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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1885
Page
3
Local lines report dry weather, cargoes and stalls at Whepleys with eggs asked for cash, buffalo fish plentiful in markets, and plans for new brick and a county sinking fund debate. Residents discuss bonded debt to ease taxes, school bond pressures, and anticipated population growth in Maricopa County.
Prescott reports outline bills on clerk and assessor salaries, contested local questions, and various measures in both houses. Highlights include a memorial for San Carlos coal field segregation, a proposal for a Tucson blind asylum, and a Cochise County district shift debate. A Capitol fire in Washington prompted delays and concern for archival records.
The Exposition committee reports satisfactory results raising funds for transient expenses. The Government building spans 16 acres with full state and territorial representation, featuring New York under Jas C. Truman and Nebraska under Gov Furnas. Oregon shows robust displays of agriculture, timber, and notable fruit and vegetable yields while relics from the Greeley relief party illustrate the relief effort.
From an eastern paper comes a notice of the death of Hon. Harrison Tweed eldest brother of Judge C A Tweed at his Taunton home in Massachusetts. Born February 17 1806 in Wakefield Mass he lived in Calais Me Taunton and Taunton National Bank A Field Son Track Co Taunton Brick Co and other posts He was a State Senator 1868 69 Presidential Elector 1873 and a Governor's Council member 1876 77 He married Charlotte Nash Smith in 1831 who died in 1840 and then Anna Pond survives He leaves two daughters a son Chas H Tweed of New York City and a daughter in law of Hon William M Evarts
Mr H H Tuttle of this place has invented a washing machine advertised here and tested by citizens. Testimonies say it saves clothes and labor, using galvanized iron for a durable frame, and it would be cheap at twice its price.
The London Daily Sportsman notes St Jacobs Oil as a highly valued cure for rheumatism neuralgia sprains and bruises. The product is widely sold in America Australia and many parts of the world with instructions printed in eleven languages.
Inquiries welcome to GC, W, and Cuaningham regarding two adobe houses available for rent near the business part of town. Contact details not provided.
The inquiry asks about county tax rates and assessment bases, whether property is valued at true value or fractions, the volume of credit in the area, consumer debt levels, wheat production, and prices of dry goods, groceries, boots, and shoes. It also requests the general nationality of the local population and whether many foreigners reside locally.
The San Francisco Call notes Mormon growth in Arizona with about 1,500 members. Most are at a settlement near Maricopa named Macuyo, while the rest reside at St. Johns, roughly eight miles to the west.
Jerry Miller, a prominent California mining figure known along the Coast for mining activity, arrived in town yesterday. He plans to inspect property in the foot hills north of the valley.
Sion F M Murphy writes from New Oreana January 20 1885 praising Maricopa exhibit at the Arizona exposition In Phoenix he notes weather dampened attendance but officials expect large crowds and strong results He calls Arizona mineral display leading and compares favorably with Centennial 1836 funding and effort.
The New York Evening Post interview with Thomas Edison reveals his belief that direct electricity from coal combustion could end intermediary furnaces and steam engines within about ten years. He notes progress, likens the challenge to steering toward a precipice, and predicts vast reductions in cost and widespread impact if the breakthrough occurs.
Post office at Phoenix Arizona shows unclaimed letters dated January 26 1885. Names include Thos Mederle Fred Holtzinge Geo McDonsald M A Kelly CT Radfield Gen A Leonard J W Sapp Mrs M Leach RS Wiggons Ed Maloney Philip Woodruff Joseph Cartas Espanola Felipe Armijo Maria Araiza Juli ana Nunez Rafael Barreto Tiburcio Ballesteros Carmelita Maduena Benigno Maduena Francisco Nunez Bartola Mendez Francisco Meza Juana Rodriguez Guadalupe Morales Francisco Belles Juana Albanes Josefa Rodrigues. Call for advertised letters G E Mowar P M Returned letters.
Delinquent tax list for Phoenix 1884 shows numerous property owners with per property tax totals and costs. Entries include Ayers Inc, Balsz, Bridgman, Blankenship, Carey, Goldman, Gardiner, Frank, Fowler, Forbush, French, Swenson, Franklin, Davis, Hollenbeck, Hancock, and Kirkland among others, detailing lot numbers, block numbers, real estate tax amounts, percentages, and costs.
Mr. Salisbury of Benson seeks county aid for a rail line into the valley from the south, noting talks with Southern Pacific to haul farmers goods and an engineer evaluating routes. Grading to the river continues, with calls for local farmers along Phoenix roads to unite and level paths. Also includes assorted health and household remedies advertised in the period.
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