15 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
The Daily Californian
Location
Bakersfield, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
1
Contractors declare proceedings are not good and will not bid on jail work. County Supervisors meeting in December planned adding cells to the upper unused jail story and duplicating lower cells. Bids stalled because no formal plans and specifications on file, with contractors insisting legal requirements demand proper documents.
A fragment notes a claim of improper action tied to a board advertisement and hints that the next meeting may address steps to rectify the proceedings. No names or places are provided in the readable text.
Rev. Philo T. Phelps conducts special services at the Woman's Club building tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The pastor, known for coastal church work, invites Presbyterians and the public. Morning topic Faith as a Medicine. Sunday school at 10 a.m.. Junior Endeavor 3 p.m.. YP S C E 6:30 p.m. with 7:30 p.m. sermon.
A notice states preaching at the Christian Church tomorrow morning at 11 with no evening service. Strangers are welcome.
Professor Stoss will deliver a lecture at the Scribner next Wednesday evening on Coming Changes in American Society. He will discuss the evolution of industrial institutions in the United States and the probable outcomes. Daily Californian.
Trustees weigh bonding the city to fund a first class sewer system and likely put the issue to voters soon as the district plan is deemed unfeasible. An informal meeting is planned to discuss the matter, with a Monday decision possible.
The Woman's club states it will hold its high jinks event with plans for community participation and entertainment. Further details to follow.
On Thursday evening next, for members only, a Christmas tree will be a feature and gifts will be to the club from the members. The list of the needs of the club is posted in the building and is a long one. The tree is to be a unique one. Gifts may be sent as late as Thursday morning.
Tonight and tomorrow night the moving picture exhibition at the Opera house promises the largest and finest show yet in the state. Up-to-date scenes including the Paris exposition, Galveston flood, and a great bull fight will entertain Bakersfield residents.
A flannel dampened with Chamberlains Pain Balm bound to the affected area provides prompt relief for lame back pains in the side or chest. The Balm also claims to cure rheumatism with one application. Sold by E. A. Baer plus subscription notice for the Californian at 2 1/2 cents per month.
Four electric street cars, ordered for the Bakersfield and Kern Electric railway, reached Santa Fe depot from the east. The cars follow the usual pattern with enclosed middle section and seats at ends, similar to Los Angeles and San Francisco cars. Service expected by mid January with a half hour round trip and a car every seven and a half minutes.
A retailer announces the largest holiday stock, expanded sales force, and prompt delivery to ensure customer satisfaction. It highlights wide assortments, low prices, and improved service for holiday wifi purchases, and promotes a natty smoking jacket as a gift.
Fashion displays feature fresh gift oriented styles described as most appropriate for presents. The text highlights tempting designs and profusion of options aiming to attract shoppers seeking stylish, suitable gift choices.
Christmas shoppers will find the largest assortment of gift handkerchiefs at this store. Handsome lace and embroidered effects. Men's handkerchiefs in finest linens with various widths of hemstitching from 1/4 inch to 1/4 inch wide, fancy borders in linen and silk, initials in linen and silk.
Holiday scarfs dominate the Men's Furnishing Department with New York scarf makers showcased. The display features silk and plated buckles, kid and silk ends, plus a wide range of waists, jackets, skirts, petticoats, mufflers, reefers, and fur items in silk brocades and alarmingly varied colors.
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