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=36001 Submitted by: California Contributors Article Title: The Evening Bee Article Date: June 29 1906 Article Description: Hodgkins-Wilholt wedding; Custody Petition for Mabel Waughtel and other Northern California News Items Article Text: The Evening Bee Sacramento, Cal. Friday, June 29, 1906 Page 6 Ordinance Upheld OROVILLE (Butte Co.), June 29 - The conclusion of the case of the city against J.H. LEGGETT, the dredger man, and his foreman, for obstructing the streets, in which both pleaded guilty, as stated in last night's Bee, is regarded as a distinct victory for the Board of Trustees. It was thought that LEGGETT intended to attack the legality of the incorporation of the city, but his plea of guilty shows that he recognizes the validity of the city's ordinance, and this fact will do much to simplify the matter for the Trustees in any further questions that may arise in reference to the dredger. Asks For Aid OROVILLE (Butte Co.), June 29 - Superintendent RONCOVIERI, of the San Francisco School Department, has written to R.H. DUNN, Superintendent of Schools of this county, asking that he enlist the aid of the school children of Butte County in the reconstruction of the schools of San Francisco. Six million dollars is required to restore the school property. A number of pamphlets were forwarded to be distributed among the children which will be distributed among the schools by Mr. DUNN, when the Fall term opens. Insane, Not Drunk OROVILLE (Butte Co.), June 29 - One of the workmen employed at Camp 10 on the Western Pacific, was arrested a few days ago, it being thought the was suffering from delirium tremens. But it now turns out the man is violently insane. He lives in constant fear of being blown up with dynamite and is now an inmate of the padded cell. He will probably be committed to an insane asylum. Phillips' Estate OROVILLE (Butte Co.), June 29 - The appraisers of the estate of the late L.H. PHILLIPS, of Honcut, who died from injuries received in a runaway accident some time ago, filed their report yesterday in the County Clerk's office. The total value of the estate is placed at $18,977.24. Of this amount $15,340 is in realty and $3237.24 in personal property. Drying Sheds Burn LINCOLN (Placer Co.), June 29 - Japanese have the olive orchards and vineyard rented which belongs to the E.J. CROLEY estate. While burning grass around the premises Thursday afternoon the fire got beyond their control, and the drying sheds and trays for drying fruit upon and the house and contents were burned to the ground. The place being two miles out of Lincoln, they had not water to quench the flames. Play at Stockton GRASS VALLEY (Nevada Co.), June 29 - In the big tennis tournament at Stockton on July Fourth four of the fastest players in this county will be on the court in Dr. J.T. JONES, C.R. CLINCH, Max MILTON and Hubert HARPHAM, all of this city. They competed in the recent tournament held here for the championship of Superior California, CLINCH barely meeting defeat in the singles finals at the hands of ELLIOTT, one of California's best players. Three Carloads of San Francisco Ruins REDDING (Shasta Co.), June 29 - Three carloads of San Francisco ruins have been received at Redding in the form of scrap iron for the Redding Iron Works. The proprietors say that the iron is of the very best quality for casting purposes, because it comes from the ruins of buildings built between 1850 and 1860. In those days San Francisco foundries used pig iron brought over in ballast from England. This iron, being free from old scrap, is the very best of material for casting purposes. It is only a trifle cheaper than pig iron, but it is better. An ordinary observer would imagine that the San Francisco ruins would furnish scrap iron enough to supply California foundries for months to come. JOHNSON & TODD, proprietors of the Redding Iron Works say, however, that this is a mistaken notion, for only a limited amount of cast iron was used in the construction of San Francisco's buildings. Of late years, much wrought iron and steel have been used, but it is only in the buildings erected in the '50s and '60s that cast iron in any great quantity went into the construction. In Self Defense REDDING (Shasta Co.), June 29 - George W.F. BORING was discharged from custody yesterday by Justice of the Peace CARR, before whom BORING's preliminary examination was held. BORING is the man who stabbed George GRASSELL almost to death two weeks ago. The testimony given showed that GRASSELL was the aggressor, and that BORING had acted in self-defense. Thereupon BORING was discharged. Decayed Body Found KENNETT (Shasta Co.), June 29 - The remains of an unknown man have been found on a sandbar about four miles above Kennett. The body is that of a white man, but it is decayed beyond all recognition. It is believed to be the remains of George MILLER, who disappeared from Kennett several months ago. MILLER went out hunting and never returned. The Coroner has taken charge of the remains, and will hold an inquest. Baby Drinks Poison and Dies in Agony PLACERVILLE (El Dorado Co.), June 29 - The youngest son of Frank CUNNINGHAM, ditch tender for the El Dorado Water and Deep Gravel Mining Company, died yesterday at Camp 7 from the effects of drinking carbolic acid. The CUNNINGHAMs were packing up preparing to move, and