A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Mateo http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=595 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=31028 Submitted by: Chris Havnar Article Title: San Mateo County Gazette Article Date: July 13 1861 Article Description: General Transcription Article Text: San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, July 13, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 15 MARRIED At Searsville, July 7th, by Chester Parshall, J.P., W.F. STANBAUGH, to Miss T.J. KISTNER, all of Searsville, San Mateo County. FOR SALE. – The undersigned is about to engage in other business, and will sell the Printing Material, business, etc., of the San Mateo County Gazette Newspaper and Job Printing establishment. Term, one-half cash, the balance in six months. For particulars, apply to the undersigned, at Redwood City, or to Frank Eastman, Esq., Washington street, opposite the postoffice, San Francisco. The Gazette is now in its third year, and is one of the most prosperous country newspapers in California Apply to Wm. Godfrey Editor and Proprietor, San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City OMMISSION – In consequence of the press of other matter in our last issue, we omitted to chronicle several occurrences of the week. A terrible accident occurred at Woodside. The little daughter of Mr. J.O. Shaw, about eighteen months old, was burned to death. It appears she had made her way up stairs in the family dwelling, and while playing with friction matches, set fire to her clothes. Her mother, who was engaged in some domestic duties outside the door, hearing a noise as of something falling, looked in, when the horrible sight met her eye of the child with all of its clothing except a small portion around the waist, burned completely off, leaving the body blacked and almost roasted. It seems the child had in her struggles reached the head of the stairs, and had then fallen to the bottom, causing the noise which attracted Mrs. Shaw’s attention. The little suffer lived but a few hours. The loss is a severe blow to the bereaved parents, who are much respected. The prettiest liberty-pole in this county was raised last week at San Mateo by that enterprising gentleman, Mr. H. Husing and his friends. A splendid flag-staff was also raised by Mr. A.T. Castor, at Belmont. Patriotism and its concomitant demonstrations are the order to the day. PLACED IN POSSESSION. – Wm. Rabe, Esq. U.S. Marshal, on Wednesday last, accompanied by Col. Curtis, his deputy, visited this place on his way to execute a writ from the U.S. District Court, placing S.M. Mezes, Esq. and others in possession of lands included within the boundaries of the Pulgas rancho, but which have been claimed as belonging to the rancho Canada de Reymundo. The title to these lands has been some time in dispute before the U.S. Courts, in the case known as S.M. Mezes et al., vs. John Greer et al. The decree was rendered a few weeks since in favor of plaintiffs. There were altogether about twenty-five parties holding under Mr. Greer, upon whom the writ was to have been served. All of them so far as we have heard received leases from Mr. Mezes, and obeyed the writ quietly. COURT OF SESSIONS. – This Court adjourned on the 3d, until Monday 15th. Up to the 3d the following business was transacted. People vs. Osmond Glover – Nol. Pros. Entered. People vs M.A. Caravahal arraigned. Three absent Grand Jurors were fined $25 each. ANOTHER MURDER. – We learn that a Mexican was shot by one of his countrymen, on Saturday last, in the Canada Raymundo, near the Randal farm, and died on Tuesday. The murderer escaped. The people in the vicinity seem to take the matter very quietly, some of them remarking to the Sheriff – when he went there on hearing of the affair – that it was of no consequence, as the neighborhood was well ride of two more Mexicans. This indifference to crime may be dearly repented of when some valuable life is take in consequence of it. THE LATE EARTHQUAKE IN ALAMEDA. – The Alameda Gazette remarks that the shocks of the recent earthquake were quite severe and disastrous in Amador Valley, Alameda county. The furniture of J.W. Dougherty was considerably damaged; the roof of his kitchen (a tile one) was thrown off, chimney thrown down, and several persons thrown violently to the ground, while others were made temporarily blind by the shock. The waters in the creeks in that vicinity were thrown from their beds upon the plain, and near Mr. Dougherty’s house a large chasm was formed in the earth. The chimneys of the dwelling house of Joel Harlan, near by, were destroyed, and Mr. Harlan was thrown heavily against a wall, the side of his head and face being considerably bruised thereby. The prisoners confined in the jail at San Leandro were badly frightened. Romero says he was walking to and fro in his cell at the time, and was thrown down by the violence of the shock. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT MARYSVILLE. – A fire broke out on the 3d of July, at Marysville in Charles Cora’s stable on the east side of C street, opposite the U.S. Hotel, and before it could be arrested, destroyed property to the value of $25,000 or $30,000. Besides the stable, and a dozen of horses in it, there were also consumed the store and stable of C.G. Bockins, John Turcolt’s mechanic’s restaurant, A.B. Spear’s blacksmith’s shop, and some Chinese wash-houses. TREED BY A GRIZZLY. – As two men Collins and Boyle, were on their way from Omega, Nevada county recently, to the lakes at the head of Kidd & Whartonby’s South Yuba Ditch, a grizzly, which was lying across the road, rose and ran after them. They deserted their mules and took refuge in a tree. The bear followed to the foot of the tree, and watched them closely for an hour and a half. He then deserted them, and they came down and made tracks very fast for home. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Mateo http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=595 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=31027 Submitted by: Chris Havnar Article Title: San Mateo County Gazette Article Date: July 6 1861 Article Description: General Transcription Article Text: San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, July 6, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 14 MARRIED In San Francisco, on Thursday, July 4th, by Rev. Dr. Scott, ROBERT B. BARR, of Redwood City, to Miss MARY JANE MOORE, of San Francisco. BIRTH In Redwood City, June 21st, 1861, the wife of W.C.R. Smith, of a daughter. REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY. – The Grand Jury, having investigated the various criminal charges presented to them, respectfully report that in no case has the evidence been of a character, in the judgment of the Jury, to warrant the finding of a true bill. Benj. F. Fox, Foreman THE EARTHQUAKE. – The shock on Wednesday was the most violent we have ever known in this country. The ball on the top of the new flag-staff on Main street vibrated about three feet. The Grand Jury and the Court of Sessions were convened in the court-house at the time of the shock, which was so great that it shook into the street with the exception of two, all the occupants of the building. Hard shock, that. SMOTHERED TO DEATH. – Two men, Hillhouse and Jones were smothered to death in a tunnel at North San Juan, on Saturday. They entered the tunnel shortly after a blast, and inhaling the smoke caused asphyxia and death. NOTICE TO LIEN-HOLDERS State of California – In the County Court of the County of San Mateo. Charles Hanson, plaintiff vs. James Morrison, Dennis Martin and J.V. Diller, defendants. Charles Hanson having this day filed in this Court a petition to foreclose a lien held or claimed by him under the “Act for securing the liens of mechanics and others” passed April 19th, 1856, and the several Acts amendatory thereof, upon the premises known and described as “Lots Number Four and Five, in Block 1, Range B, in the town of Mezesville or Redwood City, according to the official plat thereof – Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all persons holding or claiming liens upon said premises under the provisions of said Act, to be and appear before the said Court, in open court, at the July term thereof, at the court-room in Redwood City, in said county, on Saturday, the twentieth day of July 1861, at 10 o’clock A.M., then and there to exhibit proof of their respective liens, or in default thereof the said liens will be declared waived and discharged. