This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nichols, Volkmeier, Lavinia Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UW.2ADI/2171.3 Message Board Post: THOMAS NICHOLS Duggan’s Serra Mortuary hosted funeral rites Jan. 12, under the auspices of Crockettt Lodge #139, Af&Am, for Thomas B. Nichols, 83, of 664 Hanover St., Daly city, who died Jan. 9. The husband of Marie Nichols, he was the father of Marie Nichols and Mrs. Christine Volkmeier. Two grandchildren are among his survivors. Mr. Nichols was a member of Shidler Lodge, AF&AM #509, Shidler, Okla. Burial was at Woodlawn Memorial Park. The Record & Westlake Times, page 10, Wednesday, January 17, 1968 From CADI: NICHOLS THOMAS B 12/25/1885 LAVINIA M ARKANSAS SAN FRANCISCO 01/09/1968 440-12-9192 82 yrs

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UW.2ADI/2167.1 Message Board Post: Hi, If you want to get either of their birth/death/marriage certs in SM county let me know. I charge $20 for each cert (covers gas, parking & the cert!) and I can mail it to you. Let know if you have questions :). Good luck with your search! -Mel email: [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UW.2ADI/2171.2 Message Board Post: Hi, If you need help to get a birth/death/marriage cert I charge $20, and I can go and get it for you and then mail it to you if you'd like. The death cert can provide you with some good details to help you with your search for him/his family. If you have any questions, email me back! :) Good luck with your search! -Mel email: [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Any! :D Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UW.2ADI/2172 Message Board Post: Hi, My name's Malynda and I live in the bay area of SF. I can go and get birth/death/marriage certificates for anyone. In California you need to be a relative to get a certified copy, but anyone can recieve an informational copy (the only difference is that it reads "Not for official use or proof of identity" on the top of the certificate to help people from identity theft). I can probably help get you the certificate on little information, SF is really good at doing searches with little information. Births/Deaths/Marriages have to have been after 1906 (the earthquake destroyed all info before then), so their death cert may be on file but their birth cert will not if they were born before 1906. The cost is $20 per cert. (since it costs me $12-14 per cert + the gas & parking charges are expensive) The info you can get on birth/death cert's is: mother & father's names & locations of birth, which can really open up many doors when you are stuck! :) Death cert's will provide the cause of death, place of death, last known address, and an informant's name (the person in charge of their estate shortly after their death). If you have any questions, email me anytime :). [email protected] Good luck with your search! -Mel

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nichols Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UW.2ADI/2171 Message Board Post: I would be hoping to find an obit. for my Uncle, The only information I have is from the ss death index, which reads Thomas Nichols born Dec. 25, 1885, died Jan. 1968........... Daly City, San Mateo, CA. maybe there would be something about his wife and family. ANY help, that someone might give me would be very much appreciated, Lenore in Michigan

Folks- I would like to find some obituaries from 1986 forward, and one from 1937. Can someone direct me to a library or other source that does lookups? Thanks- Nancy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2170.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks, Elaine. I appreciate the help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UW.2ADI/2170.1 Message Board Post: California Death Index: Eugenio Dentone, b. 10/29/1905 in Italy, d. 12/24/1962 San Francisco Co., CA., MMN Bianchi. Jennie Angelina Dentone, b. 6/19/1909 in CA., d. 7/22/1988 San Mateo Co., CA., MMN Navi, father's surname Toso. Elaine

I am looking for the death record of Ferdinando Balestraci who died sometime between 1910 and 1917 and a birth record for a daughter Carolina. In 1910 he is living with his family, wife Alberici E. [name is actually Erminia maiden name ALBERICI, and son Peter. Surname in the index is spelled Balestiaci. They are living on San Pedro Road, Township 1, San Mateo County. Later 3 June 1910 a daughter, Carolina is born in Daly City. I have not been able to find her birth record. I don't know what happened to Peter. Erminia later ends up in San Diego married to my relative Emil Joseph SADA aka Giuseppe Emilio SADA. This second marriage takes place in San Diego 10 Nov 1917 but they have two children who were bortn in 1912 and 1916 so it could be that Ferdinando her first husband died earlier than 1917. I have tried all the indexes that I know of and cannot find the death or birth record for Ferdinando and Carolina. Any help greatly appreciated. Jeanine

