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Mariposa Gazette 1911 - 1912

Mariposa Gazette 1911

Vitals January 1911 Mariposa Gazette

January 7, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born January 7, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      FOURNIER- In Mt. Bullion, December 31, 1910, to the wife of Tony FOURNIER, a son.

Died January 7, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      GROSJEAN- In Fresno, December 31, 1910, Frank GROSJEAN, a native of Mariposa county, aged 34 years.

     PEREGOY- In Mariposa, January 4, 1911, Harry H. PEREGOY, a native of Mariposa county, aged 42 years.

January 14, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

January 21, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

January 28, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born January 28, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      MARRE- In Mt. Bullion, January 22, 1911, to the wife of Chas. MARRE, a son.

      WILLIAMS- In Mt. Bullion, January 25, 1911, to the wife of J. H. WILLIAMS, a daughter.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

GROSJEAN, Frank January 7, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of Frank GROSJEAN.

      Frank GROSJEAN, a former well known resident of the Bootjack district in this county, but of late a resident of Fresno, died at his home in the Kleinhurst addition in that city, on the evening of December 31st, 1910, from typhoid pneumonia.
      Mr. GROSJEAN had been ill for about two months, and for a time seemed well on the road to complete recovery when a sudden change to the worse took place and despite the best of care and medical skill, he passed away. He was a sober and industrious young man and leaves hosts of friends who will regret to hear of his untimely death. Mr. GROSJEAN was a native of Mariposa county and 34 years of age.
      To mourn his loss he leaves a young wife, to whom he had been married about one year, his mother, Mrs. M. GROSJEAN of Mariposa, two sisters, Mrs. M. J. TRINIDADE of Le Grand and Mrs. E. J. GANN of Mariposa, two brothers, L. H. GROSJEAN of Richmond and John C. GROSJEAN of Mariposa.
      The body was brought to Mariposa Tuesday and on Wednesday at 2 p.m. and was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery, a large crowd following the remains to the grave. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all in their sorrow.

REYMANN, John January 7, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Word reached Coulterville to-day of the death of John REYMANN, one of the early settlers of this county and until a few years ago a farmer of the Granite Springs district, a few miles south of Coulterville, but lately a resident of Los Angeles, in which city he answered the final summons. Deceased was a man honored and respected in the community and justly so, being an honest, sober and industrious citizen and a kind husband and father. A widow and a family of grown children survive to mourn his loss. Internment was in Sommerset cemetery near Los Angeles.

VASCHE & TRABUCCO January 7, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      F. A. VASCHE and Miss Amilia V. TRABUCCO were married in St. Mary's cathedral in San Francisco, Thursday December 29. The groom is a Merced young man, who for several years past has been the principal of the Mt. Bullion school, and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. TRABUCCO of Mt. Bullion. Both of these young people have many friends in Merced and Mariposa county, who will extend their heartiest congratulations and best wishes. Prof. and Mrs. VASCHE will reside in Mt. Bullion. - Sun.

BARKER, Timothy L. January 7, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Death of a Pioneer.

      Timothy L. BARKER, a pioneer of the state, and a resident of Agua Frio, this county, in 1849, died at his home in Oakland on Tuesday of this week. Mr. BARKER was a native of Bradford, Conn., and was 82 years of age.
      He was a prominent member of the Society of California Pioneers and of the San Francisco Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution, and also of the I. O. O. F.
      The funeral was held Thursday, internment being in Mountain View cemetery.

PEREGOY, Harry January 7, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Death of Harry PEREGOY.

      Harry PEREGOY a native of Mariposa county and 42 years of age died at the home of his brother-in-law, Joseph MILBURN, in Mariposa, Wednesday of this week. Consumption, of which he had been a sufferer for many months, was the cause of death.
      Mr. PEREGOY was well and favorably known having spent almost his entire life in the county of his birth, but for a few years past he has been in Inyo county, where he was employed in the forest service as a ranger. Upon being taken sick he returned to this town in the hope that the climate here in the hope that the climate here would be beneficial to him, but to no avail and he continued to grow worse until death relieved his sufferings.
      To mourn his loss he leaves a wife and little child, a sister, Mrs. Joseph MILBURN, and two brothers, Frank C. and Fred Peregoy.
      The funeral was held yesterday and a large number of friends followed the remains to their last resting place. Internment was made in the public cemetery above town.

McFADDEN, Miss Lizzie January 14, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                    MISS LIZZIE McFADDEN.

                           Passes Away at her Home in Manhattan, Nevada.

      Miss Lizzie McFADDEN, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert McFADDEN, former residents of this county, died at the home of her parents in Manhattan, Nevada, on December 29, 1910, after a short illness. Miss McFADDEN was a native of Bear Valley, Mariposa county, and 20 years of age. The following account is taken from the Manhanttan Post of December 31, 1910:

                                The opening bud to Heaven conveyed,
                                     And bade it blossom there.

      The decrees of Providence are past, solution in this life. The ailing and suffering, pain-wracked on a restless bed, to whom death would be welcome release, are slighted by the Grim Reaper, while the young and ambitious, with all of a happy and useful life before them, are taken from us. Why this is so, we cannot tell- we know not that it is so, and we know it to our repeated sorrow, And it is borne in upon us, too, that Death loves the shining mark.
      It seems unjust- and we cannot help but feel and think that it is unjust- that a girl, just in the first bloom of her womanhood, and entitled to that share of a life's happiness to which we all fondly look, should be taken away as was this young woman. With a whole community her sworn friends, surrounded by the love and comforts of a pleasant home, with all the ties about her that endears this life to one, it would seem that she was entitled to her share of this life's happiness and joy. But a Higher Power decrees otherwise, and those who are left behind can but bourne their loss and wonder at the dispensation of Providence the while they suffer and weep.
      It is trite to say the grief-striken parents and the bereaved and burdened brothers that they must bear up under their sorrow; and console themselves them with the thought that there is a happier reunion beyond the grave. But the loss is here- infinite, irreparable- and no words of consolation uttered by human lips can recall the smile to the lips now cold in death, nor evoke another clasp of the friendly hand. Lizzie is gone. And all through the waking hours of the day, and now sleepless ones at night, will this unchangeable, relentless fact confront those who loved her most because they knew her best.
      He who died on Calvary that He might bring more of sunshine into our lives gave the promise that those on earth near and dear to us we should rejoin beyond the grave. In this promise of the Redeemer must those who loved Lizzie McFADDEN find their consolation in this darkest hour of their grief.
      The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church this afternoon under the direction of the Toyabe Literary Club, of which the deceased had always been a zealous member. The fact that she was a member of the choir, as well as a teacher in the Sunday School, brought to the church membership also a deep sence of loss, and all were present, while the building was crowded with mourning friends. Local members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which the parents are members, wore the memorial insignia of the order.
      After several selections by the choir the funeral address was preached by Mr. Fred BATH, who paid a touching tribute to the deceased, and fittingly referred to her many  charms of character, and the general esteem in which the deceased was held. There were few dry eyes in the house during the services.
      At the conclusion of the church exercise all in the audience wishing to take a last view of the body were requested to come forward, and many did so. The coffin, which was a beautiful design in lilac plush, rested in front of the alter, and was literally hidden in flowers, the farewell testimonials of loving hearts.
      The funeral cortege left the church at 3:30, headed by the Odd Fellows on foot, and the coffin followed by sorrowing relatives and friends in conveyances. The exercise at the graveside were brief.
      Despite the inclemency of the weather the funeral was one of the most impressive ever held in Manhattan, abundantly evidencing the regard in which the deceased was held. Every business house in town was closed from 2 to 4 o'clock.
      The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community in the hour of their affliction.

BEAR, William January 21, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                   Death Relieves an Insane Man.

      William BEAR died at the county hospital about 9 o'clock this morning, after an illness which attacked him last Saturday. Mr. BEAR became violently ill at the Capital saloon, where he was a bartender, last Saturday, and was removed to the county hospital suffering from convulsions. Sunday night he became violently insane and attempted to strike Attendant Austin OLIVER over the head with a chair, failing in which he wrecked the furniture in the ward where he was confined. From this attack he did not recover, being violently ill until a few minutes before death called him this morning. An inquest will be held this evening at 7 o'clock and an autopsy will also be performed.
      The deceased was well and favorably known in Mariposa and Tuolumne counties, having spent most of his life in this part of the state. For many years he was a stage driver in the Yosemite Valley, but for the last few months has been employed as a bartender. It is understood that he has a brother living at Angels Camp. The time for the funeral has not been set.- Sun, Jan. 17.

GOUCHER, G. G. January 21, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                   DEATH OF G. G. GOUCHER.

                          Once Prominent Attorney and Politician Passes Away.

      The death of Senator George Gelette GOUCHER, which occurred at Madera at 11 p.m. of the 16th inst., marks the passing of a man who at one time ranked high among California's citizens of political prominence.
      Born in West Virginia on the 12th day of February, 1855, he was as to age, when death's summons was answered, but in the prime of life.
      While yet in his early youth his family came to California and settled in Napa, where he was reared to manhood and educated as a school teacher.
      Senator GOUCHER'S entry into official life was made in 1877, when as a teacher in Bear Valley public school, having prepared himself in the law, he was elected to the office of District Attorney of this county, in which capacity he served until 1885.
      As District Attorney, he was called upon to prosecute a number of noted criminal cases, which duty he performed in a manner to establish for himself a name as a fearless and able prosecutor.
      Since then, except for the four recent years in which he filled the office of District Attorney of Madera county, his law practice had been chiefly devoted to the defense in criminal actions, and as a criminal lawyer his reputation was state wide.
      He was a member of the Assembly, representing Mariposa and Merced counties, in the years 1885-6, and a Yosemite Valley Commissioner in 1887-8.
      In 1886, while a resident of Fresno, he was chosen to represent the people of Alpine, Mariposa, Mono and Fresno counties in the State Senate and re-elected to the same official position in the year 1890.
      Endowed with unusual natural ability, a fluent, forceful and eloquent speaker, he at once became a leading spirit in the legislative halls of his adopted state, and wielded an influence among our lawmakers that few could boast of, and many of the laws on our statute books to-day are the direct result of his genius and energy.
      He was a man of strong personal character, and a generous nature and unfaltering loyalty to his friends were among his noted characteristics.
      On the 10th day of July, 1880, and while serving as District Attorney, he was married to Miss Marion S. JONES, daughter of the late Judge L. F. and Mrs. JONES, who survive him, and as a result of this union four children, Allan, Merle, George and Wayne, are living to mourn with their mother the loss of a husband and father.
     The internment was in the Madera cemetery and the last sad funeral rites were said at 2 o'clock p. m. of Wednesday the 18th inst.

DEXTER, Miss Kitty January 21, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of an Estimable Lady.