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court at Redwood City, this 27th day of June 1861. B.G. LATHROP, Clerk C.N. Fox, Att’y for Petitioner ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ San Francisco Advertisements New Carpets, Oil cloths, etc., Three-Ply Carpets, Ingrain Carpets, Super Tapestry Ing. Carpets, Velvet and Brussels Carpets. By Wm. M. Hixon 162 Clay street, above Montgomery, San Francisco CORNELIUS RILEY 314 & 316 Clay Street, Between Front and Battery street, San Francisco The Choicest Brandies “Sazerac” and “Godard,” the finest in the State Champagne, all Brands Wines, Foreign and Native of all kinds, Bitters, Oldner’s Eye Opener Boonekamp, Pale Orange Whisky, Gin, Ale & Porter JANSON, BOND & Co., Importers and Jobbers of Dry Goods, Blankets, Clothing, Straw Goods, Hosiery, Yankee Notions, etc. Corner of Clay and Battery streets Where we are now opening the largest and best assorted spring stock ever imported in San Francisco consisting of every article in our line, and altogether too numerous to mention. F.X. KAST Agent of A. Sieberlich Boot & Shoe Manufacturer, Of Philadelphia, Warehouse, 214 California st., (Below Battery.) SAN FRANCISCO Constantly on Hand, a large assorted stock of Gentlemen’s, Ladies, Misses and Children’s Wear, of superior quality; also French calf Boot Legs and Fronts. F.X. KAST Sole Agent for California Spectacles! Gold, Silver and Steel Spectacles, and Achromatic Opera Glasses Just received by LAWRENCE & HOUSEWORTH Options, Wholesale and Retail Dealers No. 637 Clay street, San Francisco L. Brunner Watchmaker and Jeweler Importer of Watches and Jewelry No. 161 Clay Street, San Francisco Books & Stationery Ink, Pens, Pass and Memorandum Books, Pencils, and an endless variety in the Stationery and Book Business, kept constantly on hand and sold at the lowest prices, by Kenny & Alexander 606 and 608 Montgomery street (Sherman’s Building), San Francisco BOWEN & BROTHER, Corner of Montgomery and California street, San Francisco Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Choice Family Groceries, Ranch Supplies, etc., etc. BUTTER and EGGS received in exchange for Groceries, AT CASH PRICES Particular attention is called to our stock of superior GREEN and BLACK TEAS. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Joaquin http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=592 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=31026 Submitted by: deesar Article Title: Stockton Daily Argus Article Date: October 1860 Article Description: October 15-20, 1860 Article Text: >>Monday, 15 Oct 1860>Tuesday, 16 Oct 1860>Wednesday, 17 Oct 1860>Thursday, 18 Oct 1860>Friday, 19 Oct 1860

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Joaquin http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=592 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=31024 Submitted by: deesar Article Title: Stockton Daily Argus Article Date: October 1860 Article Description: October 8-13, 1860 Article Text: >>Monday, 8 Oct 1860A HOUSE occupied by Mr. HOLMAN and family, on the Stockton road beyond Green Springs, was destroyed by fire on Wednesday afternoon. >>Tuesday, 9 Oct 1860>Wednesday, 10 Oct 1860>Thursday, 11 Oct 1860>Friday, 12 Oct 1860>Saturday, 13 Oct 1860

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Joaquin http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=592 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=31020 Submitted by: deesar Article Title: Stockton Daily Argus Article Date: October 1860 Article Description: October 1-6, 1860 Article Text: >>Thursday, 4 Oct 1860>Friday, 5 Oct 1860>Saturday, 6 Oct 1860

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > Monterey http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=551 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=30998 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: The Capital Article Date: October 17 1946 Article Description: General Stillwell Ashes Scattered over Pacific Ocean. Article Text: Carmel, Calif., Oct 17, 1946 General Joseph Stillwells ashes were scattered in the Pacific Ocean yesterday in accordance with the soldier-hero's wishes. His personal plane, carrying the same three crew members who flew him on countless missions in China and Burma, carried the ashes out to sea after dipping low and circling the Stillwell family home, Llantair, at Carmel. Carmel and nearby communities suspended business for 15 minutes as a mark of respect, schools observed a minute of silence and community services were held here in Defandorf Plaza with the placing of a wreath before the Carmel War Memorial in Stillwells memory. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Joaquin http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=592 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=30985 Submitted by: deesar Article Title: Stockton Daily Argus Article Date: September 1860 Article Description: Sept. 24-29, 1860 Article Text: >>Monday, 24 Sept 1860>Tuesday, 25 Sept 1860>Wednesday, 26 Sept 1860Rev. Mr. DRYDEN, who has officiated in Petaluma during the past year, has been stationed as the pastor of the M.E. Church in this city, and will preach in the church on Weber Avenue on Sunday next. >>Friday, 28 Sept 1860AMONG THE PASSENGERS arrived by the last steamer was Austin E. SMITH, the renegade and traitor to Democratic principles. No man in California deserves more the contempt of every true democrat than this same Austin E. SMITH. D.D. -- John HERRON was fined $10 in Justice McCausland’s court yesterday for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. At last accounts HERRON was in search of some individual willing to advance him the amount. >>Saturday, 29 Sept 1860

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Joaquin http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=592 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=30957 Submitted by: deesar Article Title: Stockton Daily Argus Article Date: September 1860 Article Description: Sept. 17-22, 1860 Article Text: >>Monday, 17 Sept 1860>Tuesday, 18 Sept 1860THE DWELLING of A.A. COHEN, Esq., on Fernside Farm, Alameda, was recently lighted with gas made on the place. It is the only private house in the State provided with its own gas works. The gas is made of coal and rosin, in apparatus made in Philadelphia. >>Wednesday, 19 Sept 1860Richmond, Va., and Columbus, Miss., papers please copy.] >>Thursday, 20 Sept 1860THE MARIPOSA ‘GAZETTE,’ a paper which long since forfeited the respect of the decent portion of the people of Mariposa, and which, in this city, is better known as the Mariposa ‘Varieties,’ attempts to pass judgment upon the “tone and respectability” of the ‘Argus.’ That’s refreshing! HARD UP FOR MATERIAL -- They have a Bolters’ Disunion Club in Mariposa, of which L.A. HOLMES, editor of the ‘Gazette,’ is President, and James H. LAWRENCE, late editor of a hireling sheet called the Mariposa ‘Star,’ is Secretary. DRUNKS -- John PARKER and Elijah CARTER found themselves disgraced yesterday in the opinion of their friends (if they had any) by their appearance in the Police Court, charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct. They were without funds to meet the payment of the fines imposed upon them and were required to take up quarters in the jail for 5 and 2 ½ days respectively. ------------------------------------------------ PROMENADE, CONCERT and BALL to be given by the Stockton Blues on Thursday night, Sept. 27, 1860, in the Pavilion. The services of the 3rd Artillery Band, U.S.A., numbering 16 pieces, have been engaged for the occasion. This Band has no superior in the service. *Committee of Arrangement -- Hon J.K. SHALER Austin SPERRY J.W. HART F.C. ANDREW C.E. TAYLOR J.M. CONLEY Wm. H. NEAL Wm. GRAHAM George TILGHMAN S.P. GORHAM W.T. SMILEY E. LYON John ROOT Dr. Samuel LANGDON Frank DESLANDERS M.S. THRESHER H.D. SAUNDERS Charles STEVENS S.M. SAID B.W. BOURS Gen S.A. BOOKER Maurice DOOLEY Col. H.T. HUGGINS T.T. BOULDIN Hon Thomas LASPEYRE Dr. S.H. NORCOM R. TUNIS Dr. Thomas KENDALL James THORBURN David SAPPERHILL S.H. DEBNAM W.H. GRAY J.H. WOODS C.C. FUGITT T.C. OSBORN R.B. LANE M. KULLMAN R.E. WILHOIT Maj. R.P. HAMMOND Geo H. SANDERSON Hon. E.S. HOLDEN Capt. John McMULLEN Andrew SIMPSON Samuel GEDDES Capt. P.E. CONNOR Hon A.C. BRADFORD Col John W. O’NEAL T. NEWELL A. BURKETT Jonas STOCKWELL Hon C.M. CREANER Andrew WOLF Wm. KIERSKI Wm. BELDING A.B. RAYNOR E. HICKMAN Thomas STOMBS Samuel E. BROWN Gilbert B. CLAIRBORNE J.W. RODGERS John KEELER C.F. WURSTER J.B. HALL Lewis DENT Dr. G.A. SHURTLEFF Dr. W.D. AYLETT Thomas K. HOOK Dr. W.M. RYER W.H. LYONS Aug. WEIHE H. HICKMAN Max MAGNER L.F. NEELEY M.L. ABRAMSKY Wm. BIVEN R.W. MILLER Wm TAYLOR I.S. BOSTWICK D.J. OULLAHAN P. NEISTRATH *Floor Managers -- Lieut S. PEARSALL Lieut P.L. SHOAFF Corporal J.H. GILMORE A.L. BOURS *Committee of Reception and Carriages -- R.G. PATTERSON Sergeant John SHEA O.M. BROWN Tickets…$3 ------------------------------------------------- >>Friday, 21 Sept 1860>Saturday, 22 Sept 1860

