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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1898
Page
3
The Expositor faces suspension rumors stirring among Democrats and Republicans in Fresno as debates rage over party alignment, editorial control, and potential buyouts. Readers see a split between business aims and party loyalty amid fusion and candidate disputes.
A hunting trip ends in chaotic misfires as Charles Bichnd and Charles Paulick misjudge targets. The driver Panlich and General Muller are drawn into the mishap, with a long tally of birds and animals killed, including doves and a turkey, while the group faces a cautious aftermath.
Rohrer returns from Tulare Lake trip noting the water has vanished and the lake is a glittering shell bed. He reports fish skeletons and historic clues found after the water dried, predicts years of permanent dryness, and describes plans to divert streams and build levees to reclaim the land for crops with levee work already underway.
Cenert Muller reports letters from Captain Dunen and Lieutenant Jones of Company now at Benicin stating troops will go to San Francisco today to be mustered out. It will take ten days to two weeks before they reach Fresno and receive a month furlough before returning home. General Mull is soliciting Red Cross donations to hospitals. Colonels provide fine grapes and ladies contribute jellies magazines and reading material.
The Shambhin divorce case will be continued without date as attorneys indicate. Entered onto stipulation that effect. Feuds of the parties set to be heard by the court.
A voice urges better mail practices and describes common mistakes that delay letters. It notes stamps, money orders, and registered mail as safer, warns against mail without proper postage, and mentions changes in the railway mail service and rural delivery prospects.
The Fresno County Poultry Association held its regular meeting last Tuesday with strong attendance. A judge was secured for the next show on December 4th to 11th. A three member committee was appointed to arrange for the program printing and related details and to select exhibit rooms for the show. Committees will report at the next meeting, scheduled for the first Tuesday in October.
Harry DeWitt, formerly of the Paylor and Crawford undertakers firm, died Friday evening. Taylor Sunes Taylor from Oakland arrived yesterday to take charge of the remains. The funeral will be held today in Oakland with interment at Mountain View. The remains were shipped yesterday afternoon.
Readers faced disrupted papers as San Francisco press workers quit over a rate cut from 2.5 to 1 cent per issue. Bosses faced a short stoppage while promoters of the old rate warned of erratic deliveries. Local drug ad next to mis-spelled text notes a “Little Early Risers” patent medicine claim.
Local brief lists residents traveling to Fresno Visalia Santa Cruz and Stockton with names such as Abe Willte Lugene Cooh and George Lo Battenstein visiting for family events. Mentions a special benefit for Madera county candidates and a social hop closing last night with travelers from Wider and other towns. Date noted September 10 1898.
Abraham Dennis, a 68 year old man long resident between Auberty and Bur ryville, was found dead in a stable hay loft. After identification efforts by local residents, the coroner ruled death from natural causes with no evidence of suicide or foul play. He had recent hospital visits for stomach trouble and uncertain family status.
A San Joaquin farmer Lafayette Funek hired detective Coon Crutcher to locate his son George who left home after a misunderstanding with his wealthy father. George, who shipped his belongings toward Wilaga, was located in Fresno. Father and son met that night and agreed to return home. They arrived in Tresno yesterday and planned to continue toward the Valley road.
Real estate transfers recorded for WoL Kellog to Mrs A F Keile in block 48,7 Florence Addition to Fresno Amy UC Dich to James Pierson, then Vand 3 block Riverdale Addition to Tresno.
The burglary charge against Ja cinta 10a was dismissed by Justice St John as the evidence did not justify detention. The decision followed examination of the case and related charges, with the court noting insufficient grounds to proceed.
A fragmented notice from a Mariposa Street druggist advertises a so called cord cure. The message touts rapid relief for coughs and chest tightness and claims instant effect, citing Dr Paddock as endorsing the remedy.
City committees weigh revoking Tennant license amid public complaints about Henry Schwartz running a new saloon in defiance of law. Police and trustees discuss suppression of unlicensed taverns in the central area as hearings reveal prior violations and questions about license renewal.
Miss Ursula Nudd hosted a lively gathering on Cedar Avenue with games of professive anigrams and witty errors. Wallace Barr and Miss Wand Bake won first prize while Charley Griffin and Miss Anns Grimstad earned booby prizes. late night refreshments included ice cream and cake.
In Olean on September 1 1898 Justice Meracle of Selma proposed resigning as a candidate for the assembly in favor of M B Harris the Republican nominee for the sixty second district. The county central committee will decide today as Meracle aims to bolster Harris. Also noted is a Prohibition meeting at Figeriy with guest speakers and free DeWitt’s Witch Hazel samples offered by distributors.
The county board confronts attorney and auditor concerns over $48 per bill for January services, with a court ruling in favor of the board to sue the county directly for the money. Testimony names Short Welsh Badger and Stephen uthar as observers who claim to know the remedy to recover funds from the state, while questions linger about overpayments and long term settlements with the state treasurer.
George O Neal, known for cow theft, was arrested after attempting to sell a Belfour Cuthine ranch cow in Sanger. He was held to answer by the superior court with a trial scheduled for the Oth of this month. A prior grand larceny attempt is noted.
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