Nancy,   I'm still checking on this but so far, nothing.  I have to tell you that the street is spelled Hesperian and it used to be Telegraph.   Susan ________________________________ From: Nancy <wright4766@bellsouth.net> To: norcal@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 1:02 PM Subject: [NORCAL] Nursery in San Lorenzo My ancestress had a nursery in San Lorenzo.  Her name was Jemima Lowrie Branin,  Her husband died before 1892 leaving her with 6 children, the oldest was 15.  Her husband was a farmer (formerly a butcher) so she must have used that farm to grow flowers and open a nursery.  She lived at the corner of Adams and Telegraph, later Adams and Hisperian (maybe the street name changed between 1927 and 1931.  Does anyone have access to a telephone book that might give the name of that nursery?  Jemima died in 1943 at the age of 97, but she seemed to work in the nursery until the end of her life.  She cross bred irises and developed the first thornless rose. I have an article from the California Horticultural Society Journal (Vol. XXVIII, No. 1 January 1967)which states that she was given a medal in 1902 and Golden Gate Park established an iris garden in her memory.    Nancy Lowrie Wright in Louisiana ----------------------------------------- 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

It's 17 miles from Pleasanton to San Lorenzo, but still, it's not really close in the scheme of things! ________________________________ From: Marilyn Demas <theschoolbell@yahoo.com> To: "norcal@rootsweb.com" <norcal@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 5:09 PM Subject: Re: [NORCAL] Nursery in San Lorenzo Oh, I wonder! I am geographically challenged so don't laugh if I ask if San Lorenzo is anywhere near Pleasanton. I have no clue! There is an Iris farm in Pleasanton that goes way back too.

Hi Listers, I just recieved news from MSNtv2 that they will be shutting me down for good 30, September 2013. Then they want me to go to OUTLOOK.com or formally called "hot mail.com". Want all my saved stuff to go to skydive? Anyone familar with these above mentioned computer addresses? ~hum.Linda~

Oh, I wonder! I am geographically challenged so don't laugh if I ask if San Lorenzo is anywhere near Pleasanton. I have no clue! There is an Iris farm in Pleasanton that goes way back too. ________________________________ From: Nancy <wright4766@bellsouth.net> To: norcal@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, July 4, 2013 8:02 AM Subject: [NORCAL] Nursery in San Lorenzo My ancestress had a nursery in San Lorenzo.  Her name was Jemima Lowrie Branin,  Her husband died before 1892 leaving her with 6 children, the oldest was 15.  Her husband was a farmer (formerly a butcher) so she must have used that farm to grow flowers and open a nursery.  She lived at the corner of Adams and Telegraph, later Adams and Hisperian (maybe the street name changed between 1927 and 1931.  Does anyone have access to a telephone book that might give the name of that nursery?  Jemima died in 1943 at the age of 97, but she seemed to work in the nursery until the end of her life.  She cross bred irises and developed the first thornless rose. I have an article from the California Horticultural Society Journal (Vol. XXVIII, No. 1 January 1967)which states that she was given a medal in 1902 and Golden Gate Park established an iris garden in her memory.    Nancy Lowrie Wright in Louisiana ----------------------------------------- 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, Am looking for help in finding a Vicotor and Mary DELGADO. Would like their street address and business is known> TIA> ~hum.Linda~

My ancestress had a nursery in San Lorenzo. Her name was Jemima Lowrie Branin, Her husband died before 1892 leaving her with 6 children, the oldest was 15. Her husband was a farmer (formerly a butcher) so she must have used that farm to grow flowers and open a nursery. She lived at the corner of Adams and Telegraph, later Adams and Hisperian (maybe the street name changed between 1927 and 1931. Does anyone have access to a telephone book that might give the name of that nursery? Jemima died in 1943 at the age of 97, but she seemed to work in the nursery until the end of her life. She cross bred irises and developed the first thornless rose. I have an article from the California Horticultural Society Journal (Vol. XXVIII, No. 1 January 1967)which states that she was given a medal in 1902 and Golden Gate Park established an iris garden in her memory. Nancy Lowrie Wright in Louisiana

