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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1901
LOOKOUT NEWS
Seaman and Charley Barnes, former residents of this place, are in Nebraska.
George H. Knight, J. E. Niles and Ben Wayman, all of Adin, have been
appointed to appraise the property of the Asa Morris estate; so says the
Woodland Democrat.
Mrs. Asa Fitzpatrick, sister-in-law of Mrs. C. H. Merrill, arrived here last
Friday from Burney Valley on months’ visit.
The Little Valley schoolhouse was completely destroyed by fire a week ago
yesterday. The fire was discovered by one of the pupils coming to school
late that morning and had already burned considerable of the rood away. As
soon as the alarm was given, the teacher and pupils went to work with a will
to save the contents and succeeded in getting everything out of the house,
even, the doors and windows. The Jake Faust building has been temporarily
fitted up and school is held there now.
THE FEVER AGAIN
Just as our people were beginning to breathe easy in the hope that they had
succeeded in stamping out the scarlet fever epidemic, another case cropped
out last Friday. This time it was Elma Florin, who has a comparatively mild
attack. Sunday school and other services had been resumed at the
Presbyterian church, but the church was promptly ordered closed again. The
public school has not been closed, but quite a number of the parents have
withdrawn their children so that the attendance is quite small. – Fall River
Tidings
B. B. Street has been appointed sheriff of Modoc County to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Sheriff Hager.
Fred Herrick, the thirteen-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Herrick, was
struck on the head by a falling limb in the timber, west of town, Sunday and
rendered insensible. He was immediately brought to town and placed under
the care of Dr. Bradshaw, who brought him to after a coupe of hours
treatment. The scalp was badly bruised, but no serious result is
anticipated.
BORN
HAMPTON – In Susanville, Cal., March 24, 1901, to the wife of Charles
Hampton, a daughter
Jim Collier, who is well known here, was married recently to Miss Mattie
Fisher of Alturas.
A few days ago, the county clerk issued a marriage license for Charles E.
Gooch and Miss Pearl Ostrom, two of Big Valley’s well known residents, and
we are informed that the nuptial knot was tied the first of this week. We
wish them happiness. – Alturas New Era
Old Calkin Jack, an Indian, who was an old man when the first white settler
made his home in this valley, thirty years ago, died last Friday afternoon
and was buried with all the Indian honors the following day; his funeral
being attended by the Indians of Fall River Valley and other distant points.
His age is supposed to have been somewhere between 100 and 110 years. (8:1)
Lewis Hansen received the sad news of the accidental death of his brother,
V. C. Hansen, at his mining camp at Cascade, Plumas County. His remains
were discovered in his cabin by a couple of miners on March 5th, badly
decomposed, and it is generally supposed that his death had occurred a month
previous, presumably from the explosion of giant powder, as his limbs were
found severed from his body and the cabin was badly wrecked. (8:1)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1901
DEATH OF MRS. M. A. HOCKMAN
Mrs. M. P. Woodin received the sad tidings yesterday that her mother, Mrs.
M. A. Hockman, died at the home of her son, Theodore, near Petaluma on the
preceding day.
Mrs. Hockman has been ailing for sometime, but it was not considered
serious and her death was quite sudden.
Deceased was an old resident of this valley and highly esteemed by all who
knew her. Her husband preceded her to the grave a little over two years
ago, and she leaves surviving her four children, Mrs. L. J. Fitch of
Oakland, Mrs. M. P. Woodin of this valley, T. P. Hockman of Petaluma and
Mrs. M. A. James of Willits. (1:1)
LOOKOUT NEWS
Perry Summers will take Frank Triplett’s place on the Gooch ranch and Frank
will farm the T. W. Osborn ranch.
Charley Gooch and Mrs. Zettie Ostrom were married yesterday at Egg Lake, J.
R. Myers, J. P. performing the ceremony. They were married at the residence
of John R. Whitehouse. Only a few friends were present, but a sumptuous
dinner was served.
Louis Gerber, the well known cattle man, is the father of a bouncing baby
boy, born in Klamath Falls, Oregon, March 27th.
Miss Eva Gibbins, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Gibbins, was the
successful winner in a contest for a life scholarship in Ayers’ Business
College, which was given by the New Era of Alturas. Miss Gibbins is well
known here and has our hearty congratulations on her success.
FALL RIVER ITEMS
Henry Cullers of Little Hot Spring Valley had a fall last Sunday and
dislocated his shoulder. He came to town on Monday and had Dr. Cadwallader
replace the misplaced bone.
The news reached here Wednesday from McCloud that Gertie, the five-year old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. San Fitzwater had die a few days previous. The
child’s mother died last summer, it will be remembered. (4:2)
BORN
LAMBURTH – Near Bieber, Cal., April 9, 1901, to the wife of C. M. Lamburth,
a son
DIED
HOCKMAN – Near Petaluma, cal., April 8, 1901, Martha A. Hockman, a native of
Ohio aged 77 years, 3 months and 12 days.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1901
CLIPPINGS FROM THE ARGUS
Last Saturday a telegram summoned the Junior member of the Argus to the
bedside of his sister, Mrs. L. E. Winchester, whose home is near Susanville.
We are pleased to learn that the lady, although still in a critical
condition, is slightly improved and hopes for her recovery are now
entertained.
Mr. and Mrs. George Estill and two of their children are down with the
mumps.
Seward Kresge was down from the Lookout country Sunday, and his brother,
John returned home with him.
Charles Leonard was severely hurt one day last week while out riding in his
buggy. The horse took fright and ran away, throwing Mr. Leonard out.
Ellis Herrick and family and Dave Herrick moved out to T. W. Wilson’s
sawmill, near Susanville, last Friday. They have been employed to drive the
ox team for the mill.
A. C. Lowell, a prominent merchant of Fort Bidwell, stopped here Monday
night on his way to San Francisco. Mr. Lowell has been a resident of Modoc
County for over twenty years and this was his first visit to this part of
the country. He expressed himself as highly pleased with our valley, its
prosperous appearance and its promising outlook.
Sam Watson left for Round Mountain yesterday, where he will be employed as
night watchman at the Terry sawmill this summer. – Anderson News
BORN
RAKER – At Milford, Cal., April 6th, 1901, to the wife of George F. Raker, a
son
DIXON – In Susanville, Cal., April 10, 1901, to the wife of Charles Dixon, a
daughter
DIED
PYLE – In Susanville, Cal., April 9, 1901, Thomas Pyle, a native of Ohio
aged 75 years and 22 days.
Since W. E. Page has been weaving carpet, he has woven 1253 yards, and now
has on hand about sixty yards of the prettiest homemade carpet that we ever
saw.
It was with great pleasure that we met our old time friend, Billy
Massingill, last week. Billy is married now and had his wife with him. He
has served Lake County, Oregon, as county clerk, served that state one term
in the legislature, besides is doing a prosperous mercantile business in
Lakeview.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1901
OIL STRUCK IN SURPRISE VALLEY
ALTURAS, CAL., APRIL 18 – There is much excitement here over the finding of
oil on the ranch of J. H. Hornbeck between Cedarville and Eagleville in
Surprise Valley and it is said a flow has been found that burns like a
candle, only much brighter.
Oil locations are being made. There is an oil expert here from Redding,
who is bonding all he can.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Jim Brown and Robert Leventon recognized a horse stolen from Charley Rice of
Round Valley two or three years ago on Mr. Bainbridge’s sprinkling wagon in
Redding. A description was telegraphed Charley and proves to be correct.
The thief will probably be caught.
Considerable excitement was created in the north end of town this morning,
the cause, S. Emanuel trying to stay on the top side of a bicycle.
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT
Yesterday afternoon, Charles Odett met with a very narrow escape from death
at the Winchester ranch, below Susanville. In driving into a shed or barn
after a load of hay, a ladder was thrown down, frightening the horses and
causing them to run. Mr. Odett would probably have controlled them, as he
is an experienced horseman, but one of the lines broke and he fell forward
between the horses and wagon. One of the wheels passed over his right leg,
dislocating the bones at the knee joint, tearing loose the tendons and
ligaments and badly rupturing them. He also received several severe cuts
and bruises about the head. Mr. Odett was brought to town as soon as
possible and Drs. Dozier and Shanks attended to his injuries. It is thought
the injury to his leg may permanently disable him, since Mr. Odett is about
sixty years of age and the injury a very complicated and difficult one to
handle. Severe as it is, he was very fortunate that he escaped a fatal
injury. The wagon was wrecked before the team was stopped in their wild
run. – Lassen Advocate
Season's Greetings
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1901
Milt Watson was down from his Willow Creek home yesterday. His son, Isaac,
came down with him and seemed to be fully recovered from the operation.
The little four-year old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Walker met with a
painful accident last Saturday morning, by falling from a wagon. His right
arm was broken near the elbow. The little fellow was brought to town and
Dr. Bradshaw set the fractured arm and made the child as comfortable as
possible.
TO THE PUBLIC
Notice is hereby given that I have this day given my son, Edward Eades his
time; that I will not be responsible for any debts he may contract, neither
will I claim any of his earnings or any property which he has acquired.
Dated at Lookout, Cal., Feb 15, 1901.
Andy Eades
Bill and Andrew McWilliams have purchased the ranch known as the Moss swamp
ranch, in Fall River and will move there sometime this spring.
George W. Knox is still in a precarious condition. He had several sinking
spells last night and though he rallied from them, they left him in a more
exhausted condition.
Blaine Paulk aged 14 and Norma Packwood aged 11, gave a joint birthday party
at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Paulk, in town, last Saturday
evening. About fifty people, mostly little folks gathered together and
spent an enjoyable evening playing games and dancing until 10 o’clock, when
refreshments were served and after another hour of frolic the party
dispersed.
CLIPPING FROM THE ARGUS
Isaac Watson was brought to town Sunday and has been staying with Dr.
Tinsman during the week. He has so far recovered from the effects of the
recent operation, which he underwent as to be about the streets and
continues to improve rapidly.
FALL RIVER ITEMS
Miss Mildred Snell was reported on the sick list for a few days last week,
but her illness was not of a serious nature.
No new cases of scarlet fever have been reported since out last issue.
Little Leona Florin is convalescing, though her condition was quite
precarious for several days. Her hearing was considerably impaired, but Dr.
Cadwallader’s skill will no doubt remedy that in due time.
BORN
STUDLEY – Near Hayden Hill, Cal., Feb 8th, 1901, to the wife of Frank
Studley, a daughter, (still born)
WILL CONTEST
Suit has been commenced in the Superior Court of Lassen County, Cal., and
in the District Court here by John Best McKissick, Mrs. L. C. Sellick and
Mrs. Martha m. Tipton, as heirs-at-law of the late Jacob McKissick,
contesting the probate of his will.
McKissick left the bulk of his property, which was appraised at about
$100,000, to a nephew, Benjamin Howard McKissick, who filed a document on
the second day of October in the District Court of Washoe County, purporting
to be the last will and testament with a petition asking to be appointed
executor.
The contestants claim that said Jacob McKissick did not at the time of
subscribing his name to the alleged will, declare it to be his will before
witnesses, and that he was at the time incapable and incompetent to make or
sign such a document. The contestants allege undue influence on the part of
Benjamin Howard McKissick as well as incompetence on the part of the
testator.
The contestants have engaged Spencer and Raker of Susanville, and also
Spencer and Boardman as attorneys to press their claims and the suit
promises to be a hard-fought battle. – Reno Gazette
We are in receipt of the following letter from willow Ranch, Cal., Dated Jan
9, 1901:
“Dear Friend, Our father died at 11 o’clock a.m., January 7th. Knowing
that you have always been his highly esteemed friend, we ask as a favor of
you that you write his obituary.
Mrs. Pleasants and Family.”
George E. Pleasants was born at Waterloo, Seneca County, New York, Feb 23,
1841, and died as above stated at the age of 60 years. At the age of 17, he
lost his right arm from being thrown from a horse. He got an excellent
education – holding several diplomas from different institutions. He was an
able instructor serving about eight years with the writer on the board of
education. He was a graduate of medicine and of late years practiced that
calling. He was married twice, his first wife being Angeline Tombs, and one
child was born to this union, Mrs. Pearl Barnes being the issue. She is the
wife of the Bieber miller. His first wife died in 1874 and in 1875, he
married Mary R. Richards at Jackson, Michigan. The following children were
born to this union: Mrs. Cleo Gillett, Clyde C. Pleasants, Porter H.
Pleasants and Lola Pleasants, all of Willow Ranch, Cal. His family was at
his bedside and saw his lights go out. He died with a lingering disease of
the kidneys. In the beautiful mythology of the ancients, Death was the
daughter of Night and the sister of Sleep. Every life, no matter if its
every hour is rich with love and every moment jeweled with joy, will at its
close, becomes a tragedy as sad, and deep and dark as can be woven of the
warp and woof of mystery and death. Let us believe, in spite of doubts and
dogmas and tears and fears, that the dear words “I am better now” are true
of all the countless dead. George W. Pleasants was upright and honest, a
scholar and gentleman, and our associations with him planted a strong love
and respect for him. Kind and loving husband and father, a devoted friend,
we bid adieu where manhood’s morning almost touches noon, while the shadows
are still falling toward the west. Place a wreath of myrtle or immortal as
mute sincere evidence of our love.
Sunday, March 3, 1901 (8:1)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1901
DEATH OF ANDREW GREIGG
Again, we are called upon to chronicle the death of a pioneer of the state
and one of the earliest settlers of this valley.
Andrew Greigg crossed over to the great beyond Monday evening, at 5 minutes
to nine o’clock. A week ago, he was hale and hearty for one of his age, and
today he was laid away to eternal rest. His death resulted from blood
poisoning caused from a small scratch on the thumb of his right hand.
We feel that we can hardly do justice to the character of the deceased.
Living a bachelor life, without wife to cheer him or children to caress him,
he was possessed of a heart, tender and true. No person in distress called
on him in vain for assistance; and no project for the up building of the
valley escaped his bounty.
Deceased was born in Scotland in 1821. He came to California in 1849 and
in 1852, settled in Siskiyou County, where he remained until 1874, when he
moved to this valley, where he has since resided.
