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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
1
Halting of Reverend Rotener in Hayward California announced for Friday December 13, 1899. Impartial notice lists local venue and event details for parishioners and residents seeking attendance or information.
A lecture style feuilleton argues the Board of Trade should bolster local growth and encourage readers to support positive developments. It critiques sensationalism in the daily press and urges unity among business leaders and residents to replace chaos with coordinated action for progress.
Natives Smoke. The Native Sons held an initiation and one of their old-fashioned good times last Tuesday evening in the gymnasium of their hall. George Petermann was initiated into the mysteries of the lodgeroom and then the entertainment began. The doors were opened and a number of guests admitted, cigars were passed around, and everybody was urged by Master of Ceremonies Powell to be perfectly informal and very much at home. Vic Lagrave and Joe Lehmauch favored the audience with a few well-sung songs, after which R. Reid, M. Rogera and G. Pape obtained a lot of music from mandolins and guitar, P. J. Crosby gave a recitation in his happiest manner and was loudly applauded. Stories and impromptu addresses were given by the members, making the evening one of thoroughly informal enjoyment.
Edward Woodman long resident of Hayward and once a sober industrious clerk, has been sentenced by Judge Quinn of San Leandro to sixty days in the county jail for vagrancy. Once well employed at Hayward Lumber Yard and in T. F. Giray’s store, he sank into drink and crime, confessing to stealing eighteen dollars from a Hayward saloon until he was nabbed by Deputy Constable Borge. The judge noted the aim of separation from liquor to aid reform. Kilkihandkwebiels at Alcran sr.
Unclaimed letters listed include Joe Jocquim Santox Emilia Vieira and Gronow A Oakes P M. Ad recipients should state they are advertised December 11, 189.
Mrs M J White presents carefully chosen Christmas goods with prices reduced to the lowest figure. She invites comparison with any other Hayward stock and urges customers to inspect her inventory to see the value.
A. E Alexander's showcases an elegant Christmas display with large windows filled with holiday articles arranged artistically. The display took an entire day to prepare and is praised as the most attractive seen in Hayward. The stock is larger and finer this year, making local shopping appealing over abroad purchases.
A crowd filled the opera house last Saturday night for a Choral Society concert. The thirty singers formed a double half circle on stage and delivered mainly choruses that pleased the audience. Mrs Kersey's solo displayed enduring bravura and Mr Katzenbach performed creditably as well. The ensemble reflected thorough training and individual merit, making Hayward proud of the group.
The Board of Trustees adjourned to Friday night and approved numerous bills from the San Lorenzo Water Co Haywards Electric Light Co and various individuals and firms. A petition by property owners for a new culvert on Castro Street at the junction of D was referred to Superintendent Ramage with orders to construct it. iron wagons and carriages were noted at Alexander's.
Advert offers holiday merchandise from R. Reid Druggist at Love Brick Block in Tayward. The notice highlights seasonal items and suggests early shopping for best selection. Local residents are urged to visit the shop for discount prices and stock availability.
Mrs. K L Causity arranges holiday stock with calendars Christmas cards bound books dolls cups and other articles to ease selection. The item list suggests a seasonal shopping guide for 1900 with varied goods and appealing gifts.
The jeweler Hamsonipr offers a large, well chosen collection of gold and sterling silver watches rings diamonds and silverware for New Year gifts. Engraving is free during the holidays and prices are stated as the lowest with goods warranted as represented. Purchasers are urged to visit the shop for the best deals.
The Inter mediate C E group hosts a social at the Presbyterian Church this evening with a program including organ solos recitations and vocal solos by Bertha Cone Elsa Ruppricht Grace Morrill Welda Ramage Rose Hatch Inez Allen and Grace Webster plus dialogues and multiple recitations enhancing the entertainment. Refreshments will be served and a general good time is expected.
The Board of Supervisors allocated funds among district road funds with listed totals for Alameda and nearby districts. The County Surveyor reported Telegraph Road completion to Mt Eden Ar iodo and recommended adoption. A letter urged a monthly 15 of 20 allowance to Mr and Mrs Brooks on Piedmont line near Pleasant Valley road for indigent relief, denied after skepticism about keeping them out of the infirmary.
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