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

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A biographical sketch and photo of Frank P. Warnekros.
Mr. Warnekros owned a motorcycle, bicycle and sporting good store at 1046 I Street, Fresno.
He is married to former Bertha Westfall.

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A biographical sketch of A. F. Warner.
Mr. Warner is the head of Warner Warehouse Company in Sanger CA.
His brother J.M. Warner helped in the firm.

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A biographical sketch and photo of A. U. Warnekros.
Mr. Warnekros had a very successful automobile dealership. He also dealt in real estate.
He had a home on 760 L Street. He married Annie Balthis. They had 3 sons, Dr. W.L. Warenkros d.d.s.,…

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A biographical sketch of J. M. Walling. Mr. Walling is the proprietor of the Madera Drug Company, the "Rexall Store."
He was married to Agnes E. Cooke in 1912.

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A biographical sketch and photo of J. W. Walker.
Mr. Walker was the superintendent of the Valley Division of the Santa Fe Railway Company.
He married Emma Hoffmeyer in 1884. They have four sons and one daughter.

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A biographical sketch and photo of Manuel Vincent.
Mr. Vincent is president of the Selma Savings Bank and proprietor of the Vincent Implement Establishment in Selma, CA.
He married Laura Paul in 1890. They had six children. Their oldest son G.P.…

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A biographical sketch and photo of C. H. Tilly.
Mr. Tilly was proprietor with A.R. Smelser of the St. George Stables in Selma, CA.
He married Mattie Jones in 1905 in San Francisco. They have one son.

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A biographical sketch of Williams P. Thompson.
Mr. Thompson an attorney has been in Fresno over 20 years. He was involved with the McWhitter murder case in 1893 and the Murdock Note case of Glenn County.
He was married to Mary E. Harris in 1879.…

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A biographical sketch and photo of Michael F. Tarpey.
Mr. Tarpey is recognized as one of the most successful grape growers in the San Joaquin Valley.
He grew his vineyard from 160 acres to over 1200 acres.
He was a leader in the four year battle…

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A biographical sketch and photo of A. C. Swartz.
Mr. Swartz a senior member of Swartz, Hotchkin and Swartz, Architects and Civil Engineers. His partners were his son, F.L. Swartz and R.B. Hotchkin.
Mr. Swartz was responsible for the design of many…
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