Salt River herald., 1879-02-05
February > 1879.
TOWN AND COUNTY.

The Salt river is considerably high CT than it has been for some time, caused by the late rains.
 W. II. Reynolds has been appoint cd postmaster at Hayden's Ferry; and Geo. A. Woodward at Silver King.
 Persons who ordered seed potatoes of J. W. Wilson are notified to call and get the same immediately. *2t
 The city is full of strangers, attract ed here by the present and prospec tive increase of business in this valley.
 Clearance sale at Irvine's. Their whole stock zust be sold out in 60 days. Call and sec if you can get bargains.
 Tickets for the IinstrelS can be ob- tained of Goldman < Co, VI. L. Peralta, II. Goldberg < Son and at the Postoffice.
 The enterprising Nathan Brothers have established a branch store at Tiptop, where they expect to do a large business.
 A copious rain visited our valley on Monday afternoon and continued un- til Tuesday morning It was much needed by our farmers.
 In order to make a change in their business E. Irvine < Co. are selling out. Bargains are to be had, as they arc determined to sell.
 Don't fail to attend the perform ance of the Agreeables, at Peralta's new building, on Saturday evening. Go early and secure a good seat.
 Our merchants, notwithstanding the late rains,-and consequent de engagement of travel report business good and prospects bright for the future.
 We again remind our business men that we arc prepared to do all kinds of commercial job printing in the very best style of the art. Our prices are very moderate.
 MT. J. s. BycrS has opened q first class boarding house on the south west corner of the Plaza He has had much experience in this line. and we hope will receive fair share of public patronage.
 Several large trains arrived from the end of the railroad this week, with goods for our merchants. 'Busincss is business" and Phcnix is doing more actual trade than any town in the territory, all things COZ sidered.
 The roads leading into Phenix are somewhat moist just at present, and impede travel to some extent. The late plentiful rain has made some of the roads very heavy for travel, but has been of incalculable benefit to our farmers.
 The TiptOp mIne shipped bullion, during the last month, to the amount of S55, ,000-the largest amount ever shipped by this company in any one month. This speaks well for the pro effectiveness of the property.
 The new contractors of the Prescott and Santa Fe mail line are fast get ting things in good working order. Mr. Walsh expects soon to make good his word that he will perform better service than has ever been per formed on this important route.
 Mr. Chas. F. Shedd lectures this evening at the Methodist Church, at So'clock. Subject-"Where are we The receipts are to be given tor the purchase of q church and school bell. The object is q worthy one, and we hope to see @ large audience.
 Strangers are still fiocking to Pine nix. The fame of the Salt River Val Icy is spreading in every direction, and is attracting large emmigration As the railroad progresses in this di- rection tic greater the number of peo- pie who are seeking this valley for homes and business.
 If you wish to enjoy an easy con. science, and benefit yourself and the rest of mankind, subscribe for TIE HERALD, When you have read it carefully yourself, send it to some of your friends in the cast or south. that they may learn the many advantage. of thls wonderfully productive valley of Salt river.
 The "Agreeables," our home min strel company, will entert in oru citizens with concert on next Sat urday evening. We hope to see !; crowded house on the occasion. Int boys are deserving well of our pco
 Be, and should be encouraged il their cDdcavOrs to entertain an. amusc the public.