Potato Bug Dance and County Poor Farm Notes
A local page reports on the Foresters Mandolin and Guitar Clubs hosting a Potato Bug Dance with about forty couples enjoying a pleasant evening. The event featured music from multiple clubs and a description of refreshments. Separately, a County Poor Farm report lists expenditures including postage and milk, with notes on recent farm activities and a safety incident at an event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwen
Foresters
He Foresters
Vanda Haliz
Plate
Earls
VW Paclard
Mandolin
Mandolyn
Parker Lyons Capture After Arrest on Theft Suspicion
Parker Lyons was arrested on suspicion of theft after an incident on a street near Mantons. A second man, Dav Jale W Ott, identified the suspect and stated the motive involved stealing instruments. The suspect, aged 25, faced charges and was taken to the pomtenuans facility awaiting further legal action.
Stolen whiskey foiled as bartender fights thief in tavern
In a tavern a man attempted to steal whiskey but was confronted. Grady struck the burglar in the head with a lucre or blunt object and the thief fell. The attacker faced no warrant as Recorder Clift refused, citing liquor influences.
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Ant
James Lint
Helen
Grady
Cammot
Tims
Aml
Tumpine
NEW ALLOTMENT OF COOPERATIVE CROP PACTS
The directors reviewed contracts recessed from cooperative and private parts to allocate packing duties. They found enough to assign portions to each cooperative house, but disputes arose over equity. A consultation with commercial orders followed, yielding another allotment attempt and awaiting final decision.
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Malaga
Gould Fresno
VOW
Nevis
Olsen Bros Theedler
Erwin Tulare
Timothy
Las Palmas
Parsin Packing
Wyanv Tresno
Muagt Co Opertine Association
Milag
Madison Cooperative
Ghandm Pacns
Comparms
Cheeky Th et Jin Afternoon Scoop on Local Scene
A garbled report outlines a chaotic afternoon in town with scattered notes about a theft, a brief confrontation, and a few names. The fragment hints at a small incident in a public area, with vague references to dates and local figures.
Poker Bluff Ends In Bitter Night Of Losses And Debts
A chaotic poker night unfolds with bluffs and losses as players, led by Mantgi Black and Perry, chase back debts from certificates of deposit and house funds. Bets spiral into borrowings, withdrawals, and contested ownership, ending with unpaid sums and tense resolutions as authorities and witnesses weigh the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strom Ta Homan
Boris
Winters
Lou
Howe
Iil
Toman
Betty
Perry
Tarvetor Fintas
Biath
Terry Fining
Briel
Parthamere
Beary
Homan
Jerry
Mik
Odlock
Leriel
Peary
Wisful
Micsno
Dioel
Tim
Mantgi Black
Ber1yrd
Homans
Berry
Fragmented OCR Note From Unknown Source
The readable text is garbled and unreadable. It mentions no clear people places organizations dates or events to summarize into a proper news item.
Fragmented OCR narrative hints at obituary and local events
A garbled OCR passage references a veteran, a condolence tone, and names like Luther and Norris amid fragmented lines. It mentions an obituary, local office, and community figures, but the text is largely incomprehensible, with scattered phrases about a man’s death, a city office, and historical names.
Madera Items Report Various Local Proceedings and Crimes
Fragmented notes from Madera dated September 30 1908 cover a mix of court actions and local events. Items include a plea for a man charged with assault murder and arson pleading guilty a land sale notice and references to the Sacramental property disputes. Several names appear in passing with little context including local officials and residents such as Judge Moore surveyor Smith and Attorney FoR Toyler. The report mentions a trial in Merced and a crime scene at the Caldwell place with injuries described in terse terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowler
Justice Sud
Binlwisi
Eiesur
Savre
Cone
Merced
Busois
WA Moore
Renin
Toyler
Walham
Murda
Surveyor Smith
Jagier Reed
Tedes
Cudwell
New Waturn
Maxson
Wear
Wegi
Wilkrohn
Lon
Spectacled horse and court cases reported in city notes
An absurd tale describes a horse wearing spectacles owned by Surrey in a suburb of Boston, with veterinary input on myopia and a claim of being the only studied of its kind. The report also covers Dr Maupin Sr injured, Dr Tom Mann’s update, and a man named William Donn sentenced to ten days for prowling with hoboes observed near a jail.
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Boston
Surrey
Suburh
Tandon
Toby
Maupin
Tom Mann
Wol Maupin
Tin Ridge
di Margin Jr
Teich Hig
Telehone
William Donn I
Indy
Stole Blankets Tames Wetum as Cre Ted
A shaky fragment reports a Saturday incident in which Wetum reportedly took blankets from the Hanters, claimed by a man named Constud Angel on a fourth of bwin. Witnesses allege the blankets were taken from a tol oman and later recovered in a secondhand setting.