Linda,   Hotmail/Outlook is just an email account like Yahoo mail or any other mail.  I know a lot of people who use it and like it.  Everything has a slight learning curve, like where is the sent button:) but you should be able to follow it with no problem.   Skydrive (not skydive) is a cloud based storage/use area.  In other words, it doesn't live on your computer.  The email programs like Yahoo, Gmail, etc. are all cloud based which is great because you can access them from anywhere.  You don't have to be planted in front of your own machine.  You will need a login and password and you'll be off and running.  It should be a smooth transition for you.  Another good part of it is you will be able to receive attachments and other important things!   You should be fine!  I've got my fingers crossed!   Susan ________________________________ From: Linda Mock <lindamock@webtv.net> To: Kirsten Crosson <crosson5@comcast.net>; NORCAL@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 10:39 AM Subject: [NORCAL] Sad news, Hi Listers, I just recieved news from MSNtv2 that they will be shutting me down for good 30, September 2013. Then they want me to go to OUTLOOK.com or formally called "hot mail.com". Want all my saved stuff to go to skydive? Anyone familar with these above mentioned computer addresses? ~hum.Linda~

Hi, I'm looking for an obit for Linda Martinez Walker, b. 02 Mar 1901 in Kings County, CA and d. 10 Aug 1989, San Joaquin County, CA. Her last residence, according to SS Index was Galt, Sacramento County, CA. She married Granville "Al" Walker who died in 18 Mar 1968 in San Joaquin County, CA. Thanks in advance! Sheila

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The Contra Costa Gazette Martinez, Contra Costa County, California Saturday, 4 December 1875 ************************************** BORN - HOLLENBECK - In Alhambra Valley, near Martinez, Nov. 29th, to Mr.&Mrs. H.M. HOLLENBECK, a daughter. BORN - GUNDERSON - At Antioch, Nov. 21st, to Mr.&Mrs. George GUNDERSON, a daughter. BORN - WIGHTMAN - At Antioch, Nov. 16th, to Mr.&Mrs. J.D. WIGHTMAN, a son. BORN - NEWSTAEDTER - In Concord, Nov. 27th, to Mr.&Mrs. B. NEWSTAEDTER, a daughter. BORN - BERNAL - In Concord, Nov. 28th, to Mr.&Mrs. Jesus BERNAL, a son. DIED - SMITH - At his residence in Livermore, Nov. 24th, Henry C. SMITH, a native of Ohio, aged 51 years. [The deceased was one of the prominent early pioneer settlers of this section, and leaves a number of children and other relatives surviving him in this and Alameda county.] DROWNED at ANTIOCH - At Antioch on Friday of last week an unknown man, in a state of intoxication, walked into the river from the steamer ‘Tulare,’ which was lying at the wharf, and was drowned before assistance could reach him. The deceased is described as a middle aged, dark complexioned man, about 5 feet 10 inches in height. UNDER SHERIFF - It is the current report that our ex-Sheriff Henry CLASSEN, now a Deputy of the Sheriff of San Francisco, is to be the 1st under-officer of Mr. WILKENING, our Sheriff elect. PROBATE COURT - -In the matter of the Guardianship of Geo. W. BAILEY and C.A. BAILEY, minor children of Geo. W. BAILEY, deceased, Clara E. BAILEY, guardian of said minor, was authorized to sell certain real estate of said minors at private sale after giving notice as directed in the order. -Estate of Henry L. FARLAND, deceased. Administrator…delivered over the residue of the estate as directed in the decree of distribution…discharged as Administrator. Transcribed by Dee Sardoch To see more old newspapers, visit www.newspaperabstracts.com/

Hi Listers, I am looking for information of the marriage of MARY DELGADO & VITO DI CIOLLA. <Parents> Taken place in San Francisco,CA on or about 1946. I would like the origins of HER patents Franscisco DELGADO and Antonia DELGADO<grandparents> also, Family hasn't much information on these folks. May have come from SPAIN to the Hawaii late 1890's, or later. This is the begining of elping others. ~hum.Linda~

I'm new here and was referred by sfgenealogy.com I'm trying to find a 1940s marriage license. His name was Robert J. Miles. Her maiden name was Dorothy D. Carlisle. The marriage event would've happened between 1941 through 1949, in Northern California. He lived in Solano County in the early 40s, and San Francisco in the mid 40s. I'm not sure where she lived though. If anyone can offer assistance, I would be eternally grateful. Thanks!

