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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1898
PROOF OF WILSON’S CITIZENSHIP
State of Minnesota,
County of Morrison
Isaac P. Wilson being first duly sworn on oath says his true name is Isaac
P. Wilson. That his wife’s name is Eliza E. Wilson. That Tom W. Wilson is
the son of said Isaac P. Wilson and Eliza E. Wilson that said Isaac P.
Wilson was born in Bangor, New York, and the parents of said Isaac P. Wilson
was born in the State of New Hampshire. That said Eliza E. Wilson was born
in Brandon, Vermont, and her parents were born in same town and state. That
said Isaac P. Wilson and wife and the said son, Tom W. Wilson, were and are
ever have been citizens of the United States of America. That said Isaac P.
Wilson was engaged in the lumber business and was for a time conducting said
business in Canada and at the same time conducting a business in the United
States just across the line from his said business in Canada. That said
Isaac P. Wilson never at any time exercised any rights of franchise or
citizenship in Canada or any other country other than the United States.
That said Isaac P. Wilson and Tom W. Wilson never at any time or in any
manner renounced or gave up their citizenship in the United States. That
said Isaac P. Wilson and Eliza E. Wilson are now living in the village of
Royalton, State of Minnesota. That said Tom W. Wilson has ever been a
citizen of the United States that his residence in Canada was temporary only
for the purpose of conducting his said business.
ISAAC P. WILSON
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22d day of October, 1898.
{SEAL} CHAS R. RHODES,
Notary Public in and for Morrison County, State of Minnesota
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
COUNTY OF MORRISON
Eliza E. Wilson, being duly sworn on oath, says she is the Eliza E. Wilson
mentioned in the foregoing affidavit, that she has heard, read the
statements contained and set forth in said affidavit and the same are true.
ELIZA E. WILSON
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22d day of October, 1898.
{SEAL} CHAS R. RHODES
Notary Public in and for Morrison County, State of Minnesota
Karr Harbert of Adin and Miss Bessie LaPoint of Hayden Hill were married in
the parlor of the Bieber Hotel Sunday by Judge Roney.
A. O. Stanley and family, who have resided in the eastern part of the valley
for a number of years, left last Saturday for Lake County, where they will
reside in the future.
Miss Lizzie Summers was married in Oroville, on Oct. 12th, to J. Ingram.
Her many friends here extend hearty congratulations and well wishes to the
young people.
BORN
SMITH – In Bieber, Cal., Oct. 30, 1898, to the wife of A. Smith, a daughter
MARRIED
HARBERT – LAPOINT – In Bieber, Cal., Oct. 30, 1898, Karr Harbert and Miss
Bessie LaPoint.
INGRAM – SUMMERS – In Oroville, Cal., Oct. 12, 1898, J. Ingram and Miss
Lizzie Summers.
TABER – MILLER – Near Craig, Cal., Oct. 30, 1898, Oscar Taber and Miss
Kittie C. Miller.
LOOKOUT NEWS
A. M. Sharp, father of Mrs. E. P. Miller of Stone Coal is visiting that
place.
D. R. Brownell and wife were in town Saturday on their way to attend the
Taber – Miller nuptial festivities in Stone Coal next day.
Married at noon, Oct. 30, 1898, at the bride’s residence in Stone Coal
Valley, Miss Kittie Miller of that place and Oscar Taber of Chico. In a few
days, they will depart for their future home in Chico. We hope the Great
Path Builder will leave their road smooth.
SUIT FOR MALPRACTICE
A suit for malpractice was filed by the county clerk on October 25th for O.
A. DeForest against Rawlins Cadwallader of Fall River. Mr. DeForest claims
that on December 12th, 1896, he accidentally broke his leg and that he
employed Dr. Cadwallader to set the broken limb. The doctor, so DeForest
claims, did not set it right and as a result, DeForest is a cripple. The
plaintiff asks for $20,000 damages.
The sad news reached us from Pitville yesterday of the death of Mrs. I. N.
Vestal, who leaves a husband and a large family of small children.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1898
Mrs. George Rose of Fall River Valley, who rescued the little child of Dr.
and Mrs. Rowley from drowning in a deep well a month or two ago, will
shortly receive a medal from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children for her heroic act.
SHOOTING SCRAPE
A shooting scrape occurred at Hayden Hill last Friday, about midnight, and
another criminal case burdens the calendar of our superior court. It seems
that one, Wm. Fowler, was abusing John Driskell in the saloon at Hayden
Hill, when a bystander, a stranger on the hill, interfered and hit Fowler in
the face. Fowler went to the hotel, washed the blood from his face and
taking a pistol, returned to the saloon and began shooting at the stranger
and hit Clarence Driskell, a son of John Driskell, in the left side of the
chest, the bullet striking a rib and coming out about a rib and coming out
about four inches from where it entered. Fortunately the wound is not about
and young Driskell is getting along nicely. Fowler was arrested and taken
to Susanville.
BORN
LONG – In Susanville, Cal., Nov. 7, 1898, to the wife of George B. Long, a
son
ZIMMERMAN – In Susanville, Cal., Nov. 1, 1898, to the wife of B. R.
Zimmerman, daughter
MARRIED
DOZIER – FORD – In Sacramento, Cal., Oct. 26, 1898, Dr. W. E. Dozier and
Miss Alberta Ford.
Dr. Bradshaw was called to Dixie Valley last Friday to attend Mrs. Gooch,
who was quite sick. From there, he was called to Hayden Hill to look after
young Driskell’s injuries.
O. G. Williams and Tom Crowley, now living in Washington, met with a serious
loss recently. Their barn and entire contents, consisting of all their
harvesting machinery, fifteen head of horses and all the harness being
consumed by fire. The loss amounts to $2000 and is a heavy blow to the
boys, who have the sympathy of their old friends in Big Valley.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1898
George Guthrie brought some fine cheese to town Monday from his Clover Leaf
Dairy. He succeeded in selling his entire load.
Andy Greigg stopped here last Wednesday night on his way to Wilbur Springs,
where he will remain for sometime for the benefit of his health.
A number of our citizens will have to be in attendance before the Superior
Court at Susanville as trial jurors in the criminal cases, which are now in
progress before that tribunal. One trial is on this week and the other
cases will come up in a week and two weeks respectively.
DIED
DIXON – Near Bieber, Cal., Nov. 12, 1898, Howard, only son of Mr. and Mrs.
J. F. Dixon, aged 2 years, 4 months and 21 days.
GROVES – In Adin, Cal., Nov. 7, 1898, J. R. Groves, a native of New York,
aged 74 years, 8 months and 16 days.
DEATH OF LITTLE HOWARD DIXON
The sad news of the death of Howard, the little son of Prof. and Mrs. J. F.
Dixon, shocked the community last Saturday morning. The death was quite
sudden and unexpected. The little child had some bowel trouble a few days
previous and medicine was procured, which seemed to relieve it. Last
Friday, the little fellow played outdoors nearly all day, and in the
evening, he romped about in the house, feeling apparently quite well. That
night he rested quietly, but in the morning the parents noticed that
something was wrong, and before they could procure aid, or even realized the
seriousness of the situation, their little child was wafted heavenward;
death being caused from inflammation of the bowels.
The remains were laid at rest n the Bieber Cemetery Sunday afternoon in the
presence of a large concourse of sympathizing neighbors and friends.
The loss to Mr. and Mrs. Dixon is a severe one, as it was their only child
and was fairly worshiped by them, and the entire community grieves with the
bereaved parents in their hour of sorrow and affliction.
Born to the wife of George Harvill the 13th inst, a seven pound daughter
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1898
The people of Susanville are hungry for eggs and the stage takes out all the
eggs that our merchants accumulate here.
Quite a number of our citizens have been called to Susanville as witnesses
in the Arnett case, which comes up before the Superior Court next Tuesday.
George J. Estill has returned to this valley with his family and is
domiciled on his place east of town. George expects to remain here and
engage in stock raising.
The jury in the Benenger case consisted of the following citizens: G. W.
Wright, J. T. Summers, H. J. Sain, S. Pierce, M. J. Ayers, M. J. Schmidt,
Aoner Ramsey, F. Z. Palmer, Milt Watson and H. Peterson.
FOUND GUILTY
Late last night, after being out several hours, the jury in the case of the
People of the State of California, Plaintiff vs Charles Benenger, Defendant,
accused of Grand Larceny, brought in a verdict of guilty.
Defendant Benenger was accused of stealing a calf from Lafe Marks several
months ago and on trial, the above result was reached.
The People were represented by District Attorney Barry and the defendant by
E. V. Spencer and H. D. Burroughs.
As yet, no time has been set for the passing of sentence.
The trial of Frank Miller, who killed Charles Saling at Amedee, July 24th,
commenced in the Superior Court at Susanville yesterday.
The first lot of jurymen has returned, from Susanville and the second
installment wended their way thither Sunday.
Wm. Babcock, who had been located at Sheridan, Oregon, for sometime, has
recently moved and taken up his residence at Pendleton, Oregon.
BORN
HOOKS – At Clinton, Cal., Nov. 5, 1898, to the wife of Charles Hooks, a
daughter
HOFFMAN – In Susanville, Cal., Nov. 14, 1898, to the wife of Wm. Hoffman, a
son
LOOKOUT NEWS
A. E. Hadley of this place will move to Canby soon where he has rented land
of C. J. Caldwell.
J. W. Brown talks of taking up the study of medicine. Should he thus
embark, his will be a winning race.
Frank Chisholm, deputy sheriff, was down last week from Adin summoning grand
jurymen. L. C. Carpenter and Ira S. Cannon will go from this place.
John Bouchard met with an accident last night that came near being serious.
He was walking home from Knight’s store at about eight o’clock, and the
night being very dark, he took the middle of the road. At Dry Creek, he
missed the bridge and stepped over the rocky embankment. Arthur Traugh, who
was a few paces ahead, hearing him fall, went to his assistance. He helped
him up and assisted him home, when it was found that Mr. Bouchard had
received a frightful gash on the back part of the head and was also injured
about the body.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1898
“Mountain Lily” is the brand adopted by the Bieber Roller Mills for their
first grade flour.
John Bouchard, who was hurt by a fall in Adin a short time ago, died Sunday
morning from internal injuries received at that time. His funeral took
place Monday and was largely attended. Deceased was held in high esteem by
all who knew him and we hear general regret expressed at his taking off.
Charles Benenger, who was found guilty of grand larceny last Thursday, was
sentenced by Judge Kelley Friday morning to one year at the state prison at
San Quentin. Deputy Sheriff Wemple took the prisoner below Saturday
morning.
McKENZIE – McGIRR NUPTIALS
A quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Watson in
the lower end of the valley last Thursday evening, when Mrs. Watson’s
daughter, Miss Nettie McGirr, was united in marriage to Warren McKenzie, son
of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McKenzie. Only relatives and a few intimate friends
of the contracting parties were present, and the words, which pronounced the
young couple being supported during the ceremony by Miss Maggie Walsh as
bridesmaid and W. B. Philliber as groomsman. Congratulations followed and
then the guests sat down to a sumptuous repast to which all did ample
justice. The newly married couple then came to town, took in the dance and
bid farewell to their hosts of friends before their departure to their home
in Honey Lake Valley, where Mr. McKenzie is teaching at present.
The young couple, was the recipients of a number of useful and valuable
presents, and has the good wishes of their many friends for a happy and
prosperous future.
MARRIED
McKENZIE – McGIRR – Near Bieber, Cal., Nov. 24, 1898, A. W. McKenzie and
Miss Nettie V. McGirr, Rev. A. DeWitt Welty officiating.
DIED
BOUCHARD – In Adin, Cal., Nov. 27, 1898, John Bouchard, a native of Canada,
aged 73 years.
LEONARD – In Susanville, Cal., Nov. 18, 1898, Ella, second daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. L. E. Leonard, aged 12 years, 5 months and 4 days.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Mrs. Pendleton Harris of Egg Lake will move to the Butts ranch in Gouger
Neck in a day or two.
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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1898
R. E. Leventon of Lookout has been nominated for Supervisor by the democrats
of that district.
C. J. Gooch passed through town Wednesday with a number of thoroughbred
bucks, which he was taking to his ranch in Big Valley.
W. D. Packwood, accompanied by his mother and sister, departed for the lower
country last Friday. Warren will attend the Masonic Grand Lodge in San
Francisco after a short visit in his old home in C.
J. T. Swigard has accepted a position on the Witcher ranch in Hot Spring
Valley and left for that country last week.
Mrs. C. Connell and little daughter, Pearl, arrived here from Clover Swale
last Thursday. Mrs. Connell expects to take her departure sometime next
week for the east.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1898
Oscar Holcomb is now driving the stage to Alturas, A. M. Waller having
retired owing to an attack of rheumatism.
The Leventon thrashing machine was put under the shed last week, having made
a run of nearly 70,000 bushels this season.
One of the attractions in our office last Saturday was a huge cabbage
brought us by R. A. Rickets. It was four feet across the outside leaves and
weighed 48 LBS.
The old Whitley ranch at Lookout has been purchased by Robert and Joe
Leventon from A. A. Lieuellan. Robert was here last Saturday and sent the
purchase price, $1650.00 through us to the Bank of Shasta County. The
Leventon Bro.’s are becoming permanent and prosperous citizens of Lookout
and Robert was recently honored with nomination for Supervisor, an office he
is well qualified to fill, and his genial nature and general popularity will
stand him in good stead in his campaign.
Roy Miller with his sisters, Gussie and Laura and Miss Johanson were down
from Stone Coal Valley last Saturday.
Arthur Annis was down this way today from his home near the swamp.
BORN
GAMMA – In Bieber, Cal., Oct. 12, 1898, to the wife of J. G. Gamma, a son
GUNTHER – At Clinton, Cal., Sept. 28, 1898, to the wife of V. E. Gunther, a
son
RUF – Near Susanville, Cal., Oct. 3, 1898, to the wife of John Ruf, a
daughter
DIED
MANKIN – Near Susanville, Cal., Sept. 30, 1898, Samuel Mankin, aged 61 years
and 5 months.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Miss Johanson of Round Mountain is the guest of the Misses Miller of Stone
Coal.
Elsie Groves of Adin brought the planer down from that place, and will have
about one weeks’ work here planing lumber.
S. N. Clements of Hernando, Miss., is here visiting his sister, Mrs. R. R.
Potter. Mr. Clements has been making extended visits to other relatives on
the coast.
Otis Andrews of Egg Lake and the Misses Gussie and Kittie Miller of Stone
Coal proved up on land last week in Alturas before United States Court
Commissioner, A. A. Smith.
C. A. Higgins of Round Valley was in town the other day and purchased a
spring wagon of Read & Morris. “Curt” has a little angel visitor that calls
him papa, and in consequence, he is happy.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1898
Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Fader departed for their home in Redding last week.
C. C. Graves bid good bye to the valley last Thursday. He thinks of going
to Arizona to reside.
Miss Wilhelmina Habert arrived in the valley last Wednesday after a couple
of years, sojourn in the lower country.
Herbert Bass of Redding, one of Shasta’s Supervisors was here Monday on
business connected with the estate of Betsy Powers, deceased.
Lafe McCarter, who recently lost his right arm by the accidental discharge
of a rifle while on a hunting trip to McCloud River, was brought home
Tuesday by his son, Charley. Mr. McCarter is looking well considering the
terrible ordeal he has passed through.
