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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1885
Page
3
The Herald County Official Paper records a Thursday edition dated January 15 1585 with publication as the region’s official daily. It reflects the era’s local news dissemination and typical newspaper masthead styling.
A compendium of town items and ads including bids opened on General Fund warrants for 2400 dollars, new sales offers on ores and lumber, lodging and board, a packing house prospect, cheap loaves at Wright and Walbridge, and a church building note. Also mentions cigars at Phoenix Cash Store, a New Home sewing machine sale, and a sermon series by Rev Caffee at Washington Street M E Church.
Vice President Colfax collapsed and died on the 18th in Mankato Minnesota. The report notes the sudden death during a visit, with details of the timeline and immediate aftermath.
PHELAN, the dynamiter, was stabbed in Rossa's office and is likely to recover. In New York, a mysterious fracas left others involved but details remain unclear.
Territorial Superintendent of Public Instruction Prof. KR L Long arrived from Globe on a business trip and is said to be locating his office in Phoenix.
From our dispatches it appears Levi Ruggles controls the House dead lock and plans to maintain it until all jobs mature and are introduced as riders for compromise.
The Salvation Army and city authorities dispute Sunday drum and tambourine performances in parts of the east, defying ordinances. Violations have occurred in two or three instances, highlighting tensions between public worship and municipal rules.
The Prescott Hiner calls Gila the most insignificant county in the Territory yet notes it hosts valuable mines operated by Globe copper companies and the Las Carlos cost fields. Opening these fields to the public could make them the Southwest's most valuable property.
An ad promotes Rounch on Pain plaster as porous and strengthening for backache chest pains side rheumatism and neuralgia. It claims proven efficacy and lists a price of 25 cents available from druggists.
A Chinese man shot in the calf yesterday refuses to identify his attackers. Two highbinders fled town as a sheriff, Melvenon of Prescott, departs with two prisoners from Tombstone. Sheriff Broadway returns from Gila Bend and other frontier notes fill the page.
A fragmented account portrays Mirabeau on his last day, pale with illness yet brilliant in intellect. He directs a final mercy to a dying retainer’s wife, asks for flowers and music, and, amid flowers, sun, and gardens, contemplates death. He dictates last wishes to Cabanis and others, laments royal collapse, and dies after loud, painful struggles while family and doctors attend.
The observers described a corpse as calm and smiling, noting an agreeable dreamlike sleep. They called it the most wonderful deathbed scene, matching the man’s character, and contrasted it with a Christian deathbed as more affecting yet less remarkable, deeming this a rare sublime expression of a Deistic faith.
A reader laments rising taxes in the Territory of New Mexico and urges the General Assembly to propose retrenchment. He criticizes local papers for favoring expenses and calls for legislation to reduce fees salaries court costs and county and city charges to ease burdens on citizens. He asks a patriot legislator to act for the greatest good.
Dr Levi K. E. George of Tucson reports a northern Arizona group called the Wakayas living in a secluded Colorado River valley. He says individuals aged 80, 110, 175 and 182, with one woman 182, appear to attest to remarkable longevity. He attributes it to isolation and healthy surroundings, though he notes skepticism.
A large meeting at Wooleey Hall approved forming a Phoenix military company. Deputy Sheriff F P Trott chaired, J Agard was secretary, E J Beonett treasurer. Over thirty signed muster rolls and officers sworn by Adjutant General M H Sherman. Captain C M Jameson led, John Eyrich first lieutenant, T W Hine second lieutenant. A bylaws committee was chosen for next meeting.
F. M. Murphy, Arizona commissioner, informs N O Expo committee of Maricopa County funds totaling $91 to be used for arranging county exhibits. The letter notes a shortfall in raised funds and requests prudent use of the money. Signed by committee chair Joan Y Z S5mirea.
The Prescott Writer profiles Maricopa County lawmakers: DeForset Porter, a 47-year-old Republican exile from Phoenix who has served ten years as a judge and was twice a delegate candidate. J S Ramsteing, a 30-year-old Democrat from Tempe who runs Hayden's mills and serves as postmaster. and councilman R B Todd, a Democrat newly arrived in the territory praised for ability. Peld, supervisor of the Vulture mine, also noted as a resident since arriving in the region.
The Supreme Court and counsel consented to continue several cases to the adjourned term. Phoenix will host the session starting the last Monday in February, including Tranquility Mining Company v Head Center Con. Mining Co and others. The court adjourned to meet again February 23 at 7 PM.
The Board of Directors of the Gila and Salt River Ferry Co establishes rates to be paid at each ferry. Rates include one horse and rider, carriage or buggy, freight wagons toward Phoenix or Maricopa, and per 1000 lb charges for hay grain flour, lumber, and other freight. Government taxes and imbalances listed.
An advertisement pledges a free cure for youthful errors and nervous weaknesses. It claims a remedy was discovered by a man in South America and asks readers to send a self addressed envelope to J. Inman, Station D, New York for the cure.
City Council met after adjournment with Mayor Goats and councilors Louseley Mahoney and Luhrs. Reports were filed. $48 credited to the Treasurer and charged to the Materials. The compensation committee read and amended the marshal and recorder pay. H N Alexander appointed deputy treasurer. Jo Gun bid 21 cents per prisoner meal. Cemetery removal petition referred. New charter part read. mayor authorized to move city funds to pay deputy treasurer and marshal. Finance committee disallowed K T Osborn bill.
