BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1902
Mr. and Mrs. M. Moss have moved away from town and are now sojourning with
their son, Frank, prior to taking their departure for the Northern Country.
The personal effects of the late W. R. Schooler will be sold at auction next
Saturday, April 5th, the proceeds to be applied towards purchasing a
tombstone for his grave. (1:3)
R. L. Grider and Miss Olive Simpson were married in Reno a week ago last
evening and proceeded from there to San Francisco. They have the best
wishes of their many friends for a happy and prosperous union.
Charles Eades was thrown from a horse at Lookout Monday and sustained a
concussion of the brain. He was unconscious for more than 24 hours. Dr.
Tinsman of Adin is attending him.
I. W. Bassett is in receipt of a letter from his daughter, Mrs. Edith Moak,
in which she states that G. W. Jackson was found dead in bed recently at his
home near Newark, Missouri. (5:1)
DEATH OF W. R. SCHOOLER
Judge Schooler, as he was familiarly called, passed peacefully to his
eternal rest last Friday evening at seven o’clock. His death was not
unexpected, as he has been failing for sometime and was gradually getting
weaker, until the thread of life was severed.
Wharton Randolph Schooler was born in Lexington, KY., Jan 2, 1822. He
moved to Missouri when a young man and followed the occupation of druggist
and teacher. In 1869, he emigrated to California and two years later took
up his residence in this valley. He was twice married, but had only one
son, W. H. Schooler, who resides in Chico.
Deceased was a man of fine education and sterling qualities and was at one
time honored by his election as Superintendent of Schools of this county.
He was also justice of Peace for several terms and at the time of his death
held that office and also that of Deputy County Clerk.
The funeral took place Sunday; services being held in the church and at the
grave. The body was interred in the hillside cemetery, the pall bearers
being Thomas Summers, R. A. Ricketts, M. A. Carmichael, W. R. Jones, I. W.
Bassett, and A. Watson. A large concourse of people followed the remains to
their last resting-place. (5:2)
MARRIED
GRIDER – SIMPSON – In Reno, Nev., March 25, 1902, R. L. Grider and Miss
Olive Simpson, both of Bieber.
WILLIAMS – GLASS – In Susanville, Cal., march 28, 1902, Fred Williams and
Miss Alberta Glass.
BORN
BABCOCK – In Bieber, Cal., March 27, 1902, to the wife of A. Babcock, a son
PURDIN – Near Bieber, Cal., March 29, 1902, to the wife of W. C. Purdin, a
son
DIED
SCHOOLER – In Bieber, Cal., March 28, 1902, Wharton R. Schooler, a native of
Kentucky aged 80 years, 2 months and 26 days.
BYERS – In Susanville, Cal., March 23, 1902, James D. Byers, a native of
Pennsylvania aged 77 years, 1 month and 17 days.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1902
L. C. Estes, a pioneer resident of Modoc County, died a week ago yesterday
at the age of 77 years. (1:3)
The electric light plant started up this week, and our town is now assuming
city airs. Everything worked like a charm. Mr. Quinne is the electrician
in charge and from the working of the plant, it is easy to see that he
thoroughly understands his business. – Alturas Plaindealer
J. M. Jones and family returned to their home in this valley last Friday
evening. We regret very much to learn that Mr. Jones is in very feeble
health, but hope that he will soon show improvement in his condition.
The Searchlight publishes a story of an immense fortune that has fallen to
Mrs. Eli Dack, of Redding. The fortune estimated at $9,000,000 comes from
the brother of an agent or partner of John Jacob Astor, who recently died in
Germany. We are informed that one of the heirs resides in this county – a
grand daughter – Mrs. T. W. Osborn, of Lookout precinct. – Alturas
Plaindealer
Louis Pleisch, brother of Theo. Pleisch of this place, arrived from
Philadelphia Wednesday evening. This is the first time the brothers have
met for thirty-three years. – Anderson Valley News
CLIPPINGS FROM THE ARGUS
Dr. C. M. Tinsman has purchased the residence property of L. G. McDowell.
Dick Cannon is steadily improving and is now able to sit up and take his
meals.
Dr. Cate drove out to the cemetery yesterday morning and while doing some
work there left his team hitched to the rail for that purpose. In some
manner they managed to break loose and ran away. Little damage was done
except to the harness.
BORN
FULCHER – In Lookout, Cal., April 4, 1902, to the wife of Stephen Fulcher, a
daughter
STONE – Near Adin, Cal., March 29, 1902, to the wife of Henry Stone, a
daughter
WEMPLE – At Milford, Cal., March 28, 1902, to the wife of F. O. Wemple, a
son
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1902
CLIPPINGS FROM THE ARGUS
Tonie Hager had a very close call yesterday while working in the shaft at
Hayden Hill. A large rock fell from the surface, barely missing Mr. Hager’s
head and striking him on the leg just above the ankle. The leg was badly
cut from the shoe top down. Dr. Tinsman was summoned and attended the
wounded member.
