22 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
The Daily Californian
Location
Bakersfield, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
1
Forty two counties demand back commissions from State Controller Colgan claiming they are due. He cites 1893 act abolishing fees and plans to seek a court ruling with Attorney General Fitzgerald in San Francisco. The piece notes potential tax increases to fund any repayment and mentions a forthcoming meeting to decide on an expedited legal path.
Washington December 21 Ethan Allen Hitchcock of Missouri ambassador to Russia was nominated by the President to be Secretary of the Interior. Hitchcock a millionaire St Louis merchant and active Republican is a personal friend of McKinley.
Mrs. C. H. Emory, now hospitalized in Los Angeles following a surgical operation performed a few days ago, is reported to be recovering remarkably well.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe announces an Oriental line with the steamer standing to sail first from the Orient. The mer will sail to San Diego, which will be the western terminus of the road, per L A Record.
Mr. John H. Carr and Mrs. Marie A. Huff were married by Rev. J. M. Rich at the Methodist church last evening. They have gone to Stockton near which city Mrs. Carr owns much valuable real estate.
The wedding of Miss Lou Van Ort truick Moss and William S Millard was held Tuesday evening at the bride’s parents home. The ceremony featured a palms arch and orange blossoms with Rev J M Rich officiating. The couple received gifts from relatives in Bakersfield and the East and departed for their rooms in the Southern. The note ends with a mention of Christmas exercises at the Chinese mission on December 27 at 7 30 PM inviting all.
This big establishment invites shoppers to stroll through a wide toy selection. It promises the world’s newest and best toys, warns against cheap glued dolls, and touts the largest assortment of dressed and undressed dolls in town.
Purses pocketbooks chatelaine bags and numerous new concerts showcased in a leather goods anthology promising fresh designs and styles for shoppers and collectors.
Holiday stocks are at their height and gathered in a larger way than ever. Quantity lowers prices as many lots were captured below valuations. Benefit from bountiful givable assortments and pick choices now with Christmas week delivery held if desired.
Splendid hander chief values are the rule every day in this store. Plain hemstitched point Venice Point D Ardelle pure linen and silk.
The deft workers present Swiss embroidered bureau scarfs Irish point scarfs Renaissance scarfs and tidies plus pillow shams. A full and complete line of imported embroideries is offered.
The celebrated Centemeri Gloves will be fitted to your hand at our glove counter. All shades and all grades available. None better in the land than the celebrated Centemeri.
Stores offer deep discounts as they reduce stock before the annual inventory on January 1st. The drive targets apparel, promising lower prices on many items to clear inventory and attract shoppers seeking bargains.
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