cure also sold Karl s Clover Root Tea promoted Grand Lodge I O F installs Rebekah Degree Lodge in Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Mets
B. M. Johnson & Bros
J. W Bailey
Goldfield
Bhiloh
J. W. Bailey
Consolidated Mesa Canal
Shiloh
Maricona County
Flannigan
Karl
Louis Sultan
H. C. Hitchcock
Globe
J.W. Bailey
How to Prevent Croup for Young Mothers
An article explains croup origins from a common cold, its early hoarseness, and a rough cough. It advises early action when hoarseness appears and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to ward off or lessen attacks, stating it is safe and sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J B Martin
Huntsville
Alabama
Jack Hauil
Owl Express
Goldfield
Early California Prices Echo Desert Trade Notes
A letter from Frank Thompson's brother in Guatemala quotes old Californian prices for coffee, apples, raisins, flour, coal, shoes, buggy rents, beef, eggs, and board. The piece notes rapid development, plentiful money, and hints at desert antelope ranges near Sacaton. Also mentions dental work, stage lines, Shilohs Cure, California lectures, and Chamberlain remedies for coughs and neuralgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thompson
Guatemala
California
Karl
J. W. Bailey
Desert Well
Queen Creek
Sacaton
R. F E. Holbrook
Phoenix
C. ©. Hackett
Two Lives Saved By Dr Kings New Discovery
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing consumption after doctors said no hope. Thomas Eggers of San Francisco recovered from a dreadful cold that nearly became consumption in two weeks using one bottle. Free trials at J H Barnett Drug Store with regular sizes 50c and 1.00. Hood s Pills and Hood s Sarsaparilla praised for stomach cramps and blood purification boosting strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Thomas
Junction City
Ill
J. H. Barnett’s
Odd Fellows Welcome Visitors From Globe
In company with Gee A Mintz Grant Secretary I O O F we returned from Globe the first of the week. The Odd Fellows and citizens generally of Globe gave us a cordial reception and overwhelmed us with generous unstinted hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee. A. Mintz Grant
Globe
Odd Fellows
Electric Bitters touted for seniors bowel and kidney relief
An old time advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a non intoxicating tonic for the elderly. It claims to gently stimulate the stomach and bowels, strengthen organs, aid digestion, and support natural functions. Prices are fifty cents and one dollar at J. H. Barnett's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Barnett
Judge Crose Welcomes Fine Boy at Home Last Week
Local notice reports Judge Crose rejoiced at the birth of a fine boy last week. The item blends with a string of unrelated ads and notices, including land sales, patent medicines, and local commerce, reflecting a period newspaper page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Crose
Birth Notice for F P Drew's Son in City
In this city born on November 8 1896 the wife of F P Drew gave birth to a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew
F. P. Drew
Arnica Salve for Cuts Bruises Sores and More
Ruchlen’s Arnica salve touted as best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. H. Barnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Barnett
Panacea hailed by Chicago Alderman for cough cure
James L. Francis, an Alderman of Chicago, endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as an ideal panacea for coughs colds and lung complaints. He says he has used it in his family for five years, preferring it to physicians prescriptions or other preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Denver
James L. Francis
Chicago
Probate Notice in Maricopa Arizona Estate Hearing
Executors of Charles J. Robson estate seek court order to convey real estate to Wm B Preston. Hearing set for November 21, 1896 at 10:00 AM in Phoenix, Maricopa County. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the prayer should not be granted. Dated November 10, 1896. C W GROUSE, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maricopa
Territory of
Arizona
Charles J. Robson
Preston
Phoenix
Territory of Arizona
Mesa Florence and Globe Stage Line Schedule
Three weekly trips with no night travel. Outbound from Mesa to Globe departs Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 5 am and reaches Globe next day at 6 pm. Return from Globe leaves Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 5 am and arrives in Mesa next day at 6 pm. Agents listed in Mesa Florence Globe and Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Mesa
Globe
CO Hocker
Prom
Johnson Bros
Louis Sultan
D C Stevens
Florence
L W Collins
Phoenix
Summons in District Court of Arizona Maricopa County
Mary H Drenon plaintiff files suit against J M Drenon in Maricopa County Arizona District Court. Defendant must appear and answer within ten to thirty days after service or face default judgment. Court clerk signs and seals the order dated October 30, 1896. first publication November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Third Judicial District
Territory of Arizona
Maricopa
Mary H Drenon
McLaren
T A McLaren
Pontiff
J M Drenon
Maricopa County
Arizona
Phoenix
Territory of
Excursion Tickets Offered on M and P SSP Railways
Excursion tickets will be sold via Ogden and Sacramento to Salt Lake and return from Sept 25 to Oct 2. Continuous passage both ways. Call an agent at Mesa to secure tickets for the round trip at 59 dollars 70 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SSP
Ogden
Sacramento
Salt Lake
Mesa
Gen's Pass Timetable From Agt General Office Phoenix
Local timetable note from the Agent General Office in Phoenix outlines pass procedures. Details unreadable. list appears as a brief public notice.
