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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1884
Page
4
Local lines list blanks, quit-claim deeds, mortgages and bonds for sale at the office. Notices advertise rooms for rent and a city election in May. Various ads offer jewelry, watches, travel maps, and a theater opening with a cast and orchestra schedule.
A competent Lookkeeper and a countant seek employment with a reasonable salary. Inquire at Le Haman office.
Elite Gallery presents Carton News Pepot by Clas. B. Noe once of Virginia City and now in San Francisco. Also shown are the Nonpareil picture by Mr. Nonia, a recent achievement in photography.
Special notice from qoke's Bijou Theatre explains washouts and late trains have delayed special performers. To avoid disappointing Phoenix patrons the opening is postponed until a worthy entertainment can be offered next Saturday evening. Further announcements will appear on the small bill.
Damiana Bitters touts its stomach regulating and tonic benefits with broad claims. Agents J Montana Morano and J M Morano promote the product across wine merchants druggists and grocers. The copy emphasizes digestive relief vigor and positive health outcomes.
A meeting of the Republican County Central Committee is called for Saturday evening April 5 at 7 oclock at the Porter and Millay office Phoenix to discuss delegating to the Territorial convention in Phoenix April 25 1884 Chairman Joun Y T Santa Secretary Co H Kwarr and members listed from Phoenix Mesa Tempe and nearby precincts.
A provocative note argues the organ should manage its affairs independently, contending the Republican interests now steer correctly. The voice questions current leadership and calls for aligned action within the party framework.
A party committee reorganizes to appoint delegates for the Territorial convention meeting on the 25th instant. Bir C Churchill urges strict party discipline, stressing Republicans must stay true to their ranks.
The Republican Territorial Central Committee of Arizona calls a 75 delegate Territorial Convention in Phoenix on April 25 1934 to select two delegates and two alternates for the Republican National Convention in Chicago. It lists per-county delegate allotments and urges prompt, active measures to choose tried and true party members, with notices of contests due April 24 and a meeting at the Phoenix Hotel.
Presenters at Weekington Street Methodist Church offered refined entertainment for the Territorial Sunday School Convention previews. Rev Adams and Mrs Adams showcased photographic and stereoscopic views including Jerusalem scenes and Jewish Tabernacle topics. The show drew a crowded audience and praised explanations.
The Sunday School session on April 2, 1883, called to order by Col. Christy at 2:30 p.m., included devotions, approval of morning minutes, and reports from committees on credentials with thirty-two delegates representing thirteen Sunday schools. The permanent organization and constitution were adopted, then afternoon discussions covered effective teaching preparation and engaging youth, led by Rev. Fulton, Adams, Pearson, Herrilt, and Rev. Clapman with Mrs. Hl.
Adams, Rev G L Pearson and Mr E Irvine participated as officers. A constitution was adopted and elections held for officers: President Col Wim Christy Phoenix. 1st Vice President Rev G H Adams Tucson. 2nd Vice President T W Otis Prescott. 3rd Vice President Rebt Eccleston Tombstone. Recording Secretary Ada Wharton Phoenix. Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer G W Ingalls. The following constitution was adopted.
This document outlines the Arizona Sunday School Union purpose to promote fellowship among denominations and Sunday School work in Arizona. It details membership rules for ministers and superintendents, voting via proxies, officer roles including president vice presidents secretaries and treasurer, meeting schedules, amendment process, and executive committee authority.
The Daily notes BicClerthy attacking Judge French, suggesting insults and a sharpened feud. Snow blankets the northern ranges, with Prescott area reports of nearly a foot. The Arrow becomes a temperance organ, Gila crossing near completion, and more slides delay Southern Pacific trains. A violent incident is reported of a wild bay captured in Santa Ress and a child killed, while Bisbee bandits praise Judge Pinney before execution.
Special orders detail Major James Biddle Captain Daniel Madden and Capt D F Callinan as members of the General Court Martial under paragraph 2 of Special Orders No 118. Travel is authorized by order of Brigadier General Crook. John G Bourke Acting Assistant Adjutant General.
