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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1883
Page
4
The Herald local lines announce store ads for toys, fruit, and holiday goods at Thitedo’s, Whepley’s, and Ruben’s, with mentions of McNulty’s repair shop, Catton’s Book Store, and several other vendors. A Catholic Ball promotion, dental services, and a Christmas church service are noted alongside exaggerated or garbled items about people and places.
Local notices advertise Ruben's holiday sale and toys and Christmas goods at Irvine's and Thibodaux's Drug Store. J. M. Rew & Co. act as sole agents for Travelers Con sort to stock looms and cigars. Territorial Treasurer Butler aims to interest bondholders on 2260,000 bonds by January 1 and clear warrants with a treasury surplus by February. Corner shop listings include Florence sewing machines at McNulty's and Garden City Drug Store offerings. A. Franklin recalls territory settlers with Capt. Hargrave's volunteers and town figures Meesr. BR, E. Farrington, Thomas Barnum, W. C. Callier, and others, some lost or departed.
De xcate Oury has been placed on the Committee on Indian Affairs, adding a new role in shaping policy on tribal affairs and federal relations. This assignment aligns with ongoing legislative priorities and signals stronger oversight of indigenous issues.
The new Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Col W C Cunaday is noted as a former Confederate officer and later editor of a Republican paper in North Carolina, reflecting a political shift from wartime service to postwar editorial work.
A New York paper the Poet urges Democrats to pace themselves like Republicans who now push tariff reform. The campaign centers on party characies as both sides organize for the forthcoming contest.
Hox Rosissox, a New York House member, introduces a restitution measure calling for an inquiry into the possession of public lands by foreign noblemen residing abroad. The move appears tied to Ireland’s land conditions, aiming to prevent similar issues in the United States.
The Henan wishes its patrons a prosperous 1884 and thanks friends for their support in 1883. It notes gratitude for efforts on its behalf and the interest shown in its open, honorable stance in the newspaper world, and extends heartfelt thanks to all.
At midnight in Gamestox fifty masked men dragged Henry Pfeiffer W McLee and Whos McLemore from a saloon and hanged them in a tree. A clash followed as shots were fired injuring several, with five corpses left in the market house and talk of further violence. Authorities report a chaotic night amid burglary accusations and vendetta whispers.
A Peruvian tribunal names St Jacobs Oil as a cure for rheumatic and neuralgic pains. Individuals including Mrs Dona Juana Garcia and Mr D Herman Decker report relief after one or two applications. A brother shows improvement for arm paralysis after trying other remedies.
Henry B Anthony of Providence born 1815 in Coventry, Brown University graduate, edited Providence Journal, served as Governor, then U S Senator. He chaired the Printing Committee and repeatedly elected President pro tempore. The piece traces Anthony’s career and the Senate leadership dynamics including Edmunds and Davis succession plans.
A literary verse bids farewell to the old year and welcomes the new year with hopeful reflections. It laments losses and memories while urging readers to embrace fresh opportunities and avoid despair as time turns. The poem references memory, sorrow, happiness, and the renewal of beginning.
Christmas Eve brought masquerade events in Phoenix with the MASOUMNAYE BALL at the Woolsey Bucking Hall, a late-night revel, and a school-house dance among the old timers. The Presbyterian Church Christmas tree fed many, with a program by children and notable gifts to Miss Lhuiville and others. Whipple Barracks near Prescott, Arizona, described as a large frontier post with modest garrison, stable, hospital, and a telegraph office, where economy governs operations amid scarce funding and rising fuel costs.
Geo F. Coars explains that undrawn prizes after the winning numbers are published will go to ticket holders. Prizes awarded by highest to lowest values based on drawn numbers, published January 5.
All at Israel Wiler's Jewelry Emporium. Ladies diamond pins and brooches, Judes and gents' watches, chains, ties, pins, etc, of superior quality. Neck chains and tokens from American makers to suit any taste. Also silver pieces, napkin rings, match safes, fruit knives, and more items including a 400-day clock.
The Friday concert features a list of performances led by Prot Thomas with Osterlol Martz and Thomas. It includes solo vocal pieces by Miss Jessie Meilberg and Miss Medbery, piano solo Risotello by Liszt played by Miss Sarah Duckian, and instrumental numbers such as trumpet horn trio, violin Mocking Bird, and a tenor song Le Temps dAMOUR. The event starts at 8 o'clock with admission priced at 1.31.
The piece notes fashion tips with Grande Visite 13 being in vogue and fur trends like dark Russian furs and quilted fur garments. It mentions Miss Burrell and Mary Churchill in quirky social anecdotes, plus a report of a fatal road accident skull measurement and a fourteen foot skeleton shell, all reflecting era miscellany.
At the residence of Mr William Isaac by the Reverend Goats, Mr William Kevie and Nellie Stevie wed on Christmas day. McMoriis near Phoenix Arizona died December 2 1983 of apoplexy. Ezzi McMoriarris aged 2 years 10 months 22 days.
Miscellany reports Chicago preparing for a Republican convention as Sabin becomes national committee chair and Phelps is named minister plenipotentiary to Peru. Other items note a fire near Dubois Pennsylvania nearly destroying the town, a Bohemian wheat shipment, talks of limiting hours for women in Boston stores, and various race and political notes.
The report notes the University of California College of Dentistry starts its third session on February 4, 1884 with fees of 100 per term. It mentions a Baptist society lunch fundraiser, a gold watch gift for the most popular lady, and anticipated real estate activity. Tucson meets discuss union meetings. Sun day School Executive Committee clarifications follow. Ray Copper Company plans Riverside furnace startup next week to aid miners, with coke deliveries from Casa Grande and freight routes benefiting Florence and Riverside communities.
The Baptist Association children presented The Cantata last evening to a packed audience. Sergeant Huber sang Snow King as the highlight of the program. Medbery and Duckham offered a sweet duet The Left His Throne. Receipts totaled about $90.
An experienced accounting expert seeks a book-keeper and clerk. Salary is not a constraint. Apply at this office.
The Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County Arizona invites sealed bids on December 18 1883 for medical attendance correctional and county care services at Phoenix offices. Bids cover the year 1884 with quarterly payments and require a performance bond of one thousand dollars. The board reserves rejection rights and bids must meet terms.
The Board of Supervisors of Maricoe county Alabama will meet January 14 at 10 oclock in Phoenix for the sale of state bonds to fund county appropriations for the year. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By order of Bond Clerk Frank Cox.
A Madrid memorandum alleges France has seized two small islands in the Gulf of Guinea claimed by Spain. The document cites diplomatic friction and possible implications for territorial rights and regional stability.
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