BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1898
W. C. Way, at one time a resident of our town, died at his home, on the
“Ranch last Thursday morning.
Dr. Bradshaw went to Hayden Hill Sunday in response to a call from Harry
Whiteman, who has a very sick child.
Ed Woodmansee, who spent the last six months in this valley, returned to his
home in Lynn County, Oregon, last week.
L. J. McDaniels of Egg Lake took the stage for Willows Monday morning, being
called there by the serious illness of his father.
Mrs. J. K. Packwood has been indisposed for several days and confined to the
house.
Several people from here attended the funeral of Dr. H. H. Mitchell at Adin
last Thursday.
Mrs. W. K. Estill went below a short time ago and will spend the winter with
her daughter, Mrs. E. B. Bainbridge.
Dr. Bradshaw was called to Dixie Valley Saturday to see Willie McCrary, who
is suffering from a slight attack of pneumonia.
Our teacher, Watt Philliber, is confined to his home with a serious attack
of La grippe, and our school remained closed this week in consequence.
Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Mitchell desire us to express their sincere thanks to
everybody for the many favors and assistance rendered during the illness and
death of Mr. Mitchell’s father.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Woodmansee were tendered a surprise party last Friday
evening, it being the tenth anniversary of their wedding. A good many of
their friends were in attendance and dancing was indulged in until the early
morning hours.
One day last week Mr. and Mrs. Frank Studleys’ little daughter, Marie, fell
against the stove, burning her cheek and forehead, though not seriously.
S. M. Harvey and family, accompanied by Miss Winnie Stanley, returned to
Hayden Hill this morning after spending the holidays in this vicinity.
The Wedding Anniversary of J. S. McCuistian and wife and A. O. Stanley and
wife, which was New Year’s day was celebrated Sunday evening by elegant
Turkey Supper at Mr. McCuistian’s house.
Last Sunday after church four little children climbed into Lee Stone’s wagon
before the family came out, and the team became frightened and started
towards home. Two horsemen caught the team about half a mile from the
schoolhouse. Nothing was broken and no one was hurt.
An accident occurred near Providence schoolhouse last Wednesday, which came
very near ending seriously for Leslie Smith. An unruly horse ran into a
wire fence and threw him off. He remained unconscious for several hours,
but came out all right without any serious injuries.
DIED
WAY – Near Juniper, Lassen County, Cal., Dec. 30, 1897, Willard Clark Way,
a native of Vermont, aged about 72 years.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1898
TWO ACCIDENTS
One day last week, Lester Wood, a grandson to Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Rucker of
this place, while in the employ of C. C. Carlton of Dixie Valley, was riding
after stock when his horse fell with him and hurt one of Lester’s feet so
severely that he has been compelled to go on crutches ever since.
The following day Mr. Carlton was running after a cow when his horse fell,
and as he went down, Mr. C. threw out his right hand to save himself and
striking the sharp edge of a rock, cut a deep gash several inches in length
in the palm of his hand extending to the wrist. Mr. Carlton also received a
severe cut under the left eye, caused by a flying piece of gravel.
John W. Marcus, of Lookout was appointed P. M. at Lookout by the McKinley
administration, vice Martha E. Read – term expired.
From a correspondent to the Argus from Lookout, we learn that J. H. Treanor,
a former resident of this valley, is married again and living in Sacramento.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Straub’s baby boy has been very ill with pneumonia, but
its condition is much improved the past few days.
Lyman Jones of Dry Lake visited judge Myers’ court last Friday night about
midnight and asked for a warrant for the arrest of two parties who stole one
horse from himself, one from Theodore Renner and one from J. W. Harvey.
They were stolen from near Dry Lake. They also stole Mr. Stobie’s saddle,
bridle, spurs and overcoat. Mr. Jones is in hot pursuit and will catch the
thieves.
A ROW IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
Judge Kelley and E. V. Spencer Clash
Quite a disgraceful scene was enacted in the courtroom of the Superior
court at Susanville last Saturday.
There had been for sometime past a bitter feeling between Judge Kelley and
E. V. Spencer and this feeling culminated last Saturday during a trial in
which Spencer was attorney for one of the parties. Spencer scored Judge
Kelley in a most unwarranted manner and was fined $50 for contempt of court.
This made Spencer more angry and he used harsher words than before, when
Judge Kelley stepped down from the bench and struck him two or three
harmless blows, when parties interfered. Spencer did not attempt to strike
back.
Mrs. J. T. Gibbins was suffering from an attack of inflammatory rheumatism
at Alturas.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Roney’s little son is confined to his bed with a light
attack of scarlet fever.