      Seldom does the grim messenger of death convey news causing more general and sincere sorrow and regret, than was felt by the many friends of Miss Kitty DEXTER, when the announcement of the passing of that estimable lady was received. The cause of death was acute appendicitis.
      In Mariposa, as well as in other places where she was known and so justly held in the highest esteem, a dense gloom of sorrow was cast over all, and many where the expressions of genuine sympathy for the bereaved mother, sisters and brothers. Deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo DEXTER, the father having preceded her to the grave a number of years ago, dying in June, 1905.
      She was about 42 years of age and was born on the Greeley Hill, in Red Cloud district, where she died on the 18th inst. Miss DEXTER was a teacher by profession and in her chosen calling she had no superiors. For a number of years she was a member of the Mariposa County Board of Education and served in that official capacity with that interest, fidelity and ability so characteristic of her in all her work.
      She is survived by a mother, on whom she bestowed at all times a true and loving daughter's devotion. Besides her mother to mourn for their irreparable loss, she leaves two sisters and four brothers: Mrs. Marion DEHL of Red Cloud, Mrs. Christian PETERSON of Hornitos, Roland B. DEXTER of Coulterville, and Lon L. DEXTER, George E. DEXTER and John L. DEXTER of Red Cloud.

WALLACE, Mrs. Sarah January 21, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                         Died in Oakland.

      Mrs. Sarah E. WALLACE, widow of the late William J. WALLACE, and a pioneer of Mariposa county, died in Oakland on Monday of this week, aged 64 years, 3 months, and 11 days.
      Mrs. WALLACE was one of the early settlers of this county, having come here when but a girl with her father, the late Judge WASHBURN, in the 50's. She was married in this county in 1865, and all the children of the family were born here.
      For many years the deceased was a resident of Cathay's Valley where her late husband was engaged in farming. From Cathey's Valley the family moved to Fresno, and after the death of her husband, Mrs. WALLACE went to Oakland and made her home with her children. Five sons and three daughters survive. The many friends of the aged lady in this county will regret to hear of her death.

PASCOE, Henry January 21, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Death of Henry PASCOE.

      Henry PASCOE, well known in this section, he having been employed for a number of years at the Whitlock mine, died in San Jose on the 9th of the month. Deceased was a native of Cornwall and 58 years old at the time of his death. He was married and is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. His funeral took place from his home in San Jose on the 11th inst. and was largely attended, the services being in charge of the Garden City A. O. F. Lodge, and the San Jose Lodge of the Knights of Pythias, of which he was also a member, was represented at the burial.

DEXTER, Miss Kittie January 28, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      The funeral of Miss Kittie DEXTER, the beloved school teacher, whose untimely death caused such universal regret, was held last Friday afternoon from the Coulterville Catholic church and was a most impressive one. Despite the rain which was falling in torrents, people gathered from far and near to honor the memory of the dear one and to show their sympathy for the grief stricken family upon whom the hand of Heaven had been so heavily laid. The time for the funeral had been set for 2 p.m. but the remains were brought to town at an earlier hour from her home at Greeley hill and conveyed to the church where sorrowing friends were given the opportunity of bidding a fond farewell to the departed, ere she would be forever hidden from mortal sight. Before the services began the sacred edifice was taxed to its capacity and many were obliged to remain on the outside. During the course of the service a touching sermon was delivered by the pastor, Rev. Father KEARNEY, and among that large concourse hardly an eye was dry at its close. The Rev. Father spoke most feelingly of the lovable character of the deceased and of her life which was beyond reproach and took occasion to admonish his hearers to so prepare for the final call by a life of virtue that deaths inevitable summons should not find them unprepared. A number of beautiful selections were rendered by the choir and the Coulterville Concert Band, composed with a few exceptions of former pupils of the deceased lady, played most impressively a funeral march as it preceded the cortege on the last sad journey from the church to the cemetery. Internment was in the family plot. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: O. J. FISK, Thos. McMURRAY, L. J. CONVERSE, Peter JOHNSON, George MENTZER and George HOPE. The funeral offerings, which where numerous and beautiful, included a wreath of snow white blossoms- a tribute of love from the children of the Coulterville public school, over which Miss DEXTER for many years had presided most graciously and successfully.

FRANK, Mrs. Ann Jane January 28, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Death of Mrs. FRANK.

      Mrs. Ann Jane FRANK, after a long and painful illness, passed away at her home in Whitlock at about 9 o'clock p. m. of Thursday, the 26th inst., aged 57 years.
      The intense suffering consequent upon Bright's disease, which was the cause of death, she bore with little complaint and with a brave fortitude and resigned spirit that was admirable and characteristic of this estimable lady throughout her life.
      Mrs. FRANK, when Miss Ann Jane SCHOLFIELD, was married to Charles FRANK, (whose death occurred a number of years ago) in Mariposa, October 26, 1869, and has ever since resided in Mariposa county, and near her late home.
      As the result of her marriage, seven children were born, six of whom survive to mourn the loss of a devoted mother, and one who, in the fullest sence of the term, was a pure and noble woman, loved and respected by all who knew her.
      The sudden tragic death of her son, Edward, some months since, was a severe shock to her, and grief for the loss of a dutiful son undoubtedly hastened her demise.
      The surviving daughters and sons are: Mrs. Theodore ARNDKE of Mariposa, Mrs. John H. LAWRENCE of Nevada City, Misses Christine and Bertha FRANK and George C. and John E. FRANK of Whitlock.
      Funeral services will be held at her late residence in Whitlock to-day, and the internment will be at 2 o'clock p.m. in the Mariposa public cemetery.

Vitals February 1911 Mariposa Gazette

February 4, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born February 4, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      SMITH- In Mariposa, February 2nd, 1911, to the wife of Bert SMITH, a daughter.

February 11, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

February 18, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Died February 18, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      DONOVAN- In Fresno, February 12, 1911, Daniel DONOVAN, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. DONOVAN, a native of California, aged 4 months and 26 days.

February 25, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born February 25, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      JUDKINS- In Mariposa, February 22, 1911, to the wife of P. W. JUDKINS, a son.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

EGENHOFF-EICHLER February 4, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Rowland EGENHOFF, son of Mrs. W. D. EGENHOFF, formerly Superintendent of Schools of this county, was married to Miss Gertrude EICHLER in Oakland on January 27, 1911.

SUDREAU, Mrs. Mary February 4, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Mary SUDREAU, wife of Jean SUDREAU died at her home in Mariposa on Thursday evening of this week. Mrs. SUDREAU has been ill for many months and her death was not unexpected. Consumption was the cause of death. She was a native of France and 41 years of age.

McMASTER, Dr. A. D. February 4, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Dr. A. D. McMASTER of Le Grand and well known in the southern part of Mariposa county, died at his home on Thursday of last week. Bright's disease of which he had been a sufferer, was the cause of death. He was a native of North Carolina and 56 years of age. He is survived by a widow and three children. Internment was made in Plainsburg cemetery on Saturday last.
 

SOUZA-COPENHAVER February 11, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in San Francisco on Friday of last week to Joseph R. SOUZA and Ivah E. COPENHAVER both of Merced.

SOUZA-MILLER February 11, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Merced to Antone M. SOUZA and Mamie E. MILLER, both of Indian Gulch, this county. They were married the same day by Justice CROOP.

ECCLESTON, Robert A. February 11, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Robert A. ECCLESTON, one of California's oldest pioneers and one of the original discoverers of Yosemite Valley, died at his home in Oakland on February 1, 1911. He was a native of New York and 81 years of age.

BERTRANDIAS, A. February 11, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      A. BERTRANDIAS, one of the pioneers of Merced and Mariposa counties, died yesterday at his home in San Francisco, aged 80 years. He leaves two sons, Adolph BERTRANDIAS of Snelling and Amei BERTRANDIAS San Francisco. Mr. BERTRANDIAS went to Mariposa county in 1849 with the rush to Stockton creek and was a resident of that county and Merced until the early 70's when he removed to San Francisco, where he has since resided. - Merced Sun, Feb. 4.

WARREN, Infant February 18, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. George WARREN died Friday morning at the home of its parents here and was buried Saturday afternoon in the Coulterville cemetery. Pneumonia was the cause of death.

BRICHMAN, John P.  February 25, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      John P. BRICHMAN, a merchant of Coulterville during the early 60's, died in Point Richmond February 12, 1911. He was a native of Amsterdam, Holland, and 78 years of age, and is survived by a widow and two children. The internment was made in Point Richmond.

TUCKER, Jefferson February 25, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                         Burned to Death.

      Jefferson TUCKER, an aged man living near Merced Falls in this county, was burned to death in a fire that destroyed his cabin on Monday of this week.
      It is believed that he attempted to start a fire with coal oil as an empty gallon oil can was found beside the body, which was burned almost to a crisp. The old man had been sick for a long time and no doubt was unable to help himself when the accident occurred. Coroner JOHNSON was summoned and held an inquest, the verdict of the jury being that he "accidentally burned to death."
      Mr. TUCKER was a native of Virginia and 83 years of age.

HOUGHTON, Frederick T. February 25, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of F. T. HOUGHTON.

      HOUGHTON- In Oakland, February 17, 1911, Frederick T., beloved husband of Nannie J. HOUGHTON, and father of Mrs. M. E. CLARK, Mrs. Nannie M. PETERSON, Mrs. M. W. APPLING, Mrs. Edith IVY, Mrs. Florence COLTRIN, and Lincoln, William H. and Lillian HOUGHTON, a native of Massachusetts, aged 85 years, 9 months and 11 days.
      The subject of the above notice was well known in Mariposa county and especially in Indian Gulch where he had resided for over twenty years prior to his removal to Oakland, about one year since.
      He was associated in both the farming and mining industries of the county and was an industrious and energetic citizen. He was a robust man physically and possessed a wonderful vitality, and during his latter years residence in Mariposa county, although long past the allotted time of man in age, he was able to perform manual labor of the most kind with an ease that would be creditable to a much younger man.
      Mr. HOUGHTON was a very determined man, positive in his convictions, and one who brooked no interference with his plans. While this spirit made him a familiar figure in our courts, he was withal an honest man.

RODNEY, Mrs. Maybelle February 25, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                          Sudden Death.

      Mrs. Maybelle RODNEY, wife of Frank A. RODNEY, died suddenly at the Aogan ranch, about ten miles south of Mariposa, Saturday morning of last week.
      Mrs. RODNEY was apparently in her usual health when she arose that morning and had prepared breakfast for herself and husband and while seated at the table fell dead. Mrs. RODNEY had been a resident of this county for the past 16 years coming here with her husband and living at Colorado. Later they moved to the Hogan ranch and were employed by S. J. HARRIS.
      Coroner JOHNSON held an inquest on the remains, the verdict of the jury being that heart failure was the cause of death.
      The deceased was a native of England and 44 years of age. The internment was made in the Mariposa public cemetery Monday afternoon.

BRUCE, Albert O. February 25, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Albert O. BRUCE.

