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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1884
Page
4
The item surveys scattered notes from Waco and Prescott area regions, mentioning Beile and Srops et Apr, local shootings, and Indian tensions. It references outfits, street fashion, and an upcoming large building project for Lt Ankave, with details on houses and porches. The passage recalls various people, places, and events in a garbled OCR style.
Geumnes Fowls Wilks advertises a selection of Geumen fowls and eggs in Phoenix for 55 years. The notice offers pure breeds of Geese Purkeyr Ducks or Pes Powls with eggs at 50 cents per dozen or egg exchange. Js SeARMSTRONG Tempe Arcena.
A 19th century report catalogues 883 entries in Arizona under various acts. It lists 31 entries covering 4,272 acres earning $9,088, 71 entries for 36.64 acres earning $9,047, and six final entries for 1,000 acres netting $2,919. It notes 120 mineral and homestead entries, 480 acres claimed for $2,600, plus 408 pre-emptions and other filings. Overall, 42,609 acres in 218 entries yielded $28,170, with 1,422 original homestead entries fees totaling $21,550.50 and 43 final homestead entries for 6,178 acres. Under tuber culture and other acts, 53 entries embracing 4,500 acres produced $412, and no final entries. The aggregate across all entries reached 67,580 acres for $58,125,560, with incidental expenses including salaries and commissions totaling about $7,244.
The report notes a total U. S. circulation of 18,452, up 1,500 in twelve months and 3,518 over the year. Western states show large gains with Missouri and others rising. New York State up to 1,023 from 1,009. Canada included in the general rise.
The article sketches a chaotic scene with Betid entivels of listo awl ty and a courthouse wall removal. It mentions Barnes, Market fhe Boa Angee Gineouynd, and soaring prices. It notes Lenien, Va villa and other places, plus a contract for the Pare Won clilderadi tate lelwees fis er'ist. It highlights the Eider of the North German Lloyd steamship and a new Baptist church dedication in Phoenix with broad civic participation.
OCR text fragment describes a broad crime and trial scene with names like Avie Teneeyan and Hui Wats, potential counterfeit money charges, and a court hearing before Justice Fetter. It mentions damages, a U.S. case brought by Bester 4 Hitacns, and various individuals tied to counterfeit activity, with references to locations near Fourth Street and Up street. The passage mixes accusations, courtroom actions, and unsettled legal matters in a disorderly, historical newspaper style.
From proof sheets of lasrafiean plied atte altsjosni of the Wadetts a Landsome nil Faithal record of the Territory. It will show the progress made by Arzeni and offer readers a view of homes and business houses of a prosperous Arizona.
garbled report recalls a vandalism warning posted outside a cotton mill showing five shillings reward for breaking windows. Readers recount petty thefts and odd events as rumor spreads through the community. It mentions Lombard fashion trends and a hair restorgy satire amid chaotic prose.
A. D. Smith of University Solwet Oakland, Cal, and J. N. E. Wil whi will accompany A. P. Hur non of the Independent order of old Fellows to the Odd Fellows celebration. They expect arrival before the 25th instant. Mr. Karmon is Grand Site of the Supreme Life of the Order.
An 1884 report outlines a meeting with large attendance. Committees presented reports on illuminations and a constitution draft for adoption next meeting, to be held at a local hall Friday afternoon. Attendees included several named individuals among participants in questions about American magazines and paper car wheels.
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