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, October 13, 1860, , Vol. 2 No. 28 BIRTH On Wednesday, 10th instant, the wife of S.M. MEZES, Esq., of a daughter. PENISHMENT. - C. Prior, so notorious for wife whipping and general disorderly conduct, was, on Wednesday night last, seized by several persons, and dragged by means of a rope fastened about his body several times through the mud and water of the slough at this place, as a punishment for his misdeeds. If such a procedure is pardonable under any circumstances, it certainly was in this. Prior has long been a disgrace to the town, as well as to humanity. FOR COUNTY JUDGE. - Bernard Peyton, Esq., of Canada Raymundo, is mentioned by a number of citizens of San Mateo county as an independent candidate for County Judge. He is spoken of as a gentleman in every way worthy the confidence of the people, and as being peculiarly fitted for the responsible office for which his friends are recommending him. Next week a formal announcement of the nomination, together with a list of the names of citizens proposing him, will probably be published. TEMPERANCE MOVEMENTS. - On last Saturday evening, the officers of Mountain Dell Division, for the ensuing term, were duly installed; at Temperance Hall, Woodside. The Division is in a very prosperous condition. Six members were initiated at the last meeting, and several gentlemen were proposed for membership. The Officers installed were: Andrew Teague, W.P.; G.L. Sampson, W.A.; S. Snider, R.S.; D.W. Sampson, A.R.S.; R. Peterson, F.S.; James Gibbs, T.: Wm. Lasswell, C.; A.S. Kent, A.C.; I. Cunningham, I.S.; Wilson Whitlock, O.S.; L. Williams, Chaplin; John Greer, P.W.P.; A. Teague, D.G.W.P. ON Sunday evening last a public installation of the officers of Purissima Division took place at the Purissima school-house. A larger assemblage was present, we are informed than has ever before been seen on the "coast." H.S. Loveland, Esq., delivered a lecture upon the evils of intemperance, and acquitted himself in his usual happy manner, and to the satisfaction of his hearers. Messrs. H.C. Bidwell and D.W. Connelly also addressed the assemblage. The following were the officers installed: Jonathan Smith, W.P.; John Johnson, W.A.; A.J. Gillum, R.S.; R.H. Hatch, A.R.S.; James Beckwith, F.S.; John Baldwin, T.; T,K. McCoy, C.; Wm Roland, A.C.; R. Cherryman, L.S.; Henry Fulkerson, O.S.; A.T. Trousdale, Chaplain; H.S. Loveland, D.G.W.P. U.S. Marshal' Notice United States of America Northern District of California Whereas objection has been made to the official survey and location of the land that finally confirmed in case No. 167, to TIBURCIO VASQUEZ., known as "Corral de Tierra," and situated in the County of San Mateo, in said District: Now, therefore, in pursuance of the monition of the District Court of the United States for said District, to me directed and delivered, I do hereby give public notice to all parties having, or claiming to have, and interest in such survey and location, to be and appear before the said Court sitting in Land Cases, on or before Wednesday, the 31st day of October, A.D. 1860, at 11 o'clock A.M. (if that day shall be a day of jurisdiction, and if not, on or before the next Wednesday thereafter,) and then and there to intervene for the protection of such interest, or their defaults will be taken. Dated at San Francisco, in the District aforesaid, October 10, 1860 P.L. Solomon, U.S. Marshal U.S. Marshal' Notice United States of America Northern District of California Whereas objection has been made to the official survey and location of the land that finally confirmed in case No. 2750, to ENCARNACION MESA et al., known as "San Antonio," and situated in the County of San Mateo, in said District: Now, therefore, in pursuance of the monition of the District Court of the United States for said District, to me directed and delivered, I do hereby give public notice to all parties having, or claiming to have, and interest in such survey and location, to be and appear before the said Court sitting in Land Cases, on or before Wednesday, the 31st day of October, A.D. 1860, at 11 o'clock A.M. (if that day shall be a day of jurisdiction, and if not, on or before the next Wednesday thereafter,) and then and there to intervene for the protection of such interest, or their defaults will be taken. Dated at San Francisco, in the District aforesaid, September 29, 1860 P.L. Solomon, U.S. Marshal U.S. Marshal' Notice United States of America Northern District of California Whereas objection has been made to the official survey and location of the land that finally confirmed in case No. 269, to CANDELARO MIRAMONTES., known as Land in Santa Clara County, and situated in the County of San Mateo, in said District: Now, therefore, in pursuance of the monition of the District Court of the United States for said District, to me directed and delivered, I do hereby give