Frank and Bruce Miller arrived in the valley last week and think of making
their home here.
S. H. Paulk took the contract for moving T. J. Durfee’s house to town,
which he accomplished last Saturday. Tom is now at work fixing it up for
the winter.
Frank Reno had a slight smash-up in town one day last week, his horses
breaking the pole and harness in their endeavor to free themselves from the
buggy, to which they were hitched, just as Frank was backing them away from
the hitching post to return home. It was lucky that the damage was no
greater.
Ollie Gibbins left on his wheel Tuesday for Mendocino County, where he
expects to remain this winter.
J. B. White was down from Willow Creek Monday after a fine monument for his
deceased wife’s grave.
The Stars and Stripes will be hoisted over Porto (Puerto) Rico today and the
island formally turned over to the American Government.
J. T. Laird met with quite a mishap while nearing town last Saturday
evening. In coming down one of the steep pitches this side of the Stratton
place, his horse commenced kicking and demolished the dashboard of the
buggy. The Susanville stage happened along just then and Mr. Laird left his
rig and rode in on the stage, leading his horse and buggy behind.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1898
Mrs. T. H. Jack left for Susanville last Thursday on a visit to her
daughter, Mrs. R. M. Rankin.
Matthew Habert, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Habert, is suffering from an abscess
on his left ankle caused by a severe sprain.
Our Postmaster, Mrs. Ima Packwood has been confined to her house for several
days with an attack of pleurisy.
BORN
SPALDING – In Susanville, Cal., October 20th, 1898, to the wife of W. F.
Spalding, a daughter
SPOON – At Buntingville, Cal., Oct. 15, 1898, to the wife of Wm E. Spoon, a
daughter
LOOKOUT NEWS
Last week we spoke of Lee Parker being arrested for stealing a saddle.
Clarence Raker came down from Alturas to prosecute the case. He tried the
case on the streets and street corners, and went before Judge Myers and
informed him that he did not have sufficient evidence. This is not unlike
other cases tried in Lookout. The town is full of lawyers and men informed
in the law and when they get done debating the issue, there is nothing left
to say for a lawyer that does know something. Even the arresting officers,
as a rule, take the part of the party under arrest, instead of remaining
quiet and performing their own duty. A shame to justice.
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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1898
BORN
PERKISS – At Whittier, Cal., Aug. 23, 1898, to the wife of E. A. Perkiss,
twins, boy and girl
DIED
HURLBUT – In Susanville, Cal., Aug. 26, 1898, Mrs. P. D. Hurlbut, a native
of New York, aged 69 years, 7 months and 1 day.
Mr. Stephenson, husband of Mrs. Stephenson, nee Osborn, came up from
Weaverville last week. He reports that Dr. George Osborn will be here soon
to pay his aged parents a visit.
HELD TO ANSWER
J. W. Arnett, Jr., who attempted to kill his wife at Hayden Hill in this
county, July 25th, was brought before Justice of the Peace Blake for
preliminary examination last Tuesday. The examination was conducted on the
part of the people by District Attorney Barry, E. V. Spencer appearing for
Arnett. As a result of the examination the prisoner was placed under bonds
of $6000 to await his trial in the Superior Court for attempted wife murder.
A FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT
Little Cecil Rowley, the four-year old son of Dr. and Mrs. M. M. Rowley had
a most miraculous escape from instant death Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Rowley
and several other ladies went out to J. C. Brown’s ranch to gather wild
plums, taking the children with them. Becoming thirsty, the entire party
went to the house to get a drink of water. Some repairs had been going on
at the well and it had been left temporarily uncovered. While the ladies
were standing around talking, little Cecil ventured near the edge, and
losing his balance, fell into the well, going headfirst to the bottom, a
distance of nearly sixty feet. The ladies listened intently for a moment
and then heard the screams of the child. A scene of the wildest confusion
ensued. Mrs. Rowley was almost frantic and insisted on going down on the
rope. Mrs. Kate Rose wanted to do the same thing, but as the rope was not
considered perfectly safe, cooler heads prevailed and would bot allow them
to do so. A man who was working near by was called, but after viewing the
situation, he declined to risk his life by going into the well. Then Mrs.
Rose would be restrained no longer and getting into the well bucket, the
others lowered her to the bottom where she found Cecil hanging to a
projecting shelf and holding the upper part of his body out of the water,
which was several feet deep. She took him in her arms and they were hauled
up.
Hastening to town with the injured boy, Dr. Rowley made an examination and
found that the injuries consisted of several bad bruises on the body and a
frightful gash in the scalp, which required nine stitches to bring it
together. It was not until the following day that the extent of the
injuries could be ascertained and then the good news went out that he was
not badly hurt.
Mrs. Rose’s act in going down on a rope that was not considered strong
enough to bear her weight was one of the most heroic we ever heard of. Her
name should have a place in history along with that of Lieutenant Hobson.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1898
Mrs. N. Bieber left for Grass Valley Sunday morning on receipt of a telegram
announcing the serious illness of her sister.
BORN
GAYLORD – Near Bieber, Cal., Sept. 11, 1898, to the wife of Fred Gaylord, a
daughter
CRISS – Near Lookout, cal., Sept. 9, 1898, to the wife of Walter Criss, a
daughter
Andy Eades started last Friday with A. M. Hardin’s household effects for the
Millville country where Hardin will reside in the future.
Born to the wife of Walter Criss, Admission Day, 1898, a daughter. Criss is
making his way through the world all right, big crop of grain, fat cattle
and lots of babies.
Mr. English was married week before last to one of Fall River Valley’s most
accomplished and popular young ladies, Miss Belle Hill, daughter of the
late A. C. Hill.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1898
Dr. A. G. Schloesser and son arrived from Hayden Hill Monday evening and
departed on the Amedee stage Tuesday morning for Chicago, whither the doctor
goes in response to a telegram announcing the death of his father.
Walter McCarter received word yesterday that by the accidental discharge of
a gun, his father had one of his arms shot away while on a hunting trip in
the McCloud country. Dr. Wheeler, of Sisson, found it necessary to amputate
the arm above the elbow.
BORN
CAIN – In Susanville, Cal., August 12, 1898, to the wife of W. A. Cain, a
daughter
MARRIED
CARMAN – NICHOLS – At Susanville, Cal., Sept. 11, 1898, Mr. B. Carman and
Miss Ollie Nichols.
DIED
WRIGHT – Near Susanville, Cal., Sept. 15, 1898, Robert Douglas, infant son
of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Wright, aged one month and 12 days.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Mrs. Mary E. Craig and her daughter, Eula, were here Saturday trading and
visiting E. H. Craig, who is serving Uncle Sam between Bieber and Craig.
This is the second time Mrs. Craig has visited the town in eight or ten
years.
Week before last, we spoke of Mrs. Fite and her son, a young man, stopping
here for dinner. They are distant relatives of J. R. Myers, of this place,
also of Charley Essex of Clover Swale, where the young man took sick and
died last Friday of inflammation of the bowels.
CRIMINAL CASES
The cases of the People vs. Beneger, People vs. Arnett were set for trial
on Nov. 15th, 22d, and 29th, respectively and among the jurymen drawn to try
these cases, the following are from the northern part of the county:
John Silva H. J. Sain
M. J. Ayers L. Hanson
S. Harbert A. Ramsey
M. Watson W. Rudee
H. C. Watson S. Pierce
T. J. Dunlap F. Z. Palmer
J. T. Summer F. Schott
R. Perrault M. C. Watson
F. Studley W. A. Vestal
E. Van Loan F. Lannigar
J. B. White P. J. Goumaz
J. Fulstone G. Peterson
J. Spickert W. K. McWilliams
F. H. Holabird W. Kramer
J. Berthiume
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1898
Johnny Arnett died yesterday morning at the Gould Hotel. The old gentleman
has been feeble for sometime and his death was not unexpected. The remains
were buried in the Bieber cemetery today.
Antone Avila met with an accident last Saturday while hauling lumber on
Hayden Hill. One of the wagon wheels broke down, throwing him off the seat.
He got tangled up in the lines and was considerably bruised up before he
freed himself.
FIRE NEAR HAYDEN HILL
Last Friday morning at ten o’clock, the new residence of Harmon Anderson
was totally destroyed by fire, together with the greater part of the
contents. The fire originated through Mr. Anderson’s three-year-old son
securing possession of some matches and igniting some clothing, which was
hanging on the wall in one of the rooms. When discovered the blaze had
gained such headway that nothing could be done to extinguish it and in a
short time the dwelling, which was a fine new fourteen room building, just
completed by Mr. Anderson at a cost of $1600, was nothing but a pile of
ashes. There was no insurance, and hence the entire loss falls upon Mr.
Anderson.
Hoffman Bros. lost a $500 piano, which had just been left at the house for
trial.
BORN
VAN LOAN – At Madeline, Cal., Sept. 12, 1898, to the wife of E. Van Loan, a
daughter
MARRIED
BRUNHOUSE – DECIOUS – At Milford, Cal., Sept 18, 1898, Fred Brunhouse and
Miss Effie Decious.
DIED
ARNETT – In Bieber, Cal., Sept. 27, 1898, John W. Arnett, a native of
Illinois, aged about 71 years.
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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1898
Harmon Anderson of Hayden Hill is spoken of as the republican candidate for
supervisor of the Fifth District.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Born to Mrs. J. H. Wheeler of Oklahoma Territory, July 14, 1898, a five
pound daughter. J. H. is still in Klondike.
Judge Myers accidentally burnt up the earth last week – on the swamp. The
ground being dry and the soil of a vegetable formation burns readily.
There is serious talk of your correspondent and Jack Myers planting
themselves next to a snow bank in the vicinity of Medicine Lake next week.
We have one peculiarity about camping and have been trying to find Jacks.
He says he can drive a team, likes to cook, carry wood and water, attend to
the horses, and hunt. Jack has passed the examination and we have accepted
him.
Prof. Joel Snell is up from Oroville on a visit to his brother, James at the
swamp.
Geo. W. Elliott, who lives up the river from here, has been quite sick for
sometime.
Mrs. Warner, having sold her interest in the New Etna Hotel to Mrs. Gould,
left with her family for her former home in Alturas last Wednesday.
D. W. Jenks of Alturas, died at the residence of his mother in Stockton last
week. Capt. Jenks, as he was generally called, was well known in Modoc and
Lassen Counties, and his many friends will regret to hear of his untimely
death.
A decision in the case of Packwood vs Brownell, a Lassen County case was
recently rendered by the Supreme Court in which the judgement of the lower
court was reversed. At the election held in November 1896, Brownell
defeated Packwood for the office of Supervisor of the 4th District.
Packwood instituted contest proceedings in the Superior Court alleging
mal-conduct on the part of the Board of Judges of Election. His position
was maintained in Superior Court and a decision rendered in his favor.
Brownell, having been declared the duly elected Supervisor has been holding
the office, and appealed to the Supreme Court with the above result.
HAYDEN HILL NOTES
District Attorney Barry was here Friday and Saturday, interviewing witnesses
in the Arnett case.
Mrs. J. W. Arnett, who had such a narrow and providential escape from being
murdered last week, is getting along nicely at present.
Jas. O’Farrell’s team of three mules and two workhorses strayed away from
the Hill a week or ten days ago. Any one finding and driving them in will
be amply rewarded for their trouble. Two of the mules had stay chains
attached to their feet when last seen.
MURDER AT AMEDEE
James Miller shot and killed Charles Sailing in the hotel at Amedee a week
ago last Saturday. The murder was evidently committed in cold blood, as the
parties were strangers to each other.
It seems that Sailing and a man named Chapman quarreled over a game of
pool, and after a fight in the billiard room shook hands and took a drink
and went toward the dining room for lunch. Here they had another fight,
Chapman getting the best of it both times. Sailing here left the hotel and
procuring a pistol, returned to the hotel, shooting one shot on the sidewalk
on his way there. On seeing Sailing with the pistol, Miller, who had up to
this time taken no interest in the quarrel, went to his cart, took out a
shot gun, loaded it, and on nearing Sailing raised the gun and shot him
twice, first remarking “No ------- shall jump on a partner of mine.”
The murderer is under arrest and languishing in the county jail at
Susanville, awaiting his examination and trial.
ENTERPRISING LASSEN GIRL
Lassen County has a young lady resident of which it should be proud. Her
name is Miss Mamie Brown, and she is but sixteen years of age.
She has taken the sub-contract from Jerry Culverhouse to carry the mail
from Juniper to Day, a distance of ten miles. The mail has to be carried
over but twice a week.
The young lady has provided herself with a horse and cart and began upon
the discharge of her duties July 1st. She states that she knows of no
easier way to provide herself with clothes and pin money.
DIVORCE SUIT
An action for divorce was filed in the superior court Friday by Amelia
DeBoie vs W. C. DeBoie. The cause of action is alleged failure to provide.
The couple were married in Bieber on March 14, 1880, and have two children,
viz, Willie W. DeBoie, aged 6 years, and Ora E. DeBoie, aged 4 years, as the
issue of their marriage. The plaintiff prays that the matrimonial bonds be
dissolved and that she be awarded the custody of the children for at least
six months out of each year, and that she be allowed access to them during
the time while they are in the custody of the defendant.
Mrs. Vineyard, formerly Mrs. Van Sickle, who resided in the lower end of the
valley many years ago, died near Pittville, Shasta County, Friday, July 22d.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1898
The Misses Millie Gerig and Mary Howard, the latter a sister of Mrs. Chas.
Adams went below Monday. The former will visit in the lower country awhile,
while the latter is returning to her home in Red Bluff.
J. R. McKenzie has been selected as manager of the new flourmill at this
place.
Mrs. W. C. DeBoie was granted a divorce from her husband in the Superior
Court of Shasta County on July 30th.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Miss Jennie Ramsey is here from Susanville visiting her sister, Mrs. H. P.
Read.
Mrs. O. G. Williams and brother, Robert, start Wednesday for the State of
Washington.
J. M. Decker, the harvester man from Chico, was here last Tuesday looking
for work for his machines.
Sometimes we think Lookout is a dull place but the trade is permanent and
the right kind. We might start two or three saloons, have a few foot races,
or horse races on Sunday and have all the men, women and children in the
country come to town and aid in the whoop, but unless they have money, and
the class of people usually don’t, the whoop is all there is to it. Trade
that has an avowed choice for moral strength – chosen virtues and a love for
industry and the industrious, is what makes a town or country great,
prosperous and happy. Fun and misery are running neck and neck, while
common sense is over the hill in the race, and the next declaration will be
that she is out of sight and all the leaves in your book will have been
turned.
RUN-A-WAY
Quite a lively run-a-way was witnessed in town last Friday. T. W. Wilson
hitched a pair of his spanking colts to Watt Phillibers new buggy and they
had hardly gone fifty feet when something about the neck-yoke gave way and
the team started off, but were quickly stopped at Brownell’s store by the
good management of Mr. Wilson. There was no one hurt and no damage worth
speaking of.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1898
DEATH OF MRS FRANKLIN
The angel of death quietly entered the chamber of Mrs. Lucy A. Franklin
last Saturday night at a quarter past eleven o’clock and wafted the spirit
of the woman heavenward.
Mrs. Franklin had not been feeling well since last Thursday, although
nothing serious seemed to be the matter with her; but her race was evidently
run and when she fell asleep Saturday evening, it was to awaken in another
world. There was no pain, no struggle. It was merely a transition, and
recalls these words of Longfellow:
“There is no death! What seems so is transition.
