THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1895 The jury in the Durrant case brought in a verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree after being out but twenty minutes. The verdict was arrived at on the first ballot. Tomorrow is the set by Judge Murphy for passing sentence of death upon him. Miss Maggie Walsh has about fully recovered from her recent illness and is able to be around again. Miss Nellie Packwood who has been indisposed since her return from Susanville, was confined to her bed the last few days. The illness of Mrs. D. R. Brownell took a more serious turn last Saturday and for a few days she was very low, but at this writing is somewhat improved. An agreeable surprise party was tendered Miss Mary Gibbins, at the residence of her parents, a week ago last evening. The event was in commemoration of that young lady's sixteenth birthday, and she was the recipient of several pretty presents on the occasion. A quite wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Mayhew, about two miles south of town, Sunday afternoon, the contracting parties being their daughter, Maud, and Harv. Fite, the Rev. S. T. Reeve performing the impressive ceremony. The Gazette joins their many friends in the best wishes for the future happiness of the young couple. MARRIED FITE - MAYHEW - Near Bieber, Cal., Nov. 3, 1895, Harvey Fite and Miss Maud Mayhew, Rev. S. T. Reeve officiating. BORN DUNLAP - In Bieber, Cal., Nov. 5, 1895, to the wife of T. J. Dunlap, a son. J. A. Carpenter, son of L. C. Carpenter, passed a satisfactory examination for a teacher's certificate at a recent examination held at Susanville, Albert will make his mark. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Ed. P. Huston and Miss vena Joslyn, both of Woodland, the 12th of this month. Ed. has relatives here who wish him a bon voyage down life's highway. AMPUTATED. Robert Woodmansee Loses His Right Leg. Last week the condition of Bob Woodmansee was getting so serious, and he was weakening so fast, that Dr. Lutz, in whose care Supervisor Packwood had placed the patient, recommended an operation without delay, to determine how badly the leg was involved by the decaying matter which was constantly flowing from it. He also informed the patient as well as his relatives that an amputation may be necessary to save his life, to which they consented. Steps were immediately taken to perform the operation, the citizens contributing the necessary funds by subscription with a liberality that speaks volumes for their charitable impulses. Dr. Cadwallader of Fall City, who was sent after to assist, arrived here Friday evening, and by Saturday morning, everything was in readiness. The patient was put under ether, and examination disclosed a badly decayed limb, which necessitated its amputation. The leg was taken off about six inches below the hip joint, the operation consuming about twenty minutes. The patient rallied from the operation in good shape and has but little pain and a good appetite, and hopes are entertained for his ultimate recovery. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1895 Alturas was visited by an earthquake last Thursday. The time for passing sentence on Durrant has been postponed to Nov. 22nd. Brady is now on trial before the Superior Court at Marysville for the killing of Sheriff Bogard. S. S. Roney, a former resident of Widow valley, died in the County Hospital at Alturas last week. MARRIED MYERS - MARCUS - Near Lookout, Cal., Nov. 10, 1895, Grayson w. Myers and Miss Kittie W. Marcus; J. R. Myers, J. P., officiating. (We acknowledge the receipt of a box of wedding and join in wishing the new married couple a happy and prosperous journey through life). TREBILCOCK - WATSON - In Susanville, Cal., Nov. 4, 1894, (I believe this date should be 1895), Bert Leroy Trebilcock and Miss Minnie P. Watson. BORN BABCOCK - In Bieber, Cal., Nov. 14, 1895, to the wife of Andy Babcock, a son. HERRICK - Near Bieber, Cal., Nov. 5, 1895, to the wife of Ellis Herrick, a son. We erred last week in our report of the amputation of Robert Woodmansee's leg. It was the left leg he lost not the right. A. Frick robbed the Ager stage near Keno, Klamath Co., Or, on the night of Nov. 2nd. Deputy U. S. Marshal Garden, who was on board the stage, effected his capture after first wounding him in the arm. Frick was in this valley several weeks about 6 or 7 years ago and is known by many of our people. As per our announcement in last paper the wedding came off last Sunday, 10th inst, as per schedule time and the happy participants proved to be Grayson W. Myers and Miss Kittie W. Marcus, the Gordon being tied at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Marcus, by Judge J. R. Myers. The bride was born and raised here, having been born and wed in the same house, and is universally respected and esteemed by all her acquaintances, and loved by her immediate associates; as for Grayson, he has resided here for only two or three years, but we know of nothing but good to say of him. He is every body's friend. Only a few friends were present, but a bountiful wedding dinner was spread that would have done ample service for the whole neighborhood. May flowers blossom in their pathway. They will reside in Lookout in the dwelling recently vacated by McGrew. The happy twain were the recipients of the following presents: Parlor carpet - Read & Morris. Tea and table spoons - Mrs. H. P. Read. Set glass ware - Mrs. Brownell of Bieber. Knives, forks, platter, and plates - Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Myers. Towels - Misses Jennie and Alice Myers. Set of goblets - Mr. and Mrs. Erva Carpenter. Water pitcher - Mrs. Elliott. Towels - Miss Mattie Elliott. Bread plate - Miss Maud Morris. Cake stand - Miss Florence Marcus. Parlor lamp - J. E. Marcus. Napkins - Walter Morris. Fruit stand - Mrs. Ella D. Morris. Vases - Miss Margaret Armstrong. Table linen and pillows - Mrs. Mary Marcus. Honey dish - Miss Eula Marcus. Set sauce dishes - Claude Marcus. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1895 The hearing of the case of the People vs L. E. Richter, G. A. Long, and Joe Sellick, has been set for Jan. 6th next. Mrs. Miller, who killed her husband in his store at Redding this summer and was acquitted by the jury on account of insanity, was examined before the Superior Court at Redding last week and committed to the Napa Insane Asylum. MARRIED HOPKINS - O'DETTE - In Susanville, cal., Nov. 10, 1895, Wm. Hopkins and Miss Nellie O'dette. TRIPLETT - HOLBROOK - Near Susanville, Cal., Nov. 11, 1895, Abe L. Triplett and Miss Mary Holbrook. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1895 Miss Ora Perkiss and Wm. M. Shearin were married in Red Bluff last Sunday by Rev. Eyles. Miss Perkiss is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Perkiss, and is well known here. The groom is a resident of Sites, Colusa County, and is an enterprising young man. They will make their home at Sites. - Anderson News, Nov. 21st. Jack Brady who was on trial in Marysville for the killing of Sheriff Bogard was found guilty of murder in the first degree with the penalty fixed at imprisonment for life. BORN KNOX - Near Bieber, Cal., Nov. 20, 1895, to the wife of Will Knox, a daughter. MARRIED REEVE - BUNNELL - Near Lookout, Cal., Nov. 27, 1895, Rev. Sylvester T. Reeve and Miss Ella Bunnell, Rev. J. A. Jones of Adin officiating. (The Gazette extends hearty congratulations and best wishes for a long life of health, happiness, and prosperity). ~~~~~~ Billie C. Reynolds Anita "Jean" Waters-Reynolds (Family Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com (Modoc County Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com/modoc/ --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1895 Wm. H. Moore committed suicide in Alturas on the 22nd of last month by taking strychnine. His wife and baby were in Surprise valley at the time. BORN ESTILL - In Squaw Valley, Siskiyou Co., Cal., Sept. 23, 1895, to the wife of Geo. J. Estill, a daughter. LONG - In Susanville, Cal., Sept. 20, 1895, to the wife of Geo. Long, a son. DEMENT - In Adin, Cal., Sept. 21, 1895, to the wife of W. J. Dement, a daughter. MARRIED SHERMAN - SWAN - Near Greenville, Cal., Sept. 15, 1895, E. B. Sherman of Hayden Hill and Miss Ella Swan of Greenville. BROCKMAN - MAWER - At Madeline, Cal., Sept. 24, 1895, Willis C. Brockman and Miss Mary Mawer. DIED WILLIAMS - Near Harrington, Wash., Sept. 22, 1895, Raymond Crowley, infant son of Oliver and Fannie Williams, age 14 month. Sleep on dear baby, Take thy rest; God called thee home, He thought it best. The funeral of A. Blaske at Adin last Thursday was largely attended by people from all parts of the valley. The procession was one of the largest ever seen in the valley, and the ceremony was most impressively performed by the Masonic fraternity. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the many friends whose heart spoke out to us in sympathy in the hour of our sorrow and affliction, and who came from far and near to pay their last tribute of respect to our beloved husband and father; also to the fraternity of Masons, who so tenderly laid his remains in their last resting place. Mrs. A. Blaske and Family. YOUNG LADIES IN BLOOMERS. They Take Charge of the Combined Harvester. Last Saturday morning at eight o'clock the Misses Orra Dowell, Gertie Sawyer, Lillie Dowell and Nellie Packwood, all dressed in bloomers, appeared on the Lamburth place, east of town, where the combined harvester was at work and demanded the surrender of the machine from the men in charge. Their wish was gracefully complied with, the men retiring from their positions and the young ladies assumed full control of the big harvester. Miss Orra Dowell took her place in the driver's seat and guided the 32 head of horses around the field; Miss Gertie Sawyer attended to the header; Miss Lillie Dowell was sack sewer; and Miss Nellie Packwood tended to the separator. The young ladies remained in charge until nearly noon, when they retired and turned the harvester over to the men. Thus little by little the field of the "new woman" is extending. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1895 C. C. Graves met with an unfortunate accident Monday forenoon. He was riding after stock, when his horse became unruly and threw him heavily to the ground, breaking his right collar bone. Mr. Graves was brought to town in the afternoon and Dr. Lutz set the fracture and made the patient as comfortable as possible under the circumstances. BORN BARHAM - Near Buntingville, Cal., Sept. 19, 1895, to the wife of jas. Barham, a son. MARRIED CONKLIN - HUTCHINSON - In Dry Valley, Cal., Sept. 29, 1895, Elijah Conklin and Miss Fanny Hutchinson. WRIGHT - SCHOLL - Near Susanville, Cal., Sept. 26, 1895, Leonard M. Wright and Cora E. Scholl. Miss Ida Calavan who was taken sick about three weeks ago is very low and in a critical condition. Alvin Herrick cut his hand quite severely with a knife yesterday and it required three stitches to replace the severed parts. Rev. Levi Reynolds who has been in San Francisco for two or three months returned home last week. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1895 Jack Fouse who was charged with selling liquor to Indians, was tried here this week before Superior Judge W. T. Masten and a jury. The case was given to the jury yesterday afternoon and they returned the verdict of guilty, on the first ballot. District Attorney N. J. Barry represented the people, and E. V. Spencer appeared for Fouse. He will be sentenced next Monday morning. - Lassen Advocate. BORN GARIG - Near Bieber, Cal., Oct. 14, 1895, to the wife of Wm. Garig, a daughter. DIED CALAVAN - Near Bieber, Cal., Sept. 11, 1895, Ida, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Calavan, age 19 years, 2 months and 7 days. DEATH OF IDA CALAVAN A gloom has again been cast over this part of the valley, and we are again called upon to chronicle the death of one of our esteemed neighbors and friends. This time it is a young lady, in the bloom of youth, whom God has called from our midst. After an illness of three weeks, the spirit of Ida C. Calavan took flight last Friday morning at about seven o'clock. Her end was peaceful, and she was resigned to go to her Maker, for she often asserted that she would never recover from this last sickness. The deceased was born in this valley on the 4th day of August, 1876. She always led an exemplary life, and every one who knew her was her friend. Several months ago she joined the Order of Chosen Friends at this place, and it was under the auspices that Order that her remains were laid at rest in the Hillside cemetery last Saturday afternoon, a large number of people being present to show their respect to the deceased, and offer kindly sympathy to the bereaved family. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1895 H. Kraft, the Red Bluff banker, was stricken with paralysis last week and his death is expected daily. Mrs. J. F. Dixon left for Susanville on Monday's stage, having received word that her brother's wife is dangerously ill. Miss Maggie Walsh is confined to her bed with a severe attack of intermittent fever. Lieutenant-Governor Millard is very low, and his physicians have about given up hope for his recovery. Bob Woodmansee who has been suffering from a bad knee for some time is making slow progress towards recovery. Dr. Lutz had a severe attack of Cholera Morbus last Friday night, but managed to get the upper hand in the fight and is again on deck waiting on his patients. District Attorney Raker has commenced suit against Assessor Salsbury for failure to collect personal property taxes, amounting to something over $600. - Alturas New Era. Miss Amelia Boyd, School Superintendent of Shasta Co., and M. E. Dittmar, editor of the Searchlight, were married in Redding on the 15th inst. by Rev. J. E. Wright. Miss Boyd is well and favorably known here, and the Gazette joins her many friends in wishing the couple a long and prosperous life of health and happiness. R. L. Nichols is now a full fledged deputy sheriff in and for Modoc Co. Johnny Cummins could not have a better appointment. Calvin Hall has been granted a pension, and as his claim has been filed some time, he will get considerable back pay. This makes eight to ten pensions, which have been granted to persons here in about that many years. Dr. Mitchell's vulcanizer exploded at the hotel last Saturday with a pressure of heat that came near doing serious damage. The explosion sounded like a blast, and while it did no damage to person, the room looked like the inside had been shot out. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1895 Lieutenant-Governor Spencer G. Millard died at his home in Los Angeles last Thursday night at five o'clock .(unable to read). He leaves a wife and two children. The Grand jury last week found indictments against three persons, for illegal branding of cattle, viz; G. A. Long, Joseph Sellick and L. E. Richter, who were subsequently placed under arrest, and each gave bail for his appearance in the Superior Court for trial. As to the facts of the case, we know nothing; further, a newspaper is not a Court of justice and it is not its rights to discuss such matters. The accused have resided in this section for years and hitherto stain has tarnished their characters and even now, although accused of crime, they are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. We regret their position and hope that when the time comes they can establish their innocence. - Lassen Mail. MARRIED BALL - RINEHOLD - In Susanville, Cal., Oct. 12, 1895, E. A. Ball and Miss C. J. Reinhold. DIED BENJAMIN - At Susanville, Cal., Oct. 18, 1895, M---- E. Benjamin, wife of W. M. Benjamin, aged 34 years and 13 days. BRUYN - At Susanville, Cal., Oct. 23, 1895, Jansen Bruyn, a native of New York, aged about 66 years. JOHNSON - Near Buntingville, Cal., Oct. 19, 1895, Iris, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnson, aged 9 weeks. Mrs. R. A. Gordon was stricken with paralysis last Sunday evening, which for a while rendered her helpless. She is now slowly improving and able to walk about again. A. Blaske, deceased, late of Adin, was a member of the Chosen Friends at that place whereby his family drew $3000. It may be of interest to state that Mr. Blaske belonged to the order 12 years, and paid in assessments and dues about $800.00. Had he lived seven years longer, he would have drawn the $3000 himself, as the order provides. His age placed him in the oldest class - and assessments were correspondingly high. SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT HAYDEN HILL Ed Driskell met with a very serious accident in the Hayseed Mine at Hayden Hill a week ago this morning. It seems that in setting off a blast in the mine Wednesday evening, one charge of the powder failed to explode. Ed commenced work the following morning and with almost the first strike of the pick the charge exploded and he received the full force of it. His left leg was badly shattered, his face peppered with rock and gravel, and he was badly bruised in general. Doctors Cate of Adin, and Milliken of Susanville, were telegraphed for, and did all they could for the sufferer, and when last heard from he was on a fair road to recovery. ~~~~~~ Billie C. Reynolds Anita "Jean" Waters-Reynolds (Family Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com (Modoc County Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com/modoc/ --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1895 Murderer Fredericks was hanged at San Quentin prison last Friday for the killing of Cashier Herrick. The Burney Valley Bulletin ceased to exist a short time ago, and in its place now appears the Mount Burney Echo, a bright and newsy paper, which will be published every Saturday by Asa T. Fitzpatrick, with James M. Bryan as editor. We welcome the echo upon our exchange table and wish its promoters unbounded success. Word reached here of two accidental deaths which occurred in Cedarville last Saturday. One was that of a young blacksmith who was kicked by a horse last Friday evening and died at noon the following day, and the other was Uncle Bill McQuinn, who, on last Saturday noon, was also kicked by a horse and died almost instantly. MARRIED SCHOLL - THOMPSON - In Susanville, cal., July 23, 1895, Albert I. Scholl and Miss Georgia Thompson. BORN LAUFMAN - In Susanville, Cal., July 22, 1895, to the wife of J. B. Laufaman, a daughter. SEXTON - In Susanville, Cal., July 23, 1895, to the wife of L. C. Sexton, a son. RAKER - Near Milford, Cal., July 23, 1895, to the wife of George Raker, a son. United States troops are being rapidly hurried forward to the Jackson Hole country, in Wyoming, to relieve the settlers there from a threatened outbreak of the Bannock Indians. BRADY CAPTURED Bandit Brady has at last been caught. His capture was effected with out any bloodshed last Friday morning, at half past four o'clock by Wm. A. Johnson and Deputy Sheriff McDonald of Sacramento county, who covered him with their revolvers while he was hiding under a bridge near Courtland, before he was aware that they were upon him. Brady denies that he had anything to do with the train robbery in which Sheriff Bogard was killed. THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1895 "Old Joaquin" died in Lakeview, Or, recently. He was a sporting character and known throughout the State. S. D. Wilcox, the sheep man who owns the Happy Camp property, was married in the East on the 15th of last month to Miss M. C. Close, of Ithaca, N. Y. Frank Miller, a pioneer merchant of Redding, was killed by his wife, with a hatchet in his store at Redding last Thursday morning. The woman is supposed to be insane. BORN HURLBUT - Near Pittville, Calif., July 26, 1895, to the wife of Seth B. Hurlbut, a son. The trail of the People of the State of California vs Hiram Winchell, charged with having sold intoxicating liquor to an Indian, which occupied the attention of the Superior Court and jury last week, resulted in the acquittal of the defendant. District Attorney Barry ably conducted the case in behalf of the people. Messrs. Goodwin & Goodwin were counsel for plaintiff. The case was given to the jury at 2 p.m., Friday afternoon and after deliberating a couple of hours they brought in a verdict as above stated. - Lassen Mail. The infant child of Alec Courtright died last Sunday night. The remains were interred in the Lookout cemetery. Whooping cough seems to have been the principal cause of the babe's death. THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 1895 Fremont Smith, the Colusa murderer, was hanged at San Quentin last Friday. Frank M. Pixley, the veteran editor, died at his home in San Francisco Sunday at the age of 70 years. MARRIED WALKER - KENYON - Near Bieber, Cal., Aug. 11, 1895, by W. H. Roney, J. P., Gottfried Walker and Miss Alice Kenyon. Gottfried Walker and Alice Kenyon were married by Judge Roney last Sunday at the residence of Anton Gerig. Their many friends wish the young couple a happy and prosperous future. Howell Edmunds Jackson, Associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, died at his residence at West Meade, Tennessee, last Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the age of 63 years. A PHYSICIAN'S LAST RESORT "My doctor is a real joker," said a Lewiston lady. "I didn't know that my talking bothered him when he was writing prescriptions until yesterday. He never mentioned it, and I always asked him all sorts of questions while he was writing them out. Yesterday he examined me and sat down to write something. I kept talking. Suddenly he looked up and said: 'How has your system been? Hold out your tongue.' I put out that member, and he began to write. He wrote and I held out my tongue, and when he got through, he said: 'That will do.' 