Local Lines and To-Day's News in 1855 Prescott Area
The PHE Herald reports Boca beer at Boca Beer Depot, grape cutting at Whepleys, and travels of Mrs. P. H. Hickey and Douglas M. Lemon to New Orleans Exposition. Notices of Cantata of Esmer renewal, sale offers, and various local ads fill the page, with reminders of drug store affidavits, a missing map, medical remedies, and a range of goods from lumber to dairy cattle and grape cuttings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whepley
New Orleans
Esther Dramatic Oratorio to Be Rendered at Baptist Church
The Esther oratorio, prepared by local talent, will be performed Monday and Tuesday evenings February 16 and 17 at the Baptist church. The cast includes McNulty as King, Mrs Loring as Queen, Mr Miller as Partia, Mr Winters as Mordecai, Mrs Cox as Mordecai's Sister, plus a chorus of Persian and Jewish performers. The plot centers on Mordecai exposing Haman, the queen's courage, and the king rewarding Mordecai with honor while Haman's plot is unmasked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Phenix
King
McNulty
Loring Bermiet
la Sci
Miller
Partia
Dre
Pierce Mordecai
Winters Mordecai
F. Cox
Mise McIntire Serile
Coble Harbonsh
J. W. Wright Chamberlain
Sloan ElCre Gokedhe Ee
Johnson
Artaxerxes
Babylon
Quien
Haman
Mordecai
Hamen
Sordecai
Promnix
A. T
City of
Phoenix
Husry Garrias
Leading Lights in Arizona Assembly Portrait Sketches
A descriptive tour of speakers in the Arizona Territorial Assembly. General Hollins of Pima is praised for fairness and clarity. Samuel Purdy shines as a genial, influential member and Parliamentarian. Captain Watkins of Cochise is tall, skilled, and humorous. General Wawdwell, a Jacksonian Democrat, is a forceful ally of soldiers and Cochise interests. Mr. Franklin of Tucson appears as a young, capable lawyer, poised to shape debate with parlor and parliamentary skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollins
Pima
Geneva
Arizona Assembly
Franklin
the Treasury
Samuel Purdy
Sam Purdy
Arizona
Melins
Territory
Samuel
Captain Watkins
Watkins
Capt. Watking
Gia
Rmeanners
Mr. Franklin
Tucson
Pranklin
Purdy
Yuma
Gen. Rollins
Wardwell
Capt. Watkins
Gila
Anti Subsidy Vote Described As Fraudulent Local Option
A letter argues against voting on subsidies for railroads, calling local option ballots frauds and urging taxpayers to petition legislators. It contends money can sway outcomes, warns that subsidies burden taxpayers, and urges action before a bill passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earron Hersto
Isaac Conted
Maricopa County
Ratis
Arizona Says Maricopa Bills Dominate Salt River Valley
Prescott January 8 1885 brief from the ALD representative reports on measures before the Territorial Legislature affecting Maricopa County including the Insane Asylum Bill funded by Judge Porter and proposals to fund debt and regulate water use. The piece notes expected amendments to reduce $100000 appropriation and highlights debates, committee actions, and speculation about the bills’ fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Hon- Ald
Maricopa County
Salt River Valley
Arizona
Messares
Maricopa
Porter
Dewar
Phenix
Goea
Territorial Treasury
Muri
Copa
Arm~ Strong
Bread price clash prompts old price sale notice
Bakers announce selling bread at old price after losses, offering 12 large or 20 small loaves for one dollar. The notice lists Wrenn & Walbridge and others with dates and locations, and includes various patent medicine pitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrenn & Walbridge
Frankx Kuerner
A. Manasta
Phoenix
Territorial Registration and Bribery Bills Praised
The Human office honors Hon. Geo. W. Brown for copies of his Registration and Bribery bills. These measures are regarded as among the most important for the Territory that the legislature will be called to consider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Brown
Tae Henato Opposes Segregation of San Carlos Coal Fields
Tae Henato argues against separating the San Carlos coal fields from the Indian reservation calling the move a large scale swindle. He fears a few individuals would gain financially while the Territory would stay idle and unproductive. He prefers to avoid risks of profit loss even if it blocks potential Territory benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Henato
San Carlos
Asylum bill faces committee in territorial affairs
Telegraphic dispatch from Prescort notes both houses met at usual hour with minor items recast. The asylum bill remains in the Committee on Territorial Affairs with fair chances of passage to the Council. Blerta Bonita not yet appearing and seems doomed to an early grave. Railroad Hills to appear this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glla Podrida
Maricopa County
Cape Horn
Mars
Territaria
Stewart
Sierra Bonita
Suredue
Harry
Prescort
Enthier
Blerta Bonita
Railroad Hills
Citizens Meeting in Phoenix and Maricopa County
Citizens of Phoenix and Maricopa County are asked to meet at the courthouse Friday evening February 25 at 7 o'clock to consider measures before the Legislature affecting the county and to hear a report from the citizens' committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Maricopa County
Lectures by G. N. Goulding in Phoenix and Gundy