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Mateo http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=595 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=30946 Submitted by: Chris Havnar Article Title: San Mateo County Gazette Article Date: June 29 1861 Article Description: General Transcription Article Text: San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, June 29, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 13 MARRIED In San Francisco, on the 25th inst., by Rev. J.H. Warren, D.W. ALDRICH, of Redwood City, to BELLA H. POLLOCK, of Philadelphia. PERSONAL. – We welcome back to his old home among our people, Maj. D.W. Connelly, who has been absent for the past eight months, upon a trip to Europe. The Major’s many warm friends will joining with us in hoping that his residence may henceforth be permanent in the county. SALE OF LAND. – A survey was made last week of a tract of land near Crystal Spring, lately sold by Col. Haraszthy to Mr. Sherwood, of the firm of Barrett & Sherwood, jewelers, San Francisco. The tract consists of sixty acres of that beautiful wooded land, thickly covered with groves of trees, situated near the commencement of the new road from Crystal Spring to Halfmoon Bay. The price paid was sixty dollars per acre. DIVISION OF THE HOWARD TRACT. – Dr. Poett, who is owner, as we are informed, of one-third of the farm known as the Howard property, has applied to the Probate Court of San Francisco for a partition of the land. After separation, it is his intention to divide his portion into farms of suitable size for farmers of moderate means. This will not only prove profitable to the Doctor, who displays his sagacity in thus disposing of his land, but it will afford opportunities for poor mean, heretofore unobtainable, and the result, will be so plainly beneficial to the neighborhood where they settle that many holding large tracts will soon be led to follow the example and divide them into small farms. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE. – A fire occurred at Cottonwood, Siskiyou county, on Thursday last, which destroyed property to the amount of from $20,000 to $40,000. The principle losers were Mr. Davis, saloon keeper; H. Aaron, merchant; the Union Hotel, and A. Heserick, merchant. SCHOOL FUND APPORTIONMENT. – From the published list of the semi-annual apportionment of the State School Fund, we extract the following: San Mateo, No. 1, 79 children; Purissima, 200; Redwood City, 282; North San Mateo, 63 – 624 children, at 56 cents each, $349.44. FROM THE COLORADO. – Mr. Bennett, who arrived last week at Los Angeles from the Colorado, reports the discovery of mineral districts near Salinas, or the Salt Fork of the Gila. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Mateo http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=595 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=30945 Submitted by: Chris Havnar Article Title: San Mateo County Gazette Article Date: June 22 1861 Article Description: General Transcription Article Text: San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, June 22, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 12 County Court and Court of Sessions – The July term of these Courts will commence week after next. The following are lists of the names of grand and trial jurors drawn for the term: Grand Jurors. – W.J. Bunn, H.B. Kennison, Benj. F. Fox Sr., Geo. Andrews, J.N. Brown, W.W. Hull, Robt. Greer, C. Huffaker, C. Clark, J.W. Bell, G.K. Avery, John Elliott, H. Hamilton, J.E. Butler, J.P. Beck, S.H. Bowman. Trial Jurors – Robt. Patten; H.C. Bidwell; L.Allen Key; W.C. Ryder; T.B. Higgins; Geo. Lopez; Thos. Moylan; J.H. Richardson; Geo. W. Moore; Jno. Lynch; W.P. Morrison; John Purcell; M.H. Colby; W. Maxfield; John Regan; J.R. Wilson; A.S. Langley; Wm. Durham; N.C. Lane; D. McLellan; Edw. Ring; S.L. Knight; C. Bolinger, I.G. Knowles, F. Quail, J.P. King. SUPERVISORS’ MEETING. – The Board of Supervisors convened Monday last. Present, a full Board. The following bills were examined and allowed: M.B. Angle, $66; Bidwell & McCabe $37; San Francisco Hospital $185; J.S. Keith $38; J.G. Moore $40; Geo. Wentworth $64; J.V. Diller $118.12; A.S. Easton $118.50. MEETING OF THE PEOPLE’S NOMINATING COMMITTEE Pursuant to call, the persons selected as a People’s Nominating Committee for San Mateo county, convened at the Court-room in Redwood City on Tuesday, June 18th, when J.V. Diller was chosen President and Burns John Secretary. The names of the Committee being called, the following gentleman responded: A.I. Easton and A.W. Rice of the First Township, Hugh Hamilton, Burns John, John Pursell and W. Buzzell, of Second Township, Joshua Leavitt, J.V. Diller, C. Livingston, A. Dexter, R.W. Tallant, J.O. Shaw, Geo. Harrington, R.O. Tripp, and J.P. Edinger, of the Third Township. ACCIDENT. – Mr. Robert Bar, driver of the Overland stage plying between Redwood City and San Francisco, met with a severe injury on Tuesday evening last, by a fall from the stage, while at Belmont. He is recovering. JUDGES OF WASHINGTON TERRITORY. – The Judges of Washington Territory are: C.C. Hewitt, Chief Justice; James E. Wyche and E.H. Oliphant, Associate Justices. Sheriff’s Sale By Virtue of an execution issued out of the District Court of the 12th Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the City and County of San Francisco, in the suit of R. DE ZALDO vs. JOHN GREER, by which I am commanded to make the sum of twenty-three hundred and eighty-eight dollars and twenty-five cents. ($2388.25) with interest from the date of the judgment May 26th, 1857, at the rate of ten per cent per annum, and accruing costs at the date of the judgment, amounting to $25.50. I have levied on the following property to wit: That tract of land or Rancho known as the Rancho Canada de Raymundo, situate, lying and being in the County of San Mateo, State of California, bounded and described as follows: bordering to the west on the Sierra Morena; to the east on the “Rancho de las Pulgas,: to the south on the rancho of Maximo Martinez, and the north on the Great Lagoon; containing 12,545 acres and 1-100th of an acre. For a more definite description of said ran! cho, reference is hereby made to book called Record of Patents, page 27, and following – records of San Mateo county. Notice is hereby given that on Saturday, the 13th of July A.D. 1861, at 2 o’clock, P.M. I will sell all the right, title and interest of the above-named defendant in and to said tract of land, at Public Auction, in front of the court-house doors of San Mateo county, at Redwood City, to the highest and best bidder, to satisfy said execution and all costs. SILAS HOVIOUS Sheriff San Mateo county By John Ames, Under Sheriff Dated, Redwood City, June 20th, 1861 Sheriff’s Sale By Virtue of an execution issued out of the District Court of the Twelfth Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the City and County of San Francisco, in the suit of Peter Donahue against Wm. P. Morrison, by which I am commanded to make the sum of three thousand nine hundred dollars, ($3900) and one hundred and thirty-four dollars and twenty-five cents ($134.25) costs at the date of the judgment, and all accruing costs, I have levied on the following property, to wit: The mill known as the Bear Gulch Mill, situated on the Mountain Home Ranch, in the County of San Mateo, together with all the singular the tenements, heriditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. Notice is hereby given that on Friday the 21st day of June A.D. 1861, at 2 o’clock P.M. in front of the Court-house doors of San Mateo County at Redwood City, I will sell the above described property at Public Auction for cash in hand to the highest and best bidder, to satisfy said Execution and all costs. SILAS HOVIOUS Sheriff San Mateo County By John Ames, Under Sheriff Dated, Redwood City, May 30th, 1861 The above sale is hereby postponed until Friday, June 28, 1861, by order of plaintiff’s attorney. SILAS HOVIOUS Sheriff San Mateo County By John Ames, Under Sherriff. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ REDWOODS STEAM FLOUR MILLS ! One mile north of Searsville, San Mateo County The Undersigned, having leased the Mill and premises known as Martin’s Old Grist Mill, near Searsville, would respectfully inform the citizens of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, that the Mill has been improved and remodeled throughout. The Proprietors will commence operations and be prepared to receive grain for milling, the 20th inst. The strictest attention will be paid to the business of the Mill. All descriptions of Milling, from the finest quality of flour to the coarsest chopped grain for horse and cattle-feed, will always be found on hand, for sale. A first-class Miller is employed, and the mill will also be superintended by the Proprietors. J.P. BECK T. BULLEN June 11, 1860 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Mateo http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=595 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=30944 Submitted by: Chris Havnar Article Title: San Mateo County Gazette Article Date: June 15 1861 Article Description: General Transcription Article Text: San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, June 15, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 11 STATE ITEMS Horace Smith to bail on the 10th inst., at Auburn by E.H. Vandecar, Judge of the Court of Sessions, in the sum of $40,000. On Thursday morning last, A. Messec, and Joseph McKinney got into a difficulty at the mouth of Canon Creek, Trinity county, growing out of a game of cards. Messec hurled a rock at the head of McKinney, producing instant death. The Columbia Courier, in speaking of Showalter, who recently killed Charles W. Piercy in a duel says: “This notorious individual was around at the primary meeting of the Anti-Coercion party in Sonora, on the 6th inst. He seemed as unconcerned as if he had done against the laws, and was well received by the friends of secession. LAKE COUNTY. – The new county of Lake has been organized by the election of a full set of officers. The county seat is located at Lakeport, now called Forbestown. FIRE IN COLUMBIA. – The dry goods store of Isaac Levy, in Columbia, caught fire on the morning of the 6th inst., and nearly all the contents were either burnt or damaged before it was extinguished. It is supposed to be the work of an incendiary. Loss estimated at $10,000. Summons State of California – In the Justices Court, Third Township, in and for the County of San Mateo. The People of the State of California, send greeting to GEORGE MILLER: You are hereby summoned to appear before me, at my office, in the Third Township in the County of San Mateo, on the twenty-ninth day of July, A.D. 1861, at one o’clock P.M., to answer unto the complaint of CATHERINE UNDERWOOD, who brings this action to recover of you the sum of fifty-seven dollars and twenty-five cents, claimed to be due on a Promissory Note dated the 28th day of March A.D. 1860, and payable to Mrs. C. Underwood on the first day of August 1860, at two per cent, per month interest; when judgment will be taken against you for the said amount, together with costs and damages, if you fail to appear and answer. Given under my hand, this 8th day of June, A.D. 1861 J.W. TURNER Justice of the Peace of said Township Summons State of California – In the Justices Court, Third Township, in and for the County of San Mateo. The people of the State of California, send greeting to JOHN RADER. You are hereby summoned to appear before me, at my office in the 3d Township at Searsville in the County of San Mateo on the 29th day of June A.D. 1861 at 2 P.M. o’clock, to answer unto the complaint of William Lisherness in an action to recover the sum of one hundred and ten dollars upon a note dated January 16th A.D. 1861 and payable to William Lisherness with interest at 1 ½ per cent a month, when judgment will be taken against you for the amount, together with costs and damages, if you fail to appear and answer. Given under my hand, this 31st day of May A.D. 1861. C.PARSHALL Justice of the Peace in and for said Township Sheriff’s Sale. By virtue of an order of sale issued out of the District Court of the Twelfth Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the County of San Mateo, under a Judgment of Foreclosure of Mortgage, to me duly directed and delivered wherein Thomas Day is plaintiff and J.P. and J. Ames are defendants, by which I am commanded to make the sum of thirty-seven hundred and seventy-two dollars ($3772) and costs of suit; amounting to $38,25, together with 2 ½ per cent interest from the date of said Judgment, and all accruing coasts, I have levied on the following described property, to wit: A certain lot of land situated in the Second Township of the County of San Mateo, now, or at the time of the commencement of said action, in possession of the party of the first part named in said mortgage, that is to say, in possession of said defendant, J.P. Ames, consisting of a possessory claim of one hundred and sixty acres of land, about forty of which is under fence, together with all the improvements thereon, house, stables and out-houses of all description. Notice is hereby given, that on Wednesday, the 10th day of July, A.D. 1861, at two o’clock, P.M. in front of the Court House doors of San Mateo County, at Redwood City, I will sell all the right, title and interest of said defendants or either of them, in and to said above described parcel of land at Public Auction for cash in hand to the highest and best bidder, to satisfy said judgment and all costs. SILAS HOVIOUS Sheriff San Mateo County By John Ames, Under Sheriff Dated, Redwood City, June 15th, 1861 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Hancock’s Livery Stable Main Street, Redwood City E. Hancock respectfully invites the attention of the public to the fact that having purchased the large and commodious Livery Stable near the corner of Main and Bridge streets, lately owned by Heller & Co., he will hereafter give his personal attention to the business with the view of rendering the best satisfaction to all who may favor him with their patronage. Saddle and Carriage Horses, To hire, and for sale. Buggies and Carriages To hire, with, or without Horses Horses Fed And kept at Livery, by the day, week or month, at low prices ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Mateo http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=595 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=30943 Submitted by: Chris Havnar Article Title: San Mateo County Gazette Article Date: June 8 1861 Article Description: General Transcription Article Text: San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, June 8, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 10 FOR SALE. The undersigned having engaged in other business to which after the 1st of July he will devote his attention, will sell the business, Printing Material, etc., of the San Mateo County Gazette Newspaper and Job Printing establishment. Terms, one-half cash, the balance in six months. For particulars, apply to the undersigned, at Redwood City, or to Frank Eastman, Esq., Washington street, opposite the post-office, San Francisco. Wm. Godfrey Editor and Proprietor San Mateo County Gazette Also for sale, the Printing Material of the late San Mateo Courier, conditioned upon its permanent removal. Price $300 cash Wm. Godfrey, Redwood City IMPROVEMENTS AT BELMONT. – We observe that Mr. Maxwell, proprietor of the hotel at Belmont has enlarged and much improved his establishment by an addition to the front portion of the building. New buildings are also being erected in the neighborhood of the flourishing town. Mr. Fonda, of San Francisco, has much improved the appearance of his property, adjoining the place, by careful tillage, and tasteful pruning of the trees and shrubbery thereupon. The bells mont from which the town derives its name, is a lovely elevation, and its groves of evergreen oaks and fragrant shrubbery are an attraction to many visitors. The view of the Bay and the surrounding country from this point is not excelled. The mount itself is a most prominent landmark the whole length of the peninsula. Sheriff’s Sale By Virtue of an execution issued out of the District Court of the Twelfth Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the City and County of San Francisco, in the suit of Peter Donahue against Wm. P. Morrison, by which I