Hanford Journal Hanford, Kings Co., California Tuesday, 7 JANUARY 1896 ************************************ BIRTH -- HINKLE -- In Hanford, Jan. 2, 1896, to the wife of Casper A. HINKLE, a son. BIRTH -- McCARTNEY -- Near Hanford, Jan. 2, 1896, to the wife of George McCARTNEY, a daughter. BIRTH -- MOORE -- In Hanford, Jan. 3, 1896, to the wife of Fred S. MOORE, a son. BIRTH -- LACEY -- In Hanford, Jan. 3, 1896, to the wife of Orra Mell LACEY, daughter. BIRTH -- BUTLER -- Near Hanford, Jan. 3, 1896, to the wife of Rudolph BUTLER, a son. MARRIAGE -- PATTERSON-WALLACE -- At the residence of the bride's parents, in Lodi, Cal., Bart J. PATTERSON of Grangeville and Miss Myrta WALLACE of Lodi. [The happy couple are expected to arrive in Hanford this evening, when a reception will be tendered them at the residence of S.J. WHITE, near Armona. They will reside on Mrs. DOYLE's farm, which they have rented. Many friends of the groom wish the couple a life of happiness and prosperity.] -------------------------------------------------------- DEATH -- Mrs. Lizzie LEGGITT Laid to Rest -- The death of Mrs. Lizzie LEGGITT, of this city, occurred on New Years day. Although her death had been expected at any moment, for some time past, the news of her demise was a shock to her many friends in this city. Last May symptoms of that dread disease, consumption, were developed, and although she had the best of medical skill and nursing that could be procured, both here and at Tulare, and was given the anti-toxine treatment, they were of no avail, and death finally ended her long suffering. The funeral took place from the Cumberland Presbyterian church last Friday afternoon, N.W. MOTHERAL and A.G. PARK, officiating. There was a large attendance of people to pay respect to her memory. The remains were interred in the Hanford cemetery. Deceased was a daughter of Mrs. R. SIMPSON of Reedley. She was almost a native of California, coming here from Tennessee when but 3 months old. She was 23 years of age at the time of her death. She leaves a mother, husband, children and other relatives, besides a host of warm friends, to mourn her loss. She was a most estimable lady, a loving wife and mother, a true, warm-hearted friend. This community lost one of its best and sweetest women when Mrs. Lizzie LEGGITT passed to the brighter world beyond. CARD of THANKS -- To my friends and neighbors, who were so kind to my wife and child during their illness, I tender my heartfelt thanks. Their kindness to me and mine will ever be remembered and is appreciated more than I can express in words. J.C. LEGGITT --------------------------------------------------------- DEATH of Miss COOK -- Miss Dora COOK passed away at Fresno last Sunday, dying of consumption. The remains were brought to this city yesterday morning and the funeral took place from the undertaking parlors of W.M. THOMAS & Co., the remains being interred in the Hanford cemetery. The mother and brother of deceased came with the remains and quite a number of people, friends of the deceased in this city, attended the funeral obsequies. She leaves many friends here to regret her death. Miss Dora COOK was for several years operator for the Western Union Telegraph Co. in this city. She had been suffering with consumption for several months, and had been incapacitated for work for a long time. Her brother is an engineer at the S.P. Co.'s yard in Fresno. Deceased was aged 28 years, 1 month and was a native of Missouri. [from Local Paragraphs column] -- Ralph GRAVES, an undertaker from Modesto, was in Hanford yesterday making arrangements for the funeral of Miss Dora COOK. He is an old friends of deceased's family and attended to the arrangements for the funeral of her brother, which occurred in this city some 2 years ago. ------------------------------------------------------- FATALLY BURNED -- Last Tuesday, Orso, the 3-year-old son of Mr.&Mrs. James M. CLARK of Excelsior met with a fatal accident. A hired man named John V. DEUS was raking weeds near the house and Mr. CLARK's 2 boys went out with him. The older boy started a fire in the weeds with matches and the smaller boy's clothes caught fire and he was terribly burned before the man could reach him and put him in an irrigating ditch. The hired man had his hands badly burned in trying to put out the fire in the child's clothes. The little boy lingered until Friday morning, when he died. The funeral took place on Saturday forenoon. Mr.&Mrs. CLARK lost another infant child about 2 years ago and this last sad loss is a terrible blow to them. They have the heartfelt sympathy of their neighbors and many friends in their bereavement. ------------------------------------------------------ 1846-1896 A Golden Wedding Nicely Celebrated at Grangeville -- James L. SULLIVAN and His Bride of 50 years Again United In the Holy Bonds of Matrimony -- [Communicated] Many a day will pass into tomorrow before the golden wedding of Mr.