I can't find the town of Canyon Creek on any searches I've tried. Could someone please tell me in which county it was located? Thanks, Sue Rezek, Iowa

February 25, 2005 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper, published in Alturas, CA. The following is transcribed from the February 17, 2005 issue. Looking Back 97 Years Ago � 1908 J.E. NILES and son, vet of Adin were in town this week to declare that rumors regarding his building a large hotel in Alturas are absolutely false�. Dr. Coppedge has installed hot and cold water inside his lovely new home on the hill above Alturas. Though he�s the first, he predicts all homes will have this feature before long�. Tax Collector R.L. Sloss says times must be getting better as the best showing of payments ever has been turned over to the county in the high amounts of $75,000. High school taxes alone were $17,340. 87 Years Ago � 1918 MODOC cattlemen have met to take up means to install a higher bounty on coyotes in the area, which are said to be reaching menacing proportions. They would also like to see heavy taxes placed on dogs and all stray dogs destroyed�. The jail at New Pine Creek is being moved to another location and for another purpose. The decision comes from the fact that the jail has not had an inmate over the past two years. 67 Years Ago � 1938 MODOC stockmen are up in arms this week following an announcement by the Forest Service that grazing allotments will be cut ten percent this year. The Forest Service says the Modoc Forest is overgrazed�. Noel Dubois, Keith Smith, Bill Mathews, Sheldon Hardin, and May Brooks have lead roles in the junior play to be given at the Modoc Union High School. 42 Years Ago � 1963 THE 50-MILE hike mania was taken up this week by an Alturas woman, Mrs. Teresa Baker, who walked from Lakeview to Alturas. The bit on Dr. Copppedge and his house home with running water brought to mind that we lived just four houses apart. When we built our home, on the hill, there was the Guy Young home, the Baker home, the Caldwell residence, and Dr. Coppedge�s house sharing that side of the hill. Unfortunately, his house burned to the ground several years ago, and the lot is still empty. Teresa Baker, and family, lived just across the street from us. She was married to Paul Baker, the District Attorney, and Paul�s parents lived in the residence that I mentioned just above. Teresa was an independent woman with many skills and great intellect. She still lives today in Gold River, a subdivision of Sacramento. I am sure that the 50-mile walk presented her with a challenge to be met head on. See you all soon. Ron Morgan

February 25, 2005 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper, published in Alturas, CA. The following is transcribed from the February 10, 2005 issue. Looking Back 111 Years Ago - 1894 N FITZGERALD IS A DIFFERENT KIND OF POLITICIAN. The New Era man interviewed him this week when he was running for Assessor and was told. �I would like to have the office if I can get it��. Fred Smith was riding his horse from Lookout and was thrown. When he regained consciousness, he was so bewildered that he didn�t know where he was going and followed a sleigh track to Egg Lake on foot. He stayed at a ranch house there for several days laid up for repairs�. Rev. Wallace claims he got ten converts from his revivals at Likely. 91 Years Ago � 1914 A NEW FANGLED gadget that runs a washer wringer by a motor was responsible for a bad hand injury to Mrs. I. W. Gibbins. After she got it caught in the contraption, she could not get it loose and had to wait for her young son to run to the neighbors for help�. The Board of Supervisors is expected to meet this week and accept the plan for a new Modoc Courthouse�. William Tyree says business is booming in Ft. Bidwell. He has put up a confection house with a pool table and expects to put up an up-to-date moving picture outfit there in the near future. 71 Years Ago � 1934 THE ALTURAS Chamber of Commerce is protesting the proposed transfer of the Modoc Lava Beds out of the Modoc National Forrest and into the National Park Service�. Mayor W.L. Keene and councilman Charles Fitzpatrick�s terms of office on the council expire and they will be up for election. For some reason my Recvord newspaper delivery is slowed. I received two weeks of the Record on one day last week. When I was a boy, women still were getting their hand caught in the wringers of their gasoline powered washing machines, usually kept in the back yard. I remember quite well the fire to heat the water and two large tubs next to the machine one with bluing and one without. My Mom was not a big fan of the wringer on her Maytag so she did the most of the wringing out of her laundry by hand. Ah, memories. Ron Morgan

~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty" <betty@unisette.com> To: <NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 4:26 PM Subject: [NORCAL] Sac Bee Jan 21, 1905 marriage/divorce > Sacramento Saturday Bee > January 21, 1905 > > MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED AND DIVORCE DECREES MADE > OROVILLE (Butte Co.), January 21 - In Butte County one marriage license > was > granted during the past week, as follows: William Edward FOSTER, age 26, > and > Margaret L. BAUMGARDNER, age 19, both residents of Chico. > L. TRIBBEY, of Rio Vista, and Maud McGUIRE, of Oroville, were granted a > license in Sacramento. > Ethel J. HOLLAND was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from > George HOLLAND. > Lillie EVANS vs. George EVANS - the defendant ordered to appear in Court > on January 26th and show cause why he should not be punished for contempt > of > Court for refusing to pay alimony and counsel fees. > Geo. HEFNER vs. Myra HEFNER - Plaintiff cited to appear in Court and show > cause why he should not be punished for contempt of Court in not paying > alimony and costs to the defendant, as ordered by the Court. > MENDOCINO COUNTY > UKIAH, January 21 - The following marriage licenses were issued during the > week by Clerk McCOWEN: > W.B. HAGANS, aged 21, and Miss Ada LYNCH, age 18, both of Ukiah; Freeman > D. > HASKIN , age 34, and Mrs. Minnie DORNSHIRE, aged 35, both of Willits; > Henry > F. WADSTEIN and Mary Ann LOVE. > No decrees of divorce have been issued, although several are under > advisement. > SHASTA COUNTY > REDDING, January 21 - Only one marriage license was issued by County Clerk > BLODGETT during the week just closing. It went to Freddie ALFORD, aged 19, > and Mrs. Mary E. WAGONER, aged 48, both of Redding. The groom's mother > consented to the issuance of the license. > No decrees of divorce were granted, although one divorce suit was begun. > Martha M. WILLIAMS seeks a separation from Russell WILLIAMS. The unhappy > couple live in Copper City. The wife alleged cruelty as the grounds for > her > complaint. > COLUSA COUNTY > COLUSA, January 21 - County Clerk CRUTCHER issued two marriage licenses > this > week. The first was to H.C. LEWIS, of Marysville, to wed Miss Sadie Ray > GARROUTTE, of Colusa Junction. The wedding of this happy young couple was > solemnized at the home of the bride's parents at 2 o'clock Wednesday > afternoon in the presence of the relatives and a few invited friends. > The other license was issued to Fred T. ROSEBERRY, of Redding, Cal., and > Miss Rebecca Louise DAVIS, of Sycamore, Colusa County. Mr. Roseberry is > said > to be a prosperous young business man of Redding. His bride is the > accomplished and handsome daughter of Howell Davis, of Sycamore, and has > for > years been one of Colusa County's most popular teachers. > MODOC COUNTY > ALTURAS, January 21 - Three marriage licenses have been issued in Modoc > County this week, as follows: > Frank E. PAGE, aged 24, to Virginia L. DICKSON, aged 18, both of Modoc > County; Marvin M. CHESTER, aged 25, and Inez WILLIAMS, aged 21, both > residents of Modoc County; John L. PORTER, aged 27, to Pearl FRANKLIN, > aged > 21, both residents of Alturas. > SISKIYOU COUNTY > YREKA, January 21 - The divorces in Siskiyou county got considerably the > better of the marriages during the week. County Clerk RANKIN issued only > one > license - that of William H. WILLIARD, 34, and Kate UTZ, 26, both of Etna. > Judge BEARD, of the Superior Court, granted four divorces - two > interlocutory and two final decrees, as follows: > George E. CONDROY was granted an interlocutory decree from Clara E. > CONDROY. > Eva June WILBUR was granted an interlocutory decree, on the grounds of > extreme cruelty, from William N. WILBUR, a mining promoter of this > section. > She immediately left for the home of her relatives in the East. > Kate UTZ was granted a final decree from Julius M. UTZ, and was remarried > as shown by the above marriage license. > Hattie M. SPOFFORD was granted a final decree from Calvin B. SPOFFORD. > YUBA COUNTY > MARYSVILLE, January 21 - The following couples received permits to wed in > this county this week: > Charles W. BEDEAU and Miss Annie CRISMON of Yuba City; Richard R. LAWRENCE > of Colgate and Mrs. Jeannette H. CAREY of Browns Valley; Ralph R. RAISH > and > Miss Cordelia SMITH of Marysville; Dr. L.T. KIMERER and Miss Grace M. > STEWART of Wheatland. > Final decree of divorce have been granted in the cases of Charles BEAVER > vs. Aura BEAVER and Miranda PINNEY vs. W.A. PINNEY. > NAPA COUNTY > NAPA, January 21 - The following marriage licenses were issued here during > the week: > Robert E. BROSON and Latherea B. DOTY, both of Santa Rosa; Walter JOHNSTON > and Clara L. JESSEN, both of San Francisco; Henry MEYER and Mattie CHENEY, > both of Monticello; William H. BISHOP and Nellie WALKER, both of Vallejo. > > PIONEER DRUGGIST OF VALLEJO ANSWERS CALL > VALLEJO (Solano Co.), January 21 - Friday night James TOPLEY, a pioneer > druggist of this city and a highly esteemed resident, passed to the Great > Beyond, aged 77 years. The deceased came to Vallejo in 1852, and was > engaged > nearly all the time since in the drug business, now run by his sons. He > was > a veteran of the Mexican War, and an esteemed member of Naval Lodge, F. & > A.M., Vallejo. He was mustered out in 1848. Later he obtained employment > with a dry dock company, and came around the Horn with the dry dock > builders > to aid in building the sectional dry dock at Mare Island. When that job > was > finished, he went to the gold fields of Nevada, but later came here as > clerk > to CHAPMAN, the first druggist in Vallejo, in 1852. He finally bought out > the business and up to a week of the time of his death (which was caused > by > a stroke of paralysis received a week ago) was active in business matters. > He was a Trustee of the Presbyterian Church for many years. > > > ==== NORCAL Mailing List ==== > Visit the NORCAL Lookup Library NORCAL Library > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/norcallib.html > >

Corda Mary Perry Corda Mary Perry died from natural causes at the age of 90, at the Lakeview District Hospital in Lakeview, OR on Sunday, February 20, 2005. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 26 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lakeview First Presbyterian Church. A potluck dinner will follow the service, in the Church Fellowship Hall with internment in the New Pine Creek Cemetery following the dinner. Viewing will be Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Desert Rose Funeral Chapel. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Corda was born to Ernest and Myra (Cloud) Robnett on the family ranch in New Pine Creek, OR on March 6, 1914. She grew up on the ranch and graduated from the New Pine Creek High School. She married Franklin Lee Perry on June 23, 1933 at Carson City, NV and they worked together in the cattle business until his death in 1999. She stayed busy taking care of and feeding her cattle until last week when she became too ill to continue. She served on the Modoc High School Board of Trustees for many years and had the privilege of handing diplomas to numerous Modoc High graduates. She also worked as a teacher's aide for two years at the State Line School in New Pine Creek. She was a long-time member of the Eastern Star and the New Pine Creek Grange. She was also a member of the Modoc County Cattlemen's Association and a past member of the Modoc County Farm Bureau. She is survived by sons, Neil Perry of Lakeview and Norman Perry of New Pine Creek; daughters, Leeta Hayes of Wadsworth, NV and Linda Perry of New Pine Creek; brothers, Darvin Robnett of Lakeview, OR and Richard Robnett of Klamath Falls, OR; sister, Leona Joplin of Lakeview; eleven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; special niece, Nelda Newman of Lakeview and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Lee; grandchildren Steve Perry and Janelle Perry and sister, Ethel Thompson. Donations in the memory of Corda may be made to the Willow Ranch Fire Department, New Pine Creek, OR 97635 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Mary Verna Watson-Haman Mary Verna Watson-Haman passed away at Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford, OR, on February 21, 2005, at the age of 91. Mary was born to David Franklin and Josephine Bernice Fulker on April 15, 2005, in White Butte, SD. She was raised on the family farm and attended first through eighth grade in White Butte in a one-room country school. She graduated from High School in Lemon, SD, in 1932. Funeral services will be held at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas, on Saturday, February 26, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Alturas Cemetery immediately following. A celebration of life reception will be held at Faith Baptist Church following the interment. Mary married Alvin Watson in 1933, in Bison, SD. In 1934, their only child, a daughter, Beverly Ann was born. In 1944, Mary and Alvin purchased a ranch in Bieber, CA. She worked on the ranch and was a bookkeeper for Edgerton Lumber. She worked most of her life as a bookkeeper. She and Alvin purchased Monmouth Building Materials in Monmouth, OR in 1963. In 1976, after they had sold the lumberyard, Mary and Alvin (who had retired), moved back to Alturas. Mary worked several more years at Modoc Indian Health. After Alvin passed away in 1983, Mary and her sister Bernice traveled to visit family and friends. In 1986, Mary married Carl Haman in Salem OR. After Carl's death on 1992, Mary returned to Alturas in 1994, to be near her family. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church, where she served as Treasurer and made up the church bulletins, Republican Women of Modoc County and The Garden Club. She was actively involved in the building of Grace Baptist Church in Bieber. She and Alvin belonged to a couple's bowling league in Oregon and California. Among her interests were teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible school. She enjoyed children and young people and was eager to assist missionaries in any way she could. Mary enjoyed landscaping and maintaining her beautiful yard. She was active and knowledgeable about political issues and spent time researching and corresponding, she enjoyed attending the Teapot Fellowship. She looked forward to phone calls from family and friends, but especially her great-grandchildren. The highlight for Mary in her later years was her 90th Birthday Party in 2003. She thoroughly enjoyed the party from start to end. She genuinely appreciated all those who attended, called, and sent cards. In the spring of 2004, Mary moved into an Assisted Living Facility in Medford, OR. There she was able to meet new friends, participate in various games, shopping and enjoyed the Red Hat Society. Husbands Alvin Watson and Carl Haman, brother Howard Spenny and sister Vera Sperry preceded Mary in death. Mary is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Robert Archer, Medford, OR, grandchildren and spouses; Debbie and Ron Campbell, Kathy and Joe Oates of Alturas, David and Sandra Staub of Lakeview, OR, Brad and Dori Staub of Tulelake, great-grandchildren; Sarah Campbell of Beaverton, OR, Ryan Campbell of Boise, ID, Shalan Webb and husband Chris of Eatontown, New Jersey, Skyler Oates of McMinnville, OR, Dustin Oates of Alturas, Jared, Nick and Hayden Staub of Tulelake, Mary and Logan Staub of Lakeview, OR, two step great-grandsons, and a sister Bernice Mathre of Astoria, OR. Numerous nieces and nephews survive her. Garland Foster Smith, Jr Adin resident Garland Foster Smith, Jr., 55, passed away at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, CA. on February 15, 2005 of natural causes. A lumber industry millworker, Mr. Smith had moved from Hopland to Adin in 2002. He was born on February 8, 1950, in Dice, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife Linda of Adin; daughters Juanita Demoe of Bieber; Anna Garman of Round Mountain; Cindy Hill, Ashley Smith, Autum Smith and Jessica Smith all of Adin; brothers Tommy and Ronald of Ukiah, Gordon and Jimmy of Hayfork; sister Sandra Barnes of Ukiah; his mother Juanita Butcher and husband LeRoy of Ukiah; and 12 grandchildren. Private family services will be held at a later date. McDonald's Chapel of Burney is in charge of arrangements. 