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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
3
The Mesa Free Press reports a busy period with Phil Sheridan canvassing voters, a Mesa Democratic rally without speakers, and Gov. Wilson withdrawing from the Congressional race leaving Mark Smith as the Democratic nominee. Mentions a theater show by Ringling Bros in Phoenix, marriage notices, and updates on registration totals and local business moves.
Notice of execution from the Justice Court Mesa Precinct Maricopa County Arizona. Judgment holder T H Sabin against William Nelson and Deborah Nelson for $73.05 plus costs. Property described as West Half of Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter Section Two Township One North Range Five East G and 8 R M in Maricopa County. Sale at public auction October 20 1900 at 11 a m at courthouse door to satisfy the judgment and costs. Also mentions Santa Fe railroad schedule and Travis Phoenix timing.
In Bardwell, Kentucky, near the Ohio Mississippi border, a resident endorses Acker's English Remedy for coughs and throat troubles. He orders twelve bottles from W H Hooker company, hoping his wife’s sore throat and breathing problems improve quickly. The ad notes prices 25c to $1, with a money back guarantee through druggists, and sale by J W Batley Druggist.
Train No 1 connects with Southern Pacific No 19 eastbound leaving Maricopa at 10 30 p m Train No 2 connects with SP No 20 westbound leaving Maricopa at 5 45 p m Connections at Phoenix with K P and P R for Prescott and Congress Connections at Mesa with stage for Goldfield Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 12 30 p m for Florence and Globe Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 4 00 a m Trains stop on signal Pullman Palace Sleeping car on all trains between Phoenix and Maricopa Officials include N K Masten B P Porter and M O Bicknell General Passenger Agent.
Articles filed for Hollister Crude Oil Company Limited forming under Arizona Territory law. Directors named C. J. Tallon Carl W. Elfving J. W. Richards Brenton A. Hayne R. P. Lathrop with stock 500000 shares of 1.00 each and business to mine transport and oil and other minerals with Phoenix as principal office and San Francisco California as an outside office.
Legal summons issued in Maricopa County for Joseph LeCyr to answer Emma LeCyr's complaint within ten to thirty days depending on service. Court date set by Clerk W C Foster with Deputy L B Street, first published October 1900.
The Rincon Crude Oil Company is formed by J. A. Simms Ed. E. Miller D. Ormond E. W. Welch and B. B. Bush with principal business in Phoenix Arizona and a Riverside California branch. The charter sets 200000 shares at 1 dollar each and a 25 year term. Directors will total five to seven with statewide operations to acquire oil lands and refine minerals.
Notice to creditors of Charles A Harper deceased. Harvey J Harper as administrator invites claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims must be presented at the administrator's residence in Lehi Maricopa County Arizona. Dated August 27 1900 first published August 31.
An old fashioned ad from the Pacific Coast Syrup Co promotes a high quality sugar syrup labeled for making taffy candy. The product is offered by the San Francisco based company located at 107 719 Sansome Street with a note to ask your grocer.
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