&Mrs. J.L. SULLIVAN of Grangeville, which was celebrated on New Year's night, fades from the memories of those who were there, and the pretty little favors which were given to each guest will be treasured as rare souvenirs of the joyous event. Over a week before, preparations had been going on, for some 200 invitations had been sent out and much had to be done before the day arrived. A temporary L shaped building was erected for the occasion, capable of seating 200, and as soon as it was completed several friends began to convert the interior into a perfect fairy land. Everybody helped -- young boys and aged men, gay young ladies and gray-haired matrons. It was a labor of love and each vied with the other in making the event a success. The evening was a perfect one and friends began to arrive about 7:30 o'clock and by 8:15 some 120 had assembled in the "festal hall" and were waiting for the bride and groom to appear. They were a little behind the appointed hour, which gave an opportunity to the guests to look around and admire the scene before them. It was indeed a pretty one. The roof was of white canvass, which also served as a ceiling, from which hung streamers of cypress and English ivy. The walls were covered with a background of white cheese cloth and were paneled off with the beautiful leaves of the date palm, which reached to the ceiling. Bright yellow bunting was then stretched from leaf to leaf, caught up in the center and looped gracefully to one side and fastened with a bunch of oranges or lemons, alternating with a cluster of beautiful persimmons. A little above that was hung wreaths of bright holly, smilax and ivy leaves. Appropriate mottoes and words of good cheer were made out of bright [ill eg] a nd yellow blossoms or berries and fastened in conspicuous places. At one end of the room and facing the company was the place where the bride and groom were to stand during the ceremony and afterwards receive the congratulations of their friends. This was a perfect bower of bright flowers, autumn leaves and bright bunting. The whole was lit up with 8 immense lamps, procured for the occasion, and everything was as light and warm as could be wished. A nicely toned piano stood in 1 corner of the room and Mrs. J.B. NEWPORT sat ready to play the wedding march as soon as the signal was given. It soon came. One of the little grandchildren, who had been flitting in and out, finally came in with the announcement, "They're coming! They are coming!" Everybody stopped chatting and a hush fell over the company and as the 1st notes of the wedding march sounded the little procession appeared. The bridegroom came first, leaning on the arm of his daughter Etta. He was attired in a simple morning suit of some grey material, with a light necktie, looking happy and gay, though a little older than one might imagine he looked on that other day, 50 years ago. His daughter was bewitchingly gowned in a black silk cassimere, trimmed with lace and beads, and looked supremely happy. Next came the bride, supported by her oldest son, John L. SULLIVAN. Mrs. SULLIVAN wore a handsome silk dress with lace sleeves. The skirt was trimmed with black ribbons and she wore a bunch of red berries in her corsage. So calm and placid and so happy she looked that one would hardly credit her with 74 years to look bac k on. Then followed their other 2 sons, Charlie and Jim, with their wives. They walked through the long room and took the places that had been prepared for them, and in a clear and impressive voice the Rev. WALTZ read the ceremony that he had previously composed. It [illeg] very good and quite a change form the usual form of service delivered such occasions. The ceremony ended, the old couple took their seats while a short program was rendered as follows: -A song, "Darby and Joan," was sung by Mrs. Geo. RAILSBACK, and was both pretty and appropriate -The Rev. C.S. LINSLEY, rector of the Hanford Episcopal church, then read an original poem, which brought forth much laughter and applause -A piano solo by Mrs. Oscar RAILSBACK gave a few close friends who were waiting for a chance to shake hands with the bride and groom an opportunity to do so Mr. SULLIVAN was then called on for a speech. He rose amid great applause. His remarks, though short, were timely. He addressed himself particularly to the young boys and girls who were present and told how at the age of 9 years he was left an orphan to get along the best way he could. He urged the boys and girls to always love, honor and cherish their mothers, fathers and homes. -Mr. F.L. DODGE and wife then sang a duet, "Dear Heart, We Are Growing Old" -A quartette, consisting of Charles and Metta ROBINSON, Jessie LANE and Miss McFARLANE, then sang a song -A.G. PARK next made a short speech in his usual happy strain, after which it was requested that as many as could would [illeg] themselves at the supper table Accordingly 64 sat down to the 1st table and "ye gods" what a feast was there spread. Nearly everything that [illeg] and appetite could wish for, and [illeg] down with fragrant Mocha and [illeg]. Different ones played selections on the piano, and with laughter and chat, gossip and jokes, the supper passed. About 150 ate supper, but so liberal had been the supply that it is safe to say another 150 could have been served. Mr.