Mariposa Gazette Vitals, Birth, Marriage, Deaths, 1907-1908

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Mariposa Gazette 1907 - 1908

1907 Mariposa Gazette

Vitals 1907 Mariposa Gazette

January 5, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Married January 5, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

McANLLEY-LEWIS- In Mt. Bullion, January 1, 1907, by W. A. SCOTT, J.P., Henry J. McNALLEY and Miss Dorothy LEWIS both of Mariposa county.

McELLIGOTT- THORN- In Mariposa, January 3, 1906, by Rev. C. W. LONG, James P. McELLIGOTT and Miss Bessie THORN, both of Mariposa, Cal.

January 12, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Born January 12, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

O'BRIEN- In Stent, January 1st, 1907, to the wife of Richard O'BRIEN, a daughter.

TURNER- In Hornitos, January 6, 1907, to the wife of George D. TURNER, a son.

DUNAWAY- In Cathey's Valley, Jan. 4, 1907, to the wife of H. N. DUNAWAY, a son.

Died January 12, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

PATTERSON- At Quartzburg, Jan. 3, 1907, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. David PATTERSON, aged 1 month and 28 days.

January 19, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

none listed

January 26, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Died January 26, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

WILLIAMS- In San Francisco, January 20, 1907, Hannibal WILLIAMS, beloved husband of Laura P. WILLIAMS, and father of Clara P. and Mabel L. WILLIAMS and Mrs. Laura M. HULL, a native of Maine, aged 69 years, 9 months and 24 days.
Deceased was an old time resident of Mariposa county where he resided at Bear Valley and will be remembered by old inhabitants as an upright, honest and popular citizen. His occupation was that of a miner and labored as foreman in the mines of the Grant when that property was first worked.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements

McELLIGOTT-THORN January 5, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

WEDDING BELLS

Popular Couple Married At Home Of Bride's Parents

      A wedding that attracted unusual interest in Mariposa, occurred last Thursday at 9 a.m. when James P. McELLIGOTT and Miss Bessie THORN, both of Mariposa, were married by the Rev. C. W. LONG of the Methodist church.
      The impressive ring ceremony that united this happy couple was performed at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. THORN, and was witnessed only by immediate relatives of the contracting parties.
      The groom, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. McELLIGOTT, is a native of Mariposa county and a temperate, honest and industrious young man and one who deservedly enjoys the respect and confidence of a large circle of acquaintances.
      The bride is an accomplished young lady of winsome personality and a general favorite. Like her husband she is a native of the butterfly county, and Mr. McELLIGOTT is to be congratulated upon having secured such a lovable girl for his wife.
      Miss May THORN, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, while Charlse McELLIGOTT filled the office of best man for his brother.
      After the ceremony an elegant wedding breakfast was served, when good cheer and best wishes were in order, after which the happy couple took their departure, amidst showers of rice, for Richmond where they will reside.
     That the popular young bride and groom will enjoy the fullest measure of happiness and prosperity is the unselfish wish of their many friends, including the Gazette.

URENS, Samuel January 5, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Samuel UREN Dead

A recent issue of the San Francisco Call contained the death notice of Samuel H. UREN, who died in San Francisco on the 1st inst.
Deceased was well known in Mariposa county of which he was a native. He worked for several years at Wawona as well as in other parts of the county and was a young man who was well liked and industrious. Mrs. PALMER, wife of Supervisor PALMER, is a sister of deceased. We are uninformed as to the cause of his death at the age of 34 years. He leaves a widow as well as other relatives to mourn his early departure from this life.

ALVORD, Lorenzo January 5, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Crossed The Divide

      By the death of Lorenzo ALVORD, who was accidentally killed at Campo Seco, in Calavaras county, on Tuesday, the 1st inst., at the age of 73 years, we are again called upon to chronicle the sorrowing news of the death of another of Mariposa's old and respected pioneers.
      Up to the year 1902, he had for a great many years been a continuous resident of this county and latterly resided in the Jerseydale district where he followed the avocation of farming and fruit raising. He was a man of family and was generally respected for his industry, sterling worth and generous disposition.
     Deceased was also a practical miner and worked extensively at this industry in Mariposa county, and has held the important position of foreman of the Washington mine at Quartzburg and the Hite's Cove mine, as well as mines of lesser note.
      Several years ago he was bereft of a loving wife and daughter, whose remains are now resting in the Odd Fellows' cemetery in Mariposa.
      Three sons, E. R. Alvord of Bakersfield and Asa ALVORD of Campo Seco, survive him.
     He was a old-time member of Hornitos Lodge, I. O. O. F., and his funeral was conducted by that order, the internment being in Mariposa yesterday, where he was laid to rest near the dears ones who had preceded him to the grave.

McNALLEY-LEWIS January 5, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

McNALLEY-LEWIS Wedding

      A quiet but very pretty wedding, witnessed only by the near relatives of the contracting parties, took place at 3 o'clock New Years day in Mt. Bullion, when Justice of the Peace W. A. SCOTT joined in wedlock Henry J. McNALLEY of Bootjack to Miss Dora E. LEWIS of Darrah, both of whom are well and favorably known in this county.
     The reception room of the residence of the bride's mother, where the guest assembled to greet the bride and groom, was tastefully decorated with ferns and holly berries.
     The bride was gowned in a beautiful dress of white silk crepe de chene elaborately trimmed with Oriental real lace, and was attended by Miss Minnie McNALLEY as maid of honor. Ray FRANKLIN acted as best man to the groom.
     After the ceremony a sumptuous repast was served, which with mirth and laughter was enjoyed by all.
     The couple recieved many useful and pretty wedding presents, when with many congratulations and well wishes all departed for their several homes.

SMITHER-LOVENGUTH January 5, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Married.

Thursday at 11 o'clock a. m., at his chambers, Judge TRABUCCO united the destinies of Charles L. SMITHER and Miss Mary Ann LOVENGUTH. Both the young people are well known in Mariposa county and have a host of friends. The groom is a native of the county and has lived the greater part of his life at Darrah.
They start their life on the matrimonial sea with the best wishes of all, which is shared by the Gazette, for a happy voyage through life.

UREN, Samuel January 12, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

From Supervisor PALMER we learn that the cause of the death of the late Samuel H. UREN, who died in San Francisco two weeks ago, and of which mention was made in the Gazette last week, was due to an injury received several years ago, and blood poisoning resulting from this injury was the immediate cause of death.

ALVORD, Lorenzo January 12, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Cause of Death

The following from the Calaveras Citizen explains the cause of death of the late Lorenzo ALVORD: It was his business to empty tanks at regular intervals. It is customary to empty the water on the platform in summer, but during the freezing weather they are emptied down the chutes into ore bins. This was done Tuesday morning, and ALVORD went into the bin to clear the washings. While thus engaged seven tons of rock and dirt from the mine were sent down the chute and on to the unfortunate man. The life was completely crushed out of him.

STONE, Mrs. January 12, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Mrs. STONE, the mother of Mrs. Ed GREEN, died before Christmas ands was laid to rest in a Salinas cemetery. She was a most esteemable woman.

PATTERSON January 12, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death Of A Infant

Little Donald, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. D. O. PATTERSON, died at the home of his grandfather, John J. LORD, on the morning of January 3rd. Spinal Meningitis was the cause of death, and although everything that medical skill and proper nursing could do to save the boy was done, he passed away and the remains were interred in the John J. LORD cemetery the following Friday.

THISTLE-BRANSON January 19, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Married at Quartzburg.

      A beautiful country wedding took place at the home of Mr. Jos. BRANSON in the vicinity of Quartzburg, on Wednesday of the present week.
      The groom, Mr. Guy THISTLE, is a native of Canada, and for the past several years has been employed at the Princeton mine at Mt. Bullion.
      The bride was Miss Marguerite E. BRANSON, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Jos. BRANSON, who are old residents of this part of the county and well known in Mariposa.
      The nuptial bow was tied at high noon by Rev. C. W. LONG of Mariposa and immediately after the ceremony a sumptuous repast was spread and all present partook freely.
      Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jos. BRANSON, John J. BRANSON, Miss Grace M. BRANSON, Ernest E. BRANSON, and Eldridge G. BRANSON, all relatives of the bride.
      John J. BRANSON acted as best man and Miss Grace M. BRANSON as bridesmaid.
      The newly married couple will make their home in Mt. Bullion, where the groom will resume his labors in the mine.
      A host of friends join in hearty congratulations and good wishes for a long and prosperous voyage on the matrimonial seas. Quartzburg, Jan. 17.

FERARRI, Joseph January 19, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Much Sympathy is felt for Mrs. J. FERARRI and family since the sad news of the death of Joseph FERARRI which occurred in Italy last month. The deceased was a man of noble qualities, loved and esteemed by all who knew him. When he took his departure for Europe last spring, it was hoped that his friends would welcome him home the following fall, but his health, which a change of climate impaired, failed, and death resulted. Yet sweet it is, that he rests in sunny Italy, the land of his birth, though hard for one loved well to realize he is no more.
May his soul rest in peace.

MATTINGLY, Mrs. Eliza A. January 19, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

At Rest.

      Mrs. Eliza A. MATTINGLY, grandmother of Mrs. John A. WALL, died Tuesday, January 15th at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. WALL in Mariposa.
      Mrs. MATTINGLY was born December 25th, 1816, in Lebannon, Kentucky, and crossed the plains to California in 1852, where she has since continuously resided. Her passing was a peaceful one and was due to old age.
      Two sons, John A. MATTINGLY and W. T. MATTINGLY, prominent businessmen of Fresno, survive their mother. Deceased was a Christian lady beloved by all.
     Her remains were taken to Oakland and laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.

MEAGHER, Della January 19, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Della, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. MEAGHER of Mt. Bullion, died on Monday of this week. The remains were brought to Mariposa on Tuesday and interred in the cemetery above town.

WEST-PERRY January 19, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

WEST-PERRY

      Harry D. WEST and Amy L. PERRY, both of this city, were married in Stockton Monday by Judge W. B. NUTTER. Both the contracting parties are among Sonora's best known and popular residents. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. PERRY, the groom being the proprietor of Turn Verein hall.
      Their many friends extend congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy married life.- Tuolumne Independent, Jan. 12th.
      The bride formerly resided in Mariposa and will be remembered by many people here.

