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Newspaper
Daily Evening News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
4
A reader notes that disasters seem fate driven but individuals shape outcomes through diet and care. The piece cites Dr. Pierce’s Garden Medical Discovery as a stomach remedy and praises its pills for aiding digestion and related organs, sharing a testimonial about recovery from heart trouble and stomach distress.
At Bleni County Board of Trade meeting members decided not to push for a larger membership. A canvassing committee will reach businesses already with 20 joiners. City Trust grants use of meeting bell and exhibit space in City Clerk’s office. Merchants urged to join to back county development, promote trade, immigration, and local industry, despite limited funds.
The County Recorder records indicate Lloyd Tevis Estate deeds from March 8 1900 showing Laming Kellogg of San Francisco selling land to Facino Realty Company for 80 dollars. The parcels include undivided halves of sections 19 80 30 20 in township 3 south range 9 east Mt Diablo base and meridian. A second entry notes Laming G Tevis widow selling 330 acres to Pacific Realty Company in township 3 south range 9 east, the undivided half of lands described in a deed from Will E Fisher and wife dated March 18 1893.
An old advertisement promotes Allen 8. Olmeted foot product for aching feet. It claims to cure swelling nerves tired feet and ingrown nails and caluses. The trial package price is 25 cents and the address is LeRoy New York.
An OCR damaged advertisement extols Chambar laior medicinal bottles and Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for bowel complaints. It mentions Hoeband & Toros and Ely Brothers at 86 Warren Street, touting affordability and relief for children and adults, with claims of quick absorption and proprietary ingredients.
Care arrangements are set after the death of Mrs Elma Jane Bille from apoplexy at her home near Cores. Funeral services are planned for Tuesday at 9 30 AM at her residence, with interment in Stockton on Thursday. The family plot lies in Citizen's Cemetery, Stockton, aged fifty one. Surviving are husband Edward Bille, sister Mrs Frank Noyes of Marlette Wisconsin, brothers Melbourne B Carter Roscoe Carter of Modesto and ex Judge Stans ton L Carter of Fresay. Noyes to arrive from Marinette tonight.
G W Haltead of Packwood reports deadly poison from umbrella tree berries after hogs and a hen died from ingesting them. Neighbors, including Will Reever, lost hogs from the same fence as the yard lay unfenced. The berries harm chickens too and are not profitable for farmers.
Miss Birdie Cavill hosted a Saturday evening gathering at her Clauston area home. Guests enjoyed card games, vocal and instrumental selections, and a dainty refreshments service. Attendees included Delia Keady Marguerite Bentley Orr Richardson Carria Hammer Lena Bentley Rebecca Dolling Brous Birdie Moas J W Threlfall R N Bentley R L Acker William Threlfall Joseph Spanker J F Tolloch and others.
Funeral services for Mrs Laura Adams were held this morning at 10 o clock at her residence with interment in Citizens Cemetery. The Church of Obrint officiated and delivered a eulogy praising the deceased. Mrs Adams was a long time resident of the area and will be mourned by many.
Funeral services for Henry Pentland, found dead in a Knight's Ferry field, will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow from Union Methodist Church. The funeral was arranged by Summit Lodge, No. 178, F. and A. M. A native of Cassbee, he was 76 years old.
May 22 in Tyoneville, Alabama, twelve men were fatally burned when a gasoline lamp above a table exploded. The blast set clothing ablaze and trapped victims in a locked room. Rescue efforts saved several but many perished. a Missouri immigrant and George Hodson suffered severe burns and may not recover.
Interest rises in the Modeuts Teaple Club open handicap tournament to be held during the third week at the club grounds. A spring cup prize sponsored by jeweler W L Trages will go to the winner, with prize details and match format described as fair and evenly conducted for all players.
A dramatic fragment shows a rich woman confessing self doubt about worthiness, while a noble suitor proclaims love and generosity. The exchange reflects social pressures around wealth and marriage within a town page tone.
A fragment urges readers to dress carefully choosing well made clothes that fit to avoid an awkward air. The line is attributed to Cond Chesterfeld and contrasts drabs with pintos and plain garments.
A fragment lists whiskey brands including Gilt Edge Old Hick ory Tom Park's O. P. 8 Old ment and Daye of 49 as mildly pure with a claim of no lather in tows. The wording is garbled but suggests a local tea or saloon advertisement endorsing Kentorly Bourbon and other labels.
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