&Mrs. SULLIVAN walked about the rooms chatting with and receiving the congratulations of their guests, and so the evening wore onto a close and 12 o'clock came too soon for many who lived at a distance and had to start for home. Space will not permit us to give a detailed list of all who wer there, but a few might be mentioned who came from a distance: -A cousin of Mrs. SULLIVAN's from the city, Mrs. STEPHENSON by name, was present, and as it was her silver anniversary, she celebrated the both events. -Mrs. Jim SULLIVAN came from Oakland. -Mrs. IRISH, of Oakland, Mrs. Charlie SULLIVAN's mother, was also present. Quite a number of very valuable and useful presents were received and among others we noticed 2 half-grown Poland China pigs, from their son, Charlie. He also had several articles made, significant of the times 50 years ago. One was a sack half filled with yellow corn, with a large stone placed in the other end to balance it on the saddle, thus reminding his father of the time when he took grist to the mill in that fashion. There was also a bag of hominy, with the date 1846 in gold letters, and another sack filled with Kings county flour and labeled "1896." During the evening Mrs. Charlie SULLIVAN read a poem that was composed by her sister, Mrs. Minnie ALLEN, of San Francisco, entitled: "A Golden Wedding Song." There were some 20 copies of the poem printed in booklet form, in gold letters, and sent as a present to the old folks… As all things in this life must come to an end, so this most joyous occasion had to close and everyone began to depart after again shaking hands with this aged but happy couple, who for half a century have gone "hand-in-hand when their life was May and are still going hand-in-hand now their hair is gray." It was a lesson to the old bachelors who were present, and there was a look in the faces of some of them that indicated they had determined to "pop" the question the very next time. ------------------------------------------------------- PLEAD GUILTY -- John JOHNSON Gives Up the Fight for His Liberty -- He is Sentenced to 9 Years in Folsom Prison -- Too Late in Seeing the Errors of His Ways -- Another of the "40 thieves," and one of the leaders of the gang, will go to Folsom to serve time. Last Saturday afternoon about 2 o'clock John JOHNSON, accused, in connection with James LEE, of having stolen alfalfa seed from George CURRY, and whose trial on the charge was set for Jan. 8th, asked for a conference with District Attorney SHORT. This was granted and JOHNSON was taken by the officers to the District Attorney's office. J. Frank PRYOR, attorney for JOHNSON, was also present. JOHNSON signified his willingness to plead guilty, but upon certain conditions. District Attorney SHORT told JOHNSON he would not listen to the conditions proposed. JOHNSON was then taken back to the county jail, but after thinking over the matter for some 2 hours, came to the conclusion to plead guilty unconditionally and he was taken before Judge Jacobs. About 5 o'clock p.m. court was convened and JOHNSON changed his pleas from "not guilty" to "guilty." J. Frank PRYOR, attorney for JOHNSON, made an earnest and eloquent plea for mercy when the Judge should pass sentence. He said that JOHNSON saw the error of his ways and for some time past had been determined to live a better life. The testimony of 2 witnesses and accomplices, of JOHNSON having told them to leave his place and make an honest living, was alluded to as good evidence of JOHNSON's intention to reform. Judge Jacobs, at the conclusion of Mr. PRYOR's remarks, asked at what hour the burglary was committed, as the hour was important in determining the degree of the crime, a night burglary being of the 1st degree and a day burglary of the 2nd degree. JOHNSON said the burglary was committed in the night. Judge Jacobs then sentenced John JOHNSON to serve of 9 years in the State prison at Folsom. Mr. PRYOR requested that the defendant be imprisoned at San Quentin instead of Folsom, as JOHNSON was in poor health and the climate of Folsom being about the same as that of Kings county, his health could not be improved there. Judge Jacobs replied that he thought Folsom as healthy a place as San Quentin, and that at Folsom JOHNSON would be able to learn a trade, which would be of benefit to him on his release. JOHNSON will not be taken to Folsom for a time yet, as his testimony is wanted in a case soon to be tried in the Superior Court. If JOHNSON behaves himself in prison he will receive credits which will reduce his time to 6 years, 1 month. There is only 1 other charge now pending against JOHNSON -- that of arson, in having fired Wm. NELLIS' house. The sack stealing charge, on which he was taken to Visalia, has been dismissed. JOHNSON was one of the leaders, if not the main man, in the gang of "40 thieves" which has infested this, Tulare and Fresno counties for several years. It devolved on the officers of the new county of Kings to run down the gang, and prosecute them and they are making a