BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1900
The Willow Valley sawmill has been running successfully the last two weeks
under the management of R. E. Leventon of Lookout.
George and Frank Peterson arrived here from below last Friday evening in
response to a telegram informing them of their mother’s critical condition;
we are pleased to state however, that the condition of Mrs. Peterson is now
slightly improved.
The trial of J. W. Arnett has been set for March 19th, a venire of
forty-five jurors has been ordered for the trial.
The Alturas correspondent of the Cedarville Record says that the first money
ever paid on account of the collateral inheritance tax in Modoc County was
received Saturday, being $67.36 on the inheritance of the nephews in the
John W. Cratty estate.
AN IMPORTANT CASE SETTLED
The Case of Porter vs. Marker et al, for the partition of certain property
came up for trial in Superior Court on Wednesday last. By Saturday the
parties had arrived at such an understanding that it was decided to continue
the case until March 6th, with a view to its settlement out of court.
We are informed that it is expected to arrive at a settlement through the
purchase by the plaintiff: B. F. Porter, of all the interest in the property
involved, owned or claimed by the defendants, that interest being what is
generally known as the Marker interest in the Belfast and Eagle Lake
properties. And our information is that the proposed purchase by Mr. Porter
will, without doubt, be consummated.
It is current rumor, which we have every reason to believe is not
groundless, that Mr. Porter into whose possession the title to this vast
property may pass will at an early day renew the work of tapping Eagle Lake
by means of the tunnel, several hundred feet of which were constructed
several years ago.
The manifold blessings to be derived from the consummation of the tapping
of Eagle Lake are apparent to everyone. It will solve the irrigation
problem so far as Honey Lake Valley is concerned. Eagle Lake is the source
from which an abundance of water could be obtained for the irrigation of
every foot of land in this valley and it is unquestionably the only reliable
source for that purpose may be had.
The tapping of Eagle Lake would in an more to this section than any other
project possibly could, for it will bring under cultivation thousands of
acres of idle land, and this same land will yield, with water, alfalfa more
abundantly than any soil that can be found upon the face of the globe.
Captain Charles A. Merrill promoted this scheme and but for a succession of
reverses and disappointments would have seen his cherished hopes realized.
While it may be cold comfort to the Captain, yet in the years to come when
the rising generation shall view the transformation wrought by the tapping
of Eagle Lake, and others are reaping the benefit and glory the fact will
remain, that it was Captain Merrill, who first conceived the idea and
expended many years of his life, and his fortune in getting the work under
way. Mr. Porter has secured the property at no small outlay of capital and
the sum necessary to complete the work is a large figure, but fortunately,
the work of finishing this gigantic scheme is left to a gentleman of
splendid business attainments and ample means.
W. W. Ramsey was down from Hayden Hill last Friday after supplies.
From The Lakeview Examiner, we learn that Johnny Harden has left for Los
Angeles, where he has accepted a position with the Los Angeles Water
Company.
BORN
HOLABIRD – Near Bieber, Cal., Feb. 5, 1900, to the wife of F. H. Holabird, a
son
DIED
WOOD – near Bieber, Cal., Feb. 5, 1900, Wilber, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A.
Wood, aged 17 years, 10 months and 10 days
CROWLEY – At Mohler, Wash., Jan. 24, 1900, Ermina, infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. L. Crowley
PIT RIVER CLAIMS A VICTIM
WILBER WOOD SLIPS DOWN A STEEP BANK AND IS DROWNED
Our community was shocked today by the report of the drowning of Wilber
Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wood, who disappeared Monday night and was
not seen again until his body was recovered from Pit River today.
Wilber came to town Monday evening and was in company with Ollie Gibbins as
late as eleven o’clock that night, when he insisted on going down to his
father’s ranch, south of town. As he was a foot and in no condition for
going down among the many sloughs, near which he would have to pas, Ollie
tried his best to dissuade him from the trip, but he would not listen to
reason and started out. No thought was given to his absence by his parents,
as they believed he had been to the party at Al Miller’s and would turn up
sometime during Tuesday; but when he failed to put in an appearance by
evening, they became alarmed and commenced a search for him. About a dozen
men with lanterns were engaged in the search for several hours last night,
but without avail. Today a large party of men were out again, some
grappling the river, others searching the sagebrush, and about two o’clock,
the body was found in the river.
His hat had been found at about eleven o’clock in the forenoon, some 300
years south of the river and he had evidently passed the river in safety,
but near where his hat was, evidence was found that he had been sick and he
no doubt concluded to retrace his steps and go to the Wolfsen place north of
town, where his parents were stopping and in passing the river the second
time, slipped in and was drowned.
