Hanford Journal Hanford, Kings Co., California Tuesday, 11 JUNE 1895 *************************************** BIRTH -- SMITH -- Near Hanford, June 4, 1895, to the wife of Oliver SMITH, a son; weight 13 pounds. MARRIAGE -- BRAY-EDDY -- At the residence of the bride's parents, 4 miles east of Hanford, by Rev. C.S. LINSLEY, on June 5th, 1895, George F. BRAY and Miss Dell EDDY. [The wedding was a quiet one, only relatives and near relatives being present. The groom is well known in this city, where he conducted dental parlors, but he is now engaged in the same business in S.F. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr.&Mrs. S.A. EDDY. She has lived here a long time and when the couple took their departure for their home in San Francisco on the night of the wedding, she left in Hanford many friends who will miss her, for she was a popular young lady, accomplished and genial. We wish the couple a happy married life. [from Armona column] -- The wedding of Geo. CAMPBELL and Miss Ella ROBINSON took place at the residence of the bride's parents, 1 1/2 miles west of Armona, last Wednesday evening. About 60 relatives and intimate friends were in attendance. The young couple received a great many nice gifts. The bride will be missed at home, in the church and in society here. The best wishes of the writer for the choicest blessings and a long and happy life, follows them. MARRIAGE AT GRANGEVILLE -- A Napa Man Secures a Bride at our Neighboring Town -- A very charming wedding took place last Friday evening, the bride being Miss Ella ROBINSON, the oldest daughter of Wash ROBINSON of Grangeville, and the groom, Mr. George CAMPBELL of Napa, a nephew of Mrs. SANBORN of Grangeville. The ceremony took place Wednesday evening at 9 o'clock, at the home of the bride. Miss Metta ROBINSON acted as bridesmaid and Elijah PEACOCK as best man. Rev. HOLLOWAY officiated. After the ceremony a most delicious supper was served. The happy couple left on the train for San Francisco, where they will spend a few weeks before going to their home. Their friends wish them a long life of true happiness and pleasure. There were present, besides the family: Mr.&Mrs. SANBORN Mr.&Mrs. J.E. TILTON Miss Josie TILTON Jennie YOAKUM Mrs. DOYKINS Mrs. HOOVER Mr.&Mrs. Frank BLAKELY Mr. Arthur BLAKELY Mr. Wash BLAKELY Miss DICKINSON Miss PEACOCK Harry PEACOCK Mr. E. PEACOCK Miss SHAW Mr. H. CLAWSON Mr. Burt WILSON of Hanford Mr.&Mrs. BRAILSFORD Mr. William BRAILSFORD Mrs. S. WILSON Harry AYERS Mrs. ALLEN Mr.&Mrs. F. PARISH and family Mr.&Mrs. M. ROBINSON Miss EDGAR Mr.&Mrs. BERNSTEIN Mr.&Mrs. KNAPP Miss GEROW Miss BRODERICK The presents were many and beautiful ----------------------------------------------------- DEATH -- SUTHERLAND -- Near Hanford, June 3, 1895, infant son of Mr.&Mrs. G.J. SUTHERLAND, aged 17 days. ---------------------------------------------------- ONLY A FRIENDLY THREAT -- JORDAN, who shot and killed a man named T.B. BALTHROP at Selma several months ago, is now on trial at Fresno. His pleas is self-defense and the evidence so far goes to show that BALTHROP began the fracas which ended in his death. He had maligned the character of JORDAN's divorced wife. Attorney James A. BURNS of Selma, who is well known here and who is one of the attorneys for the defense, came near getting himself into serious trouble by treating one of the jurors after the Court adjourned on Tuesday. BURNS admitted that he had treated the juror to a drink, but said the juror had followed him into the saloon, and he had offered the drink as a mere matter of courtesy. BURNS also claimed they had no conversation with reference to the case on trial. The juror made a similar statement. Judge RISLEY sharply lectured both BURNS and the juryman. ------------------------------------------------------ "PROFESSOR" FRANKS' Criminal Trial Resulted in a Dismissal of the Case -- The case of the People vs. F. Francis FRANKS, defendant held for an assault to murder his wife in the Axtel block in this city, some 2 months ago, was begun in the Superior Court yesterday forenoon. By 3:30 o'clock a jury had been secured to try the case, as follows: W.W. BLOYD Z.D. BEALL G.N. CAPLINGER F.M. PARISH