TURNER, infant January 26, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. George D. TURNER died at the home of its parents on the 21st. The little one was but two weeks old when taken away.

ANDERSON, L. H. January 26, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Suicided

A man by the name of L. H. ANDERSON, a native of Sweden and about 50 years of age, committed suicide on the 19th inst., at the Mt. Gaines mine near Hornitos, by shooting himself in the head with a pistol. An inquest was held by Coroner D. E. JOHNSON, at which it was learned that deceased had been playing cards with a man named W. J. McCHANDLESS who won ANDERSON'S money, whereupon the latter immediately drew his pistol and shot at McCHANLASS, the bullet entering the floor near his intended victim's feet. ANDERSON then turned the gun upon himself and fired but missed, the next shot entering his forehead with fatal effect, and death was instantaneous. It is said that the dead man, who was a miner by occupation, formerly worked at the Mariposa mine in this town.
The Coroner's jury was composed of C. W. MONOR, W. T. CASSIDA, Geo. H. BAUER, A. G. McMILLAN, H. BRANSON and J. L. RUSSELL.

THORNTON, William W. and DUBUREAU, Leopold January 26, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Hospital Deaths

William Westley THORNTON, a native of Tennessee and about 69 years of age, died at the county hospital Saturday night of last week. Mr. THORNTON had long been a resident of this county and made his home near the BERGER place above town. For several months he had been in failing health and a short time since was removed to the hospital where death ended his sufferings at the time above stated.
Leopold DUBUREAU, 72 years of age and a native of France passed away at the county hospital Saturday night. Deceased had been a resident of Mariposa county for many years and resided at Cariboo near the Chowchilla for several years prior to his removal to the hospital. He followed mining for a living the greater part of the time. A general breaking down consequent upon old age was the cause of death.

Vitals February 1907 Mariposa Gazette

February 2, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

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February 9, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

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February 16, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

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February 23, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

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Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements

JEFFREY, William S. February 2, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Obituary
Seldom have we been called upon to chronicle a sadder death than that of
William S. JEFFERY, who passed to the Great Beyond from his home in Coulterville, Saturday night, January 26th. The unfortunate young man, whom the grim reaper of death cut down at the early age of 29 years, was a native of Coulterville and a man highly respected on account of his upright and honest conduct. His genial and happy disposition also won for him many friends who were shocked by the news of his sudden demise. Rheumatism of the heart, after one week's illness, was the cause of death. Mr. JEFFERY was married and a loving wife and child survive and mourn the irreparable loss of a kind and affectionate husband and father. Other sorrowing relatives are a mother, three sisters and two brothers, to all of whom the Gazette extends sympathy in their hour of trouble. The internment was in the Coulterville cemetery Tuesday afternoon and the remains were followed to the grave by a vast throng of sympathetic friends and grieving relatives.

ALVORD, Asa February 2, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Asa ALVORD.

      Again we are called upon to perform the unpleasant duty of reporting the sudden and unexpected death of a young man well and favorably known in this county.
      We refer to Asa Lorenzo ALVORD who died early Tuesday morning at Campo Seco, Calaveras county. The deceased while suffering with measles contracted a cold and the combination of these complaints was the cause of death.
      Asa ALVORD was a resident of this county for many years and was an highly respected citizen. Only a short time since he was in Mariposa where he came with his dead father, who was accidentally killed at Campo Seco. He was about 39 years of age and leaves to mourn their loss, a wife and three children. Mr. ALVORD was an Odd Fellow and a member of the Mariposa Lodge of that order.
     The internment was in Oakdale, Stanislaus county.

MURRAY, Thomas February 2, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Thomas MURRAY Killed
The name of the man killed on the river railroad last week, as mentioned in the Gazette, was Thomas MURRAY. According to the facts elicited at the inquest held by Corner JOHNSON, the deceased was employed as "fuse and cap" man for a blasting crew and it is presumed that a spark from his pipe ignited a box of giant powder caps and caused death by explosion of the latter. MURRAY'S nativity is unknown. He was about 55 years of age.

JENSEN, Christian February 2, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Died at Hospital

Christian JENSEN, who was last week conveyed to the hospital from Hornitos, died at that institution Monday night. Mr. JENSEN had been a resident of Hornitos and vicinity for about twelve years. He was a native of Germany and about 67 years of age.

TURNER, infant February 2, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Died

Late Monday morning, Jan. 21st, about 11 o'clock, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George TURNER of Hornitos died of pneumonia. He was just two weeks of age, was sick but four short days and thought everything possible was done for his recovery, he passed quietly and peacefully away, leaving an aching void in the fond parents' heart. The funeral took place on Tuesday, four little girls in white bearing the little white casket to its last resting place in the Hornitos cemetery.

HOGAN, Daniel February 9, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Daniel HOGAN, who was brought to the county hospital from Indian Gulch a few weeks since died at that institution on February 2nd, and was buried the following day. The deceased was a native of Tennessee and 72 years old.

ASHWORTH, Dave February 9, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Losses Life by Drowning

      Word was telephoned to Mariposa last Saturday evening that Dave ASHWORTH, a young man in the employ of the Yosemite Valley railroad, was supposed to have been drowned in the Merced river, at the mouth of Sherlocks creek, while attempting to ford the river with his horse.
      The young man had been on the sick list for several days prior to the accident and was on his way to Mariposa, where his parents reside, to obtain proper care and medical assistance. Shortly after his leaving the railroad camp his horse returned and as nothing has been seen or heard of his since that time, there is no doubt but that he was swept from his horse and carried down the river, which was unusually high at that time owing to the recent heavy storms.
     Dave Thomas ASHWORTH was a native of Mariposa, 22 years of age and the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Phenas ASHWORTH. He was a sober, industrious young man and well thought of and his untimely end is regretted by all.
     Parties have been in search of the body since the accident but up to this writing have not succeeded in recovering the same, although a report reached here, Thursday that his hat was found about 200 yards below where he is supposed to have gone into the river.

WASHBURN- COOK February 9, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

A marriage license was issued in San Francisco on the 5th inst. to Clarence A. WASHBURN of Wawona and Miss Leatetia Penn COOK of San Francisco.

WASHBURN-COOK February 16, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Married in San Francisco

      A wedding of interest to many Californians was that of Miss Letitia Penn COOK, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jason Evans COOK, and Clarence Arthur WASHBURN, son of Mr. and Mrs. John S. WASHBURN, which took place last night at the Buchanan street home of Mrs. C. H. HOFFMAN, a relative of the bride.
     The young couple are widely known. The bride, who is a beautiful brunette of charming personality, studied at the Lowell High School and is a member of the Lamba Theta Psi Society. She is a direct descendent of William PENN, for whose wife she is named.
      The groom was a member of the class of 1906, University of California, and he belongs to the Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He is a grandson of Thomas HILL, the artist, and a nephew of Edward Payson WASHBURN. He is associated with his father and uncle in Wawona Hotel Company.
      The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. GUTHRIE in a bower of narcissus and smilax, under a canopy of old lace that is a family heirloom in the grooms family.
      Miss COOK wore a white crepe de chine princess gown, with a white jacket of Irish lace. She was attended by Miss Mae HOSMER and Miss Mercedes HUFFMAN, who wore white silk mull, with wreaths of maidenhair in their hair, George M. TAYLOR and Ray TREMOUREAUX supported the groom.
      Mrs. COOK, the bride's mother, wore lavender silk and lace. Mrs. C. H. HUFFMAN'S costume was of yellow silk, and Mrs. John WASHBURN, the groom's mother, was in pale blue lousne, with diamond ornaments.
      Many lovely gifts were received by the bride and groom.
      The young people will make an extended tour of the South and East and on their return will spend their summers at Wawona and their winters in traveling.- S. F. Call, Feb. 7.

STANDART-WOODWARD February 16, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

STANDART-WOODWARD

John W. STANDART and Miss Daisy O. WOODWARD, both of Ahwahnee, were quietly married Monday in this city and returned to Ahwahnee, where the groom is connected with a hotel. Miss WOODWARD had come to Fresno to attend school, but her ardent lover persuaded her to try domestic life.- Fresno Republican.
The parties are both residents of Madera county, the bride being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. WOODWARD. - Madera Tribune, Feb. 7.

ROONEY, Judge John F. February 16, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of J. F. ROONEY.

Judge John F. ROONEY, a prominent lawyer of Tuolumne County, died at his home in Sonora on Saturday of last week of heart disease at the age of seventy-seven years. Judge ROONEY had held the important offices District Attorney and Superior Judge of Tuolumne County, he being the first Superior Judge of that County and officiated in that capacity for eleven years. He was an able lawyer and highly respected.

POTTHAST, Frank February 23, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of a Pioneer.

On Wednesday the 20th inst., death claimed another of Mariposa County's pioneers, when Frank POTTHAST of Mt. Bullion joined the great silent majority. That inevitably fatal disease, dropsy, was the agent of death. Deceased, who was a native of Prussia and 72 years of age, came to California and Mariposa County in the early fifties and during the greater part of the time since then has made his home at the place where he died. Mr. POTTHAST was an honest and upright citizen; an industrious man and one who commanded the entire respect of a large circle of acquaintances and friends. He was a man of family and a wife and three children, two sons and a daughter, survive a kind and affectionate husband and father. Deceased as, and for a number of years had been, a member of Lodge No. 24, F. & A.M. of Mariposa and the funeral was under the auspices of that order yesterday, the internment being in the Masonic cemetery, Mariposa.

BOURNE, Wm. L. February 23, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

A JUST MAN AT REST.

      Wm. L. BOURNE, one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of this section, died at his home here at 10 o'clock Sunday morning, from a general break up of the system due to old age.
      Deceased was a native of New Bedford, Mass., where he was born 79 years ago. He came to California in the early fifties, coming direct to this county and section where he has resided ever since. He followed mining and other occupations and was universally respected for his honesty and fair dealings.
      He was a man of broad and enlightened views, charitable in his opinions and courteous in his dealings. His heart did not grow old and tough with increasing years, but to the last beat in sympathy with his fellow men.
      He was one of the oldest members of the Yosemite Lodge, No. 97, I. O. O. F., under whose auspices the funeral was conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12th. his remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of friends, sincere mourners for one whose virtues were many and whose failings were all manly and personal.
      If the pearly gates of Heaven swing not wide to admit "Uncle Billy" BOURNE, then charity has lost its saving quality and the parting of the just from the unjust is an unnecessary act.
      May he rest in peace, a just man gone to face a just God.- Tuolumne Prospector.
      Deceased was well known in Mariposa county for years in the Yosemite Valley where he was employed by Messr. COFFMAN and KENNEY. He was a man highly respected for his many sterling qualities and merits the eulogistic words of our Groveland contemporary.

