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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1899
Page
4
A local column notes W Norton shipping Higgs, talks of Mesa Brass Band possible return, and W K Porter’s eastern trip. Mentions Miss Maeser social, Arizona Agricultural Association in Phoenix, visitors Jord and Stilwell, Pride of Japan tea, and public notices including land for sale and a new water share. Also reports Mrs Popslewor’s death and Chamberlains medicine testimonial.
Mrs 8 M Harris has been visiting Mrs W A Kimball during the past week. Deputy Sheriff Wm Moore has both in Mesa during the past week serving District Court papers. The genuine L B Q on each tablet is advertised for curing a cold in one day with a money back guarantee.
Col. T L Schultz reports success in attracting eastern interest in Arizona. Rev S A Donahoe of Pt Pleasant West Virginia recalls severe cold and violent coughing treated effectively by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy bought from J W Baily Druggist. The ad notes Pain Balm for sprains bruises and rheumatism offered by J W Baily.
Public notice reveals Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds has given away more than ten million bottles and claims to have cured thousands of hopeless cases. It touts asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all chest throat lung diseases as curable and invites readers to get a free trial bottle from J H Bartlett druggist. Regular sizes 50c and 1 with a money back guarantee. The Workmen will hold another meeting early next week. attendance urged.
Administratrix Hanna Williams of the estate of Robert L Williams deceased urges all creditors and claimants to present sworn claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims should be shown at Lehi Maricopa County Arizona, the place for estate business. Dated October 7, 1899.
Idaville resident J W Gardner reports Electric Bitters revived his health improving appetite and strength after illness. He notes the tonic helped with fatigue and general well being. Sold at 3 H Barnett's Drug Store for 50 cents per bottle with guarantee. Mention of visiting homeseekers and strangers in town adds local context.
A P Shewman offers to practice the law in Arizona and draw legal papers with care and accuracy. Notary Public services provided.
An 1890s ad mix reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve curing a Newark Michigan Civil War wound and promoting its healing properties for skin issues and piles. It also notes a Phoenix Workman edition and a Clay County West Virginia leg bruise healed by Chamberlain’s Pain Salve after physicians failed.
The notice touts the Southern Pacific line with nine seals of completeness in equipment and service. It highlights prompt, fast service, gas-lit cars, dining cars on all limited trains, and year round high standards. Claims minimal weather delays and 238 miles as the shortest route to Los Angeles with quick connections to other points. For more information contact M. O. Bicknell, Agent.
The Maricopa and Phoenix will restart Sunday excursions from Mesa starting June 4 and continuing weekly through the summer. Tickets are 75 cents to Phoenix and return, with special train leaving Mesa at 5.00 pm and Tempe at 5.35 pm for Phoenix. return from Phoenix at 10.00 pm Pacific time. Train numbers 6 and 7 are annulled every Sunday.
Train No. 1 connects with Southern Pacific No. 19 eastbound leaving Maricopa at 10 30 p m. Train No. 2 connects with Southern Pacific No. 20 westbound leaving Maricopa at 5 45 a m. Connections at Phoenix to Prescott and Congress via 8 F P & P R BR. Mesa connections offer a Goldfield stage at 12 30 p m Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and Florence and Globe stage at 4 00 a m Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Pullman Palace Sleeper car runs between Phoenix and Maricopa. N K Masten.
The service runs three times weekly with daylight travel between Mesa Florence and Globe. Mornings depart Mesa Mondays Wednesdays Fridays at 5:00 am and Globe at 7:00 am. returns reach Riverside and Florence by late morning, Globe by evening, and Mesa by night. Fares vary with routes and combinations priced up to 19.00 in total.
In the District Court of the Third Judicial District of Arizona Maricopa County Ida Swiggett sues Williard Swiggett. Defendant is summoned to appear and answer the complaint in Phoenix within ten days after service or thirty days if served outside the county. default judgment may be entered. First publication August 4, 19?.
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