Hi everyone, just wanted to let you all know that Santa Clara University digitized AND indexed the Mission Santa Clara Sacramental records and are now made available on their site: http://contentdm.scu.edu/mission/ Anthony Ray

Hi listers, Well, I wasn't able to help anyone who contacted me,about the book i found.. makes me sad :( .... Anyway, wanted to share this with folks who said they had a sudden disappearence of their ancestors, a104 years ago. On page 48 of this book, a caption reads. "Recieving messages in PORTSMOUTH SQUARE; also the Cornor's Temporary Interment Gounds of the unidentified dead." It shows an unidentified man sitting with a huge pile of bound books (ledgers) and many graves...>If folks died within the buildings that were burned, or blown up there is no documation about them, Many buildings were gone in 12 hours or less depending on their location with in the burn or destruction areas<....Fires burned at well over 2,000 F. nothing survives that, and for hours afterwards. On page 114, Caption reads" Searching for the missing," One of many sad scenes during the awful days. The Dead from the Earthquake wrecks were hastily buried in the Parks, Squares, and Vacant lots, Some in known, but many more in unidientified graves. Those who perished in the Flames were lost, never to be found, and their numbers will never be known." Col. Charles L.HEIZMAN, Chief Surgeon, & Lieut-Col, George H. TORNEY and his staff of 10 had their hands full. My personal thought is that with as much damage as was done, that most records were done thru the Presidio as it was mostly in tact. Remembering that 16 square mile of the City of the 49'rs. was gone in an instant, April 18, 1906. ~Linda~ Willow Creek, CA. Give more than you gain, and you'll have more pleasure than pain.

Hanford Journal Hanford, Kings Co., California Friday, 27 MARCH 1896 ************************************ DEATH -- LANDERS -- In Huron, Sunday morning, March 22, 1896, infant son of John LANDERS. ------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL PARAGRAPHS -- -Judge Jacobs, Tuesday, granted a divorce to Mrs. Nellie RODGERS from Joseph RODGERS. -Oscar H. EATON and family, of Madera, are visiting with H. MOFFIT and family of Dallas. Mrs. EATON is a daughter of Mr.&Mrs. H. MOFFIT. -Emma TUNZE arrived in Visalia last Wednesday direct from Germany. She is a sister of Robert TUNZE of this city, who had not seen her for 16 years and who was greatly surprised at her arrival in America as he did not know she intended leaving the old country. -Miss Brosia MORTON, of Traver, is dangerously ill at the Western Lodging house in this city. C.W. BAIRD and family, after visiting relatives in Bakersfield, have moved to Truckee, Cal. There is quite a difference between the climate of Hanford and Truckee, but it will no doubt prove conducive to health. Hanford has furnished a good sized addition recently to the population of Truckee. JOHN JOHNSON, of this county, who is serving a sentence in Folsom prison is learning the blacksmith trade. He gained 12 pounds in weight within a short time after his incarceration and the sentence is apparently doing him good physically as well as morally. -Edward HOGLE was badly burned while shoeing a foundered horse. He was burning the soreness out of the horse's hoof with turpentine, when he accident spilt some of the turpentine on his hands and it caught fire, making a very painful burn. DEPUTY CONSTABLE W. DELASHMUTT of Selma was in Hanford yesterday, looking for Jap OLDHAM, who is wanted as a witness in the case against his brother Wm. OLDHAM. Mr. DELASHMUTT was here Tuesday and arrested William OLDHAM, who is charged with robbing an Alaska tourist named PHELPS in Selma last week. His trial comes off in the Justice Court at Selma today and Jap is wanted as a witness. THE CHOIR which will render Millard's mass in B flat at the Catholic church on Easter Sunday is composed of: Mrs. James MANASSE, soprano Mrs. D.L. PHILLIPS, alto Theodore GEBHARDT, tenor J.M. HICKS, bass E. KAUNTZE, organist LOUD CRIES of "Mart! Mart!" on Front St., about 6 o'clock last evening, attracted quite a crowd. The words were probably intended for "murder" and issued from the bloody lips of an elderly drunk, who had been in a fight in SPINKS' saloon. A negro named WALKER cut the old man's face some with his burly fist and then the old man was hustled out onto the sidewalk. Transcribed by Dee Sardoch To see more old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/

Or they were dumped and weighted in the bay or taken out past the inlet On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 8:16 AM, Linda Mock <lindamock@webtv.net> wrote: > Hi listers, > Well, I wasn't able to help anyone who contacted me,about the book i > found.. makes me sad :( .... > Anyway, wanted to share this with folks who said they had a sudden > disappearence of their ancestors, a104 years ago. > On page 48 of this book, a caption reads. "Recieving messages in > PORTSMOUTH SQUARE; also the Cornor's Temporary Interment Gounds of the > unidentified dead." It shows an unidentified man sitting with a huge > pile of bound books (ledgers) and many graves...>If folks died within > the buildings that were burned, or blown up there is no documation about > them, Many buildings were gone in 12 hours or less depending on their > location with in the burn or destruction areas<....Fires burned at well > over 2,000 F. nothing survives that, and for hours afterwards. > On page 114, Caption reads" Searching for the missing," One of many sad > scenes during the awful days. The Dead from the Earthquake wrecks were > hastily buried in the Parks, Squares, and Vacant lots, Some in known, > but many more in unidientified graves. Those who perished in the Flames > were lost, never to be found, and their numbers will never be known." > Col. Charles L.HEIZMAN, Chief Surgeon, & Lieut-Col, George H. TORNEY and > his staff of 10 had their hands full. My personal thought is that with > as much damage as was done, that most records were done thru the > Presidio as it was mostly in tact. Remembering that 16 square mile of > the City of the 49'rs. was gone in an instant, April 18, 1906. > > ~Linda~ > Willow Creek, CA. > Give more than you gain, and you'll have more pleasure than pain. > > > > ----------------------------------------- > NORCAL ARCHIVES: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ > Enter NORCAL. Browse by month. > Or click the "Search all archives" link to search by keyword. > ----------------------------------------- > To post a message to the NORCAL mailing list, send an email to > NORCAL@rootsweb.com > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NORCAL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi listers, Well, I wasn't able to help anyone who contacted me,about the book i found.. makes me sad :( .... Anyway, wanted to share this with folks who said they had a sudden disappearence of their ancestors, a104 years ago. On page 48 of this book, a caption reads. "Recieving messages in PORTSMOUTH SQUARE; also the Cornor's Temporary Interment Gounds of the unidentified dead." It shows an unidentified man sitting with a huge pile of bound books (ledgers) and many graves...>If folks died within the buildings that were burned, or blown up there is no documation about them, Many buildings were gone in 12 hours or less depending on their location with in the burn or destruction areas<....Fires burned at well over 2,000 F. nothing survives that, and for hours afterwards. On page 114, Caption reads" Searching for the missing," One of many sad scenes during the awful days. The Dead from the Earthquake wrecks were hastily buried in the Parks, Squares, and Vacant lots, Some in known, but many more in unidientified graves. Those who perished in the Flames were lost, never to be found, and their numbers will never be known." Col. Charles L.HEIZMAN, Chief Surgeon, & Lieut-Col, George H. TORNEY and his staff of 10 had their hands full. My personal thought is that with as much damage as was done, that most records were done thru the Presidio as it was mostly in tact. Remembering that 16 square mile of the City of the 49'rs. was gone in an instant, April 18, 1906. ~Linda~ Willow Creek, CA. Give more than you gain, and you'll have more pleasure than pain.