'But,' said I, you haven't looked at it.' 'No, said he, 'I didn't care to. I only wanted to keep it still while I wrote the prescription.'" THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1895 A. Smith has discontinued his butcher business in town. MARRIED HICKS - SPOON -Near Buntingville, Cal., Aug. 14, 1895, C. C. Hicks and Miss Laura Spoon. SPOON - HOFFMAN - Near Buntingville, Cal., Aug. 14, 1895, W. E. Spoon and Miss Carrie Hoffman. BORN McGHAN - In Little hot Spring Valley, Cal., Aug. 18, 1895, to the wife of M. E. McGhan, a daughter. DIED COLTON - Near Johnstonville, Cal., Aug. 12, 1895, Mrs. Mary Colton, aged 58 years. THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1895 Gracie Wolf, wife of George Wolf who conducted a blacksmith shop here a few years ago, died at french Gulch a week ago yesterday. E. Hilder, the self confessed rape fiend, was arrested at his home in Milford last Thursday, plead guilty in Superior Court last Monday, and was sentenced to serve a term of thirty years in the State Prison at Folsom. We refrain from entering into detail; suffice it to say that this moral cancer, a year or more ago, married a widow, the mother of two or three children, one of whom was a girl, now about fourteen years of age. It is this child this brute has ruined. Sheriff Church left with the prisoner for Folsom Tuesday morning. Hilder is now where he belongs and where it were best if he had been years ago. The world has no use for things of his stripe. - Lassen Mail. DIED JACKSON - At Clear Creek, Lassen Co., Cal., Aug. 22, 1895, Alfred j. Jackson, a native of Iowa, aged 31 years. Alfred J. Jackson, a young Susanville merchant, died almost suddenly last Thursday while out camping at Clear Creek. Death is supposed to have resulted from over heating himself while hunting, and then drinking too freely of the cold water. ~~~~~~ Billie C. Reynolds Anita "Jean" Waters-Reynolds (Family Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com (Modoc County Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com/modoc/ --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

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/XW.2ADI/696.1 Message Board Post: Hello I'm don't know how sure you are of the dates for when Henry's sister arrived in CA. Here is what I found.. I found whom I believe to be your Henry in the 1860 census in Humboldt county. He is 23 (b.OH) and a farm laborer. And a couple of residences away, there is a Lydia Robinson who is 18 (b.MO) and living at a farm. In the 1880 census for Liberty, Siskiyou Co, California I think this is Sam L Finley, as the family matches. (He is indexed as LL Finley) L. L. FINLEY Self M Male W 48 IL Miner VA KY Lydia A. FINLEY Wife M Female W 38 MO Housekeeper NY PA Louisa FINLEY Dau S Female W 18 CA Lives At Home Herbert FINLEY Son S Male W 16 CA Carries Mail Joseph W. FINLEY Son S Male W 15 CA Works At Home Elizabeth FINLEY Dau S Female W 13 CA Samuel L. FINLEY Son S Male W 12 CA Mary FINLEY Sister S Female W 1M CA Philip H. FINLEY Son S Male W 9 CA Hattie F. FINLEY Dau S Female W 7 CA Robert FINLEY Son S Male W 4 CA Lydia A. FINLEY Dau S Female W 3 CA Francis FINLEY Son S Male W 1 CA In the 1900 census; CA Sisikiyou Co; Liberty Twp, there is a FINLEY, Samuel L; age 68; b.IL . His wife's name is difficult to read, but looks like Lydia. They also have children; Phillip 29, Hattie 27, Robert 24, Francis 21, Gertrude 19, Harry 12. I can send you the census image if you like. (email me at melanim@excite.com) Also from the CA death index (Last First Middle; birth; motherslast; fatherslast; sex; birthpl; deathCounty; deathDate; age) FINLEY JOSEPH W 1865-02-24 ROBINSON FINLEY MALE CA SANTA CLARA 1942-12-20 age77 FINLEY SAMUEL LARUE 1868-12-05 ROBINSON FINLEY MALE CA LOS ANGELES 1943-06-04 age74 MeLani

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Elkins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XW.2ADI/697 Message Board Post: Hi folks...The Sisson History Project is looking for someone with knowledge of the mill at Hambone, and especially anyone with knowledge of William Elkins, who worked there, and also was well known in Sisson. Thanks!

----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty Loose" <betty@unisette.com> To: <NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 8:34 AM Subject: Sac Bee May 12, 1913 > The Sacramento Bee > Monday, May 12, 1913 > > THREE ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENTS TO WED > CHICO (Butte Co.), May 12 - The engagement of Miss Mattie SPRINGER to Fred > D. MONTGOMER, both of Chico, was formerly announced at a dinner party given > in the Diamond Hotel Grill Saturday evening. > Miss Olive SWIFT was the hostess at a pretty linen show extended to Miss > Mazie E. THOMASSON, a popular young Chico girl who is to be married in the > near future to Arthur F. CRUM of Oroville. > The engagement of Miss Glen SHAW, prominent Chico woman, to Wiley W. > MATHER, formerly a member of the Chico High School faculty, but now of San > Francisco was announced at a delightfully appointed luncheon in the home of > Mr. and Mrs. E.J. LEWIS of Chico Vecino Saturday evening. The wedding of the > popular young couple will take place July 3d. > > FOWLER-WILLIAMS > OROVILLE (Butte Co.), May 12 - Within the nest two weeks the marriage of > Miss Minnie WILLIAMS and Louis FOWLER will be celebrated in this city. The > bride to be is a popular Oroville girl, who has been reared in Butte County. > The groom is the First Lieutenant of Company I, Second Infantry, of this > city, and is a prominent mining man. > > SISKIYOU PIONEER > OAKLAND, May 12 - Martin V. TAYLOR, aged 77, Western pioneer and Indian > fighter, and great-grandson of John TAYLOR, one of the signers of the > Declaration of Independence, died in the Fruitvale district to-day at his > residence, 2223 East Fifteenth Street. Acute stomach trouble was the cause > of his death. > Taylor was the son of John Taylor of Kentucky and his mother was Mrs. Mary > HUDDLESTON TAYLOR, both dead. After attending school in Illinois he went to > Oregon in 1852 with his brothers. They remained there, but Martin went to > Yreka, Siskiyou County, California, to engage in mining. During his life > there he participated in the Rogue River Indian wars. > > LARGE LAND DEALS CLOSED > SUISUN (Solano Co.), May 12 - A J. RICE Company announce the closing of > three large deals which have been pending for months in the purchase of the > property of the BULKLEY Estate of 1,250 acres and the properties of William > FARRELL and CAIN ranches of 800 acres, a total of 2,000 acres at a price of > about $150,000. > > JEALOUS JAPANESE SLASHES WHITE WOMAN > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), May 12 - K. HATANAKA, a Japanese lies in the City > Jail with a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to commit > murder, as a result of a murderous attack made Saturday evening on Ray > ALLEN, an inmate of the restricted district. > The Japanese, who it has developed has been on exceedingly friendly terms > with the woman, went to visit her Saturday evening, and on finding another > in her company, went to the back door of her crib and demanded admittance. > When she appeared, he attacked her with a knife and inflicted a severe wound > on each arm as the woman attempted to guard against the blow. > The Japanese was arrested as he entered Yuba City after making his escape > from Marysville. > > FUNERAL OF PIONEER > SISSON (Siskiyou Co.), May 12 - The funeral of Mrs. Almira WILSON, who died > here Thursday, was held under the auspices of Vicino Temple, Pythian > Sisters, yesterday afternoon. Deceased was a pioneer resident of this > section, the wife of R.P. WILSON, a veteran of the Civil War. Besides her > husband, two daughters and three sons survive. > > COLFAX TEAMSTER IS DRAGGED TO DEATH > COLFAX (Placer Co,), May 12 - A. KELLY, a teamster employed by the Pacific > Gas ans Electric Company, was killed Saturday night about two miles from > Colfax, when the wagon he was driving overturned. His foot caught in the > wheel and he was dragged a distance of about sixty feet. > He was dead when found. Kelly was unmarried and about 28 years of age. > > SCHOOL BOARD SELECTS ARCHITECT > QUINCY (Plumas Co.), May 12 - The Board of Education met Saturday in the > office of the County Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Hall, with a full > attendance. On a vote of 3 to 2 W.H. WEEKS of San Francisco was selected as > architect for the new High School building. > > SHERIFF INJURED ON CAR > WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), may 12 - Deputy Sheriff R.W. WOODS was injured last > night while attempting to quiet a disturbance on a Woodland-bound electric > car. A whisky flask, thrown by one of four Portuguese, after they had left > the car, struck the Sheriff over the right eye, inflicting painful but not > serious injuries. > Stephen MACEDO, the man who threw the bottle, was this morning held on a > charge of assault with a deadly weapon. Bonds for $2,500 were required. The > others are held as witnesses. > > CUTS THROAT WITH RAZOR > DUTCH FLAT (Placer Co.), May 12 - Dan McSWEENEY, an employe of March Bros., > while demented, cut his throat with a razor, just missing the large arteries > of the neck. He was taken to the Utah Construction Company's Emergency > Hospital at Dutch Flat and treated. A brother, Tim McSWEENEY, resided in San > Francisco. > > > BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES IN SUPERIOR CALIFORNIA > BORN > HICKOK - In Folsom, May 4, 1913, to Mr. And Mrs. William Hickok, a daughter. > WRENN - In Placerville, El Dorado County, May 9, 1913, to Dr. and Mrs. > Joseph T. Wrenn, a son. > SQUIRE - In Mississippi Bar, May 2, 1913, to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Squire, a > daughter. > PEADON - In Grass Valley, Nevada County, May 10, 1913, to Mr. and Mrs. > Thomas Peadon, a daughter. > FIRENZE - In Jackson, Amador County, May 7, 1913, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank > Firenze, a daughter. > PERRY - Near Gridley, Butte County, May 6, 1913, to Mr. and Mrs. Manuel > Perry, a daughter. > MAKER - In Weaverville, Trinity County, May 5, 1913, to Mr. and Mrs. Archie > Maker, a son. > PONDURANT - In Butte City, Glenn County, May 9, 1913, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank > Pondurant, twin boys. > MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED > PRICE-SMITH - In Reno, Nev., May 10, 1913, Archie A. Price and Annie Smith, > both of