BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1905
NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE
Born to the wife of William Tanner of DeWitt, a daughter.
The Grand Jury was in session this week. From the north, we noticed John
Bath of Ash Valley.
George C. Barton, assistant principal of the Lassen County High School, is
confined to his bed with typhoid fever. A telegram was dispatched last
Wednesday evening for a teacher to fill his position until he is able again
to resume the work.
Tip Marr of Red Rock is here this week.
James Woodin left yesterday for Elsimore, Riverside County, where with his
wife, will spend the winter.
Sam Springer, an Indian, was locked up Sunday night for being drunk and
disorderly and Monday morning was fined $10.
Godfrey Walker of Hayden Hill was down Monday.
Isaac Vestal of Pittville was here on business Monday.
DOUBLE WEDDING
New Era: There was a double wedding in Alturas last Monday evening at the
Alturas Hotel. The parties were J. E. Craig and Miss Francis Meyers and
Clarence Steiger and Miss Eula Marcus, all of Lookout. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Paul S. Bandy.
Mr. and Mrs. Steiger will reside in Bieber, Mr. Steiger having a position in
T. J. Durfee’s harnesses shop. The Gazette extends congratulations.
A number of witnesses have been subpoenaed here to appear at Susanville on
the 8th inst., in the Nathan Payne case.
The preliminary examination of Guy Moss for an assault upon Will Bean came
up in Justice Sheppard’s court last Friday. The defendant was bound over to
appear before the Superior Court under $500 bonds.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1905
DEATH OF A. R. PERKISS
A. R. Perkiss, who died in San Jose Sunday, October 29th, was several years
ago, a resident of Anderson and at the time of his death was running a ranch
in the Pacheco district and was a prominent stockman of the County. Mr.
Perkiss came here with his family from Big Valley some twenty years ago.
Deceased was buried at Gridley by the side of his wife, who died about two
years ago. Mrs. Shearin and Mrs. Waite, daughters, survive him. – Anderson
News (1:3)
A crowd of witnesses from here are at Susanville this week on the case of
Nathan Payne. It is hoped the peace officers will act as leniently as
possible with them.
Hazel Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith of this place, is seriously
ill. The young lady has been suffering for months with inflammatory
rheumatism and at the present writing there is but little hope of her
recovery. We sincerely hope that by next week we can report her improvement.
Richie Smith went to Bartle’s Monday and brought back Mr. and Mrs. Steven
Begley, who were called, to the bedside of Hazel Smith.
Old man Whitmore, of Whitmore, Shasta County, whose age is uncertain, but is
somewhere near 85 years, was here with a load of grapes the latter part of
the week. He makes this arduous journey up here with fruit every year, with
apparently as much convenience as those much younger in years.
It is not often that a man steps from the office of a justice of the Peace
with a salary of $900 a year to that of Superior judge with a salary of
$4000 per year. Buty this feat has been accomplished by George W. Bush of
Redding. He was appointed Superior judge by Governor Pardee last Saturday,
to fill the new office created by the last State Legislature. Shasta County
now has two departments of the Superior Court, which will be established at
an extra expense of about $10, 000 per year. The new law was an unpopular
one from the start and whether it will be repealed or not by the next
legislature remains to be seen. The new Judge is 32 years of age, has had no
very extensive practice in the law and will therefore hold the place as a
sort of sinecure. – People’s Cause
Mrs. B. F. Studley and daughter, Miss Eva Campbell, of Willow Creek were
here yesterday.
NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE
Mr. Frank Dawson and Miss Mary Ravenscroft will be married in Susanville
tomorrow.
Mrs. True of Susanville departed for Likely this week to visit her daughter,
Mrs. George Hapgood.
Miss Gilberta DeForest of Johnstonville has gone to Pacific Grove where she
will spend the winter with relatives.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1905
DEATH OF HAZEL SMITH
It is with a feeling of sadness that we chronicle the death of hazel Smith,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith, which occurred last Friday morning at 9 o’clock.
The young lady had been a sufferer for months and with amazing fortitude
withstood the pains, complaining but little. Everything that was possible
was done to stay the hand of death, but all in vein.
It is hard to give up one so young. The old must die; but with the passing
away of those that are still in their youth, with a long life and its
possibilities before them, it is, indeed, sad. But we must all bow to the
inexorable will of Him, who does all things well. Her lovable disposition
had endeared her to all of her companions and with sad hearts they part with
her forever.
Hazel Smith was born in Bieber August 5, 1892 and was aged 13 years, 3
months and 5 days.
Impressive services were held at the church at 11 o’clock Sunday morning by
Rev. Harry Perks, the remains being escorted to and from the church by
school companions.