His remains were laid at rest in the Masonic cemetery at Adin, being
followed there by a large concourse of friends. (1:2)
Will McWilliams took a four-horse load of farming implements to his newly
acquired Fall River ranch last Thursday and Monday Mrs. McWilliams and
family moved there also.
DEATH OF GEORGE W. KNOX
After lingering for several weeks, death at last relieved George W. Knox
from his earthly suffering. His life departed from him peacefully Sunday
evening at five o’clock, while surrounded by his wife and children. Death
came not unexpected, as but little hope was held out for his recovery and
the families were reconciled to the inevitable, hard as it was to bear.
George W. Knox was born in Grant County, Wisconsin, on January 22d, 1835.
He was married on February 14th, 1858, to Harriett Elizabeth Reynolds, who
survives him.
In 1859, they crossed the plains and settled in Butte County, where they
remained until 1879, when they moved to this valley, where they have since
resided.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow and five children, Noah, William,
Clifford and Leila Knox and one married daughter, Mrs. Jennie Maquart. The
interment took place in Hillside cemetery yesterday afternoon. The funeral
services were held at the house and grave by Rev. J. H. Johnson and the
remains were followed to their last resting place by many neighbors and
friends. (1:4)
Elmer Bagwell returned to the valley last Saturday evening, after a sojourn
in the lower country of nearly a year and a half.
Grayson Myers was called as a witness in the Eades – Trowbridge case, which
commenced before the superior court in Alturas Monday. Grayson took Monday’
s stage for Modoc’s county seat.
DIED
KNOX – Near Bieber, Cal., March 10, 1901, George W. Knox, a native of
Wisconsin aged 66 years, 1 month and 16 days.
GREIGG – In Adin, Cal., March 11, 1901, Andrew Greigg, a native of Scotland
aged 79 years, 6 months and 26 days.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1901
W. A. Wood returned from Redding Sunday. After delivering the cattle on the
range, he paid a lengthy visit to his mother in Oakland.
A SICK CHILD
Leona Florin, who was taken down with scarlet fever four weeks ago, has had
a serious time this week. She was getting along nicely til last week, when
a swelling of the glands was noticed, and on Sunday afternoon, the swelling
broke inside the throat at the same time rupturing a small blood vessel from
which the blood flowed freely. Dr. Cadwallader worked with her all night,
but it was seven o’clock next morning before the flow of blood was entirely
stayed. The little girl was greatly weakened and her condition was regarded
as very serious, but she rallied after a day or two and is once more mending
rapidly. – Fall River Tidings
Ernest Fruits, who has been in the employ of George H. Knight for more than
a year past, took his departure for San Francisco, where he goes to remain
permanently. During his stay here, Ernest has made many friends, who are
sorry to see him go, but who wish him success in his new home.
LOOKOUT NEWS
John Potter is the happy father of a new McKinley, boy – 14th inst.
We are sorry to state that A. Courtright is quite sick and has had Dr.
Bradshaw visit him two or three times.
Frank Parrish, Milton Watson, A. L. Steel and Henry Stone were here from
Willow Creek yesterday on business connected with the estate of Wm B.
Parrish, deceased.
ACCIDENT TO A SOMNAMBULIST
A queer accident occurred at the Kirk ranch, near Glenburn, last Friday
night. For a few weeks past, Malcom McArthur and Jesse House have been
staying at the ranch feeding stock and looking after things in general.
Saturday evening, the two young men retired about 8 o’clock and were soon in
the arms of Morpheus. About two o’clock in the morning Jesse got up in his
sleep and rushing to the window of his room, jumped through it, alighting on
the roof of the porch and then dropped to the ground, a distance of some
eight feet. In the meantime, Malcom had been aroused by the noise, but
being somewhat dazed, did not comprehend the situation. Going to another
window, he saw some one on the porch below, and thinking it was a burglar
trying to gain an entrance, he got his gun and was in the act of raising it
to shoot when Jesse called out, “don’t shoot! I am hurt!” Malcom ran down
stairs, unlocked the door and admitted his friend who was beginning to grow
weak from the loss of blood, for in jumping through the window he had
severed an artery in his leg just above the ankle and the blood was flowing
from the wound in a large stream.
At this juncture young McArthur displayed considerable skill and presence
of mind. Taking a handkerchief, he bound it around the limb, just above the
cut, twisting it and binding it till the flow of blood had ceased. Then
making the boy as comfortable as possible, he mounted his horse and came to
town after Dr. Cadwallader. The doctor returned about 9 o’clock Sunday
morning bringing the patient with him. He was taken to the McArthur
residence, where he has received as careful attention as a member of their
own family would receive and if the present rate of improvement continues,
Jesse will be able to go to work next week. – Fall River Tidings
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1901
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Holabird moved back to their home in Muck Valley last
week.
James Myers came down from Lookout Sunday and will remain here with his
brother, Grayson, for a month or two.
SURGICAL OPERATION
Last Tuesday, Dr. Cadwallader performed a very delicate and difficult
operation on a Dixie Valley Indian named Pete -------. This Indian has been
a great sufferer and was advised that such an operation was the only means
by which his life might be prolonged. He hesitated for sometime, but
finally threw aside his superstitious fears and went unflinchingly to the
operating table. In a few moments’ time, Dr. Cadwallader, with Dr.
Sheppard, John Long and Bob Startt as assistants, had done the work and the
patient passed off into a quiet, refreshing sleep nad has been improving
steadily ever since. We understand that he possesses considerable property
and fearing he might not survive the operation, made his will, but from
present appearances it will be sometime before his heirs have an opportunity
to squabble over his estate. – Fall River Tidings
MARRIED
BROCKMAN – KNOCH – Near Susanville, Cal., March 14,1901, J. F. Brockman and
Miss Lilly H. F. Knoch.
BORN
SMITH – Near Bieber, Cal., March 21, 1901, to the wife of A. Smith, a son
NORWOOD – In Bieber, Cal., March 26, 1901, to the wife of j. W. Norwood, a
son – 10 lbs
We have been informed that in the Eades – Trowbridge trial the jury decided
in favor of Trowbridge and the judge set the decision aside, as the verdict
was not given according to law. Eades has brought suit again.
The friends of E. D. Hager are pained to learn of his untimely taking off.
Mr. Hager was a natural born gentleman, and an obliging and dutiful officer.
It is supposed that his team got fractious, threw him out of his buggy and
ran over him. Two Indians came along, picked him up and took him to
Alturas.
Season's Greetings
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1901
A. L. Putney was confined to his house for nearly a week with a severe
attack of grippe.
DEATH OF H. C. WOLFSEN
The sad news reached us Sunday that H. C. Wolfsen died at his home in
Merced County last Wednesday night of typhoid fever. It seems but a short
time since Mr. Wolfsen was here seemingly strong and robust enough to
withstand the ravages of disease for many years and the news of his death
caused a feeling of sincere grief to his many friends in this valley. The
widow and family of the deceased have our kindest sympathy in their hour of
sorrow.
We take the following particulars from the Merced County Sun of Jan 31st:
An early settler of Merced County, who enjoyed the respect of his neighbors
and who counted the esteem of his fellows as an essential life relation, has
gone to his final rest. We refer to the death of H. C. Wolfsen, which
occurred at his Bear Creek homestead at 10 o’clock last night. Mr. Wolfsen
had been ailing since Christmas, but his illness did not take a serious turn
until a short time ago. The malady finally developed into typhoid fever,
which resulted in his death.
Henry Christian Wolfsen was a trifle over 65 years in age, having first
seen the light of day in Germany, September 19, 1835. When he reached his
majority, he came to America and soon started for the California gold
fields. After mining at various places in California and Nevada, Mr.
Wolfsen settled at what was then known as Fiddletown, Amador County, a town
that is now named Oleta. Here Mr. Wolfsen was married to Miss Amelia Howell
in 1865. Coming to Merced County in 1875, Mrs. Wolfsen went to farming on
the old Ostrander place, then moving to the adjoining ranch, known as the
Page Place, near the present site of Geneva, shortly after which he
established the well known Wolfsen homestead, on Bear Creek, where he passed
his remaining years.
Mr. Wolfsen was a large landholder, his properties being in Merced and
Lassen Counties. The widow and nine children survive to mourn the loss of a
devoted husband and father. The children – seven sons and two daughters –
are Peter, Frank, Ludwig, Frederick, John Charles, Louise, Harvey and Sadie.
Ludwig, Fred and Louise are attending school in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Mr. Wolfsen was a member of Merced Lodge No. 208, I.O.O.F., and the funeral
services will be held at Odd Fellows hall Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock.
(1:4)
Miss Olive Simpson has taken a position as waitress in the Valley Hotel.
NOTES FROM LOOKOUT
The young people gave Laverne and Inez Leventon a surprise party last Friday
evening.
Joe Leventon was quite seriously kicked by a horse last Wednesday evening,
but he is now able to be out again.
BORN
HASTINGS – Near Adin, Cal., Jan 23, 1901, to the wife of I. J. Hastings, a
daughter
MARRIED
PARSONS – ESTEE – In Susanville, Cal., Jan 20, 1901, Joseph Parsons and Miss
Ida Estee
DIED
WOLFSEN – Near Merced, Cal., Jan 30, 1901, Henry C. Wolfsen, a native of
Germany aged 65 years, 4 months and 11 days
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1901
L. G. McDowell of the Adin Argus has taken unto himself a partner in the
person of E. S. Pickard. Mr. Pickard is an old newspaperman and has been
assisting on the Argus for sometime. We wish the new proprietors unbounded
success.
On Thursday last, Drs. Tinsman, Bradshaw and Sheppard performed a surgical
operation upon Isaac Watson, eldest son of Milt Watson, for appendicitis.
The operation was entirely successful and at the present writing, the
patient is making rapid progress towards recovery.
R. L. Grider, a nephew of J. H. Grider of the Valley Hotel arrived here last
Friday and expects to reside here permanently.
Will Collier, who formerly worked here in the blacksmith shop of Frank
Thomson, was married on the third of this month to Miss Delia Briles of
Davis Creek. Will is now conducting a saloon at Likely, in the South Fork
Country.
NOTES FROM LOOKOUT
Dr. Bradshaw was called here one day last week to attend Miss Maggie
Trowbridge.
Dr. Cate came down from Adin last Thursday evening to attend Inez Leventon,
who was suffering from severe throat trouble. We are pleased to say she is
much better.
BORN
SPOON – Near Buntingville, Cal., Feb 3d, 1901, to the wife of Bert Spoon, a
son
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1901
M. J. Ayers says he will name his new daughter, Valentine.
The masquerade ball at Adin last Friday night proved a grand success, both
socially and financially. Owing to the bad roads, the attendance from this
part of the valley was not large, but those who were there report a merry
time. The Misses Lottie Straub and Gertrude Payne as “Two Fairies” and
Arthur Traugh as “Uncle Sam,” carried off the prizes.
Hon. F. A. Kelley has been granted a patent on a bicycle attachment, by
which the weight of the rider is made to assist in the propulsion of the
wheel. – Lassen Advocate
George W. Knox is reported seriously ill.
Claude Morris of Lookout was on our streets last Friday. Claude says his
father is steadily improving and was able to be at the store that day.
BORN
AYERS – Near Bieber, Cal., Feb 14, 1901, to the wife of M. J. Ayers, a
daughter – 10 lbs
ESTILL – Near Bieber, Cal., Feb 17, 1901, to the wife of George J. Estill, a
daughter – 12 lbs
WALKER – In Adin, Cal., Feb 11, 1901, to the wife of G. R. Walker, a son
DIED
HOLCOMB – Near Bieber, Cal., Feb 18, 1901, Isaac W. Holcomb, a native of
Illinois aged 71 years, 4 months and 30 days.
WHEELER – Near Lookout, Cal., Feb 19, 1901, Nathan W. Wheeler, a native of
California, aged 18 years, 2 months and 19 days.
ANDREWS – In Ash Valley, Cal., Feb 12, 1901, William Andrews aged 14 years,
9 months and 24 days.
DEATH OF I. W. HOLCOMB
Another pioneer has gone to his rest. Isaac W. Holcomb passed peacefully
to the great beyond Monday morning at 10 o’clock. He had been ailing more
or less for the last two years and was so feeble all this winter that his
death was momentarily expected.
Isaac Webster Holcomb was born in Galena, Illinois, September 19th, 1829.
He was among the early argonauts, who came here after the first discovery of
gold, but instead of engaging in mining, settled down to a pastoral life and
was among the first cattle raisers in California.
In 1851, he was married to the wife, who now survives him, and though
several children preceded him to the grave, four sons and two daughters
remain to mourn his loss.
In 1880, Mr. Holcomb moved with his family to this valley, where they have
since resided, and that he was held in high esteem was attested by the large
concourse of friends who followed the remains to the Mountain View Cemetery
this afternoon. (5:2)
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
Yesterday morning the sad news was flashed about town that Willie Andrews
had accidentally shot and killed himself. From what we can learn, the boy
had taken a 22 rifle and gone out to the hay corral in the hope of getting a
shot at a rabbit. As a reasonable length of time elapsed and he did not
return, Mr. Andrews went out to see what was the matter and found the boy
lying face down beside the face, dead. Investigation disclosed the fact
that in some manner the gun had been accidentally discharged, and the ball
had taken effect in the boy’s mouth and ranging backward lodged in the back
part of the head. His death was probably instantaneous. It was a sad blow
to the family and the sympathy of the community is extended to them in their
affliction. The body will be taken to Red Bluff for burial – Adin Argus
MARRIED
SHAW – RIDDLE – In Susanville, Cal., Feb 9th, 1901, Clarence W. Shaw and
Miss Dora Riddle.
