Fresno County News Gabble and Local Buzz Fray
A mixed Fresno segment reports on citizens and visitors including Chas Burky the insurance man, Ike Hyde the literary duelist, and Joao Francisco Poelto gaining citizenship. It notes a cavalcade of riders, tax figures, court cases, hospital crowding, local elections, and insolvency filing by George A. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Burky
Los Angeles
Williams
Ike Hyde
Toll House
Joao Francisco Poelto
Portugal
J. Allen
Turlock
C. P. Walton
Forsythe Guard
Tadlock
Auberry Vailey
Mariposa Street
Capt. Carne
Judeo
E. J. Vierce
Knights of Pythias
Placer County
Republican County Convention
M. E
K Street
Instein
Fresno County
Wille
M. CU. A
First Recorded Marriages In Fresno County History
Fresno County records reveal early marriage licenses from July 1856 in Millerton with Geo Eldridge and Elizabeth Easton as the first couple. Other entries include John W. Bostwick and Ah Sic in 1858, and notes on evolving license totals and social conditions of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Fresno
Tus
Millerton
Geo. Eldridge
Elizabeth Easton
Moses Dammeron
John W. Bostwick
J. W. Williams
Ah Sic
Deasing
Williams
Clark
Recorder
Lala
Diashe
Rousing Republicans at Fresno Opera House Rally
A large Fresno crowd greeted Hon. Henry Edgerton and Hon. J. W. Rea at the Republican meeting. Speakers praised railroads and tariff policy, urged honest governance, and contrasted Swift Bartlett with opponents. Edgerton delivered a strong defense of the party’s platform and candidates, including irrigation work and fiscal reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iresno
National Air
California
Hus
Republican National Party
Mies Muty
Jie
Blaine
RRKR
New York
Stoneman
Washington
Tie
Chima
Republican Party
Swift
Spain
Italy
Jiang Man
Bartlett
Geo. Stoneman
God
San Francisco
Tarpey
Air
Oakland
Artlett
Local notices and political rally headlines from Centerville
The day’s items include arrests for liquor without license, a Thanksgiving vamp and shoot by Forsythe Guard, a jail release of John Doe Smith, and Dr. Perrin’s tax refund petition denied. School bonds approved for Elkhorn Jill's Valley Wah-toke Smith's Ferry. Kate Senter indisposed yet expected back soon. Presbyterians plan church, raisin crop strong, literary society opens. Frankenan's warehouse hosts Republican rally, A. M. Drew and J. G. Rhodes speak, Centerville applauds Swift and local Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Cole
Forsythe Guard
John Doe Smith
Marshall Bartlett
EB B. Perrin
Board of Supervisors
Karne
Justice Hill
Geo. I’. Ward
L. FP. Winchell
Board of Supervieurs
Elkhorn District
Jill’s Valley
Wahtoke
Smith's Ferry
Frankenan
Centerville
A. M. Drew
J. G. Rhodes
Centerles
John
Swift
The Great Register Printing Protest Over Type Size
A city institution plans to print the great register for the coming election using smaller bourgeois type. The switch would delay voters as they locate registration numbers and print costs would be halved by the county, prompting public scrutiny and calls for rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agroume
Supreme Court
Jones
George W
Pes Bh
George Washington
Publie
Jail Birds Escape County Jail In Clever Breakout
Three inmates hid atop jail tanks and escaped using a brick and broom handle hole after locking themselves in. Deputies open search across the county. mobile officers describe Kelley Foster and Tyler as wanted for robbery and assault. Local coverage notes political endorsements and a Fresno Republican candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheri Meade
Wn Wyatt
Snapper
Amtas
John Kelley
Noawer
Superion
Les
Beng
Gillan
Foster
Counry
Fred Tyler
Tle
Iuperior
Nepaty Sharyl White
Kelley
Wedding of Migs Cor M Gad wand to Nashville youth
A wedding at a prominent residence united Miss Migs Cor M Gad wand of Nashville to Mr Frances dé Haber of Stes ho's Mok' plomamg. The ceremony was led by Rey Midare dan Atte. Guests praised the event, with extensive token gifts listed including silverware sets, china, and keepsakes. Congratulatory messages arrived from friends in Denver and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Mes CG
Sayles
Migs Cor M Gadwand
Nashville
Tenn
Stesho
Mok’ Plomamg
Frances Dé Haber
Rey Midare Dan Atte
Psonder
Nun
Aatin
Dude
Woom
Arti Braly
Ethel Cammungs
Ass Cummings
Drake
May
Wo Bennett