Half dozen dogs were found dead in town last Saturday morning. They had
been poisoned with strychnine.
Supervisor Brownell did not return here from Susanville as he intended. A
telegram reached him from Chico, requiring his presence at the bedside of
his wife, who is very low.
In the superior court of Sacramento County, December 6, Julia L. Bosworth
was granted a divorce from F. E. Bosworth. She was also awarded $15 a month
alimony.
OBITUARY
Died – At his home near Pittville, December 30, 1897, Mr. Willard C. Way,
aged 71 years, 7 months and 15 days. Mr. Way was born in Champlain village,
Vermont, in 1826. When a child her moved with his parents to Michigan and
when a young man came across the plains to California, the last ten years of
his life being spent at his home near Pittville. Decreased leaves a wife
and five grown children to mourn his loss.
We wish to tender our heartfelt thanks to the many neighbors and friends
during the late sickness and death of our husband and father.
Mrs. T. Way and family
The little girl of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Waller is suffering from a slight
attack of fever.
We understand that the parties who stole horses from Jones and Harvey near
Dry Lake were caught in Burney Valley and brought back to Lookout.
BORN
VESTAL – At Pittville, Cal., Dec. 24, 1897, to the wife of T. H. Vestal, a
daughter
COOK – At Susanville, Cal., Jan. 5, 1898, to the wife of W. D. Cook, a son
MARRIED
HOLABIRD – WOODIN
At the residence of the bride’s parents, near Bieber, Cal., Sunday, Jan. 9,
1898, F. Hartwell Holabird and Gertrude M. Woodin, Rev. A. DeWitt Welty,
officiating. (The editor acknowledges the receipt of a bountiful supply of
wedding cake).
HOLABIRD – WOODIN NUPTIALS
A quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Woodin,
at the West Side Sunday afternoon, when their daughter, Gertrude, was joined
in the holy bonds of wedlock to Hartie Holabird, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M.
Holabird, of Muck Valley. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. a. Dewitt
Welty, of Fall River Valley, the relatives of the contracting parties only
being present. At the close of the ceremony and after congratulations had
been extended to the happy couple, the guests were seated and partook of a
bounteous repast. The young couple then departed for their home in Muck
Valley, where they will be pleased to see all their friends.
The wedding gifts of which the young people were the recipients, were many
and valuable, among them being the following:
Mrs. Hartwell of Sacramento, one dozen knives, one dozen Silver Forks.
Mr. and Mrs. S. Solon Holl of Sacramento, half dozen Silver teaspoons.
Charles Holl, of Sacramento, one silver butter knife.
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Holabird one large lamp, one pair fine blankets, one
half dozen silver teaspoons, bed linen.
Bert Woodin and H. M. James, one handsome Saratoga trunk.
Fred M. James, one handsome water set.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Hockman handsome rug, handsome knitted lace.
Mrs. and Mrs. T, P, Hockman, Canary bird.
W. H. Paulk, handsome nickel-plated lamp.
Mrs. and Mrs. M. James of Willits, handsome crocheted scarf.
Madge and Cora Bassett of Anderson, handsome case of perfume.
J. H. Holl, one fine Holstein cow.
M. B. Woodin, one fine linen table cloth, one crocheted yoke.
Mabel A. Woodin, one dozen linen napkins.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Woodin, parlor organ.
The groom and bride have been keeping company for several years and this
happy event has been looked forward to by their many friends by whom they
are highly and deservedly esteemed, and who, one and all, wish them “God
Speed” in their journey through life, which we supplement with our earnest
and sincere wishes for their health, wealth, happiness and long life.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1898
The children of I. W. Gibbins at Alturas are sick with scarlet fever.
Rosie, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Babcock, is down with
scarlet fever.
Mrs. Ima Packwood is confined to the house with an attack of the la grippe
and T. J. Durfee has charge of the post office.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Goumaz died last Friday morning of
scarlet fever. The boy was not thought to be dangerously ill, and death
came upon him unexpected. The body was taken to Susanville Saturday for
interment. The parents have the sincere sympathy of the community in their
bereavement.
One of Anton Gerig’s little boys met with a serious accident Tuesday
afternoon. He was running around the house, playing with a hatchet which he
held in his right hand, when he fell to the ground, and in doing so the
hatchet struck the left hand and severed the forefinger at the middle joint.
Dr. Bradshaw was called to dress the wound and made the boy as comfortable
as he could.
Elmer Paulk is reported down with scarlet fever and Dr. Bradshaw was called
over yesterday to attend him.
T. J. Fulcher, C. A. Mayhew, I. W. Bassett, Pete Walsh, S. H. Paulk, A. C.
Herrick, l. Kramer, James Finley and John Hansen are in Susanville attending
the superior court as jurymen.