The Contra Costa Gazette Martinez, Contra Costa County, California Saturday, 27 November 1875 ************************************** BORN - HURST - In San Ramon Valley, Nov. 23d, to Mr.&Mrs. Henry C. HURST, a daughter. MARRIED - BERREYEZA-LORENZANO - In Benicia, Nov. 23d, by Father BIARSO; Mr. Jose Rais BERREYEZA and Miss Mary LORENZANO, both of Martinez. A CARD - To the Children of Oak Grove School: The specimens of Penmanship have been examined and the prizes awarded as follows: Master Warren GREGORY, 1st Premium Nellie PENNIMAN, 2d Premium Addie SMITH, 3d Premium Call for premiums at Post Office, Walnut Creek H.S. RAVEN TENANTED - Though the county jail was without a tenant after the discharge of Mrs. GERSBACH on Wednesday of last week, it did not long remain so, as Justice Mahan on Saturday sent Thomas HERON down from Antioch for 50 days, for indecent exposure of person, and on Monday Justice Oliver sent Jose BERNAL in from Pacheco for 10 days for assault and battery. These 2 at present are the only guests of the county. 15th JUDICIAL COURT - -Caroline MUIR vs. Wm. MUIR. Judgment rendered dissolving the bonds of matrimony between parties to suit, and authorizing plaintiff to resume her maiden name of Caroline JONES. -Sophronia A. PHILLIPS vs. Charles J. PHILLIPS. Judgment rendered dissolving bonds of matrimony between the parties of suit and authorizing plaintiff to resume her maiden name of Sophrania [spelled 2 ways] Ann KERBY. -Margaret STUART vs. Thomas STUART. Report of Commission submitted and judgment of Court subsequently rendered dissolving bonds of matrimony between the parties. -Anna M. LEMOIN vs. L.E. LEMOIN. Judgment dissolving bonds of matrimony between parties to suit on the ground of extreme cruelty, willful desertion and neglect to provide the necessaries on the part of the defendant, the custody of minor children being decreed to plaintiff. Transcribed by Dee Sardoch To see more old newspapers, visit www.newspaperabstracts.com/

Hi Dee, Thank you for all the information. I tried many years ago to locate more information about my Dad's two uncles. The story was that one of uncles (I thought it was Thomas but it could have been Patrick) owned property in Berkeley where part of the university had been built. I tried to get information about it but was finally in contact with the university department that handled acquisitions and they said no records regarding a lot of the earlier acquisitions. My cousin said that in 1922 two men went to Anaconda asking about relatives of probably Patrick Smith and it had to do with some property. My Grandfather Michael Smith came to California in 1932 to see where my Dad was living and decided he liked the area enough to move from Montana. Evidently he went up to the Bay Area to see about the property but was told it was past the statute of limitations and could not inherit his brother's property. I was hoping to find some information about the property which would lead to more information about my Great Uncles but I have never been successful. After reading your wonderful transcriptions for quite sometime, something clicked the other day and I decided to try and locate some records about Great Uncle Tom Smith. My Dad said all three brothers came to America together in 1891. My Grandfather Michael went back and forth to South America from San Francisco 5 times. I have never found a record of the 3 brothers on any passenger list and I haven't been able to find a San Francisco list of passengers to South America listing my Grandfather. The library in Montana sent Great Uncle Pat's obituary from the Anaconda Standard. The McNichols, Kelly and McGowan who were the pallbearers were my Grandfather and Patrick's cousins. The Doughtery brothers were my Grandmother Catherine Dougherty Smith's cousins from County Donegal. The Smith's were from County Mayo. When I was in Ireland in 1972 with my sister we heard a sad story from our cousins. Evidently my Great Grandfather Patrick Smith wanted my Grandfather Michael (the oldest) to marry the neighboring girl so the two farms would be joined. My Grandfather loved another girl but evidently his father would not allow the marriage. My Grandfather and his two brothers all immigrated to America, thus my Great Grandfather lost his three sons to America. It means a great deal to me to find the resting place of my Great Uncle Tom. My Dad never knew where his uncle was buried and I would like to find the location. It took several years before I found where Great Uncle Pat was buried. I will call the Contra Costa Library this week and see if they will look up the article. I didn't realize there were several article about Great Uncle Pat Smith's death in the Anaconda papers. I don't have a sub to GenealogyBank.com. Are you able to find a lot of information on the website? I just checked the website and searched for Patrick and was surprised to find more information. The Oil & Gas Workers Union sent a message to my Grandfather about his brother's death in Martinez. Amazing! Sorry for the long story but thought it might be interesting to have the background to my request. Thank you for your help and great information. I live about 2 hours south of Martinez but have some health issues that prevent me from traveling to Martinez. Thank you, Margaret ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dee Sardoch" <deesar@frontiernet.net> To: <norcal@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2013 10:44 AM Subject: [NORCAL] Patrick Smith; March 1920 > Hello, > In the past, I've had the papers sent from the California State Library to > my local library (in California). My local library will no longer do this, > but I believe that CSL will still send them out on ILL. You might check > with your local library. Also, I found through the California Newspaper > Project that the Contra Costa Library has the year you're looking for. It > says they are in original format, which means paper copies, probably in > "Big Books' - meaning you'd either have to go there yourself or ask CoCo > library staff to do a lookup for you. > > Have you looked at GenealogyBank.com?