Eminent physicians state that few thoragh applications of Jacobs Oil will increase circulation and improve vitality, noting observable life improvements for patients.
From Tuesday's Daily notes that Santa Anna marked fifty one years since becoming president of Mexico. The Mexican item mentions a collision at Central hind last Tuesday and various local disruptions including freight delays, ferry gear issues, and quicksand hindering fording on the river crossing. A new millinery shop will open tomorrow in Lemon's building on East Washington Street operated by Momiames N Z Curtis and C P Ford with cutting and dressmaking services.
Br. J. H. Goldsmith of Walent Grove stock farm credits St Jacobs Oil with curative qualities for rheumatism and ailments in horses and cattle. He has long used it on his breeding operation and calls it the best pain remedy he has experienced in twenty years.
The Phoenix school reports an average attendance of 162 for March. Pupils with 90 percent or higher include Brookie Gregory, Arthur Porter, Lindley Orme, Joseph Shot, Philip Wher ton, Maggie Meadows, Angie Jackson, Ollie Jackson, and others across First to Primary departments, with teachers listed for each grade.
Wednesday's Daily reports rising friction over land in the St. Johns area. J B Montgomery reportedly lost five cows after overfeeding alfalfa, with cattle penned in a corral and entering a green alfalfa field at night. Dr. Lord, a notable Tucson business figure, died in Mexico City. Captain Hancock notes a Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge founded at Timbstone with B A Fitkes as Grand Chancellor and others to attend the United States Supreme Grand Lodge meeting in March.
The first Territorial Sunday School Convention of Arizona convened with Col. Christy of the International Sunday School Union presiding. Ada Wharton named temporary secretary as Rev. G H Adams explained the convention's aim to organize the territory and prepare delegates for the International Convention in Louisville in June. Delegates from local Sunday Schools attended as the program proceeded toward permanent organization and officer elections.
Advertised and returned letters listed for Phoenix Arizona dated March 31 164 including names such as Atchley WR Poster WoW Adams J Aber Gates J Egart Black Wm Hil Chares Bissonnaire Phil Hill Charlie R Butter WF Hempion Joh C Clardy Ben Perkins Frank 2 Chanlsin JD Philips Chas Olak JM Patterson George Curtis TZ Potter Rev H Campbell Harry Ranald Mitch Stepley 8 P Craighead Geo Sitton JS Crunell O R Saum John Dwyer Dennis Saunders Wm Dutcher Chas A Singer AS Dewy Joseph Thomas Joseph Dempsey Michel Tindel PF Danies Angy Lewis Vidal Dunison J G Wellington Mell Day James Walters C F Dwyer Robin Walters Chas Dougherty Jas Williams Thos Duval Jas W Waite Mra Sallie K Henten C A Michell Jas Hamilton Robi Miller Robin Hari WM McCuio Mrs G W Heyman Gus McCain W James EB HOConors Mra Kcowles John O'Brien Hattie L Lembege Joseph Francises Bareles Lee Lizzie B Gregorio A dcOitis Louden W H Ross Gallego Linch Matt Magdalena Garza CARTAS ESPANOLAS Advertised Letters Gro E Mowar Postmaster.
A reward of fifty dollars is offered for information leading to the detection of a man who stole a new wagon sheet from the claimant FE EB Fausincrox's premises.
The coroner's inquest closed its investigations into Fernande Valencia's death. Dr Siala ney found no drowning indicators and ruled death from neck dislocation. Witnesses identified Valencia as a Mexican born man about forty, seen intoxicated near the river Friday evening, with others reporting drinking and a missing horse, body recovered in the river among rocks with a torn shirt. The jury attributed death to dislocation of the neck with unknown cause.
Phoenix Lodge No 2 announces a grand anniversary celebration on April 26 with a daytime parade and oration, followed by a grand supper and ball in the evening. Distinguished Odd Fellows from California are expected to attend.
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