      After an illness covering the greater portion of two years, Albert Olcott BRUCE died at his home at Wawona on the 21st inst. from paralysis.
      Mr. BRUCE was one of the early settlers of this county, coming here in 1855, and ever since that time his home has been within the borders of Mariposa county. Born in the state of New York 74 years ago Mr. BRUCE made his way to California and direct to Mariposa county, where he engaged in mining. When the Washington mine, near Hornitos, was in operation he secured employment there and for fourteen years held the position of engineer for that company.
      About thirty years ago he moved to Wawona and his home ever since has been at that place.
      While working in Hornitos and on December 1, 1872 he was married in this town to Miss Azelia Van Campen and as a result of this union eleven children were born, seven of whom are left to mourn with their mother the loss of a generous husband and father.
      The children are: Mrs. Harriet HOWARD of San Francisco, Mrs. Jeanette FRANCIS of Burlingame, Albert H. BRUCE of Mt. Bullion, Jay C. BRUCE and Wm. W. BRUCE of Stent, Edward W. BRUCE and Robert I. BRUCE of Wawona.
      The body was brought to Mariposa Thursday evening by Undertaker McELLIGOTT and yesterday at 10:30 o'clock was laid to rest in the I.O.O.F. cemetery above town.
      Mr. BRUCE was well and favorably known in Mariposa county and leaves many friends who will regret to hear of his demise. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the grief strickened widow and children.

BLACKWEDEL, John Henry February 25, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                    J. H. BLACKWEDEL Dead.

      John Henry BLACKWEDEL, for many years a familiar figure on our streets, passed away at the home of Mrs. Clara RIGDWAY in Mariposa at about 9 o'clock Wednesday night, February 22, 1911.
      Henry BLACKWEDEL, as he was familiarly called, had  been a resident of Mariposa county since the pioneer days, and was engaged in that occupation in Cathey's Valley in partnership with Frank L. WULBERN. About twenty years ago he moved from Cathey's Valley to what is now known as the Arrieu place about two miles north of town. From here he moved to Mariposa where he continuously resided up to the time of his death.
      He was a sober, honest and industrious man and enjoyed the friendship of all who knew him, and was a man who had no enemies.
      Death was the result of a sickness extending over the past several months and as he has been failing steadily for many weeks his death at this time was not unexpected.
      Deceased was never married and had no relatives in this state. His nearest relative, so far as is known, is a nephew residing in New Jersey, a son of the deceased's brother.
      He was a native of Germany and 82 years of age.
      The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the home of Mrs. RIDGWAY in Mariposa, the internment being in the public cemetery, where his remains were laid to rest besides those of his late friend, Mrs. Z. WULBURN, followed by a large concourse of friends.

Vitals March 1911 Mariposa Gazette

March 4, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 4, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      MURPHY- In Mariposa, February 27, 1911, to the wife of Charles H. MURPHY, a daughter.

March 11, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

March 18, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 18, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      SANCHEZ- In Hornitos, February 10, 1911, to the wife of N. SANCHEZ, a son.

      HARRINGTON- In Hornitos, February 24, 1911, to the wife of S. HARRINGTON, a son.

      DAVIS- Near Hornitos, March 7, 1911, to the wife of Walter DAVIS, a son.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

LOWRY, John H. March 4, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Death of a Woodsman.

      John H. LOWRY, one of the oldest and best known timber cruisers in the state, was found dead in his cabin yesterday morning, near Fish Camp. Death was evidently due to heart failure.
      Mr. LOWRY was an old hunter and trapper, and had lived in the neighborhood of Fish Camp for about thirty years. He had been in the employ of the Madera Sugar Pine Company as a timber cruiser and ditch tender for years, and as a timber cruiser for other companies has made trips all over the state. He leaves a wife and grown children.
      LOWRY was 61 years of age, and was an honest backwoodsman, a type of the early days.
      His funeral will be held at Fresno Flat.- Madera Mercury, Feb. 27.

CALIBRASI, Joseph March 4, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                           Found Dead.

      Joseph CALIBRASI, an old time resident of Hunter's Valley, was found dead in his garden at that place last Tuesday. The body was found by two Austrian miners named Jack KAJOVICH and Mike RADONICK. Acting Coroner W. A. SCOTT went to Hunter's Valley and held an inquest Wednesday.
      From appearances the body had been dead for about three days, and was lying face down and with the skull fractured. The verdict of the jury was that the deceased came to his death by "accidentally falling and striking his head against a rock and crushing his skull."
      He was a native of Italy and about 73 years of age.

WASTE-MORRISSEY March 4, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                      WASTE-MORRISSEY.

      Harry L. WASTE, manager of the Midas mine at Harrison Gulch, was married to Miss Mabel MORRISSEY, a daughter of F. T. MORRISSEY, the Harrison Gulch merchant. The young couple will tour Southern California before returning to Harrison Gulch where they will make their home.- Trinity Journal, Feb. 25th.
      Harry WASTE was for a long time employed in the Mariposa mine at this place and is well and favorably known. He later held the position of assistant manager of the Mariposa Grant under Manager C. C. DERBY.

DEXTER-BUND March 4, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      John L. DEXTER of Greeley Hill and Miss Katrina BUND of Stockton were quietly married in the latter city last Wednesday, the wedding being the culmination of a romance which began two years ago while Mr. DEXTER was principal of the Coulterville school and Miss BUND the assistant. The newly married pair will reside in Hornitos where the groom is engaged in teaching.

McCULLOUGH, Mrs. Caroline March 11, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Caroline McCULLOUGH, mother of Mrs. Thos. HART, died at the home of the latter at Mormon Bar on Wednesday night, aged over 80 years. Old age was the cause of death. The remains were taken to Fresno on Thursday for internment.

CANOVA, Norman L. March 18, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Friday morning, March 10th, the Angel of Death brought sorrow to many hearts when he bore to the land of gladness, far from earth's sorrow and tears, Norman L., the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James CANOVA of COulterville. No stranger to these afflicted parents was that grim visitor; twice before had he visited their home and unheeding their pleading cries, bore from mortal sight a floweret of earth to blossom in the garden of God. For this reason the news of the death of little Norman caused profound regret in the community and the deepest sympathy is felt for the parents and little brother who survive him. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the home of the parents on Main Street. Rev. Father KEARNEY conducted the services which was beautiful in simplicity. A large number were present and followed the remains to the cemetery where internment was made in the family plot.

INGERSOLL, daughter March 18, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      The fourteen-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. ENGERSOLL, of Cathey's Valley, died at the home of her parents on Friday of last week. Scarlet  fever was the cause of death. The funeral was the cause of death. The funeral was held Friday.

HIGGINS, E. R. March 18, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      E. R. HIGGINS the well known pioneer photographer of Fresno, died in that city Monday.

GORDON, George March 25, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of George GORDON.

      George GORDON, a native of Sherlocks, in this county, died Tuesday night last at his home on the Chowchilla, after a long and painful illness from Brights disease.
      George GORDON was 49 years of age and had been a continued resident of Mariposa County since his birth. He was an honorable and upright man and had a host of friends who regret his taking off while yet in the prime of life.
      A number of years ago he was married to Mrs. Sadie MILBURN who preceded him to the grave about two years ago.
      The deceased was a son of the late Peter GORDON , well and favorably known for many years in this county.
      Among the relatives who are left to mourn his death are: Thomas GORDON, James B. GORDON, and Peter E. GORDON, brothers and Mrs. Hattie BERTKEN and Mrs., Francis BROWN, sisters.
      The Funeral was held in the public cemetery at Mariposa, on Thursday last, and was largely attended.

Vitals April 1911 Mariposa Gazette

April 1, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born April 1, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      BENSON- At Sugar Pine, March 28, 1911, to the wife of C. E. BENSON, a daughter.

      BENNETT- In Mt. Bullion, March 28, 1911, to the wife of Fred L. BENNETT, a daughter.

April 8, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born April 8. 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      ESCOBAR- In Mariposa, April 2, 1911, to the wife of S. ESCOBAR, a son.

      YOCUM- In Mariposa, April 1, 1911, to the wife of Fred F. YOCUM, a son.

April 15, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born April 15, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      TURNER- Near Hornitos, April 6, 1911, to the wife of Geo. R. TURNER, a daughter.

April 22, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

April 29, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born April 29, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      SMITH- In Cathey's Valley, April 4, 1911, to the wife of Frank V. SMITH, a son.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

Norman, J. H. April 1, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      J. H. NORMAN, a recent arrival in Cathey's Valley, died suddenly, at his home, Friday of last week, from heart failure. The funeral was held Sunday.

WARNER, William April 1, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Had his Coffin Ready.

      William WARNER, a pioneer of Mariposa county, died at his home about ten miles east of Coulterville, on March 17, 1911, and was buried near his home about ten miles east of Coulterville, on March 17, 1911, and was buried near his cabin by his friends and neighbors on the 18th. "Bill," as he was familiarly known, had made all arrangements for his own funeral, including the making of the coffin, which he had had in readiness for about three months.- Mother Lode Magnet.

ECKSTINE, Henry April 1, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Henry ECKSTINE, a native of Germany and about 35 years of age, died Friday night at his home several miles north of town, after a painful illness

HART, birth April 1, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Born- March 25, 1911, to Mr. and Mrs. HART, at their home on Center street, a son. Dr. STRTTON of Chinese was the stork's representative on the occasion.

WIEDMAN, Edwin Marston April 1, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Drowned at Pismo.

      Edwin Marston WIEDMAN, whose engagement to Miss Clara ZELLER, formerly of Mariposa, was announced a few months since, was drowned while bathing at Pismo Beach, on Tuesday of this week. The deceased was a student at Stanford University.

HAAS, Al P. April 1, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      A press dispatch dated Lind, Washington, March 21, says; 'The funeral of Al P. HAAS was held from the First Methodist Episcopal church yesterday at 3 o'clock. Mr. HAAS came to Lind eleven years ago, and began the publication of the Lind Leader, the first newspaper the town ever had. He continued as editor of the paper until a few months before his death, when on account of ill health, the plant was leased to H. F. LAKE. Mr. HAAS has been one of the leading characters in the growth of Lind. The funeral yesterday was one of the most largely attended ever held in the town. He leaves a wife and three children, a mother and sister, all of whom live in Lind. His body was found beneath the ice in Medical Lake weeks after his escape from the asylum."
      Mr. HAAS was well known in Mariposa, having lived here during 1897. For a while he was one of the publishers of the Mariposa Gazette, being associated with J. A. ADAIR. There are many here now who remember him and will deeply regret his untimely death.

SWITHENBANK, John K. April 8, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      John K. SWITHENBANK died at the Merced county hospital last Tuesday evening, after a long illness. Deceased was well known in Mariposa county and for a long time was employed in the Mariposa mine. He was about 44 years of age.

ELLIS-REEDY April 8, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued by County Clerk GALLISON, on April 4, 1911, to William J. ELLIS and Margarite E. REEDY, both of Coulterville.

KYLE, Edith April 8, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      The remains of Edith KYLE, the five year old daughter of Mrs. Eva KYLE of San Francisco, were brought to Coulterville Thursday night to the home of her grand father, Anotone BOGLIOLI, from which place the funeral was held on Friday afternoon and internment made in the Coulterville public cemetery.

WARNER, William April 8, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of William WARNER.

      Wm. WARNER passed from this life on the 16th day of March, 1911. His death was caused by heart failure. He was sitting and talking, in the best of spirits, when suddenly he threw his hands toward his chest, gasped and the spirit had flown. He was 65 years and 3 days old, his birthday being the 13th of March. He was born at Stetlin, Germany, went to sea as a cabin boy at the age of 11 years. He followed the sea for many years. During the Civil War he served on a U. S. man of war, mostly in South American waters. Subsequently he enlisted in the army for several terms and served to the end of the Modoc Indian war in the Lava Beds of northern California. After leaving the army he was for a time in San Diego. He came to Mariposa county in the 80's and had made his home here since. A Friend. Coulterville, March 31, 1911.

