BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1904
Dr, Dozier is seriously ill with typhoid fever. His father, one of the most
prominent physicians of the State has been telegraphed for and will probably
arrive this Thursday evening.
MARRIED
BENNETT – SEABOLT – At Adin, Cal., Sept 7th, 1904, David Bennett and Mrs.
Seabolt, both of Adin.
Mrs. M. Jones is quite sick at her home at Pittville.
KILLED ACCIDENTALLY
Five-year old, Clara Conrad was shot and killed Thursday morning by her
four-year old brother, Johnnie. The shooting was accidental and took place
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Conrad at Cassell. Coroner Bassett was
called, but before he could leave, he received word that Supervisor Bidwell
and A. W. Giessner had investigated the affair satisfactorily. The Conrad
family is grief stricken. – Redding Free Press (5:1)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1904
DEATH OF W. H. MEYLERT
Howard W. Meylert, cashier of the Bank of Lassen County, died at his home in
Susanville, Sept 5th, of typhoid fever after an illness of two weeks.
Howard Meylert was esteemed by all who knew him and his acquaintance was
wide, having served sixteen years as cashier of that institution. He served
as Treasurer of Lassen County for two terms and made an exemplary officer.
The funeral was conducted by Lassen Lodge F. & A. M., of which he was an
honored member.
He leaves a wife and daughter, besides hosts of friends to mourn his demise.
(1:3)
The sick are now getting along nicely. Dr. Dozier is improving everyday, as
also are Mrs. Pearce and her daughter. Little Willa Hunsinger has had a hard
siege but it is thought she will recover. All of the patients have been
afflicted with typhoid. - Lassen Mail
Judge Kelley of Lassen County arrived in Alturas Sunday to hold court in a
case in which judge Raker is disqualified. The case is one that was tried
years ago involving water rights near Lake City and was one of the first
cases in which Judge Raker ever appeared in the County as attorney. Judge
Kelley is a very pleasant gentleman and is regarded as a jurist of
ability. – Plaindealer.
John Millville, who has been breaking horses for W. G. Rucker, had the
misfortune to break his arm last Saturday by a horse falling on him. Dr.
Tinsman set the fracture.
Marshal Long arrested a man named Ed. Hale, first of the week for selling
whiskey to an Indian. He now boards at the County Bastille in default of
payment of the fine. – Lassen Mail
A. J. Packwood and Mrs. Maude Fite left Monday afternoon on the Madeline
stage for Iowa where Mr. Packwood is called by the sickness of his father.
They will visit the World’s Fair at St. Louis before their return.
BURBANK CHANGES STATE FLOWER
Luther Burbank, the wizard of floriculture and horticulture, has performed
another marvel. Not satisfied with having blanched the blackberry and pitted
the prune and put out the eyes of the humble potato, he has painted the
poppy – the golden yellow California poppy – and painted her red. He has
changed the sunset hue of the State flower into the crimson escholtzia
(unknown what this is), a veritable wonder in floral witchery.
The work has been one of many, many months. It was begun and ended in
"Wizard Burbank’s" experimental grounds at his place under his own watchful
care. First of all, brilliant blossoms of the sunset hued variety were paled
by several years’ selection and close attention before the first attempt at
roughing was made. Miladi’s cheeks were then given a slight tinge of pink by
what alchemy the magician alone knows. From this time by segregation and
selection – on the plan of the survival of the reddest – they were deepened
into the desired crimson splendor, a still further testimony, if it were
needed, of the genius of "Wizard Burbank."
Jake Layman, who has been visiting the St. Louis Fair, returned Saturday,
bringing with him a bride.
Mrs. Ella D. Morris formerly of this valley was married in San Francisco on
September 6th, to a Mr. Wilson of Angels Camp.
BORN
BROWN – Near Lookout, Cal., Sept 13, 1904, to the wife of Claude Brown, a
son
MARRIED
WEAVER – CATE – At the residence of the bride’s parents in Adin, Sept 7,
1904, Rev. H. J. Weaver of Los Angeles and Miss Mattie Cate, Rev. Perks
officiating.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1904
McARTHUR ROBBERY
On the night of the 8th and 9th of September, the John McArthur store was
broken into by breaking open a north window, the money drawer rifled of a
small sum of money and a bungling attempt made to open the door of the large
safe in the store. The rascal helped himself to some canned good, which he
carried away and ate at the Pine Grove cemetery. He was tracked up, arrested
and brought before Esq. Cadwallader for preliminary examination, who
committed him to the Sheriff of Shasta County without bail unless otherwise
ordered by the Judge of the Superior Court.
