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  • Collection: Davis' Commercial Encyclopedia of the Pacific Southwest - Fresno Area Biographical Sketches

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A sketch on the East Gate Sanitarium, located at 1437 J St (now Fulton) in Fresno, California. Established in 1906 by Miss Lillian E. Hoffman and Miss Adelaide B. Peyton.

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A biographical sketch and photograph of Olen Lee Everts. He was an Attorney-at-Law for Everts & Ewing.

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A biographical sketch of Dr. W. W. Cross after whom the Cross Sanitarium was named. He was a physician in Fresno, CA.

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A biographical sketch and photograph of J. Emit Cox, a Physician and Surgeon who specialized in Obstetrics. He studied and practiced general medicine as well.

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A biographical sketch of C. T. Cearley. He owned the Cearley store, which sold stationary and books.

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A biographical sketch of Jessie C. Fraser.
Miss Fraser along with Clara Woodside opened the Cross Sanitarium at 1060 J Street (now Fulton) in Fresno. It was named for Dr. W.W. Cross of Fresno who had suggested the establishment.

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A biographical sketch and photo of John M. Wrightson. Mr. Wrightson was originally from Bridgeton, New Jersey. He was a capitalist and real estate dealer in western Fresno County.

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A biographical sketch and photo of Thomas L. Woodruff. Mr. Woodruff was involved in the packing houses of Fresno. He worked for the Curtis Fruit Company, John H. Leslie and Company, Phoenix Packing Company and the Guggenhime Company.

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A biographical sketch and photo of Leonard W. Wilson.
Mr. Wilson was secretary and treasurer for the Benham Ice Cream Company.

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A biographical sketch of George A. Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a real estate agent and senior partner in G.A. Wilson and son. The firm owned the Wilson tract, 80 acres, and the adjoining 40 acre Alhambra Tract by the State Normal School. He was married…
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