Reno. > MELENDEZ-LAFFIN - In Reno, Nev., May 10, 1913, Cruz A. Melendez and Madeline > J. Laffin, both of Stockton, San Joaquin County. > ALWARD-DEMMONS - In Reno, Nev., May 10, 1913, John Alward of Goldfield and > Mrs. Florence W. Demmons of Reno. > MARRIED > DILL-GORMAN - In Napa, Napa County, May 10, 1913, William H. Dill of Alameda > and Belle Gorman of Sacramento. > BIXBY-STRANGE - In Napa, Napa County, May 10, 1913, Earl R. Bixby of Oakland > and Nita Strange, also of Oakland. > TRAPPE-MESSBACH - In Napa, Napa County, May 10, 1913, Adolph Trappe and > Maria Messbach, both of Schellville, Sonoma County. > STOW-PHILLIPS - In Napa, Napa County, May 10, 1913, Whitney W. Stow and > Cassie L. Phillips, both of Berkeley. > DIVORCED > SMITH - In Redding, Shasta County, May 9, 1913, Mary Eliza Smith of Anderson > against William Garett Smith of Anderson. Complaint on secret file. > PERKINS - In Redding, Shasta County, May 9, 1913, Anna Perkins against > Charles Henry Perkins. Final decree. > WOOD - In Redding, Shasta County, May 9, 1913, Earl Raymond Wood from Eva > May Wood. Final decree. > GARDEN - In Redding, Shasta County, May 9, 1913, L.B. Garden from Alida D. > Garden. Final decree. > SACRY - In Redding, Shasta County, May 9, 1913. Bessie M. Sacry from George > M. Sacry. Final decree. > DIED > McDANIEL - In Yreka, Siskiyou County, May 7, 1913, William H. McDaniel, a > native of Peoria, Ill., aged 72 years. > ROBINSON - In Suisun, Solano County, May 9, 1913, Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson, > cousin of Mrs. Sarah BROWN, Sacramento; a native of Scotland, aged 84 years. > ROMINGER - In Woodland, Yolo County, May 10, 1913, Mrs. Christina Rominger, > mother of Mrs. Louise VOETSCH, Woodland; Charles F. Rominger, Madison; Mrs. > Carrie STOLL, Sacramento; Chris Rominger, Woodland, and Mrs. Elizabeth > REIBEL, Sonoma County; a native of Germany, aged 82 years. > ROOKARD - In Napa, Napa County, May 9, 1913, Mamie E. Rookard, mother of > Mrs. R. CROWDER and Harry Rookard; daughter of the late Joseph and Mary > WADE; sister of Mrs. Nellie HIGGINS, Mrs. R.E. EWART and Mrs. G.J. > ZIEGENFUSS; a native of San Francisco, aged 53 years. > JORDAN - In Ono, Shasta County, May 9, 1913, Irby H. Jordan, native of > Tennessee, aged 75 years; father of Mrs. James L. MONTGOMERY, Robert Jordan, > William Jordan, and James Jordan. > BUELL - In Reno, Nev., May 3, 1913, Arthur M. Buell, aged 91 years, and a > native of New York. > McARNOLD - In St. Helena, May 7, 1913, Mrs. Ellen McArnold, a native of > Ireland, 81 years of age. > TOWNSEND - In Redding, Shasta County, May 10, 1913, Donna Townsend, native > of California, aged 2 years and 4 months; motherless daughter of A.J. > Townsend. > > NEVADA NEWS > MURDERER SENTENCED TO DIE CHOOSES SHOOTING > CARSON (Nev.), May 12 - Andrew MIRKOVICH, the Tonopah murderer sentenced to > die for the murder of Antone GREGOVICH in Tonopah about a year ago, will be > shot to death in the penitentiary at this place Wednesday morning. This will > be the first legal shooting that has ever occurred in this State, Mirkovich > having chosen that means of death under the Nevada law. > He is now in the condemned cell, and is almost a physical wreck. It is > believed that he will have to be carried to the place of execution and > placed in the chair in which he is to die. > > ______________________________

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Robinson, Finley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XW.2ADI/696 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on the spouse of Sam Finley. An article written about my Great Grandmother's brother (David Robinson) stated that my Great Great Grandfather Henry Preston Robinson, who came to Siskiyou County from Ohio around 1850. He returned to Ohio for a visit in the 1860s. When he returned to Siskiyou county, he brought his sister. This sister later married a Sam Finley. They died in 1902, and were buried in Sawyer's Bar. I am trying to find information on Henry Preston Robinson's (and his sister's) parents. Any information would be appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Robinson, Finley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XW.2ADI/440.2 Message Board Post: I have a reference to a Sam Finley from an article written about a David Robinson (brother of my Great-Grandmother). He stated that my Great Great grandfather, Henry Preston Robinson, (David Robinson's father) came to California during the gold rush, and settled in Siskiyou county. He returned to Ohio on a visit in the 1860's. When he returned to Siskiyou county, he brought his sister with him. The article stated that this sister married a Sam Finley. Could this be the same person you mentioned. I saw a tombstone transcription in Sawyer's bar with these names. I have been looking for Henry Preston Robinson's parents for years. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty Loose" <betty@unisette.com> To: <NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 5:00 PM Subject: Sac Bee July 11, 1906 > Evening Bee, Sacramento > Tuesday July 11, 1906 > > TELLS HOW DORA CHIPP SHOT BABY > Mother of Murdered Infant Takes Stand and Describes Indian Woman's Fiendish > Attack on Her. > YREKA ( Siskiyou Co.), July 11 - As told in The Bee last evening, Dora > CHIPP, the young Indian woman who killed the infant child of Mrs. William > BEALE, was held to answer as the result of Court proceedings held here > yesterday. > The preliminary hearing commended in the morning before Judge W.M. THOMAS, > District Attorney LUTTRELL appearing for The People, and Attorneys James D. > FAIRCHILD and F.W. HOOPER for the defendant. > The prisoner was escorted in to Court by Sheriff HOWARD and Deputy GANEY. > The first witness called was Mrs. William Beale, who described her meeting > with the defendant on the road about two miles distant from her home. Words > passed between them and Dora CHIPP tore the reins from the head of Mrs. > Beale's horse. Then, alighting from the horse which she was riding, as Mrs. > Beale left her rig, both women started to scuffle in the road, the white > woman being twice thrown to the ground. > The Chipp woman and Mrs. Beale struggled for possession of the latter's > revolver. They arose and separated, the defendant gaining possession of the > weapon as they did so. She then shot Mrs. Beale in the chin. The white woman > ran toward a neighbor's house, but fell. While on the ground she thought she > heard another shot, which is presumed to be the shot that killed the child. > Arising, Mrs. Beale continued to the house, where she was followed on > horseback by the defendant, who emptied the revolver at the house where Mrs. > Beale had taken refuge. In the meantime the baby lay in the road. The next > time Mrs. Beale saw the child it was dead. > Mrs. Cinda CRAME, Dora Chipp's half-sister, testified that she had > informed the defendant that Mrs. Beale would visit Mrs. THACKERY's house on > the day of the shooting, she having learned of the fact from Mrs. Beale some > three days prior thereto. It proved that Dora Chipp, having received the > information of the proposed visit to Thackery's, laid in wait for Mrs. > Beale. > The preliminary hearing was reopened in the afternoon. Dr. McMULTY, County > Physician, was called and testified as to the results of an autopsy held on > the remains of the Beale child, which showed that two bullets had entered > the brain, one from the back and the other from the side of the head, either > of which would cause death. The witness also identified one of the bullets > extracted from the brain, also the powder-stained hood with bullet holes > through it. > Henry F. GENEY, Deputy Sheriff, identified a loaded revolver found among > the personal effects of the defendant at the time of her incarceration in > the County Jail here, and also testified that at a subsequent time, when > asked why she had killed the child, she answered, "I had reason to do it." > The People closed the case, and the defendant did not offer any defense. > Justice THOMAS carefully summed up the evidence and ordered the defendant > held to answer to the charge of murder without bail. > > CLOUT IS HELD FOR SHOOTING LE VALLEY > BECKWITH (Plumas Co.), July 11 - The trial of Albert Clout for the shooting > of George LE VALLEY, of Marysville, early on the morning of July 2d, was > tried before Justice of the Peace Frank L. NUTTER Monday afternoon. The case > was rather an extended one for Beckwith, requiring five hours for the > examination and cross-examination of witnesses, the pleas by the attorneys > in behalf of plaintiff and defense, and the rendering of the verdict by the > Judge. > The charge brought against Clout was wilful, unlawful and felonious > assault upon the person of George LE VALLEY. Deputy District Attorney > M.C.CURR handled the case for the plaintiff, Attorney JONES, of Reno, did > all in his power for the defense. > The decision of the Court was that Clout is guilty of the crime attributed > to him and that he be held under bail of $10,000, waiting the session of the > Grand Jury. Later it was decided to lower the amount inasmuch as it would be > impossible for the defense to raise such a sum. > > FRANK ROSS COMES BACK TO SACRAMENTO > CHICO (Butte Co.), July 11 - Several important changes and additions in the > local management of the Northern Electric Company have been made. News of > the appointment of A.G. SCHINDLER, formerly connected with the interurban > lines in the neighborhood of Los Angeles, as general Manager of the Northern > Electric system has already been made in the Bee. Mr. Schindler has already > assumed the duties. > Following this announcement comes that of the appointment of Mr. DIMMICK, > Vice-President of the Company, and present manager, to the position of > General Superintendent, vice F.A. ROSS. F.A. Ross, former Superintendent, > has been transferred to Sacramento, where he is employed by the Company in > another capacity. > The constant increase of the work and the creation of new departments is > bringing many able men to Chico. > > CONFESSED TO SAVE HER LIFE > Mrs. Dorka Denies Wrong Relations With Tillotson and Tells of Her Husband's > Threats to Murder. > AUBURN (Placer Co.), July 11 - The Last Chance tragedy, which occurred > Saturday, will probably end without a prosecution of any of the > participants. Attorneys predict that the hand of the law will not be laid on > TILLOTSON, or even DORKA, who killed William POLIFKA by mistake. > The most that Dorka could be held to account for would be manslaughter, > and in his blind, helpless condition, no jury would convict the husband, who > sought out the alleged destroyer of his home, and in his jealous passion > mistook an innocent man for the tempter who, he claims, alienated