BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - September 20, 1894 Last Friday the residence of A. H. Miller, situated in the timber about 4 miles west of here, together with all its contents, was destroyed by fire. It was evidently the work of an incendiary, for the house was locked and the windows boarded up, the family having been away from there for several months. J. S. Cone, the well known merchant and baker of Red Bluff died a week ago last night. BORN HALEY - In Susanville, Cal., Sept. 8, 1894, to the wife of E. E. Haley, a daughter. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - September 27, 1894 George Alexander, who was confined in the jail at Susanville on a charge of forgery, cut through the floor and walls of the jail and made his escape. MARRIED HOPKINS - SMITH - In Susanville, Cal., September 17, 1894, Chas. W. Hopkins and Miss Maggie M. Smith. TYHURST - WELLS - Near Richmond, Cal., Setp. 16, 1894, George Tyhurst and Mrs. Ida Wells. BORN SICKERMAN - Near Susanville, Cal., Sept. 18, 1894, to the wife of Gus Sickerman, a son. WINCHESTER - Near Susanville, Cal., Sept. 16, 1894, to the wife of L. E. Winchester, a son. DIED PACKWOOD - In Bieber, Cal., Sept. 23, 1894, Jeremiah Packwood, a native of Iowa, aged 49 years, 5 months and 13 days. OBITUARY JEREMIAH PACKWOOD Last Sunday afternoon at half past two o'clock the eyes of Jerry Packwood closed forever upon earthly scenes and his spirit took its flight to unknown realms. His death was not unlooked for, as he had been a patient sufferer for many months, during which time everything that human hands could do was done to alleviate the burden of his unhappy condition; and when at last he was summoned by his Maker, he was ready for the call; at peace with himself and all the world. Jeremiah Packwood was born in Des Moines County, Iowa, April 10, 1845. He was of a family of five children, on e sister and four brothers; his father and two brothers survive him. He was raised on his father's farm in Des Moines Co. Early in the sixties he crossed the plains with J. K. Packwood and others to Idaho in search of health, which he partially recovered, and was afterwards fairly successful in mining, which he followed for two years. From Idaho he went to California, returning home to Iowa via Nicaragua, Cuba and New York. He then engaged in farming, stock-raising and shipping stock to Chicago, with his father and brothers. In 1875 he made his second trip to the Pacific Coast in company with an invalid brother. On this trip he first visited Big Valley and formed a life long attachment for the hills and valleys of California. Both brothers returned to Iowa a year later and the deceased engaged in farming in Creston, Iowa. He once more turned toward the Golden Gate, Arriving in this State in 1882 and for about two years resided with his brother in Sonoma Co. From 1884 to 1890 he spent his time between Sonoma and Lassen counties. In June 1890 he engaged in the mercantile business in Bieber which he continued until May 1894, when he sold out the business and all his interests in Lassen Co. to his brother, A. J. Packwood, on account of failing health. Deceased was greatly attached to the I.O.O.F., having been a member of Big Valley Lodge, No. 285, and North Star Encampment, No. 74. He also occupied the position of Pastmaster at Bieber at the time of his death. The funeral took place from the residence of J. K. Packwood Monday afternoon at one o'clock. Funeral services were conducted in the church be Rev. S. T. Reeve, and the body was laid to rest in the Hillside cemetery, the Odd Fellows burial service being used at the grave. Deceased was liberal and large hearted, being ever ready to assist the distressed and needy. He had well learned the lesson that "it is more blessed to give than to receive," and the large attendance at the funeral testifies to the esteem in which the deceased was held in this community. _____________ As Sam Dollarhide was driving the stage out of Redding Saturday evening, the vehicle turned over with him a short distance out of Redding. The stage falling on top of him, he lay there unconscious for nearly an hour before he was discovered and taken back to Redding. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - October, 4, 1894 The large and elegant residence of Ben Neuhouse in Willow Creek valley was completely destroyed by fire a week ago today. The origin of the fire is not known. The tax rate in Modoc County for this year has been fixed at 1.80 per 100. BORN WATSON - Near Bieber, Cal., Oct. 3, 1894, to the wife of H. C. Watson, a daughter. MARRIED KIME - DUNHAM - In Susanville, Cal., Sept. 24, 1894, Albert H. Kime and Mrs. Maggie B. Dunham. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - October 11, 1894 Nothing of Births, Deaths, or Marriages BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - October 18, 1894 SAD ACCIDENT Leonard Bassett Falls From A Horse and is Seriously Injured Death Relieves His Suffering One of the saddest accidents that we have been called upon to chronicle, occurred in our town Monday afternoon shortly after 4 o'clock and resulted in the death of Leonard Bassett, the fifteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Bassett. The boy was helping Carlos Whitmore drive a horse through town, they were going at full speed and when about 70 years from the tin shop, his horse stumbled and fell on his knees; the stop was so sudden that it threw the boy forward to the ground with great force; his head striking the ground and causing a serious fracture of the skull besides other internal injuries. The boy was picked-up unconscious and with blood streaming from his nostrils and was taken to the Bieber Hotel, where Dr. Thrailkill was called to attend him. The Doctor pronounced the injuries fatal and Dr. Cate, who was also sent for, concurred in the opinion and at half past eleven o'clock that night the boy breathed his last without regaining consciousness. Isaac Leonard Bassett was born in Big Valley on the 9th day of February, 1879. He was strong and robust, of steady habits, and promised to make a man of sterling qualities. His sudden death cast a gloom over the entire community and the funeral, which took place in Hillside cemetery next day, was largely attended by sorrowing and sympathizing friend of the bereaved family. DIED BASSETT - In Bieber, Cal., Oct. 15, 1894, Isaac Leonard Bassett, aged 15 years, 8 months and 6 days. Word was received here this week that Llewellin, the 13 year old son of Dewitt C. Brownell, while out hunting with some boys neat his home in Waldo, Or., last week, fell over a log and his gun was accidentally discharged, the charge entering both his hands and badly lacerating one of his arms, some of the shot also taking effect in his face. The injuries, although quite serious and painful, are not dangerous, and the boy is doing well as can be expected. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - October 25, 1894 BORN Born Oct. 20, 1894, in Gouger Neck, to the wife of R. J. Butts, a son. Born to the wife of Geo. W. Eads, Oct. 23d, 1894, ten pounds of baby boy. VOGT - At Richmond, Lassen Co., Cal., Oct. 18, 1894, to the wife of J. H. Vogt, a daughter. MARRIED DODGE - GRASS - In Susanville, Cal., Oct. 14, 1894, George A. Dodge and Miss Emma Grass. DIED EPLEY - Near Buntingville, Cal., Oct. 14, 1894, Thomas R. Epley, a native of Michigan, aged 58 years and 8 months. DIETERS - Near Buntingville, Cal., Oct 18, 1894, Ernest Dieter, aged about 17 years. ~~~~~~ Billie C. 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