BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1905
NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE
Miss Lulu Romero of Alturas, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. George
Watson, for several months, departed for her home this morning.
David Dodson, who has been visiting his parents since Christmas, left this
morning for Oregon, where he has held forth for the last few years.
Last Saturday evening the house of George Carmen in Halltown was burned to
the ground. His little boy set the window curtains on fire and then ran for
his mother to see the fire; but it was too late to save the house.
Friday afternoon, while "Peck" Summers was returning home from Standish, his
team ran away, throwing him out and running over him. He was carried home in
an unconscious condition, but since has recovered, with only a few severe
cuts and bruises.
Mrs. J. C. Lamburth is over from McArthur this week, visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Summers.
Adolph Webber was convicted of murder in the first degree on the 21st of
February. His conduct throughout the trial has shown him to be an unfeeling
wretch; few of which the world has ever seen.
BORN
BUNSELMEIER – Near Bieber, Cal., Feb 27, 1905, to the wife of W. H.
Bunselmeier, a son
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1905
NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE
Mrs. Swain, mother of Homer Swain, of Halltown died this morning.
Frank Leakey of Round Mountain arrived here Sunday on a visit to his sister,
Mrs. S. Ridenour, who has been very ill.
W. Hosselkus had a narrow escape the other day. On passing a wagon to which
a colt was being worked, the wheels of the two vehicles became entangled,
causing his buggy to upset. He had quite a lively ride in the buggy top for
a while. The buggy was badly damaged and the old gentleman was pretty badly
bruised and shaken up.
Albert Calavan has the measles.
Mrs. Frank Leventon is sick this week.
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Wolter arrived in the valley from Kansas yesterday. Mr.
Wolter is a brother of Mrs. J. Layman and if conditions here suit him, may
locate in this valley.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1905
DIED
BUNSELMEIER – Near Bieber, Cal., March 10, 1905, infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
W. H. Bunselmeier aged 11 days.
NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE
Born, March 7, 1905, to the wife of Fritz Brockman, a son
Mr. and Mrs. David Ridenour of Reno are here visiting for a few days with
their son, Sebern Ridenour and family.
Charles Payne was here several days last week on a visit to his mother. He
returned to Redding Saturday accompanied by his brother, George.
George King has leased his place east of town to Dan Fuchs for a term of
three years. Mr. King expects to move his family to the lower country in
about a month.
S. D. Sheppard and family left last Friday morning for an extended visit to
his father, who resides in the southern part of the State.
The infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bunselmeier died last Friday noon and
was buried at Hillside cemetery the following day. Although the child was
not strong, its death was quite sudden and unexpected. The parents have the
sympathy of the community in their bereavement. (5:1)
We learn that L. J. Fader, who owned considerable land in this valley died
at his home in Redding several days ago.
CONTEMPT CASE FROM MODOC COUNTY
The Supreme Court made the startling discovery Wednesday, says the Call that
Superior Judge John E. Raker of Modoc County was holding office while under
sentence for contempt and that the Justices of the State’s highest tribunal
had been collecting their salaries illegally for more than three years
because they had not decided the appeal from contempt proceedings within the
three months prescribed. Consternation reigned on the seventh floor of the
Parrott building for several hours and at closing time last night the
jurists were in a dilemma as to what should be done about the matter. It is
expected that some order, which will solve the perplexing problem, will be
made today.
This legal difficulty is a direct result of the historic lynching of five
people near Lookout, Modoc County, on May 31, 1901.
Judge Harrington, who tried the case, disappeared from sight when his term
of office expired. Attorney Raker, in the face of tremendous opposition, was
elected Superior Judge.
A few weeks ago, Judge Raker accidentally discovered that he was holding
office while under the old sentence for contempt. He felt that it was his
duty to clear his record or execute the judgement of his predecessor on the
bench. Accordingly, he came to San Francisco a week ago to investigate the
matter. He learned that the case had legal standing in the Supreme Court in
spite of the lapse of time. For some unaccountable reason, the proceeding
had been lost in the court record, but it was found yesterday.
Judge Raker immediately filed a petition asking that the case be disposed
of. The justices were thunderstruck. The statues of California provide that
the members of the Supreme Court cannot collect their salaries when any case
is pending for a period of more that three months. The Raker and Harris
contempt case has been on the files for more than three years. Meanwhile the
Justices have unknowingly been collecting their salaries in violation of the
law. Judge Raker is confident that Judge Harrington exceeded his
jurisdiction in making the orders of contempt and that the Supreme Court
will set him and attorney Harris free. The case was taken under advisement
yesterday and it is expected that a decision in the matter will be rendered
today.
Judge Raker says the Lynching incident has been almost forgotten in Modoc.
The county is more prosperous than ever before, all the people of the
section are expecting great benefits from the congressional appropriation
for the Klamath irrigation project. The Supreme Court records show that
there has never been a single appeal from one of Judge Raker’s decisions
since he has been in office.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1905
Miss Stella Ricketts left for Fall River last Saturday morning to nurse,
Mrs. Felix Eastman, who was accidentally shot by her son.
Fall River Tidings: Yesterday forenoon about 10 o’clock, Dr. Pratt received
a telephone message summoning him to the bedside of Mrs. Felix Eastman, near
Glenburn, who had received a charge of shot from a shotgun in the hands of
her son, Donald. At this late hour, facts are not obtainable.
F. B. Leventon has resigned his position with O. A. Trowbridge and is making
arrangements to move to Washington.
MARRIED
BASSETT – COOPER – Near Susanville, Cal., March 19, 1905, George E. Bassett
and Miss Pearl Cooper.
George’s many friends in Big Valley extend their congratulations.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1905
Mrs. A. E. Boyd is confined to her bed with a severe attack of the grippe.
Word reached here that J. R. Meyers, died at his home in Lookout yesterday
morning. Mr. Meyers was the owner and proprietor of the Lookout Hotel and
Livery Stable and was well known throughout this valley and Modoc County.
(1:3)
MARRIED
CESSNA – McWILLIAMS – At Fall River Mills, Sunday, march 26, 1905, Mr.
Dennis Cessna and Myrtle may McWilliams.
They were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Gen. Cadwallader at 12 o’clock.
Those that witnessed the marriage, were Andrew McWilliams, brother of the
bride and Miss Hattie Hollenbeak. After the ceremony, they went to the
residence of the bride’s mother, where there was a bountiful dinner spread
for the bride and groom and their many friends. Those present were, Mr. and
Mrs. Asa Hollenbeak, Mrs. M. A. McWilliams, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stratton, Mrs.
Joiner, Gertie Joiner, Lela Sutton, Hattie Hollenbeak, Gladys Rose, Hattie,
Mamie and Nellie McWilliams, Teresa, Therma and Garold Stratton, Andrew and
Charles McWilliams and Arch Hollenbeak.
The groom wore the usual black and the bride wore white Albatross, trimmed
in all-over lace and orange blossoms.
Mr. and Mrs. Cessna received many beautiful and useful presents. Their many
friends wish them a long and happy life.
Dr. Houston was called yesterday to see Mrs. W. G. Rucker, near Lookout, who
was suffering from a severe sore throat.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Modoc County, California
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