Hanford Journal Hanford, Kings Co., California Saturday, 21 MARCH 1896 *********************************** [beginning Semi-Weekly publication, Saturdays & Tuesdays] BIRTH -- McCLELLEN -- Near Hanford, Cal., March 10, 1896, to the wife of James McCLELLAN, a daughter. BIRTH -- CURTIS -- Near Armona, Cal., March 12, 1896, to the wife of A. CURTIS, a son. MARRIAGE -- COX-MYERS -- At the Hotel Artesia, in Hanford, March 18, 1896, by Rev. A.G. PARK; Thos. COX of Los Angeles and Mrs. Bertha F. MYERS of Visalia. MARRIAGE -- HARP-McCLOSKEY -- In Visalia, March 18, 1896, by Judge Holder; Thomas HARP and Mrs. M.C. McCLOSKEY. ------------------------------------------------------- ATTEMPTED TRAIN ROBBERY -- It Results in the Killing of One Robber And the Arrest of the Notorious Si LOVERN and His Partner -- 2 Tulare County Deputy Sheriffs Wounded -- 5 Men Now Under Arrest -- DAGGETT Progressing Favorably -- Passenger train No. 19, south-bound, was visited by would-be train robbers about 1 o'clock Wednesday night. The result is 1 dead robber with his breast full of buckshot, and 2 Deputy Sheriffs wounded, 1 perhaps fatally, and 5 supposed robbers under arrest. Sheriff MERRITT of Tulare County had been informed that the north-bound train (No. 20) was to be robbed and he and a posse went to Tulare city to take the train which goes through Goshen an hour later than No. 19. But at the last moment the robbers changed their minds and decided to rob train No. 19, as they had a hint that the officers were laying for them on No. 20. Deputy Sheriff Earl DAGGETT and Vic REED got onto the engine of No. 19 at Goshen to look out for the robbers, who might be along the track between Goshen and Tulare. They kept a lookout ahead, expecting no peril from the rear, but when the train was nearing Tagus switch a few miles south of Goshen, they were covered by a rifle in the hands of a villainous looking robber, who had crawled up on the tender from in front of the baggage car. The robber commanded the engineer to stop the train, but he did not do so and kept straight ahead. DAGGETT and REED wheeled and opened fire on the robber at once, and the latter received a charge of buckshot in the breast and fell off the train. As soon as the officers fired, the desperate robber opened fire into the cab. Deputy Sheriff DAGGETT was shot through the right side. Deputy Sheriff REED (who is a son of John R. REED, of Orosi, Tulare County) was shot through the shoulder. The engineer was not hurt. Train No. 20 picked up the dead robber and brought him to Goshen. The dead robber's name was Dan McCALL. He has worked for years about Visalia as a wood chopper. Si LOVERN, who has for years conducted a notorious den at Visalia, was arrested soon after the robbery, as was also his partner in the saloon, named Charles ARDELL. The robbery was discussed and planned in Si LOVERN's saloon at Visalia. A young man named BRITT, who was in the plot, gave it away to the officers and they prepared to circumvent the robbers. BRITT went down to the scene of the robbery with McCALL. As stated, the robbers decided at the last moment to rob the south-bound instead of the north-bound train, and McCALL and BRITT came up to Goshen to board the train. BRITT was placed in a bad position, as he knew the peril of the officers on train 19, but had no way of informing them of the change in the robbers' plans. DAGGETT and REED were taken by surprise, but they showed pure grit and fought nobly. BRITT was arrested right after the attempted hold-up and placed in jail. Later accounts received of the fight, published in the Visalia 'Delta,' are: "THROW Up Your HANDS" -- As the train pulled out of the yard at Goshen McCALL boarded the "blind" baggage while the train was passing the coal bunkers. BRITT made an attempt to board the train, but did not do so, according to the program agreed upon. At a point 2 miles south of Goshen McCALL crawled over the tender, with his face masked, and carrying a rifle in his left hand and a Colt's pistol in his right. The engineer, Will WRIGHT and fireman Frank TAYLOR were looking out of their cab windows and looking after the running of the train. "Throw up your hands, you d---- -----------!" were the words that sent a cold chill down the backbones of the engineer and fireman. They turned and saw McCALL standing upright on top of the coal, with his rifle and revolver covering them. The desperado was completely masked. His mouth was covered with a red bandana handkerchief and his mask was made out of some kind of brown material. When McCALL gave the command for the engineer and fireman to throw up their hands, REED and DAGGETT quickly turned around and saw that they were covered. McCALL noted their presence for the 1st time when the officers turned about and confronted him. FIGHT To A FINISH -- As they turned McCALL shot at both of the officers. REED was shot through the muscle of the shoulder, and the thumb of his left hand was powder-burned. As REED turned he discharged his shotgun at McCALL over his right shoulder. DAGGETT turned to the left, directly facing the bandit, and as he did so McCALL fired his pistol at the officer, striking him in the right abdomen. Notwithstanding the wound sustained DAGGETT fired his shotgun at the bandit and his aim was true. M'CALL's Death WOUND -- The daring desperado was shot in the groin, and he was seen to give a jump into the air, drop his rifle and fall on the edge of the tender. His body toppled over the side of the train. The bandit received a mortal wound. His death was instantaneous. While McCALL was engaged in shooting, he was heard to say, "Why don't you shoot?" It is supposed that he was addressing BRITT, who did not get on the train. In the excitement McCALL supposed that BRITT was with him. He died never knowing the real facts of the case. When the shooting commenced Engineer WRIGHT and his fireman climbed out of the front windows of the cab and made their way to the pilot, while the engine dashed along the track at a 40-mile-an-hour gait, without any hand on the throttle valve. After the shooting ceased the trainmen crawled back into the cab. ON To TULARE -- Engineer WRIGHT asked REED if he wanted the train stopped to get the body of the dead bandit. REED sententiously said that the body would keep, and directed that the train go on to Tulare, as DAGGETT was wounded; seriously injured. DAGGETT was lifted into the fireman's seat and made as comfortable as possible. He said that he was sorely hurt, but expressed the sentiment that he was glad that the desperado had been wounded. Upon reaching Tulare DAGGETT was taken to the Grand Hotel, and all the physicians in town were at once summoned to his bedside. After DAGGETT had been made comfortable Sheriff MERRITT and the members of the posse took train 20 for Goshen. The train was stopped at the point where the shooting was commenced, and a search was made for the body of the bandit. It was found on the west side of the track, laying on the side. The red bandana handkerchief was still tied around his mouth. He was found with a large hole in his right abdomen, ranging upwards and the entrails protruding. He was placed aboard the train and taken on to Goshen, and thence to Visalia. He was taken to Locey, Dungan & Co.'s undertaking establishment. All morning the room where the body rested was thronged with people. A great many people knew him, whil others recognized in his countenance a familiar face seen on the streets frequently. McCALL's ANTECEDENTS -- McCALL was born and raised in Santa Cruz. He separated from his wife several years ago and came to Tulare County about 4 years ago. Since his coming there he has been engaged in various kinds of manual labor; mostly chopping wood. He has a son in Santa Cruz about 21 years of age. It is reported that his parents also live there. His acquaintances here say he was a hard worker and has always been industriously engaged in some kind of work at all times. He was a man of fair intelligence, although unable to read. He was given to loud talking