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Newspaper

Fresno Republican Weekly

Location

Fresno, California, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1898

Page

4

Fresno Guards Readied for Front as Units Move Tonight

Fresno companies report for departure to Stockton and San Francisco for muster into U S volunteer service. Captain George W. Jones and Captain George C Duncan marshal men and equipment. The Valley Road Co. secures transport and a large Fresno crowd bids farewell amid orderly preparations for imminent mobilization.

G. Co G. W. Jones G . Dancan Sten Domes Din Read George W. Jones Fresno Cal Joussox Tneat Co StocaTo Mar G George C Duncan Reeno Moudey Joussos Armary Hall Doncan Gampany Real S Valley Road Stockton W Or Johnson Francisco Visalia Bakersfield Treano Duncan Iset Armory Hall A J C . Russell San Francisco Boyd Los Angeles Fresno Coldier United States Volunteers West Side Hasford and Armon W . Beott Johnson Is Ager

Red Cross Society organizes branch in this city

A committee of three ladies Nellie Garrett Lizzie Cronkhute and Mice Manono Kusel leads efforts to enroll volunteers for a local Red Cross branch. A meeting to organize and fundraise for the front line relief is planned, with a session for entertainment to raise funds.

Red Cross Society Freano Nellie Garrett Muss Lizzie Cronkhute Mice Manono Kusel

Governor Budd Likely Asked to Pardon Ah Fook

Historic case chronicles Ah Fook, a Chinese immigrant convicted of murder in 1893, with new testimony from a key witness favoring innocence. Appeals argued to Governor Budd, urging clemency as justice delays keep him jailed for life.

Supreme Court Ah Book Rieley Folcom Wes Ah Kook Tral Fook Sae Thompson & Prince al Fookhad Fook T.connard Feong Ah Fook Wank al Fook Bia Connard Buddell Gathee Dante B Prince Vi Ba

Civil Service Examinations for Post Office Clerk and Carrier

Announcement by Mel J. Duncan secretary of the examining board details a June 4 1898 civil service examination in Fresno California for post office clerk and carrier. Requirements cover age weight height and a medical certificate with applications due by May 27 1898. Open to all US citizens with impartial grading and no discrimination.

Mel J . Duncan Snd Carrier Hresno Cal United States Cisil Service Commission Postoffice Board of Examiners United States Hes Busine Uted Tip Board of Examintra Bove Mind Duscan

Peculiar Accident Injures Yard Switcher at Southern Pacific

H M Williams yard switchman for Southern Pacific injured Friday afternoon while adjusting a coupling on the footboard. A released pin struck his forehead, requiring treatment by Dr J L Maupin. Williams will miss several days before returning to work.

H. Mo Williams Paci&e Rgr Williams J L Maupin Avash Willams

Raisin Growers Plan to Form an Association

A meeting of raisin growers from Fresno Madera and Kings counties gathered at the Farmers Club quarters to consider forming a cooperative association to market raisins. Dr G Eshleman urged a grower controlled organization with five trustees and banks backing, aiming to end commission market losses and avoid lending, speculation, or third party profits.

Tay Raisin Growere Tépre Kresno Madera Kinge Farmera’ Club Alex Gordon San Francisco Monterey Fresno G Eshleman Theo Kearney Wr Searney TaRne Shelwan Bis Sime Ehsata Wno Belinga Dale Ates Y. Parker Kings County W.T Rowell

Valley Growers Plan Pool to Control Raisin Prices

A San Joaquin Valley meeting urges forming a growers organization to pool entire valley output and appoint a committee to set firm prices through the harvest. A mass meeting is proposed for May 1 at 10 am to advance permanent organization and improve the raisin business. Committee members named include Bayre of Madera County L S Chittenden of Kings and Theo Kearney of Fresno.

San Joaquin Valley Cnsure Thig Teeting Mase Abayre Madera County Chittenden

Nevills-Azhderian Williams Dolan Lopes Arrests and Grading News

Deputies captured Azhderian and Williams Dolan Lopes near Merced after a daylong pursuit. Prisons were posted at 1000 dollars each for extortion charges against Tom Dolan, while Justices and district attorneys conducted delayed examinations. Grammar grade diplomas were issued by the County Board of Education to a long list of named graduates from multiple communities.