GIBBS, Irma February 13, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

With The Angels.

Friday morning of last week, at about 4 o'clock, the angel of Death visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl S. GIBBS in Mariposa and deprived a fond father and mother of their cherished treasure in the person of little Irma, their six months old daughter, and a sorrowful gloom that only time can efface, was cast over that previously happy household. Death was due to meningitis, following a brief illness. The internment was in the Masonic cemetery at Mariposa last Saturday, and the remains were followed to the grave by a sorrowing cortege of relatives and friends.

BEBEE, Nathaniel February 23, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Last Pathfinder.

Nathaniel BEBEE, who it is claimed was the lst of the original seven of John C. FREMONT'S pathfinders, died last Saturday at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 94.
BEBEE started to California with FREMONT in 1842. He was a boyhood companion of the General and was readily persuaded to join the latter on his famous march to the coast. The original party of seven was increased to fourteen by the time they reached California.

Vitals 1907 Mariposa Gazette

March 2, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 2, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

ADAMS- Near Hornitos, Feb. 25th, to the wife of Thos. N. ADAMS, a daughter.

March 9, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

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March 16, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 16, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

PEREGOY- Near Merced, March 4, 1907, to Mr. and Mrs. C. F. PEREGOY, a son.

March 23, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 23, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

ROSE- In Indian Gulch, March 16, 1907, to the wife of J. S. ROSE, a daughter.

SILVA- In Indian Gulch, March 10, 1907, to the wife of Antone SILVA, a daughter.

March 30, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

DIAZ, Jose and WILLIAMS, Thomas March 2, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Inquests Held.

      On the 21st Coroner JOHNSON held an inquest on the body of a man at Sherlock Camp on Merced River. It developed that the name of the unfortunate was Jose DIAZ, a native of Mexico and about thirty-five years of age. Death was caused by blows on the head inflicted by a person or persons unknown.
      On the 23rd an inquisition was held on the body of a man by the name of Thomas WILLIAMS, age 75 years and a native of Wales. He was found dead at Good's Gulch on the 22d. Death in this instance was due to old age and exposure.
     Another unfortunate upon the body of whom an inquest was held on the 27th, was a suicide, and the act of self destruction was committed about the 25th of last month by hanging himself to a rafter in the DeSILVA house about one mile below Bagby. The inquest failed of information as to the man's name or antecedents. He was apparently about 45 years of age and the verdict was death by hanging with suicidal intent.

HALL, Jesse S March 2, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Jesse S. HALL.

Jesse S. HALL, a resident of Sandy Mush, 16 miles from Merced, died at his home there very suddenly Saturday evening about 6 o'clock. Justice of the Peace J. J. GRIFFEN went to the ranch yesterday and held an inquest, at which was developed the fact that death resulted from an apoplexic attack. He had started from the house to the woodshed to get a armful of wood, and died on the way. Mr. HALL was one of Merced' county's pioneers, having lived in the Sandy Mush District for thirty years. He was born in Missouri 66 years ago. He leaves a widow and several grown children to mourn his loss.- Merced Sun, Feb. 25.
Deceased was a resident of Mariposa county and resided for a number of years in the vicinity of Bootjack. He removed to Sandy Mush, Merced county, about fifteen years ago where he had continually resided.

McSWAIN, W. J. March 2, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Died in Fresno.

W. J. McSWAIN, a member of a well known family residing for many years on the Merced river, died at Fresno Wednesday from consumption. He engaged in farming for a number of years near Fresno and latterly had been on the police force there as a detective. He was a native of Merced county and was about 34 years of age. He is survived by his parents, four sisters and three brothers.

CLARKE, baby March 9, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Baby CLARKE, infant of Mr. and Mrs. CLARKE of Mariposa County died at the Wolfsen Infirmary Sunday and was buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery Wednesday morning.- Merced Express, March 2.

POOL. Mrs. Jennie March 9, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of an Aged Lady.

Mrs. Jennie POOL died at her home in Stockton on Saturday, February 23rd. She was the sister of Samuel GIVENS of Merced, John GIVENS of Oakland, E. T. Givens of Los Angeles and Mrs. E. E. THRIFT of Stockton. The deceased was a native of Kentucky and her age was 74 years, 11 months and 16 days. Deceased was a former resident of Mariposa county, but had lived in Stockton for many years.- Merced Star, March 7.

King-MANCHESTER March 9, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

KING-MANCHESTER.

      A marriage that will be of interest to a large number of friends both here and in Merced will take place at the home of G. P. MANCHESTER, 1725 Highland avenue Sunday night. Miss Jessie V. MANCHESTER is to be the bride. The bridegroom is W. B. KING. The Rev. G. W. LYONS of Berkeley will officiate.
     Miss MANCHESTER is a student at the University of California and has a wide circle of friends. The bridegroom is a resident of Merced where he is well and popularly known.
     At the conclusion of the wedding feast, which is to follow the ceremony, the bride and groom will start on their honeymoon trip. Pacific Grove and Monterey will be visited before they return. Mr. and Mrs. KING will make their home in Merced.- Berkeley Independent, March 2.
      The groom is well known in this county, having resided Cathey's Valley for a number of years.

ASHWORTH, Dave March 9, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Body Recovered.

Word was telephoned to Mariposa Thursday evening that the body of Dave ASHWORTH, the young man who was drowned in the Merced river a few weeks ago, had been recovered. The body was found only a short distance below the point where he was supposed to have entered the river, on the opposite side.
Coroner D. E. JOHNSON was summoned and left for the river to hold an inquest on the body, but at this writing nothing is known as to whether or not the condition of the body will admit of its being brought to Mariposa for burial.

ASHWORTH, Dave March 16, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Inquest.

An inquest was held on the 8th inst., upon the remains of David ASHWORTH by Coroner Johnson and the following facts elicited: Deceased was a native of California and 22 years of age; that death was the result of accidental drowning in the Merced river at Sherlocks Flat and occurred the 2nd day of February, 1907. R. W. WATSON, Fred MARGRAVE, A. F. LEWIS, Phil CHOISSER, Jesse HUNT and Manuel AVILA constituted the jury.

ASHWORTH, Dave March 16, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Laid to Rest.

The remains of David ASHWORTH, the unfortunate young man who was accidentally drowned in the Merced river on the second of last month and whose body was recovered on the 7th inst., were interred in the Catholic cemetery last Saturday. The funeral was largely attended as the deceased was popular, and the tragic manner of death created unusual sympathy. The arrangements of the burial were in charge of undertaker Geo. E. NICE.

ASHWORTH, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth, March 16, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of a Estimable Lady.

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth ASHWORTH, wife of David M. ASHWORTH, died at her home in Sebastopol on the morning of March 10th from pneumonia. Mrs. ASHWORTH was a native of Missouri and 52 years of age. She came with her parents to California when a little girl, and was married to Mr. ASHWORTH in this county in 1872. Deceased was an estimable lady and rightfully claimed the respect and love of a large circle of intimate friends, to whom, as well as relatives, her death is sincerely deplored. In addition to a bereaved husband who was ever kind and affectionate she leaves six children, three sons and three daughters, who mourn the loss of a loving and devoted mother. The children are: Francis E. ASHWORTH, Phineas ASHWORTH, Harvey ASHWORTH, Mrs. F. T. TRABUCCO, Mrs. F. F. MARGRAVE and Hazel ASHWORTH, all residents of Mariposa county. Other sorrowing relatives are Mrs. Fred CLARKE, Mrs. George GORDON and Mrs. G. E. HODGSON, sisters, and Robert W. PRESTON, a brother.
The interment was in Mariposa public cemetery Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., the arrangements of which were conducted by undertaker Geo. E. NICE of Mt. Bullion. Rev. C. W. LONG of the M. E. Church, South, officiated at the grave. The large funeral cortege of friends that followed the remains to their last resting place, eloquently attested the sincere veneration in which this Christian lady was held.

FITZHUGH-MULLIS March 16, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Married.

From the Covelo Review, published in Mendocino county, we learn that William H. FITZHUGH and Maude Ella MULLIS were on the 27th day of February united in holy wedlock at the home of the bride's father. The groom is well known in this county and is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. FITZHUGH who resided for a number of years near Mariposa. He is industrious and exemplary in his habits and a happy married life is the wish of his many friends.

GEORGE-DUNN March 16, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

GEORGE-DUNN

Miss Jennie DUNN of Crockett and Frederick Robert GEORGE of Oakland were married at the residence of the bride's father in Crockett on the 6th inst. Miss DUNN until recently resided in Merced and is well and favorably known in Mariposa where she visited with friends on several occasions. She is a charming young lady and the best wishes of all are extended for a happy union.

LEWIS, John March 16, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Passing of John LEWIS

On Thursday, March 7th, death closed in everlasting sleep the eyes of John E. LEWIS at his home at Horse Shoe Bend, near Coulterville. The deceased was a native of New London, Connecticut, and died at the extreme old age of 81 years. He died where he had lived since 1851, and his death marks the passing of the last of the early pioneers of that section. "Jack" LEWIS, as he was familiarly known, was honest and industrious and like the most of the early argonauts followed mining as an occupation, and continued this means of livelihood up to practically the time of death's summons.

LEWIS, John March 16, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Last Thursday noon the spirit of John LEWIS winged its flight to the great unknown. Mr. LEWIS was well and favorably known here for the past forty years and was the last of the early settlers on Horseshoe Bend. "Jack" LEWIS, as he was familiarly known, had been a sufferer for several years of rheumatism and kindred ailments incidental to old age, he being in his eighty-first year. He was a native of Conn. His remains were reverently laid to rest near the spot where in life he had spent so many years, his wish being that he be buried at picturesque Horseshoe Bends. Deceased had no relatives in this state as far as known.