but was generally liked by his friends. When in town he generally made his headquarters at Si LOVERN's dive on the corner of Main and Garden Sts. Following is a complete description of the dead bandit: Low forehead, high skull, grey eyes, weight about 175 pounds, about 5 feet 9 inches in height, black mustache and black side whiskers, prominent nose, large nostrils, fair complexion, long, well muscled chest, small mouth and lips, heavy chin. His mother was a Mexican. The deceased's relatives in Santa Cruz telegraphed Locey, Dungan & Co., to bury the remains at Visalia. LOVERN And ARDELL -- Si LOVERN and Charles ARDELL were arrested at 4 o'clock Thursday morning in Spanishtown. They are charged with being accessories of McCALL. It is alleged at they furnished McCALL with the weapons and ammunition and otherwise assisted him in his attempt to rob the train. The officers state that they have a good case against LOVERN and ARDELL, but they will not state the nature of the evidence against them. Suffice to say that it will develop in the course of a few days. ARDELL and LOVREN [spelled 2 ways] were arrested by Deputies HAFLEY, HARRELSON and RUSSELL, Constable BERNSTEIN and Special Officer MEADE of the Southern Pacific. Both men claim that they are innocent of any crime. LOVERN seems to think he can establish his innocence. It was reported that ARDELL desired to make a statement of his connection with the case. JOHN HAINES ARRESTED -- Soon after breakfast Deputy RUSSELL, Constable BERNSTEIN and Special Officer MEADE placed John HAINES under arrest. He was found at the SINGLETON ranch at Taurusa and had just gotten up for breakfast. HAINES did not take part in the attempted hold-up, although he was expected to be a member of the train-robbing crew. He failed to show up at McCALL's camp on the HICKS ranch Wednesday evening ready for the expedition. HAINES went to Tulare that evening with the Salvation Army corps of Visalia. It is supposed that his courage gave out and he failed to put in appearance. HAINES is a young man and married a widow, a Mexican woman, about a year ago. He is also a woodchopper, and has been working on the HICKS ranch, traveling back and forth to his home near Taurusa. He said he was innocent of any knowledge of the plan to rob the train. He feels sure that he will come out all right in the end. M'CALL's Place VISITED -- On returning to Visalia officers RUSSELL, MEADE and BERNSTEIN visited McCALL's cabin on the HICK's ranch. They found a hole in the ground which had been dug to secret the robbers' plunder, if successful in their attempt to rob the train. A box had been placed in the hole for the reception of the treasure and the weapons. A lantern, with a piece of red cloth around it, was found, which it was intended to use to signal train No. 20 to stop at the Mill creek crossing. It was left behind for the reason that McCALL changed his plans. A piece of cowhide was found, which had been cut to pieces to make moccasins to place over the bandits' boots in making their escape from the train robbery. The moccasins were also found. A piece of red cloth, similar to the kind around the lantern, was found in Si LOVERN's room adjoining his saloon. Other odd bits of plunder were found about the place, of no particular significance. A Coroner's jury was summoned, and after viewing the remains adjourned until Tuesday, when testimony on the death of McCALL will be heard. When McCALL and BRITT were on their way to Goshen Wednesday night, they heard a team approaching on the road. The 2 men jumped across the track and hid behind the railroad embankment. They supposed that the occupants of the surrey were officers. McCALL would have taken a shot at the occupants of the surrey if he could have got to the top of the embankment in time to get his gun in position. While lying across the track, BRITT, who was in a field beyond, shot at McCALL with the intent to kill him. He was afraid that McCALL would shoot at the next vehicle that passed. Rather than see innocent people shot, he determined to make away with McCALL. The contents of BRITT's shotgun passed over McCALL's head. McCALL roundly abused BRITT for his "carelessness" and directed him to be careful about handling his weapon. It is said that McCALL was John KEENER's confederate in robbing the Sonora stages about 2 years ago. There was much excitement in Visalia and the fear is expressed that if Deputy Sheriff DAGGETT was to die, LOVERN and ARDELL, whose saloon has for years been the rendezvous of a gang of thieves, would suffer at the hands of Judge Lynch. It was in this saloon that Assessor Frank COFFEE was killed and from there came the weapons which were conveyed to SONTAG to assist him to escape from Folsom prison. Young BRITT has been informing the officers right along of McCALL's intention to rob the train and he acted right through with the officers. Deputy Sheriff REED received but a flesh wound and wa able to be about the streets all day after the robbery. THE VERY LATEST -- The 'Delta' of this (Saturday) morning gives some additional particulars. It is to the effect that Si LOVERN was the leader of the gang of train robbers and undoubted evidence of his complicity has been uncovered. Billy ROSS, a foot racer, was arrested last evening, as an accomplice in the crime. He is said to have delivered the rifle used by McCALL, for LOVERN, and the rifle is said to have been one of the weapons cached at Folsom, for George SONTAG to make his escape with. DAGGETT's CONDITION -- Dr. H.L. PACE of Tulare, resident physician for the Southern Pacific Co., who is attending Deputy Sheriff DAGGETT, in speaking of the latter's wound said yesterday: "DAGGETT's wound was caused by a 41-calibre ball. It passed through 3 thicknesses of cloth, carrying the material with it. It entered the body below the 7th rib, to the right of the sternum, and passed through the body, ranging upwards, passing through base of lungs and struck the edge of the 9th rib where it is attached to the spinal column. The wound is clean-cut, with no other complications. "He has rested fairly well. At present there are no unfavorable symptoms. His chances are about even at present. There has been only a slight hemorrhage; with no unfavorable changes in his condition, he will get better. After tomorrow (Saturday), the 3rd day, if there is no change, and he passes the day as well as he has during the past 36 hours, he can be considered out of danger, although 7 or 8 days will have to elapse before recovery is absolutely sure. "He has a cheerful disposition, has little suffering and his constitution is good. He recovered quickly from the shock." ------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL PARAGRAPHS -- -Frank McCORD, whose leg was amputated, is getting along as well as could possibly be expected. -A. TYNER, the pioneer blacksmith, was taken ill the 1st of last week and ahs since been confined to his residence. He is now better and hopes to be at work again soon. -Peter VAN VALER returned on Thursday from Fresno, where he was called by the dangerous illness of his son, due to heart trouble. Mr. VAN VALER Sr. is now a resident of Hanford, having moved in from his old ranch on Kings River. -W.B. WALLACE, the Visalia attorney, was in Hanford last Thursday. In company with Court Reporter GOODRICH he drove to Lemoore to take testimony in the divorce case of Justin JACOBS vs. Anna JACOBS. -Grant CLARK and wife, of Lakeside, are considerably worried over the condition of their 3-year-old son, who has a swelling of the right hip. -George MAGIN had 2 fingers crushed on Thursday, while assisting in the moving of Mr. NATHAN's house. -Dr. CLOW has returned from a mining trip to the Sierras. He wears a cane, as a result of a runaway horse passing over one of his feet. -John HARRAH, of Fresno, brother of Mrs. Alex AXTELL, is visiting her in Hanford for a few days. He is a cousin of Joe HARRAH. J.J. ADAMS, the proprietor of the candy factory, has a 2-cent postage stamp which is a rare curiosity. It was issued during the term of Andrew JACKSON as President and his face occupies the center of the stamp. The little piece of Government paper has a romantic history, as it was found by Mr. ADAMS' father, in a small Bible, on the latter's release from Andersonville prison, where he was incarcerated for 6 months. Transcribed by Dee Sardoch To see more old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/

