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Newspaper
Daily Evening News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
3
Brief local notices report modest events at Plato's department, noting stockings and summer clothing reductions. Mentions Gehafar wash goods and special prices amid a flurry of small retail updates and odd phrases.
The funeral for the late Mrs Elms tone Hills of Cores was conducted at her Brockton residence with Rev Frederick C Lee and Rev Lew presiding. Attendees included Edward H Hill and family members as well as regional officials and relatives from Modesto and nearby areas.
Personal record notes Miso M Hubbell returning this morning to her home in Sonora after a pleasant visit to Mr and Mrs L L Dennatt. Also mentions delivery wagons to serve morning orders and a large stock of carpets wallpapers received by N B De Vor.
Tomorrow Modesto District voters will elect three year term School Trustees at the brick schoolhouse on Fourth Street. Polls open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. Judges are W. K. Meddullin and J. B. Simon. Incumbents Dr O W Evans Robert Eldin and Frank A Crany expect re election. Henry G Turner, Grange vice president and local notable, appears sole candidate and is expected to win. trustees serve without salary.
Large estate of Ki. By Beard deceased is distributed by Judge Minor. Executor Ron E. Beard receives the estate under the will. A $1,000 legacy is left to the decedent's brother G. W. Beard. Remaining property, including land holdings valued around $186,000, goes to widow Ann E. Beard.
Fred Witty was convicted of grand larceny and appeared for sentencing. Judge Minor sentenced him to two years in San Quentin. Attorney L J Maddux moved for a new trial but the motion was denied. Witty to be transferred to San Quentin tomorrow under Sheriff Porvie’s custody.
The county barley market saw two loads marketed today. G W Adams transported a load from a ranch near the city to Modesto, while another load was sent from O M Mase’s ranch to Hapglachs er Kaho waterongy at Montpellier. Prices and routes reflect Sunday freight patterns and Southern Pacific rates. Gilt Edge Whiskey advertised for sale by Henry Vogoltnay.
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