Fresno Republican Highlights Local Social and Economic Life
Long column notes residents from Kingsburg to Sunny Slope visiting Fresno, with updates on personal travels, farm work, hotel owners, and local business activity. Mentions Phillip Pusy, Donahov, and W Gore families, plus city events, court cases, and bank interactions, painting a snapshot of daily community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
di Davison
Kingsburg
Prince Toohing
Rusin Vincy
Rosenhamm
Smtt Cros
Philip Pusy
Sunny Slope
Angeles County
Lies
Fire Destroys Lumber Yard and House in Madera
A fire swept through a home and fourteen packing boxes on Wednesday afternoon in Madera, burning four teen boxes before extinguish ment. The blaze damaged a section house where William Selaling lives. Authorities suspect incindiary causes, though stovepipe or flue origin is also considered. The Alliner Brothers lumber shipment, under attachment by Sheriff O He Terrell, was burned the same day, with property insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madera
Alliner Brothers
O He Terrell
Jeannine
Lester
Wooltty
Ludover Tor
Hi G Tong
Tonya
Miuriposa
Papgincer
Ins
Basilu
Don Whoo Emmons
Fathey
O the Goldstein & Co
Defense of a Higher Moral Standard in City Governance
A lengthy editorial argues officials must be removed for corruption and failure to enforce laws. It asserts that complacency enables vice, urges decisive actions by officers, police, and community readers, and warns that corrupt networks threaten liberty and public welfare.
Unclear Adjusting Losses and Investigation Narratives
A garbled report describes adjustments of losses and an investigation into property sources, noting difficulties in identifying materials and the costs of foundation work. The text references an insurer, a carpenter, and disputes over value, plus scattered mentions of related expenses and experiments.
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Copert
Kern County
Unclear OCR fragment covers trial recounts and city notices
Fragmentary report from Gilroy area noting a large wildcat incident near Lotha Canyon and subsequent municipal actions. Mentions arrest of Gilroy Advorite and various court filings, property disputes, and urban improvement debates with scattered names, dates, and places. The garbled text includes references to police, stables, and road work orders, plus a nearby public safety discussion.
Suit in San Francisco court over witness fees and property loss
Liske Sued Some Wore Soho Hart sues 5D Fiske for 220 dollars in witness fees in a San Francisco court case linked to a property recovery from Spruance Stanley & Co tied to Fiske. Robert Lossnow, convicted of vagran cy, was sentenced to 30 days by Justice Wolcott.
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Soho Hart
Jostwe Wolcotts Court
Fiske
PD Tiske
Sannisetta Phe
Spruance
Stanley & Co
Ita
Fle Plamtul
San Francisco
Robert Lossnow
Justica Wolcott
Clark Lombs
Clark Donnett Bor
Geore Wooblar
Laerd Vaemonstrance
Peagerty
Conviction in county case shocks community and jurors
A jury found John Conmwhs charged with perjury and related crimes after a sensational trial at the county court. The case involved charges of seduction and false testimony regarding Mollie Garrick at a ranch along the San Joaquin river. The verdict, greeted with mixed reaction, led to sentencing discussions and an upcoming formal judgment.
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Tft Hal Fortes Vos
Haingsy
Cnin
Sholter Grates
Mollie Garrick
Nesca
San Jua Juin
Moline
Carrick
Obscure 1880 Stockton Notice Names Mary Alice
A fragmented 1880 notice mentions Mary Alice the daughter of Mary Mecritt, a California resident aged 10 years, and references Thomas Rotatt Fraser from Nova Scotia. It includes scattered dates in July and vague ages, with the document lacking clear context or full names.
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Stanistan
Joly
Veyander
Moorehead
Mary Alice
Mary Mecritt
California
Praser
Stockton
Thomas Rotatt Fraser
Nova Scotia
Open letter from a Fresno editor on absence and duties
An incomplete open letter from a Fresno editor defends staying home due to illness while noting the Xpositor paper will continue to be the best in the San Joaquin valley. It mentions ongoing controversial topics in Fresno papers and criticizes advertising of moral disgrace in the city. The author offers little new beyond prior statements.
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Lanner
Cole Calser & Robinson
Larner
Muahro
Gusti Bisen
Notain Charls Heath
Thstieg Wollett
Ive Neeley Nass Varric
Wes Henry
Willian
Nevetaaly
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Methodist
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Pei
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Seton
Ory
Roy Ouupla
Eta
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Dito
Dune
Peery Ork
Bea
Pin Rerentean
San Josquin Valley
Ixpositor
Fresno
Tug Aeronrieau
Caty Meeshal
Erestio
Five Mile Race Won By Jones After Struggle
The five mile event at the Sunday race near F Street between Holeton Moore Rider and Jones drew a crowd. Moore led early, then dropped out at two miles, leaving Holeton and Jones to compete until Jones finished after three miles and three laps. Holeton was winded by a blow from Rider and quit. Rider was arrested on a battery charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Holeton
Charles Moore
Andrew Rader
Andrew Jonscoloret
Micinty
Merced
Ludlamne
Vader
Moore
Holeton
Jones
Ruler
Tones
Wis
Andrew Rider
Doohttte
Charles Ioleton Holeton
Fresno Doctor Claims Cure for Consumption Threat
Fragmented 19th century report describes Dr Woolsey presenting a cure for consumption and related respiratory diseases. The piece notes a two to four month internship, hospital settings, and a state commission planned for tastings of viticultural products. Grandiose claims about cures and regional health impacts are criticized within the article.
Precaution Notices and Liquor Licensing Debate
A lengthy town meeting article reports petitions from George Wooblar and others about licensing for selling liquor and maintaining a bath house. The marshal and magistrate discuss duties, fees, and enforcement, with references to a property boundary and a plan to establish a new license. The piece notes objections from residents and outlines potential ordinances and fines.
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