Hanford Journal Hanford, Kings Co., California Tuesday, 17 MARCH 1896 *********************************** BIRTH -- HICKS -- In Hanford, Thursday, March 12, 1896, to the wife of J.W. HICKS, a son. BIRTH -- STYLES -- In Hanford, March 13th, 1896, to the wife of James STYLES, a son. BIRTH -- MIDDLETON -- In Lemoore, March 8th, 1896, to the wife of Richard MIDDLETON, a daughter. BIRTH -- FELLOWS -- In Hanford, on Saturday, March 14, 1896, to the wife of Herbert FELLOWS, a son -- weight 9 1/2 pounds. BIRTH -- REYBURN -- In Hanford, March 14, 1896, to the wife of Rev. C.H. REYBURN, a daughter. BIRTH -- PIEMENTAL -- At Lemoore, March 15th, to the wife of Manuel PIEMENTAL, a son. DEATH -- RUGGLES -- At Woodland, Yolo County, Saturday, March 14th, 1896, F.C. RUGGLES, father of Mrs. Elias GALLUP of this county, and brother of L.B. RUGGLES of Sanger. [Mrs. GALLUP was called to the bedside of her father about a month ago and was with him at the time of his death. The relatives of deceased have the heartfelt sympathy of many friends here in their bereavement.] [from Local Paragraphs column] -- Jasper RHODES of Lemoore died at the Agnews insane asylum a few days ago and the remains were brought to Lemoore yesterday and interred. He has been an inmate of the asylum since last December. [from Local Paragraphs column] -- Andrew FRANCIS, a boy 17 years of age, while driving into Visalia on Sunday of last week, accidentally shot himself in the head with a bullet from a rifle. He died last Tuesday afternoon. [from Armona column] -- The friends and former neighbors here of A.B. HAMMOND were terribly shocked to hear of the sudden death of his wife and they extend to him and his family their deepest sympathy. [from Lemoore column (Lemoore 'Leader' of March 14)] -- Wm. W. WELLS, of Lemoore, died on March 7th. He came to California in '49. He was born March 1, 1800, and at the time of his demise was in his 96th year. ------------------------------------------------------- FROM ALASKA -- Experience of a Kings County Man in the Far North -- "Squaw" Dances and "White" Dances -- Raising Funds to Start a School -- Enormous Mosquitoes -- The Mines -- The Lemoore 'Leader' is in receipt of the following interesting communication from W.C. YATES, a former resident of Lemoore, but now a resident of Alaska: It is now mid-winter, the time for physical relaxation and social enjoyment. We are working the social part for all we are worth, from 3 to 5 squaw dances and 1 white dance every week and a theatre every Tuesday night. We don't bother with churches and Sunday schools. There are about 300 men here in the town, and about 100 up at the mines, 14 white ladies, and any number of squaws. There are 10 saloons, most of them having a dance hall attached, and nearly every night there is a squaw dance in some one of them. After the dance the gentleman must take something at the bar, which costs him 50 cents. If he treats his fair partner it costs him $1. You see it is quite expensive to dance with the natives all night. We are now getting ready to start a school for the half-dozen white, and as many of the native children as wish to attend. The ladies of the place have a dance a few days ago in order to raise funds for the school. They charged $1.50 for admission, including supper. After supper was over a good-sized cake was left uncut. One of the ladies, having a long head, proposed to auction it off. So it was put up and sold for $163.24. We had a heavenly time that night and the ladies took in $343. They thought they had done well, but the squaws told them they didn't know the 1st principles of money making. They were interested in the school, as their children were to attend, so they also gave a grand ball for the benefit of the fund. They charged $1 admission and 25 cents for each dance. They had for sale moccasins, gold sacks, tobacco pouches and other skin goods, and cakes. They invited the white ladies, most of whom attended. We had a lively good time. The squaws presented the school dire ctors with $706.70, the net proceeds of the ball. School will begin the 1st Monday in January. Mrs. YATES will teach it. The weather has been very mild until about a week ago. Until that time the temperature has averaged about 12 degrees below zero. Christmas eve it was 66 degrees below. Today it is 45 degrees below. To people in California this sounds like cold weather. It is too cold to travel long distances, as there is danger of freezing noses, fingers, etc., but to us who are here in town, it is not at all unpleasant. I travel 2 or 3 miles every day and don't get near so cold as I used to riding the same distance in a buggy in California. I have a heavy overcoat hanging on the wall, but have not worn it at all up to date. There is no wind when it is cold. It is necessary to have the feet and hands dressed warm, and ears covered; otherwise the same clothing worn in California during the winter will suffice here. The snow is about a foot deep. Was about the same depth last winter. It is as loose and apparently dry as ashes. The fall, winter and spring are all pleasant enough here, but for fr om 4 weeks to 2 months in summer the mosquitoes are so thick that even we moral men are tempted to say naughty words. They are about 1/3 larger than those around Tulare lake and have exceedingly voracious appetites. I won't attempt to tell what a nuisance they are, as I can't do the subject justice. I believe brother LINDSEY would "cuss" if he had to endure their tortures for 1 hour. The men wear thick gloves and broad-brimmed hates with buttercloth over them and tied around the neck. Last summer the pack train had to lay off for awhile as the pests worried the horses so much that they would take to the brush and play havoc with the packs. At Forty Mile and vicinity they are not so bad, but there they have gnats which are worse, if such a thing be possible. As to the mineral wealth of the country we know very little as yet. We know that from the source of the Yukon nearly to its mouth there is gold in its bars. After leaving the chain of lakes which form the source of the river, the 1st branch we come to is the Hootalingue river. Considerable gold has been found on its bars, but from what information I can get, I believe no prospecting had been done on the branches of this stream till last summer, when a party of men went up it a considerable distance and found good prospects. They will return next spring with a 2 years' outfit and expect to make some money. There is no post nearer than Dyah, 120 miles from its mouth. I suppose they will ascend the river from one to three hundred miles. The fine gold on the bars must of necessity come from some of its branches and if the proper branches are prospected and coarse gold will in all probability be found. Following the Yukon down, the mouths of Big Salmon, Pelley and Stewart rivers a re pa ssed. Gold has been found in paying quantities on the bars of all these. The gulches of none of them have been prospected. There are other streams which I do not name, and which have not been prospected at all. Then come Sixty Mile creek, so named from being that distance above some old mission. Miller creek, one of its branches, has produced more gold than any other creek in the country. A syndicate is making arrangements to put a bedrock flume in the lower part of it. Glacier creek is another of its tributaries. It was not worked until last summer. It has some very rich claims and promises to be as good or better than Miller creek. Fair prospects have been found on others of its gulches, but no claims opened on them. The mines on Miller and Glacier creeks get their