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Newspaper
Daily Evening News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1900
Page
3
An obituary style notice outlines the estate of J. B. Spencer with references to Avery evening, Sunday, and a medical or executor context. Names appear garbled but indicate heirs, executor, and a local court or property matter. The fragmentary text mentions months, one year, three months, and job printing.
A fragmentary local page mentions Sequoia Camp No 7087 MW of A meeting at Dewide ball at 7. Comedic performances and the Wiles Gath drama appear with ads for gifts and stationery. A manslaughter charge is reported with bail set at 3000 dollars. Weather forecasts suggest fair to improving conditions.
James Johnson returns from two week trip to Missouri and Harriman estate matters. He represents twelve heirs to an estate dating back to 1844 with land in Austin Houston and Galveston Texas. He plans further inquiry by water and notes cold weather during travel while mentioning Wood’s and Madley’s stores advertising gifts and silverware.
James Bailey, an elderly Corea resident, was taken into custody by Constable Davia on a charge of insanity. He reported hallucinatory beliefs and paranoia claiming goblins and spirits steal his chickens for sale to Chinese buyers in Modesto, justifying detention for his safety and the community.
Me and J Wilton of San Francisco apply for letters of administration on the estate of HB Wagner who died in this city. The petition names daughters Mrs W F B Eberle and V Wachner, ages 23 and 10, as heirs. Estate includes Modesto real property valued at 3400, San Joaquin county land 345605, grain in a warehouse, vehicles and tools with varying values. Hearing set in Superior Court on Saturday December 20 at 10 oclock. F Y Mayers of San Francisco, attorney for petitioner.
The Cyclone Woven Wire Fence marketed by Stanie Jawa county agency run by T A Fillman. Fence claims to stay taut in all weather with guaranteed quality and simple handling. Price listed as 14.50 with free instructions for buyers. Fillman promotes cheaper wire and urges trusting his business over newer firms. Office described as Ninth street beside E Gilbert & Son store.
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