A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=319 California Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59241 Article title: Stockton Daily Independent Article date: May 1867 Article description: May 27-31, 1867 Article: >>MONDAY, 27 MAY 1867<< BIRTH -- in this city, May 26th, to the wife of W.N. GLENN, of a daughter. BIRTH -- near Woodbridge, May 18th, to the wife of H.D. NORTHORP, of a daughter. DEATH of a DISTINGUISHED ODD FELLOW -- By reference to our San Francisco dispatches, it will be seen that Past Grand Master James A.J. BOHEN, formerly of Baltimore, Maryland, died at San Francisco on Saturday night last at 12 o'clock. Mr. BOHEN was Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of California in 1862-3; was Grand Patriarch in 1863-4; and represented the Grand Lodge of the State in the Grand Lodge of the United States in 1864. The tidings of his death were telegraphed to the members of the Order in this city yesterday afternoon, when the flag was displayed on Odd Fellows' Hall at half-mast as a token of respect to the deceased. The flag will remain at half-mast until after the funeral takes place. PERSONAL -- We had the pleasure on Sunday of meeting James OLIPHANT, Esq., Sheriff of Calaveras county, who has been visiting our city for a few days past. Mr. OLIPHANT is one of the oldest residents of Calaveras, has been a faithful officer, and is a candidate for re-election, without any opposition. BY STATE TELEGRAPH, San Francisco, May 26 -- -J.A.J. BOHEN, Past Grand Master of the Order of Odd Fellows, and a distinguished and useful member of Yerba Buena Lodge, No. 15, died last night just before 12 o'clock. Mr. BOHEN had also been a Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of the United States. -George Francis HARDIST, a young Englishman aged about 23 years, took an unusual quantity of laudanum yesterday and when discovered he was dying. RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT -- 'Union' 23d inst. -- Mrs. Emily DEMING, aged 66 years, mother of Mrs. Charles CROCKER, died at the residence of her son-in-law, on Eighth street yesterday. The deceased enjoyed good health a few days ago when her daughter had her thigh broken by being thrown from a buggy. Her death is believed to have been brought about at this time by that unfortunate accident. >>TUESDAY, 28 MAY 1867<< BIRTH -- in Snelling, May 20th, to the wife of H.A. SKELTON, of a daughter. BIRTH -- in Snelling, May 20th, to the wife of James L. FOREMAN, of a daughter. MARRIED -- at Hopeton, May 21st, by Rev. J.H. NEAL; Geo. E. JAMISON and Miss Narcissa A. MILLER, all of Merced county. MARRIED -- in Sonora, May 19th, by the Rev. Father AUGER; Peter KELLEY to Miss Ann KELLEY. DEATH -- in this city, May 27th, Ruth R., twin daughter of Frank T. and Mary BALDWIN, aged 7 months. [The funeral will take place from the residence of the parents, on Main street, at 2 o'clock, this (Tuesday) afternoon. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.] PROBATE -- -In the matter of the estate of F.L. EBERHART, deceased, an order was entered yesterday authorizing sale of personal property. -Estate of J.W. HUTTON, deceased == order entered settling final account and for distribution. -Estate of W.H. SMITH, deceased -- order entered settling annual account. -Estate of J.W. PEAT, deceased -- order entered for the sale of personal property. -Estate of Virgil CAMBELL, deceased -- order entered admitting will to probate. R.B. PARKER was appointed executor, and H.E. HALL, E.E. HOOD and G.S. LADD, appraisers. Notice to creditors ordered. ADMITTED to CITIZENSHIP -- -Henry MEYER, a native of Hanover, was admitted to citizenship on testimony of John DUCKER and I. LANDMAN -Philip FABIAN, a native of Prussia, on testimony of F. MILLS and Michael MARKS -John W. HIPWELL, a native of Ireland, on testimony of Joseph M. LONG and R.W. BRUSH -Thomas KING, a native of England, on testimony of Geo. TABER and S.A. PIERSON CUTTING AFFRAY -- The Calaveras 'Chronicle' says that in Mokelumne Hill on Saturday night, the 18th instant, a man named WELSH was stabbed in the neck by one DANA, with whom he had had some words. The cutting took place in Mrs. McFADDEN's saloon. WELSH is recovering and DANA is in jail. >>WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 1867<< MARRIED -- in Copperopolis, May 21st, Chester C. BRIGGS to Mrs. Ellen McBRIEN. MARRIED -- in Copperopolis, May 22d, Charles H. DREW to Miss Emma Louisa BURGER. SURVEYING CHEROKEE LANE -- John WALLACE, County Surveyor, commenced the survey of Cherokee Lane from Madam FISHER's