County Official Paper Published Evening Except Sunday
The Herald, county official paper, issues the edition for Wednesday March 27 1854 with publication statement and date line noting evening issuance except Sundays.
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1884
Page
4
The Herald, county official paper, issues the edition for Wednesday March 27 1854 with publication statement and date line noting evening issuance except Sundays.
The page lists various notices and ads from Phoenix including property rentals, meals and room lettings, a ferry delay, new goods at local stores, stock and fruit shipments, and upcoming events. It also notes the body of Isaac Cesner not found at Tempe, a San Francisco trip, new cigars, and court news from Globe with Miner collection highlights.
Elite Gallery Carton and Noe announce completion of work and offer highly enameled pictures for purchase in San Francisco. They promise procurement of pieces that will not require customers to stay or delay, inviting four pairone to inquire for desirable works.
Dr Bean, a French physician, notes fingernail growth at about one thirtieth of an inch per week while toenails grow slower at a quarter that rate. He finds the thumbnail grows to its full length every weekly weeks, and the great toe nail renews only once every ninety six weeks.
A Phoenix social gathering drew a large turnout of order members and spouses for a lively evening. Music, dancing, and sociable festivities filled the night as attendees enjoyed the camaraderie and hoped-for good will among locals and visiting guests.
Paymaster C. Bartlett of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad left his office for lunch without closing a large safe where employee deposits were kept. While absent, the safe was opened and all contents were stolen except a small nickel package, with about 27000 dollars missing.
A new business venture at Mesa Cry has started operations. The firm includes Mr BP Macdonald and his two sons A Jonad and D Mcdonald, and Mr J P Earls. They plan to open in Tempe and Jonesville, dealing in general merchandise with a specialty in agricultural implements.
From the Bisbee driver comes word of a killing in Tombstone in the early hours. Deputy Sheriff William Daniel, asleep in his saloon, woke to a noise, saw a booted man near the safe, fired his shotgun, and the intruder collapsed. The dead man is identified as miner John Hiles-Star.
Orrick Board of Supervisors in Minicopa County on March 24 1854 approves previous minutes and votes to transfer two individuals declared insane by the Probate Court Joam Rio and Jaimes Paterson to Langdon Clark asylum in Stockton California. Also orders county hospital admission for another, schedules court house furniture purchase of 18405 and a Building Fund warrant for 1410 to Jackson Avery for courtroom work.
Fragmented report notes Judge Fitzgerald will reach Tuc between the 141st and 143rd of April as a troubled bulletin of a chaotic day includes a man swept downstream after attempting to cross a river, a supervisor meeting on mentally ill prisoners, a robbery case against Chin Gadney for $1500, and canal stockholders planning a consolidation after a court ruling.
The item lists a string of brief items from Benyvett and Coloraids to a deadly shooting in Front of Hie St. Cloud and a mining disaster in southwestern Virginia. It mentions the Koaiditr of Pythias delegates, odd fellows anniversary planning, a New York oleomargarine move, and local civic updates including a hotel improvement and road distances on the Maricopa and Quijota road.
Junior Vice Department Commander A G Alford reports St Jacobs Oil as a ready remedy for pins aches and bruises. He recalls severe tooth pain weeks ago where he could not sleep after applying the oil he felt immediate relief and the pain ceased promptly.
On Saturday afternoon about four oclock, an essence-bound passenger train appeared as a reflected image moving rapidly along the western horizon for about one mile. The entire train was clearly outlined and distinctly colored, and many people in the area witnessed the sight.
The Colusa Cats Star praises alfalfa as the best feed per acre, noting its success in Colorado and its role in fattening hogs. The narrator describes cutting green alfalfa until October 10, then feeding hogs shorts, hay, and water, three times daily, with dry alfalfa meal for stock hogs.
The April edition launches the 27th volume of Viet fire periodical featuring several notable pieces. Among the articles are How Werkes Booth Crossed the Potomac The White Mouse Among the Maxzdalen Istands Wholes on the Exile of Dante and Dr Sevich, all noted for unusual interest.
Flour contractor J. T. Smith faces continued delays as 21 900 pounds stranded on the road since January beside 56 000 pounds sent to Maricopa yesterday. Commissary officers dispatch courier to steady deliveries, while Bull River Valley furnishes much of the Territory’s supply and seeks improved transport to cover all.
The text presents a long list of unreadable names and initials tied to an advertised letters notice. It mentions Phoenix and Mesa, with several individuals including Clark, Dickinson, Harris, Jackson, and Gomez among others, and ends with a postal official reference.
Yesterday near Hayden's ferry oilman Cosner and team were driven into the rapid river while crossing on the river above the ferry. Cosner was severely injured and later sank. a brother narrowly saved himself after grappling Cosner. Cosner's body had not been located by report time. A respected Vermie resident aged about 40 years, he leaves a void in Verne and Virginia circles.
From Wednesday's Daily the freight rate from Ash Fors to Prescott is one cent per pound. The report also notes a Mexican City illness of Dr C H Lord formerly of Tres son and mentions various local items including canal work on the Arizona Canal, a shooting match score, and political moves about capital location in Santa Fe and New Mexico.
A fragment warns against adulterated baking powder and urges using Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder to protect family bread and customer trust, promising safety and satisfaction in a quality product.
Potts, just returned from southern Arizona, believes Maricopa will be the key station on the Southern Pacific Railroad serving passengers and freight from California. He notes the Maricopa wagon road is excellent, shorter than Tucson or Tren Grande routes, and predicts Cres Grande may remain a chief town in the southern part of the territory.
Rowetes of Mr Jence Cosner highlight a Tempe accident in which Cosner drowned after falling from a wagon while hauling rock. His body remained unfound at 2:00 am as his brother and others failed to free him from the river current. The item also includes a long, satirical household code about the Peakes Sisters.
Lieutenant Bingham and clerks began surveying the White Mountain Indian reservation with tents set in snowy conditions. Pioneer miner Mr. Clase notes miners in the Calston district earning big wages while Crump’s mining activity continues amid wet snow and deteriorating valley roads.
The message announces the World’s Industrial Cotton Centennial Exposition to open December first at New Orleans, lasting until May 31, 1885. It names a Territorial Commissioner with Douglas Grey as Alternate and urges Arizona residents to cooperate in mounting a strong exhibit of mineral wealth and resources for the world to view.
Territory leaders call for immediate action to gather mineral samples and industry displays for a major exposition in New Orleans. They aim to showcase Arizona’s resources, attract private funding, and establish a territorial headquarters in New Orleans to guide visitors during the fair while seeking congressional aid.
Historical table lists land measure units and conversions. It covers chains, links, rods, feet, yards, miles, acres, and square measures with example figures, including acres per mile square and square rod to acre relationships. The fragment notes inaccuracies and archaic spellings, indicating a reference table for assessing acreage and tract sizes.
Proposals for flour furnished to Army posts in Arizona Territory invited by the Commissary of Subsistence. Bid opening at 12 noon on April 23 at the offices of the Commissary. Delivery required in specific western ports and forts, with quantities listed. Bidder must use wheat flour. government reserves right to reject all proposals.
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