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Newspaper
Daily Evening News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1902
Page
3
Local notes from Modesto report minor items including a paint job on the Tuolomne River bridge by E. J. Ayera and Jack Rommel, a change to the Modesto and Oakdale stage table, and a schedule notice in the advertising column. Also listed are offers of Vedalia Cardionalis insects for scale control and a mention of a realty listing roundup.
Funds requested by a Board of Trade committee led by A G Turner and T C Hocking were presented to the Board of Supervisors for an appropriation of 508 wanth from the county. The money would be used to display products and industries of the county to promote ovigration, with the appropriation to be at the Board's pleasure and terminate at their option.
Hallie E. Nutt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Nutt, died yesterday afternoon at the Ripon residence from typhoid fever. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1 30 PM from the late home. Born in Ripon on November 16, 1887, she was fourteen years, six months and twenty days old. Survived by parents and several siblings, with many friends mourning her loss.
The Stockton Mail notes most last year hay and grain have been sold. New crop hay arrives with loose hay entering market for a month and baled hay about ten days. Wholesale price for choice baled wheat straw is eight dollars per bale. Balod oat hay sells from five to six dollars, quality depending.
The Mariposa County Democratic Convention met on Saturday and adopted a ticket including Superior Judge J. J. Trabuceos Dierzier Attorney J. A. Adair Sheriff J. M. Maloney. Delegates to the State convention were instructed to endorse Bridge GC. Farnsworth for Associate Justice, AEC. Rey for State Senator, and J. M. Baxter for the Assembly.
Miss Mary Jenzen, a 22 year old native of Uond oluy, died of consumption at County Hospital in the early hours. She had been admitted three months ago from Oakdale, where she resided briefly. A sister from Truckee will attend to funeral arrangements.
Smith of Newman Township presented his resignation to the Board today. the board appointed Walden as Atteva naney. Sanath resigned her name at WM health. her will goes to Santa Geng, hoping to be verified. A Ying Titree stock at rerpels and nail paper bap boon received by N. 2. Lye Yoo for the Heath of Michigan pirate, Seriigl and util, she bestia the waryel.
City Board approved a new automobile ordinance setting a maximum speed of eight miles per hour within limits and requiring horn signals within 60 feet of crossings. Vehicles must display lights from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise and drive on the right. Monthly water inspector report noted trips by the Loc spector and irrigation warnings issued to residents.
Jork Hawmelhoff reports two suspected thieves Bill Nye and Bil Contbe were caught early at the Toolomie bridge site while attempting to steal five gallons of red paint for bridge repaint. Rummelbol confronted them with a revolver, shots fired, suspects detained, warrants filed. both men to be arrested after noon complaint.
George E. White, famed cattle king of Round Valley in Northern California, was killed at Jivome Covelo. He wielded vast wealth and influence, faced numerous lawsuits over property rights, and stood at the center of the Round Valley vendetta. The ensuing border conflict and related crimes culminated in murder and broader violence.
The Fresno Mirror notes Nicol or Nutter are leading Democrats for Representative in the district with Nicol seen as the brighter, while Nutter holds party loyalty. W B Matter of Stockton is mentioned as a possible figure. Maps show Woods facing crowding, Needham’s impact, and a San Joaquin–Fresno contest for the GOP.
A garbled notice outlines transit connections and stage routes beginning in Modesto with references to Oakelule Leave Oakdat Arciye and Chugston. It mentions a connection with a train on Blotts RoW and a stage to Yoremity via Rnly Ferry. Fare is listed as $1.00, with LEE as proprietor Yin W. R.
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