The Evening Bee Sacramento, Cal. Friday, February 2, 1906 LOCAL BREVITIES Death of "Prof" MacDuff - Word has been received here from San Francisco of the death in that city a few days ago of "Prof" O.C. MacDUFF, who was for may years a familiar figure about the streets and in the hotels of Sacramento. The "professor" had a genial way about him and made lots of friends, upon whose bounty he existed. Some times, however, he would sell a formula for transferring colored pictures to glass. The "Professor" was always conspicuous with a silk hat tilted upon the back of his head and a red necktie upon his shirt front. MacDuff was about 65 years of age. He was found dead in a room in the Langham Hotel. Final Divorce Decree - To-day Superior Judge J.W. HUGHES granted Lottie M. GUNTER a final decree of divorce from Dalbert M. GUNTER, a year having elapsed from the date of entry of the interlocutory decree. To Appraise Estate - Superior Judge J.W. HUGHES to-day made an order appointing J.W. LINDNER, C.C. ROBERTSON and Irving NEEDHAM appraisers of the estate of the late Mary A. CUMMINGS, relict of Charles H. CUMMINGS, for many years a member of the Funded Debt Commission of this city. To Quiet Title - Samuel DICKSON has brought suit in the Superior Court against Roddy McGRATH, S.H. JONES as the administrator of the estate of Ellen McGRATH, deceased, and Mamie E. DUNCAN, as administrator of Della McGRATH, deceased, to quiet title to the west half of lot 6 the block bounded by I and J, Nineteenth and Twentieth Streets. Rode on Sidewalk - Frank AZEVEDO was arrested this morning and charged with violating the city ordinance prohibiting the riding of a bicycle upon the sidewalk. The arrest was made by Officer RIBIE. Early Morning Disturbance - An employe of the Art Dance Hall, known as Ruby, was arrested this morning upon a warrant charging her with disturbing the peace. It is said the woman figured to a disturbance that took place on lower L Street early this morning. Officer SCANLON is investigating the case. PERSONAL NOTES Charles Wesley REED, of San Francisco, is in the city. T.R. JONES, Superintendent of the Sacramento Division of the Southern Pacific Railroad, has returned from a trip to Sparks, Nevada.. Mrs. Wm. McGUIRE, of Tilsonburg, Ontario, is spending the Winter with her sister, Mrs. E.T. CROLY. Mayor R.H. BEAMER of Woodland, is in the city to-day. LA RUE AND OLSON FUNERAL LARGELY ATTENDED Their Graves in City Cemetery Bedecked With Flowers - A Record of the Dead The remains of J.E. LA RUE, a former resident of Sacramento, who died suddenly on the La Rue ranch near Davisville last Wednesday, were this afternoon laid to rest in the Sacramento City Cemetery. The body was brought here by train at 12:35 o'clock from Davisville, accompanied by members of the family and a large number of neighbors and friends from various parts of Yolo County, where deceased had resided for many years. Scores of beautiful floral pieces which had been sent from Sacramento, Woodland and other places were brought here with the body and placed upon the grave. A long line of carriages followed the remains to the cemetery. Funeral services were held at the ranch residence at 10 o'clock this morning, the religious services conducted by Rev. DORRENCE of Davisville. The Woodland Commandery, Knights of Templar, of which deceased had been a member, also participated in the ceremonies the pall-bearers were Henry HEMMEL, William RUSSELL, Dr. BATES, George PIERCE, Otis WILBUR and Al PLANT. Songs were rendered at the house by a choir. Alfred Olson's Funeral The funeral of Alfred OLSON, a well-known business man of Sacramento, who died suddenly a few days ago, took place at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon from the family residence, 1711 N Street. There was a very large outpouring of friends and neighbors to attend the services and a great wealth of flowers was placed upon and about the coffin in the house, and also upon the grave in the City Cemetery. The services at the house were conducted by Rev. C.L. MIEL, while Masonic and Red Men's services were held at the grave. The honorary pallbearers were George W. LOCKE, Sr., William M. PETRIE, H.W. BRAGG, Peter NEWMAN, William LAND and William TURTON. The active pallbearers, six in number, were selected from the Masonic Lodge to which deceased belonged and from the old Tribe of Red Men, four from the first-named and two from the latter. Former Constable Dead John H. DAVIS, a former Constable of Sacramento Township, died last Monday in Napa. He was a member of the Sacramento Aerie of Eagles, the remains were sent to San Francisco for interment, the funeral taking place under the auspices of San Francisco Aerie, No. 5. Davis was about 36 years of age. Kensington Robbins Dead Kensington W. ROBBINS, and old and well-known resident of Sacramento, died last Wednesday. For a great many years deceased was associated with the business house of the late Richard DALE. In his younger days Robbins was an ardent sportsman, being an expert with the shotgun. He had fame over the Coast as a trainer of hunting dogs, and he was also a noted billiard expert. He was a brother of Edward ROBBINS. Deceased was a native of Illinois, aged 61 years. MRS. B.W. CAVANAUGH SERIOUSLY ILL The friends of Mrs. B.W. CAVANAUGH will regret to learn that she is quite low at her residence, 814 Ninth Street, with an ailment to her throat. It has been necessary to operate upon her six times, and her throat is in such a condition that she can hardly take nourishment. Her grief over the recent death of her husband makes her condition all the more critical. BORN GREEN - In this city, February 1, 1906, to the wife of John T. GREEN, a son. DIED CARPENTER - Near Folsom, February 2, 1906, William CARPENTER, Jr., son of William and the late Julia Carpenter, brother of Annie and the late George Carpenter, a native of California, aged 40 years, 4 months and 22 days. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral to-morrow (Saturday) morning at 9:30 o'clock from his late residence, four miles south of Folsom, thence to St. John's Church, Folsom, where mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul, commencing at 11 o'clock. Remains will be taken to Sacramento for interment Sunday. Interment City Cemetery. DAVIDSON - In this city, February 1, 1906, Alonzo F. Davidson, husband of Virginia Davidson, father of Mrs. Eva FRALEY, Mrs. Margaret NELSON, Mrs. Sadie ALBERT, Mrs. C. WITHINGTRON, Mrs. Ida GAYLE, Walter T., Orphz, Olive G., Ruth K., and Genevieve Davidson, a native of Illinois, aged 57 years, 4 months and 16 days. Remains at parlors of Clark & Booth Company. Funeral to-morrow (Saturday) at 2:30 p.m. from parlors of Clark & Booth Co., under the auspices of the General Relief Committee of Odd Fellows. Friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment City Cemetery. GILMORE - Entered into rest eternal, February 1, 1906, Samuel M. Gilmore, husband of the late Jane Gilmore, father of John and William Gilmore and Mrs. John P. Childs, grandfather of Irma Childs, a native of Ireland, aged 81 years. Funeral private. MOYNAHAN - In this city, January 31, 1906, John D., beloved husband of Agnes Moynahan, father of Homer Al, James P. and Norman E. Moynahan.