San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, June 16, 1860, Vol. 2 No. 11 Information Wanted Of the whereabouts of Zenas Nash, Jr., formerly of Ann Arbor, Michigan. If living, information of his address will benefit him, and confer a lasting obligation on an aged father. If dead, legal proof of the fact is desired, and all expense incurred in procuring and sending it to me will be promptly paid. C.N. FOX Redwood City, June 14, 1860 DEPUTY ASSESSOR. - Mr. Thomas W. Lathrop has been appointed by J.D. Rose, as his deputy in assessing the property in this county. We believe no better selection could have been made, as to qualification, and none we are certain, which would have been more satisfactory to the people. Mr. L. has had experience in the office elsewhere. Already we see a vast improvement in the assessment roll compared to last year, and the Treasury will show it when the taxes are collected. THE GOLDEN ERA. - This valuable California literary newspaper is now in the hands of Messrs. Lawrence & Brooks, gentlemen known to the public as able writers. Under their management the Era will receive that attention which will insure its prosperity, and maintenance in the front rank among the journals of the day. We had read the Era since 1853, and always with pleasure. TRY HIM. - Mr. C.P. Fessenden, ambrotypist, we neglected to state last week, has gone upon his summer tour through the country and will remain some time among our friends on the coast. Mr. F. is a courteous and worthy gentleman, and deserves encouragement, both as a man and as an artist. His pictures will compare favorably with the best in San Francisco. Those who get one from him will have no cause to be dissatisfied. Try him. REMOVED. - The telegraph office, Redwood City, has been removed from the American Hotel to the store of Mr. A. Livingston, Bridge street, where communications by lightning will be promptly attended to. CASE OF JUDGE TERRY. - The application for a change of venue in the above named case was argued this morning in the Fourth District Court, before Judge Hager. Judge Campbell, acting as District Attorney, appeared for the People, and Messrs Hoge and Crittenden for the applicant. The matter was taken under advisement by his Honor, and a decision will be rendered on Monday next. - Telegram 8th inst. WE WANT A PREACHER. - It is a sad truth that the people in this neighborhood are without a minister to their spiritual wants. True they have occasionally a visit from some of the brotherhood of organized churches, but these visits are by far too unfrequent to be of practical benefit. The Methodist church has appointed a pastor for this district, but notwithstanding the community have always shown themselves well disposed to support and pay a preacher of some ability, they are furnished yearly with the very poorest tools of the Lord, and these only visit Redwood City semi-occasionally, and when they do, although the cannot impose upon themselves so great a penance as to hear out their "discourse." There are over thirty families in this place and its immediate neighborhood, who would gladly attend service each Sunday, if a preacher of more than mediocre ability were their pastor. They do not desire "sensation" preaching, but they want sensible sermons, a minister who will merit their respect. Who will send such a one ? no matter what denomination, let him come. A "HIGH OLD" PROCEEDING. - In the Justice's Court, Third Township, last week, a jury of twelve, after hearing the case before them, and having retired to determine on a verdict, disagreed, a seven of them left the jury room, as some say, "in disgust." This is the first proceeding of the kind that ever came under our notice, and we hope it will be the last. We think it a bad precedent, as, whatever may have been the cause or excuse for such a step, respect for the tribunals of which the jury were a part and for the laws which are the common safeguard, they should have rendered a verdict, or at least have signified to the Court their inability to do so. HUNG BY THE PEOPLE. - The Mexican who violated and then murdered a little girl at Knight's Ferry on the evening of the 7th inst., paid the penalty of his infamy the next day, by being hung by the people. After arresting the offender, says the San Joaquin Republican, the people were divided in regard to what disposition should be made of him - one party insisting on burning him, another on hanging, and a third, by far the fewest in number, wishing to hand him over to the authorities for trial. Those who favored hanging being largely in the ascendant, they lost no time in swinging the prisoner into eternity. The Mexican was named Antonio Rues, and his victim, Walther. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ SAN MATEO GROCERY San Mateo, San Mateo County, H. Husing, respectfully announces to the people of San Mateo County that he has lately opened a Grocery and General Merchandise Store at San Mateo, and stocked it with a large and complete assortment of Goods to meet the wants of the community. The stock consists, in part, of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Crockery, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Agricultural Implements, Ladies and Children's Goods, Fancy Goods, and Provision of all kinds. Also - Wines, Liquors, Beer, Ale, etc. Goods can be bought Cheaper at this Store than in any other in the County. H. Husing San Mateo, Dec. 31. 1859 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ A.W. CHEW JAMES HILTON CHEW & HILTON BLACKSMITHS AND WAGON-MAKERS MAIN STREET Redwood City All descriptions of Wagon-making and Black-smithing done in the most substantial and workmanlike manner at moderate prices and at the shortest notice. All work entrusted to them will be guaranteed to give entire satisfaction. Horse-shoeing and Wagon-Ironing Promptly Attended to Wagons and Carriages Made to order or repaired ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. Departures Tri-Monthly. 1st, 11th and 21st of each month. THE STEAMSHIP UNCLE SAM, Will leave San Francisco on the 30th June, (1st of July being Sunday,) with Mails, Freight and Passengers, For New York and New Orleans. A Steamship will be dispatched on the 11th and 21st July; and after these dates; on the 1st, 11th and 21st of each month. FORBES & BABCOCK, Agents. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Woodin Haynes Pashenee Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2166 Message Board Post: In need of some help as I think we may have a child born out of wedlock... I am looking for Bernice/Berniece Woodin b. 1922 in San Francisco d. 1971 in San Mateo. Her father was Kenneth Woodin (Descended from William Woodin from Novia Scotia) b. 1890 in CA and her mother was Beatrice Unknown b. 1893. She married an Unknown Haynes and had two children, Vince (uknown if this is a nickname) and Dianne born in the late 30's or 40's. I think that she may have also had a child out of wedlock in the 40's surname Pashenee. This would be my husband's father. Ring any bells with anyone???

