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=59268 Article title: Stockton Daily Independent Article date: June 1867 Article description: June 1-8, 1867 Article: >>SATURDAY, 1 JUN 1867<< BROKE GROUND YESTERDAY -- Workmen commenced yesterday to excavate and make preparations for laying the foundation of PETERS & STEWART's new warehouse, on the east half of Block A, west of Centre street. The building will be of brick, 150 feet front and 100 deep, 1 story high, and of sufficient capacity to hold 5000 tons of wheat. The floor will be above high water-mark. >>MONDAY, 3 JUN 1867<< BIRTH -- in this city, May 31st, to the wife of John YARDLEY, of a son. SCHOOL DISCONTINUED -- The Woodbridge District public school, taught by Mr. ATCHISON; also the Franklin District school, taught by Miss HOLMAN, have been discontinued for want of funds. INJURED BY A CAVE -- A man named Pat KELLEY had his arm broken and his shoulder badly bruised one day last week, while working in the Northern Light claim, Columbia, by the bank caving in upon him. It will be remembered that it was on this claim that Mr. DUNN was killed some time since, in the same manner that Mr. KELLEY was injured. >>TUESDAY, 4 JUN 1867<< BIRTH -- in this city, June 2d, to the wife of John WILSON, a son. BIRTH -- at Old Gulch, May 8th, to the wife of Jas. DOWER, a son. MARRIED -- at Copperopolis, May 27th, John WHELAN to Mary McGOWAN, both of that place. MARRIED -- at San Andreas, May 30th, Michael McGARR to Mary CROWLEY, both of that place. DEATH -- at Old Gulch, May 30th, Louis DEPRE, a native of Brittany, aged 43 years. DELEGATES -- The following is a list of delegates elected at the Union primary meetings on Saturday evening last, at precincts not heretofore mentions. Not having previously received the correct names of the delegates from Wrightman's and Lockeford, we herewith give what is believed to be the correct list: Wrightman's -- John FINDLEY, C.J. CRESSEY Lockeford -- T.P. HEATH, J.L. HAMMOND, L.P. SABINE, E. FOSTER, F. KETT, B.P. BAIRD, D.L. ATKINS Davis' Shool House -- Theodore LEE, W.J. LITTLE Live Oak School House -- L.M. MORSE, L.H. BRANNOCK Farmington -- Henry PATTERSON, J.E. DUNHAM, John CAMPBELL Bellotta -- E.P. MURPHY, E. COGGSWELL, A. SHOWERS Liberty -- Wm. ALLPORT, Stephen HUSSEY 5 Mile House, Sonora road -- J.L. BEECHER, Nelson S. SPERRY Dougherty's -- Joel CARD, J. COWDEN Boston House -- Ed. WRIGHT Poland -- Dr. STAMPER, J.F. McDOWELL Mokelumne City -- Chas. H. DODGE, L. SPAULDING, E.H. PLUMMER Stanislaus School House -- A. DUNLAP, A. EASTON, L.L. HUNTLEY Kerrick's -- H.L. MATTESON, Samuel HALL Fairview School House -- C.B. ACKER, Captain HILLMAN DESERVES ASSISTANCE -- Mr. WINN, who is now exhibiting a "learned pig" on Hunter street, is the same person who, a few years ago, unfortunately got his arm blown off by the premature discharge of a cannon, a short distance from this city. He trained the pig which he exhibits, having resorted to that means of obtaining a livelihood, in preference to allowing himself to be dependent upon his friends to become an object of public charity. He deserves aid and should receive it. RETURNED -- George McKENIZE, who left this city for Lower California, on the 1st of November last, returned to his old home in excellent health, on Sunday last. He came direct from La Pas, having left that place on the 14th ult. OUTRAGE in TEHAMA COUNTY -- The Red Bluff 'Independent' of May 29th says: During the performance last Monday evening, Frank MEDINA and Jake WALLACE, of the Minstrels, went out through the alley to get a drink, when they saw a number of boys standing on a ladder and peering in through the window of the hall. MEDINA called to them to get down and was answered with an oath. He walked to Bettis' saloon, when he was struck by a stone, which hit him in the kidneys and produced such intense pain that for nearly 10 minutes he was unconscious. This was done by one of the gang of bad boys whom we have so often alluded to. They are heading direct for the gallows, if no steps are taken to turn them from their ways. They steal and destroy property without scruple, and are a decided nuisance. >>WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 1867<< $25 REWARD -- Strayed or stolen, from the Ranch of the undersigned, on the plains north of the Calaveras, near Harrison's Ranch, about the 20th of May, 1 large 2-year-old filly, dark bay, no brands; a small scar over the left eye. The above reward will be paid for any information that will lead to the recovery of the animal. Daniel THOMAS Lockeford ---------------------------------------------------------- ATTEMPTED SUICIDE of an OLD CALIFORNIAN -- The Reese River 'Reveille' of the 27th ult. has the following. SANBORN is at present Sheriff of Lander county, Nevada, and was formerly City Marshall of Stockton: The town was startled this morning on learning that