W. HAMPSHIRE J.J. CORTNER A.K. TAYLOR C.F. FULLER F. MITCHELL Fred T. DILLON Jos. WESIBAUM (Sr.) G.F. FREEMAN Court Reporter Goodrich is too ill to take the testimony in the case. The complaining witness, FRANKS' wife, cannot now be found, although she gave strong evidence against her husband at his preliminary examination. She is not at her father's (B.F. PRATHER of Selma). Sheriff BUCKNER heard that she was at San Jose, but when he went after her she had gone, and likewise she had left other towns and cities he visited in his search for her. An effort was made by District Attorney SHORT to introduce the testimony of defendant's wife as she gave it at the preliminary examination. This effort was resisted by D.L. PHILLIPS, attorney for the defendant. After the attorneys had submitted law points relating to the admission of the testimony referred to and it had been argued, Judge Jacobs this forenoon held that the evidence was not admissible under the law. District Attorney SHORT then moved to dismiss the case, as he had no hope of a conviction unless the woman could be found to testify or her testimony at the preliminary trial could be used. The Judge thereupon dismissed the case at 11:30 o'clock. The attorney for defendant stated in court that Mrs. FRANKS was in the State and not far from Hanford. District Attorney SHORT requested the Judge to cause Mr. PHILLIPS to tell where the woman was, but the Judge said he had no power to do so. He said he had no doubt the woman was in hiding, to avoid giving her testimony; that criminals were constantly coming into this county and committing crimes. In dismissing the prisoner he said he hoped that if FRANK's desired to again commit the crime with which he was charged he would commit the act upon himself. ----------------------------------------------------- PRAIRIE SCHOONERS -- Immigrants From Nebraska Arrive in Kings County Aboard Them -- An odd procession -- that is, odd for these times -- arrived in Armona 1 day last week. It consists of 6 prairie schooners, which had crossed the plains from Idaho. The schooners contained about 60 immigrants, of whom about 1/2 are children. They all came through in good shape and had excellent health throughout the trip. The wagons were drawn by mules, and the animals were in good condition, although unshod for months. The party of immigrants started last fall and wintered east of the Nevadas. After they reached California they progressed at the rate of about 30 miles a a day. Our Armona correspondent stated that the arrival of the immigrant train evoked a great deal of interest on the part of the residents of that town when the immigrants arrived, on Thursday evening, at 5 p.m. They had been on the road about 7 weeks, coming here from Boise City, Idaho. Last fall they went from Cheyenne County, Nebraska, to Boise City, where they wintered. They are Mrs. A.D. SHAY's father, mother, brother and sisters, with their families. They made no mistake when they deserted Nebraska for the land of fruit and flowers, and at Armona they find themselves surrounded with orchards and vineyards, and they have a prospect similar to that of the people who entered the promised land. ------------------------------------------------------ A SURPRISE PARTY -- The friends and neighbors of Mr.&Mrs. Frank RAILSBACK of Grangeville called on them last Thursday evening, to remind them that 10 years ago they were married, and as they thought it just likely that in that time most of their tinware was getting old, each person went armed with a tin wash tub, spoon, dipper, bake-pan or something equally as useful. After the usual greetings were over the crowd started in to have a good time and they certainly succeeded. A variety of games were indulged in and about 11 o'clock all sat down to a bountiful supper of ice cream, cake, sandwiches and fruit. Space will not permit to give a list of al present, but about 40 people were there and all join in wishing Mr.