am commanded to make the sum of three thousand nine hundred dollars, ($3900) and one hundred and thirty-four dollars and twenty-five cents ($134.25) costs at the date of the judgment, and all accruing costs, I have levied on the following property, to wit: The mill known as the Bear Gulch Mill, situated on the Mountain Home Ranch, in the County of San Mateo, together with all the singular the tenements, heriditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. Notice is hereby given that on Friday the 21st day of June A.D. 1861, at 2 o’clock P.M. in front of the Court-house doors of San Mateo County at Redwood City, I will sell the above described property at Public Auction for cash in hand to the highest and best bidder, to satisfy said Execution and all costs. SILVAS HOVIOUS Sheriff San Mateo County By John Ames, Under Sheriff Dated, Redwood City, May 30th, 1861 EXECUTION. – On the 4th, in San Francisco, Clarkson, colored, was hung for the murder of Caroline F. Park, a servant of Mr. F.A. Woodworth. The murder was caused by jealousy. STATE NEWS The body of Wm. Meek, of the house of Dupuy, Foulkes & Co., noticed by us a few weeks since as having been missing since 7th May, was found on Sunday last, near Martinez. He is supposed to have died in a fit. Ex Senator Gwin arrived on the 3d on the Golden Age. The San Francisco Daily Times has changed hands, and will hereafter be published by an association. It is edited by F.F. Fargo, late editor of the Alameda (Illegible) Gen. McDougal started for the east on the steamer Orizaba, Saturday last. GRIZZLIES IN THE MOUNTAINS. – Mr. P. McMahon informs us that a number of cattle have lately been destroyed by grizzly bears in the vicinity of his place, on the mountains, near Halfmoon Bay. The fellows would afford fine sport for the amateur hunters from San Francisco, who infest the fields in this county, in quest of game. MAIL CONTRACTOR AND MAIL AGENT KILLED BY APACHES. – A private letter, received in San Francisco from Mr. W.B. Hooper, written at Fort Yuma, under date of the 26th ult., says; Lloyd and Kerr arrived to-day, and reported that Mr. Giddings, the mail contractor, while on his way from El Paso to Tucson, was killed by the Apaches, near Stein’s Peak’ together with Mr. McNeese, the Overland Mail agent. TOBACCO CULTURE. – The Stockton Republican says: W. McPridgeon and J. Frape have commenced the culture of tobacco, on the San Joaquin rive, about eight miles from this city. They have several thousand plants of the Havana, Connecticut and Virginia varieties, and will thoroughly test the practicability of cultivating it in this locality the coming season. DROWNED IN FEATHER RIVER. – A corpse lately found in the Feather river, has been identified from the description given as the body of an Englishman named Charles Townsend, a miner, and resident of Carpenter’s Flat. It is believed he was not murdered and thrown in the river as was supposed at the time, but that he committed suicide. The wounds found on his head were caused by his accidentally falling into a shaft a few days before he was missed. – Butte Record THE HIGHLAND COUNTRY. – All who pass through San Mateo County, along the highway traveled by the stages, and many too who do much business among our people, are of the opinion that all the arable land adapted to farming and gardening purposes, lied before them in the valley, and that only so far as their vision extends is the land worth the having. This is a very natural error. From the high road mentioned, the view to the westward is bounded by the mountains, and but few are accustomed to look upon high land as being susceptible of cultivation, and it is generally regarded as but fit for grazing cattle – in fact, an unproductive if not a waste country. So we thought until lately, having an opportunity to pass through a portion of it, which we found to be covered by some of as good farms as were to be seen in the valleys. Here exists as peculiarity in our soil and climate. High upon the ridges of the mountains, where one would expect to see nothing but a bleak waste! , unwatered and untellable, stretch out, far as the eye can see, innumerable fields of luxuriant, waving grain and verdant meadows, with running streams and here and there a lake, hundreds of feet above the vallies skirting the Bay to the east and the ocean on the west. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ BLACKSMITH And Wagon-Makers’ Shop, San Mateo C.H. Remington proprietor of this establishment, takes pleasure in informing his friends and the public, that having added a Wagon-Making and Repairing department to his Blacksmith-Shop, he is now prepared to do that description of work in connection with Blacksmithing. --> Ploughs sharpened and all work guaranteed, both as to material and workmanship. San Mateo, May 25, 1861 Dressed Lumber, Flooring, etc. Charles Hansen will supply dressed lumber of every description and in large or small quantities, at less than San Francisco prices. Apply at Hanson’s Wharf, Redwood City. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Mateo http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=595 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=30942 Submitted by: Chris Havnar Article Title: San Mateo County Gazette Article Date: June 1 1861 Article Description: General Transcription Article Text: San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, June 1, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 9 DIED – Miss Francisca R. Vasquez, daughter of Don. T. Vanquez, one of the oldest residents of Spanishtown, in this county, died Friday evening last, 24th inst., aged twenty-one years. This young lady was much loved and respected by a large circle of acquaintances. She exhibited in her conduct, we are informed, a marked superiority over the native Californians generally. MURDER OF JAS. A. ROBINSON. – As our readers perhaps already know, Jas. A. Robinson, a citizen of this county, was murdered on Thursday evening, 23rd inst., in a house upon his ranch about three miles east of Spanishtown. A report of the fact reached this place on Friday, but in such a disconnected form, that is was deemed unreliable, and consequently no mention of it was made in our last issue. This was one of the most atrocious and inhuman murders we have ever heard of. It seems by report that deceased had formerly been at variance with persons in the neighborhood, on account of adverse claims to property, etc., but these difficulties had been nearly all amicably compromised, and of late no differences seemed to exist, least of all any of a character which would point to the taking of life as a resort. On Thursday evening, about half-past seven, Robinson’s two hired men started for the post-office at Spanishtown, the only two dogs upon the place following them. Robinson was thus left entirely alone, at least one mile from any habitation, and entirely at the mercy of the assassin. As the men left, Robinson, was proceeding to make some biscuit, for breakfast the following morning, preparatory to an early start for San Francisco, where he was to drive a number of carrel. The biscuit had been made and placed in the oven of the stove, and as is supposed, Ro! binson was sitting near the uncurtained window, waiting the process of baking, when the fatal shot was fired. The assassin’s gun must have been within less than three feet of the victim’s head when it was discharged. The charge of the gun appeared to be about twelve or fourteen buckshot or five-shooter balls, a number of which entered the head above and near the left eye. Death evidently ensued instantly. There was no indication of any person having entered the house, as nothing was missing or moved, and the money upon the person of deceased remained untouched. The inference therefore naturally is, that revenge was the cause. If any spot upon this beautiful country could be considered adapted to the commission of such a heinous crime, the deep valley where the dark deed was perpetrated may be called a most appropriate one. The house is a small cabin of three rooms, in the largest of which, about nine feet by eight in size, the murder was committed. It is in a deep dell, stands by itself, and from all points but the approach from Spanishtown, it may be seen at a considerable distance. So that it might easily be watched from any point on the neighboring hills, until a favorable opportunity offered for the commission of the deed. Upon the return of the laborers, one of the dogs was suddenly sized with convulsions, and