NOTES FROM LOOKOUT
The community here was shocked this morning by the sad news of the death of
Nathan Wheeler, who has been suffering for sometime with pneumonia. He
seemed to be improving and one day last week was moved from the Gooch ranch
to the home of his aunt, Mrs. C. A. Brown, where he died at 7 o’clock this
morning from the bursting of an abscess in his lungs. Everything that human
aid could do was done, but nothing could save him. Nathan Waller Wheeler
was born in Modoc County, Nov 30, 1882. On the 28th day of September 1895,
he moved with his folks for Oklahoma, where he resided until the spring of
1899, when he returned to the land of his birth. He was cheerful, kind and
loved by all who knew him. He leaves a father and mother, two sisters and
two brothers and many loving relatives and friends to mourn his loss. His
folks are now at Corning, Cal. A telegram was sent them this morning and
the funeral will be delayed until they are heard from. He was alone except
for kind relatives and friends, who gave him all the care that was in their
power. He now rests where sin and grief are over – where weary, weeping
eyes dwell not – where all is joy and light and God is love. Once again, we
hope to meet our loved one, on the great resurrection morn, at God’s right
hand.
The community joins us in deep sympathy for the bereaved parents. Peace to
the faithful tomb’s new treasure. (5:4)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1901
George W. Knox is a very sick man and has been hovering between life and
death for several days. His daughter, Miss Leila, was telegraphed for and
arrived here Sunday evening and is now at the bedside of her father.
Scarlet fever has become epidemic in Fall River. The youngest child of Mr.
and Mrs. E. Florin was taken down last week and has been very sick. Other
cases are also reported in that neighborhood.
The remains of Wm Andrews, who was accidentally killed in Ash Valley a short
time ago, were taken to Red Bluff, where they were interred last Saturday
afternoon. The services at the grave were conducted by Rev. D. H.
McCoullogh and the pall bearers were Ed. Kraft, E. B. Wormoth, M. B. Estes,
Robert Grier, C. B. Campbell and Wm E. Sutherland.
Application was made for a drawn jury in the case of Eades vs. Trowbridge,
which was granted by the court. The case was first set for trial for next
Monday, but as this would not give time enough to summon the jurors, the
trial has been postponed until Monday, March 11th. – New Era
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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1901
Mrs. O. A. Trowbridge is suffering from severe throat trouble this week.
We regret to chronicle the death of the little baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. W.
H. Woodmansee, which occurred in Adin last Thursday. The parents have our
sincere sympathy in their bereavement. (1:4)
THE LAKEVIEW STAGE ROBBERY
On Friday night, December 20th, the Lakeview – Ager stage was robbed for
the second time within two weeks and this time almost in sight of Lakeview.
It was generally believed that the robber lived in Lakeview and last week
Bob Oglesby, driver of the stage, was arrested for the robbery. It seemed
that the Postmaster at Paisley had marked a bill sent down by him and
apprised the merchants of Lakeview of the fact and a week ago yesterday, M.
R. Hart of the Racket store, found the marked bill and said it was passed by
Oglesby and he was promptly arrested. Oglesby was to have been married the
night of his arrest, but circumstances altered his plan.
HEATH – DOWELL NUPTIALS
Chester A. heath and Miss Orie A. Dowell were married at Santa Cruz,
Saturday afternoon, December 22d, 1900, at 2 o’clock in the presence of a
few relatives. The ceremony was performed by Judge L. T. Smith.
After the ceremony the bridal party went for a drive out to Vue de l’Eau
and then returned to their home on Alexander Street, Watsonville.
The bride was tastefully dressed in a blue tailor made suit, hat and gloves
to match. The groom was dressed in black. Both are well and favorably
known in Watsonville.
They received many useful and beautiful presents. Their many friends in
Watsonville wish them a long, happy and prosperous journey through life.
Mr. and Mrs. Heath will make Watsonville their future home.
MARRIED
HALL – STILES – In Susanville, Cal., Dec 23, 1900, Mr. A. Hall and Miss
Mollie Stiles.
DIED
WOODMANSEE – In Adin, Cal., Dec 27, 1900, Serena Pearl, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Wm Woodmansee aged 10 months and 20 days.
(Weep not to miss one from Earth’s weary shore, Earth has an Angel less,
Heaven one more.
For several weeks the little child suffered from inflammatory rheumatism,
but her sufferings are now over. All that human skill and love could do to
keep her with us was done, but to no avail. We loved her dearly, but god
loved her more, so took her to dwell with him in His Mansion above. Serena
was a bright and sweet baby, the only sister of four affectionate brothers.
O! how she will be missed in that home made desolate by her death. Help us
O! God! To say – “Thy will be done.” (8:1)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1901
Frank Parrish has been appointed administrator of the estate of his deceased
brother, Wm B. Parrish.
The Lassen Mail says that T. A. Roseberry and family have moved from the
Montgomery residence to B. A. Talbot’s house.
Dr. Bradshaw was called to the Gooch ranch, near Lookout yesterday to see
Bud Wheeler, who is suffering from a bad cold, bordering on pneumonia.
Bob Oglesby, the Lakeview – Paisley Stage driver, who was arrested for
robbing his own stage, has made a confession and was taken to Portland,
Oregon, for trial.
TRAGIC DEATH NEAR SUSANVILLE
Susanville, Jan 2 – Daniel Stark, father if Dave Stark, a blacksmith here,
started a week ago last Sunday for Secret Valley to visit his daughter, Mrs.
Henning. Nothing was thought of the matter, supposing he had reached his
destination, until apprised by a comer from there to the contrary.
Searching parties were sent out and his tracks followed for many miles until
they were lost in the cattle tracks. For several days a continued search
was made, but without avail. At last his watch, hat and a package, he had
were found. Places where he had camped were also discovered but the old man
could not be found. Monday a party consisting of A. C. Hunsinger, George B.
Long, and others started out and after searching in all directions form
points where the last traces of him were found, the body was discovered in
some brush. He had evidently lighted a fire and gone to this spot to get
brush to replenish it. Being weak, he stumbled and struck his head upon a
rock, which evidently killed him, his head having a bad gash at the temple.
His hands were badly lacerated and he was badly bruised about the body. He
was a man perhaps 74 or 75 years of age and was from Oklahoma. The remains
were brought here yesterday and a full investigation will be made. (4:1)
John Fisher of Long Valley has been appointed supervisor of the third
district of this county to fill the vacancy caused by the death of W. G.
Bromby.
WARREN McKENZIE HURT
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McKenzie received word Sunday that their son, Warren,
met with a serious accident last Wednesday morning. Warren is teaching
school in Honey Lake Valley and is living near Buntingville. On New Years
night, he attended a party in company with his wife and sister-in-law, Miss
Rachel McGirr and as they returned home quite late, he did not take time to
put his buggy under the shed. In the morning, he went out to feed his
horses and put the buggy away. There was a heavy wind blowing at the time
and he was pushing the barn door open against the wind, when a sudden gust
threw him violently against a fence on the other side of the shed, where he
lay stunned for sometime. After regaining consciousness, he walked to the
house, but one side of his face was badly hurt, he had also received a
severe blow on the back of his head and as it was giving him much pain, it
was feared that the skull was fractured. A doctor had been sent for, but
had not yet arrived at the time the letter was written. On Monday, Mr.
McKenzie came to town and made further inquiry by telegraph and was
gratified to learn that the injury was not as serious as they thought. The
skull was not hurt, but Warren was suffering from a slight concussion of the
brain and the doctor thought he would be all right in a few days.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Mr. Baty, a cousin of Miss Baty of Butte, will probably move down to the
district.
Jim Marcus, who now resides at Weaverville, says he is going to be married
in about a month.
It is reported that our good and old time friend, Dr. George W. Pleasants,
of Willow Ranch, is lying at death’s door with pneumonia.
BORN
RUF – In Susanville, Cal., Dec 31, 1900, to the wife of John Ruf, twin boys.
BALDWIN – In Susanville, Cal., Dec. 29, 1900, to the wife of H. Baldwin, a
son
HOLMES – At Standish, Cal., Dec 26, 1900, to the wife of J. P. Holmes, a son
MARRIED
TOTTEN – STRONG – In Adin, Cal., Jan 1, 1901, by C. R. Harris, J.P., J.
Totten and Miss Lydia Strong.
BARHAM – RIDDLE – At Clinton, Cal., Jan 1, 1901, Augustus C. Barham and
Delta May Riddle.
DIED
STARK – Near Pete’s Valley, Lassen County, Cal., Dec 27, 1900, Daniel R.
Stark, a native of Indiana aged 72 years, 5 months and 25 days.
CLIPPINGS FROM THE ARGUS
Dr. Tinsman was called to Willow Creek today to see Isaac Watson, who
received injuries while lifting a large rock.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1901
INJURED HIS EYE
J. T. Shubert met with an accident at his store this morning that might
cause him much pain. He went into the back room and attempted to stoop down
to pick up something, when a hay hook, which was hanging against the side of
the wall, caught him in the right eye. The point pierced through the upper
lid just above the eye. The injury is only slight, but the eye had a narrow
escape. – People’s Cause
W. H. Woodmansee is making arrangements to open a saloon in town in the near
future.
During the severe storm of two weeks ago, the house occupied by Mrs. R. T.
Board and her two children at the Clipper Mine, in Shasta County, was
crushed in by the snow and the woman and both children perished. (1:3)
J. W. Hathaway, a farmer of Oak Run, Shasta County, was accidentally shot
and killed by the discharge of his own shotgun a week ago last Monday.
Isaac Watson who received internal injuries while handling rock last week
cannot be said to have improved much at this writing and it is feared that
his injury is quite serious. - Argus
BORN
RAGER – At Amedee, Cal., Jan 2, 1901, to the wife of Thomas Rager, a
daughter
CAPEZZOI – At the Tules, Cal., Dec 27, 1900, to the wife of Jerome Capezzoi,
a daughter
DIED
BUCHLER – In Susanville, Cal., Jan 6, 1901, Rosa V., daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Andy Buchler, aged 4 years, 2 months and 8 days.
ALEXANDER – Near Susanville, Cal., Jan 9, 1901, Emma Jane, beloved wife of
Samuel Alexander, aged 25 years and 2 months.
Indian Tommy Evans, who was to have had a second trial for an assault with a
deadly weapon, February 4th, has been released from custody on his own
recognizance and the trial indefinitely postponed. It is understood that
Tommy has agreed to leave the state and as he is liable to re-arrest at
anytime, it is probable that he will do so.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1901
Ed. Haley passed through here Monday with his family and household goods on
his way to Harrison Gulch.
Miss Rachel McGirr returned last Friday evening from Buntingville, where she
had been on an extended visit to her sister, Mrs. A. W. McKenzie.
SUSANVILLE EXCHANGE
Wm Asher had the misfortune to break his arm last Monday evening and as a
consequence, he is now laid up for sometime. He fell on the ice on the
cement sidewalk in of Alexander and Knoch’s store and both bones of the
right arm were broken about midway between the wrist and elbow. Dr. Dozier
set the injured member and Will’s friends hope soon to see him at his old
place in the store.
HAD A CLOSE CALL
Some ten days ago, Nathaniel Day left here to go to his father’s ranch in
Little Hot Spring Valley. Shortly after leaving here his horse began to
grow lame and while yet several miles from his destination, Mr. Day was
compelled to dismount and break the road through about three feet of snow.
After awhile, his strength began to fail and knowing that he must either
have help or perish, he began halloing at the top of his voice.
Fortunately, his cries were heard at D. Schneider’s ranch, which was some
distance from the road and Mr. Schneider and his son went to the young man’s
rescue and their timely arrival no doubt saved his life. – Fall River
Tidings
BORN
GIBSON – In Bieber, Cal., Jan 20, 1901, to the wife of Robert Gibson, a son
BOONEY – At Standish, Cal., Jan 12, 1901, to the wife of J. E. Booney, a son
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1901
Jake Coney is suffering from an attack of facial paralysis.
We understand that a petition is lying at the New Pine Creek post office
praying for a change in the name in that town from New Pine Creek to ”
Orcal.” Few signatures have thus far been procured. The name proposal is
rather unique inasmuch as it contains the abbreviations of the names of
Oregon and California and the town is located on the dividing line. –
Lakeview Examiner
Hiram Millsap, a section boss on the N-C-O, died at his home on the south
side at 11 o’clock this morning. Mr. Millsap was among the passengers on
the southbound N-C-O train when it was blown from the track a few weeks ago
and sustained injuries, which proved fatal today. His funeral will take
place Sunday. –Reno Gazette (5:2)
BORN
HERRICK – Near Bieber, Cal., Jan 22, 1901, to the wife of Ellis Herrick, a
daughter
PETTINELLI – At Susanville, Cal. Jan 23, 1901, to the wife of T. H.
Pettinelli, a son
DIED
ARNOLD – In Susanville, Cal., Jan 23, 1901, Agnes Estella Arnold, beloved
wife of L. D. Arnold aged 42 years, 8 months and 2 days
DROWNED IN A DITCH
E. E. Copeland, who formerly resided at Adin, where he was engaged in the
practice of law, was accidentally drowned in Reno last Saturday.
The Reno Gazette of Jan 26th gives the following particulars of the
accident:
While E. E. Copeland, an attorney well known in Reno, was wending his way
to his home at 405 Scott at an early hour this morning, he become bewildered
and instead of turning the corner of Mill Street, just east of the V. & T.
track, he turned down a vacant lot back of 217 Mill Street, went behind a
woodshed on the Cochrane ditch and fell in the ditch and was drowned. J. W.
Furgeson, who lives in a cabin on the west side of the ditch and between
Mill Street and the river, heard him talking to himself as if some one was
trying to rob him. Mr. Furgeson says he heard but one voice and about two o
’clock all was seemingly quiet. This morning about 11 o’clock, Copeland’s
body was found in the ditch. The water in the ditch was about eighteen
inches deep and six or seven feet in width. He must have slipped in and
became chilled and fell down and was drowned.
Copeland leaves a son of nine years by a former wife from whom he was
divorced and an infant by his present wife, nee Lizzie Vick. He was about
40 years of age and quite a politician, and did something at the practice of
law. He came here from Modoc County, a few years ago and formed a
co-partnership with Judge Wm Webster, but the partnership was dissolved
owing to Copeland’s loose habits. It is said that he had not been home
since yesterday at 11 o’clock. He was about town yesterday afternoon and
spent a good part of the evening at the Riverside Hotel. His body was taken
to the morgue where it still is. (8:1)
CLIPPINGS FROM THE ARGUS
Word reached here yesterday morning that Mrs. Farley Auble was quite
seriously ill at Davis Creek and her mother, Mrs. J. E. Niles, immediately
left for that place.
