THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1895 RICE - OSBORN Miss Grace Osborn, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Osborn, formerly of Modoc County, and cousin of Rev. J. Q. A. Henry, was married to M. B. Rice, at the residence of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Rice, at Aptos, on Wednesday at high noon. Rev. C. Tillotson of the Calvary Episcopal Church officiated. The bridal party entered the parlor to the strains of the "Wedding Bell March" played by Miss Bessie Rice, and took their position in a canopy of woodwardia ferns under a floral horse-shoe of smilax and La Mark rosebuds. The bride, who is a tall, stately blonde, looked very sweet in a gown of cream Henrietta trimmed with a garniture of silk point lace and ribbon. She carried a bouquet of sweet peas and maidenhair ferns. Miss Katie Ord of Aptos attended the bride and was attired in blue crape trimmed with chiffon lace and white ribbon. The grooms' best man was his brother, D. W. Rice, who has just arrived from the East. After the ceremony, hearty congratulations were offered. Congratulatory telegrams and letters were received from a number of friends in Modoc County and Chicago. The bride and groom then led the way into the dining room, where an elaborate wedding breakfast was served. After spending some time at the tables in partaking of the palatable viands and listening to toasts, the bride slipped away and donned a traveling suit of grey mixed wool with hat and gloves to match. The rooms were darkened and beautifully decorated. In the parlor, ferns and white chrysanthemums predominated, while in the dining room the prevailing colors were green and yellow. Mr. and Mrs. Rice took the 2:20 train for San Francisco amid a shower of rice and old shoes. They will take up their residence at Pacific Grove, where the groom has a lucrative position with the Southern Pacific railroad Co. The presents were numerous and costly. Only the following members of the family were present: Mr. and Mrs. Osborn, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Rice, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rice, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Long, Miss Katie Ord, Miss Bessie Rice, J. Ord, J. M. Rice, D. W. Rice, C. F. Rice, Sam Osborn. - Santa Cruz review. A. C. Frick, who robbed the Klamath stage some time ago, was found guilty and sentenced to 5 years of hard labor in the penitentiary. DIED McWILLIAMS - Near Bieber, Cal., Dec. 1, 1895, James McWilliams, a Native of Ohio, aged 63 years. DEATH OF JAMES McWILLIAMS Last Sunday morning at 4 o'clock James McWilliams, after an illness of a few days, died peacefully at his home in the lower end of the valley. He had been ailing for several months, but his malady took a serious turn only a few days before his death. Deceased was born in the State of Ohio in 1832 and came to this State with his family in 1870. He leaves a wife and eleven children, six boys and five girls, to mourn his death. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon, the remains being laid at rest in the Hillside cemetery in the presence of a large number of people. The family has the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. H. Kraft, the well known banker, died at his home in Red Bluff Nov. 24th. McCOY - POWERS At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, in the parlor of the Fall City Hotel, Mr. Sylvester McCoy and Miss Mary Powers were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Miss Lenora Neate acted as bride maid and Mr. A. A. Baker as groomsman, and Rev. D. W. Gilbert, in the presence of some seventy invited guests, spoke the words that binds them together for life. The quartette of happy young people, as they walked into the parlor to the beautiful strains of the wedding match rendered by Miss Minnie Zumwalt, and took their places in front of the man of God, presented a beautiful picture, and one which would create a lasting impression on the minds of all who witnessed the ceremony. At the conclusion of the ceremony the friends came forward and offered congratulations, and then repaired to the dining room where was spread a bountiful wedding feast consisting of delicacies too numerous to mention, but the crowning feature was the beautiful bride's cake, which stood like a beautiful statue in the center of the table. Mr. and Mrs. McCoy are well known to the people of this valley, and that they are universally loved and esteemed was attested by the large number of beautiful and useful presents received by them. That the remainder of their married life may be as happy as the beginning, is the earnest prayer of their many friends. - Fall River Tidings. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1895 TWO FULL MOONS We are to experience during this month a very curious astronomical phenomena; one, which has not occurred before since the birth of Christ via Two full moons during the month of December. The first full moon occurred on December 1st, at 10:29 o'clock a.m. The second will occur on December 31st, at 12:22 o'clock a.m. Many persons, who are religiously inclined, believe that this phenomenon foretells Christ's Second Advent, as it has never occurred since the month and year in which he was born. The youngest child of Mrs. Clara Vernon died in Fall River valley on Dec. 2nd. Judge Murphy has refused to grant a new trial to Durrant, and the prisoner has been remanded to San Quentin to await execution. An interesting lawsuit was tried by Squire Durfee last Thursday. It was the case of Chas. Packwood vs Dr. Thrailkill, and judgement was rendered in favor of the plaintiff. MARRIED HOFFMAN - DIETER - Near Buntingville, Cal., Nov. 28, 1895, Floyd Hoffman and Miss Ella Dieter. The home of our junior partner, F. A. Smith, was filled with sorrow, last Sunday. A baby boy was born, but its life was of short duration and in less than an hour its little spirit had fled to the maker who gave it life. Enlargement of the liver was the cause of death. The little one was laid to rest in the Masonic cemetery the same afternoon and the sorrowing parents can rest assured of the sympathy of the entire neighborhood. - Alturas New Era. The many friends of Mrs. Smith (nee Mina Crowley) in this valley will learn with regret of this sad blow, and sincerely sympathize with the sorrowing parents in their bereavement. H. S. Brown arrived home yesterday and we learn that, he was robbed by John Stout and his son in Redding. Brown, we were told, had Stout arrested, and by a little lecturing from an officer, the boy went and got most of the money where he had it hid under a log. BROWN AND STOUT They Occupy the Same Room and Brown Loses His Money. H. Brown, a farmer and stock-raiser of Big Valley, arrived here Tuesday in company with John Stout, a man who had been in his employ all summer. They occupied the same room in the Golden eagle hotel Tuesday night. Brown, on retiring, had $119 in his pocket. Stout, so it is said, had one dollar. When Brown put on his pants Wednesday morning, he did not have a cent. Stout was suspicion of having taken the money, and was arrested by Marshal Eckels and charged with robbery. On searching him the officer found a few dollars, and learning that a certain boy in town had about $35 in money which he could not account for, and that the lad was a friend of Stout's, he thought they were in together on the supposed robbery. We understand that Stout has arranged matters satisfactory to Mr. Brown. - Redding Free Press. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1895 February 21st, is the day set by Judge Murphy for the execution of Durrant. Henry Hayward was hanged at Minneapolis last Friday for the murder of Catherine Ging. G. M. Stratton of Willow Creek has been confined to his bed for the last two weeks with a severe attack of Typhoid fever. He was very low a few days ago, but was reported somewhat better yesterday. F. J. Brown of Little valley met with a painful accident last week. He was at work making some repairs on a building, when a pole which he was using as a prop, fell on him, breaking one of his ribs. The "Old Roman," Allen G. Thurman, died at his home in Columbus, Ohio, last Thursday afternoon. He was 82 years of age. The wedding, which was to have taken place near town last Friday evening between White Horse Jim and Miss Minnie Martin (Indians), was not consummated. BORN COOK - Near Bieber, Cal., Dec. 6, 1895, to the wife of C. H. Cook, a daughter. DIED GREENWALD - Near Bieber, Cal., Dec. 16, 1895, Mrs. Sophie Greenwald, a native of Germany, aged 45 years. DEATH OF MRS. SOPHIE GREENWALD. Mrs. Sophie Greenwald died at her home in the lower end of the valley Monday morning. She had been sick for a number of years, and her death was not expected. Last Thursday she got very bad and Dr. Lutz was sent for, but her disease had progressed so far that medicine was of no avail and all that could be done was to make her end as easy as possible. Deceased was a native of Germany and came to this valley about eight years ago. Her husband died some five years ago, and she has an only son, Otto, surviving her. The remains, were laid at rest by the side of her husband, in the Bieber cemetery Tuesday afternoon, Rev. S. T. Reeve officiating at the grave in his usual impressive manner. THURSDAY, DECEMBER, 26, 1895 Frank Ballew and Albert Mason were killed near Centerville, Butte County, on the afternoon of December 14th, by H. F. Yokum, over a land dispute. At the preliminary examination, Yokum was held for manslaughter with bail fixed at $30,000. From all the information obtainable, the Ballew referred to above is undoubtedly Charley Ballew, who formerly resided here, and who married Ida, daughter of Mrs. Scranton. BORN HUBBARD - Near Adin, Cal., Dec. 19, 1895, to the wife of B. C. Hubbard, a daughter. SEYBOLD - In Adin, Cal., Dec. 23, 1895, to the wife of Geo. Seybold, a daughter. FRAZIER - At Janesville, cal., Dec. 16, 1895, to the of Sam ___ Frazier, a daughter. LORENZ - Lookout is always on the alert - Henry Lorenz won the prize offered by the Chronicle for a Christmas baby - his wife presenting him with a fine big boy on that day. Henry says he has had four "Dutchmans" and all were born during the holidays. MARRIED GOOCH - BAKER - At Potter, Cal., Dec. 22, 1895, Chas. E. Gooch and Miss Carrie M. Baker. JAMES - GROVES - At Adin, Cal., Dec. 25, 1895, S. J. James and Miss Minnie Groves, Rev. J. A. Jones officiating. DIED SHAW - Near Pittville, Cal., Dec. 23, 1895, David Shaw, a native of Canada, aged 47 years. ~~~~~~ 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.