provisions at Forty Mile Post, where those who have shallow claims winter. Those who own deep claims remain on them all winter and drift. By "drifting" is meant tunneling under the "cultus" dirt while it is froze n. Th e pay dirt is thawed out by burning. A claim, say from 15 to 20 feet deep, can be worked out in less time by drifting than by ground sluicing off the upper worthless soil, and then running the pay dirt through sluice boxes. ----------------------------------------------------- LOCAL PARAGRAPHS -- -J.H. MELONE is slowly recovering from his dangerous illness and is now able to sit up a little. -Wm. NYSWONGER is confined to his bed by illness. He has been ailing for quite a while, but until recently was able to be about. -Walter B. STANFORD, an opium fiend, plead guilty in the Justice's Court last Wednesday of petty larceny and was sentenced to 40 days in the county jail. His offense consisted of stealing an ax, a shovel and a hoe from Chas. DARBY and selling them. -Mr. LOVELACE, a recent arrival from the East, has located 3 miles NE of Lemoore and has engaged in the raising of fine horses and hogs. -The engagement of Isaac and Marks BENAS, formerly of this city, is announced. Isaac is engaged to Miss J. LUBIN of San Francisco and Marks to Miss L. LANZET of the same city, the ladies being cousins. -Theo. LOVENTHAL and wife came over from Visalia last Sunday to visit I.S. LOVENTHAL, landlord of the Hotel Hanford, who has been ill for some time past and suffers greatly at times with excruciating pains. Some 2 months ago he fell and struck his head violently on a marble washstand and he has not been well since. E.J. CLARK of Syracuse, N.Y., brother-in-law of G.M. STOLP, visited Hanford for a few days last week. He came out from the East intending to interest himself in the asphalt business with the WORSWICK Bros., and had taken part of the State of New York in which to introduce their asphalt pavements. Mr. CLARK was greatly pleased with Kings County and said in all his travels he had never seen as prosperous looking a country, and he will no doubt be the cause of many of his friends in Syracuse investing in lands here in the near future. Mr. CLARK said he thought Mr. STOLP and his fellow investors in vineyard and orchard property in Kings County had made their investments wisely and well. FRANK McCORD of Dallas was badly injured last Saturday morning by a horse he was riding rearing up and falling over backward on the rider. His leg was so badly injured that it had to be amputated and Drs. MUSGRAVE and DUNCAN performed the operation last Saturday night. He is now doing very well and progressing favorably toward recovery. ------------------------------------------------------ GRANGEVILLE -- -Mrs. Louis NATHAN and her brother, Mr. KAHN, visited Grangeville Friday. -Mrs. WALTZ is rapidly gaining strength again and the future little bishop is making haste to get big. -Mrs. M.A. HORLOCK has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. J.B. NEWPORT, for a day or 2. -Mrs. SHRIEVES is visiting her parents, Mr.&Mrs. LEVENS. Her home is in Contra Costa County. -Father CALLOWAY was called very suddenly away from Mrs. THORNE's, where he was visiting, to attend the bedside of his grandson, Master HAYWARDS. -A letter received from Newt AGEE recently, gives the information that he has formed a partnership with his brother-in-law in the milling business in old Missouri, so the chances are we shall not see his genial face for some time. All wish him success. -The heirs of the MORRIS estate have been busy the last few days arranging matters and receiving their portion. The ranch formerly owned by J.E. TILTON has been divided into 4 equal parts and each one receives a quarter of this valuable property. It is likely that Monroe BURRELL, whose wife is one of the heirs, will run the ranch for them all. ARMONA -- -S. RICHMOND is reported as being much better since he went under treatment at Paso Robles springs. -Mrs. C.G. HYLIER, who some 3 weeks ago was taken very sick, is now convalescent. -Mrs. FAULKNER, teacher of the intermediate department of the Armona school, now goes and comes on a bicycle, which gives her good exercise every day. -A.L. WEDDLE, who had the misfortune of getting the horn of a catfish run into his hand some 3 weeks ago and came so near dying a week later from the effects of it, is now improving slowly, but will probably lose part of his hand. LEMOORE LOCALS -- [from the Lemoore 'Leader' of March 14] -Alexander PATTERSON, wife and children, are visiting with Mr. J.S. NISBET. Mr. PATTERSON is a prominent butcher in Sacramento. They will likely remain several weeks. -Mr.&Mrs. A.W. KEITZKE and a couple of their friends who have lately arrived from Iowa, spent Saturday and Sunday last visiting friends and relatives near Hanford. Transcribed by Dee Sardoch To see more old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/

Another submarine was the USS Grampus, built at the Union Iron Works in 1903. She had a very interesting history, winding up in the Philippines in 1915. http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-g/ss4.htm Bill

Thanks Bill. I remember Armed Forces Day (or something similar) out at Hunter's Point in the late 40's early 50's. Walked the deck of the USS Wasp and a sailor invited us down into a Submarine and served us some cake with chocolate icing. Yum, yum. I remember it being very cramped as my brothers and our friends all tried to squeeze in. -------------------------------------------------- From: "Bill" <billroddy@cox.net> Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 05:54 PM To: <NORCAL@rootsweb.com> Subject: [NORCAL] When subs were built at Mare Island >>From 1969 an NBC memory. > > Bill > > > > > > http://www.americahurrah.com/MareIslandSub.htm > > > > ----------------------------------------- > NORCAL ARCHIVES: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ > Enter NORCAL. Browse by month. > Or click the "Search all archives" link to search by keyword. > ----------------------------------------- > To post a message to the NORCAL mailing list, send an email to > NORCAL@rootsweb.com > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NORCAL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

Hello again, List, Since I live in St. Louis, MO, I do not have access to the Index of SF Marriage Returns. If anyone is going to the California Genealogy Society where there is a copy on the shelf, could they PLEASE look up the Francis John Garesché/Clara Teresa Mallet marriage for me? The date which has come down in the family is only the year (1855), but their first child was born in 1858, so that might not be exactly right. It was probably a Catholic marriage as they eventually had 12 children and I have the baptismal records for later children who were born in Victoria, B.C., Canada. On the other hand a granddaughter said her grandmother Clara was a convert, so I don't know when she became a Catholic. I've been looking for this marriage for a few years and keep getting "No" answers when I write various churches for the info. So, any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you, Betty Garesché Torno St. Louis, MO

