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Newspaper
Daily Evening News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
3
Modesto area notes cover miscellaneous items from a church sermon to an upcoming Fourth of July celebration in Carters with a 2 excursion rate from Oakdale. Citizens are invited to attend church talks and hear local updates, while merchants and license regulations are noted in a scattered, era-typical local breeze.
A fire sparked by a shod horse hoof damaged grain and hay across several properties north of Oakdale. Losses include 100 acres of wheat for M Watson and 200 acres for Dr J Thompson, plus 75 tons of hay for Hobson & Baufley. The blaze extended to Jad McLeod’s grain field and was subdued with limited further loss.
Moor Roan Camp No 89 Woodmen of the World holds a special parvicoe tomorrow at 10 oclock in Bath Methodist Church with the camp attending in a body. Pastor Ray J Comer Roberteen to speak on The Rise Basis of Fraternity. Anthem to be rendered by a quartet. Memorial rites follow at Droid Hall at 2 pm then procession to Citizens Cemetery for grave decorations by Thomas F. Griff.
Knights of Pythian Lodge No 81 held a Thursday evening meeting electing new officers. Chancellior Commander Major R. K. Whitware presides alongside Vira Chancellor J. O. Lash er Prelate Ed. E. Wood Master-at-Arms B. B. Mare lower Guard D. W. Minnlear Outer Guard T. C. Mocking Master of the Exchequer P. J. Hazen Keeper of Record and Beal Master of Finance M. J. Sorensen Master of Work WH. Bartle.
A Children’s Day event at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow features dongs and recitations, with the primary department graduates to receive diplomas. The church will be decorated, exercises start at 10 30 a m, and a cordial invitation is extended to the congregation. Also advertised are sales and discounts on a range of goods including perfumes, stationery, carpets, and paints from local merchants.
West Side capit alier Richards L was in Modesto today where his attorney Van R Paterson sent a telegram denying that the Supreme Court decision in the stockholders suit against Farmers and Merchants Bank of Stockton was a sweeping victory for Richards. The telegram says the court findings defeated the defendants on all points and accuses them of fraud. The decision allegedly grants Richards judgment for 10 000 again against the defendants and seeks 80 000 in another case with trial set for Marin es August 1.
J Allen and H arks, prominent fruit growers of San Joy, inspected land near Salida on a tour of the Janda eel project. They were favorably impressed by land prices and irrigation prospects and planned a return to buy real estate with Drake the Real Estate Dealer already engaged. They returned home today.
Election held yesterday chose Henry G. Turner to serve a three year term as School Trustee. Turner won 233 votes to 162 for J A Lewis in a total of 395 ballots cast. The trustee elect will assume office on the first of next month.
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