Hanford Journal Hanford, Kings Co., California Friday, 22 MAY 1896 *********************************** BIRTH -- JOHNSTON -- In Hanford, Cal., May 21, 1896, to the wife of J.F. JOHNSTON, a son. DEATH -- BEESON -- At his home in Hanford, Cal., at 1:40 p.m. yesterday, May 21st, Wm. E. BEESON, a native of West Virginia, aged 53 years. [Deceased has been ill and a sufferer for the past 4 years and he and his family have had the heartfelt sympathy of this community in their long period of trial. He leaves a wife and a 14-year-old son to mourn the loss of a good, true man, a devoted husband and loving father. The brother of deceased, John BEESON, of Los Angeles, arrived at the bedside of deceased on the morning of his death and was recognized with pleasure by the sick man. The funeral takes place today at 4 o'clock p.m., at the residence of deceased. The Maccabees and United Workmen have charge of the funeral of their deceased brother. The remains will be taken to Los Angeles on this evening's train and interred in the family burial plot in a cemetery in that city.] [from Traver column] -- [from the Traver 'Advocate' of May 21st] -- William CAHILL, well known in this locality was killed by a falling tree at the Sanger Lumber Company's mill last Monday morning. He was working with a gang of men repairing a railroad track, when loggers working near cut a large tree, which falling, broke the branches from another tree, striking CAHILL and killing him instantly. His brother, Chas. was immediately notified and he took the remains to Dinuba to prepare it for shipment to their home in Missouri. ------------------------------------------------------- STUDENTS at COLLEGE -- The last issue of Chesnutwood's (Santa Cruz) College 'Journal,' has the following to say regarding students from this and adjoining counties: -C.C. CHURCH, of Hanford, Kings county, one of our most conscientious students, continues to do his work in his usual 1st-class manner. -A.D. McKEAN, of Hanford, Kings county, is a careful, industrious and conscientious pupil. He can be relied on to always do his duty. -Guy BARE, of Tulare, after an absence of a year, has returned to resume his business studies. He is one of our best pupils in every respect. -Laurence E. DENNY, of Visalia, is a bright, intelligent student. He evidently came here to learn. We are much pleased with his efforts to learn. -O.G. BRUNDAGE, of Farmersville, Tulare County, is doing 1st-class work. We want no better than he has proved himself to be. -A.F. BUTTON, of Orosi, Tulare County, is taking a vacation until next fall when he expects to return and complete his business education. -C.J. BUTTON, of Orosi, Tulare County, has charge of the lumber office. We consider him to be an A1 pupil in every respect. Of the graduates from that college, the 'Journal' says: -H.O. PIXLEY, of Pixley, Tulare County, has a capital position at 628 Market street, San Francisco. -A.E. BEAVER, of Lemoore, Kings county, is bookkeeper for White Bros., dealers in lumber, corner of Howard and Spear Sts., San Francisco. -Geo. W. AVERILL, of Tulare, has a position with the Great American Tea Importing Co., San Francisco. -------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL PARAGRAPHS -- -George WARNKEN, formerly of Hanford, is now in the blacksmith business in Oakland. -Mrs. S.M. JOINER, who has been suffering greatly with muscular rheumatism, is now some better. -John FURBY had his arm dislocated while wrestling with a fellow student at the school grounds yesterday. -Miss Mae HILL returned home for Los Angeles yesterday. Her sister, Mrs. HALPIN, came with her on a visit. -Cora TYNDALL found the watch she lost and advertised in the 'Journal.' She found it in a wheat field which she had passed through in going to visit a neighbor. Lucky find, that. -Harvey GRAY has been dangerously ill with the malaria fever, which followed an attack of partial paralysis. His son, aged 14, is also quite ill with pneumonia. Dr. BOND is attending them. -I. GOODMAN, formerly of Grangeville, writes us to change the address of his 'Journal' to 116 Third St., S.F., where he and Mr. SCHWARTZ are now conducting the Palace Underwear and dealing in ladies, children's and infant's wear. A YOUNG LADIES' club has been organized out in Eureka district with the following officers: Miss Rose HOBLER, President Miss Nettie TOMER, Vice-President Mrs. Dell BRAY, Secretary Miss Davie TILTON, Editor The next meeting will be at Miss EDDY's on Saturday, May 23rd, at 3 o'clock p.m. CHARLEY HOWELL, of Merced, brother of Thomas and Alfred HOWELL, of the Hotel Artesia, was a successful applicant for admission to the West Point Military Academy. He entered the examination in the Congressional district in which Stockton is located and where he has been attending school. He is only 19 years of age, but he stood the highest in the class of applicants. He is a bright, sturdy young man, who has early shown an inclination to make a high mark for himself in the world. ------------------------------------------------------- ARMONA ITEMS -- -Mr. KINCAID and family, from near Porterville, (son-in-law of Mr. WEDDLE), is in Armona making a visit with relatives and friends. -H.P. GRAY and his son Donley are very sick at this writing. -P.H. HAMMOND, living near the depot, is in very poor health. TRAVER TIDINGS -- [from the Traver 'Advocate' of May 21st] -Clark GREEN met with a painful mishap last week. While working among some bees, the smudge he was using set fire to a mosquito netting which he was covered with and before he could unfasten the cord around his waist he was enveloped from head to foot in a mass of flame. He ran to the house, where friends extinguished the fire with water. His arms and a portion of his face are badly blistered, and the sight that he presents shows that he had a narrow escape. -A large break occurred last Saturday in the main canal about 1 1/2 miles west of Traver. Ditchtender BOWHAY put a force to work and soon filled it in, but during the night the water worked through again and flooded a large area of land on the BRAVERMAN place on which Robert NULL lives. The old man was compelled to get out in the middle of the night and work in water to his knees in order to save his bees. Several stands were lost, however. Mr. BOWHAY experienced considerable trouble in securing men to assist, owing to the uncertainty of being paid for their work. Transcribed by Dee Sardoch To see more old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/