his wife's > affections. > The full details of the conditions and events which led to the shooting > were not given in the first reports of the tragedy, and while the wife of > Dorka protests her innocence of any criminal intimacy with Tillotson, she > tells rather a remarkable story. According to her version she left the dance > hall at Last Chance the night of the tragedy at 11 o'clock in company of > Tillotson, and did not return to her home until 3 in the morning. Dorka had > been waiting for several hours and demanded an explanation. A quarrel > ensued, and it was then, she says, that Dorka began choking her and > commanding her to confess her criminal intimacy with Tillotson. This she > says she did in order to save her life, but she now declares it was not > true. Dorka told her to leave, and said he would kill Tillotson and her and > then commit suicide. He started back to his saloon, where he began drinking > heavily. > Mrs. Dorka gave the alarm as to her husband's intentions, and several > friends tried to intercede and dissuade him from his purpose, but he drove > everyone away from him. A warning was sent to Tillotson at the Home Ticket > Mine not to come to Last Chance until Dorka's anger had subsided, but it was > only a few minutes after this that Dorka arrived at the mine and the tragedy > occurred. > Dorka's story agrees substantially with his wife's in the important > particulars. He is lying at his home, attended by his wife, but those who > visited the place say that there is no air of wifely devotion about her, and > that she does not appear to regret the awful predicament of her husband. > It will be several weeks before Dorka's condition will be so he can appear > in Court. > The sentiment in the mountain neighborhood where the killing occurred is > in favor of Tillotson. > The people of Last Chance were highly incensed over the killing of > Polifka, and threats of lynching Dorka were made. > > DEAD BODY THAT OF SISKIYOU MAN > WEAVERVILLE (Trinity Co.), July 11 - The Sheriff and Coroner are still at > Hayfork making a thorough investigation into the case of the dead body found > buried in the sand there, as told in yesterday's Bee. It is now clear that > the corpse is not that of William VIENAS, and everything points to its being > that of Turner PALMER. Vienas had red hair, while that on the body found is > light brown, and the frame work is much larger than his. > Not much is known of Palmer. He came from the Klamath River section in > Siskiyou County with a man named CAMPBELL, whom the officers are now trying > to locate. It is reported here that a bullet hole has been found in the > skull of the dead man, and suspicion is directed to Campbell, who was > Palmer's associate and who seems to have disappeared. > > ______________________________

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Campbell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XW.2ADI/695 Message Board Post: Phil Campbell was my uncle. He lived in Seiad Valley, Siskiyou County, CA. He was born September 4, 1946, in Woodland, Yolo Co., CA and died July 28, 2000 in Seiad Valley. If anyone would be willing to look up his obituary for me, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you very much.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty Loose" <betty@unisette.com> To: <NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 6:11 PM Subject: Sac Union June 2, 1863 > Sacramento Daily Union > Tuesday June 2, 1863 > > FATAL AFFRAY - An altercation took place at Eagle Creek, in Shasta county, > May 24th, in which Peter LOPEZ shot and fatally wounded Matthew POINTON. The > shot took effect in the abdomen and passed through the bladder, producing > death on the following day. Lopez was arrested and had an examination before > Justice HART, at Horsetown, on the 25th, when he was committed to the county > jail, to await the action of the next Grand Jury. > > COPPER IN SHASTA - Lately one M.A. CHARSON discovered a rich copper claim on > the east fork of Clear creek, about eighteen miles from Shasta. An assay was > made which showed the rock to be rich. > > LEG AMPUTATED - A young man named Lorenzo ACKLEY, at Lowery's ranch, on > Butte creek, near Chico, had his leg so badly injured by the accidental > discharge of a shotgun last week as to render amputation necessary. > > BOUND EAST - Dr. W.P. TILDEN, Resident Physician of the State Insane Asylum, > has taken his departure for the Atlantic States by the Overland route. He > will visit many of the Eastern Asylums for the insane. > > UNION MEETING IN SAN JOAQUIN - On Saturday evening, May 30th, there was an > enthusiastic meeting at Woodbridge, on the Mokelumne. It was addressed by > G.W. TYLER and H.B. UNDERHILL. > > FINE CHERRIES - We acknowledge the receipt of some excellent cherries of > large size and the Ox Heart variety, from the garden of Mrs. E.L. NICHOLS, > Horseshoe Bar, Placer county. > > COMMUTED - Governor STANFORD has commuted the sentence of Jacob GREER, in > Butte county, from the death penalty to imprisonment in the State Prison for > Life. > > INDIAN DEPREDATIONS IN TRINITY - John McCAMMON, residing on Trinity river, > gives, under date of May 26th, to the Trinity Journal, the following account > of Indian depredations by which he suffered: > On Thursday evening, May 14th, between seven and eight o'clock, I was > attacked by some forty Indians. I was standing on the front "stoop", when > two rifle balls passed close to my head. Immediately after came a shower of > balls, completely riddling the side of the house. I got my arms as soon as > possible, gave my shot gun to John MYERS, who was in company with me, and > consulted with him about holding the house until dark, which we concluded to > do, but we soon changed our minds, as the Indians were advancing. I saw at > once that we must run, which we did. We started down the river to give the > alarm. I took an old Indian trail and got lost, and could not return until > day-break. I then returned and found my house burned to the ground. During > the night I kept close to the river, endeavoring to get to my ferry boat to > cross and give the alarm. I came up to Big Flat the following day, where I > got twelve men, and three from North Fork. We returned the next day to my > place and found everything burned, outhouses and all. My impression is that > no flour or rice was burned. Everything was packed off. I am quite certain > they have a pack train. After spending an hour on Cedar Flat we went on to > BRAINARD's and found his house burned. From thence we went to WINSLETT's and > found his place burned. We then concluded to go on some three miles further, > to TINSLEY's, but we had not gone far before we fell in with his pack train. > His house was safe, but the family, in company with Winslett and others, had > gone to New River, and from thence to Big Flat. We accompanied Tinsley's > train to Manzanita Flat. Lower Trinity is now deserted entirely. Had we a > few more men and arms, I have no doubt we could have got back a good portion > of the goods and a number of redskins in the bargain. > > APPOINTMENT - Governor Stanford has appointed Miles N. MITCHELL, > Commissioner of Deeds for Virginia City, Nevada Territory. > > A MURDEROUS ASSAULT - The Stockton Independent of June 1st has the > following: > At about half-past nine o'clock on Friday evening last, two men, one of > whom was masked, knocked at the door of the store of Dr. LOCKE at Lockeford, > on the Mokelumne, and demanded admission, as they stated, for the purpose of > purchasing a pair of boots. The father of Dr. Locke, who is accustomed to > sleep in the store, answered the call, and as he opened the door he was > struck upon the head with a pistol which knocked him senseless. He > recovered, however, almost instantly, and upon gaining his footing the > companion of the assassin who had struck him the blow with the pistol, as if > determined to finish the work of death in which the other had failed, drew a > knife and stabbed Locke three time, once in the breast and twice in the > back, also cutting his hand severely in the struggle which ensued for the > possession of the weapon. Locke is a man well advanced in years, and at the > time of the assault upon him was alone in the store. The robbers suspecting > they were in danger of arousing the neighbors, fled before their > contemplated work of murder and robbery had been consummated, one of them > leaving his hat behind. Who they were, there is no means of knowing. Locke > is in a critical condition, and being aged and somewhat infirm his wounds > have an effect upon him which it is feared may prove fatal. > > SEVERELY INJURED - William BORROUGHS, of Deadwood, Siskiyou county, met with > a very severe, and perhaps fatal accident, lately, by being thrown our of a > carriage. >

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/XW.2ADI/685.1.1 Message Board Post: And NO I didn't pass-out , I think it was some one else BUT it was so long ago I can't remember for sure. I have a map so send me your location. Roland

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/XW.2ADI/685.1 Message Board Post: Hello, If you are the Roland that went to Roosevelt High School, you must be the one that I enlisted in the Air Force with you, but at the last minute I was offered good job in the Army. Are you the one that passed out when we were lined up for a blood test ? Anyway, I have thought about you for years off and on. Send me a e-mail if you get this. Your old friend Bill