OLIVER, John March 16, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

John OLIVER Dead.

John OLIVER, a native of Pennsylvania, and about 65 years of age, died at the county hospital last Monday, of which institution he had been an inmate for the past two months. Deceased made his home the greater part of the time in Coulterville, although well known in other parts of the county. He was an eccentric character, whose chief claim to fame was as champion "Snipe-shooter." The snipes he shot were not of the feathered variety, but butts of cigars, found lying in the streets of towns he visited, and it was seldom he failed to bag his game as it was his custom to patrol both sides of a street at an early hour in the morning and his trained eye generally rewarded his hunting expeditions. Although insanely eccentric, John OLIVER was a harmless and law abiding man. It is the supposition of some that he was possessed of considerable buried money, but his habits would seem to contradict affluent circumstances. If, however, he was the possessor of buried treasure, the secret of its locality lies hidden with him in the potters field of Mariposa.

PRICE, Joseph March 23, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Deputy Sheriff Killed.

Joseph PRICE a deputy sheriff of Sanger, Fresno County, was murdered on the 13th inst., near Squaw Valley in that county by a man named James RICHARDSON, RICHARDSON was suspected of the crime of grand larceny, and he was placed under arrest by the deputy sheriff. When arrested the prisoner drew a pistol and pointed it at the officer's face, snapped it several times, but the cartridges failed to explode. PRICE then drew his own gun and fired over RICHARDSON'S head. The latter then surrendered and his hands were tied behind his back.
PRICE then put his prisoner in a buggy and started with him for Fresno, but stopped at a store in Squaw Valley to get him something to eat as RICHARDSON had complained of being hungry. He untied the captive's hands and it is thought he neglected to tie them again when he started off. In the evening PRICE'S horse and buggy were found by the roadside, his dead body lying on the seat. The Fresno officers were notified and a posse at once started in pursuit of the murderer. Deputy PRICE had been stabbed or shot in the neck and his face was smashed. His pockets were rifled and his pistol and watch taken.

SCHWING, Gustav March 30, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Gustav SCHWING Dead.

Wednesday afternoon shortly after one o'clock the spirit of Gustav SCHWING departed the body and a good man was dead. Mr. SCHWING had been a sufferer with pneumonia for about a week and for the last three days it was generally known that the end was near. Deceased was a native of Germany and 66 years old. He had been a resident of Mariposa for many years and was highly respected by all acquaintances. He was a stone mason by trade and followed that avocation until the last four years, during which time he has, in a most satisfactory manner, filled the position of Court House Janitor. A widow and two grandchildren were dependent upon him for support and now mourn their irreparable loss. A daughter resides in Sacramento.
The burial was in the public cemetery of Mariposa Friday afternoon and was conducted by Undertaker G. E. NICE of Mt. Bullion.

ZINKAND, Frederick March 30, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Another Pioneer Gone.

Frederick ZINKLAND died at the county hospital last Wednesday forenoon at the advanced age of 83 years. Deceased was a native of Germany and came to this county in the early days. His home prior to his admission to the hospital was in Cathey's Valley. A general breaking down consequent upon old age was the cause of death. Deceased was of a long lived family in which there were six brothers and a sister, the youngest to die being 71 years old. A sister nearly eighty and a brother seventy-four years of age survive him. Mr. ZINKALND was never married. His remains were interred in the Catholic burying grounds in Mariposa Thursday afternoon.

VAN DUSEN, Mrs. Annie March 30, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Mrs. Annie VAN DUSEN.

      Mrs. Annie VAN DUSEN, a pioneer lady of Mariposa, and for the last twenty-five years a resident of Merced, died at her home on the corner of Alameda and Twentieth streets yesterday morning at six o'clock after an illness of three weeks from pneumonia.
      The lady was a native of England and 76 years of age. She came from her native land many years ago and located in Mariposa. Her first husband was Mr. WASHBURN and she afterwards married VAN DUSEN, long since deceased. The only blood relative that she has in this county is a nephew, Mr. SMITH, who resides at Livermore, to whom she has deeded all her realty and bequeathed all her personal property. The funeral has not been announced but it will be to-day or to-morrow.- Merced Express, March 23rd.
     As above stated Mrs. VAN DUSEN resided in Mariposa for a number of years and will be remembered by the old residents.

DAVIS, L. C. March 30, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

RAILROAD MAN KILLED.

      Monclova, Mexico, March 13.- L. C. DAVIS, commonly known as "Jack" DAVIS, foreman of one of the construction gangs of this place, met with a very tragic death this afternoon. He was working on the new roundhouse roof, when one of the steel rafters fell, striking him on the head, nearly decapitating him. "Jack" DAVIS was well known among the railroaders, both on this road and others throughout the republic.- Press Dispatch.
      Deceased was a native of Texas and was about 62 years of age. He was a brother of Mrs. R. A. PROUTY of Mariposa. His boyhood and early manhood days were passed in Stanislaus county, and during later years he was a resident of Los Banos in Merced county at which place he held the office of Constable and was also Deputy Sheriff under the late Sheriff MEANY of Merced county.
     While such officer he arrested Joseph JEWELL, who, with Lloyd MAJORS, was hanged in Santa Clara county in 1885, for the murder of McENTRYE and RENOWDEN in the fall of 1883. Jack DAVIS was a fearless and capable officer, and as a man was universally respected. He removed to Mexico about twenty years ago and has continuously resided in that country since that time.

Vitals 1907 Mariposa Gazette

April 6, 1902 Mariposa Gazette

Married April 6, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

ZIMMERMAN- GORDON- Near Mariposa, April 3, 1907, by Judge J. J.TRABUCCO, Edward ZIMMERMAN and Miss Annie GORDON, both of Mariposa.

CASTAGNETTO-PROUTY- In Mariposa, April 3, 1907, by Judge J. J. TRABUCCO, John J. CASTAGNETTO and Miss Alta PROUTY, both of Mariposa.

Died April 6, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

HURD- Near Mariposa, April 1st, 1907, Justus HURD a native of New York, aged 69.

April 13, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Died April 13, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

AHRENS- At San Leandro, April 11, 1907, Mrs. Mary A. AHRENS, mother of Henry AHRENS and sister of Mrs. Julia A. KERRINS of Merced, Mrs. Martha A. WHITE of Los Angeles and Joseph LAWLESS of San Francisco, a native of St. Louis, Mo.

April 20, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

none listed

April 27, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Born April 27, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

PETERSON- In Mt. Bullion, April 19, 1907, to the wife of W. J. PETERSON, a son.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

ZIMMERMAN-GORDON April 6, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

ZIMMERMAN-GORDON.

      At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom GORDON, on April 3rd 1907, at 1 o'clock, Miss Annie GORDON and Edward ZIMMERMAN were united in marriage by Superior Judge J. J. TRABUCCO. The ceremony was witnessed by relatives and intimate friends of both parties.
      The bride was beautifully dressed in white brocade Alpaca, trimmed in white pearl beads and ribbon and carried an elegant wreath of orange blossoms. The bridesmaid, Miss Dollie GORDON, a sister of the bride, was becomingly attired in pink. The groomsman was Joseph LIND, a cousin of the groom.
      The groom is an exemplary young man and the young couple have a large circle of friends who wish them every joy and happiness.

CASTAGNETTO-PROUTY April 6, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Wedded.

Wednesday evening at about 7:30 o'clock John J. CASTAGNETTO and Miss Alta P. PROUTY were united in marriage by Judge J. J. TRABUCCO. The bride is the youngest daughter of Sheriff and Mrs. R. A. PROUTY, and is a charming and popular young lady. Mr. CASTAGNETTO, the groom, is a native of Mariposa county and a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank CASTAGNETTO. He is temperate in his habits and an industrious young man. The best wishes of their many friends, including the Gazette, go with them for a blissful wedded life.

CHOISSER-PITCHFORD, April 6, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

A marriage license was issued by County Clerk GALLISON Thursday, to Phil CHOISSER and Miss Nellie PITCHFORD, both of Mt. Bullion.

BOND, John April 6, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of John BOND.

Tax Collector D. E. BERTKEN received a letter Thursday from Kennett, Shasta county, which conveyed the sad information that John BOND the jeweler, was dead and would be buried in Redding in the same county. No further particulars were given. Mr. BOND formerly resided in Mariposa and conducted the business of jeweler. He also lived i Coulterville and La Grange. He was well liked and his unexpected death will be generally regretted. He leaves a widow and daughter.

STEVENS, H. A. and DELMONTE, Jose March 6, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Inquests Held.

Last week Coroner JOHNSON held inquests on the bodies of two men on the Merced river and the results of the inquisitions was as follows: H. A. STEVENS, a native of California and 27 years of age died at Good's Gulch from cold and exposure on March 26. Jose DELMONTE, a native of Mexico and 35 years old was accidentally killed by a blast on the railroad near Pleasant Valley, March 25th.

ALVORD, W. H. April 13, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

W. H. ALVORD, lawyer, orator and prominent politician, died in San Francisco Thursday of last week after an operation for appendicitis. Mr. ALVORD was a brilliant man and his services as a campaign speaker were always in demand.

CHOISSER-PITCHFORD April 13, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Phil CHOISSER and Miss Nellie PITCHFORD both of Mt. Bullion were united in marriage by Justice Etheridge HUNT, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. PITCHFORD in Mt. Bullion, last Monday evening. Both bride and groom are popular and highly respected young people and enter upon the matrimonial sea with the best wishes of numerous friends and for a smooth and happy voyage.

CLEEK, Robert R., Sr. April 13, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Robert R. CLEEK, Sr., of Plainsburg, Merced county, and who was well known in Mariposa county, died at his home on the night of the 4th inst. Pneumonia was the cause of death.

BOND, John April 20, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

John BOND Laid To Rest.

