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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1889
Page
5
Community items from Fresno include social notes on residents travel and illness, court actions with sentences and fines, real estate and railroad discussions, coroner reports on a mine accident, and a local reward offer for vandalism. Names include Nelsons, Williams, Rosenthal, Cummings, Campbell, and many others as society and legal notes intermingle. The report reflects period tone with multiple personal details and community updates.
The daily races at the groundy yesterday afternoon drew a large crowd. Butcher Boy and Lewin bore the peals battled to a near dead heat in the opener amid heavy wagering. Bully Shierwood’s Button and Lobe Lopes clashed in a $100 match, with Lobe taking the prize as Sherwood faltered. The day also reported a major wreck near Madera when a southbound freight derailed, injuring conductor South and damaging cars and stock.
A rambling, error-filled narrative centers on four men accused after a grotesque claim of a murder and burial. Witnesses describe scattered details, a suspect story, and a late reveal that the brutal scenario may be a crude fabrication by a finicky youth, as reporters and officers recount a muddy trek back to town.
The Fresno generated California on Wheels exhibit car draws praise for showcasing the state’s agriculture and products. The display highlights citrus, olives, grapes, wine, olives, and other crops, with plans to transport supplies if donors assist. The article notes strong public interest and emphasizes the exhibit’s mission to advertise Califormia’s bounty across districts.
Judge Harms and Trustee members met to discuss claims about the South Ke Street temporary schoolhouse. Ward Warns notes that water may pond briefly after heavy rain due to high surrounding ground, and the board chose the site reluctantly because no other option or funds were available. Advertisements were run to secure a site. two brick buildings are hoped for next spring.
A fragment notes Tresno county’s promotion at Others’ expense and Riverside folks buying land to plant oranges near Porterville in Tulare county. George Proat of Riverside received 1000 trees from Florida and plans planting near Porterville. Falcon Tunes Hliyah Parhart pleaded guilty to simple assault after withdrawing a not guilty plea to assault to commit murder. Judge Harris fined $50 or jail.
The Nelson Specialty Company played to a crowded audience at the Riggs theater last night. The act of the Nelsons heads the show, followed by twelve of the clever specialty teams ever formed together in one company.
Fragmented report lists diverse acts including singers dancers and comic performers with a dove and dog troupe led by managers Riggs Inney and Campbell Nibbe. Local orchard plans feature Mr Shafer of Fresno purchasing twenty acres to plant about 300 orange trees. A separate note reports water reaching Vr Mardock road area while a bamboo fence idea appears in Sylver Advocate.
A chaotic rabbit drive through Ircano drew crowds as drivers urged rabbits along Pim Street to Grand Central hotel. Fatal shootings and deranged activity marred the event, with many rabbits captured or killed amid the confused spectacle. A separate report notes a fatal planter murder near the Arkansas line, where Robert Sawyer Holley killed I N Holley in a quarrel, following prior killings in Texas and Arkansas.
Notices invite fruit growers, slipper packers, nursery men and horticulture enthusiasts to the eleventh state convention to be held in National City starting April 16. Delegates include L Mo Holt Riverside and Thomas Geary Los Angeles among others. excursions planned to the Mexican boundary, Omonto Bay, water works, lakes, and Hotel Del Coronado. A large gathering is anticipated.
Notice of assessment in March on capital stock of Belmont and Yosemite Rail Company. Ten and one half dollars per share due to A M Drew secretary at Kreete City. Delinquent shares will be sold at public auction on April 20 to cover unpaid balance plus costs. Delinquent buyers must pay before sale.
In the county of tr ro Sta erent rea COA TNERIS Nchuiniatrter of th cris oben. Potter on 1 tennary 6th mits. Four months for creditors to present claims against the estate. This notice requires filing with the clerk of the court to be valid.
A fragmented land notice outlines proposed sales, likely by public auction, with references to land parcels, dates, and local authorities. It mentions land titles, ownership, and writs, aiming to inform residents about the sale and related legal actions. The text preserves names of places and entities involved in the notice.
The notice states an act of government to choose land for timber or stone on the NW fractional section in California's Pine FES district and Washington territory. It names surveyors, witnesses, and to call in claims by May 14, 1885, at Stockton California with the recorder and receiver present.
Notice announces Dany Orrien of Visauta Cat February 18 1899 seeks final proof for homestead entry No 68it in Circle County Freana county. Witnesses Llorrenvy Hawks Joseph Doran George Hendetson rank Matnes Gone Wo Barnek testify residence and cultivation. protest or rebuttal rights explained. Lew t bh O WILLER Hegister serves as examiner.
The notice states T Dahl files to prove up a homestead claim No 27 7 percent in section 11 township 12 range 12 east for continuous residence and cultivation with witnesses Andrew Wooldridge Samuel Beek David Willee and James Yardley. A separate notice lists Chas B. Galdwill of Fresno County filing sworn statement No 833 for timber land in N 1/2 of section 1 township 9 south range 12 east and offers proof that land is more valuable for timber or stone than agricultural use with witnesses EB H Barritt Riverdale Fresno County W Gureton Fresno County N Barritt Riverdale and W Brower. Responses or protests to these filings are invited by dates in May.
Fragmentary OCR text lists places and people including Stok tr al why ity and Riverdale beno crt. It mentions a date in May and a registration by MARENZIE with unclear context. The jumble suggests a public notice or advertisement with uncertain details and multiple entities.
A damaged excerpt lists legal actions and claimants across California Oregon and nearby territories. Names include Bresno Califormia Selma Satna Vrosp Ary and Duny with references to May 7th 1889 and authorities in multiple counties. The garbled text notes claims and notices filed with local registries and dates for public records.
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