BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 1905
DEATH OF I. W. BASSETT
It is with a feeling of regret that we chronicle the death of our old time
friend, Isaac Wilson Bassett, after a short illness of one week.
From the very first, his sickness assumed a serious turn and though some
hopes were entertained for his recovery, God willed otherwise and he was
called to his final rest last Saturday afternoon at half past two o’clock.
Funeral services were held at the late residence of the deceased on Monday
morning by the Rev. Harry Perks, who also officiated at the grave. The
interment took place in the Hillside cemetery, where the remains were
followed by a large concourse of neighbors and friends.
Deceased was born in Shelby County, Indiana, November 3, 1835; he emigrated
westward in 1863 and settled in Solano County. In October 1877, he moved to
this valley, where he has since resided.
Mr. Bassett was the father of fifteen children, five daughters and three
sons by his first marriage. On April 21, 1878, he was married to Martha J.
Stainbrook and seven sons were the result of this union. Of his children,
one daughter of the first marriage and two sons of the second marriage
preceded him to the grave. He thus leaves to mourn his loss his wife, Martha
Bassett, and twelve children.
Deceased had a large circle of friends and acquaintances throughout this
valley, by all of whom, he was held in high esteem and his death is
sincerely regretted by all.
To his bereaved and sorrowing wife and children, our sincere sympathy is
extended in this, their hour of trial. May they be comforted by the thought
that their loved one has reached a haven of rest where pain and sorrow is no
more and peace is everlasting. (1:3)
Dr. Pratt of Fall River Mills called Dr. E. C. Houston, Lassen County’s
Health officer, to Fall River Valley Monday to see the Hollenbeak’s and
McWilliams. Dr. Houston agreed with Dr. Pratt and both physicians
un-hesitatingly pronounced the Hollenbeak case a typical case of chicken
pox. The McWilliams’ took their disease from the Hollenbeak boy and none of
the cases so far show any symptoms except those of chicken pox. Drs. Houston
and Pratt have both had considerable experience with small pox and our
people feel quite a relief in regard to these cases west of us.
Frank Harbert of Adin passed through here Monday on his return from San
Francisco, where he was called by the illness of his wife. He reports Mrs.
Harbert much improved.
We are glad to say that Fred Peterson has fully recovered from his late
illness and is able to be up and around; though his left eye is still
affected from the measles. Fred feels very grateful to his many friends for
their assistance and sympathy during his illness.
BORN
MOSS – Near Bieber, Cal., June 4, 1905, to the wife of Frank P. Moss, a son
Charles James and D. J. Murphy of Hayden Hill visited Bieber today. Mr.
Murphy conducts the Summers Hotel at that place.
Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Chase of Adin were visitors here yesterday. The young
couple were married at Alturas and the Gazette extends congratulations.
It is reported that Mrs. Blaske, wife of Morris Blaske of Adin, is now a
sufferer from small pox.
DIED
BASSETT – Near Bieber, Cal., June 3, 1905, Isaac Wilson Bassett, a native of
Indiana aged 69 years and 7 months.
BROWN SELLS HIS CARBON RANCH
A big deal in Shasta County real estate was made in Redding Monday, says the
Free Press, when J. W. Brown sold to Frank H. Martin, the famous Brown ranch
at Carbon, about half way between Burney Valley and Fall River Mills.
The transfer was made and money paid over Monday morning and Mr. Martin is
now in possession of the big ranch of 1280 acres and Mr. Brown’s bank
account is very materially enlarged.
The Brown ranch is one of the best pieces of property in Shasta County. It
was formerly known as the old Dutch Boy’s place and on the property is
located the old State hatchery on Hat Creek. There is a sawmill on the place
and Mr. Brown was the first man in that section to use electric lights,
generating his own electricity from a plant on the premises.
Mr. Martin, the new owner, was for a long time manager of the Co-operative
store at Pittville. He is a progressive man and has some good ideas about
farming that he will put to use on his new possessions.
Mr. Brown will go to Fall River to stay a while on some property he owns in
that valley.
It is claimed that there are now three or four cases of small pox in
Alturas. A great many express doubts as to the disease being small pox, but
all are agreed that whatever the disease, it will be well to stamp it out
under strict quarantine rules. There are four cases here all under rigid
quarantine. They have been placed in a pest house out east of town, where
they are well cared for and are all getting along nicely as the disease is
very light. It is reported that there is one case at Parker Creek and
another near Canby. Tow or three cases have developed at New Pine Creek and
a few cases in Lakeview. So far as we can learn, all are very mild. In fact,
the mildness of the disease is what has thrown the doctors off the track. –
Alturas Republican
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1905
BORN
DURFEE – In Bieber, Cal., June 11, 1905, to the wife of Thomas J. Durfee, a
daughter
Supervisor Packwood is erecting a hospital east of town to be used for
emergency purposes.
Mrs. D. C. Brownell, daughter of the late I. W. Bassett, arrived here last
Wednesday evening for Umatilla, Oregon.
The new cases of small pox at Adin, since our last issuer, are Mrs. H.
Williams, Ora Nave and J. L. Harvey. The disease is very light in every
case.
Two men by the names of Winkle and Rhodes at Burney Valley had some
difficulty last Saturday night and Winkle was badly cut by a knife. The
physician, Dr. Pratt, thinks he will recover.