'Jerry' Harshberger service A Memorial service for Eva "Jerry" Harshberger, will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra at the Federated Church in Alturas on Saturday, February 26 at 11 a.m. A potluck gathering at the church hall will follow Eva "Jerry" Harshberger, 71, passed away January 25, 2005. She was born Eva Reynolds in Pontiac, Michigan on March 8, 1933. Jerry was a resident of Alturas for 16 years. She is survived by her children: Penny Sue Frost and husband Greg of Rogers City, Michigan; Marilyn Gail Harp, also of Rogers City; Beth Robertson and husband Gary of Peoria, Arizona; son Gene Sivley and wife Nancy of Glendale, AZ; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandson; sisters Nancy Whitehead and husband Whitney of The Village, Florida and Murl Karnes of Plant City, Florida and numerous nieces and nephews. Jerry was further survived by special friends, Deana and David Hutchinson and family of Klamath Falls, OR; Pauline Edwards of Alturas, and many other close friends, as well as loving companion of 25 years, Anita DeWitt of Alturas, CA. George William Markham Alturas resident George William Markham passed away February 14, 2005 at Surprise Valley Hospital, Cedarville, CA, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Markham was born in Durant, Oklahoma on December 21, 1931, where he completed ninth grade. He married Lucille Taylor in Fresno, CA in 1949 and the two have shared over 55 years of marriage together. Mr. Markham worked as a roofer, carpenter and builder in his adult life and enjoyed gardening and working in his yard. He and Lucille moved to Modoc County 12 years ago, where many of their family members and children reside. He is survived by his wife Lucille Markham of Alturas; daughter Rebecca Mack of Cedarville; son Rick Markham of Alturas; son Paul Markham of Jewel, OR; daughter Jeanette Yagi of Alturas; son Lee Markham, Alturas; son Roy Markham of Magalia; brother Bill Markham of Alturas; brother Travis Markham of Durant, Okla; brother Lee Roy Markham of Alexandria, Tenn; sister Helen Frenier of Hawthorne, NV; sister Gaylene Bertche of Coalinga; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a great number of sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Pastor Robert Lake will give a Memorial Service at the Modoc Indian Full Gospel Church in Alturas on April 9, 2005 at 11 a.m. Calvin Monroe Osborne, III Better known as "Chip," Calvin Monroe Osborne, III, passed away in Alturas, CA on February 19, 2005. The 32-year-old had made Alturas his home for the past three and a half years, where he had made many friends. Born in Anchorage, Alaska on April 15, 1973, Chip loved music and played guitar, having been self-taught. He was artistic, creative, sensitive and loving. He was an extremely hard worker and laborer much of his life. He was employed and enjoyed working at Black Bear Restaurant in Alturas. Chip had the warmest, widest smile, describe friends and family members. His laughter was contagious. He shared that warmth with whomever he came in contact with. He is survived by his father Calvin and step-mother Linda of Spokane, WA; sister Gloria and husband Art of Pendleton, OR; sister Angela and husband Dan of Bonners Ferry, ID; brother James of Tacoma, WA; step-brother Jeremy Sherfield of Phoenix, AZ; many beloved nieces and nephews and loved ones Michelle, Samantha and Tracy Ward of Alturas. He was preceded in death by his mother Linda Osborne. Memorial services were held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Alturas at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Eugene Toney Memorial services are planned for Eugene Toney, 81 of Orland, on Saturday, February 19, 2005 at the Evangelical Free Church of Orland, 614 A Street at 3 p.m. He died from cancer February 16, at home surrounded by his family. Eugene was born August 28, 1923 on the Toney homestead in Lake City, CA to Mervin and Jewel Toney. He graduated from Surprise Valley High School and married Marietta June Weilmunster on June 22, 1942 in Reno, NV. He was the President of Valley Petroleum of Orland, partner in Toney Farms and was a member of Gideons International and Victory in Christ Community Church. He enjoyed travel and working in his farm shop, especially welding and woodworking. He taught Sunday School and was an Elder in his church for many years, incorporating his love of scripture into daily life principles. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Marietta; sons, Raymond and Larry of Redding and George of Orland and their wives; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Rita and Weta; sister-in-law, Hazel Toney; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Carol Toney. Internment will be in Lake City, CA at a later date. F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary, Orland is handling arrangements. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Corda Mary Perry Corda Mary Perry, 90, died Feb. 20, 2005, of natural causes at Lake District Hospital in Lakeview. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Lakeview First Presbyterian Church. A potluck dinner will follow in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Interment will be at New Pine Creek Cemetery after the potluck dinner. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday in Desert Rose Funeral Chapel, Lakeview. Mrs. Perry was born March 6, 1914, to Ernest and Myra (Cloud) Robnett on the family ranch in New Pine Creek. She was also raised on the ranch and graduated from New Pine Creek High School. She married Franklin Lee Perry on June 23, 1933, in Carson City, Nev., and they worked together in the cattle business until his death in 1999. Mrs. Perry stayed busy taking care of and feeding her cattle until becoming ill last week. She served on the Modoc High School board of trustees for many years and had the privilege of handing out diplomas to numerous Modoc High School graduates. She also worked as a teacher's aide for two years at the State Line School in New Pine Creek. She was a longtime member of the Eastern Star and the New Pine Creek Grange and also a member of the Modoc County Cattlemen's Association. She was a past member of the Modoc County Farm Bureau. Survivors include her sons Neil Perry of Lakeview and Norman Perry of New Pine Creek; daughters Leeta Hayes of Wadsworth, Nev., and Linda Perry of New Pine Creek; brothers Darvin Robnett of Lakeview and Richard Robnett of Klamath Falls; sister Leona Joplin of Lakeview; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; special niece Nelda Newman of Lakeview; and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by grandchildren Steve and Janelle Perry and sister Ethel Thompson. Memorial donations may be made to Willow Ranch Fire Department, New Pine Creek, OR 97635, or the charity of the donor's choice. Herald and News, Klamath Falls, Oregon Published February 23, 2005 ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1906 OBITUARY Wednesday evening, April 25th, 1906, peace came to the suffering and afflicted body of George Herrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Herrick, near Bieber. For more than a year, the young man had been suffering from the disease consumption, induced by measles and as everything possible was done to stay the disease, without avail, death came as a messenger of mercy to the sufferer. George Herrick was born in this valley November 16, 1887 and was aged 19 years, 5 months and 9 days. A model young man, held in high esteem by all his acquaintances, his demise is mourned by all. The remains were laid to rest Friday in the Mountain View cemetery, followed by mourning relatives and friends. Russell Brownell came in Saturday evening on the Redding stage from Portland, OR, called home by the serious illness of his mother. He will remain several weeks. SAD TIDINGS On Tuesday last, Dr. G. W. Harvey received the sad news that his mother was among the victims of the earthquake at Santa Rosa. She had arrived at that place on a visit to a daughter on the evening of the 17th and though the son-in-law was at the depot to meet her, in some manner he failed to find her and the lady spent the night at a hotel, with the result that when the shock came, she was among those killed by the falling building. The doctor received the news by letter from relatives at Fall River Mills and it came as a decided shock, for although he was aware that she would be there, he supposed she would be at a safe distance as his sister lived some three miles from the city. We sympathize with him in his sorrow. – Adin Argus THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1906 Dr. Bradshaw has disposed of his practice here to Dr. Gregory and we believe intends soon to leave for the East. The doctor and wife have made many friends during their sojourn in Susanville, a little more than a year, all of whom will regret their departure. – Mail C. W. Perkiss came up from Chico, arriving here Saturday evening, on account of the illness of his daughter, Mrs. E. B. Brownell. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Goumaz and daughter, Miss Lina, returned from the lower country last evening, where they spent the past several months. – Lassen Mail Andy Arnett of Hayden Hill and Miss Agnes Heaney of this place left last Thursday afternoon for Susanville where they were to interview Cupid Tomb. The nuptial knot was tied Sunday and after a few days, the young couple will take up their abode near Madeline. Mr. and Mrs. Arnett have numerous friends who extend hearty congratulations. C. A. Packwood returned from Bartle’s Sunday bringing with him his brother-in-law, Henry Carilise and family. Mr. Carilise will have charge hereafter of the Old Crow Saloon. LOOKOUT NEWS A. M. Green and R. E. Leventon have been out interviewing the people in the interest of the telephone line from here to Canby. E. S. Trowbridge has sold out his merchandise store to George H. Knight of Adin. Mr. Knight will take charge Monday, May 14th. ADIN ITEMS Sam Hoskins who tended bar for Kenny, had the misfortune to break his collar bone. Lem Traugh and Al Nash returned below this week. It is understood, Mr. Nash will return with his family for a while. Jack Davis and Ben Wayman are both tickled as Jack is now "papa" and Ben is "grand-papa," the bees having swarmed at Jack’s house. THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1906 HAYDEN HILL ITEMS Mr. W. Highett returned from his trip to the city Sunday. Mr. M. Collier has gone out to Madeline after his brother, Superintendent of the mine. Ben Gassaway, Frankie Brown ad James Day of Little Hot Spring left for Washington Saturday, where they expect to remain. Ex-Sheriff C. B. Parker and wife and family arrived here last week from San Francisco. In the future, they will reside at Adel, Oregon, where Mr. Parker is foreman of a large stock ranch. – Alturas New Era Mr. and Mrs. Harry Steiger left Monday for below where they expect to remain. THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1906 Dr. Houston reports two mild cases of diphtheria at A. Annis’, north of town, but says it is very unlikely to spread from there as the patients were quarantined while in the early stages of the disease and every precaution is being used. George Hoarr, who for a number of years conducted the Dana sawmill, is preparing to erect a mill near the growing town of McArthur, in Fall River Valley. Water is to be the power to run the machinery and the mill has a capacity of 25, 000 feet of lumber per day. A sash and door factory will be run in connection with the plant. Mr. Hoarr expects to be ready for business by the first of October. Emily Ford and A. B. Chace of Adin were taking in the sights in Bieber Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Young, sister and brother-in-law of Mrs. Henry Wendt are here visiting. Charles A. Bean and Ben Hutchins left for Washington yesterday morning where they expect to remain. H. C. Watson left on the stage this morning en route for Massachusetts, where he will visit his mother who is in very poor health. He will be absent about three weeks. LOOKOUT NEWS ITEMS J. J. Potter has purchased the Washington Sawmill and will start to remove the machinery Wednesday, which he will move to the Leventon Bros. claims. Lookout and Canby will soon be connected by wire. A. M. Green went to Craig yesterday to survey the line. Work is also being done on the Lookout – Bieber line. HAYDEN HILL ITEMS Mrs. K. Nebeker has been quite sick, but is now recovering. She was attended by Dr. Harvey of Adin. Mr. and Mrs. Summers of Adin, parents of Mrs. Nebeker, were here a few days on account of Mrs. Nebeker’s illness. Mr. M. Collier returned from Madeline bringing his brother, Mr. Jack Collier, Superintendent of the Golden Eagle Mine and family, who have been to Oakland for sometime past. THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1906 THE BIG STORM This section has been experiencing, the past two weeks, one of the most severe storms of recent years. It has rained almost continuously and one or two mornings, snow could be seen on the surrounding mountains. While the storm has been of incalculable benefit to us, in some parts of the State the damage to hay and fruit will be considerable. In the mountains above Oroville, the snow is said to be 15 feet deep in places and streams are frozen over, stopping all mining operations. In the San Joaquin Valley, vast tracts of land are under water, the river being in places 16 miles wide. Sacramento valley seems to have suffered but little. The storm has insured big crops in Big Valley and all are looking forward to an unprecedented prosperous year. HAYDEN HILL ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer, parents of Mrs. O. P. Holcomb, came up from Bieber Saturday, returning Monday. Mr. O. P. Holcomb and family have gone to the valley for a few days. L. B. Hathaway, one of the firefighters in the employ of the McCloud Lumber Company, stopped here Sunday from the north on his way to McCloud. N. Bieber and family arrived home yesterday, after having been delayed at Bartle’s several days on account of the storm. They were met at McCloud by T. J. Dunlap. Mrs. O. W. Whiting, who spent the winter in Reno, was met at Madeline Saturday by Mr. Whiting and Tuesday they left for Merrill, OR, where they expect to remain. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Holcomb came down from the Hill Monday. Their youngest son, who has but lately recovered from an attack of pneumonia, took the whooping cough and was brought here for medical treatment. BORN THOMPSON – Near Bieber, Cal., May 28, 1906, to the wife of James Thompson, a son GERIG – Near Bieber, Cal., May 31, 1906, to the wife of William Gerig, a daughter ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Lassen Mail, Susanville, California - 26 June 1931 Former Lassen Man Dies in Fresno J.H. Pefley, a well known former resident of Lassen County died at his home in Fresno last Monday. For many years Mr. Pefley conducted a mercantile business at Amedee. A few years ago he retired and since that time he and Mrs. Pefley have made their home at Fresno. Mr. Pefley is survived by his widow and three children besides numerous grandchildren. The children are Mrs. Hallie Phelan and Charles Pefley of Reno and Burleigh Pefley of San Francisco. The grandchildren are Maurice Phelan of Alturas, Mrs. Audrey Curtis, Marjorie and Joyse Pefley of Reno and Jack Pefley of San Francisco. The great grandchildren are Phyllis Phelan and Sally Ann Pefley.

BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1906 TRIED TO BLOW IT OUT Tuesday night, about 10 o’clock, an explosion accompanied by a slight vibration was noticed in Susanville. An hour later a louder report and a more pronounced concussion formed the topic of speculation. Wednesday morning, when James Branham, came down from his lighting plant, it became known that an attempt had been made to blow out the old Bremmer dam about a mile above town. The damage done to the structure was comparatively slight and indicates that, the effort was made by someone unaccustomed to the use of explosives. A similar attempt was made last year. It is understood generally that this old dam is a useless obstruction in the river, that it can no longer by used with safety as an ice pond and in case of a flood or freshet constitutes a serious menace to property below it. It might be well for the owners, if they would enlarge the aperture made by the powder Tuesday night. – Lassen Advocate Dr. Houston was called to Hayden Hill Monday to attend the little son of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Holcomb, who was suffering from pneumonia. He returned yesterday and reports the child improving. On Tuesday last, Gee Wah, a Chinaman, who had been at the Long ranch, above town, for several years, was arrested on complaint of J. C. Lewis, charged with assault. Wah had a fearing first, as to his mental capacity, that being determined as normal, his trial for the attempted use of a shovel in an angry and unusual way, was set for next Monday, in Justice Court. – Lassen Mail MARRIED HELMS – CONERY – At Redding, Cal., March 27, 1906, Dr. J. L. Helms and Mabel Frances Conery Mrs. George Loomis is suffering from inflammatory rheumatism and is attended by Dr. Houston. THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1906 Sam Watson left yesterday for Hayden Hill, where he has accepted a position with the Lassen Mining Company. Sam has lots of friends here who will miss his geniality. Anton Gerig has been laid up with a painful attack of rheumatism, but is now improving. Mrs. J. K. Packwood is ill this week, suffering from a severe cold. Georgie Herrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Herrick, still lies in a critical condition and little hopes are held out for his recovery. Edgar Dunlap and wife left this morning for Anderson, where they go to bring back Edgar’s mother and sister, Miss Daisy, who will spend the summer here. R. H. Conley and family arrived here Sunday last and have taken up their residence in S. Kresge’s house. Mr. Conley has accepted a position with George H. Knight in his General Merchandise store. – Argus BORN ANNIS – At Bieber, Cal., April 11, 1906, to the wife of A. Annis, a son GRIDER – At San Leandro, Cal., April 7, 1906, to the wife of R. L. Grider, a ten-pound son WILL OF THE LATE FREDERICK COX The will of the late Frederick Cox has been filed for probate in the Superior Court accompanied by the petition of Mrs. Jennie A. Cox, widow and George W. Peltier, son-in-law of deceased, they having been named, with W. E. Gerber as administrators without bonds. The hearing of the petition has been set for April 13th before Judge Hughes. After certain specified bequests are discharged, one-half of the estate is to go to the widow and one half to the two daughters of the deceased – Jennie A. Peltier and Freda Maxwell. The declaration is made that the decedent adopted his grandson, Frederick Cox Jobson as his child and provision is made for rearing and educating him in addition to his legacy. The legacies for his grandchildren, Elsie Cox, Crawford W. Cox, and Hattie A. Cox, are to be held in trust for them by their mother, Mrs. Hattie A. Cox. The value of the estate is said to be fully $1,000,000, although it is probable that it will greatly exceed that sum. Some of the more important items of the estate follow: Undivided half of Bannon ranch, Sacramento County, $50,000 The Kern ranch, 36,000 acres, in Kern County, $350,000 The Spanish ranch, Sutter County 1840 acres, $40,000 Modoc County ranch, containing 1650 acres, $16,500 Undivided half of the X L ranch of Clarke & Cox, about 20,000 acres decedent’s interest estimated to be worth $100,000 Stock and personal property on X L ranch, decedent’s interest estimated to be $17,500 Stock and personal property on Kern ranch, estimated, $50,000 Undivided half interest in cattle, horses and other personal property in Sacramento County, $10,000 The following shares of stock in companies: California State Bank, 763 shares, $100,000; 170 shares, Buffalo Brewing Company, $17,000; 90 shares John Breuner Company, doing business in Sacramento, $13,000; 25 shares of same Company in Reno, $2500; 10 shares of same Company in Stockton, $1000; promissory notes and mortgages, $15,000; household furniture and personal effects, $5000. THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1906 MARRIED IN WILLOWS W. H. Gardner of Butte City came to Willows this morning and without making any announcement to his friends, was married to Minerva R. Mock of Woodland. The wedding occurred in the courthouse, where the ceremony was performed by Judge Finch. The groom is one of the best known citizens of this section of the County and holds the position of Justice of the Peace of Butte City Township and made such a good record that he has no opposition for re-election. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner departed today for Woodland, where they will visit before returning to their home in Butte City. – Willows Journal Mrs. Mock is the daughter of the late I. W. Bassett and was raised in this valley. Her many friends’ here extends congratulations. GREAT HAVOC FROM EARTHQUAKE The most appalling disaster of modern times has undoubtedly taken place in San Francisco and surrounding cities from the earthquake which happened yesterday morning at about 5 o’clock. Few particulars are given in dispatches received here owing to wires being down, but says, ferry boats are discontinued, no one allowed to enter city. Among buildings destroyed are the San Francisco Examiner, Chronicle, Call, Palace Hotel, Grand Phelan Building, Anglo Cal. Bank, Bank of California, Merchants Exchange Building and buildings in both Oakland and San Jose. Both Universities wrecked and Agnews Asylum with inmates killed in latter. It is reported that the Pacific Squadron is sunk. The dispatch states further that the city is on fire, with little or no water to fight the flames. People are fleeing from the city in terror. Word was received this morning that another shock occurred at 7:30 last evening, with no further particulars. The shock was plainly felt at this place, but not severe enough to do any damage. Alturas new Era: We are pleased to learn that, Mrs. F. A. Smith, who has been very ill for sometime is now improving rapidly. Melvel Williams and family arrived here Friday from Houston, Missouri and will make this their future home. Mr. Williams lived in this valley for fifteen years and left here eleven years ago for the East and his return indicates that Big Valley is still all right. We learn that recently an effort was made to blow out the dam at the Grasshopper reservoir, the property of Anton Gerig. The damage done was considerable, and will cause an outlay of several hundred dollars to repair it. Mr. Gerig has an idea, who the culprit is likely to be prosecuted. While splitting wood one day last week Henry Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Jones, at the Hillside Station, cut his hand severely about the wrist and it was with considerable difficulty getting the blood to stop; but not until the boy became very weak from loss of blood. He has now entirely recovered. BORN WOODMANSEE – In Adin, Cal., April 6th, 1906, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woodmansee, a daughter THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1906 We learn by private letter that N. Bieber and family, escaped injury in the great disaster to San Francisco and are well and hearty; and the Mrs. Bieber and two children will go to Grass Valley to visit Mrs. Bieber’s mother. Mr. B. will remain I the city for a time. Arthur Traugh and wife drove down from Adin Tuesday evening and met Lem Traugh and Miss Johnson, daughter of Park Johnson of Providence, who arrived from San Francisco on the Redding stage. All were pleased to see Mr. Babcock return on the stage Monday evening from stricken San Francisco. Mr. Babcock was rooming on Market Street at the time of the earthquake and being in the worst damaged portion of the city, considerable alarm was felt for his safety. He says the damage done by the earthquake was slight compared to that done by fire. STORY OF TERRIBLE CONFLAGRATION From Nevada State Journal’s Special Correspondent From the ferry to Golden Gate Park, from the Presidio to North Beach, San Francisco today is a piled up mass of desolate ruins. Once the fairest city on the western side of the great American continent, is now a smoldering charnel house, a vast dark gray canopy of smoke and cinders apparently trying to hide from the heavens the scene of death and desolation that lies below. Perhaps one-fourth of the city remains standing, but in nearly every instance the houses that have withstood the flames were practically ruined by the earthquake of last Wednesday morning. Nearly everyone must be rebuilt. Every park in the city is crowded with homeless, hungry people. Though food and clothing is pouring in from every side the excellent methods of distribution adopted by both the military and police authorities is necessarily slow. Friday morning long lines of persons gathered at the relief stations and in some instances, it was long after noon before some of the hungry ones reached the place where a half loaf of bread, some coffee and a piece of meat was doled out to them. Naturally, there is suffering and much of it and there will be sickness, too. Golden Gate Park is filled almost to overflowing; even the cemeteries are crowded with the homeless, hundreds, some, of whom have erected blanket tents on burial plots or within shelter of the big vault. It is conservatively estimated that 350,000 persons in San Francisco are existing in this way at the present time. A week ago, many of them were rated among the wealthiest citizens of California. The others were apparently beyond the pale of want and few, indeed, were in actual need. Yesterday, all were on an equal footing – penniless helpless and hungry. No one seems to have taken time to count the dead. Perhaps a thousand lives were lost as a result of the terrible catastrophe. This is a conservative estimate, for persons who have been assisting in the work of recovering the bodies make the claim that 5, 000 will express the loss nearer than the first figure. Some effort has been made to identify the dead, but hundreds have already been buried in trenches before the result of dissolution would add horror to the already terrible scene and carry disease and more death to an already sorely afflicted people. From the Journal of the 24th The 14-year old boy of Bieber, Jim (Indian) died Monday morning of consumption. J. H. Weaver came over from Fall River Friday. He was accompanied by Clint L. Walker and from here went to Adin on business and on returning, Mr. Walker hurriedly left for San Francisco, where he had relatives who were in the great disaster. O. W. Whiting left yesterday for Plumas County to be gone indefinitely. Mrs. E. B. Brownell has been seriously ill for the past week. Miss Esther Cannon, daughter of Ira Cannon and a nephew of Mr. Cannon, came in on the Redding stage Tuesday evening from San Francisco. Georgie Herrick died last night at 9 o’clock. The young man has been in a critical condition for several months and his death was not unexpected. An obituary notice will appear next week. (5:3) Fred Meyers arrived here Sunday evening from San Francisco. Mr. Meyers informs us that he was sleeping in the Terminus Hotel, not far from the waterfront, Wednesday morning when the great earthquake occurred. He says it would be difficult to relate the scenes enacted during the time and that a short time after his escape from the hotel, the structure collapsed and considers his escape narrow. Mr. Meyers went west into the residence portion of the city before leaving and found little or no damage done there. He says, Mr. Bieber and family and others well known here, residing near the Park, escaped with little loss. The town of Willits in Mendocino County was almost totally destroyed by the earthquake. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Lassen Mail, Susanville, California - 11 February 1916 5;3 Blockade of the Nevada California Nevada Finally Lifted A large quantity of mail arriving in Susanville from the Madeline country on Monday apprised us that the that the snow blockade on the Nevada California Oregon had finally been lifted. The little road has had a strenuous time during the month of January. This first train arrived in Reno Sunday night just 20 days late which is going some even for the Narrow Crooked and Onery. Trains have been running at irregular intervals this week but it is expected to resume regular schedules in a few days. The first train for the north left Reno Monday morning and got as far north as Alturas. The road is still blocked beyond that point. The reopening of the road is a great relief to the residents along the line. While they were well supplied with provisions and it occasioned no suffering they were entirely cut off from communication with the outside world since early in January. They have not been called on to worry on the progress of the war and preparedness. According to Manager Cox four engines belonging to the company have been overturned as a result of the storm, one of the accidents being a most spectacular one. The locomotive became derailed and ran for some distance on top of the ice and snow when it toppled over an eight foot embankment and is now residing with its nose laved by the icy waters of Goose Lake. There will be a great amount of repair work to be done on the company's equipment after the exceptionally hard wear and exposure to the elements.

BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 1906 DEATH OF MRS. A. E. BOYD The angel of death has again visited our community and taken from us a pioneer lady, Mrs. A. E. Boyd, whose death occurred at 10 o’clock last Thursday morning. Although passed the allotted three score and ten years, was able to attend to her household duties until stricken with pneumonia about three weeks ago, from which she never rallied. Mrs. Boyd was a pioneer of this valley, having resided here 28 years and her kind, gentle ways and benevolent disposition won for her the esteem of all. Mrs. Ann Eliza Boyd was born at Windhowhall, near Lester, Kenney County, Donegae, Ireland, February 13, 1828 and was therefore aged 78 years and 11 days. She came to the United States in 1845 and after two years in Philadelphia went to New Orleans and was there married in 1859 and came thence to California in 1878, locating in Big Valley, where she has since resided. She leaves to mourn her loss, three sons, Samuel A. and James t. well known here, and in New Orleans, John S. Williams; also six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Impressive services were held at the M. E. Church at 11 o’clock, Saturday, conducted by Rev. Harry Perks, after which the remains were interred in the Mountain View cemetery. (1:3) BECKWITH DESTROYED BY FIRE The town of Beckwith, in Plumas County, is in flames and at last report, will be almost entirely wiped off the earth. Telephone communication between Beckwith and outside towns is disconnected, as a result of the flames and the reports brought to Sierraville and thence to Reno are very meager. It has been learned, however, that the fire started yesterday afternoon in the Owl Saloon. A high wind was blowing and as the town has no adequate fire fighting apparatus, the flames rapidly spread and aided by the gale, swept on and burned everything before them. According to last reports from Beckwith, before the communication was cut off by the burning of the telephone apparatus, the following buildings were destroyed: Three stores, on hotel, one blacksmith shop, nine saloons, two churches, and one schoolhouse. The fire was reaching out to the residence portion, which at last reports, appeared to be doomed. FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT AT HAYDEN HILL Word was received here Monday from Hayden Hill stating that Robert Palmer had been killed instantly and Ed Highett badly bruised from an explosion in the Golden Eagle Mine. The particulars are these: Mr. Palmer and Mr. Highett were running a drift on the 600 foot level, working on the night shift and during Saturday night had set off a number of blasts, one failing to explode but had burned out. On going to work Sunday evening the missed hole was examined and thought safe and Mr. Palmer inserted a seam bar and struck a few blows with a sledge when the explosion occurred. The young man was blown literally to pieces. Mr. Highett, who was working about six feet distant, miraculously escaped with a few bruises. Robert Palmer was raised in this valley and was one of our promising young men and the entire valley mourns his sad death. He leaves a mother and a number of relatives residing at Adin. (1:4) Fall River Tidings: A few days ago, Roderick McArthur, while engaged in separating cattle at Glenburn was severely injured by being struck in the left eye by his quirt. On the next Monday, he started for San Francisco to consult a specialist and sends home the encouraging news that the occultist expects to save his eye. Bob Woodmansee, the Adin tonsorial artist, came down last evening. M. J. Ayers, formerly of this place but now located near Waterville, Douglas County, Washington, arrived here Saturday night to look after business interests. He will remain for a couple of weeks. Myron has lots of friends at this place, who were glad to see him. Mrs. L. W. Simpson left Monday on the stage for San Leandro on a visit to relatives. The remains of Robert Palmer were buried at Adin Tuesday, the services being conducted by the Odd Fellows Lodge at that place. Al Fitch and wife, who have resided here for almost a year, left Monday for Alturas, where Mr. Fitch has accepted a position with the firm of E. Lauer & Sons. Charles Bean returned from the lower country Monday and informs us that wile in San Francisco, interviewed J. W. Needham, who left here last fall under suspicion of getting away with a number of articles of jewelry. Needham was arrested in Sacramento a short time ago for counterfeiting money and is now in the hands of the Federal authorities. Charles was successful in recovering a ring and watch chain purloined by Needham, while working for him last summer. Gossip is a humming bird with eagle wings and a voice like a foghorn. It can be heard from Dan to Bersheba and has caused more trouble than all the bedbugs, ticks, fleas, mosquitoes, coyotes, grasshoppers, rattlesnakes, sharks, sore toes, cyclones, earthquakes, blizzards, smallpox, yellow fever, gout and indigestion that this great United States has ever known or ever will know. In other words, it has both war and hides backed up in the corner yelling for ice water. – Ex THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1906 George Herrick is slowly improving and Monday was moved home from the Kennedy ranch. William Cook left yesterday morning for Washington, where he goes to look at the country and intends remaining all summer. Frank Bean, who has been home on a visit for a couple of months, took his departure Sunday morning for Portland to resume his position in a general merchandise store in that city. The card of W. H. Woodmansee announcing himself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of this county, appears in this issue. Mr. Woodmansee was raised in this valley and has all the qualifications for the office and believes, that he should be recognized by this party in the convention. The card of George B. Long appears in the gazette, asking for the nomination of Sheriff at the hands of the Democratic county convention. George Long is so well known that it is useless for us to say much, there being not a man in the county, probably, more widely known. Mr. Long is a successful business man and popular and will surely be in the race. A gravedigger working in the hillside cemetery at Reno has uncovered a four-foot vein and assays show that it carries values of $100 a ton in gold. The hole was immediately filled and George W. Oliver of the undertaking firm of Perkins, Oliver and Gulling, with an associate, staked off a claim. This is not the first time that the presence of gold has been suspected in the hillside cemetery. Highly mineralized quartz has frequently been uncovered in the place, but the values have never run so high in gold and it is likely that the active operations of the miner will soon invade the "silent halls of death." DR. FRINK MUST PAY DAMAGES The District Court of appeals for the Northern District of California on Monday afternoon handed down a decision in the case of B. J. Short vs. Dr. George W. Frink. The judgement of the lower court, which was in favor of Short, was affirmed by the Appellate Court. Short, it will be remembered, brought suit against Dr. Frink, alleging in the complaint malpractice and negligence in the treatment of a broken limb. W. E. Herzinger, Reid & Dozier and George O. Perry were Short’s counsel, W. S. Goodfellow, Shanahan & Braynard and Sweeney & Tillotson were Dr. Frink’s attorneys. Short was given judgement for $8,000 and costs. He will now get the money as Dr. Frink gave bond at the time the appeal was taken to assure payment. – Shasta Courier THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1906 BIG SNOW STORM Three Feet of Snow on the Level – Stock will Suffer One of the biggest snowstorms ever experienced in this section struck us last Sunday night and at this writing, three feet of "the beautiful" lies on the ground. Travel is entirely suspended and Bieber has been without mail for three days. The snow is badly drifted, which means that it will be several days yet before the roads are broken. Such a deep fall of snow at this time of year, when stockmen are running short of hay, may mean a big loss of stock in case the snow lies on any length of time. Hay is in demand and yesterday several stacks in this vicinity were bought by those without the commodity. J. H. Holl had turned out his cattle before the snow but will be able to bring them in where there is feed possibly without loss. About 2000 head of cattle belonging to Cox & Clark are out on the Dixie range and this firm will undoubtedly suffer considerable loss. It is a most disastrous storm and something that rarely occurs at this time of year. EX-JUDGE HARRINGTON ILL Ex Judge Harrington, is in a critical condition with cancer of the stomach. Concerning his condition the Colusa Sun had the following to say: There is sad news today for Col. John T. Harrington and family. His brother, who has been declining for sometime, Judge J. W. Harrington, who was living at Lincoln, was taken to Sacramento for treatment. Mrs. Harrington, his wife, has been with him constantly and writes that he is slowly passing away from the effects of cancer of the stomach. His left foot and leg are swollen and his general weakness is increasing. Judge Harrington has requested to be buried at Colusa. He told his wife he wishes to sleep near some of his kindred and asked her to write the Col. John Harrington to that effect. Judge Harrington made a national reputation in the Modoc affairs a few years since and as a jurist, he was brave and conscientious. The size of a town is not what makes a desirable place in which to live, says an exchange. A live prosperous town is a desirable one, and a town may be a small one. Every citizen of a town should take a personal interest in its welfare. Each citizen is a part of the town and either helps to make or unmake the place. The citizens of prosperous towns are always public spirited and united. They take pride in their town. They stand together and work together for the interest of the town. They don’t grumble and spend their time prophesying failure of private undertakings, but always stand ready to do their part and to help make every enterprise a success and that is what makes a town a place worth living in. George Sharp, driver on the Bieber – Madeline line, is laving off at the later place suffering with rheumatism. Numerous strings of catfish were caught in Pitt River Friday and Saturday and were generally distributed about. BORN IVERSON – Near Bieber, Cal., March 8, 1906, to the wife of N. Iverson, a daughter THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1906 HAYDEN HILL ITEMS Miss Agnes Haney left last Friday on her way to Fall River on a visit; the roads being so bad the young lady only got as far as Mr. John White’s. We learn that Roy Bassett, who is at Woodland, had the misfortune to loose his right eye recently. He was working in a blacksmith shop, when in some manner a piece of steel flew and struck him in the eye, entirely destroying the sight. J. A. Carmichael says that the next time Billy Wells cleans a rifle around his "diggin’s" he is going to hide all the cartridges. Yesterday Billy was cleaning a rifle in the back of Carmichael’s saloon when in some manner, the gun was discharged, the ball striking the floor dangerously close to Al’s feet and he says he doesn’t like the sensation. J. W. Harrington, formerly Judge of this county, died in the hospital at Sacramento on the 19th. Death was caused by cancer of the stomach. (5:3) THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1906 MIESSEN – BAGWELL The following is clipped from the Brewster herald, published at Brewster, Wash. Married last Sunday evening at the parlors of justice Gillespie, Mr. George Bagwell and Miss Katie Miessen. There were present but a few of the immediate friends and relatives. The bride was dressed in a creamy white and the groom in the conventional black. The newly wedded couple will move to the farm of the bride on Harmony Heights. The Herald joins their many friends in wishing them a long and happy married life. Sam Boyd left for Reno last Friday morning where he expects to make his future home. Sam’s long residence here causes his departure to be regretted. Eight hundred steers, belonging to Cox & Clark were started from the swamp Saturday for the range at Dixie Valley and while crossing a bridge near the brown place east of Lookout, the bridge gave away dividing the heard, which necessitated one bunch to be driven around by Adin. One steer was drowned as a consequence of the accident. Mr. and Mrs. J. Southard and son, Harry returned from Cottonwood, Shasta County, where they spent the winter. They were accompanied home by Mrs. E. Kellogg, who has been on an extended visit to the lower country. BORN STRATTON – Near Bieber, Cal., March 17, 1906, to the wife of J. G. Stratton, a daughter ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Lassen Advocate, Susanville, California - 14 December 1928 1;7 Big Valley Pioneer Dies After Attack of Pneumonia Mrs. Belinda Arnett, 69, passed away Monday, December 10 in Susanville following a severe attack of influenza which developed into bronchial pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday by the Rev. S.P. Gott at the Allen and Edenholm mortuary. Internment was made in the new cemetery, Wednesday afternoon December 12th at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Arnett was born in Kayesville, Utah on July 25, 1859. At the age of nine she came to Big Valley with her parents during the gold rush residing in Lassen County almost continuously until the time of her death. She was married to J.W. Arnett at Hayden Hill, May 2, 1875, where she made her home for over fifty years in which time she was engaged in hotel keeping and for a time a postmistress and caretaker of mining property, always active in her community welfare. She was an affectionate wife and loving mother of her four children and for the past twenty years she has lived a life of sacrifice and devotion caring for her aged mother and blind brother, who are left to mourn her loss. The deceased is survived by three living children, Andrew W. Arnett of Susanville, Laura McCombs of Seattle, Washington; Ray Arnett of Likely and four sisters, Mrs. Mary McClane of Fairfield, Calif,; Mrs. Survenia Schull of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Linda Davis and Mrs. Lena Fisher.

BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1906 A. Babcock and wife and Fred Meyers left last week for San Francisco. Mrs. Babcock is in poor health and goes to San Diego to remain sometime, while the two gentlemen will return after a short visit. SIMPSON – BURROWS WEDDING A pretty home wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Burrows in the Yosemite colony at Merced on Sunday, when their daughter, Miss Lorena, was united to Claud Simpson of Merced. The house was most charmingly decorated for the event, the predominating colors being green and white. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. A. M. Shaw of Bakersfield in the presence of the relatives and a few of the most intimate friends of the contracting couple. Miss Burrows wore a handsome gown of brown colienne and was attended by her sister, Miss Myrtle Burrows. The groomsman was R. B. Brown of Merced. After the ceremony, warm congratulations were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Simpson and then all of the guests were invited to the dining room, where a most sumptuous wedding spread awaited them. Ample justice was done to the many good things set before the bridal party. