The following items appear on page 1 of the above-referenced issue of the Dispatch: MRS. MARGARET BLACKWELL Sutter Creek, May 6 -- The funeral of the late Mrs. Margaret Blackwell, a pioneer of California who died at the Dameron Hospital, Stockton, Sunday, was held yesterday morning at this place, where she lived the greater part of her life. She participated in the gold rush to California while yet a young girl, leaving New York by boat and crossing the Isthmus of Panama by means of a pack train. After her arrival she lived in Volcano, Amador County, for a long time before moving to Sutter Creek. She was born in Macon County, Mo., October 17, 1837. Mrs. Blackwell is survived by a sister, Mrs. Kate Parbarry of Bellingham, Wash., and a daughter, Mrs. Oliver Wadge of Stockton. *** Sherman S. Hinaman left Tuesday for New York City where he was called due to the illness of his mother. He was accompanied by Mrs. Hinaman. *** Mrs. L. Webster left Wednesday for Stockton where she will spend several days. *** Mrs. Mae Bielich was taken to Stockton Tuesday where she will be operated upon for gallstones. She has been seriously ill for several weeks. *** Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Plasse have returned after a honeymoon spent in the Bay region. A reception was tendered the newlyweds by their friends Saturday evening. *** Mrs. Maggie Dwyer and Mrs. Doris Malone of Oakland were guests of Mrs. Nell Ginocchio of the Globe Hotel during the past week. Mrs. Dwyer is a sister-in-law of Mrs. Ginocchio. Mrs. Ginocchio, Mrs. Dwyer, Mrs. Malone, Floyd Saunders, James Burns and Jimmie McLaughlin journeyed to Tiger Creek on a fishing trip Thursday. They declared it was the most scenic trip they had ever taken. *** Luis Rodriguez of Sutter Creek was struck by falling rock while at work in the Central Eureka mine and severely bruised. He was brought to the county hospital in Jackson for treatment *** The board of supervisors has appointed Mrs. Sadie Tippett constable for Township No 5 for the unexpired term of the late John R. Tippett. *** URSULA MOURNS Ursula Parlor No. 1, N.D.G.W., held memorial services Sunday in honor of the deceased members of the Parlor. Those assisting in the ritualistic work of the order included: Rose Carley, Flora Podesta, Mary Ryan, Emma Wright, Annie Hurst and Daisy McFarland. Following the services in the Native sons Hall the members proceeded to the cemeteries where flowers were placed upon the graves of the deceased members. Ursula Parlor has nineteen deceased members. *** JUVENILE BIRTHDAY PARTY Gail Wallihan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Wallihan celebrated her seventh birthday by entertaining fourteen of her young friends at a delightful party Tuesday afternoon at the Wallihan home. Various games were enjoyed and among the features of the afternoon was a peanut hunt in which Margaret Coombs won the first prize for finding the greatest number of peanuts and Geraldine Davies the second. Dainty refreshments were served by Mrs. Wallihan assisted by Mrs. Howard Dayton. The guests included: Bernice and Enid Brown, Bayona Tam, Pearl Parlin, Margaret and Grace Coombs, Fanny Bonnefoy, Geraldine Davis, Gene Sakry, Bernice Brown, Jackie Cuneo, George Bonnefoy, Ellsworth Taylor and Boyd Wallihan. The hostess was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. *** JAMES GUBBINS James Gubbins, well-known member of an Amador County Pioneer family, died at his home on Kennedy Flat Tuesday morning after a long illness. The deceased was a native of Amador County having spent the early years of his life in Jackson and vicinity. James Gubbins was highly esteemed by a host of friends throughout the county. He was a member of Excelsior Parlor No. 32, N.S.G.W. and Amador Aerie No. 1776, F.O.E. Surviving him are: a sister, Mrs. Annie Weller and three brothers, John, William and George Gubbins. The funeral was held yesterday morning May 7, from the late residence at Kennedy Flat, thence to St. Patrick's Church were mass was offered up by Rev. Father M. Kearney. The funeral was under the auspices of Amador Aerie No. 1776, F.O.E. Burial took place in the Catholic Cemetery. *** JOHN R. TIPPETT The funeral of John R. Tippett who died at his home in Plymouth last Wednesday was held Saturday and was largely attended. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held. The funeral was under the auspices of the N.S.G.W. No. 48 of Plymouth of which order he was an honored member. John R. Tippett was a native of Plymouth and passed practically all his life in his native town. For many years he was employed in the Burke Meat Market and served as constable for two terms for Township No. 5. Surviving him are: a widow; two sons, James and Edward, a mother, Mrs. Jane Jacobs, six sisters and one brother. Deborah