This life of mortal breath
Is but a suburb of the life Elysian
Whose portal we call death.”
Deceased was born in Estelle County, Kentucky, March 16, 1819. She crossed
the plains with her husband in 1857, settling in Napa County, where they
lived for many years. After the death of her husband she moved to this
valley with her son, Clark, some ten years ago, residing for a few years in
this town. She leaves eight children, four sons and four daughters, to
mourn her loss; Clark, being the youngest, the others being all married and
residing in different parts of this state and Oregon.
The remains were interred in the Hillside Cemetery, Monday afternoon in the
presence of a large concourse of neighbors and friends whose kindly sympathy
was extended to the bereaved son who had cared for her during the last years
of her life.
Clark Franklin desires to return his sincere thanks for the assistance
rendered and sympathy extended during the illness and death of his mother.
The Sheriff and District Attorney of Lassen County were in town Friday. We
did not learn their business, but it is surmised they were looking up
evidence in the mysterious murder of two men at Red Rock. The bodies of the
men were found partly consumed by fire about two years ago, but up to the
present time no arrests have been made.
Mary Scranton, who resided in town a number of years, was recently married
to Archie Cromwell.
Miss Kate Bentley arrived here from Redlands, Riverside County, Monday
evening on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Dr. Bradshaw.
At a recent convention held at Twin Lakes, near Santa Cruz, D. H. Parkhurst
and S. A. Hitchcock were ordained as regular Baptist ministers.
Dr. Bradshaw was called to Lookout Monday to attend to the injury received
by Lyman Jones from the accidental discharge of a pistol. The doctor says
the bullet entered the groin on the left side and ranged downward into the
leg. He probed the wound three inches, but was unable to locate the bullet.
He reported the wound as not very serious, but yesterday afternoon the
patient had a spell of vomiting, turned black in the face, and suddenly
expired, death being evidently caused by some internal trouble. The remains
were taken to Pittville this morning for burial.
HAYDEN HILL NOTES
Mrs. J. W. Arnett is getting along as nicely as could be expected.
T. E. Driskel is on crutches once more, this time from a badly sprained
ankle.
Vet Niles was down from Adin last Friday after Dr. Bradshaw, who was called
there to consult with Dr. Cate about a very sick child of Mr. and Mrs. J. E.
Niles.
We learn from I. W. Bassett that his son, Mark, is another one of Big Valley
’s boys who enlisted during the recent troubles. Mark first joined the
Woodland Company, and after that body was mustered out, he joined a Company
in Carson, Nevada.
George Geary butchered a mutton last evening and hung it on a pole about
fifty years from camp, but in the morning the mutton had disappeared and
George could find no trace of it. He is anxious to find out whether it was
taken in a joke or in earnest.
BORN
VICKERS – Near Bieber, Cal., Aug. 11, 1898, to the wife of L. E. Vickers, a
son
HERRICK – Near Bieber, Cal., Aug. 4, 1898, to the wife of A. C. Herrick, a
son
MORINE – In Susanville, Cal., Aug. 11, 1898, to the wife of C. E. Morine, a
son
DIED
FRANKLIN – Near Bieber, Cal., Aug. 13, 1898, Lucy A. Franklin, a native of
Kentucky, aged 79 years, 5 months and 7 days.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Frank Adams and his son of Tule Lake were shot a few days ago by a hired
man – the son seriously
Lyman Jones accidentally shot himself in the abdomen yesterday with a
self-acting revolver that he was carrying in his pocket. At this writing we
don’t know how serious the wound is.
Again St. Peter left the heavenly gate ajar and fastened it back with a
star, while a little angel crept in and is calling our worthy L. E. Vickers
papa. It is a Cleveland baby for more reasons than one – it weighs eleven
pounds. Thursday, Aug. 11, 1898
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1898
The Stars and Strips were officially raised over the Hawaiian Islands at 12
o’clock noon, Friday, August 12, 1898.
George W. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Johnson of Lookout, was married
Sunday to Miss Etta Stanley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Stanley. The
young people are well known throughout the valley and have the best wishes
for their future happiness.
BORN
DAVIS – At San Jose, Cal., July 23, 1898, to the wife of Rev. George E.
Davis, a daughter
CRAMER – Near Susanville, Cal., Aug. 16, 1898, to the wife of D. Cramer, a
son
Rae – In Susanville, Cal., August 10, 1898, to the wife of James Rae, a
daughter
MARRIED
JOHNSON – STANLEY – Near Adin, Cal., August 21, 1898, George W. Johnson and
Miss Julia Etta Stanley, W. H. Roney, J.P., officiating.
(The editor acknowledges the receipt of a supply of wedding cake)
LOOKOUT NEWS
Levi Brown has moved to Fall River Valley.
Ernest Hudspeth of Cedarville was here two or three days ago, feeling the
political pulse.
Mrs. Anna Stephenson and children are visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Osborn,
Mrs. Stephenson’s parents.
Philander Brown of Little Hot Spring was in town Saturday trying to rent a
horsepower to a thrashing machine.
Miss Laura Miller will open Widow Valley School tomorrow. Miss Ella Craig
is already teaching at Egg Lake.
The item in the New Era concerning the Courtright boys stealing horses is
wrong so far as these boys are concerned.
J. W. Marcus’ buggy horse got frightened at a pile of rails and took a spin
around the corner, throwing Mr. Marcus out and bruising him painfully,
though not seriously. The buggy is a wreck.
Surveyor General Gleaves states that the destruction by fire of the Land
office at Susanville, Lassen Co. including all its records, will make it
necessary for his office to furnish certified copies of all records and
plats and other data relating to the lands in the northwestern part of the
state. Certified copies of the land entries will have to be obtained from
Washington.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1898
In our last issue, we published an item concerning the loss of the records
of the Susanville land office. As the item will no doubt cause, anxiety to
those having business with that office, we are glad to say that the item
referred to is not true in all respects. All the tract books and registers
of entries were saved, hence there will be no necessity of obtaining
certified copies from Washington. The plats were destroyed, but they can be
readily supplied and will not hinder the office in the transaction of its
business.
A large marble monument with granite base was unloaded at McArthur’s store
Monday. It was consigned to Mrs. Frank Moss, and we understand that it is
for the grave of her father, the late James Estep.
Mrs. J. W. Rodgers, daughter of Mrs. Martha Loomis, is here from Sisson on a
visit.
Guy Moss, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moss was out hunting Sunday
afternoon. He had one of the old style, muzzle loading shotguns and while
shooting, the hammer flew back and ripped his cheek open. Dr. Bradshaw was
sent for and sewed up the wound, and made the little sufferer as comfortable
as possible.
BORN
WATSON – Near Bieber, Cal., Aug. 29, 1898, to the wife of H. C. Watson, a
son
LOOKOUT NEWS
Young Hollenbeck of Fall River Valley is here visiting his sister, Mrs.
Rucker.
Misses Kittie and Gussie Miller have each advertised to make final proof on
land in Stone Coal.
Walter Criss, John Craig and Lewis Eades are summoned to meet as jurymen in
Alturas tomorrow.
Died today, Charley Hall, son of Calvin Hall, and will be buried tomorrow at
the Happy Hollow burying ground. Charley was a good boy, in the prime of
youth, and well liked by everybody.
An amusing incident occurred the other day when a squaw went through town
with blackberries in a cart and an Indian boy, seven or eight years old
about two hundred years behind came trudging along on horseback. When we
hailed him and asked where he was going he said he was going over here to
see that old man Gooch did not cheat his mother out of her blackberries.
While about her household duties last Saturday afternoon, Mrs. I. W. Gibbins
was taken suddenly and violently ill. Dr. Risden was at once summoned and
found Mrs. Gibbins to be suffering from a stroke of paralysis and in a very
critical condition, remaining unconscious during the entire afternoon.
Everything possible to relieve her suffering was done, and on the following
day, she was much improved and she is now able to be sitting up again.
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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1898
The Redding militia, known as Company H of the National Guard, was called
into service and left for their regimental encampment in Oakland last week.
J. G. Estep, a brother of Mrs. Jas. Snell and Mrs. Frank Moss, is 1st
Lieutenant of the company.
Mrs. Wm Cummings died near Pittville June 25th of diphtheria.
H. W. Meylert, cashier of the Bank of Lassen County, was thrown from his
bicycle while returning from a picnic a week ago last Friday and sustained a
fracture of one of the bones of his right arm.
Dr. Cadwallader reports two or three cases of diphtheria in John Ingram’s
family, who live on a place adjoining the one where Mrs. Cummings died last
Saturday. The cases are of mild form, however, and the children were
getting along nicely yesterday.
The Supreme Court of the United States has affirmed the judgement of the
lower court in the case of A. J. Sylvester of Fall River Valley, who was
convicted in 1896 of issuing counterfeit money. He was at that time
sentenced to ten years hard labor and to pay a fine of $1000.
BORN
GREEN – Near Adin, Cal., June 22, 1898, to the wife of A. M. Green, a son
ANDERSON – Near Susanville, Cal., June 27, 1898, to the wife of A. Anderson,
a son
LOOKOUT NEWS
Domingo Simas returned here last week from Livermore. He is not a married
man – now then.
Our old friend, Jack Myers of Alturas visited his brother J. R. Myers and
family last week at this place.
Fred Gaylord and John Depp agreed last week to disagree, hence Fred is
housed at the L. M. Greene place.
Orrin Trowbridge, who has been attending school for several months in San
Francisco, arrived home yesterday evening.
Bob Crowley and Mrs. O. G. Williams will start in a few days for Washington,
Mrs. William’s home. We are told that Bob will also remain and make his
home in that state.
R. R. Potter of Egg Lake has purchased the John Crowley ranch in that
section. Mr. Crowley, we are informed will start soon for the State of
Washington, where he will make his future home.
WEDNESDAY JULY 13, 1898
Mrs. D. R. Brownell was taken sick last night and is confined to her bed.
Mrs. Geo Thompson and daughter, Lucy, accompanied by Una and Stanley
Connell, left for the east last Saturday. The former will visit relatives
in the state of New York, while the latter go to Kansas, where they will
reside in the future. Mrs. Connell and daughter, Pearl following later.
DIED
LOWE – Near Buntingville, Cal., June 28, 1898, Sarah, wife of John Lowe,
aged 39 years, 4 months and 10 days.
LOOKOUT NEWS
A. J. Myers went to Bieber Saturday and took Mrs. Connell to Clover Swale,
where she will work a few months for Charley Essex.
It is rumored that there was a wedding last Sunday by two well-known people
of this place. This will be food for the idle gossiper, whether true or
not.
Two different parties complained to us that Postmaster Marcus paid off their
money orders in various checks. If he keeps this up, neither salt nor
Charley Auble will save his bacon.
T. J. Cummins of Woodland and daughter, May, were in Lookout last week, the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Summers. Mr. Cummins has a ranch in Surprise
Valley and is numbered among our largest cattle dealers.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 1898
Geo Peterson brought in a load of salt from the salt Marsh for D. R.
Brownell last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Summers will remove to Surprise Valley shortly. They
will hold an auction sale of their household effects at their home in
Lookout next Saturday.
Mrs. E. F. Harvey and Mrs. B. M. Wayman, of Adin, were visitors here last
Thursday. Mrs. Wayman has fully recovered from the serious surgical
operation, which she underwent sometime ago, and is now as well as ever.
Julius C. Cable and son arrived on the Susanville stage last evening and
left for the city this morning. Mr. Cable is a member of the firm of Cable
& Cable, attorneys-at-law, New Haven, Conn., and his mission here was in the
interest of Miss Sarah McGuinness, who is heir to a portion of the Frank
McGuinness property. Mr. Cable expressed himself as well pleased with our
valley. In fact, he stated that he came by the Canadian Pacific through
Manitoba and down through Washington and Oregon, and considers this the best
valley he has seen in all his travels.
From a Chico paper, we learn that a license has been issued for the marriage
of Louis W. Ackzien to Miss Lena Dowell.
The Supervisors of Modoc County have compromised with the bondsmen of John
Madden, the defaulting treasurer, in the sum of $15,000. This sum, it is
said, is sufficient to pay off all indebtedness of the county.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Ira Nickols and family will love at the McGreen ranch, Fred Gaylord having
returned to Bieber.
John Goyette, who has been in the lower country for several years, is here
visiting his wife and children.
Thos Summers, who has been in the Redding country for a year or so, was here
Sunday and Monday visiting his son, Perry and wife.
Perry Summers and wife will soon move to Surprise Valley, where Perry will
take a foremanship on the ranch of his uncle, T. J. Cummins.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 1898
ALMOST A MURDER
J. W. ARNETT SHOOTS AND SLASHES HIS WIFE.
The little mining town of Hayden Hill was the scene of violence Monday
morning, that ended in all but murder, and that the perpetrator does not now
stand charged with that heinous crime, seems to have been the interposition
of Providence rather than his own wicked intentions.
J. W. Arnett, generally known as Bill Arnett, had been drinking heavily
Sunday evening and reached home in a quarrelsome mode. He continued
quarreling with and abusing his wife continuously and it finally culminated
at 3 o’clock, Monday morning in his getting a 32 caliber Savage rifle and
deliberately shooting at his defenseless victim. He fired three shots at
her and then tried to cut her throat with a knife, his son, Andy, reaching
the scene in time to prevent him making any further attacks upon her.
Dr. Bradshaw was sent for to dress the wounds and he found that one bullet
entered on the right side of the abdomen, but deflected under the skin and
came out four inches from where it entered, the second shot she ducked and
caught it in the right shoulder, the bullet plowing a furrow about three
inches long through the skin. The third one missed but was fired so close
that the right side of the face was powder burnt and the concussion
blackened the eye. One the left side of her throat was a cut about two
inches long just through the skin. The wounds are not serious, though quite
painful.
In the struggle with his son, Andy, which followed his arrival upon the
scene, the assassin in some manner cut his own throat, from which he bled
profusely, but whether the wound was inflicted deliberately or accidentally,
we have not learned.
After the weapons had been taken from him he was placed under surveillance,
but managed to escape and, getting upon a horse, bare-back, rode away as
fast as the horse could take him. Sheriff Church was telegraphed for and
immediately started in pursuit of the fugitive, in the meantime notifying T.
W. Wilson, his deputy at this place, to head him off in the direction of
Dixie Valley; a posse also starting in pursuit from Hayden Hill.
The fugitive was overtaken near a sheep camp in the Juniper Hills, he had
abandoned his horse and was struggling through the brush afoot. He was
returned to Hayden Hill and from there, Sheriff Church took him to
Susanville, where justice will be meted out to him.
Mrs. T. P. Ford of Adin was a passenger on the stage yesterday morning for
Sacramento, where she has secured a boarding house.
Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Goumaz and daughter, also Mrs. E. S. Talbot, mother of
Mrs. Goumaz, are now on the Geo Estill place, where Mr. Goumaz is putting up
hay.
Mrs. S. Harbert was confined to her bed several days last week with an
attack of la grippe.
Several teams from the north, loaded with wool, stopped in town last night
and as one of them pulled over the Pit River bridge this morning, the
planking on the west approach gave way and it was sometime before the wagon
could be extricated.
