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Newspaper
Daily Evening News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1902
Page
3
Modesto reports a busy day with multiple group meetings, including Founo-A board, Et Riosta Chapter No 73, and the City Trustees, plus a revival of religious services. Advertisers announce wedding rings, shop changes, and a large cold storage plant in planning, while local wheat prices and shipments are listed alongside retail notices and a Republican county convention outcome.
Hoppers at Vacaville began devastating the orchard area and adjoining pastureland yesterday. Some landowners oppose burning, a special board meeting is set for tomorrow to decide action. No terrorizing damage yet, but winds threaten unless measures are adopted to destroy the insects.
The annual crop report from the U S Department of Agriculture received in town shows improved spring condition across the United States with oats and barley prospects higher than last year. The mailing notes better yields and steady advance in grain outlook, with local agents distributing the buoyant results and related paint supplies.
A metropolitan establishment, Ed B Wood jewelry store, shows up to date, thoroughly modern management. The firm attracts top optician expertise and secures loyal customer attention with refined service and style.
A 1700 acre Eben Wood tract is divided into forty acre plots by A B Shoenmeke, an estate dealer, with two Modesto irrigation district laterals soon supplying abundant water. Located near the Southern Pacific line, the level fertile land offers excellent irrigation and is marketed to home builders at 4000 dollars per acre, inviting immediate inspection.
A lighthearted tale follows Deputy Sheriff Kiernan as he confronts a prank played by jeweler Charles Daunt days earlier. Daunt served a peculiar loquod fruit in a staged tasting, prompting Kiernan to jokingly test the fruit and end up with a bout of laughter that lasts for some time. If you seek to amuse Frank, ask him about loquody.
Gilbert M Reynolds appeared before Judge Minor yesterday in a case charging seduction with a deadly weapon with intent to commit murder. Reynolds entered a not guilty plea and was remanded to custody. the jury calendar was set.
In California Stanislaus County probate court on June 28, 1902, at 10 o clock a.m. the will of Lury A. Adams deceased is to be proved and Michael Criktey seeks Letters testamentary. Any interested person may appear to contest the application. Dinaaley, clerk. Hennetek Walthall, attorney for petitioner.
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