public notice to all parties having, or claiming to have, and interest in such survey and location, to be and appear before the said Court sitting in Land Cases, on or before Wednesday, the 24th day of October, A.D. 1860, at 11 o'clock A.M. (if that day shall be a day of jurisdiction, and if not, on or before the next Wednesday thereafter,) and then and there to intervene for the protection of such interest, or their defaults will be taken. Dated at San Francisco, in the District aforesaid, September 28, 1860 P.L. Solomon, U.S. Marshal County Proclamation NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a General Election is to be held on Tuesday, the 6th day of November next, …. The places fixed for Holding the Election, the Inspectors and Judges, are as follows: First Township - The polls will be opened at the Abbey Hotel - Al Willard, Inspector, J.E. King and C. Clark, Judges. At the San Mateo School house, J.B. Morton, Inspector, John Donald and J.E. Butler, Judges. Second Township - At Miramontez - J. Downing, Inspector, H.C. Bidwell and M.A. Halstead, Judges. At Purissima School House - J.E. Selleck, Inspector, John Pursel and R.H. Hatch, Judges. Third Township - At Greer's School House - R.O. Tripp, Inspector, John Greer and Daniel Ross, Judges. At Redwood City - C.N. Fox, Inspector, R.B. Smith and Wm. H. Shreve, Judges. At West Union School house - George F. Maynard, Inspector, Robt. Greer and James Berry, Judges. At Lapham's Mill - L. Rice, Inspector, P. Van Winkle and John Schults, Judges. At Searsville - Wm. Page, Inspector, W>P. Morrison and John Mills, Judges. Forward Returns to County Clerk as soon after closing the polls as practicable. By order of the Board of Supervisors. B.G. Lathrop, Clerk Redwood City, Oct 10, 1860 HALF-MOON BAY FLOUR MILLS. - Messrs. Halstead & Brother, we learn, are pushing their new mill forward with energy. When completed it will one of the largest and best out of San Francisco. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ For Sale or to Let. The Farm, Containing 420 ACRES of Land, west of Brittan's , and the same of which John Brophy has resided for several years past, three or four miles from Redwood City. Title perfect. TO LET - The Dwelling house of the Subscriber, near Redwood City with the Stable, Shops and Tools, Poultry yards and grounds attached - say ten to fifty acres of land. The Household Furniture, several Cows and Calves, two fine Horses, a Family Carriage, one Buggy, single, and double Harness, and 150 tons CHOICE OAT HAY, FOR SALE. Apply to Capt. Edward Beales, Redwood City, or to the Subscriber on the premises, of at his office, 176 Clay street, San Francisco. HORACE HAWES Redwood City To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dentone Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2170 Message Board Post: I'm looking for information about the Dentone family who lived in Colma and Daly City. Eugenio (Eugene or Gene) and Angelina Estelle (Jennie) Dentone were my aunt and uncle. Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Toso, Calegari, Chelone, Giorni, Fernandes, Profili, Dentone, Nave, Bracco, Wingard Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2169 Message Board Post: TOSO--In Daly City, Dec. 21, 1957, Giovanna Toso, dearly beloved wife of the late Pietro Toso, loving mother of Ida Giorni, Mary Chelone, Laura Calegari, Jennie Dentone, Norma Wingard, Palmira Profili and Doris Fernandes, loving sister of Giobatta Nave and Catherine Bracco, survived by 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; a native of Italy, aged 76 years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 8:30 a. m. from the Chapel of Valente, Marini, perata & Co., 4840 Mission, thence to Holy Angel's Church, Colma, where a Requiem High Mass will be celebrated, commencing at 9 a. m. Entombment, Italian Cemetery. Rosary Monday evening at 8 o'clock. San Francisco Examiner, 23 Dec 1957, Section II, page 19

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: O'Hagen, Jude Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2168 Message Board Post: O'HAGEN--In San Mateo, December 21, 1957, Michael R. O'Hagen, beloved husband of Eda A. O'Hagen of San mateo, loving father of Michael and Patricia O'Hagen of San Mateo, dear brother of Mrs. Bernadette Jude of Jamaica, West Indies, Joseph O'Hagen, Miss Mary O'Hagen, Miss Teresa O'Hagen, all of Denver, Colo., Daniel O'Hagen of Fort Collins, Colo., and John O'Hagen of Greeley, Colo. Division Sales Manager of James Lee's & Sons Co. of S. F., a native of Lasson, Colo; aged 53 years. Friends may call at the Chapel of Sneider & Sullivan Mortuary, 15 No. Ellsworth Ave., San Mateo from Monday afternoon through Wednesday evening. Mr. O'Hagen's remains will be forwarded to Boulevary Mortuary, Denver, Colo., for funeral services. San Francisco Examiner, 23 Dec 1957, Section II, page 19 Note: I'm not related to this family. Am just posting this as a courtesy.