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents, the young lady’s friends of the bride in Merced remembering her with a number of handsome gifts. The bride and groom left on the afternoon train for San Francisco, where a portion of their honeymoon will be spent, after which they will go to their new home in San Leandro to reside. Mr. Simpson is a young man of sterling character and good habits, who holds an important position with the Best Manufacturing Company at San Leandro. The many friends of the groom in this valley wish the couple unbounded happiness and prosperity. WILL OF JAMES R. TALBOT The last will and testament of the late James R. Talbot is dated December 6, 1899 and consists of seven typewritten pages. C. R. Wicks and Frank Moody signed the instrument as witnesses. "To Mrs. Kittie Swan, for many years housekeeper for Mr. Talbot, is given $8,000 cash; sixteen head of work mules, to be selected by her; and sections 1, 2, and 12 in Township 18 north, range 5 west, with improvements. These three sections of land are the choicest in the large Talbot ranch, about 14 miles southwest of town, are worth at least $50,000. These bequests are made "in recognition of her universal kindness and attention to me." James J. gill, Ellen P. Gill, Susan Gill and Mary E. McColgan of Boston, Mass., relatives of deceased, are each given $1600 cash, as is also Catherine Cramsey of Ireland. To Bessie Patton, daughter of J. A. Patton, who formerly was in business here, is given the residence in Willows in which L. J. Klemmer and family reside. To each of the three daughters of Hans Johannsen, for many years, neighbors of Talbot, is given the sum of $5000. The same amount is bequeathed to Emma Leonberger, residing in Missouri. By the terms of the will all the residue and remainder of the estate is left in equal proportion to six persons, two of whom are now dead: Mollie Steiger and Lillie Steiger, (born Talbot and both now married) of near Vacaville, daughters of a deceased brother, John C. Talbot; a nephew, James F. Talbot, son of that deceased brother, who resides near Vacaville; a nephew, John Thomas Anderson, who died since the making of the will; a grand nephew, Talbot Anderson, son of that deceased nephew; and a brother, Thomas I. Talbot, who is now dead. Therefore the two nieces, Steiger’s, the nephew James F. Talbot and the grand nephew, Talbot Anderson will each receive one-fourth of the residue of the large estate. Dr. Martin and wife left yesterday on the stage for Millville where the Doctor will locate. Al Fitch and wife left for Alturas this morning. Mr. Fitch is called to that place as a witness in a case before the Justice Court. John Toler of Alturas, who is stopping at Muck Valley and measuring the water in Pitt River as it goes through the canyon, is laid up from the effects of spending three or four hours out after night when the thermometer was somewhere below the freezing point. Darkness came on while he was out hunting and becoming bewildered wandered around for sometime until a fire was started when he was rescued by F. H. Holabird, who resides at the ranch. THUMB IS TORN FROM HAND Johnny Swaggert had the misfortune of loosing his thumb, last Saturday. He was starting out from Alturas in the morning to return to where he was working near Canby. In starting out, he came up to the Canby stage, which was standing in front of the stage office. As there were no passengers on the stage, the driver asked Swaggert to ride with him. Johnny got into the sleigh and held the rope in his hand, intending to lead his saddle horse in this way. It seems that the saddle animal failed to start with the stage team and when the rope tightened it got tangled on Mr. Swaggert’s thumb and stripped the member from his hand. He immediately went to a physician, who trimmed and straightened up the jagged and mutilated wound and dressed and bandaged his hand. We are glad to state that Mr. Swaggert is getting along as well as could be expected under the circumstances. – Alturas Republican THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1906 KILLING HORSES FOR HIDES About the first of January, a complaint was sworn to by Charles Rager of Washoe County, Nevada and James Russell of Secret Valley, Lassen County, Cal., and Sheriff Wilson armed with warrants sought to arrest James Matthews, John Dugan and a Mexican named Manuel, who were engaged in killing horses on the range for their hides. Rush Creek, which is situated partly in Lassen and Washoe Counties, seems to have been the scene of the slaughter and places most barren of snow, furnished plenty of "game" for the hunters. Sheriff Wilson got close enough to the men engaged in the wholesale slaughter of horses to plainly hear the fusillade of the rifle shots; but upon his arrival at the appointed place, the firing ceased. The men had evidently caught sight of him and skipped out to a safer and more congenial clime. Search being made fifty-seven hides were found, most of them being rolled up and prepared for shipment to Bissinger & Co., Reno, from J. F. Mathews, Hot Springs. For further inspection, fourteen of the hides were brought to Susanville. Of the fourteen hides, brought here thirteen of them bear distinct brands. All this talk of the horses slaughtered being "wild Horses" is not a fact. They are range horses. An inspection of the hides clearly show, that several of the horses had been used both for saddle and driving purposes. The collar and saddles marks on the hides plainly indicate that fact. One of the culprits, John Dugan, a young man 21 or 22 years of age, is under arrest and is now retained in the jail at this place awaiting a preliminary examination, which is set for Feb 7th. Mathews and the Mexican are still at large. From the fact that shipment of hides in the past has been frequent, leads to the conclusion that the killing of horses for their hides is by no means a new "industry" and has been practiced extensively. This recent action on the part of the officials will no doubt make those engaged in the business much more cautious in the future and may put a stop to the nefarious work. – Lassen Mail HAYDEN HILL ITEMS Jesse Douglas, who was employed as bookkeeper for the Lassen Mining Co., left last week for New York City. Mrs. Richie Smith left today for Bieber, where we understand she is going to remain, her health being very poor here. Andy Babcock returned from below last evening. He returned home sooner than he expected on account of the illness of his daughter, Miss Rosa. A. C. Herrick was taken suddenly ill at his home north of town Saturday evening and Dr. Houston sent for, but we are glad to state he has now entirely recovered. C. A. Packwood, wife and two children left for Fall River yesterday and this morning, Mrs. Packwood and children took the stage from that place for the lower country to be absent about three months. They will spend the greater part of the time in Stockton. The Adin Argus says that Isaiah Hillman received a serious injury, while attempting to put up a barn door at the ranch of B. F. Studley, which will probably make him a cripple for life. With a lever, he was attempting to raise the door to its proper place when it got beyond his control and fell onto him, breaking the femoral neck, a bone of the hip joint, which is considered impracticable to set successfully. The patient is 75 years old. Dr. Tinsman has the case in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Richie Smith have moved down from Hayden Hill. Billy Wells, who has been assisting Charles Carlton, the butcher, is quite ill. George Guthrie came over from Pittville yesterday, bringing Grant, the hospital patient. We learn that Russell Brownell was on the train that ran into a couple of cars loaded with dynamite standing on the main track at Grants Pass, OR, the first inst. A number of passengers were injured and the engineer killed, but Russell escaped uninjured. Fortunately, the dynamite was not set off. A man by the named of Grant was brought here yesterday from Pittville and placed in the emergency hospital and will be treated by Assistant County Physician, Houston. The hospital was established here by Supervisor Packwood to be used in cases when a patient is unable to make the arduous trip to the hospital at Susanville. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1906 NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE Whooping cough is pretty well scattered around the valley; everyone getting his share whether he wants it or not. Bert Holmes, who recently graduated from a barber college in San Francisco, is now assisting A. L. Putney in the Emerson barbershop. Elmer Paulk is suffering from pneumonia at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Norwood. The Smith sisters, who for many years worked in the Plaindealer office at Alturas, are now publishing the Lakeview Herald, published at Lakeview, OR. Mrs. A. E. Boyd of this place was taken ill about a week ago with a bad cold, which later developed into pneumonia and at this writing is in a critical condition. S. A. Boyd was telegraphed for at Reno, arriving here Saturday and Attorney J. T. Boyd came in Tuesday. But little hope is held out for her recovery, owing to her advanced age and feeble health. A legal publication in these columns, rather unusual in its character, furnishes proof that the old time principles of honor and integrity still abide with us. A short time since Charles E. Spoon, a young man residing on the Martin place below Buntingville picked up a can containing two hundred and eighty dollars in gold coin. The can had evidently been buried by someone and had been thrown out upon the surface by a previous occupant, presumably G. W. Reynolds, while digging a posthole. It has lain undisturbed upon the ground until picked up by Mr. Spoon, who is seeking if he may find the owner. Who buried this money may never be known. In either case, Mr. Spoon’s course is commendable. – Lassen Advocate. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1906 DEATH OF MRS. A. SMITH The news of the death of Mrs. A. Smith, which occurred yesterday at 10:30 o’clock a.m., falls like a pall over our community. The suddenness of her demise comes as a shock and grief is written on every face. Sorrow has entered the home where but a few short days ago, all was happiness and sadder still when an infant five days old is left to never know the tender care of a mother. But God, in his infinite wisdom, has saw fit to remove this loved one from her family and friends, therefore, we bow to His inexorable will. The cause of death was blood poison and despite medical aid and tender nursing, the spirit winged its way to that bourne, from whence no traveler returns. Lorinda L. Smith was aged 45 years and 26 days and was born in Williamette Valley, Linn County, OR, and with her parents moved to this valley 37 years ago. On September 25, 1881, she was married to A. Smith, who survives her and to them nine children were born, eight of whom are living; Richard, Ernie, Mrs. S. D. Begley, Nora, Robert, Bula, Clayton and the infant daughter. Also left to mourn her death is an aged father and mother and eight brothers and sisters. She died believing implicitly in the Christian faith and her charitable, loving disposition will ever remain a solace to the grieved ones. The remains will be interred in the Hillside cemetery tomorrow, after a short service at the residence leaving for the cemetery promptly at 9 o’clock. The sympathy of all goes out to the grief stricken husband and children, in this, their darkest hour. (1:3) HAYDEN HILL ITEMS Mr. James Ramsey will move his family to Adin tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Gus McCrary will soon move to the Johnson sawmill. Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Begley were called to Bieber today, Mrs. Begley’s mother being seriously ill. Frank M. Lakey, an employee of the Terry mills at Round Mountain and Miss Ethel Heaney, a popular young lady of Fall River Mils, were married Thursday evening in the parlors of the Golden Eagle hotel in Redding. The happy couple, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Guill, came out from Redding Friday on a short visit to friends. The party departed Sunday for Redding, en route to their Burney Valley homes. – Millville Tidings Mrs. A. Babcock returned home from below Sunday evening, where she had been for the benefit of her health. Her health has been greatly improved. Homer Jack left for below last week where he goes for treatment at a sanitarium. George Herrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Herrick, is in a precarious condition at the home of T. J. Kennedy. His complete recovery is sincerely hoped for. BORN HOLL – Near Bieber, Cal., Feb 19, 1906, to the wife of J. H. Holl, a daughter LOOMIS – Near Bieber, Cal., Feb 20, 1906, to the wife of George Loomis, a daughter SMITH – In Bieber, Cal., Feb 16, 1906, to the wife of A. Smith, a daughter LEG BROKEN While painting on the ranch house of J. M. Thompson about three miles south of Alturas, yesterday, John Volklandt fell and broke his right leg just above the ankle. He was painting on a scaffold, suspended by falls and one end of the rope gave away, causing him to fall. He was brought to town and Dr. Gibson reduced the fracture and he is getting as well as can be expected. Mr. Volklandt’s friends are grieved to hear of his misfortune and we join them in wishing him a speedy recovery. – Alturas New Era J. Alfred jack of this place has completed the course in stationary engineering in the American School of Correspondence, Chicago, Ill. Mrs. A. E. Boyd, whom we mentioned last week as being very ill with pneumonia, continues to remain about the same. Owing to her feebleness, her recovery is an impossibility and her death is looked for at any time. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Eugene Toney Memorial services are planned for Eugene Toney, 81 of Orland, on Saturday, February 19, 2005 at the Evangelical Free Church of Orland, 614 A Street at 3 p.m. He died from cancer February 16th at home surrounded by his family. Eugene was born August 28, 1923 on the Toney homestead in Lake City, Calif. to Mervin and Jewel Toney. He graduated from Surprise Valley High School and married Marietta June Weilmunster on June 22, 1942 in Reno, Nev. He was the President of Valley Petroleum of Orland, partner in Toney Farms and was a member of Gideons International and Victory in Christ Community Church. He enjoyed travel and working in his farm shop, especially welding and woodworking. He taught Sunday School and was an Elder in his church for many years, incorporating his love of scripture into daily life principles. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Marietta; sons, Raymond and Larry of Redding and George of Orland and their wives; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Rita and Weta; sister-in-law, Hazel Toney; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Carol Toney. Interment will be in Lake City, Calif. at a later date. F.D. Sweet & Son Mortuary, Orland is handling arrangements. Published in the Chico Enterprise-Record on 2/18/2005. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty" <betty@unisette.com> To: <NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 8:45 AM Subject: [NORCAL] Sac Bee Dec 31, 1904 > Sacramento Evening Bee > December 31, 1904 > > OREGON EXPRESS WRECKED BY A MISPLACED SWITCH > Engineer Henry Peters Loses Life While at His Post of Duty > SUISUN (Solano Co.), December 31 - Through a misplaced switch, the Oregon > Express train, fourteen hours late, ran into a gravel train standing on a > sidetrack at this place about 8 o'clock this morning. Engineer Henry > PETERS, > of the passenger train, was killed, and a passenger from Martinez slightly > injured. Both trains were badly wrecked. > The wrecked passenger train was No. 11 from Portland, known as the Shasta > Express. It should have arrived in San Francisco last night, but was > delayed > by the prevailing storms in Superior California. The accident occurred > while > the express was running as an extra. > The misplaced switch, which sent it on to the siding where the gravel > train stood, is alleged to have been left open through the carelessness of > a > brakeman. > The gravel train was struck with great force, although Engineer Peters > made every effort to avert the disaster. He was the only man killed. No > one > is reported to have been seriously hurt, though all the passengers were > badly shaken up. > > LAST DAYS OF YEAR FIND MATRIMONIAL MARKET QUIET > YREKA (Siskiyou Co.), December 31 - The marriage market has been unusually > quiet in this county during the past week, the County Clerk only being > called upon to issue one license, that of George O. WOLGAMOTT, 36, of > Medford, Oregon, and Virginia SQUIRES, 22, of Oakland. > No divorces have been granted, although there are several suits pending. > IN MENDOCINO COUNTY > UKIAH, December 31 - The following marriage licenses were issued during > the > past week: Joseph E. MITCHELL, 21, and Miss Ellen WELLER, 18, both of > Ukiah; > Lester C. HAYNES, 21, of Stockton, and Miss Ora EBBERT, 21, of Ukiah; > Albert > H. MILLER, 23, and Miss Emma VAN DYKE, 20, both of Covelo; Thomas J. > GIBSON > and Miss Lily BENTON; Mathias C. FREDERICKS and Miss Ana HENDERSON; Alvan > ABRAMSON and Miss Amanda WAINEN; Thomas H. CYRUS and Miss May PATTON; > Henry > C. BEEBE and Miss Mary LUND; Nicholas B. CAMPBELL and Miss Mary LARMANER; > Oron B. PITNER and Miss Mabel Alice SHILBEY; Richard J. GIGNAC and Mrs. > Daisy DENNEN; Arthur G. CARPENTER and Alice E. DOLAN. > No decrees of divorce have been granted during the past week. > TEHAMA COUNTY > RED BLUFF, December 31 - A trio of marriages is the record of the license > department of the County Clerk's office for the holiday week, as follows: > William Henry LACY, aged 57 years, a native of Virginia, and Evelina > DREWERY, aged 66 years, a native of Vermont, both being residents of > Corning, where the marriage was consummated. > Ferdinand H. GRONEMEYER, aged 24 years, a native of Missouri, and Miss > Helen Gertrude McRAE, aged 26 years, a native of California. The wedding > ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's parents at Paynes > Creek and the happy pair will reside at Red Bank, where the groom is a > stockman. The marriage was celebrated on the same day as the wedding > anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mc Rae, parents of the bride, who > formerly > taught school in the Blossom District, where she will continue. > Henry C. BROWN, aged 30 years, a native of England, residing at Plateau, > and Miss Hattie B. GIBBONS, aged 20 years, a native of California, > residing > at Macum. The ceremony was performed at the Imperial Hotel by Rev. D.H. > McCULLAGH, and the newly-wedded couple took a brief honeymoon tour to San > Francisco. They will reside at Plateau, in the Shingletown country. > Miss Margaret CASSIDY, who resided here for more than a year and returned > to her home in Nova Scotia some months ago, will be married on January 4th > to Arthur CROEE, a business man of Tatamagouche, in that far-off land. > The wedding day of Miss Julia ROOT, daughter of Mrs. Rose CADWALLADER of > this city, is set for the latter part of January, and the groom-elect is a > well-to-do Easterner. > The other side of the shield is seen in the contempt proceedings brought > to-day in the Superior Court, where Mrs. Mary E. HAYWARD seeks to compel > her > ex-husband, T.M. HAYWARD, to pay her alimony given her by the decree of > divorce. > IN NAPA COUNTY > NAPA, December 31 - County Clerk COLLINS issued the following marriage > license during the week: Matt MALENSEK and Mamie A. FREDERICKSON, both of > Oat Hill. > IN BUTTE COUNTY > OROVILLE (Butte Co.), December 31 - The following is the record of the > marriage licences issued in Butte County for the past seven days: Frank E. > HANLON, 27, of Chico, was granted a license to wet Pat BROWN, 19, of Nord; > Harry C. FLANNERY, 26, of Yuba City, to Genevieve LAWRENCE, 22, of Chico; > C. > NICHOLS, of Nevada, and Mrs. Lillian ONSTOTT, of Nevada City. > Mabel MORTON was granted a final decree of divorce from W.V. MORTON. > SHASTA COUNTY > REDDING, December 31 - During the last week of the year six couples > received > marriage licenses. They were: William T. GONALNON, aged 40, and Mrs. Mary > L. > DELBRIDGE, aged 39, both of De La Mar; Robert