Woodland Daily Democrat (Newspaper) - February 3, 1903, Woodland, California WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1859 WOODLAND CALIFORNIA TUESDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 3 DAILY ESTABLISHED 1877 LATE P W FISHER Death Comes Peacefully to the Honored Recorder The Affection and loyalty of His Constituents Deeply Appreciated by the Deceased The Democrat of Monday contain ed the brier announcement of tlie death of Judge P W Fisher which oc curred at oclock or about the hour tbe Democrat goes to press He had been in falling health for move than a year and a few months ago his illness took such a serious turn that be was compelled to take to his bed from which he was destined never again to rise It is a comfort to his family and friends to know that he was prepared to die ami received the last with tbe assurance of a man well grounded in the faith and confident of the future hat lies beyond His last words of consciousness were such H oC comfort and love as only come om the heart of a man conscious having lived an exemplary and useful lite He died as he had lived with out reproach and therefore without fear When a man has lived out his days and years among the people whose confidence and respect he holds and in the bosom of a family who merited ill the affection he could bestow upon them and who loved him tenderly In return there is usually nothing more beautiful in his life than its close Judge Fisher was born on the ot March 1827 in what was at that time Cooper county Missouri In those days Cooper county extended from the Missouri river to the Osage river As the population increased there were more subdivisions and Mor gan and counties were formed from territory originally a part of Cooper county Judge Fishers birthplace is now a part of Morgan county His father was a farmer and young Fisher was trained to that pation The Fisher family was noted for the longevity of Its members and the subject of this sketch Inherited a robust constitution which he fortified by correct habits and tbe moderate and temperate manner tn which he lived He also inherited sterling traits of character which In after years were so distinctly recognizable tn the pecu liar charm of his personality tbe gen ial kindness of bis bearing and the manly virtues which were so character istic of ins life and which earned for him n degree of popularity enjoyed by lint few men Judge Fisher was born In an epoch making period or in what might be appropriately termed strenuous times in the history of Missouri His father a well read man and took a very active Interest In public affairs He was a close personal friend and ardent follower ot Colonel Denton They riot only enjoyed a close intimacy but were in frequent consultation Many of these confidential talks were overheard by young Fisher and they made an im pression upon him that lasted through life Judge Fisher often recalled a conversation in which Colonel Benton foretold the construction of railways which would be the connecting links of commerce between tbe two great seaboards of the United States Such a prediction seemed like a Utopian dream at the time but ft was who knew no party lines loyalty to him He evinced his ap preciation In many ways and often the thoughts m his heart would surge to his lips and nnd expression tn words of gratitude were born to Mr and Mrs Fisher but only four survive They are Mrs H B Walters who re sides in Mrs BM Miller and Miss Mattie Fisher of Woodland and William H Fisher of San Fran cisco who Is of the Bulletin An only sister of the deceased Mrs D K Steele lives in Clarksburg Missouri Judge Fisher was a consistent mem ber of the Baptist church He made a profession of Christianity early In life He lived and practiced the religion of charity to and love for his fellowman His faith was pure simple a faith that has blossomed into ty Christian purity was the basic principle of his public and private life aud it was the rock upon which he founded his hope or a life hereafter Every day Is a good day with a man who so lives out notwithstanding this prophecy of a better day for him In the hereafter his death leaves with Ms friends a keen sense ot bereavement for no one who knew him will doubt that the world is better because he lived In it The funeral will be held on day Services will begin at the family residence at 10 a in FOR THE CLERKSHIP A BOOKLET ISSUED Giving Account of the Recent Northern Citrus Fair Yolo Countys Showing at the Expo sition Noted and a Hint Given of Her Resources The Case of Black vs Hadsall Begun Before Judge Hughes fulfilled sooner than Colonel predicted and during the p Judge Fishers life Indeed he and Ms family crossed half the continent from the Missouri river to the Pacific ocean on a railroad train Judge grew to manhood re his education and was married in Missouri The last event occurred on the of August 1849 and the Woman he chose for a life companion was Miss Khoda SI Howard The un ion was a one To gether they journeyed along the path way of life for 49 years in sweet trust ing Intelligent ond sympathetic com sharing duties responsi cares sorrows and the highest and purest pleasures vouchsafed to mankind Thin beautiful and life was Interrupted by the sudden and unexpected death of Mrs Fisher Which occurred on May 17 1898 When Judge Fisher and family ar rived in California they located on a farm near The farm Is now o part of the Yolo orchard A few years later the family moved to Woodland nnd Judge Fisher engaged In business His Jast venture was a news agency while engaged In that occupation he wag elected to the office of justice of the peace When Woodland was Incorporated be was