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, October 6, 1860, Vol. 2 No. 27 Mr. J.G. Denniston, of Halfmoon Bay, nominee for Member of Assembly, is one of the older residents of this county, and is a farmer. If an assurance were required that, in the event of his election, he would faithfully perform his duties in the Legislature, we would refer to the fact alone that he ranks among the largest tax-payers in the county, which should be a sufficient guarantee that for his own protection, as identified with the county, he would not himself, nor suffer others to, introduce legislation injurious to its local interests. Again, the fact might be referred to, that Mr. Denniston values too highly his popularity among the people, who may be his constituents, and who certainly exhibit a great preference for him, to permit aught but right to influence him. But above those considerations, although sufficient in themselves, there are reason which stand good through all time, and which will enlist for him the hearty support of every man who has studied his character. He is no pliant tool, to be used at will by the highest bidder, not is he one who will flinch from his duty through fear, or cringe for favor. His large experience among men will enable him to effectually labor for measures beneficial to his constituents, such as San Mateo county has never yet felt from a representative. To sum all up, great Nature has impressed upon his heart, and has written upon his countenance, MAN, in characters, which nothing earthly can efface. Of the nominee for County Judge, we will say as little as possible. We cannot support him. The people of this county want for their Judge a man differing in all essential particulars from Templeton. We cannot support any other candidate for the office - that is, none that are now in the field. The nominee for Supervisor of the Township, Col. Jas. Jaques, if elected, we think will do his duty faithfully and impartially. The Col is a man of experience and judgment far beyond his usual seeming. He is also possessed of firmness, a requisite which from late observation, we think important in members of the Board. J.P. Ames, Esq., nominee for Supervisor of Second Township, at present Associate Justice of the Court of Sessions, will also be an efficient member of the County government. His decision of character, good judgment, and business tact, will be found of benefit in the discharge of the important duties of Supervisor. M. Comerford, Esq., the nominee for member of the Board from the First Township, we do not know. NEW STORE AT BELMONT. - Messrs. Clark & Waltermire are now occupying their new brick store at Belmont, and will constantly have for sale, for the accommodation of the public, the choicest goods, suitable for the country trade to be obtained in San Francisco - see advertisement. These gentlemen are well posted in mercantile traffic, and desiring to establish themselves in a permanent business, they will leave no means untried to give their patrons satisfaction in the prices and qualities of their goods. These are assurances which purchasers will do well to ponder, and they should pay them a visit. SAN MATEO HOTEL. - This delightful rural resort was taken possession of by its new proprietor, on the 1st inst. A.G. Oaks, Esq., familiarly known as "Tony Oaks," throughout California, is putting the establishment in the best possible condition, in all its appointments, for the comfort of his patrons. The beautiful grounds, etc., will also receive additional adornment, with a view to the pleasure of visitors. The San Mateo Hotel will hereafter be second to none in the State for good cheer and comfortable accommodations. In fact, Mr. Oaks is the very man that establishment has wanted for the past two years. TAKEN POSSESSION. - Mr. Maxwell, the new proprietor of the Belmont hotel and premises, took possession of the property last week. Mr. Ellet, former proprietor, has removed to Alameda county, near Goodyear's. WOODSIDE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. - This Association held their regular quarterly meeting at Woodside on Monday last, 1st inst. The President pro tem, Andrew Teague, Esq., on calling the Association to order, referred to the melancholy fact that on the 2d of August last, and since the last quarterly meeting, they had suffered the irreparable loss, by death of their much esteemed, President, D. Jagger, Esq. He alluded to his many virtues as a man, to his excellent qualities as a citizen and a prominent member of society, to his earnest zeal to promote a taste for literature and its refining influences in the district where he resided, as evidence by his being the founder of the Association, of which he was President from its organization; and alluded to his ripe abilities as a scholar. These truthful eulogies, upon the character of the lamented deceased were heard with marked respect, and met the sympathies of the entire assemblage, with all of whom he had been for a long time connected in social brotherhood. Miss Jagger was elected an honorary member of the Association. CRYSTAL SPRING. - Eben Niles, Esq., lately associated with Mr. Pollard, at this fashionable and charming retreat, is now sole proprietor. Mr. Niles is an amiable gentleman and an attentive host, as all know who have visited his hotel. When at Crystal Spring, guests may be assured their wants, in every particular will be supplied with the best that can be procured in San Francisco or in the country. DIVISION MEETING. - Mountain Dell Division S. of T., meet this evening at their hall, Woodside. The officers for the ensuing term will be installed by H.S. Loveland, Esq., D.G.W.P. BURIED. - The man who was reported as wounded by the bursting of a gun, near Searsville, was buried Saturday last. DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION The Convention was