Hello, In the past, I've had the papers sent from the California State Library to my local library (in California). My local library will no longer do this, but I believe that CSL will still send them out on ILL. You might check with your local library. Also, I found through the California Newspaper Project that the Contra Costa Library has the year you're looking for. It says they are in original format, which means paper copies, probably in "Big Books' - meaning you'd either have to go there yourself or ask CoCo library staff to do a lookup for you. Have you looked at GenealogyBank.com? There are several articles pertaining to Patrick Smith's death, mentioning his brother Mike, but not mentioning Thomas. These are all in the Anaconda, Montana papers. I can transcribe them for you if you don't have a subscription. (No other survivors are mentioned in these articles, but the pall bearers were: Ed & Willie McNichols; Arthur McGowan, Patrick Kelly and William & Patrick Dougherty). You might also want to ask for an obit on the Contra Costa list. Hope this helps, Dee At 11:51 AM 6/21/2013, you wrote: >Hi Dee, > >Thank you for all the information you provided from the newspapers. > >Do you know how I could obtain a copy of the Contra Costa Gazette for a >date in March 1920? My Great Uncle Patrick Smith died on March 8, 1920 in >Martinez. I have a copy of his death certificate. His body was sent my >train to Anaconda, Montana for burial where my Grandfather lived. I have >never been able to find where his brother Thomas was buried and wondered if >they might be an obituary in the Contra Costa Gazette and it might mention >his brother Thomas. > >Thank you, >Margaret Kristich > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Dee Sardoch" <deesar@frontiernet.net> >To: <NORCAL@rootsweb.com>; <CACONTRA@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 11:20 AM >Subject: [NORCAL] Martinez, Contra Costa, California - 20 November 1875 > > >> The Contra Costa Gazette >> Martinez, Contra Costa County, California >> Saturday, 20 November 1875

Hi Dee, Thank you for all the information you provided from the newspapers. Do you know how I could obtain a copy of the Contra Costa Gazette for a date in March 1920? My Great Uncle Patrick Smith died on March 8, 1920 in Martinez. I have a copy of his death certificate. His body was sent my train to Anaconda, Montana for burial where my Grandfather lived. I have never been able to find where his brother Thomas was buried and wondered if they might be an obituary in the Contra Costa Gazette and it might mention his brother Thomas. Thank you, Margaret Kristich ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dee Sardoch" <deesar@frontiernet.net> To: <NORCAL@rootsweb.com>; <CACONTRA@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 11:20 AM Subject: [NORCAL] Martinez, Contra Costa, California - 20 November 1875 > The Contra Costa Gazette > Martinez, Contra Costa County, California > Saturday, 20 November 1875 > ************************************* > > DIED - IVORY - In Springfield, Erie Co., Pa., Nov. 1st, Thomas IVORY, aged > 92 years. > [The deceased was the father of Sheriff IVORY and Edgar D. IVORY, of this > county, and the local paper from which the death notice is taken, mentions > the fact that he was one of the earliest settlers, and thought to have > been the oldest person in Springfield township.] > > DIED - GIBSON - Near Bakersfield, Kern Co., Nov. 13th, John GIBSON, > formerly of this county, aged about 40 years. > SUDDEN DEATH - > Mr. John GIBSON, formerly of this county and a son-in-law of Jeremiah > MORGAN, but lately residing in Kern county, died very suddenly near > Bakersfield on Saturday morning last. The deceased was in usual health and > went into the sheep corral for the purpose of selecting and taking out > some of the bucks. He had already selected and secured 2, and was reaching > to catch a 3rd, when he fell forward on his face and must have died > instantly, as no signs of life could be discovered by those who went > immediately to his assistance. The remains were forwarded and arrived here > the following day, and were taken home on Monday by Mr. MORGAN for > interment in the family burying ground, some 6 miles south of Clayton. > > 15th DISTRICT COURT - > -Anna M. LEMOINE vs. Lucius E. LEMOINE - For Divorce. Default of defendant > entered and cause referred to Court Commissioner E.R. CHASE, Esq., to take > testimony and report to Court. > -Margaret STUART vs. Thomas STUART - For Divorce. Default of defendant > entered and cause referred to Court Commissioner E.R. CHASE, Esq., to take > testimony and report to Court. > -Sophronia C. PHILIPS vs. Charles PHILIPS - For Divorce. Default of > defendant entered and cause referred to Court Commissioner E.R. CHASE, > Esq., to take testimony and report to Court. > > PROBATE COURT - > -In the matter of the guardianship of Fannie A. BAILEY and George W. > BAILEY, minor children of George W. BAILEY, deceased. Clara E. BAILEY, the > guardian of said minors, was authorized to sell at private sale certain > real estate of said minors, on executing bond to the minors and publishing > notice for 2 weeks as required by law. > > COUNTY COURT - > -Hannah Sophia BANNISTER, a married woman, on due proofs made in open > Court, was authorized as sole trader to conduct the business of farming, > stock raising, etc., in her own name and on her own account. > > > Transcribed by Dee Sardoch > To see more old newspapers, visit www.newspaperabstracts.com/ > > > > ----------------------------------------- > 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 >

