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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1884
Page
3
The Herald County Official Paper for August 14, 1684 reports the latest civic notices and local updates. Public announcements, court notices, and community items fill the page as officials and residents respond to city matters.
Readable fragments show vendors selling whiskey butter beer wine and wallpaper while local figures Trim and trade update town life with names like J T Priest Tempe and Peter Holcomb Phoenix. The piece mentions peaches ice cream stock and a rough travelogue through Prescott Ash Fork and Jerome.
Massacre unfolds at Conder’s farm Cane Creek in Louis County as twelve masked riders ambush three Mormon elders. One elder collapses under fire after a confrontation with the assailants, and two elders are slain. the fate of a third remains unknown. Wounded by a shot near Mrs Comier, the elder’s whereabouts uncertain. Other masked men were seen at Garret’s house prior to the attack. In New Mexico, voters in Santa Fe approve bonds for a narrow gauge railroad project from Espanola to Santa Fe by a strong majority.
The valley's fruit output is projected to surge up to 80 million pounds, worth at least $300,000, with crops expanding threefold by 1887. Local tin shops are busy canning, signaling a booming industry tied to the planned cannery. A railroad would accelerate growth, bringing centers of processing and new commerce to the valley markets.
All persons having books belonging to the Maricopa Library Association will please bring them to Woods and Rothrock store. By order of the committee.
A brief barter note states Mtorck Wrens will trade stock mares and colts in exchange for barley. Cull early if seeking a bargain. Signed Fussx 1D. WELta.
Republican County Central Committee gives notice of a meeting in Phoenix on Saturday August 16 at 2 o clock pm to call primaries and conduct committee business as directed by the precinct. J T Sarre serves as Chairman with S Kwarr as Secretary and full attendance requested.
The advertisement offers a fine milk cow for sale priced at 8100 and lists remedies for biliousness, piles, and headaches attributed to Dr J E Wharton and Allens Bilious Phys re. Various misspelled items and confusing terms appear, suggesting an old classified ad page with mixed medical cure references.
A critique of counterfeit goods and copycats, arguing that imitators prove the genuine article’s value by constantly adopting the true standard. It cites Royal Baking Powder as the exemplary product and notes imitators praise “as good as Royal” while failing to match true quality. The piece contrasts genuine perfection with clever fakes.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a claimed great remedy discovered by a missionary in South America and offered free of charge. Mentions youth indiscretions, a sorrowful condition, and an address in New York.
Tome TosK voices indignation at Huachuca troops sent to guard mining interests in Tombstone. Residents say sheriff did not request aid and troops arrived to marching and campus. They worry but concede presence may prevent an outbreak.
A historical note cites ammonia produced by putrefaction of wine as a household risk. It recommends testing Royal and Andrews Pearl by heating a can top down on a stove to detect smell. Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powders are claimed without ammonia, alum, lime, potash, or bone phosphate, prepared by a physician for cleanliness.
Mrs M J McIntyre of Lemen Hotel room 16 seeks one month only service in a refined French corset work.
An eccentric note claims turnpike tolls arose from an ancient prank involving a removed pike. The tale credits a self-appointed guardian of a shrine, tradeoffs with a king, and a decree aimed to discipline travelers. The account blends misread terms, lofty phrases, and antiquated figures to explain tolls and passage restrictions.
Bridge at Vom proceeds with pile driving on Siurdey as two large drivers operate on pontoons. Crews place piles twenty feet apart and build a tempering bridge for trains and falsework for the Howe truss. Seth Green supervises. the crew expects geral progress in ten to twelve days with ships, rails, and ties prepared. North Carolina attracted investment in minerals, expending £17,000 for exhibits and receiving about $1,000,000 in returns.