No one here doubts his guilt, but unless some of the stolen goods can be
traced to his possession, it may be impossible to convict him.
Constable Kenyon left with the prisoner Saturday for Redding. – Fall River
Tidings (There was no mention of the name of the prisoner)
Word was brought here that Hoffman, the magician, who showed through the
north the past summer, had died at Burney Valley a few days ago. (1:4)
Bro. Pickard of the Adin Argus, who was burned out a short time ago, has
received his new plant and the Argus will soon come out in new dress.
A. J. Hall and Lyman Stiles were here from Susanville the last of the week.
They disposed of the pasture o the Stiles ranch to C. J. Gooch of Lookout.
Dr. E. C. Houston, late of Oakland, has purchased the practice of Dr.
Tinsman of this place and together with his wife, who is also a physician,
will practice medicine in Bieber.
ROBBED AND ASSAULTED
Wednesday evening, a young Indian robbed and attempted an assault upon
14-year old Lena Lawson, step daughter of Albert Janes, residing near new
Pine creek in this county, says the Alturas Plaindealer.
The circumstances of the case as detailed to us by A. B. Franklin and Mr.
Janes are about as follows: two young Indians from Bidwell had been to
Lakeview and returning obtained whiskey, while at New Pine Creek. Leaving
the village, they proceeded some distance when one of them concluded to
return as he claimed to have been cheated in a horse trade. He had gone but
a little way, when he passed the child going on foot to town. Going on some
distance, he dismounted tied his horse and started back meeting the girl. He
first demanded her money, which she carried tied in a handkerchief. Meeting
with a refusal, he proceeded to take it by force and tried to assault her.
The screams of the child attracted the attention of Mrs. Franklin, who
called to her husband a short distance way. Mr. Franklin ran to the house
and procuring a gun, rode with all haste to the assistance of the child.
Seeing Mr. Franklin coming, the other Indian called to the villain, who
jumped over the fence in an attempt to escape. Mrs. Franklin rode to where
the girl was and learning the facts began a search. Failing to find the
Indian, he then rode to town and gave the alarm. A large crowd of men began
the search and about midnight captured him.
Meantime, Sheriff Street and Deputy Fleming, having learned by wire of the
affair, started to assist in the capture of the Indian. They returned
yesterday and locked the prisoner in jail and the affair is now being
investigated by the Grand Jury.
This is the first instance, in the history of Modoc of an Indian being
charged with a crime against a white woman and citizens of New Pine Creek
are deserving of great credit for their forbearance in not taking the law
into their own hands. The scoundrel merited instant death and so does the
villain, who sold him the whiskey.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1904
DEATH OF ELIZABETH BAKER
On September 17, 1904, Mrs. Elizabeth Baker past peacefully away at her home
near Craig, Modoc County, Cal., at the ripe age of 91 years, 6 months. She
leaves a record of a life well spent. She was buried at Lookout, where rests
her son, George. She leaves an aged husband, two sons and a daughter to
mourn her departure. Funeral sermon from Jobs 5:25 by Elder M. Cannon;
services also at the grave. She rests in peace. (1:3)
Mrs. Hattie Gibbins and two daughters, Misses Eva and Melie, moved to
Alturas from new Pine Creek this week. Miss Eva will teach the Pine Creek
School this winter and will drive out to that district from town. – Alturas
New Era
Dr. Houston was called to Hayden Hill this week to attend Mr. McNett, who is
suffering with a severe case of tonsillitis.
Frank Leventon is ill this week with an epidemic, which seems to be going
the rounds.
The case of the People vs. G. B. Long, charged with battery came up for
arraignment on Saturday. The information was set aside. Judge Boardman,
counsel for defendant argued that the information was irregular and the
Court held for defendant. A new information was subsequently filed and the
matter will be brought up again soon. – Mail
BORN
KRAMER – Near Bieber, Cal., Sept 26, 1904, to the wife of Louie Kramer, a
son
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