      The sudden illness and death of John BOND came like a shock to the community. From a slight cold and the apparent attack of la grippe, his illness quickly changed to pleuro-pneumonia, and several days compassed the change from perfectly good health through rapid illness to death. He was unconscious for several days and delirious for a good portion of the time. Death came Saturday morning at 11 o'clock.
      Mr. BOND came to Kennett only a few months ago, but had many friends. He had a serene, patient way about him that soon had the effect of bringing him almost more business as a jeweler than he could attend to. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and Knights of Pythias of a kind that are creditable to those great bonds of fellowship.
      The funeral took place at the Redding cemetery Tuesday afternoon and was attended by many people from Kennett, the local camp of Woodmen attending in goodly numbers, and loosing a dove, as is their custom, over the grave. Rev. DEMARCE, of the Presbyterian church of Redding conducted the services. - Copper Outlook.
      The above is copied from the Copper Outlook, of April 6th, published in Kennett, Shasta County, and proclaims the high regard in which our former townsman was held. Mention of Mr. BOND'S death was made in the Gazette of the 6th inst.

TEMPLE, John H. April 20, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Died.

John H. TEMPLE died at his home in Sacramento on the 8th inst., at the age of 64 years. Deceased was a former resident of Mariposa and was a brother of Mrs. C. G. LIND and the late Geo. W. TEMPLE of this town. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge of Sacramento and the internment was under the auspices of that order. Mr. TEMPLE was a married man and is survived by his wife.

WELCH-KANE April 27, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

A marriage license was issued on the 22nd inst. to Frank WELCH of Whiterock and Miss Sadie KANE of Snow Creek.

DULCICH birth April 27, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

On Wednesday, April 24th, the stork visited the home of Mr. And Mrs. John DULCICH, and left a little baby girl.

Vitals May 1907 Mariposa Gazette

May 4, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 4, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

WALL- In Mariposa, April 28, 1907, to the wife of John A. WALL, a son.

May 11, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 11, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Born- At Pea Ridge, May 5, to the wife of Fred YOACUM, a son.

May 18, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Born- At Mariposa, Sunday, May 12, to the wife of E. BRIGHTMAN. a son.

May 25, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 25, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

SHILLING- At Coulterville, May 15, to the wife of H. I. SHILLING, a daughter.

MASCHIO- In Mt. Bullion, May 20, to the wife of Victor MASCHIO, a son.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements

STOREY, Willie May 4, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Willie STOREY of Mariposa, who was an inmate of the West Oakland Home for indigent children, died at that institution Thursday of last week from diphtheria. The child was about 6 years old and was being cared for at that home at the expense of this county.

WILSON-HANNAH May 4, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

According to the Merced Star, a marriage license was issued in Merced on April 29 to Louis B. WILSON of Snelling and Nellie E. HANNAH of Hornitos.

GIVENS, infant May 4, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. GIVENS of Cathey's Valley, died Friday night of last week and was buried the following Sunday.

DAVANAY, Hugh May 4, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Hugh DAVANAY.

Tuesday night about 12 o'clock m. Hugh DAVANAY, an old and respected citizen of Mariposa, died at his home near town. Deceased had long since passed the allotted time of man, having reached the ripe old age of 93 years. A general breaking down of the system was the cause of death. Hugh DAVANAY was one of the early pioneers of this county and was a man who commanded the respect and good will of his many acquaintances. He engaged in various pursuits, such as mining, stockraising and farming for a livelihood by which means he acquired a considerable competence. He was a native of Tennessee and unmarried. For a number of years he had been cared for at his home by his nieces, Mrs. L. COLE and Miss Lea DAVANAY who with a nephew, James DRUMMOND, are left in Mariposa to mourn his death. Mr. DAVANAY was a member of the F. & A. M. of Mariposa and the internment was under the auspices of that order in its cemetery on Thursday afternoon.
The funeral arrangements were conducted by P. H. McELLIGOTT of Mariposa.

DOWER, Joseph May 4, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Joseph DOWER.

      Joseph H. DOWER, born in Sutter Creek, died at Goldfield April 18th, of pneumonia and his remains were brought here for burial, arriving last Sunday. The funeral was held from the residence of his parents Monday. Rev. J. L. CASE conducted the funeral rites and internment was made in Sutter Creek cemetery. A large number of people attended the funeral. Deceased was 32 years and 7 months of age.
      Joseph H. DOWER leaves a wife and two children, father, mother, three sisters and one brother, who were all present at the funeral. The young man had many friends here who regret his untimely death. His wife, previous to marriage, was a resident of Kelseyville, Lake county, but since marriage has resided at Quartz, Tuolumne county, coming from the latter place to attend the funeral of her beloved husband.
      Deceased was insured in a life insurance company to the amount of $2,000 which goes to his widow.- Amador Record, April 25.
      Mr. DOWER, mention of whose death was made in last week's Gazette, formerly worked as a miner at the Princeton mine, and a man who was highly respected.

GROSJEAN-WELCH May 11, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

GROSJEAN-WELCH.

David GROSJEAN and Miss Laura WELCH were united in marriage at Merced on the 6th inst., by the Rev. J. M. WEBB of that city. Mr. GROSJEAN is a native of Mariposa county where he has lived his entire life and is an industrious and respected young man. The bride is a daughter of Noah WELCH of Whiterock, in this county, and is a popular and attractive young lady. The happy couple start on their wedded life with the best wishes of a large circle of friends.

WHITE, J. R. May 11, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of J. R. WHITE

James R. WHITE, of Fresno, a pioneer and long time resident of Mariposa county, and father of J. J. WHITE (the latter a former chief of police of Fresno), died at Fresno Monday, aged 78 years. He was born in Maine and came to California in 1849, locating in Hornitos, Mariposa county, in 1850, and engaging in the live stock business, afterwards engaging in mining and other business enterprises in the San Joaquin Valley. He was a deputy sheriff of Mariposa county in the early days when that county embraced territory extending to Kern county. He was successful in business, prominent in public affairs, a man of ability and high character, a member of the Masonic fraternity and a Knight Templar. In 1885 he became a resident of Fresno, where he acquired a large property interests. The deceased was well known in Merced, as also his son, James J. WHITE. The announcement of his demise was received here with many expressions of deep regret.- Merced Star, May 9th.

WILSON-HANNAH May 11, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

WILSON-HANNAH Marriage.

Wednesday morning last at the residence of Rev. Father McNAMARA on Twenty-first street, Lewis B. WILSON was united in marriage to Miss Nellie HANNAH, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John HANNAH.
The bride has made her home with Mr. John M. MALONEY and sister near Hornitos for a number of years and is recognized as a young lady of worth and many noble attributes, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. WILSON of near Snelling, a young gentleman of many manly qualities. The newly married couple left for Los Angeles in the afternoon to spend ten days in the Southern city and to take a look at the orange groves. On their return they will occupy a cottage on the WILSON farm near Snelling. - Merced Express, May 4.

REESE, Harold May 18, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death From Snakebite.

Last Friday afternoon, May 10th, Harold, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip REESE of Cathey's Valley, was fatally bitten on the finger by a rattler. The boy was engaged in play in the yard near the house when bitten. It was not immediately known by the parents that the wound was caused by a snake bite, but when the hand began to swell, the great danger was realized, and medical aid was immediately summoned and everything possible was done to counteract the effects of the deadly poison and save the little fellow's life. All efforts were, however, unavailing, and after intense suffering, the little boy died the next day.

BROWN, J. H. May 25, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of J. H. BROWN

John H. BROWN, formerly of this city, died in Los Angeles yesterday of a lung affection. He went to Los Angeles some time ago in the hopes of recovery. He was a native of this city, aged 31 years and 8 month. He was a nephew of Mrs. M. COLEMAN. The remains will be brought to this city for internment. The funeral will be announced later.- Fresno Republican, May 20.
It is the opinion of several Mariposans that the deceased John H. BROWN, is the same person who was called "Johnny" BROWN and well known in this county where he visited upon a number of occasions. "Johnny" BROWN was a native of Fresno County where he was well connected. He was a kind hearted man, which trait made him generally liked. The cause of death was not lung affection as stated above, but was the result of cutting his throat with suicidal intent. BROWN was in jail charged with crime at the time, but it is claimed that his arrest and imprisonment were due to mistaken identity, he not being the man wanted.

SHILLING, birth May 25, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

The home of Mr. and Mrs. H. SHILLING was made happy last Tuesday by the advent of a lovely baby girl.

WILLIAMS, Robert F. May 25, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Robert F. WILLIAMS.

      DIED- At the Soldier's Home, Yountville, Monday, May 13th, 1907, Robert F. WILLIAMS, a native of Virginia, aged 83 years, 11 months and 18 days.
      This simple notice chronicles the death of one more of that gallant band of California pioneers, who are now so rapidly disappearing from our midst. The deceased in early manhood, was one of the volunteers who took part in the struggle between the United States and Mexico. After the war he came to California and to Mariposa County in 1849, and together with Judge J. M. BONDURANT and brother, he became interested in mining operations on the north side of the river.
      He remained in Mariposa County until Nov. 16, 1899, when he went to the Soldier's Home near Napa, of which institution he was a resident up to the time of his death.
      He is well known to all residents of Coulterville and vicinity and his attachment for the old county never waned even to the time of his death., and in accordance with his oft repeated request that his body was shipped to Coulterville in charge of his life long friend, James LINDSEY, for burial. The internment was made on May 16th in the Coulterville burying ground, where had assembled numbers of his former friends, together with the younger generation of school children who attended in a body, bringing bouquets of flowers to strew on the grave of the departed, as a tribute of respect to the memory of an honest, upright citizen. May his soul rest in peace.

HUNTER, W.W. May 25, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of W. W. HUNTER.

      W. W. HUNTER, died suddenly this morning at his son's drug store. The cause of death was heart failure. He went to the store this morning as usual about half past six, and while preparing to put it in shape for the days business, was taken ill. He asked Johnny MURPHY to telephone to his son, W. W. HUNTER, to come to the store. The latter went there at once and found his father in one of the rear rooms in a serious condition. He was scarcely able to get his breath and complained of pain in his heart. His son gave him a heart stimulant and called Dr. REID. The latter came at once, but when he got there Mr. HUNTER was breathing his last and in a few moments passed peacefully away. His death is a surprise and a shock, as he had been in good health, excepting for a bad cold the past few days.
      William Wilkins HUNTER was a native of Pennsylvania, aged 73 years, 1 month and 9 days. In 1859 he came to California, and went to Mariposa, where he followed his profession of civil engineer and engaged in mining. Shortly afterward he was joined by his wife and two daughters.
      There the only son, W. W. W. HUNTER was born, and it was there that the deceased's wife and two daughters died.
      In 1890 Mr. HUNTER came here with his son's family, and during his seventeen years' residence here he has become a well known and respected citizen. He was a popular kindhearted man, and his familiar face will be missed. Besides his son, he leaves four sisters and four brothers in the east.
      The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the Masonic hall, the funeral ceremonies being conducted by Madera lodges of Masons and Odd Fellows. The decease was for many years a member of these orders at Hornitos, Mariposa county.- Madera Tribune, May 20.