Territoral notes report Rollins near Nogales guiding work with a mace over the line in Suipeca. Sheriff Paul received a $0 reward from the Board of Supervisors of Pionl county for action and capture of Henlew and accomplices in a murder robbery case. The Star and ex-Mayor Stenes campaigned against C D Sesion, a school trustee elect, boasting defeat. Election shows Star and ex-Dictator influence.
Mr J Laird of New Haven Texas reports cure of rhumatism after using St Jacobs Oil sold for fifty cents a bottle. The advertisement promotes a nonrareful pain remedy claiming swift relief and affordable price for readers seeking topical treatment.
A letter from a Dakota gentleman argues the Territory’s value is underappreciated and aims to attract settlers, capital, and buyers. He discusses securing forty-acre plots for families within fifty miles, promoting farming and land development, and plans a Territorial Fair to showcase local products in New Orleans and attract eastern investors.
A fragmentary notice marks a lost item in Dublin Phoenix for a light ran herve tlawet pine years branded on the left thigh. Owners urged to prove property pay charges and reclaim or face disposal by the Woolnomad Co. July 14 1884. Also an old medicine ad promotes Cantvorsta Froir Saur from California fruit for stomach issues. The Garden City Drug Store lists agents for Phoenix free lime offer.
An 1878 correspondent recounts rumors linking yellow fever to tombs and graveyard air from Vera Cruz to New Orleans, with notes on deaths, church burials, and possible environmental toxins. The piece discusses cremation as a public-health measure and cites mining reports in Dos Cibas and Dos Cibezas, detailing ore yields and prospects.
Fragmented text warns of supposed remedies for diseases, claiming many physicians abandon patients and touts Soov products as best care. It mentions SAHS PAHILLA Bion Lives Staur and a “Scovua” preparation with unclear efficacy. The passage reads like an advertorial pitch with dubious medical claims and archaic phrasing.
The Republican Club held a routine meeting with minutes noting communication with the Republican National Committee to secure expenses for the club. A toast honored John White of the Phoenix Paint Shop for a banner, and a committee was set to organize an Alec with Capt Atha, while salaries and payments to members were outlined in a formal yet garbled record.
Fragmented OCR lists names and places for a Phoenix area primary event. Mentions include Tempe Tempe Lewis Mesa Samutiel Bastier McMewel North Willen and various initials. Details are unclear but reference a Saturday gathering and the Hap wthewn Cran Central Crim'tice.
Bléasarce Deves and Welle Rice of the ity Stables promote lead and dine options with easy elegance. Tidings open harbor to welcome twenty diners for fresh evening meals. Leave orders with them for a delightful dining experience.
An early 20th century fragment reports Price asserting strict purity in ingredients and describes Wells Fargo offices and local fruit trade in Prescott. It questions a nearby militia or company presence and notes cheap tickets at a New Restaurant amid garbled text and era-specific references.
Announcement from Frank D. Weller outlining intent to run for a city position in Maricopa. Emphasizes dedication to public service and improvement for residents. Vague details due to fragmented OCR.
A fragmented notice references fabrication and a public sale action dated September 3 4 44. It names parties such as Ewart Boker Lorcixe and Windley H Onimes among others and mentions a chamber to Phrowix Aricena with a government or official process. The readable content lacks a clear outcome or location.
A garbled OCR record from a regional court notice outlines legal actions in the Seventh District of the Territory of Arsonda. It references the Dietic court and a decree, with names of clerks and attorneys, indicating ongoing proceedings and a request for petitions.
Soung Mas presents Terk Vourare fiem Co of Marahall Miah offering their Electro Volta Belt and Excerm Ap Piasces on a thirty day trial for nervous debility, sexual weakness, and related ailments. Claims complete restoration to health and vigor. no payment required if not satisfied.
Phoenix Arizona post office lists unclaimed letters including Rupuel ED Anita Ee Kingense Adam Charlebois M Keffey Juan M Ulaurviser WB Lynch and others. A notice calls for recipients or their heirs to claim items with a return address Geo FE Mawney PM and date references.
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