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=59480 Article title: Stockton Daily Independent Article date: July 1867 Article description: July 15-20, 1867 Article: >>MONDAY, 15 JUL 1867<< BIRTH – near Woodbridge, San Joaquin county, July 9th, to the wife of F.J. McINTOSH, of a son. DEATH – in San Francisco, July 13th, Augustus SMALLFIELD, a merchant of Stockton, and a native of Eutin, Holstein, Germany, aged 40 years. [>Davenport, Iowa, papers please copy.] AT HALF-MAST – On Saturday and yesterday, the flags of the different Engine houses of the Fire Department; also the flag on the Odd Fellows' Building, waved at half-mast as a mark of respect to the memory of Augustus SMALLFIELD, who died at San Francisco on the morning of the 13th instant. Deceased was, for a number of years, a merchant in this city, and was a gentleman highly respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. He was a member of Charity Lodge, No. 6, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; also a member of San Joaquin Engine Company No. 3, and Turn-Vereins. His remains arrived from San Francisco yesterday morning and were taken to their last resting place in the Rural Cemetery at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The funeral was largely attended by Odd Fellows, Firemen, Turn-Verein and citizens, and the solemn procession was headed by the Stockton Brass Band. FOR SALE – 1 Fine Young Fresh Milch Cow with calf. Price $50. Apply to Chas. A. POTTER Corner of Weber avenue and Stanislaus st. ------------------------------------------------------- TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION – The Teachers' Monthly Association met in the Grammar school room at 1 o'clock on Saturday last, and was called to order by Mr. COTTLE, who stated that it being the time for the semi-annual election of officers, the Association would proceed to elect. The election resulted in the choice of the following named officers for the ensuing 6 months: President, Melville COTTLE Vice Presidents, A.H. RANDALL and F.J. WOODWARD Treasurer, Miss S.A. BEAL Corresponding Secretary, Miss A.A. CARSWELL Counsellors, Theodore TURNER, L. RICE, J.S. HAMMOND, Miss A. LOOMIS and Miss E.J. BIGELOW The order of exercised for the next meeting is as follows: Singing, to be conducted by L. RICE Calisthencis, by Miss SLATER An object lesson, by Miss CARSWELL Analysis, by A.H. RANDALL Reading exercise by Miss MOORE The teachers making their own selections Miss OLVIER was appointed to explain and illustrate her method of teaching map-drawing. The meeting of the Association will hereafter be held in the Washington school room, on the 2nd Saturday of each month, between the hours of 1 and 4 o'clock. The public are always cordially invited. -------------------------------------------------------- DAVIS DISTRICT SCHOOL – Recently W.J. LITTLE was elected one of the Trustees of Davis District school, on Cherokee Lane. The Trustees now are: John GRATTAN, C. SWAIN and W.J. LITTLE. John B. LILLIE is the teacher. ARM BROKEN – On Saturday last, Mrs. HOLSWORTH, wife of George HOLSWORTH of this city, was kicked by a horse and had her arm broken above the elbow. The flesh was badly lacerated and the bone badly smashed. Drs. LANGDON and WHALEY were prompt in giving the sufferer such relief as surgical skill could render. PAINFUL ACCIDENT – A little son of A.C. BERITZHOFF was badly injured yesterday afternoon by being run over by a wagon containing about 4 tons and a half of freight. The accident occurred on Main street. One of his legs is badly bruised and the flesh is literally torn from the ankle joint to the sole of the right foot. Several tendons are severed; but although the arteries are laid bare, none were cut. It appears that he got in between 2 wagons, and in attempting to swing on the feed trough, the trough tilted, throwing him to the ground in front of the wheel. After he was injured he crawled some distance to the sidewalk, where he was soon found and carried to his home and surgical aid procured. Up to 9 o'clock last night, the courageous little fellow had neither uttered a moan or a murmur. Another unfortunate accident occurred near Mormon slough, in the neighborhood of the Gas Works. A little boy, whose name we did not learn, fell from a balcony and fractured his shoulder. EYE DESTROYED – George, son of Charles W. CORNELL, in Nevada, aged about 8 years, had his eye cut out by a rock thrown by another boy with whom he was playing lately. The little