Hi listers: Forwarding this from the NORCAL list - there are quite a few Siskiyou items here. Joanne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty Loose" <betty@unisette.com> To: <NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 4:56 PM Subject: Sac Bee March 29, 1913 Sacramento Bee Saturday, March 29, 1913 Farewell Receptions to Man Who Has Held Baptist Charge for Years RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), March 29 - The congregation of the Baptist Church gave a farewell reception last evening to the retiring pastor, Rev. A.B. MURPHY, who has watched over the flock for many years. Rev. MURPHY has accepted a call from the Baptist Church of Fowler. At the reception a splendid program was rendered and at the close all present sat down to a feast in honor of the departing pastor. To-morrow evening all of the churches of Red Bluff will unite in a union service with the Baptist people in honor of the departing minister. These ministers will be present: Rev. D.C. WILLIAMS, Rev. E.L. RICH, Rev. M.O. BRINK and Rev. Ellis PURLEE. The Christian Men's League will attend this service in a body. TO ADVERTISE FOR HIGH SCHOOL PLANS QUINCY (Plumas Co.), March 29 - The County Board of Education is meeting to-day to consider advertising for plans and specifications for a County High School Building. The acquiring of additional acreage for Duesbury Park, Quincy, the site of the school, is expected to come before the Board. NEWS JOTS CRITICALLY SICK - SUISUN (Solano Co.), March 29 - Mrs. J.J. DEAN, aged 87, a pioneer resident of this county, is critically ill at her home a few miles east of here, and there is apprehension about her being able to recover, owing to her advanced age. BUYS FINE HOUSE-LODI (San Joaquin Co.), March 29- Max FOLENDORF has purchased the large residence at 419 East Pine street from Dr. W.F. COLMAN and will remodel the building. PASSENGER INJURED - LODI (San Joaquin Co.), March 29 - When W.A. YOUNG was entering a Central Traction car at Youngstown Thursday evening, the door was slammed so hard that the glass was broken and a large piece struck YOUNG on the right leg just above the knee, cutting a deep gash. He was rushed to Lodi, where medical attention was given. ELDER CREEK BRIDGE-RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), March 29 - Three freight cars loaded with steel frame work for the Elder Creek bridge in this county are now in the local Southern Pacific yards. Work will be commenced soon. STORE BURGLARY SUISUN (Solano Co.), March 29 - The clothing and furnishing goods store of C.E. MAYFIELD here was burglarized Thursday night, and about $300 worth of goods was stolen, consisting of pocket cutlery, razors, jewelry, underwear, suit cases, etc. Entrance was gained through a rear window on the building. No clue has been obtained. SACRAMENTO SOLICITOR ARRESTED IN AUBURN AUBURN (Placer Co.), March 29 - E.H. WILMS, solicitor for a Sacramento magazine, was arrested here on a complaint sworn to by Mrs. I. EGGER, who alleges he left Roseville without settling a small matter of $18, due for board and room. Local authorities believe WILMS is a man wanted at Elk Grove and Dixon of charges growing out of an enlarged picture scheme. BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES IN SUPERIOR CALIFORNIA BORN GEORGES - In McCloud, Siskiyou County, March 19, 1913, to Mr .and Mrs. Giovanni GEORGES, a son. FOSTER - In Callahan, Siskiyou County, March 13, 1913, to Mr. and Mrs. George FOSTER, a daughter. EDSON, In Gazelle, Siskiyou County, March 25 ,1913, to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton E. EDSON, a daughter. CHENLA - In McCloud, Siskiyou County, March 12, 1913, to Mr. and Mrs. Giuseppe CHENLA, a daughter. BROWN - In Montague, Siskiyou County, March 