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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1883
Page
3
Local notices and ads list fruit cans at Frederick and Mill, watches at Latk’s, barbers at Shoemaker’s, cigars at Locsley’s Cabins, and dining at Prince Restaurant. A telegraph notes the Regidence mine sale for 4 million to an American syndicate. Warnings urge settlements with W. F. McNulty by September 1.
Blacksmith Thomas Moran of Troop H 6th Cavalry was interred at Fort McDowell Arizona Territory on Sunday August 26 with full military honors. He died of typhoid fever after a brief service, earning the respect of his troopers and the garrison. A New Home sewing machine advertised for sale at about two thirds the cost.
An Australian sheep raiser boasted of paying 2000 for 200 pounds of British butter claiming the supply was part of a first class imported ram and tying his purchase to prize stock.
The Delpnosophists of Athens notes sixty two varieties of bredas among ancient Greeks. Bread baking reached high perfection like in Egypt, with Temi in civilized life. They baked cakes and loaves in many shapes and used various materials and flavors.
A whimsical anecdote suggests Solomon said there was nothing new under the sun because his wives teased him about hats. The tale implies the fall fashion in hats was already a talking point among them.
Guaruas Anguet reports none of yellow fever in the city with only a few non dangerous cases of tonto. No contagions or dangerous disease present. In Guayeas an unnecessary case cited but no fever exists. Tonto fever appears but is not contagious or severe. Negrate, adjutant to General Carbo, died at Tepic on the 24th.
A warrant for the arrest of a crazed man roaming Cave Creek is issued. U S Court Commissioner Jos Campbell attends to barley frauds. Hilton examined this morning on correction. Deputies Evans Wever and others arrived by coach and stay at Bank Exchange. Malaria at Rye Beach traced to a well near a hill and a nearby cesspool. Two visitors dead, others in danger. Curtis of Washington Swimming School suffering chronic rheumatism. Prescott railroad work begun. We extend congratulations to our sister city.
A rambled monologue introduces three Cowboys with wild boastful personae. The speaker proclaims chain lightning speed and terror, claiming to derail trains and murderers, while listing men described as annihilators and ghouls. The chorus hails a villainous, double jawed figure known for ruthless acts.
August 28 dispatches report the General Land Office probing extensive timber depredations on public lands near the Canadian line. While exaggeration exists, officials warn depreciation and criminal action against guilty parties, with calls for Secretary of State to press Canadian arrests.
Lieutenant Josiah Change of the 17th Regiment Infantry, U S Army, completed service in the regular force and was commissioned anew. He helped plan Camp Hancock and Fort Lincoln, and is praised by colleagues. He won $30,000 in the Louisiana State Lottery and drew $36,000 via Bismarck National Bank, holding two fifths of ticket No. 87,848. The prize was $75,000 for the capital, with Change planning to stay in Dakota service.
A mix of local notices reports a court martial to convene at Whipple Barracks on August 28, details include boundary survey orders for the White Mountain Indian reservation and various local incidents. It notes mining chatter, a pending death obituary, a jail sentence for a man beating his wife, and a death rumor about J M Bryan, a prominent county landowner and former freighter. Huachuca barley comment closes.
A jumble of advertisements and notices from a historic newspaper page offers cures for nervous weakness and youth decay, a missionary found remedy, saloon promotions, pest control, an infant telegraph operator in Erath County, and Damiana Bitters touted as a tonic. Also mentions Grand Canal expansion, urging readers to invest time and money, with various products and a Pensacola Yellow Fever note.
Reports span unprofessional conduct acquittal for Lt Col Bryant in San Cufies to Panama Canal dredging at ten thousand cubic yards daily. Pekin ships San Francisco arms voyage to China, Texas ring leader Minter captured, Paso del Norte donates $500 for Sistle-Mitchell mill, Alcalde endorses fight. Treasury to add $23 million silver vault in Washington. Sacramento’s first mayor General Albert M Winn dies at 73. Knights Templar drill awards DeMsioy Commandery, Rapur, and St Banards top prizes.
The Boston Adcerfiaer warns that the upcoming bond call will reduce currency as about 7.5 million dollars in bonds now held by national banks to secure notes will be called in. The circulation will cease and contraction will grow with subsequent calls.
The article praises SOZODONT as the leading mouth and teeth preparation amid growing public faith. It notes the appearance of many preparations, but asserts continued popularity and yearly growth in use. The piece also mentions stones in South Carolina and a water analysis linked to a plague, plus various other health and novelty claims in a literary, period tone.
A dated testimonial from Dr. S. Kane, A.M. MD, praising BENSON'S CAPCINE PLASTER for back pain, rheumatism, neuralgia, congestion, and related ailments. The letter, dated August 11, 1890, cites superior antiseptic dressing and rapid relief, urging readers to consider the medicine despite other brands. Seabury & Johnson, New York, is listed as the chemists and price is 25 cents.
The notice states that a named claimant has fled for final proof on a separable land claim. The hearing will occur before D. H. Pinney in Phoenix on September 1, 1883, for the E 1/4 of section 2, township 2 north, range 4 east, Gila meridian. Listing of witnesses includes John Walker and others for P. Cammares of Maricopa County.
An ornate city ordinance from Phoenix dated August 17 1883 imposes penalties for vagrants with no visible means of support and those loitering in saloons and bawdy houses. It bans opium use and possession of related paraphernalia, requires seizure of tools used for opium consumption, and sets fines or jail time for violations.
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