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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1883
Page
3
The brief notes cover various town items including Clark's jewelry promotion, photos captured, local errands, a county board of education exam, arrivals from Cave Creek, and notices on debts and a funeral procession. It mentions the Prince Restaurant, French dinner service, and a probate matter for J. M. Gryan's estate. Local officials and residents are referenced with several names and addresses.
A religious sect led by Obenthaia Obenshain and aided by Rayburn promotes free love and prophecy. Obenshain abandons his wife for a servant girl, claiming a coming prophet will lead the world, with visions of birth and divine guidance. The group enforces faith healing and questions of morality arise as they anticipate a new spiritual leadership.
Fragmentary reads describe frontier violence and alleged depravity, railing against immorality and bloodshed. It hints at policing failures and a violent incident connected to a communication from France, with implied consequences for lives and civilization.
A report notes that an additional alteration will be erected at Benson immediately, outlining plans for expansion or modification to existing facilities.
A Tomprone man misreads a glove fight scene near Phoenix and self exposes misunderstanding of the event, leading to confusion about the incident. Police caution and local authorities clarify the activity, noting no formal combat or harm occurred.
A distorted OCR fragment mentions interest papers, a place to get in tele, a fever race in Guwynius, Timbatone, and a Bittern railroad party with Villard aboard a steamer near the Colombia river. Details are incoherent and names are partly unreadable.
Vague report suggests Vic rellroad on the Texas route to the Rio Grande 1.43 miles in jagged pursuit of the nomination. He completed be noted by Moy Tus Bason Wreveler, while canvassing showed mixed early returns and a hostile trainer.
Fragmented text describes a plan to make Phocass a test point in a valley and references local supplier ores and agricultural income. The legible portions suggest discussion of erection of a melting works and related economic impact, but many words are garbled.
A report describes violent Indian raids in a town where law enforcement is nearly absent and fear prevails after after-dark robberies. Indians are discussed as a threat, with calls for a Sheridan style relocation plan to disrupt tribes. The issue notes an editorial stance on civilizing policies and measures to reduce Indian influence. It also mentions a California Times and Cinderwriters Tourinl advertisement supplement.
Sept 5 report from Contention A. T. claims reliable private source says yellow fever exists in Guaymas with inhabitants dying rapidly. Citizens seek to keep quiet while authorities weigh quarantine, with Mexican and American observers urging immediate action to prevent spread.
Governor Tate resumes duties after a sixty day absence and plans sessions of the court at Whipple. Sir Francis Fox and officials from Arizona join in attendance. A court martial convenes to try Lieut. Sines on charges of unbecoming conduct. Soldiers from Whinple and other pens converge for a meal contest with a $100 prize and a future San Francisco team entry. A New Howe Sewing machine is offered for sale at a fraction of original cost.
A fragmented Aug 1883 notice from Maricopa County Arizona outlines a tender action filed in Tempe. Names referenced include Sells Peiersuc Sola TL Vriew and committee members Tharp Walter Whitiel P. Cimmltes, with dates noted for September actions and county court venue.
D W Jones announces the reopening of a saddlery shop in Tempe for two short seasons beginning in about two weeks from late. The former thoroghbred saddler plans new inventory and services for riders and farms in the area.
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