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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1898
Page
7
A lively local column details rival campaigns and a surprise visit by Davis to Dennett’s shop on a Sunday. The piece notes crowd reactions, remarks on Republican and Democratic tactics, and anecdotes about Davis’s sartorial turn and the mayor’s new bench chamber predicate, underscoring the volatile, humorous mood of community politics.
An OCR fragment describes a store incident where Major Densett enters, creates a disturbance, and a chaotic scene unfolds with figures moving, a pistol, and ensuing disruption. Details are garbled but indicate a confrontation and resulting damage.
The new raisins price schedule goes into force at midnight, with advanced figures set for all raisins including stemmed and unstemmed varieties. Contracts already made with buyers face adjustments as weather reduced shipments, leaving some sellers short of expected goods. inspections emphasize enforcement while shipments and road use exemptions are discussed in the night order.
The post office introduces a new regulation changing money orders to be deposited for safekeeping with the issuing office. Deposits earn no interest, and the order is turned over to the recipient upon presentation. Pine Ridge Post Office establishes a money order office to serve residents and summer visitors, while second class matter rules and delayed political notices prompt reader complaints about mail delivery and prepayment.
Three men Antone Prater, Jacinto, and another Portuguese resident were arrested by Costa ble Spencer on charges of disturbing the peace. The case stems from a midnight assault on Mrs Viera, who reported an iron bar thrown through a window and a gunshot grazing Manuel Bittencourt while neighbors gathered. The men were to be tried before July Tucker.
At Centerville Centerside the town held its first Republican gathering last night with strong turnout of about 209 people including many women. Speeches were given by George W I Jones Dave Cosgrave F A Williams and Dr Rowell. The event sparked notable enthusiasm for Centerville’s growing prosperity. Loud Hark, injured when run over by a horse and buggy on I street last Sunday, is improving slowly.
T B Sage of the Sugar Trust toured landowners and praised conditions for sugar beet growing in the county. He outlined large tracts near Clovis and Kings River areas, potential year long planting plans, and expected employment of several hundred men starting January to prepare and sow beets. He noted irrigation limits, labor questions, and the industry’s upsides for U.S. sugar supply.
Voters in Fresno County are urged to support H U Peters of Stim for tax collector. Born in Wisconsin in 1893, Peters is described as an honest, thrifty, and experienced bookkeeper with long California ties. His work at Reedley and Selma earned steady respect, presenting him as a conservative, reliable candidate who earned the office through merit, not political manipulation.
Vague phrasing praises Peters as a Republican in the best and noblest sense, claimed to be recognized by all as opposed to his vocal critics. The note implies strong support for Peters’s political stance and character.
Susie Pitts daughter of Mr Traut died after long illness in Rome aged about 20. She had suffered spinal issues and paralysis, was confined most of her life, and passed away at home with her mother. Funeral from the Conarsonal church will be held tomorrow morning, burial with her father and brother in Wittmer. Her body to be shipped north by train tomorrow.
Local notes show Republican candidates praised for patriotism and good will in Garfield. Mentions include TC Smith of Kingsburg inspecting property, Jacob Trawne leasing land for Sunday school use, and Ben Parks guiding a reorganized youth society. George Turis moved to Modesto for work. criticisms toward Democrats and populists linger amid campaign chatter. C Calton at Garfield October 1 1893.
An elderly man named Finnkum testified in Chatk court yesterday about a robbery. Two young men lured him at a pub, bought wine with his money, and forced a walk to the Cowan House alley where one grabbed him and a second rifled his pockets stripping cash and his watch before fleeing south. The assailants are believed known to the old man, with ties to the Park lodging house.
Nellie Burwell and CB Burwell filed in the old suit a petition stating the plaintiff has not complied with a court order allowing a mother to visit her children Florence and Erma Burwell. The filing alleges the father moved the children to block visits, with Florence kept in the city and Erma at times in Sacramento and possibly Palo Alto. The petition requests enforcement of the visitation order and restoration of access to the children.
Dr G Paddock druggist at 1720 Mariposa street touts One Minute Cough Cure as safest for children with croup tickling or obstinate coughs and claims it cures quickly and in large quantities without danger.
The piece critiques Mayor Phelan and Democratic faction tactics in San Trineico, arguing against the primary denial and the nonpartisan ticket. It extols Joe Spinney and cites Spinney v Downing, a landmark contract case, as a juristic touchstone while highlighting political discord and calls for reform and fidelity to democratic principles.
The article recounts Spinney and Downing in a disputed building contract where Downing sought payment for brick and faced a breach claim. The court ruled Spinney did not sign the written instrument, so the contract was not consummated. Downing pursued relief, but the case highlights contract law nuances and appellate arguments.
DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve claims the largest salve sale worldwide and warns of counterfeiters. Consumers should beware of deceitful individuals when seeking DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve, the noted remedy for paddock health, offered by Druggist Paddock at 172 Mariposa Street.
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