city recorder nnd held the office until the hour ot his death In official position Judge services were fully appreciated by his constituents He was untiring In his zeal to discharge his duties Intelligent ly faithfully and efficiently He was unremitting In his efforts to promote the ends of justice His integrity and high character were generously rec by the people whenever and tho opportunity afforded and Hint the band of death has de them of hlB services they feel their loss keenly Fisher was not unmindful tbe solicitude manifested toward him Jn his declining years by the The election contest of W B Black vs C F Hadsall for the office of coun ty clerk was called promptly at 10 oclock by Judge Hughes of Sacramento The contestant and contestee were both in court with their attorneys The contestant Mr Black was rep resented by C W Thomas and Geo Clark and Mr of Sacramento represented the Mr Had sall Mr Thomas read a telegram from his associate counsel Prank Freeman was impossible for the latter to come toWood land before Wednesday Mr Thomas motion to continue the case until Mr Freeman arrived was denied Mr Chinn on behalf of contestee moved for dismissal on the ground that the case had actually been com on January 3d and was con three to convenience of counsel for contestant all of which proceedings were Illegal In support of his contention Mr Chinn read a number of the su court Mr Chinn also offered in evidence the calendar and the min utes of the court to there was no reason for continuance ordered that the minutes from the 3d to the of January be written out in fulland reserved his de until the work hsd been done It was agreed that pending this de the counting of the ballots be commenced at once It was also agreed to take up the objections to precincts later Russell Day was appointed tally clerk to represent Mr Hadsall and Ol ney Gwinn to represent Mr Black W H Huston and Byron were appointed to string the ballots The contestant and contestee were each required to deposit daily expense of the recount Contestant called for Woodland No 3 This waa the only precinct counted at the morning session Black was cred with 124 and Hadsall with 112 Black therefore lost 7 votes and Had sall 10 from the result declared by the board of supervisors The result of the recount was a net gain of 3 votes for Black At tlie afternoon session South Wash ington precinct was first taken up In this precinct Hadsall was credited by the election officers with 53 voles aud Black with 93 The recount gave Black 86 and Hadsall 50 a net gain of 4 votes for Hadsall When this report closed the recount of Washington waa going on The board of trade has in pamphlet form an excellent account of the northern central California Thanksgiving citrus fair held under its auspices from November 24th to December Inclusive The pam is tasty in design has a purple and gold cover and included in the re port of the manager arc excellent de of of the Individual county exhibits In we find the follow ing concerning Yolo county Yolo county one of the big rich counties o the state was slow in tak ing action but finally just before the fair opened prompted by President Thomas of the Woodland chamber of commerce and encouraged by tlie su application was made for space by Mr and Mrs T D Morrin of who hud been authorized to collect and prepare the exhibit for the citrus fair and though their time for work was limited they succeeded In getting together a very creditable showing Yoio though rich in natural resources has up to this time made liltle progress in citrus culture In KNOCKED FROM TRESTLE Unknown Meets Death ia the Waters of Eastern Yolo An unknown man was killed his morning on the long railroad trestle between mul Ho was walking on the when train due In about hove in sight The whistled the man out on one of the water barrels which are placed at regular Intervals along the trestle He escaped the engine hut in some manner the steps of the first pas senger car struck him precipitating him to the stopped and the crew find passengers looked In vain for any trace of the man The only witness of the accident was a colored man standing on the front platform He says the steps struck the man knocking him at least 12 feet in the air The steps were broken off by the force of the blow so it Is probable that the man was dead before he reached the water The colored man stated that the unfortunate man was apparently a man 50 or 00 years of nge aud had gray whiskers He was unable to give any better FUN Musical Comedy Witnessed by a Big House FOB THE STATES GOOD different portions of the county arc small plantings amounting in the ag to only a few acres yet enough to show the possibilities in the line of this industry in that part of the Sac valley The total shipments Irom the county last year aggregated about SOP aud the total for Urn year will be about 1000 boxes There Is a vast area in the county adapted to the production of these fruits and the plantings already conclu sively the success of the industry The fruit ripens early in November Land suitable for oranges or lemons inde pendent of water supply can be had in the county at from 75 to per acre The yield is from one to two boxes per tree on five or six year old groves The fruit grown In this coun ty is of good quality and entirely free from scale or Yolo has a large vine grape industry estimated about 5000 acres There are some thrifty olive groves In the county and some very flue oil comes from this part of the slate Mr and Mrs T D installed the exhibit and were In charge of It during he exposition giving their un divided attention and putting in their time industriously in explaining to the thousands of