A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > Sacramento http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=587 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=31387 Submitted by: California Contributors Article Title: The Evening Bee Article Date: June 20 1906 Article Description: Northern California News Items Article Text: The Evening Bee Sacramento, Cal. Wednesday, June 20, 1906 Page 7 TWO BULLETS IN HIS HEAD Dead Body of Missing P.O. Westman Found This Morning, He Having Ended His Own Life RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), June 20 - About 10:30 this morning, at a point two miles below this city, the dead body of P.O. WESTMAN was found, with two bullet wounds in his head, he having ended his own life. WESTMAN disappeared Monday morning. At first nothing was thought of his absence, but as it continued without word of any kind from him, his friends became alarmed, and yesterday began to look for him, with the result that his dead body was found this morning. WESTMAN leaves a wife and mother-in-law here, the latter having furnished the money with which he embarked in the saloon business on Main Street. She holds a chattel mortgage on the place. Monday he went from his home to the saloon, and then walked out, that being the last seen of him alive, except the report of an acquaintance, who saw him on the Corning Road. WESTMAN was a prominent member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the local Lodge was much interested in ascertaining the whereabouts of the missing member. He was said to have been very happy in his domestic arrangements and was a man with no bad habits, spending his leisure hours at home. He had been suffering from despondence of late on account of his poor business prospects and had been troubled with insomnia. No New Evidence MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), June 20 - The case of The People vs. John HOLLAND, charged with the murder of Josie ST. CLAIR in the tenderloin district on April 24th, is on trial in the Superior Court, Judge E.P. McDANIEL presiding. The following jury has been accepted by both sides: J.H. SCHULTZ, Thomas GORMAN, A.E. FITTS, Frank GRASS, D.C. CUDDEBACK, D.Z. LOOK, M.V. HENDRICKS, Ed WILLIAMS, N. WEBER, H.D.W. WULFF, R. POZZI and Cornelius SLATTERY. To secure the twelve men it was necessary to subpoena a special venire, the original having been exhausted. Thus far the evidence introduced covers the same ground as was detailed in The Bee at the time of the crime. Cowart-Swartout WILLOWS (Glenn Co.), June 20 - A wedding of popular interest was solemnized here yesterday morning when G.C. COWART, a prominent young business man, and Miss Mary Emily SWARTOUT were joined for life by Rev. A.M. RUSSELL, of the Grimes Baptist Church. The ceremony was performed at the beautiful residence of Mr. and Mrs. I.S. JENKS, in the presence of the relatives of the bride and groom and a few intimate friends. The newly married couple departed for the South on their bridal tour. Lake City Man Dies NEVADA CITY (Nevada Co.), June 20 - William D. BLACK, for forty years a resident of Lake City, died here late yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Randolph CARTER. He was brought here a month ago for medical treatment, but despite every attention he continues to sink. He had been in business at Lake City for many years. Deceased was a native of Missouri, and 63 years. Funeral arrangements will be made to-day. Death of Mrs. E.J. Atkinson; Pioneer ROSEVILLE (Placer Co.), June 20 - Mrs. E.J. ATKINSON, one of the oldest and most highly-esteemed residents of Placer County died here yesterday afternoon of paralysis, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R.E.L. LEAVELL. She was stricken about a year ago, and while she has appeared to improve at times, the state of her health has been very feeble for many months. Mrs. ATKINSON was a pioneer woman, she having come to California in 1852 by way of the Isthmus of Panama, landing at San Francisco in September of that year. She was born in Canada, December 23, 1830, but was brought to the United States when a child, and settled in Illinois, coming from that State to California, she being at the time a widow. In 1854 she was married to George HILL, at Sacramento, from which union six children were born. She was again left a widow in 1861, and some years latter married a man by the name of ATKINSON, whose name she bore at the time of her death. She possessed rare executive ability and accumulated a large fortune, at the time of her death being one of the three largest individual taxpayers in the county. Four children survive her, they being Mrs. R.E.L. LEAVELL, John A. HILL and Walter FIDDYMENT, of Roseville, and Mrs. Dr. W.N. FINNEY, of Lincoln, besides relatives living at Sacramento, Courtland and Santa Rosa. Funeral arrangements have been made for to-morrow at 2 p.m., and interment will be in the Roseville cemetery. One Teacher Less Than Last Season NEVADA CITY (Nevada Co.), June 20 - There is one less teacher on the salary list for the new school year, which will begin with the first Monday in September. At last night's meeting of