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 1895 If the new lode discovered about sixty miles from Redding, near the junction of Kosk Creek with Pitt river, is really the "Lost Cabin" mine, it is a rich find. The gold belt is said to average 800 feet in width and the croppings have been traced for 7500 feet. It is a long time since any portion of California has experienced an old-fashioned gold boom, and a little excitement of that kind, if based on a discovery that is genuinely valuable, would prove stimulating and beneficial. - People's Cause. Mrs. Fred Hines died last Thursday at her home, near Susanville, after a lingering illness. Daniel McKissick, one of the old settlers of Lassen County, died in Secret valley a week ago yesterday. The examination of James McGrew commenced in Justice Spargur's court yesterday, and is still in progress as we go to press at 9 this A.M. It seems that McGrew assaulted Santos with a whip stalk and plead guilty to a simple assault at Lookout and was fined $5, but Santos subsequently had McGrew arrested for felony, or assault with a deadly weapon. There are quite a number of witnesses here from the Egg Lake country and we don't know just how the matter is going to terminate. - Alturas New Era. MARRIED BERG - PETERSON - Near Bieber, Cal., June 30, 1895, Jacob berg and Miss Mary Peterson, Rev. S. T. Reeve officiating. (The editor acknowledges the receipt of a bountiful supply of wedding cake, and wishes the happy couple a joyous and prosperous journey through life). BORN TREMAIN - In Susanville, Cal., June 21, 1895, to the wife of R. J. Tremain, a daughter. TALBOT - In Susanville, Cal., June 26, 1895, to the wife of B. H. Talbot, a son. DIED HINES - Near Susanville, Cal., June 27, 1895, Evaline E. Hines, wife of Frederick Hines, aged 66 years and 11 months. McKISSICK - At Secret valley, Cal., June 26, 1895, Daniel McKissick, aged about 75 years. After the 15th,we believe it will be lawful to kill male deer. Our landlord and ye scribe have been doing some big talk about going out camping, killing deer and bear, improving our health, catching cold, and getting snake bit. We think it would be nice to sleep out in the dirt, and let the ants and bugs crawl over us, eat bread cooked by the sun, and meat rolled in the ashes, but we are getting our health you know. THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1895 A SHOCKING ACCIDENT From the Gridley Herald of July 6, we learn of a terrible accident which occurred about five miles from that town on the night of June 30th, and which partially concerns a former well known resident of this valley - Joseph Quinn. It seems that the dwelling house of Trotter Holliday, occupied by that gentleman, Miss Mary Turle, his twenty-two year old niece and Joseph Quinn, caught fire about 11 o'clock on the night in question. Quinn was the first to wake up and discover the fire, but it had already made such headway that he could only escape from the building in his night clothes. Once outside the burning structure, he made heroic efforts to save the other occupants of the building, but without avail, as he was driven away by the intense heat, and Mr. Holliday and his niece perished in the flames. The Oregon Express train was held up near Roseburg, Or., by three robbers on July 1st, and about $25,000 booty secured. While W. H. Roney and family were visiting in Little valley on the 4th, some one entered his house through a window and stole several articles, among them being a pair of field glasses which Mr. Roney valued very much. If any stranger offers such an article for sale, Mr. Roney would like to be notified of the fact. MARRIED SMITH - ROWLAND - In Long Valley, Cal., June 27, 1895, E. H. Smith and Miss Agnes Rowland. BORN CLEVELAND - At Buzzards Bay, Mass., July 7, 1895, to the wife of President Grover Cleveland, a daughter. RUF - Near Susanville, Cal., June 30, 1895, to the wife of John Rut, a son. (Note difference of spelling of last name. It was this way in paper). THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1895 Marshal Gard, the captor of Sontag and Evans, and Sheriff Bogard of Tehama Co., were in town Thursday on their way north looking for the elusive Brady. The gentlemen returned and departed for the lower country Tuesday, without finding trace or track of their "heart's desire". A man by the name of Frank Lewis shot and badly wounded his brother-in-law, William Farrel, near Whitmore in Shasta Co., last Saturday. After the shooting Lewis left with his wife and gun, but returned and cut Farrel's throat from ear to ear. Lewis has surrendered himself to the officers. Louis Kramer, A. B. F. Babcock, M. Auble, Geo. Bean, Chas. Merrill, Isaac Hillman, - Anderson and W. L. Calavan of this valley and J. H. Hardin, J. P. Eldridge, Geo. Gutherie and H. V. Atterbury of Fall River valley were summoned to appear in Susanville on the 22nd of this month to act as jurors in the Winchell case. According to the description given by the papers, the parties who were secreting Brady, the murderer of Bogard, stopped last week at Read & Morris' in Lookout and laid in supplies. It will be remembered that there were two wagons and one buggy, in which an old woman rode alone. BORN BANGHAM - In Susanville, Cal., July 5th, 1895, to the wife of F. H. Bangham, a daughter. SHINN - In Susanville, July 7th, 1895, to the wife of R. L. Shinn, a son. THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1895 The house on the McClellan place near Willow Creek, now owned by W. W. Elmore, was destroyed by fire last Thursday. It was one of the best farm houses in the valley, and was not insured. We did not learn the origin of the fire. ~~~~~~ Billie C. Reynolds Anita "Jean" Waters-Reynolds (Family Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com (Modoc County Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com/modoc/ --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

I noticed that the "Siskiyou Daily News" has been publishing it's newspaper since 1859. I was wondering if microfilmed copies of those early years exist? If so, would anyone know if they are available for interlibrary loan? Thank you for your assistance. Kathleen

THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1895 BORN SPENCER - At Susanville, Cal., May 28, 1895, to the wife of F. C. Spencer, a son. BOYD - Near Adin, Cal., May 18, 1895, to the wife of J. M. Boyd, a daughter. Miss Effie Gipson, who taught the Pleasant Butte school some years ago, was married recently to I. M. Henderson of Chico. The case of T. J. Durfee vs C. C. and M. Auble was tried before Judge Roney Saturday and judgement rendered for the plaintiff. It was an action to recover $20 on a bond given for costs of court. The baths at the Bassett Hot Springs are providing quite an attraction and a number of people avail themselves of the opportunity offered there for healthy baths. Mr. Bassett expects to have his swimming bath ready soon. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1895 M. Vermillion, brother-in-law of S. Pierce, who has been stopping in the valley several weeks, left with his family for Colorado Monday. MARRIED CADWALLADER - McARTHUR - In Oakland, Cal., June 3, 1895, by Rev. W. B. Noble, Rawlins Cadwallader and Isabella Victoria McArthur, both of Fall River Mills. BORN PIERCE - Near Bieber, Cal., June 7, 1895, to the wife of S. Pierce, a son. Mrs. S. H. Paulk was thrown out of her cart on the way to town last Saturday to attend the Band of Hope picnic, and sustained some bruises and badly torn clothes. She had five children in the cart with her - three of her own and two of Mrs. Ima Packwood's, but the little ones managed to cling to the cart and escaped unhurt. John Culver, a son-in-law of Jake Zumwalt, died in Fall River valley Saturday, of consumption. Granville Eades is negotiation got the Brownell mill property at this place, and if successful, will put in machinery for a flour mill. THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1895 The Holcomb stage station, between here and Redding was entirely consumed by fire a week ago yesterday. The only thing saved from the building was a parlor organ. At Silver Lake, Or., a monument is to be erected to the memory of those who lost their lives at the great fire there, which will cost $2300. The monument under contemplation is to be 6 feet square at the base, 20 feet high and will weigh 31,000 pounds. This grand obelisk is something that will stand for centuries and proclaim to future generations the story of that fearful Christmas Eve. Mrs. R. A. Ricketts left for Tehama county Saturday to see her father who is dangerously ill and not expected to recover. Hon. Henry Wilson was recently married to a lady near Lake City. The infant son of E. E. Ostrom was buried in the Lookout cemetery Tuesday. E. S. Trowbridge has erected a Gem wind mill near his residence which adds materially to the appearance of our town. Again the gates of heaven were left ajar, and a little angel came tumbling down. Al Sherman just got home that evening in time to put in a claim for the little visitor, a daughter, June 13th, 1895. Mrs. Marion Taylor was badly hurt the other day with a run away team. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor had been visiting the family of L. Grizesa; Mr. Taylor got out of his wagon to open a gate, when one of the horses rubbed the bridle off and struck out over the plains toward the Butte school house. When the team started, Taylor was jerked down and run over, and Mrs. Taylor stayed with the team 'til near the school house, where she was found dangerously hurt. THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1895 Uncle Will Page, Mrs. E. S. Trowbridge and son, Orrin, of Lookout, attended the Rankin - Jack wedding here Sunday. The little two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Carmichael died at Hayden Hill Sunday and was buried at Lookout Tuesday. There is said to be a big mining excitement at Big Bend, on Pit river, and claims have been staked out over that whole country. Bud Hatton was rolled over by a horse last week and had his left shoulder dislocated and the arm broken above the elbow. - Burney Valley Bulletin. MARRIED RANKIN - JACK - In Bieber, Cal., June 23, 1895, Robert M. Rankin and Miss Lottie Jack, Rev. S. T. Reeve officiating. CARPENTER - MYERS - In Lookout, Cal., June 23, 1895, by Rev. S. T. Reeve, Erva Capenter and Miss Vena Myers. GALE - HILL - In Fresno, Cal., June 13, 1895, E. F. Gale and Miss Alfa M. Hill, of Fall River valley. Rogerman - Estey - In Susanville, Cal., June 10, 1895, C. C. Rogerman and Miss Eva C. Estey. DIED OSTROM - At Potter, Cal., June 17, 1895, Milo J. Ostrom, aged 1 year, 5 months and 17 days. CARMICHAEL - At Hayden Hill, Cal., June 23, 1895, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Carmichael, aged 1 year and 10 months. Mrs. S. Pierce has been dangerously sick for several days but is now reported on the mend. Brady, the supposed murderer of Sheriff Bogard, has been located neat Redding and an unsuccessful attempt was made to capture him. He is said, to be surrounded by a posse of 200 men and his escape is doubtful. Mrs. R. E. Carlock left for Bonanza, Oregon, with her children last week. She will probably make that place her future home. Robt. M. Rankin and Miss Lottie Jack were quietly married at the home of the bride's mother last Sunday forenoon; Rev. Mr. Reeve performing the ceremony in his usual impressive manner. The young couple have hosts of friends who are warm in their congratulations for their future happiness and prosperity. Mr. and Mrs. Rankin will spend their honeymoon in the McCloud river country, for which place they left immediately after the wedding. Mrs. F. M. Taylor who was hurt recently by a run away team was taken home Sunday. The infant child of Allen Carmichael and wife was buried in the Lookout cemetery last Tuesday. Erva L. Carpenter and Miss Vena Myers were married here Sunday, in the presence of a large congregation, by Rev. Sylvester R. Reeve, pastor of the M. E. Church, South. Erva is the son of L. C. Carpenter, one of our best citizens, and we are proud to see him so well prepared to battle with the ripples and breakers of life. Miss Vern is the eldest daughter of our estimable Judge J. R. Myers, and during her year and a half's residence here has made a host of friends who join the writer in wishing the happy twain all the joy, happiness and pleasure this cruel world can grant them. May your path down life's highway be smooth. You have now passed the second mile stone of your life. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter moved into the Tom Osborn residence, where they will make their future home. ~~~~~~ Billie C. Reynolds Anita "Jean" Waters-Reynolds (Family Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com (Modoc County Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com/modoc/ --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