called to order by R.G. Lathrop, Esq., Secretary of the County Democratic Committee; when on motion, Eben Niles, Esq., of Crystal Spring, was called to the Chair, as temporary President, and John Ames, Esq., was appointed temporary Secretary. On motion of J.P. Ames, Esq., a Committee on Permanent Organization and Order of Business was appointed by the President. Messrs. J.P. Ames, Thos. H. Noble, and James Burns, were appointed. A Committee on Credentials was also appointed, consisting of Messrs. H.S. Loveland, S. Southerland, and Edward Ryan. The Committee on Credentials presented their report, (transcriber - after a fifteen minute recess) stating that the following named gentlemen were entitled, by virtue of their credentials, to seats in the Convention: Finch's Precinct - C. Bollinger, James Meacham Redwood City - J.W. Kissling - T.H. Noble, proxy; John Ames, T.H. Noble, W.C.R. Smith, R. Jenkins. Greer's School-house - M.L. Wheeler, W. Hughes Searsville - C.B. Cates - proxy, T.H. Noble; J. Spalding, F.H. Nicholson - proxy, S. Southerland. Spanishtown - Edward Ryan Purissima - J.P. Ames, A.T. Swart, H.S. Loveland. Lapham's Mill - Nathan Comstock - proxy, H.H. Whitcomb; Moses Heald San Mateo - James Burns, Eben Niles, Patrick McMahon First Precinct - Owen McMahon [The seat of the delegate from this precinct was contest by Mr. Jas. Casey, and the Convention proceeded to take evidence as to the claims of the respective contestants. After hearing the evidence, the case was decided in favor of Mr. Owen McMahon. ED.] On motion, the report of the Committee on Credentials was received. The Committee on Permanent Organization and Order of Business offered their report, as follows: For President, H.S. Loveland, Esq.; for Secretary, John Ames, Esq.; for Sergeant-at-Arms, E. Ryan, Esq. The President declared nominations for Member of Assembly next in order. The names of Messrs. J.G. Denniston, of Half Moon Bay, and Andrew Teague, of Woodside were presented. The vote was then taken upon the nomination for Member of Assembly, with the following result: For J.G. Denniston - C. Bollinger, James Meacham, J.W. Kissling, (proxy) T.H. Noble, John Ames, W.C.R. Smith, R. Jenkins, C.B. Cates, (proxy) J. B. Spaulding, Edw. Ryan, J.P. Ames, A.T. Swart, H.S. Loveland, Nathan Comstock, (proxy) James Burns, Eben Niles, Patrick McMahon, Owen McMahon. - 18 For Andrew Teague - M.L. Wheeler, W. Hughes, F.H. Nicholson, (proxy) Moses Heald. - 4 Nominations for County Judge being next in order of business, the name of Horace Templeton, of Searsville, was proposed, and there being no other name before the Convention, he was, after concurring in the resolutions, declared to be the nominee. The only name presented for the office of Coroner, was that of Dr. S.S. Stanbaugh. The nomination was entrusted with the County Committee, to be made under the rule adopted by the Convention. A recess of fifteen minutes was taken. On reassembling, the following nominations were declared: First Township - Supervisor, M. Comerford, Justice of the Peace, Jos. Rand. Second Township - Supervisor, J.P. Ames, Justice of the Peace, John Johnson, A.T. Swart; Constables, S.E. Ford, Edw. Ryan. Third Township - Supervisor, Col. James Jacques, Justices of the Peace, J.W. Turner, Andrew Teague; Constables, Jos. S. Keith, Charles Raimond. On motion, the Convention proceeded to choose a County Democratic Committee for the ensuring year. Messrs. M. Wolfe, John Ames, J.G. Denniston, B.G. Lathrop, James Burns, A. Teague, W.C.R. Smith, and H.S. Loveland, were nominated. The five first named gentlemen received the necessary number of votes each, and were accordingly declared elected. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SMITH, STOLPP Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2161.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you so much for your message. Ernest Linwood Smith is not the correct Ernest Smith. The one I am looking for is Ernest Leroy Smith who was born Jan 10, 1893 and died Mar 25, 1963. He is buried in the Golden Gate National Cemetery. I appreciate your effort so much. Diana

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, September 29, 1860, Vol. 2 No. 26 U.S. Land Surveys TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: U.S. Surveyor General's Office San Francisco, Sept. 26, 1860 In compliance with the first section of an Act of Congress, approved June 14th 1860, regulating Surveys of private Land Claims, notice is hereby given that the plats of the following private land claims, surveyed in pursuance of the 13th Section of an Act entitled "An Act to ascertain and settle Private Land Claims in the State of California," approved March 3d, 1851, have been examined and approved by me, and heretofore forwarded to Washington: Name of Rancho Confirmed San Gregorio Salvador Castro San Gregorio Maria Conception Valencia de Rodriguez San Antonio Encarnacion Mesa et al The plats will be retained in this office, subject to inspection, for four weeks from the date of this publication: James W. Mandeville U.S. Surveyor General NEW GRIST MILL ON THE SAN FRANCISQUITO CREEK. - Mr. S. Cameron, the architect of the new mill in Redwood City, has leased the building and premises known as Martin's old grist mill, situated about three-fourths of a mile below Searsville, and will immediately proceed to put the mill in operation. The old mill has been partly torn down, the heavy frame work only being left standing, and is to be entirely remodeled. Two pairs of French burr stones, four feet in diameter are to be put in, with all the necessary machinery to render the mill complete. A large new water-wheel is also to be added. The building, when completed, will be 25 x 50 feet in size. A first-class miller will be employed, and the mill will also be under the superintendence of the proprietor. It is expected it will be ready for