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History in the Week of May 13
Madera County Historical Society John H. Barnett, shown here, became Madera County Sheriff 100 years ago. Barnett served until 1928 —...
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I beg your pardon, Gov. Brown
For The Madera Tribune The Rev. Vanna In is shown here with his wife, Marly and their three children. In is facing deportation to...
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History in the Week of May 6
Madera County Historical Society Fifty years ago, Willis Petty, retired treasurer of Madera County, died. Before his terms of public...
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70-year-old lawman first to lay down his life
Madera County Historical Society When Bernard (Barney) McCluskey was shot in 1919, he became the first Madera police officer to lose his...
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History in the Week of April 29
Madera County Historical Society One hundred years ago, Tighe’s Department Store was at the center of Madera’s downtown business...
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Dead man walking in Madera
Madera County Historical Society Soldiers line up for drill at Camp Kearny during World War I. The Army sent Frank Pira here in June...
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Madera joined 20th century by 1920
Madera County Historical Society By 1920 there were enough automobiles in Madera to support this Ford Garage on South C Street. Virgil...