died, exhibiting marked indications of having been poisoned. It is evident from this that the murderer intended, if the dogs had remained when the men left, to poison them before he attempted the murder. Mr. Robinson was about forty-two years of age, and leaves a family in San Francisco, to whom his body was conveyed last Saturday. He came from St. Louis to California. At the time of his death the value of his property was about $25,000. It has been often observed by those skilled in the detection of great crimes which had been skillfully covered up, so as to almost defy human investigation, that some little thing, overlooked by superficial minds, have proved of the greatest importance, and have led to the detection and punishment of the criminal. It is not to be expected that in an instance like the present one, any evidence of a very positive character could be easily procured, but providentially a clue has been obtained, which if it had been followed up might have pointed to the murdered. We cannot leave this subject without expressing the general feeling of dissatisfaction, if not contempt at the want of energy and promptness in ferreting out the perpetrator of offences against the laws of the country. To those who superintend the duties of the office of Sheriff of this county, we must say, that with them rests whatever blame may attach because of the non-performance of these important duties. F! or these duties, gentlemen, you are paid, and the public expect them of you. If you cannot perform the duties of your office, resign, and give place to those who can. We are under obligations to C.N. Fox, District Attorney, who, while in the zealous performance of his duties – investigating the facts connected with the murder – kindly offered us a seat in his vehicle, which enabled us to personally learn the matters above reported. MEETING OF SUPERVISORS An adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors took place Saturday last May 25th, Present, R.S. Thornton, J.V. Diller and J.P. Ames. In the matter of the subscription by the County of San Mateo to $100,000 of the capital stock of the San Francisco and San Jose Railroad Company, it was ordered that, a greater number of votes by the people having been cast in the affirmative upon the proposition to subscribe than were cast in the negative, the subscription be made according to law. In accordance with the law passed by the late Legislature, providing for a special tax for road purposes in San Mateo county, it was ordered that a levy of 25 cents on each $100 be made and added to the present levy, as provided by the law. The bill of Searles Lewis for $7.50 was presented and allowed. The Board then adjourned to meet Monday, June 17th. VERY PROPER. – At the suggestion of many citizens of the Second Township, the name of Mr. John Johnson, of Canada Verde, has been added to the People’s Nominating Committee, as given by us last week. This is a very proper addition to the Committee. STATE NEWS The duel between Showalter and Piercy, both of the Assembly in the late Legislature, took place about three miles west of San Rafael, Marin county. Piercy was killed at the second fire. The ball entered the left side of the mouth, passing into the back part of the head, where it lodged. He was buried in San Francisco, Monday. It is stated that a serious dispute having grown out of the late duel between some of the parties who were present, another hostile meeting is likely to grow out of it. THREATHENED INDIAN WAR. – Mr. B. Roberts, who has just returned to Carson City from the Pony route, expresses fears that there will be trouble with the Shoshones. They appear to expect the presents that Mr. Davis, the Superintendent of Indian Affairs, promised them during his memorable trip to their country, and which, of course, he has never complied with. They seem to think the Overland Mail Company should comply with his contracts. The keepers of the different stations east of Robert’s Creek are standing double guard every night. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Joaquin http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=592 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=30937 Submitted by: deesar Article Title: Stockton Daily Argus Article Date: September 1860 Article Description: Sept. 10-15, 1860 Article Text: >>Monday, 10 Sept 1860>Tuesday, 11 Sept 1860>Wednesday, 12 Sept 1860>Thursday, 13 Sept 1860>Friday, 14 Sept 1860

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Joaquin http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=592 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=30853 Submitted by: deesar Article Title: Stockton Daily Argus Article Date: September 1860 Article Description: September 1-8, 1860 Article Text: >>Saturday, 1 Sept 1860>Monday, 3 Sept 1860SUDDEN DEATH, a man named Harry VANDNNEER was found dead at Skinner’s Flat, Sierra county recently. He ruptured a blood vessel. >>Wednesday, 5 Sept 1860>Thursday, 6 Sept 1860>Saturday, 8 Sept 1860

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Mateo http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=595 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=30852 Submitted by: Chris Havnar Article Title: San Mateo County Gazette Article Date: May 25 1861 Article Description: General Transcription Article Text: San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, May 25, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 8 THE SPANISHTOWN HOTEL. – The excellent building at Spanishtown, intended for a hotel, now being erected by H.C. Bidwell, Esq., will be finished about the first of June. We are authorized to say that the building, on completion, will be for sale or rent to a person only who is competent to manage the establishment, as a first class country hotel. BLACKSMITHING AND WAGON-MAKING – Notice Mr. Remington’s advertisement, in another column. His work is commended, by all his patrons – the best guarantee of its quality. STATE NEWS Mr. F. Argenti, formerly a banker in San Francisco, died in that city Sunday morning last, aged fifty-nine years. The Knickerbocker Hotel, the property of A.J. Bailey, situated near Centerville, El Dorado county, and about five miles distant from Auburn, was entirely destroyed by fir on the 16th. Senators McDougal and Latham did not start for the east on the steamer of the 21st as expected. A dreadful tragedy took place Monday last at San Juan, Monterey county, in which two men, named Pitz and Bixley were killed. Pitz was drunk and attempted some outrage upon the other, when each fired several shots, causing the death of both, immediately. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Mateo http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=595 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=30851 Submitted by: Chris Havnar Article Title: San Mateo County Gazette Article Date: May 18 1861 Article Description: General Transcription Article Text: San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, May 18, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 7 ADDITION TO REDWOOD CITY – A map has been shown us of the new addition to Redwood City, on its southeastern side, which divides the property in that direction owned by Messrs. Stanbaugh, Chew, Hilton, Hancock, Heller, Parsons, and Reed, into a large number of blocks and town lots. This arrangement has been entered into in view of the rising importance of the town, and to promote its growth in the direction named. The whole area of land thus laid out comprises one hundred and fifty-six acres, divided into eighty-one block of twelve lots each, the lots having dimension of fifty by one hundred feet. The tract is bounded by the county road and Main street, and by the lands of Mr. D. Sweeney and T.G. Phelps. We are requested to state that the prices of this addition will be set at a lower figure than that at which lots are held elsewhere in the town. The streets will be of uniform width, of the same number of feet as the others throughout Redwood City. IN GOOD HANDS AT LAST. – J.V. Diller, Esq., has purchased the half-completed and long-neglected grist-mill, which, with its great staring, vacant windows, like melancholy sightless eyes, has been reproachfully glazing at us across the street for many months past, as though we were to blame for its helpless condition. It may now be expected that it will not long remain in its present sad plight. Mr. D. has the means, and is a business man who does not permit a profitable enterprise such as this