Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-02-03
MESA, ARIZONA.
DEMISE OF w. A. KIMBALL.
Arizona Offers Great Opportunities for
IIomeseekers.

special Correspondence.
Mesa, Marcopa Co, Arlz., Jan. "a
William A. KlmbaN son Of General VIM
H. Kmball Of Salt Lake CITY, and grand
son OF the late President Heber G. KIM
ball, died at Mesa from heart failure su-
perinduced by pneumonia from which he
had been suffering for some three weeks,
on Saturday, Jan. ~. His death was unex-
pected as II was thought he was on the
high road 20 recovery, William A. kimball
was born In Salt Lake City on April u,
1883. Mr.. kimball came 10 Mesa some q
years ago and became identified with the
development Of the Salt River valley He
established for Mesa its first hotel a
beaudful two-story structure that became
famous as hosiery. II was destroyed
by fire and he was unable to build again
He has always been Identified with every
thing that tended to develop the country.
He leaves Il wife and two children, HIS
funeral was conducted by the knights OF
Pythias, Of which order he was mem
ber who were assisted by the Masons,
Odd Fellows and Woodmen.
Mr.. Kimball was spoken Of as worthy
citizen and who has left tender place
In the hearts OF his friends.
Beautiful sunshlny weather prevails
here The weather has been colder than
usual here this winter.
Business Is lively and everything looks
hopeful for the future Of Mesa The blocks
that were burned recently are being re-
built and everywhere is an air OF pros
perity
President Lesueur and associates arc
having improvements made IN the stake
tabernacle and are having the grounds
fenced and parked, an Improvement that
Will be appreciated, During the past year
great many improvements are apparent.
In every direction can be seen new roofs
nicely painted In fact. Mesa never look
cd more inviting.
DON'T LIKE JOINT STATEHOOD.
The proposition Of Joint statehood with
New Mexico is very distasteful to all
met in ARIZONA irrespective OF every
shade of faith and phase OF politics. the
people feel that they should not be forced
TO accept statehood under such condi-
school conditions and educational laws
and facilities OF the two territories TO see
the great cause Of Arizouas fears
The people Of this part Of Arizona are
pushing FOR Improvement IN every way
and hope with the improved conditions TO
see a great influx Of desirable citizens. A
class who with industry and intelligence
will aid In developing the latent. re-
sources of the country. such n class VIII
be welcomed with a glad hand, and will
find ample opportunities TO improve their
financial status, as this region IL truly
on the eve Of a great awakening. NO
better openings can be found for the wise
investment OF capital.
climate a climate where oranges reach
perfection. where olives thrive, where the
moro tender and luscious varieties OF
grapes reach perfection, and ripen In
June two weeks before CALIFORNIA; re-
gion well supplied With railroads, Notwith-
standing these advantages land and water
are reasonably cheap. such IL Mesa and
the region surrounding. True, the weather
gets hot here In June, July and August,
but the rest Of the year the climate Is al
most perfect To people living In Titan
and Idaho. who have 10 20 to lower alt.
tudes and warmer cllmes, this Is an ideal
place People as a rule think Of Arizona
as one Of the uninyiting spots, yet the fer.
tile beauty Of this vast valley OF the Salt
river IL unsurpassed valley as rich as
the famous Nile, only awaiting Intelligent
industry and reasonable Investment 20
bring wealth to the investor. There Is we,
room here for hundreds Of happy and
PHOSPHORUS homes 10 be made Those
weary of the cold Of the north and want
a mlder climate, whore they can climb
to Independence, would do well 10 come
to ARIZONA, 20 the great Salt river val
ley.
and ward organizations, and all their
auxiliary organizations are In good work
ing order