The Thirteenth Legislative Assembly convenes today with members in the Northern District, Southern District, and across Apache, Yavapai, Mohave, Pima, CocHise, Cochise, Graham, Gila, Maricopa, Yaavapai, and other locales. Notable names include Ainsworth, Bailey, Bridwell, Dorrington, Howell, Leatherwood, Stover, Stevens, Todd, Weelin, Aram, Armstrong, Brannen, Brows, Brown, Connell, Frame, Franklin, Houck, Honter, Imus, Martin, Nash, Nichols, Purdy, Porter, Risley, Rollins, Robbins, Ruggles, Sins, Wardwell, Watkins.
A New York Times note from Philadelphia describes plans for a national dance during a kirmess. Officials discover no American national dance exists and debate its form. Proposals include Indian dog dance and a starry pellicual costume, but concerns about propriety and national identity persist.
Unclaimed letters awaiting pickup listed for Phoenix Arizona dated January 12 1885. Names include Dutcher CA Finley Mra R Hamilton Geo H Korff Wm Leibeld IH Lawrence Mrs M Madero J T Mayfield Feesie Proctor E M Rice Robin Riddle Chas 3 Warren Ai L Ridgeway Caleb Weedon FM Chinese Loon Fat CIRTAS ESPANOLA Trinidad Espinosa Cessiie Aros Fiereosio Bierge Ygnacio Cota Ar yzo Novirga Ynocente Morales Ana gela Barrios with instruction to call for advertised letters. G E Mowry, P M.
A fragmented humorous piece compares a hog to man, noting a supposed link between humanity and higher animals. It mocks stubbornness and political misdeeds, ending with a chaotic garden chase as a woman suspends the scene with a broom and coin to move the hog out.
An advertisement touts instant relief for toothache neuralgia and facial pain with a nostrum titled Rough on Toothache. The notice also notes Ira M. Bond, former editor of the Mesilla News, has leased the Albuquerque Journal.
A fragment notes Olin Chisum, famed New Mexico cattle king, died recently in Arkansas while seeking cancer treatment. It mentions health products and remedies like Well's Health Menower and Rough on Pain, and briefly references yucca plants in the Mohave desert used for soap and paper pulp.
Bakers in Phoenix announce they will sell bread at the old price of 12 large or 20 small leaves for one dollar due to money losses. Signatories include Wuicsat, Wallbridge, Frasu Kochier, A. Mawsaia, dated June 15, 1885.
The article lauds Hon. Clark Churchill for defeating Democrats in a Yavapai County precinct challenge that would have shifted control of county and state legislatures. It also notes Miner and Hughson actions in Phoenix, including a sheriff sale tied to James A Reavis and the Reavis grant for 900 pounds plus costs.
The Auckland Daily Herald refers to the departure of His Majesty Pawhiad for England to be confirmed King of the Maoris. It editorializes with pleasure about his visit to the Queen and notes his rheumatism relief by St Jacobs Oil, mentioning an introduction to the Great German Remedy at Mercer.
The Hon. Pat Hamilton, author of Resources of Arizona, represents the Herald during the Prescot session and will send daily telegraphic reports. His letters are incisive, well finished, and esteemed in the southwest, the Herald noting a growing subscriber base.
Old subscribers may secure best journals in the United States at low rates by clubbing with the Weekly Herald for cash. List includes American Agriculturist, Atlantic Monthly, Century, Harper's Monthly, and many regional titles with reduced terms and seed premium offers.
Nature's own laxative promises relief from constipation biliousness indigestion and related ills. It cleanses the system purifies the blood regulates the liver and acts on the bowels while breaking colds chills and fevers. Promotes stronger organs better than mineral liver medicines pills salts and draughts. Sample bottles free and large bottles available by O J Thibo do Phoenix A T.
A buyer promotes 3 500 choice trees two years old and two year old buds. The seller says they shipped nearly one year ago and invites interested parties to call at once at the Bank Exchange Hotel. Contact bl. H. Turron.
An advertisement-style notice touts Tuttle's steam washer promising fast, easy washing suitable for families and institutions. It asserts simple operation, fabric safety, simultaneous washing and bleaching, metal construction lasting ten years, and labor and health savings. Sold for $16 with guarantees, contact via Bank Exchange Hotel or Samuel Hill's Tin Shop in Phoenix.
LASP OF FICK AT TUCSON ARIZ December 5 1534 JT NOTICE is hereby given that the following named section has filed notice of its intention to make final proof in person of the claim and that said proof will be made before the Honorable D H Pinney Judge Second District Court county of Maricopa at Phoenix on February 1 1585 viz Henry Arthur Phoenix Maricopa County Arizona for the say of Sec 4 ap 1 NR2 E and the witnesses are Nol ia Morton Lyman H Tiffany John A Lufod Michael Fol all of Phoenix Maricopa County Arizona BENJ M THOMAS Register First publication Dec 11 15H
Assignees W A Hancock and Lawrence M Dun can resign to me their property and effects for the benefit of their creditors. Claimants against them or either must present claims at my Phoenix office without delay. Signed C A E Aweignes. date October 6, 180.
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