BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1904
DEATH OF F. J. WINCHELL
Flavius J. Winchell died at his home near Buntingville last Monday. The news
came as a surprise to the people of this section among whom deceased had
passed in and out almost to the last moment of his life without apparent
ailment of any kind. Mr. Winchell had been in his usual health the day
before his death and the suddenness of the announcement was a distinct shock
to his friends. We are told that the deceased was lying upon a lounge at his
residence and after an effort to arise, fell back upon the lounge dead. His
funeral took place Wednesday. It was very largely attended. A short service
was held at the late residence of deceased, by Rev. J. M. Wilson, after
which the remains were taken in charge by the members of Janesville Lodge,
No. 232, F. & A. M., to which Mr. Winchell had belonged as an honored member
for many years and laid to rest in the Janesville Cemetery with the
beautiful and impressive ceremonies of the order.
And so, there has passed from the scene of its activities and from the midst
of its friends, the spirit of a gently, kindly man, whose heart was warm
with sympathy and whose mind was comprehensive and generous in its opinions
and judgements: a warm friend, a devoted husband and father and a man who
will be missed in this community.
We have been unable to learn many of the details of Mr. Winchell’s early
life, but in 1864, he was farming in Sierra Valley. After this, during
several years, he was engaged in merchandising in Reno in partnership with a
man named Cunningham. Then, for a year or two, about 1880 we believe, he was
farming in Long Valley, removing thence to the place near Buntingville,
which has since been his home.
For several years past deceased, who was largely interested in fruit
growing, has been one of the Horticultural Commissioners of Lassen County.
He was an active and energetic officer.
F. J. Winchell was the father of five children, four of whom and their
widowed mother, survive to mourn his loss. The sympathies of our people are
theirs in their hour of affliction. – Advocate (1:3)
A QUIET WEDDING
A quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mrs. E. Elliott in town last
evening; the contracting couple being her daughter, Annie and Mr. Melvin
Mitchell. The couple left today for Klamath Falls, where they expect to make
their home. Our congratulations and best wishes are extended them in their
journey through life.
Several new cases of diphtheria are reported in the Lookout section.
Charles Herrick, who assisted W. D. Packwood with his cattle to Honey Lake
Valley, returned last Saturday supposed to be with a bad cold. Sunday he was
removed to his home and the doctor called, who pronounced it diphtheria.
1.. A. McCrary will move his family to Hayden Hill this week.
The little eight-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Nichols died last
week near Lookout from diphtheria. (5:1)
BURNED TO DEATH
It is impossible to give a full account of the awful misfortune, which
befell the family of John C. Long on Thursday, Dec 1st.
Durfee Long, one of the twins, caught fire from a stove, in which his mother
had just kindled and left the room for a few minutes. Upon her return, she
found her child lying, exhausted on the floor, all clothes burned from the
body except the feet. In less than six hours, the little fellow died. In
next issue, a full account will be published. – Fall River Tidings. (5:1)
FALL RIVER ITEMS
Mrs. M. Jones of Pittville is very sick. Although better at present, her
recovery is doubtful.
Willie Elder died Sunday morning at his aunt’s, Mrs. T. Jenkins. His father
was killed about eight years ago near Alturas, by a derrick mishap. His
mother is living in Oregon. Relatives and Friends made his last hours as
pleasant as possible. He was laid to rest in the Pine Grove Cemetery. (5:1)
MARRIED
MITCHELL – ELLIOTT – In Bieber, Cal., Dec 6, 1904, M. Mitchell and Miss
Annie Elliott; S. D. Sheppard, J.P., officiating.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1904
IN MEMORIAM
God called and the spirit of man answered. Charles Herrick is no longer a
fellow tenant of this earthly life, but his spirit dwells in eternity. That
blessed home of man after his work is over; the permanent resting place of
the weary and heavy laden. Eternity, sweetest of words, fullest of promise.
That beautiful harbor of refuge is before us all.
As a companion and associate of Charley I sadly attempt these few lines as a
last tribute to his memory.
He was the eldest son of A. C. Herrick, one of the pioneers and most
respected residents of this valley. Born February 25, 1874, near the place
of his death, December 9, 1904. His industry, reliability and thorough
honesty were crowning virtues. Always kind, cheerful and obliging, with a
good and pleasant greeting for all. Reproachful and unkind words were
strangers to his lips. Called as he was in the prime of his manhood and
knowing him so pleasantly and well, it seems hard to say, farewell, good
friend, farewell.
God’s ways are peculiar, but always best. To the bereaved parents, brothers
and sisters, we extend our most heartfelt sympathy in this dark hour. And
may He who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb, be their comforter and
support when bowed down in sorrow and the strength of the human mind and
body is tried to the uttermost. (1:3)
Diphtheria claimed two more victims during the week; one was Charles Herrick
near this place, and the other George Johnson at Lookout; both young men in
the prime of life. A stricter quarantine will have to be enforced if the
disease is to be checked.
Mrs. Julia E. Ford, who has been visiting friends in Sacramento for sometime
returned home last Saturday. – Adin Argus
Will Knox, while splitting wood last Thursday, received a bruise on the eye
from a splinter, which is bothering him considerable.
Lee Kelly of Adin, accompanied by his wife, passed through here today on
their was to the lower country to spend the winter. Lee was married to Miss
May Hess, daughter of Harrison Hess, at the bride’s home near Canby, on
October 31st. The couple have our sincere wish that their life will glide
smoothly over the matrimonial sea and that they will be blessed with health,
wealth and happiness.