Vitals June 1907 Mariposa Gazette

June 1, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Born June 1, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

CHOISSER- In Mt. Bullion, May 17, to the wife of J. T. CHOISSER, a son.

BASSETT- At Ashland, Oregon, May 27, to the wife of W. H. BASSETT, a daughter.

June 8, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

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June 15, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

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June 22, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

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June 29, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

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Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

GANN birth notice June 1, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Henry GANN is the proud possessor of a new baby girl, born May 15, '07. Both mother and baby are getting along nicely.

PEARCE, Rev. Henry June 1, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Rev. Henry PEARCE of San Jose, a brother of Samuel PEARCE formerly of Mt. Bullion, died at his home in San Jose May 25th.

WILSON, Ben June 1, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Died In Nevada.

A letter received this week from Will HARTVIG, who is superintendent of a mine in Goldfield, states that Ben WILSON, a miner in his employ, and who was well known in Tuolumne and Mariposa counties, had died in the Nevada town of pneumonia.- Union Democrat, May 25.

MASHIO, birth June 1, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

On May the 12th, a son came to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. MASHIO, Jr.

SYM-TURNER June 8, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Invitations to the wedding of Mr. Hugh J. SYM and Miss Estelle V. TURNER, have been issued. The marriage will be solemnized at the home of the bride elect's mother, Mrs. M. E. TURNER, in Mariposa next Wednesday afternoon.

LIND, J. H. June 8, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

DEATH OF J. H. LIND.
Popular Native Son Passes to the Great Beyond.

      Again, we are called upon to perform the painful duty of chronicling the sorrowful passing of another of Mariposa's native sons. By the sudden and unexpected death of John Howell LIND, that occurred at the home of James A. LAREW at Pea Ridge, Monday last, a gloom has been cast over our quiet town and vicinity, and a loving and devoted wife and children, a good and affectionate mother, sisters and brothers are suffering that heart rending grief that invariably follows the irreparable loss of a loved one so near and dear to them.
      Their great sorrow is intensified and the sincerest sympathy of all is claimed for them for the reason that within seven short months a father and brother of deceased have preceded him to the grave and now, ere the healing of the heart wounds consequent upon these lamented deaths, they are again bowed in relentless grief.
      Deceased was born in Mariposa thirty-six years ago and his entire life had been passed in this county. He was a man who was represented for his industrious habits and uniformly upright conduct and the tears shed when his death became known were not those of the relatives alone. Deceased had been unwell for several weeks and complained of pains in his side and back, but it was not suspected that he was suffering from a fatal illness.
      Thursday evening of last week he was conveyed to Pea Ridge where it was thought and hoped that the change and rest would restore him to health, but it was not to be, and Monday night at 9 o'clock he passed away in the presence of his faithful wife and others.
      At the time of his death he was engaged in the mercantile business in Mariposa with LAREW Brothers. His immediate surviving relatives are, his wife, Mrs. Daisy LIND, and four little children, Harry, Frank, Genevieve and Doris Lind; Mrs. Catherine LIND, mother; Mrs. Clara SCHLAGETER and Miss Kate LIND, sister; and George E. and C. G. LIND brothers, to whom the Gazette extends deserved sympathy in this their hour of extreme sorrow.
      Deceased was a member of the F. & A.M. of Mariposa and the burial was conducted by that lodge Wednesday afternoon from his late residence in Mariposa and the internment was had in the Masonic cemetery.

CATHEY, Daniel June 8, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Daniel CATHEY Dead.

      Daneil D. CATHEY, who was suddenly stricken with paralysis at the home of his brother, Wm. P. CATHEY, at Jerseydale, Wednesday of last week, died last Saturday morning at about one o'clock from the effects of the stroke. The body was taken to Cathey's Valley the same evening and the internment was in the family burying plot at that place Sunday.
      Deceased was born in North Carolina seventy-six years ago and came to California when a young man. At the time of his death he was a resident of Cathey's Valley, where he had lived for a great many years and engaged in the occupation of farming and stock raising.
     Mr. CATHEY was a good citizen and possessed those sterling attributes of character which commanded for him the respect and esteem of his fellow men. He was unmarried. His immediate surviving relatives are: Wm. P. CATHEY of Jerseydale, A. M. CATHEY and N. L. CATHEY of Cathey's Valley, brothers, and Mrs. Benjamin WILLS, a sister, who also resides in Cathey Valley.

SOUZA, Annie June 15, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Annie SOUZA.

Mrs. Annie SOUZA, wife of Jos. R. SOUZA of Merced died in that city Wednesday morning of convulsions, leaving a child eight days old. Mrs. SOUZA was a native of Mariposa where she born eighteen years ago, and, and a daughter of Mrs. Lizzie PENDOLA and the late Charles PENDOLA. Deceased was married to Mr. SOUZA about two years ago and has for some time resided in Merced where her husband conducts a blacksmith shop. The early death of Annie PENDOLA, as she was best known by Mariposans, is a source of deep regret not only to loving relatives but sympathetic friends.
The remains were brought to Mariposa Thursday evening and interred in the public cemetery yesterday at 2 o'clock p.m. Besides a husband and little child she leaves a mother, two sisters and other relatives to mourn her death. The funeral arrangements were conducted by Undertaker Nordgren of Merced.

QUIGLEY, Charles June 15, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Charles QUIGLEY, a laborer 45 years of age and employed in the Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, was run down and killed at that place by an automobile on the morning of June 8th. Deceased was a native of Mariposa and a son of Patrict and Mary QUIGLEY early residents of this county and who resided at what is called the Oak Spring on the Mariposa and Mt. Bullion wagon road.

GOSSNER, Mrs. Louisa June 15, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Mrs. Louisa GOSSNER died at her home in Merced last Tuesday after an illness of over two years. She was born in Germany and came to this county when but 16 years of age and lived with her father in Hornitos. She was married to Joseph GOSSNER and removed to Merced in 1873. Several children, all residents of Merced, are left to mourn her death at the age of 53 years.

SYM-TURNER June 15, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Wedding Bells

      A very pretty June wedding was celebrated at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. M. E. TURNER, in Mariposa, last Wednesday afternoon, when Hugh N. SYM of O'Neals, Madera county, led to the altar Miss Estelle V. TURNER of Mariposa.
     A number of invited guests had assembled to witness the union of these happy young people and the The bride looked unusually charming in a dress of white silk mull, trimmed iin white chiffon all over and white applique braid. She wore a long white veil and carried a shower bouquet of white carnations and maiden hair ferns. Miss Eva THOMPSON, the bridesmaid, was also handsomely gowned in a dress of pale gray silk mull, and carried a shower bouquet of pink sweet peas and ferns.
      The groom and his best man, C. F. PRECIADO of Madera, were attired in regulation black.
      The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. W. LONG, Pastor of the M. E. Church South of Mariposa, after which delicious refreshments of lemonade and cake were served to the guest. The contracting parties were the recipients of many appropriate and valuable presents of silver and cut glass, testimonials of the love and regard in which they are held.
      Mr. and Mrs. SYM, shortly after they were made man and wife, took their departure for Bagby where they boarded the train for Watsonville and other points on their honeymoon tour. The best wishes of their many friends go with them for a wedded life of unbroken happiness and prosperity.

LABLIN, Mrs. Bessie June 15, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

The wife of Chas, LABLIN, formerly Miss Bessie BENNETT, passed away at one o'clock a.m. June 5, 1907. She was buried in Whiterock June 6th.

BOGLILIO, Alexander June 15, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

In Memoriam.

      In San Francisco, June 6th, a life of honor and usefulness was brought to a close when the dark shadows of death closed around and hid forever from mortal sight the earthly form of Alexander BOGLILIO, who for many years had been afflicted with miner's consumption, and a loving and dutiful daughter is bereft of a father whose only joy in life she had been and the deepest sympathy is felt for her by the entire community in this dark hour of affliction and the earnest prayer is offered from all hearts that Time, whose healing touch can be her only comfort, will soon bring her solace.
      Alexander BOGLILIO was born in Italy in 1844 and spent the greater part of his life in Coulterville where his nobility of character and natural kindness of heart caused all to love and respect him and genuine regret is felt for the loss of a worthy member of society.
      He was married in 1870 to Miss Aurelia BRUSCHI who after a year of happy wedded life passed away to the great beyond leaving as an only comfort to the heartbroken young husband the little daughter, Aurelia, upon whom he lavished all the affection of the remaining years of his life and for that reason the ties between them seemed doubly hard to sever. Other relatives who survive him are a sister and two brothers.
      About a month ago the deceased went to San Francisco to escape the summer heat here and it was in that city that he answered the Reaper's call. His remains were brought to Coulterville and the funeral was held on Sunday from the Odd Fellows' Hall, a large concourse of people following them to their last resting place.
     E. H.
     Coulterville, June 10, 1907.

SMITH, Judge J. L. June 15, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

On May 29th at Snelling occurred the death of Judge J. L. SMITH of this place. He had been ailing for many months. Two months prior to his death he took a trip to Oakland thinking it would benefit his health. Not improving any during his sojourn there, he returned to Snelling where death ended his sufferings. Mr. SMITH was 72 years of age. He was interred at Snelling, it having been a wish of the deceased. He was a member of Oso Lodge, I. O. O. F., Bear Valley, and was respected by all.

LABLIN, Mrs. Bessie June 15, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

The Pea Ridge people were all sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Bessie LABLIN. We all send our heart's sympathy to the bereaved husband and parents.

SOUZA, Annie June 22, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

The funeral of Mrs. Annie SOUZA Friday afternoon of lastweek, was one of the largest witnessed in Mariposa for many years. Merced, Cathey's Valley, Bear Valley and Mt. Bullion were largely represented by friends and relatives of the deceased.