&Mrs. RAILSBACK many happy returns of the day. ------------------------------------------------------ UNITARIANS' SOCIAL -- A Good Attendance of Guests, Who Were Well Entertained -- Baker's Hall presented a very attractive appearance last Friday evening. It was dotted here and there with small tables around which interested groups of crokinole players were gathered. After amusing themselves for a while the guests were entertained by the following program, which was very well rendered: Soprano solo, Miss Edith LORD Wand Drill, 13 little girls, who were trained by Miss Mae HILL Vocal duet, Emily and John FURBY Song, by little Queenie DAVIS, who received a well deserved encore Recitation, Miss Edna McQUIDDY Soprano solo, Miss Eva DODGE Instrumental duet, Misses Janet and Georgie HOOD Soprano solo, Miss Annie DOPKINS Dialogue, "The Old-Fashioned Wife and the Old-Fashioned Husband," by the REED twins, who received an encore and then recited "He Wasn't In" Contralto solo, Miss Mabel GOLDBERG Recitation by Mr. B. WILSON, who also received an encore By request, the wand drill was repeated. Refreshment were then served and the guests passed the remainder of the evening in dancing and playing crokinole. The 13 little girls taking part in the wand drill were: Ethel HEALY Myrtle HEALY Virgil HEALY Vera HILL Virgie HILL Alice HILL Vivian FISH Kate LORD Pauline LORD Edna McQUIDDY Bessie JACOBS Genevieve REED Elouise REED ---------------------------------------------------- LOCAL PARAGRAPHS -- -Rev. W.L. MILLER is now a widower, his wife being on a visit to her folks at Delano. -A 3-year-old son of Mr.&Mrs. John McQUIDDY fell out of a high chair last Thursday and broke his left arm, besides dislocating the same at the elbow. -George WELBORN has gone up to Williams, Coluso County, to work. F.M. ATWOOD is down from his foothill ranch of 60 acres 30 miles east of Visalia. He has improved his place, which he bought last summer, and set it all out to apple trees and expects to receive good returns in the future. He came down to work on M.R. HURLBUT's thresher which will start up next Friday or Saturday. AT A RECENT meeting of the Hanford Cemetery Association the following Board of Directors was elected: GEORge A. DODGE, President R. MILLS, Secretary N.W. MOTHERAL, Dixon L. PHILLIPS and W.H. DODDS The Farmers and Merchants Bank was elected treasurer. CLARA REY, daughter of Mr.&Mrs. S. REY of Remnoy, met with a painful accident on Friday, the 31st ult. She was climbing a tall poplar tree near the house and when near the top, lost her hold and fell. She was unconscious when picked up. Dr. MUSGRAVE was sent for and set one of the shoulder blades which had been dislocated. The shock of the fall was very severe and the young lady was also badly bruised. She is now doing as well as could be expected. ------------------------------------------------------ GRANGEVILLE -- -Miss Mamie SANBORN, who is staying with her grandmother, Mrs. MORRIS of Suisun, is quite sick. Her mother expects to leave soon to attend her. -Mr. BARTLET of Selma, a native of Kentucky and friend of Miss ALEXANDER, passed through Grangeville on his way home from inspecting some mines in the Coast mountains. WEST END -- -N.A. LYBECK is over from Paso Robles. -Mrs. J. BAUCHMAN was very sick last week but is improving. -Perry CASH will go to Creston next week to run a header. -Prof. C.A. McCOURT is improving slowly. He is good in a school room, but to teach a cow he is a complete failure. -J.E. ORCHARD went to Hanford last week and bought a new conveyance to run from Huron to Cholame. He is ready to carry all passengers and freight to either point at a reasonable rates. A more congenial person cannot be met with along the road. ARMONA -- O.W. CATLIN left here last Wednesday morning for San Luis Obispo county, with his son-in-law and daughter. When they were within about 10 miles of their destination Mr. JENKINSON met with a serious accident. He was leading a young horse hitched by the side of his team. In going down a short incline the single tree struck the colt's leg and caused it to kick. It kicked high enough to strike Mr. JENKINSON, who was sitting on the seat in the spring wagon, on the leg, breaking it about half way between the ankle and the knee. Then he had 10 miles to drive before he got home. Transcribed by Dee Sardoch To see more old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/