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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1898
Page
8
The piece laments nationalist frenzy sparked by the Jingo debate, contrasting it with the burdens of war on families. It cites the New York Sun and editorials by Go dkin and Burke, warns against feeding wartime zeal, and notes readers’ fear of conscription and domestic suffering.
High school girls visit Observer J P Bolton to learn meteorology in minutes. He explains weather charts and rain gauges before a moment of levity with a misread weather flag. Local society donations and a canceled lecture by Mrs Carr spark offense among leaders. Democrats discuss fusion strategy and county offices, with tension over Populist support. Willie Dumont dies at 12 from a horse kick, services planned at Adventist church.
A petition to appoint administrator of the estate of Snaith Olney, deceased, was filed yesterday. The estate includes late Shanklin additions and notes with mortgages valued around 37,000, total estate about 10,000. A coincidence arose when a letter with John Olney's will arrived from Livingston County, dated 1893, witnessed by Timothy Olney.
A group of Minnie Hedges friends gathered at her 424 T street home for a surprise birthday party last evening. They played games, enjoyed a dainty collation, and stayed until late. Attendees included Girdys, Mol 6 d Will Robertson, Daily MNeyes tel Hart, fable kairchila hatus Goin tl finger, Jennie pod Libine Hubte, le Rinzey, Amands Hoemilton, Lauris Peaceman, Grover and lied Hesie, and Lillie Kfiller.
Residents of Roberts Precinct gathered at Belmont hall to back annexation to Bresno city citing sewerage and fire protection gains. A L Hobbs chaired, W OR Walliams secretary, with Noble Spencer and Williams arguing for joining the city. A petition committee was formed to gauge city plans and approach the Dry Trustees, with a meeting set in two weeks.
Lieutenant Thomas and Miss Tessie Roach married in a Volunteers of America service at Katerville after a street rally. The couple, both active in the Volunteer army, will go on to San Francisco for further service. The nine month old child of the couple’s parents was baptized during the event.
The Oleander and Fowler items report unsafe school building supports added on the upper floor, a surprise party for C Hutchinson, and a music event at H L Nudd's residence with refreshments. Mrs Grimetad's funeral was held after her death. The dedication services will be at the Congregational church with J K Harricon preaching. The Ladies Missionary Society meets at Mrs Harricon's residence. Oleander, February 29, 1898.
A wedding took place near Academy on Sunday evening March 27 at the bride’s parents home. David Quelle and Mas Jose Cunningham joined in matrimony with officiant Key W Armstrong. Guests included Mr and Mrs M Qunningham and many neighbors. A reception followed with a lavish supper and numerous gifts. The couple and families extend thanks from Academy.
Deputy District Attorney Will Qaina TA presented the case for William Ross who was convicted of petty larceny for stealing groceries from a cart. The theft occurred several years ago but was brought to trial after Ross fled Mariposa County and was captured, escaped custody, and later surrendered. He received a six months sentence in the county jail. Jack Irvine transported the prisoner from Sanger yesterday.
The rear of the Unionica house hosted a sizable crowd as eight burros completed a three week journey. Six carried payloads averaging 180 pounds while two were saddled. The muleteer explained water and feed came from springs every 30 to 40 miles in the desert.
Miss Mal Jonson youngest daughter of Reed Mie Sonn Jonson died at home on Diestor Street after a long illness. She was 23 and well regarded in church and social circles. Funeral service at Liss Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev William Lucis followed by interment in Mountain View Cemetery with pallbearers Frank Helm, Dmory Dousher, Will Garvey, Stonewall Ashcan, Howard Adams and Lewis Smuth.
Dr. O Paddock druggist at 1720 Mariposa Street promotes DeWatt’s Little Turly Risers as a pleasant remedy for constipation and headaches, signaling a shift from old fashioned blood purges to milder patent medicines amid a streetwise consumer culture.
Funeral services were held yesterday for Mrs Sally Wall who died at Skaguay. The service, conducted by Rev J M Bench of the Baptist church, took place at Mountain View Cemetery with pallbearers named Robert Laine William La Rue LD Wo Haycraft Robert Porter and Dr Ward Baker. Mrs Wall, 30, was born in Miccour and married J Wall on November 23, 1892. An eleven year old boy near Willam Dumont was critically injured by a kick from a horse, vomiting blood for hours. Dr Hare attended. James Arthur alias Timmy the bum faced burglary charges before Justice Austin with strong evidence. bail set at $2000 for trial in superior court.
Mrs Clar ance J Berry travels with her sister Edna Bush from Seattle toward Alaska to join husband Clarence Berry. The trio will trek over the Chilcoot pass in winter gear, with eight men and ten dogs, to operate a mining claim using a hoisting engine nicknamed the Klondyke King, hoping for gold as they endure the harsh Klondike journey and life.
Lieutenant Colonel J Hay and Captain Todo L Cwerington urge better gear for the Third Brigade National Guard noting many rifles are unfit for service and dangerous to use. They plan a full inspection between April 10 and May 9 to assess equipment, blankets, coats, and uniforms while criticizing obsolete rifles and breach blocks. The piece highlights the need for U S Army surplus gear and criticizes current supply shortages.
Meade Crowley and deputies return from Merced after reports that train robbers were surrounded near Indian Gulch. Officers doubt the claimed surround, consider Cliff Regan a prime suspect, and track the men through Merced area toward Raymond Hill as they flee through ridge country, with Sheriff Cunningham and others still in pursuit.
At last night’s meeting the Chamber debated securing rights of way for the Monterey to Fresno line. A committee of ten was formed with the Hundred Thousand club and Farmers’ club to push rights of way and depot grounds, while stressing the need to show the project is bona fide before deeds are delivered.
Alex Goldstein moves to appoint committees as debate centers on depot grounds near Solment avenue and Kroeger schoolhouse. Land sized 19 by 2400 by 600 feet would be cut by new routes, prompting owner objections. Executive committee considers Yorounte excursion to Fresno with city hosted travel, buggy drives, and county product exhibit in railroad park. Further discussion planned at next meeting.
The Horticultural Commissioners file a report urging April spraying of pear and apple trees to combat codlin moth and thrips. They advise two to three applications, stress use of pure Paris green, and note higher damage on light candy soils. They report ladybird release and plan to finish by April 1 with further work in the fall if needed.
The Pasadena Star notes Perkins, a longtime faithful public servant from Northern California, is favored as a friend to Southern California. It argues a northern senator would better represent regional interests than a southern opponent who travels to Washington for private gain during a Senate term.
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