LERTORA, Giovanni June 22, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of John LERTORA.

Giovanni LERTORA died in the county hospital Wednesday and was buried in the public cemetery of Mariposa Thursday. Mr. LERTORA had recently suffered the amputation of a leg which had been made necessary of account of gangrene having set in that member. He was 77 years of age and not much hope was entertained for his survival of the operation, although he lived for several weeks after the amputation. Deceased was a native of Italy and had been a resident of Bear Valley for a long time. He was a good man and citizen.

GREEN, Charles L. June 22, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

C. L. GREEN Dead.

      Charles L. GREEN, a native of Rhode Island and 56 years of age, died at Miami, this county, Tuesday morning. Mr. GREEN had long been a sufferer from the dread and incurable disease, consumption, and was unable to longer withstand its ravages.
      "Charlie" GREEN was a good, honest and upright citizen, a model husband and father. His home for a number of years had been at Darrah, where, as at other places where known he enjoyed the good will and respect of all. A widow and four children, three boys and a girl besides a brother Joseph H. GREEN of Mariposa, survive.
      The remains were brought to Mariposa Tuesday night, and the burial took place from the Presbyterian church Wednesday at 4 o'clock p.m.- internment in public cemetery.

LAIBLIN, Mrs. Bessie June 22, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

In Memoriam.

      Early Wednesday morning, June 5th, the shadow of death o'er clouded the home of Charles LAIBLIN and took away his beloved young wife. For several months her health had been gradually failing and although her death was not unexpected it was a heartrending blow to her relatives and friends.
      Besides her husband she leaves her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. BENNETT, two sisters, Mrs. Rufus HUGHES and Mae BENNETT, and one brother, John BENNETT.
      A large concourse of friends followed the body to the Whiterock cemetery, thus paying the last tribute of respect to the departed. The beautiful floral offerings which covered the casket plainly showed the high esteem in which she was held. Our sincerest sympathy is extended to the relatives in this, their hour of darkest sorrow.

RUDDELL, William M. June 29, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of W. M. RUDDELL.

      A long and honorable life was ended in Hornitos, June 25th, when William Mason RUDDELL passed from this earthly sphere to that eternal world Beyond. Deceased was a native of New York, aged 82 years and came to this county and settled in the early seventies near Hornitos where he had since continuously lived. Those noble and sterling qualities of mind and heart which he possessed and his uniformly fair and honorable conduct towards his fellow men, had won for him the unselfish respect and admiration of all. He was at one time in affluent financial circumstances, but business reverses had reduced his fortune and he died poor in pocket, but rich in the love and esteem of all who knew him.
      He represented the counties of Merced and Mariposa in the Assembly of the legislature of 89 and 90, having been elected by a large majority, this county giving him nearly 700 more votes than his opponent. His legislative course was characterized by faithful and zealous efforts in the interest of his constituents. He also filled the office of Justice of the Peace in Hornitos for a number of years, during which time, his every judicial act was prompted by the dictates of an honest man.
      Mr. RUDDELL stood high in the councils of the F. and A. M. of which lodge he had been a member for many years. He had been in failing health for several months and his death was not unexpected. The remains were laid to rest in his home town last Wednesday, the funeral being conducted by the Masons and was largely attended.

GANN, Ida May June 29, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of a Infant.

      Last Sunday, June 15, the portals of heaven were opened to admit the spirit of Ida MAY, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry GANN.
      From birth, May 15, the baby had been sickly until death released it from its sufferings.
      Beside its mother and father, five sisters and five brothers are left to mourn its death.
      The body was buried in the Whiterock cemetery, June 17, the funeral sermon being preached by Rev. JONES of that place. The tiny coffin hidden from view by flowers, was carried to the grave by four little girls.
      The family have the sympathy of their many friends in their hour of sad bereavement.

Vitals July 1907 Mariposa Gazette

July 6, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 6, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

HUNT- In Bear Valley, June 25th, 1907, to the wife of Theo. E. HUNT, a daughter.

FUNDERBURK- At Indian Gulch, July 1, 1907, to the wife of Wm. FUNDERBURK, a daughter.

July 13, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 13, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

LONGHE- At Mt. Gaines, July 8, 1907, to the wife of F. C. LONGHE, a son.

SMITH- In Mariposa, July 8, 1907, to the wife of Chas. Z. SMITH, a son.

July 20, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Married July 20, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

BENNETT-PEARD- In Mt. Bullion, July 18, 1907, by Rev. C. W. LONG of Mariposa, Fred L. BENNETT and Miss Lena Belle PEARD, both of Mt. Bullion.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

REVEL, August July 6, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Dead.

August REVEL, a native of France and a resident of Sweetwater, this county, died at his home last Tuesday morning from softening of the brain. Deceased was 56 years of age and had been a resident of Sweetwater for over twenty years. He was a man of family and a wife and two minor children, a son and daughter, survive the loss of a husband and father who was kind and generous to them. Mr. RAVEL was a good neighbor and a law abiding citizen. His death at a comparative early period in life will be generally regretted. A brother, Eli REVEL, resides in San Francisco. He was buried in the Catholic cemetery in Mariposa on Thursday.

PIERCE, Mrs. July 13, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Mrs. PIERCE, an inmate of the county hospital died at that institution on the morning of July 6th. Deceased had been in the hospital but a short time, having been brought here from her home on the Bear Valley mountain. The remains were interred in the public cemetery above town the following day.

RICHARDS-DAVIS June 13, 190 Mariposa Gazette

John RICHARDS, aged 36 years, and Mrs. Fanny DAVIS, aged 33 years, both of Lewis, Mariposa county, were married in Merced last night b J. J. GRIFFIN, Justice of the Peace.- Merced Sun, July 9th.

PEREGOY, Joseph Franklin July 13, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Joseph Franklin PEREGOY, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred PEREGOY of Merced, died on July 4th. The remains were brought to Mariposa and interred in the public cemetery last Saturday afternoon.

PALMER- JONES July 13, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

PALMER-JONES Wedding.

James PALMER of Mariposa county and Elnora M. JONES of Le Grand were married last evening at the M. E. Church, South, parsonage, Rev. J. E. MOORE, pastor of St. Paul's church officiating. Mrs. Ellen JONES, mother of the bride, J. E. DONOVAN and wife and other friends of the young couple were present to witness the ceremony, and offer congratulations and good wishes. The bride and groom will leave Fresno to-day for their home in Mariposa county. - Fresno Republican, July 8th.

STOREY, Tillie July 20, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Tillie STOREY, an inmate of the West Oakland Orphan Home, died at that institution Sunday. The little girl was a daughter of Mrs. Kate CAUFFMAN of Mariposa and about 8 years of age.

O'TOOLE, Matt July 20, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

An inquest was held on the body of Matt O'TOOLE on Monday the 15th, who met his death by accidental drowning in the Merced river at Jasper Point the preceding day. Deceased was a native of Ireland and about 45 years of age. He was an employee of the Yosemite Valley Railroad.

BENNETT-PEARD July 20, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

A marriage license was issued by the County Clerk, Thursday to Fred L. BENNETT and Lena Belle PEARD, both of Mt. Bullion.

HAMMATT-GWIN July 20, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

A very quiet wedding occurred in Merced this afternoon, in the rooms of Miss Lola GWIN, in the T. C. LAW home, 21st and Alameda streets, when Miss GWIN'S sister, Miss Mary Zenana GWIN of Minturn, was united in marriage to R. W. HAMMATT, Sr., the well known merchant of Livingston, where the happy couple will reside.- Merced Sun, July 16.

BENNETT-PEARD July 20, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

BENNETT-PEARD.

A very pretty wedding was celebrated in Mt. Bullion Thursday evening, at 8:30 o'clock, when Fred L. BENNETT led to the altar Mrs. Martha PEARD of Mt. Bullion. The marriage was solemnized at the home of the bride's mother by Rev. C. W. LONG of Mariposa, and was witnessed by relatives and a few friends of the contracting parties.
The ring ceremony was adopted and that part nicely performed with little Iva SPAGNOLI as plate ring bearer. The bride is a young lady of charming personality and popular with all. Mr. BENNETT, the happy groom, is a young man of industrious and exemplary habits. He is a miner by occupation. Mr. and Mrs. BENNETT left for Yosemite Valley where their honeymoon will be passed and upon their return they will reside in Mt. Bullion. The Gazette extends best wishes for a life of uninterrupted happiness and prosperity.

RHOAN, infant July 27, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

The little two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert RHOAN died at the home of the latter at Bear Creek Sunday evening and was buried at that place Tuesday. The child had been sick for several days but we had not learned the nature of her ailment.

ERGO-PATE July 27, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

H. C. ERGO and Miss Edna PATE, well known young people were married at Fresno, July 17th. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. PATE and is a native of Cathey's Valley, this county, but for some time past has resided in Merced.

BACIGALUPE-BELL July 27, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

BACIGALUPI-BELL Nuptials.

      At the Catholic Church, Merced, July 21, 1907, Louis BACIGALUPI and Miss Jennie BELL were united in marriage by the Rev. Father McNAMARA. A few intimate friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony. Miss Mary HALTERMAN, cousin of the bride acted as bridesmaid, while George BACIGALUPI, brother of the groom, was best man. The wedding took place at 5:30 a.m. and amid showers of rice and slippers the happy couple took the 6:40 train for Oakland and other points where they will remain for a few days.
      Mr. BACIGALUPI is a promising young blacksmith and for the past three years has been in the employ of the Crocker Company at the Bellevue ranch. He is a young man of sterling qualities and exemplary habits and worthy of the fair girl he has won.
      Miss BELL, a charming young lady, is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. BELL of Livingston. She is a universal favorite with both young and old and we are glad that her cheery smiles will still be among us, as they will make their home in Merced. They were the recipients of many beautiful and costly presents.
      Mr. and Mrs. BACIGALUPI have many friends who extend to them their heartiest congratulations and best wishes in their matrimonial career.
      A reception will be tendered them on their return by the bride's parents at their home on the Merced river.

REYNOLDS-SEQUIRO July 27, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Marriage Celebrated.