20, 1913, to Mr. and Mrs. S.R. BROWN, a son. EDELMAN - In Placerville, El Dorado County, March 27, 1913, to Mr. and Mrs. C.F. EDELMAN, a daughter. ELFENDAHL ñ In Redding, Shasta County, March 28, 1913, to Mr. and Mrs. E.W. ELFENDAHL of Lamoine, Shasta County, a daughter. COSTELLO - In Vacaville, Solano County, March 21, 1913, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. COSTELLO, a son. REAM - In Vacaville, Solano County, March 25, 1913, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred REAM, a daughter. REUTER - In Vacaville, Solano County, March 26, 1913, to Mr. and Mrs. William REUTER, a daughter. ROGERS - Near Vacaville, Solano County, March 26, 1913, to Mr. And Mrs. Howard ROGERS, a son. FLITCRAFT - In Jackson, Amador County, March 25, 1913, to Mr. and Mrs. J.R. FLITCRAFT, a son. TOWNSEND - Near Folsom, Sacramento County, March 17, 1913, to Mr. and Mrs. William TOWNSEND, a daughter. DRAESEMER - In San Francisco, March 26, 1913, to Mr. And Mrs. Rudolph DRAESEMER (nee Isabelle MURPHY, Folsom, Sacramento County), a daughter. MARRIED WHEELER-SPENCER - In Dunsmuir, Siskiyou County, March 20, 1913, by Rev. N.F. HOFFHAUER, George M. WHEELER and Thelma C. SPENCER, both of Dunsmuir. HANSEN-WILLIAMS - In Yreka, Siskiyou County, March 24, 1913, by Rev. James O'MEARA, William M. HANSEN and Susie E. WILLIAMS, both of Hornbrook. JONES-JEFFRES - In Yreka, Siskiyou County, March 19, 1913, by Judge James F. LODGE, Gilbert A. JONES and Carrie JEFFRES, both of Yreka. HOYT-FLETCHER - In San Francisco, March 25, 1913, Sidney HOYT, formerly of Vacaville, Solano County, and Mae Antoinette FLETCHER of San Francisco. DIVORCED DUTRA - In Redding, Shasta County, March 28, 1913, Mary DUTRA from Joseph DUTRA of Sacramento. Ground, desertion. Complaint filed. DIED NELSON - In Colfax, Placer County, March 27, 1913, Nels W. NELSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. N.T. NELSON of Lincoln, Placer County; brother of Mrs. Hilda DOWD, Mrs. Annie CROOK, Mrs. Hattie GLADDING, Miss Delia and Miss Olga NELSON, all of Lincoln; Mrs. Lillie HAMMOND, Denver, Colo.; Frank NELSON, Lincoln and Herbert NELSON, Canada; a native of California, aged 27 years. GREGOIRE - In Petaluma, Sonoma County, March 25, 1913, Mrs. Marie GREGOIRE (nee MATHE), wife of Prof. Louis GREGOIRE; aunt of Amelia, Charles and Marguerite MATHE; a native of France. STERN - In Ager, Siskiyou County, March 21, 1913, Alfred STERN VACAVILLE (Solano Co.), March 29 - Miss Mabel LAWRENCE gave a miscellaneous shower Thursday afternoon at the Lawrence home in honor of Miss Marie DERBY, whose marriage to Laurence H. KILLINGSWORTH, will be an event of the near future. WINTERS (Yolo Co.), March 29 - Miss Gladys BRINCK was given birthday anniversary party by her mother, Mrs. William BRINCK, Friday evening. About forty classmates and friends were present. The classmates and friends of Bertie SPARKS spent an enjoyable evening at a party given by his mother, Mrs. T.A. SPARKS, on Tuesday evening. He is attending Santa Clara College and was spending his Easter vacation at home when his mother planned the surprise. A very pleasant evening was spent in games and dancing. CORNING (Tehama CO.), March 29 - The Palm Rebekah Lodge Thursday night enjoyed an official visit from the President of the Assembly, Mrs. Jean E. EAGAN of Sacramento. WILLOWS (Glenn Co.), March 29 - The Glenn County High School Orchestra was entertained Thursday night by Mr. and Mrs. W.H. HEAD at their home in the Patton apartments. Present were Professor H.J. GRIMES, Director of the orchestra and the Misses Eula WILLIAMS and Fannie HOLMES, Messrs. Ellsworth RAWLINS, Clay BOWLES and Ray McNULTY. Games and music were enjoyed and luncheon served. DUNSMUIR (Siskiyou Co.), March 29 - A reception and banquet was tendered