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, June 9, 1860, Vol. 2 No.10 NEW STOCK OF GOODS AT Half-Moon Bay I have the pleasure of Informing the residents of Half-moon Bay and vicinity that hereafter they can buy their goods at home on favorable terms. The Stock will consist of a complete and extensive assortment of fresh and desirable Goods, and they will be sold CHEAP AT ALL TIMES. Call and examine for yourselves. Satisfaction is guaranteed to all who may favor us with their trade. We have GROCERTIES, DRY GOODS, HARDWARE, CUTLERY, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, MEN'S BOOTS and SHOES, LADIES and CHILDREN'S SHOES, BOY'S BOOTS, etc., etc. CLOTHING of every description, for Men and Boys' wear. DRUGS and PATENT MEDICINES, TINWARE and STOVES. The Stock of LIQUORS is extensive, and for quality cannot be excelled in the country. ' Grain and all kinds of Produce will be purchased at the highest market rates and be paid for in goods, or in cash. H.C. BIDWELL NEW STORE AT HALF-MOON BAY. - The attention of our friends at Spanishtown and Half-Moon Bay is called to the advertisement of H.S. Bidwell, in another column. A good store on the coast has long been needed for the accommodation of the numerous inhabitants of that vicinity, and we hope they may find in Mr. Bidwell's establishment all that could be wished for. We also wish the proprietor success in his enterprise. EIGHTH CENSUS James Mee, Esq., Justice of the Peace, First Township, has been appointed Deputy Marshall for this county to take the census for 1860. His duties commenced on the 1st instant; and in order that the people may be prepared to promptly respond to the questions which the law requires to be asked, we subjoin them: In the first place it is necessary to write down the name of every person whose usual place of abode, on the first day of June, 1860, was in the family. The age of each, sex and color, whether white, black or mulatto. Profession, occupation or trade of each male person, over fifteen years of age. Value of real estate owned. Place of birth, naming the State, Territory or country. Married within the year. Attending school within the year. Persons over twenty years of age that cannot read or write. Whether deaf and dumb, blind, insane or idiot, pauper or convict. Name of owner, agent or manager of the farm. Number of improved acres. Number of unimproved acres. Cash value of farm. Value of farming implements and machinery. Live stock on hand, June 1st, 1860, viz: number of horses, mules and assess, working oxen, milk cows, and other cattle, swine and sheep. Value of live stock. Value of animals slaughtered during the year. Produce during the year ending June 1st, 1860, viz: number of bushels of wheat, rye, Indian corn, oats, beans and peas, buckwheat, barley, Irish potatoes, pounds of wool and pounds of tobacco. Value of ore land products in dollars. Gallons of wine, value of produce in market, garden, pounds of butter, pounds of cheese, tons of hay, bushels of clover seed and bushels of grass seeds, pounds of hops, pounds of sugar, gallons of molasses, pounds of honey and beeswax, value of home-made manufactures. Name of corporation, company or individual, producing articles to the value of $500. Name of business, manufacture of product. Capital invested in real estate and personal estate in the business. Ray material used, including fuel, viz: quantities, values, kinds of motive power, machinery, structure of resource. Average number of hands employed, viz: male, female, average monthly cost of female labor. Annual product, viz: quantities, kinds, values. Names of every person who died during the year ending June 1st, 1860, whose usual place of abode was in the family, the age, sex and color, whether white, black or mulatto, married or widowed, place of birth naming state, territory or county, the month in which the person died, profession, occupation or trade, disease or the cause of death. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Monday, June 4th, 1860 The Board of Supervisors met this day, pursuant to adjournment. Present, J.V. Diller, M. Wolf, and R.S. Thornton. The petition for a public road commencing near Col. Haraszthy's gate, Canada San Andreas, thence up the mountain to a point near Wilsey's, thence down to the house of James Pease, was considered, and H.S. Loveland, Geo. F. Maynard, and D.W. Connelly, were appointed to view, locate and report upon the practicability of said road. The report of viewers on San Mateo and Crystal Spring road not having been made in accordance with law, it was ordered that they review the road, and have the County Surveyor survey and mark it out as it may be located, and that the District Attorney shall advise with said viewers in making their report. The First and Third School Districts were divided to form District No. 5, with the following boundaries: commencing at the house of J.P. Edinger, thence to Haraszthy's; thence to Morgan's; thence to Mrs. Harrington's; thence to Dougherty's; thence to place of beginning. All the boundaries named to be included in the Fifth District. Bill of A.T. McClure $50, and bill of Wm. Godfrey, $16.50 were allowed. Notice from State Treasurer to County Treasurer was presented, showing $33.95 to be in the State Treasury subject to the order of the Board, and the County Treasurer was accordingly ordered to draw said sum and place it to the creid of the Indigent Sick fund of the county. C.N. Fox and B.G. Lathrop were appointed to examine and ascertain the best locations which can be made of school lands, and to secure and locate in other counties if the quantity belonging to this county cannot be found within its boundaries. C.N. Fox and J.V. Diller were appointed to inquire into and relieve the condition of _______Goodwin, (if necessary) who was represented to be in a suffering condition. Ordered, that notice be published of an election to take place the second Tuesday in July next, for subscription to the San Francisco and San Jose Railroad, and that the Clerk of this Board have ballots prepared as the law provides. Also, that the places for holding this election and the Judges be the same as at the last general election, except that Burns John precinct, which is hereby abolished, and in the First precinct, the place for holding the said election shall be changed to the schoolhouse recently erected therein. The Board then adjourned, to meet the first Monday in July next. IMPORTANT DECISION. _ The U.S. Supreme Court has decided adversely to the claimants of the Gonzales Rancho tract, on the Pescadero, in this county. Three leagues of this tract is declared to be public land, and the squatters upon it feeling secure in their occupancy will now commence the work of improvement. This is a valuable scope of country, and will add much to the wealth of this county. - Santa Cruz Sentinel. ERRATUM. - We