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Tames
Wetum
Cre
Ted
Angel
Oman
Montery Bay Rail Project and Political Intrigue
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Monterey Bay rail project linked to political maneuvering in San Francisco and Sacramento. The text mentions meetings, rival factions, and figures like Walser, Tillisher, Kirk, and Buckley, with references to charter debates and Democratic candidacies influencing regional infrastructure plans.
Fragmentary note hints at vote with teen reference and names
A garbled OCR fragment references a vote and mentions Te ne h in at Fonued F vaitt and Miguire. It lists scattered names and places with unclear roles, offering little coherent context or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Enya
Cio vis Cullings A Bab s Hater Punished Good
A garbled historical item describes legal actions and local governance involving Clovis, Tresno, and nearby districts. The fragment mentions a trial, district officials, and discussions about business interests and music performances within community ventures.
Fever outbreak report prompts quarantine and sanitation orders
County Veterinarian Graham reports with Clerk Johnson on September session that fever affected cattle near Sanger and along the Ainus river, with many deaths among cattle and horses. Inspectors urge strict quarantine, movement bans from affected districts, and legislative action to stop contigion spread, noting subcontracts’ protection and widespread condemnation of stock.
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Graham
Johnson
Board of Supervisors
Sanger
Joseph Wiel
Ainus
Tver
Fresno County
Becca
Tey
Liavin
Marshall Waite
Hender
Othe
Marii Vr Marstall
Homecoming Welcome Hinted for Leys and Troops
Fragmentary report from a local edition notes soldiers returning from service may face a welcome home. It discusses Company C and veterans, mentions the National Guard status, and suggests a Red Cross led reception while editorial pages call for a warm community greeting for the Leys and the returning troops.
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Ory
Lyon
Kilyand
Phat
Ters
Pesto
Leven
Colummns
Samp Thom
Hind
Republican
Red Cross Society
Jiesno
West Park Notes on Social and Church Event
A read page item details a West Park social and church fund raising event led by Mrs Stein, with Rev Webb performing music and readings. Attendees included community members and rival candidates, plus talks by local figures on temperance and civic duty, ending with plans for future meetings and a schoolhouse sermon.
Republican League Open Day Draws New Members
Fragmented text notes the Republican League hosts an open day inviting new members and mentions club activities. The passage references events and the history of the organization with unclear details and names. The wording is garbled and lacks clear dates or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teague Club
Guargaloan
Rt Tle
Caus No Fe
Lagus Velub
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The
Examiner
Fulton G. Berry
Pulton
Darks
Perey
San Francico
Park
Lutton
Chi
Bern
Son
Opteton
Gimra
Fargng
Mir Berns
San Tran
Danis
Vitrol
Fk Pe
Tip
Falima
Cowl
Mr Berry
Counel
Sureresje
Advel
Trobos
Haigei
Paddoch
Wuirzoer Street
Parker Lyons
Trken
Folsom
Frank dl
Folsum
Pete Lacry
Olio
Charley Berry
Hase
Iis Farm
MAN About Town
Cartwright
Judge Nourse
Ramsay
Strother
Tanti Stirg
Cutwright
Comention
Helder
Puilie
Lanner
Pamsis
Pune
Chaiman
Cours
Ward Traphes
Puttin Ward
Novation
Frank
Casien
Nourse
Nours
Acesythe Sation
Ani
Langer
Cos m
Temprer Ts
Ted Coniz
Tnt
Luthers
Hestler
aritHean
Norris Pares
Tumot
Madera
Quong Sang
DeWitts
Dewitt
Paddoc
Monterey
Jones
James
Buckley
Campagn Phicky
Jimmy Gallagher
Sis
Tillisher
Crnforma
San Jose
Thifeath
McWillettmuder
Presn
Sill Falls
Lee
Tual
Thomas Ouenluch
Mfarl Walser
Waleer
Billy Poote
Eren Trought
J Stilwell
Walser
Judy Sewell
Toote
Tus
Chie Buckley
San Prinisco
Presis
Mike Ubi
Tli
Senate
Issimbhy
Sacramento
Chris Lucsky
Vaemakibis Hilttul Mun Pulater
Sark
Ind
Kirk
Eman
Snp
Utalnty
Ciovis
Rymler
Tresno
Matera
Del
Promietar
Cem Bastien
al Lats
Carfield
Mathie
Perot
West Park
Borks Frosty Recephion
Fdies
Addrees Ty Mie Stein
J OW Webb Pitno
Webb
Father Instrumentel
Admn
John S Dore
Joe Spin
West Bakers
Clovis Todas Mi
Vrs
Meyers
Frese
Milli Hans
Hala Jolly Tim
Cate
Social
Hawkins
Republican League
Phy
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