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Nevada State Journal December 25, 1934 article.
Dean-Hoffman Nuptials Held Last Evening.
At a quiet impressive ceremony held last evening at nine o'clock at the home of Mrs. Lillie Merrill, her son, Mr. Francis Ray Dean, claimed as his bride, Miss Louise Hoffman.
The bride was gowned in ivory satin made in the prevailing mode with accessories to Match. Miss Edyth Peacocke was the bride's only attendant. Mr. George Prescott attended the bridegroom.
Mrs. Dean is a former resident of Texas and for the past few years has been residing in Oakland where she met her husband. Mr. Dean is the only son of Mrs. Lillie Merrill and was born and reared in Reno. At the present time he is in business in Oakland where he and his bridewill make their home.
Just another clue for you.
Regards, Arline in Reno
BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1900
Frank Parrish was here from Willow Creek today on business connected with
the estate of his deceased brother.
A brick fell from the second story of the Emerson building Monday, striking
Andrew Buchler on the head. Andrew was knocked down and out for a few
minutes but soon rallied and was at his post mixing mortar as though nothing
had happened.
DREADFUL ACCIDENT
Little Margaret, the four-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milt Watson of
Willow Creek, met with a shocking accident last Saturday, that came near
costing her life. Mr. Watson was killing and scolding hogs on his place and
for that purpose had made a fire outside of his house. The little girl
wandered too close to the fire and the back of her dress caught and the
flames quickly ascended towards the head. Fortunately, people were near and
immediately set about extinguishing the flames and while they succeeded in
saving the little girl’s life, she was nevertheless very severely burned
from her ankles up to her head, the flesh coming off in strips in many
places; the right ear was also very severely burned. Dr. Tinsman of Adin
was immediately summoned and made the little sufferer as comfortable as
possible. He says that the burns are not necessarily fatal and with proper
care, the little child will recover.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Andy Eades and his wife have moved to his father’s ranch.
We are sorry to chronicle the severe sickness of Grandma Knox.
Lee Cannon, nephew to Mahlon and Ira Cannon departs on today’s stage for
Arizona, where he goes for the benefit of his health.
FALL RIVER ITEMS
Married – At Fall River Mills, Nov. 29, 1900, by Rev. W. P. Rankin, E. H.
Dollarhide and Miss Belle Bartle. Also at the same time and place, by J. M.
Clayton, J.P., Amos Anders and Mrs. Mattie Elder.
Charley Palmer of Pitville drove to town yesterday and while putting his
team away at Rev. W. P. Rankin’s stable, one of the horses kicked him on the
leg. He was assisted to Mr. E. Florin’s residence and Dr. Rowley made an
examination of his injuries. We understand there is an ugly gash in the leg
but no bones were broken.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1900
Charles Lyons, accompanied by his wife and sister, left for the Redding
Country last Friday to spend the winter.
BORN
THEODORE – neat Susanville, Cal., Dec 2, 1900, to the wife of John Theodore,
Jr., a son
O’DETTE – In Susanville, Cal., Dec 1, 1900, to the wife of Charles O’Dette,
Jr., a daughter
OBITUARY
Mrs. Mary Knox, wife of John Knox, died Dec. 6, 1900, at about 9 o’clock
a.m. aged about 65 years. Mrs. Knox has been in poor health all summer. A
funeral sermon was eloquently delivered by the Methodist Divine, Rev. j. H.
Johnson, at the Workman hall here in town. The remains were followed by
sympathizing friends to the graveyard near town. A mother is gone and the
aged and bowed husband stands alone near the brink weeping. We know as the
mother grows old and bowed with age that she must soon pass to her reward
beyond, but the whiter the hair, the more tottering the frame, the greater
the love of the child for that mother. The word mother becomes with each
departing year, with each gray hair, with each realization that she is
passing away, more blended with that deep reverence and tender love that the
human heart can only render on occasions. This good human waived adieu to
her husband and fell into that dreaming sleep that kisses down her eyelids
still. Yet, after all, it may be best. Just in the happiest, sunniest hour
of all the voyages, while eager winds are kissing every sail, to dash
against an unseen rock and in an instant hear the billows roar a sunken
ship. For whether in mid-sea or among the breakers of the farther shore, a
wreck must mark at last the end of each and all. Life is a narrow vale
between the cold and barren peaks of two eternities. We strive in vain to
look beyond the heights. We cry aloud and the only answer is the echo of a
wailing cry. From the voiceless lips of the un-replying dead, there comes
no word, but in the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can
hear the rustle of a wing. (8:1)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1900
Margaret, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milt Watson, who was so
severely burned sometime ago, is reported getting along nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Simpson went to Burney Valley last week to attend the
wedding of Harry Wilcox, brother of Mrs. Simpson, to Miss Emma Spalding,
which took place last Wednesday.
I. W. Holcomb is reported quite feeble.
FATAL ACCIDENT IN FALL RIVER
Telephone message last Thursday gave us an account of a sad accident,
which happened three miles above Fall City a week ago last Tuesday.
It seems that two young sons of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Callison, aged nine
years and four years respectively, were left alone in the house for a short
time, when the elder boy picked up a shotgun, which was in the house,
thinking that it was not loaded and while playing with it the gun went off
and shot the little brother in the abdomen. Medical aid was immediately
summoned, but after twenty-four hours of suffering the child died. (5:3)
CROWLEY – MYERS NUPTIALS
The important society event of the week and one of the notable nuptial
events of the season was the marriage of Miss Jennie Myers, of this town, to
James W. Crowley, of Paradise Flat, which was celebrated here at the
residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Myers at about seven o’
clock Wednesday, December 12th, 1900. The prominence of the two families in
business and social circles has caused more than ordinary interest in the
affair.
The decorations in honor of the event were marked by exquisite taste and
harmonious effect. The sitting room was a bower of flowers and evergreens
beneath which hung the mystic wedding bell. The dining room presented a
very attractive appearance, the bride’s cake being an emblem of beauty amid
flowers and china decorations, all of which lent additional charm to the
elements of gracious hospitality.
At the appointed hour, Miss Maud S. Morris began the rendition of
Mendelssohn’s wedding march and the bridal party entered the parlor from an
adjoining room. Rev. J. H. Johnson of the M. E. Church, met them beneath
the floral bell and pronounced the nuptial ceremony, which was witnessed by
a party consisting of about seventy-five relatives and friends. The bride
was radiant and beautiful in a costume of cream silk chiffon and ribbon,
veil and orange blossoms. The bridesmaid was Miss Laura Miller, who wore
plain white, blue silk and ribbon. The groom wore the conventional black
and was attended by J. R. Myers, Jr.
After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Crowley held a short reception during,
which they were heartily congratulated. Elegant wedding presents attracted
much attention. About ten o’clock the bride and groom led the way to the
dining room, where a sumptuous dinner was served, such a Mrs. Myers and here
daughter, Miss Alice, can provide. All partook of the good things until
they were satisfied, and made the writer ejaculate that he would not mind
attending weddings oftener.
The bride is a native of this county and is one of Modoc’s popular
teachers. She was educated in the public schools of Modoc County. She is a
tall, willowy, graceful beauty of the brunette type, cordial and vivacious
in manner and of charming presence.
The groom is a native son and son of our venerable neighbor and friend and
is by occupation a farmer. They will reside in Paradise Flat and start out
with the best wishes from all for their future prosperity.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1900
The Misses Carrie Fulcher and Rachel McGirr, who took the teacher’s
examination before the Board of Education, last week, received primary grade
certificates. The young ladies are to be congratulated on the success.
I. W. Gibbins will give up his position as bookkeeper in Lauer’s store the
first of the year and will take up the study of Law in Raker’s office. E.
H. Pagnello, who has been traveling for a San Francisco firm, is to take the
vacated position. – Alturas Plaindealer
CHRISTMAS AT BIEBER
Santa Claus made his annual pilgrimage to our town last night and made glad
the hearts of the young folks, though he did not altogether overlook the
older people. Two Christmas trees had been prettily decorated in the church
and the gifts were more costly and numerous than for years past, which
reflects the better times with which our valley has been favored. The
attendance was very large and the capacity of the church was taxed to its
utmost. A short literary program had been prepared by the pupils of the
Bieber school, under the leadership of Miss Jennie Wood and the program was
so well rendered, that each part received a hearty and well merited
applause. At the close of the exercises, Rev. J. H. Johnson made a few
appropriate remarks and then the jingle of the bells announced the arrival
of Santa Claus, who distributed his bounty with a generous hand.
This issue could rightfully be called the “Wedding Edition.” Eight weddings
in Big Valley within one week, is a pretty good record.
MARRIED
TINSMAN – WALKER – At the home of the bride’s father, near Adin, Cal., Dec
19, 1900, C. M. Tinsman and Miss Mabel Walker, Rev. J. H. Johnson
officiating
LOOMIS – WAY – Near Bieber, Cal., Dec 23, 1900, Albert G. Loomis and Miss
Nellie T. Way, Rev. J. H. Johnson officiating
VESTAL – HOLLAND – In Bieber, Cal., Dec 23, 1900, William A. Vestal and Miss
Lillie M. Holland, W. R. Schooler, J.P., officiating
TRIPLETT – SMALL – Near Lookout, Cal., Dec 23, 1900, Frank Triplett and Mrs.
Julia Small, J. R. Myers, J.P., officiating
NEGLEY – AUBLE – Near Bieber, Cal., Dec 23, 1900, James T. Negley and Miss
Mabel Auble, Rev. J. H. Johnson, officiating
FULCHER – MARCUS – At Lookout, Cal., Dec 25, 1900, Richard S. Fulcher and
Miss Florence Marcus, J. R. Myers, J.P., officiating
AUBLE – SHEPARD – In Adin, Cal., Dec 25, 1900, Charles Auble and Miss Ann
Shepard, Rev. J. H. Johnson, officiating
AUBLE – NILES – In Adin, Cal., Dec 25, 1900, Farley Auble and Miss Edna
Niles, Rev. J. H. Johnson, Officiating
LOOKOUT NEWS
J. E. Marcus arrived last night from Weaverville to attend the wedding of
his sister, Florence.
TRIPLETT – SMALL
A pleasant wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Osborn,
north of town today, the occasion being the marriage of their daughter, Mrs.
Julia Small to Frank Triplett. The ceremony was performed by Judge Myers in
his usual felicitous manner.
The bride was dressed in plain white and the groom wore the usual black.
Miss Florence Marcus acted as bridesmaid and Steve Fulcher as best man. The
ceremony was witnessed by Mrs. H. S. Brown, Claude and Homer Brown, Miss
Blanche Brown, Bud Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson, Miss Fannie
Carpenter, Steve Fulcher, Miss Florence Marcus and Mrs. and Mrs. J. W.
Marcus.
Both the contracting parties have lived here a greater part of their lives
and all join the writer in wishing them happiness and prosperity.
The bride and groom were the recipients of a number of valuable presents.
LOOMIS – WAY NUPTIALS
The residence of Mrs. A. M. Way, three miles southeast of town, was the
scene of a very pretty wedding Sunday evening, when her daughter, Miss
Nellie, was married to Mr. Albert G. Loomis, son of Mrs. Martha Loomis.
Shortly after six o’clock, Rev. Johnson tied the nuptial knot I the presence
of the relatives and intimate friends of the contracting parties and after
hearty congratulations had been extended tot he couple by the assemblage,
all sat down and partook of an excellent wedding dinner.
The newly wedded couple are well known in this valley, both having resided
here since childhood. By their own strong will and force of character, both
have become prominent and successful teachers in the public schools of our
county and that their worth is fully recognized is evidenced by the many
earnest and sincere expressions for a happy and prosperous journey through
life, which is extended them on all sides and in which we heartily join.
The happy couple were the recipients of a number of useful and valuable
presents.
FULCHER – MARCUS NUPTIALS
About seventy-five relatives and friends assembled at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. J. W. Marcus last evening to witness the marriage of their
daughter, Florence, to Richard S. Fulcher, son of John S. Fulcher.
The bride wore a cream cashmere dress, veil, orange blossoms, trimmed in
chiffon lace. The groom was dressed in conventional black. They were
attended by Miss Maud S. Morris, and a sister to the groom, Miss Elsie
Fulcher, as bridesmaids and the groomsmen were, James R. Myers, Jr. and
Claude A. Marcus. At 5 o’clock p.m. Judge Myers tied the nuptial knot in a
pleasing manner. The parlor was artistically arranged and afforded a dream
of beauty. Miss Alice G. Fulcher played a wedding march from Mendelsohn.
The dinner table bore the richest viands of the land. The bride’s cake was
ornamented with clasped hands and the wedding cake was ornamented with a
diminutive, but pleasing and handsome wedding bell. All enjoyed themselves
and the pleasant entertainment proved to be a recherché occasion.
BORN
LEONARD – In Bieber, Cal., Dec 25, 1900, to the wife of L. E. Leonard, a son
DIED
DECIOUS – Near Buntingville, Cal., Dec 14, 1900, George, the eldest son of
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Decious aged about 25 years.
Season's Greetings
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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1900
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moss and Mr. and Mrs. George B. King attended the funeral
of Mrs. Rebecca Estep at Fall River last week.
DIED
GRASS – In Susanville, Cal., Oct 30, 1900, Jesse H. son of Mr. and Mrs.
Josia Grass aged 18 years, 5 months and 10 days.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Mrs. Nettie Harvey of Adin visited her sister, Mrs. Leventon, here last
Friday.
Dr. Bradshaw of Bieber, visited Mrs. Courtright here, last Saturday. Mrs.
Courtright has been on the sick list for sometime.
Born, to the wife of Thomas Howell, Nov 1st, 1900, a big Democratic boy,
kicking the beam at the regulation weight. The prayers of Grandpa Howell
have been answered – a boy and Tom comes a grinning.
