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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1883
Page
3
Local lines describe floods and multiple notes from Prescott and surrounding areas. The column covers jewelry offers, hotel meals, mining prospects at Cave Creek, and reports on copper yields, plus dispatches about ships, politics, and local happenings in September 1883.
A Cororer minister named Bat ter collapsed and died during Sunday services in Kansas City. The incident occurred in the pulpit while he was delivering a sermon, shocking attendees and prompting police and emergency responders to aid his body. further details were not immediately available.
A community powwow in San Pacoiso scheduled around the cat railroad project has been postponed today. Organizers cited scheduling conflicts and weather as reasons for the delay. Local officials urged residents to watch for new dates and any updates from the planning committee.
Fragmentary note suggests a discussion over easing or removing a quarantine. The readable bits mention illness, terms like quarantine, and possible removal actions, but key details, dates, places, and names are missing. Further context is needed to confirm the subject and authorities involved.
A cane was presented to Bro. W. Beach a few evenings since by the Corner, wrapped in paper and accompanied by a reward slip. The donor paid $75 for the cane.
A fragment hints at individuals using newspaper ads to gain visibility before the public via column space. It suggests strategizing publishable notices to advance positions atop a local agenda. The piece critiques how agenda-driven entries may flood public notices.
A narrator recounts returning from the haunted spring to Malies's ranch on the Verde, then riding toward Phoenix with John Mollen. They pass Harienbare's near the river, water horses, and climb the seven mile effion, spotting a rattlesnake. John Mollen darts ahead, spurs the horse, and saves them from danger. The rattlesnake retreats under a bushes, and after ten minutes the creature dies, as the rider moves on into the night.
Benson dispatches report a large fire last night causing nearly 40000 dollars in losses. Sisson Crocker Co and D Johnson’s livery stable burned. Virginia hotel and surrounding properties also suffered extensive damage. ин
The coming term of court will be the county's largest and most important yet. A rifle team of twelve shooters from this department will soon go to San Francisco for the military rifle contest. Pat Hamilton completes work on Resources of Arizona manuscript. leaves for San Francisco to oversee publication. Justice Richard released G. W. Webb Sr and three others on bonds of 500 to 1000 dollars awaiting grand jury action.
A Daily note remarks that crawfishing is an elegant pastime only when not a regular job. A smallpox patient is improving quickly with no new cases probable. Mr. Frank Kirkland arrived from Vulture and will stay in town. Tucson experienced a Sunday fire that seriously damaged Watson's drug store Allison's grocery and Schedield's shoe-store.
Monday’s Daily reports Warren Webb under bonds for an affray with J. Ro Hall but failed to appear, forfeiting $509. German musicians Olsson and Brix entertain visitors as top town acts. Notables like Perkins Corry Clayton and Livermoore have been active in the valley taking jobs. Wanamaker’s ad spend reaches $200,000 with crops valued at $1,090,000. A barber shaving challenge offers $1,000 a side, to be settled under election conditions. Two suspects in a Chinamen incident in Grisham county surrendered amid a $1,200 reward.
An old advertisement proclaims Gryexzan Denpery and Ars terity cured by the regwart use of Dr Henley’s celebrated Grogan Wild Grape Root IX L BITTERS. Sold by all druggists and wholesale houses, urging trial.
Territorial report notes Atizena Copper Co of Clifton begins five furnaces and a new water power project on the San Francisco River with a 4 by 7 foot intake, expected in operation by early March. Citizens vow firm action against rustlers, while officials report mines, ditches, and mills advancing. Prescott and Phoenix branches show revived trade and strong mercantile activity.
A late riser pesters an Austin hotel proprietor about operations and after four o clock closures. Saloons and stores are closed by that hour, prompting a humorous back and forth about available beverages and grocery soda. A taxied confrontation ends with a hotel guest insisting on water before dusk.
Fragmented, period-tinged text proclaims merit, integrity, and strong leadership behind a lottery and various ads. Mentions Gen G. Beauregard, early, and a drawing planned for October. Includes product endorsements for Damiana Bitters, Davinoa Bitters, and bone-dry champagne references, with a nostalgic tone.
Indebted persons are warned that amounts owed prior to the fraternity’s date must be paid by the 13th of the month. Failure to comply may incur a charge of 2 percent per month from the stated date. Signed by JM, Wiliguny, Sope2d tl, and others.
Taken up at Be ranch on N T G by ceo twenty, T one N Kh twenty eight. Marienpa county, about eighty head of horses marked with various marks. Owner may reclaim by proving property and paying charges. H E Suossen.
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