fellow went home with the eyeball, which fell upon his cheek, in his hand. During the night he suffered intense pain, but was easier afterwards, says the 'Transcript.' >>TUESDAY, 16 JUL 1867<< DEATH – in San Francisco, July 13th, Augustus SMALLFIELD, a merchant of Stockton, and a native of Eutin, Holstein, Germany, aged 40 years. [>Davenport, Iowa, papers please copy.] BY STATE TELEGRAPH, San Francisco, July 15 – -On Saturday afternoon a man named John SULLIVAN met with his death under the following circumstances: He went out to Lake Honda to see a friend, a mason employed by the Water Company on their great works there. He found his friend at work on a wall about 40 feet high. In attempting to walk to him, he became dizzy, lost his balance and fell to the bottom of the reservoir. He was picked up in an insensible condition and died in half an hour afterward. -The last steamer brought the following commissions for postmasters of California which were immediately forwarded by the Special Agent: Timothy F. SHATTUCK, Bangor, Butte county Henry McCLELLAN, Greenville, Plumas county Augustus A. BUSH, Sierra city, Sierra county John SIMPSON, Markleville, Alpine county Baylier W. ARNOLD, Yountville, Napa county Henry M. COVERT, Tuolumne city, Stanislaus county Wm. McLAUGHLIN, Capistrano, Los Angeles county Bernard McLAUGHLIN, Pleasanton, Alameda county Sylvanus H. RIPLEY, Waterloo, San Joaquin county A.F. WAHNER, Sawyer's Bar, Klamath county James W. CHINN, Iowa city, Placer county SACRAMENTO, July 15 – A terrible accident occurred here on Saturday evening by the explosion of a can of alcohol in the hands of George MARTASHAW. He was pouring the liquid from a can on to a bonfire at the corner of H and Front streets, when the flames communicated with the can. He lingered in great agony until 10 o'clock yesterday morning. MAN MISSING – A dispatch dated Murphys, July 11th, says: A German traveler, of respectable appearance, left Sperry's hotel on foot for Cave city, on the 5th instant. He left a trunk here, saying that he would immediately return and take the Sonora stage; but he never reached Cave city, nor has he been heard of. Scouts are in search for him or his remains. FATAL ACCIDENT – Saturday night, says the Sacramento 'Union' of the 15th instant, about half past 10 o'clock, George MURTASHAW met with an accident which resulted in his death about 12 hours afterwards. Material was piled up in front of the Natoma saloon for the purpose of having a bonfire. The match was applied, but the flame was rather slow to catch the pile. He took a can which contained a small quantity of alcohol and commenced pouring it out of the can on the flames. The combustible liquid soon caught, extending into the can, and that exploded in his hand, throwing the liquid fire all over him. We were told by those who saw it that the flame, instantly after the explosion, extended full 4 feet above his head. The bystanders immediately ran to his assistance and succeeded with wet blankets and other appliances, in extinguishing the fire. The victim of pure carelessness suffered much agony and writhed in pain until about 10 o'clock yesterday, and expired. >>WEDNESDAY, 17 JUL 1867<< DEATH – in this county, near Stockton, July 16, George W., infant son of Charles D. and Elizabeth BENJAMIN, aged 10 months, 5 days. ADMITTED to CITIZENSHIP – On Monday, the following named persons were admitted to citizenship in the County Court: -Robert TEESDALE, a native of Scotland, on testimony of J.C. WHITE and J.C. GAGE -Francis BARRON, a native of Canada, on testimony of J.C. BARRON and G.A. BARRON -Patrick COX, a native of Ireland, on testimony of W.S. BUCKLEY and J.F. STILL -John YENN, a native of France, on testimony of J.C. WHITE and P. KEUFT ACCIDENT – On Monday afternoon last, Mr. LAWS, Foreman of the mason work on the Asylum's new building, was severely injured by the breaking of a large granite slab which was being hoisted to its place on one of the walls. The stone was 12 feet long and 4 feet wide, and broke in the middle while swinging on the derrick. In falling one of the ends of the stone struck Mr. LAWS on the hips, badly bruising him. His injuries, although severe, are not considered dangerous. EXCURSIONISTS – Last evening, A.W. SIMPSON and wife, H.H. HEWLETT and wife, and several others, started on a pleasure trip to the Calaveras Big Tree Grove, and propose to visit Yo Semite Valley before returning to their homes. A party from San Francisco left this city yesterday morning