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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1883
Page
4
The Weekly Herald issues its Thursday edition dated May 7 1888. Publication runs each evening except Sunday, serving local readers with current notices and brief items.
A rambling column notes travel and social items including Rev Adams leaving for Prescott, Hon. Geo F Coats and Hon M A Sherman departures, and various shop offerings at Ruben's Carey’s Clark's and Goldman’s. It mentions a court session in Tucson, harvest pleas, and a St Jacobs Oil anecdote amid local commerce and construction bids.
A Oswego Democrat report recounts Hon. Arthur Edgington praising St Jacobs Oil for rheumatism relief during a Topeka visit. The tale, overheard by a traveling reporter, features Edgington as a Bradstreet Commercial Agency figure and mentions Oswego and nearby residents.
Territorials report a bonanza near Silver City New Mexico as a house guards treasure. New Camp settlers in Fleming and town Jot sell overpriced goods. Miners receive four dollars daily. A confidence trick swindles victims by replacing baggage checks and rifling trunks. John W. Young, Brigham Young’s son, exiled in Arizona with three wives after Mormon church politics. May Woodward, second murderess in Arizona’s courts. An arson attempt at J. C. Dunbar’s Tombstone residence. Globe papers cheer the Arizona Mineral Belt railroad’s progress and the visiting company president from Chicago. Mexican forces discuss bullfights at the float. Secretary Van Arman funds three large mineral cabinets for a territorial collection to showcase mining wealth.
Mrs N A Morford seeks parental attention to start a private school beginning Monday and running until the last day of June. The notice notes disease danger and emphasizes weeks of instruction Sunday vacation time and dedication to patrons, with location to be announced in Saturdays issue.
Fragmented notice lists private boxes on Mon fa Street and references programme details. Indicates stage management and performances, with obscure names and services forWine, liquors, and cigars.
A German shoemaker near Hornet’s Nest is reported to have died by suicide last night, insanity suspected as cause. Reports from Guadalupe, Arizona describe Crook’s force near the border, with Mexicans possibly joining. Other items note railroad progress to the Colorado River, a British Columbia cigar strike, a steamer Metico arriving with mining gear, and various local incidents and political notes.
At the Garibaldi Saloon on Monrse Street Cavers offers liquors wines cigars and a good billiard table in a pleasant setting welcome to all. Cote No. 1 for sale at Carey’s.
The Salt River valley enters a era of rapid growth with expected vast cultivation. Canals and a railway loom, Phoenix rivals expand, and major projects spark a building boom. The region forecasts millions in grain value and bold expansion to attract steady settlers and boost trade.
Major McGonogle opened bids for Army provisions at Port Whipple. Numerous suppliers quoted prices on barley, corn, coal, hay, wood, charcoal, and bran, with volumes ranging from thousands to millions of pounds and cords. Prices varied by item and lot, showing broad competition among merchants in the Verde and Lowell districts.
A Louisville man reports a dream foretelling a lottery win and claims his number later matches a drawing for a $5,000 prize. The curious incident unfolds as May 31 approaches, with addresses and unclaimed letters listed for Phoenix, Arizona, and surrounding areas, suggesting a broad Bay-Delta correspondence.
An Overland Monthly June issue promises an account of the Original Discovery of the Comstock Lode by RM Bucke who was on the scene and shares the adventurous chain that swept away every secret holder. It also previews papers on John Brown life by Leveret W Spring, Los Angeles history by Clara Spalding Brown and Chas H Shion, Spanish Piets in the old Southwest, and other sketches and poems by Josiah Royer, with health tonics advertised.
A letter asserts that 1 200 Irish immigrants landed at American shores at Britain’s expense and now rely on U S taxpayers for support. The writer condemns England for using the United States as a shelter for unwanted populations and calls for refusing landing of such cargo of “turt-element.”
Corrrr in the New York market shows prices at 143¢ for various brands to 16¢ for Lake. All the cheap brands have been charged off the market. Lead falls to 4.9c. Silver bullion quoted at 1095gc in New York and 504d, about 10kc in London per ounce. Gold at $20 per ounce.
Reports describe a newly appeared five dollar gold coin allegedly from the United States, stamped at the New Orleans mint in 1843. The piece is heavily plated and about 491 grains light.
The program lists three civilization periods Pueblo Indian Spanish and Frank Cushing presenting Zuni traditions with native Mexican dancing. The 33 day exposition includes horse racing parades and banquets. Excursion dates offer one and one fifth fare round trip from any point via Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe lines.
April 2 1892 notice lists milk deliveries after April 1 pricing per gallon and per quart with quality notes and names C A Twenrn and Jonas B Mestroosenr. Also touts SOZODONT mouth wash benefits and announces a Rosenthal Kutner summer goods opening. Includes unrelated medical and wholesale product claims.
The notice lists cigars including La Fama Rosa Boy Little Breeches and Belle of Key West at the Phanix Cash Store. Wm B Hooper & Co are agents for Damiana Bitters. It promotes Boca Beer Germania Beer Hall and claims Damiana clears etc. Se, crugceys Thurber's pure cane Syrups at the Ossh Store.
A damaged OCR text pushes a garbled claim about remedies for aging and manhood with references to a missionary in South America and a Rev. Joseph F. St. in New York City. The readable bits suggest a sensational free offer and a selfstyled dress line, but specifics are unclear.
Notice to customers that orders taken by J A Bristol will not be filled by Gordon Brothers, Drapers and Tailors of San Francisco. They will not be responsible for orders entrusted to his care. Direct orders solicited. Samples and self measurement rules mailed.
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