successful job of it. The end is not yet, and more of the gang are yet likely to find themselves behind prison bars. James LEE will receive his sentence as an accomplice of JOHNSON in the alfalfa seed stealing case on Thursday of this week. -------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL PARAGRAPHS -- -Mr. McGOWEN was a visitor during the holidays to his daughter, Mrs. Harry BERNSTEIN, and Mrs. McGOWEN, who is spending the winter here. -H.A. RAYNER, a gentleman who came to California recently from Boston, is in Hanford and is engaged in organizing a local company to present the beautiful historical drama of "Damon & Pythias," in this city. -Lewis CRIGLER of Bakersfield is now residing in this city, a guest at Elder BLACK's. He is a brother of J.C. CRIGLER of Armona. -Prof. R. McCOURT, principal of one of the Fresno public schools, with his family, has been visiting his brother, Prof. C.A. McCOURT of this city. -Supervisor BARNEY and wife returned last Thursday from their trip to New York State. Mr. B. says the weather was very cold for the first few days of their visit, but that it moderated and was very fine during the latter part of their stay in the East. LAST WEDNESDAY night W.S. CAMP and Frank DAVIS became involved in a dispute in the Gem saloon in this city, while both men were under the influence of liquor. DAVIS received quite a number of cuts about the head from a pocket knife used by CAMP. Wm. NELLIS separated the combatants. DAVIS was taken to Dr. MUSGRAVE's office, where his wounds were attended to. No arrests were made. J.M. JOHNSON, of Tulare, ex-Recorder of Tulare county, who is dangerously ill, desires it made known to the world that his true name if Lewis VAN PILE. He is a son of Mr.&Mrs. J.R. PILE of Tulare. When he left home at the age of 20 he changed his name, as many another boy has done. Since his sickness the fact that he was not known by his right name has preyed upon his mind and he decided to make his true name known. A. SLOTEMAKER, of the Queen Wilhelmina colony, and his family, met with what might have proven a most serious accident last Wednesday. While returning home from Hanford, the span of horses they were driving became frightened at several bundles of wire in the road in the Eureka neighborhood. Mr. SLOTEMAKER was kicked off the seat of the wagon, but he hung to the lines and was dragged by the lines and pushed by the wagon for some distance. Mrs. SLOTEMAKER and her 2 young children, 1 a babe, were still in the wagon as it plunged madly up the road. The lines finally became entangled in the wheel and the horses were pulled into a fence. As soon as they began to slacken speed Mrs. SLOTEMAKER dropped the oldest child out of the wagon and finally jumped out herself with the baby. The end of Mr. SLOTEMAKER's collar bone was dislocated and he was badly bruised, but his family escaped unhurt. The wagon and horses were not injured. Several teams have been frightened by those bales of wir e and they should certainly not have been left alongside the road. ------------------------------------------------------- GRANGEVILLE GLEAMS -- -William KING will leave in about 2 weeks for Los Angeles, to work in an orange orchard. -The indications are that Grangeville will soon lose 1 of its handsomest residences and very congenial neighbors, as Louis NATHAN is going to commence to move soon. We are very sorry to lose them, but our loss will be Hanford's gain, as Mr. NATHAN has purchased 3 fine lots in Hanford and will soon have his home there. LEMOORE LOCALS -- -P.H. SHORE, nephew of G.E. SHORE, arrived here from Santa Clara last Friday. He returned the following Sunday. -Willie SCALLY, employed in the City drug store, had his hand badly scalded last Sunday by the overturning of a can of hot water. -Mrs. O. WHITESIDE, of Wheatville, was in town on Monday. She states that her husband has about completed the putting in of some 1800 acres to grain at Wheatville. -G.E. SHORE of Lemoore has filed a petition in the Superior Court of Fresno asking to be appointed guardian of Willie and Rose PHILLIPS, minors, residents of Fresno county. -2 masked men entered a house occupied by A.T. PEREIRA, on the Harvey GRAY ranch, 3 miles NE of town [Lemoore], at 11 o'clock Monday night and robbed PEREIRA of a purse containing $1.90. Joe GOMES was arrested by Deputy Sheriff AYERS on Tuesday as one of the guilty parties. It is stated that the mask worn by GOMES dropped from his face while committing the robbery and revealed his identity. -The little daughter of Mrs. Anna ROBINSON, aged 9 years, had her right leg amputated just above the knee on Monday of this week. Drs. DIXON and CHARLES of Lemoore and Drs. MUSGRAVE and MOORE of Hanford were in attendance at the operation. She had been suffering for some time with the member, which on examination was found to be affected with necrosis. On consultation by the above namd doctors it was unanimously agreed that amputation was necessary and the operation was at once performed. Transcribed by Dee Sardoch To see more old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/