Some important transfers of property have taken place in this vicinity I the
last few days. J. L. Davis has sold his place in Adin to J. W. Barnes and B.
M. Wayman and J. L. Davis purchased the Ira Cannon ranch near Lookout. –
Argus
Tom Hess was up from the Lost Cabin Mines this week. He informs us that he
is down 85 feet and is greatly encouraged by the prospect. He is now in a
solid ledge of gold bearing quartz, with perfectly defined walls and there
is every indication of permanency. The ore is free milling and can be worked
at small expense. – Alturas Plaindealer
Jacob Teters, brother-in-law of A. C. Herrick, is on a visit here from his
home near Rosalia, Wash.
Elmer Paulk, Charles Leedy and D. L. Colburn left Sunday for Washington with
a view of locating in that State.
Alturas Republican: As we go to press the sad news reaches us of the death
of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith. (1:4)
A report gained currency in Adin and Lookout that several cases of small pox
had appeared at this place: but Dr. Houston, our Health officer, informs us
that such is not the case. Two little children had been sick with fever and
in order to take every precaution, quarantined the house, but as no
eruptions developed, the quarantine was raised.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1905
Ernie Smith, Orvie Woodmansee, and Willie Whittall took their departure for
Burney Creek Monday for a short outing.
Mr. S. Highett has purchased the residence property at the south end of Main
Street from Toney James. We understand the price paid was 900 dollars. Clark
Harvey and wife who at present occupy the premises are thinking of moving to
Pasadena. – Adin Argus
We learned from the Madeline stage driver that Monday evening, the N-C-O
train, while coming through Snow Storm Canyon, was wrecked. We were unable
to get full particulars, but among those injured were Judge J. E. Raker,
George H. Bailey, and Col. Thompson of Alturas.
We are again compelled to report diphtheria in our neighborhood. Five cases
in all. It was thought the disease had been stamped out, but it seems a
difficult thing to do. The disease is in a mild form, and a strict
quarantine is maintained. With rigorous measures, no doubt the disease can
be eradicated.
Leventon bros. of Lookout, have their Davis pump installed and are thinking
of using steam power to operate it.
Dr. Gibson writing in the Alturas New Era states that the epidemic of small
pox in Modoc County was introduced from Cuba and Manila and is diagnosed by
some as Cuban or Manila itch.
There is some controversy between the doctors at this place whether small
pox has a foot-hold here or not, the person said to be affected being Frank
Packwood. Dr. Pratt of Fall River was called into conference and we
understand that when questioned by District Attorney Burroughs, declined to
give an opinion and as Dr. Houston, the County Health officer holds to the
contrary, no quarantine was instituted.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1905
DIES FROM DIPHTHERIA
Last Sunday night at half past 10 o’clock, Diana Courtright, daughter of
Mrs. A. Courtright of this place, passed away from the effects of
diphtheria. On the 16th inst., she was taken with the disease and was moved
to the pest house, her mother attending her and for a few days was in a
critical condition; but since had been slowly improving and at the time of
her death, was thought to be out of danger. Heart failure was the immediate
cause of her death, the after effects of the disease.
Diana was aged 12 years and 8 months and her patient and kind disposition
endeared her to all who knew her.
The remains were interred in the Lookout cemetery Monday evening. To the
sorrowing mother, brothers and sisters the Gazette extends its heartfelt
sympathy. (1:3)
Dr. Houston received instructions last Thursday night from the State Health
officer, directing him to quarantine the house of C. A. Packwood, where his
brother, Frank is afflicted with a disease similar to that in Adin and
Alturas. The State officer diagnoses the disease small pox and a strict
quarantine is now in force. This is the only case we have and with proper
precautions, it is believed it can be confined to the one case.
We learn that Mrs. James Snell, who went to San Francisco recently to be
treated for throat trouble, is much improved and will undoubtedly return
entirely relieved.
Charles James left Monday for Cottonwood to meet and bring back his wife and
family who have been below.
Jim Gamma arrived here from De La Mar Sunday night on the Redding stage. He
has been in the Sacramento Valley for the past year and a half.
Since our last issue, another case of diphtheria has made its appearance,
Mrs. Lena Lyons being the victim. The case is under quarantine and is
getting along nicely.
The Woodland Democrat announces the wedding of W. A. Hardin and Miss Nancy
E. Hopper in that city on the 15th inst. Mr. Hardin is a brother to Mrs. W.
H. Roney of this valley and is special agent for the Prudential Insurance
Company, with head quarters at Redding, where they will make their future
home.
Joe Marty and wife arrived here from Chico Friday, after spending the winter
at that place.
E. M. Petit, who made cheese at the creamery here for two summers, died at
Grand Rapids, Michigan on the 8th inst. of typhoid fever. Mr. Petit made
many friends during his stay here, who will be grieved to learn of his
death. (5:1)
Charles Carlton met with an accident Sunday morning that is causing him
considerable inconvenience. While using the clever in his butcher shop, the
blade turned on the handle enough to amputate the end of his two middle
fingers on the left hand. The severed parts were sewed o by Dr. Martin and
are now healing nicely.
W. A. LaPoint had the misfortune to get the end of the index finger of the
right hand cut off last Thursday evening while engaged with one of the saws
in the Adin sash and door factory. The end of the finger was trimmed off
close to the bone and cutting away half of the fingernail, making quite a
painful injury. – Adin Argus
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