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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1883
Page
4
Friday’s Daily items report visitors from Vulture and Gila Bend, a court finding of no guilt on a highway robbery case, and railroad and bank exchanges. Updates mention Geo Tinker leaving Prescott case, Sheriff Orme’s six prisoners, new staff hires, and preparations for rain with town talks on taxes and jail work.
Peter Gabriel sues Peter Tormey in Susquehanna court claiming $100 forfeit from a year old horse race arranged with Turner. Turner allegedly pressed Tormey to deliver Gabriel's $100 and Turner's own stake. Gabriel never recovered his $100 from Turner. The case centers on alleged improper surrender of funds and rights to refund.
The notice invites all interested to attend Thursday evening next in the Masonic hall on McDonough street Alunta to discuss taxing measures for forming a lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. The article then shifts to various assorted items including a peculiar cat with extra legs, a famed long Chinese bridge, and a note on Dr Price’s flavor extracts promoted as natural and free from chemicals.
Commissioner Richard Rule received a letter from Dr J H Taggart of Yuma noting Col McDonald sent a carload of carp to be shipped to Arizona in December. It will be distributed in the southeast Territory via Besson for stockpiling fishponds. A larger plan to stock the Colorado River with salmon and haddock is urged, promising great regional benefits.
A pleasant evening at the Knights of Pythias ball drew about twenty couples, with music by the Stilsbe band and a late lunch around 10:30. Notable attendees included Jndee Alsap, Capt Hancock, Dr Resson, Dr Thibhodo, S S Patten, N Herrick, J V Collins, J I Burnett, E B Kirkland, J B Dienz, A Byers, Jos Drew, J W Ryder, S Selig, John Isancs, J Lutgerding, Owen Meljogs, C M Jamison, F Fowler, Mrs Li Dravo, Mrs Campbell, and several Misses.
Mr James Burnett reports from Fort Huachuca that foundation work for the officers new quarters started on Thursday. Adobe makers are in high demand with sixty available. a few stone masons and carpenters are also sought as lumber delays slow progress. Captain Wallace currently commands. Captain Jeffords post trader had closed his store weeks ago during Major Tupper’s command period.
The article argues that Jersey cow value rests on ancestry, butter yield, and milking traits rather than coat color. It notes solid colors or black points are rare on the Island and that high quality comes from strong udders milk veins and milking capacity, not fancy color. It cites cows with large butter output having broken colors and emphasizes breed quality over appearance.
Agricultural notes argue deep close plowing yields better wheat during droughts as shown by field comparisons. Deeply plowed plots produced taller, marketable grain while shallow plots underperformed. The author cites Japan clover as drought resistant and notes Neuse cotton remains strong but yields down from last year. Also included are moral aphorisms and reflections on industry, temperance, and perseverance.
Johnny McGinnis, a troublemaker on Kine street, paints vivid animal and Egyptian scenes on his sister Mary while planning a circus style tattoo scheme to earn money for his family. Mrs McGinnis objects as neighbors condemn the boy’s defiant stunt in Johnson's barn. He explains he aimed to tattoo children to travel with tattooed women, a plan he hoped would bring income for his father.
Col J W Clark and Ilon G W Norton met with Yuma leaders on Thursday to discuss a proposed reservation. Norton showed a map and outlined land boundaries and government plans. The Yumas expressed readiness to move to the reservation and suggested minor boundary adjustments.
A vintage report notes Qld Fancy the war horse ridden by Stonewall Jackson is cared for at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. The aged mount, described with affection, is about 80 years old and receives attentive maintenance despite stiff joints and other aging issues.
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