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=59433 Article title: The Saturday Bee Article date: September 22 1906 Article description: Licenses to Wed and Divorce Decrees; Happenings around the Bay; Affidavits Pour in to Save Weber; Give Teachers Life Diplomas; and Miscellanous News Article: The Saturday Bee Sacramento, Cal. September 22, 1906 Page 7 LICENSES TO WED AND DIVORCE DECREES Three Marysville Couples Made Happy During Past Week - Other Young Folks Announce Engagements MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), September 22 - Three couples were made happy here this week through the issuance of marriage licenses by Cupid EASTMAN. They are as follows: Charles MUNKITTRICK and Cora BISHOP, both of Colusa; George F. PIERCE and Addie F. CHANNON, of Live Oak; Clark JOHNSON of Browns Valley, and Miss Elizabeth V. HILL, of Bangor. Invitations were issued this week by Mr. and Mrs. S. LAWCK, announcing the engagement of their daughter, Miss Sadie Dorothy, to Frank A. BITTINGSTEIN, of Oakland. The wedding will be celebrated in this city Sunday evening, October 7th. John BLUE and Miss Josie MURRAY, both of this city, have announced their engagement and will be wedded here October 5th. Daisy Mary FIELDS was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from her husband, T.W. FIELDS, Jr., on the grounds of failure to provide. An action for divorce on the grounds of failure to provide was commenced by Maggie KOCH, of this city, against her husband, Antone KOCH, of Sutter County. IN YOLO COUNTY WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), September 22 - The following marriage license was issued the past week: Elmer L. LOSEE, of Elmira, and Miss Josephine M. BETZ, of Winters; Clarence L. GATES, of Vacaville, and Miss Andria UHLMAN, of Winters IN BUTTE COUNTY OROVILLE (Butte Co.), September 22 - Marriage licenses were issued as follows during the past week: George Oscar HANDY, aged 35, and Miss Bessie MITCHELL, aged 18, both of Chico; Louis DE BOW, aged 23, resident of San Francisco, and Tina EISNER, aged over 18, of Oroville; Harry Clinton REYNOLDS, aged 25, and Grace May RALLTER, aged 18, both of Gridley; Lee WALLACE, aged 21, of Berry Creek, and Mary JONES, aged 18, of Berry Creek. Mabel E. HEDRICK has brought suit for divorce from Harry J. HEDRICK, on the ground of desertion, and Kate OWENS has brought suit from Frank OWENS. The complaint alleges the defendant deserted his wife at Durham two years after their marriage. IN YUBA COUNTY YUBA CITY (Sutter Co.), September 22 - In the marriage column this week Cupid has outstripped his opponent two to one, as the following will show: Frank M. SIMPSON, age 40, of Sacramento, and Mrs. M.J. PLUMMER, age 27, of Stockton, were secretly married on Wednesday evening, September 12th, at the residence of C.E. McQUADE, by the Rev. J.B. NEEDHAM. They will reside in Sacramento. Percy W. McLAUGHLIN and Miss Anna J. MUNSON, two popular young people of Tudor, were married Wednesday evening, September 19th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.O. MUNSON, by the Rev. W.A. JOHNS, of Sutter. They will reside in Tudor. Judge MAHON, of the Superior Court, has granted to Mrs. Josephine MOORE, of this county, an interlocutory decree of divorce from her husband, James F. MOORE, on the ground of desertion. IN SOLANO COUNTY FAIRFIELD (Solano Co.), September 22 - During the week, County Clerk HALLIDAY has issued marriage licenses as follows: Bennie F. HARRIS, 23, and Josephine C. PETER, 19, both of Oakland; F.J. DELEHANTY, 31, and Josie NOONAN, both of Vallejo; Lanie GRILLO, 22, Black Diamond, and Nellie VITALIE, 18, Collinsville. IN PLACER COUNTY AUBURN (Placer Co.), September 22 - A marriage license was issued this week to Lars John NELSON, Tunnel 13, 29, and Elizabeth AXELSON, 23, Truckee. ENGINE CRASHED THROUGH OLD BRIDGE Charles Helphenstine Is Seriously Injured While Driving Traction Engine Across Rock Creek CHICO (Butte Co.), September 22 - Charles HELPHENSTINE, son of a prominent farmer north of Chico, was seriously injured late yesterday afternoon by being pinned between the water tank and engine of a traction engine which crashed through Rock Creek bridge seven miles north of Chico. The gritty young man was held down with one leg crushed and the other severely burned for fully fifteen minutes, yet still remained conscious and directed the work of rescue. He was brought to this city for treatment and it is not known whether the crushed leg can be saved or not. HELPENSTINE was driving a large traction engine from one farm to another and was compelled to cross the Rock Creek bridge which he considered safe. The huge engine was on the bridge when the latter collapsed without notice, the engine and water tank "buckling up" and caching HELPHENSTINE between them before he could jump. His left leg was crushed up against the large cog wheel, his right leg was pressed against the hot boiler. (Rest