BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1902
Word was received here since our last issue that Mr. Knox, father of M. J.
Knox, died at his home at Magalia, Cal., on the 14th inst. Mr. Knox has
been an invalid for a long time and his death was not unexpected. It was
owing to his serious illness that Mert and his family recently took their
departure from Adin, so as to be at his bedside. (1:4)
FATALLY SHOT BY DAUGHTER
Word reached here last evening that Mrs. Hicks, sister to Mrs. S. H. Paulk
of this place, who visited here for several months last summer, was probably
fatally shot by her daughter at he home near Bakersfield.
We take the following dispatch relating to the accident from the S. F.
Examiner:
BAKERSFIELD, March 2 – Mrs. Hicks, who resides in Lowell, was shot and
probably fatally injured by her sixteen-year old daughter, Mollie, this
afternoon. There is at present little hope for her recovery, as she was
shot through the jaw with a shotgun.
The daughter was fooling with the gun and the mother told her to put it
away. The girl supposed it was not loaded, pointed it at her mother and
pulled the trigger. Shots entered the mouth and lodged in the back part of
the throat. Mrs. Hicks is a sister of Deputy Sheriff Crawford of this city.
An Indian named George Harris, was killed in Alturas the early part of this
week by another Indian named Dorris. (5:2)
Information has been received here that P. F. Edris’ death was caused by an
attack of pneumonia. Both Mrs. Edris and her nephew were very low with the
same disease, but we are glad to be able to state that both are
convalescing.
BORN
WILLIAMS – Near Adin, Cal., Feb 20, 1902, to the wife of Claude Williams, a
daughter
SHARP – In Buntingville, Cal., Feb 20, 1902, to the wife of J. T. Sharp, a
son
DIED
JULIAN – At Alameda, Cal., on Feb 22, 1902, Dr. Alpheus H. Julian, of
Janesville aged 49 years.
SHINN – In Sacramento, Cal., Feb 18, 1902, of diptheria, Marion G., daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Shinn, aged 5 months and 22 days.
EXAMINATION POSTPONED
ALTURAS, Feb 28 – Matters in the preliminary examinations of E. S.
Trowbridge, Orrin Trowbridge, Fred Roberts, Harry Roberts, Dick Nichols,
Claude Marcus, Joseph W. Leventon and J. R. Myers, held in jail here on
complaint filed by Mary Lorenz, charging them with the murder of Calvin
Hall, by lynching at Lookout, May 31st last, came up for hearing before
Judge Harrington sitting as a magistrate this morning. General Post, for
the people, asked that the cases be continued until March 17th.
John E. Raker, for the defense, objected to such an order being made on the
grounds that the court, by reason of its failure to comply with the law
granting a preliminary hearing within six days after the arrest on Jan 10th,
lost its jurisdiction. The Court, after hearing the objections of Mr.
Raker, made an order continuing the preliminary examination of the
defendants until Monday, 17th of March.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1902
Mrs. Nettie Hicks, sister of Mrs. S. H. Paulk of this place, died last
Saturday evening at 7 o’clock from the effect of the accidental shooting.
(1:3)
Prof. Joel Snell has taken a position from the government as teacher in the
Philippine Islands and is on board the U. S. Transport “Meade,” now in
quarantine in San Francisco, awaiting her departure of Manila.
SENT TO STOCKTON
George F. Raker was brought up from Milford last Saturday and was examined
Monday by Drs. Dozier and Shanks to determine the nature of some mental
disorder with which he was suffering. As a result of this inquiry, Mr.
Raker was committed to the Asylum for the Insane at Stockton. General
regret is expressed that such a resort should have been found necessary and
it is to be hoped that the mental aberration that rendered restraint and
treatment necessary may shortly be overcome. He was taken below Tuesday
morning by Sheriff Wilson and Frank Freeman. – Lassen Advocate
The Sacramento Union of March 7th contains the following regarding Mr.
Raker:
George F. Raker, a brother of John Raker, the Modoc County attorney, was
brought to Sacramento yesterday by Sheriff Wilson, en route to the Stockton
Asylum, a raving maniac. During his brief stay in the City Prison, he
succeeded in freeing his arms from the straps and tore into shreds the
lining of the padded cell in which he was confined. It required the united
efforts of four strong men to overpower Raker.
Mrs. J. Wilson is critically ill. Her daughter, Miss Anna, came up from
Lookout this morning to be with her. She is some better today.
Gen. J. W. Shanklin, ex-Surveyor General of this state, and who at one time
held extensive land interests in Grasshopper Valley, this county, died at
his home in Oakland, the 28th of last month.
BORN
MOLL – In Adin, Cal., March 5, 1902, to the wife of L. Moll, a daughter
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1902
KILLED BY LASSEN CONVICT
SAN RAFAEL (CAL), Mar 13 – Jerry Harris, convict No. 18,767, serving a ten
year sentence for felony committed in Fresno, was stabbed to death at half
past 10 o’clock today by Frank Miller, No. 17,991, who is serving sever
years from Lassen County for manslaughter. Miller stabbed his victim six
times with a case knife, inflicting wounds from which Harris died within
fifteen minutes. Prior to killing Harris, Miller murderously assaulted
Ernest Thompson, another convict, striking him over the head with an iron
bar. (1:2)
It is claimed that the Brown trial cost Modoc County the sum of $16,940.
