District Attorney Ahern Rules on School Tax Collections
District Attorney J W Ahern finds the law requires Kern County assessors to collect school taxes on personal property at the rate of the previous year. This relieves impoverished mountain districts from bearing the full landowners burden and allows rebates if rates later drop. The ruling, dated March 3 1900, notes bondsmen liability if duties are neglected.
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Ahern
Jameson
Bakersfield
J. W. Ahern
Rein County
Car Lines Get Their Backs Up Some Kick Some Guarantee
County officials face varied experiences as car lines trigger reactions across towns. Some groups demand guarantees, others express skepticism or resolve to adjust schedules. The issue highlights differing needs among residents and local authority responses.
The Musketeeers Play and Assessor Jameson Tax Stand
Assessor Jameson faces a tense stand with car lines tied up over unpaid taxes as Pacific Coast Oil Union Tank American Livestock Transportation and Consolidated Cattle guarantee payments and release their cars. Four firms ignore the issue and two threaten, including the Fruit Growers. Manager E D Stair times a romantic drama The Three Musketeers starring Harry Glazier at Schribbners March 8.
Unclear Debt Demands Target Local Officials
The notice warns to pay taxes and release individuals else damage liability. A $3 seizure penalty plus deputy mileage are cited, and P C Huntington, formerly of Famosa and now superintendent of an Amador electric company, is mentioned in town.
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P C. Huntington
Famosa
Mr. Huntington
Amador
Barragan Case Jury Drawn For March Trial Dates
The People vs Clarence Gannon grand larceny trial set for March 26 and Barragan’s trial for J C Davis killing on March 27, with a court drawn list of thirty five jurors including Peter Taurnot James Curran Geo Galli Geo Cummings W Letts T P Sullivan AC Wirth and others.
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the People
Clarence Gannon
Barragan
J. C. Davis
Peter Taurnot
James Curran
G Galli
Elegant printed fabric described as superior in design
A brief notice highlights an unapproachable elegance in printed fabric, noting hand subtle designs and colorings that convey high quality and refined taste.
Foulardine Fabrics Mimic Foulard Silk Perfectly
A description of Foulardine fabric as the most perfect imitation of foulard silk, detectable only on close inspection. Highlights original designs with the latest French foulard patterns in colors favored for the 1900 season.
Lenox Percales Noted for Original Styles and Colors
Lenox Percales showcases pronounced originality in textile design with a variety of harmonious colorings. The collection suits diverse uses, highlighting distinctive patterns and quality craftsmanship.
Embroidery Designs on Mousseline du Soie Create Exclusive Styles
An artistic array of embroidery patterns on fine Mousseline du Soie in delicate colors offers exclusive dress pattern lengths with no two designs alike.
Aberfoyle Novelties for 1900
The singular attraction lies in the silky texture and high-cost appearance, yet the material is actually inexpensive.
Toile du Nord Zephyr Cloth Designs and Texture Quality
A fine zephyr cloth from Toile du Nord offers a great variety of designs with perfection of texture. Corded effects largely dominate the fabric, highlighting its refined weave and high quality finish.
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J. M. Jameson
Kern County
Board of Supervisors
The
Pacific Coast Oil
Union Tank
American Livestock Transporta
E. D. Stair
Anthony Hope
Stanley Weyman
Fechter
E. L. Davenport
Harry Glazier
Stair
Continental Fruit Express
Sors
Schribbners
Dinkelspiel Bros
Percale Francaise
Mousseline du Soie
Foulardine
Dimity
Lenox
Novelty Oxfords
Aberfoyle Novelties
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