were in error last week, in stating that the new grist-mill of Mr. Morrison was to be completed in July. It will not be in operation until about the end of August. LUMBER BUSINESS RECOMMENCED. - Last week the lumber teams began making their appearance in town from the mountains. The roads are now in good condition, and we expect soon to see the wharves of Redwood City again replenished with the immense piles of lumber which we are wont to see during the summer season. The arrival of ox-teams in Redwood City may be aptly compared, in point of general interest and importance to our locality, with the steamer arrivals in San Francisco. DEATH OF EX-SENATOR HAUN. - Judge H.P. Haun, late United States Senator, died at his brother's residence, in Marysville, about 10 o'clock, June 6. On Sunday last, Judge Haun was in good health. He was last Autumn appointed by Gov. Weller U.S. Senator in place of Mr. Broderick, and was superseded by Mr. Latham, in March last. THE PERJURY CASE. - The case of Joseph Brothers, San Francisco, accused of perjury, has been concluded in the Police Court, in so far as the tribunal is concerned. After hearing a mass of testimony as to the estimated value of the stock of goods in the store, the Police Judge ordered the case to be transferred to the Court of Sessions, and fixed the bail of respondents at $1500. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com

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San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, June 2, 1860, Vol. 2 No. 9 DAILY ACCOMMODATION STAGE LINE FROM Redwood City to San Francisco The Proprietor of the above line informs the traveling Public that he has made permanent arrangement to run a Daily Stage to and from San Francisco after this date, leave each place as follows: Leaves Redwood City every morning, at seven o'clock, arriving in San Francisco at 11 ½ A.M. Returning, will leave San Francisco, (from the southwest corner of Clay and Kearny street,) at two o'clock, P.M., arrive in Redwood City at 6 ½ ELIAS ERNEST, Proprietor, Redwood City, May 19, 1859 THE COUNTY'S PROGRESS. - We remark a number of new houses and enclosures in the valley to the west of Redwood City, which have been lately put up by new comers into this county. There is an air permanence and progress in the improvements we noticed, which gave cheering evidence of the still increasing growth of the county, both as regard wealth and population. There is yet plenty of good land obtainable in San Mateo county at low prices, and what with the low taxes, good soil, health climate, and the near proximity of the great mart, San Francisco, there is not a more desirable location for a home for farmers in this State than in San Mateo county. FROM CARSON VALLEY Telegraphic dispatches from Carson Valley to San Francisco, May 30, state "the Pony Express has been cut off. The stations are mostly burned and the stock has been driven off. No one has any hopes that it will arrive, and it is not believed that the last one went through. In the skirmish yesterday, near Willows' the Indians invited the volunteers out before breakfast. Six Indians were killed. The Indians were prepared and anxious to fight in every direction. The disturbance extends far toward Salt Lake as we can learn, and fears for the southern country are also entertained." The follow account of the battle of the 29th is given by Dr. R. Bell, who accompanies the volunteers as surgeon: "This morning, about nine o'clock, the Indians appears on the hills. At the same time we learned that Captain Fleeson's company had been cut off. Colonel Hays, with a portion of our forces, hastened to their relief, and found two of the parties wounded, one in the thigh, the other in the chest - both slightly. We had a smart brush with about two hundred Indians, completely routing them. We do not know how many of them are killed. They fought shy. None of our men were killed. Some horses were wounded. Colonel Hays ordered his forces into camp, as he did not wish to ear down his horses, following them through the deep sands. We now number about five hundred men. TROUTING - The most delicious fish known to epicures are the mountain trout found in great abundance in the various steams having their source in the Sierra Morena and the adjacent hills. On the banks of the Purissima, San Mateo, and many other fine streams, the Isaac Waltons, are now having rare sport with these finny delicacies, and almost every evening they many be seen carrying home long strings of them, which are by no means an unpleasant sight - suggestive of rare sport at the brookside. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, May 26, 1860, Vol. 2 No.8 Mr. BRODERICK'S WILL. - J.R. Malony writes as follows from New York to a friend in San Francisco: I am, at this moment, in receipt of a letter from Mr. Wilkes, saying that he shall probably be in New York by 10th May, and will sail for California on the 20th. The examination of Judge Phillips has abundantly satisfied Mr. McMahon, the attorney for the contestants, that the attempt to throw odium on the genuineness of the will entirely without cause. LEG BROKE - John Regan, on Monday last, on the Whipple road, was kicked by his horse on the right leg, between the ankle and the knee, and the bones broken. He was taken to Dr. McClure's office, and properly cared for. THE CAUSE OF THE MASSACRE AT WILLIAMS' STATION. - The Sacramento Union gives the following version of the origin of the Indian troubles in Washoe: - Osmer Darst, who resides at Gold Hill, near Virginia City, sends, under date of May 10th, to his partner, Mr. Harris, who lives on the Stockton toad, about ten miles from Sacramento, the following facts, which disclose, as he alleges, the whole truth as to the real cause of the late massacre at Williams' Station, in Carson Valley. The number of white men burned differs slightly from the accounts first given, but these accounts also differ from each other. Osmer Darst states that an old Indian went to Williams' house with a squaw, when four white men tied the buck Indian and then each committed an atrocious outrage upon the Indian woman. They then let the buck go. He afterwards came back with other Indians, and put a white woman, who was in the house, out of doors, and also three white men who had nothing to do with the outrage. They then bound the four white men who abused the squaw and burned them in the house. Mr. Darst gives the above facts to his partner, on the authority of the white woman who is now stopping at Silver City. WEATHER - CROPS - BUSINESS. - The past week has been one of late spring weather unparalleled, since 1854. A great deal of rain has fallen, and in some parts of this county considerable damage has been done to the crops of hay and grain. The farmers who have commenced cutting hay have suffered severe loss, as the rain has fallen in sufficient quantities to entirely saturate all that has been cut. The growing grain has not been injured so much here as in the other farming districts, yet some of it, where growing thickest, has been somewhat beaten down and lodged. The greatest injury is to be apprehended from rust, which must soon attack the grain, if the rains continue. ALAMEDA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. - We acknowledge the receipt of an invitation to attend the second annual exhibition by this Society. What has become of the Pacific Agricultural Society? With a balance in the treasury, and all the incentives which originated it, we can see no good cause for the present inactivity of its members. A little energy would revive it. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, May 19, 1860, Vol. 2 No. 7 TULLY R. WISE (Acting U.S. Dist. Atty.) WM. T. GOUGH Wise & Gough ATTORNEYS AT LAW Office, Nos. 3, 4 and 5, Merchant's Exchange, (Opposite the Postoffice Building) SAN FRANCISCO ' Mr. GOUGH will give special attention to San Mateo practice. Letters for him sent to B.G. Lathrop County Clerk of San Mateo, will receive his prompt attention. Declaration as Sole Trader State of California City and County of San Francisco Know all men by these presents, that I, JERONIMA B. de POLLARD, of the said City and County, wife of Aaron Pollard, residing in said City and County and State aforesaid, do hereby declare and make known my intention to carry on business on my own account and in my own name as sole trader, in pursuance of an act of the Legislature of the State of California, entitled, "An Act to authorize married women to transact business in their own name as sole traders," approved April 12th, A.D. 1852; and I further declare that said business will be that of farming; keeping a hotel, and all things pertaining thereto, together with furnishing and supplying the same with cattle, stock, poultry, utensils, implements, etc., etc. And that said business will be carried on at Crystal Spring, San Mateo County, in the State of California, and from this date I will be individually responsible in my own name of all debts contracted by me on account of said business, and that the amount of capital invested in this business does not exceed five thousand dollars. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirty-first day of March, in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty. J.B. DePollard (L.S.) ~ ~ ~ ~ State of California City and County of San Francisco On this thirty-first day of March, in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty, before me, F.J. Thibult, a Notary Public, in and for said City and County, residing therin, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Jeronima B. de Pollard, wife of Arron Pollard, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument as a party thereto, personally known to me to be the individual described in and who executed the said instrument and the said Jeronima B. de Pollard, wife of the said Aaron Pollard, having been by me first made acquainted with the contents of said instrument, acknowledged to me on an examination part from and without the hearing of her said husband, that she executed the same freely and voluntarily, and for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, without fear or compulsion or undue influence of her said husband, and that she does not wish to retract the execution of the same. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at my office in the City and County of San Francisco, and State of California, this thirty-first day of March, in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty. F.J. RHIBAULT Notary Public Dissolution of Copartnership. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the copartnership heretofore existing between the undersigned, under the name style and firm of D.R. JONES & CO., is this day dissolved by mutual consent. This business will be continued by Messrs. MILLS & FRANKLIN, who will settle and adjust all demands against the firm, and to whom all sums due the firm are to be paid. D.R. JONES JOHN MILLS JOHN FRANKLIN Redwood City, May 10, 1860 DECISIONS - TWELFTH DISTRICT COURT. - The case of John Parrott vs. The County of San Mateo et als., has been decided in favor of defendants, and the injunction denied. It is understood that Mr. Parrott will appeal. HAWES vs HOVIOUS - Injunction is made perpetual. This now amounts to nothing as the necessity for injunction no longer exists, and all now remaining to contend for is involved in the case of HAWES vs HOVIOUS and Ames - Demurrer to complaint overruled, and defendants have leave to answer. COUNTY COURT. - In chambers, on Monday last, Hon. B.F. Fox, County Judge, heard the application of the Crystal Spring Water Company for certain waters in the western portion of San Mateo County (all of them, we believe.) The survey not having been made, and counsel for the company therefore being unable to state their wants definitely, a continuance till the first Monday in July was asked and granted. This was the only case before the court. LEGAL. - Our readers will observe, by reading the advertisement in another column, that Wm. T. Gough, Esq., has formed a co-partnership with Tully R. Wise, of San Francisco, for the practice of law. Mr. G. will give special attention to business in this county. This will meet the wishes of his host of friends. Declaration as Sole Trader STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of San Mateo NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT I, HONORA ATKINSON, wife of Robert Atkinson, in pursuance of an Act of the Legislature of California, passed April 12th, 1852, entitled an Act to authorize married women to transact business in their own names as sole traders, do hereby declare and make known my intention to carry on business on and after this date in my own name and on my own account in the County of San Mateo, and that the business to be carried on by me is intended to be that of teaming, and raising stock and poultry, and that I will henceforth be individually responsible in my own name for all debt contracted by me on account of said business and that the capital invested in the said business is less than five thousand dollars. HONORA ATKINSON Witness: H.A. Scofield Redwood City, May 17th, 1860 ~ ~ ~ ~ State of California County of San Mateo On this 17th day of May, 1860, before me, Heman A. Scofield, a Notary Public in and for the County of San Mateo, personally appeared Honora Atkinson known to me to be the same person whose name is subscribed to and who executed the foregoing declaration, and she first being by me made acquainted with the contents of the foregoing declaration, acknowledged to me on an examination apart from and without the hearing of her said husband, that she executed the same freely and voluntarily, without fear or compulsion, or undue influence of her husband, and for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and that she did not wish to retract the execution of the same. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and years first above written. HEMAN A. SCOFIELD, Notary Public THE GRIST MILL - There is at last a fair prospect that the long-talked of grist mill will soon be built in Redwood City. Two lots on the west side of Redwood Creek, opposite Livingston's warehouse have been purchased, we are informed, for that purpose, and the building will shortly be commenced. Mr. Morrison, by whom the mill will be built and owned, is a gentleman whose enterprising spirit is highly commended by those who know him, and we hope his success in the project he is about to undertake, will be equal to his wishes in every respect. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, May 12, 1860, Vol. 2 No. 6 A CENTENARIENNE - Manuela Pinto died Half Moon Bay a few days ago, at the remarkable age of one hundred and twenty years. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Monday, May 7th, 1860 Present, Supervisors, J.V. Diller, M. Wolfe, and R.S. Thornton Upon consideration of the petition, duly verified, of D.W. Connelly, praying that he may become the purchaser of certain lands therein described, School lands of this State, under and in pursuance of the provisions of the Act to provide for the sale of such lands, being at present in his possession/and occupancy, having been located prior to the United States survey, it was ordered that the said land, being fractional section No. 16, in Township 6, south, range five west, be sold to D.W. Connelly. In the matter of the road from near Wilsey's along the top of the mountain, to Greenwood, remonstrance was filed and D.W. Connelly, C. Bollinger and J.P. Edinger were appointed viewers to review and report on or before the first Monday in June next. The report of viewers on change of Whipple mill road to run through Brittan's ranch was received, and it was ordered that the road be declared a public highway. Several petitions having been received for a change in the road along San Mateo creek, to Crystal Springs, T.G. Phelps, A.I. Easton and John Donald, were appointed to view out, locate and report the changes necessary, and report fir Monday in June next. Petition for a road from the ridge near Van Carnap's, over Bald Knob, thence across the mountain to Tripp's store, was received, and D.W. Connelly, J.P. Edinger and C. Bollinger, were appointed viewers, to report first Monday in June. Viewers of road from Selleck's to Hamilton's, etc., reported, and notices ordered to parties to appear and show cause the first Monday in June next, why said road should not be duly declared a public road. R.M. Diggs was appointed Constable of First Township. Bills were allowed to the amount of $178.50 H.S. Loveland having performed the contract for repairing the bridge of the San Francisquito creek was paid the sum of $175, being one half the price of the work, the balance to be paid by Santa Clara county. A road tax of fifteen cents on every hundred dollars, in addition to the levy heretofore made, was made, as provided by an act of the Legislature of 1860, for additional road tax in San Mateo county. Board adjourned till first Monday in June next. CHEAP STORE - The new store at San Mateo, owned by H. Husing, is, we learn, doing a fine business, and the proprietor is justly proud of his success. His custom is extending even to the lower part of the Canada Raymundo where the low prices of his goods and his accommodating manner, are appreciated, and are fast spreading his business and gaining him many friends. This is the only store of any kind between Redwood City and San Francisco, that can afford to advertise. The others must be going down, to judge from this. A GOOD JOB - The Francisquito bridge, on the county road, which was fast becoming dangerous, was last week repaired and put in excellent order, by H.S. Loveland, contractor. This work was very much needed, and has been done in a very workmanlike manner, for which the contractor deserves much praise. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Martin Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2164 Message Board Post: I am searching for an obituary on an Edsel A. Martin who died in San Mateo May 26, 1990. Thanking you in advance for any help that you can give.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UW.2ADI/2163 Message Board Post: California State Roster, 1899 Government and Military Records Given Name: C. F. Surname: Wilson Residence: Pescadero Page #: 123 Office: Notary Public Location: San Mateo County

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCORMICK Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UW.2ADI/2162 Message Board Post: California State Roster, 1899 Government and Military Records Given Name: Fannie Surname: McCormick Residence: Pescadero Page #: 123 Office: Notary Public Location: San Mateo County

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, May 5, 1860, Vol. 2 No.5 Dissolution of Copartnership Notice is hereby given that the copartnership heretofore existing under the firm name of DEVEREAUX & HENNESSY, was dissolved by mutual consent on the 20th March last. NICHOLAS DEVEREAUX THOMAS HENNESSY FOUND Came to our ranch, near San Mateo about six months since, three American COWS and CALVES, having the following brands and marks. One brown Cow, with white on the face and on the belly, branded AS on left hip, right ear split. One light roan cow, same mark. One yellow cow, no brand, piece taken out of both ears. The above described cows are each about four years old. The owner can have the property by proving it and paying charges. P.B. CASEY & Co. San Mateo, April 21, 1860 To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, April 28, 1860, Vol. 2 No.4 APPLICATIONS FOR PARDON. - The Judge of the Twelfth District and the District Attorney have been notified of an intended application to the Governor for the pardon of G.F. Wyman, and petitions are now actively circulating in that behalf. Applications is also about to be made for the pardon of Madison James, who was sent two years ago from this county, to the State prison for ten years. APPLICATION IN INSOLVENCY. - On Monday last application was made to Hon. B.F. Fox, County Judge, in chambers, by Neils Iverson, to be discharged from his debts. The sheriff was appointed assignee. Liabilities, $1400; assets, nothing. NEW SUPPLIES. - We observed last week a large supply of new goods on Diller's wharf, just arrived from San Francisco, and destined for the store of Tripp & Parkhurst, Woodside. This firm is supply large quantities of goods to the people of their neighborhood. Wm. Page, of Searsville is also providing like supplied to the denizens of Searville and vicinity in quantities which are gradually increasing. These facts are palpable indications of the increasing population and business in the Redwoods, notwithstanding the continuous cry, which, by the way, has been prevalent for the past four years, that the timber is "worked out." These same fact also show, (which gives us real pleasure to note,) that the firms above mentioned are doing well. We wish them success. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, April 21, 1860, Vol. 2 No.3 To the Hon. Edward Norton, Judge of the Twelfth Judicial District of the State of California and to Charles D. Judah, Esq., former District Attorney of San Mateo County, and in said District. You will please take notice that thirty days after service of this notice I will make application to his Excellency John G. Downey, Governor of the State of California, for the pardon of Madison James, who was convicted of the crime of murder in the second degree at the December Term, A.D. 1857, of said Court, held in and for the county of San Mateo, and sentenced by said Court on the 30th day of December, A.D. 1857, to imprisonment in the State's prison for the term of ten years. G.N. CARDWEL We hereby acknowledge service of the foregoing notice. Edward Norton Judge Twelfth District C.N. Fox Present Dist. Att'y, San Mateo County C.D. Judah Late Dist. Att'y, San Mateo County April 9th, 1860 Twelfth District Court, San Mateo County. - The following is the disposition of the calendar for the April term: The People vs. G.W. Wyman - Stay of proceedings vacated The People vs. D.S. Terry - Continued. M.L. Brittan vs. San Mateo County - Demurrer sustained James Graves vs. John Caldwell - Motion for a Writ of Assistance denied. H.F. Teschmacher et al vs. Thompson et al - New trail ordered. Horace Hawes vs. John Brophy et al - Judgment for plaintiff W. Martin vs. J.V. Diller et al - Continued C. Lux et al vs T. Frewley et al - Continued C. Lux et al. vs. C. Clark, et al - Continued Horace Hawes vs S. Hovious - Continued Laban Langley vs. S. Hovious - Judgment for plaintiff M. Commerford vs Dupuy and Cabannes - Judgment for defendants John Parrott vs San Mateo County - continued Wm. Martin vs. D.R. Jones - Continued Currie & Richardson vs. Gardiner & Templeton - Order for Execution, to pay Sheriff's bill of keeper's fees. John D. Havens vs John Adcock et al - Tried by the Court - to be submitted on briefs John D. Havens vs Geo. Dale et al - Verdict for plaintiff against Sampson and Bacon, and for defendants Dale and Southerland. Notice To the Hon. Edward Norton, Judge of the District Court of the Twelfth Judicial District, in and for the County of San Mateo; and C.N. Fox, Esq., District Attorney of San Mateo: You are hereby notified that it is the intention of the undersigned to apply to his Excellency the Governor of California for the pardon of Geo. F. Wyman, convicted of the crime of Manslaughter at the August term of the above court in A.D. 1859, and sentenced to the State Prison for the period of one year. WM. T. GOUGH April 16th, A.D. 1860 Due service of the above notice is hereby admitted this 16th day of April, A.D. 1860. EDWARD NORTON Due service of the above notice is hereby admitted this 16th day of April, A.D. 1860 C.N. Fox Dis't Att'y of San Mateo County SPECIAL NOTICE The public are requested to take notice, that the undersigned will start upon his Summer Tour on the First of May, next. All who desire to secure a Good Likeness, either in the form of a Photograph, Ambrotype, or Melainotype, can procure it by applying before that time, at his Gallery, nearly opposite the schoolhouse, Redwood City. CHARLES p. FESSENDEN Redwood City, April 14, 1860 To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, April 14, 1860, Vol. 2 No.2 MR. D. LUNT MISSING - We learn from the San Francisco Herald, that Mr. Lunt, the late schoolteacher in this District, has been missing since the 5th instant. He had several hundred dollars upon his person at that time, and fears are entertained that he has been foully dealt with for the sake of getting possession of his money. He is between thirty-five and forty years of age, about five foot seven inches high, light complexion, dark brown hair, cut short, full round face and dark eyes. CALENDAR FOR APRIL TERM, Twelfth District Court - Commencing Monday April 16: People vs. G.F. Wyman People vs. D.S. Terry Horace Hawes vs. John Brophy, et al Wm. Martin vs J.V. Diller, et al C. Lux, et al., vs T. Frawley, et al. C. Lux, et al., vs. C.Clark, et. Al Horace Hawes vs. Silas Hovious Horace Hawes vs. Silas Hovious, et al. Horace Hawes vs. J.W. & M.L. Brittan Laban Langley vs. Silas Hovious Richard E. Collins vs. John Langan, et al. M. Comerferd vs. Dupuy & Cabannes John D. Havens vs John Adcock, et al. John D. Havens vs. Geo. Dale, et al. John Parrott vs. San Mateo County, et al. J. Mora Moss vs. A. Haraszthy, et al. Maximo Martinez vs. S.L. Mastick, et al. TRIAL JURORS APRIL TERM TWELTH DISTRICT COURT - The following is a list of names of the trial jurors for the ensuing term of the Twelfth District Court for the County of San Mateo, to convene on Monday next: Milton Irish Ai. Willard C. Bolinger John Hanley J.C. Allen W.G. Jones J.P. Edinger D.W. Aldrich J.J. Roberts C. Hanson Marion Diggs Geo. B. White D.W. Sampson A. Bailard A. Eikernkotter W.K. Emerson Nick. Devereaux Thos. McCoy H. Hamilton B.Town G.F. Maynard Jas. Johnston J.G. Cooper Andrew Martin Geo. Harrington J.O. Shaw Daniel Lunt Amos French J.E. King G.R. Avery Declaration as Sole Trader STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of San Mateo On this Twenty-Eighth day of March, A.D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine, personally appeared before me B.G. Lathrop, County Clerk in and for said County, CATHERINE PRIOR, wife of Charles Prior, who on being duly sworn makes the following declaration: That from this date henceforth she intends to carry on business in her own name and on her own account. That said business to be carried on is that of general merchandize and commission, to be carried on at present in Redwood City, County of San Mateo, and that in carrying on said business, she will be personally responsible on her own account for all debts contract ed by her on account of her said business or trade, and that the full amount of capital invested in said business does not exceed the sum of five thousand dollars, ($5000.) CATHERINE PRIOR Subscribed and sworn before me this twenty eight day of March A.D. 1859 B.G. LATHROP, Clerk Redwood City MOUNTAIN DELL DIVISION, SONS OF TEMPERANCE - The following officers were installed on Saturday Evening, 7th inst., to serve the present term: L. Williams, W.P.; John Greer, W.A.; Wilson Whitlock, R.S.; J.D. Rose, A.R.S.; Robert Peterson, F.S.; James Gibbs, R.; Wm. Lasswell, C.; Wm. Walker, A.C.; John Jamieson, I.S.; J.P. Ross, O.S.; Wm. Sperlock, Chaplain. Charles N. Fox, Esq., will lecture before the Division at their hall, Woodside, on Sunday, 15th inst., at 3 o'clock P.M. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com