Desert land claim notice for Pardy in Arizona
United States Land Office Turon Arizona announces Joseph Pardy of Phoenix has filed intention to prove desert land claim No 1935 for the W i SEZ 34 Tp 1 S R 5 E G S and M before the District Court clerk in Phoenix on December 19 1896. Witnesses Hyrum S Peterson Charles Pine William M Newell and Charles Lewis all of Mesa Arizona. First pub Nov 13 Registe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pardy
Phoenix
Maricopa County
Arizona
G&s
District Court
Hyrum S Peterson
Charles Pine
William m Newell
Charles Lewis
Mesa
Evacrease J Trippel
Frank Atkinson
Tempe
Ber
William m Xewell
Undertaker WM. Pass ey Supplies Coffins and Repairs
WM. PASSEY, UNDERTAKER offers imported coffins and caskets on hand. Coffins made to order on short notice. Furniture repaired and job work done at live and let live prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Notice to Creditors Estate of Charles E Burton
The undersigned administrator announces that creditors and all persons with claims against Charles E Burton deceased must present vouchers within four months of first publication. Address for claims: Morton and Sherman, Mesa City, Maricopa County, Arizona. Dated October 22, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E Burton
Morton & Sherman
Mesa City
Maricopa County
Arizona
Maricopa
Willytam A. Burton
Aly Holmesley
Alv Holmesley
J M Lamron
Dleaing Black
Phoenix
CookGia Holmeslyy
Atlantic & Pacific Schedules Through Ash Fork Train Stops
The Atlantic and Pacific line shows west bound departures from Ash Fork at 11 00 and 1 30 pm and east bound departures at 5 40 pm and 6 00 pm. East bound arrivals at Ash Fork occur 5 20 pm and 4 49 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ash Fork
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mesa Free Press
Chas. Starr
California Medicine Company
Leonad Wells
East Brimfield
Mass
Holden
Hood
W.C. Norman
Winslow
Aziz
Cean
Will Vale
Coop
J W Bailey
Hoov
Ruchlen’s Arnica Sames
C W Grouse
Turkey
Tonk’s
Cts
Lebaxon Bros. & Co
French Dye CO
Vassar, Mich
Mesa, Florence & Globe Stage Line
J & Walker
Said
the Farmers’ Exchange
Phoenix & Maricopa
Southern Pacific
Wade
Prescott
Congress
Co. O. McNeil
Blackman
United States Land Office
Turon
WM. Passey, Undertaker
City Shaving Parlor
V.V. Wright
Nolice
The
Atlantic & Pacific
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Flagsteff
Williams
Peach Springs
Montezun
Laguna
Acoma
Siv
Cerrizo
Canon Diablo
San Francisco Mountains
America
Colorado River
Gon
Albuquerque
W. A. Burton
Ariz
Tucson
H. C. Longmore
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