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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1898
Page
8
The Benicia Barracks notes promotions and transfers among company officers and noncommissioned officers. It lauds the troops as a strong team, highlights new corporals and leaders, and recounts a morale-boosting address to Col. Johnston by Sergeant Magee and others.
The fish warden Ferguson outlines stocking mountain streams in Fresno County with rainbow and cutthroat trout. Stock will begin in August from state and local fish sources, with transfers to headwater streams and falls limited. Officials expect a thriving fishery and heavy visitor interest along the Visalia to Yosemite corridor.
The county board met yesterday to review indigent requests. Several cases were approved including Mrs Le J Hames at 20 dollars monthly and Mrs Mais Bell reinstated as matron with 20 dollars a month for four children. Others were sent to the poor farm or denied based on absolute need. Continuous lists were cancelled with no reinstatements unless proven needy.
S W Marshall, Republican candidate for County Treasurer, is noted as a veteran of the late war. The article states efforts by Democrats to suppress his enlistment, but he served his country in times of need. A Pennsylvania adjutant general certificate confirms his service in the volunteer force from that state.
A local tale recounts Sinclair cultivating his own tobacco on Kern Street. He tended plants, observed growth, and planned to offer seedlings to others wishing to grow the weed last season. The fragment suggests pride in home cultivation.
In San Francisco a tangled tale unfolds as detective Stilwell tracks Sam Kincaid’s chase after a suspected affair leading to an attempted shooting at a camp. The husband confronted a stranger in his wife’s tent and fired, but the intruder escaped as the wife shielded him. Authorities pursue Kincaid, while the wife confronts the aftermath and vows legal steps to protect the child. The report blends domestic intrigue with ongoing detective work and local notes.
Adams must stand trial for assault to commit murder in the Wendot shooting of J L Cadens. Justice Austin ordered him confined as the indicted case proceeded, with Adams posting a $1090 appearance bill. Sureties include Hemighaus, Vrs Sirth L Adams B Costin Iverona Joseph and D Davinson. The incident left Cadens badly wounded and permanently impaired.
Fragmented read of a political squabble centers on a missing Democratic flag from a convention. The note hints at Republican rivals snatching or hiding the banner and the broken Fourth of July references reflect ongoing partisan tensions.
Recorder Clark handled a busy Fourth of July day with ten arrests for disturbances. Cases heard included a drunken man given a 70 day sentence, a vagrant charged for jury trial, and Charles Sumner jailed for disturbing the peace but released on own recognizance. Warnings and small-town tensions marked the aftermath as officers processed revelry-related offenses.
The rabbit drive today is expected to be successful with many bunnies involved. The line will form along Dunfornv avenue about seven miles west of the town and move south at seven o clock sharp.
Local notes recall the Schleys victory at Santiago with personal mentions and civic notices. Names of officials, attendees, and residents are listed, along with political candidates and community events dated around 1898. The document reflects social connections and honors within Madera and nearby counties.
Volunteers from Tresno hospital escorted a corps to Manila for service with United States artillery. Assistant Surgeon Pedlar, ranked captain, leads the unit with Lt Rice Shesefi in command locally. Names include Limo bin Will Russell Mark Nulevet Guy Waterman Dwight Fhuasdul William Bind Vic h e of Clusas. Several notes on furloughs and dental work surface amid preparations for tropical service.
A very weak water flow in the courthouse area yesterday due to high demand. Waterworks struggle to reach full capacity while stressing civil uses. local lanes and shrubbery suffer. Estate transfers list RJ Lidentou, Cood lots, Yop Shinnon addition, Singer.
Reported in the narrative of forced eviction, a government order demands the relocation of about 7,000 sheep from a reserve. The narrative claims resistance by herders and outlines possible actions as authorities enforce disposal and containment through the reserve.
Reports on the election of teachers across districts show selections by the County Superintendent of Shook. West Park gains principal Vir Lindsl. Nellie Albee assists. Maggie Gillespie serves at Washington Colony with Dahlgren and Tent as sisters.
A Danish zoologist August Myelstrup rheid reports a new meat preservation method tested in Odense and Larhous. It uses a shot to injure the animal and a briny salt ice solution injected into veins to rapidly cool and firm the meat. Trials claim quick, favorable results and potential use for troops in campaigns.
A deranged court transcript details Ah Pook or Ah Tool the Cianaman alias as involved in a long appeal case to the supreme court. Deputy Ollie Scott escorted the suspect to the penitentiary yesterday after attorney Crichton filed an affidavit claiming the man was sent to state prison. The Chinese conspirators and lawyers who aided his conviction face possible rewards. a gubernatorial pardon effort may follow as the case nears closure. Scott returned Look to his home, with the suspect deemed innocent by one white witness, while others await further action.
Jury found Bridges guilty after hearing the evidence. The trial centered on alleged theft involving property at Oakey and related misconduct. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a verdict of guilty on charges tied to the incident and the accused’s involvement.
James Wadison of the Prims Dinning Company announces the Tinners Wall cannery will reopen next Tuesday at full capacity to process peaches plums and pears. He notes frost earlier reduced crop quality and price fluctuates with buyers. Demand from workers is rising but markets will determine fruit value this season.
A WC1U gathering at the Kostiel WoC Church parsonage discussed enforcing a curfew ordinance. Members cited late outings of youths in the town’s business center on July 5 and 2 a.m. incidents. Mrs Swton Ilogan plans to leave for Los Angeles, and the next WC1U meeting is set for the first Tuesday in August.
Fresnos plan to use Thomas as the Saturday pitcher with Percy Held covering Sunday if needed. Captain Brittan devotes time to the squad while Manager Duncan notes the team needs a new pitcher.
The Department of Agriculture seeks to determine cooperative farm business volumes in the United States and asks for information on irrigation cooperatives. Special agent Richard Adams of Wrights will collect California statistics and requests help from those with relevant data.
The document explains the impact of new revenue tax and stamp duties on mortgages deeds and related papers. It covers how values and considerations affect stamp amounts who must pay and the timing of the law’s effect with reference to marriage contracts promises and powers of attorney and questions about pre and post date legality.
The McCarthys suffer misfortune with a fractured shoulder in a fall. White Hat McCarthy’s earlier accident at Pusey on Llantun Street is noted. The Chamber of Commerce executive committee met, James Madicon named vice president and John Nause president after John Reich’s death. The exhibit was rearranged with the front apartment enlarged.
A rabbit drive seven miles west of Piesno ended with the annihilation of over 1009 pests. The shotgun drive provided sport for about 100 participants, beginning at Tadlock and finishing before midday. H F Purleish and Charles Weir directed the line.
The Fourth of July committee met at the chamber of commerce and planned the celebration costs. Members included H Gundelfinger Led Winchell L Hague Professor Lane Herman Levy T E Collins Taylor Albin MOV Ashbrook and T W Pickford. Total receipts stated at 1600 dollars to cover expenses, though some bills remained unaccounted for and a final cost will be settled at a later meeting.
Tiesno lodge Danish Brotherhood Society of Vin¢rica met Inst evening in Tipity hall and installed officers. After the installation there was a banquet and the members had an very en visable time. The following were the officers: president T C Peterson. vice president A Bang. secretary J J Ikrog. treasurer Ef Lar sen. conductor 3 Hansa. inside guard N CG ifinsen. outside guard, T Seeberg. trustee.
Ane son thinks Chance is a wonder and a comer. The boy who can put speed into a ball with a simple throw and beat out bunts may become a strong outfielder or catcher. If he has the body and training, he could drive through a brick nail. Details are mixed and unclear in the fragment.
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