C. Philliber took the stage for Termo last Friday on his way to Shawnee,
Oklahoma, where he has property interests to look after.
Perry Summers returned from Red Bluff last week and intends making his home
permanently in this valley.
Mrs. F. McDiarmid has sold her Millinery business to Mrs. B. Zimmerman and
will leave for Reno shortly, where her husband holds a clerical position
with the Flanigan Warehouse Company.
We learn that James Woodin and family have left Mendocino County, where they
spent the winter, and are on their way home.
Arthur Jackson and Mabel Powers, Indians, procured license and were married
a few days ago. They were married Indian fashion sometime ago.
Just as we were making up the forms today, we learn that Mrs. A. J. Curtis,
one of Fall River’s pioneer women, had just died at her home near Pine
Grove. (5:2)
Mrs. L. Dollarhide has reason to feel proud of her daughters, for two of
them presented her with four grandsons inside of three months. On the 10th
of January, her eldest daughter, Mrs. Amos Anders, gave birth to a pair of
boys and was followed on the 2nd of April by her sister, Mrs. C. J. Long
with another pair of boys.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1902
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Grider returned from the lower country Sunday evening.
They will shortly go to housekeeping in the Gerig house, on Water Street.
K. Coney has concluded not to return here and his household effects will be
sold at auction next Saturday.
A. J. Eades and family, who have lived here during the past winter, moved
back this week to their former home in Big Valley.
Ira T. Posten and Miss Fannie Calavan left here last Friday morning for
Susanville and on their arrival there were married by Rev. Mr. Taylor. They
returned home Monday and are occupying a house on J. M. Jones’ place. The
best wishes of their many friends are extended them for a happy and
prosperous union.
C. H. Merrill and family moved back to their home in Muck Valley Monday.
Andy Babcock moved his family today to his newly acquired farm, about a mile
from town.
An attachment was levied on W. H. Woodmansees’ saloon Monday by Deputy
Sheriff F. H. Holabird on an action instituted by O. A. Trowbridge.
Lafe Bailey, who resided here a few years ago, returned to this place last
Friday. He was married two and a half years ago and his wife accompanied
him here.
BORN
WALSH – Near Bieber, Cal., April 22, 1902, to the wife of Peter Walsh, a son
MARRIED
SHAW – CRAIG – In Adin, Cal., April 16, 1902, Jasper Shaw and Eula Craig,
both of Craig, Cal.
DIED
MARTIN – Near Buntingville, Cal., April 16, 1902, Humphrey Jones Martin, a
native of Pennsylvania aged about 63 years.
Dr. Bradshaw was called out today to see Bert Woodin, who is suffering from
an abscess.
Miss Annie Hansen, who is teaching the Little Valley School, on the Bench,
received word by wire Monday afternoon that her father died that day at his
home near Janesville and would be buried the following day. She came over
here the same evening and arranged for an all night drive to Janesville, so
as to reach there in time for the funeral. (5:2)
MARRIED
POSTEN – CALAVAN – In Susanville, Cal., April 20, 1902, Ira T. Posten and
Miss Fannie Calavan, both of Bieber.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1902
George Rodgers, one of the drivers on the Sisson-Fall River stage line, was
found dead yesterday near the Westover mill, beyond Bartle’s; his stage
turned over and one of the stage horses also dead. A run-away is supposed
to be the cause of the accident. (1:4)
The body of Ben Weissenberger, who fell down the shaft in the Golden Eagle
Mine at Hayden Hill last fall, was found on the 330-foot level Sunday
morning. Coroner W. H. Roney proceeded to the Hill Monday and held an
inquest over the remains. It was generally thought that the body would be
in a bad state: but Mr. Roney informs us that the heat in the shaft had
shriveled up the flesh and hardly any decomposition had set in. (1:4)
HAS SOLD OUT
L. G. McDowell has sold his home and newspaper in Adin and will move to
Alturas in about two weeks to reside permanently. He conducted a good paper
at Adin for several years and while we are sorry to lose him from the
fraternity, we are glad to welcome him and his wife into Alturas society.
They are making preparations to build a home in the Dorris field near town
on the south side of the river, where Mrs. McDowell has 40 acres of fine
land.
Mr. McDowell’s interest in the Adin Argus was purchased by E. S. Pickard, a
newspaperman of great ability and long experience, who has helped conduct
the Argus for almost three years. We wish him success and prosperity.
BORN
RICE – Near Adin, Cal., April 22, 1902, to the wife of C. W. Rice, a son
DITTMAR – In Redding, Cal., April 20, 1902, to the wife of M. E. Dittmar, a
daughter
MARRIED
DOBBS – CONKLIN – In Adin, Cal., April 20, 1902, Alfred Dobbs and Miss
Carrie Conklin
DIED
HANSEN – At Janesville, Cal., April 21, 1902, Christian Hansen, a native of
Denmark aged 56 years, 7 months and 10 days.
Season's Greetings
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
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