Kim.... Just got back from Holy Names Cemetery, but unfortunately, the only Mary Ayers they had on their system was a child, who died in Dec., 1869. I put in a request to search the Calvary records. The person at the office counter said that it probably would be 2 - 3 weeks before they would get back to me. Hopefully, they will be able say where she was removed to. I will let you know. I did go to the Calvary site. It only has a small memorial of three small crosses, no individual markers. Bob ________________________________ ----------------------------------------- NORCAL ARCHIVES: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ Enter NORCAL.  Browse by month. Or click the "Search all archives" link to search by keyword. ----------------------------------------- To post a message to the NORCAL mailing list, send an email to NORCAL@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NORCAL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hanford Journal Hanford, Kings Co., California Tuesday, 10 MARCH 1896 *********************************** BIRTH -- BLINCOE -- At Orosi, Feb. 17, 1896, to the wife of B.D. BLINCOE, a son. BIRTH -- WALTZ -- At Grangeville, March 9th, to the wife of Rev. H.W. WALTZ, a son. BIRTH -- POTTSMITH -- In Lemoore, March 1st, 1896, to the wife of J. POTTSMITH, a son. [from Lemoore column] - J. POTTSMITH was presented on Sunday last with a 10-pound boy. MARRIAGE -- BUTLER-HOGAN -- In Windsor colony (near Traver) on Sunday, March 1st, 1896, James BUTLER to Miss Dollie HOGAN. [from Grangeville column] -- Word was received last week that Miss Grace PETERS, daughter of the late Rev. John PETERS, was married to a Mr. ANGELL of Bakersfield. Miss PETERS made a number of friends during her residence here who will be pleased to hear the pleasant news. DEATH -- HARMON -- Near Dinuba, Feb. 27th, 1896, Philip HARMON, a native of Kentucky, aged 73 years. DEATH -- ENSLEY -- At the Soldiers' Home, Santa Monica, Feb. 27th, 1896, Allen ENSLEY. Deceased was buried at the home with military honors. DEATH -- PARKER -- In Visalia, Cal., March 4, 1896, Mrs. Mary PARKER, wife of ex-Sheriff George A. PARKER. [Deceased had been in poor health for some time and her death was not unexpected. She leaves a husband and 6 children, besides other relatives and friends, to mourn her loss.] DEATH -- WELLS -- In Lemoore, Cal., Friday, March 6th, 1896, Captain WELLS, father of Mrs. Dr. HAMLIN. DEATH -- HAMMOND -- On the E. JACOB ranch, near Traver, on Saturday, March 7th, 1896, Mrs. Harriet HAMMOND, a native of Iowa, aged 41 years. [The funeral took place yesterday forenoon, from the residence of deceased and the remains were interred in the Hanford cemetery. Mrs. HAMMOND leaves a husband and 5 children at home, besides 2 children who are married. Deceased was highly respected and her loss is felt by many friends and her relatives in this county.] DEATH -- DOLAN -- At the residence of his father, 10 miles SE of Hanford, on March 8th, 1896, William DOLAN, aged 32 years and a native of Hanford. [The funeral of deceased took place from the family residence, this (Tuesday) forenoon at 10 o'clock and services were held at the Catholic cemetery at 1:30 p.m.] ------------------------------------------------------ DEATH of a PIONEER -- One of Whose Daughters is Now a Resident of Kings County -- The S.F. 'Examiner' of last Saturday contained a picture of William Washington MAIN, cousin of Charles MAIN of Main & Winchester, who died at his residence in San Francisco last Thursday morning, and says of his demise: Last Monday he was hanging a picture on the wall of his home. The ladder on which he stood collapsed and Mr. MAIN was thrown to the floor, sustaining a concussion of the brain. From the time of the accident until his death he was unconscious. The deceased was born in Boston, Mass., 67 years ago. He came to California in 1849 and has since been a resident of this State. He was one of the most prominent and energetic of the vigilantes of the early '50's, the honesty and straightforwardness of his character always asserting itself on the side of the truth and right. After the vigilante excitement in this city [San Francisco] Mr. MAIN went to Petaluma, where he established a large and lucrative business. He also organized the Petaluma Fire Department. After the opening of the railroad, Mr. MAIN turned his eyes to the greater commercial center of San Francisco. From that time on he was identified with the firm of Main & Winchester in the capacity of head of its most important department. His sudden demise has deprived the firm of one of its most valued and trusted employees. It has also bereaved one of our most respected families of its head. William Washington MAINE [spelled 2 ways] leaves behind him, besides a sorrowing widow to mourn his loss, 3 married daughters, Mrs. J.C. FITZGERALD, wife of the publisher of the 'Silver Advocate;' Mrs. I.T. TARBOX and Mrs. O.H. WYNNE of Hanford; 1 unmarried daughter, Miss Alice L. MAIN, and a young son, Stanford W. MAIN. The head of the firm, Charles MAIN, feels the loss keenly, the more so as it is only 2 months since he lost his wife. The sad event will be deplored by numerous families in Philadelphia and other Eastern cities, where Mr. MAIN had many influential relatives. ------------------------------------------------------ MORE CAPITAL INVESTED -- In Kings County -- This Time it Comes From Holland -- L.C. LENS, of the Queen Wilhelmina Colony, arrived in Hanford yesterday morning from a trip to Holland. He has been gone 6 months and during that time he succeeded in the object of his mission, viz: to interest men of capital in his native land in investments in Kings County. He has organized the Holland-American Fruit Company, with a capital stock of $50,000, divided into 100 shares of $500 each. Several bankers are interested in the project. The investment is only a small one compared to what is likely to follow if this one proves profitable to the investors, as no doubt it will do under the management of Mr. LENS, who is one of the 3 directors of the company and will be the superintendent. The capital of the present company will be invested in the purchase of land and the raising of fruit, hogs, horses and cattle, hay, or any other farm crops which present a prospect of profit. The company will begin with 300 acres in this vicinity and more land in the vicinity of Hanford will be purchased if the Holland investors can see good interest in the investments they have just made. Those Holland people who have put money in the Holland-American Fruit Co. need not fear the quality of the land which will be purchased here, for it will not be such poor land as many of their countrymen were duped into buying in other parts of this State. Mr. LENS is looking robust and hearty. He had an enjoyable trip. ------------------------------------------------------- EXCITING SCRAMBLE FOR OIL -- A lively scramble for locations in the new oil district has commenced. Captain Frank BARRETT, who recently struck oil, has jumped a claim which Milton McWHORTER had worked for 2 years. These 2 gentlemen made one of the most exciting races on record in trying to reach the county seat first to file a notice of location. McWHORTER discovered his filing was defective and he went to Coalingo to file anew. Captain BARRETT beat him there 10 minutes and posted a notice. McWHORTER also posted one. Then they started for Fresno, 80 miles distant, to recorder their claims. McWHORTER came by team, driving all night. BARRETT hurried to Huron, took the train from there, and reached the Recorder's office just 1 minute after 8 o'clock in the morning. In a few minutes McWHORTER arrived, but was too late, as BARRETT's claim had been on record 53 minutes. A lawsuit is probable. McWHORTER has a well yielding 17 barrels of oil per day. ------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL PARAGRAPHS -- -L.M. FREDERICK was in Hanford last Wednesday. He and his family now reside in the vicinity of Traver. -Mrs. O.H. WYNNE went to San Francisco last Wednesday night, she having received a telegram announcing that her father had met with a serious accident. [see above notice] -D. BURRIS will not run his dairy on Kings River this season. There is a good chance for those wanting to buy dairy cows to purchase them cheap. -John BIRKBECK is confined to his home by illness. -Dr. DAY is down from Reedley, visiting his son, L. DAY. -The suit of Judge Justin JACOBS for a divorce from his wife has been transferred to Tulare County for trial. -Mrs. Archibald YELL is receiving a visit from her 2 young nephews, brothers of Miss Ina TYNDALL, from Mendocino county. -Mrs. J.W. HEILIG, formerly of this city, but now of Selma, expects to leave on the 25th inst., for an extended visit to her old home in Pennsylvania. -H.A. NEAME left Hanford on last Saturday evening's train for Johannesburg, South Africa, where he will assume charge of a large lumber business in which an uncle of his is interested. Quite a number of friends were at the train to bid him bon voyage and prosperity. THE LAST ISSUE of the 'War Cry' contains a picture of D.M. CARMICHEAL, who mysteriously disappeared from the vicinity of Hanford last August. He had been employed on the Lucerne vineyard and came to Hanford with quite a lot of money. From here he disappeared, but was heard of later at Newman, in Stanislaus county. His relatives are very much worried over him and are doing their best to find out his whereabouts. Any information left at this office will be gived to John McADAM, who desires to learn of his location and who would gladly transmit such knowledge to CARMICHEAL's anxious relatives. D.G. DRAKE and wife, wealthy residents of Chicago, arrived in Hanford last Thursday and have been the guests of McCord & Co. at the Hotel Artesia. Last Saturday, in company with Mr.