ELLIS-REEDY April 15, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      A very pretty wedding occurred last Sunday, April 9th, at high noon, when William J. ELLIS was united in marriage to Miss Margaret E. REEDY, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. T. REEDY, in Coulterville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Wm. PIERCE in the presence of the relatives of the contracting parties and a few intimate friends. The bride was gowned in an exquisite robe of white embroidered net over shimmering white satin, and carried an armful of choice flowers sent from San Jose by Mrs. C. HOLLAND, mother of the groom. She was attended by Miss Nellie ADAMS of La Grange, who looked charming in a gown of pale blue mesaline silk. Elmer ELLIS, a brother of the groom was best man. The spacious parlors were artistically decorated for the occasion, the color scheme being green and white which was also effectively shown in the cheery dining room where the sumptuous wedding feast was served. Beneath a mammoth floral bell, in a bower of springs fairest offerings, the bridal party stood while the solemn words were spoken which bound for life the young and popular couple who on that day embarked on the sea of matrimony bearing with them the best wishes of their many friends for a prosperous and happy voyage. The groom holds a lucrative position in a mercantile establishment in Coulterville and upon the return of Mr. and Mrs. ELLIS from the honeymoon trip which is being spent in San Francisco and San Jose they will go to housekeeping in the cozily furnished flat which is in readiness for them. Those who witnessed the ceremony were: Mrs. T. REEDY, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence REEDY, Mrs. LANYON, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent ELLIS, Elmer ELLIS, Mr. and Mrs. Frank HERBECK, Mr. and Mrs. Fred SHAW, Miss Nellie ADAMS of La Grange, Miss Maud HOBORN of Modesto, Mrs. E. JEFFERY, Mr. and Mrs. C. I. MENTZER, Mr. and Mrs. J. BROOKS, Mr. and Mrs. Charles FLEMING of La Grange, Rev. Wm. Pierce, Miss Elsie LINDSEY, Miss Annie CANOVA, John LINDSEY and S. D. HOBORN. (List of gifts and givers omitted for brevity will transcribe upon request.)

WARREN, Birth April 15, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Born- In Turlock, recently, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank WARREN, formerly of Coulterville, a son.

SAIN, William W. April 15, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                        MINE ACCIDENT

                       William W. SAIN Killed Thursday at the Green Gulch mine.

      A sad accident occurred at the Green's Gulch mine, Thursday last, when William W. SAIN was killed and Charles MARRE had a narrow escape from death.
      SAIN, MARRE and Rober CARR were working at the mine, and at the time of the accident SAIN was running the machine and MARRE was chuck tender. SAIN noticed a slip coming and warned MARRE but failed to get out of the way himself and was caught in the loose earth, and smothered to death before assistance could reach him. MARRE was caught inside the slip but managed to crawl out over it and reached a place of safety.
      About forty tons of earth fell from the roof of the drift.
      When found the body was lying at one side of the drift, in loose earth. The right arm and the left wrist were broken, the right shoulder dislocated and the body had several bruises on it.
      The unfortunate man was well known and highly respected. He was a native of Colorado, and about 34 years of age. He had resided at Mt. Bullion a number of years and had always followed mining as an occupation.
      He was married in Mt. Bullion several years ago to Miss Lizzie MARRE, the result of which union was one child, a son.
      The widow and son are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father, an honorable and upright man.
      The funeral will be held from the family residence in Mt. Bullion, to-day, Saturday, April 15. Internment in I. O. O. F. cemetery, Mariposa.
      Coroner JOHNSON summoned a jury and held and inquest. The verdict was : "Death from suffocation, caused by a cave in the Green's Gulch mine."

COOPER, Edward Thomas April 15, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                  Aged Man Called to Final Home.

      Edward Thomas COOPER, nearly 77 years of age, and a native of West Virginia, passed to his final rest Sunday morning at his home on tenth street. Mr. COOPER has been seriously ill for some time and his death was not unexpected by his family. Left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and loving father there are the aged wife, two sons and four daughters. The children are as follows: Henry COOPER, a well known resident of this city; Mrs. I. L. DEARBORN, the wife of the well known grocer; Mrs. Samuel PIERCE of this city, Christopher COOPER, the assistance clerk at the Dearborn grocery; Mrs. Laura COOPER, residing at the home on Tenth street, and Mrs. Chas. H. WESTON of Mariposa county.
      Mr. COOPER has been an active member of the Methodist church for the past twenty years and since coming to this city five years ago, has been identified with the Westly M. E. church, whose pastor, Dr. CALFEE, conducted the final service.
      Since coming to Richmond Mr. COOPER has endeared himself to many people and the funeral services were attended by great throngs of friends.
      The internment was made in Sunset View cemetery.- Richmond Independent.

McDONALD-BAGNELLE April 15, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                     McDONALD-BAGNELLE

      Avery quiet wedding was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Francis CUTTING, at Lakeside Terrace, on April 5th, at 8 o'clock, the principals being Mr. O. H. McDONALD of Nome, Alaska, and Miss Estelle BAGNELLE of Madera. Mr. and Mrs. McDONALD will leave in a few days for Portland and then to Seattle, where they will remain until leaving for Nome about May 1st. Mr. and Mrs. are both well known and highly respected in Madera county, where Mrs. McDONALD has been for years one of the most prominent educator, and for the past 12 years Superintendent of Schools, a position she filled in a highly satisfactory manner, retiring last January, leaving a enviable record, and with the warmest friendship of her co-workers and the people whose educational interests she has  watched over in an official capacity. Mr. McDONALD is a well known mining man, who resides at Coarse Gold, though his mining interests take him to Nome for several months in the year. The many friends of the happy couple, and they number practically the people of the entire county, will wish them a happy and prosperous journey through life. - Madera Tribune, April 7th.

GUILMETTE-STANLEY April 15, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Married in Madera

      J. R. GUILETTE, aged 24 years, and Miss Ellen STANLEY, aged 19 years, were married by Justice of the Peace MONTAQUE, at Madera, Monday last. Both of the young people are quite well known here. Mr. GUILETTE was, for several months, a clerk in Tom HART'S store at Mormon Bar. Miss STANLEY is the daughter of Mrs. Hiram BRANSON of Snow Creek and a native of the county. Their many friends wish them much happiness.

TUSTINIE, Same April 22, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Same TUSTINIE, a resident of Bear Valley, died at his home Monday last. Miner's consumption was the cause of death. Deceased was a native of Austria and 47 years of age. He leaves a widow and two small children. The funeral was held in Bear Valley Tuesday.

SAIN, William W. April 22, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      The funeral of the late William W, SAIN who was killed at the Green's Gulch mine Thursday of last week took place Saturday, at 2 p.m., the internment being in the Mariposa I.O.O.F Cemetery. The funeral cortege was one of the largest ever seen in Mariposa.

GARBER-DAUT April 22, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                         GARBER-DAUT

      Thursday evening a quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Fred DAUT, father and mother of the bride. The contracting parties were Henry GARBER and Miss Amelia DAUT and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. A. LINDSEY, the local Methodist minister. None but the nearest relatives of the bride and groom were present at the wedding.
      Mr. GARBER is one of the leading citizens of Mariposa and a native of the town. He is proprietor of the Mariposa livery stable and is an all around good fellow.
      Mrs. GARBER, like her husband, is a native of the town and has spent most of her life here. She is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred DAUT, pioneer residents of the town.
      The contracting parties will make their home here where both have a host of friends who are a unit in wishing that they may spend a long and happy life, free from care and sorrow, to all of which the Gazette says amen.
      After the ceremony Mr. GARBER beat the "tin can brigade" by calling on all the boys to "smile" with him, which was done with a hearty good will and good wishes.

CHURCH-THORN April 29, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                    CHURCH-THORN Nuptials.

      Miss May THORN, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank THORN, was united in marriage Wednesday morning last at 10:30, to Mr. James B. CHURCH, of Alturas, Modoc county. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. A. LINDSEY in the presence of the parents, relatives and a few invited guest. The bride and groom were unattended.
      The ceremony was performed in the parlor of the THORN residence, which had been beautifully decorated with ferns, cut flowers and potted plants.
      The bride, as mentioned above, is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank THORN, pioneer and highly esteemed residents of Mariposa county. She was born and reared in the county and is a young lady of charming manner. For the past year Miss THORN has been bookeeper and clerk in Trabucco's mercantile establishment where she made many friends by her gentle and accommodating actions.
      Mr. CHURCH is a rising young butcher of Alturas, where he is one of the leading citizens. The young couple after a short honeymoon spent in San Francisco and other bay points will go to Alturas to reside.
      The Gazette joins their many friends in wishing them a long, happy and prosperous future.
      They left for their wedding trip immediately after the ceremony.

Vitals May 1911 Mariposa Gazette

May 6, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

May 13, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 13, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      RADER- In Hanford, May 1, 1911, to the wife of Fred RADER, a daughter.

May 20, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 20, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      ROWLAND- In Cathey's Valley, May 14, 1911, to the wife of L. H. ROWLAND, a daughter.

Died May 20, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      WALSEY- In San Jose, May 12, 1911, Thomas WALSEY, a native of Pennsylvania, aged 35 years, 8 months and 20 days.
      The deceased was a former resident of Mt. Bullion, being for a time employed in the mine at that place. Pneumonia was the cause of death. The funeral was held in San Jose on Monday, May 15th.

May 27, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 27, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      GUEST- In Merced, May 22, 1911, to the wife of Samuel GUEST, a son.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

AUSTIN-FRANK May 6, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                          Quiet Wedding.

      Laurence E. AUSTIN and Miss Bertha E. FRANK, both of Whitlock, were married at the Methodist parsonage in Mariposa, Thursday last, Rev. W. A. LINDSEY officiating. Miss Christine FRANK, a sister of the bride, and Theodore ARNDKE were the witnesses, the wedding being a strictly private affair. Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple returned to Whitlock where they will make their home.

PATTERSON-CATHEY May 6, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Married in Stockton.

      The parsonage of Rev. John K. BALLOU, pastor of the Christian church of Stockton, was the scene of a quiet wedding last Saturday. J. M. PATTERSON, a Lodi painter, and Miss Mary CATHEY where the contracting parties. Frank ROCHETT acted as best man, and the mother of the bride, Mrs. L. M. CATHEY was present.
      Mrs. PATTERSON is quite popular in this section, having resided for the past seven years on the family vineyard three miles east of Lodi. The groom has been residing in Lodi for the past four years, where he has been engaged in the painting business. He is a steady young man, of good habits and a splendid workman.
      After the wedding the happy couple left for San Francisco and Los Angeles, where they will spend their honeymoon, after which they will return to Lodi. Mr. PATTERSON has a neat home for his bride on South School street.- Lodi Sentinel.