      Richard F. REYNOLDS of Palo Alto, and Miss Evelyn SEQUIRO of Mountain View, were married at one o'clock yesterday in the Mountain View Catholic Church, the ceremony being pronounced by Rev. Father CULLEN. The bride was attended by Miss Irene REYNOLDS, sister of the groom, and Will McLACHLIN of Palo Alto was best man. Following the service a wedding luncheon was served at the home of the bride's parents to the members of the two families. Mr. and Mrs. REYNOLDS left on a south bound train and on their return will make their home in Palo Alto.
     The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph SEQUIRO, Mr. SEQUIRO being a prominent orchardist of that place. The groom is a son of Mrs. . KASSON and has lived in Palo Alto for the past twelve years. Both these young people are well known and popular.- Palo Alto Times, July 22nd.
      The groom, who is a son of the late Angevine REYNOLDS, for many years publisher of the Gazette, is a native of Mariposa and well known here.

Vitals August 1907 Mariposa Gazette

August 3, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 3, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

MILLER- In Mariposa, July 29th, 1907, to the wife of Frank F. MILLER, a son.

August 10, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 10, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

LONG- In Mariposa, August 3rd, 1907, to the wife of Rev. C. W. LONG a daughter.

August 17, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 17, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

HERN- Near Mariposa, August 12, 1907, to the wife of Edward HERN, a son.

August 24, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 24, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

CHAPMAN- In Bennett District, August 9, 1907, to the wife of James J. CHAPMAN, a daughter.

August 31, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 31, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

TRABUCCO- In Mt. Bullion, August 21, 1907, to the wife of John B. TRABUCCO, a son.

SMITH- In Merced, August 24th, 1907, to the wife of J. M. SMITH, a daughter.

Married August 31, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

TURNER-HURD- At Darrah, August 27, 1907, by G. W. CLOW, J.P., John TURNER and Mrs. Phoebe HURD, both of Darrah, Mariposa County.

Died August 31, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

CASTAGNETTO- In San Francisco, August 21, 1907, Edward CASTAGNETTO, beloved son of Mrs. Lizzie CASTAGNETTO, brother of Walter CASTAGNETT and Mrs. J. A. DEVOTO, a native of Mariposa, Cal., aged 33 years 11 months and 3 days.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements

GROSJEAN, David August 3, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of David GROSJEAN.

      Again, has the grim reaper of death visited Mariposa county, and cut down in his early manhood another of our native sons. David D. GROSJEAN, was but 29 years of age when summoned by that inevitable heavenly decree, and removed last Saturday night from all earthly communication with loved ones. Deceased was an industrious young man, of exemplary habits and one who commanded the respect of his many acquaintances. Surrounded by immediate relatives and friends, he died where he was born, at his mother's home on the Chowchilla. Typhoid-pneumonia, with which he had suffered for two weeks and which baffled medical skill and careful nursing, was the fatal agency of death.
      Mr. GROSJEAN was twice married, his first wife having died several years ago, and now a bride of less than three short months, with a loving mother, Mrs. Mary GROSJEAN, three brothers and two sisters are left to mourn his early demise.
      The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery, in Mariposa, Monday at 2 o'clock p.m., and were followed to the tomb by a large number of sympathetic friends as well as mourning relatives.

FERGUSON, J. W. August 3, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

J. W. FERGUSON, a pioneer of Fresno county and a veteran newspaper man, died at his home in Fresno last Monday from the effects of paralysis, at the age of 62 years. He established the Fresno Expositor, which for years was one of the best paying and most influential papers in the San Joaquin valley, and earned him for its publisher considerable wealth, which however, was later lost and Mr. FERGUSON died at a comparatively poor man. During the period of affluence he was noted for his great hospitality and died respected and esteemed by al who knew him.

LINDSEY-PENDOLA August 3, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

James LINDSEY of Coulterville was here yesterday and in the afternoon left for Sacramento where tomorrow he will be married to Miss Louise PENDOLA, a popular young lady of Bear Valley, who went to the capital city some days ago.-Merced Herald, July 30th.

FINN, Richard August 3, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Richard FINN Dead.

      Richard FINN, familiarly called "Uncle Dick" by acquaintances, died at the home of his sister Mrs. John ORME, in Oakvale district, last Wednesday morning. Deceased was a native of Ireland and 67 years and 4 months of age when claimed by death. He came to this county in early youth and settled in New York where for a number of years before making this state his home, he engaged in the mercantile business. Cancer of the stomach, with which he had been a sufferer for the past two years, and which had confined him to his bed for the last two months, was the cause of death.
      Mr. FINN was well known in Mariposa where he had lived for a number of years and filled the office of Justice of the Peace. He was a good man and law abiding citizen and his many friends as well as relatives will regret and mourn his passing.
      His remains were brought to Mariposa Thursday and appropriate funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, South, that afternoon at 4:30 o'clock and were conducted by the Rev. C. W. LONG, a feature of the services being the singing by a quaretette consisting of Mrs. J. J. TRABUCCO, Mrs. Isa ROWLAND, W. E. GALLISON and Rev. LONG.
      The internment was in the public cemetery at Mariposa at 5:30 o'clock p.m. and was largely attended. Undertaker Geo. E. NICE of Mt. Bullion conducted the burial.

JONES, Mrs. Ann August 10, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Sudden Death.

      A telephone message from Fresno this morning announced the death of Mrs. Ann JONES, mother of expressman J. W. JONES.
      The sad news was a severe shock to Mr. JONES, who had no knowledge that his mother was ill. He had received a letter from her, just a day or two since, in which she made no mention of being in bad health.
      Mrs. JONES was about 76 years old, and was born in England. Her home was in Hornitos, but for couple of months she had been visiting in the valley. About a month since she left here to visit her son in Sanger and a sister in Fresno. Her death occurred at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. E. DAKIN, in Fresno, this morning. Three sons, G. W. JONES of Sanger, and J. W. JONES of Madera, and three daughters, Mrs. E. GALBREATH and Mrs. F. COLLINER of San Jose, and Mrs. I. TIPPETT, mourn her death.
      While the arrangements for the internment have not been made, it is thought that she will be buried at Coulterville.- Madera Tribune, Aug. 2.
      Since the above was in type we have recieved for publication the following brief biography of this esteemable lady's life:
      Mrs. Annie JONES, a pioneer resident of Mariposa county, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. DEAKEN in Fresno, Friday morning Aug, 2nd, 1907, at the age of 78 years. She had left her home in Hornitos about 6 weeks ago, with the intention of visiting her relatives in Madera, Fresno, Sanger and San Jose. She had visited all except those at the last named place, and it was her intention to start for San Jose within a few days, but He, who holds the destiny of us in His own hands, had planned it otherwise. With the exception of a cold, she was in her usual health up to the day before she died, when she complained of a slight pain in her side. She slept about as usual that night, arose next morning and dressed herself, but not feeling very well she did not leave her room, and was served there with a cup of coffee, and as she did not complain of pain, she was not thought to be seriously ill.
      Mrs. JONES who was a native of England came to this state and county with her husband, Thomas SENIOR, in 1860 or 1861, and settled at Quartzburg. Shortly after her arrival her husband died leaving her with three small children. In 1864, she was married to Ira B. JONES and lived many years at Mt. Gains, from there the family removed to the ranch near Cotton Creek. In the year 1883, Mr. JONES went to Mexico and Arizona, and died at the latter place a few years later.
      The sad news of the death of Mrs. JONES was immediately telephoned to her sons and daughters, who immediately left their different homes and hastened to Fresno. She was the mother of six children,
     Mrs. E. GALBREATH and Mrs. T. COLLIVER of San Jose, Mrs. S. TIPPETT of Hornitos, John JONES of Sanger, William JONES of Madera and George JONES of Mt. Bullion, all of whom were present at her funeral. It was a sad scene as they all gathered around her.
      She was buried Sunday Aug. 4th at 10 a.m. The funeral services being conducted by the Rev. J. M. GILLISPIE and were held at the home of her sister, No. 528 O street and the remains were laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery, Fresno.

FERRETTI, birth August 10, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

On August 3rd a little son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. FERRETTI.

CELLA, John B. August 17, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Died in Asylum.

      John B. CELLA, an old time resident of Coulterville, this county, and who was committed to the Stockton insane asylum last month from this county, died at that institution on the 13th inst.
      Mr. CELLA had been in feeble health for several years and was finally removed to the county hospital where he could be more properly cared for, although not an indigent in the common use of the term, as he was a member of F. & A. M. of Coulterville, and also a member of the I. O. O. F. of Mariposa.
      He became mentally deranged and was taken to Stockton. Deceased was a native of Italy, 81 years old and unmarried.

AUTRAND, Thos. August 17, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Death of T. AUTRAND.

      Thos. AUTRAN, a well known citizen and business man of Madera, died at his home on B street last night at 9:30 o'clock from heart failure.
      Mr. AUTRAND had not enjoyed robust health for a number of years, but though taken seriously ill a couple of days ago, it was not thought that death was imminent, indeed he was thought to be improving only a little while before his death.
      T. AUTRAND was a native of France, age 58 years. He came to this country when seven years old and most of his life was spent in the San Joaquin valley. For many years he teamed and farmed in Merced and Mariposa counties. About fifteen years ago he engaged in the wholesale and retail liquor business in Madera, which, with his sons, he conducted up to the time of his death. His wife died about a year ago.
     He had five sons, T. V., Joseph, John, Paula and Emillio, and four daughters, Lola, Louissa, Mercedes and Anna. His other relatives are his mother, Mrs. AUTRAND a brother, Joseph AUTRAND, and sister, Mrs. MERINO, all of whom reside in Madera.
     Mr. AUTRAND had many friends, by whom his death is greatly regretted.

WOOD-RANSOM August 17, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

Married.

H. B. WOOD and Miss Viola RANSOM were united in marriage in Visalia on August 5th. Mr. WOOD is a resident of Fresno and a well known electrician of that city. The bride is a grandaughter of H. E. McCLURE of Whiterock, this county, and is a popular young lady. She is a recent graduate of Heald's Normal School of Fresno. Mr. and Mrs. WOOD will make their future home in Fresno.

WASHBURN, J. H. August 17, 1907 Mariposa Gazette

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