Bill Coate
Strange stories from FCMAT
For The Madera Tribune Nicholas M. Retana. If you are a regular reader of The Madera Tribune, you no doubt are familiar with the audit...
Bill Coate
Woman died fighting for her kids
For The Madera Tribune Eva Fridley Garner. Eva Fridley and John Garner were married in Modesto and moved to Madera in 1890. She was 16,...
Bill Coate
Young bride’s honeymoon was a trying time
For The Madera Tribune This portrait of Jennie Mace, taken circa 1900, reflects the strength of character that sustained her in her...
Bill Coate
‘Good old days’ were deadly
For The Madera Tribune Little Burt Hambleton was carried to Arbor Vitae Cemetery in 1902 in this horse-drawn hearse after he was killed...
Bill Coate
A bully good idea for the new High School
Madera County Historical Society This photo taken in 1901, shows a bullfight that took place at the north end of E. Street. As fate ...