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THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1895 The case of the People of the State of California vs Wm. F. Woodward and Wm. Vestal came up before Judge Durfee Friday, and after hearing all the evidence, the defendants were discharged. While Mrs. L. W. Simpson was wringing out some clothes about two weeks ago, her fifteen-month-old baby got the middle finger of the left hand caught in the wringer and crushed the bone. Mrs. Simpson brought the child to town last Saturday and Dr. Thrailkill amputated the finger at the first joint. Joe Winters of Dry Lake was in town last Saturday. He tells that J. L. Horton of Tule Lake has, since the repeal of the coyote law, been catching rattlesnakes in the lava rocks near that place. He sells the oil to a Sacramento firm for $12 to $16 per oz. His method of capturing the rattler is peculiar. He has a forked stick and standing near their den in the rocks, he drops the forked stick around the snakes' head. When the crevasse in the rock is small, he uses a wire to jerk them out. He splits their heads and skins when ready for extracting the oil. Horton was bitten last week by one of these reptiles, but he says every snake carries its antidote - meaning the gall, which he used with ready relief. He has killed about sixty. MARRIED LOVEJOY - FAUST - At Little Valley, Lassen Co., Cal., April 28, 1895, by W. H. Roney, J. P., O. H. Lovejoy and May Faust, both of Little Valley. HURLBUT - HOAGLAND - In Susanville, Cal., April 24, 1895, C. E. Hurlbut and Miss Nellie B. Hoagland. BORN GUTHRIE - Near Pitville, Cal., April 25, 1895, to the wife of Geo. Guthrie, a son. EASTON - In Susanville, Cal., April 21, 1895, to the wife of G. A. Easton, a son. DIED CRAIG - In Susanville, Cal., April 22, 1895, Milton Craig, aged about 83 years. LONG - In Susanville, Cal., April 21, 1895, Elmer Cecil Long, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Long, aged 3 years, 1 month and 18 days. THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1895 The trial of James Sylvester of Fall River valley, for counterfeiting, has been set for today. While George King was crossing a bridge over Fall River with a six-mule team last week, the structure broke down and three of the mules were drowned. Hi Winehell had his preliminary examination before the justice of the peace at Susanville last week on the charge of selling whiskey to Indians and was held to answer before the Superior Court with bonds fixed at $2000. BORN WILSON - In Adin, Cal., May 1, 1895, to the wife of E. M. Wilson, a daughter. The charges against County Physician Dozier, which were under investigation by the Board of Supervisors last week, were not proven, and his services are still retained by the county. The rock taken out of the mine in Gouger Neck was sent to an assay office in Denver with returns as follows: Gold $3.00, Silver $1.00 per ton. H. H. Baker of Gouger Neck fell off his horse last week and broke his collarbone, so P. H. Hagerman informed us. Mr. Baker is nearly 80 years old. THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1895 Ed. Howard and family of Adin passed through here Saturday on their way to Suisun to attend the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Mrs. Scarley, mother of Mrs. Howard. The occasion will be made a family reunion; Mrs. Scarlet having raised a family of six children, all of whom are married and have large families of their own. Including the children, grand children and great grand children (of which there are three), they will number about fifty, and what is most remarkable, there has never been a death in the family. Mrs. Babcook and son, Joe, started home with Geo. McWilliams in his cart Sunday and when near the Dowell place, the horse made an effort to get away, and although unsuccessful, Mrs. Babcook and son were thrown out of the cart, the former receiving several bruises and scratches about the face, while the latter escaped uninjured. A rooster at Salem, Ill., is so fond of music that he will fly in at the window of his master's house and run to and fro on the keys of the piano, delighted with sound he evokes. During one of the rooster's performances the lady of the house, in an adjoining room, said to her husband, "William, don't you think Julia is making great progress in her music lessons?" And the proud father listened intently a minute or so, and then said he did "notice a vast improvement in her playing." Norristown Herald. DIED LEWIS - In Susanville, Cal., May 7, 1895, James Wilson Lewis, a native of New Jersey, aged 73 years. THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1895 W. H. Jenison, deputy sheriff, arrived from Susanville yesterday. He says Bob Ward is in a critical condition. Herman Guzzie, a rancher of Secret valley, was found dead in his cabin on May 11th. He had been murdered some days before and the body, when found, was in a bad state of decomposition. Three Indians are suspected of the murder and have been placed under arrest. Mrs. Mary Sherer, mother of D. Sherer of Stone Coal valley, died near College City Monday at the age of 87 years. The condition of Sheriff Ward still continues about the same. Today he appears to be a trifle better but he is a very sick man. His sickness has been so protracted that he is so weak his recovery will be slow. While there is life there is hope, 'tis said, and if medical skill and careful nursing will avail, he will pull through as he has every possible care. - Lassen Mail. FIRE DESTROYS A FARM HOUSE. The dwelling house on A. J. Packwood's ranch, about two miles below town, caught fire from a defective flue Tuesday noon. Mrs. W. C. Calavan with her children and a younger sister were the only persons in the house at the time, and as soon as she discovered the fire made a strenuous effort to subdue it, but the water in the well gave out and the attempt proved futile; the house and adjoining outbuildings proving an easy prev to the flames. Mrs. Calavan succeeded in saving nearly all her household effects, some dishes and one bed being the only things left in the house. W. A. Wood saw the fire from his place and reached the scene in time to save two mowers from destruction. The loss is not large, as the buildings were old and not very substantial structures. T. H. Ward, brother of F. G. Ward of this place, arrived on last evening's Amedee stage, to be at the bedside of his brother, who lies seriously ill at this place. - Lassen advocate. F. J. Brown of Little valley was arrested Sunday on the charge of drawing a deadly weapon with intent to kill, preferred against him by O. H. Lovejoy. The preliminary examination will take place before Judge Durfee Saturday; in the mean time, Mr. Brown has been allowed to go on his own recognizance. THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1895 SERIOUS ACCIDENT. A new barn frame, which was being erected by D. Oilar in Little Hot Spring valley blew down in the heavy gale last Saturday, the bracing not being strong enough to withstand the force of the wind. Philander Brown and D. Oilar were putting on the plates at the time, and as the frame collapsed, were thrown to the ground, a distance of 28 feet. Mr. Oilar escaped with a few severe bruises, while Philander fared much worse and was taken from the debris with his left leg badly broken below the knee, the bone protruding through the flesh over two inches. Mr. Brown was brought here in that condition by geo. W. Cullers Saturday evening and Dr. Thrailkill reduced the fracture and the patient is getting along as well as can be expected under the circumstances. BORN SMITH - Near Bieber, Cal., May 26, 1895, to the wife of A. Smith, a son. DIED WARD - In Susanville, Cal., May 23, 1895, Frank G. Ward, a native of California, aged 38 years, 3 months and 18 days. STAINBROOK - At Chehalis, Wash., May 20, 1895, Elizabeth, wife of Hiram Stainbrook, aged 67 years, 1 month and 8 days. Deceased was for many years a resident of this valley, and leaves a husband, two sons, and two daughters, (Mrs. I. W. Bassett and Mrs. Noah Knox of this valley), to mourn her loss. The Anderson Valley News of last week has the following:- "J. T. Gibbins of Bieber and J. T. Schubert of Red Bluff, met with quite an accident last Monday. While coming down the hill between here and Cottonwood the horse became frightened and upset the buggy, throwing the occupants out. Mr. Gibbins had his ankle dislocated and Mr. Schubert was seriously injured about the arm." The trail of F. J. Brown took place before Judge Durfee Saturday and resulted in a disagreement of the jury; a second trail was had Tuesday with the same result. Geo. Elliott had his right knee severely hurt last week by his horse falling on him. A special meeting of the Board of Supervisors has been called for tomorrow for the purpose of selecting a sheriff to succeed the late F. G. Ward. Ben Cullers of Day was in town today and told us of the accident that occurred at that place last Saturday. A barn frame fell with D. Oilar and Philander Brown, bruising the former severely, and mangling the latter's leg badly. DEATH OF SHERIFF WARD. After an illness of over two months frank G. Ward, sheriff of Lassen county, died at his home in Susanville last Thursday morning, shortly after one o'clock. There is perhaps no person in Lassen county so well and favorably known as was "Bob" ward, and his untimely death will be deeply regretted and cast a gloom over the entire county. From the Lassen Advocate we copy the following biography: Frank G. Ward's life story is closely woven into the history of Lassen county. Coming here with his parents from Plumas county where he was born, when an infant he grew to man's estate in our midst. His natural inclination led him to prefer an active open air calling, and in early manhood, he embraced the profession of a surveyor. He was engaged in many of the Government