&Mrs. McCORD, they drove down to the Dallas district, near the lake, and looked over the rich lands in that part of Kings County. Mrs. DRAKE was so well pleased with Hanford that she has announced her intention of purchasing some residence property here. DAVID BENNETT, a boy of about 13 years, who lives with M.L. WRIGHT on Kings River north of Lemoore, broke his leg last Sunday while playing with some companions in Fox & Sweetland's hall after Sunday school. Dr. MOORE was called and [illeg] the bones and the little fellow was brought to Hanford Sunday evening. ELSEWHERE in this issue Wm. H. VAUGHN announces himself a candidate for City Marshal. He has been a resident of Hanford since '87 and is well known to nearly all the people of this city. No one who know him will doubt his ability to make a reliable, efficient and honest Marshal. He is of the right material for the office and, if elected, will no doubt fill the office acceptably to the people. FRANCISCO LUNA and Antonio BAZON were arraigned in Justice Randall's court last Friday and both were held to answer on charges of grand larceny in stealing a bay horse from one C. BLACK of this county. The same day LUNA plead guilty and was given 1 year in Folsom, in which prison he had just finished serving a sentence when brought here for trial. LUNA is also charged with stealing a horse from Lon ABBOTT, but this charge against him probably will not be pushed. BAZON is in jail awaiting trial. ------------------------------------------------------- GRANGEVILLE -- -Mrs. BRAILSFORD and Mrs. W.S. PORTER are, we regret to say, quite sick. -Mrs. KNOWLTON was taken seriously ill Saturday and suffered so intensely all night that her friends feared for her life. Constant attention and careful nursing by her daughters had the desired effect and at the present writing she is better. -Freeland PARRISH has enclosed his front yard with a neat little fence, so that Mrs. PARRISH will cease to be annoyed by the chickens scratching in her garden. They have a fine collection of plants -- flowers, rose trees, etc., -- but it has kept one busy protecting them from the fowls. -Oscar RAILSBACK has purchased a fine new bicycle and his wife, and also his sister-in-law (Mrs. George RAILSBACK) have been learning to ride the silent steed. It is good exercise and the sport is gaining in favor with the ladies here. Even our pastor, Rev. WALTZ, in the hope of benefiting his health, has purchased one and takes daily spins on it. -The following pupils in Prof. HIGHT's room were neither absent nor tardy during February: Howard LANE Frank BLOWERS Mae BLOWERS John SULLIVAN Clara CAMP Pauline WADE Pearl WADE Warren HOAG Ena BLOYD Marcus WALTZ Harvey WILKINSON THE 76 COUNTRY -- [from the Traver 'Advocate' March 5th] -J.F. ROBERTS, who has been visiting his half-brother, Dr. D.J. WILLIAMS, for several days, went to Hanford to meet his mother and sister, who are coming to this State from Binghampton, New York, expecting to reside here in the future. -Mr. B.F. BORTHWICK, with his son and daughter, Elmer and Grace, arrived here last night from New York. Mrs. BORTHWICK arrived here several months ago on a visit with Mr.&Mrs. BARRIS. The family will remain a short while before returning. ARMONA -- -Mr. S.M. DAYBALD and family arrived at Armona last Friday morning from West Virginia. They are the guests of Frank BICKUM. Mr. D. likes California 1st rate and thinks he will permanently locate here. -Last Sunday O.W. CATLIN's 63d birthday occurred. 2 others decided to throw in their birthdays (Miss Lucy JENKINSON's on the 7th and Mrs. Burt VINCENT's on the 10th) and help celebrate the occasion. A birthday dinner was given at Mrs. VINCENT's and a good social time was enjoyed. Mr. CATLIN is as happy this week as a mortal can be. May he have many happy returns of the day is the wish of his friends, and they consist of every one who knows him. ------------------------------------------------- LEMOORE LOCALS -- [from the Lemoore 'Leader' of March 3d] -Tom DODGE is slowly regaining his strength after his long illness, though he is as yet unable to be about. -The mother and father of Bert JENNINGS, of Stringtown, are expected to arrive from Minnesota very shortly. They have chartered a car and will bring their household goods and farming implements with them. -On Thursday evening of this week what narrowly escaped being a fatal accident took place. While the sons of John KURTZ were on their way to Lemoore to attend church, near the China ranch, they were run into by Robert HAWLEY on a bicycle on his way toward his father's place, just north of town. It was very dark at the time and as the horse shied to one side on seeing the boy on the bike, he ran his wheel into the wagon, receiving several severe cuts above and below the eye, the most severe wound above the eye being a cut to the bone. He was picked up by the KURTZ's and carried to his home. Dr. CHARLES was summoned and dressed his wounds and at last accounts he was resting easily. -On Sunday last a large crowd gathered at the residence of Mr. W.D. SPRAGUE, and from there adjourned to the residence of Mr. T.P. SOUTHERLAND, who had invited them to a fishing party on the river. Being most too early in the season, fishing did not amount to much. But the company was highly entertained by the host, Mr. SOUTHERLAND (or "Tim"). A grand lunch was spread, which all did justice to. Those present were: Mr.&Mrs. W.K. SPRAGUE Mr.&Mrs. W.G. DeBOIE Mr.&Mrs. C. SUTHERLAND Misses: Lillie SUTHERLAND Agnes and Al[illeg] MERZ Minnie and Lizzie MAUDE Edna SPRAGUE Enolia DeBOIE Cora STERLING Lucy and Rosa PHILLIPS Messrs: Tim SUTHERLAND Ned SUTHERLAND Oscar SUTHERLAND John SUTHERLAND Will SUTHERLAND Geo. And Fred LATHAM Rob. ESERY Lewis PHILLIPS Rob. RAINE Gus and Will MERZ E. JOHNSON J. MASON Transcribed by Dee Sardoch To see more old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/

I accidently came across my father's name on an ask artist website. He was always drawing but I never knew about him selling anything. He had a commercial art business at 16th and Dolores in the 40s to the early 60s. The bio lists an article in the SF Chronicle 2/13/1919 about him. I'm not sure what section it would be in but is there any chance somebody could look for me? TIA Armendine Osthoff Berry

Dear Donna, I tried to reply - thank you, hit send and the e-mail bounced right back.....does not make sense. At any rate, thank you for your suggestion - Frank Garesché WAS of French background and a Catholic who graduated from St. Mary's College in Baltimore, then went to CA in 1849. I have checked with Notre Dame des Victoires and they say they do not have his marriage. One of their granddaughters wrote that Clara was a convert, but I do not know if that happened before or after their wedding. I would still like to know about the Index as my date of 1855 for the marriage might not be quite accurate as their first child (of 12!) was born in 1858. Thank you for your time and trouble, Betty Torno St. Louis, MO

