County Official Paper Evening Edition April 4
County paper front page note indicates Thursday edition for the county, with the date and publication day shown. No additional readable names or events are present in the fragment.
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1884
Page
3
County paper front page note indicates Thursday edition for the county, with the date and publication day shown. No additional readable names or events are present in the fragment.
Local lines report Gatier's Whisky and fresh produce at Whepley's and Wheatey's, along with arrivals of Mrs. Cordier from Tucson and Dr. Ainsworth for Republican events. Mentions of a sheriff returning for examination in a shooting scrape, a supper planned by Charles Salem for Odd Fellows, and medical association meeting in Phoenix. Also notes jewelry at Geo D Clarke, and territorial flour deliveries totaling 897,800 pounds to grain men including Y.T. Smith Hayden and Goldman.
The fastest attraction at Catton's News Depot are the fine views of private residences and business houses of Phoenix made by C B Noe the artist Carrox Nor.
Tia states the ladies are cordially invited to attend the Odd Fellows celebration and exercises on the 26th instant. The grove at the public school grounds will host the exercises if weather permits.
After six years with rheumatism Mr. Peter Mallen of 212 West Twenty fourth Street North says relief came only after applying St Jacoba Oil, touted as the sovereign cure, which he credits with his cure.
The Democratic Central Committee of Maricopa calls a meeting for Saturday evening April 28 1884 at 7 30 p m in the Phoenix courthouse. Full attendance desired. By order of Br B Topp chairman Franc Cox secretary.
Members of the I C G T attend a gathering at Garden Valley on Saturday, with a 0:30 start. G L Peanson and GoM Fowres are noted participants, while a local critique mentions the area around Nenlir's addition as an odoriferous summer resort due to decomposing animals and waste.
The Decewase Republicans voiced unanimous support for Glaive but she sent her delegates to Chicago without instruction.
The report notes Albuquerque will gain waterworks as Tucson Prescott follow in the expansion ring. California Senator Nimxen proposed amending a bill to move a disabled soldiers home from Yountville to the state government. Kansas foot and mouth fears now seen as blackleg illness, with no further spread expected.
The text condemns Rowe and mocks crookedness while discussing Western Union’s objection to a postal telegraph bill. It argues party espionage could arise if the telegraph is used in campaigns and notes opposition as sensational and self serving. It suggests a hypothetical $80 million price would prevent party power from blocking progress.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe immigration agent warns Salt River Valley of abundant land available for sale to enterprising gardeners and fruit growers. He urges residents to welcome settlers and resist land grabbers, stressing long term prosperity and practical farming over party politics.
Ep Hirratpo reports Salt River falling and Hayden ferry stranded. A new wire across the river caught in the river bed awaiting certrication as workers push to close Tempe dam tomorrow. Water scarcity risks irrigation and crops. Tempe schools plan May day events. Fruit trees and vines heavily laden with fruit.
Master Bert tried riding Wm. Levin's horse last Sunday but quit after saddle repairs. Mrs Armstrong and her sister plan a Virginia trip. Utah emigrants flow in, Hayden's mill awaits water. Many visitors from mining camps, railroad debate urged. Tempe proposed as a station on a line from Needles to the A T & S F near Deming via Phoenix Tempe Mesa City Florence.
A misspelled and garbled testimonial asserts high confidence in St. Jacob Off as a universal remedy. The speaker praises using it on himself, his workforce, and even animals for all kinds of aches and pains, claiming its sovereign healing power.
All Odd Fellows in good standing are summoned to Phoenix Lodge No. 2 Irvine's block meeting in the lodge room at 0:30 sharp on the morning of the 20th instant.
List of members slated to attend the Republican Territorial Convention in Phoenix on April 25 1882 to nominate delegates to the Republican National Convention in Chicago on June 8 1884 names include Ellis Murphy Wol enberg Carpenter Ainsworth Tinker Brannen Mullin Hill ONeill Fisher Hall etc from Yavapai Cochise Pima Maricopa Mohave Apache Yuma Gila Graham and others with detailed district assignments and attendee names.
