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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1882
Page
3
A stream of ads and brief items from Vulture Arizona notes Damiana Bitters as a remedy and advertises Sealing wax cigars and plows. Mentions Republicans and mining activity, local tradesmen, travel to Maricopa, and street shade tree discussion. Casual society updates include visits, stage and railroad movements, and church plans.
The County Republican Central Committee invites members to meet at the Court House in Phoenix on Saturday September 30 1882 at 10 oclock a m for organization and to transact any proper business A full attendance is requested J T Sarris Chairman of the Convention
The Mexicannational Railway completes the line from Corpus Christi to Monterey, a 339 mile stretch. Monterey, Mexico's business hub with about 40,000 people, will see regular trains once ballast is laid. Construction progresses with hundreds of miles added weekly, aiming for 600 miles in Mexico and Texas by October, amid rising costs and industrial promises.
A pleasant gathering gathered Sunday evening at Mr Hl A Wilson’s home to witness the marriage of Miss Jennie Laymaute and Mr Alivia Richesop. Prof Frambes officiated as they were joined in matrimony and celebrants sent best wishes for happiness and a prosperous voyage ahead.
The Democratic Convention at Safford yesterday nominated a full ticket for local offices including legislature, sheriff, judge, treasurer, supervisors, district attorney, surveyor, and public administrator. Details list J. Golan, George W. Sevens, G. T. Nyatt, J. J. Solomon, A. E. Jones, A. Franklin, S. Sponery, Patterson, Holiday, Minz, and others.
Territorial notes mention a perforated mail copy from Arizona amid a bullet hole. The Silver King mining company declares its thirty third monthly dividend of 25 cents per share on the 15th, totaling $1,050,000. Pima county Democrats nominate a full slate for sheriff and other offices. Apache county reports silica silt mining near the New Mexico border, with potential for large output. silver ore processing may benefit. The Indian scouts program proceeds to San Carlos to discharge a company and reorganize with 25 new Indians, then return to Port Has ehuca. Southern exchanges praise Julie Porter. Yuma county winter prospects look bright with mining, shipping, and farming growth. Castle Dome to hire labor, rising mercantile traffic, and stronger upper river trade. preparing for a heavy crop next season. a 230 ton cargo ship demonstrates upper river activity. overall prosperity anticipated in Yuma county.
An affray occurs among Tempe's Mexican population with one suspect arrested as authorities pursue others. A Spanish troupe's performance, The Return of the Spanish Crusade, drew attendees but failed financially. Arizona politics mix with disputes over Rep. Oury, while residents push for relief from Indian depredations and better highways. Miss Davis hosts a ball and a Sunday school picnic is planned. fever nips at the town as local sentiment toward the Heraup grows.
A broad letter urges active regional efforts to secure railroad routes into the Phoenix area, discusses rail and mine development, and criticizes Democratic party governance. It contrasts Republican progress and cost concerns with calls for fiscal restraint and honest leadership amid upcoming elections.
Telegraph notes from Sept 25 report the collision of steamers Eepanto and Extrem at sea with Extremer sinking after an explosion. In Tennessee a circus train wreck injures people and damages property. Across regions, mills wash away, crops destroyed, coal mine deaths, and a sugar refinery fire causing substantial losses.
The Independents call an Independent Convention in Phoenix on September 30 1832 to file local offices and nominate candidates for the Legislature of the Territory. Each precinct to send delegates as deemed proper to advance the Independent movement.
Territorial law requires voter registration by October 18 1882 with biennial renewals. The list names registration officers across Maricopa County towns including Tempe Mesa Cave Creek and Wickenburg. A county recorder notes monthly returns to facilitate printing, amid unrelated letters and ads.
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