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Newspaper

Mesa Free Press

Location

Mesa, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1893

Page

3

Thanksgiving News and Goldfield Town Notes

Thanksgiving comes next Thursday as local news covers gold strikes upriver and signatures by Prof. Netherton and A. P. Shewman in Phoenix. J tz. Peterson recovers from illness while Inverstition mines prospectors and James Passey battle illness. a generous rain refreshes the parish, and B F Johanson Sins Co advertises groceries and broom shipments.

Prof Netherton A. P. Shewman Phoenix B. F. Johnson, Sons & Co J Tz. Peterson J L. Patterson M.T. Porster Pirners Exchange J. G. Paterson

Wooden Wedding Anniversary for Forster Couple

The fifth anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Forster occurred last Friday at their city home. A large gathering enjoyed music and a sumptuous banquet while gifts included chairs, a dining set, a piano, a gold ornament, and various practical items. Mrs. Forster, a gifted pianist, welcomed the surprise and the guests extended many returns of happiness.

M. J. Forster W. M. Newell W. A. Kimball F.T. Pomeroy Mr. Johnson B. F. Johnson, Sons & Co Win. LeBaron A. L. Cuber B. M. Johnson Shos.Jones Fannie Dana B. F. LeBaron Don LeBaron H. M. Eschelberger Arizona George Barnett Chas, Lewis Mason & Hamlin

Mountain Lion Encounter Near Verde Ends With Escape

Geo Emmett recounts a harrowing hunt when he encountered three mountain lions while climbing a ravine for game. After firing buckshot, the beasts closed in, forcing him to flee downhill to camp where companions later found him safe. He notes hunting lions is fine when the roles remain reversed.

Geo. Emmett Verde George

Contempt of court lands jail term and local notices on sale

Judge Pomeroy orders ten days in jail for contempt. A western indigent faces bond issues over liquor to Indians. Primary delegates chosen for county statehood convention, with HAH McComas and others named. A cement dam plan corrected. canal lower end and underflow noted. Local ads seek butter eggs hats shoes and fashions with specials on sewing machines and piano tuning services.

A. Hunsaker Hah. McComas F. J. Nethercon C. R. Hakes W. J. LeBaron

Reward Offered in Murder Case in Arivaca Arizona

Acting Governor Charles M. Bruce announces a reward of one thousand dollars for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder of Frank W. Oury, a Tucson citizen, at Arivaca on September 19, 1893, with the Great Seal affixed in Phoenix on September 21, 1898.

Frank W. Oury Tucson Pima County Arivaca Charles Mr. Bruce Arizona Wuerger Phoenix

Delinquent Notice on Mesa Canal Co Stock

Notice of delinquency for capital stock of Mesa Canal Co due to assessments up to July 1 1893. Amounts listed against shares and named shareholders follow in the docketed notice.

Mesa Canal Co

Delinquent stock sale notice for Mesa Canal Company

Delinquent assessments totaling amounts for several stockholders including Prany Oo Treyscisc and Mary IE Felt require payment to the Mesa Canal treasurer by December 1 1898. If unpaid, shares may be sold at public auction on December 2 1893 at Mesa City Bank to cover delinquent assessments. By order of the Board of Directors Wilbur secretary.

Bir Grant Hartford Banking Co Ccces i Jessie Pomeroy Fe Pomsloy Drs Crevicevisvaveu Eee Tithing Office

Notice to Stockholders of the Mesa Canal Company

The Mesa Canal Company in Mesa Arizona announces a semi annual water tax of 7.9 per shire covering six months ending June 1894. payment to the secretary by December 15, 1893 is required or water will be cut off from delinquent customers until paid. By order of the Board of Directors, E W Wilbur Secretary.

Mast Canal Isda Board of Directors E W Wilbur Sec’y

Notice of Intended Fa al Proof in Desert Claim

Notice is hereby given that the settler has filed notice of intent to make final proof in support of his claim. Proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court, Phoenix, Arizona, on December 16, 1393, for the land parcel near Mesa. Interested parties include Robert _?. M. A. Lee. Henry Dachingson. Newson iackney.

Sores Phoenix Arizna Jorss Mar Arizone Bette Nosth Liva Ofsadllant Viz Robert Tkants M.A. Lee Henry Dachingson Newson Iackney Saziene Wister Ion

One Dollar Offer Promises Weekly Complete Novels

A New York monthly magazine offers one year of Stafford's Magazine for one dollar plus fifty two complete novels delivered weekly by mail. The list includes Wilkie Collins and Jules Verne among authors. Subscribers send payment via registered letter or express to H Stafford, P O Box 2264, New York, and mention the paper.

Windy City H. Stafford Pushsteer P. O New York Piper New York Monthly Home Aid Etime Wilkie Collins Walter Best Mrs. Oliphant Mary Cecil Hay Berence Marryat Anthony Trolle A.canan Doyle Miss Braddon Captain Marryat Miss Thackery Jules Verne Stafford’s Magazine O. Orde R S Magazine N. Y

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