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Newspaper

Phoenix Weekly Herald

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1884

Page

4

Republican vigor and fair plans amid territorial notes

Political hopes ebb and flow among aspirants for office as the Phoenix fair nears. Horsemen prepare to show stock. the Reading Ironworks in Pennsylvania displays sugar mill gear. The Cameron canal near Agua Caliente will irrigate land, aiding next year’s grain crop while Maricopa County eyes milder winters and possible orange growing.

Cameron Canal Agua Caliente Gia River Phoenix Los Angeles Maricopa County

Information Wanted on Bergstrand in 1854 Arizona Trip

The notice seeks the whereabouts of Nicholas Bergstrand who left Durango Colorado on April 10 1854 with three other men H L Fisher David Woods and a Harris and was last seen near Fort Wingate New Mexico He is described as a 43 year old Norwegian born five feet five inches tall with light sandy hair mustache and beard light grey eyes facial moles a deep cut above the temple and spoke English He was a member of the Odd Fellows and is urged Arizona and New Mexico papers to copy the appeal addressed to his wife Wi cife Mary Bersetrand at Durango La Plata County Colorado.

Nichols Bergstrand Durango Colorado Arizona H. L. Fisher David Woods Harris Ft. Wingate New Mexico Nicholas Bergstrand Omen of Odd Fellows Nicoolas Berstrand Wicife Mary Bersetrand la Plata

The Corn Problem Solved by Early Planting Advice

A letter notes corn growing success in hive valley with eight inch ears when planted early August. A California farmer explains heat affects pollen and silk, endorsing early sowing to ensure abundant harvest next fall. O B Seavens cites garden and market interest.

Eo. Henain Hive Valley California O. B. Seavens

Bob Paul Breaks Up Despernadores Gang in Calaveras

In 1858 Bob Paul, a Calaveras deputy, hunted down the Tom Bell led gang raiding the Auburn to Sacramento route. He traced Spanish John and Bill White to Keight's Ferry, saved Spanish John, learned Bell’s sign, and ambushed the gang near Mountain House. Philips was jailed, Bell hanged, and the band disbanded amid lasting fear and fame for Paul.

Placer County California Bob Paul Tom Bell American River Mountain House Auburn Sacramento Jack Philips Philips Calaveras County Spanish John Bill White Calaveras Paul Keight’s Ferry White John Dufine Paul Certaii Rosenthal Nevada Bacramento Doton Jack Little York Clamed Conway

Notice on Exposition Exhibit Space Allocation

New Orleans letter from FE Burke Director General N C Exposition to G Wingalls of the Arizona Industrial Exhibit Association discusses space needs for the November exhibit. It confirms Arizona mineral and grain exhibit in the Arizona Hall with other items in the Arizona Division and notes cold storage arrangements for advance shipments.

New Orleans G. Wingalls Sec Ariz. Ind Phoenix Arizona Srn Horticultural Hall Arizone

Arizona Industrial Exposition Opens in Phoenix

The Arizona Industrial Exposition Association will open its first fair on November 10 in Phoenix for six days. It draws support from stock and mining interests across the state and offers free transport by the S P A R and half fares to California and New Mexico exhibitors. Prizes include silver and bronze medals, with plans for a multi track racing exhibit. Local merchants and manufacturers are urged to showcase machinery farming fruit mining and household goods to attract Arizona trade.

Arizona Industrial Exposition Association Phoenix Arizona Arizona Troile Los Angeles San Francisco Mining & Scientific Press

Fire Burns Silver City With Fifty Thousand Dollar Loss

A large blaze swept through Silver City, New Mexico, last week causing an estimated fifty thousand dollars in property damage. Fire crews battled the flames for hours before containment. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation by local authorities.

Well's Health Remover touted for varied ailments

An old ad style snippet touts Well's Health Renewer as a cure for night sweats fever dyspepsia and malaria. It also promotes Hoveh on Pain for aches and rheumatism and mentions foreign groups supporting political causes and local incidents with scant verifiable details.

Training horses for Territorial Pair in Phoenix event

A list of horses arriving in Phoenix to train for the Territorial Pair includes Lame Dick of Yunia by Frank Redondo Lark a Patehen horse to Wu Zent Sleepy John by JoG Williams Roxy mare Geo Luring by Alr Scofied Index stallion D Bulsz by Mr Scofield Butcher Boy Mr Kelly by The Climax John Ayers Patchen Maid otter by Lucas Parkinson Bob Patchen by W McNulty An Index colt Dr Jones by Jno Ayers Geo Whittaker wins a 5 year old gelding in training for running Trace and expects two more horses from Yavapai county Bogus Billy a 4 year old horse owned by Frank Moss Billy a stallion owned by Jerial Wood Black stallion owned by Geo Crizmon Tempe in training by Mr Streener The lumber is on the fair grounds and the horse stockings and shade will be put up at once The race track flooded for several days is nearly dry and will be ready for use by Monday next.

Sleepy John Jog. Williams Roxy Geo. Luring Alr. Scofied Stallivo D. Bulsz Mr. Scofield Mr. Kelly John Ayers Patchen Maid Jno. Ayers Geo. Whittaker Yavapai Billy Frank Moss- Billy Jerial Wood Geo. Crizmon Tempe Streener

Fragmented Victorian romance and travel note in royal style

Excerpts reveal a romantic scene with phrases about a first kiss and affectionate gestures, followed by a brief product mention for backache relief. A separate line notes the Arberg travel route completion and a royal celebrations marking new railway communications between Austria.

Arberg Rhaetien Mountains Nalnay Austria

Daughter for Baker in Phoenix 1834 notice

Brief birth notice from Phoenix Arizona dated October 4 1834 reports a daughter born to the wife of A C Baker near Phoenix. Earlier entry notes another birth on October 1 and mentions the wife of Jos Drew also giving birth to a daughter.

Phoenix Ariz A. C. Baker Dre W

New Livery and Feed Stable Opens in Phoenix

A new first class Livery and Feed Stable has opened in Phoenix. The owners invite friends and the public to patronize the business and share in its success.

Phoenix

Local Democratic Ticket Listing Officials

Graham o. presents Democratic ticket with W. C. Bridwell for House G. Webb for Sheriff B. S. Crawford for Treasurer T. J. Neese for District Attorney P. J. Bolan for Probate Judge G. H. Hyatt for Register. voting deadline noted as before the 16th.

W. C. Bridwell House G. Webb B. S. Crawford T. J. Neese P. J. Bolan G. H. Hyatt

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