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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1884
Page
3
The Herald County Official Paper appears as a nightly publication note dated Thursday December 11 1854 likely signaling a local civic or news sheet issue for the county. The front matter indicates standard periodical masthead and publication cadence.
A collage of ads and notes from Phoenix and nearby towns featuring sales on beer at Boca Beer Depot and Stankard corral potatoes. Promotions from Dillon & Kenealy, Witepley and Phoenix Cash Store advertise toys, liquor, dry goods, cigars, and holiday goods with a wedding rumor, post office inspector news, and local election results.
A dated plea offers a free receipt for moral improvement aimed at youth, with a missionary address for responses in New York. The crude text prompts readers to send a self addressed envelope to station D in New York for the proffered opportunity.
A Miner reporter questioned Governor Tritle on Phoenix progress and regional prospects. He praised the Territorial Industrial Exhibition, the Arizona Canal nearing forty miles of completion to irrigate 50 000 to 100 000 acres, and growing plans for pork packing canning and fruit preservation. He noted demand for railroad facilities and commended Balt River Valley efforts, predicting successful outcomes.
Gov F A Tritle voices optimism on northern and southern rail links for the Territory. He notes a New York Boston syndicate forming to build Central Arizona and a visit by its reps to inspect route costs and potential freight income. He also mentions Minera Bet construction and stresses railroad development as the era’s key issue alongside a hydrogen sulfide survey.
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant safe liver remedy, contrasting harsh bitter medicines. It claims relief from headaches, indigestion, biliousness, nervousness, and other ills, praising Dr. Whibodo’s pharmacy for supplying the product in large bottles priced at fifty cents or one dollar.
Advertised letters column notes undetailed apportionment issues in 1884 with a list of postal names and recipients including Bermudes Jacob Baker Mrs J N Benard and others. Also mentions remaining post items at Phoenix Arizona December 9 1884 and call for advertised letters.
Royal Arch Chapter of Masons elected N. Herrick as High Priest FE. A. Shaw as King H. H. McNeil as Serilse J. B. Kelly as Treasurer Jos. Creamer as Secretary Installation set for St Johns Day evening December 27 private event.
The report notes Hon A C Baker pushing a new city charter at the legislature. Others cited include Mary E Blake Margret Blake Holmdo Warren Narcissa Wright Lena F Cox and Katie Ingalls receiving certificates. A child injured months ago shows improvement and Maj Ingalls shows a diploma for exhibitors. Deputies report tax collections and polygamists transported to prison while other notices cover court damages and legal actions in Prescott and Tombstone.
In remarks to Fike and Skousen the judge says law, not creed, governs in the polygamy case. He stresses supreme authority of the land’s law, notes defendants are Mormons but insists each case be judged on its own merits and that leniency may apply if compliance with the law is clear. He warns harsh penalties for violations but aims to enforce the spirit of the law.
Joe Hill a well known oobleman in Wits section died after a horse stumble on a firm gallop while driving cattle to Bowie station. He was thrown and sustained internal injuries that caused his death a short time later. Hill was popular across southern Arizona and mourned by many stockmen.
The Havyglixhinan journal in Calcutta notes the International Exhibition awarded St Jacobs O71 a gold medal after crucial tests. It hails St Jacobs O71 as the Great German Remedy for pain and reports its elevated medal status.
Snow to the north as Sociale all off awaiting weather. Episcopal Guild meeting this afternoon. See Christmas locals and display advertisements. Jude Porter returned from San Francisco last evening. Ale Klewe bought the entire collection of canes sent to the fair by Yuma prisoners. Ed Phoenix sold out his interest south of the Gila river station. Judge Milner of Utah visited the Herano office today. Tempe reports the Soedettad Literte benefit postponed due to weather. Arizona Mineral Belt Mailway contracts for 6500 tons of steel rails and will build from Flagstad Arizona to Globe via rich timber and mineral belts, intersecting cattle ranches and agricultural growth.
Judge DeForest Porter met with Chas Crocker and Fred Crocker in San Francisco to press for freight rate relief on flour and wheat from the railroad companies. The Crockers pledged consideration by their directors, signaling willingness to support local traffic and a Salt River valley railroad if feasible, with material and transport costs offered to aid building.
County school money Apportionments list totals for districts including Phoenix Tempe Mesa and others. The report showing daily average of county children and overall fund amount is 4200.00 dollars with breakdowns for each district and station.
In a cold night the speakerendures ache and sleep eludes them. St Jacobs Oil is described as the certain fall that returns sleep and relief from misery. The verse presents a simple medicinal remedy as a soothing, almost narrative cure. The tone is promotional and reassuring, implying reliable relief through the oil.
A short, archaic quip contrasts berries having seasons while accusing bribery of stealing one season. The line invokes a ritual of plenty and moral critique, framing a political or ethical dispute through seasonal imagery and a warning about corruption.
Stated meetings on the Tuesdays on or preceding the full moon. 58. E. Parton, W.M., W. F. McNulty, Secretary. Phoenix Lodge No 2 meets in Odd Fellows Hall every Saturday evening. M. Mrrcnenn, N. G., Parnie K. Hicker, Secretary. A. Co. CT. W Phoenix Lodge No. 5 Regular meetings every Wednesday evening, in Masonic Hall. S.D. Lounté. W. , Jos. Campnens. Recorder, Phoenix Lodge No. 2, meets on first and the third Fridays of each month, in Eee Hall. S. E. Par Bom .,H. W. Ryper, K. of R. 5.0. &.F. Garden Valley Lodge No. 1, I. O. G. T., meets Monday evenings at the Baptist church. iE: Winine, W. C. T., 85 , Davis, W. 8. oc. F. Phoenix Souncil No. 1-Meets tat and Sed Thursdays of each mont at are 4. 1. T.ALSAP, C. T. W. Hine, Secy.
JAS. STEWART, Supt. announces stage departures from Phoenix to Prescott via Seymour and Wickenberg on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays with returns at 3 p.m. Stages also depart Phoenix daily at 3 p.m. for Prescott via Black Canyon and Gillett, with daily returns at unspecified times. Star routes run to Maricopa at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. with returns at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
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