The remains were interred in the Hillside cemetery yesterday. The grief
stricken father and mother, brothers and sister have the sincere sympathy of
all, in their hour of sorrow. (1:3)
The case of Nathan Payne came up in Superior Court on the 8th inst. The jury
failed to find the defendant guilty and was therefore discharged.
Mr. Wolters, father of Mrs. J. Layman, is here on a visit from his home in
Missouri.
There are now seven cases of diphtheria in the lower end of the valley,
confined to the homes of James Thompson and George Loomis. The patients are
all getting along nicely and under strict quarantine.
A SAD DEATH
Little Dewey Loomis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Loomis, passed away
Monday at 1 o’clock for the disease diphtheria. The child was taken with the
disease last Thursday and though everything possible was done, she passed
away after an illness of four days.
Dewey Martha Loomis was aged 7 years and 6 months. She was an unusually
bright child, idol of her parents and loved by all of her companions.
The parents are grief stricken over the sudden demise of their loved one and
the sympathy of the entire community goes out to them in their sorrow.
The remains were laid away Tuesday in the Hillside cemetery. (5:2)
DIED
SMITH – In Bieber, Cal., Nov 10, 1905, Hazel Smith, aged 13 years, 3 months
and 5 days.
William Whittall and Mrs. W. H. Roney left for Susanville Saturday and were
married at that place Monday. They are expected home this evening. The
Gazette extends congratulations.
NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE
Mrs. M. A. Spaulding, mother of J. B. Spaulding, the druggist, of
Susanville, died in Susanville last Friday and was interred at the place
today. (5:3)
Several Bieber people were here last week serving as witnesses on the Nate
Payne case, which was dismissed on account of insufficient evidence to
convict him.
George L. Tomb has purchased the undertaking and furniture business of A. K.
Philbrook and is now conducting the business. The gentleman is a
conservative, capable businessman and no doubt will be successful in his new
venture. Mr. Tomb expects to carry a full line of furniture and wares
usually carried by such --- institution and his prices will be as low as
possible. All success to the new proprietor. – Lassen mail (was unable to
read the missing word)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1905
Two new cases of diphtheria have developed I this vicinity since our last
issue, Kate Fite and the little child of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Kennedy. All of
the patients are getting along nicely.
BORN
LOOMIS – Near Bieber, Cal., Nov 22, 1905, to the wife of A. G. Loomis, a
daughter
HOLABIRD - Near Bieber, Cal., Nov 20, 1905, to the wife of F. H. Holabird, a
daughter
WOODMANSEE – At Bieber, Cal., Nov 21, 1905, to the wife of W. H. Woodmansee,
a daughter
DIED
WOODMANSEE – At Bieber, Cal., Nov 21, 1905, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
W. H. Woodmansee
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1905
NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE
Mrs. Charles Brockman of Milford was brought to Susanville Saturday in a
very critical condition. The doctors have but little hopes of her recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hosselkus, an aged couple who live about five miles south
of Susanville came near losing their lives last Monday morning. Mr. H. had
driven into the field with his team, which became unmanageable and ran into
a rail fence. While trying to free them from the rails, they knocked him
down and left him unconscious, while they ran to the house where they ran
over Mrs. Hosselkus, who tried to stop them by shutting a gate in their
faces. Both bones in her right leg and her shoulder blade were broken. The
team then went back and ran over Mr. Hosselkus bruising him up considerably.
Dr. Bradshaw was called and relieved them of their suffering as much as
could be expected.
The jurors on the case of the people vs. Kruse, before the Superior Court at
Susanville, returned home last night. The jury disagreed, but the case will
probably be brought up again in the near future.
No new cases of diphtheria to report this week and those under quarantine
have entirely recovered. The quarantine will not be raised for several
weeks, however and in the meantime, we are in hopes no new cases will
develop.
Lassen Mail: The case of the people vs. J. P. Kruse, charged with rape, is
now on trial in the Superior Court, before Hon. F. A. Kelley and following
named gentlemen compose the jury impaneled to try the case: J. Holbrook,
Perry Summers, A. Babcock, W. Knox, B. H. Bassett, George King, M. Watson,
J. A. Johnson, A. L. Triplett, Niles Iverson, Steve Owens and John Hansen.
The people are represented by District Attorney Burroughs and Attorney N. J.
Barry is for defendant.
I. Hillman of Adin passed through here Friday from a visit to his old home
in Maine.
Mrs. A. G. Loomis has been critically ill for several days, but at this
writing, she is improving and hopes are entertained for her recovery.
Mr. Reynolds, a cousin of Mrs. B. F. Studley, with his family, was visiting
relatives here this week. They had been residing at Sisson, but were
changing their location and stopped enroute. – Adin Argus
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