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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1898
Page
2
In Mesa and Tempe reports from Daly and Friday entries note Assembly candidate eph M Langston and Peterson returning from outings, local visits by J P McFarland, and many social and church activities. Railroad, school, and produce trade updates mix with rodeo departures, temple travelers, and political rallies planned for October 7 in Mesa with Republican speakers and crowd expectations.
Mohave Miner reports a Republican county ticket chosen with delegates to Congress Col A O Bro Prescott for Congress, Samuel Crozier for Council, J H Perry for Assembly, J N Cobenour as Sheriff, and O F Kuencer as Surveyor.
Local notes report Jas Day sending aes to Senda last Saturday and Jas La Tourrett supervising 150 head of cattle. Smith Bros from Washington plan to open a Buckeye store. Schools active in five districts with Miss Moore Miss Coughran Miss Lee and others teaching. Land improvements by Geo Newton 160 acres. Hen Clay goes to Jerome to start a meat market. Free Methodist camp meeting closed. Democratic club meeting planned October 6 with speeches by T B Parish and others. Various transport and farming updates including Redmond Toohey contractors and Buckeye canal developments. ONeill and Roundtree visiting, ONeill planning canal repairs and cultivation.
About twenty five new settlers have come to Buckeye in the last six weeks. With proper canal management the country should settle soon. Democratic county candidates speak at East Buckeye Monday October 71. Republicans scheduled for Buckeye October 24. Buckeye canal directors call stockholders meeting in Phoenix October 10 to elect officers for the coming year.
Trials in Tustlee Kincaid's court conclude with discharge for Sesmas accused of child theft amid backstory of a Yuma County family and a later fatal railroad accident near Nada station involving Thomas Davis. Other items include lodge ceremonies, civic projects, upcoming dances, naturalization notices, and local social news.
Henry Hedzes Wolfley known as Pete Wolfley died at Sisters hospital at 8 10 am aged 38 born in Circleville Ohio cousin of ex Governor Wolfley of Phoenix. A Phoenix lodge and the fire department mourn his loss with funeral rites held yesterday in Elk's hall and at the cemetery under Phoenix orders with Ex Governor Wolfley the only relative present.
Michael Bourgnon, a French naturalist and student at Goodian's drug store, was bitten by a rattlesnake at the Curio last night. He is reported to be in precarious condition with venom affecting his arm and potential heart risk. His brother, chief surgeon in a San Francisco hospital, was notified. Later reports state Bourgnon died this afternoon after the bite.
A fragment notes a cake smelling queer due to possible excess soda or alum in the recipe. It mentions an ings test and a time around 2 o clock. The remains were moved to the undertaking parlors of W A Davis and his brother in San Francisco. Funeral arrangements are awaiting word.
Pedro Perez surrendered to the sheriff after killing Raymundo Valencia near the Pedro Se crossing south of Phoenix. A jury found Valencia died of a pistol shot fired by Perez. Valencia and Perez’s brother disputed the tale, while Valencia’s friends offer differing accounts. The case was set for Monday morning for arraignment and further proceedings.
Mr Geo Be Godfrey and Miss Rose F Marston wed quietly at the bride’s mother home on West Washington Street Sept 20 Rev Dr Halsey officiated The bride active in social church and amateur theatricals The groom managers Phoenix Oil Co will move into East Van Buren home after Oct 15 Wishes for a happy prosperous future from many friends.
In a Saturday afternoon session the Supreme Court reversed Judge C. Baker’s judgment in Henshaw et al v Salt River Valley Canal Co with directors Evans Fulweller and Hurk. Motions for rehearing denied in Jordan v Lehverman Johns et al v Wilson Hampson v Dysart Consolidated Canal Co v Mari copa Scott v Hurley Kastner v Campbell London Paris and American Danks v Bank of 3 Porter and Scott Bros from various counties. The lower court judgment was reversed.
Last Monday morning in St Johns excitement rose as prisoner Smith escaped by a ruse. Deputy Berry left the jail key in the lock, Smith feigned sleep, then ran out with the key, firing during pursuit toward the river. Posses chased him, but he remained at large as of latest report. Constable Burks also reported capturing a suspect in lumber theft from United Verde Copper Company, tried and sent to Prescott within two hours.
A district court session presided by Justice Street issued several dismissals and trial dates. Cases include Utah Canal Enlargement and Extension Co. vs Utah Irrigation and Ditch Co. dismissed at plaintiff's cost. Meador vs Valley Bank of Phoenix. Win, H. Palw et al. vs Arizona Improvement Co. and two Merchants' Loan and Trust Co. vs Arizona Canal Co. set for Monday October 17. Other trials scheduled October 10 to 12 with various parties. Divorce in Fulchler vs Pulchler reserved for clerk. Retirement of court staff and new appointments noted, plus a schedule of religious meetings and trustees of the Baptist church election results.
Brown Tobacco Company of St. Louis introduces Standard Navy plug tobacco, praised for never hardening or losing pliability. American Tobacco Company later acquires Brown’s plant and business after negotiations, consolidating ownership of the new process and brand.
Readers can obtain the Daily Herald through January 1, 1899, at fifty cents per month by sending in orders immediately for the campaign period.
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