Mrs. W. D. Morris is confined to her bed with an attack of pneumonia. Dr.
Bradshaw was called to attend her and she is reported getting along nicely.
CHARGES DISMISSED
ACCUSED MEN RETURN HOME
Word reached us Monday morning from Alturas, that when court was called for
the preliminary examination of E. S. Trowbridge, Orrin Trowbridge, F. H.
Roberts, Harry Roberts, J. R. Myers, R. L. Nichols, Joe Leventon and Claude
Marcus, the men charged by Mary Lorenz with complicity in the lynching of
Calvin Hall, a motion to dismiss the charges was made and granted by the
Judge and the men were set at liberty. They immediately started for their
homes, reaching Lookout late last night.
There was great rejoicing among the relatives and friends of the liberated
men and it was contemplated to tender them a banquet in Adin on their
arrival there last evening, but the idea was abandoned and instead a ball
will be given in Lookout Friday evening in honor of their home coming.
As for the other men, now in jail at Alturas under indictment for
participating in the lynching, we believe they also be set at liberty in a
very short time.
Since the above was in type, word reached us that all the indicted men have
been released.
Mrs. John Martin has sued Jerry Culverhouse for $25,000 damages, which she
claims she sustained by reason of loss of health caused by exposure while
riding on the stage between Redding and Weaverville.
J. R. Myers of Lookout was too ill to return home and is still at the
hospital in Alturas.
CLIPPINGS FROM THE ARGUS
Dr. Tinsman was called to Lookout last week to attend to Dick Cannon. He
found the young man suffering severely from an abscess in the region of the
groin. The Dr. informs us that an operation will probably be necessary in
order to effect a cure.
L. E. Leonard moved his family out to the Hopkins place, west of town, last
Thursday. It is his intention to make a station there for the care of
travelers.
MARRIED
RIDENOUR – LAKEY – Near Susanville, Cal., March 9, 1902, Sebern Ridenour and
Miss Minnie Lakey
HANSON – PERRAULT – Near Adin, Cal., March 9, 1902, by Rev. Harry Perks,
Obey C. A. Hanson and Ubaldi E. Perrault, both of Hayden Hill.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1902
Fred Herrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Herrick, returned last Saturday from
the lower country, where he has been for several months. He has not seen
any place since he left here that suited him better than Big Valley.
R. L. Grider left Monday morning for Reno, accompanied by Miss Olive
Simpson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Simpson. It is their intention to
get married on their arrival in Reno and proceed from there on a months’
trip through the lower country.
There was a great jubilation in Lookout last Friday night in honor of the
return of the men, who were held prisoners so long on the charge of being
participants in the lynching, which occurred there last May. The town of
Adin was very largely represented, the Adin Brass Band being on hand and
discoursing music throughout the night. Quite a number were also in
attendance from this neighborhood. The dance continued all night, a free
supper being served at midnight.
Drs. Bradshaw and Sheppard went to Adin last Thursday and assisted Drs.
Tinsman and Cate in an operation on Dick Cannon. The operation was
successfully performed and we learn that the patient is getting along
nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Knoch, old and esteemed residents of this county, celebrated
their Golden Wedding at the hall in the Masonic Building in Susanville on
the evening of March 14th. They have been residents of Susanville for the
past forty years and have hosts of friends, who express the hope that they
may live to celebrate their Diamond Wedding.
The death of little Jesse Bassett was quite a shock to the community as
hardly any one was aware that he was ill. The deepest sympathy is expressed
for the sorrowing family in their sad bereavement. The little body was laid
to rest in the Hillside cemetery last Saturday; the funeral services being
conducted at the house and grave by Rev. Harry Perks. (1:4)
OBITUARY
Once again has the dark wing of the Arch Angel of Death spread his broad
wings over our valley. The shadow of his sable pinions was cast upon the
brow of Jesse, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Bassett.
He became ill about three weeks ago and gradually grew weaker until last
Friday morning at one o’clock, when the little sufferer was relieved from
all earthly cares and pain. He bore his sufferings with a fortitude beyond
his years.
He is missed by his schoolmates in the classes and on the playground. His
cheerful and unselfish disposition made him a favorite with both old and
young. To know the child was to love him.
“One by one the ties that bind us may be severed here on earth,” but
binding us nears to the throne in heaven. Think what this earth is compared
to t hat to which the spirit has winged its early flight. Weep not; we know
he is safe in the sheltering arms of our Savior.
“So shall we live, that every hour
May die, as does the natural flower.”
W. B. P. (5:2)
BORN
TUCKER – Near Standish, Cal., March 13, 1902, to the wife of C. E. Tucker, a
son
DIED
BASSETT – Near Bieber, Cal., March 21, 1902, Jesse Virgil, youngest son of
Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Bassett age 9 years, 7 months and 12 days.
FALL RIVER ITEMS
Constable Kinyon took a trip to Pitville on Tuesday so serve summons on J.
W. Majors, whose wife has commenced an action in Alameda County for a
divorce.
F. Z. Palmer, one of our pioneer settlers, was in town last Saturday. He
says he has spent thirty-three winter, in this valley and the one just
passed, was, all things considered, the most favorable he ever experienced.
Season's Greetings
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
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