County Official Paper April 17 1894 edition
County official paper published every evening except Sunday on Wednesday April 17 1894. Local notices, public affairs, and community updates likely appear in this issue.
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1884
Page
3
County official paper published every evening except Sunday on Wednesday April 17 1894. Local notices, public affairs, and community updates likely appear in this issue.
A jumble of local items from Phoenix and vicinity includes ads for liquor and groceries at Whepleys, Geo D Clarks jewelry, and the Eclipse Saloon offering ice cold milk punch. It notes a Grand Jury report, a May 6 election, and upcoming lectures by Dr. O C Wheeler. Police raid an opium den in Charleston with arrests and bail set.
Mrs. G W Drew extends heartfelt thanks to the people of Phoenix for their generous sympathy and assistance shown during her sad bereavement. She says their kindness can never be forgotten or repaid.
The latest attraction at Catton's New Depot showcases views of private residences and Phoenix business districts by artist C. B Ngo, presented by Carros & Nox.
The article notes Bucker O Neill takes possession of the Miner for a year and pledges independence from cliques, aiming to truthfully cover events. It weighs Arizona voting tendencies, anticipated close contests, and discusses prospective Republican nominees Blaine, Edmunds, and Logan amid national delegate dynamics.
Chicago April reports reveal National Republican Committee and local arrangements committees receiving rent requests for convention seats. Local secretary Wek. Sullivan states tickets go to delegates pro rata, with each delegate and alternate receiving one, plus 1,000 to the local committee and 400 to 600 held for daily press. Seats allocated to states in exact proportion to their delegates.
Mr Alfred Hay of Boomanoomana North West reports his stag hounds and a daring kangaroo hunter were badly lacerated by a wounded kangaroo on his sheep ranch. Bt. Jacobs Ol. cured both man and beasts, hailed as the greatest princure yet introduced for man or beast.
The body of Issac Ceaner, who drowned at Tempe dam weeks earlier, was found about two miles above Tempe and three miles below the dam on a sand bar. Relatives were notified and he was buried yesterday noon in Tempe, where he was highly esteemed. A newspaper note mentions a bread baking powder safety claim and praises Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder. The Tempe office received flowers from Mrs C T Hayden, noted for her hospitality and gardens. For rent, inquire of Judge G C A Tween.
The April term court docket shows numerous indictments and verdicts. Este Van Martinez and Esta Wan Martinez face charges of assault and murder attempts with varied outcomes. Chin Gower and Estevan Martinez receive guilty pleas or sentences for assault or larceny. U.S. and Territorial cases involve Internal Revenue violations, whiskey to Indians, and property seizures with orders for returns or bonds. Multiple motions for continuances and trials are noted, with cases set for late April and term continuations agreed by parties.
The Grand Jury reports after eight days in session that sixteen cases were considered and disposed of, nine indictments found and seven charges ignored. They examined public offices and praised the courthouse, recommending shelving vaults and partitioning offices for security, and improved jail drainage and wardens’ access.
A 1894 report urges Jailer upgrades for safety and care, proposes porch shade and an assistant keeper, critiques inmate feeding, and calls for hospital improvements. It notes an intoxicated keeper risk and urges supervisor inquiry. Officials praise county finances, urge lighter workload for District Attorney, and recommend more careful grand jury cases.
Special Grand Jury reports unsatisfactory conditions in Maricopa County Probate Court. It cites two estates with lavish and unwarranted expenses, including $12834.76 remaining to heirs after one estate and $3280.24 diverted to fees and other costs. Proceedings note co administrator appointment as unwarranted. Adopted unanimously April 16, 1914.
Trarr April 9 1883 Ep Hrrato reports a swollen stream through Tempe following protracted price spikes. Dam at the head of the Tempe Canal remains unrepaired though citizens press on with rebuilding. Rich rains and snowmelt improve soils, Hayden mills supply flour, crops and orchards show strong prospects despite earlier damage.
City ordinance enumerates storage limits for gunpowder nitro glycerine coal oil and similar combustibles. Rules require fire wardens to inspect chimneys pipes and storage, with fines for violations and specific restrictions on stalls straw and canvas tents near wooden structures. Passed April 9 1884 in Des Moines city council.
Fragmentary notice records the death of Professor George W. Drew of Rockland Maine, aged 40 years eight months seven days, with an additional line referencing James Smith near Phoenix Arizona in April 1884. The text appears to be an archival clipping needing clarification.
Notice announces publication of prescription by LAST OFFICE at Phoenix Arizona. It lists May 14 as the date of issue with witnesses including T. Frandtin and others from Phoenix Maricopa. First publication April 3 1954.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned administrator of the estate of Daniel White to creditors and all persons having claims against the decedent. They must exhibit their claims with vouchers to the administrator at its place of business in Phoenix, Maricopa County, within four months after the first publication. Thos Suberman, administrator.
An advertisement promotes Deamiana Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and a tonic for health energy and vigor. It claims Damiana makes the young stronger and the weak healthier through agent J. M. Montane.
A No 1 grain pasture can be had at the ranch of Wm Isaac four miles west of town. Price per head per month one dollar and fifty cents. No stock taken for less than one month. Wat Isaac.
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