Herald page notice December 15 1884 county paper
The Herald reports a county official proceedings notice with publication date December 15 1884. It references the county publication schedule and routine notices from local government.
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1884
Page
3
The Herald reports a county official proceedings notice with publication date December 15 1884. It references the county publication schedule and routine notices from local government.
Local lines report holidays and sales at Phoenix stores, liquor and dry goods promotion, stage service and mail changes, a Bishop sermon at Washington M E Church, new office leases by Wells Fargo, and plans for a water ditch. Reports note Santa Claus goods, new home sewing machines, and a chameleon at the Herald office. A Phoenix Cash Store holiday sale, railroad franchise talks, and May A West’s fair impressions add local color.
Heavy rainfall saturated the valley from eight last evening through early morning with about an inch falling between seven and the stop of rain. Snowstorms hit the mountains near Prescett and Kirkland valley, delaying trains from Yuma to Maricopa. Rivers rose, Santa Cruz and Gila streams ran full, and more rain was expected tonight.
Williams Davin reports the marriage of William H. Peers to Nannie B. Davis at the Baptist Church on Sunday evening December 14 conducted by Rev. E. S. P. Davin.
A broad note lists Tombstone seeking John P. Clum for postmaster while a crowd of eastern capitalists visit the territory for investments. The item cites regional chatter on counterfeit notes, Indian pricing issues, and local political maneuvers including a Supreme Court session petition and a detective’s return to the east for seduction charges.
A collection of notes reports a two to three month infant desertion in Tombstone. Prescott migration for clerkships continues. Capt Calihan of Fort McDowell may reside in town. H N Alexander elected Southern Pacific director for the county. Snow and high water threaten Salt River boom. A Fort Thomas deserter held off troops for a day. Prescott polygamy appeals to Supreme Court. Banana grove in Arizona Territory grows from nine to about 105 plants. San Francisco mountain in Arizona rises to 19000 feet with extensive snow.
A Tempe courier reports Gus Goldman missing after crossing the river on a horse Sunday evening. Search parties with friends and Indians found the horse and his hat but no body, with swift current and a dangerous ford blamed for a likely drowning. The Goldman family and community extend condolences as continued inquiries proceed.
Directors met yesterday as Gov. Tribe outlined recent correspondence with New York capitalists. They reportedly agreed to sell the franchise if the financiers reimburse what the directors have already spent. A bill will be required in the next legislature. The governor is confident the New York group means business.
An advertisement for Wells Health Renewer promises to restore health and vigor and cure dyspepsia impotence and sexual debility for one dollar. The notice notes a Nebraska man refused marriage after a woman pondered his character, a detail highlighting moral judgment in a sensational, fragmented clipping.
The note praises Wells Health Renewer for freshness and vivacity while contrasting Ansnias unfavorably. It points to his poor reputation yet acknowledges he never writes a circus circular.
The ad claims Hough on Iteh cures eruptions ringworm tetter galt rheum frosted feet and chilblains. A proverb about a bonnet covered with birds implies a bill must be paid, suggesting price and value in a satirical note.
A fragment describes a health product named Well's Health Nenever for backache chest pains rheumatism and neuralgia. A conversation in a parlor includes a rooster reference Chanticleer with dismissive humor. Illustration-like prose hints at a 25 cent drugstore advertisement by mail order.
The Herald reports outstanding accounts require prompt settlements. Debtors are urged to call early as the Heraid office seeks prompt payment. N A Morrorp Principal.
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