B.F. SANBORN, the Sheriff of the county, had attempted to take his life by cutting his throat with a pocket knife. Mr. SANBORN had been confined to his house for 5 days, suffering from delirium, under the influence of which he attempted suicide. He was fortunately prevented by the interposition of friends, and inflicted but a slight wound, about 2 inches long and 3/4 of an inch deep, near the carotid artery. SANBORN was attended by Drs. WIXOM and CHAMBERLAIN, who pronounce the wound not at all dangerous, although he is still delirious and closely watched by his friends. >>THURSDAY, 6 JUN 1867<< BIRTH -- in this city, June 5th, to the wife of Jabez CHURCHILL, a son. BIRTH -- in this city, June 5th, to the wife of Thos. WALKER, a daughter. BIRTH -- in this city, June 5th, to the wife of W.R. JEFFERSON, twin sons. BIRTH -- in this city, June 5th, to the wife of M.P. HENDRICKSON, a daughter. NEW TODAY -- $5 Per Day -- Wanted -- 30 Carpenters -- $5.00 per day, payable weekly, in gold coin, for 10 hours work per day. None but the best workmen need apply. Samuel McCULLOUGH, Contractor --------------------------------------------------------- PETTY LARCENY -- Alexander HUNTER, a young immigrant from Liverpool, was before Justice Brown yesterday on a charge of petty larceny in stealing several blankets and a riding saddle and bridle from the premises of Mr. BURKETT, about 3 miles east from the city. HUNTER, it appears, went to the City Mills on Saturday morning last in search of employment, stating that he had no money and had not had his breakfast. The proprietors of the mills being absent at the time, one of the employees gave HUNTER half a dollar with which to procure his breakfast, which he did, and then returned. In the meantime Mr. BURKETT had arrived, and needing a man on his farm for a short time to fill the place of a hired man who had been injured on the hand by a wind-mill, questioned the applicant, HUNTER, in regard to what he could do, and at length employed him. It was soon discovered, however, that HUNTER's ideas of and practical accomplishments in the art of rural economy were entitled to record in the list of "very small potatoes;" for when he was requested to milk a cow, he demurred, stoutly avowing his utter ignorance of that feature of agricultural science. His skill in other matters was on a par with his knowledge of the bovine department. He was disposed to learn, however, and made particular inquire of the servant girl in regard to the 'modus operandi' of making butter. When told that butter was made by churning milk, the "new light" he thus received seemed to bewilder his mind; but, recovering from his sudden attack of profound amazement, he said that heretofore he! had been laboring under the delusion that butter was a commodity manufactured from hogs' lard and tallow. He probably received this impression from the quality of the article sold in the Liverpool market; and even in some of the cities of the United States there are reasonable grounds for entertaining such a belief. Evidently finding the work of taking care of things on a well regulated farm, an uncongenial and altogether unsuitable employment, he concluded to remove a few articles without leave, and leave himself, to try his fortune in some other locality. Choosing the evening as the most convenient, and most likely to be the most secure time to "vamoose the ranch," he took the blankets, saddle and bridle, caught a horse running at large in a field adjoining Mr. BURKETT's premises, and commenced a "journey to," as he says, "Virginia City." Finding himself overtaken by night, and not having the means to put the horse in a stable, he fastened the animal to a tree a short distance north of the city, and reposed himself on the ground "with a stone for pillow and a cloud for a covering," only to awake, however, to disappointment, as the mustang, during the night became untied, or, as HUNTER expressed it, "was cut adrift," and had gone, carrying along 2 blankets which were fastened on his back with a strap. HUNTER had the saddle, bridle, and another blanket, however, and bundling them on this back, he pursued his journey. Early on Tuesday morning, Mr. BURKETT, finding his blankets, saddle and bridle gone, went to Jerome Myers, Chief of Police, and stated the case. The latter hastily dressed himself, saddled his horse and "put out," with a view of obtaining the "scent," which he succeeded in doing after a few hour's ride, and at length came upon HUNTER a short distance south of the "Snug," on the road to Mokelumne City. The thief was a once arrested, brought back and lodged in jail, and yesterday appeared and pleaded guilty to a charge of petty larceny, and will be sentenced today. The horse which he stole did not belong to Mr. BURKETT; and it is probably that another and more serious charge will be brought against him by the owner of the animal. From HUNTER's manner of acting in Court, we should judge that he is either a very great fool or an extraordinary knave. -------------------------------------------------------- BY STATE TELEGRAPH, San Francisco, June 5 -- The dead body of Michael GAND was found drowned in the lake near the Industrial School yesterday. He was last seen alive at the 17-Mile House a few days since. >>FRIDAY, 7 JUN 1867<< BIRTH -- in this city, June 6th, to the wife of Hart LITTEBRANT, of a daughter. DEATH -- in this city, June 6th, Antony BOUERS, aged 28 years. [The funeral will take place this (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Catholic Church. