Arizona republican., 1908-06-07
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MESA COUNCIL IN ACTION.
New Life to be Installed and New Ideas to be Used by Ordinance
 Makers.
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Real estate has not become sluggish, cows still have to be stuck when they get on the fresh alfalfa, cash Is just az easy to get hold of as it was three weeks ago, rent has to be paid along toward the first of the month all just as it was before the new. the entirely new set of councilmen solemnly as- stunned their responsibilities as ordi- nance makers and commenced to smoke cigas on meeting nights. The indications are that the town will con- tinue to prosper, that the new water works will be constructed and that coal will be cheaper in the summer time just as 1t has always been. It would take a man with whiskers reaching half way to his waist to tell to a dead certainty just what course will be prosecuted. However it is safe to predict that there will be kicks and congratulations all mixed and jumbled for it is always that way. yet to the casual observer the indications are that there is going to be something doing for the good and prosperity of Mesa. While there: are probably few sore spots here and there which will remain tender for a week or two, yet in the end there will be little differ ence which ticket was elected for the gentlemen who have been given the honor of making laws for Mesa will fill the bill. The new council starts out with all members elected on the same principles which means that they are a united body. It will mean that they will be more liable to enact laws which will be for the betterment of the city. for there is nothing more disagreeable than a wrangling council.
 From the indications it appears that the city is to have better police pro- lection and that the health officer is to do his duty to the letter. Letters or rather notices are to be sent out in a few days notifying the property owners that they must keep their premises in good condition. The marshal and health officer have all ready made the rounds and they have the information as to the true condi- tion of affairs.
 J. H. Barnett, mayor, has been a resident of Mesa for the. past twenty five years. He has watched Mesa biDN hilll lit hllO"S tue tOWH Dy heart. He is an active business man and an extensive property owner
 pr. R. F. Palmer is a live wire. He has been a resident of Mesa but a few years. yet he understands what is needed and it goes without saying that he will be an active member of the council
 r. w. Cerney is we'll acquainted with Mesa conditions. He is a self made man and his services will be invalu- able in the installing of the new sys- tenn of water works which is soon to be commenced.
 R. N. Stapley. is a practical man and has been in Mesa nearly all his life.
 Dan Kleinman is one of the most popular men in the city and he will no doubt see to 1t that the city gets the best he has in the shop.
 C. w. Simkins, who was elected street supervisor by large majority understands the conditions as they are and he wilt no doubt serve the city well in his capacity
 H. $. Peterson is the marshal and no better man could be found.
 Arthur A. Jones. who is one of Mesa's prominent business men, will no doubt do good service as city clerk.