Eastwood
Jay
Cooper
Romgsforl
Belle Chai
China Chamber
Mis
Thachers
Stheil Cummings
Mic
Mas Galmoury
Voly Bible
Jordan
Sycup Archer
Albert Riesty
FT Weston
Milton's Rooms
JV Waltons
Pennysons Pooms
Watton
Mig
English Point Lyceh
Joxie
Ailver
Mis HO
Warners
Mass Biscieaber
Ideal Poomas
Mrs. Do
McClerland
Mis Dr
Hudson
N Blisengame
Mr. Webster
Miss Payson
WS Voie
Ativer
G Sayle
Rena Thavers
Wor Haber
Lambkin
Mia. O Curtis
Mas. R
EO Beckwith
Mis. Belle
A. J. Wadson
Dora Bundy
Judge Moon
Mra
W. 2. Harscome
Denver
Mra. Streightor
New York
Fresno Lodge No 138 Instantiated by Knights of Pythias
Fresno hosts the inauguration of Fresno Lodge No 138 Knights of Pythias with 30 charter members initiated under Merced Turlock Madera Kingsbury and Vineland delegates. A banquet in Grand Central dining room featured flags flowers and a menu as 19 more initiates joined, bringing total charter members to 28. A parade to the banquet hall closed the ceremony with speeches toasts and a list of members and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merced
Madera
Masone Temple
Grand Central
Berry
Mr. Berry
Bananet Hall
Fresno No. 145
She
W Boek
PW Pisner
L Cig
NP Jusiy
AB Colmton
Jacobson
C Lew
A Johnson
AB Maessley
C Pheppy
Bob Money
JR Shilly
TE Wally
C Adame
O P Taller
JF Wharton
F Barelli
Chis Lawson
NW Moody
J W Brame
Ganyud
BK Pugh
LA Pine
G Giundali
Stulamian
Dennis
E Hughes Olivers
HT Buck
BP Juety
Rec
A Hall
Fresno era notes and civic plans mix with weather and crime
Local Fresno items report deer and quail migrations, rink openings and skating in Kingsburg, and a court hold over an assault with a weapon. Also noted are a return of missing man Thomas Williamson, a steam-powered Fresno Flour mill check, a divorce ruling, a chimney fire near the Methodist church, and various public works and temperance notes with community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireta Teeeday
Baty
A. Miller
San Francisco
Jon L. Dunnigan
Selina
Fresno
Kingsburg
Berry
Karne
Justice Lill
San Joaquin
Opera House
Leach
Tire and Algo
Court House
Madera
Canterville
Fowler
Selma
Board of Supervisors
Thomas Williamson
Stean Shenald
F. Jones
Albert Jones
Campbell Mas
Jones
Albert
Tugers Jones
Nisa Dunton
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Dennet
Ned
Church Colony
Fresno Growth Driven by Cory Braly Harvey Pamphlets
A Fresno report credits Cory Braly Harvey with promoting settlement through brochures that entice citizens to move, build homes, and join a rapidly growing population. A Chicago contact cites a colony of thirty families bound for California, but land titles and cheaper options elsewhere attract many to Fresno. Landman Mr Landrum from Texas buys Washington Colony plots and plans future immigration, praising Fresno’s opportunities and signaling broader regional interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cory, Braly & Harvey
Chicago
San Bernardino County
Landrum
Texas
California
Washington Colony
Fresno
Freano County
Swirr family denies Swift swindle claim
In Fresno Cal October 12 1886 J M Swirr Citas E Swirr publish a defiant response denying allegations that John F Swift swindled their estate. They call the slanderous report an infamous lie and state the matter is private while endorsing Swift’s public and private record. Their ticket for Governor of California is dated November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprrona Fresno Berunsicas
Shai
John FF
Swift
Preas
Joan F. Swift
California
John F. Swift
J. M. Swirr
Citas. E. Swirr
Telmn
Cal
Skidmore
EPA
Mariposa Street
Fusno County
Nouwse
County Hospital
Board of Supervisors
Freano County
Board of Supervieors
Aald County
Clark
Gronsda
Fresno County
Fresno
A. &. Winttaxs
W. C. Guano
Fresno Loan and Savings Bank
Buainesa
Eald Bank
Eald Corporation
G. Jaxga
Wraaterox
Bwina
T A
General Wanderer on the Chinese Question 1886 letter
A letter from Wt. Vandevin dated October 11, 1886, defends anti Chinese views while condemning lawless acts. He endorses California Republican resolutions and supports restricting Chinese immigration to protect American labor and society from depraved Asiatic habits. He resides in San Buena Ventura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Pepton
California
Jobo Solitta
San Buenaventura
Soundi Ag
Vandev
Fresno Flour Crew Boom With Cheap Shipments
