BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1905
NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE
Mrs. George Raker of Milford being charged with insanity was brought to
Susanville Friday, but we have failed to hear further particulars. It seems
very unfortunate, indeed, for not long since her husband and two children
have preceded her.
George Long brought from the R. R. Friday a party consisting of relatives of
the late George Geary of Ash Valley, who are here on business connected with
his estate. They returned the following day to Woodland from whence they
came.
Guy Brown is clerking in the Co-op store.
Mr. Wolters, father of Mrs. J. Layman, left for his hone in Missouri Tuesday
after a short visit here.
We learn that Ed Wolf, formerly of Bieber, is now located in Fort Bidwell
and is conducting a candy factory and barbershop.
Fred Meyers has been suffering the past month with gatherings in his head
and as soon as the weather permits, will go below for the winter.
Al Layman, who has been here for sometime, left for Los Angeles last Friday
morning.
Mrs. William Gerig has typhoid fever at her home north of town. Dr. Houston,
her physician, says she is rapidly improving.
Mrs. A. G. Loomis, who we mentioned last week as being seriously ill, is now
on the road to recovery, so we are informed by Dr. Houston.
N. Bieber and family left this morning for San Francisco, where Aubury and
Carmen will attend school this winter. They go by the way of Madeline and
Reno and their many friends wish them a safe journey.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1905
HAYDEN HILL ITEMS
Mrs. Anna McClure is suffering from erysipelas on the right side of her
face.
Mr. A. Chittock’s new residence is almost completed and he will soon take
possession.
Gus McCrary now handles the ribbons over the Hayden Hill and Ash Valley
stage line.
Elmer Vogt, who has been confined to his room with a sore knee, is able to
be among his friends.
Mrs. Vogt had the phone removed from her hotel. It will now be found at Mr.
J. H. Collier’s residence.
H. A. Geisendorfer left last Tuesday for Sacramento for a short visit. Mr.
Douglas accompanied him to the railroad.
Last week, Willie Riggins while working at the Coyote Mine, was struck by
the windless, receiving a severe gash above the eye.
Judge Kelley, in the Superior Court last week, dismissed the case of P. J.
Kruse, charged with rape.
NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE
Several cases of whooping cough are reported around Spoonville.
Mrs. Annie Theodore of the Tules has gone to Reno to spend the winter with
her daughter, Mrs. E. C. Brown.
A dispatch from Alturas says: R. H. Todd, an insurance agent, recently
passed several checks in the town of Fort Bidwell, in this county, which he
drew upon the Surprise Valley State Bank at Cedarville and as he had no
money in the institution to meet them, he endeavored to depart on foot
before daylight for other parts. After traveling south on the main road
about six miles, he concealed himself in a ravine about 200 years off the
road. As soon as it was ascertained in Fort Bidwell that the checks were
bogus, which was done by telephoning to the bank, W. W. Shartel and R. L.
Mason went in pursuit of the missing man. After a four or five hours search
they succeeded in locating Todd in a ravine, where he was in hiding. Todd
was immediately taken back to Bidwell.
The crooked transactions were adjusted by a cousin, who had in the meantime
arrived from Cedarville. It is probable that no prosecutions will be made.
Several checks, amounting to $200 were passed.
Frank Bean, who has been clerking in a store in Portland, OR, for the past
nine months, arrived home last evening. Frank’s health has not been good
lately and comes home for a vacation and breathe the pure ozone of big
valley. He will return to Portland in a few months.
ADIN ITEMS
Mr. Reynolds, an employee of George H. Knight, went to Susanville to fetch
his wife and child to Adin. They will make this their home in the future.
Ralph Woodmansee, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woodmansee, was
quite ill during the week, requiring the attendance of a physician.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1905
MARRIED IN SUSANVILLE
MOSS – CANNON – At the M. E. Parsonage, Susanville, Cal., Dec 13, 1905 by
Rev. J. M. Wilson, Guy Moss and Miss Blanche Cannon, both of Bieber.