C. GIMBLIN, aged 20, and > Florence E. SIMMONS, aged 19, both of Redding; Isaac R. WELLS, aged 35, of > Dunsmuir, Siskiyou County, and Mrs. Hester M. GREGORY, aged 32, of > Redding; > Henry P. MAIN, aged 27, and Irena MILLER, aged 16, both of De La Mar; > George > B. SANFORD, aged 27, of Tehama, Tehama County, and Edith A. BELL, aged 22, > of Bella Vista; Rev. R.E. COON, aged 50, and Mrs. Louisa M. LONG, aged 40, > both of Portland, Oregon. > > MAY DIE FROM WOUNDS INFLICTED BY BROTHER > ADIN (Modoc Co.), December 31 - Clay HASTINGS, the second son of Mrs. L.J. > HASTINGS, of this place, was seriously and perhaps fatally wounded by > being > shot in the fleshy part of his legs by his brother Wednesday evening. > The boys were endeavoring to drive an unruly steer belonging to a > neighbor > away from the corral, and becoming exasperated by the animal the elder boy > discharged a shotgun at him. But in his excitement he missed the animal > and > hit his brother. > The boy was brought to Adin, and placed under the care of Dr. C.M. > TINSMAN. > The wounds, apparently, cover about three inches, and a large number of > shot took effect. It is too soon to tell just what the outcome will be. > > ACCUSED MEN MAINTAIN SILENCE > NAPA (Napa Co.), December 31 - T.D. SHANAHAN and Oscar RATZMAN, who were > arraigned Thursday on the charge of the murder of J.R. LEWIS, and whose > preliminary examination will be held January 3d, still maintain strict > silence. Their reticence since the Coroner's inquest has involved the > tragedy in a great deal of mystery. District Attorney BENJAMIN and the > officials of the Napa State Hospital are busily engaged gathering evidence > against the accused men. > > LEAVES TOWN ON TRAIL WAGON > Trinity County Woman Departs For Oakland Under Strange Circumstances > WEAVERVILLE (Trinity Co.), December 31 - Mrs. John MARTIN, a > much-talked-about woman in this section of the State, who resides here in > the Summer and at Oakland in the Winter, left Wednesday with her son and > big > Newfoundland dog on the trail wagon of one of H.W. GOETZE's freight > outfits. > The cause of this strange mode of travel is due to the local stage agent's > refusal to take the big dog aboard the Redding-Weaverville stage unless > Mrs. > Martin would sign an agreement to remove the dog if other passengers > boarded > the stage at intervening points. This she refused to do, and consequently > she departed for Oakland in the manner stated. > She placed a large quantity of straw in the bed of the wagon and the boy > and the canine climbed in first. As Mrs. Martin proceeded to climb in > several snapshots were taken, and the large crowd of men and boys hooted. > As > the wagon moved out of town, Mrs. Martin threw kisses to the crowd. > After her unsuccessful attempt to get the dog a seat on the stage, she > indited a vulgar letter to the stage agent and, before delivering it, read > it loudly to a crowd of men on the main business street of the town. > The woman is well known here and in Oakland. She was one of the > principals > in the famous Henry Martin will case in San Francisco a few years ago, > claiming that her son, known as "Baby John," was the child of Henry > Martin, > her brother-in-law. > Her husband, a wealthy old pioneer, died under peculiar circumstances a > few years ago, and the Grand Jury of Trinity County had his remains > removed > from the grave and an autopsy held. The San Francisco chemist's report was > "no arsenic," but the $500 fee provided by the county was never called > for. > Last year the woman was arrested here for blowing up Testy's mining > ditch. > The general opinion here is that the woman is partially demented for she > enters different business houses, insults everybody she has anything to do > with, and creates havoc in general whenever she comes to town from her > home > on Brown's Creek, four miles from here, where she claims to be operating a > quartz mine. > > WALKER MAY BUY TERRY PROPERTY > People of Anderson Hope That Town Will Be Terminus of Railroad Line. > ANDERSON (Shasta Co.), December 31 - The people of this town realize that > Redding wants to be the terminus of the Walker railroad, but Anderson is > confident that it will get the prize and on the strength of that > confidence > real estate values here have advanced very materially. > Anderson bases its hopes on the belief that the Cow Creek Valley offers > the only natural outlet for the railroad and that Thomas WALKER does not > care where he strikes the Southern Pacific, as he only desires to follow > the > line of least resistance. It is assumed that as the Terry Railroad is > already laid down the valley to Anderson, Walker will buy the entire Terry > plant to get hold of the railroad. > Those who claim to know say that Walker had an abstract made of all of > the > Terry property about two months ago, for the purpose, it is maintained, of > making the purchase that would mean so much to this town. > It is claimed that Walker has had an option on the Terry Company's > property for some time and it is believed that the deal it about to be > consummated. > Of one thing everybody is sure and that is that Walker contemplates > building very soon and it will not be long until his surveyors will > present > their reports and his final decision as to the route and terminus will be > made. > > SHOT UMPIRE THROUGH HEAD > Peacemaker's Decision Did Not Please One of the Parties to Controversy > McCloud (Siskiyou Co.), December 31 - Two Italians were disputing a > question > at the Westover mill, and being unable ro arrive at a satisfactory > conclusion, they called in a countryman, Ben ISAOARDI, to decide the > issue. > With the cheerfulness of Happy Hooligan, Issoardi consented to act as > judge > and render a decision according to the facts as he understood them. > When he handed down his decision, P. FIORELLI, one of the disputants, > became angered, pulled out his pistol and shot the judge in the mouth. The > company physician found Isaordi's superior maxillary bone fractured, the > hard palate shattered and the mouth badly lacerated. The surgeon removed > two > plates of bone and sent the sufferer to the company's hospital. > The cartridge must have been inferior, or the top of Happy Holigan's head > would have been blown off. > Sheriff DEEMIS arrested Florelli, who is now held in jail awaiting the > result of Issoardi's wounds and being held for a preliminary examination > before Justice of the Peace HEACOCK. > > AN OLD MAN BADLY BURNED > His Cabin Began to Blaze While He Was In Bed and Asleep > DUNSMUIR (Siskiyou Co.), December 31 - Word has just reached here that an > old man named B.F. PRICE, who stopped at the house of Mrs. HUTTON, in > Dunsmuir, all last Winter and Spring, and then moved into a little cabin > on > her ranch near Castle Rock Springs early in the Fall, came near burning to > death last Sunday night. > He is said to have retired to his place about 7 o'clock in the evening > and > tried to start a fire, but failing, left the fuel smoldering and crept > into > bed and was soon sleepy. The fire kindled and ignited some pitch close by, > and spread over the shack and enveloped the victim before he awoke to a > realization of his danger. > Being seventy years old he rushed out through the mass of fire and only > escaped with his life. As he is severely burned over breast and face, he > may > die. Some think the old fellow was slightly under the influence of liquor > when he returned to his cabin. He has been brought to this place and > medical > attention given him. Price is an Eastern man without relatives and with > but > few friends out here. He is without means, but will have goo attention > here. > > > ==== NORCAL Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from list version, send a message to > NORCAL-L-request@rootsweb.com with nothing but the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the > body text. > >

BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1906 NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hall of Long Valley died in Susanville Friday evening. (1:3) The remains of Mrs. E. A. Richardson of Point Richmond, but formerly of Susanville, was buried at Susanville Saturday. (1:3) As she stepped from the house last Friday morning, Mrs. William McChristian of near Susanville fell upon the icy porch and it is feared that she fractured her right arm. Last Friday evening while Dr. Gerichten of Janesville and J. B. Williams of Susanville were visiting the formers acetylene light plant, a coal from Mr. Williams cigar exploded the plant, seriously burning both men about the face and hands. HAYDEN HILL ITEMS Miss Lizzie Vogt and Ora Nave returned from Alturas on the 28th. Mr. and Mrs. James Ramsey returned Monday evening from Canyon Creek, where they were called to the bedside of Mrs. Ramsey’s mother, who was very low. Milt Watson was here from Willow Creek the last of the week and reports that Adin will be in communication with Madeline, by telephone, in the near future. The line will run via Hayden Hill. DIED HOLABIRD – In Bieber, Cal., January 3, 1906, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Holabird aged about six weeks. The child had been suffering from erysipelas for several weeks and despite loving care and medical aid, it passed away Wednesday morning at about 2 o’clock. The remains were interred in the Hillside cemetery today. (5:1) T. J. Durfee had the misfortune to slip and fall one day last week, which incapacitated him for several days. Frank Parrish, who has interests in this valley, left Friday for his home in Cottonwood, after a stay here of several weeks. MARRIED HENDERSON – CANNON – At Alturas, Cal., Dec 30, 1905, Paul Henderson and Miss Maude Cannon, both of this valley. The Gazette extends congratulations. Judge George Bush, Shasta’s new Judge, seems to have made a bad mistake in passing sentence in the first criminal case tried before him, says the Red Bluff Cause. He sentenced one L. H. Sullivan, convicted of an assault with a deadly weapon, to pay a fine of $700 or be imprisoned at San Quentin one day for every $2 of the fine. As it appears that there is no law authorizing imprisonment in a State prison as an alternative of the payment of a fine, the Judge was given a chance to correct the error. It seems the new Judge might apply himself to the study of the State laws to some advantage. THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1906 WALKER HAS OPTION ON REYNOLDS PROPERTY The Millville Tidings is reliably informed that Walker, the Minneapolis lumber king, has secured an option on the vast timber holdings and plant of L. C. Reynolds located in the Shingletown section. The price is stated at $50,000 and the option expires about the first of February 1906. It is not surprising that Walker should seek to obtain possession of this valuable property, as he has a great amount of timber in that section of the county. It is thought that Walker and his associates will seek to purchase all of the timber lands that can be procured, together with the plants and will then close the plants down. In this way, timber will become so scarce that Walker and his associates can get any price they may ask for their lumber. Our informant does not think that it is the intention of the Walker syndicate to operate any mills in this county, but is of the opinion that all the timber purchased by them will be held as a speculation. – Tidings Bessie Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Adams, in the lower end of the valley, was taken with diphtheria last Saturday. The child was quite ill for several days, but is now improving. The many friends of Bell Creighton and C. C. Clark were taken by surprise when last week they started for Redding to visit Cupid Blodgett. They were married at the Methodist parsonage on Market Street in Redding, by Rev. Fay Donaldson and immediately started for the lower country on a wedding tour. – Fall River Tidings HAYDEN HILL ITEMS Mrs. Lizzie Vogt has moved into the Parault house. Mr. J. B. White and daughter, Leda, of Willow Creek were in town today. Mr. R. Felts and Mrs. Anna McClure arrived from Adin to cook in the Anderson Hotel. ADIN ITEMS Ike Metcalf, one of Lassen County’s prominent citizens, is now in Adin finishing Mr. Johnson’s house. Seward Kresge went to Canby to take charge of the Co-op store at that place. Mr. Kresge will certainly by the right man in the right place. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Holabird wish to thank their friends for the assistance and consolation given them during the sickness and death of their child. Eighteen head of stock cattle, sixteen belonging to G. E. DeForest and two to G. W. Bennett, were drowned in a slough below Johnstonville a few days ago. They had been driven or had wandered away from the place occupied by Bennett and were on their way back, when the accident occurred. Reaching a slough where the ice was covered with snow, they rushed down into it, broke through into the deep water and were drowned. The loss is quite an unusual one of the kind in this section and indicates the necessity for fencing the deep pools, so that cattle can not get into them. – Lassen Advocate THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1906 Lark Estell received word that his sister, at Toler, Washington, was dangerously ill and left for that place Monday morning on the Redding stage. MARRIED SIMPSON – BURROWS – At Merced, Cal., Jan 7, 1906, Claude A. Simpson and Miss Lorena Burrows BORN BUNSELMEIER – Near Bieber, Cal., Jan 13, 1906, to the wife of W. H. Bunselmeier, a son Bert Pratt was late with the stage last Saturday night by getting lost between here and Lookout for two or three hours. Guy Moss of Bieber appeared in the Superior Court yesterday with his attorney, N. J. Barry, pleaded guilty to a charge of assault; was fined $50, which he then and there paid and left for his home rejoicing. – Lassen Mail THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1906 HAYDEN HILL ITEMS Charley Loveland is quite sick with tonsillitis. Oscar Holcomb of Bieber moved his family up today. January 13, 1906, born to the wife of J. W. Totten, a son January 15, 1906, born to the wife of W. W. Ramsey, a daughter Dr. C. M. Tinsman was called to the bedside of Mrs. Godfrey Walker, who is very ill. The infant child of J. W. Totten died last Saturday night. The remains will be interred in the Adin cemetery. ADIN ITEMS J. Johnson moved his family into town this week. Dr. Tinsman was called to the Silva place near Hayden Hill to attend Mrs. Godfrey Walker, who is suffering from appendicitis. Mrs. E. T. Kellogg, a cousin of E. Kellogg of this valley is here on a visit. The following from the Danville (Iowa) News, will be of interest here, James Packwood being the grandfather of W. D. Packwood of this place: "Mr. James Packwood having reached the age of eighty years, he signalized his retirement from the stock business by raising for the market a roan shorthorn Durham steer weighing 2580 pounds also two other steers, a grass fed two-year old weighing 1470 pounds and one weighing 1800 pounds. Mr. Guy Semour bought the cattle and he and Mr. A. J. Packwood accompanied the shipment to Chicago. Charles Leonard died last Saturday morning at the home of A. G. Loomis, where he has resided for years, at the advanced age of 79 years. The old gentleman had been in feeble health for sometime and his passing away caused no surprise. He had lived in this valley for twenty-five years and was a highly respected citizen. He leaves no relatives. (5:1) Mrs. M. R. Steiger and Mrs. H. L. Steiger received the sad news of the death of their uncle, J. Talbott, at Willows, which occurred on the 18th inst. The two ladies left for that place Saturday. (5:2) ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Carol Letitia Conklin Carol Letitia Conklin died at the Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville, CA on Monday, February 14, 2005, from natural causes at the age of 63. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 19 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cedarville Community Church with Rev. Dan St.Clair officiating. A pot-luck dinner will follow the service. Carol was born to Raymond and Margarette (Hammon) Bordwell at Medford, OR on December 26, 1941. Her family moved to Cedarville when she was a baby. She grew up on the family ranch and graduated from Surprise Valley High School with the class of 1959. She was married to Milo Conklin in April 1963, and was later divorced. She furthered her education by attending Lassen College, where she graduated in 1976 as a licensed dietitian. She cooked for Surprise Valley Hospital until it closed and immediately took the position of head dietitian with the Alturas Hospital until 1985 when she returned to the Surprise Valley Hospital as a cook when it reopened. She was holding this position at the time of her death. Carol was an expert seamstress and enjoyed word search puzzles and riding horses with Lewie. She found much pleasure in the simple things of life. She is survived by son, John R. Conklin of Powers, OR; daughter, Tina M. Conklin of Cedarville; brother, Kenneth Bordwell of Cedarville; special friend, Lewis Cain of Home Camp, NV; five grandchildren and one great-grandson. