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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
4
Town column reports on library arrivals insurance bids and bean guessing contest with gold prize. Local notices include hotel occupancy, fire department uniforms, school grounds work, and a bicycle of minor incidents. A railroad accident links to Joseph Mours funeral, with details of family arrivals and local remembrance.
Engineers from Southern Pacific reviewed a proposed Hayward line as Oakland Transit faces criticism. Board of Trade delegates pressed for a franchise with Meek Estate right of way, while officials noted cost estimates and NY directors must decide. Rumors warned Transit may drop service to San Leandro, but commuter losses and fare reductions already hurt Oakland.
Rev ER Pridey will preach at the Methodist Church on Sunday morning on Broken Cisterns. Presbyterian Church holds reception of members and communion in the morning. Evening sermon titled Almost Persuaded. Congregational Church services led by Rev Singer in Johoe's absence. Eur E Society addressed by Mr Scudder, VP of the Young People's Missionary Union.
G Moregsard of Jensen Place Castro Valley reports a strange event as a flock of wild pigeons roamed the area after a sheet rain and frost. Mosegaard found the ground covered with exhausted frozen birds, gathered many, and has eaten pigeon toast while awaiting Ornithologist W O Emerson to report on the incident.
Marshal Ramage traced a recent Oakland harness shop robbery to spoor clues from a wagon horse. The thiefs pried open a window and dumped goods into a wagon, then fled. Detectives in neighboring towns shared a clue about front feet being smooth and hind feet rough, prompting Ramage to explain that color of a horse is inferable from tracks.
Opening invitation issued for Woman's Exchange at Mrs. D J Stewart residence on Main Street near 6 Hours daily except Sunday from 1 to 2 and 2 to 5 Articles sold on ten percent commission All invited to opening Thursday afternoon February 18 from 2 to 5 Those wishing to place items for sale may leave them at headquarters before Thursday morning or anytime after Ladies who excel in home cooking urged to join and have names placed in the book Young men and bachelors may come and sample The Comforts of a Home.
Wil McKinney informs friends he plans to seek contracts for rewiring bendings before leaving for Crystal Lake where he has a position with One Spring Valley Gomyany. The Suberian Company pushes rewiring in tandy poor and condemned-house owners should contact Mr McKinary about the work.
Trustees met Wednesday night transacting routine business. Bills approved include Lawranca Frook Silva Johnson & Shaw GA Goodell Pimentel and others. Health Officer Reynolds reported Main street care sanitary with potential complaint raised. gutters on Castro street require overhauling. Mt Ederi road electric light petition laid over. adjourned.
Mr B D Jackson, head of art at Hayward High and Grammar School and San Lorenzo schools, refused an offer to lead the art department at Los Angeles High School with about 1300 pupils and $125 monthly, choosing Hayward as home and his work here. The offer came via Professor Khwer of the University of California Art Department, and Jackson’s career and teaching impact are highly regarded in Hayward. In other notes, Havana Tag cigars by A De Camp are praised by most fat smokers as better than any market cigar.
The community enjoyed a Woodmen of the World dance at Mt Eden despite rain, and a Cong church event is planned for Friday. Mina Griffith will marry Joseph Schmaneh next Wednesday at her aunt’s home, with many relatives in attendance and a notable post ceremony supper.
A reader warns Hayward residents about unapproved piano and organ tuners misrepresenting themselves as endorsed by the undersigned. The author states no endorsement exists and urges caution to prevent potential scams. The message reflects neighborly concern and a request to inform friends.
The Horse Show plans attract nationwide interest as owners and dealers prepare. President Gray leads the effort to ensure success with a program listing entrants by pedigree and owner details. Five classes will feature stallions driving horses driving, carriage horses, thoroughbreds, and draft horses. Admission to enter a horse is free.
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