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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1889
Page
3
The page records a mix of local notices and society items. It mentions Dr Prather returning from Sacramento and attending a state event, weddings among Fresno residents, and various court and political items with residents preparing for meetings and business ventures.
A vivid account covers a late night sedate wedding plottings on L street Fresno. A 20 year old man, two women and a judge attend a clandestine ceremony while a crowd watches with mixed feelings. The piece unfolds with fashion notes and social intrigue around the couple and observers.
The ML Church Youth Conference adjourned with numerous appointments across districts. Names including John Hannon, James Bachelor, Oberton, and many others appear as presiding and supplying roles for churches such as Mount View, Santa Rosa, Cloverdale, and Ukiah, outlining a broad organizational slate.
Advertises a sale of a house lot with stock of penn merchandise near Kesno Hown, five miles away, price $110, plus items at cost. Deferred payment at 10 percent interest per annum. Corner Mariposa and I streets, Bez28 Cal. Interested parties contact Worst Certron.
A chaotic parade segment describes Hayes being escorted to a depot by Adams and others. Notable figures include Mose Ragme, Joe Carroll, Charles Hogan, and Professor Young Dutchy among about two hundred onlookers. An array of props and odd attire marked the event as townsfolk trailed toward the depot.
Sunol the famous California filly bred by Senator Stanford will trot at the Fresno Fair Grounds next week. Secretary Baldwin reports positive assurance the mare will try to beat the world three year old record of 2 14 and lower her current mark of 2 16 4 on the Crean track. A special purse is set to attract Fresno spectators to witness the mare’s bid to become a premier trotter before turning three. Also slated are Master Lune Palo Alto and Express, with varying records, in the event.
A distorted text fragment discusses figs and dates, mentions the State Dam, European trends, and a San Francisco Bulletin list. It references Mr Call, MooDuntent Iresne, and Parkas, with remarks on fig quality, drying, and judging by appearance.
Justice Wolcott sentenced John Burt to fifteen days in jail for vagrancy. Tom Redwine, a Black man, was fined 18 for brutally whipping a ten year old daughter. James Arthur, known as Jimmy the Bum, was convicted of robbery and sent to San Quentin for one year.
Deputy Constable Eraser investigated Beakesfield after two men charged by Robert Marshall with passing counterfeit bullion defrauding Mexicans of lies. Sworn prisoners expected to be returned this morning.
The city discusses Mr Clark as successor while Dr Pedlar fails to win election as physician for the insane asylum. Trustees mourn, Col Berry and Hughes cited, and board debates cementing the new public house toolroom. Superintendent Hosholt brings experienced leadership. a cement quality dispute dominates school board talks.
A long fragment recounts a local fair with prizes for pumpkins melons beans and pears. It notes judges awards and a contest exhibition with figures and figures on quality and display. The account mentions participants from various counties and tensions about fairness and exposure.
An unsigned 19th century editorial argues against enacting civil laws to observe Sunday as the Sabbath. It cautions church leaders against using religious authority to press for secular restrictions, contending worship should be devotional, not political. It questions the church’s involvement in state matters and urges separating church influence from civil policy.
An excursion from futurest 19 arrives Thursday morning as an earnest effort by enterprising Latour residents to guide about a hundred visitors. Most are unfamiliar with Preano or nearby country. locals pledge to show them around on the tour.
Fragmented notice describes a man from Martposi Street saloon plotting horse and cattle exchanges. He travels to Palare City, encounters a resident of faith and judgment, and trades notes for horses. A Stock order arrives, plans to bring them home, but uncertainty remains about curating a trade and returning with a cow for a ride. A rumor of sourcing a cow for four pigs and a whale appears, with locals gathering to corral stock.
A rude tale from Fresno about faulty cement in a new schoolhouse and a growing town turning into a city. The piece praises vigilant newspapers like Preano hag for guarding taxpayers, claiming potential savings of hundreds of thousands.
A San Francisco YMCA gym in Latreet between Merced and Tuolumne offers a full apparatus room with Indian clubs, pulleys, weights, and belts. The Narragansett Machine Company supplied mats and equipment for about $1000 with freight of $250, and instruction begins with two weekly classes, plus Friday evening floor assistance for members.
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