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 Message Board Post: Ernest Leroy Smith of San Mateo Co., (possibly town of San Bruno, but would have been in the San Francisco paper too) was the first civilian pilot to fly the historic non-stop flight from San Francisco to Honolulu in 1927 in 25 hrs. He repeated the flight in 1952 (25 years later). I would be grateful if someone would look up his obituary. He died April 21, 1967 in San Mateo. Thank you so much. Diana Williams

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stolpp/Seuffert Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2160 Message Board Post: Louisa M. Stolpp died in the Crystal Spring Rehab Center in San Mateo June 25, 1968. I would be very grateful if someone would be willing to look up her obituary. Thank you so much. Diana Williams

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, April 7, 1860, Vol. 2 No.1 "Canada de Raymundo"Patent NOTICE All persons are hereby notified that the Patent issued by the United States Government to Maria Louisa Greet and Manuella Coppinger, for the Rancho of "Canada de Raymundo," will be exhibited before the Twelfth District Court in San Mateo County, at the Court House in Redwood City on Monday the 16th day of April 1860, for the purpose of obtaining an order of said Court as to its being a genuine document. By request of John D. HAVENS B.G. Lathrop, County Recorder, San Mateo County Redwood City, March 26th, 1860 THE HALF-MOON BAY COUNTRY We have seen glowing and brilliant descriptions of every mining and agricultural district in California, whose resources and facilities of every description would in any wise justify a work in its praise, but never have we seen a sentence in regard to the beautiful section of country, the most common name for which, heads this article. We deem this a neglect which should be corrected, and we esteem it our duty and a pleasant privilege to give out readers a description, imperfect though it may be, of one of the most remarkable fertile agricultural districts that it is possible to conceive, and upon which Nature seems to have lavished in the utmost profusion, her choicest gifts. The county is the western slop of what are laid down on the official map as the Santa Clara and Sierra Morena mountains, and may be said to average about two miles and a half in width by about twelve miles in length, composed of the western portions of the ranchos Corral de Tierra and Canada Verde y Arroyo Purissima. Half-moon Bay, from which this section derives its name, is near the northern portion of it, and forms the shore of about one-third of its extent. The northern portion of the slop is occupied by the rancho of J.D. Denniston, Esq., which is probably one of the most productive ranches of its kind, namely, for grain and stock-raising, in California. The ground is fertile beyond all comparison and is composed of valleys and uplands upon which grain and all descriptions of farm produce grown most luxuriantly. Cattle of all descriptions in excellent condition are grazing upon the immense pastures. A promising feature in the business of this ranch is not an animal of the cattle kind is sold - they are all retained upon the ranch, and must in a short time, with their increase make their proprietor the heaviest cattle-owner on the Pacific coast. Some accounts of the yield of grain and produce, were we to give them, would cause our eastern farmers to stare with astonishment, and will scarcely be credited by the people nearer home. We will therefore simply allude to some of them in connection with remarkable productions in other parts of the valley. At Mr. Denniston's, during our short stay, we were a participant in an amusement the most exciting we have witnessed for many a day, and a full description of which would only be done justice to by the pen of W___es of the "Spirit," in the columns of which would rival the hunting adventures of the most __re-devil sportsmen. This amusement was nothing less than a wild-cat hunt. The day was somewhat wet, but, notwithstanding, the ardent hunters, Don Prudencio de Haro, Messrs, Whitcomb and Bishop, and ourself, forming the party, sallied forth, following the baying pack, among which were seven fine fox-hounds. Our course lay up a deep canyon, the trail skirting a thicket of willow and undergrowth of several hundred yards in width, through which meandered a steam whose continuous flow rendered the ground marshy and the vegetation thick - a fine resort for all kinds of smaller game. On either side rose majestic hills, (elsewhere than in California they would be termed mountains,) upon whose sides and summits the cattle seemed mere pigmies. In a short time the deep baying of the hounds indicated their scent of the track, and as each one scented the game and followed on, the far-off echoes, resounded with the cry, and with the sounding horn, and the hunters' hallo, formed a scene to eclipse an English fox-chase. Away the party followed in hot pursuit. They have him ! resounded from the foremost hunter. And after a gallop of a short distance, sure enough, there he was - a wild-cat in a tree-top, with the clamorous pack beneath. Previously these animals were hunted for the sport alone, their skins only being saved, but on this occasion, hazardous as the undertaking appeared, the party were resolved to secure the cat alive. Accordingly, a rope was arranged with a running noose, a forked pole cut for the purpose, and while his catship stared with glowing eye and threatening growl down upon the pack and the daring hunters, the noose was placed about his neck, and after much struggling on the part of the animal, with imminent danger to the hunters, he was safely bagged in a gunny-sack brought for the purpose, and carried in triumph to the ranch. This was an achievement of which the oldest hunter might well be proud, and would be attempted by but few. Bidding a reluctant adieu to the hospitable acting host, (Mr. Denniston being absent) we pursued our journey. Passing along the sea-shore, about four miles, over the rich farm which reach to the very water's edge, we arrived at Spanish Town. This was originally a settlement of the older California residents, but is now a thriving village and a business point, increasing in importance. A grist mill is in process of erection on the Pillarcitos creek in this place, by the brothers Halstead. It is to have two run of stone, and will be propelled by waterpower. From this point to the Purissima creek, including the summits and sides of the adjacent hills, are a continuation of farms and farming land excelling in very respect any land in California, if not the world, not excepting the far-famed __dega valley, which resembles