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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1885
Page
4
Fort el and Benson in town reports. Weavers visit. Ads note saddle inquiry dental work and pine and redwood timber for sale. The Copper Queen case and large banquet plan loom. Local real estate and nursery offerings appear amid drug store notices and shipping of codfish and gin.
The Prescott council advanced several measures including convict labor contracts, county bond for Maricopa courthouse yard, and alcohol sale regulation on election day. A grazing bill sparked debate, and aliens land limits were cut to 920 acres. The House debated mine tax code and a territorial codification plan, while a Pinal stage robbery recovered express and mail with two suspects Henry Gerrard and Andrew Dorsey captured near Silver King.
A bill introduced by Leatherwood of Pima seeks to permanently place the capital in Tucson. The dialogue argues Prescott cannot hold the seat given population centers and political forces, with Maricopa and Yavapai unlikely to unite for a Prescott revival. The piece questions Maricopa’s influence and the viability of keeping the capital near its current location.
Japak Porter faced criticism from friends who backed his county interests after his vote in the House on the freights and fares bill yesterday. They urge him to explain his reasons to justify the action in the public mind.
The Sierra Bonita bill was introduced yesterday in the House by Hunter and has long been seen as the main issue for the so called third house to debate when it surfaced.
An OCR fragment touts a toothpaste style powder, claiming smooth refreshing harmless cleansing and preservative fragrance with vague pricing. No clear date, place, or named entities present.
W Hall reports Yaqui Indians led by Cajeme on the warpath in Sonora. Mexican women and children fled as Cajeme attacked and burned a town near Oaxaca. Yaquis are armed, skilled, and control large lands. they seized vessels at the mouth of the Yaqui river, posing a strong resistance to Mexican authority and signaling a likely prolonged conflict.
Mr B W Jones describes peanut cultivation requirements with emphasis on soil type lime content and moisture. He notes gray calcareous soils with marls from seaboard areas best for pods and warns against dark or clayey soils that stain pods or slow early growth. He compares expected yields to corn and stresses warm, friable soils for maximal quality.
General R E Colston portrays Khartoum as a bustling Soudan trade center with sixty five million dollars in yearly commerce. The drawing covers population figures, European presence, a Roman Catholic mission complex, and notes on the city’s architecture, trades, and security. It ends with a note on Gordon and a Catholic fortress. The item closes with a separate tidbit: New York telephone girls barred from skating rinks.
The Supreme Court met for a session with Chief Justice Sumner Howard presiding. Proceedings covered Pasquel Negro v Robt Hunted on appeal from Cochise, attorney Sen Morgan ordered to show cause, Jerry Millay admitted, and several cases including Reilly v Comstock and A J Caldwell, Western Mining Co. v Toole argued. Copper Queen Mining Co. v Arizona Copper Mining Co on appeal from Cochise heard.
James Brunt, deputy sheriff of Lualtamore Maryland, writes after thirty years in the field that Red Star Cough Cure provided remarkable relief from a severe cold and cough. He claims one bottle completely cured him after prior attempts failed.
A store apologizes for an abrupt closure and announces it cannot transact business tomorrow. It states efforts are underway to arrange the bankruptcy sale and that reopening is planned for Saturday February 23 under Dr Jos and KEneany.
Leading physicians and druggists endorse the new Syrup of Figs, praised for its pleasant taste and real merit as a liver medicine and purgative. Trial bottles are free, with large bottles available from Dr C. J. Thi.
The note recalls Susan B. Anthony beginning as a school teacher earning eight dollars a month and, after fifteen years, saving three hundred dollars. It contrasts medical claims about Well's Health Renewer with Anthony’s early career and savings to anchor a historical vignette.
Among Austrian railway staff over 3000 women hold jobs with salaries from 16 to 30 dollars. The notice highlights a health product claim for exhausted mothers, urging use of Well's Health Renewer at 15 cents.
An act by Ti eton and DeForest Porter proposes amending Section 2 to levy annually on the second Monday in August a 25 cent tax per $100 of taxable property in Maricopa County. The collected funds would be paid to the County Treasurer and held in a sinking fund. The act would take effect upon passage.
