Local Notices From Modesto And Surrounding Areas
A jumble of brief notices from Modesto and nearby areas reports lost items, retirements, estate proceedings, civic meetings, religious services, and a jewelry shop incident. Topics include lodge and chapter meetings, a sermon on How to Read the Bible, estate administration actions, a railroad fare special for a trip to San Francisco, and minor property damage at E B Wood’s jewelry shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloote Chapter
Order of Eastern
Bitar
Matonic Hall
Chrietian Choro
Minor
Tutte M. Mead
George A. Mead
Lola M. Boling
Southern Pacific
Modesto
San Francisco
Imperial Council of the Nobles of the
Drunken assault ends in failed assassination near Selma
Eyewitnesses recount a shooting when Reynolds fired at Dr. Evans from a Colt revolver in an area near Selma. A bullet struck the doctor’s sleeve and hip while the buggy toppled, prompting Reynolds to surrender at the sheriff’s office. He faces assault to murder charges, later predicted to receive a lengthy sentence in Folsom or San Quentin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nix
Colt
M. Reynolds
Uites Evans
Tin
Bevera
Reynolds
Rhenif Purvie
Reynards
Ble Friente
Thie City
Téin
Amamy
Evans
Reynalda
Folsom
Fan Quentin
Death of Mrs Laura Adams 86 at home near city
Mrs Laura Adams aged 86 years 1 month 24 days died yesterday at her home four miles east of the city after long illness due to old age. A Connecticut native she owned a farm and leaves three grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow at 10 a.m. from the residence with interment at Citizens Cemetery at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laure. Adame
Thii City
Bbe
Connecticut
Chinoss Camp
Found Dead in Field Henry 8 Pentland Knight’s Ferry Farmer
Henry 8 Pentland, longtime Knight’s Ferry farmer, was found dead in a field. Coroner McMullin heads the inquest after reports of heart disease. Lodge ties noted with Suimmit Masonic Order. Weathered OCR fragments obscure extra details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Pentland
Knights Ferry
Tagrolug'io
Gald
Suimmit
Masonic Order
Goroner McMullin
New Postmaster Installed Amid Community Support
Saturday evening Captain J. W. Morrle assumed the postmaster duties with Mrs. J. B. Wood assisting as former associate. The post office personnel remained in excellent shape thanks to the efforts of GF. Wood and his wife Bella Wood. Bella will stay for a month to aid in transferring documents and business arrangements. A large stock of wallpaper and paints has been received from N. E. Wee Yoo, agent for Heath and Milligan paints and enamels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Wood
GF. Wood
Bella Wood
Carpoia
N. E. Wee
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Daily ‘Evening News
J. D. Spencer
Mamaeine
Boron
Hens
Binck
Wis
Hele
Tynan Hotel Moilesto
D. S. Binford
Aek Actus
Tbs
E. Wood
Tynan Block
Tenth Street
Modesto, Cal
R. Edith Turner
Mauzel
Sol
P. Elias
Sansome Street
Cal
Ramona Barbershop
Troy Steam Laundry
C. W. Minniear
Deyia
Myse
Rommeope Js
Gwaity
Thin Ole
Mintlitos Lodge
Druid
Efsll
J. Bi
Angel Bada
Hag
Madera County
Madera
Foresters of America
California
Merced
Helena
Eb.e
Laura Adams
San Joaquin
Drugs
Husband & Ture
Statio
Shoemake
Tere
Meyers New Store
W.B
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