mill will be when competed, to remain inactive. Our farmers, for their convenience sake, and the business portion of Redwood City, particularly will be rejoiced at the prospect of this mill being soon put in operation. SEVERE ACCIDENT. – A most shocking accident occurred to Mr. Lyman Stevens, a teamster, on Sunday last. Being obliged to bring his team down the mountain, while proceeding down the road with a wheel locked, which on this occasion was the left hind wheel, he stumbled and fell under the locked wheel, which passed over one of his thighs, crushing the bone and flesh, and almost severing the leg. Dr. Stanbaugh is attending the injured man, and believes that notwithstanding the serious nature of the wound, the limb may be not only saved, but, so cured as to render it useful. If he accomplishes this, it will a great triumph for the doctor and for surgery. STATE NEWS The number of letters taken by Pony Express to the east is increasing largely. The postage is now two dollars for half-ounce letters. A pretty good hoax has obtained circulation in the State, that Nevada Territory was about to secede, and that Judge Terry was to be the Governor under a commission from Jeff. Davis. Mr. Meek, of the firm of Dupuy, Foulkes & Co., of San Francisco, is missing and is thought to be murdered. He was last seen about four miles from Martinez, Contra Costa county. It is supposed that he has been murdered by some person who believed that he carried about his person some very valuable gold specimens. A SUICIDE. – At 3 o’clock yesterday morning, a well known stage driver, who is usually recognized as Sam, committed suicide at San Jose. He had gone to an apothecary and bought four bits worth of strychnine, and swallowed the fatal does. It seems that he was in love with a woman at Redwood City, who failed to reciprocate the affection which he felt for her, and thereupon put an end to his existence. – Morning Call 12th. FATAL ACCIDENT IN NEVADA COUNTY – Caleb Curry of Dutch Flat, on the 6th May met a terrible death. He was on his way says the Nevada Transcript, from Dutch Flat to Lost Camp, on horseback, with another in leading. He had inconsiderately tied the halter, with which he held the led horse, fast to his wrist. It is supposed that the led horse becoming frightened, jerked him to the ground and ran dragging him by the halter. When found he was dead, having been dragged more than a mile, and his body much bruised by kicks from the horse. He was entirely denuded, every particle of his clothes having been torn off. THE SQUATTERS IN SANTA CLARA – The Squatter troubles in Santa Clara will probably be definitely and peaceably settled the coming week. The promptness with which the Governor has declared his intention to enforce the laws and orders of the courts, together with his demand upon the Legislature for funds to enable him to commence operations, have brought the leaders to reflection, and they will now listen to reason. Firmness in those in authority, often prevents bloodshed among the people. Had Mr. Downey vacillated, much trouble to the State would have ensued. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ U.S. Land Surveys To all it may concern” U.S. Surveyor General’s Office San Francisco, May 15th , 1861 In compliance with the first section of an Act of Congress, approved June 14, 1860, regulating surveys of private land claims, notice is hereby given, that the plats of the following private land claims, notice is hereby given that the plats of the following private land claims, surveyed in pursuance of the thirteenth section of an Act entitled “An Act to ascertain and settle Private Land Claims in the State of California,” approved March 3d, 1851, have been examined and approved by me: Name of Rancho: Feliz Confirmee: Domingo Feliz The plats will be retained in this office, subject to inspection, for four weeks from the date of this publication. James W. Mandeville U.S. Surveyor General ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! 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A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Mateo http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=595 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=30850 Submitted by: Chris Havnar Article Title: San Mateo County Gazette Article Date: May 11 1861 Article Description: General Transcription Article Text: San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, May 11, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 6 BIRTH At Purissima, San Mateo county, May 3d., a daughter to the wife of H.S. Loveland. In Redwood City, 9th inst. A son to the wife of S.L. Stone. MEETING OF SUPERVISORS A regular meeting of the Board took place Monday, 6th inst. Present, R.S. Thornton, Chairman; J.P. Ames, and J.V. Diller In the matter of the forfeited bonds of G.W. Colemeyer, it was ordered that the suit commenced against the bondsmen be dismissed on payment of $100 within thirty days from this date. In accordance with a late Act of the Legislature, the Board proceeded to elect a County School Superintendent. H.S. Loveland was the only candidate before the Board, and he was unanimously elected to serve during the term of the present Supervisors. The salary was fixed, as by law, at $300 per annum, with bonds of $2000. The following bills were presented and allowed: R.S. Thornton, $601.50; B.A. Rankin, $400; N.C. Lane, $143.80; D. Little, $77; McClannan and Breedlove, $13.50; A.S. Easton, $201.44; Dr. Angle, $55.50; S.S. Stanbaugh, $55.60; B.G. Lathrop, $13. Total, $1,561.24. NEW ARRANGEMENT. – On Monday last, Mr. E. Earnest, proprietor of the Accommodation line of stages plying between Searsville, Redwood City and San Francisco, commenced the summer arrangement, by which the convenience of his patrons will be much enhanced. His stage will leave Redwood City every morning at seven o’clock, arriving at San Francisco at eleven. Returning, will leave San Francisco every afternoon at two o’clock arriving in Redwood City at six o’clock. The comfortable Concord coach now used by the accommodation line, places it in every respect, as to equipment, upon an equality with the best stage lines in the State, and the happy adaptability of the proprietor to his business has made him popular with the entire community. PASSED THE ASSEMBLY. – We observe that on Saturday last the bill to place the question of the removal of the county seat before the people of San Mateo county, was introduced into and passed the Assembly. It is believed that the bill cannot pass the Senate. STATE NEWS The Governor’s Message to the Legislature on the Santa Clara Settler’s troubles, says the law must be maintained, and asks for an appropriation of $100,000. The ship Sea Nymph went ashore Saturday last, three miles north of Point Reyes. All the officers and crew were saved except the steward, who was drowned. John S. Ellis, late Under Sheriff of San Francisco has resigned, and will be a candidate before the People’s Nominating Committee for the office of Sheriff.. The steam saw mill of J.N. Turner, on Rock Creek, two miles from Nevada, caught fire at about eleven o’clock on Tuesday evening, April 30th and was totally consumed. The people of Knight’s Ferry were considerable excited last week by the discovery of rich and extensive copper-lodes at Mineral Springs. The State Treasury has been entirely emptied by the Legislature. Judge McKee, of the District Court, San Jose, declined to hold Court the present term because the judgment of that Court in the present term because the judgment of that Court in the Chabolla case had not been enforced. His course in so doing has been generally approved. In adjourning the Court for the term, he said that he would “not degrade his office by engaging in the judicial farce of holding a Court whose judgments and process are dishonored by this people.” ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Mateo http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=595 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=30849 Submitted by: Chris Havnar Article Title: San Mateo County Gazette Article Date: May 4 1861 Article Description: General Transcription Article Text: San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, May 4, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 5 ACCIDENTS. – No less than four accidents have occurred during this week, caused by frightened and restive horses. On Thursday morning, Mr. D. Kuck, of the firm of Corneps & Kuck Brothers, grocers, while returning from Searsville, was thrown from his horse with such violence as to leave him lying insensible in the road, where he was found some time afterwards. His head is severely bruised and swollen. His physician believes there will be no serious result, although it was at first supposed his injuries would prove fatal. Mr. Humphrey Griffith, with his little daughter, were thrown from a buggy, on Thursday, opposite the courthouse. The child’s collar-bone was broken. Mr. G. was somewhat bruised, but not seriously. Mr. R. Jenkins, near Ravenswood, was thrown from his horse, upon a fence, his head striking against a post, and narrowly escaped being killed. Judge Templeton’s foot was injured by his horse falling with him. All the injured persons are recovering. LARGE SHIPMENT OF GOODS TO REDWOOD CITY. – J.V. Diller, Esq., the principal of the pioneer mercantile men of this section of country, is now receiving the most extensive invoice of goods ever brought to this place. It consists of an immense assortment of dry goods, fancy goods, hardware, crockery, and every description of groceries and provisions. This addition has increased his already large stock to an extent surpassed, we dare say, by very few country stores in California. Mr. Diller, in order to afford the patrons of his store the largest possible benefit, intends to dispose of goods for cash at the lowest prices which goods of good quality can be sold for anywhere out of San Francisco. RAPID TOWN PROGRESS. – We are advised from a reliable source, that no less than thirty-four town lots in Redwood City were sold last week. This and many other indications of the growing importance of Redwood City, are owing to the proposed railroad from San Francisco to San Jose, which will bring with it enhancement of the value of all kinds of property. These lots, which were purchased by a number of persons, residents here and in the neighborhood, principally, could not now be bought for one hundred dollars each, and six months hence cannot be bought for two hundred each, unimproved. THE WASHOEITES. – The party of four who have been preparing for some time past, left last week for the silver region. The party consists of Col. James Jaques, C.P. Fessenden, J.M.P. Fessenden, and the illustrious Judd. The train was composed of two wagons, a large portion of the cargo, as we learn, being liquid comforts for the luxurious silver miners, who are supposed to be waiting anxiously, with open mouths, for the much prized lubrication, this being of course the first invoice ever imported into that region. KENNY & ALEXANDER. – This firm, lately established, the senior of which was formerly of the firm of Bancroft & Co., have the best assortment of choice books and stationary in San Francisco. They are in receipt of the standard works of the day, to which we shall call the attention of our readers as they appear. LUMBER FOR SALE. – C. Hanson, Esq., will hereafter supply any description of dressed lumber to order, at less than San Francisco prices. Apply to him before going elsewhere. DIVINE SERVICES – Rev. J.S. Zelie will hold Diving Service at the Court-house, to-morrow at 3 o’clock. COUNTY SEAT QUESTION. – We hear it rumored that a bill is to be immediately introduced in the Legislature, to submit the question of the removal of the county seat to a vote of the people of this county. RESPITED. – Governor Downey has granted Michael Hargain, who was to be executed in San Francisco on the 3d for the murder of his wife, a respite until the 14th of June next, to give time to examine applications for a commutation of sentence. SMITH’S BARLEY-MILL – This mill is now in full and complete operation, and is giving excellent satisfaction. The price per ton for grinding cattle-feed, is $5.50. STATE NEWS The office and room of Judge McRae, at Oroville, were entered on Tuesday night last by burglars, who gave the Judge chloroform and took his gold watch and $75. Dispatches from Sacramento state that no apprehensions of serious results are entertained by the Governor in regard to the Santa Clara squatter difficulties. The Horace Smith trial has been set, at Auburn, for the 7th inst. In a political discussion at Watsonville, on Tuesday night, Mr. Edward Cram was stabbed and instantly killed by Ed. Head. INDIAN DEPREDATIONS. – The Trinity Journal learns that the citizens who went from Hay Fork Valley to Ketinshou, to punish the Indians and look after stolen stock, had returned. Our of four hundred head of cattle and hogs, only about fifty were found. They report that Fulwider was certainly killed by the Indians. A company intend leave Hay Fork Valley in search of the Indians, and to punish them. THE NEW MINES UP THE COLUMBIA RIVER. – The Oregon papers, almost daily, publish news from those mines, with sensation headings. All previous reports from Nez Perces seem to be confirmed. On the 19th inst., the steamer “Julia” brought one thousand ounces of dust, which was collected from the Rock Creek and Pen d’Orielle miners. The new mines discovered on the Columbia river, about thirty miles below the mouth of the Pen D’Orielle, are very rich, and men are making from eight to forty dollars per day to the man. The average is from eight to ten dollars. Sheriff’s Sale. By virtue of an order of sale issued out of the District Court of the Twelfth Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the County of San Mateo, under a Judgment of Foreclosure of Mortgage, to me duly directed and delivered wherein Thomas Day is plaintiff and J.P. and J. Ames are defendants, by which I am commanded to make the sum of thirty-seven hundred and seventy-two dollars ($3772) and costs of suit; amounting to $38,25, together with 2 ½ per cent interest from the date of said Judgment, and all accruing coasts, I have levied on the following described property, to wit: A certain lot of land situated in the Second Township of the County of San Mateo, now, or at the time of the commencement of said action, in possession of the party of the first part named in said mortgage, that is to say, in possession of said defendant, J.P. Ames, consisting of a possessory claim of one hundred and sixty acres of land, about forty of which is under fence, together with all the improvements thereon, house, stables and out-houses of all description. Notice is hereby given, that at two o-clock, P.M. in front of the Court House doors of San Mateo County, at Redwood City, I will sell all the right, title and interest of said defendants or either of them, in and to said above described parcel of land at Public Auction for cash in hand to the highest and best bidder, to satisfy said judgment and all costs. SILAS HOVIOUS Sheriff San Mateo County By John Ames, Under Sheriff Dated, Redwood City, May 1st, 1861 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Dressed Lumber, Flooring, etc. Charles Hanson will supply dressed lumber of every description in large or small quantities, at less than San Francisco prices. Apply at Hanson’s Wharf, Redwood City. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NOTICE. All persons are hereby notified that I have this day executed in favor of Charles Hanson, of Redwood City, a lease of my wharf on Redwood Creek for a term of two years from this date. Also, that all lumber, hay, etc., etc., now lying upon said wharf is under his control from this date. W.C.R. 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A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > Santa Cruz http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=597 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=30836 Submitted by: svsuek Article Title: Santa Cruz Sentinel Article Date: June 8 1956 Article Description: DAV/Auxiliary Meeting; Elks Ladies; Engels Family Gathering Article Text: Abstracts. DAV Chapter & Auxiliary Meeting. DAV Chapter 52 and auxiliary initiate new member, Thomas L. McNeil. Commander: Leonard J. Klingsell. Mrs. Ranconi Installed by Elks Ladies. Mrs. Eugene Ranconi installed as president by past president, Mrs. Edward Penrod. Mrs. Stanley Hilliard, vice-president; Mrs. Otto Jensen, secretary; Mrs. Owen MacGregor, treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Engels Entertain Houseguests. Mr. and Mrs. George Stagle of Milwaukee, WI are houseguests of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Engels of Olive St. They are also visiting with other cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Bertness of Isbell Grove and an uncle, Joseph Joynt of Doyle St. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com