BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1906 Earl Brownell was taken down with pneumonia the first of the week. At this writing, he is greatly improved and it is thought that in a few days he will be up and around again. Mrs. O. A. Trowbridge was in Bieber Friday from Lookout, where she is on a visit to relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Trowbridge are in the mercantile business at Bandon, Ore. and well pleased with their new home. George Bassett, Democratic nominee for County Clerk, while coming in from Susanville Saturday, had his buggy completely wrecked by his team running away. When this side of Hayden Hill, one of the lines broke and as a result, he now supports a new buggy, while looking after his political interests. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1906 COUNTY SEAT ITEMS The trial of Naylor, formerly of Hayden Hill, was called in the Superior Court on Wednesday of this week before a jury. Undertaker Tomb brought in the body of a Chinaman the first of the week, who died suddenly of heart failure. He had been employed as cook at the Collier home on Hayden Hill. The body was interred in the cemetery at this place. (1:4) On Saturday of last week, one A. L. Martin was arrested and brought to jail on suspicion of having burglarized the Emerson store at Standish. While under arrest and in charge of an officer, he was struck on the forehead with a revolver by a man named Adams, causing a bad and dangerous wound. C. H. Merrill was taken ill last Friday and up to this writing, is still confined to his bed. We hope to give notice of his convalescence next issue. At the last session of the Board of Supervisors, A. H. Waller, N. Bieber and A. Smith were appointed a Board of Fire Commissioners for the town of Bieber. Their duties will be to provide means for protection against fire and we can shortly expect something doing along this line. OBITUARY The following obituary notice of Richard S. Rucker, whose death occurred at Fall River Mills, October 1st, 1906 and who was well known here, we take from the Fall River Tidings: Richard S. Rucker was born in Marion County, Missouri, December 21, 1836, being the elder of a family of twelve children and four brothers are now living, all residing in Missouri. They are William, John, George and Price Rucker. MR. Rucker was married on March 9, 1858, to Elizabeth Bouldware, also of Missouri, who now survives him. Four children were born them, only two now living, death taking a --- the others in their infancy. Their son, Walter G. is now living at Big Valley and the daughter, Mrs. James Gooch, has a home in Red Bluff. In 170, Mr. Rucker and family moved to Santa Clara County, Cal., and also spent some years in ---. Later coming to this county and at one time residing at ---. At the time of his death, Mr. Rucker was 69 years, 9 months and 10 days old. Death came at 5 o’clock Monday, October 1 and his funeral took place Wednesday at 1 o’clock in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Following his body was a great multitude of friends. They had gathered to pay him a last farewell. Mr. Rucker was a good neighbor, a true friend, a worthy citizen and always ready to help a good cause. (4:1) (There were parts that could not be read) Fred Bucher arrived here yesterday from his home in Surprise Valley. We have some inside information in regard to Fred’s visit here, but we’re mum – until next week anyway. Fred Waters and wife are here from San Diego County on a visit. Mrs. Water is a daughter of Mrs. William Gerig of this place. BORN WALKER – Near Hayden Hill, Oct 3, 1906, to the wife of Godfrey Walker, a daughter THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1906 Attorney Charles C. Holl returned from Susanville Saturday, where he had been prosecuting the Naylor case. Naylor was convicted of grand larceny. MARRIED KRAMER – MANNING – At Redding, Oct 9, 1906, Mr. William Kramer of Lookout and Miss Rose Manning of Fall River Mills. Dr. E. R. Merrill arrived last week from Sacramento having been called here by the serious illness of his brother, C. H. Merrill. We are pleased to state that Mr. Merrill is rapidly recovering and will probable report his complete recovery in a few weeks. Henry Wendt sold his candy business and barber shop, Monday and will leave the last of the week for Southern Oregon, where he expects to locate. The candy factory was purchased by A. Smith, while the shop was purchased by Henry Burner. Mr. and Mrs. Wendt have made many friends during their residence here who greatly regret their departure. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1906 DEATH OF H. P. READ The death occurred in this city this morning of H. P. Read. Mr. Read passed away at his home on Western Avenue after suffering several days with an attack of paralysis. He passed away surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Read was a native of Missouri aged fifty-seven years. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Mattie Read and two sons, Perrin and Abbe Read. H was a brother of the late A. G. Read of Woodland and Dr. G. M. Read of Redding. The deceased lived at Woodland many years and came to Petaluma four years ago. Since a resident of this city, he has made many friends, who will regret to learn of his demise. The funeral will take place Thursday at 1 o’clock from the Christian church. Rev. Denton will officiate. The interment will be in Cypress Hill Cemetery. – Petaluma Courier (1:3) Mr. Read was well known here, having lived near Lookout for years and his death will be regretted by a large number of friends. Dr. Merrill returned to his home in Sacramento last Friday. Charles Merrill, we are pleased to state, is rapidly improving from a severe attack of typhoid fever. Edgar Dunlap has moved his family to town and is occupying the Bradshaw house. Edgar has accepted the position as bookkeeper in N. Bieber’s General Merchandise store and as the arduous duties require an accountant of no mean ability, is proof of Ed’s efficiency. Robert Woodmansee and family moved down from Adin Monday and will reside here permanently, occupying the rooms vacated by Henry Wendt. Mr. Woodmansee has purchased the Barber Shop at this place of H. Burner and will be found at the old stand ready for business. He is a good workman and thoroughly understands the art. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.