Between three and four o’clock yesterday morning the horrible cry of murder
aroused the town from it’s peaceful slumber. It came from little Guy Arnett
as he ran from house to house crying help! Help! Papa is killing mamma.
This brought a crowd to the rescue, Andy Arnett arriving in time to save his
mother’s throat from being cut. The fiend had already fired three shots at
his wife, two of which took effect, one near the hip and one in the
shoulder. Mrs. Arnett is still alive and chances favorable for recovery.
Sheriff Church and posse caught Arnett and brought him in this forenoon.
Insane jealousy and whiskey were the cause of all the trouble.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Farley Auble who taught school neat here last winter, has enlisted in the
army and is now on the briny deep on his way to the Philippines.
Doc Philliber was auctioneer at the Summers sale here last Saturday and
covered himself with honors except for one overt act. He knocked that
rolling pin off too soon to suit us. His son, Watt, was clerk of the sale.
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Summers departed for Surprise Valley yesterday, where
they will make their future home. They are good people and we are sorry to
have them leave us, and we can cheerfully recommend them to the people with
whom they have chosen to cast their lot.
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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1898
Our readers will learn with much regret of the death of Miss Madge Bassett,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bassett, which occurred in Sacramento last
Friday. The remains were interred in Anderson last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Holabird moved to town from Muck Valley last week and are
now occupying the Lamburth residence.
A quiet weeding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Packwood
last evening, their son, Charley and Miss Gertie Null being the contracting
parties. The young folks are well known here and have the best wishes for
their future happiness.
A disastrous fire took lace last night on Mr. Woodin’s place in the timber.
The building occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Hockman was discovered to be on fire
about half past 11 o’clock. Everybody had retired and the aged couple had
barely time, to escape. Mrs. Hockman did not get anything out of the hose,
while Mr. Hockman succeeded in saving a pair of overalls and a pair of
shoes. Aside from the financial loss, the shock was quite severe on the old
couple. The house and contents became a total loss.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Miss Florence Webb formerly of this place was married the 22d inst. to Dr.
Blondon of Alturas.
L. O. Durkee formerly of this place, died about two weeks ago of cancer, at
the Soldiers Home in Oregon.
Dr. Bradshaw of Bieber paid Charley Hall of Gouger Neck a professional visit
last week. Charley has been under the weather for sometime.
BORN
GIBBINS – In Alturas, Cal., May 28, 1898, to the wife of I. W. Gibbins, a
daughter
MARRIED
PACKWOOD – NULL – In Bieber, Cal., June 1, 1898, Chas. A. Packwood and Miss
Gertrude Null, W. H. Roney, J.P., officiating.
THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1898
Drs. Bradshaw and Cadwallader performed a delicate surgical operation on
Mrs. B. M. Wayman at Adin last Saturday.
Authentic news has been received here that Milburn Harris, well known in
this valley, was on board the “Maine” when she was blown up in Havana harbor
and lost his life.
W. Straub and family passed through town Tuesday on their way to Adin, where
they will take charge of the hotel.
Watt Philliber had congratulated himself that he escaped the mumps, although
he had been in contact with them for several months. He began to consider
himself proof against them; but his turn came at last, and now he seeks
seclusion in his home for, as Doc expressed it, he’s got ‘em bad.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Alec Courtright has been below after freight about one month, and while down
had a severe spell of pneumonia.
Drs. Bradshaw and Cadwallader of Bieber and Fall City were here attending
Mrs. Andy Eades last Friday evening.
This school district elected j. W. Brown and J. W. Leventon as school
trustees. Modoc district elected John Gould; and Stone Coal elected Geo.
Hill, John Johnson and Will Miller.
OBITUARY
DIED – In Sacramento, Cal., May 27th, 1898, Lillian Marguerite Bassett aged
21 years, 9 months and 22 days.
“Madge.” As she was familiarly known to her many friends, was the oldest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bassett of this place, and was born in Colusa
County on the 2d day of September, 1876. Last February she went to
Sacramento where she was employed as stenographer and typewriter. By dint
of close application to her chosen calling, and by making good use of such
opportunities as were afforded her, she had reached a period in life when
she was independent and able to make her own way in the world. Only two
days before her death she received the appointment of Code stenographer; but
alas! she was the victim of her own ambition, for persistent hard work
brought on an attack of fever which developed into typhoid. The best
medical skill was in vain, and after a short illness, the angel of death
brought the summons calling her home. Her last words, “Papa, I hear my
school bell ringing,” show that in the shadow of death her thoughts were of
her early efforts in the schoolroom where she was even the leader.
The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved parents and
sisters and we can only pray that He who alone can heal such wounds as
these, will touch with merciful fingers their bleeding hearts.
The remains arrived in Anderson on Saturday evening’s local train, at which
time the funeral took place under the auspices of Rebekah Degree Lodge No.
149, of which deceased was a loved member. After the beautiful ceremonies
by which the members of the order testify their regard for a departed
sister, the Rev. Hargraves delivered a touching prayer. Many beautiful
floral offerings were placed on the grave as a last tribute to her who has
“solved the great mystery.”
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1898
SUDDEN DEATH
Word reached here Saturday that a stranger stopping at M. C. Watson’s, in
the lower end of the valley, died suddenly that morning. The man came here
from Los Angeles only a few days before to find work in the hay field. He
got up Saturday morning, ate breakfast and not feeling well, lay down on the
bed again and asked that a doctor be sent for; but he had scarcely finished
speaking when he died.
From papers found in his possession, it was learned that his name is Thomas
Starr, that he is about fifty years old and has a wife and son in the lower
country. Heart failure was the cause of death.
The remains were interred in the Bieber cemetery Sunday in the presence of
a large number of people.
Wm. Fitzpatrick of Burney Valley, father of Mrs. C. H. Merrill, was stricken
with paralysis a week ago Tuesday afternoon while working in the field. His
left side, arm and hand are affected. Mr. Fitzpatrick is 77 years old and
has heretofore experienced very little sickness.
Fred Waters, a young man stopping at the McWilliams place in the lower end
of the valley, was thrown from his horse onto a barbwire fence last Sunday
evening while returning home from town, and badly lacerated about the head
and neck.
PAULK – WOODIN NUPTIALS
A quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Woodin,
Sunday afternoon, when their daughter, Mattie, was married to William H.
Paulk, also of West Side, the Rev. Dewitt Welty officiating. Only the
relatives of the contracting parties were present and at the close of the
ceremony, all partook of a bounteous repast.
The young couple were the recipients of many and valuable presents, among
which were the following:
Set of furniture, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Paulk; Water set, Mrs. Nettie Hicks;
set of linen napkins, Mrs. Nellie Merrill; linen tablecloth and towels, Mr.
and Mrs. Holabird; nickel plated lamp, Hartie Holabird; counterpane, Mrs. G.
Holabird; set of glassware, Elmer Paulk; cake stand, Chas. Paulk; syrup
pitcher, Blaine and Nettie Paulk; fruit dish, Will Rankin; sugar shake, Ray
Woodin; jar of jelly, Mrs. Rankin; towels, Grandma Hockman; fruit dish, set
of sauce dishes and glass dish, H. J. Woodin; glass dish, Nina Paulk;
painting, Miss Pearl Rankin; silver salt and pepper shaker, Miss Mabel
Woodin; secretary, Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Hockman; box of beautiful flowers,
Mrs. Holl, of Sacramento; white crocheted scarf, Mrs. A. M. James, of
Willits; water set, Mrs. Woodin; center table, James Woodin.
The young couple are well known in the valley, having passed their lives
here since early childhood, and we join heir many friends in best wishes for
a long, happy and prosperous life.
They have taken up their residence on the Summers’ place, west of town,
which Mr. Paulk recently purchased.
Earl Brownell celebrated his sixth birthday last Thursday afternoon by
inviting all his young friends to a party at his home. Fifty-four little
ones assembled and had a jolly good time.
D. R. Brownell has sold his butcher business to Henry and Frank Hardin, who
took charge Monday. They moved the shop in the building formerly occupied
by J. T. Boyd as a law office, and the latter moved his office to the City
Hotel building.
PERKISS – GIBBINS
A scene of unusual interest was enacted in the church here last evening,
the occasion being the marriage of John H. Perkiss to Miss Mary L. Gibbins,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Gibbins. It was scarce eight o’clock when
the church, which had been prettily decorated, was filled with the invited
guests. The coming of the bridal party was awaited with much interest, but
it was not until nine o’clock that sounds of the wedding march emanated from
the organ and soon after the expected party entered the church and took
their position under a beautiful bell shaped arch. The Rev. DeWitt Welty
then stepped forward and with the customary marriage rites pronounced the
young couple man and wife. Congratulations followed and then the large
assemblage was regaled with ice cream, cake and lemonade, and thus the happy
event ended.
Both the groom and bride have spent nearly all their lives in Big Valley
and are well known for their good qualities, while the many valuable and
useful presents of which they were the recipients attest the regard and
esteem in which they are held by their many friends.
Our best wishes are with them in the new life, which they have so solemnly
assumed.
James G. Hall, a former resident of Hayden Hill, died at Sisson, Cal., May
25th of consumption.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Jim Crowley and Mrs. O. G. Williams were in town Sunday from their home on
Willow Creek, Lassen County.
Robert Leventon drove on to the Egg Lake bridge last Saturday with the mill
trucks loaded with twenty- five hundred feet of lumber and broke it down.
While coming down Little Hot Spring Mountain last week, Geo. W. Cullers was
thrown from the seat of his wagon onto a log and was considerably bruised.
He struck the log lengthwise; had the fall been crosswise, it would
doubtless have broken Mr. Cullers’ back.
MARRIED
PAULK – WOODIN – Near Bieber, Cal., June 12, 1898, William H. Paulk and Miss
Mattie B. Woodin, Rev. A. DeWitt Welty officiating.
PERKISS – GIBBINS – In Bieber, Cal., June 15, 1898, John H Perkiss and Miss
Mary L. Gibbins, Rev. A. DeWitt Welty officiating.
THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1898
George King was over from Fall River Valley Monday. Mr. King expects to
take up his residence in Big Valley this fall.
Earl Brownell is down with the mumps.
Scarlet fever has again made its appearance in the valley. There are
several cases in this neighborhood and also in Lookout.
Clark Franklin lost a horse Tuesday afternoon in a peculiar manner. He was
on his way to Adin in his buggy and when near the ditch north of town, the
strap that holds the neck yoke to the tongue broke and let the tongue down;
this caused the horses to runaway and in their frantic efforts to get loose
from the buggy, the neck yoke was driven into the breast of the bay mare,
causing instant death. No other damage was inflicted.
CHARGED WITH GRAND LARCENY
Charles Howard, a rancher living on Pit River, was arrested Wednesday by
Constable Levens and brought before Justice Clayton on a charge of grand
larceny. The complainant in the case is Isaiah Dungan, a neighbor of Howard
’s. The particulars of the case as related to us are as follows: Dungan
held Howard’s promissory note for $50 and meeting Howard not long ago asked
him when it would be convenient for him to pay the note. Howard intimated
that it would be convenient at any time and asked to see the note. Dungan
handed it to him, when Howard put it in his pocket and walked off, and upon
demand being made for it, refused to surrender it to the owner; hence the
arrest. The preliminary examination is set for the 27th inst.
A. C. Hill, an old resident of Fall River Valley, and well known to the old
settlers in this valley, died at his home near Dana on the second of this
month at the age of nearly 72 years.
PAINFUL ACCIDENT
Gus Smith met with a very painful accident at the Washington sawmill last
Friday morning. He was employed on the edger and in some unaccountable way
got his left hand caught in the saw, cutting off part of two fingers and
lacerating the others quite badly. He was immediately brought to town and
placed under Dr. Bradshaw’s care, who found the first two fingers severed
near the middle joint; the third finger was almost severed below the nail,
while the thumb and little finer were badly lacerated. The doctor dressed
the hand and made the patient as comfortable as possible and when last heard
from Mr. Smith was getting along quite nicely.
BORN
THOMPSON – In Bieber, Cal., June 18, 1898, to the wife of James Thompson, a
daughter
LOOKOUT NEWS
After the 15th of July, it will be lawful to kill male deer.
Dr. Bradshaw and Sam Boyd were up from Bieber today. The doctor came to
attend the sick child of A. M. Harding.
The Misses Susie and Virgil Baty of Bidwell were in town last Wednesday on
their way to Little Hot Spring where one will put in an application for the
school at that place.
T. P. Hockman of Egg Lake arrived from Red Bluff, where he wintered, a
couple of weeks ago and has been on the sick list for several days. He will
make and sell wooden pumps.
E. E. Copeland, our former district attorney, was divorced from his wife May
23, and on the 24th went to Reno and next day was married to Miss Alva
Marsh. Copeland has not lost his former knack for expediting business.
With reference to the Madden bondsmen, a reasonable compromise is much
better than an extended lawsuit. There seems to be a hesitancy what to say,
as it might be unpopular. We say COMPROMISE. Any man with a thimble full
of brains knows that it will be extremely doubtful whether the full
defalcation can be collected or not.
The suit of Lassen County against the bondsmen of F. G. Ward was up before
the Superior Court last week.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 1898
Commencing with this volume, the publication day of the GAZETTE is changed
to Wednesday.
A BIG VALLEY BOY AMONG THE ROUGH RIDERS
We learned this week of another Big Valley boy who is offering up his
life-blood for the defense of his country. The young man is Will Calavan, a
son of W. L. Calavan. He recently wrote to his father from aboard a
transport in Tampa, Florida that he enlisted at Flagstaff, Arizona, in
Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, and was then aboard ship bound for Cuba. News has
already reached this country of the good work done by that organization near
Santiago, and we feel certain in saying that if the Rough Riders generally
are made up of the same stuff as Will Calavan, they will give a good account
of themselves.
The ten-year-old son of A. B. Franklin, of Goose Lake Valley, was killed in
a runaway accident at Davis Creek a week ago last Saturday. The boy is a
grandson of Mrs. Lucy Franklin of this valley.
Mr. A. Coats, father of Mrs. Gibbins, arrived here from the lower country
last Friday to spend the summer in the mountains.
The people living on the eastside of the valley got together last week and
erected a new bathhouse on the old Swigard place, adjoining the warm spring
ranch. They excavated a place twelve feet square, and say the latch string
will always hang out for any body who desires to take a plunge there, free
of charge.
BORN
LOOMIS – Near Bieber, Cal., June 25, 1898, to the wife of George W. Loomis,
a daughter
LOOKOUT NEWS
James Crowley, a son of Randolph Crowley, who formerly lived here, is
visiting his relations at this place.
George Eades and Mike Welsh left last Thursday for Trinity County, where
they will do stage work from Weaverville to HayFork.
They tell us that John Howell of this place and a Miss Conklin of Adin were
married June 22d, 1898. May their trip be pleasant.
Ira Nickols, wife and two children arrived here Sunday from Oregon and will
probably locate. Mr. Nickols is a brother of R. L. and cousin of Ira and
Mahlon Cannon.
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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1898
Mr. A. B. Franklin of Goose Lake Valley was here on a visit to his mother,
Mrs. L. A. Franklin, several days last week. He was accompanied by his
entire family and they returned to their home Monday.
Al Miller started with his mother for Squaw Valley yesterday. Mrs. Miller
will visit her son, Charles, who is working at the Vance Mill and Al, will
return after going across the mountain to Sisson.