for Yo Semite. They went by the way of Coulterville. BY STATE TELEGRAPH, San Francisco, July 16 – By a decree of Judge Dwinelle, Mary Ann McNAMARA has been divorced from her husband, Wm. McNAMARA. >>THURSDAY, 18 JUL 1867<< BIRTH – in this city, July 17th, to the wife of Jerome MYERS, of a daughter. BIRTH – in San Francisco, July 14th, to the wife of J.W. VAN –ENSCH-TEN [2 letters illeg], of Graysonville, a son. MARRIED – at Putnam's Ranch, near Athearn's Bridge, San Joaquin county, July 16th, by the Rev. John J. POWELL; Mr. Lucien ATHEARN to Miss Mary E. PUTNAM. A MAN STABBED – At a late hour yesterday afternoon, a man, who it appears is a stranger and had arrived on the stage from Mariposa, was found on Centre street with a severe wound in his left side, caused by a stab with a knife. The wound is a very severe one, but not thought to be necessarily dangerous. The man gave his name as Edward HEBRON. He was taken to the office of Dr. LANGDON, where Drs. LANGDON and THORNDIKE dressed the wound. Major RANEY, who resides about 12 miles from the city, was arrested by Jerome Myers, Chief of Police, on a charge of having inflicted the wound and was taken before Justice Baldwin, and admitted to bail in the sum of $2000. The cutting took place, it appears, on Levee street, but we understand Major RANEY denies having any knowledge of the matter. Whisky was mixed up in the affair. PEACHES – This fruit is being brought into market in fair quantities. The first of the season were brought from Knights Ferry a short time ago by Peter LESHER. On Tuesday last he shipped 2000 pounds to San Francisco. A CHILD SEVERELY SCALDED – A child, aged 1 year, son of Mr. WRIGHT, who resides in the SE part of the city, on Tuesday last, upset a vessel containing hot soup and was so severely scalded that the little sufferer's recovery is considered doubtful, so we are informed by Dr. THORNDIKE. BY STATE TELEGRAPH, San Francisco, July 17 – -Louis ROHEL, aged 34, a native of Prussia, who came to this country a few months at by way of Australia, was examined by the Commissioner of Lunacy yesterday and declared insane. -A man residing at a boarding house, No. 39 Clay street, named Samuel TRASK, died yesterday morning very suddenly. It appears that he partook of breakfast as usual and was found dead in his bed about 1 o'clock. He was a Nova Scotian by birth. -The man who was killed by falling under the wheels of a sand car on Market street was named Edward C. PHILLIPS. His name has been erroneously published John C. PHILLIPS. He was 31 years of age, a native of Ireland, and had served 2 years in California Volunteers. GRASS VALLEY, July 18 – A man named Thomas FARRELL, in the employment of HUFFAKER, of Bear River, while driving a 6-mule team, was thrown from the mule that he was riding, and 2 wheels of the wagon, which was heavily loaded, ran over his body, killing him instantly. >>FRIDAY, 19 JUL 1867<< RETURNED – Wm. BIVEN, Esq., editor of the 'Daily Evening Herald,' returned yesterday from a trip to the Calaveras Big Tree Grove. He was somewhat indisposed before leaving, but returns greatly invigorated, in high spirits, and declares that a trip to the mountains is a potent remedy for poor health. IN A CRITICAL CONDITION – At the hour of going to press last night, Edward HEBRON, the man who was stabbed in the side on Wednesday afternoon last, on Levee street, was in a very critical condition, and little or no hope entertained of his recovery. BY STATE TELEGRAPH, San Francisco, July 18 – On Wednesday morning last, a musician and member of the department band stationed at Black Point, went into the bay near Point San Jose to bathe, and was seized with cramps and drowned. His name was Christian GRAF. He was a native of Alstedt, Saxeweimer Eisenach, and aged 27 years. His body had not been recovered up to noon today. >>SATURDAY, 20 JUL 1867<< HOMICIDE – Edward HEPBRON, the man who was stabbed on Levee street in this city on Wednesday afternoon last, died at the St. Charles Hotel at 1 o'clock yesterday morning. Coroner Blake took charge of the remains and removed them to his office on Hunter street, where an inquest and post mortem examination were held. The following is the testimony elicited by the Coroner: REV. HENRY GILES, sworn – His name is Edward HEPBRON; he was a native of Scotland; his age was 30 years; had been a teamster in California; was not intemperate in his habits. He stated he was intoxicated when he took the stage at Hornitos; he had in his pockets $100 in