Hanford Journal Hanford, Kings Co., California Tuesday, 7 MAY 1895 *********************************** BIRTH -- LUDLOW -- In Hanford, April 30, to the wife of A.R. LUDLOW, a son. BIRTH -- CERVANTES -- In Hanford, April 27, to the wife of Michael CERVANTES, a son. MARRIAGE -- JONES-BARNES -- In Hanford, May 5, 1895, by Rev. A.G. PARK; J. Wilburn JONES of Visalia and Miss Mary Luretha BARNES. DEATH -- BURDG -- At his residence near Hanford, Cal., Saturday night, May 4, 1895, Andrew BURDG, aged 83 years. [Deceased was born in Ohio, Dec. 27, 1811, and came to California in 1850. Returning to the East he brought his family to Cal. in 1863 and resided at his farm near Hanford for many years. He was married to Kezaib COLLUS in 1841, by whom he had quite a family, of whom 4 sons & 2 daughters survive him. She died some years ago and he was married again, 4 years since, to Mrs. PATTERSON (mother of James N. PATTERSON) who lives to mourn his loss. The funeral was conducted from the residence, Elders J.W. WEBB and J.L. BLACK, of the Christian church, of which he was a member, officiating. A large concourse of friends attended.] DEATH -- HUGHES -- In Hanford, Cal., Monday afternoon, May 6th, 1895, of Bright's disease, James A. HUGHES, a native of California, aged 36 years. [The death of deceased was a shock to many of Mr. HUGHES' friends in this city, who knew that he was ailing, but not that he was seriously ill. He leaves a wife and other relatives, besides many friends in Hanford, to mourn his loss. His mother, 1 of his 2 brothers, and his 3 sisters are now here. The remains have been embalmed by undertaker HOY and will be taken to Modesto tomorrow morning for interment. At 4 o'clock this afternoon, funeral services over the remains of deceased were held at his late residence.] [funeral info next issue] ------------------------------------------------------ TO GRADUATE -- From the Kings County Public Schools to the High School -- 41 Successful Pupils Out of a Total of 72 -- Nearly all the Hanford Pupils Pass -- On Wednesday of last week the Board of Education of Kings County finished the grading of the examination papers of applicants for graduation from the public schools. There were 72 pupils examined and of these 41 had the pleasure of successfully passing in the 15 branches in which they were examined. This means an accession of 41 pupils to the Hanford Union High School next year, provided all attend, and no doubt nearly all will. This means that the facilities of the High School must be increased and an additional teacher be employed. Following is a list of the successful applicants, with the percentage each received: Ada NEWPORT; 93.266 Essie DUNHAM; 92.833 Grace HOOVER; 92.7 Margaret WHITE; 92.666 Gussie NEWPORT; 89.6 May HILL; 89.266 Frank ARNOLD; 86.23 Thos. S. McQUIDDY; 86.066 Frank CAMERON; 85.933 Earl FISHER; 85.733 Edwin HOY; 85.266 Anna DOPKINS; 85.266 Ray LOVENTHAL; 84.8 Ralph MOTHERAL; 83.733 Edna COOPER; 83.266 Fannie CHADWICK; 82 Albert GILSTRAP; 82 Chas. CROWELL; 81.8 Lydia BONNEY; 81.633 Ralph HAWLEY; 80.833 Ella SMITH; 80.666 John BENEDICT; 79.633 Melissa C. BOZEMAN; 79.466 Florence ELY; 79 Nellie E. CRANE; 78.933 Ada INGHAM; 78.466 Lottie KNOWLTON; 78.333 Ella PORTER; 78.066 Henry S. RICHMOND; 78.066 Frank FORD; 77.866 Walter WILLIFORD; 76.466 Frank CUNNINGHAM; 76.266 Clarence N. APPLEGARTH; 76 Dennis DONAHUE; 76.966 Maggie MANGAN; 75.333 Geo. COURTNER; 73.6 Frank GILL; 73.333 Winifred WHITE; 73 Claude C. OVERSTREET; 70.666 Rosa RAISCH; 70.333 Kate PECK; 70 ------------------------------------------------------ TIN-CANNED, BUT HAPPY -- Charivaried on the 10th Anniversary of Their Wedding -- The tin wedding of F.M. GOODRICH and wife took place at the residence of Mr.&Mrs. C.C. VAN VALKENBURG, old Chicago friends of the contracting parties, in this city, last Saturday night. It was arranged for a surprise. On the arrival of Mr.