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.