FRAZIER, Mrs. Chas May 6, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Chas. FRAZIER, nee Azalea CAPELLI, only child of Mrs. Flora GRIFFIN, aged seventeen years and seven months, died last Thursday at her home in Sutter Creek Amador county, of pneumonia after but a few days illness. The sad news came as a shock to the many friends of the deceased here and the deepest sympathy is felt for the heartbroken mother and the other relatives. Mrs. FRAZIER'S childhood was spent in Coulterville but for the past five years Sutter Creek has been her home. She is remembered here as the pretty little curly haired child who was the idol of the home and the joy of her fond mother's heart. She was of a happy, cheerful disposition and brought sunshine wherever she went. Mrs. FRAZIER is survived by a devoted young husband, her mother and many other relatives. She was a niece of D. M. and F. J. BRUSHI of Coulterville, Mrs. J. P. HAIGH of Penon Blanco, and Fred BRUSCHI of Yosemite. May the great Comforter whose wise decree we cannot always understand soften their and comfort them with the hope of a glorious meeting in the mansions of everlasting happiness. Words of human comfort are unavailing in the face of such a sorrow.

BRUTON, Samuel J. May 6, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                          Died at Bagby.

      Corner JOHNSON was called to Bagby Monday to hold an inquest on the body of Samuel J. BRUTON. The old gentleman who was 78 years old, retired as usual Sunday night at the residence of his son, George W. BRUTON, where he made his home. Not being about  at his usual time Monday morning, his son's wife went to his room to call him and found him dead in bed. Deceased was a native of Missouri and had been a resident of Bagby for about seven years. The remains were interred in the Bear Valley cemetery Tuesday. The cause of death as ascertained by the coroner's jury was: " Old age and natural causes."

BALEME-BLANCHARD May 13, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Miss Zelpha BLANCHARD, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. BLANCHARD, of the Corner District, was married in Merced last week to J. E. BALEME, a popular young man of the Fountain City. The many Coulterville friends of the young lady wish her joy and prosperity.

FLORES, Mrs. Fransisca May 20, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Died at Mt. Bullion.

      Mrs. Fransisca FLORES, an old time resident of this county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. S. MERINO, in Mt. Bullion on Friday of last week. Old age was the cause of death. She was the mother of Prof. FLORES the well known violinist, and another daughter is Mrs. C. O. BROWN of Le Grand. She was a native of Mexico and 76 years of age. Internment was made in the Catholic
cemetery at Hornitos last Sunday.

BRYAN, Charles May 20, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                         Died of Injuries.

      Charles BRYAN, who was brought to the county hospital last week from the Mathew's ranch suffering from injuries about the head received in a fall from a cultivator, died at that institution last Tuesday. Deceased was a stranger here and nothing is known concerning him. He was about 60 years of age. The funeral was held Wednesday.

KELLEY, Mrs. Charlotte May 27, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Charlotte KELLEY of Bear Valley, died at her home last Sunday morning. Cancer was the cause of death. The remains were taken to Green Mountain where the funeral was held Monday.

GILMORE, Mrs. Adeline May 27, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Adeline GILMORE, 78 years of age, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. H. SHUNTZ, on Greeley Hill. Deceased was an estimable lady and much esteemed by a large circle of friends. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed.

ANDREWS, Elisha, Jr. May 27, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Elisha Andrews, Jr. Dead.

      This morning at 10 o'clock the battle which Elisha ANDREWS, Jr., had been making for life ended and he succumbed to the inevitable. He had been ill for months with an illness which baffled the physicians and from which there seemed to be no escape. His relatives, who cared for him in his illness, where with him at the end. He died at his father's home at Glenbrook. The young man was born in Grass Valley 35 years ago and after leaving school went into the mines. He was a good workman and was in a fair way to become an expert miner when a cruel blast almost ended his life and laid him low for many weeks at the end of which time it was found would be blind for life. He accepted his misfortune with the greatest fortitude and was cheerful in spite of his heavy load. For months he has been failing and his death had been expected for days. A father, Elisha ANDREWS, Sr., two brothers, Charles and Thomas, and five sisters survive him. The latter are Mrs. Frank GILL, Mrs. William CALLISTER, Mrs. H. J. F. BERKELEY of Sacramento, Miss Carrie ANDREWS of Eldredge and Miss Sophie ANDREWS of Grass Valley. He also leaves a son 13 years of age, who lives in Oakland.- Nevada City Transcript, May 22.
      Elisha ANDREWS was, for a few years prior to 1902, a resident of Mariposa, he being one of the first miners to work in the Mariposa mine during its last working. On March 22, 1902, while engaged in running a machine in the west drift of the fifth level he drilled into a missed hole, causing an explosion which resulted in the instant death of George KULLINOVICH (known as Pine Tree George), his chuck tender, and was himself so badly injured that the sight of both eyes was destroyed. He made many friends while here and is remembered by all.

Vitals June 1911 Mariposa Gazette

June 3, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

June 10, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born June 10, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      BRUCE- In Stent, May 19, 1911, to the wife of Jay C. BRUCE, a daughter.

June 17, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

June 24, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born June 24, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      WESTON- On Sherlocks, June 19, 1911, to the wife of George A. WESTON, a daughter.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

LOVELESS-YOCUM June 3, 1911, Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued by County Clerk GALLISON, on May 23d, to David LOVELESS of Merced and Blanche YOCUM of Madera.

KOMMER. Mrs. Marie June 3, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Marie KOMMER of San Francisco, died at her home in that city on May 29, 1911. She was a native of Germany and 78 years of age. The deceased was a sister of Fred DAUT of this town.

WARNER-BRANSON June 3, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Miss Grace BRANSON, daughter of Joseph BRANSON of Hornitos, and a popular teacher in the Fresno county schools, was married in Fresno on Sunday last to A. F. WARNER, of Sanger. They are spending their honeymoon in the Yosemite Valley and will make their home in Sanger. Mrs. WARNER is a sister of Mrs. L. G. THISTLE of Mariposa.

LANE, Charles D. June 3, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Charles D. LANE, one of the most prominent mining men in the state, died at Palo Alto the first of the week.

McELLIGOTT-LAUDUCEUR June 10, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. P. McELLIGOTT and Mrs. Maynard McELLIGOTT were passengers on Tuesday's stage for San Francisco. They will attend the wedding of Mervin McELLIGOTT to Miss Edith LADOUCEUR, which takes place on the 12th inst.

CRAWFORD-HENDRICKS June 10, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Miss Willie HENDRICKS of Los Angelese and Dee CRAWFORD of Hornitos were united in marriage at the parsonage of the Bethel Methodist Episcopal church yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock by Rev. H. S. ALLEN. Mr. and Mrs. CRAWFORD will make their home in Hornitos.- Merced Sun, June 2nd.

SIBLEY, Walter F. June 10, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Walter F. SIBLEY, Sheriff of San Joaquin county, and one of the best known officers in the state, died in Berkeley on Sunday. W. H. REICKS, a prominent farmer of that county, has been chosen as his successor.

JEFFERY, birth June 10, 1911 Mariposa  Gazette

      A little daughter was born recently to Mr. and Mrs. George JEFFERY at the home of their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. GOSS, in Coulterville. (This announcement should have appeared in last week's letter but was over looked by your correspondent at the time of writing.)

DULCICH birth June 10, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Born- In Stockton Cal., May 22nd, 1911, to the wife of J. B. DULCICH, a son.

REICH-ADAM June 10, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Merced June 5, 1911, to Richard O. RIECH of Coulterville and Sohia K. ADAMS of Chicago.

STOCKTON, Richard June 10, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                             Suicide.

      Robert W. STOCKTON, aged 30 years and a native of California, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. STOCKTON, committed suicide near his home on Little Gear Creek, Wednesday morning last. The particulars of the sad affair as learned by Coroner JOHNSON are as follows: STOCKTON started out in the morning to find his horses and not being home at noon his uncle, L. D. STOCKTON, started out to look for him and about 2 p.m. found the body lying in a trail about a quarter of a mile from the house. A 32-calibre Colts revolver lay by the side of the corpse and a bullet hole in the center of the forehead told the harrowing tale. No cause is assigned for the rash act other than that he had been suffering from stomach trouble. The body was taken to Madera, Thursday for internment. STOCKTON was a miner and worked with his father and uncle in the Santa Rosa mine on Bear Creek.

CLARK-CLARK June 10, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                         CLARK-CLARK.

      Hosea L. CLARK, one of the forest rangers stationed at Jerseydale, was married on Sunday evening last to Miss Eva CLARK, youngest daughter of Fred N. CLARK, at the home of the latter on Bear Creek. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Howard L. SMITH of Raymond. Only immediate relatives and friends of the contracting parties were present. The young couple left on Monday's stage for San Francisco and other points where they will spend their honeymoon, and upon their return will make their home at Jerseydale. Their many friends will wish them a long and happy married life.

CLARKE-RIDGWAY June 17, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Miss Maud E. RIDGWAY, formerly of Mariposa, and Ernest J. CLARKE were married in San Francisco, June 9th.

McELLIGOTT-LADOUCEUR Jun 17, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Married in San Francisco.

      On Monday evening June 12, 1911, the marriage of Mervin T. McELLIGOTT and Miss Edith E. LADOUCEUR was solemnized at the Ladouceur home in San Francisco.
      Charles McELLIGOTT of Mt. Bullion acted as best man and Miss Pearl LADOUCEUR was bride's maid. The ceremony was performed at 7 p.m. and after refreshments and amid hearty congratulations the young couple left to make their home in Fresno where Mr. McELLIGOTT has a situation. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred LADOUCEUR formerly of this place, and a charming young lady. Mr. McELLIGOTT, the groom, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. P. McELLIGOTT of Mariposa and a young man of honest and upright principles and one who makes friends wherever he goes. The happy couple have the best wishes of a host of friends.
      The wedding was attended by only a few friends and immediate relations of the bride and groom. Those present from here were: Charles McELLIGOTT, Mrs. P. McELLIGOTT, Mrs. Maynard McELLIGOTT, Mrs. H. ARTRU and Miss Honorine Camin.

DIEFENDORFER, Mrs. S. S. June 17, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Thursday of last week one of the ladies who was hurt in the stage accident at the Yosemite the previous Saturday, died in the Valley. Her name was Mrs. S. S. DIEFENDORFER, and her home was at Allen Park, near Chicago, Ill. The body was shipped there for internment.

BASSETT-DUNN June 24, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in San Francisco on June 19, 1911, to Francis T. BASSETT of Salem, Oregon, and Annie DUNN of San Francisco. Mr. BASSETT is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. BASSETT, former residents of Whitlock.

HARRIS, Mrs. Amanda June 24, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Amanda HARRIS, wife of Supervisor Matt HARRIS of San Francisco, died at the family home in that city on June 19, 1911, aged 70 years, 6 months and 4 days. She leaves to mourn her demise her husband and two sons, Frank H. HARRIS and Mathew A. HARRIS. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Society of California Pioneer Women. The funeral was held Thursday last at 10:30 p. m.

McFADDEN, George June 24, 1911, Mariposa Gazette

      A message received at Mt. Bullion early in the week announcing the death of George McFADDEN, at Grass Valley, Saturday last. McFADDEN was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert McFADDEN and a native of Bear Valley. No particulars as to the cause of death.

HAYWARD, Seth B. June 24, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                      La Grange Pioneer Dies.