surveys made throughout this section in connection with others, and, followed his chosen profession until in 1882 he was appointed as Receiver of Public Money's in the U. S. Land Office at this place. He held this position until 1880, when he resigned in order to seek the Republican nomination for the office of County Clerk of Lassen County. Being successful in this, and elected to that position by an overwhelming majority, he made an efficient and popular officer, and was re-elected Clerk in 1888, filling both terms acceptably and with credit to himself. At the expiration of his second term as Clerk, he accepted the position of superintendent of the Eagle Lake Land and Irrigation Company. In 1892 he sought the nomination for Sheriff, was successful, was elected, serving his full term; and was reelected in 1894, for a term of four years. F. G. Ward was married to Miss Ada Myers in September 1879. His widow and nine children, eight boys and one girl, survive the loss of a fond husband and indulgent father. ~~~~~~ Billie C. Reynolds Anita "Jean" Waters-Reynolds (Family Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com (Modoc County Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com/modoc/ --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1895 A. A. Whittier, uncle of George H. Knight of Adin, died at his home in San Francisco recently. Miss Mary Powers will open a hotel at Fall City in the building formerly occupied by E. B. Kesselring, so says the Fall River mail. John and Charley Lamburth returned from Susanville Friday evening. They report that Elisha Herrick was examined before the Superior Court and committed to the Napa Insane Asylum - Deputy Sheriff Strong escorting him to that institution. OREGON EXPRESS TRAIN ROBBED. The northbound Oregon Express was held up Saturday morning at 1:30 o'clock, three or four miles from Wheatland. The robbers did not get anything from the express car, so went back and started to rob the passenger cars and smoker. Sheriff Bogard of Tehama County, who was a passenger, opened fire on the robbers and killed one of them, and was, killed himself by another robber. Fireman Nethercott was shot in the neck and seriously injured, and a passenger named Sampson, of Redding, was struck on the head and cut. Several passengers were robbed, but the plunder was afterwards recovered. The dead robber has been identified and the others made their escape, but it is known who they are and detectives are hot on their trail, and their capture is certain. Capt. Lees of the San Francisco police department positively asserts that these are the same men who murdered Stagg, at Ingleside, some time ago, and were engaged in other robberies of which no clue had heretofore been found. LOOKOUT Born to the wife of Fred Kasper, March 30, 1895, a girl. BORN WALLER - In Bieber, Cal., March 29, 1895, to the wife of A. H. Waller, a son. CALAVAN - In Bieber, Cal., March 30, 1895, to the wife of W. C. Calavan, a son. THOMSON - In Bieber, Cal., March 31, 1895, to the wife of Frank Thomson, Twins, (girls). THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1895 T. W. Wilson returned from Susanville Sunday. He took Perry Earle to the Napa Asylum, to which institution, he was committed to by Judge Masten. R. G. Brownell, father of D. R. Brownell and Mrs. Ima Packwood, died in Fresno last Saturday at the age of 77 years. Samuel Thompson, familiarly known as "Uncle," died yesterday morning, at a ripe old age, and was buried at Hillside cemetery today. The old gentleman has been growing feeble for some time, and for the last six months was about as helpless as a child. He retained good health to the last, but had to succumb to old age finally. BORN WALSH - Near Bieber, Cal., April 8, 1895, to the wife of Peter Walsh, a daughter. JACKSON - In Susanville, Cal., April 8, 1895, to the wife of A. F. Jackson, a daughter. PERKINS - Near Susanville, Cal., March 28, 1895, to the wife of J. R. Perkins, a son. MARRIED HOUTS - CLOUGH - At Lake Greeno, Cal., March 29, 1895, Orrie L. Honts and Miss L. Maud Shearer Clough. (There were two spellings of the name HOUTS, also spelled HONTS). DIED THOMPSON - Near Bieber, Cal., April 10, 1895, Samuel Thompson, a native of Ireland, aged about 90 years. THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1895 Mrs. D. R. Brownell, Mrs. Ima Packwood, Miss Gertie Sawyer, Miss Alice Perkiss, and James Sawyer attended the funeral of Mrs. C. W. Summers at Adin Tuesday. DIED LONG - In Susanville, Cal., April 5, 1895, Jessie Loan Long, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Long, aged 4 years and 5 months. L. L. Ralls received word that his little boy, Clintie, met with a bad accident last week. Mrs. Ralls had but just reached the home of her mother, in Woodland, when Clintie fell down stairs and broke his left leg above the ankle. It is sincerely hoped that the fracture is not serious. DEATH OF MRS. C.W. SUMMERS After an illness of only a few days, Mrs. C.W. Summers died at Hayden Hill Sunday evening about 7 o'clock. Deceased was the daughter of A.J. Conklin of Round Valley, and wife of Charley Summers of Adin, and leaves two small children. The remains were laid at rest in the Odd Fellows cemetery at Adin, Tuesday afternoon. The funeral was one of the largest ever witnessed, in Adin, and was conducted by Mystic Jewel Rebekah Lodge, of which institution she was Noble Grand at the time of her death. She was a bright woman, and highly esteemed by all who knew her, and her early demise has thrown a veil of gloom over the entire community. POISONED AT AMEDEE A telephone message was received this morning from Amedee to the effect that Miss Laura Strong, daughter of Deputy Sheriff Frank Strong, had taken a mixture composed of Laudanum, aconite and cocaine, and requesting advice as to the proper antidotes to administer. Dr. Milliken was called on, and instructions as to treatment were sent over the wire, with the result that at length vomiting was induced and the young lady relieved of the deadly draught. The different ingredients were obtained separately in small quantities as remedies for toothaches. Reports and speculations as to the reason for the rash act have obtained sufficient publicity, and it is probable that the young lady will live to regret her ill-advised action. - Lassen Advocate. CARD OF THANKS We sincerely return thanks to the many friends who so kindly assisted at the funeral of the late Samuel Thompson last Thursday. Mrs. George Thompson and Family - Bieber, Cal., April 15th A SUGGESTION PRISON WARDEN - It's just been found out that you didn't commit that crime you've been in for all these years, and so the home secretary has pardoned you. INNOCENT MAN - Um! I'm pardoned, am I? PRISON WARDEN - Yes, but don't go yet. I'll have to telegraph for further instructions. INNOCENT MAN - What about? PRISON WARDEN - Seems to me that, considerin' you hadn't any business here, you ought to pay for your board. - London Tid-Bits. THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1895 Grandpa Henry Jones came near losing his life, Tuesday. He was crossing the Bull Run slough on horseback and got into swimming water. His horse went under with him and Mr. Jones hardly knows how he got out and home. He is now confined to his bed as the result of his involuntary bath. MARRIED HOSKINS - HOWARD - In Adin, Cal., April 21, 1895, by J. R. Myers, J.P., W. F. Hoskins and Miss Florence A. Howard. DIED McGREGOR - In Hayden Hill, Cal., April 22, 1895, William McGregor, a native of New York, aged 41 years. Miss Amelia Boyd was in Fall River valley last week visiting the schools in her official capacity as School Superintendent of Shasta Co. A compliant was sworn to before Judge Roney last Friday by Mrs. Mary Clark charging Wm. F. Woodward and Wm. Vestal with petty larceny. Deputy Constable Wilson arrested the accused and brought them before Judge Roney Monday. The defendants pleaded not guilty and asked for a change of venue, which was granted and the case transferred to Judge Durfee's court. The trail has been set for tomorrow at 10 o'clock a.m. DASHED INTO ETERNITY Wm. McGregor Loses His Life In The Brush Hill Mine. Word was received here Tuesday evening that Wm. McGregor was accidentally killed in the Brush Hill mine, on Hayden Hill, Monday forenoon. McGregor was going down the shaft in the bucket, when the break gave way and the bucket dropped 50 feet or more before it was stopped. Bill must have struck some timbers in the descent, as it was found that his skull was crushed and neck broken. Geo. F. Stone, the Superintendent of the mine, was in the bucket with McGregor, but miraculously escaped unhurt. The remains were interred in the public cemetery at Adin Tuesday afternoon. Deceased had been a married man but was divorced from his wife many years ago. He has a son living with Pleasant Wells, in Rincon valley, near Santa Rosa, Sonoma county, and also a brother residing in the State of New York. William McGregor was born in the State of New York 41 years ago. He came to Big valley about 16 years ago, and has been making this, his home ever since. Last fall he went to grasshopper to work for Mr. Shanklin, in whose employ he has since remained. Though possessed of some faults, he had a kind heart, and endeared himself to many of our people. His many friends regret his untimely death. Word was received this morning of the death of R. M. Huston of the San Francisco Mint and who is a brother of Mrs. R. A. Craig, and uncle of Mrs. W. D. Morris. Married, April 21, 1895, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Howard in Adin, Cal., W. F. Hoskins to Florence A. Howard, by Judge J. R. Myers of Lookout. Both young people ate popular - Mr. Hoskins being one of Modoc's worthy teachers, while his bride was one of Adin's most intelligent and estimable young ladies. May flowers grow down life's pathway. Tuesday, April 23, 1895. RATHER FISHY The Cedarville Record of last week contains the following fishy stories: "One day last week, just as Enoch Reynolds jerked his pole up with a large lake trout on the line a large mountain trout made a dash for the captured fish and fastened his jaws on it so firmly that both fish were safely landed." (My Grandfather. Bill Reynolds) "While fishing at Lassen Creek last week Frank Roberts landed a big fish and on taking the hook out of the fish's mouth he saw the tail of another fish sticking up out of the throat of the fish he had caught, and on pulling it out found that it was about 9 inches long and had been swallowed by the larger fish." ~~~~~~ Billie C. Reynolds Anita "Jean" Waters-Reynolds (Family Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com (Modoc County Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com/modoc/ --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.