visitors the condi tions and possibilities of their splen did county Among tlie most prominent growers are A Porter George Scott and T Morrin The principal growers of olive oil arc R 13 Blowers Son and Byron Jackson The exhibit at this fair consisted of pomelos lemons and dates contributed by K A navel oranges blood oranges manda rines pomegranates pears apples and quinces contributed by T Morrin olive oil contributed by H B Blowers Son Sultana rai sins Thompsons seedless raisins Mus cat raisins prunes and almonds con by C T BUI well palms al monds raisins and other fruits con by the Womens Improvement Club grapes and almonds contributed by Mrs Charles K Green mammoth turnips contributed by F honey contributed by Mrs Kaufiman pomelos find persimmons contributed by by 11 S Dunlap Ty rone ami ferns for decorating by Mrs C K Martin preserved fruits by Mrs A A Henry TO STAY HEBE A convention will be held tn San Francisco in the Maple room of the Palace hotel on Thursday February 12th at 10 a m by representatives o all organizations formed for the pur pose of aiding and facilitating the growth and wellbeing of the state There will also be present delegates rom counties aud aud members of the legislature and officers The convention lias been called by the executive committee of the river improvement and association of California which deems it best for the interests of the state that concert ed action be for tho formulation of a comprehensive plai for river im provement A HOSPITAL DEATH George Kinsley a native of Indiana 35 years of age died at the county hos pital Monday night oclock Deceased was admitted on the first day of last December aud was afflicted with a complication of diseases from he effects of which ho gradually grew weaker He spent moat of his time n Washington aud Sacramento He was a member of a lodge of Odd Fellows The funeral v be held under the auspices of hat order A representa lve of the lodge will arrive tills even ng at which time arrange ments for the funeral will bo made So far as known the deceased left no relatives TENDENCY OF THE TIMES The tendency of medical science is toward preventive measures The best thought of the world IB being given to the subject It Is easier and better to prevent than to cure It has been fully demonstrated that pneumonia one of the most dangerous diseases that med ical men have to contend with can be prevented by the use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy Pneumonia always results from a cold or an attack of influenza and It baa been ob served that this counteracts any tendency of diseases toward pneumonia This has been fully prov en In many thousands of cases in which this remedy has ben used during the great prevalence of colds and grip In recent years and pan he relied upon with Implicit confidence Pneumonia often results a slight cold when no danger Is apprehended until It is suddenly uncovered there la fever and difficulty In breathing and pains In the chest then It is announced that the patient has pneumonia Be on the safe side and take Chamberlains Cough Remedy as soon as the cold Is contracted It always cures For sale by J V druggist Big Hanson who waa with ir year said clay that nci arrange but had several offers Park Wilson has offered him a position his teani nnd there is a chance of GAME SIGNED The governor has signed the game law and the prevailing opinion Lo he that it will be lawful to continue to shoot quail and ducks until the day of But there are man who hold that the new law will not he operative until October The Marysville Democrat holds I hat tc have made the law operative on th of February would be to have at open Reason of four ami months when the general law says T shall be four months i tor ducks and quail 15th I February commencing 15 day later and closing 15 days later TEMPTING PRIZE Healthful recreation may be foum atthe West End Bowling Alley tint people of both sexes are availing them selves of the opportunities offered Th proprietor W K wishing to show appreciation for those wh have patronized him and to popularize the alley decided to offe chances on a gold watch a prize tlm anyone would delight lo win set forth in tlie new ad an If you have not already entered th race doubtless you will think yo should TO CURE ACOUGH IN DAY Use Adamb Moss Balaam Prescribed by the best physicians fo Coughs Colds Hoarseness and all throat and lung troubles two fixing iip a corn raut wants to remain here can do as well as away Bulletin Hanson At all druggists that he TO THE PUBLIC All themselves in to me are requested to please call at J office at once and set ESCAPED AN AWFUL KATE Mr II Higgins of Melbourne Fla writes My doctor told me I had con sumption and nothing be done for me 1 was given up to die The offer of a free trial bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption In nje to try it Results wer start ling I am now on the road to recovery and owe all to Dr Kings New ery It surely saved my life This great cure is guaranteed for all throat and lung diseases by W II Iawson druggist Trial bottle free Tho annual convention of the Cali fornia Federation of Womens Clubs will he held in Fresno February 3d to fith Inclusive FVr thin occasion he Southern Pacific Company la offering a rate of one fare and a third for i round trip f5 I The Woodmen of the World will meet tonight to Initiate a candidate tle flOd T B GIBSON THE OLD The will lir followed by la males and cottee A good attendance desired H POWDER Absolutely THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE lie Company Well IB tlie Good About Balances the Poor Murray Mack and with a big house Monday even IB and judging from the id