BORN
ROSEN – At Susanville, Cal., April 20, 1898, to the wife of Rev. J. Rosen, a
daughter
LOOKOUT NEWS
Mrs. T. W. Osborn showed us a letter from Selma, I. T., stating that her
daughter, Mrs. J. H. Wheeler, was not expected to live.
Mahlon Cannon conducted the funeral ceremonies of Joseph Smith last Tuesday
and many were the compliments that we heard of the able manner in which he
conducted the services.
Claude Brown and Erv. Carpenter has returned from Lakeview. Claude sold his
bacon at 9 cents per pound and Erv. Said there was too much expense attached
to the $1200 mail line for him to undertake the job of running it.
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1898
Charley Paulk returned last week from Bakersfield, where he spent the
winter.
Charley Bean returned Monday from Merced County, where he had been for
several months.
Scarlet fever and mumps have again made their appearance in this
neighborhood. One of A. C. Herrick’s children was quite sick with the
former disease last week, by we learn it is now improving.
Claude Morris and his sister, Maude, were down from Lookout Sunday.
Jas. W. Bagwell, an old and well-known resident of Susanville, committed
suicide by strychnine at that place on April 29th.
Word reached here Monday of the death W. B. Dillon, at Hayden Hill that
morning. He was sick only a few days, but pneumonia had fastened its fangs
upon him and its grasp could not be released. The remains were laid at rest
in the Odd Fellows cemetery at Adin, Tuesday afternoon by Adin Lodge, No.
273, I.O.O.F., of which organization he was a worthy member. A wife and
three children are left to mourn his loss, and to them, we extend our
sincerest sympathy.
BORN
LEVENTON – At Lookout, Cal., May 5th, 1898, to the wife of J. W. Leventon, a
daughter
DIED
DILLON – At Hayden Hill, Cal. May 9, 1898, William Benjamin Dillon, a native
of California, aged about 36 years.
BAGWELL – In Susanville, Cal., April 29, 1898, James W. Bagwell, a native of
Missouri, aged 63 years.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Green of Sisson are visiting Mrs. Green’s parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John Kresge, of Gouger Neck.
Born, to the wife of J. W. Leventon, May 5th, 1898, a daughter.
Mrs. Fannie Williams and children of Mohler, Washington are here visiting
their relatives, the Crowley family.
Scarlet fever is again in our midst. Last Monday morning Johnny, the little
five-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rice, of Round Valley, was called
away from earth’s care and delivered to the angels by that dread disease
scarlet fever. Two other children of the same family are affected with the
malady, but as we go to press, we learn they are improving.
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1898
William Conery, who drives on the Redding end of the Redding and Bieber mail
stage line, drove into Redding Tuesday morning, with powder burnt and
bleeding face, and reported that when near Churn Creek crossing, he heard a
noise behind him, and looking around a man was discovered on top of the
stage, who immediately fired a revolver in his face and followed the assault
up by two more shots. One of the bullets entered Conery’s mouth, knocked
out two teeth, ripped up the roof of his mouth, and was afterwards spat out
by the driver. Conery says he fought back at the intruder, who after
receiving blows from the butt end of the driving whip, slid off the stage,
and the outfit arrived in Redding on the double quick. Conery’s injuries
were attended to, and officers went to the scene of assault, but up to the
present writing, nothing in the shape of the shooter has been reported.
Mrs. D. R. Brownell and sons, Russell and Earl, returned from Chico last
Thursday evening. Mrs. Brownell is enjoying pretty good health at present.
A pleasant social dance was given at the residence of Mrs. McWilliams in the
lower end of the valley Monday evening, in celebration of the marriage of
her daughter to Jack Stratton, which took place the day before.
Mrs. J. B. White died at her residence on Willow Creek last Saturday night.
N. Iverson of Willow Creek came to town in haste Tuesday after Dr. Bradshaw,
whose services were wanted at the bedside of Mrs. A. Knudson, who is
seriously ill.
W. B. Philliber, Will McWilliams and Frank Peterson returned from thie
camping trip Monday. They intended returning sooner, but Frank got the
mumps on the trip, which delayed them several days.
BORN
LAMBURTH – Near Bieber, Cal., May 10, 1898, to the wife of C. M. Lamburth, a
daughter
MARRIED
STRATTON – McWILLIAMS – Near Bieber, Cal., May 15, 1898, Geo J. Stratton and
Miss Sarah L. McWilliams, W. H. Roney, J.P., officiating.
FULTON – MAPES – Near Amedee, Cal., May 11th, 1898, Mr. Waldron H. Fulton,
of San Francisco, and Miss Kathryn O. Mapes, of Honey Lake Valley.
DIED
ARNOLD – In Susanville, Cal., May 7, 1898, Mark Eugene, son of Mr. ( the
rest of the information is torn out of the paper).
LOOKOUT NEWS
Jerome Bartle of the McCloud River Hotel died a few days ago of pneumonia.
Charley Paulk and Bert Woodin were in town Sunday from Lassen County.
Charley says his brother, Harv, enlisted in the army at Bakersfield.
Will Eades, son of Andy Eades, who belongs to the National Guard of this
State, has been ordered, with his company to San Francisco to be in
readiness to join Admiral Dewey on Philippine Island.
Mr. A. Barnes, son-in-law of J. F. Bowman of Fall River, was here Sunday and
will return with Mrs. Ripley, who is visiting the family of M. Barnum. Mr.
Barnes says Mr. Whipple of that valley and Mr. A. C. Hill of Alfa are not
expected to live long.
With reference to Damon and Pomeroy appropriating a horse of Wm. Woodmansee
and one of an unknown owner and tried before J. R. Myers, J.P., we will only
state that parties interested enough to know whether they pleaded guilty or
not, can satisfy themselves by writing to Judge J. R. Myers, whose post
office is Lookout, Modoc Co., Calif.
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1898
Tuesday at 10:25 a. m., Alturas was visited by a severe earthquake, which
lasted several seconds. Buildings were made to rattle, and the machinery in
this office rocked and swayed, almost upsetting a small Gordon press. No
damage was done in any part of town, nor in the county as for as heard from.
It was decidedly the heaviest shock ever felt in Modoc. The vibrations were
from east to west.
Dr. R. Cadwaller came up from Fall City Tuesday evening and with Dr.
Bradshaw performed a surgical operation on Mrs. Knudson of Willow Creek
yesterday morning. In the afternoon the doctors also operated on Joe Avila
and Mrs. Loveland’s little girl, who were both suffering from enlarged
glands. The operations were all successfully performed.
Mrs. J. W. Southard is very sick with pneumonia.
R. B. and J. W. Brown were down from Lookout Tuesday. J. W. is putting up a
preparation, which he calls the “Death Sure Squirrel Poison.” He claims
this to be the best for the extermination of squirrels that was ever put
upon the market.
The card of P. F. Edris, who aspires tot he Assessor-ship of Lassen County,
appears in this issue. Mr. Edris was before the people four years ago and
became well and favorably known. He is a native of Pennsylvania, a resident
of this state since 1863, of this county since 1871 and a consistent
republican since the Fort Sumter event. Mr. Edris says a wooden leg is no
great help to him on a ranch and as long as he could perform the duties
pertaining to the office he seeks just as well, at least, as those that are
seeking the place also, he thinks his republican friends ought to place
themselves in his place and consider.
BORN
HARVEY – In Adin, Cal., May 22, 1898, to the wife of T. W. Harvey, a son
DIED
SPALDING – In Susanville, Cal., May 17, 1898, Zetus Newell Spalding, a
native of Vermont, aged 77 years, 9 months and 4 days.
LOOKOUT NEWS
John Hagen of Po Valley, Oregon, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Ira S. Cannon.
Jesse Parman of Eagleville will be a candidate for assessor, so we are
informed.
The Supreme Court has decided the Lauer – Estes, election contest in favor
of Estes.
Mrs. Andy Eades has been quite sick. Dr. Bradshaw of Bieber was called in
last Saturday.
It is reported here that Domingo Simas married recently the wife of his
deceased brother at Livermore.
Mrs. E. P. Miller, Will and Laura arrived here yesterday from Scott Valley,
Siskiyou, County. Kitty, who has been attending school at Chico, came home
with them.
DEATH OF DR. SPALDING
From our Susanville exchanges we learn of the tragic death of Dr. Z. N.
Spalding, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Lassen County. It
seems that the doctor went fishing in Susan River a week ago last Tuesday
morning, and as he did not return at his usual time, the family became
anxious and instituted a search which resulted in finding his body in the
river. It is supposed that the doctor was taken with an attack of
dizziness, to which he has been subject for many years, and fell into the
river from where he could not extricate himself.
Spalding came to California in 1852, and settled in Lassen County in 1857.
He was assistant surgeon in the U. S. Army during the civil war, and also
held the offices of County coroner and county school superintendent of
Lassen County, and was generally held in high esteem by everybody.
He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss.
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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
APRIL 7, 1898
EDWARD OLIVER ADMITTED TO BAIL
Edward Oliver, who killed Peter French at Harney, Oregon, has been admitted
to bail. His trial will come off in May. It seems Oliver had one hundred
and sixty acres of land in the midst of French’s possessions and French
forbade his passing through his lands. There was no way in and out, hence
proceedings for a legal road had begun and still stand. Subsequently Oliver
rode down to where French and his vaqueros were rounding up the stock in a
sagebrush field. Oliver was looking to see if any of his animals were mixed
up with French’s. French struck him with a willow bulb and Oliver fired.
So says a printed letter to a friend in Chico.
Miss Linnie Moody came in from Susanville on last Thursday’s stage and is
stopping with the family of J. F. Dixon. She is attending the private
school now being conducted by Mr. Dixon, and will also attend the Juniper
School as soon as it opens.
A severe earthquake shock occurred at San Francisco and vicinity, shortly
before midnight last Wednesday night. The shock was one of the worst ever
experienced in that locality and was also felt at Sacramento, Stockton and
several other interior points. No serious damage was done at San Francisco,
but at Mare Island, the damage is estimated at one million dollars.
Miss McGregor was a passenger on last Friday’s stage on her return from
Chico, where she has been spending the winter. The following day she went
to Ash valley where she will resume here occupation as schoolteacher.
Ed. and Frank Roberts were sentenced last Friday, at Susanville, to three
years in the penitentiary.
DIED
PREECE – In Long valley, Lassen County, Cal., March 22, 1898, H. H. Preece
aged 57 years.
JOHNSTON – In Susanville, cal., March 25, 1898, Robert Johnston, a native of
England, aged 72 years, 1 month and 6 days.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Joe Leventon is about over his recent sick spell.
Born – To the wife of Tom Shearer near Paradise Flat, March 26, 1898, a
daughter
Geo. Eades’ buggy is in a hog pen and he says he can’t get it out until
after he has killed the hogs.
Andy Eades of this place and R. F. Taylor of Alturas will prospect for gold
in the Trinity Mountains about May 1st.
L. O. Durkee, referred to in a former letter, is at the Soldier’s Home at
Roseburg, Or., instead of in the lower part of this state.
Claude Morris and Harry Roberts went to Fall River yesterday and brought
from the nursery at that place seventy fruit trees, paying eight cents each.
Grayson Myers erected an I. X. L. windmill for us last week, and says it is
superior to any mill he ever put up. He thinks there is power enough for
four cylinders.
Mr. Harry George of Pat town wants to assume the responsibility of another
wife in the person of his present wife’s sister, second daughter of Pat, of
Pat Town. Pat of Pat Town don’t take very kindly to this move and don’t
propose to be sandwiched as long as he is Pat of Pat Town. He fills the air
with viciating and sulphurous fumes and declares that one woman “Heap
‘nough” and he wants “’em all same Boston man; one purty good, two woman no
good.” From out of the day, Pat of Pat Town carried the day, while Julia
wended her way over the Stone Coal Mountain to stay, and leave the
love-stricken Harry George in dreadful dismay. Indian life is not always
serene.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1898
Tim Kennedy returned last Saturday from Chico, where he spent the winter.
Chas McCarter was over from fall City several days this week visiting his
brother, Walter.
Mrs. C. F. Earle, who resides on the Bench, is reported suffering from a
light attack of pneumonia.
MARRIED
LANSING – STRAUB
At Fall River Mills, Cal., April 8, 1898, Edgar Lansing and Miss Margaret
R. Straub, Rev. A. DeWitt Welty, officiating.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Mrs. Ripley of Fall River Valley is visiting her sister, Mrs. M. J. Barnum
of Craig.
M. A. Carmichael took suddenly sick Saturday, but we understand is better at
this writing.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1898
SLANDER REFUTED
Mrs. Wm. Philliber was down from her home above Adin on a visit to her
mother last week, and on Saturday called at our office and requested us to
publish some letters which she had received, touching upon her life and
conduct while she was living in San Francisco.
It seems that some slanderous tongues have been assailing her character,
attributing to her all that is vile and wicked during her residence in the
city and she felt it due to her family and friends to have the real facts
known.
Much as we would like to do so, it is impossible for us to give space to
the many letters she submitted to us. From a careful perusal of them we can
sincerely say that any talk derogatory to her character while in the city is
entirely uncalled for, for every letter teems with the kindest and most
endearing words of commendation. They are mostly from ladies who stand high
in religious and social circles, and it seems that she was treated as a
member of the family and that her conduct was above reproach in all
respects.
During Mrs. Phillibers stay in San Francisco, the Rev. E. R. Dille, one of
the best known ministers in the state, was her pastor, and from a letter
which she received from him under date of January 28th, 1898, we extract the
following:
“I take great pleasure in saying that I knew you well for about three or
four years of your stay in San Francisco, and can bear testimony to your
blameless and Christian character. I know you well for a true Christian
woman, a worthy inmate of one of the best Christian homes in San Francisco,
where you was treated as a member of the household.
I am sorry, Alice, that any cloud should fall upon your happy home life.
But when you gave your heart to God, you gave him your happiness too
and -------------------(unable to read) of it. He will hide you in his
pavilion from envious tongues. The memory of the wicked shall rot. You
need not be alarmed about the assaults of slander; they cannot sully your
fair name.”
We are only too glad to contribute our mite to help still the tongue of
slander, for Cato says, “I think the first virtue is to restrain the
tongue.”
Miss Linnie Moody returned to her home in Susanville on Monday’s stage.
Dr. Bradshaw was called to Hayden Hill Sunday to see the child of Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Summers, who is seriously ill.
Miss Meda Ostrom came in on her wheel last Saturday evening, her mother
arriving the following day in private conveyance. Mrs. Ostrom and daughter
spent the winter with relatives in Fresno, the warm weather down there
hastening their return to the mountains.
We regret very much to hear of the death of our old friend, J. T. Read,
which occurred in Woodland on the 11th inst. We can add but little to the
eulogy of our Lookout correspondent, except to say that Mr. Read was a man
who commanded respect and was esteemed by all with whom he came in contact,
either socially or in a business way. May his ashes rest in peace.
J. C. Fulcher is reported down with an attack of pneumonia.
Ben Eberli was in Alturas last week and while there swore allegiance to our
country and flag and forever renounced his adherence to the republic of
Switzerland. He is now a full-fledged citizen and says he is ready to
enlist in the war against Spain. He also filed on some land in the Egg Lake
country and expects shortly to make his home there.