of article cut off.) HAPPENINGS AROUND THE BAY Policy Holders Busy - The large policy-holders appointed a Committee of seven at a meeting held yesterday to advise with and assist the officers of the Firemen's Fund Insurance Company and the Home Fire and Marine and Pacific Underwriters' companies in carrying out the proposed plan of settlement of losses. The Committee is headed by Henry T. SCOTT, and includes Percy T. MORGAN, E.R. LILLENTHAL, Charles HOLBROOK, I.W. HELLMNA, Jr., F.W. CAN SICKLEN and Joseph D. GRANT. While all these men are large policy-holders in the company, none of them is a stockholder. Militia Officers to Organize - An important movement in the National Guard of the State is a proposition to form a State organization of the commanding officers of every branch of the service to the end that steps may be taken to lay before the Legislature at its next session the needs of the citizen-soldiery. Married Only a Month - Alleging that within less than a month after their wedding his wife deserted him, George Hiniman GURNEE, a wealthy real estate owner, filed suit for divorce yesterday against Mrs. Lillian Keller GURNEE, in the Superior Court of Contra Costa County. Mrs. GURNEE is making preparations to contest the action instituted by her husband, and says her husband is continually drunk. Mann in trouble - An assumption by Harry MANN of power delegated to his attorney in a divorce case has cost MANN his liberty for a short time at least, and may result in a term in jail. A week ago yesterday an order was made by Judge GRAHAM in the divorce suit brought by Rebecca MANN against Harry MANN for the latter's attorney to collect certain insurance money involved and hold it pending the order of the Court. MANN collected the money personally - hence the trouble. S.P. May Be Hurt - From and after May 1, 1908, it shall be unlawful for any railroad company to transport from any State or Territory to other State, Territory or foreign country, any article or commodity other than timber and manufactured products thereof, manufactured, mined or produced by it or under its authority, or which it may own in whole or in part, or in which it may have any interest, direct or indirect, except such articles or commodities as may be necessary and intended for its use in the conduct of its business as a common carrier." - Section of commerce law which may force Southern Pacific to give up interest in California oil wells. Engagement Causes Surprise - The announcement of the engagement of Mrs. P.E. SOMPS, widow of the late millionaire soda-water manufacturer, to G. TONNESON has caused great surprise. He is past middle age and before the fire was employed as a teamster. His bride-to-be is more than 60. Collins Seeks Release - Before Judge A.G. BURNETT yesterday George D. COLLINS appeared to explain some newly discovered technicalities in connection with his conviction on the charge of perjury, and made an ineffectual attempt to be released from custody. Page 12 AFFIDAVITS POUR IN TO SAVE WEBER San Francisco Policemen Swear Reputation of Carr Is Bad Defense in Celebrated Case Makes Further Attack on Prosecution's Principal Witness Three affidavits were filed by F.P. TUTTLE, counsel for Adolph WEBER, convicted of the murder of his mother and now under reprieve, with Governor PARDEE to-day. The affidavits are made by George DUFFY, William COLEMAN and Michael BRADY, members of the San Francisco police force, and all swear Henry CARR's reputation is bad. CARR is the pawnbroker who testified he sold WEBER the pistol with which the crime was committed. DUFFY deposes he has seen CARR entice girls of tender years into his shop, but when he would enter the place, CARR would have them secreted. He declares in his affidavit that he is convinced CARR's intentions were sinister. COLEMAN deposes that he has watched CARR's transactions with criminals and thugs, and believes "he would do anything for a five-dollar piece or less." BRADY deposes that he knows of CARR having taught little boys to steal, and that when he remonstrated with him CARR told him he (Carr) was not out for his health. BRADY adds that CARR's reputation for truth, honesty and veracity is bad. Governor PARDEE is still at Lake Tahoe, but will probably return next Tuesday, when he will again take up the WEBER case. The reprieve granted WEBER will expire next Thursday. Tried to Dispose of Stolen Rig SUISUN (Solano Co.), September 22 - A young man giving his name as George OLSEN, drove a horse and buggy into town last evening and soon after offered to trade the buggy and harness for a saddle at a livery stable. The matter was reported to Constable C.H. DOWNING, who took OLSEN into custody. Upon being questioned by the officer OLSEN finally admitted that he had stolen the property from a man named MEYER at Davisville. Constable DOWNING has communicated with Sheriff GRIFFIN of Yolo in regard to the case. When first