&Mrs. GOODRICH, their friends saluted them with a chorus from tin horns and the rattling of tinpans, etc. The bride was then gorgeously arrayed in lace curtains and tin tiara and leaned on the arm of the groom, who was dressed in continental costume, including knee breeches, and one of his hands was ornamented with an immense tin ring, on which was emblazoned a heart of ample dimensions. Elder J.W. WEBB, after propounding certain questions, pronounced them "still married, hard and fast," and sent them on their way rejoicing for another decade. Congratulations then were showered upon the happy couple. Then ice cream, strawberries and cake were served, and amusing games were played, and thus ended a most enjoyable evening for all present. ------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL PARAGRAPHS -- -J.H. LAWRENCE, formerly of this city and a most competent workman, now has charge of the tin shop of the Linder Hardware Co. at Tulare. Mrs. LAWRENCE expects to remove to Tulare this week. -John SOUSA was tried before Justice FASSETT and a jury yesterday morning on the charge of disturbing the peace of Manuel SOUSA, by tumultuous and offensive conduct. The jury rendered a verdict of not guilty. -Mrs. HUBBELL, mother of E.L. and F.R. HUBBELL, of this city, arrived in Hanford last Saturday from Wisconsin and will make this city her home. -Mrs. WHITESIDES, an elderly lady of Stringtown, has been dangerously ill for several days as a result of too much electricity, so we are informed. She is now improving and will probably recover. -Miss Clara TOMER was given a pleasant surprise party recently, the occasion being her 16th birthday. -H.B. DICKEY, a nephew of J.C. DICKEY, arrived on Thursday of last week from Lexington. The wife of the former accompanies him and they will make Hanford their future home. -A very pleasant birthday party was given in honor of Wm. KITELEY, on the JACOB ranch, east of town, last Friday night. Dancing was indulged in until about 3 a.m., and all present went home tired but happy. GERBERT REBEL, a brother of Jack REBEL of the Queen Wilhelmina Colony, is visiting him. The former is from Amsterdam, but has for the past 2 1/2 months been in America. He has been visiting a large tobacco plantation he owns in Mexico. Mr. J. REBEL expects another brother and a nephew, who are bankers in Spokane, to arrive here soon, on a visit also, after which all the party, except Jack, will go to Amsterdam. SHORTLY AFTER 8 o'clock last Saturday evening the residence of a Mexican named Juliana HIGUERA, located on Seventh St., opposite the old park, was destroyed by fire, with all its contents. The flames were started by the overturning of a lamp. The house and contents were insured for $650. The fire department did some very rapid work, arriving at the house after laying over 2 blocks of hose, within a few minutes after the fire alarm was sounded. ------------------------------------------------------ GRANGEVILLE -- -Mr. I. SCHWARTZ, a brother of Sam SCHWARTZ, is visiting here for a few days. He is highly pleased with Kings County. -Mrs. WOODS and her daughter, Miss Nellie, have been attending the Adventist camp meeting at Hanford the last few days. -Mrs. Harry NEWPORT and daughter started for Napa last Thursday, with the intention of spending the coming summer with her mother. Mrs. NEWPORT sold her buggy to Chess NOWLAN and her driving horse has been left with her brother Edward for sale. ARMONA -- -Mr. L. STEVENS of San Jose is visiting his aunt, Mrs. R. SHAY. -Mrs. Ann McCANDLESS and 3 children are visiting her mother in the East. -Last Saturday about 30 of Macy ARTIST's little friends surprised him. They had plenty of fun, ice cream, oranges and cake. Transcribed by Dee Sardoch To see more old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/