A NOBLE WOMAN GONE
Mrs. Rebecca Estep, relict of the last James Estep, died at her home near
Glenburn Wednesday evening, October 31, after an illness of several weeks’
duration. Mrs. Estep was among the noblest of our pioneer mothers. She
came here with her husband and children at an early day and has resided here
continuously ever since, rearing her children and leading the life that wins
the hearts of all and causes tears of sincere sorrow to flow from many eyes
when the soul takes its departure. The children, who survive her are, Mrs.
James Snell, of this valley, Mrs. F. P. Moss and Mrs. George King, of
Bieber, A. Estep, of Oak Run and James G. Estep, of Redding. (5:4)
Charles H. Merrill was under the weather several days last week caused by a
very severe cold.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1900
Mr. and Mrs. John Rodgers were out from Sisson a couple of days last week on
a visit to Mrs. Rodgers’ mother, Mrs. M. Loomis.
The sad news reached here from Sacramento last Friday morning that Mrs.
Jack, who has been undergoing treatment in that city for cancer, had died
suddenly the preceding night. The news was a shock to the community as it
was generally supposed that she was on the road to recovery. He son,
Alfred, left immediately for Sacramento and arrangements have been made to
bring the body here for burial. We are unable to state just when the
funeral will take place, but presumably sometime tomorrow as the body is
expected to reach here this evening. We will publish further particulars of
the death in our next issue. (1:3)
A. O. Holcomb returned to the lower country last Wednesday. He was
accompanied by Homer Jack, who was on his way to Sacramento to see his
mother.
J. A. Wood, who went below with Supervisor W. G. Bromby, was in Susanville
last Friday. He informed us that Mr. Bromby had undergone an operation and
it was thought that he would recover.
W. B. Lobner, special agent for Wells, Fargo & Co., was here last Thursday
and established an express office here, O. A. Trowbridge being appointed
agent for the company. Offices have also been established at Adin and
Lookout, George H. Knight being agent at the former place and E. S.
Trowbridge at the latter.
BORN
THOMPSON – Near Bieber, Cal., Nov 9, 1900, to the wife of James Thompson, a
son
DIED
JENSEN – Near Susanville, Cal., Nov 2, 1900, Jurgen Jensen, a native of
Germany aged 64 years, 9 months and 4 days.
PULSE – In Susanville, Cal., Nov 6, 1900, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
George Pulse.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1900
Wm Mayes has accepted a position in Wm Mullins Livery Stable, vice Perry
Summers, who has removed to Bieber. _ Cedarville Record
The Adin Argus says that W. T. Mitchell has purchased the interest of Wm
Woodmansee in the Adin Meat Market and will hereafter attend to the wants of
the patrons of that institution.
John S. Fulcher played host at a wine dinner given at the Valley Hotel
Sunday. He happened to be on the losing side of an election bet.
The Red Bluff People’s Cause says: “A marriage license was issued at the
county clerk’s office Tuesday evening to John Lawrence Smith, aged 23 and
Ella Etna Thompson, aged 17. The young lady being under age the application
was accompanied by the written consent of her mother, Mrs. A. O. Holcomb.”
Last Wednesday night when the courthouse bell rang summoning the court and
officers to the courtroom all arrived except County Clerk Smith and Court
Reporter Rogers, who failed to show up. Upon their arrival, Judge
Harrington fined each $25 or 48 hours in jail. The boys claim they were
locked in the clerk’s office and could not get out. They both went to
jail. – Alturas new Era
L. E. Vickers is suffering from erysipelas and Dr. Bradshaw was called to
attend him Monday.
BORN
DUNLAP – In Bieber, Cal., Nov 19, 1900, to the wife of T. J. Dunlap, a son
GASSAWAY – At Juniper, Cal., Nov 20, 1900, to the wife of F. M. Gassaway, a
son
ELLEDGE – At Standish, Cal., Nov 12, 1900, to the wife of D. A. Elledge, a
daughter
DUNN –At Buntingville, Cal., Nov 12, 1900, to the wife of R. L. Dunn, a son
OBITUARY
Mrs. Grace Jack, whose death at Sacramento we reported in out last issue,
was born in the State of New York on the 10th day of September 1851. Her
parents immigrated to Nebraska, in which state she married Thomas H. Jack in
1873. Later they moved to this state, settling in Amador County, where hr
husband engaged in mining. In 1880, Mr. Jack came up here with a view of
locating and purchased property in town. He returned to Amador County,
intending to bring his family here the following year, but met with an
accident in a mine, which caused his death.
Following out the plans of her deceased husband, Mrs. Jack moved here with
her children in 1881 and has been a resident of this town ever since.
Sometime ago she found that she was suffering from cancer of the breast and
despite all she could do, could not check the dread disease. She finally
determined to go below for treatment and in June last started for Sacramento
and placed herself under the care of a cancer specialist. She seemed to be
improving under his treatment and her death, which occurred a week ago last
Thursday night, was quite unexpected.
The remains were brought here for burial and last Thursday afternoon
funeral services were conducted in the church by Rev. J. H. Johnson in a
very impressive manner and followed by a large concourse of friends, the
body was conveyed to the Mountain View cemetery, where it was consigned to
its last resting place.
The floral offerings were many and beautiful, several fine pieces having
been sent here from Sacramento by Mrs. T. P. Ford.
The deceased lived an honest and upright Christian life, and during her
long residence here, has won the hearts and esteem of all who knew her. She
leaves two sons, Alfred and homer and one daughter, Mrs. Lottie Rankin, to
mourn her loss and to them, the sincerest sympathy is extended in their
bereavement. (5:2)
MARRIED
AUBLE – POPE – At the residence of the bride’s father near Canby, Cal., Nov
11, 1900, Elery F. Auble and Miss Bertie A. Pope.
DIED
JACK – In Sacramento, Cal., Nov 8, 1900, Grace Jack, a native of New York
aged 49 years, 1 month and 28 days.
ENHORNING – In Susanville, Cal., Nov 10, 1900, Shophia E. Enhorning age 24
years, 11 months and 16 days.
MALONE – In Susanville, Cal., Nov 14, 1900, daughter of W. C. Malone aged
about two years.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Prof. L. E. Vickers is having a spell of rheumatism.
Tom Turnbull has moved from town to his ranch in Butte District.
Attorney Clark who has located in Alturas, was here two or three days last
week.
John Robinson has returned home from Nebraska and brought his little
daughter, Anna with him.
AUBLE – POPE NUPTIALS
Last Sunday about fifty invited guests assembled at the home of the bride’s
father to witness the marriage ceremony, which made Miss Bertie Pope,
youngest daughter of J. W. Pope of Canby and E. F. Auble, youngest son of
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Auble of this place, companions for life.
At high noon the happy couple, supported by F. M. Auble as best man and
Miss Mabel Auble as Bride’s main, marched into the beautifully decorated
parlor where the impressive words spoken by Rev. Harry Perks molded two
hearts into one.
The bride was prettily costumed in cream white albatross trimmed in white
satin, lace, ribbon and orange blossoms. The veil fastened to her coiffure
fell in folds to the floor. In her left hand, she carried a beautiful
bouquet of white Carnations and Maidenhair ferns. The bride’s maid wore a
becoming dress of pink cashmere trimmer in lace and ribbon. She carried a
bouquet of pink Carnations and Maidenhair ferns. The groom and groomsman
were attired in neatly fitting dress suits of black.
After congratulations, the party repaired to the dining room where a
banquet, prepared by Miss Lizzie Pope, sister of the bride, was highly
enjoyed by all present.
The groom is a prominent young man and has the prospects of a bright future
before him. His bride is an intelligent young lady of amiable disposition
and highly esteemed by all who are fortunate enough to claim her as an
acquaintance.
Tuesday morning Mr. and Mrs. Auble departed for San Francisco, where Mr.
Auble will resume his studies in the dental college. – Adin Argus
YOUNG MAN DROWNED
The Cedarville Record reports the accidental drowning of a young man near
that place the particulars of which are as follows:
Two boys, Johnnie Hobbs, aged about 18 and Ray Hill about 16 years of age,
started out hunting Sunday morning and had shot a duck, which fell in the
warm spring known as “Sandy’s Pool.” One of the boys undressed and went in
after the duck and then suggested that they both take a bath. The spring is
shallow at the edge and grows gradually deeper towards the center for some
distance, where there is a jump-off, where the water is about 20 feet deep.
Not knowing of this dangerous place and neither of the boys knowing how to
swim, they waded out, side by side towards the center of the pool and both
stepped off the embankment at the same time. Ray Hill came to the surface
for the third time and struck the bank and clinging to it arose out of the
water in time to see his comrade go down for the last time. As soon as he
had recovered from the effects of the absorbed, he took a rope and tried to
recover the body of his friend, but failed and then reported the tragedy.
Men immediately left for the place and in a short time the body was
recovered from its watery grave. (8:1)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1900
Mart McGhan, a former resident of this valley, arrived here from Mono County
with his family last week and will probably remain all winter.
Our Susanville exchanges of last week stated that George McDermott the
efficient county auditor and recorder was very sick with pneumonia. Last
Friday, a message from Susanville announced his death. Since his incumbency
in office, George gained many friends and supporters. He proved an
accommodating, prompt and efficient officer and his death is sincerely
regretted by all who knew him. (1:3)
A rather unique Childrens’ party was given at the residence of A. Smith last
Friday evening. It was what might be termed, a whooping cough party. Only
children with the whooping cough or those that have had it were present.
A telephone message received here last Friday announced the death of
Supervisor Bromby at San Francisco, where he had been taken for medical
treatment. The appointment of a successor will devolve upon Governor Gage.
MARRIED
BARHAM – RIDDLE – At Standish, Cal., Nov 13, 1900, Wm D. Barham and Mary
Bell Riddle.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Philander Brown says the snow at Dry Lake is about twenty inches deep.
The Plaindealer informed us in its last issue of the death of F. S. Chapman
at Angels. Mr. Chapman was formerly county clerk of this county. (5:3)
Invitations are out for a wedding at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. R.
Myers sometime next month, the contracting parties being their daughter,
Jennie and Jimmy Crowley.
Season's Greetings
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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1900
Jack Stratton has been employed to take charge of the Charles Cramer ranch
in Horse Lake and will move there with his family in a few days.
The personal property of the estate of Henry Jones, deceased, will be sold
at public auction next Saturday.
The town lots and personal property belonging to the estate of William
Gerig, deceased, will be sold at public auction on Oct 27th. See the notice
in another column.
Frank Martin and Mrs. Suzie Olmstead were married in Lakeview, OR, one day
last week. They passed through here on their return home last Friday
followed by the best wishes of their many friends.
Z. A. Eades, who was arrested in Redding sometime ago, was dismissed from
custody, as the charge against him could not be proven.
We learn that Mrs. J. H. Wheeler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Osborn, of
lookout, is again suffering from cancer, her other breast being now
attacked. She is now at her home in Oklahoma, but expects to return to this
state next month.
MARRIED
BURKE – RICE – At Clinton, Cal., Sept 25th, 1900, George C. Burke and Miss
Ida May Rice.
W. D. Morris of Lookout is again reported on the sick list, but we hope to
be able to chronicle his complete recovery soon.
Word reached us that Granville Eades of Lookout died at the Covey place on
the Tamarack road last evening. The remains will be brought to Lookout for
burial. (7:2)
Andy Babcock lost his grey-driving mare last week. Myron Ayers and Charley
Packwood were driving her on their return home from a hunt and when near the
third bridge on the grade leading west from town the mare suddenly turned to
one side and fell down dead.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10, 1900
Homer Jack arrived here from Sacramento Sunday evening. He says his mother
is slowly improving and is now able to care for herself and do her own
housework.
Gus McCrary is here from the Horse Lake country this week.
The personal property of the Talbot estate will be sold at auction next
Tuesday.
LOOKOUT NEWS
D. Schneider of Day was in town today.
Tom Eades is up from French Gulch.
John Hazen, father of Mrs. Ira Cannon, is here from San Mateo.
Rev. Gilbert of Palo Cedro, who preached here a number of years ago, died of
heart disease a few days ago. (4:1)
It was sad news to the residents of this place when they were informed by
telegram that our old pioneer and respected citizen, Granville Eades, had
passed from mortal to immortal on Oct 3d, 1900, at Covey’s Station, between
this place and Millville. God touched him and he slept; old age being the
prime cause of this grand old man’s undoing. If you intended to say a kind
word or thank him for some good deed he did you or ask his forgiveness for
some imagined grievance, it is too late. The family circle is now severed.
Mr. Eades was an honest man and all through his life he denied himself many
luxuries to be able to pay his way and owe no man. He had accumulated a
fair competency. He was an unassuming man, a man that attended strictly to
his own business. The subject of this sketch was born in Kentucky, March
2d, 1822. In 1829 with his parents, he moved to Monroe County, Indiana and
afterward married Rosa Shryer in 1846. Here four children were born Lewis,
Isom, Grandville and Andy. In 1853, he emigrated with his family to Iowa,
being a new country at that time, where he accumulated considerable
property. Here six more children were born – Rebecca, an infant daughter
that died - William, George, Tom, and Calvin. In 1864, he moved to Linn
County, Oregon. Two children were born here – Jake and Ada, being in all
twelve children. After five years residence in Oregon, he moved to the New
York ranch in Fall River Valley. In 1878, he moved to this valley and
purchased the Splawn ranch. Nineteen years ago, his wife, who had stood by
his side up to this time, died. Again in 1883, he married, but the union
was soon severed. In 1897, he married Mary E. Lippincott, who survives him.
Granville Eades was 78 years old. His name stood for industry and honesty
and all old timers will bear us out in saying that he was a grand old man.
Thus, we close his book, with peace to his ashes. An able and eloquent
discourse was delivered here Sunday to a large and appreciative audience.
He now rests in the “Silent City” near town. (4:1)
Lizzie Ingram is here from Chico on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Thos Summers, and other relatives.
We regret to chronicle the death of the little infant girl of Mr. and Mrs.
W. H. Paulk, which occurred last Thursday. The aid of Drs. Tinsman of Adin
and Cadwallader of Fall City was called, but proved of no avail. The mother
was in a critical condition for several days, but is now reported improving.
(5:1)
BORN
MARKS – In Susanville, Cal., Oct 1, 1900, to the wife of Harry Marks, a
daughter
MARRIED
BAGIN – JACKSON – At Reno, Nev., Sept 29, 1900, F. E. Bagin and Mrs. Rose
Jackson, both of Susanville.
