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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1896
Page
2
Local reports detail mining fortunes at Belober claim near Barfee era, with Kansas City capitalists eyed as buyers. Rail and railroad news include Harry Elliot resigning S F P P en gineer post to join Congress bee line, while Lindon remains pioneer engineman. Community notes cover Good Templars elections, cattle shipments, lodge entertainments, and local travel plans amid a busy territorial scene.
A list of counties and members present at yesterday's bolters convention is published. Maricopa includes J W Benham Wade H Hulings J M Pord Peres Evane A B McCamley Webster Street J J Hodsett OW Pugh LN Bell L B Hayes TJ Woifizy L J Wood A P Shewman J B Woodward J B Early C Lowell MH McCord A Reot L W Collins J W Bolton Thompson Walker H Vingse. Pima lists Charles Weston Wright WC is H E Lreey Geo Chriat J chonascher J H Perry d A Binck 0 P Grindell Thomas A Bortov F Stevens. Yavapai shows W S Head J S Callee RE Morrisoc BF P Kelles Grant Carter J E Morrison pos Risch C H Akers EB Andrewe F D Meyer WS Marke W Wickiee. Yuma includes Ben C Heyl Pinsi John L Knudeon Thomas C Graham WL Schultz. In total five counties were represented and 43 members attended.
Tempe notes report Col Ridley ill and Alumni Association set for next Saturday while Frank Rapley hauled freight to Goldfield. Melton to start Spanish teaching. visits from Zuck of Holbrook and others. Phoenix hosts politicking as Tempe figures gather. May Day events, dances, and a bustling Tempe hotel register feature in local chatter across Friday to Saturday notes.
The Ancient Arabic Nobles of Hi Zavibab Temple in Ubis City hosted a meeting last night with about ten cardolytes admitted to the inner sanctuary. They received instruction on oriental duties, gratitude to a faithful Arabic steed, and the meal that followed featured ample banqueting and desert refreshments alongside ancient pottery specimens. New Nobles named include Dr GC D Belden Phoenix, Wm Griffith Dipping Springs, Hon F K Nichole Wilcox, C O Suse J G B Hilzinger and H C Underwood Tucson, Col O W Johnster Phoenix, Hon Thos Davis San Francisco, Hon Thos C Graham Florence, and J W Owens Phoenix.
The Herat office received a polite call from Mr Harvey Hubbs of Kingman, a leading Democrat of Mohave County. Travelers include B Beupre La Juota Miss Lang workby and many others moving through Phoenix. Major Ro Allyn Lewie denies quit orders from the Citizens Association and hints at possible resignation. Cripple Creek merchant E M Simmons moves to Phoenix and subscribes for the Dairy Henan, planning city investment. General Agent Ira P Smith of the SFP & P resigns after long service. A carload of beef cattle ships to Congress. W L Vail Jerome RG Sternsbury GA Branda and others depart northbound. Mill Brawley’s warrant for disturbing Salvation Army meetings surfaces. he is jailed awaiting court. Mr Jon Stein learns his Germany-visiting wife and children are safe and returning home. A new giant octopus arrives at The Score with tentacles long and dangerous. A large rare sea creature also shown in Phoenix. A rumored Phoenix elopement travels to Tampa after a nocturnal plan fails. Citizens Committee questions county payments to interpreters and district attorney as illegal. Board invites public advice but upholds routine payments. Ex Sheriff J K Murphy returns from Wickenburg with a mine showing rich ore and a $100,000 sale offer. Jerry Sullivan arrives with cattle from Kansas City. J M Moore retires from Yavapai delegation to the Republican convention. Peach Poqua expands with brick livery stables. Victory resigns as Globe store manager to join Goldberg Brower & Co. in Colorado. he plans to relocate soon.
Mr Ban Williams intendent of the Bisbee copper mines traveled through the city this morning with his family en route to Prescot. The northbound train paused briefly for the party arriving on a southbound service as Judge Roosa adjourned court for the week and plans to convene in Graham County.
April 29 listings show deeds and filings: Wa H Stapley and spouse to Thomas Jecesn for part of section 44 in district 29, $160. Harriet C ued GS Lamb to HW Bence deed of flow rights, $3200. John T Deemis to Wad Kingsbury deed $1,875. various assignments, quit claims, and mortgage extensions in Phoenix, Tempe, and nearby districts. Notarial bonds, land entries, and mining interests referenced. dates April 30 and May 11, 1891-1896, with several $1 deeds and adjustments across multiple parcels and trusts.
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