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.