it in location and in other respects, but to which in quality of soil, (as we are informed by farmers who were formerly residents in the Bodega country,) it is far superior. On several farms in this locality, where particular attention has been paid to the raising of certain kinds of grain and vegetables, yields have been obtained which would seem almost fabulous. About five miles from the Pillarcitos, is the Purissima, Creek, a perennial steam, running through a valley of surpassing productiveness, with farms along its entire length to the mountains, which are covered with redwood timber. Here again, Nature has provided abundantly for the wants of the inhabitants of the valley, for although along the entire slope very little timber is to be obtained or seen, yet at the distance of about three miles up this creek vast quantities of the finest redwood timer are to be found, easily accessible, and fully answering the purposes to which timber can be applied, and that too at the most favorable point for being worked to advantage. At the head of the Purissima valley is located a saw-mill owned by Hon. D.W. Connelly, which is in continual operation, and supplies lumber for the whole district. Below the Purissima, the country becomes more hilly to the southern boundary of the county, althou the land is equally susceptible of cultivation, even to the summits of the highest hills, where it is common to see farms many hundred feet above the sea level, near the precipitous shores of which they are located. This would seem very remarkable to those living on the eastern slope of the same mountains, where the high lands are in summer parched and dry, but it is easily realized when we are reminded that there is no excessive heat upon the western side, owing to the fogs, which immediately upon the opening of spring, take the place of the winter rains, and thus the ground is continually supplied with moisture. The verdure is consequently prolonged during the entire year over this whole western slope, and grazing for cattle is therefore abundant. The people of the valley frequently obtain large quantities of oil from the seals on the coast, with but little trouble. It is equal in many respects to the whale oil, and is generally used for like purposes. While in the valley we were shown real wonders in the vegetable kingdom, and by undeniable authority were made acquainted with facts which will better illustrate the prolific nature of the soil than would a whole volume of description. Eight acres of land produced in the aggregate twelve hundred and sixteen bushels of barley, or an average of one hundred and fifty-two bushels to the acre. Upon one farm potatoes were raised averaging two hundred bushels to the acre. The average yield of wheat throughout the valley the past year was not less than forty-five bushels to the acre, and over ninety bushels were realized on a single acre. Oats, twelve feet in height. Carrots, measuring over six inches in diameter, at the largest an over one inch at the smaller end, two and a half feet in length. Beets weighing eighty pounds - the latter growing with but a small portion in the ground, and standing in the garden enclosure more like stumps of well grown trees than vegetables. Upon the south bank of the Lobitos creek, as we ascended, we observed an enormous mushroom, and on measuring it found it to be nine inches in diameter. We also saw in the field of Mr. H. Hamilton, on the San Gregorio, upon the space of about five yard square, ninety, which averaged six inches in diameter. Such are among the enormous productions of this remarkable region. The soil throughout the entire slope is a black loam, and appears inexhaustible, averaging a depth of from eighteen inches to three feet. The general market for the produce is at San Francisco, to which shipments are made from two landing on the coast, one of which is at Denniston's ranch, and another, which is rather novel in its construction of which Mr. Van Carnap (? tear in paper) is proprietor. The mode of loading and discharging vessels at this place, which is we believe near Miramontez Point, is by means of hawser stretched from the shore to a rock in the sea. The articles to be shipped are placed in a sling, and by means of a drag rope are drawn along the hawser to the vessel, which is anchored in a suitable position to receive its freight. This is novel but very convenient method, and it not without merit. We have thus endeavored to describe, feeble though the description may be, one of the most favored regions we have ever visited, and were we gifted with the greatest descriptive powers we would then feel our utter inability to do the subject entire justice. A clear idea of things as they there exist cannot be well obtained except by seeing them. It is a country where Nature in her most generous mood has scattered her choicest gifts, where all that man can require is obtainable, and where the great Arbiter of all things has spread before his reasoning creatures all that heart can desire, as if to invite their utmost gratitude. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, March 31, 1860, Vol. 1 No.52 CONVICTED. - Wm. Maguire was on Monday last convicted before Justice Turner of the crime of petit larceny and sent to the county jail for ten days. Maguire got on a spree and helped himself to boots from the shop of J.C. Edgar. SHOCKING SUICIDE - On Monday last, a man named Joegker, committed suicide at the Mission Dolores, near San Francisco, in the "Nightingale" hotel, under the following circumstances: A few moments after eight o'clock the report of a pistol was heard to proceed from the room occupied by the wretched man, and on opening the door, he was found in a sitting posture, perfectly dead. ……… ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ SPECIAL NOTICES J.B. PAINTER (Late O'Meara and Painter,) DEALER IN TYPE, PRESSES, PRINTING MATERIAL, PAPER, CARDS, And PRINTERS' STOCK, generally, 132 Clay street, near Sansome, San Francisco Wm. Faulkner & Son Dealers in TYPE, PRESSES, AND PRINTING MATERIAL, GENERALLY, 123 Sansome street, co. Merchant, San Francisco ' Printers are invited to make our acquaintance McCabe & Fox COUNSELLORS AT LAW OFFICES - 101Merchant Street, San Francisco, And in the Court-house, Redwood City James McCabe San Francisco Chas, N. Fox, Redwood City H.A. Schofield, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, AND NOTARY PUBLIC, REDWOOD CITY, SAN MATEO COUNTY Office - Corner Third and A streets Bernard Peyton ATTORNEY AT LAW CANADA DE RAYMUNDO San Mateo County (Belmont Post office.) To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Palmer, Yates, Mahany Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2159 Message Board Post: Looking for information on ANNA PALMER YATES 1920 Living with Harry & Effie Mahany,listed as mother-in-law 1920 census. Thanks for any help.