BORN
BABCOCK – In Bieber, Cal., April 16, 1898, to the wife of Andy Babcock, a
ten pound boy
DIED
WALKER – Near Bieber, Cal., April 19, 1898, Harry Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Godfrey Walker, aged about two years.
READ – In Woodland, Cal., April 11, 1898, James Temple Read, a native of
Kentucky, aged 65 years, 8 months and 5 days.
KEISER – Near Milford, Lassen County, Cal., April 9th, 1898, George Keiser,
a native of Germany, aged about 49 years.
JAKOBS – At Willow Creek Valley, Lassen County, Cal., April 13, 1898, John
Jakobs, a Native of Germany, aged 68 years, 7 months and 15 days.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Mrs. O. E. Baker’s mother died at her home in Iowa in one week after Mrs.
Baker left her bedside.
C. C. Auble was in town last Wednesday and said he has made arrangements to
have the Stone Coal Bridge rebuilt.
Wm Woodmansee, the Republican candidate for sheriff of Lassen County, was
here last week on his way to Dry Lake to look after horses.
Will Miller and his sister were down from Stone Coal Friday and took in the
dance Friday night. The nest day they departed for their home taking with
them Miss Belle Ivory and their sister Laura, both of whom will attend Miss
Bainbridge’s school in that valley.
H. P. Read received the sad tidings of the death of his brother, j. T. Read,
which took place in Woodland the 11th inst., at the age of sixty-five years,
eight months and five days. For six years, the name of J. T. Read went out
with the weal or woe of the firm of Read & Morris, and when their sun shone
his was illumination, and when their clouds gathered his was darkness. He
was their counselor and friend. A gentleman, honest and true, was James
Temple Read. Though mild in manner, he was resolute in conviction. His
ways were gentle and kind, but in a matter of right or wrong, he was fixed
and immovable. No seduction could allure, no terrors could frighten him.
“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.”, and now we can but lay our
heart warm tribute on the tomb. He slept to death. Yes, death prevailed
and the cold thoughts of the tomb is the skeleton of all feasts. There is
no appeal or relief from the great law, which dooms us to dust. Yet it is
said that death is the gateway to joy. It is sunburst – it is the opening
of all the windows – it is the shutting up the catechism of doubt and the
unrolling of all the scrolls of positive and accurate information. Adieu!
Good friend, it is now too late to thank you again for the thousand kind
favors, but we hope that your final sleep is one of long sweet repose.
J. T. Read was an unmarried man, a native of Kentucky; he resided in
Missouri ten years and in 1850 moved to California and since 1867 has been
prominently connected with the mercantile business. He has five brothers,
viz: H. P. Read, of Lookout, Cal., Dr. J. M. Read, Redding, Cal., A. P. Read
of Alaska, F. S. Read of Helena, Montana, and A. G. Read, Woodland, cal.,
also two sisters, Mrs. E. E. Bywater of Helena, Montana and Mrs. P. S.
Bigerstaff of Missouri.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Walker died Tuesday evening at
fifteen minutes past five o’clock and will be buried this afternoon at two o
’clock in the Hillside cemetery. The child has been sick for over a month,
and though everything possible was done for it, nothing could stay the hand
of death. The bereaved parents have the sincere sympathy of the community.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1898
T. J. Durfee assisted at the post off ice work several days, while the P.
M., Mrs. Packwood had a tussle with the mumps.
OBITUARY
Died, near Bieber, Cal., April 19, 1898, Harry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey
Walker, aged 2 years, 3 months and 18 days.
We wish to give our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors who
assisted in the illness of our little son.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Walker
J. T. Gibbins and family and J. H. Perkiss attended the wedding of Charley
James and Miss Carrie Kesselring in Round Valley Sunday.
It is reported that Billy Mikle, who formerly drove stage between here and
Alturas, was killed in a runaway accident recently while driving stage
between Bidwell and Lake City.
DEATH OF J. C. FULCHER
After a short illness, Joseph C. Fulcher succumbed to that dread disease,
pneumonia, Monday afternoon at twenty minutes to five o’clock. The best
medical skill and most attentive nursing was exerted in his behalf, but
nothing could stay the hand of death.
Deceased was born in Missouri 48 years ago. He first came to this valley
in 1884, and after residing here for four years, removed to Oakland, where
he remained until two years ago, when he returned to this valley and took up
his residence on his farm, about three miles north of town. He was a
married man and leaves a wife and three children, also a mother, sister, and
several brothers to mourn his loss.
The remains were laid at rest in the Lookout cemetery yesterday forenoon in
the presence of a large number of people, the Rev. Mr. Linkletter
officiating at the house and grave.
The bereaved family has the sincere sympathy of the community in their hour
of sorrow.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Mrs. Emery and her three children arrived from Oakland last Wednesday and
will visit her sister, Mrs. Geo. W. Eades.
Joseph Smith, a stepson of A. T. Hudson of the Bunnell ranch, died last
night of quick consumption at the age of 24 years. He will be buried
tomorrow in the Lookout cemetery.
MARRIED
JAMES – KESSELRING – At the home of the bride’s grandmother, in Round
Valley, Modoc County, Cal., April 24, 1898, Charles James and Miss Carrie
Kesselring, Rev. E. E. Chakurian, officiating.
CAIN – EWING – At Los Angeles, Cal., April 20, 1898, F. Cain and Miss Maud
Ewing, both of Susanville, Cal.
BORN
KENYON – Near Bieber, Cal., April 15, 1898, to the wife of Lewis Kenyon, a
son
DIED
FULCHER – Near Bieber, Cal., April 25, 1898, Joseph Clinton Fulcher, a
native of Missouri, aged about 48 years.
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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1898
Dr. Cate has been kept busy the past week visiting the sick. He was called
to Milt Watson’s Thursday to see Mrs. Watson and one of the children who
were threatened with an attack of pneumonia. On Friday, the Dr. was
summoned to Willow Creek to see Mrs. W. T. Summers. Early Monday morning he
had another call to go to Round Valley to see Carrie Kesselring, who was
quite sick.
C. C. Graves is reported quite indisposed and is unable to leave the house.
Word reached here that Jesse Cole died suddenly in Susanville Monday night.
Dr. Bradshaw was called to Willow Creek Tuesday to see Mrs. W. T. Summers,
who is quite sick.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Cook desire to return sincere thanks to their friends and
neighbors who so kindly rendered assistance through the illness and death of
their little girl.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moss of Big valley came down last Saturday in response to
a summons to the deathbed of Mrs. Moss’ father, Mr. Jas. Estep. They
remained till after the funeral Tuesday.
The mumps seem to have taken a new lease and among those affected are the
following: Chas. Packwood, Steve Fulcher, Lori Thompson, John Perkiss, Mrs.
W. D. Packwood, Miss Mary Herrick, Miss Inez Way and little Myrel Packwood.
The sheep dog belonging to A. B. F. Babcock was poisoned a week ago last
Sunday but by prompt administration of an antidote, his life was saved. Mr.
Babcock has knowledge of the guilty parties, and had his dog succumbed to
the poison, would have made it interesting for the culprits.
The Fall River Tidings announces the death of Mr. James Estep, at his home
near Glenburn, at the ripe age of 78 years. Mr. Estep was an old settler of
Fall River Valley and well known throughout the country. His widow and six
children, Alfred, Marion and James Estep and Mrs. Jas. H. Snell, Mrs. George
B. King, and Mrs. Frank Moss remain to mourn his loss and to them, the
sincere sympathy of the community is extended.
Dave Wilson is still growing weaker and his recovery is despaired of.
J. K. Packwood has improved very much during the week and hopes to be able
to leave his bed in another week.
The advertisement of E. W. Groves, who conducts an undertaking establishment
at Adin, appears in our columns. Mr. Groves carries a complete line of
caskets and burial robes in stock, and makes a specialty of the undertaking
business.
The little child of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Cook whom we reported suffering from
pneumonia last week, succumbed to the dread disease last Thursday and the
remains were interred in the Bieber cemetery the following day. The
bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community.
DIED
COOK – Near Bieber, Cal., Feb. 24, 1898, Hannah Elinor, infant daughter of
mr. and Mrs. C. H. Cook, aged 2 years, 2 months and 16 days.
ESTEP – Near Glenburn, Cal., Feb. 20, 1898, James Estep, a native of
Tennessee, aged 78 years, 2 months and 25 days.
JENISON – In Susanville, Cal., Feb. 21, 1898, Albert B. Jenison, a native of
Walpole, New Hampshire, aged 80 years, 11 months and 2 days.
J. W. Brisco’s son, Cleve, who fell from a wagon and broke his leg two weeks
ago, is improving nicely.
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1898
LITTLE HOT SPRING NEWS
Grandpa Day’s health is as good as usual, with the exception of slight
symptoms of paralysis at times in one arm. Grandma is ailing with heart and
stomach trouble.
Mose McCarter accidentally discharged his gun in the direction of some folks
from up the valley while passing skunk hill. However it scattered badly and
frightened the young lady so that she rides around the hill in going to the
post office.
Geo Cullers and Jim Day are busiest men in the valley, feeding, herding, and
driving cattle, and making shakes alternately. They make 200 a day, when
the sign is rights. Jim broke the record one day with a hundred and eighty
six, but sprained his wrist, sprung his knee, couldn’t sleep any at night
and laid on the dry dock all next day.
Andy Gerig, E. M. Wilson, F. J. Chisholm, Ben Wayman, Park Johnson and W. H.
Mitchell, of Adin, attended the funeral of David Watson here last Friday.
Sheriff Cummings of Alturas reports that John Robinson was very boisterous
while being conveyed to Napa. He broke down a door at Amedee, and a car
seat while going down.
A quiet wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. L. C.
Herrick, a week ago yesterday afternoon, when their daughter, Mary, was
joined in wedlock to Frank McNemar. The young couple is well known in the
valley and has the sincere congratulations and well wishes of their many
friends. They will take up their residence in Alturas for the present.
Dewitt C. Brownell left for his home in Grants Pass, Oregon, on Monday’s
stage.
J. M. Jones has fully recovered from his recent illness and is able to be
around again.
Miss Mattie Elliott was confined to her bed for several days with chills and
fever, but is now convalescent.
S. H. Paulk has been appointed deputy assessor for this part of Lassen
County and will enter upon his duties immediately.
G. La Point was down from Adin last Thursday. Mr. La Point informed us that
he will shortly remove to Reno, Nev., where he will engage in business.
August Kruse, an old-time resident of this valley arrived on the stage
Saturday evening. He came recently from New York City, where he had been
engaged in business, but the climate and other conditions did not suit him
there.
Jas Snell came over from Fall River Valley a few days ago for the purpose of
taking some cattle from the swamp over to Fall River; but on his way over he
became a victim of the mumps, and turned back after reaching Jim Holl’s
place. He delegated the work of getting the cattle from the swamp to Jim
Holl.
DEATH OF DAVID WATSON
Death has again claimed one of our old neighbors and friends. This time it
is David Watson. He had been failing for some time and his death was not
unexpected. He departed peacefully to his eternal rest a week ago yesterday
afternoon at 3 o’clock.
The remains were buried by the Odd Fellows in the Bieber cemetery last
Friday afternoon in the presence of a large number of people; the funeral
services at the house and grave being conducted by that order, of which he
was an old and worthy member.
Deceased was born in Pennsylvania 64 years ago and came to California in
the early days, where he engaged in mining in Siskiyou County. In 1870, he
came to this county, settling first on Hayden Hill, where he continued in
the mining business for a year or two, and after abandoning that occupation,
he settled in this valley, where he has since continuously resided.
Deceased lived a bachelor life until about twelve years ago, when he
married Mrs. Calista D. Scranton, from whom he was divorced some five years
ago, there having been no issue of their marriage.
He has one brother, Sam, residing in this state and several brothers living
in Ohio.
His many old friends will hear of his death with sincere regret, and with
us will wish that “Peace be to his ashes.”
MARRIED
McNEMAR – HERRICK – Near Bieber, cal., March 2, 1898, Frank McNemar and Miss
Mary P. Herrick, Justice W. H. Roney, officiating.
STONE – BATH – In Ash Valley, Lassen County, Cal., Feb. 23, 1898, H. N.
Stone and Miss Carrie Bath.
DIED
WATSON – Near Bieber, Cal., March 2, 1898, David Watson, a native of
Pennsylvania, aged about 64 years.
COLE – In Susanville, Cal., Feb. 28, 1898, Jesse Cole, a native of Missouri,
aged 53 years and 1 month.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Mrs. E. P. Miller of Stone Coal has been quite sick the past week, Dr. Cate
attending. She is now improving.
Calvin Hall, our prosperous gardener, will plant several acres this spring
in sorghum seeds. This will be a new industry for this place.
L. J. King, formerly of this place but now at the Soldiers Home at Santa
Monica, writes his friend, J. R. Myers, of this place, to sow all the grain
he can as there will be no crop at that place.
D. C. Brownell of Grants Pass, Oregon, a red-hot silver advocate, was here
last Saturday visiting his sister, Mrs. J. W. Brown. He says Al Hurlbut and
other Modocers at that place are apparently prosperous, but Al wants to come
back to Modoc.
Out in the country yesterday morning, one mile from Lookout, for the first
time since the snow disappeared far enough and high enough to view the whole
of one of the most beautiful valley – nestled as it is, and surrounded by
serrated and snow capped peaks – we viewed with admiration the grass growing
free and wild. The birds were singing as only country birds can sing; we
were far enough to lose sight of our town and stand face to face with nature
or rather what our industrious countrymen have left of nature. There was no
“deep tangle wild wood,” but there were cows and sober looking old horses
that raised their heads with a little show of curiosity as we passed and
then went on nipping the grass. Little “Blue-Johns” were at my feet looking
like little children just awakened from a healthy nap, and we half expected
to see a chubby fist raised to rub the partly opened eyes, but tomorrow
perhaps they will see with wide wondering opened eyes. Away in the distance
toward our neighboring towns, we could see dwelling houses floating in a sea
of mirage – so peaceful, so quiet did it seem that we could conjecture
nothing to compare with entrancing view, and here we dropped our pencil.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1898
NOT GLANDERS
It was reported here last Monday the glanders had made its appearance among
the horses and mules at the McArthur ranch, and considerable excitement was
created in consequence. It seems that two mules belonging to the band which
Anton Gerig drove down from Big Valley last week, had suddenly sickened and
died, and as a slight swelling was noticeable about the head and throat, the
report soon gained currency that the animals were afflicted with glanders.
Several men some of whom have had some experience with glanders, went out to
the ranch and after making a thorough examination and inquiring particularly
into the symptoms, declared most emphatically that the disease was not
glanders, much to the relief of stock raisers.
Since that time we have been told that a disease resembling that which
killed the mules mentioned, has prevailed in Big Valley for some time past,
and has also extended to some of the ranches in this valley.
W. T. Summers was down from his Willow Creek home one day last week. He
reports his wife much improved in health.
Jas A. Holcomb of Surprise Valley was here last week visiting his uncle, I.
W. Holcomb.
The trial of Ed and Frank Roberts for grand larceny, which occupied the
superior court of this county about ten days, closed last Friday evening and
resulted in a verdict of guilty. T. J. Durfee, W. H. Lee and W. H. Bean of
this valley were on the jury. The charges against the other two Roberts
boys were dismissed and all jurymen who were to attend the court on March
15th and 22nd have been excused.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Our old time friend, A. J. Myers, of Clover Swale, was here Sunday visiting
his brother, Judge Myers.
