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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1883
Page
3
The Herald document indicates a county official paper published in the evening, with a date line showing December 73 day 73, suggesting a damaged or misprinted issue. No clear event or people are readable to summarize beyond the publication’s official nature.
Fragments advertise quit claim and bond sales and various goods. Notices urge purchases at McNulty’s and Ruben’s while promoting holiday wares at Rosenthal Koutner’s and Irvine’s. Mentions of James Carr planning industrial work at Willcox and local business openings appear amid miscellaneous announcements.
The Pennsylvania legislature ended its extended session yesterday after pay issues seemed uncertain. As funding doubts grew, the extra session collapsed and the appropriation that would have kept issues hanging on Wass 5002 was granted and then not sustained.
The Reavis organization yesterday refused to publish the Willing-fill deed, claiming no involvement. Critics question the move as a potential affront to its employer and demand transparent defense, urging honorable conduct despite alleged pressures.
The text details J Annison Keavis claiming interest in the Peralta grant from widow of George M Willing Jr. The widow currently holds a life estate and could only lease the property. Upon her death the heirs inherit, undermining Hengis claims. The writers argue no sale should occur until government confirmation to Peralta and legal victory against Reavis.
Empire Stables owner from New York writes to Spirit of the Times praising St Jacobs Oil as the greatest pain cure for the wage.
Public notice outlines prize distribution rules for undrawn prizes with numbers in order of value to be published January 6. The rest of the text aggressively promotes Damiana Bitters, claiming cures and health benefits with numerous ads for Goldman's sewing and harvesting equipment and Boca beer, all featuring dense product promotion and catchphrases.
A received document from Gro Willing Sr. to Briven A. Hill outlines provisos for a grant related to the Peralta claim. It provides land to actual settlers at 20 percent below government prices, five years to settle, and mechanisms for deeds and payments. The plan would convey a city site and fund 6400 acres for an endowment, with university lands and township school lands to be set aside, contingent on the Peralta claim decision by the United States.
Telegraphed notice from Dec 12 reports John Heith and Henry Frost arrested on suspicion of involvement in the recent train robbery and murders. They rode with Deputy Sheriff Pouniel’s party from Bisbee and provided news from Tombstone. A pursuit traced two robbers toward Tombstone, with Heith accused of misdirecting a fellow pursuer. تدري
A posse led by Sanders Goodfellow and others tracked criminals from Cherry Creek into a canyon. After a snowstorm and close engagement the robbers escaped, leaving altered horses and wounded gear as the weary group returned to Galeyville.
In Milwaukee Wisconsin the Dirty Sentinel proclaims rt. Facob OF, a noted remedy for rheumatics, has been used by many with truly marvelous results. The story highlights broad usage and strong effects as claimed by the leading paper of the state.
The document shows Geo. A. Willing of St Louis Missouri granting to Britt un Hill of the same city in November 1883 the Don Siguel de Peralta Spanish Grant land in Maricopa County Arizona. The tract spans about five thousand fourteen square miles, yet remains unsurveyed by the United States to vest title, with Willing also conveying fee simple and related rights.
In fee simple absolute to Sata Hill and heirs the grant as surveyed by the United States in satisfaction of the Peralta grant. If loans are given in lieu to Peralta or his representatives, the grant is also conveyed to Hill and heirs. Hill to convey lands to Willing University and to fund an endowment for fifty years, with school lands reserved for township schools and the city to found a university in Phoenix. Mary Ann Willing holds a life estate, and conveyances under this deed are subject to it.
A notarized deed from December 4 1883 records Geo. Br. Withog and Briton A. Bill signing before Commissioner I Charles D Greene Jr of Arizona at St Louis Missouri. Witnesses C D Guumen Jr and Guerix Jr certify their execution freely and voluntarily.
The text presents fragmented dialogue and names like Sophy Ann and TLonise amid garbled phrases. It mentions a person named Mun aged about thirty four, a scene with pinks, and a vague reference to a “Binton Budget” within a masqued narrative voice. The readable facts are sparse and scattered.
Yesterday around 11 an emergency surgery was performed on J. M. More by Dr. Afneworth and Dr. C Lincoln with assistance from Dr. DBro Creery. An earlier nerve-treatment required revision to save Mr. More's life while surrounding figures discussed sales and local politics.
A local advert promotes Regalia cigars as a refined Christmas present. Travelers Comfort brand cigars, available through J. M. Retz & Co., are noted as sole agents for the merchandise, marketed as an elegant option for gifting.
The readable fragments suggest a garbled page item with stray words and phrases. It mentions names and terms but lacks coherent facts or events to summarize into a clear news item.
A man named Atntcliffe was arrested in Denver after falsely presenting himself as the viceregent of Christ on earth. The incident shows broad concern as residents and officials respond to religious impostors making public claims.
A sketch details John G. Carlisle born September 5 1835 in Kentucky. He studied law in Covington, became a judge, state senator, lieutenant governor, and long served in Congress rising to Speaker of the House. The piece notes his dignity, ability, and potential to influence national politics.
From Wednesday's Daily the county and town tax are noted as duent while Plasterlag rapidly advances the new courthouse. Other items include train robbers unseen, editor Greathouse noted, January topis changes, Prescott grand jury silence, large farmers planting acres, leaves falling, Bennet off to Prescott, astray horse at Dublin central, assessment work among miners, Baptist church plans by Patten, Wright to Los Angeles, Washington tips on Surveyor General, pump at Costentio successful, Tom Shirman's mine edit, and warm December temperatures. Arizona Lodge nod, HOG 40M, elected officers Patten master and others.
A reader notes traditional anniversary names such as cotton for year one and tin for year ten, with many others including crystal for seven, china for twenty, silver for twenty five, ruby for fortieth, and diamond for seventy fifth. The piece recounts old terms and their corresponding years in a concise catalog.
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