The young couple are our most popular young people and start in life under
most favorable auspices. Although married in Susanville, it was not
altogether a surprise to their many friends here; it being whispered about
that the ceremony would be pronounced on their arrival at Susanville.
Their many friends, along with the Gazette, wish them a long life of
unalloyed happiness. They will make their home at the Moss ranch north of
town.
THE LAST SUMMONS
Judge G. F. Harris died at Alturas last Monday morning, death being caused
by neuralgia of the stomach, from which he had long been a sufferer. Judge
Harris was one of the best known men in Modoc County. In early days, he
lived in Lake City and moved from there to Alturas, where he has resided
ever since. He was twice elected Superior Judge of Modoc County and filled
that position in an able manner. He was a man of keen perception, good
judgment and one of the brightest lawyers in the county and might easily
have been one of the foremost men in the State had it not been for a single
uncontrollable weakness. Generous to a faille, he could not withstand the
pleadings of his nature, which clouded an otherwise brilliant career. He was
a man of great personal magnetism and congenial manners, which made friends
wherever he went. His hand and purse were ever open to the needy. He
possessed characteristics peculiarly his own; affectionate as a child and as
stern as a sphinx as occasion required. By his death the legal fraternity
has lost one of its brightest members and the county a man whose many kind
acts will always be remembered by a host of warm friends, who sincerely
regret to learn of his death. Mrs. Harris and daughters arrived from San
Francisco this morning to attend the funeral, which will be held at Alturas
this afternoon under the auspices of the A. O. U. W. order, of which he was
a member. – Cedarville Record (1:3)
The Susanville papers last week reported the serious illness of L. C. Stiles
of Susanville and later we learn of his death. Mr. Stiles was one of the
most prominent citizens of Lassen County. A pioneer, who by frugal industry
had accumulated considerable wealth and was a main factor in wielding the
destines of this county. His loss will be sorely felt and the breach made
will be long in healing. (1:4)
HAYDEN HILL ITEMS
Miss Burnis (Bernice) Anderson has been on the sick list.
The Vogt Hotel will change hands the first of the month, Mr. A. Smith of
Bieber having rented it.
H. A. Geisendorfer has returned from Sacramento. He was accompanied by his
wife and son.
Miss Lulu Fichu of Alturas arrived here last Friday night to spend a few
weeks with her sister, Mrs. J. Ramsey.
NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE
Mr. A. Ramsey, who was seriously beaten by Benjamin Brophy last week, is, if
at all, slowly recovering by the has not yet fully regained consciousness.
The news of the death of L. C. Stiles of Susanville has cast a gloom over
the entire community. Every respected citizen will miss his hearty hand
shake and pleasant greeting.
The wedding bells were ringing on a cold December morn. They came over the
hill from Big Valley – yet a few days and their echo shall be heard near
Susanville.
FOX – LYONS – At Susanville, Cal., Dec 13, 1905, by Rev. J. M. Wilson, Mr.
Dan Fox and Mrs. Lena Lyons, both of Bieber.
THURSDAY – DECEMBER 28, 1905
NARROW ESCAPE
At a home Christmas tree given by Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Hopper Saturday
evening, Earl Brownell was burned quite severely about the face and hands
while acting as Santa Claus. The cotton worn about his head and body caught
fire from a lighted candle and it was with considerable difficulty that the
fire was extinguished.
NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE
Miss Rachel Watson, the Secret Valley teacher, is spending the holiday
vacation with her parents in the northern end of the county.
The Indians, far and near, are having "a big time, a big eat" at Spoonville
today.
Jim Negley, formerly of Adin, has received the appointment of postmaster at
Alturas. The office is a salaried one and will occupy all his attention.
In a street car accident in San Francisco, in which a number of persons were
injured last Wednesday, were Mr. and Mrs. N. Bieber and family, but
fortunately escaped injury.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Modoc County, California
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