to Mr. BRANNOCK's farm, yesterday, for the purpose of making an estimate of the amount of work necessary to gravel the same. The owners of the land along the route have determined to make the road a good one. The funds necessary to meet the expense of a preliminary survey were deposited in the hands of Shippee, McKee & Co., a few days ago. These gentlemen favor the proposition to gravel the Waterloo road between Stockton and Madam FISHER's, and, we understand, will aid the work all in their power, thus making the prospect of having 2 good roads leading from the city constructed before the next rainy season sets in. APPLES -- 2 days ago, Thomas BARNES received 3500 pounds of apples in a good state of preservation, the product of J.E. PERLEY's orchard last year. An equal amount, produced at the same place, will be brought to the city in a day or 2, the entire lot to be crushed in Mr. BARNES' cider press. APPLICATION FOR PARDON -- Ann HUGHES, wife of Patrick HUGHES, who was tried and convicted at the January, 1865, term of the County court of the crime of arson and sentenced to 5 years' in the Penitentiary, gives notice that she will make application to Governor Low for her husband's pardon. SUIT FOR DAMAGES -- We perceive that Dr. W.P. TILDEN, by his attorney, has brought suit in the District Court of Butte county, against Dr. G.A. SHURTLEFF and others for the sum of $40,000, for forcibly ejecting him from the Insane Asylum, in May, 1865. BY STATE TELEGRAPH, San Francisco, May 28 -- Captain John WATSON, of the sloop 'Chelsea Smith,' has been missing from his vessel since Sunday last, and his partner hears that he may have met with foul play. DEPLORABLE ACCIDENT -- 'Alta' -- Ferdinand BECKER, a shoemaker by trade, has been missing from his home in Hayes' Valley since Sunday last. He left his family about 9 o'clock on the morning of that day, with his angling rod, remarking that he was going to the bay side to fish. He repaired to the new wharf of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, at the foot of First street. An acquaintance saw him on his way thither, and so far as his family know, was the last person who saw him alive. About 4 o'clock in the afternoon, his hat, basket and fishing rod were found on the wharf. There is scarcely room for doubt that the poor man accidentally fell into the Bay, and was swept by the tide under the wharf, where he could neither be seen nor heard by persons who might otherwise have rescued him from a watery grave. Mr. BECKER, who was about 35 years old, bore an excellent reputation for industry and sobriety. His wife sates that he had not slept away from home a single night during the! 16 years of their married life. He leaves, besides his widow, 6 children, who were dependent on his sole exertions for their support. But the noble Order of Odd Fellows will doubtless see that their wants are relieved, inasmuch as Mr. BECKER was a member of that Fraternity. MILLEN, the MURDERER -- We were yesterday informed on good authority, says the Virginia 'Enterprise,' of the 20th, that John MILLEN, the murderer of Jule BULETTE, went and sat up with the corpse the night after the murder, and that he even had the audacity to march in the funeral procession that followed her to the grave, wearing a large piece of crape on his arm. For some time past he has been particularly familiar with Chief EDWARDS, and has taken great pains to make himself familiar about the station-house. It is said that previous to his coming here he was married to a very beautiful woman in San Francisco, who died mysteriously within 3 weeks from the time of the solemnization of this nuptials. The man is either a perfect fiend or he is scandalously belied by those who have some knowledge of his past history. What could exceed his cold-bloodedness in passing the greater part of the night with his victim? Then to think of his attending her funeral with crape on his arm! ! A mourner! HUNTER'S VALLEY ITEMS -- We clip the following from the Mariposa 'Gazette' of the 25th instant: -Robert DICK was thrown from his horse on the 14th inst., and severely injured. His right arm was broken at the wrist and his hip baldy crippled. -On the 15th, a little son of A.J. BOWLES, 5 years of age, fell into a mining shaft 60 feet in depth with 5 feet of water at the bottom. The poor little victim was taken out in a few minutes, but life was extinct. The body was buries next day amid universal sympathy and sorrow. SAD ACCIDENT -- At Walnut Grove, Sacramento county, May 25th, a little daughter of H.W. ODELL, some 5 years old, was