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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1889
Page
5
A long fragmentary Fresno period item mentions Justice John Charlie of Madara, local officials, visits by Rev M Judy, Barling and Hatchnson, and plans or reports from the Timon railroad, Fortervile branch, and juvenile world events. It references church meetings, temperance talks, and social visits, with many garbled names and places.
Fragmentary OCR shows a quirky exchange about bars and mourning noted by a clerk. The readable text hints at a court or public notice setting with a cryptic dialogue and a decision related to a bar or establishment. Further context is unreadable.
Ladies of the Presbyterian church plan fall and winter entertainments to reduce debt. The first event features Leon Walival next Thursday evening in the church parlors. A full program will appear in next week’s daily paper. Friends are invited to attend.
The county board fixed a tax levy of 1.50 on the one thousand dollars assessed value. Excluding railroad property, the valuation totals 34,226, railroad property adds 182,644. The levy will raise about 850,500, with 287,342.38 to counties and the rest to the state.
Miss Sallie Yoakum and Mrs Thomas E Hughes hosted a card party for about 30 to 40 friends at the Hughes Hotel rooms. The event honored Miss Dany Walliams, daughter of Wood Williams of Oakland, and guest Miss Louise Preston from San Francisco.
A well-known citizen was thrown from a horse on the north side of town last evening. He suffered a dislocated wrist and a fracture of the outer wrist bone. Injuries were treated by Dr. C. Dann.
Mr. Church and his niece Miss Nora Dossey departed on the overland train last evening for a visit to the East and will be away about two months. A large crowd gathered at the railroad depot to bid farewell. Also offered for sale at a bargain are two fine handmade spring wagons from Boorse Bros. South Lsiest. wochml -wepa PARARELS.
The Good Temples Grand Lodge met in Hart on October 10 1559 with officers elected and ballots conducted for Grand Chief Tem plar Grand Secretary and other posts amid lengthy roll calls nominations and a tie driven balloting process The session approved reports on Juvenile Work finances and district representation and adjourned to an open church gathering to raise funds for the Home for Orphans yielding about 79 50 in cash plus pledges.
Maja Wright wearing a blue coat presided as Second Lieutenant Bedford W419 was promoted to First Lieutenant replacing Walllama who resigned. Sergeant Minny advanced to Lieutenant Bedford’s vacancy and Sergeant Arison moved into Minny’s former role. The ceremony occurred without violence or bloodshed, amid orderly proceedings.
Charles Schenk, a local biker, was convicted on multiple counts and fined $20 by Recorder Prince for offenses connected to a disturbance on William Potter street. He argued with Justice Wolcott during the trial, provoking humor from the judge and provoking a bristling exchange as the sentence was imposed.
Delegates to the Goed templirs convention report shocking discoveries in an infoman Roos Sheuler. Investigations reveal licenses granted to open or reuse the Kayes Sheiter build. The templirs plan to eject Wetlrignen as authorities move to secure the Onion Hall theater complex.
A revival service is planned at the Christian Church on Sunday morning. The organizers invite all parishioners and neighbors to attend and participate in the gatherings.
Public notice records the dissolution of a general or go partnership involving Dr John Biss and others. It names the partners, the firm name, and the date of dissolution with references to related assets and ongoing obligations. The notice cites an October dissolution event and is signed by the partners.
The Superior Court issues a writ directing the Sheriff to seize all estate and effects of Ellery and Dinsmore for the benefit of creditors. The order stays further proceedings, requires proof of title on a date in October at Presny, and publication of the notice of sale. It notes the officers must refrain from disposing assets except as ordered.
In Tren County Court a petition for insolvency was filed against Carlwell. The court orders sale of estate assets to satisfy debts, appoint an administrator, and awaits creditor claims. Further proceedings and dates to follow from the Superior Court in Pittomo.
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