arrested OLSEN told a story to the effect that the rig belonged to him and that he resided a few miles in the country, giving a name that was not known in this section. Sister Camillus Called by Death RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), September 22 - Sister CAMILLUS died at the Convent of the Sister of Mercy in this city last night. She was well known in this community by her many good deeds, and her death is universally regretted. She had been at the convent here for many years. She was a native of Ireland and 60 years of age. Her name before she became a nun was Miss MONA. GIVE TEACHERS LIFE DIPLOMAS State Board of Education Makes Schoolma'ams Happy The State Board of Education, at its meeting this morning, granted the following educational documents to applicants in Sacramento and Superior California. University documents - Mary Alice KING, of Colusa, and Ruth M. STEPHENSON, of Sacramento. Normal documents - Mrs. Orlena S. FREEMAN and Julia Alouise RICHARDSON, of Chico. Kindergarten life diplomas - Ruby J.M. COOPER, Hetty P. DUNN and Winifred LEWIS, of Sacramento. New life diploma - Lafayette W. WARMOTH, of Tehama. Grammar School life diplomas - Ella KLOTZ, of Sacramento, Ethel McKINNEY and W.T. REICH, of Yuba, Carrie MOELLER and Florence M. MOSER, of Calaveras, Rosetta RICH and Annie May SCHELLHOUS, of Placer; Edna RUST, of Amador; Mrs. Mary L. TODD, of Trinity, and Carrie L. WHITE, of Colusa. GRANTED ESCAPE FROM CUFFS OF WIFE Dr. J.S. BROWN SECURES RELIEF FROM SUFFERING BY DECREE Mental Agony Induces Him to Get a Divorce From Wife for Whose Sake He Divorced a Previous Spouse On the testimony of Dr. J.S. BROWN, that he had been slapped and cuffed and sworn at, and reduced to the last ultimate perilous edge of self-destruction by the demands of his wife for money, Judge HUGHES granted him an interlocutory degree of divorce to-day from Lucy BROWN, who stated through the lips of her lawyer that with such a verdict she would be well pleased. Attorney J.S. COPELAND testified that he had heard screams issuing from Dr. BROWN's office above the Hoffman House Saloon, and had rushed up to prevent destruction of life. He testified that he found Mrs. BROWN in no immediate danger, as she was wielding a newspaper upon her husband's visage and routing him all over the office, while screaming at the same time that her life was being attempted. Dr. BROWN himself testified that he had been the meek recipient of abuse and torture from his wife for a long time, that he had been slapped and cursed and struck both physically and financially, until human nature could bear it no longer and he was reduced to the melancholy contemplation of ending it all at one fell swoop. The mental agony had been so fearful that sleep had left him. And finally his wife's cruelty had brought him to the painful extremity of applying for a divorce. A letter from Mrs. BROWN to the doctor himself pungently expresses her disesteem for him, and also states that she would be supremely beatified if only the doctor would keep his physiognomy out of her line of vision and not seek an interview with her. She states that her greatest joy in life is in the doctor's long-continued absence. Dr. Sylvester BROWN testified that his wife was extremely expensive, almost exorbitant, and a luxury, for which he could no longer afford to put up. She had cost him in a short time, he asserted, between $5000 and $6000 in cold, hard, solid cash. Dr. B.F. HAMMELL testified that Mrs. BROWN was happy and cheerful when her demands for money were granted; otherwise she was gloomy and morose. Dr. BROWN, he declared, had long borne his cross in sorrow and silence, but he had been finally forced to seek an escape from his woes by recourse to a divorce suit. Dr. BROWN was successful in freeing himself from the embarrassing trammels of wedlock, two or three years ago, when he divorced a deserted wife to make way for his marriage with the Mrs. BROWN from whose cuffs and demands he was this morning liberated. Died at Asylum MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), September 22 - Word was received here to-day that P.N. CORCORAN, a former resident of Marysville, died at the State Hospital at Stockton. His wife was summoned yesterday to his bedside. He was committed about a year ago, and was afterwards discharged as cured. He became irrational again and was committed again about three weeks ago. Shot by Constable HAYDEN HILL (Lassen Co.), September 22 - Henry KORF, a notorious character of this place, was shot and killed yesterday morning by Constable HIGHETZ. KORF had been drinking and firing his revolver (not legible). When the Constable came to sight KORF drew hi weapon upon him, but HIGHETZ was ready with his revolver and opened fire first. He shot KORF through the head. Transcribed by Betty Loose ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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