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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1898
Page
3
At the opera house the audience filled the barlow theatre for a night program. The lower parts of the theatre were crowded and decorated with American flags and flower vases while figures of Bryan Lincoln Fetter and Sampson graced the back scene near the speakers stand.
The Populists officially declare nominees including Mo G fume ay chinmin id Thor Madsen as secretary of the late Pep y Pars courts convention. The county ticket lists Theodore Madson D Church and John We Aince as disbursing committee for the candidates. A separate assembly seat nomination for John Pairweaver from the Thirty fifth district is noted. A disturbing disturbance led to fines and a Recorder Clark noted the penalties.
More than twenty million free samples of DeWitt's Witch Hazel have been distributed by the manufacturers. It cures pimples burns boils and sores. Dr C Pad dock, Druggist, 1726 Mariposa street.
The item reviews political figures and public matters including Sprecht's stance on governance and party independence, plus Mrs Amindi J Pennell’s divorce suit in Fresno, with notes on the New York life insurance business and the ongoing federal case against Captain WA New for obscene material. It also references local social movements and a San Francisco Bay Area context.
The article discusses widespread pest damage in multiple districts affecting orchards and crops. It notes the spread of infested trees and the need for practical remedies and official action. The Horticultural Commission of the county considers measures and urges coordination to contain the outbreak.
A letter from THEO KRANDY, dated October 1 1998, recalls a dispute over contracts and credit with Hobbs Parsons Co and Hobbs & Co. It notes prior payments for raisins and bananas, a signed packers contract, and recent association work. The writer urges growers to deliver rat wins to ensure punctual packing orders.
Bond sale for the district completes as the county treasurer receives 9000 dollars of bonds and 199 dollars of bonds from the Oiland Link of Savings. Premiums totaling 59 dollars are paid as part of the transaction.
An old advertisement warns that DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve has the largest sale of its kind and urges readers to beware counterfeiters. It directs buyers to Paddock Drugs at 1720 Mariposa Street and cautions against deceitful sellers.
Fragmented OCR recounts explosive dam incident with Walker and Hayes on trial. Key witnesses describe dynamite usage, the dam blast, and alleged motives related to water diversion. Proceedings resume next Monday morning.
A garbled wartime letter describes troops returning from distant fronts with a discharge and plans for homeward travel. It lists several names and notes anticipated movements by a target week, mentioning medical or guard details and a cautious sequence toward demobilization as families await reunions and civilian life resumes.
An article fragment reports a Board of Education action regarding a school in Russian Town. It mentions a committee appointed for a purpose, a substitute teacher placed on the recommendation of the interim superintendent, and removal of high school staff. The text is garbled but indicates a plan to modify school staffing and facilities.
Prohibition committee members attended a meeting amid concerns over work program and public ratification. Superintendent Puah reported farm storage earnings and a salary figure, noting tomato and milk outputs.
A social gathering featuring Mr Jennis of tenturist and friends including Mir Parey, Mrs iillaju, Vio, and Vn AL Tertson. The event highlights a quick craft surprise that delights children and adults alike, while praising a remedy for croup and persistent coughs sold by Dr C Paddock Pruggist at 720 Wauposa Street.
A homestead is set apart for James Westurs and C Frere following the death of XL Sonth. The home site includes six colored lots with dwelling and outbuildings appraised at £0.00. One half of two parcels north of the property is valued at $4937.
The final estate account for William N S Prat shows funds insufficient to cover all debts. Funeral expenses from Styhus & Foun are paid, with 871.48 remaining to be distributed among creditors with prioritized claims for injuries and burns. An advertisement for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Sale appears. Dr Paddock Druggest 17.0 Mariposa street.
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