Mrs. CUNNINGHAM, while engaged in packing a trunk, placed a bottle of carbolic acid on the floor beside it. The baby got the bottle, and had swallowed a part of the contents before the mother knew it. A doctor was immediately called, but the child was unconscious when he reached Camp 7, and died early yesterday morning. The funeral took place to-day from Smith Flat. To Move Chinese CHICO (Butte Co.), June 29 - The project looking to the removal of Chinatown to some less desirable location is progressing nicely. It is estimated that $8000 will be required to purchase the land now occupied by the Celestials, and of this sum $6000 has been promised. Dr. Albert Hodgkins Weds Miss Wilholt STOCKTON (San Joaquin Co.), June 29- The weding (sic) of a prominent society couple took place in this city at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The bridegroom is Dr. Albert HODGKINS and the bride is Miss Elsie Graham WILHOLT. The ceremony was performed at the WILHOLT residence, one of the finest in the Knob Hill district. Relatives of the contracting parties and a few intimate friends were present. The parlors were artistically decorated for the occasion. A string orchestra played the weding march, and Rev. STARR, of St. John's Episcopal Church, performed the ceremony that made them husband and wife. Miss Ethel COOPER, of San Francisco, was the maid of honor and Henry EARLE the best man. An elaborate wedding breakfast was served on the lawn which was enclosed with canvas. The happy couple left on the afternoon train for the North, where they will spend their honeymoon. Epworth League STOCKTON (San Joaquin Co.), June 29 - The fifteenth annual Convention of the California Epworth League was opened in the Grace M. E. Church South yesterday. Rev. W.E. VAUGHAN, editor of the Pacific Methodist Advocate, delivered the opening sermon, on "Personal Consecration." Professor N.H. GARRISON welcomed the members in a happily worded address, after which a musical program was rendered. The Sacramento delegates are C. Todd CLARK and Miss Donnah HALL. Tapped the Wires STOCKTON (San Joaquin Co.), June 29 - S. SEPPI and H.A. QUINLAN are under arrest on the charge of tapping electric wires. They occupied quarters on the third floor of the Windsor Hotel and are alleged to have tapped the wires of the Stockton Gas and Electric Company. They kept three incandescent lights burning until 2 o'clock in the morning. The men are linemen. The offense is a felony, and they may be sent to State Prison. Both put up bail. Schools Close WEAVERVILLE (Trinity Co.), June 29 - The following schools closed to-day for the term: Cox Bar, Miss Lubertha E. POST, teacher; Deadwood, Miss Gertrude WHITE; Hayfork, Miss Gertrude McNAMARA; Hettenshaw, Mrs. Frances S. ANGUS; Hettenpome, Miss Ida STARK; Junction City, Miss Helen Lee CROSS; Mad River, A.S. HILLIS; Minersville, Miss Nellie M. JORDAN; Wildwood, Miss Beatrice June JOHNSON; Zenia, Mrs. Harriet N. DEERING. Dr. Meng's Estate CHICO (Butte Co.), June 29 - Dr. John D. MENG left an estate valued at "over $10,000." His will was filed at Oroville yesterday. To the mother of his dead wife, Mrs. Jane RICE, is left for life the income on $2600. For the term of five years $50 a month is to be paid to his son, Charles A. MENG; at the end of which time the estate is to be turned over to him if he is temperate and a useful member of society. Should the son die, the estate will go to brothers and sisters. Is Mrs. Phoebe Slade Wife of Alva Udell? WINTERS (Yolo Co.), June 29 - This town is watching with some interest the filings made at Alva UDELL beause (sic) he is suing to get control of the San Francisco relief fund. UDELL can afford to be jeered and scoffed at if uncontradicted reports be true. It is said that he recently married Mrs.Phoebe SLADE, a widow who owns a fine fruit ranch west of Winters. Mrs. SLADE (or Mrs. UDELL) is spending the Summer in Southern California, and in consequence any authoritative statement cannot be had from her. But her sons here do not deny that she was married to Alva UDELL before going South. She is possessed of considerable property. She has been married three times before. Bliss Turns Up WINTERS (Yolo Co.), June 29 - Jack BLISS, the missing printer, returned home last night. Instead of going up Putah Canyon, where he expected to, he joined some friends and went to Sacramento. The item in The Bee about his disappearance sent him home. Seeks the Custody of Mabel Waughtel WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), June 29 - The petition of William DAVIDS, of Sacramento, for the custody and guardianship of Mabel WAUGHTEL, the little daughter of C.H. WAUGHTEL, was begun in the Superior Court yesterday. The child's mother first married WAUGHTEL, afterwards securing a divorce. She later maried a Mr. SINCLAIR, and died, in this city, a few weeks ago. The child was in her possession until her death, when it was taken by her relatives. WAUGHTEL is fighting the granting of the petition. It will be remembered, as told in The Bee at the time, that he was refused a writ of habeas corpus by Judge GADDIS to obtain possession of the child. These proceedings are being heard before Judge W. FINCH, of Willows. O.V. GWINN is attorney for petitioner and A.C. HUSTON for WAUGHTEL. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CA-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com