Fresno Local Notes and Visiting Figures
A flood of social notes from Fresno covers visitors and residents: H L Miller of Hamptonville and Professor Hines of Selma were in the city. H Daulton arrived from San Francisco. Miss Lucy Courtney departs for Lexus. Mrs D Terry returns from Alameda. Charley Douglass and Mrs Griffith head to San Francisco. A W Thompson of San Francisco attends city events. many others arrive, depart, or plan stays, with theater, hotels, and local business activity noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Scevers
San Francisco
Gundelfinger
San Fran
H.L Miller
Hamptonville
Grand Central
Professor Hines
Selma
Sresno
Daulton
Lucy Courtney
Lexus
D . Terry
Alameda
Charley Douglass
Grand Hotel
Lulare
Cresnor
N Griffith
W Thompson
Messra J
McClure
Rowell
Santa Rosa
Willis Abbey
Southern Pacific
Clark Bros Hire
Garibaldi
Ben Loposi
Cosmopolitan
Virs W
Jenkins
Chicago
Fresno
Nick P Justy
Vicese & Garibaldi
F& Larle
Irwer
76 Land and Water Company
Riggs Theater
Annie Worthington
Feast
Theresa Larried Toughes
Highland Springs
Thei Maing
Brooks
Rigos
Dternoon
Gaptun
Selleck
Gompiung Tho Earxth
National Guard of California
Ind Mariposa
Fie Department of
Iter
Jxpositor
Soh Willams
Itera
George Martinevich
Vitor
Laide Winche
Wancheoll
Cie
Mra Jeremith
Luk Ve Poly
Heilbron
Neat Vondiy
Lulire
Bakersfield
Rutvale Winery
Hose
Thomas Yost
Jashisou
Ukese & Ganbaldi
Ko and
Maripona
Duncan
Rodreguez
Sayle & Caldwell
Freano
San Francisco Chronicle
Jana Scholty
Robert Scholtz
James Colne
Nicki Watchman
Bruce
Justice Hill
Collins
William Meux
Nashville
Tennessee
Fresno Bi
Tunneoff
South R Street
Stockton Excursion Company Plans California Tours
Messrs Myers and Burr of Stockton promote the Stockton Overland Excursion Company to run trips from Boston and Chicago to the San Joaquin valley. Half of the $12,500 capital is subscribed by local business leaders, with shares at $10 and 80 percent due now. The plan relies on railroad commissions and sleeping car revenue, with offices to be opened in Chicago and Boston and agents to solicit travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Myers and Burr
Stockton
Stockton Overland
Myers
Boston
Chicago
San Joaquin Valley
San Joaquin County
California
Los Angeles
San Diego
Cora
Fresno
Wennot
Kresno County
Falks
Trabe
Jicsno
Lost prominent Tresno citizen returns after fogbound wanderings
A respected Tresno figure left for San Francisco then rode a morning bus by mistake into fog and mislocated streets. After a lengthy walk and several wrong turns he eventually reached a milk bar near the city limits and found his way home for breakfast as neighbors noted new buildings and changes during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tresno
San Francuisco
Foclok
Udit
L Street
Dina Ktunr
de Vais
Harry Bulk
Pentumin
V Convas
Vbout Hut Antien
Linits
Disputed horse sale and horse welfare warnings arise
An internal memo recounts a heated dispute over diseased horses used by the engine department. It alleges the horses were diseased and to be removed for fear of spreading disease, with objections about selling them and questions over responsibilities of trustees and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1 Positor
Leach Hid
Lewh
Iedges
Lambs
Hedges
Shields
Wickersham
Leach
Wikersham
Ins
Siuelds
Board of Delegates
Department’s
Secretary
Laws Governing Voting at Meeting
A chairperson states no vote is allowed except for certified members. He cites the law and says he must abide by it as chairman, noting he cannot debar anyone if the law requires a certificate member to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny White
Hughes
Whnte
Freed from Chinese Quarter Hold by White Property Owners
An article urges white property owners in Sresna to reclaim Chinatown blocks by leasing or rebuilding key structures to white tenants. It claims Chinese occupancy weakens surrounding white-owned buildings and envisions converting the area to white warehouses and other uses, aiming to sever Chinese control over the four-block district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sresna
Inicubus
Chinatown
Hue
Kern
Lulire
Nize
Contai
Clin Onen En
Lulare Street
Wo Worthington
Utp
Distraught reports mixings of theft and court case in town
The article recounts a series of events from a busy day including a theft where a man grabbed a grip containing jewelry valued at $7, a dramatic courtroom exchange over a seduction case, and notices of local infrastructure work. It mentions a suspect named Kelly, a judge warning, and a sentence of twenty five days in the county jail. Local transit repairs on Tulare Street and a professor's trial bond are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dom
Reid
Mus Frond Goldman
Hadmal
Gurisgon
Osarl Lish
Kelly
Judie
Stolen horse and saddles spark Bundsy police chase
Thursday night a horse was stolen near the gas works and four saddles vanished from Samuel Hlemming’s barn on South 1st Street. Police pursued suspects, arresting James Arthur and Charles O Connor, two about 16, on larceny charges as other youths face grand larceny related to the horse, saddles, and blankets taken from the Russ House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berk
Samuel Hlemming
Russ
Barker
Merced
Anderson and
Wicke
James Arthur
Charles O’connor
Petu Larcon