      Seth B. HAYWARD, formerly residing at La Grange died at the Swan rooming house Friday evening following an illness of about three weeks. He was 75 years of age.
      Mr. HAYWARD came from Merced to this city in order to be with his daughters, Miss Nellie SULLIVAN and Mrs. S. H. JAY, the former proprietor of the SWAN. In addition to these two children, Mr. HAYWARD is survived by the widow and Dan SULLIVAN of Grass Valley.
      Mr. HAYWARD was engaged in the hotel and stock raising business during most of his life and lived in La Grange for many years.- Modesto Herald.
      S. B. HAYWARD, whose death is recorded above, was born in Boston, Mass. and would have been 75 years of age had he lived until next month. He came to Mariposa county over 40 years ago and during his life engaged in lumbering, mining, farming and hotel keeping. For a number of years Mr. HAYWARD was proprietor of HAYWARD Station, located six miles above La Grange on the old stage road between Modesto and Yosemite Valley. Here he was a hospitable host to the hundreds of people who passed over that road, the fame of his table and the attractiveness of his house extending far and wide. He was a progressive man and until his age compelled his retirement was always engaged in active business, the result being that he leaves an estate consisting of farming and mining lands, located in Mariposa county. He was closely identified with the early history of the Tuolumne and Merced  river sections and enjoyed a wide acquaintance not only in Mariposa county but in Merced, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties. Mr. HAYWARD leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. Sebie JAY of Modesto, and two step-children, Miss Nellie SULIVAN of Modesto and Dan SULLIVAN of Grass Valley. - Merced Sun.- June 17.

STOLDER-HODGES June 24, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                       STOLDER-HODGES.

      R. B. STOLDER and Mrs. Ada S. HODGES surprised their many Mariposa county friends on Thursday of last week by being united in marriage in Oakland. Mr. STOLDER is too well known and popular in Mariposa county for the Gazette to have much to say. He is the present District Attorney of Mariposa county, a bright and up-to-date Attorney and all round good fellow. The bride is a former resident of Mt. Bullion where she had charge of the public school for several terms, but of late years she has been a resident of Stockton. She is a lady of ability, a first class instructor and one who is looked up to by all who know her. After a short honeymoon spent at the cities about the Bay Mr. and Mrs. STOLDER will return to Mariposa to reside.

Vitals July 1911 Mariposa Gazette

July 1, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 1, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      PATTERSON- Near Hornitos, June 23, 1911, to the wife of David PATTERSON, a son.

July 8, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 8, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      LOGAN- In Mariposa, July 3, 1911, to the wife of Ben LOGAN, a son.

      BRICE- At Richmond, July 6, 1911, to the wife of W. M. BRICE, of Briceburg, a daughter.

Married July 8, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      ROBERSON-DICKENSON- In Stockton, June 29, 1911, by Rev. L. S. WOODRUFF, Ernest E. ROBERSON and Alice Maud DICKINSON, both of Lewis, Mariposa county.

      CORKINS-BRANSON- In Stockton, June 30, 1911, by Rev. J. W. LUNDY, Ernest Lee CORKIN and Florence Winifred BRANSON, both of Stockton.

July 15, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

July 22, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 22, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      BRUTON- In Merced, July 13, 1911, to the wife of George W. BRUTON, of Bagby, a son.

July 29, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

LANDRUM, Mrs. July 1, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                          Died at Mono.

      Mrs. LANDRUM died at her home in Mono, on Saturday of last week and was buried at the Barley FIeld Monday. She leaves a son, Simeon LANDRUM, and two daughters, Mrs. Alice ROGERS of Merced and Mrs. L. SMITH of Oakland. The deceased had been a resident of this county for many years and was about 75 years of age.

WILCOX-PAGANELLI July 1, 1911, Mariposa Gazette

      W. W. WILCOX and Miss Mabel PAGANELLI of Merced were married in that city on Sunday last.

ROBBIN-THOMPSON July 1, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. E. JEFFERY returned from San Francisco Saturday where she had gone to be present at the wedding of her grand-daughter, Miss Violet THOMPSON, and Mr. Leon ROBBIN, which occurred on June 11, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John THOMPSON, on Capp St. The ceremony was performed in the presence of about forty persons, relatives and friends of the young couple who on that day begun life's voyage together. The bride is a native of Coulterville and spent many years of her life here. She is very popular among young and old having a sweet and winsome disposition. The best wishes of her scores of Coulterville friends go with her in her new life. Mr. and Mrs. ROBIN will make their new home in San Francisco.

McCAULEY, James July 1, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                  ACCIDENT NEAR YOSEMITE.

                         James McCAULEY Dies from the Result of a Runaway.

      James McCAULEY, one of the best known pioneers of Yosemite Valley, was killed in a runaway accident on the Coulterville grade going down into the Cascades of the Merced River, in Yosemite Valley, last Saturday morning about 7 o'clock. Mr. McCAULEY left his home at the Big Meadows about 6 o'clock that morning with a load of beef which he was taking to the valley. When about three miles from his ranch the team which he was driving became frightened from some unknown cause and ran away down the grade. After running a distance of about half a mile, the wagon tipped over and Mr. McCAULEY was thrown out, sustaining a broken neck, several broken ribs, a mashed head and face and other cuts and bruises. No one witnessed the accident, but the tracks of the wagon on the down grade indicated the manner of the accident. Mr. McCAULEY was probably instantly killed.
      The body was found by a party of campers coming out of the Yosemite at about 10 o'clock the same morning. The team was standing quietly in the spot where the wagon had turned over and Mr. McCAULEY'S body was found lying on top of the load of meat. The campers seeing that the man was dead, returned to the Cascades and notified Mr. HASKELL, who at once telephoned to the army surgeon in the valley. The surgeon and a detail of soldiers went to the scene at once and Mr. HASKELL went to the Big Meadows, where he notified Mrs. McCAULEY and her son Fred. As soon as the surgeon and soldiers arrived on the scene an inquest was held, it being found that death was due to an accident as stated above.
      James McCAULEY was born in County Anthram, Ireland, May 10, 1841, and came to California in 1868, settling in Yosemite Valley in 1870. In 1871 Mr. McCAULEY built the short trail to Glacier Point hotel, of which he was proprietor for 18 years. After retiring from the hotel business Mr. McCAULEY went to his Big Meadows ranch, where he has since resided, being engaged in the wholesale butcher business, supplying the Yosemite Valley and a number of mining caps with meats.
      He was married in Coulterville in 1879 to Miss Barbara WENGER, who survives him. Three children, Jules McCAULEY of Groveland, and John and Fred McCAULEY of Yosemite, are the result of the union.
      Mr. McCAULEY became a member of the Mariposa Lodge, No. 39, I. O. O. F., in 1869 and retained his membership there continuously. He was one of the best known men in Mariposa county and extended his acquaintances to all parts of the world by entertaining the hundreds of tourist who visited the Glacier Point hotel during the term of his proprietorship. He was also well known in Merced, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him speaks a kind word for his character and offers a strong regret that he should meet so unkind a fate.
      After the death of Galen CLARK, which occurred last year, Mr. McCAULEY was the oldest pioneer in the Yosemite valley. Mr. McCAULEY'S death brings to mind the death of a former friend and pioneer, J. M. HUTCHINGS, which occurred eight years ago. Mr. and Mrs. HUTCHINGS were driving on the Oak Flat grade when their team became frightened and ran away, Mr. HUTCHING being thrown from the wagon and killed, while Mrs. HUTCHINGS sustained no injuries. Mr. HUTCHINGS, Galen CLARKE and Mr. McCAULEY were close friends for many years and each loved the beautiful valley where they resided with a tenderness that was almost a passion. With Galen CLARKE, his love for Yosemite was the one great passion of his life and he cared naught for anything but to worship nature there and be close to his old friends. Mr. HUTCHINGS and Mr. McCAULEY, while also great lovers of nature, were both endowed with much business ability. Mr. McCAULEY'S ranch at the Big Meadows is one of the beauty spots of the mountains and is a valuable piece of property. As the news of his death reaches the homes of the people of the mountain country there will be genuine sorrow and  regret from one end of Mariposa county to the other, for this good man was loved by all. - Merced Sun, June 26.

GOURGUET, Albert D. July 1, 1911, Mariposa Gazette

                                  Death of ALbert D. GOURQUET.

      Albert D. GOURQUET, the only brother of Mrs. A. E. McELLIGOTT of Madera, died in Fresno, Friday, June 9, 1911, and his funeral ws held from the Calvary Presbyterian church, Sunday afternoon, June 11, the services being conducted by Rev. Duncan WALLACE. At the grave the funeral ceremonies of the Woodsmen of the World were conducted.
      Mr. GOURQUET was born in Mariposa county in 1852. He moved to Fresno county about 25 years ago. He is survived by his widow, two sons, Eugene GOURQUET and Lloyd T. GOURQUET, and three daughters, Mrs. H. COOLIDGE of Fowler, Mrs. Roy RUSSELL of Fresno and Mrs. Jesse BONNAR of Auberry.

RANKIN-ROWLAND July 8, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Miss Alice ROWLAND of Ukiah, a sister of Lee ROWLAND, a former resident of Mariposa, was married on Wednesday of last week to Mr. Andrew RANKIN of Oakland.

ELSTON-McCARTHY July 15, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Miss Azuba McCARTHY, the second daughter of our townsman, W. J. McCARTHY, who is a recent graduate from Downer College, Milwaukee, bids fair to make herself in the intellectual world a mark as shining as that which was attained by her brilliant sister, who a few weeks ago became the bride of Dr. Sydney C. ELSTON. Miss McCARTHY, after completing a course at the University of California, went east to secure further educational advantages not available in this state. She returns now prepared to take charge of the department of domestic science, which has been added to the U. of C. through the benefaction of Mrs. Phoebe HEARST, and which, despite her youth, Miss McCARTHY has been prevailed upon to accept.

WEBB-NEWMAN July 15, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

     Invitations are out for the wedding on July 26th of Sydney V. WEBB and Miss Claire NEWMAN, both of Berkeley.

McFADDEN July 15, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                 DEATH OF GEORGE McFADDEN

                          Impressive Funeral Services- Tribute to his Memory.

