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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1883
Page
3
Local notes cover Freach Garden seeds and room rentals at Gregory House. Prescott fires destroy Clark & Co. stables, town council settles bills. election dates and railroad rates noted. A Wiggins repairs Gordon press. county bills paid and officials named.
The Board of Supervisors of Manicora County met on October 34 1883 with Chairman Wormarr and Supervisors Halbert and Herric present along with the Clerk and District Attorney. The treasurer was instructed to move 500 from the road fund to the general fund aligning with bridge lumber costs, several bills were approved, and two large hospital related claims were rejected. The session adjourned to 1 PM and reconvened with full attendance.
Civil docket shows numerous cases with plaintiffs and defendants including Peralta administration and various vowed actions. Lawyers Alsap Baker Lemon McCabe Porter Millay Crenshaw and others appear for different plaintiffs and defendants. Territory indictments include murder and bigamy with A C Baker district attorney leading prosecutions.
Charley McComas and Leroy Wilson report from Casas Grandes that Charley McComas is alive within 20 miles of the town after three interviews with Geronimo. They say Indians number about 300, short of ammunition, and Mexican interference thwarted recovery of the boy held by Jul's widow. Also notes arrests in Tucson and various political and social items from Yuma to New York with routine administrative updates.
In Phoenix October 1 1883 a list of names appears for advertised letters including Allen, Miss line ante ann, An jeron, Garter Lay, Peter Davis, Evans, Thurman, Viooney, Wm Olaphant, Rebey, Dr J Smith, J Stewart, Walker, Fuller, Sterreide, ESPAoLAS, Tenaria, Rivas, Ortega, Lstan, Lesbas, Berinca, Jen Rivas, de Ornia, Gareia, Verenes, Balan zuela, Arnujo, Miguel eamera. Postmaster Geo E Mowry calls for advertised letters.
The report outlines ownership and leadership at the National Bank of Pocaix with officers including Murphy and Christy. It notes criticism of the bank and references long-tenured figures such as former Iowa State Treasurer, detailing misgivings about loans and governance amid a $100,000 authorized capital.
In town for court term preparations deputy marshal C T Dune visits. The first story brick work on the courthouse is completed. Mr B M Belcher of Tip Top plans to establish a charity business, and a request is made about sharing for a large family with seven boys.
The piece argues Prescott needs mills and amelters to process ores from nearby mining districts. It envisions a modern reduction works lifting the population within a year and advancing Prescott toward a major national city status. General and Mrs Crock plan a brief absence. the General will tour military posts while Mrs Crock visits relatives in the East.
The treasurer states funds in the sinking fund total three thousand ninety two dollars and zero cents for the payment of county warrants issued by Maricopa County. The public notice explains no bid will exceed the warrant value with interest, and that warrants may be tendered for surrender to facilitate debt payment as of October.
Zelipse Extra Dry from Basquits Dixxrus Pantries is claimed to equal or surpass most imported brands and described as the only natural Californian Chawpsagac in the muract. The statement asserts superiority in quality among rival products.
Wednesday’s Daily notes the Board of Supervisors organizing county business early, tax passage for Central Pacific coupling enabling use, Patten the contractor leaving for Port MacDowell for terrack work. Merchants shut up for Jewish New Year, Tarbell of Charleston Cochire County arrived to discuss bar by business. Jans McCarty builds a new house on West Jefferson Street signaling shift from single to double harness. Lepman in Phoenix prepping large front room to stock general merchandise. Cassiday contracted for Mrs McBride store room replacing Allen & Britton. Southern Pacific indorsements to Prescott freight possible if business holds at Maricopa, with teaming remaining large in the valley.
On Saturday a son of President A F Macdonald of Mesa burned his hands while removing a burning picket fence as it spread toward other structures. Bury begins moving Bull buildings for a new store room, Britton and Allen win the contract for the new building. Two varioloid cases linked to recent Brow’s case are at the pest house. Office job work offered with promise of best style and San Francisco prices, or free if not up to Territory standards.
The undersigned property owners grateful for aid in saving possessions from destruction after a Saturday fire. Named are Wirrrakex and Kurtz, MecGixs, Woops, Rommuck, Josnra, Rerecom, Mouronn, Lowrextast, and others who assisted during the incident.
Board of Supervisors met to settle license tax with Treasurer and Sheriff and approve policing vouchers. Treasurer filed quarterly statement and Board approved the settlement, with A C G Baker report on forfeited deed of Warren Webb also approved. Board adjourned at 1 PM after approving bills.
The Board of Supervisors of the county met on October 21 1885 with all members present. Minutes approved. Various bills paid including Dr. John L. Grege $155 for cutlery physician fees Coffins for paupers $856 50 printing $62 50 road fund $? into the poorhouse fund 44 for smallpox epidemic pest house expenses and salaries. George Wallace report on hospital purchases accepted Warrants issued for clerk and justice fees. Quarantine costs recorded Vaccination plan announced to cover households and all schoolchildren invited to participate.
Reporter visits Steck ell Engine No. 419 driver Jack Grove who says he received a lottery prize of 2100000 from the Louisiana State Lottery. He describes presenting ticket 97 563 and receiving a stack of greenbacks in 230 bills. His wife tends the home while he plans to invest £5000 at interest and buy a fine home in Nashville.
Beer at the Bova Beer Depot hosts a report of a Studebaker vehicles arrival, highlighting the noted Studebaker at Goldman’s. The brief item records a social scene with local interest in the new equipment and the venue.
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