The Texas Pacific land grant forfeiture measure remains unsettled in the Senate as debate repeats and leaders swap motions. Senator Blair wins a procedural clash to keep labor contract limits in play, while Van Wyck warns delay threatens final action.
R B Blowers of Yolo county demonstrates a pruning system for Sultana grapes used at Woodland. The method guides head height after year one, selects long and short spurs in year two, and reserves long canes and spurs in year three, adjusting numbers to vine vigor and growth. Stakes are redwood pickets tied with rope. judgment based on surrounding conditions.
Unclaimed letters list at the Phoenix Arizona post office dated February 23 1885 includes Brannen Jim Morter John Bookhout Chas Montgomery TL Brothers Thos Murphy Neil O Braidle Richard Bouche Jos O Neill Stephen Brodie A A W Byatt Andy Davenport TL Poieine Gerd Foyer Albt Purnen W L Fanning John Ryas John Graybeal G L Reid Mrs Tempa Gilmore A A Reynolds J R Grey Frank Turneor J C Harrington Nay J Kountze Albert White John F Returned letters. Brouse Gregoire Hancock Santiago Cameron G W Lorenzo Barrelo Peters W H Cartas Espanolas Grigalva de Martinez Jesus Maria Bindiola Call for advertised letters G E Mowry P M
The County Board of Supervisors opened bids for a three side porch around the county hospital this morning. Bidders included Thomas Ruff for painted and unpainted work at various prices from 435 to 514 dollars, A McDonald 546 350, FP Semert 545, Cunningham & Creighton 350, Patton & Creighton 570, and J M Shriver 570.
A Galapateh received by Judge J. T. Alsap indicates the Senate has passed a bill forfeiting the Texas Pacific Land Grant. The note, dated Hixaton February 20, 1885, states the action was transmitted to J. T. Alsap in Phoenix.
Mr. Ed Wiggins of the Humbug mill reports the region’s chrondiders are active and large rock quantities are being mined. Much ore will be shipped to Benson and other smelting points while mining ore will be worked in the Humbug mill.
Card offers a cure for nervous weakness early decay and related youth errors. Claims a discovery by a mission in South America. Send self-addressed envelope to Hey Joszxru T. Inman Station D New York for receipt.
Reports from Washington on February 21 discuss President Cleveland's prospective cabinet choices and silver policy. Wisconsin Rep Jones cites Vilas as possible Interior secretary if the New York Treasury post is chosen, while Mitchell from Milwaukee is named for Treasury. The piece notes Democratic splits on tariff, silver coinage, and administrative reform, with talks of a three-person civil service commission to evaluate clerks and possible mass dismissals.
A Democratic member said an extra session of Congress may be needed to remove Republican officeholders under the National Government and replace them with Democrats. He warned of a national storm but noted departments would still be investigated and the official guillotine would operate in a few months.
We the undersigned bakers announce they will sell bread at the old price after this date, 12 large loaves or 20 small loaves for one dollar, in Phoenix on January 15, 1885. Also notes Mammoth mine activity near Tucson with mule teams and wagons stretching forty miles, described in the Index.
Marshall Michigan firm Votraic Ezriro offers Exserno-Vouraic BET and TRIO APPLIANCES on a thirty day trial for men with nervous debility loss of vitality and related troubles. Also claimed relief for rheumatism nevoidgia paralysis and other diseases. Complete restoration to health vigor and manhood guaranteed with no risk trial allowed. Write for illustrated pamphlet.
Proposals in triplicate for furnishing five hundred thousand pounds of hay to Fort Thomas Arizona Territory for the fiscal year ending June 30. Delivery to commence March 15, 1885. Bidders must specify hay quality, price per pound, storage, and delivery times. Other bid for baled hay along the Pacific rail between Los Angeles and Union California due March 1, 1885. Government may reject any or all bids. Pacific Coast American-made preferred.
Notice states forfeiture of interest in Eureka district Maricopa County property due to failure to pay share of expenses for year ending December 31. If not paid within ninety days from publication, the co-owner’s claim becomes property of the subscriber under applicable statute.
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