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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1884
Page
4
A Friday issue notes Pima County owing over 613000 and Mohave County around 20000. The item references city council squabbles over mayoral powers and committees, and mentions Carrier at Herrick Luhra shop and a line travel support from Phoenix to Mars and Ath Fork.
The report details a man named Pike who claims to be a county resident under an assumed name after an incident at a barge. An official circular from A D Lemon addresses gathering alcohol samples for prohibition, while Agua Fria Station, owned by A Calderwood, is sold and Saldereond plans relocation with his family to a ranch eleven miles downriver.
Witnesses recall a dispute at a Stinson residence leading to a gun battle between Samson and Tewksbury factions. John Tewksbury was killed as shots rang out and several others escaped unharmed. George Blaine, a known witness, aided in recounting the clash amid tension over a prior feud. Police sought the guilty parties as a broader outbreak seemed possible.
Secretary's report details the 1884 Phoenix meeting to form a Territorial Fair Association. It lists a three member drafting committee, incorporation actions, stock subscriptions, and board elections. It notes by laws adoption, land and fair arrangements, and county officers and finances, ending with August 1 1854 proceedings and adjournment.
Board of Supervisors met to levy the 1884 county tax. Minutes read and approved. Voting members Wormser and Halbert present. Herrick absent. Tax levy authorized for Maricopa County for the year 1884 and related territory details noted.
An appointed commissioner appeals to residents to prepare agricultural, horticultural, and other products for the World's Industrial Exposition in New Orleans. Suggestions include 10 pound grain packs, labeled jars of fruit preserved with guidance on irrigation, a strong canvas display, and a large valley map. Articles due by Oct. 25, with exhibition space opening Dec 1 and closing later.
The total property assessed for Maricopa County is 2 078 140 dollars with detailed values for land, livestock, merchandise, and jewelry. Twenty county societies and eighteen auxiliary ladies’ societies prepare exhibits for the World’s Fair opening December 1 1884 in New Orleans. The Online Ladies Society with 150 members aims to outperform the Fort Worth ladies in exposition matters.
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