24 May 1883
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1883
Page
1
The column covers a bustling week with social events at the BM E church festival featuring strawberries and ice cream, a rail subscription drive, and remarks on property values. It notes contractors and builders in Phoenix, a fire brigade outing, well digging near Smith MH, plastering at businesses, and plans for an electric light venture tied to the Arizona Canal project.
A fragmented urging to rally Salt Rover valley residents for a railroad subscription. The piece argues public enterprise is essential, claiming only energetic citizens will spark stock sales and carry the undertaking to completion, with a proverb about self-help and capital.
The text discusses the grand jury in their final report and the cost of county government. It notes investigation of unlawful acts by ex county officials and mentions unmistakable evidence of improper dealings between some supervisors and former county officials.
The article notes the Dr RT O borne Co drugstore in Cochise County has opened for business with a large assortment of fresh drugs medicines and related items. The doctor, a professor of clinical medicine at a prestigious New York City college, will focus on medicine.
The members of the M. E. Chineh render sincere thanks to the benevolent donor who generously aided the late festival and to the kindly patrons who supported it. M. E. Focrery.
May 17 reports describe gold fever near Guaymas with crews forming companies, a mining equipment schooner departing for Mulese, and vessels sailing between Guaymas and Mulese. Citizens press Governor Gick to keep peace as deputies and sheriffs stand ready.
A terse notice highlights a planned railroad for the valley to be completed within the year. It cites favorable spring climate and mentions the opening of the New York and Brooklyn bridge on the 2nd inst. The text claims the Irish creditors are insolvent as a coincidence with Queen Victoria’s birthday, noting a long life of the old queen despite dynamite threats.
The Quien Salw of Fave Cre mine develops steadily with 28 feet depth reached and face exposed. A tunnel extends toward the ledge to 70 feet, aiming to cut at 16 feet depth. The principal ore body spans 15330 feet and holds gold and silver. 6000 feet traced for future work. abundant wood and water nearby. About $3000 spent on development so far. company not accelerating work due to traffic at the Howe yard.
The report notes Courtlandt as a promising property with potential for development if surface indicators and required work justify it. It mentions Glas Fleming leaving other claims to advance a rock arastra and cites recent mineral discoveries near Idenix along Cave Creek Road, including rich quartz veins at Hunming Bird, Desert Geny, and the Sigler claim, with substantial ore quantities reported in the Wind Ked district.
The article outlines subscriber protections and publisher responsibilities over resumed or discontinued newspapers. It notes that subscribers may refuse papers directed to them and that publishers must stop papers until issues are settled. It warns courts may not require proof of intentional fraud to withhold papers and cites postal law penalties for misused or stolen papers.
Letters from Wikinsoni and H Farley of Tucson urge immediate formation of a ration committee. They report citizens ready to visit Phoenix to support a rod build and demand Phoenicians join the effort to take hold of the committee.
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