      George McFADDEN, a native of Bear Valley, Mariposa county, died at the home of his parents in Manattan, Nevada, on June 19, 1911. Regarding his death the Manhattan Mail of June 24, 1911, says:
      Among the saddest things to occur in Manhattan, that brought great sorrow to a happy home and cast bitter gloom over an entire community was the passing away, at an untimely age, of George McFADDEN, a young man most favorably known and universally beloved.
      The cause of death was the constant handling and inhaling of fumes of cyanide.
      The deceased was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. McFADDEN. The blow to the parents and only surviving brother was especially severe for only six short months ago the family buried a daughter and sister.
      George up to the time of his illness, was employed at the War Eagle mill, and was extremely popular with the management and his fellow workmen. By his untimely end the milling company lost one of their most efficient men and his brother workers a wholesouled, genial companion.
      Everything within the power of medical and surgical skill was done for the young man, but to no avail. Dr. McLEOD of Tonopah, was called in the case by Dr. McINTYRE, the attending physician, but the patient had passed into the Great Beyond ere the arrival of the Tonopah doctor.
      Tuesday afternoon witnessed the funeral of the deceased. Funeral services were held at the Bronx theater, the most commodious building in town and not half large enough to accommodate the host of sympathizers that came to listen to the farewell eulogies over the remains of their departed friend.
      The Rev. BATH officiated and in a few well chosen words delivered the the funeral oration paying a eulogistic tribute to the life of the young man. The minister discoursed briefly from the shortest verse in the Bible- "Jesus Wept." He feelingly spoke of the Savior's life and implored the vast congregation to pay more attention to spiritual life and less display of avarice and greed in the search for gold.
      A choir of mixed voices rendered choice and appropriate hymns that stirred the hearts of the auditors, many of whom had not been inside the sacred precincts of a house of worship in many years.
      The bier was covered with flowers made up into handsome designs. A broken wheel, symbolic of the cut short career of the deceased, was a contribution of the War Eagle management and the fellow employees of the young man. Another given by the Volunteer Fire Department, of which the boy was second in command, was a beautiful ladder, the flower scheme being pink roses and Lilies.
      A large cortege followed the body to its last resting place, in fact the camp turned out in masse: every business house being closed, together with the mills and mines in the district.
      The funeral was under the auspices of the W. F. of M., whose membership preceded the hearse with a body of one hundred and fifty men. Next came members of the Fire Department to the number of sixty, then the sorrow stricken parents and brother of the  deceased, followed closely by every carriage , wagon and automobile available. The following named gentlemen acted as pall bearers: Messrs. NORTH, FERGUSON, BARKER, WEILEP and the GILLAN brothers, whose sad mission it was to cosign to the grave the remains of their personal friend, which they did with genuinely sorrow-bowed head.
      A most pathetic scene was enacted when the hysterically bereaved mother cried out in anguish "Why don't they kill me! I have nothing to live for!" Owing to the extreme youth and the beautiful traits and characteristics of the departed an extreme gloom pervades the camp and it will be many a day before normal cheer will be restored.
      In this the saddest hour of his parent's and brother's bereavement, the entire community offer their sympathy and condolence.

ROBERTSON-DICKINSON July 15, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      E. ROBERTSON and Mrs. Maud DICKINSON surprised their friends and neighbors by going to Stockton and being quietly married on June 29th. Sunday night a large crowd gathered at the bride's home and gave them a rousing charivari. After ringing bells, tooting horns, beating  tin cans, etc., for about fifteen minutes the bride and groom made their appearance. After congratulations Otho DICKINSON gave them some very pretty music on the phonograph. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. BEOBERSON, Mr. and Mrs. HUELSDONK and family, Mr. and Mrs. CARSON and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ira WILKINSON an daughter, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. LAIRD and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard HARLESS, Mrs. Cora BAIN, Misses Georgia McCLURE and Maggie SMYER, Messrs. A. C. SMITH, Newt WALLER, Geroge HARLESS, Calvin PROBASCO, Jon and Harvey THOMPSON, Chas. and Roland DEATSCH, George and Otho DICKINSON.

ELLIS-LEWIS July 22, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Stockton Friday of last week to Chester H. ELLIS and Miss Gertrude A. LEWIS, both of Mariposa.

NEGUS, Edwin Charles July 22, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                          Sudden Death.

      Edwin Charles NEGUS died suddenly at his home on 19th street Saturday afternoon. Mr. NEGUS had been down town and was returning to his home when he was taken ill on Alameda street. Friends rushed to his assistance and helped him to his home, where he died in a short time. Mr. NEGUS was subject to heart troubles and the heat was more than he could stand. He leaves a mother, Mrs. T. S. JOLLEY, a brother, Eugene NEGUS, and a half sister, Mrs. Ray OETERSON. The funeral was held from the family home at 10 o'clock this morning, being conducted by Rev. S. J. LINDSEY, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church.- Merced Sun, July 17.

LEESE-KEARNEY July 22, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Oakland, Wednesday, to Howard D. LEESE and Miss Ruth E. KEARNEY both of Oakland. Miss KEARNEY is a native of Mariposa and the youngest daughter of the late Dr. W. J. KEARNEY.

DAVEREUX-JOY July 29, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Thomas MUTTON and daughter, Norinne, returned Friday from Fresno where they went for the purpose of attending the wedding of Miss Lila JOY and Edw. A. DEVEREUX which occurred recently at the home of the bride's parents in Fresno. Mrs. DAVEREUX resided here for some years in her childhood and is held in kind remembrance by many friends who wish her and her life's partner a long and happy wedded life. The young couple are spending the honeymoon period at Fort Bragg, Mendocino county.

PAULI, Henry July 29, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                           Found Dead.

      On visiting a tent near Mt. Ophir, last Tuesday, James DUNNAWAY and John TRABUCCO, Jr., found the occupant, Henry PAULI, dead. Deceased was a prospector and was living in the tent. He had been a sufferer of consumption some time and the verdict of the coroner's jury was that he died from that disease. He was a native of England and about 62 years of age.

DRUMMOND, James H. July 29, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                  James H. DRUMMOND Suicides.

     James H. DRUMMOND, a native of Mississippi, aged 34 years, committed suicide in Mariposa, Thursday morning by shooting himself with a 38-cal. special revolver, the bullet entering above the heart and coming out the back. DRUMMOND had been tending bar for John W. REED for some time and his act must have been premeditated, as he left a note stating that $80 would be found in his pocket to defray his funeral expenses. About 4 a.m. he went into the yard in the rear of REED'S saloon and was found soon after in a dying condition and the pistol beside him. He was taken to his room where he lingered until about 9 a.m. when he passed away. Despondency is assigned as the cause of the rash act. He leaves an aunt, Miss Lee DEVANAY, and three brothers, William, Kirby and Robert, all well known in Mariposa, besides a number of near relatives in Mississippi. The funeral was held yesterday at 10 a.m. Internment in Mariposa public cemetery.
      Coroner JOHNSON summoned a jury and held an inquest in accordance with law. The verdict was: "We find the deceased was named J. H. DRUMMOND, was a native of Mississippi, aged about 34 years, that he came to his death on the 27th day of July, 1911, in this county, by a gunshot wound inflicted by his own hand with suicidal intent."
      The following men composed the jury: Geo. H. LINVILLE, foreman, W. W. GANN, Bert SMITH, W. H. RAMSDEN, F. H. CONWELL, Wm. WILLIAMS, Joel HALMAN, M. J. MULLERY, Chas. W. CALDWELL.

Vitals August 1911 Mariposa Gazette

August 5, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 5, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      WARDALL- In Oakland, July 17th, 1911, to the wife of Clarence WARDALL, a daughter.

      DAVIS- In Sutter Creek, July 17th, 1911, to the wife of James E. DAVIS, a son.

August 12, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 12, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      QUICK- In San Jose, July 27th, 1911, to the wife of G. E. QUICK, a son.

      BREWER- In Bakersfield, August 5, 1911, to the wife of R. R. BREWER (formerly Miss Diamond BAKER), a son.

August 19, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

August 26, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

TRESIDDER, Martin August 5, 1911, Mariposa Gazette

                                   Death of Martin TRESIDDER.

      Martin TRESIDDER, a well known miner and millman, of Mt. BULLION, died at his home in that town Thursday morning last, the cause of death being heart troubles. Deceased was a native of England, aged 44 years. He came to the United States about 25 years ago and settled in Plumas county. Sixteen years ago he moved to this county and has resided here ever since. He was a steady, sober, and industrious man: a kind and loving husband and father and a good citizen: one whom all will regret to lose from the community. He was a member in good standing of the Mariposa Lodge, No. 39, I. O. O. F. and was buried under the auspices of that order in the Odd Fellows cemetery, at Mariposa, yesterday afternoon at one o'clock. He leaves to mourn his demise a widow and seven children, and a brother, James TRESIDDER, at Mt. Bullion, and several brothers and sisters in England.

FLOOD, Horace August 5, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Case of Plague Discovered.

      Dr. W. F. SNOW of Sacramento, secretary of the State Board of Health has received a report of a case of bubonic plague in Contra Costa county. The victim was Horace FLOOD, aged 7 years, who died on July 26th. He is supposed to have become infected from bites and scratches of a ground squirrel. Following this death 185 men have been put to work by the Federal authorities in San Francisco and surrounding bay counties, waging war on ground squirrels and rats which carry the plague germ.

SOUZA, Joe August 12, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                    MAN KILLED

                    Premature Blast Kills One Man and Cripples Another.

      A serious and frightful accident occurred at the plant of the Yosemite Stone company, near Exechequer, Monday afternoon last 4 o'clock. Joe SOUZA and his brother  Manuel were engaged in blasting for the company when the accident occurred. They were doing what is known as "bulldozing" by miners and quarrymen, that is placing the stick of powder on the rock and shooting it instead of drilling a hole in which to place the charge. They had seven shots ready and had lit them all but one and in some unaccountable way the last one went off prematurely.
      Joe SOUZA had both hands blown off his eyes blown out and numerous bones broken. He only lived a few moments after the explosion.
      Manuel was thrown about twelve feet and received frightful bruises and cuts but will recover. Both were natives of Portugal and had been in the employ of the company about three weeks, Coroner Johnson held an inquest and the jury brought in a verdict in accordance with the above facts. The dead man was about 28 years of age. The remains were taken to the Merced. The wounded man was taken to the Merced Sanitarium for treatment.

YOCUM, Mrs. Jesse H.  August 12, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                   Mrs. Jesse H. YOCUM Dead.

      Mrs. Jesse H. YOCUM died at the residence of her son, F. F. YOCUM, in Mariposa, Wednesday morning last. Mrs. YOCUM had been in feeble health for some time and death was not unexpected yet it came as a great shock to her children and grand children who dearly loved her. Deceased was a native of New York and 70 years of age. She came to Mariposa county from Kansas in 1881 and had been a resident of the county ever since except three years spent back in Kansas. She had been a widow many years and had been cared for by her children.
      She leaves, besides a number of grand children, a son, F. F. YOCUM and a daughter, Mrs. Wm. H. LOWRIE, to morn her death. Funeral services were held at the residence of her son Thursday morning last, Rev. W. A. LINDSEY officiating. The remains were conveyed to Pea Ridge cemetery for internment.

AUGUST, William August 12, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      William AUGUST, who resided a few miles below Mormon Bar, at Cariboo, for many years, and who went to the French Hospital in San Francisco, a few weeks since for medical treatment, died in that institution last Saturday.

CARLON, Mrs. Kate August 19, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Kate CARLON, well known and esteemed by many readers of this column, died Tuesday morning at her home near Groveland of an acute ailment of a few day's duration. The deceased was a native of Ireland and and attained the advanced age of ninety-one years when called to her reward. She was the mother of a large family of children, five of whom are left to mourn the passing of a devoted and loving parent, namely: Timothy CARLON of La Grange, Mrs. Peter MOGAN and Mrs. Henry THOMPSON of Snelling, Mrs. Elizabeth PHILLIPS of Coulterville, and Miss Kate CARLON of Groveland. Numerous grandchilden have also been a cause of joy in the declining years of the venerable lady and to all these hosts of friends offer sincerest sympathy. Mrs. CARLON was the mother of Supervisor Sylvester CARLON of Tuolumne county, whose death eighteen months ago while yet in the prime of manhood, caused such such widespread regret, not alone for his great popularity in many counties but also for the sad circumstances attending his death. The aged mother bore her weight of sorrow with heroic courage yet fully realizing her cup of sorrow had reached its sharpest point. Ninety years of joy and sorrow- how few of us give thought to all that may have been endured. Many emotions are often crowded into one day's span but when months and years roll by laden with sorrows and with joys the heart must indeed be tired, which for the allotted four score and ten years has borne bravely whatever the loving Farther has pleased to send. The funeral will be held to-morrow from the Catholic church at Big Oak. Rev. Father KEARNEY of Coulterville will officiate.