applause with which the perform uo was received it Is to say uit taken ns a whole the audience as satisfied The style of entertainment offered y Murray Mack seems to have n bold on the public little mat er what the piece may be called This eason It Is A on Broadway escribed ns a musical comedy Of there is no deep thinking plot o special reasons for the tilings said IK done In A Night on ut It is funny and that Is what the demands and somehow It leases Murray and Mack ns usual brought own the bouse with their horseplay nd many of their gags jokes etc ere really fresh and They their famous scene lain but for Ibis we arc for it the funniest thing they do The real star at tin aggregation Is Charles Howard who im a Hebrew His makeup and every feature Is 011 When it comes to singing he has number of very clever comic songs lie renders In nn inimitable man or Howard Is the est of Ills kind that has ever appeared ere Pen 13 Mellon as the strong man bends Iron cats crockery and does other things Is very ood Edward Powers II and aylor Williams nre adequate lo the made upon them Another young man whose name is ot given on the program deserves reat credit for the manner In which e goes through the movements of doll Very little that Is favorable can bo aid of the ladles As was given a of prominence nd as usual fulled to do out of the ordinary except to ear a wealth of lino clothes Hei voice If she ever possessed tie has completely away until ow it resembles the feeble efforts ot female In a Punch and Judy show Lillian Durham who tho with Kiltie licek is fairly and conies nearest to pos a musical voice which is a Sift which all tho other members of he company seem lacking Tlie girls arc numerous but no attractive Perhaps would be more musical to th of a large orchestra nit with the assistance of the open louse piano very skillfully by one of their own members II very The pinna was in easy mark for Murray who eacke jokes at Its expense The is mounted beautifully ind the arc gorgeous Nf to have been sparet n making the piece attractive to the The confetti march In the firs act Is very pretty FOR STOMACH 1 have taken a great many differ ent medicines for trouble anc constipation says Mrs S o Iowa but never had a ood results from any as from Chant Stomach and Liver Tablets For sale by J V druggist For a good shave haircut or sham poo go to barber shop t JACKSON SHOE i t STORE The Celebrated WALKOVER SHOES IOR MEN Only per pai The WellKnown RAD CLIFF SHOE TOR per pai Examine our stock and get prices Courteous treatment nnd squar dealing J MAIN BET AND AND STILL Tie Sale Goes On 1 CATARRH OF THK BLADDER ft very common disease In both causes frequent urination ilch In lime you lose control and to Irritation a the Ck of Hie bladder causes mucous in 0 urine causes sediment In the Ine resembling brick dust and thick deposits All of which can be moved by taking 3 B Catarrh Cure wording to directions For salo by 1 druggists Book on catarrh free Smith Bros H UP Having disposed of my grocery busi es I desire to settle up all accounts once knowing themselves to me or persons having alms against mo will call at ecu store where I have office H T DAY CURED IN A DAY Mystic Cure for Rheumatism nnd radically In 1 to 3 aye Its action upon tho system la and mysterious H oves at onco tho cause aud tho dls ae Immediately disappears The rst dose greatly benefits 76 cents id Sold by John V Woodland THE CAPAY STAGE ill make trips between and Capay on and after No 1 1002 arriving at Woodland 10 n m nnd leaving at 2 p m Thursday and Saturday U A EDDY Prop Q V Martin attorney and counselor at law Office Armstrong Alge building Woodland Advertisements not exceeding five lines inserted under this heading for 50 cents per week payable In advance February 2d to Feb ruary Mens suits cleaned and pressed Ladles suits IM mens hats All work called for and delivered Phone Main 301 Crys tal Works Woodland California AN ELDERLY LADY desires a com to do light house work and bo a companion wages Dor month at residence of Mrs L S Snoe on Fourth street fS FOR 1 loose oat hay and loose alfalfa hay O C MARTIN IMi miles southeast of Woodland H LADIES I want to send you a sealed treatise on something that Is of vital Interest to your health and happiness a covery that is not a patent medicine nor a common drug Sure and sate Prices reasonable to rich anil poor DR BERNARD WESPHAL BAKER of Science Building San Francisco Cul I KING OF ALL BOTTLED SOLD Bargains extraordinary from now on until stocktaking A mon proposition for you a cleanup for us Wo mention below a few of the ninny attractive bargains I I I I I ress Remnants Dress Remnants Wo have placed on special sale our stock for 50 to 75 cents on the ollar Coats Furs Skirts Etc No shopworn goods but the latest uptodate styles All must go at sac rifice prices Only a few left FOR THE MEN I I U Hl HIM HH 50 dozen Mens Heavy nibbed Silk Finish Fleece Lined Under wear None sold hotter elsewhere or on special sale from now until stocktaking at OOc Terms Strictly Cash The White House Wanted 100 Men and Ladies who Know a Good First Class Umbrella At 25 per cent off You would naturally think that would go up today if they 1 id rot you could not nee them But not here the price is down at place You know Fred This rain gave Fred umbrella fame Peoples Trade Palace WHAT IS YOUR FUTURE Tho wiest prophet cannot toll whether to morrows sun will find you in enjoyment of health or cold in death or disease may deprive you of the capability of living for yourself and your depend ents Fire insurance u your safeguard wo supply Premiums are trivial in comparison wilii the benefits accruing BALFOUR GARRETTE GRAIK BUYERS AKD MEITS