The loss to his parents is great, as Wilber was an honest and industrious
boy and the whole community shares their grief and extends to them their
sincere sympathy.
An inquest over the remains will be held this evening and the interment
will take place in the Hillside cemetery Friday, the procession leaving the
house at 10 o’clock A. M. (5:3)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1900
Arad Way, who went below with Andy Babcock last fall, returned to the valley
last Friday.
Mrs. Mary Schwab arrived here last week from Oregon on a visit to her
father, John Losser.
George Oliver, a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wood, came up from Redding on
a visit last Friday.
At the inquest over the remains of Wilber Wood, the jury found the facts as
published in out last issue. (1:4)
Joe Andrews was here from Ash Valley Sunday and informed us that he will
probably move back to this part of the valley in the near future.
The remains of Wilber Wood were laid at rest in the Hillside cemetery last
Friday, the funeral being attended by a large number of sympathizing
neighbors and friends of the bereaved parents. (1:4)
We learn, that Albert Wood, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wood, has
enlisted for service in the Philippines and is now doing duty on one of the
many islands of that group. He is a member of Company L, Forty-Third
Infantry.
Fred grove left here Monday; his destination being Keswick, Shasta County
Judge J. W. Parker, a former resident of Adin, died at Sisson on the 24th of
last month. (5:1)
LITTLE HOT SPRING NEWS
Cora Hollenbeak has an attack of the grippe, being delirious at times, but
is better now.
Billy Crawford says George McMullin and Johnny Vance killed a four hundred
pound black bear in Squaw Valley that cut five inches of fat on the outside
consequently made 32 gallons of oil. I wonder if it did.
On the 6th inst. there was a birthday dinner at Sam Day’s, it being the
sixth birthday of Zella Mabel, their second daughter. The dinner was simply
immense and up to date in every respect. Mrs. Day being an excellent cook
only exceeded her best efforts. The presents were appropriate and profuse.
The following were present: Miss Gertie Collett, Fall River; Miss Rose
Jackson, Miss Annie Lorenzen, Miss Etta Hollenbeak, P. H. and Charles Brown,
W. W. Bowman, C. A. and G. W. Cullers.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the many kind and willing
friends, who rendered assistance and extended their kindly sympathies at the
death and burial of our beloved son.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wood
BORN
WOODMANSEE – In Adin, Cal., Feb. 7, 1900, to the wife of W. H. Woodmansee, a
daughter
SLATER – In Ash Valley, Cal., Feb 1, 1900, to the wife of Edward Slater, a
son
GAMMA – In Grasshopper, Lassen County, Cal., Feb 7, 1900, to the wife of
John Gamma, a son
RIDENOUR – Near Milford, Cal., Jan 25, 1900, to the wife of Eldon Ridenour,
a daughter
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1900
W. V. Witcher came up from Oakland last Thursday and went on to his ranch
near Canby the following day.
Dr. Bradshaw was called to the Hillman ranch on Willow Creek Monday to see
Joe Richardson, who is suffering from inflammation of the bladder.
Jack Stratton and wife were over from Fall River Valley last Wednesday.
Miss Mabel Null of Fall River Valley was a passenger on Sunday’s stage on
her way to B. F. Studleys on Willow Creek, where she expects to remain
awhile.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1900
Mr. and Mrs. John Silva were down from Hayden Hill during the week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Gibbins and their son, Lou, left last Saturday for a
couple of week’s visit at Alturas and Davis Creek.
Jim Collier was a passenger on the stage Sunday evening on the way to
Likely, where he expects to engage in the blacksmith business.
Joseph Richardson, an old and well known resident of this valley, died last
Wednesday afternoon from inflammation of the bladder from which he has been
a sufferer for several years. His remains were taken to Susanville for
interment, where they were consigned to their last resting-place, with
Masonic rites, by the lodge at that place, he having been a member of the
fraternity for many years. (1:3)
Will Pratt returned to his home in Visalia Monday. He took with him four
head of fine horses, which he purchased from parties here.
Miss Maggie Walsh took the stage Sunday morning for the lower country.
After visiting awhile in the Sacramento Valley, she will go to Oakland,
where she expects to remain permanently.
DIED
RICHARDSON – Near Adin, cal., Feb 21, 1900, Joseph Richardson, a native of
Massachusetts aged about 70 years.
Season's Greetings
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
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