PALMER, Frank C. August 19, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                  SUPERVISOR PALMER DEAD.

                            Passed Away Sunday Night After a Short Illness.

      Frank C. PALMER, one of the best known and highly respected citizen of the Chowchilla district passed away Monday night last at the family home above Bootjack, after a short illness.
      Mr. PALMER was the Supervisor of District No. 5, an da week before his death he was in Mariposa attending to business and although complaining of slight cold no uneasiness was felt by either his relatives or friends.
      He went to Wawona a day or two after being in Mariposa and there seemed to take more cold and become rapidly worse and was taken home where he died Sunday night at 12 o'clock, pneumonia being the cause of death.
      Deceased was a native of England, aged 60 years. He emigrated from his native land and came to America when a young man and had been a resident of Mariposa county for the past thirty years.
      Ever since his advent into the county he has been looked upon as a leader. Being of a studious disposition he studied all questions of importance to the people of the county and was naturally looked upon as an advisor.
      He was elected to represent the people of No. 5 District in 1906 and was a member of the Board, serving on his second term, at the time of his death.
      He was a good neighbor, a fast friend, whole souled and good-hearted, and will be greatly missed by the people of the county and especially by the people of Supervisor District No. 5.
      Death is no new visitor to the PALMER household. In the past fifteen months the grim reaper has visited the family five times in that short space of time. First John G. PALMER, a brother, was taken away; shortly after this a son, Will PALMER, was called; then Mrs. Jane PALMER, the beloved wife of the subject of this sketch, went upon her long journey. Shortly after the death of Mrs. PALMER, Frank C. PALMER, Jr., another son, was killed near Whitlock by his riding horse stumbling and falling upon him.
      All of these deaths coming as they did in such a short time, saddened Mr. PALMER and naturally caused him much worry and ws undoubtedly the real cause of death.
      The funeral services were held at the family residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. C. K. WESTFALL officiating, and the remains were interred in the family cemetery on the farm, beside the last resting place of his beloved helpmate.
      To mourn the absence of a kind, loving and indulgent father, he leaves three daughters, Annie and Lizzie PALMER of Bootjack, and Mrs. May WILLIAMS, of Cliente, Kern county; and two sons, James PALMER of Whiterock, and Herbert PALMER, of Bootjack.

WALKER, Mrs. Louisa August 19, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Death of Mrs. WALKER.

      Mrs. Louisa WALKER, a native of Arkansas, aged 59 years, breathed her last at her home in Mariposa, Thursday afternoon last, at about 4:30 o'clock. Mrs. WALKER was an old resident of the town and her death is regretted by all. She had been in ill health for some time and her death was not unexpected. She leaves eight living children: Charles, George, Aaron and Willima WALKER of Mariposa; Mrs. Leathea WILCOX, of Lewis; Mrs. Bessie DOWNIE, of Vancouver; Mrs. Fred MASON, of San Jose; Mrs. R. C. NELSON, of Colfax. The funeral was held at Lewis yesterday at 3 p.m. Deceased was a kind and loving mother and a good neighbor.

HARRIS, Mathew August 19, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                 DEATH OF MATTHEW HARRIS.

                           A Mariposa County Pioneer DIes in San Francisco.

      Matthew HARRIS died at his home, 45 Hartford street, San Francisco, last Monday, aged 69 years, after a serious illness of seven months. This announcement, though not unexpected, causes deep sorrow to his Merced relatives and friends, as well as to a wide circle of others. Mr. HARRIS was a man of prominence in San Francisco, a member of the board of supervisors, and for many years one of the best known lumber dealers. He stood high in the estimation of the people.
      Mr. HARRIS came to California with his parents when he was ten years of age, from Wisconsin, in 1852. After spending a short time in Sacramento, the family went to Mariposa, and in his early manhood he was engaged in mining in the Mariposa and Princeton mines. At the age of 24 he went to Grass Valley, and for a time followed the occupation of driving stage. At the age of 26 he was married to Miss Amanda MOORE in Nevada county, who died only seven weeks before the death of her husband. Two sons survive their parents- Frank H. HARRIS and M. A. HARRIS- both of whom were associated with their father in the lumber business in San Francisco.
      Soon after his marriage Mr. HARRIS went to San Francisco and engaged in the teaming business, mainly with lumber mills. Not long afterwards he organized the lumber firm of Harris & Jones. In 1895 he became manager of the Scott & VanArsdale Lumber Company.

      In 1909 Mr. HARRIS was elected a member of the board of supervisors, his first public political position. The board adjourning Monday ordered it inscribed on the records that they did so in respect to his memory, also adopting a memorial submitted by Supervisor MURDOCK which in feeling terms set forth their esteem for their deceased associate and their regret at losing his advise and companionship.
      The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from the undertaking parlor of Halsted & Co., 11222 Sutter St., Pacific Lodge, No. 136, Free and Accepted Masons, having charge of the ceremony. The body was cremated at Cypress Lawn cemetery, and the internment was private.
      The brothers and sisters of the deceased are John F. and James A. HARRIS of Oakland; Charles HARRIS and F. H. PHILLIPS of Merced; Miss Emily HARRIS and Miss Vinnie PHILLIPS of Merced. - Merced Star.

KELLETT-WEIBE August 26, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      The engagement was announced recently of Miss M. E. WEIBE and Horatio G. KELLETT, both of Oakland. No date for the wedding has been set at the present writing but it will probably be an event of mid-winter. The bride-to-be is a charming young lady with a sweet and sunny disposition and has hosts of friends in the city and on the bay. Ray is a Coulterville boy and a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John HALLINAN, pioneer residents of this locality. The parents and grand-parents of the intended groom plighted their final vows in the Coulterville Catholic Church and for that reason the young people are considering the idea of choosing the same edifice for the most solemn event of their lives.

CARLON, Mrs. Kate August 26, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Mr. and Mrs. John VIGNA and Miss Annie GARBARINO, members of the choir of the Coulterville Catholic Church furnished the singing at the funeral of the late Mrs. K. CARLON which was held Thursday morning from the church at Big Oak. The organist of the church was prevented from attending by illness in her family but the vacancy was kindly filled at the eleventh hour by Miss Hazel BRUSHI of San Diego, who was visiting relatives near Big Oak. Among others attending were: Mrs. COMISSIANA, Mrs. CASACCIA, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas HALLINAN, Miss Josephine GARBARINO, Mautine BOLTON and Ed Webb.

PATE, Mrs. Martha M.  August 26, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Mrs. Martha M. PATE Dead.

      Martha M. PATE died at her home in Corcoran yesterday after an illness extending over a period of two weeks. Her daughter, Mrs. Edna ERGO, was with her at the time of death. The deceased was born in Illinois, April 8, 1861, and moved with her parents to California when a girl, settling in Mariposa county. She was married in 1881, to S. M. PATE, from whom she was divorced a few years ago, after which she removed to Corcoran, where she has since resided. She was a resident of Merced for about ten years. She is survived by five children, Louis F. PATE, Mrs. Henry LATOUR, Sam PATE, Mrs. Edna ERGO and Henry PATE. - Merced Sun, Aug., 21.

ENGSTROM, Miss Ruth August 26, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      The friends of Mrs. Mary AUBURY were indeed saddened when the news was received here of the death of  her only child, Mrs. Ruth ENGSTROM. When we heard of Mrs. ENGSTROM' success we had congratulations for Mrs. AUBURY that her daughter should have achieved such a brilliant career and now all we can do is sympathize deeply for the afflicted mother.

REHFUESS, L. August 26, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                         Body Recovered.

      The body of L. REHFUESS, the young man who fell from a log into the Merced  river, in Yosemite Valley on June 13th and drowned, was recovered last Friday, having been discovered floating in the edge of the river by a camper. R. E. WILBURN and Officer John SMITH went up to Yosemite yesterday and brought the remains to the undertaking parlors in this city, where they were prepared for shipment to Richmond. The body was found about a quarter of a mile above the power house, which point is about 75 yards below where the accident occurred that caused the young mans death. The deceased was 24 years of age. The remains were shipped to Mrs. Julia GLASS, an aunt of the young man, who resides in Richmond. - Merced Sun, Aug. 21.

SHIMER-ORDUNO August 26, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Soflora on Wednesday of last week to James Edward SHIMER aged 37 years, and Candia ORDUNO aged 29 years, both residents of Coulterville. The couple were married by Justice Wm. HARTVIG.

Vitals September 1911 Mariposa Gazette

September 2, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

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September 9, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born September 9, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      ALARID- In Mariposa, Sept. 5, 1911, to the wife of Manuel ALARID, a daughter.

September 16, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

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September 23, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

Born September 23, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      JOSE- In Hornitos, September 19, 1911, tot he wife of James JOSE, a daughter.

September 30, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

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Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements

GIBBONS-DENNISON September 2, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      The announcement of the engagement of Hiss Hazel DENNISON to Warren GIBBONS of Merced Falls has been made by her. The wedding will take place within the next few weeks.- Modesto Hearald.

FARNSWORTH-HAUN September 2, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

      Clarence P. FARNSWORTH and Miss Eva B. HAUN, both of Merced, were married in that city Monday last.

ADAME, Erteban September 9, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Drowned at Ned's Gulch.

      A Mexican named Erteban ADAME, aged about 20 years, was drowned Sunday last in the Merced river at Ned's Gulch. The man and two companions were in swimming and the unfortunate man got into deep water and lost his life. None of the men could swim. All three were section hands working under Section Boss Thomas RIELLY on the Y. V. railroad. Coroner Johnson held an inquest Monday and a verdict of "accidental drowning" was the verdict rendered by the jury.

POLKINGTON, E. September 9, 1911 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Drowned at Merced Falls.

      E. POLKINTON, an employee of the Yosemite Lumber company, was drowned in the Merced river Sunday, at Merced Falls, while in swimming with two companions. It is supposed that he was taken with cramps. He was a resident of Fresno and leaves a widow, two sons and two daughters to mourn. The remains were taken to Fresno for internment. The deceased was well known throughout Mariposa county where he had worked as a miner. He was in Mariposa several months ago on a visit to old comrades of the mines.

NELSON-BARGER September 16, 1911 Mariposa Gazette
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                                       Married in Mariposa.

      Wm. H. NELSON, of El Portal, son of Henry NELSON the Merced real estate man, was married at the Mariposa Hotel, Wednesday night to Miss Edna BARGER, of Yosemite, Judge W. A. SCOTT officiated. The couple will make their home at El Portal where the groom is emplo