Miss Mabel Howard, daughter of Ed. C. Howard of Adin, came down last Friday
after her brother, Marvin, who has been attending school here.
Mrs. Sarah E. Gerig has been appointed administrator of the estate of Wm.
Gerig, deceased, by the superior court of this county.
BORN
WALLER – In Bieber, Cal., march 11, 1898, to the wife of A. H. Waller, a
daughter
DIED
CAIN – In Susanville, Cal., March 8, 1898, Mrs. Amelia Cain, aged 42 years
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1898
Miss Mary Howard arrived here on last Thursday’s stage from Red Bluff on a
visit to her sister, Mrs. Chas Adams. She may remain here all summer.
J. J. Littrell and family passed through here last Friday on their way to
Redding. Mr. Littrell has recently sold his lease in the Grand Central
Hotel at Alturas.
We learned yesterday that Mrs. Rachel Powers, who resided in this valley for
many years, died in San Bernardino County Feb. 7th.
Jacob Hockman has been quite sick for sometime and is confined to his bed.
Mr. Hockman has long since passed the meridian of life, but his many friends
hope that he will rally from his present illness and live among us many more
years.
Dr. Cadwallader came over from Fall City Monday evening and with Dr.
Bradshaw performed a delicate surgical operation on Will McWilliams, who was
kicked by a horse sometime ago. The operation was very successful and the
patient is doing nicely.
Ollie Gibbins arrived from Stockton, where he has been attending Business
College, Tuesday afternoon, having traveled all the way on his bicycle.
Claude Brown of Lookout, who was a student in the same school, also returned
with him on his wheel.
BORN
SHOTT – Near Bieber, Cal., March 20, 1898, to the wife of Fred Shott, a son
AMBROSE – On Ash Creek, Lassen County, Cal., March 2, 1898, to the wife of
D. F. Ambrose, a daughter
MARRIED
DUNN – PRINGLE – At the residence of the bride’s parents, in Susanville,
March 10th, 1898, Mr. John F. Dunn, of Los Angeles, and Miss Maggie Pringle,
of Susanville.
DIED
CLARK – in Susanville, Cal., March 12, 1898, Opal Irene, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. W. B. Clark, aged 11 years, 4 months and 1 day.
L. O. Durkee, formerly of Egg Lake, is in the Soldiers Home in the lower
part of the State.
Shep Paulk and his son Will were in town last Wednesday and while here
purchased the Summer’s place in Cedar Run District for $600.
James Pendleton Harris of Egg Lake, died last Saturday evening. It is bad
to be poor, but add to that the loss of the pilot to the ship of life, and
it is doubly bad. Sympathizing friends laid all that was mortal at rest in
the Lookout Cemetery today. A wife and six small children are left to
battle with this cold and friendless world for an existence.
THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1898
On Saturday morning at 10 o’clock, in superior court room, the time set for
passing sentence upon Frank and Ed. Roberts, convicted of the crime of grand
larceny, W. N. Goodwin, counsel for defendants, asked that the name of Judge
Boardman be entered as associate counsel. The request was granted. Messrs.
Goodwin and Boardman then presented an affidavit asking that the sentencing
of defendants be deferred for a period of two weeks to allow counsel time in
which to prepare affidavits, containing newly discovered evidence to be
presented in support of a motion for a new trial. After much argument, pro
and con, the court granted the motion for a continuance, giving counsel
until Friday, April 1st, to procure and present said affidavits.
Indian Jim, assisted by a gang of the dusky tribe has just finished clearing
up about 60 acres of brush on the old Arnett place east of town.
Mrs. J. H. Hardin, residing on the Bench, was reported very sick last week
and W. H. Roney and family went over last week to see her and render what
assistance they can.
The mumps continue raging in the valley, entire families being attacked by
them. Miss Millie Gerig suffered with them quite severely and Dr. Bradshaw
had to be called to her assistance.
John Walsh’s camping outfit in the Juniper Hills was destroyed by fire one
night last week. John was asleep when the fire started and the blankets,
which covered him, were on fire before he awoke. He had a narrow escape,
and as it was his feet were somewhat scorched and his whiskers singed.
HAYDEN HILL NOTES
S. M. Harvey has had to take a lay off on account of a sprained wrist,
caused from drilling.
Claud and Opal Whiteman, children of harry Whiteman, and Golda, daughter of
Wm Dillon are numbered among the sick.
Wm Arnett and family are numbered among the population of the Hill. They
have moved into the house formerly owned by Mr. Moll.
A. H. Waller moved into Mrs. Carlock’s house on water Street, Monday.
Wm McWilliams, who underwent a surgical operation last week, continues to
improve nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mayfield left for Sisson Tuesday morning. They intend
making that place their future home.
BORN
AYERS – Near Bieber, Cal., March 27, 1898, to the wife of M. J. Ayers, a son
JOHNSTON – In Susanville, Cal., March 16, 1898, to the wife of R. Johnston,
a son
LOOKOUT NEWS
Joe Leventon is down sick with pleurisy. Dr. Cate of Adin is attending him.
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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1898
We are informed that J. C. Lamburth and family have taken up their residence
in Chico.
Dr. Bradshaw was called to L. E. Hull’s place last Saturday to treat one of
the little girls who is suffering from Bronchitis.
The fourteen year old daughter of W. S. Painter, proprietor of the Bieber
and Alturas stage line, died in Alturas this week of scarlet fever.
Mrs. Lee M. Bidwell, well known in this upper country, was recently granted
a divorce from her husband in one of the San Francisco courts.
Wm. McWilliams received a severe kick from a horse last Friday afternoon,
which necessitated the services of Dr. Bradshaw. At last, report he was
getting along well.
Scarlet fever still seems to make in roads in different parts of the valley,
the families who have been afflicted with the disease since our last report
being, L. C. Herrick, H. C. Watson, J. K. Packwood and M. J. Ayers.
Henry Demmann and Dudley Pomeroy, the two men brought up from Lookout by
Constable Eades last week, charged with horse stealing, plead guilty to the
charge, in superior court last Wednesday, and were sentenced by Judge
Harrington to one year each in San Quentin, thus saving the county an
expensive criminal trial.
Jimmy Fay who was quite ill from Scarlet Fever last week has about
recovered.
Mrs. A. C. Herrick has been indisposed for several days and is confine to
her bed.
Dr. Bradshaw was called to the lookout country last week to see A Courtright
’s oldest son who is confined to his bed with pneumonia.
Dr. Bradshaw was called to Adin last Thursday to consult with Dr. Cate in
regard to Elmer McBain, who is suffering from inflammatory rheumatism. The
doctor says that the case is very serious, as the heart is affected.
BORN
SWAIN – In Susanville, Cal., Jan. 24, 1898, to the wife of John Swain, a son
MARRIED
BAKER – STAPP – In Susanville, Cal., Jan 25, 1898, by Superior Judge F. A.
Kelley, S. S. Baker and May T. Stapp
GERHIG – KINGSLEY – In San Francisco, Cal., Jan 25, 1898, J. H. Gerhig of
Janesville, Cal., and Mrs. Carrie L. Kingsley of Red Bluff, Cal.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1898
Notice to creditors in the estate of T. H. Lake appears in this issue.
Miss Odessa Brown is down with scarlet fever at her home near Lookout.
MARRIED
HARVILL – HARRIS
At the residence of the bride’s parents, on Egg Lake, Jan. 31, 1898, George
E. Harvill and Miss Lucinda J. Harris, J. R. Myers, J.P. officiating.
Jennie, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wood is down with the
mumps.
The personal property belonging to the estate of T. H. Lake, deceased, was
sold by Administrator Hosselkus at Hayden Hill Monday.
Mrs. Kruse, sister of Fred Meyer, and her daughter Minnie, arrived from San
Francisco last Saturday evening. They will probably remain here for
sometime.
BORN
KNOX – Near Bieber, Cal., Feb. 6, 1898, to the wife of Wm Knox, a daughter
George Harvill and Lucinda Harris were married at Egg Lake last Monday, Jan
31st, by Judge J. R. Myers. Mr. and Mrs. Harvill are keeping house near
where Clark Johnson resides.
ANOTHER FIRE
The cry of fire startled our citizens early Friday morning and although it
was not quite 5 o’clock, a large number of people soon responded to the call
and were the means of saving the Boyd dwelling house, at present occupied by
W. H. Roney, from destruction.
The fire originated in the building in the rear of the residence, used as a
store house and wood shed, and no doubt caught from a fire which had been
made in the building to smoke meat. The flames made rapid headway and soon
enveloped the entire building, so that hardly any of the contents could be
saved, and all efforts were successfully directed to saving the dwelling
house.
Mr. Roney had a large lot of meat and other supplies, as well as harness
and tools in the burnt structure, and although his loss will probably not
exceed $100, he could by ill afford even this small loss. The loss on the
building is also about $100.
Wm Gerig is said to be suffering from a light attack of pneumonia.
Bert Woodin, George Lamburth and little Norma Packwood are all down with the
mumps.
Henry Hardin is sick at his home in Little valley, and his father was here
after medicine for him Tuesday.
Frank Belew has confessed to poisoning his brother and sister. It was a
most fiendish crime, and he will receive his just deserts. He was arrested
on the eve of leaving for the Klondike.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Thurston H. Lake, Deceased:
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, administrator of the estate of
Thurston H. Lake, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within four months after the first publication of this notice to
the said administrator at the office of Goodwin & Goodwin in the town of
Susanville, said county, the same being the place for the transaction of the
business of said estate in the county of Lassen.
Dated Feb. 2, 1898
J. W. Hosselkus
Administrator of the estate of Thurston H. Lake, deceased
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1898
The quarantine was raised at the residence of I. W. Gibbins last Saturday
and our worthy recorder is on deck at his office once more, and his little
ones have entirely recovered from the scarlet fever.
We were informed after the paper was issued last week, that on the night of
January 31st the saloon owned by A. D. Heryford, at Pittville, was destroyed
by fire, but a portion of the contents were saved. We are sorry to hear of
Mr. Heryford’s bad luck.
Little Fred Babcock got a fishhook caught in one of his fingers Tuesday,
which had to be removed by Dr. Bradshaw.
E. E. McBain died at Adin Monday morning and his remains were interred in
the cemetery at that place Tuesday afternoon.
From the Willows paper, we learn that David Proulx and his father have gone
to the Klondike, also the mother and two brothers of Mrs. W. H. Woodmansee,
of this valley.
Ellen Ripley was granted a divorce from her husband, David Ripley, on the
ground of extreme cruelty, by the Superior Court of Shasta County. The
parties kept hotel in Fall City at one time and are quite well known.
Mr. Harry Kruse and wife came up from Sacramento on Tuesday’s stage. Mr.
Kruse has been in the employ of Cox & Clarke for several years and goes to
Dixie Valley to take a position on the Clarke ranch there.
The prevailing epidemics keep our doctor quite busy. Since our last report,
Paul Hopper, Edgar Dunlap, J. J. Calavan and Willie Kenyon had a tussle with
the mumps, and we also learn that scarlet fever is in the families of L. W.
Simpson and Cliff Knox.
There was quite a scare in town Monday over the reported appearance of
diphtheria on the Bench and Dr. Bradshaw was sent over to investigate the
matter, with instructions to inaugurate a strict quarantine if the report
proved true. On his return, he stated that the report was unfounded as the
patient was merely suffering from tonsillitis and the scare was subsided.
DEATH OF WILLIAM GERIG
The sad news reached us Saturday morning that death had claimed our old
neighbor and friend, William Gerig, on the proceeding evening.
It was hardly known that he was sick, and the news of his death came as a
severe shock to the entire community, for he was held in high esteemed by
everybody.
The deceased, familiarly known as Billy, was a man of irreproachable
character, generous to a fault, and true to his family and to his friends.
He was one of the earliest settlers in the valley, and one of the few men
who braved the early hard winters and remained here to build a home for
himself and family. He was always ready and prompt to aid the needy, and
assisted every enterprise that tended to the up building of the valley.
Born in the rugged mountains of Switzerland in 1847, he immigrated to this
country in 1865, and six years later arrived in this valley to found himself
a home. In 1873, he married Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of M. A. Carmichael,
eleven children being the result of the union, two of whom preceded him to
the grave. The widow and nine children remain to mourn over the departed
husband and father, and to them the sincere sympathy of the entire community
is extended. Deceased also leaves an only brother, Charley, to mourn his
loss.
The first report of Billy’s illness reached us about a week before his
demise, and then it was thought that it was only slight, and that he would
speedily recover. It seems, however, that his health had been undermined,
and he failed rapidly. He became unconscious last Friday morning, from
which he never recovered, and the end came peacefully at eight minutes past
ten o’clock that evening.
The remains were placed in an elegant casket and laid at rest Sunday
afternoon in the Hillside cemetery in the presence of the family and many
neighbors and friends.
Our Susanville exchanges report that Robert Johnson is quite feeble and his
health steadily declining. He is now confined to his bed.
Owing to the death of E. E. McBain at Adin, Monday, the Valentine
entertainment was postponed until tomorrow – Friday, Feb. 18th.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gooch of San Leandro invites us to be present at the
marriage of their daughter, Eva, which takes place in San Francisco the 16th
of this month. The groom is Edgar C. Welsh. Miss Eva and her mother
visited the family of C. J. Gooch of this place last summer.
The messenger announcing to us last Saturday the death of our genial and
whole-soled friend, Billy Gerig, took us be complete surprise. The conflict
was short. He died as falls a chieftain on some stricken battlefield, and
it was well. Better to fall like the struck eagle, whose full stretched
wing droops in mid-heaven, than to writhe through weary days and sleepless
nights, waiting “the inevitable hour.” A good and useful man is gone – gone
from home and friends – and with the agnostic, we believe is at rest.
Neither philosophy nor religion can soothe the anguish, which wrings our
hearts when a dear friend or a beloved relative is borne to the grave. Yet,
we are all in line marching to the grave. The Chariot of death heads our
funeral march. The besiegement will soon be ended. Only a few more steps
on the way, only a few more battle cries, then God will put the laurels upon
your brow and from the living fountains of heaven will bathe off the seat
and the heat and the dust of this earthly conflict. For us all the time of
work will soon be past and amid the out-flashings of the judgment throne,
and the trumpeting of resurrection angels, and the up heaving of a world of
graves, and the hosanna and the groaning of the saved and lost, we all shall
be rewarded for the good we have done or punished for the evil.
MARRIED
HOOKS – LYBARGER
At Clinton, Cal., Feb. 9, 1898, Chas E Hooks and Miss Hattie Lybarger.
DIED
GERIG – Near Bieber, Cal., Feb. 11, 1898, William Gerig, a native of
Switzerland, aged 50 years and 3 months.
COOPER – At Clinton, Cal., Feb. 5, 1898, Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas.
Cooper, aged 6 weeks.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1898
Word reached here last week that J. K. Packwood was severely hurt at Hayden
Hill and his wife and son, Charley, went up and brought him home Sunday.
Mr. Packwood has a very bad knee, caused by a peculiar accident. He was
carrying a five-gallon coal oil can full of water into the tunnel house
where he was at work, and stubbed his foot against something which threw him
off his balance and he fell to the ground cutting a V shaped gash in his
right knee. The leg has become highly inflamed and swollen and it may be
some time before he will have the use of it again.