DIED
WHITNEY – In Susanville, Cal., Oct 1, 1900, Milton W. Whitney, a native of
Ohio aged about 74 years
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1900
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McKenzie left this morning for Honey Lake Valley on a
visit to their son, Warren and family.
Mrs. F. C. Small, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Osborn of Lookout, arrived
at the home of her parents from Baker City, Oregon, last week, and will
spend the winter with them.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to express our sincere thanks to the many kind friends, who
assisted during the illness and death of our husband and father.
Mrs. Clark Johnson
George Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Summers departed this morning for Chico, where they will
spend the winter.
John Kresge of Lookout took a position with the flour mill here and entered
upon his duties last Thursday.
TARWEED
The well known tarweed, which grows wild to a great extent in this county,
especially in the mountain regions, is now being cultivated I the valley
sections of California with profitable success. It is believed the mountain
product is better than the low valley products, as it is a hardy weed and
grows better in the cooler climate of the high altitudes. In years past, it
has been used extensively in cough medicines, cordials, bitters and other
compounds with good success. It is used very extensively for medicines, the
greatest demand being for the mountain variety. Down in Colusa County, the
farmers are cutting and shipping tarweed to San Francisco, where it brings
them $30 a ton. A Modesto paper has lately claimed that tarweed is a
first-class forage plant. A Tulare farmer is said to have carried his stock
through the drought seasons on that feed and the State University experts
have found by analysis that it contains more nutritive elements than most of
the cultivated forage plants. A Modesto farmer cut fifteen or twenty tons
of tarweed and fed it to his cows for several weeks. He finds that the cows
eat it readily and fatten on it. On the other hand, its tendency is to “dry
the cows and the milk will not product butter.”
SERIOUS ACCIDENT
Last Tuesday, an accident occurred at the Grasshopper ranch of Supervisor
P. J. Goumaz, which resulted in the rather serious injury of that gentleman.
He was engaged in hitching up a team when the animals became unmanageable
and ran away, dragging Mr. Goumaz a considerable distance. The gentleman
was bruised from head to foot, his face and head being badly contused and
his neck severely strained. Fortunately, Dr. Bradshaw, of Bieber, who had
been in Susanville, was returning home and reached Grasshopper in time to
give Mr. Goumaz the necessary medical and surgical attention, remaining over
night with him. The gentleman’s many friends in this section will be
pleased to know that while, severely hurt, his injuries are all on the
surface and he will doubtless soon be fully recovered.
Lou Kenyon, who has been in the Red Bluff country for sometime returned home
this week.
W. Newhouse, who had the misfortune to lose his leg in a threshing machine
accident at Willow Creek valley, about the middle of last month, is able to
be about on crutches. Will looks rather pale and is somewhat reduced in
flesh, but is getting along nicely.
BORN
SUMMERS – In Adin, Cal., Oct 7, 1900, to the wife of J. T. Summers, a
daughter
DIED
JOHNSON – Near lookout, Cal., Oct 11, 1900, Clark Johnson, a native of Ohio
aged 52 years, 4 months and 15 days.
A MIRACULOUS ESCAPE
One day last week while assisting to separate some cattle in the Roseberry
field, Albert Clark, the 10-year old son of R. B. Clark, had a very narrow
escape from a serious accident.
In some manner, he was thrown from his horse and his foot hung in the
stirrup. When he fell, the animal, which was a very gentle old mare,
stopped, but on looking around and seeing the boy hanging to the saddle,
became frightened and started to run and the boy dragging seemed to increase
her fright and her speed in consequence. After running for two or three
hundred yards, the saddle turned and the boy’s foot became disentangled and
slipped from the stirrup and the boy jumped up saying, “Papa is the saddle
hurt?” He had passed through the terrible ordeal absolutely unhurt except
for a few slight scratches on his elbows, and had not even realized what
danger he had been in.
Mr. Clark, who had witnessed the boys’ fall and tried to reach him before
the mare started to run, endeavored to catch her afterward, but was unable
to do so until after the youngster was freed from his dangerous position.
He says that the short time his boy was in peril, seemed like an age and
that he never wishes to witness another such scene.
It was certainly a miraculous escape for the little fellow and can only be
accounted for by the fact that it was over a perfectly smooth meadow that
the horse ran and that she did not do an kicking.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Will Lippincott and his sister, Mrs. Crystal, arrived here yesterday from
Warmcastle.
Robert Leventon and Mrs. Trowbridge left here Saturday for the bedside of
their father, who is reported by telegraph to be dying.
Miss Mabel Howard, the accomplished daughter of E. C. Howard, of Adin,
visited the Myers family here yesterday. Mr. Howard will start Wednesday to
make Woodland his permanent home and will be a valuable accession to that
pretty city.
A GOOD MAN
Clark Johnson was born in Liken County, Ohio, May 27, 1848 and at the time
of his death was fifty-two years of age. The first sever years of his life
were spent in the state of his birth; then with his parents, he moved to
Wayne County, Iowa, where he grew into manhood. It was during this period
that the first shadow of sorrow crossed the sunshine of his young life, for
death claimed both father and mother. At the age of twenty-one, he turned
from the scenes of his sorrow and went to live in Tama County, Iowa. It was
here he met Miss Ora J. Malcolm, who became his wife and co-worker through
life. They were married in 1871 and there was born to this union three
children, two boys and one girl.
With new ambition and that picture before him, which hope paints brightest,
he turned his face toward California, where he made his home. The seasons
came and went; the years rolled on, but not without some changes, for twice
the dark shadow had crossed his little nest and when it had gone, a baby too
had passed away. The empty cradle and the little shoes were laid away as
sweetest relics of their baby days, yet with that fortitude given from a
higher power, he centered his love on his wife and only child, George.
He was a pioneer of Modoc County. Whether from north or south came the cry
of help in case of sickness, it was he who answered “I will.” He was a good
neighbor, a true friend, and a loyal citizen; generous to a fault, honorable
in his dealings and ever ready to lend aid to those in need.
On Oct 11, 1900, after many years of suffering, Death, the healer of all
ills, claimed this good man. His remains were carried to Pine Grove
Cemetery and there he sleeps beside his two babes.
He leaves a wife, son and three sisters, Mesdames F. Z. Palmer, of Fall
River valley, Leona Walker of Siskiyou County, and Mary Potts of Oklahoma, a
brother, Thomas Johnson of Nebraska and a host of friends, to mourn his
loss. (8:1)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1900
LOOKOUT NEWS
Henry Hall, a cousin of Calvin hall, arrived here last Friday.
John T. Robinson will bring his daughter home from Nebraska.
J. A. Wanzer stopped in town last Wednesday on his way below with a band of
horses. He has disposed of his ranch near Canby and will in the future
reside in Alameda County.
BORN
HARVEY – In Adin, Cal., Oct 17, 1900, to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Harvey, a son
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1900
Mrs. R. O. Cramer of Redding is in the valley on a visit to her sister, Mrs.
B. F. Studley.
W. C. Arnett and son, Will, accompanied by their families, arrived from
Sisson Monday on a visit to relatives and friends.
A. Hopkins and family moved to Fall City last week and F. D. Gaylord moved
his family into the house vacated by Mr. Hopkins.
FALL RIVER ITEMS
A. C. Van Sickle and Rosa M. Loveland, two young people well known in this
valley, were married at Redding a few days ago.
Last Saturday, Malcolm McArthur was coming to town on horseback, he stopped
at the little stream that runs from the mill-race across the road to let his
horse drink and while gazing into the water, saw curious looking object,
which upon dismounting and examining, he found to be the lower jaw of a
human being. The teeth, with the exception of five or six, were gone, but
the orifices in which they were there, showing that the teeth dropped out
after death. It is doubtless the jaw of some Indian, who died and was
buried on the hillside above the road before white people came.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Mrs. Knox and John Depp are on the sick list.
John Goyette has returned to the lower country.
Mr. Crystal came over from McCloud after his wife.
Robert Leventon and his sister, Mrs. Trowbridge, returned Sunday from the
bedside of their sick father, who has greatly improved in health.
Season's Greetings
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
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Surnames: Charlene V. "Char" TRAMMEL (1923-2004) (obit.)
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Charlene V. "Char" Trammel
Charlene V. "Char" Trammel, 80, of Sparks, Nevada passed away on Oct. 5, 2004 at Washoe Medical Center. A native of Davis, Oklahoma, she was born on Nov. 14, 1923 to William L. Evans Sr. and Annie Parker Evans.
Charlene was a hair stylist, owning two beauty salons in Sparks. She was a resident of Sparks since 1965, moving there from Modesto.
She is survived by her daughter Lynell McClure of Sparks, son Richard Trammel of Reno, brother Bussie and sisters Velma and Johnny from the San Joaquin Valley, granddaughters Kathy Sebastian and husband Mike of Winters, Pam De La Rosa and husband Ben of Fremont; and Lynette McClure of Chico; great-grandchildren Lauren, Amber and Katie Sebastian of Winters, Alex, Rebecca and Samantha De La Rosa of Fremont and Jamie and Zachary Horne of Chico.
Private family services were held on Oct. 9 in the Nevada Mountains. Memorial donations can be made to the donor's favorite charity.
Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, October 14, 2004, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," Winters, CA 95694 <http://www.wintersexpress.com/>. Please note: I am not related to the family listed above, and I do not have any further information on this family.)
BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1900
Mrs. D. R. Brownell received word from Chico that her sister, Mrs. Alice
Ashley, is slightly improved and her condition now seems more hopeful.
Mrs. M. M. Ledford accompanied by her son James and daughter, Pearl arrived
from Mendocino County Sunday. The lady is a sister of J. T. Gibbins and is
here on a short visit.
George W. Levens of Fall River was granted a divorce from Rebekah I. Levens
on the grounds of desertion. The complaint was only filed the day previous.
She resumes her maiden name of Rebecca I. Iler by the court’s consent, it
being her only request, she not opposing the suit for divorce. (Notice the
spelling of Rebecca/Rebekah)
Archy McArthur of Fall River Mills, accompanied by Master Ellsworth Bailey
of Redding, was in this valley several days this week.
BORN
HARVEY – Near Adin, Cal., July 26, 1900, to the wife of T. W. Harvey, a son
WILSON – At Karlo, Cal., July 23, 1900, to the wife of C. F. Wilson, a
daughter
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1900
ARNETT TO GO FREE
We are informed that the Supreme Court has reversed the judgement of the
trial court in the case of the People of the State of California vs. J. W.
Arnett, convicted of an assault to commit murder and sentenced to two years
in the State’s prison, as a result of his second trial. Official notice of
the reversal has been received here, and it is stated that the further
decision of the Supreme Court is to the effect that the prisoner be
discharged from custody. The plea of the defendant’s attorney, “Once in
jeopardy,” is thus sustained, and as soon as the necessary official order is
received, Arnett will be a free man.
The friends of Mrs. Lizzie Ingram, nee Summers, will learn with regret of
the death of her little infant, which occurred on July 28th. (1:4)
John W. Davis, who left here some ten years ago for Plumas County, returned
to the valley Monday and may conclude to remain here awhile.
Charley Leonard was in town Monday and on arriving at his home found that he
had lost a purse containing $30 in gold and some silver. Fortunately, for
him the purse was found by W. R. Schooler and when Mr. Leonard returned to
town yesterday morning in search of his money, the purse was returned to
him.
E. B. BAINBRIDGE HURT
From the Redding Searchlight, we learn that E. B. Bainbridge, a former
resident of Burney and well known here, was painfully hurt last Wednesday
evening.
Mr. Bainbridge is city teamster at Redding and had been sprinkling the
streets. He went home about 9 o’clock to put his team away and while
lifting the harness from one of his horses, the animal got scared and
started to run. Mr. Bainbridge was caught in the harness and dragged over
the barn floor and the plunging of the horse threw him violently against the
sill of the door.
The harness finally gave way and Mr. Bainbridge was carried into the house
and medical aid summoned, as it was feared that some bones were broken. It
was found, however, that he was only severely bruised over his entire body,
but it may be a week before he will be able to leave his bed.
MARRIED
PUTNEY – WAY – At the home of the bride’s mother, near Bieber, Cal., Aug 5,
1900, A. L. Putney and Miss Inez M. Way, Rev. C. W. Huff officiating.
DIED
INGRAM – At Chico, cal., July 28, 1900, infant son of John and Lizzie Ingram
aged one month and eight day.
PUTNEY – WAY NUPTIALS
The residence of Mrs. A. M. Way, south of town, was the scene of a pretty
wedding Sunday Afternoon, when her daughter, Miss Inez, was joined in
marriage to Mr. A. L. Putney. It was a quiet wedding, only the relatives of
the contracting parties being present. The house was prettily decorated for
the occasion. The bride was attired in white, tastily ornamented with
orange blossoms, while the groom wore the conventional suit of black. At
three o’clock the couple stepped forward and Rev. C. W. Huff, in earnest and
trembling tones, spoke the words that made them man and wife. The sincere
congratulations of those present were tendered the newly married pair and
then refreshments were served, after which the couple came to town where
they will reside.
The young couple are both well known here and are respected for their
sterling qualities. They were the recipients of numerous and substantial
presents and have the best wishes of their many friends for a long, happy
and prosperous life.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1900
Mrs. E. B. Bainbridge of Redding is here on a visit to her mother, Mrs. M.
E. Estill.
Prof. Joel Snell was over from Fall City several days this week on a visit
to his brother, James.
Charles Fortier is up from Butte County to look after his interests here.
He is accompanied by Charles Hopkins, also of Butte County.
A telegram received by us yesterday morning announces the death of C. P.
Huntington, President of the Southern Pacific R. R. Company. (1:4)
L. J. Holshauser, who is now miller at the Swasey Mill, paid our town a
visit recently and expressed himself as well pleased with our valley.
Dr. S. D. Sheppard and little son came over from Fall City last Wednesday,
the Doctor having made arrangements to take up his residence here. He has
rented J. T. Boyd’s office, which he will fit up for dental rooms.