Courtroom Brims With Prominent Lawyers In Clark v Kulbren Trial
Clari 4S. Hellbron El Al moment promises a field day in Department No 1 of the superior court. Judge Campbell presiding the Clark v Kulbren et al case will be commenced. A notable array of legal luminaries are engaged. Defendants lack firm representation, and the defense is said to be ready for trouble. The plaintiff is represented by Crug Meredith and Wigston & Iwles of Saint Trincinca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bymorrow
Campbell
Clark
Kulbren
Legad
Kgnd
Wis
Bergen
Sandwich Islands
Justice Preld
United States Supreme Court
Alameda
Jerry
Ristrricas
Trou
Hon
Ad ID
Rt Ox
Lhomiuis Siyes
Stint Ys & Efiyes
Thornton
Sin Trimumco Row
Merced
Gaily & Welch
Messrs Crug & Meredith
Wigston & Ifiwes
Sain Trincinca
Fresno Bond of Trade Exhibition Promises County Pride
A dense description outlines a Fresno county trade bond display featuring fruits orchards and forests, praising local producers and the plan to attract world attention. It notes a Tuesday Board of Trade meeting to discuss overland excursions to the State and county dignitaries urged to attend and act to secure benefits for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massry
Chittenden
Fresno
Todu
Insect powder industry eyed for Fresno county farmers
California preparation of a plant for insect powder rising in price at $1 per pound. Stockon growers have prepared material for market, production and prep controlled by a few. The plant thrives in soils that produce vegetables, with worldwide demand for powder as peatiferous insects abound. An opening exists for a new Fresno county industry with promising returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midats
Stockton
Sresno
Comparative Acis on California's Vast Fertility
California holds vast unbuilt potential for future generations due to its unparalleled fertility. The author notes the need for comparative facts across states and nations, suggesting Portugal as a historical benchmark while acknowledging California’s unmatched prospects. The passage discusses the challenge of compiling a comprehensive, just comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Portugal
Fresno County and San Francisco Church Hypocrisy Debate
The piece cites Fresno County's 5.6 million acres with tillable land and a 3,000,000 population capacity, then shifts to a San Francisco church criticism. It mocks sermons on masses not attending church, critiques hypocrisy, and describes an investigator denied access and mocked by ushers. It concludes with calls for genuine outreach, incorporation, and opposition to monopolistic transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Square Niles
Lresno
Fresno County
Portugal
Jesno
Peckanitis
San Frantisco
Klegivers 16
San Brancusco
Porrows
House of Got
Scoma
Fresno Daily Prospects Stir Debate Over New Paper
Fresno rumors about another morning daily unsettle locals as editorials warn of limited city room for a third paper. Projectors face costs of 500 to 600 dollars each Saturday while supporters, including Examiner and Chronicle reporters, argue Fresno can sustain a new daily once needs grow. A Selma link to Fresno via Sunset line is promised, boosting business connections and access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
Fxpositor
Lin Retupsiivan
Wecomur
Repunuas
Democrat
Examiner and Chronicle
Fresno Democrat
In Memoriam and Obituary Notes from 1888 Utica Journal
Fraternal lodge members express sorrow at the death of Henry B Swift and extend sympathy to his family. Resolutions honor his temperance work and friendship, with ceremonial charter draping and newspaper publication planned. The piece also notes Mrs Conkling’s bereavement, personal reflections, and social notices about Captain Selleck receiving a gift watch charm from Colonel Forsyth, plus artist news from Fresno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Henry B Swift
Foxs
Cavita Macuin
Grlavior Committee
Ficeno
Cub
Selleck
William Forsyth
Knights Templar
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The
Fresno Republican
Aumlanhad Evert
Short & Shanklin
Cloembir
Teasane
Too
Stockton Excursion Company
Epwspape
UU Chinatown
United Efforts of
White Owns
Brown
Werner
Citenlis
Presnoe
Chonwelres
Lind Dethkr
Lus
Che Reed
Rhodes
Co Oportta
Fito
Grover
Victores
Southern Park Company
Eundin
Tehachyt
J M Corrak
Wallet Gates
Plantiff
Cooledge
Visalia
Clara
Hellbron
EL al
Tiesuo County
Board of Trade
Upu
United Shales
Central Calfornmi
Flas
Culiin
Buhagh
Clive
Tlo
Bayer
Stockton Independent
Stockton,resno & Southern Railroad
Southern Pacif System
Ston
Hundsy
bin Thar
Julaie
ResuBiicAs
Singer
Sunset Telephone Company
Iresno
Sunset Line
Breano
Talare
G. Ty
Roscoe Conklings
Conkling
New York
Utica
John Seymour
Horatio Seymour
Jam
Unea
Horatio
Kernan
Hunter
Supreme Bench
Roscoe Conkling
Mrs Conkling
Flo
Buchan
Williams & Skinkle
GLOBE
Marlin Block
South I Sirelt
Cal
Fresno Milling Co
Ourg
Fresno Milling Company
W ET Shehimer
Mariposa
Ifulare Street
Soba the
Delicious Bisg
Dwight
Buckeye Buggy Company Agency
Norlh J Street
Yarde
Fresnovor
Visalia Tulare
Hanford
Lemoors
SAN Joaquin Lumber CO
JO Bynbek
Oregon
Moonry
Eni
Brer2znke
Mariposa Street
Fresno City
Bell Rial
N.cumma
Bonola
Nuery
DOW & Olmstead
BLUE
Uteatyn
Fated & Co
Bey
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