The will of Mrs. Betsy Powers was filed for probate in the superior court of
Shasta County. She bequeaths her home to her son-in-law, Herbert Bass, of
Montgomery Creek; to Mrs. Scranton she leaves $1,00 and the remainder of her
property is divided between her other four children, Leander Powers,
Clarinda Overmeyer, Mary Heryford and Ida F. Bass.
BORN
CARMICHAEL – At Hayden Hill, Cal., Jan. 14, 1898, to the wife of a. J.
Carmichael, a son
MARTIN – In Susanville, Cal., Jan. 12, 1898, to the wife of E. A. Martin, a
daughter
CENTER – At Datura, Cal., Jan. 10, 1898, to the wife of C. D. Center, a
daughter
DIED
GOUMAZ – near Bieber, Cal., Jan. 14, 1898, Phillip Stanwood Goumaz, son of
P. J. and S. J. Goumaz, aged 11 years 9 months and 24 days.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1898
JUGGLING WITH JUSTICE
Those who were called to Susanville on the jury have all returned; T. J.
Fulcher and A. M. Green being the only ones from this end of the county who
heard the case against L. E. Richter, which resulted in an acquittal.
From all we can learn of the matter, George A. Long and Jos. Sellick, who
really stole the cattle, were turned loose on the plea of turning state
evidence against an innocent man, and it looks like the charge against
Richter was trumped up in order to give them this loophole to escape, for
otherwise they would surely have done the state service either in San
Quentin or Folsom.
It is simply juggling with justice, the real culprits seeming having too
much of a pull. The way this case was conducted has called forth
considerable unfavorable criticism.
A NARROW ESCAPE
Fred Gaylord met with what might have been a serious accident Monday
afternoon while returning from Lookout with the mail. He crossed the river
on the ice and just as he reached the eastern bank, the horse slipped back
and in doing so broke through the ice and went to the bottom of the river.
Fortunately Fred had selected a shallow place to cross and the horse managed
to keep his head out of the water, but he could not be gotten out before
help was secured and it was nearly four hours before he was finally released
from his perilous position and was almost perished when rescued. Fred got
out the mail before he left to procure help, but left the saddle on the
horse, and when he returned the saddle had someway worked off and was lost.
The mail did not reach the post office here until after 7 o’clock in the
evening.
ANOTHER DEATH IN THE FAMILY OF O. G. WILLIAMS
The sad tidings reached us that death has again entered the home of Mr. and
Mrs. O. G. Williams, and took from them their oldest son, Wayne, who was
nearly 8 years old. Their two little daughters are also very low, and
although the best of medical skill has been procured and all possible
attention is paid the little sufferers, they do not seem to improve. It is
sad indeed to lose two children out of a family of five inside of two months
and the parents are completely heart-broken. The utmost sympathy is
extended them by all their old friends in this valley, and the sincere hope
is expressed that their two little girls will be spared to them.
SCARLET FEVER
Scarlet fever is slowly spreading in the valley, and at present,we learn
that Jimmy Fay is quite sick with it; one of Wm. Gerig’s children has also
been attacked with the disease, but is getting over it. We also learn that
Caroline, the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith, in the lower end of
the valley, has just recovered from an attack of the same disease. There
ought to be more precaution taken to keep the disease from spreading and as
soon as it is discovered in a family, all intercourse with outsiders ought
to ceased until all chance for spreading the contagion is passed.
D. R. Brownell arrived from Chico last evening and reports his wife slowly
improving.
We understand that Dave Watson is confined to his bed. He has been very
feeble lately.
Mrs. C. M. Wilcox, wife of S. D. Wilcox, who owns the Happy Camp property,
died at her home in Tehama County a week ago today from consumption.
H. Cummegs, owner of the Jackson toll road, died at Redding last week from
heart trouble.
BORN
SUMMERS – At Hayden Hill, Cal., Jan. 20th, 1898, to the wife of J. T.
Summers, a daughter
DIED
WILLIAMS – At Mohler, Lincoln County, Wash., Jan. 17, 1898, Wayne, eldest
son of Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Williams, aged 7 years, 8 months and 16 days.
HOWELL – Near Lookout, Cal., Jan. 24, 1898, John Howell aged 93 years and 22
days.
A. Miller, well known here and father-in-law of Walter Criss, died of heart
disease in Colusa County, a short time ago.
J. A. Howell, one of our oldest and highly respected citizens, crossed into
the dark beyond yesterday at the ripe old age of 93 years and 22 days. Mr.
Howell was the father of Geo. W. Howell of Gouger Neck.
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