business about the 15th November. Mr. Cameron is desirous of having it understood by the farmers, and other patrons, that the strictest attention will be paid to the business of the mill, and that all descriptions of milling, from the finest quantity of flour to the coarsest chopped grain fro horse and cattle feed, may always be found there for sale. The farmers, particularly, of the eastern portion of San Mateo county, will appreciate this enterprise, and will derive a permanent benefit therefrom. MORE WEALTHY RESIDENTS. - We are credibly informed that F.D. Atherton, Esq., has purchased from the owners of the Pulgas rancho, five hundred acres of that excellent land lying about two miles south of Redwood City, west of and near the San Jose road. The land is of the best quality, and is covered with a heavy growth of those evergreen oak trees, which so beautify the county hereabouts. Mr. Atherton is a gentleman of abundant means, and he intends to devote large sums to ornamenting and improving his new purchase, with a view to permanently residing upon it. The grounds are admirably adapted to improvement for use as a park, to which it is the proprietor's intention to devote a large portion of it. The residence and appurtenances, we are informed, will be of a costly and beautiful description, equaling, if not surpassing those of San Mateo. STATE NEWS Eight prisoners attempted to break jail at Placerville on the 19th. They had broken through six walls and had commenced at the seventh and last, when they were discovered. Confident of escaping, they wrote a letter and left it in the jail, which was since published. It is a real Jack Sheppard document. Juan Ignacio stabbed another Mexican at San Jose, Sunday last, causing his death in a few minutes. They were cousins. The body of a man was found in Humboldt, where it had been secreted by murderers. The faithful dog of the murdered man had partly uncovered and exposed the corpse, and had remained by it until he had attracted attention thereto, and until the body was removed. An incendiary set fire to the barn of Mr. Durbin, in Contra Costa county, by which a mare and colt, valued at $1000; thirty tons of hay, and fifteen hundred sacks of grain, etc., were burned. Loss, about $5000. James A. McDougal, John Nugent, Humphrey Griffith, and R.P. Hammond, are addressing the people of the State for the Douglas ticket. On Friday, 21st. inst., Joseph N. Moice, and Genaro Quintaro, were hung at Auburn. FONDA & GRAY. - This well known San Francisco mercantile house, is about establishing a branch store at Belmont, San Mateo county. A fine brick building 25 x 40 feet is now being erected for the purpose, opposite Castor's store. NEW SAN FRANCISCO ADS. - We would direct especial attention to the new advertisements from San Francisco, which appear in to-day's paper. To the ladies, the houses of D. Norcross and of A. Austin & Co., are probably as well known as any in the city. The first "shopping" of the day's tour is at either of these popular establishments. A. Dubois & Co., a Parisian firm, can furnish all the late modes of jewelry, direct from Francs, and watches of the finest manufacture. Kennedy & Bell, the famous carpet and oil-cloth merchants, are in constant receipt of the latest styles of Carpets, etc., all of the best and cheapest. Their stock is superb. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ To Purchasers of PAPER-HANGINGS ! G.W. Clark No. 131 Clay street, San Francisco Importer and exclusive dealer in French and American Paper-Hangings, BORDERS, Decorative Wall and Ceiling Papers. This is the only establishment in San Francisco where Wall and Ceiling Papers are kept exclusively, and in full assortment. CARPETS, OIL-CLOTHS, Etc. 500 Pieces of New Style Velvet Carpets; 1000 Pieces Brussels Carpets; 900 Pieces three-ply and Ingrain Carpets; Floor Oil Cloths Of every description; Paper-Hangings; Window-Shades, Curtain Goods, rugs, Mats, Matting, etc., etc., For sale at the very lowest Cash prices, At Kennedy & Bell's S.W. corner of Montgomery and California streets, San Francisco JOHN BATTERSBY, TIN, COPPER & SHEET IRON WORKER And Dealer In Stoves and Tin-Ware ! Has Opened a Shop in Redwood City, on A street near the Court House, where all articles in his line will be kept on hand, and all work pertaining to this branch of business will be promptly attended to. STOVES of all kinds, Force and Lift Pumps, and Bathing Apparatus on hand, or furnished to order. Redwood City, September 21, 1860 SHAVING, HAIR-CUTTING AND SHAMPOOING SALOON. Wm. Miller has recently opened a Shaving, Hair Cutting and Shampooing Saloon, on Bridge street, Redwood City, opposite Chas. Livingston's store. Hair Dressing in all its various modes performed to the entire satisfaction of patrons. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, September 15, 1860, Vol. 2 No. 24 Not microfilmed ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, September 22, 1860, Vol. 2 No. 25 Mills & Franklin have sold out to Geo. Harrington, Esq., of Searsville. It is rumored, that Mr. J.I. Ellet has sold the Belmont hotel, and premises. U.S. SURVEYOR GENERAL'S OFFICE San Francisco Proprietor San Mateo County Gazette - Sir - Your paper has been selected to publish all advertisements under an Act of Congress approved June 14th, 1850, regulating surveys. Respectfully, etc., J.W. MANDEVILLE U. Surveyor General for California U.S. Land Surveys TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: U.S. Surveyor General's Office San Francisco, Sept. 11, 1860 In compliance with the 1st section of an Act of Congress, approved June 14th 1860, regulating Surveys of private Land Claims, notice is hereby given that the plats of the following private land claims, surveyed in pursuance of the 13th Section of an Act entitled "An Act to ascertain and settle Private Land Claims in the State of