Ed. Baker and Miss Lillian Vestal of Pittville were married in Redding
recently.
J. K. Packwood was quite badly hurt last Saturday by falling through a trap
from the loft in D. R. Brownell’s barn.
Nick Cohen, Proprietor of the Mountain House on the Sisson road accidentally
killed himself, while out hunting last Wednesday evening. (5:1)
Hale Ricketts returned to the valley Sunday after an absence of nearly a
year.
Seven cars loaded with lumber were wrecked on the McCloud River railroad
last Friday morning. A brakeman named Donoghue was killed, while the
engineer and the other brakemen were all more or less severely hurt.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Mrs. Barbara Fulcher and family will move to Ash Valley tomorrow, where Miss
Alice has a Fall and Winter term of school.
Mrs. T. W. Osborn will leave in two or three weeks for Salem, Oregon, where
she with other relatives, will empower an attorney to go to Germany after
their fortune.
Born to the wife of Tim Potter, August 9th, a daughter. Tim was in town
Friday from his home at Egg Lake and only touched the high places. He said
the right thing to the boys and they wished him abundant success.
The last issue of the Woodland democrat says Dr. Caldwell and family left
that place on the train for McCloud, where they would take the stage for
Modoc County. Dr. Caldwell and Family have arrived at Canby and are
visiting his brother, Frank, the popular young merchant, also his brother,
Charley, who is in the stock business at that place.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1900
Mrs. C. J. Gooch, Jr., came down from Ash Valley Sunday with her son, Lester
Wood, who is suffering from a severe attack of the grippe.
We regret to chronicle the death of Isabelle, the six-year old daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. john Silva of Hayden Hill. The little child has been a
sufferer for the last two months and the parents took it to Adin for medical
treatment last Thursday. It was claimed by death, however, shortly after
reaching there. The remains were laid at rest the following day. The
sincere sympathy of the community is extended to the sorrowing parents in
their bereavement. (1:3)
Hartie Holabird suffered intensely for several days last week from a felon
and was only relieved by having it lanced by Dr. Bradshaw last Thursday
evening.
W. D. Morris of Lookout was quite sick for several days last week and Dr.
Bradshaw was called to attend him; we understand however, that he is now
able to attend to his store there.
Charley Leonard was hurt a few days ago by a horse pushing a gate on him.
He seems to be quite bad and Dr. Bradshaw was called to his assistance.
The Argus says that Clarence Studley will return to Stanford this week to
resume his studies and that Jesse Campbell will also go below and probably
enter a High School.
FALL RIVER ITEMS
Mr. John McArthur has been confined to the house for the past ten days with
a severe attack of neuralgia. He is convalescing rapidly.
Charley Straub had one of his hands badly lacerated while working with the
thresher last Monday. We understand that he lost one finger entirely and
two others may have to be amputated.
BORN
CLARK – In Susanville, Cal., Aug 14th, 1900, to the wife of W. B. Clark, a
son
MARRIED
LONG – YORK – In Susanville, Cal., Aug 15, 1900, Hill C. Long and Miss Nora
E. York
DIED
SILVA – In Adin, Cal., Aug. 16, 1900, Isabelle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Silva of Hayden Hill aged 6 years, 8 months and 16 days.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1900
Loyal McWilliams is here from Tulare County on a visit to his folks.
We regret to chronicle the death of the little infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
Will Knox, who succumbed to whooping cough last night. This is the first
serious result from that disease and we sincerely hope it will be the last
we will have to chronicle. The bereaved parents have the sincere sympathy
of the community in their hour of trouble. The remains of the child will be
interred in the Hillside cemetery tomorrow forenoon at 11 o’clock. (5:2)
DIED
KNOX – At the Toll House, near Bieber, Cal., Aug 28, 1900, Floyd A. infant
son of Mr. and Mrs. will Knox aged 11 months and 23 days.
Season's Greetings
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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 1900
Miss Edith Garrison, who has been elected for Goddess of Liberty at today’s
celebration, has chosen the Misses Florence Marcus, Lizzie Sherman, Rena
Null and Mabel Garrison as maids of Honor.
From our Susanville exchanges, we learn that Henry Vanetti, a Swiss dairyman
of Mountain Meadows, was struck on the head with a rock thrown by an Indian,
named Walter Paconum, a week ago last Sunday. The blow crushed his skull
and he died from the effects of it last Wednesday. From witnesses to the
affray it is learned that Vanetti was the aggressor. He was pursuing the
Indian with a pitchfork handle, when the Indian picked up a small rock and
turning on his assailant, hurled the stone at his head. (1:3)
James Summers was quite seriously hurt in his shop yesterday by running into
his block scraper, which cut a deep gash in his leg.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Gibbins returned Saturday from their extended visit to
the lower country. They were accompanied by Mrs. Ruie Parks, a cousin of
Mr. Gibbins, who came out from Texas on a visit to her relatives in this
state.
BORN
BROWN – At Lookout, Cal., June 28, 1900, to the wife of J. W. Brown, a son
LEVENTON – At Lookout, Cal., June 29, 1900, to the wife of J. W. Leventon, a
daughter
SUMMERS – in Susanville, cal., June 22, 1900, to the wife of Lee Summers, a
son
BASS – In Susanville, Cal., June 24, 1900, to the wife of J. E. Bass, a
daughter
DIED
BROWN – At Lookout, Cal., June 28, 1900, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
Brown
LOOKOUT NEWS
Mrs. Norwood was here from Bieber Saturday visiting her sister, Mrs. J. W.
Brown.
Born to the wife of J. W. Brown, June the 28th, a son. Died, June 28th,
infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brown. (5:3)
Miss Edith Garrison of this place winner in the Goddess of Liberty contest
at Bieber meets the approval of all her friends, who claim she is a worthy
and popular young lady.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 1900
Warren McKenzie left for Honey Lake Valley last week to take charge of his
school. His family accompanied him.
A. L. Putney has resigned his position of Deputy Sheriff.
Mrs. Lola Sheppard, wife of Dr. S. D. Sheppard, died last Wednesday at Fall
City. (1:4)
W. B. Wall bid good bye to his friends here last week and took the stage for
Redding Friday morning. His destination is Virginia, but he ultimately
intends to land in Cuba and take up his residence there.
F. P. Cady has been appointed a Game and Fish Warden for the county by the
Commissioners. Mr. Cady says he sought to evade the appointment, but now
that it has been made, will enforce the laws.
Mrs. R. S. Rucker came over from Fall City last week on a visit to her son,
Walter, and Family.
Walter Paconum, the Indian who killed Henry Vanetti at Mountain meadows, was
discharged on preliminary examination, the evidence showing that he acted in
self defense.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Lee Cannon of Oregon is here visiting his uncles, Ira and Mahlon Cannon.
Henry Lorenz’s little boy got his arm broken by the run away of a fractious
horse, while raking hay and Dr. Bradshaw of Bieber set the young man’s arm
at the Lookout hotel Saturday evening.
Big Valley should be proud of Jesse E. Campbell, who is one of the Examiner’
s guests to the National Conventions. Though being a resident of far away
Big Valley, he is the peer of all his colleagues.
MARRIED
STUBBS – DECIOUS – Near Milford, Cal., July 4, 1900, T. N. Stubbs and Miss
Cora Decious
DIED
BURRIS – Near Richmond, Cal., July 3, 1900, Mrs. Rachel Burris aged 72
years, 4 months and 3 days.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1900
T. J. Dunlap has been appointed Deputy Sheriff by T. W. Wilson.
Miss Agnes Roycroft of Anderson was killed in a run away accident at
Cottonwood on the 7th inst. (1:2)
Homer Jack left for Sacramento last Wednesday to assist in taking care of
his mother who is undergoing treatment for cancer.
Scarlet fever is reported in the family of S. H. Paulk.
Henry Lorenz brought his little boy here last Friday to see Dr. Bradshaw.
The little fellow had his arm broken recently in a run away while raking hay
and Dr. Bradshaw reports him getting along nicely.
Wm M. Taylor, an experienced miller, arrived from Butte County last evening
to take charge of the flour mill here.
The Indians engaged in a regular melee in town Sunday afternoon, the direct
cause being Johnny Bush, who took a little four-year old child away from his
former squaw. Peace was finally secured by the return of the child to its
mother.
Anton Gerig and daughter, Miss Josie, returned to the valley from their
European trip lst Friday evening. They have much to tell of their visit,
but were, nevertheless, glad to get home, for three months of constant
sight-seeing, including two trips across the continent and Atlantic ocean,
becomes very tiresome. Their many friends were glad to welcome them back
and to see them in such robust health.
Joe Habert took the stage last Friday evening for Alturas, where he has
accepted a position in a livery stable.
Fred Weaver, the fifteen-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Weaver, was
drowned in Pit River, near Cayton Valley, last week while taking a bath.
The Redding Searchlight says that the home of Isaac Milton on North Cow
Creek, fourteen miles from Redding, was destroyed by fire last Sunday. Next
to nothing was saved from the flames. The fire originated through children
and matches.
Judge Frank Moody of Glenn County stopped here last night on his return from
Alturas, where he appeared in the interest of the Talbot heirs. At the
request of the heirs, George H. Knight of Adin was appointed administrator
of the estate of T. I. Talbot, deceased.
The new dam built by Shepard & Niles at Adin was unable to withstand the
pressure of water and went out last Friday night, causing a heavy flood on
the swamp. The attempt was made to have the big ditch carry off the water,
so as to save the hay that was cut down and in consequence, a portion of the
road in the Finley lane became flooded. The loss is a serious one for
Shepard & Niles and they will make use of the old dam until the new one can
be rebuilt.
BORN
MORTON – At Standish, Cal., July 8, 1900, to the wife of Wm Morton, a
daughter
LOOKOUT NEWS
Born to Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Rice of Santa Cruz, June 30, 1900, a son
Miss May Packwood of Bieber visited her cousin, Miss Erma Brown, of this
place several days last week.
J. P. Miller of Lost Frying Pan Valley, a part of Stone Coal, was in town
Thursday night on his way back from Fall River Valley, where he purchased a
seed drill.
Miss Alice Myers’ horse fell down last Friday while coming from Adin and
broke the shafts to her buggy. She was about ten miles from home. Her and
her little sister, Anna, mounted the horse and got home about ten o’clock
that night.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 1900
DIED
GRASS – at Milford, Cal., July 13, 1900, Alice Marie, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Leonard grass aged 5 years, 1 month and 17 days.
Ray Packwood was thrown from his horse last Saturday evening and was
unconscious for over an hour. Fortunately, it resulted in no serious
injury.
Mrs. D. R. Brownell received word last Saturday evening that her sister,
Mrs. Alice Ashley is very sick in Chico and her death is only a question of
a few days.
W. B. Parrish returned last evening from San Francisco, where he has been
undergoing treatment for cancer. He still looks very poorly, but this
bracing mountain air will soon put him on his feet again.
Indian Ike Reavis was killed by Little Tom in a row near Fall City a week
ago last night. The coroner’s jury held Little Tom blameless, but the
Indians are considerably worked up over the killing and will insist on a
full investigation according to white man’s law.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank McNemar came in fro the McCloud Country last week with
their little child, who is quite sick. Dr. Bradshaw is attending the little
sufferer.
Jesse Campbell was a passenger on last evening’s stage on his return from
the National Conventions. He says he had a grand time and was royally
entertained everywhere.
James G. Gamma started to McCloud yesterday. He was accompanied by Mrs. J.
C. Miller, who will visit her sons, Charley and Brice, who are working in
that country.
MARRIED
REYNOLDS – WHITINGER – Near Susanville, Cal., July 1, 1900, George W.
Reynolds and Miss Rose M. Whitinger. (My great uncle. BCR)
LOOKOUT NEWS
Dr. Tinsman of Adin attended the sick child of Fred Roberts last Tuesday.
The child is improving.
Misses Alice and Carrie Fulcher and Miss Maggie Trowbridge camped a few days
at Quaking Asp last week.
Season's Greetings
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 1900
BIG VALLEY HONORED
JESSE E. CAMPBELL SUCCESSFUL IN EXAMINER CONTEST
On the 18th day of May, Jesse E. Campbell came to Bieber from his home on
Willow Creek making inquiries when, where, and by whom the examination for
the Examiner national Conventions will be held. He stated to the editor
that he wanted to take the examination more for practice than with any hope
of being successful. During the afternoon of that day, he took the
examination along with two other young men in the Bieber schoolhouse and the
result is that he was one of the 15 successful ones in the competition and
the only one chosen north of Stockton. The young man will go as guest and
at the expense of the Examiner, to the two great national conventions, which
will be held in Philadelphia and Kansas City. When it is considered that
several thousand young men took the examination, Lassen County and
especially, Big Valley can well feel proud over the result.
Jesse E. Campbell is the son of Mrs. B. F. Studley and resides on Willow
Creek, in Big Valley, Lassen County, about ten miles east of the town of
Bieber. He is but eighteen years of age and has practically received all
his education in the common schools of this valley; and this fact is also a
subject for congratulation as it shows that the school of this valley are
efficiently conducted and presided over by teachers second to none in the
state. The editor extends his hearty congratulations to the young man and
his best wishes for a career that promises such a bright future.
Bessie, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Smelcer, was bitten by a
rattlesnake last Wednesday, while playing in the yard at her home in Adin.
Dr. Cate was quickly summoned and soon had the little girl out of danger.
Miss Florence Bunnell was instantly killed on May 25th on the road between
Stockton Mill and Susanville by being thrown from a road cart. (5:1)
Mrs. Loveland has moved to Dixie where she will do the cooking for the hay
hands.
Jack wall is now attending to the wants of the weary and thirsty travelers
at the Corner Saloon, while Walter McCarter is taking a two weeks vacation.
DIED
BUNNELL – Near Susanville, Cal., May 25, 1900, Florence Lee Bunnell aged 19
years, 11 months and 28 days.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1900
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. F. Babcock and daughter, Miss Edith, were here from their
Willow Creek home Monday.
Jesse Campbell leaves this week for the National Conventions. Mr. and Mrs.
B. F. Studley have gone to the railroad to see him off. They will also
visit Mr. Studley’s son, Clarence, who is in the Lane Hospital, San
Francisco, and bring him back with them if possible.