Thanks Bill, My husband was a 20 year submarine veteran. Cathy ________________________________ From: Bill <billroddy@cox.net> To: NORCAL@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 10:54:24 AM Subject: [NORCAL] When subs were built at Mare Island >From 1969 an NBC memory. Bill http://www.americahurrah.com/MareIslandSub.htm ----------------------------------------- NORCAL ARCHIVES: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ Enter NORCAL.  Browse by month. Or click the "Search all archives" link to search by keyword. ----------------------------------------- To post a message to the NORCAL mailing list, send an email to NORCAL@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NORCAL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Please, what does that mean? In other words, what is a marriage return? I have a marriage in the family (Clara Teresa Mallet, or variant spellings of her surname, and Francis John - or Frank - Garesche, or many variant spellings of his surname) supposedly about 1855 in San Francisco, but every time I ask about it, I've been told that all the marriage records were lost in the earthquake and fire. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Betty Garesché Torno St. Louis, MO

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Thank you! ________________________________ From: RC <rc13@att.net> To: norcal@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 12:18:48 AM Subject: Re: [NORCAL] AYERS, Mary - Died 1869, age 39 Marilyn..... San Francisco Directories found on sfgenealogy. 1864 commencing October, 1864 1868 commencing October, 1868 1869 commencing December, 1869 Bob ________________________________ From: Marilyn Demas <theschoolbell@yahoo.com> To: norcal@rootsweb.com Sent: Sat, April 3, 2010 7:46:47 PM Subject: Re: [NORCAL] AYERS, Mary - Died 1869, age 39 This is especially interesting since Directories are composed the year before they are published - what year directory are you looking at? marilyn ________________________________ From: RC <rc13@att.net> To: norcal@rootsweb.com Sent: Sat, April 3, 2010 7:27:39 PM Subject: Re: [NORCAL] AYERS, Mary - Died 1869, age 39 Kim.... In case you don't have this, I found a list, Index to San Francisco Marriage Returns 1850 - 1858, that shows she was married to J. J. Ayers on 13 Jul 1854 in SF. From looking at the on-line SF Directories, J. J. or James J. was the owner of the J. J. Ayers & Co. and was the publisher of the Daily Morning Call. Later on he was in real estate. Residential address of both the company and Mary was 25 Turk Street. Mary was listed as a widow, but I'm not sure that this was the case. RC ________________________________ From: Kim Golding <kg@nventure.com> To: norcal@rootsweb.com Sent: Sat, April 3, 2010 5:58:49 PM Subject: [NORCAL] AYERS, Mary - Died 1869, age 39 RC -- Her maiden name was O'Brien. You are so fabulous! I am excited beyond words to get this mystery solved! That's very kind of you to do that for me. Although, I must admit, I always loved an excuse to visit the cemeteries in Colma back when I lived in the Bay Area. Thanks so much, RC, Kim Kim..... Just got back from looking at the microfilmed, handwritten, burial records of SF. Found her. Mary Ayers died 28 October 1869 at Hamilton, Nevada of Pneumonia. She was buried at Calvary Cemetery (catholic) in SF. Due to the closing of all of the cemeteries in SF, all of the remains were transfered to Holy Cross cemetery in Colma. On Monday, I will go over to Holy Cross and verify that she is there. Hopefully, I'll be able to get photocopies of any records that they have and a picture of her gravemarker, if there is one. Do you know what her maiden name was? RC ----------------------------------------- NORCAL ARCHIVES: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ Enter NORCAL. Browse by month. Or click the "Search all archives" link to search by keyword. ----------------------------------------- To post a message to the NORCAL mailing list, send an email to NORCAL@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NORCAL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ----------------------------------------- NORCAL ARCHIVES: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ Enter NORCAL. Browse by month. Or click the "Search all archives" link to search by keyword. ----------------------------------------- To post a message to the NORCAL mailing list, send an email to NORCAL@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NORCAL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ----------------------------------------- NORCAL ARCHIVES: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ Enter NORCAL. Browse by month. Or click the "Search all archives" link to search by keyword. ----------------------------------------- To post a message to the NORCAL mailing list, send an email to NORCAL@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NORCAL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ----------------------------------------- NORCAL ARCHIVES: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ Enter NORCAL. Browse by month. Or click the "Search all archives" link to search by keyword. ----------------------------------------- To post a message to the NORCAL mailing list, send an email to NORCAL@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NORCAL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Yes, I have that marriage information. Thank you for looking that up! I have lots and lots of information on Ayers as he wrote a book called Gold and Sunshine (about his professional life), and I've been able to find much about his work in the publishing/writing and printing businesses. James Joseph Ayers - Born 27 Aug 1830, Glasgow, Scotland Occupations: Printer, Editor, Journalist, Superintendent of State Printing in California, Proprietor and Publisher of LA Daily and Weekly Herald in 1890 1850 Stockton, San Joaquin County "Printer" and "New York" birthplace (Census) 1856 Dec 1, Morning Call was established. Owned by James J Ayres, David W. Higgins, Lew Zublin, Charles F. Jobson and W.L. Carpenter. 1870 Hamilton City, White Pine County, Nevada (Census) 1875 March - Purchased the Los Angeles Evening Express with Joseph D. Lynch 1880 Los Angeles, California (Census) 1882 Appointed State Printer by Governor Stoneman 1889 Col Ayers and Mrs. JJ Pearl Street, Los Angeles 1890 "Ayers and Lynch" L.A. City Directory 123-125 West Second Buried at Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA However, his personal life is much more difficult to research. For example, it seems he was married 3 times, but I am not able to find out anything on his 2nd wife. Why do I think he was married 3 times? Well, Mary died in 1869, but he and his "2nd wife" are listed in the 1880 US Census in Los Angeles. His wife in 1880 was a woman named Mary! By 1884, he was marrying a woman named Charlotte Slater (in Sacramento, CA). In a newspaper story about the Slater wedding, someone is quoted as saying (paraphrased) "I attend ALL of his weddings." Ayers was the one who named the Morning Call. He described how he came up with the name in one of his publications. As you can imagine, I find all of this research both very fascinating and frustratingly challenging. I just wish Ayers had written more about his family and relationships. When Mary O'Brien Ayers died in Nevada in 1869, she left behind her husband and an 8 year old daughter. I am the great, great granddaughter of the 8 year old.... Kim Golding Tacoma, WA kg@nventure.com

Enos is a well-known name in Kern County. However, they came from Portugal/Azors. Sharon Kern Co. ------------------------------- In a message dated 4/3/2010 7:08:18 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, lkn4kin@comcast.net writes: I don't have access to my FTM right now, but thought this might help someone. My sister married a Stanley Enos about 1972 in Hayward, Alameda County, CA. His father was also Stanley. His mother was Grace. He had one sister, though I don't recall her name. If anyone is interested, let me know and I;ll dig up what I have. Susan