15 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
Modesto News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1911
Page
1
Timetable and service details for Modesto and Empire Traction Company including daily train runs east and west bound from Modesto, departure times such as 7:00 pm and 2:15 am, and contact notes for W. Beard and W. Fuller. Mentions leases, fares around 380, and Sunday service variations.
The article details BO Trask’s role as official maior of Modesto Irrigation District, his nomination of Ament to head district projects, and ongoing canal and dam works. It covers compensation disputes with engineer Griffin and builder Beard, approvals for excavations, and next steps for water conveyance, with notes on planning for winter operations and future supervision assignments.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a date and location but is largely unreadable. No clear person or organization can be identified. The readable bits reference a gathering or event in a fixed place with uncertain details.
Taxpayers must pay taxes on personal property and half of real property by October 9 1911 with 15 percent added if late and 5 percent if delayed past April 1912. the remaining half of real property due January 1 1912 and delinquent by April with 5 percent added. Payments to the Tax Collector at the Courthouse Modesto California. Morlesia Cal, Oct 9 1917.
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