gold. He also said he was intoxicated when stabbed; did not quarrel with any one; was stabbed without cause; did not know who stabbed him; has no relations in this country. He stated he was an educated man. JOHN BARNEY, sworn – Between the hours of 4 and 5 o'clock, was engaged in getting teams to haul wheat; my attention was called to loud talking on the side of Frank MOSS' Saloon; went over; found 5 men at the bar; knew but one of them; am not certain as to his name; heard one of them state he was the best man of his inches in this county; the name of the man who made the assertion is John BLACK. A man they called RANEY said to BLACK, it is my fight first, after this, yours. Frank MOSS and a man named NEFF went up to the bar with a man named TEET, and called for a drink. While drinking, the deceased and a man they called RANEY went over opposite the bar and sat down, both of them very drunk. They got up, went to the bar and called for a drink; John BLACK stepped up to the deceased and said he could whip him for $150; BLACK said, you could black my eye; I would like to see you do it. They then sat down. Major RANEY then put on his coat, came out in the street; stepped up to ano! ther man, and said, "you s-n of a b-h will you see a man run over in this town?" I saw the man, whom they called Major RANEY, stab the man whose body has been viewed. After the stabbing he went round in company with a friend; after a short time he settle down. Joseph HORSELY went in advance of me and took off his hat; I stated to him he was not stabbed in the head, but somewhere in the body; he then ripped open the shirt of the deceased and saw the wound; saw him taken to Dr. LANGDON's office. Up to the time of the stabbing, the deceased had done nothing to justify the stabbing. I saw the knife; think it was a pocket knife. JOHN C. CHAPIN, sworn – I was standing in the door of the Union Saloon on the afternoon of Wednesday last some time after 4 o'clock. The first I saw of the trouble was about 1 hour before the stabbing took place; went into the saloon and saw a man drinking at the bar named BLACK, with some friends. While at the bar, the deceased and some friends came in; they came up and drank. BLACK, or some one, said he could black the eye of deceased; deceased made about the same remark. After deceased and his friends drank, they sat down immediately. After RANEY came in, BLACK said to RANEY, they had tried to come double shuffle; RANEY stated that he would stand by them. RANEY and BLACK boasted of their fighting qualities, and went out of doors. BLACK stated while outside they would come the double shuffle on him. RANEY stated to him as before, that he would stand by him. BLACK went up to the men who were down and inquired who it was that could black his eye? Afterwards, BLACK went to th! e bar; RANEY went to the bar; after this, deceased went out of doors. RANEY after this went back to the bar, and stood a few minutes, took out his pocket knife and opened the door; as he walked by me he raised his knife; the man who was cut was standing near; Mr. RANEY said to deceased, you "s-n of a b-h," and plunged the knife into the body of deceased; deceased stepped back; another man says that is not right; RANEY says "if it 's not right we will make it right," and started for him; the man jumped out of the way; deceased then pulled up his shirt; I then saw the wound; I saw no more of him until I saw him lying on the sidewalk where he fell; I am sure the wound was made where RANEY struck; the knife was a long knife – a good sized pocket knife; I heard several persons call the man who stabbed deceased, Major RANEY; am not acquainted with Mr. RANEY. SAMUEL VEDDER, sworn – I saw a man whom they called Major RANEY take out his knife, and in a great state of excitement, start for the door, and said he "would get the s-n of a b-h." He made 2 passes at deceased. I think the 1st one the fatal stab. I was introduced to Mr. RANEY by Mr. BLACK; feel assured it was RANEY who stabbed deceased – do not think deceased gave any reason or cause for any one to stab him; no bad language was used by him of any king. JAMES EVANS, sworn – The first I saw of Mr. BLACK and deceased was sitting on a lounge; deceased and Major RANEY both started for the door; while near the door, I hear Mr. RANEY threaten deceased, using bad language; deceased used no language in reply to cause an assault. RANEY came outside the door, knife in hand, very much excited, cursing, &c. As soon as he got in