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel of Lakeview is in charge of arrangements. Service set for Roger Ducasse A gathering of friends and family, to celebrate the life of Roger Victor Ducasse, will be held at the Federated Community Church Hall in Alturas on Saturday, February 19 at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome A resident of Alturas for 56 years, Mr. Ducasse had owned and operated the Ducasse Auto Upholstery shop since he moved here in 1949. Mr.Ducasse, 90, passed away at his home on January 20, 2005, following a brief, but courageous, battle with leukemia He is survived by his wife Evelyn Ducasse, two nephews, Bob Dillinger of Ridgecrest, CA and Norm Dillinger of Chico, CA. grand nieces Susan Johnson of Ridgecrest, CA, and Teresa Dillinger of Davis, CA and grand nephew Steve Dillinger of Ridgecrest, CA Velma Pengelly Hoyt A Celebration of Life Service for Velma Pengelly Hoyt, age 100, 11 months and 7 days will be held at the Malin Community Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Joyce Fogle will officiate. Following a horse-drawn hearse procession, she will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Amos E. Hoyt at Malin Community Cemetery. Those wishing to pay their respects may visit O'Hair & Riggs Funeral Chapel, Aspen Slumber Room on Thursday, Feb. 10 from Noon to 5 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contribution in memory of Velma Hoyt may be made to the Tulelake Seniors' Nutrition Program; Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 842, Tulelake, CA 96134. Velma Hoyt, a long-time resident of Tulelake, died on Saturday, February 5, 2005, at Merle West Medical Center, Klamath Falls, OR. She was born in Alturas, CA, to Henry and Della Warner Pengelly on February 29, 1904, and was the eldest of three daughters. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Barney and Glenda Hoyt of Malin, OR; grandchildren Rhonda Heiney and her husband Bill of Tulelake, CA; Chuck Day of Merrill, OR and Dana Hoyt of Pullman, Wa; ; great-grandchildren Brooke Heiney, Davis, CA and Jared Heiney, Tulelake; sister Neva Asher of Alturas; niece Dorothy Carlisle of Cottonwood, CA and a nephew Warner Asher of Alturas. She will be missed by all her immediate family, extended family, and numerous friends Her parents Henry and Della Pengelly, husband Amos E. Hoyt, and a sister Ruth Asher of Alturas, preceded her in death. Services have been entrusted to OHair & Riggs Funeral Chapel, 515 Pine Street, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601 (541) 884-3456. Eva 'Jerry' Harshberger Services for Eva "Jerry" Harshberger, will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra at the Federated Church in Alturas on Saturday, February 26 at 11 a.m. A potluck gathering at the church hall will follow Eva "Jerry" Harshberger, 71, passed away January 25, 2005, in Washoe Medical Center, Reno, Nevada, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident on January 6. She was born Eva Reynolds in Pontiac, Michigan on March 8, 1933. Jerry, as she was known, was a resident of Alturas for 16 years. A former southern California resident for many years, Jerry had lived in Covina, then Pomona, before moving to West Covina and later Alturas. She had worked as a Certified Nurse's Aide in Baldwin Park Convalescent Hospital and Cherry Lee Convalescent Home. While living in Covina, she organized a neighborhood women's club called "The Doodlers," which is still in existence and focuses on projects and hobbies. Jerry had been an active member of Alturas Grange 406 for several years, and her afghans were welcomed by all those fortunate to receive one. One was made for the Alturas Rural Fire Department as a fund-raiser prize and another for the roof fundraiser for Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Alturas. She is survived by her children: Penny Sue Frost and husband Greg of Rogers City, Michigan; Marilyn Gail Harp, also of Rogers City; Beth Robertson and husband Gary of Peoria, Arizona; son Gene Sivley and wife Nancy of Glendale, AZ; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandson; sisters Nancy Whitehead and husband Whitney of The Village, Florida and Murl Karnes of Plant City, Florida and numerous nieces and nephews. Jerry was further survived by special friends, Deana and David Hutchinson and family of Klamath Falls, OR; Pauline Edwards of Alturas, and many other close friends, as well as loving companion of 25 years, Anita DeWitt of Alturas, CA. Her wishes were to be cremated. Clinton A. Weilmunster Clinton "Alden" Weilmunster passed away of natural causes, at the age of 91 on February 6, 2005 in Alturas, CA. Born July 31, 1913 in Lake City, CA, Alden, as he was known to his friends and "Pop," as he was known to his family, had lived most of his life in Modoc County. He attended high school in Cedarville On August 31, 1936, Alden married Thelma Greiner in Cedarville, CA. They went on to share 68 years of happiness. Mr. Weilmunster worked for the State of California Agricultural Inspection Stations, so though he and Thelma were required to travel the state, they have always called Modoc their home. They spent every summer vacation and holiday with their beloved grandson Audie McCombs, no matter where they were living. In 1975, Mr. Weilmunster retired to Alturas and he and Thelma have lived here ever since. He enjoyed fishing, tying flies for fishing, working cattle drives, and helping his brother-in-law Nolan Greiner on his ranch in Adel, Oregon. He belonged to Neighbors of Woodcraft. In later years, he and Thelma cared for their great-grandchildren Dane and Shauni McCombs. For the past year, Alden had been living at the Cindy and Don Deiter residence in Alturas. "Thanks to Cindy, we have been able to spend time with Alden that we surely would not have had," express family members. Alden leaves his loving wife Thelma of Alturas; his grandson Audie McCombs and wife Kim; great-grandchildren Dane and Shauni McCombs, all of Alturas, CA and sister Maurietta Toney and husband Eugene of Chico, CA and their children, along with many cousins. Private interment will be at the Alturas Cemetery. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1905 NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE Mrs. George Raker of Milford being charged with insanity was brought to Susanville Friday, but we have failed to hear further particulars. It seems very unfortunate, indeed, for not long since her husband and two children have preceded her. George Long brought from the R. R. Friday a party consisting of relatives of the late George Geary of Ash Valley, who are here on business connected with his estate. They returned the following day to Woodland from whence they came. Guy Brown is clerking in the Co-op store. Mr. Wolters, father of Mrs. J. Layman, left for his hone in Missouri Tuesday after a short visit here. We learn that Ed Wolf, formerly of Bieber, is now located in Fort Bidwell and is conducting a candy factory and barbershop. Fred Meyers has been suffering the past month with gatherings in his head and as soon as the weather permits, will go below for the winter. Al Layman, who has been here for sometime, left for Los Angeles last Friday morning. Mrs. William Gerig has typhoid fever at her home north of town. Dr. Houston, her physician, says she is rapidly improving. Mrs. A. G. Loomis, who we mentioned last week as being seriously ill, is now on the road to recovery, so we are informed by Dr. Houston. N. Bieber and family left this morning for San Francisco, where Aubury and Carmen will attend school this winter. They go by the way of Madeline and Reno and their many friends wish them a safe journey. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1905 HAYDEN HILL ITEMS Mrs. Anna McClure is suffering from erysipelas on the right side of her face. Mr. A. Chittock’s new residence is almost completed and he will soon take possession. Gus McCrary now handles the ribbons over the Hayden Hill and Ash Valley stage line. Elmer Vogt, who has been confined to his room with a sore knee, is able to be among his friends. Mrs. Vogt had the phone removed from her hotel. It will now be found at Mr. J. H. Collier’s residence. H. A. Geisendorfer left last Tuesday for Sacramento for a short visit. Mr. Douglas accompanied him to the railroad. Last week, Willie Riggins while working at the Coyote Mine, was struck by the windless, receiving a severe gash above the eye. Judge Kelley, in the Superior Court last week, dismissed the case of P. J. Kruse, charged with rape. NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE Several cases of whooping cough are reported around Spoonville. Mrs. Annie Theodore of the Tules has gone to Reno to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. E. C. Brown. A dispatch from Alturas says: R. H. Todd, an insurance agent, recently passed several checks in the town of Fort Bidwell, in this county, which he drew upon the Surprise Valley State Bank at Cedarville and as he had no money in the institution to meet them, he endeavored to depart on foot before daylight for other parts. After traveling south on the main road about six miles, he concealed himself in a ravine about 200 years off the road. As soon as it was ascertained in Fort Bidwell that the checks were bogus, which was done by telephoning to the bank, W. W. Shartel and R. L. Mason went in pursuit of the missing man. After a four or five hours search they succeeded in locating Todd in a ravine, where he was in hiding. Todd was immediately taken back to Bidwell. The crooked transactions were adjusted by a cousin, who had in the meantime arrived from Cedarville. It is probable that no prosecutions will be made. Several checks, amounting to $200 were passed. Frank Bean, who has been clerking in a store in Portland, OR, for the past nine months, arrived home last evening. Frank’s health has not been good lately and comes home for a vacation and breathe the pure ozone of big valley. He will return to Portland in a few months. ADIN ITEMS Mr. Reynolds, an employee of George H. Knight, went to Susanville to fetch his wife and child to Adin. They will make this their home in the future. Ralph Woodmansee, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woodmansee, was quite ill during the week, requiring the attendance of a physician. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1905 MARRIED IN SUSANVILLE MOSS – CANNON – At the M. E. Parsonage, Susanville, Cal., Dec 13, 1905 by Rev. J. M. Wilson, Guy Moss and Miss Blanche Cannon, both of Bieber. The young couple are our most popular young people and start in life under most favorable auspices. Although married in Susanville, it was not altogether a surprise to their many friends here; it being whispered about that the ceremony would be pronounced on their arrival at Susanville. Their many friends, along with the Gazette, wish them a long life of unalloyed happiness. They will make their home at the Moss ranch north of town. THE LAST SUMMONS Judge G. F. Harris died at Alturas last Monday morning, death being caused by neuralgia of the stomach, from which he had long been a sufferer. Judge Harris was one of the best known men in Modoc County. In early days, he lived in Lake City and moved from there to Alturas, where he has resided ever since. He was twice elected Superior Judge of Modoc County and filled that position in an able manner. He was a man of keen perception, good judgment and one of the brightest lawyers in the county and might easily have been one of the foremost men in the State had it not been for a single uncontrollable weakness. Generous to a faille, he could not withstand the pleadings of his nature, which clouded an otherwise brilliant career. He was a man of great personal magnetism and congenial manners, which made friends wherever he went. His hand and purse were ever open to the needy. He possessed characteristics peculiarly his own; affectionate as a child and as stern as a sphinx as occasion required. By his death the legal fraternity has lost one of its brightest members and the county a man whose many kind acts will always be remembered by a host of warm friends, who sincerely regret to learn of his death. Mrs. Harris and daughters arrived from San Francisco this morning to attend the funeral, which will be held at Alturas this afternoon under the auspices of the A. O. U. W. order, of which he was a member. – Cedarville Record (1:3) The Susanville papers last week reported the serious illness of L. C. Stiles of Susanville and later we learn of his death. Mr. Stiles was one of the most prominent citizens of Lassen County. A pioneer, who by frugal industry had accumulated considerable wealth and was a main factor in wielding the destines of this county. His loss will be sorely felt and the breach made will be long in healing. (1:4) HAYDEN HILL ITEMS Miss Burnis (Bernice) Anderson has been on the sick list. The Vogt Hotel will change hands the first of the month, Mr. A. Smith of Bieber having rented it. H. A. Geisendorfer has returned from Sacramento. He was accompanied by his wife and son. Miss Lulu Fichu of Alturas arrived here last Friday night to spend a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. J. Ramsey. NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE Mr. A. Ramsey, who was seriously beaten by Benjamin Brophy last week, is, if at all, slowly recovering by the has not yet fully regained consciousness. The news of the death of L. C. Stiles of Susanville has cast a gloom over the entire community. Every respected citizen will miss his hearty hand shake and pleasant greeting. The wedding bells were ringing on a cold December morn. They came over the hill from Big Valley – yet a few days and their echo shall be heard near Susanville. FOX – LYONS – At Susanville, Cal., Dec 13, 1905, by Rev. J. M. Wilson, Mr. Dan Fox and Mrs. Lena Lyons, both of Bieber. THURSDAY – DECEMBER 28, 1905 NARROW ESCAPE At a home Christmas tree given by Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Hopper Saturday evening, Earl Brownell was burned quite severely about the face and hands while acting as Santa Claus. The cotton worn about his head and body caught fire from a lighted candle and it was with considerable difficulty that the fire was extinguished. NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE Miss Rachel Watson, the Secret Valley teacher, is spending the holiday vacation with her parents in the northern end of the county. The Indians, far and near, are having "a big time, a big eat" at Spoonville today. Jim Negley, formerly of Adin, has received the appointment of postmaster at Alturas. The office is a salaried one and will occupy all his attention. In a street car accident in San Francisco, in which a number of persons were injured last Wednesday, were Mr. and Mrs. N. Bieber and family, but fortunately escaped injury. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1905 NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE Born to the wife of William Tanner of DeWitt, a daughter. The Grand Jury was in session this week. From the north, we noticed John Bath of Ash Valley. George C. Barton, assistant principal of the Lassen County High School, is confined to his bed with typhoid fever. A telegram was dispatched last Wednesday evening for a teacher to fill his position until he is able again to resume the work. Tip Marr of Red Rock is here this week. James Woodin left yesterday for Elsimore, Riverside County, where with his wife, will spend the winter. Sam Springer, an Indian, was locked up Sunday night for being drunk and disorderly and Monday morning was fined $10. Godfrey Walker of Hayden Hill was down Monday. Isaac Vestal of Pittville was here on business Monday. DOUBLE WEDDING New Era: There was a double wedding in Alturas last Monday evening at the Alturas Hotel. The parties were J. E. Craig and Miss Francis Meyers and Clarence Steiger and Miss Eula Marcus, all of Lookout. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Paul S. Bandy. Mr. and Mrs. Steiger will reside in Bieber, Mr. Steiger having a position in T. J. Durfee’s harnesses shop. The Gazette extends congratulations. A number of witnesses have been subpoenaed here to appear at Susanville on the 8th inst., in the Nathan Payne case. The preliminary examination of Guy Moss for an assault upon Will Bean came up in Justice Sheppard’s court last Friday. The defendant was bound over to appear before the Superior Court under $500 bonds. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1905 DEATH OF A. R. PERKISS A. R. Perkiss, who died in San Jose Sunday, October 29th, was several years ago, a resident of Anderson and at the time of his death was running a ranch in the Pacheco district and was a prominent stockman of the County. Mr. Perkiss came here with his family from Big Valley some twenty years ago. Deceased was buried at Gridley by the side of his wife, who died about two years ago. Mrs. Shearin and Mrs. Waite, daughters, survive him. – Anderson News (1:3) A crowd of witnesses from here are at Susanville this week on the case of Nathan Payne. It is hoped the peace officers will act as leniently as possible with them. Hazel Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith of this place, is seriously ill. The young lady has been suffering for months with inflammatory rheumatism and at the present writing there is but little hope of her recovery. We sincerely hope that by next week we can report her improvement. Richie Smith went to Bartle’s Monday and brought back Mr. and Mrs. Steven Begley, who were called, to the bedside of Hazel Smith. Old man Whitmore, of Whitmore, Shasta County, whose age is uncertain, but is somewhere near 85 years, was here with a load of grapes the latter part of the week. He makes this arduous journey up here with fruit every year, with apparently as much convenience as those much younger in years. It is not often that a man steps from the office of a justice of the Peace with a salary of $900 a year to that of Superior judge with a salary of $4000 per year. Buty this feat has been accomplished by George W. Bush of Redding. He was appointed Superior judge by Governor Pardee last Saturday, to fill the new office created by the last State Legislature. Shasta County now has two departments of the Superior Court, which will be established at an extra expense of about $10, 000 per year. The new law was an unpopular one from the start and whether it will be repealed or not by the next legislature remains to be seen. The new Judge is 32 years of age, has had no very extensive practice in the law and will therefore hold the place as a sort of sinecure. – People’s Cause Mrs. B. F. Studley and daughter, Miss Eva Campbell, of Willow Creek were here yesterday. NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE Mr. Frank Dawson and Miss Mary Ravenscroft will be married in Susanville tomorrow. Mrs. True of Susanville departed for Likely this week to visit her daughter, Mrs. George Hapgood. Miss Gilberta DeForest of Johnstonville has gone to Pacific Grove where she will spend the winter with relatives. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1905 DEATH OF HAZEL SMITH It is with a feeling of sadness that we chronicle the death of hazel Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith, which occurred last Friday morning at 9 o’clock. The young lady had been a sufferer for months and with amazing fortitude withstood the pains, complaining but little. Everything that was possible was done to stay the hand of death, but all in vein. It is hard to give up one so young. The old must die; but with the passing away of those that are still in their youth, with a long life and its possibilities before them, it is, indeed, sad. But we must all bow to the inexorable will of Him, who does all things well. Her lovable disposition had endeared her to all of her companions and with sad hearts they part with her forever. Hazel Smith was born in Bieber August 5, 1892 and was aged 13 years, 3 months and 5 days. Impressive services were held at the church at 11 o’clock Sunday morning by Rev. Harry Perks, the remains being escorted to and from the church by school companions. The remains were interred in the Hillside cemetery yesterday. The grief stricken father and mother, brothers and sister have the sincere sympathy of all, in their hour of sorrow. (1:3) The case of Nathan Payne came up in Superior Court on the 8th inst. The jury failed to find the defendant guilty and was therefore discharged. Mr. Wolters, father of Mrs. J. Layman, is here on a visit from his home in Missouri. There are now seven cases of diphtheria in the lower end of the valley, confined to the homes of James Thompson and George Loomis. The patients are all getting along nicely and under strict quarantine. A SAD DEATH Little Dewey Loomis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Loomis, passed away Monday at 1 o’clock for the disease diphtheria. The child was taken with the disease last Thursday and though everything possible was done, she passed away after an illness of four days. Dewey Martha Loomis was aged 7 years and 6 months. She was an unusually bright child, idol of her parents and loved by all of her companions. The parents are grief stricken over the sudden demise of their loved one and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to them in their sorrow. The remains were laid away Tuesday in the Hillside cemetery. (5:2) DIED SMITH – In Bieber, Cal., Nov 10, 1905, Hazel Smith, aged 13 years, 3 months and 5 days. William Whittall and Mrs. W. H. Roney left for Susanville Saturday and were married at that place Monday. They are expected home this evening. The Gazette extends congratulations. NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE Mrs. M. A. Spaulding, mother of J. B. Spaulding, the druggist, of Susanville, died in Susanville last Friday and was interred at the place today. (5:3) Several Bieber people were here last week serving as witnesses on the Nate Payne case, which was dismissed on account of insufficient evidence to convict him. George L. Tomb has purchased the undertaking and furniture business of A. K. Philbrook and is now conducting the business. The gentleman is a conservative, capable businessman and no doubt will be successful in his new venture. Mr. Tomb expects to carry a full line of furniture and wares usually carried by such --- institution and his prices will be as low as possible. All success to the new proprietor. – Lassen mail (was unable to read the missing word) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1905 Two new cases of diphtheria have developed I this vicinity since our last issue, Kate Fite and the little child of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Kennedy. All of the patients are getting along nicely. BORN LOOMIS – Near Bieber, Cal., Nov 22, 1905, to the wife of A. G. Loomis, a daughter HOLABIRD - Near Bieber, Cal., Nov 20, 1905, to the wife of F. H. Holabird, a daughter WOODMANSEE – At Bieber, Cal., Nov 21, 1905, to the wife of W. H. Woodmansee, a daughter DIED WOODMANSEE – At Bieber, Cal., Nov 21, 1905, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Woodmansee THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1905 NEWS FROM HONEY LAKE Mrs. Charles Brockman of Milford was brought to Susanville Saturday in a very critical condition. The doctors have but little hopes of her recovery. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hosselkus, an aged couple who live about five miles south of Susanville came near losing their lives last Monday morning. Mr. H. had driven into the field with his team, which became unmanageable and ran into a rail fence. While trying to free them from the rails, they knocked him down and left him unconscious, while they ran to the house where they ran over Mrs. Hosselkus, who tried to stop them by shutting a gate in their faces. Both bones in her right leg and her shoulder blade were broken. The team then went back and ran over Mr. Hosselkus bruising him up considerably. Dr. Bradshaw was called and relieved them of their suffering as much as could be expected. The jurors on the case of the people vs. Kruse, before the Superior Court at Susanville, returned home last night. The jury disagreed, but the case will probably be brought up again in the near future. No new cases of diphtheria to report this week and those under quarantine have entirely recovered. The quarantine will not be raised for several weeks, however and in the meantime, we are in hopes no new cases will develop. Lassen Mail: The case of the people vs. J. P. Kruse, charged with rape, is now on trial in the Superior Court, before Hon. F. A. Kelley and following named gentlemen compose the jury impaneled to try the case: J. Holbrook, Perry Summers, A. Babcock, W. Knox, B. H. Bassett, George King, M. Watson, J. A. Johnson, A. L. Triplett, Niles Iverson, Steve Owens and John Hansen. The people are represented by District Attorney Burroughs and Attorney N. J. Barry is for defendant. I. Hillman of Adin passed through here Friday from a visit to his old home in Maine. Mrs. A. G. Loomis has been critically ill for several days, but at this writing, she is improving and hopes are entertained for her recovery. Mr. Reynolds, a cousin of Mrs. B. F. Studley, with his family, was visiting relatives here this week. They had been residing at Sisson, but were changing their location and stopped enroute. – Adin Argus ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty" <betty@unisette.com> To: <NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 2:52 PM Subject: [NORCAL] Sac Bee Dec 15, 1904 > Sacramento Evening Bee > Thursday, December 15, 1904 > > SNAKE VENOM CAUSED DEATH > Indians Suspected of Poisoning Gus Flaske - Robbery Was The Motive > CEDARVILLE (Modoc Co.), December 15 - Further investigation into the > causes > leading to the death of August FLASKE, who was found dead on a lone ranch > in > Duck Lake Valley, has revealed the fact that he had just been paid off and > had about $500 in cash in his possession. > Flaske had always been a steady working man of good habits and the fact > that he was always a healthy man excited the suspicion that he had met > death > by foul means. This thought, coupled with the fact that within thirty-six > yours after death the body was bloated and blackened beyond recognition > strongly pointed out that a horrible crime had been committed. As Flaske > had > no known enemies, investigation was instituted. Robbery is believed to be > the motive for the crime. > Owing to the distant location of the place progress in ferreting out this > affair has been retarded. > The keys to Flaske's trunks and valises are missing. He always kept these > keys in his pocket. Until the baggage can be brought to Cedarville it will > not be known what other personal property was taken. It is known that some > clothing which hung on the wall of his bedroom is missing, and it is hoped > that this will lead to the positive identification of the parties > indicated. > As traces of regular poisons are not to be found it is now believed death > was due to rattlesnake venom which was probably placed in some of the > food. > It is said this poison would produce the results found in the case of > August > Flaske, and that such is used by Indians when they wish to cause death in > a > manner that the departed spirit of the person will never return to give > evidence against them. > There are quite a number of Indians in that country and have shown more > or > less restlessness during the past year. It is believed they were > responsible > for the death of Charles BURWRIGHT last Summer in that same valley, fully > reported in The Bee at that time. However, deeper investigation will be > prosecuted and it is hoped that within two or three days more some > definite > results will be known. > > EASTERN RELATIVES WILL CONTEST WILL > SUISUN (Solano Co.), The Eastern relatives of the late Harvey RICE have > instituted proceedings in the Superior Court to have his will set aside. > The > deceased was for many years one of the prominent residents of Suisun. He > died on November 19, 1903, was admitted to probate, and Geo. A. LAMONT > appointed executor of the estate, which consists of real and personal > property in this county to the value of about $11,000, and some real > property in the East. > According to the terms of the will the Eastern property was left to > relatives there, and the Suisun property, after the payment of all his > debts, was devised to Mr. Mary HOXIE. He made his home with her in his > declining yeas and she cared for him in his feebleness. The relatives > assert > that he was not of sound mind for a long time before the will was made and > that Mrs. Hoxie exerted an undue influence over him, persuading him to > cancel a former will and to make the one giving the bulk of his property > to > her. They ask that the latter will be revoked and that A.L. REED be > appointed administrator of the estate. Mr. Lamont has been cited to appear > in the Superior Court on January 3d, and show cause why the will should > not > be revoked. > > CHARGES OF GRAFT WILL BE INVESTIGATED BY TRUSTEES > Accused Trustee moves to Adopt Resolution Calling For the Investigation > CHICO (Butte Co.), December 15 - The acts of Superintendent of Streets J. > McC. STILSON, who was openly charged with graft by Mayor CLARK at the last > meeting of the City Trustees, will be investigated by the Board. > Resolutions > to that effect were adopted by the Board at the meeting last evening. The > resolutions were presented by Trustee EAMES. The motion that they be > adopted > was made by Stilson and seconded by SCHWIN. > The resolutions demand that the Board of Trustees make a full > investigation into the conduct and business of Stilson as Superintendent > of > Streets and set the date of the hearing on December 21st at 7:30 p.m. > After the resolutions had been adopted Mayor Clark said it had been > intimated at the last meeting that he had received the office of Chairman > under conditions which were not entirely above board. He asked Trustee > Eames > if he knew anything about the manner in which he (Clark) secured the > place. > Eames replied that he did. In the discussion that followed it was brought > out that Trustee Eames and Schwein had asked Clark to meet them at a > certain > place at a certain time. When they met Clark was asked to be Chairman of > the > Board, and agreed to accept the place. At this meeting the Committees were > appointed, and Stilson and CANFIELD, who, it was inderstood, has been > warring for some time, were placed as far apart as possible. Stilson was > appointed on the Street Committee because Eames and Canfield could not get > along with him. > Trustee Stilson said he made the statement at the last meeting of the > Board that he would not occupy the Chair under the same conditions which > Mayor Clark secured it. He was asked to explain what he meant by such a > statement, but declined to go deeper into the matter. > The investigation will undoubtedly bring out some interesting facts. It > will be the principal attraction in this city during the evening of next > week, for great interest is taken in the matter by the residents and > property owners. > > SENT TO THE ASYLUM > OROVILLE (Butte Co.), December 15 - Mrs. Emma BULL, who was brought over > from Chico yesterday by Constable HINDMAN and Dr. HARVEY, was examined by > the Lunacy Commission yesterday afternoon and ordered sent to the asylum > at > Napa. > > THIRD ROBBERY WITHIN A WEEK > Lone Highwayman In Shasta County Plies His Trade Profitably > REDDING (Shasta Co.), December 15 - The lone highwayman, armed with a > revolver and masked with a cotton handkerchief, made his second appearance > within a week in Redding last evening. Gordon HUSTIS, driver of a milk > wagon, was the victim, $3 being the booty obtained, and the southern > suburbs > of the town was the place. > The hold-up had the usual trimmings. Hustis was driving home to the > Wyndham dairy, which is half a mile from town, at 8 o'clock in the > evening. > He had descended the hill at the foot of Main Street, when some one > stepped > from the roadside, grabbed the horses' heads and stopped the team. It was > pitchy dark, for rain clouds obscured the moon. > "Throw up your hands!" the bandit ordered. It was the same old command, > and Hustis, getting a faint view of the revolver and the masked man, > understood and obeyed as well as he could. He threw up one hand, retaining > a > hold upon the lines with the other. > "Throw up the other hand, too!" said the highwayman, and then Hustis > comprehended that the orders were to be obeyed in no half-handed way. He > dropped the lines and held up the other hand. > The robber went through the driver's pockets carefully. The only thing of > value he obtained was a purse containing $3 He then bade Hustis to drive > on, > and not look back until he got home. > Reaching the Wyndham dairy, Hustis gave the alarm. The officers in town > were telephoned to, but they could do nothing. They had no description > that > would avail anything. All that Hustis could tell of the bandit was that he > was of average hight and build, and was in his shirtsleeves. > It was only last Friday night that a lone bandit held up E.W. GRAHAM in > the suburbs of Redding in a manner quite similar to the hold-up of last > evening. On the night following Martin NIGHTWINE was held up by a > single-handed footpad in Keswick. > The frequency of these hold-ups suggests that they may all be the result > of one man's depredations. > > LIVELY SESSION OF GRAND JURY > Butte County Inquisitorial Body Is Probing Into the Affairs of the County > Officials > OROVILLE (Butte Co.), December 15 - It was generally believed that the > Grand > Jury now in session here would have no business of great importance come >before it, but from present indications it will cause considerable stir. An > interesting session was held yesterday, at which time the Jury sought to > probe into the secrets of the Royal Arch Society. One of Oroville's most > prominent men was called to the room, and asked to divulge whatever he > knew > of that Order. He refused and informed the Jury he knew of no law which > would compel him to tell the secrets of a society to a Grand Jury. > It is rumored here the information was sought to determine if belonging > to > such a Lodge would interfere with the performance of the duty of a > District > Attorney. > It is the general belief that this is another chapter in the fight > between > the temperance people and the saloons, which has been waged with great > determination, ever since the Board of Supervisors failed to allow the > "License, Yes" or "License, No" questions to be voted on at the general > election. At the time the petition was ignored by the Board of > Supervisors, > the anti-saloon people said the matter would not be dropped, but would be > fought to the end. > At the election two supervisors who refused to act on the petition, were > up for re-election and were defeated. The "no-license" side had a great > deal > to do with these defeats, and expect the new members to be more favorable > to > them. The saloonmen do not appear very much worried, and claimed the new > Board will not do anything which will be detrimental to their business. > They > have been keeping a close watch on the movements of their antagonists, but > were somewhat surprised when it was hinted that the Grand Jury had > undertaken the task of probing into the secrets of the Knights of the > Royal > Arch. > Inasmuch as the District Attorney over a year ago complied with the law > in > closing up the nickel-in-the-slot machines and percentage gambling games > it > was a surprise to learn that the Grand Jury was trying to find out if he > was > a member of a secret organization. > This anti-saloon fight is becoming a warm one, and will no doubt continue > so for some time. > There are some other affairs which the jury is probing into, and some > more > sensations are looked for before it closes its session. It appears as > though > the Jury is going to attempt to turn down some of the work of the > Supervisors, as it is reported that Supervisor John BOYLE was called in > yesterday to answer questions. The report is also current that the jury > had > the Superintendent of the County Infirmary up to answer some questions, > which he considered private affairs and not pertaining to hid duties as > Superintendent of that institution, and consequently told them as much. > From present indications this Grand Jury is stirring things up, but > whether of not their efforts will be of any consequence remains to be > seen. > > > ==== NORCAL Mailing List ==== > Visit NORCAL Genealogy Index > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/NORCAL%20index/ > >