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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1885
Page
3
Prescott Elects Goldwater Mayor and Dodson Marshal
Local lines note Prescott voters chose M. Goldwater for mayor and Dodson as city marshal. The page lists varied notices, ads, and brief items from the area including freight, real estate, and business updates. It mentions theft recovered, weather, and ongoing commerce as the town maintains a busy daily rhythm.
Notice of temporary business empowerment in Phoenix
During my absence from Phoenix Mr E H Winters will have full charge of my business. W L Wahler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
E. H. Winters
W. L. Wherler
A O U W Holds Installation Meeting For Officers
The A O U W held an installation of officers for the coming term. Installed were P. E. Hickey as Installation officer, R. L. Rosson, W. J. L. Baickanger, M. W. Chas L. Mosher, J. J. Sweeney, Joseph Campbell, John A. Wright, J. W. Arenshas, John A. Agari, E. S. L. Jackson, M. M. Jackson, D. H. Recarie, and a Trustee. After ceremonies a fine collation was served. Bro. Thos. Weeden of Florence contributed. The group expressed satisfaction with their gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. EK. Hickey
R. L. Rosson
A.O.U. W
Cheap Quartz Mill That Cracks Ore Fast
The Virginia City Enterprise notes a low cost quartz mill could be built using a Burleigh or Tegersel drill with a stamp for peeling ore. Superintendent Hoyle of the Alla mine demonstrates a drill rig capable of crushing about ten tons daily. A $600 setup, excluding steam boiler, could yield twenty four tons per day, with future mills likely steam powered directly to the stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyle
Alla
Tuoning
Ups
Virginia City Enterprise
Apportionment of School Funds in the County
Judge Campbell and Supt. of Schools publish the apportionment of funds to districts, totals exceed twelve thousand dollars. Superintendent Josefa CasPreena notes distribution figures for Districts 1 through 2, with a final total of 32,482 93. Maj. G. W. Ingalls plans Prescott trip for Territorial Fair Association duties and potential clerkship in the House, described as high talent. A separate note references a printer error in a society column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Gaxwanis
Cece
G. W.insgalls
Prescott
Territorial Fair Association
Maj. Ingalls
Syrup of Figs Ad Card from Phoenix Arizona
Nature's own laxative promises gentle relief for constipation and biliousness. Claims to cleanse the system, purify blood, regulate liver and bowels, and ease indigestion with painless action. Sample bottles free and large bottles sold by O J Thibodo Phoenix A T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Thibodo
Phoenix
A.T
Maricopa residents urged to act on community interests
The Gazette notes Maricopa seeks nothing specific yet urges residents to support local needs. It argues those indifferent to community interests will suffer consequences and go hungry, while active participation benefits the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Maricopa
Bash
Large Capital Awaits Investment on Low Interest
Reports from the east indicate a very large amount of capital seeks investment at low rates. Before speculative business can secure it, there must be proof of permanent improvement, which will not occur until the new administration’s policy is fully developed.
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The
Express
Arthur
Heas
William M. Evaris
Evarté
Chiuney M. Depew
aRepublican
Depew
CoLrvirses
Hocking Valley
Buchiel
Straitsville
Bristol
Maricopa
Ploaniz
Phenix
Vulsture
Wickenberg
Board of Super Visors
Gila
Arizona Industrial Position Association
Phoenix
A. T
G. W. Ingalls
Phoenixz
A.T
Railroad Discrimination Claim Clarified By Informant
An earlier note suggested unreasonable discrimination by a railroad over a hog shipment. The correction confirms the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe was the road involved, not the Southern Pacific, per Mr. Calderwood. The issue centers on a carrier's treatment of a consignor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Calderwood
Atchison, Topeka & Bunta Fe
Civil Service Bill for Arizona Territory Prompted
The writer urges Arizona Territory to adopt a Civil Service Act to curb corruption, arguing it should start in youth and improve governance. The piece notes taxation compares poorly to New Mexico but credits officers for integrity and calls for legislative action to push the bill through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arzona
Arizona
New Mexico
France Bank Gold Reserves Double Bank of England
In December the Bank of France held nearly twice as much gold as the Bank of England, under the bi metallic system. French circulation shows gold and silver per head, plus paper. The article notes substantial specie reserves and compares monetary agency stocks per person between nations. It also mentions standard dollars entering circulation and forecasts December coinage. Mining Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Bank of England
Aberdeen Angus cattle praised at Edinburgh show
National Live-Stock Journal lauds polled Aberdeen Angus at the Highland Agricultural Society show in Edinburgh. The breed impressed with size, flesh, quality, and gait, surpassing Short horns and showing strong prospects in both the United Kingdom and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Highland Agricultural Society
Edinburgh
Scotland
Hutchinson
Pamela
United Kingdom
National
PRYMOVORS UNIT READY FOR SERVICE
Telegraphic dispatch notes division channel squadron including ironclads North Cumberland Achilles and Agencourt ordered to prepare for service. Also reports on marriages earthquakes and severe winter storms causing widespread damage and deaths across Montana and neighboring regions.
