19 Jul 1883
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1883
Page
1
The diary notes Tucson’s move toward California, street lamps and new offices in town, and ongoing civic plans as Prescott restricts wooden buildings. It tracks arrivals, mining talks, weather near 106 degrees, and a busy scene in Tombstone with political chatter and hospital proposals. The piece mixes local notices, travels, and brief obits, painting a bustling Territorial scene.
Dr W W Jones arrived from mining properties in Tonto Basin. M E Church services on Washington Street tomorrow at 11 am. Thomas Barnum, Phoenix veteran, returned east with family. Signal Service foresees aurora borealis display due to rare electric disturbances. Mrs C Moore, sister of P S Moore, sold her Salt River Canal water rights to Geo Patterson for 1730 dollars. plans a trip to California with sevener.
A well attended meeting led by E Gunz considered costs and methods for new fire apparatus in the city. A five member committee was appointed to research steam versus hand engines and tanking options, with Tombstone hand engine favored as a possible purchase near 900 dollars.
The Faronvar mines lie in Yuma County near Phoenix, Arizona, owned by D. C. Kling & Co. Expenditures exceed $29,000. Twenty four claims near a central ledge show rich copper ore with iron in some veins. Water must be hauled eleven miles. five mining camps and a wagon road network serve deals with multiple companies negotiating for purchase.
The Board met July 22 1888 at 2 pm with all members present. The issue to raise the N Way of Section M4 Township 1N Range 2E assessment from 500 to 600 was discussed and led to reassessment of Mrs Moore ranch to George Patterson. Rebecca Peeples insane was ordered placed at Langdon Clark asylum in Locks ton California. Mortgage actions included J T Dennis against J E Wharton for 269 and J L Isaaca to Samuel Franklin for 15.00. Minutes of prior meeting read and approved before adjournment.
Deputy Sheriff Mogers returned last night from a hunt with Tempe robbers. He was accompanied by Mr. Bishop and Goran's clerk Bagley. They traced two men near McMillan toward the Salt River. A running fight followed with exchanges and a horse struck, but the robbers fled into the rocks. The pursuers lost ammunition and could not capture them. The band is traveling east along the Salt River and evading capture.
In the 19th century legislative record a new act titled An act to Suppress Vexatious Litigation restricts attorney fees tied to case outcomes. It declares contracts paying a portion of recovered funds invalid, and requires plaintiffs in tort or real estate actions to post bonds guaranteeing damages plus counsel fees if they fail to prosecute or dismiss suit.
A critical view of a new territorial law criticizes its harsh provisions. The piece argues the act restricts access to courts by forcing plaintiffs to post costs, denies attorney reimbursement, and compels gratuitous legal service. It condemns the legislature and the executive for approving what is described as wicked and shameful policy.
Mail deliveries and pickup times listed for Maricopa and nearby towns. Daily Phoenix routes include connections through Prescott, Black Canyon, Gillett, and Pescott with specific evening departures and midweek pickups. Additional mentions refer to Hayden's Wares and local totems, with various weekly days and times.
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