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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1898
Page
6
A community meeting at Dresno Orphanage discusses education for orphans and funding. Some favor sending children to public school, while others argue for in-house training and tuition coverage. Leaders note health and kitchen needs, with plans for a new building and donations to clothing and supplies.
The Raisin Growers Association outlines treasurer bond procedures and office setup. Key details cover banking arrangements, authority over funds, and appointment of staff including an experienced bookkeeper to manage clerical labor. The group also approves a headquarters move and purchases safes for records in San Francisco.
M F Tarpey voices opposition to a fusion plan within the Democratic party saying delegates are being appointed by self appointed leaders who ignore member wishes. He urges Democrats to stand together for party principles and nominate a straight Democratic ticket. He criticizes Populist influence and supports direct action to protect party welfare.
Fragmentary marriage notice appears, naming individuals with dates and registration codes. Precise names and locations are unreadable, but the item indicates a formal union recorded in a civil registry.
The report notes grapes good in quality but sparse in quantity this season. Fruit yields for raisin regions south of Malta are expected lighter than last year. Observers describe early crops as variable with some pockets of small clusters and limited overall tonnage.
The Ockenden camp hosts a lively summer gathering with families from Temperance colony and nearby towns. Photographers record the event as attendees, including the Peters and Grove Drew families, enjoy camp life, dances at the Ockenden hall, and sunset views from Sunset Troch. The scene reflects a social season with widespread local participation and light entertainment.
In a heated meeting of the Chamber and Hundred Thousand Club, Louis Gundelfinger denounced a proposed fortification project as foolhardy, sparking broad debate over street plowing and road repairs. Committees were formed to review tax plans and a merger of groups, but no final action occurred as members adjourned amid protests and procedural tension.
A severe blaze swept the Fresno Beer Hall and adjacent buildings on Tulare Street, destroying the saloon and nearby shops. Firemen fought strong winds to prevent spread as owners, tenants, and several businesses sustained heavy losses estimated up to thousands of dollars. Witnesses described heat and smoke, with palm branches fueling the flames, while insurance coverage varied among occupants.
A major fire on Nelson Avenue destroyed two buildings, one owned by butcher Newton on I Street and the other by O Morlan. The blaze started from a coal lump overturning while a worker hurried to work, catching curtains and engulfing both homes. Estimated loss around $1,000 with furniture damaged and a third residence also damaged. Fire department did not respond.
Mrs Lichhof died Tuesday after a mountain retreat seeking health improvement. Native of Gummy aged 39, she leaves husband Henry Eickhoff who has lived here twelve years. Funeral Monday at 8 from German Lutheran Church with interment at Mountain View Cemetery.
In a Rusia town incident two county men clashed at Suntiv night over a penny. A attorney was questioned regarding the fight. Mayhem prosecution potential looms as a doctor treated injuries and a local remedy advertisement is noted.
A Chicago Journal retold tale recalls General Andrew Burt and Lt Booth at a rifle range where Booth called shots aloud before the markers. A red flag confirmed a hit, and Burt warned against further misses amid a cheeky exchange over cigars and a bet on a box of cars.
Saraka Reid alleges her children aged 4, 9, 11 and 14 are being estranged by husband Reid. Judge Webb ordered Reid to appear in court on the 29th to show cause why custody of the marriage children should not be modified.
Real estate transfers show parcels in sections 38 3 11 28 and 36 with buyers including Theo H Davis Annie Wile J Wiggins Tuna Cox Mercy School District and Mirth Taylor. The text notes a $13 110 adjustment and mentions Globe Arizona and a visiting professor Ramess in relation to the property record.
Government inspector Jia condemns a herd near Hamord after finding a 603 tick exposure risk as Texas fever spreads through twenty seven cattle. Carey disputes California impact while promising to stop purchases. herd remains at Hanford, with officials planning further movement to range. Darley and the Carey brothers accompany sheep consignments as details unfold.
Yanford shipped thirty eight carloads with thirty five more due Saturday as cattlemen rely on drought fed stock from California. Mr Carey notes vast feed for cattle but warns eastern buyers are drawn by cheap prices while ranges run thin. Fattening remains possible though pasture is scarce and cattlemen fear long-term holds.
An Atlanta crowd notes Winnie Davis being led to the front by General Gordon who hails her as the child of our immortal chieftain. The veteran unit cheers and the song follows as Miss Davis bows and acknowledges. Parker Lyon returns from the mountains with deer antlers as proof of plentiful game. Funeral announced for Johana Dickhoff with services at the German Lutheran church.
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