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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1888
Page
5
Fragmented 19th century Fresno Fresno Republication items recount a wide range of local happenings. Mentions include merchants, real estate, church revivals, divorces, absent residents, and a wagon accident injuring an elderly man. Various names and places appear with scattered dates and events, reflecting a busy community page.
In Porterville Whildebrand Wideband, a candidate for constable, rises after election but is linked to a store resignation. A robbery at Mrs Annie Mitchell’s store triggers a bullion theft worth 630 dollars, with suspicion falling on Wideband as the case unfolds through Wells Fargo’s notes and police inquiries.
The article argues a real estate boom is coming to Fresno after Thanksgiving, driven by Eastern capitalists and settlers delaying influx until January. It notes higher prices, steady demand, and a patient market, with buyers hoping the boom aligns with post election and holiday timing.
About fifty members met in the engine room of the new city hall to elect officers. A L L Commons was chosen chief, with Delong and Wilson contending for superintendent. Rose became secretary and Charles Inns was selected warer. Some controversy arose over enforcement of rules, but the department begins its second year with reported good work and readiness.
The article notes community opposition to securing a right of way out of the city with residents arguing the burden falls on property owners. It mentions a court insolvency filing for Fombs & Skaggs, a bar theft case, and local theater and rail franchise updates including a street railroad on Vrooman avenue granted for 25 years to Rowell, Duay, and Rhodes.
The board, missing President Clark, elected Hamilton president pro tem. Minutes approved. A second license petition for a saloon on No Street was tabled. Dennis Hennett petitioned to operate a saloon on Licsno Street. granted under Clark & Winn license. Electric light petition referred to street committee. Debate on closing all saloons Sunday and late hours. motion tabled for one week. Various reports and committee actions noted, including street improvements and financial items.
The grand vice president of the order of Native Sons of the Golden West, Trank D Ryan of Sacramento, arrived unexpectedly in Fresno last night. Members swiftly decided to give him royal entertainment as the program originally planned included a meeting.
A large banquet paid tribute to O J Woodward by DeWitt County visitors in Fresno. Speeches praised his investments, city development, and ability to attract prominent business figures. The gathering, held at the hotel dining room, reflected a strong local pride and hopes for continued growth.
Reedly readings note the railroad company placing town lots on the market with a condition to erect substantial buildings promptly after sale. Mr Reed has begun hotel construction and plans occupancy by January. HP Lyon of Toll House is mentioned in the paragraph.
An irregular dispatch notes rental and storage activity with plans to trade for groceries and references men surveying locations. It mentions carpenters handling items for a project connected to a person named Preedeena, and a large land sale by Cah farm, Limit and Wine find company owned by Mr Curtta. The message hints at multiple parties preparing to relocate or invest in local real estate and enterprise.
A well known town figure Professor Coolidge was arrested on felony charges. He appeared in Visalia for preliminary examination. held to appear for trial on embezzlement. Prosecution alleged a promissory note tied to a $140 debt never paid to Mrs Doll. Coolidge denied all charges and testified to his innocence.
A fragmented OCR text outlines neighborhood issues and social topics. It references people like Wallasom, Peta, and Lote, plus places and activities in a rural county. The passage multiplies names, chores, crops, and community actions with unclear syntax and many garbled terms.
A Mr Drown of Qc ind Woiplun suffered a wheel injury while loading parcels at a mill near Laciny mulling and was taken home to recover. Charles Sabern, a foreman, was cut on the temple by a steam shear but is expected to recover. A warrant from Fratico Hill's court seeks the arrest of James Kalley for stealing a female donkey from WM Hawking.
Bert G Snow controls the invention for a motor using a circulating air system. A model car on a closed track shows reservoirs feeding a gas pipe and pistons driving wheels. The device claims no dust heat or smoke and aims to power transport without large reservoirs.
The tale follows Carmen a hostler who married at 13 by false swearing to a Selma woman Lyn Hartman after a doomed marriage to his first wife. The Sacramento trip exposed perjury and desertion leading to divorce while the stepfather fought for arrest. The case casts Carmen as a moral wreck and the young wife as tragically misled.
A challenge appears in Tuesday's issue to wrestle Mr O and Mr Ratto for 31008 side Greco-Roman style. A $100 deposit is at Elite Saloon for arrangements today. Mr Ratto will wrestle best two of three. Owens, proprietors Elite Saloon, Stl.
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