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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1898
Page
5
A frost night threatened a five acre apricot patch ten miles from town. Initial bright prospects from a City foreman report contrasted with reports of hail and frost ruin. By morning many young fruitlets were blackened and nectarines likely damaged.
A court case outlines the attempted theft by Glendale’s barber, involving a forged sale and a postal money order scheme. Witnesses describe the chain of purchases and attempts to obtain payment, with postmaster and deputy attorney general seeking to prove criminal intent. The trial focuses on whether the actions constitute a crime of attempted fraud or mere creditor standing, with judgment pending.
The article recounts the death of a father in law and mentions W T Mattingly receiving word of the demise in Napa County. It depicts a long, disjointed narrative with court notes, personal reflections, and social commentary, referencing Holmes, Sister Holmes, and various local figures amid a stream of recollections and speculation.
The board reviews prisoner feeding costs, rejects three claims from Alesander & Woodman and Hal land Holland, and delays signing orders. They consider sheriff duties, road viewership, a new school district, and a burial plot sale by Woodmen of the World while touring the cemetery to assess land disposition.
Otto Froelich was closely identified with the county’s early development and public life, contributing to local governance and historical record through years of service and community involvement.
Deas Otto Froelich, a pioneer resident of Trinity County, died in San Francisco on the 16th inst at age 70 after an illness of several months. Born in Denmark, he came to Wilerton in the sixties, became a merchant then bank founder, later moving to San Francisco and then Fresno. Funeral services for Dr Teavh and Bungelnhie will be private. remains to Stockton for burial in family plot. One Minute Dough gore cited as a remedy for croup in the note about remedies.
A chaotic trial recounts a Chinaman named Sim Jes accused in a bad conduct case involving a boy claimed to be abducted. Witnesses describe the suspect’s reaction and a witness statement about a Chinese laborer bound for a dangerous deed. The prisoner is remanded for further proceedings.
Police will seek William Manning and others in a burglary case after a preliminary examination was postponed by Recorder Clark. Witnesses and officers aim to locate Manning to secure his testimony, with investigators believing pressure may have driven confessions and missing parties to flee.
A narrator aboard the steamer recounts a calm voyage toward a harbor, the sudden explosion of the Vaine, and the chaotic aftermath with falling debris, cries, and rescues. The City of Washington aids survivors as the disaster unfolds and the vessel returns to port with mourning and inquiries.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions prices and items with scattered names and dates, including a reference to 10 cents. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear event or full context. No identifiable people, organizations, or places can be confirmed from the legible portions.
Notice is given that a court action was commenced to foreclose a mortgage on land in Fresno County California involving 49 acres and other parcels. The defendants are required to answer within ten days after service and the plaintiff seeks a purchase certificate, costs, and further relief as the court deems just. The case is heard in the Superior Court of Fresno County with the plaintiff represented by Alva Snow, district attorney.
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