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A biographical sketch and photo of R. C. Dorsey. Mr. Dorsey was president of the Dorsey-Parker Company. It was located on South I Street, Fresno, California. He and his partner, Mr. Parker, owned a grocery store at 1155 J Street, also in Fresno. In…

A biographical sketch of R. C. Jay. Mr. Jay was elected Coroner and Public Administrator of Madera County, California. He was also the proprietor of R. C. Jay & Son; funeral directors and parlors. On January 3, 1884 he married Annie A. Swisher.

A biographical sketch of R. J. Mitchell.

A biographical sketch and photo of R. W. Dallas. Mr. Dallas was the manager of Independent Oil Producers' Agency. It was located at the No. 1 Webb Building, in Coalinga, Fresno County, California. He was also the president and controlling owner of…

A biographical sketch and photo of Robert E. L. Good. Mr. Good was the owner of R. E. L. Good General Merchandise Store, in Clovis, California. He married Amy Clay in 1897.

A biographical sketch of Speed B. Leas. Mr. Leas was a real estate dealer for the firm of Saunders & Leas. His office was at 1832 Tulare Street, Fresno, California. On August 14, 1907, he married Miss Orpha Newcomer.

A biographical sketch of Samuel C. Brandon. Samuel Brandon was proprietor of the Fowler Livery Stable and Transfer Company, in Fowler, Ca. In 1888 he married Miss Olia Bishop.

A biographical sketch of Samuel R. Bowen. Samuel Bowen was proprietor of the S. R. Bowen Company. They manufactured oil well tools. The plant was located at E and Seventh Streets, in Coalinga, California. He was married to Victoria Colling of…

An article about Selma written by the mayor, H. J. Lohman. Details the town's school systems, factories, banks, civic organizations and other important industries.