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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1889
Page
6
A highly fragmented Fresno page lists diverse items including visits, residents, and social notes. It records movements of individuals, local events, and scattered mentions of places like Santa Clara and San Francisco, all in an informal dated narrative.
Funeral services for Dana Pranny Short, child of Mr and Mrs Short, were held at Mrs Wharton's residence. Rev Pinio Phelps led scripture and prayer as mourners, with anthem renders by Mrs Ho Thompson and Mrs Dr Pedlar. The tiny casket and flower arrangements marked a poignant farewell to the beloved child.
A Fresno crowd hears a long speech praising Starr King and urging a monument in the park. The talk covers fundraising, public support, and the need to fund a prominent statue of Starr King to honor his legacy and inspire civic pride.
A damaged OCR letter reports a fraud involving an advertised excursion from Stockton to Fresno. Passengers paid fares, faced delayed trains, and were misled about open carriages and refunds. Frustrated writers describe confinement at a depot, broken bindings, and a lack of remedy from organizers.
Dr Charles Wendte of Oakland delivered a lecture at Riggs Theater last night on the life of Thomas Starr King. He traced Starr King's cradle to grave, highlighting his devotion to the Union and painting vivid scenes with striking language.
Members of the Caithone Padres Vad society the Young Mens Institute and the choir of St Johns church bid farewell to Father Lom at his residence on Lucianme and Mo streets. They gathered to honor a pastor who served months in the city and helped restore health, with speeches of appreciation and a purse of 4200 in gold.
The Kroceer District School lists a roll of honor for the Behoot month ending Spl tad Albert Tare son 94, John Hendry 61, Agnes Taterson 1, W Walle Welford, and many others. A large turnout attended a pleasant march pastolling at the residence of Williams T. The evening featured local music, instructionals, dancing, and a sumptuous supper, finishing at midnight.
Last Monday evening the ouders of 3hyler Barnside hosted a festive gathering in Florence with Tiree and neighbors. The event featured dancing and games, followed by an elegant ranch meal. Vic Barnside and friends will long remember this natal day celebration.
On Wednesday evening at the residence of the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs Buckland of Oleander, Baldwin Williams and Mary Williams were wed in a simple ceremony. The couple, after the ceremony at the Buckland home, traveled to the mountains for their honeymoon.
Cad of Thanks Mas B Jones expresses gratitude to numerous ladies and gentlemen for support after her husband’s death. Auction notice for land on Chateau Brome Avenue and adjoining Print Vik tract Water Power. Change of management at Mechanic mill with A Eastabrooks replacing A Faffel Han. Debts to Jonsen & Kirk to be settled within 30 days. Local business brief notes soda fountain at Baher & Colson and Dr T J Eaton offering ocular services at Grand Central hotel through May 1.
The county's plans describe a growing Presno district with brick structures, stone facades, and orchard vineyards along paths to a proposed toll road from Tresno city toward Kings River. Officials tout a $20,000 grand race, a refined irrigation system, and a future railroad alignment to the Sierra Nevada, aiming to transform Presno into a regional hub with farms, vineyards, and fruit production under liberal development policies.
A tramp mistaken for Percy Douglass was cleared of the shooting case at Vadera but jailed as a dangerous burglar with prior prison time. Deputy Constable Doolittle and Deputy Sheriff Gillespie escorted the men to Mindert for identification when Detective Smith intervened at the depot.
A garbled report describes an unidentified figure near a platform, with references to a security alert and a warning to an officer. The text mentions a person denying identity and discussing potential unrest, ending with vague notes about a public event and safety concerns.
In a bustling San Trimisco draw, two winners each took home $1000 while Tuket holders secured seven tiers of prizes. The notice references local firms on Pine Street and a history of business ventures, with advertisements featuring jewelry and watches, diamonds, and a Fresno County land offering by Globaland Company.
Miss Tina Reid announces a May opening on North Street in the Hunter, Goldsten building, with a grand display of millinery novelties at moderate prices. The notice lists various shops and goods, promising broad selections and low costs, inviting inspection by residents of Presno and nearby areas.
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