The Contra Costa Gazette Martinez, Contra Costa County, California Saturday, 20 November 1875 ************************************* DIED - IVORY - In Springfield, Erie Co., Pa., Nov. 1st, Thomas IVORY, aged 92 years. [The deceased was the father of Sheriff IVORY and Edgar D. IVORY, of this county, and the local paper from which the death notice is taken, mentions the fact that he was one of the earliest settlers, and thought to have been the oldest person in Springfield township.] DIED - GIBSON - Near Bakersfield, Kern Co., Nov. 13th, John GIBSON, formerly of this county, aged about 40 years. SUDDEN DEATH - Mr. John GIBSON, formerly of this county and a son-in-law of Jeremiah MORGAN, but lately residing in Kern county, died very suddenly near Bakersfield on Saturday morning last. The deceased was in usual health and went into the sheep corral for the purpose of selecting and taking out some of the bucks. He had already selected and secured 2, and was reaching to catch a 3rd, when he fell forward on his face and must have died instantly, as no signs of life could be discovered by those who went immediately to his assistance. The remains were forwarded and arrived here the following day, and were taken home on Monday by Mr. MORGAN for interment in the family burying ground, some 6 miles south of Clayton. 15th DISTRICT COURT - -Anna M. LEMOINE vs. Lucius E. LEMOINE - For Divorce. Default of defendant entered and cause referred to Court Commissioner E.R. CHASE, Esq., to take testimony and report to Court. -Margaret STUART vs. Thomas STUART - For Divorce. Default of defendant entered and cause referred to Court Commissioner E.R. CHASE, Esq., to take testimony and report to Court. -Sophronia C. PHILIPS vs. Charles PHILIPS - For Divorce. Default of defendant entered and cause referred to Court Commissioner E.R. CHASE, Esq., to take testimony and report to Court. PROBATE COURT - -In the matter of the guardianship of Fannie A. BAILEY and George W. BAILEY, minor children of George W. BAILEY, deceased. Clara E. BAILEY, the guardian of said minors, was authorized to sell at private sale certain real estate of said minors, on executing bond to the minors and publishing notice for 2 weeks as required by law. COUNTY COURT - -Hannah Sophia BANNISTER, a married woman, on due proofs made in open Court, was authorized as sole trader to conduct the business of farming, stock raising, etc., in her own name and on her own account. Transcribed by Dee Sardoch To see more old newspapers, visit www.newspaperabstracts.com/