Court忙 Porter's Busy Week In Prescott Travel Notes
Judge Porter and family leave for Prescott as court activity heats Phoenix valley reports on officials, court cases, transportation ferries, and plans to improve Maricopa road for freight and growth. Local ministers, officials, and residents contemplate moves, with Gen Robins poised for speaker role and new residents leaving for Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.G. Rellins
Legislative Assembly
Porter
Maricoma
Pima
Robins
Council
Eleventh Legislative
Robbery details unfold with City Marshal’s pursuit
City Marshal Henry Garfias tailed two robbers, Me arty and Russi, for over an hour before they entered an old house. After their arrest three twenty-dollar gold pieces were found hidden in the building. McCarty was seen pressed by the same proprietor and later arrested, while Russell is described as a hard looking character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Garfias
Mearty
Russi
Marshal Garfius
A McCarty
Hkranp
Gurfiay
McCarty
Sacramento
Russell
Supreme Court Session Set For February 24
A program from A. S. Marshal Z. L. Tidball announces that the Supreme Court will convene there on February 24. The notice specifies the date and venue as part of the court schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S
Z. L. Tidball
Supreme Court
Huch Paibad Quick Cure Ad In Old Column
An old classified style note advertises Huch Paibad as a quick complete cure for bladder and urinary ailments. The copy mentions rapid relief from irritation scalding stone and gravel and lists a price of one dollar for the remedy.
Thin People. Well's Mealth Honever health tonic
An ad touts Well's Mealth Honever claiming to restore health and vigor cure dyspepsia impotence and sexual debility for a dollar.
England Girls Graduate In Gowns Worn By Men
A curious note from England describes girls graduating in gowns identical to those of university men and tailored by the same maker. The only way to distinguish them is to wait for the mouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Daring Robbery at Henato Office Stuns Local Press
A tramp printer known as Mc Carty and an accomplice robbed the Henato office after being admitted by a foreman to ease a work crunch. They escaped with nearly one hundred dollars in gold from a desk drawer. Marsal Gaffins shadowed the scene until a warrant brought their arrest. they were jailed for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henato
McCarty
Fred. Uthmeier
Uthmeir Jinn
Marsal Gaffins
Circular Letter for Plh mx- Re enaetulliv church build
Pacewix A T December 23 1884 requests funds from friends to build a frame church behind the lot before a brick permanent house. Labor is donated materials at cost paid cash and existing funds plus subscriptions aim to cover debts within about thirty days. This appeal notes rent savings and lists church leaders and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacewix
A. T
Providence
Plh
Wawee
Webster wed Weat at Tempe residence wedding
At the residence of the Hon. C. T. Hayden in Tempe Arizona on the evening of the 6th fest Mr Alfred C Webster wed Miss Viola Weat. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a few invited friends by Rev 3 D Fulton.
Warm spell may cause mountain snowmelt flooding risk
Forecasters warn that above normal warmth could trigger significant runoff from mountain snow. Hydrology teams monitor streams and rivers for rising water levels and potential flooding impacts downstream communities and infrastructure.
Prolific source criticizes old medicines and promotes syrup of figs
The piece denounces prior misused tonics causing headaches and stomach upset. It endorses syrup of figs as a safe, generous remedy with gratis sample bottles offered by Dr. A. J. Thiboda, highlighting large bottles for fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Thiboda
Bacon stays reading makes a full man quote
A short quip notes that reading completes the person and links to a cheeky line about bacon. The playful remark emphasizes literature and sustenance as a combined source of fullness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dors
Health remedy claims cure for multiple ailments
A fragment claims Well's Health Renewer cures headaches fever chills malaria dyspepsia and similar ailments. The terse notice presents no verifiable evidence or medical endorsement and offers no source or authority.
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