reach of him, he stabbed him. I believe it was Major RANEY who stabbed deceased, as I heard him answer to that name many times. A man standing near, said it was not right. Major RANEY then made for him; the man ran away from him. Afterwards I saw deceased lying at Frank McLELLEN's door-step, on Centre street, having sunken down in consequence of his wound. I believe the deceased viewed today is the man who was stabbed by Mr. RANEY; am not acquainted with Mr. RANEY. JOHN BAKER, sworn – I saw the thing just as others stated; do not know Mr. RANEY; saw him stab deceased. POST MORTEM – We, Dr. A. THORNDIKE, Dr. SPOSATI and Dr. LANGDON, summoned by the County Coroner to examine into the cause of the death of Edward HEPBRON, do find upon such examination, that said death was caused by a knife wound inflicted on the left side, wounding the cartilaginous portion of the 7th rib, penetrating the cavity of the abdomen, cutting the onestermo and lodging finally in the transverse colon. The cut at this point of entrance is about 2 inches, and that in the colon about 2 lines or 1/6 of an inch. A. THORNDIKE, M.D. N. SPOSATI, M.D. S. LANGDON, M.D. This is to certify, the above is an exact copy as sworn before me this 19th day of July, 1867. A.N. BLAKE, County Coroner VERDICT – We, the undersigned Jurors, convened to inquire into the cause of the death of Edward HEPBRON, do find that the deceased was a native of Scotland, aged 30 years, and that he came to his death from the effects of a wound inflicted with a knife in the hands of a man known as Major RANEY, on the 17th of July 1867, in this city of Stockton. Stockton, July 19th, 1867 J. HALE E.R. ROBERTS J.P.D. WILKINS J.F. WALKER C.H. CHASE W.A. OLEBER M. ELLENBERGER -------------------------------------------------------- RE-ARRESTED – Major RANEY, who gave bonds in the sum of $2000 to answer before the next Grand Jury to a charge of assault with intent to kill Edward HEPBRON, was re-arrested yesterday by Constable CROFTON, who after being informed of the death of HEPBRON, started for RANEY's residence, some 12 or 15 miles from the city. On his way out CROFTON met RANEY coming to the city for the purpose of placing himself in custody. He was taken to the office of Justice Baldwin, where he remained some time awaiting an examination. The examination was finally post-poned until some other day, and in the mean time the prisoner was committed to jail. DYING REQUEST – Rev. J. Henry GILES attended Edward HEPBRON in his last hours, and was requested by the dying man to preach a sermon upon "The lessons of his death." The deceased expressed an earnest desire that all who are addicted to habits of intemperance should take warning by his death. Rev. Mr. GILES will deliver the sermon at the First Baptist Church on Sunday (tomorrow) evening at 8 o'clock. INSTALLATION – On Thursday evening last, the following named gentlemen were installed officers of Jefferson Lodge, No. 98, I.O.O.F., at Woodbridge, by Edward YOUNG, Deputy District Grand Master, assisted by Brothers YATES, BOND and others, Past Grands of Charity Lodge No. 6 and Stockton Lodge No. 11: John RUTAN, N.G. J.J. MORTON, V.G. S.H. AXTELL, R.S. H. BENTLEY, Treasurer BY STATE TELEGRAPH, San Francisco, July 19 – -Colonel James MILLER was found dead in his bed at the What Cheer house, under the following circumstances: It seems that the evening before he took lodgings for the night and yesterday noon the servant, finding the door of his room locked, entered and found him dead in bed, with a bottle of morphine by his side. The deceased was a native of Scotland. -A. HIRSCHFELDER, of the firm of Hirschfelder & Co., Montgomery street, the picture and frame dealers, has been missing since 11 o'clock yesterday. He was last seen on Sansome street, at Kosminski's cigar store, opposite the American Exchange. He was dressed in a black frock coat, vest and drab felt hat. His complexion is florid, his whiskers reddish gray. He is slightly bald, has dark hair mixed with gray, and has a slight stoop in walking. There is nothing in his circumstances to warrant any suspicion that he is voluntarily absently himself from his business and family. -A boy named James Frederick SHATH fell from a balcony at No. 15 Everett street. The boy died of his injuries 2 hours afterwards. -Judge Pratt has granted Mary A. JEWELL a decree of divorce from her husband, George A. JEWELL. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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