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend.] DEATH -- in this city, June 6th, at the residence of William ROBINSON, Mrs. Priscilla McDONNELL, of New York, aged 26 years. [Friends of the deceased are requested to attend the funeral which will take place at the A.M.E. Church, on Commerce street, at 2 1/2 o'clock this (Friday) afternoon.] NOTICE -- My wife, Eunice A. WARDROBE, having left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, the public are hereby cautioned against trusting her on my account, as I shall not be responsible for any debts contracted by her. S.V. WARDROBE Stockton, June 7, 1867 PAINFUL ACCIDENT -- On Wednesday last, John MATTHEWS, a carpenter employed at DAVIS' shipyard, Lindsay Point, had the middle finger of his right hand cut off at the 1st joint by a scantling which fell, catching his hand on another piece of timber. UNSAFE BRIDGE -- We have been requested to call the attention of the Supervisors to the fact that the bridge on Hunter street, near the residence of B. Howard BROWN, is in an unsafe condition. Some of the planks are worn out and a number are loose, rendering it dangerous for horses to cross. The bridge on the Sonora road, near the brick yard, between the race track and the Nightingale, is likewise very much in need of repairs. Every time animals are driven across it there is danger of breaking their legs. It is the duty of the Supervisors to see that road overseers attend properly to these matters. REMOVED -- Yesterday, the printing material and presses of our contemporary, the 'Daily Evening Herald,' were removed from the building on the corner of Main and El Dorado streets, to the new office, Main street, opposite the Court House, up stairs. The new office is commodious, well lighted, and situated in one of the most pleasant localities in the city. The 'Herald' is owned and edited by Wm. BIVEN, Esq., who is well known as a journalist of many years' experience. BY STATE TELEGRAPH, San Francisco, June 6 -- -George TAYLOR, an old man residing on the corner of Geary and Taylor streets, was terribly injured last night by a Chinaman, who struck him a fearful blow on the back of his neck with a hatchet, inflicting a wound an inch and a half deep and 2 inches long. J.B. STARKWEATHER caught the Chinaman as he was attempting to escape, and handed him over to the police. Mr. TAYLOR's wound is a serious one. -Judge Dwinelle has granted Teresa ASTREDO a divorce from Antonio ASTREDO. -Also granted a decree divorcing Margaret DU QUESNY from Alfred DU QUESNY. SONORA, June 6 -- A man named PETERSON, a rancher at Poverty Hill, in this county, was shot and killed at that place this morning by a man named FORD. FORD had a mining claim on PETERSON's ranch, and they had a lawsuit about the right to work the mine, which was won by FORD. This morning PETERSON armed himself and went to the ground and drove FORD away. The latter soon returned with a shotgun and the shooting commenced, which resulted in PETERSON's death. PETERSON fired the 1st shot. >>SATURDAY, 8 JUNE 1867<< 60 DAYS -- Alexander HUNTER, who pleaded guilty before Justice Brown a day or 2 ago to a charge of petty larceny, in stealing a saddle, bridle and blankets from the premises of Mr. BURKETT, was sentenced yesterday to a term of 60 days in the County Jail. PASTURE on the COAST MOUNTAINS -- S.P. SAMPSON, who has been absent from the city about 3 weeks on a trip to the coast range of mountains, returned last evening. He informs us that the pasture on the mountains is green and plentiful. BY STATE TELEGRAPH, San Francisco, June 7 -- -Aaron ROLLAND, Administrator of the estate of Peter COLLINS, deceased, has commenced suit against the New Idria Mining Company and William Neely THOMPSON to recover possession of 1/10 of the San Carlos quicksilver mines, in Fresno county, which belonged to and was held by Peter COLLINS during his lifetime. -Captain J.S. FRETZ, an old and esteemed citizen and formerly of the banking house of FRETZ & RALSTON, died at his residence yesterday morning, and was buried from Calvary Church this afternoon. He was 56 years of age and a native of Pennsylvania. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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