California," approved March 3d, 1851, have been examined and approved by me, and heretofore forwarded to Washington: Name To Whom Confirmed Canada de Verde y Arroyo de la Purissima Jose A. Alviso The plat will be retained in this office, subject to inspection, for four weeks from the date of this publication: James W. Mandeville U.S. Surveyor General U.S. Marshal' Notice United States of America Northern District of California Whereas objection has been made to the official survey and location of the land that finally confirmed in case No. 380, to JOSE DE LA CRUZ SANCHEZ et al., known as "Buri Buri," and situated in the County of San Mateo, in said District: Now, therefore, in pursuance of the monition of the District Court of the United States for said District, to me directed and delivered, I do hereby give public notice to all parties having, or claiming to have, and interest in such survey and location, to be and appear before the said Court sitting in Land Cases, on or before Wednesday, the 24th day of October, A.D. 1860, at 11 o'clock A.M. (if that day shall be a day of jurisdiction, and if not, on or before the next Wednesday thereafter,) and then and there to intervene for the protection of such interest, or their defaults will be taken. Dated at San Francisco, in the District aforesaid, September 14, 1860 P.L. Solomon, U.S. Marshal WOODSIDE. - The members of that excellent institution, Mountain Dell Division, Sons of Temperance, are displaying considerable energy in their efforts towards the erection of a new Hall, at Woodside. It is to be built on the opposite side of the road from the present one, upon ground now under lease to Mr. James Gibbs, who has generously given to the Division his right to the ground, which will be finally presented to them by Captain John Greet. The building will be in dimensions, 24 x 36 feet, and the building committee, Messrs. A. Teague, J.W. Turner, D.W. Sampson, L. Williams, and J. Gibbs are actively engaged in the preliminaries for its erection. The Division, we are glad to hear, is in a flourishing condition, and extending its usefulness. The Library Association, since the loss by death of its worthy President, Mr. D. Jagger, who was its main pillar, as well as its originator, have become somewhat clouded, but we hope to see the library continued in its usefulness through the well-known literary tendency of its members. Its influence on the society at Woodside has had a marked effect, and it should by all means be maintained. Capt. Greer is preparing to erect a building for use as a store, nearly opposite his residence. Already several applications have been made for it by persons wishing to establish a store in that vicinity. Frank Gilbert has torn down his well known shingle-mill and is now putting up a new one in connection with a good saw-mill. The building for this double purpose was raised Thursday of last week. The old one was but a temporary structure. The new mill will prove a great convenience to many in that neighborhood, as well as to people west of the mountain, and also afford a lucrative business, we hope, to its energetic proprietor. The readers of the GAZETTE at Searsville complain that their papers sometimes do not reach them. They are sent regularly from the postoffice here, and we cannot imagine what the cause is. We hope that it will be seen to by the postmasters at Woodside and Searsville, that no injustice be done our subscribers. OUR TOWN J.V. Diller, Esq., proprietor of that beautiful piece of ground known as "the Island," adjoining the town has sunk on it a fine well of the same dimensions and description, which makes the ninth artesian in this place. "The Island" is a charming location, situated at the junction of the two main branches of Redwood Creek, in full view from the two county roads. The miniature bays formed by the __indings of the creek, the orchard-like prospect given to the grounds by the oaks, which are shady evergreens, and the pretty appearance of "the Island" render it a property to be proud of, as we believe its respect proprietor is. There are many things that may be said in favor of Redwood City and its environs - we have a climate unsurpassed for salubrity at all seasons, and but a little time will elapse until its inhabitants will be counted by thousands. Democratic Primary Election At a regular meeting of the County Democratic Committee of San Mateo County, held in Redwood City, San Mateo County. August 27th, 1860, Delegates to a County Convention were ordered to be elected at the several election Precincts, on Saturday September 29th, as follows: First Precinct …. R.S. THORNTON, Judge 1 Delegate San Mateo …. WM. BROCKWAY, Judge 3 Delegate Spanish Town … J.P. AMES, Judge 1 Delegate Purissima ….. SILAS HOVIOUS Judge 3 Delegate Redwood City …. C.N. FOX Judge 5 Delegate Searsville …… J.H. SEARS Judge 3 Delegate Greer's …… JOHN GREER Judge 2 Delegate Lapham's …. L. RICE Judge 2 Delegate Finch's ….. J.P. EDINGER, Judge 2 Delegate The Delegates will meet in Convention in the Court House, Redwood City, on Monday, the 1st of October, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the various county offices to be filled at the November Election, and to nominate a County Committee for the ensuing year. B.G. LATHROP Secretary County Democratic Committee * * * The Polls for the above mentioned Primary Election, at the Redwood City Precinct, will be opened at my office in the Court House, on Saturday, the 29th inst., at 2 o'clock, P.M. and closed at 5 o'clock P.m. Redwood City, September 20, 1860 C.N. FOX, Judge ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. CARD Editor San Mateo County Gazette. SIR - For the purpose of quieting all doubts and sectional feeling among my fellow-citizens, as to my intentions, you will announce me as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Judge at the ensuing