The Contra Costa Gazette Martinez, Contra Costa County, California Saturday, 13 November 1875 ************************************* BORN - RODGERS - Near Martinez, Nov. 8th, to Mr.&Mrs. Edward RODGERS, a daughter. MARRIED - HEALD-NORTON - At Oak Vale Cottage, near St. Helena, on the 9th inst., by Rev. C.W. Dewes; Loring S. HELAD, and Miss Adaline NORTON, both of St. Helena. DIED - PACHECO - At her late residence, near Concord, Mrs. Pacuala PACHECO, wife of Fernanado PACHECO, aged 63 years. LECTURE on JAPAN - Rev. G.M. DEXTER of Vallejo, lately returned from a residence in Japan, is to deliver a lecture at Pacheco next Tuesday evening, the 16th instant, concerning Japanese characteristics and institutions, their form of government, social life and customs, education, morals and religion; with a sketch of the progress of Christianity among them. The lecture has been commended as highly interesting where it has been delivered, and should command a good attendance at Pacheco. RETURNED - Messrs. B.A. DOWNEY and John McKENNEY, of former local musical fame and popularity, after a 2 years� absence in the southern portion of the State, have returned to Contra Costa to remain, and declare that they find no place abroad that they have visited to compare with it. FELIX AMONG THE ARABS - Our whilom friend and fellow citizen, Felix A. MATTHEWS, formerly our County Assessor, but for the past 6 or 7 years United States Consul General for the Empire of Morocco, resident at Tangier, opposite Gibraltar, on the African Coast, knows pretty well how to deal with the Arabs, from his early acquaintance with their language and characteristics, and a correspondent of one of the New York papers gives the following report of the way in which he brought the New Basha to a recognition of American property rights: Public attention in Tangier Morocco has lately been excited by a decided action on the part of the United States Counsel General, which almost recalls Commodore Rodgers� lively times with the Basha of Tunis in 1805. Tangier has lately been blest with a new Basha Kaid Jilaly ben Hamoo, an old man who had been used to Moorish intrigue and oppression all his life, and has never before been brought into contact with Christians. Some goods for the Sultan lately arrived at Tangier, and Kaid Jilaly proceeded to �attach� all the camels in the port to convey the packages to Fez. Among others, he appropriated some camels belonging to citizens of different Christian nations. The Italian Consul was the 1st who applied for the restoration of 2 camels belonging to an Italian subject, and the request was granted. This was followed by application of a similar character from the British and American representatives. The Basha refused these applications and on being reminded that he had already granted the same request to the Italian Consul, he exclaimed, �Why, you Consuls are like so many monkeys! Whatever one does all the rest must do!� Col. F.A. MATTHEWS, our Consul General, immediately called on Mr. WHITE, the British Consul to ask if he would join in resenting the language used by the Basha. Mr. WHITE declined, saying that he would let the insult pass unnoticed; so Colonel MATTHEWS decided to exact satisfaction singly. In pursuance of this resolution he sent word to Sid Mohamed Bargash, the Sultan�s Minister for Foreign Affairs, informing him that if the Basha did not come personally to the United States Consulate, by 12 o�clock that day and make a full apology, he (Col. MATTHEWS) should haul down his flagstaff and cross to Gibraltar, there to await the orders of his government. In reply to MATTHEWS, the Minister begged for an extension of time to 3 p.m., as the day was Friday - the Musselman Sabbath - and the Basha was due at the mosque at 12. Col. MATTHEWS granted this extension and at 3 o�clock the Basha and the Minister for Foreign Affairs arrived in state, with a numerous retinue. Col. MATHEWS [spelled 2 ways] received them seated, and when the Basha had fully apologized for the expression of which he had been guilty, rose and shook hands with his contrite visitors. The rejoicings and congratulations in Tangier were loud, as the Basha, in order we suppose to avoid any further complications, immediately afterward released all the camels he had attached. Transcribed by Dee Sardoch To see more old newspapers, visit www.newspaperabstracts.com/

Thanks Cathy, With all the wonderful information provided online by the members of this list, I have all the information I need and even more. Nancy ----- Original Message ----- From: <CYLGowdy@aol.com> To: <norcal@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 7:39 AM Subject: Re: [NORCAL] Obituary listed in Obituary Daily Times > Sorry, Nancy. The lady who indexed that obit no longer has it. Some of us > weird folks keep them forever, and others don't. Anyway, she suggests that > you contact the Santa Clara public library. They have the Mercury News on > microfilm and someone might help you. >

Sorry, Nancy. The lady who indexed that obit no longer has it. Some of us weird folks keep them forever, and others don't. Anyway, she suggests that you contact the Santa Clara public library. They have the Mercury News on microfilm and someone might help you. Cathy Marin Co., CA "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast" - unknown