Azhderian Mre Tle Williems Merced Joan Dumas Tom Dolan W H Arbderan Curtody Recordar Clark Geourt Dolan Bafslee Salue Grace Iooee Justica St John Owoeeday Church Crank Short Stanton L Carter J. 4 Waitham Mra Nevilla Stane County Board of Education Vesterday Fella Yim Ephods Lsthor Arahelian Ai & Die Inet Ale Hsacock Dimple Hells Lona Star Aviv W West Big Sanly Maude Howard George Shoegard

County Hospital Transient Patients Rates Set by Supervisors

County Supervisors approved a rule for paying patients at the county hospital. Dr Davideon urged the measure to ensure bills are paid. Maintenance set at $9 per week and operating room use at $200 per week to curb misuse. Road matters include condemnation of land for a right of way and setting amounts by viewers. Petitions for side tracks and other infrastructure were noted, with further action scheduled for June.

Davideon Board of Supervisors Garrett Suparnaor Kove Boaker Mage Rowde Peter Link Toul Mohr Dloo Tanne Walton Nels Hans Theraporta Seston O J Craycroft Tor Pretyston Brs William V Moyle Permantomrnteine Buletto Stret Rotranca Tures Duyato

BERT DUDLEY HOME AGAIN FROM ALASKA INJURIES

Dudley, injured on a trek between Canyon City and Sheep Camp, arrived home in Treano on a cot. He suffered a trea fall breaking his leg and left arm and received surgical care. Accompanied by William Tancett, he is cared for at 125 Jensen Avenue as he recovers. Dudley, once a Fresno barber, left in February for Alaska. his friend plans to return next week.

Alaska Dudley Treano Heaga Jensen Avenue Nodley Fresno Hhe Fortuns Jawcett

Water Ownership Debate Heard At Local Irrigation Meeting

Water users gathered in the Chamber of Commerce to discuss irrigation and water access. Speakers explained irrigation propaganda by George H Maxwell and urged state ownership of water with federal reservoir projects to ensure fair distribution, while attendees debated contracts with the Fresno Canal and Irrigation Company and the impact on existing rights.

Barssuum Chamber of Commerce Freane Usased Irrigation Company Wan Ecored Anveral George H Maxwell Justice Fairweather H Garfeld Lree Fowler Awtch Freno Othare Hip Land Inima Norrie Ghent Treano Canal & Irrigation Company 76 Land and Water Company Fresno Company Fairweather Ayen Ita Duinge San Joaquin Cafornia Iie Uniguion Feirweather Agit Regent Fresno Canal Ind Ir Gation Company Billands Creano Larry

Water question spurs push for state control and local meetings

A regional agitation argues for state control of water supplies to end costly litigation. Local irrigation associations form to press reservoir development in Sierra Nevada. a mass meeting is urged. J D Smiley and wife of San Francisco report a victory in the city.

Sierra Nevada Mountainer 11 J D.smiley San Francisco Yieitory

Narrow Escape Injures Tommy Kirk Returning From Picnic

Tommy Kirk son of T J Kirk barely escaped a wagon accident after a hay wagon wheels shifted on a river embankment. He was pulled free by bystanders and transported for treatment. Doctors say injuries not serious. Mrs S J Esucke travels home to Santa Rosa with nieces Nellie and Hattie Dutebingon.

Tommy Kirk Tommy Kerk T J. Kark Aril i San Jorqui S.J Esucke Uutchipson Santa Rosa Vieeeg Nellie Hattie Dutebingon

Liberty Hill Stockholders Meeting and Bond Election

A notice announces a stockholders meeting for the Liberty Bill Company on Saturday May 7 1893 at 12 oclock to discuss formation of a tavon with ditch companies and to act on water rights and related business. Also a school district bond election set for May 21 1895 at the Jameson warehouse with inspector and judges named to conduct the vote for a 4300 bond issue at seven percent interest.

Bikhorn Sol Acton Tavon Tran Acton Jana Tarn Bond Ovich GINEN Jameson Ard Issitt Hermit Toom JG Chichester PB Jones Martin Frosalug Politicalale of Catatonia FE Davis JR Barker Herauophaus

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