Wednesday's Daily notes Senator Fairia at the Quyitotna mines while Judge F M Smith of Tucson dies Monday night. The report mentions Mozart's Twelfth Mass to be rendered next Sunny at the Catholic church and a crop loss of thirty thousand acres in the San Joa quin valles amid levee breaks below Stochton. The piece also touches on public instruction, a convention, and Price's Cream Baking Powder promotion.
Citizens meet at the district court room in Promix Arizona to discuss forming a Territorial Agricultural Association. Dr J E Wharton presides as temporary chair with P E Hickey as secretary. A three member committee is named to prepare circulars and gather support for a permanent valley organization ahead of a May 3 meeting at 2 PM at the courthouse.
The notice reports a circular and a $660 venue paid in. The chair urged interested parties to study and report at the next meeting on various organization and proceeding plans so that selections can be made by motion. The meeting adjourned to 2 p m May 3 1884 at the courthouse in Phoenix Arizona. Paturra, Hicery, Tem. Sec.
The Republican territorial convention for electing delegates to the Republican National Convention at Chicago will convene in the courtroom tomorrow morning at 10 oclock. Citizens and especially ladies are invited to attend. By order of the County Commissioner.
A long diary-like sketch recalls the career of Howard later known as Chief Justice Towart, tracing his roots in Bassa chuscis to his boy printing days in 1850 and his rise through law and politics. It notes his service as Prosecuting Attorney, shift to the Republican party, tenure as U S District Attorney for Utah and role as Speaker of the Michigan House, plus his agricultural leadership in Genesee County and the Northeast Agricultural Society.
A southbound coach from Prescott toward Phoenix was halted about six miles north of Gillett by a highwayman who took Wells Purgo's box and departed. One passenger heard the mails remained intact. The writer hints at unnamed locals repeatedly committing the crime and suggests officers arrest the suspect to prevent further violence.
From Yuma last year to Tremont House after training duties in Galveston Texas. California extra legislators fail to advance railroad measures. Captain W A Hancock chosen by Arizona Lodge No 2 IT C C F represents Grand Lodge to be installed next Saturday. H Goldberg & Sons begins board walk to improve visitor impression. Town marshal urged to clean streets by next Friday to boost town beauty for upcoming visitors.
Bids for fresh beef and mutton were opened on the 21st by Captain Eegan. Offers include Apache J Fs Williams at 8c beef and 9c mutton, James Patterson and others with varied prices, and multiple firms listing beef and mutton bids from about 9c to 14% per pound.
Fragmented OCR text references talks involving individuals and roles, with unclear names and locations. The readable fragment mentions parties and permissions but lacks coherent details to determine participants, place, or outcome.
A large audience attended yesterday's dedicatory services led by Rev. A. Gregory as Rev. GO. CG. Wheeler was detained. Dr. Gregory preached and was complemented by remarks from Mr. Ingalls and a report on the church's financial condition showing a debt of 840.93 remaining. Subscriptions were requested to liquidate the debt, but the amount raised remains unknown at press time.
A shooting incident occurred near Humbug involving Chas Thompson and miner Coover over property claimed by St Lowis Mining and Smelting. Coover drew and fired after Thompson shot at him, Thompson was wounded and fled, with officers notified of his whereabouts.
Monday's Daily reports Gen. Crock leaving for San Carlos while J W Archibald serves as Prescott deputy postmaster. Chas Philes is in Prescott seeking a five or ten stamp mill. Vulture mill resumes after two and a half months. John Ritter and Jon Rayner head to Phoenix with cattle to run a daily. Leyden, jailed at Yuma, sentenced to four and a half years. Patterson, insane, transferred to County Hospital. Northern dispatch notes four men plan to depart for Phoenix. Road conditions in the valley draw letters of complaint as rains worsen and overseers face enforcement duties.
Notice published for a settler's intent to prove residence and claim on public land in Maricopa County Arizona. Names include Geo A Collins of Phoenix and others. proceedings before Mon B J Pinney, Second Judicial District, Phoenix. First publication March 27, 1534.
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