Hanford Journal Hanford, Kings Co., California Tuesday, 7 JULY 1896 *************************** DEATH -- KING -- At her home near Traver, today (Tuesday), Mrs. Mary J. KING, wife of R.J. KING, a native of Tennessee, aged 42 years. [The funeral of deceased takes place tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3:30 p.m., from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Deceased was quite well known here, where she and her family have a large circle of acquaintances. Arthur KING, assistant cashier of the Bank of Hanford, is her son. Her death is a loss to the community wherein she lived, for she was a noble woman and a devoted mother. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the family of deceased in this, their hour of greatest trial.] [from Local Paragraphs column] -- Christine M. ADAMS has begun a suit for divorce from Alfred ADAMS, on the grounds of desertion. J.F. PRYOR is attorney for plaintiff, who conducts a barber shop in this city. [from Lemoore column] -- On Tuesday of this week [Lemoore 'Leader' dated July 4th] Frank BLAKELEY was presented with a bouncing baby boy by his wife. ------------------------------------------------------ TROUBLE OVER WATER -- It Results in the Arrest of Several Farmers and Their Employees -- Warrants of arrest were issued out of the Justices' courts of this city this forenoon against the following named persons: Emil MOHR Thos. HANNAH Geo. HAGUE John McADAM A.I. RIDER W.C. HUSONG N. PATTERSON Chas. McDAVIS R. McMILLAN Chas. COBLER W.F. HARRISON V.W. HEWLING The defendants are all farmers and employees, residing near Grangeville and Kingston. They all appeared in court this afternoon (except T. HANNAH, on whom a warrant had not been served). It being a legal holiday, the Justices decided that the trials of defendants could not be proceeded with today, as requested by defendants' attorney, and the bail of each defendant was fixed at $200, which is now being furnished. The arrests are the result of a dispute over water between the Last Chance Ditch Co. and the Lineberger Slough Ditch Co. On the 1st of July a dam made of sacks of dirt was placed across the river above the headgate of the Last Chance by the said company and was blown out. It was replaced by a brush dam, which was blown out this morning, it is alleged, by the defendants. The Lineberger ditch people claim that the dam can not be legally maintained there, while the Last Chance people claim that it can. It is essentially a civil and not criminal business, and the litigation which will follow the arrests will no doubt settle the points in dispute. The first case will be tried Thursday. ------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL PARAGRAPHS -- -Wm. COREY is again able to be about the streets a little. He has been ailing with stomach trouble for the past 2 months. His many friends hope to see him hale and hearty soon again, now that he is on the mend. -Dr. MUSGRAVE and E.E. MANHEIM have returned from their trip to the Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Big Trees. K.H. SIM is expected to arrive today. The doctor was called home by the dangerous illness of his little daughter, who is now a little better. -Mrs. V.M. FOSTER of Oakland, who has been visiting her brother, A.V. TAYLOR, returned home Friday morning. -Lee and John DANNER went to San Francisco Thursday night, where John had an operation performed on his eyes, in fact, 1 eye was cut out as it was useless and painful. -A party consisting of A.M. SQUIRE of Hanford and Ben MADDUX, J. Sub. JOHNSON, Ira CHRISMAN and Rush PENDERGRASS of Visalia, will start about Thursday for a trip to Mr. Whitney meadows in Kings river canyon. SANGER 'HERALD' -- Mr. Albert HOBLER of Sanger drove over from Hanford last Friday with his 3 nieces, the Misses HOLBER, and Miss Nellie EDDY of that place. During their stay in Sanger the young ladies were the guests of their aunt, Mrs. L.W. HOBLER. This week they were conveyed to Pine Ridge by Mr. HOBLER, where they will spend a few weeks visiting Mr.&Mrs. John BACON. ------------------------------------------------------- GRANGEVILLE -- -Mr.&Mrs. AWALT were over from Wheatville the first of the week, visiting their daughter, Mrs. AGEE. They were the guests of Mr.&Mrs. THORNE on Thursday. -Word was received from John HUMPHREYS, now in Stockton, that his position was permanent as long as he liked it and gave satisfaction, as teacher of the Stockton Business College. ARMONA -- -Miss Alcy RICHMOND returned from the Fresno Hot Springs last Saturday, not feeling much better herself, but her father, S. RICHMOND, was improving somewhat and will remain at the springs 3 or 4 weeks. -Last Thursday evening James SHAY, the postmaster, had a treat in a visit from his cousin, Mr. SHAY of Selma, whom he had not seen for over 32 years until about a month ago they clasped hands for the 1st time since the war. His son, Prof. C. SHAY of Seattle, Washington, came to his place about sundown, and it was a time heartily enjoyed by all. LEMOORE LOCALS -- -Mrs. CHAMBERLAIN has been seriously ill with typhoid fever. -Mr. Jerry BROTHERS is now employed as clerk in Chas. BARRETT's store. -John HEINLEN, father of Marian HEINLEN, was in Lemoore a few days last week on business, returning to San Jose on Friday last. -Chas. KELLER, who had one of his arms badly lacerated a couple of weeks since while handling a horse, is still unable to use his arm. He is having a large wagon fitted up for a camping trip, and expects to make a trip to the coast in a few days, taking his family with him. -Mrs. B.K. SWEETLAND and daughters Mabel and Isabella, who have been residing in San Francisco for some time past, arrived in Lemoore on Wednesday evening's train. They will spend the summer months here. They were accompanied by Mr. Fred ARMSTRONG, a resident of San Francisco, who will visit in this section for a time. -James CULLINGHAM, conductor on the Goshen and Alcalde division, is now recovering from a severe attack of malarial fever. During his illness he lost 27 pounds in weight in 6 days. He is now able to be around, but is still very weak, and will make a trip to the coast to regain his strength before resuming his duties as conductor. -Mrs. Lizzie D. COPELAND has gone to San Francisco to join relatives from the East, and will visit Portland and other points. She will return shortly to take charge of her music class. Mrs. COPELAND has had a class of 14 scholars for the last 6 months. Little Amy McLAUGHLIN, who played at a recent meeting of the Woman's Club after taking 7 lessons, was one of Mrs. COPELAND's scholars, of whom she is justly proud, as well as many others of her class. Transcribed by Dee Sardoch To see more old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/