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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1883
Page
3
The County Official Paper issues its Thursday edition dated October 85 1593. This notice notes publication schedule and the paper’s routine as a local record of government and civic notices for residents of the county.
A collage of notices from Phoenix and nearby towns lists fresh garden seeds at Geo F Coats, prescriptions at Garden City Drug Store, rooms at Gregory House, and dining at Bank Exchange Restaurant and Sherman's Family Liquor Store. It also mentions rail prospects to Phoenix, portraiture at Rothrock's, dancing classes, Greenwich meridian debates, and various local trades and notices.
New York special reports James Keene shifts from a stubborn bear stance to a bullish position expected to influence Northern Pacific. Earlier rumors claimed Keene faced ruin, Newport sale, and broker hostility. Meanwhile reports from Mazatlan hint fever abatement and funds raised for yellow fever victims. Portland stagecoach robbery yields small haul. Spendthrift Wins Jockey Club prize at Coney Island. Greenwich Meridian portion notes Rome report.
In Tucson next week Pat Hamilton will visit as The Resources of Arizona goes to press this week. W Thayer is named deputy U S Internal Revenue Collector, succeeding H B Fanton who resigned. A Star item reports a man who inherited 20000 dollars, vowing to host a grand wine supper in the city.
The Board of Supervisors met on October 20 1888 with M Wormser as chair and supervisors Halbert and Herriot, and Clerk Frank Cox. Minutes from prior session were read and approved. A request by E Patton for half the court house clock contract payment was discussed. Wormser and Halbert voted no, Hersick yes, payment not allowed. The matter of bids for grides was on the agenda.
Five bridges advertised for 1145 dollars. Chas Allen and W P Britton bid 1500 for five bridges. J Biddlecome and A J McDonald bid 1495 for five bridges. On motion and by vote of full Board the contract is awarded to Charles Stout. On motion Board adjourned.
The record shows Oct 15 1983 afternoon session of Ocrosion Term with Associate Justice D H Preyer presiding. October 18 at 1 pm District Court and US Court session note the jury in U S vs Bush discharged after failing to agree, and Oct 16 9 am Territory vs G M L Dean trial still continuing.
October 19 1 P v Territory and Dean not guilty verdict returned. October 20 9 am jury empaneled in Territory v Jos Chambers. US v Manuel Gallardo overruled motion for new trial sentence: $250 fine and six months in Territorial prison at Yuma and until fine paid. US v Charles Cushman sentenced to one year in Laramie Wyoming. US v P G Shannon motion for new trial argued and taken under advisement.
In Phoenix on Oct 22 at 1:30 v w Jurors could not agree in Territory v Jos Chambers and were discharged. A rehearing was set. U S v P C Shannon saw a no trial motion overruled. defendant to six months in Territorial penitentiary at Yuma and a 250 fine. U S v Bush: guilty plea. one year in U S prison at Laramie. Adjourned to Oct 24 at 9 a m to resume Territory v Jos Chambers trial.
Territorial vs Chambers argued with jury verdict pending. Peralta vs Porcella dismissed at plaintiff cost. Jury empaneled for Territory vs Webb et al with a 1 30 p m recess.
Tuesday's Daily notes a Knights of Pythias ball upcoming, court session at 1:30, and local business activity. Reno banker Mr R D Brown visits Bank Exchange while Judge Pinney arrives from Yuma. Arizona Canal contractors seek teamsters and Fort McDowell contract awarded for bar racks.
The Little Palace Theatre was crowded with visitors last evening for Billy Brewster’s entertaining company. Rush, whose case the jury previously disagreed on, was admitted to bail of 1000 dollars this afternoon. The jury in the case of Joe Chamber, the Gillett stage robber, appeared in court this afternoon.
Wednesday edition reports lawyers continue to wrestle the Chambers case while a crowd gathers at the Bank Exchange and Little Palace Theatre performances captivate attendees. Local officials and soldiers move between Fort McDowell and Tucson as mining and irrigation news mix with social notes and a range of small-town happenings.
Arizona mentions Chief Justice C G W French of the Supreme Court, praised as upright and capable, with calls for reappointment by President Arthur. Discussions touch on the Maricopa canal project, need for a Phoenix Prescott railroad, and odd notes about corn ears in a Catalines pond. Also reports on Godfrey Tribolet and Jas C Burnett's trial on a noted government barley case, with jurors split 10 to 4 for acquittal and a continuance granted.
Jim Shiverly returns to Walla Walla after years away and meets Bill Tinkerson who recalls Sally Jane Benderly. A casual drink leads to Bill praising Sally Jane as a good wife, despite acknowledging she is not handsome. The exchange centers on memory and social rapport rather than events.
A schoolmaster questions a pupil about ten dollars making one. The boy answers with a wry jab that these times make one mighty glad, while the teacher laments not receiving his salary.
In a quaint exchange he muses on belief in a second love. He answers affirmatively with a folksy comparison to sugar, noting its sweetness both before and after the first portion is gone, implying enduring desire.
A six year old girl asks her physician father if Job was a doctor, noting her mother’s remark that he lacks the patience of Job. The exchange reveals a humorous family moment about patience and vocation.
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