Harp Reports Dawson Mining Scene And Wager Prices
Harp writes from Dawson after three years in the district. He notes busy mining activity, daily wages five dollars plus board with possible reductions. Many plan to leave Dawson City for newer camps while some stay. Corbett works a Bear Crest claim. quartz claims largely fail to yield wealth. British royalty cut to five percent. gambling closed June last. El Dorado and Hillside claims are near exhaustion. wood and fuel become scarce. furnace sites show limited development. Harp warns boomers against hastily rushing to the field, citing his experience and investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harp
Hanry
Dawson Country
Daweon
Bubecummer
Koyukap Jestaprigg
Nlateyo
George E. Corbett
Bear Crest
Hoomore
el Dorado
Marriage license deserts cast shadow over wedding
Yesterday a marriage license was issued for George Abbott and Miss Josephine Corona, but Abbott vanished before the ceremony. He previously deserted from the United States Army in San Francisco a year ago, claiming a short service and imminent departure to China. The couple planned to marry in Merced, but Abbott may not return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Abbott
Josephine Corona
Lndy
Abbott
United Eistes Army
San Francisco
Bald Eagle
Ste
China
Wodl Fe
Bude
New York
Merced
Oakdale to Celebrate Fourth of July Jubilee
The Native Son Organization initiates a large celebration in Oakdale with activities from early morning to late night. Modesto will join in the festivities and neighbor towns are invited to participate in a grand patriotic program. An advertisement promises continuous amusement and ceremony, urging attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskdale
Alanda
Bend
Sesiut
Native Son
Local notables visit town for business and bids
FB Raines station agent at Weatley and ex supervisor J P Barnen of Newman were in town today. Garricon Turner sent wire from Francisco that evening. Attorney T F Griffin traveled to Ione Amador county on legal business. J F McCarthy, president of California Construction, was in town and submitted the lowest bid of 177388 for the Contra Costa county court home project. Four bids were received. three were rejected. The two story granite court house will feature a high basement, 51 by 80 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Barnen
Newman
Waa
Qarricon Turner
Francisco
T. F. Griffin
Ione
Almador Oqunty
J ©. F. McCarthy
California Construction Company
Contra Costa County Court Home
Superior Court Notes and Foreclosure Case Listings
Superior Court notes list multiple cases with five day response orders for defendants including Jacob Levi Sr and James A Waymire. County records show filings of deeds and foreclosures on a June dated note and 18 15 acre tract in a Rancho area. An unrelated medical and advertisement fragment discusses catarrh and Hall’s Catarrh Cure with local printer notes and job printing pricing.
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County Recorder's Office
Uit
Modeeto Bank
Plil
Daehoney
Oreatimbs Rancho
Hall
Ciiewlars
J. Cranty & Co
Toledo
Hallo
Fire destroys nine buildings in Jamestown hotel block
A gasoline stove exploded in the Rideon hotel block, igniting a massive blaze in Jamestown Tuolumne county. Strong winds spread flames, two towns sent fire units, and nine structures were wiped out with insured losses noted for several residents and businesses.
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Jamestown
Tuolumne
Rideon
Sonora
T. G. Pedro
Preaton
William McGinn
Morgan
Campora Brano
Mise M.connell
O, E. Morgan
J. Jacobs
J. N. Johnston
A, B. Overholser
Jengen
Jamestown Court
Forestern of America
A. Anderson
Donahoe & Finkhohder
G. Pedro
Donahue & Finkhobder
Modesto
Moraless Brove
Kemp's Balaam for the Throat and Lungs Adverts
An old notice offers Kemp's Balaam claiming instant cure for consumption and lingering coughs. It promotes trial sizes free and prices 25e and 50c, with ordering through Husband & Tare. The ad is tied to job printing at the News Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Husband & Tare
Excursion Rates Curtailed by Southern Pacific Railroad
The Southern Pacific Railroad Company issues excursion rate instructions for agents. Reduced fares apply to trips to San Francisco for Epworth League members from Bloode with a $4.16 return ticket. Tickets are valid July 1 to 20 and good for return on the date. Fourth of July special: fare and a third within 125 miles, valid to depart before and return a few days after. Railroad agents requested to provide rates and validity dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pucfic Railroad Company
San Francisco
Epworth League
Blodee
Local whiskey ads mention brands and tonics in early listing
The fragment cites B J Conway's Chicago Yalyyn a quiet resort selling liquor brands such as Cyrue Nobla and Jesse Moore whiskies. Henry Vogalman offers Gilt Edge Whiskey while Grave’s Tastolaen On Tonic advertises for malaria districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.J. Conway
Chicago Yalyyn
Straet
Cyrue
Nobla
Jesse Moore
Foller
Grave
Adams to Bowman Marriage Notice from Modesto Ledger
Fragmentary OCR shows marriage notices for Adams and Bowman near Modesto with dates in June and identifiers suggesting spouses and witnesses. Text is garbled but indicates weddings or announcements involving Jue 24 and June 4 with linked surnames Adaing Bowman and a du a get er.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Mogeuwo
David Adaing
Bowman
Neae Modesto
Ofa. J. Bowman
AL Modesto
Lafttia Wits
Hureyrow
Notice of Estate Conveyance Hearing in Modesto
The Superior Court of Stanislaus County Calif notices W C Maze filed a petition to convey an interest in the estate of Jerry James. The property described as Lot 10 11 12 in block 93 in Modesto is set for hearing on July 27 1901 at 10 am in Modesto Court House. Any interested party may contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of Stanislaus
Modesto
Stantalaay
Californis
Lotavn
Saidity
Mile Wity
Jounty
Furth
Giaim
Walize
Learth
Wala Court
Stenlelans Canty
California
Lawiu
Wade
Best Flour Popular at Oakdale by Stanislaus Milling Co
The Stanislaus Power and Milling company at Oakdale gains favor with cooks and housewives as their flour, claimed to be superior for pale, white bread. A trial purchase is urged to win full patronage, with sales through Vogelman’s and chef Paul Sabatl supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanislaus Power and Milling Company
Oakdale
Louse Wiven
Stanislaus Brad
Vogelman
Ender
Paul Sabatl
Esse Chapoolera
Georgi Vogelman
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Busin Ess
Thornfore
Cui
F. Hutchings
Gov. H
P.H. Medley
Candiew
Nate
Toya and
Variety Goode
Tabsevo
Novole
Hiv
Pierce
Belle Hedrick
Doctor Pierce
R. V. Verce
Invalida! Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Inguitel
R.¥. Pierce
Herce
Merce
Hoitt’s. School
Hoitt's
Fehoni
Nealo Pate
San Salen
Calea
Hoitt
Byrincipal
Dawson
Raines
Weatley
Superior Court
Minox
E. Harbert
Charles Shaw
Argumenta Wady
Cage
Jacob Levi
Annie
Draper
James A
Waymire
Caldwell Bros
Joaquin
Norker Ste
Charles Maze, Jr
General Life Fire
Insurance
Rogers’ Hell Building
Henry Vogalman
BURM
S. Dingley
Stantalana
Brate
Valiorita
Gxuicia
Vait County
Sun Square
Op Krank Medina
New Stand
Front Street
Tilke
Home Savings Bank
Union Savings
Modesto, Cal
Wwe
Sareeph Virielien of
Amsel
He. B
D&g. D. Plato
Clothiers & Hatters
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