Fresno Milling Company manager Uary Sherwood beams as he recalls letters from mills in Stockton Los Angeles and across California requesting barrels of flour. He cites strong demand and efficient facilities enabling the firm to offer the best flour at low prices while steady horse-drawn shipments head to market daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uary Sherwood
Fresno Milling Company
Reecublican
Stockton
Los Angeles
Madera
Coase Gold
Uanford
Straver
Mintuin
Selma
Chen
Fresno
One Vote He Didn t Get From Fresno Daily 1890s
A fragmentary Fresno Daily report recounts local chatter about Dr O Donnell seeking the governorship and distributing flyers or “Thunderbolts” with bold claims. It notes Jerome Stevens reacting with disbelief and a heated exchange over Chinese policy, plus miscellaneous town items: theft, racing results, and upcoming events including a October 29 prize drill for the Sixth Infantry Battalion and visits by Dr O Donnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. O'Donnell
Odonnell
Tie
Jerome Stevens
Jerome
O Donnell
O'Donnell
O’donnell
Vince Cavill
San Jose
Minton & Co
Visalia
Bom
Ares
Muller
Paget Sound Lumber Yard
Times Warehouse
de. O'Donnell Jeff
Overland
Los Angeles
Fresno
Sixth Infantry Battalion
Stockton
National Guards
New Stock Arrives at Louis Erngteim Co
The firm invites ladies to inspect a fresh stock including hardware, bolts, handkerchiefs, laces, embroideries, white goods, corsets, and other novelties. Prices are advertised as the lowest in every line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Erngteim & Co
Damiana
Geo. Bernhard
J.T. Lewison & Co
Browns
Saxony
Damiana Bitters
Fresno
Oliver
Kurnen, Gorpstem & Co
Fresno County
Dew Brown
Jamestown
George Bernhard Aytent
Hardware Department targets raisin growers in local ad
Louis Emarem & Co promotes a full line of paper for sweat boxes stencil ink brushes grape knives and shears scales raisin box labels and papers clout box steel and wire nails in bulk offered at close figures to raisin growers and packers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Emarem & Co
Fresno business ads and property transfers mixed in text
An OCR fragment shows ads from Louw Emerets Co and Geo Bernhard promoting carpets wall paper and draperies and other goods in Fresno, alongside numerous real estate and deed references with buyers and lot numbers, prices, and parties involved. The fragment blends retail promotions with land and property transactions in a single page.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Annaceats
Sellers
Bites
William
Gaeenup
Wisepow
Lom Harp
Kingsbrig
Peleg Sehnider
Republican County Central
Capt Young
Justice of the Peace
HL. M. Carter
Ildiveths
Adinst
Vandever
Railroad Times
Oakcdland Enquirer
Sapenigor Dunnagan
Marie Lyon
Lyon
Male
Miss Lyon
Lulare
Geo. A. Brown
D Edwards
J. W. Rea
Henry Edgerton
Orator
Bachelor Bartlett
Bartlett Ie
Doulgrdimit Pisa
Kate Senter
United Presbyterians
Literary Society
The
Great Register
W. R. Jacobs
I. Teilman
Terman
Fresno Democrat
Teilman
Entron
New York Son
Cassiopeia
Wall
Canada
Ottawa
Virgina
Mars
Knights OF
Pythias
J. W.shanktin
AT. Stevens
A.W. Backer
Mnonda
Sieerra County
Dia
Kaehbicker
Trueworthy
Usta
Ehlent
Hita
Grover
Mt. Gis
Pal J. Church
Ask
Everetts
Indiana
Msexno
Bob Muthorhead
Las
P. S. McNutt
A, Wu
Bpang Et
Miander Betateds
Py. Ball Brothers
General Wanderer
Fresno Water Company
Chinatown
Madera Fire Company No. 1
Ta Rirduutcan
Thureday
Dolly
Wanford
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
M. Madson
J. Winda
Rolling
Tupper
Mignon Lena
Nannie Ringstorff
Dr. Cooper
Lena
Nannie
Brimaon
Yogteray
Epanraciit
Hardware Department
Eteal Estate
Ohay Crocker
Pw H Witt
Mader Dlume Mud Trading Co Io
Cornelius Curlin
Madura
G Burch
Dé Hult
Skelton
Tratece Vhrietiun
Sec SF
Cobb
Whitson
Alfred Ratner
Lotg
Selmat Lote
Allen
Werhert
Jay Othe
Souch
Pals
Rolf
Thiet Hoduoll
Albina
Maude
Moore
R. Hades
Dow
Lote
Freane
Robert Gram
Woodward
Vrosno
Houamia M
Austin
Stopoto
Taritou
WP Colaman
Parkhurst
Dore
Reas
Presno Tea Works
Phillipe and Dixon
E. Dilmour’s
San Francissco
Our Han
Steamr
Panoche
Riggs 2
Muttal
Sian Saeed
Mea
Ohtary Graham
Oatmenl
Cormmest
Cheptasd
Boas
Dexter Manufacturin Robinson & Greens
Betes
Yeisen
Rus
Aerree
General Merch Choice Family Groceries
Donahoo Block
General Merchandise
Kutner, Goldstein & Cox
Ieee
Ls Ae
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