Col G N Goulding former United States Consul at Hong Kong and Grand Lecturer of the Independent Order of Good Templars will deliver talks at Washington Street M E Church Phoenix tonight at 7 20 p m and next night at 7 30 p m Goulding is a noted figure in temperance and fraternal circles and will share insights from his career and work with the Good Templars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.N. Goulding
United States
Hong Kong
China
Independent Order of Good Templars
Phoenix
Washington St. M. E
Gundy
Peach and Apricot Trees for Sale at Bargain Prices
A local bargain bidder offers 2,500 two year old budded Peach and Apricot trees priced from 10 cents to 3 cents each. The seller will take the whole lot at a loss of 400 dollars from cost and invites interested buyers to call at Baskc Exchange Hotel or by other prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mne
Cal
Etanes Ab Baskc Exchange Hotel
Reducing County Taxes and Debt Options for Maricopa
A reader argues property taxes in Maricopa County are excessive and burdensome for farmers with modest capital. Proposes issuing thirty year bonds at 6 percent to fund county needs, creating a sinking fund to reduce taxes, and cutting officer fees. Calls for prudent prosecuting and board policies to avoid criminal costs, enabling investment and value growth to support government without heavy levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maricopa
Costa
Board of Supervisors
Death in the Ruins at Montezuma Street Dance House
A skeletal discovery among the ruins of an old adobe building on north Montezuma street, once a city prison and later a dance house, prompts sensational murder theories but may simply be remains of a drunken tramp found near the surface after the walls collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Waudwell
Wal
Cochise
Thom
Butte
Montezuma Street
Washington and
Adams Streets
John Averish
Ochoa & Co
Hmr- Ald
Syrup of Figs Ad from Phoenix Arizona Territory
Nature s own laxative syrup claims to ease constipation biliousness indigestion and kindred ills while cleansing the system purifying the blood regulating the liver and acting on the bowels sample bottles free and large bottles for sale by O J Thibodo Phoenix A T
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Thibodo
Phoenix
A. T
Delinquent Tax List Highlights Real Estate and Prop Tax Totals
A dense delinquent tax list details numerous property parcels with real estate tax, per prop tax, and costs. Individuals and firms such as Davenport JW, Carey & Jenson, Cordoro Guadaluparlote, and others are listed with totals like 2.48 and 28.83, showing percentages and costs across numerous lots, blocks, and estates for parcels across areas indexed by names and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Aleciats
isall/aiwhstale
Davenport JW
Mace Area
al Pd Arenafeca
Carey & Jenson
Carey WR
Chung Fie
Wee Ee
Franklin Sam
Rober Lota
Ayers Inc
Acanecs Ois Arceeniee Omnes Balsx David
Tage
Balsz & Son
TB Anintateiessciep
s/iitie — arnaisees
Eatanas EE
Cole H
Christy
BBC
Forbush WC
Goldman Bernard
Toe
E Mead Sae Kee Dea Vans
EO Gardiner JJ
W Si Bik
Clanton ME
Goldman Chas
Goldman A
Cmerrinze Cotte
Vrritt Eg Ree
Goodhue
Heinsen
Hancock W
Huston
Holcomb
McKean
Jonas
Skpene Jones
Kirkland
Kline
Bittman & Co
Lene SD Lutgerding John
Algo
Ballaces
Lee Hoy
Socal Isc Yeahi
Adele Mills
Mason
Meader
J F
Nord Ee Sse Sensacsee Moss
McDonald
Tota Noreiga
Juans
Otero
Jesus
Olsen
Tobias
Tota
Seees Redwill A
Ramirez Jesus
Apie Ae Roark Jas
Sing Lee
Tom
Stroud
Stankard OH
Slocum E O
Ceca Neces Sherman Thos
Singer Mfg Co
Ioice Caisinecioe Weal
Ceeccecesacns Stankard G
Sayers H
COREL
Wacom Nero Rere
Safford
Coessie
Suddon GM
Gepearli Sersa
Shaw
Tweed Chas
Rns
Pi Linea E Mist Alamin
Tedrow J W
Costa
Setieralareae
Winters & Parkinson
Williams WE
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PHE Herald
Ereday
Boca Beer
Boca Beer Depot
Whepley’s
P. H. Hickey
Phoenix Cash Store
Douglas M. Lemon
New Orléans
Bshoemaker's Hop and Bath
Esmer
Eneganr Prano
Ingills
Territorial Prison
C. H. Brinley
McNulty & Shott’s
Dulles & Kemrpany's
J. P. Moffett
Gome
Hancock
Louis Vidal Bes
Phenix Uel
Ditton & Kexrary’s
Dr. Goodrich
Gregory House
P. Minor
Farrington
Rankin & Brayton
Holland Gin
Schamp & Bayfine
Schicdam
St Family Liquor
Winder
O J-Thibodo
Hen- Ald
Esther
Everhart
Garden City Drug Store
Catton Bro
Phoenix News Depo
Ruben
New Orleans Exposition
W. D. Boyce
Orondolet Street
Episcopal Guild
Geore
Iite
James Brunt
Itimore
Maryland
Dr. Price
Hoelix
California
R. BK. Paarersatton
Merch
Ata OF Esther
the Beautiful Queen
Ara
Fulton
D. H. Bartis
Ladiez
Bennett
Scott
Simme
Angusient
13Th Assembly of Arizona
Silhouette
M. Franklin
Henan
Tis
Salt River
Todd
Garden City
Wien
Messrs
Armstrong
Salinas
Office
Commissioner OF Immigration
Porgus
Madagascar
Gonghon
State of
New York
Telegraphic
Citizens Meeting
B.H Tv
Stroud Ae
Wells F
Lax
Orrick
Tucsom
Amz
For Wien
Second Istellee
Nouaeyner
Pebronry
Henry ‘Aithoff
Hoenix
Eae John
Nod Mickastoff
Phoen Fnricopa County
M. Thomas
Register
Millay & Hine’s
Real State Agency
Phontx
Fhoosix
Price
Lota St Tempe
Arizona Canal
Pireast Gautamud
Eureka
Magazine
Subediifer
Chas. Ramph
P. K. Hickey
Decade
Esl
Cs Haa
L’empe
W. H. Edwards
Tempe, Maricopa Co
R.E. Farrington &Co
Maricopa and
Phoenix, Ariz
Mark Goods
R.E. Farrington & C
Pieuns Gavrrnacy
Nall City
Ritory Arigona
Oas. Ramph
Penns Garrmanon
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