election, subject only the decision of the people at the ballot box. BENJ. F. FOX San Mateo, Sept. 19, 1860 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CLARK'S SEVENTEEN-MILE HOUSE (Seventeen Miles from San Francisco) PROPRIETOR ………………. WM. A. CLARKE This widely and favorably known House has been much improved by its present proprietor, and is now second to none between San Francisco and San Jose, as a comfortable stopping place for travelers. There passengers by stage for San Francisco dine at his house daily at house 5 P.M. Meals, consisting of __e substantials and the delicacies in season, well prepared, can always be obtained. Travelers who desire lodging, will find clean, comfortable beds for their accommodation, such as are seldom found in county __verns. Wines, Cigars, and Liquors of superior quality will always be found at the Bar. Attentive waiter will serve the patrons of the establishment. Good h_tlers attend the Stables. GOOD STABLING FOR HORSES HARNESS AND SADDLE Manufactory Bridge Street ……….. Redwood City B. Lyons is constantly manufacturing at his shop, on Bridge street, Redwood City, strong and durable quality of good pertaining to his business. The Goods are made of the best descriptions of California Leather, which is not now conceded by all good judges to be far superior to Eastern made leather, for this climate, as is better prepared with reference to the peculiar weather of California, and does not crack. Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Collars, and Everything required in his business, constantly on hand, and for Sale, low. Repairing Promptly Attended to ' Imported Goods of all kinds on hand and for sale at San Francisco retail prices. Redwood City, September 22, 1860 BARLEY GROUND! The undersigned is now prepared to grind any quantity of Barley at a very low price, at his mill on Brittan's Ranch, one mile north of Redwood City. M.L. BRITTAN COWS AND CALVES Fresh Milch Cows with Calves, for sale. 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San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, September 8, 1860, Vol. 2 No. 23 DIED In San Francisco, Sept. 6th, Charles Albert, only son of Charles and Charlotte Hanson; of Redwood City, aged 11 months and 20 days. FIRE. - A fire occurred on the premises of Maj. R.S. Eaton, last week, which ran over about three acres of grass and stubble, and destroyed a portion of the fence near the Whipple road. The damage was fortunately not very great. U.S. Land Surveys TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: U.S. Surveyor General's Office San Francisco, Sept. 5, 1860 In compliance with the 1st section of an Act of Congress, approved June 14th 1860, regulating Surveys of private Land Claims, notice is hereby given that the plats of the following private land claims, surveyed in pursuance of the 13th Section of an Act entitled "An Act to ascertain and settle Private Land Claims in the State of California," approved March 3d, 1851, have been examined and approved by me, and heretofore forwarded to Washington: Name To Whom Confirmed Corral de Tierra T. Vasques Corral de Tierra Heirs of F.G. Palomures Miramontes V. Miramontes The plats will be retained in this office, subject to inspection, for four weeks from the date of this publication: James W. Mandeville U.S. Surveyor General STATE NEWS The papers from all quarters of the State are so given up to politics that but little news of interest can be found in them. The inaugural address at the opening of the Mechanics' Fair at San Francisco, was delivered by John W. Cherry, at Music Hall, on the 3d. The Mechanics' Institute, which is beyond all question one of the most worthy institutions of the State, at present consists of about 600 members. Their library contains 4,000 volumes of well selected books, and their reading room is well supplied with newspapers and periodicals. They held their first Fair in the autumn of 1857; the second in the autumn of 1858; none was held last year, so that this is the third Fair held under their auspices. The present Pavilion is much better adapted to the purposes of a Fair than the old one was, and has been very tasefully decorated with banners and evergreens. The case of the contested will of Senator Broderick is still before the Probate Court in San Francisco. The evidence is very conflicting. The argument of the celebrated New Almaden quicksilver mine case, is fixed to take place October 1st. J.P. Benjamin, Reverdy Johnson, Edmund Randolph, and A.C. Peachy are the counsel in the case, and the argument is expected to be the most eloquent and brilliant ever heard on the Pacific coast. A new Catholic cemetery is to be opened in San Francisco, adjoining Lone Mountain. It is to be eighty-three acres in extent. The Monumental fire company have received their new steam fire engine. The marble mills, near Columbia, Tuolumne county, are completed. They are to manufacture for general use a superior quality of marble found in that vicinity. Three Chinamen and a Mexican are to be hanged at Moklumne Hill on the 19th October. The people of Napa county have eight churches in or within a few miles of Napa City. DOUGLAS DELEGATES. - Calaveras county sent the following named Douglas delegates to the State Convention: P. O'Neil, Jas. L. Demier, Mr. Griswold, George Bence, Andrew McGlinn, A.A. House, E.L. Stenson, John Lavelle, A.C. Adams, Wm. L. Dudley, Robert Patterson, E.L. Green, B.F. Marshall, Major Lewis. B.K. Thorn, James Finnigan, R. Dowling, Edward Fair, J.P. Shear were put in nomination as the additional three delegates. B.K. Thorn, Edward Fair and James Finnigan were elected. THE CENSUS. - According to the returns so far received at Washington, the people of the United States number thirty-two millions. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com

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