THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1897 Uncle Will Page, of Lookout, was in town last Saturday visiting his sister, Mrs. Grace Jack. The trial of the case of Gibbins vs. Trowbridge occupied the attention of Judge Watson's court last Saturday, and at the close of the trial the case was taken under advisement. Tuesday a decision was handed down awarding judgement to the plaintiff for full amount sued for. George M. Swigard, brother of our townsman John T. Swigard, was married in Sacramento a week ago yesterday to Miss Josephine Humphrey. George resided in this valley for a number of years, and his many friends here wish him and his bride a long, happy and prosperous life. BORN DIXON - At Datura, Lassen Co., Cal., Oct 18th, 1897, to the wife of Ira B. Dixon, a son MARRIED SWIGARD - HUMPHREY - At Sacramento, Cal., on Wednesday, Oct 27th, 1897, Mr. G. M. Swigard to Miss Josephine Humphrey LAWYERS FIGHT IN COURT Ex-Judge G. F. Harris Carves District Attorney John E. Raker with a Pen-Knife At about the hour of 10:30 yesterday morning during the progress of the trial of Bartlett, a most disagreeable scene was enacted within the bar of the Superior Court room. The facts as related by eyewitnesses, are about as follows: District Attorney Raker was examining a witness when Attorney Stewart interposed an objection, and was sustained by the court. Raker then commenced a tirade of abuse against Harris, accusing him of trying to tamper with a witness. Attorney Stewart again objected, declaring that Harris was not on trial and that he did not propose to have the interest of his client jeopardized. The court ordered Raker to stop. But paying no attention, he declared that Harris had "caught hold of a woman on the street and he could prove it." At this Judge Harris sprang to his feet, and pointing his finger at Raker, who was ten feet distant said: "But I never seized hold of an innocent girl in my own house." Raker then made a rush at Harris. Sheriff Cummings sprang over the banisters, but before he could reach them the men closed. Raker struck at Harris, the blow glancing his head. In the meantime Harris had opened a small pocket-knife, and began cutting Raker, striking him five times. One blow of the knife entered the corner of the mouth, passed diagonally across the cheek and neck, laying the the cheek open to the bone. Another was across the top of the head, besides an ugly wound in the hand. There were three light stabs in the chest, but these were only skin deep. This was all done in an instant of time and before Sheriff Cummings, could reach them. They were at once separated, and Judge Harris placed under arrest. Doctors Risdon and Blondon dressed the wounds and Mr. Raker was taken to his home where his doing well. Mr. Raker is a young active man and physically is much the superior of Judge Harris. But however much he may have been to blame in precipitating this row, the conduct of Judge Harris at other times has been open to the severest censure. Indeed it has been the custom for the attorneys of this court, instead of trying the case at bar, to try each other's character, and the only wonder is that more serious difficulties have not occurred. Unfortunately, Mr. Raker is very overbearing, both in his conduct toward the court and opposing attorneys. Judge Harris was held in the sum of $500, which he readily gave, his examination being fixed for Saturday, Nov. 6th. The condition of Mr. Raker as we go to press is not regarded as serious by his physicians. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1897 Alec Courtright is under arrest at Lookout for shooting at an Indian with a Winchester rifle last Sunday. Mrs. J. T. Gibbins was baptized in the Hot Springs Sunday afternoon in the presence of a large number of people. Mars Barnes, a brother of Mrs. W. H. Woodmansee, arrived from the Willows Monday evening on an extended visit. Mr. Barnes is an old time typo and gave this office a fraternal call. W. Straub moved his family and household goods down from Bieber last Saturday, and just as they reached this place, Joe, his youngest boy, got in the way of one of the wagons and a wheel passed over his foot, hurting it quite severely, but not seriously. Dr. Rowley was called and soon had the hurt foot fixed up in good shape. BORN BURRILL - In Susanville, Cal., Oct 29, 1897, to the wife of W. H. Burrill, a daughter THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1897 Uncle Jimmy Arnett and son, William, were in to see us Tuesday. Uncle Jimmy has passed his 80th year, has sold out his old home on Willow Creek where he has lived so many years and will seek a new home. Mrs. E. B. Preston, wife of E. B. Preston formerly of Hayden Hill, and now connected with the State Mining Bureau, died at her home in Petaluma on the 8th inst. She had been a helpless invalid for sometime previous to her death. Deceased was the mother of Willis Howard, of Hayden Hill, and the many friends of Willis and Mr. Preston extend their sincere sympathy to them in their hour of sorrow. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1897 The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. DeBoie will regret to hear of the death of their infant son, which occurred in Redding a week ago last Monday. BORN ROGERMAN - In Susanville, Cal., Nov 18, 1897, to the wife of C. C. Rogerman, a daughter We regret to learn that the baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Baker of Pitville is dangerously ill with pneumonia. Dr. Rowley, who has charge of the case, has very grave doubts of being able to save its life, though he noted a slight improvement in its condition when he left there last night.