the Board of Education one teacher was dropped, owing to the falling off in the number of pupils during the past year. The recent census returns showed a startling decrease in children of a school age, many families having moved away of late months, hence the action of last night. The following teachers were appointed: E.E. ARMSTRONG, Principal of the city schools, $160 per month; G.W. OGDEN and Mrs. McMORMICK, seventh grade instructors, $90 per month; Miss S. POWER, Miss Lizzie KEENAN, Lizzie RICHARD, Maude MURCHIE, Gertrude GOYNE, Mrs. Cora WADSWORTH, Mrs. Millie MORGAN and Miss Helen RANSOME, $70 per month; E.H. BARKER, Principal of the High School, $150 per month; Miss Florence KIMBALL, High School, $105; Miss Shirley WARD, of Woodland newly appointed, $100, to teach English and French. There will be no special French teacher this year, owing to lack of funds. Attorney Sent to Jail For 30 Days NEVADA CITY (Nevada Co.), June 20 - The novel spectacle of an attorney going to jail was witnessed here yesterday when George D. BUCKLEY, of this place, went up for thirty days in lieu of a fine of $30. He was given his choice, and said he would go to jail. BUCKLEY, an attorney, raised a disturbance one night recently, and when arrested demanded a jury trial. He was accommodated and after hearing the testimony of several witnesses, the jury quickly brought in a verdict of guilty. BUCKLEY conducted his own case, but failed to make much of an impression on the jury in the face of evidence offered by the prosecution. District Attorney GEORGE L. JONES prosecuted the case. Oroville People Marry at Chico CHICO (Butte Co.), June 20 - Early this morning shortly after midnight, in fact, Miss Ray FRANCIS and Dr. McGAUGHEY of Oroville were married here by the Rev. L.M. WILKINS, of the Episcopal Church. For some reason the couple desired the issuing of the license and the ceremony be kept secret, but they were unsuccessful. They left to-day for Southern California. May Reopen Deal RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), June 20 - J.A. DAVIS, of San Francisco, who was the local representative of the Turnbulls, millionaire lumber men of Minneapolis, in their deal for the purchase of the holding of the Sierra Lumber Company, arrived here last night. It has been reported that the old deal fell through, and of this there seems little doubt, but DAVIS' return here leads to the report that the Turnbulls seek to reopen negotiations. Methodists Meet WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), June 20 - The fortieth annual conference of the Methodist Church South, Colusa District, opened here this morning. Presiding Elder M. HODGSON, of Chico, occupied the chair. Rev. G.B. NEEDHAM, of Yuba City, was elected Secretary. Twelve pastors were present. Committees were named this morning and this afternoon various pastors made reports. Two Inquests ISLETON (Sacramento Co.), June 20 - Judge MEALER, acting for the Coroner, yesterday held two inquests over Chinamen. Lee HENG, a San Francisco refugee, died of heart failure while at work in a field. At Vorden, Chang SEE, 69 years of age, died from natural causes. Kills Himself RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), June 20 - George T. ROOT, a laborer, committed suicide yesterday in the Sutton House, near the Butte County line. Insanity was the cause. Le Doux Case Ends STOCKTON (San Joaquin Co.), June 20 - The taking of testimony in the LE DOUX murder case concluded at noon to-day, when a recess was taken, and the Court announced that argument would begin at 1 o'clock. It is expected that to-day and to-morrow and possibly part of Friday will be taken up with the argument. The trial has lasted about two weeks and a great many witnesses have been examined, and for that reason it is thought that the argument will be long, at least on the side of the prosecution. While the prevailing sentiment is that the accused is guilty, there is some feeling that the jury may disagree, for various reasons, such as the fact that the accused is a woman and the evidence is largely circumstantial. Wants Convention NAPA (Napa Co.), June 20 - A strong effort will be made by the local Parlor of Native Sons, at the Convention in Ventura of that Order, to have the next Grand Convention meet in this city. The delegates from Napa Parlor are: J.M. PALMER, A.C. AMATUTZ, E.L. WEBBER and Frank M. SILVA, and they have been instructed to do their utmost to bring around this end. Superior Judge H.C. GESFORD and Frank L. COOMBS will also attend the session of the Grand Parlor as Past Grand Presidents of the Order. Three Are Fined ISLETON (Sacramento Co.), June 20 - Humane Officer F.M. WOODSON yesterday went to Tyler Island and arrested three Chinamen for cruelty to animals. The men were brought before Justice of the Peace MEALER last night. Ah SONG and Ah CHOW were fined $20 each and Chan FOY $25. The cases against them were aggravated ones. Ono Man Dies CHICO (Butte Co.), June 20 - Charles A. ALBRIG, of Ono, Shasta County, died here yesterday. He had been in bad health for some time. The body was sent to Ono for burial. 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