Several months ago, George B. Long was arrested on a charge of "an assault
by means and force likely to produce great bodily injury." The complaining
witness was William Asher of this place. Defendant pleaded not guilty and
the trial was set for Oct 27, 1904, on affidavit of M. Asher, accompanied by
a physician’s certificate that he, Asher, was compelled to go to San
Francisco for medical treatment; on his return from San Francisco, he
insisted on a dismissal of the case, until finally the case was dismissed on
motion of the District Attorney, for the reason that the prosecuting
witnesses being unwilling to proceed farther, their attitude toward the
prosecution being such the evidence would be insufficient to warrant a
conviction. – Mail
DIED
HERRICK – Near Bieber, Cal., Dec 9, 1904, Charles Herrick aged 30 years, 9
months and 15 days.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1904
UNDER STRICT QUARANTINE
Dr. A. Gibson, Health officer of Modoc County, arrived here Sunday from
Alturas to confer with Dr. Houston and Supervisor Packwood in regard to the
diphtheria situation in Big Valley.
They concluded that the quarantine heretofore in force was inadequate and
that more stringent measures, would have to be resorted to, in order to
stamp out the disease.
Monday morning quarantine stations were placed at L. Kramer’s place and on
the swamp road, both leading into Lookout, one between here and Adin and
also between Lookout and Adin. We also understand, Dr. Gibson has a station
north of Adin on the road to Alturas.
Ash Valley is under a strict quarantine from a case having broke out there,
last Sunday. The victim, Mrs. Ellery, we learn died from the effects of the
disease this morning.
The cases in this and Lookout sections are all now getting along nicely and
no fears are entertained for their recovery.
We are in hopes now that with a strict quarantine the disease will be
arrested and entirely stamped out.
ROBBERS ARE NUMEROUS
Martin Redwine, smelter foreman was held up at Keswick as he was going home
in the early morning. He was attacked from behind and though he put up a
hard fight was knocked down and robbed. Recovering he drew his gun and fired
ineffectually at the retreating robber.
At Redding, G. Hustis, a milk peddler, was stopped near the gas works and
robbed of $3, Wednesday evening.
Monday, George Gunther of Redding invited a tramp to breakfast. The fellow
filched a gold watch and skipped, but Gunther ran him down and recovered the
timepiece. – Shasta Courier
Mrs. Martha Jones, daughter of Charles Young, died in Pittville last
Thursday evening. (5:1)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1904
TO DRAIN TULE LAKE
Thos Walls, Jr., of Bowles Meadows was in our office last Wednesday and told
us of the Government work that is now being done around Tule and Clear
Lakes, says the Alturas New Era. Sprig Chapman, who has charge of the
government work in that neighborhood, stopped over night at the Walls home
one day last week and informed Mr. Wall that work was now in progress to
drain Tule Lake by turning Lost River into Klamath Lake, then a storage
reservoir will be made of Clear Lake, the water to be used for irrigation
purposes in Oregon and California. The draining of Tule Lake will throw open
about 150,000 acres of valuable swamp land, which will be open to
settlement, under the following conditions. A man will be allowed 160 acres
as a homestead, but cannot get his patent until the expiration of 10 years,
at which time he can dispose of it as he sees fit. This is done to prevent
any land grabbing and to give those people homes who, are really desirous of
getting them. Water for irrigation purposes will be furnished by the
government at $2 per acre, for a period of ten years, at which time the
water right will be deeded to the land holder and becomes a part of the
property. Mr. Wall says it will be a poor man who cannot pay $2 per acre for
the land as it will raise valuable crops of hay each year, which can always
be sold at good prices.
The death of Mrs. Samuel Ellery occurred in Ash Valley yesterday morning
from the dread scourge diphtheria, following closely that of her infant son
who was buried on Saturday last. Mrs. Ellery was the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. A. L. Steel, of Providence and was just entering womanhood. She leaves
a husband and her mother and father to mourn her untimely death and to whom
the sympathy of the community is extended. – Argus (1:3)
Clarence Stephenson and Miss Ernie Edwards were married at Alturas on the
18th.
Claude Simpson, who went to Hayden Hill a couple of weeks ago, is down with
the measles at that place, having probably contracted the disease while at
Susanville.
The Dixie Valley Mill and Lumber Company was incorporated here last Saturday
afternoon. Following are the directors: A. Babcock, F. B. Leventon, A.
Smith, Fred Meyer and G. H. Bean.
Mrs. E. Kellogg returned from below last Friday evening much improved in
health.
Lark Estill, son of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Estill, formerly of this valley,
arrived here Sunday evening and will remain awhile.
Clarence Ayers arrived from the Sacramento Valley last Thursday evening to
spend the holidays with the family of his brother, Myron.
Millville Tidings: Miss Bessie Brown, who has been employed as housekeeper
for Mrs. G. A. Fitzwater of this place the past few months, departed
Thursday for Kennet, where she has a position in Golinsky’s Hotel.
Red Bluff Cause: A marriage license has been issued to M. Harvey, a native
of Missouri, aged 30, residing at Adin, Modoc County, and Eva Pearl Thomas,
a native of California, aged 22, residing at Anderson. Miss Thomas is a
sister of Mrs. C. M. Tharsing of Anderson, at whose home the couple were
married Sunday.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Modoc County, California
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