Dave Watson is getting quite weak and is now unable to leave his bed. He
seems to be losing strength every day.
The little infant of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Cook is quite sick with pneumonia
and Dr. Bradshaw was called to attend it.
We are informed that Hon. W. T. Masten, ex-Superior Judge of this county,
who succeeded to the practice of Shinn & Shinn on his retirement from the
bench, has concluded to withdraw from the practice of the law at Susanville.
BORN
HARRIS – In Susanville, Cal., Feb. 15, 1898, to the wife of Chas Harris, a
daughter
Miss Lippincott departed last week for Warmcastle, where she will visit her
sister, Mrs. Snell.
Andrew Cullers, father of the Cullers boys of Little Hot Spring, died
recently from an operation performed on his throat.
John Craig has moved with his family to Mud Lake and will go in partnership
with J. B. Stobie in black-smithing and wagon making. Mr. Stobie is among
the best as a mechanic.
John Robinson, his wife and Miss Fannie Seawell went to Alturas a few days
ago in company with Constable Eades. John has been worrying over property
matters until it is thought he has lost his reason.
A peculiar object was observed in the western sky near old man Eades place
last Saturday by the mail carrier. It was a snow-white ball, as large as a
wash tub, with two long pendants hanging earthward. As it began to float on
the air, the pendants hanging would bend up like a man’s legs when sitting,
and then stretch out again. This was done for 15 minutes, when it seemed to
fall over backwards and then vanished.
Edward Kennedy of Bieber gave us a call last Saturday. He was looking after
stock. Mr. Kennedy informed us that he and the late Billy Gerig were the
first to build cabins in that part of the valley – twenty-seven years ago.
He says there was not a stick between that place and Adin. L. Cohen kept
store, he says, in Adin in a little log cabin, and no one lived here at
Lookout and vicinity but J. W. Whitley and old man Cole, who owned the H. S.
Brown ranch.
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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1898
W. C. Way, at one time a resident of our town, died at his home, on the
“Ranch last Thursday morning.
Dr. Bradshaw went to Hayden Hill Sunday in response to a call from Harry
Whiteman, who has a very sick child.
Ed Woodmansee, who spent the last six months in this valley, returned to his
home in Lynn County, Oregon, last week.
L. J. McDaniels of Egg Lake took the stage for Willows Monday morning, being
called there by the serious illness of his father.
Mrs. J. K. Packwood has been indisposed for several days and confined to the
house.
Several people from here attended the funeral of Dr. H. H. Mitchell at Adin
last Thursday.
Mrs. W. K. Estill went below a short time ago and will spend the winter with
her daughter, Mrs. E. B. Bainbridge.
Dr. Bradshaw was called to Dixie Valley Saturday to see Willie McCrary, who
is suffering from a slight attack of pneumonia.
Our teacher, Watt Philliber, is confined to his home with a serious attack
of La grippe, and our school remained closed this week in consequence.
Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Mitchell desire us to express their sincere thanks to
everybody for the many favors and assistance rendered during the illness and
death of Mr. Mitchell’s father.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Woodmansee were tendered a surprise party last Friday
evening, it being the tenth anniversary of their wedding. A good many of
their friends were in attendance and dancing was indulged in until the early
morning hours.
One day last week Mr. and Mrs. Frank Studleys’ little daughter, Marie, fell
against the stove, burning her cheek and forehead, though not seriously.
S. M. Harvey and family, accompanied by Miss Winnie Stanley, returned to
Hayden Hill this morning after spending the holidays in this vicinity.
The Wedding Anniversary of J. S. McCuistian and wife and A. O. Stanley and
wife, which was New Year’s day was celebrated Sunday evening by elegant
Turkey Supper at Mr. McCuistian’s house.
Last Sunday after church four little children climbed into Lee Stone’s wagon
before the family came out, and the team became frightened and started
towards home. Two horsemen caught the team about half a mile from the
schoolhouse. Nothing was broken and no one was hurt.
An accident occurred near Providence schoolhouse last Wednesday, which came
very near ending seriously for Leslie Smith. An unruly horse ran into a
wire fence and threw him off. He remained unconscious for several hours,
but came out all right without any serious injuries.
DIED
WAY – Near Juniper, Lassen County, Cal., Dec. 30, 1897, Willard Clark Way,
a native of Vermont, aged about 72 years.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1898
TWO ACCIDENTS
One day last week, Lester Wood, a grandson to Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Rucker of
this place, while in the employ of C. C. Carlton of Dixie Valley, was riding
after stock when his horse fell with him and hurt one of Lester’s feet so
severely that he has been compelled to go on crutches ever since.
The following day Mr. Carlton was running after a cow when his horse fell,
and as he went down, Mr. C. threw out his right hand to save himself and
striking the sharp edge of a rock, cut a deep gash several inches in length
in the palm of his hand extending to the wrist. Mr. Carlton also received a
severe cut under the left eye, caused by a flying piece of gravel.
John W. Marcus, of Lookout was appointed P. M. at Lookout by the McKinley
administration, vice Martha E. Read – term expired.
From a correspondent to the Argus from Lookout, we learn that J. H. Treanor,
a former resident of this valley, is married again and living in Sacramento.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Straub’s baby boy has been very ill with pneumonia, but
its condition is much improved the past few days.
Lyman Jones of Dry Lake visited judge Myers’ court last Friday night about
midnight and asked for a warrant for the arrest of two parties who stole one
horse from himself, one from Theodore Renner and one from J. W. Harvey.
They were stolen from near Dry Lake. They also stole Mr. Stobie’s saddle,
bridle, spurs and overcoat. Mr. Jones is in hot pursuit and will catch the
thieves.
A ROW IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
Judge Kelley and E. V. Spencer Clash
Quite a disgraceful scene was enacted in the courtroom of the Superior
court at Susanville last Saturday.
There had been for sometime past a bitter feeling between Judge Kelley and
E. V. Spencer and this feeling culminated last Saturday during a trial in
which Spencer was attorney for one of the parties. Spencer scored Judge
Kelley in a most unwarranted manner and was fined $50 for contempt of court.
This made Spencer more angry and he used harsher words than before, when
Judge Kelley stepped down from the bench and struck him two or three
harmless blows, when parties interfered. Spencer did not attempt to strike
back.
Mrs. J. T. Gibbins was suffering from an attack of inflammatory rheumatism
at Alturas.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Roney’s little son is confined to his bed with a light
attack of scarlet fever.
Half dozen dogs were found dead in town last Saturday morning. They had
been poisoned with strychnine.
Supervisor Brownell did not return here from Susanville as he intended. A
telegram reached him from Chico, requiring his presence at the bedside of
his wife, who is very low.
In the superior court of Sacramento County, December 6, Julia L. Bosworth
was granted a divorce from F. E. Bosworth. She was also awarded $15 a month
alimony.
OBITUARY
Died – At his home near Pittville, December 30, 1897, Mr. Willard C. Way,
aged 71 years, 7 months and 15 days. Mr. Way was born in Champlain village,
Vermont, in 1826. When a child her moved with his parents to Michigan and
when a young man came across the plains to California, the last ten years of
his life being spent at his home near Pittville. Decreased leaves a wife
and five grown children to mourn his loss.
We wish to tender our heartfelt thanks to the many neighbors and friends
during the late sickness and death of our husband and father.
Mrs. T. Way and family
The little girl of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Waller is suffering from a slight
attack of fever.
We understand that the parties who stole horses from Jones and Harvey near
Dry Lake were caught in Burney Valley and brought back to Lookout.
BORN
VESTAL – At Pittville, Cal., Dec. 24, 1897, to the wife of T. H. Vestal, a
daughter
COOK – At Susanville, Cal., Jan. 5, 1898, to the wife of W. D. Cook, a son
MARRIED
HOLABIRD – WOODIN
At the residence of the bride’s parents, near Bieber, Cal., Sunday, Jan. 9,
1898, F. Hartwell Holabird and Gertrude M. Woodin, Rev. A. DeWitt Welty,
officiating. (The editor acknowledges the receipt of a bountiful supply of
wedding cake).
HOLABIRD – WOODIN NUPTIALS
A quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Woodin,
at the West Side Sunday afternoon, when their daughter, Gertrude, was joined
in the holy bonds of wedlock to Hartie Holabird, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M.
Holabird, of Muck Valley. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. a. Dewitt
Welty, of Fall River Valley, the relatives of the contracting parties only
being present. At the close of the ceremony and after congratulations had
been extended to the happy couple, the guests were seated and partook of a
bounteous repast. The young couple then departed for their home in Muck
Valley, where they will be pleased to see all their friends.
The wedding gifts of which the young people were the recipients, were many
and valuable, among them being the following:
Mrs. Hartwell of Sacramento, one dozen knives, one dozen Silver Forks.
Mr. and Mrs. S. Solon Holl of Sacramento, half dozen Silver teaspoons.
Charles Holl, of Sacramento, one silver butter knife.
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Holabird one large lamp, one pair fine blankets, one
half dozen silver teaspoons, bed linen.
Bert Woodin and H. M. James, one handsome Saratoga trunk.
Fred M. James, one handsome water set.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Hockman handsome rug, handsome knitted lace.
Mrs. and Mrs. T, P, Hockman, Canary bird.
W. H. Paulk, handsome nickel-plated lamp.
Mrs. and Mrs. M. James of Willits, handsome crocheted scarf.
Madge and Cora Bassett of Anderson, handsome case of perfume.
J. H. Holl, one fine Holstein cow.
M. B. Woodin, one fine linen table cloth, one crocheted yoke.
Mabel A. Woodin, one dozen linen napkins.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Woodin, parlor organ.
The groom and bride have been keeping company for several years and this
happy event has been looked forward to by their many friends by whom they
are highly and deservedly esteemed, and who, one and all, wish them “God
Speed” in their journey through life, which we supplement with our earnest
and sincere wishes for their health, wealth, happiness and long life.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1898
The children of I. W. Gibbins at Alturas are sick with scarlet fever.
Rosie, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Babcock, is down with
scarlet fever.
Mrs. Ima Packwood is confined to the house with an attack of the la grippe
and T. J. Durfee has charge of the post office.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Goumaz died last Friday morning of
scarlet fever. The boy was not thought to be dangerously ill, and death
came upon him unexpected. The body was taken to Susanville Saturday for
interment. The parents have the sincere sympathy of the community in their
bereavement.
One of Anton Gerig’s little boys met with a serious accident Tuesday
afternoon. He was running around the house, playing with a hatchet which he
held in his right hand, when he fell to the ground, and in doing so the
hatchet struck the left hand and severed the forefinger at the middle joint.
Dr. Bradshaw was called to dress the wound and made the boy as comfortable
as he could.
Elmer Paulk is reported down with scarlet fever and Dr. Bradshaw was called
over yesterday to attend him.
T. J. Fulcher, C. A. Mayhew, I. W. Bassett, Pete Walsh, S. H. Paulk, A. C.
Herrick, l. Kramer, James Finley and John Hansen are in Susanville attending
the superior court as jurymen.
The will of Mrs. Betsy Powers was filed for probate in the superior court of
Shasta County. She bequeaths her home to her son-in-law, Herbert Bass, of
Montgomery Creek; to Mrs. Scranton she leaves $1,00 and the remainder of her
property is divided between her other four children, Leander Powers,
Clarinda Overmeyer, Mary Heryford and Ida F. Bass.
BORN
CARMICHAEL – At Hayden Hill, Cal., Jan. 14, 1898, to the wife of a. J.
Carmichael, a son
MARTIN – In Susanville, Cal., Jan. 12, 1898, to the wife of E. A. Martin, a
daughter
CENTER – At Datura, Cal., Jan. 10, 1898, to the wife of C. D. Center, a
daughter
DIED
GOUMAZ – near Bieber, Cal., Jan. 14, 1898, Phillip Stanwood Goumaz, son of
P. J. and S. J. Goumaz, aged 11 years 9 months and 24 days.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1898
JUGGLING WITH JUSTICE
Those who were called to Susanville on the jury have all returned; T. J.
Fulcher and A. M. Green being the only ones from this end of the county who
heard the case against L. E. Richter, which resulted in an acquittal.
From all we can learn of the matter, George A. Long and Jos. Sellick, who
really stole the cattle, were turned loose on the plea of turning state
evidence against an innocent man, and it looks like the charge against
Richter was trumped up in order to give them this loophole to escape, for
otherwise they would surely have done the state service either in San
Quentin or Folsom.
It is simply juggling with justice, the real culprits seeming having too
much of a pull. The way this case was conducted has called forth
considerable unfavorable criticism.
A NARROW ESCAPE
Fred Gaylord met with what might have been a serious accident Monday
afternoon while returning from Lookout with the mail. He crossed the river
on the ice and just as he reached the eastern bank, the horse slipped back
and in doing so broke through the ice and went to the bottom of the river.
Fortunately Fred had selected a shallow place to cross and the horse managed
to keep his head out of the water, but he could not be gotten out before
help was secured and it was nearly four hours before he was finally released
from his perilous position and was almost perished when rescued. Fred got
out the mail before he left to procure help, but left the saddle on the
horse, and when he returned the saddle had someway worked off and was lost.
The mail did not reach the post office here until after 7 o’clock in the
evening.
ANOTHER DEATH IN THE FAMILY OF O. G. WILLIAMS
The sad tidings reached us that death has again entered the home of Mr. and
Mrs. O. G. Williams, and took from them their oldest son, Wayne, who was
nearly 8 years old. Their two little daughters are also very low, and
although the best of medical skill has been procured and all possible
attention is paid the little sufferers, they do not seem to improve. It is
sad indeed to lose two children out of a family of five inside of two months
and the parents are completely heart-broken. The utmost sympathy is
extended them by all their old friends in this valley, and the sincere hope
is expressed that their two little girls will be spared to them.
SCARLET FEVER
Scarlet fever is slowly spreading in the valley, and at present,we learn
that Jimmy Fay is quite sick with it; one of Wm. Gerig’s children has also
been attacked with the disease, but is getting over it. We also learn that
Caroline, the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith, in the lower end of
the valley, has just recovered from an attack of the same disease. There
ought to be more precaution taken to keep the disease from spreading and as
soon as it is discovered in a family, all intercourse with outsiders ought
to ceased until all chance for spreading the contagion is passed.
D. R. Brownell arrived from Chico last evening and reports his wife slowly
improving.
We understand that Dave Watson is confined to his bed. He has been very
feeble lately.
Mrs. C. M. Wilcox, wife of S. D. Wilcox, who owns the Happy Camp property,
died at her home in Tehama County a week ago today from consumption.
H. Cummegs, owner of the Jackson toll road, died at Redding last week from
heart trouble.
BORN
SUMMERS – At Hayden Hill, Cal., Jan. 20th, 1898, to the wife of J. T.
Summers, a daughter
DIED
WILLIAMS – At Mohler, Lincoln County, Wash., Jan. 17, 1898, Wayne, eldest
son of Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Williams, aged 7 years, 8 months and 16 days.
HOWELL – Near Lookout, Cal., Jan. 24, 1898, John Howell aged 93 years and 22
days.
A. Miller, well known here and father-in-law of Walter Criss, died of heart
disease in Colusa County, a short time ago.
J. A. Howell, one of our oldest and highly respected citizens, crossed into
the dark beyond yesterday at the ripe old age of 93 years and 22 days. Mr.
Howell was the father of Geo. W. Howell of Gouger Neck.
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