gathering roses off the bank of the river, and accidentally fell in and was drowned. SAD -- A Mrs. GROSS and her little daughter, aged about 4 years, were among the 5 passengers lost from the steamer 'Santiago de Cuba,' which went ashore on the New Jersey coast lately. Mrs. GROSS was from Chinese Camp, Tuolumne county, and was universally esteemed. >>THURSDAY, 30 MAY 1867<< AGAIN in CUSTODY -- A man named L.H. REED, arrested some time ago by Jerome Myers on a charge of robbing the house of Mr. BARAH, 3 miles from French Camp, during the absence of the family, and placed in jail to await examination on a charge of grand larceny, but who made his escape by breaking jail, has at length found himself secured behind iron bars in Placer county. Myers has been apprised of the fact that REED is again arrested on a charge of grand larceny at Auburn. At the time REED made his escape from this city, a man named Isaac NELSON, charged with breaking into the office of the County Clerk, also took leg bail from prison. The latter has not since been heard from. DUTCH FLAT, May 29 -- A man named Harry LILLEY was instantly killed today. The particulars so far as learned are as follows: LILLEY was an employe of the Wankegan Mining Company. This afternoon about 4 o'clock a small cave of loose earth coming down suddenly he was caught and carried down the flume, through a tunnel, and finally thrown out one side where the flume makes a short turn nearly a quarter of a mile below where the cave occurred. His head is terribly bruised and cut up; the left leg and right shoulder were badly crushed and broken. Death must have been instantaneous. He is to be buried with military honors, by the Pacific Guards, of which he was a member. BY STATE TELEGRAPH, San Francisco, May 29 -- The dead body of Ferdinand BECKER, who has been missing from home since the 19th instant, was found floating in the Bay, near the Pacific Mail Steamship Company's new wharf yesterday, close to the spot where he had been fishing, and where his hat and fishing tackle had been found. >>FRIDAY, 31 MAY 1867<< HOUSE DESTROYED BY FIRE -- A few minutes before 1 o'clock yesterday morning a fire broke out in a framed house, on the corner of Channel and East streets, which was totally consumed, together with its contents, consisting of furniture, wines and brandy. The loss is estimated at $1600; insured for $800. The property destroyed belonged to Henry KLUNT, who resides near the house which was consumed. No person occupied the latter, neither had fire been lighted in it during the past year. The building was used by Mr. KLUNT as a store-house, and it appears that about 3 weeks ago thieves visited the premises and stole a lot of wine. As soon as the fire was discovered the alarm was given by ringing the City Hall bell, and the Fire Department turned out with the utmost speed; but the fire being outside the city, and quite remote from a cistern, it was impossible to quench the flames. The fire was doubtless the work of an incendiary. INSOLVENT -- G.S. ELLISON has filed his petition in insolvency in the County Court. The schedule shows that the petitioner commenced business as a rancher and dealer in cattle, mules and horses at Dry Creek San Joaquin county, in 1860, with a capital of $4500. Losses by depreciation of cattle in 1862 & 1863, $1400; paid for interest, $500; paid for personal and other expenses, $4000; loss by bad debts, $2000; loss by death of mules and horses, $3000. The debts and liabilities of the petitioner, as set forth, are $5,650.75; assets, nominal. PERSONAL -- Judge J.G. JENKINS, formerly District Attorney of San Joaquin county, and for a number of years a lawyer in this city, has returned from San Francisco, after an absence of a few months. We understand that he has abandoned his intention of following his profession at the Bay and returns to reside permanently among us. A NEW KIND OF FRUIT -- Mr. HAMPTON, fruit dealer, Main street, near Vincent's, favored us yesterday with a sample of a new kind of fruit -- spodilla, or the Mexican 'cochit-zapoil.' It is about the size of and nearly the shape of an ordinary quince, is delicious and is much sought after by those familiar with it. It was brought from Mazatlan. BY STATE TELEGRAPH, San Francisco, May 30 -- About 5 o'clock last evening John SCHIERHOLD, a lad aged 7 years, son of John F. SCHIERHOLD, foreman in Lewis Bros., tobacco store, was run over and killed by one of the North Beach and Mission cars, on Powell street, between Union and Filbert. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com