Harry Hollenbeak died in Little Hot Spring Valley Sunday morning, from
pneumonia contracted a few days before. His lungs had been affected for
sometime and this attack was the means of hastening his death. The remains
were laid at rest in the Pine Grove cemetery, Fall River Valley, Monday. A
wife and three children remain to mourn his loss. (1:3)
Mrs. Sam Fitzwater died at her home at McCloud on the 5th inst. at the age
of 42 years. She was formerly Barbara Eiler and was well known by the early
settlers of this and Fall River valley. (5:2)
BORN
SAWYER – Near Bieber, Cal., June 9, 1900, to the wife of James Sawyer, a
daughter
MITCHELL – Near Susanville, Cal., June 1, 1900, to the wife of W. T.
Mitchell, a son
LOOKOUT NEWS
Dr. Bradshaw of Bieber met Dr. Cadwallader of Fall River Mills here last
Thursday and they went from this place to Ash Valley to perform a surgical
operation on a son of Mr. Berthiume of that place. We have learned since
that the young man died yesterday afternoon.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1900
A. H. Waller has accepted a position with Anton Gerig in Grass Hopper Valley
and moved his family to that place Monday.
Judge S. Solon Holl arrived from Sacramento Monday evening on an extended
visit to his son, James H. Holl.
Reuben Wilcox, brother of Mrs. L. W. Simpson, was up from Hat Creek a couple
of days last week.
We learn with regret that C. W. Perkiss and his daughter, Alice, are both
seriously ill with typhoid fever in Chico.
BORN
DURFEE – In Bieber, Cal., June 16, 1900, to the wife of T. J. Durfee, a
daughter
CLARK – Near Buntingville, Cal., June 5, 1900, to the wife of Wm. H. Clark,
a son
DIED
SHARP – At Buntingville, Cal., June 11, 1900, James P. Sharp aged 71 years,
1 month and 18 days.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Mrs. Palmer of Fall River Valley visited her brother, Clark Johnson, last
week on her way to Bonanza, where she will visit her daughter, Mrs. J. A.
Brown.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 1900
Thos I. Talbot, an old and respected citizen of the valley, died last Friday
and was buried with Masonic honors at Adin the following day. (1:3)
J. W. Marcus of Lookout pulled in with freight from McCloud Monday. He had
the misfortune to break two of his ribs while at McCloud, caused by falling
over one of the wagon wheels.
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Studley passed through town Sunday on their return home
from San Francisco. Clarence Studley accompanied them home, although he is
still weak from the effect of the operation.
Dr. Bradshaw was called to Willow Creek last Thursday to see Alf. Babcock,
who was suffering from a severe attack of quinsy.
Jesse Campbell passed a successful examination before the Board of Education
of this county recently and was granted a primary grade certificate.
A son was born to Mrs. John Ingram, formerly Lizzie Summers, at Chico on the
20th inst.
BORN
INGRAM – In Chico, Cal., June 20, 1900, to the wife of John Ingram, a son
TREMAIN – In Susanville, Cal., June 21, 1900, to the wife of R. J. Tremain,
a son
LOOKOUT NEWS
Dr. Bradshaw of Bieber has paid Mrs. R. L. Nichols two professional visits
since out last letter. Mrs. Nichols is bed fast with pleurisy.
We learned that in U. S. Census Marshal (Farley) Auble’s work that he had
listed one hundred and forty families that had not a single death since June
1899. That is certainly favorable mention for the health of our country.
It is with sincere regret that we learned that Thos I. Talbot was dead.
About six years ago he was stricken with paralysis and has been an invalid
ever since, enjoying pretty good health, but bed fast and helpless. Peace
to his ashes.
Season's Greetings
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1900
L. W. Southard of Adin is again reported improving and he will probably pull
through all right.
Dr. Pierce, an old and well known resident of Burney Valley, died a week ago
yesterday at the age of 78 years.
Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson came to town on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. K.
Packwood Monday and while here, their little girl, Fay, was taken sick, the
sickness developing into a mild case of scarlet fever.
J. R. Myers, the Lookout landlord, was on our streets Monday. His mission
here was mainly to consult Dr. Bradshaw in regard to his youngest daughter,
who has been ailing for some time.
D. R. Brownell received a message last Thursday that his baby was worse and
requesting him to come down immediately. He started for Chico by way of
Sisson the same day and found the child much improved on his arrival there,
but a letter received here last evening states that the baby is worse again.
Elmer Paulk, who was in Corning, Tehama County, for several months, returned
home Sunday.
Will Kramer, who went to Oregon last fall to spend the winter, returned to
the valley last week.
We are informed that Joseph Gommer, who resides with his brother, Anton, in
the timber on the west-side of the valley, is losing his mind. He is
working at present at the Washington sawmill and imagines that somebody is
going to arrest him.
The trial of the divorce case of Nancy L. Herrick against Davis A. Herrick
took place before Judge Sweeney Thursday. The defendant failed to appear.
A decree of divorce was granted. Desertion was the cause of action. The
three children were awarded to the mother.
BORN
SUMMERS – In Bieber, Cal., April 29, 1900, to the wife of J. T. Summers, a
daughter
HARRIS – In Adin, Cal., April 24, 1900, to the wife of L. L. Harris, a son
DIED
HENSON – At Susanville, Cal., April 22, 1900, Albert Henson, a native of
Tennessee aged 75 years, 4 months and 8 days.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Orrin Trowbridge and wife visited Lookout – the principal town of the
valley – yesterday.
The remains of the late Mrs. D. Purrott were taken up today and will be
taken to woodland for interment, where her husband rests.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1900
Mrs. C. Philliber has been quite sick for several days and Dr. Bradshaw is
attending her.
The sale of the lands of the estate of Kitty A. Fulcher, deceased, has been
confirmed by the Superior Court.
D. R. Brownell returned from Chico last Friday evening and reports his
little baby much better. Mrs. Brownell and Earl are also now enjoying good
health.
Alex Schloesser, son of Dr. A. g. Schloesser, was a passenger on Sunday’s
stage on his way to Hayden Hill, where he will spend the summer.
A letter from Anton Gerig in forms us that he took the steamer La Gascogne
at New York for Havre early last week and he has no doubt by this time
landed on terra firma again.
We learn from the Searchlight the little Ellen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.
E. Hull, is lying seriously ill with a bilious attack. The family is living
at The Cedars, a few miles south of Redding.
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Dixon will learn with regret of the
death of their little infant. The bereaved parents have had more than their
share of sorrow and the sincere sympathy of the community is with them in
their hour of trial. (1:4)
TALE OF PIT RIVER
Joaquin Miller Tells How the Stream Was Named
In his autobiography, Joaquin Miller, pioneer of Shasta County, says:
“Pit River is so called from the blind pits dug out like a jug by the
Indians in places where their enemies or game are likely to pass. These
pits are dangerous traps; they are ten or fifteen feet deep, small at the
mouth, but made to diverge in descent, so that it is impossible for anything
to escape that once falls into their capacious maws. To add to their
horror, at the bottom, elk and deer antlers, that have been ground sharp at
the points are set up so as to pierce any unfortunate man or beast, they may
chance to swallow up.”
“They are dug by squaws and the earth taken from them is carried in baskets
and thrown into the river. They are covered in the most cunning manner;
even foot prints in an old beaten trail are made above the treacherous pits
and no depression, no broken earth, nothing at all indicates their presence,
except the talismanic stones or the broken twigs and other signs of a sort
of rude free-masonry which only the members of the tribe can understand.”
Louis Kramer was confined to his house several days last week with a severe
attack of la grippe.
W. A. Wood left for Redding last Thursday. He may conclude to go on to San
Francisco on a visit to his mother and sisters, who are at present in that
city.
Suit was commenced yesterday in the Superior Court against the bondsmen of
C. A. Forkner, deceased. There are about twenty bondsmen and the amount
sued for is about $5,000.
A farewell dance was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adams last Wednesday
evening at their residence east of town. They departed the following
morning accompanied by Watson Adams, for Washington, where they will make
their future home.
BORN
DIXON – Near Bieber, Cal., May 6, 1900, to the wife of J. F. Dixon, a
daughter
FLYNN – In Susanville, Cal., April 30, 1900, to the wife of Charles Flynn, a
son
BORROUGHS – In Susanville, Cal., April 29, 1900, to the wife of H. D.
Borroughs, a daughter
ALEXANDER – Near Susanville, Cal., April 27, 1900, to the wife of Samuel
Alexander, Jr., a daughter
DIED
DIXON – Near Bieber, Cal., May 8, 1900, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.
F. Dixon
LOOKOUT NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. Adams of Bieber and relatives of John Potter visited here last
Friday on their way to Walla Walla.
Mr. A. Ramsey and family of Susanville are here visiting the family of H. P.
Read. Mr. Ramsey is a brother of Mrs. Read.
Young Essex, son of George Essex of Clover Swale was in town last Thursday
and Friday on his way home from San Francisco. He returned from below with
Robert Leventon.
Isom Eades came near having a serious accident with a blast last week.
While tamping the charge a flint spark set it of, blowing the tamping rod,
which was the drill in this instance, to ----, so says Eades.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1900
Drs. Cadwallader and Bradshaw went to Adin yesterday afternoon and removed
the tonsils from the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Wilson. The
operation was highly successful.
B. F. Studley received a telegram yesterday that his son, Clarence, who has
been attending school at Stanford’s, was suffering with appendicitis and
that he had been removed to Lanes Hospital in San Francisco. Another
message was received today stating an operation had been performed
yesterday, Wednesday, and that the case was more serious than at first
thought. Clarence’s many friends here are anxious to hear of his speedy
recovery.
BORN
SMELCER – In Adin, Cal., May, 4, 1900, to the wife of P. J. Smelcer, a son
LOOKOUT NEWS
Doc Philliber was up yesterday and placed a tombstone at the grave of Mrs.
Fulcher. Mr. Philliber informed us that Mrs. Philliber is quite sick.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1900
A. B. F. Babcock brought his family up from Anderson Sunday to their summer
quarters on Willow Creek.
C. C. Carlton was over from Dixie Saturday to have his eyes doctored. They
were painfully blistered from grease getting into them while frying fish.
Mrs. T. H. Jack left Monday for Sacramento to undergo treatment for cancer.
Mrs. E. S. Trowbridge will accompany her on the trip and her son, Homer,
took them as far as the railroad.
Mrs. Ima Norwood returned from below Sunday evening. She went down as far
as Fresno and her son, Ray, accompanied her home.
Mrs. D. R. Brownell returned from Chico last Thursday with her sons, Earl
and Harold. The little child has fully recovered from the severe illness in
Chico.
A. Sawyer and daughter, Miss Gertie, returned from below Saturday. Mr.
Sawyer had the cancerous growth on his cheek successfully removed, and now
seems as well as ever.
BORN
HOPPER – In Bieber, Cal., May 20, 1900, to the wife of Paul J. Hopper, a
daughter
GUNTER – At Clinton, Cal., May 5, 1900, to the wife of V. E. Gunter, a
daughter
LEAVITT – At Clinton, Cal., May 5, 1900, to the wife of James B. Leavitt, a
daughter
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 1900
Mrs. George Elliott and family have moved back to their ranch, north of
town.
Mrs. Bunselmeier, mother of Henry Bunselmeier, accompanied by a grand
daughter, Miss Mabel Daugherty, arrived here from Chico on last Thursday’s
stage. Miss Daugherty will spend the summer in this valley, while Mrs.
Bunselmeier expects to reside here permanently.
Hugh Watson had a miraculous escape from serious injury and perhaps death,
at the Washington sawmill, yesterday morning. In some unexplained manner
the saw caught him on the inside of the thigh and tearing the clothes from
him, commenced entering the flesh, but for the fact that the saw was just
coming to a stand still, would have amputated his leg and perhaps cost him
his life before medical aid could reach him. As it was, he received a gash
four inches long and one-half inch deep. Dr. Bradshaw was summoned by
telephone to attend him.
Dr. Bradshaw informed us that in a letter received from Mrs. Bradshaw this
week, she stated that while out riding one day last week, an ice wagon
collided with her buggy throwing her out; but fortunately, she escaped with
some slight bruises.
OVER THE GRADE ON COW CREEK
Sid Garrison, a Fall River teamster, met with an accident Wednesday evening
on the Reed toll road, a short distance above the upper ford of Cow Creek.
He was on his way to Redding, driving six horses attached to coupled
wagons. When he reached the point mentioned one of his horses became
frightened and making a short turn threw the front wagon from the grade.
The hind wagon was drawn after and horses and entire outfit rolled down an
embankment, a distance of forty feet.
The driver jumped just as his vehicle started to turn and aside from a few
bruises escaped without injury.
The wagons were badly demolished and one of the horses injured to some
extent.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT
Mrs. T. W. Harvey met with a serious accident while driving with her
husband and children toward Adin Sunday. While holding the lines one of the
horses stumbled and falling on the tongue, broke it and entangled the lines
so that she lost control of them. This excited the other horse and he
plunged forward in an effort to get away. Mrs. Harvey jumped out of the
wagon and while trying to get her children out was knocked down by one of
the wheels and presumably run over, although she does not know what happened
after falling down, as she lost consciousness. Dr. Tinsman was called to
attend her and pronounced the injuries quite serious, although she was
reported somewhat better yesterday.
LOOKOUT NEWS
Muck Barnum is on the sick list again.
Pete Lorenzen and family of Day were in this place today.
Leventon Bros. have the timbers on the ground for a barn, 26x60 feet.
AN ACCIDENT BEFALLS LOU RALLS
From the Redding Searchlight, we learn the Lou Ralls, who lived here for
many years, met with quite an accident last Friday evening. He was
returning from Keswick in a buggy with Miss Nellie Poe and when near the
Middle Creek bridge, the horse became frightened at a rock suddenly rolling
into the road, and they were thrown off the grade to the creek below, a
distance of fifty feet. The horse was instantly killed and the buggy
demolished, while Lou escaped with several deep scalp wounds and other
severe bruises and Miss Poe was but slightly bruised.
Season's Greetings
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
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