Dr. and Mrs. C.E. THOMPSON Thursday evening by the members of the Order of Eastern Star. The doctor and his family leave for Red Bluff on Monday next, where they will make their future home. The banquet was one of the most elaborate given by the Lodge in many years. Dr. and Mrs. E.J. CORNISH entertained a small party of friends at their residence on Thursday evening and those attending report a most delightful time. The Literary Club met at the residence of Mrs. E.A. PARKS on Sacramento Avenue on Friday evening, when a delightful program was rendered. The next meeting of the club will be held at the residence of Mrs. I. VAN FOSSEN on Florence Avenue. STIRLING CITY (Butte Co.), March 29 - Mrs. J.E. HILBERT and Mrs. Kate BOWERS pleasantly entertained the Sewing Club Thursday afternoon. After the sewing was put away a dainty luncheon was served. Those present were: Mesdames A.J. STOREY, I.H. HILBERT, B.F. KAUFFMAN, E.M. SCOTT, C.A. DAVIS STIPP, W.H. NASH, E. KNIGHT, J.E. HILBERT, Miss HEYFORD, Mrs. Minnie BOYD, Mrs. Kate BOWERS. An interesting program will be given by the Stirling City school children in Social Club Hall Friday night. The evening will close with a lecture by Allison WARE, President of the Normal School at Chico. His subject will be "Our Best Investment." SUTTER CITY (Sutter Co.), March 29 - The annual Freshman-Sophomore reception to the upper classman, which was given Thursday evening, proved an enjoyable affair. Dancing followed a vaudeville performance in which these participated: Mises Grace BETHY, Alnera McPHERRIN, Hazel LOOZE, Cleo ROBINSON, Alice and Agnes POWELL, Leona TRIMBLE, Aline WADSWORTH, Margaret METER, Verne GRAVES, Worden ADAMS, Lester WOOD, Leo TODD, Ansel LAMME, Mamsel WELTER, Harry WILDER, Chester WINSHIP, Clifford GREENE, Herbert PAGE, Harold MOORE and Earl HUFFMASTER. CHICO (Butte Co.), March 29 - Monday evening local talent will present to the people of Chico under the auspices of Great Butte Camp of the Woodmen of the World "The Wolf" at the Majestic Theater. Mrs. Sadie WETSCHKE, Frank BEVAN, William McNAUGHTON, E.E. McNAUGHTON, Pat. L. HERON and Ben ANDERSON will make up the cast. Special scenery and electrical effects will be installed. NEVADA STATE NEWS YOUTH NOT SUICIDE; WAS MURDERED, SAYS PRIEST RENO (Nev.), March 29 - The funeral of C.F. MARTIN, the young man found dead in San Francisco Bay, and who was reported to have killed himself, took place in this city yesterday in St. Thomas Acquinas Catholic Church. Father TUBMAN, in the funeral sermon, said that although the newspapers reported that the young man had committed suicide, there was nothing to prove this, and that is was his belief, and the belief of the boy's parents, that he was murdered. He also said that had the boy committed suicide he could not have had the benefit of the Catholic services. TALLMAN MADE LEGAL ADVISOR RENO (Nev.), March 29 - Clay TALLMAN, Democratic candidate for Congressman from Nevada at the last election, has been assigned by Secretary of the interior Franklin K. LANE as legal adviser to the United States Reclamation Service. He has been promised one of the best positions in the Department of the Interior, it is stated. SCHILLING, REPUTED PATHFINDER, TO TALK RENO (Nev.), March 29 - Captain Lewis SCHILLING, veteran, who came to this city in a penniless condition, and stated that he had been robbed at the Veterans' Home in Napa, Cal., will lecture at the Y.M.C.A. this evening. Schilling states that he will tell of his experiences with the Fremont expedition and how he helped build the first wooden house in San Francisco. Captain SCHILLING has been denounced as an imposter by John W. CONNORS, a veteran of the Soldiers' Home. The people of Reno apparently have faith in him, however, and are helping him.