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Mariposa Gazette 1919 - 1921
Mariposa Gazette 1919
Vitals January 1919 Mariposa Gazette
January 4, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Died January 4, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
RHOAN- In Mariposa, December 28, 1919, Augustine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert RHOAN, a native of California, aged 11 years.
January 11, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
January 18, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
January 25, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
one birth
Died January 25, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
MILBURN- In Mariposa, January 20, 1919, Mrs. Louisa MILBURN, a native of Illinois, aged 79 years.
Obituaries and marriage announcements
UPTON, Miss Alice January 4, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Miss Alice UPTON, daughter of the late John and Mrs. May UPTON, former residents of Cathey's Valley, died at Agnews, on December 24, 1918. The remains were brought to Merced for burial, internment being made in the Masonic cemetery. Miss UPTON was ?? years of age.
DEES, Mary Belle January 4, 1918 Mariposa Gazette
CHILD IS KILLED BY FALLING LIMB
Mary Belle
DEES,
aged 9 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. DEES, was instantly
killed
by a falling limb from a tree Saturday at the family home near Bailey
Flat.
Harold KNOWLIN, who was at work on the ranch, had climbed the tree to
cut
off a limb which interfered with plowing. The ax was dull and Mr. Dees
told him to throw it to the ground to be sharpened. The little girl was
sent to the house for a file, and just as the axe was about to be
handed
to KNOWLIN the limb snapped off. It rebounded after striking the ground
and struck the little girl on the side of the head, fracturing the
skull
and causing instant death.
Both
parents of
the child witnessed the accident. The little form was carried to the
house
and Dr. ALLEN of Raymond summoned, but nothing could be done, as life
was
extinct before the physician arrived.
The family
has
lived at Bailey Flat for four years, coming here from Texas. Funeral
services
were held Monday morning and internment was made in Woods cemetery at
Raymond.
WESTFALL-TRABUCCO January 4, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
MARIPOSA YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED IN MADERA
Paul L. WESTFALL of Oakvale district and Miss Eleanor E. TRABUCCO, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank TRABUCCO of Mt. Bullion, were united in marriage in Madera last Monday evening by the Rev. F. L. BLOWERS. The wedding which was very simple was at the Baptist parsonage. The young couple will make their home on the groom's ranch near Oakvale. The best wishes of their many friends for a long and happy married life.
CABEZUT, Miss Florence January 4, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
MERCED FALLS GIRL DIES DURING VISIT
News comes from Santa Rosa of the death there yesterday of Miss Florence CABEZUT of Merced Falls, who passed away while enroute to the hospital in an ambulance. Pneumonia was the cause of death. Miss CABEZUT, aged 17, was there to visit with her sister, Mrs. John ZURR.- Merced Sun, Dec. 30.
Clark, Ernest January 4, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
We have another boy to honor with a gold star in the service flag. Ernest CLARK enlisted in the marines. He gave his life to his country for all of us. May we always remember to honor him.
KIMBALL, Roland S. January 25, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
DEATH CLAIMS WELL KNOWN GAME WARDEN
Roland S.
KIMBALL,
deputy game Worden for this district, died at 7:30 Thursday at his home
in North Sonora.
Two weeks
ago
his wife and child were taken ill with influenza and while they were
convalescing
he too was strickened with the malady. It soon developed that his case
was of the most violent form, and it rapidly turned into pneumonia.
Like
so many of the influenza-pneumonia cases, it would yield to no
treatment
and the young man, so strong and vigorous only a few weeks ago, was
doomed
to the grave.
"Rolly"
KIMBALL,
as he was familiarly called, was a son of the late Millard KIMBALL, for
many years superintendent of the Columbia Marble Co., and spent most of
his life in the Columbia section, where he was born 26 years ago. A few
years he became an officer of the State game commission and his field
was
in Merced county. His good services were soon recognized by his
superiors
and last year he was made a deputy with greater powers and
responsibilities,
being placed in charge of this district, which embraced the entire
county,
but he was empowered to act any place.
He was a
careful,
active warden and performed his duties well. He was universally liked
and
had many warm friends, made by his pleasing manners and accommodating
ways,
and his death is a source of extreme regret to the whole community.
Sympathy
is extended his loving wife and child in the great sorrow that has been
visited upon them, and to his mother, brothers and sisters, who keenly
realize the loss they have sustained.
The funeral
will
occur this Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the family
residence,
under the direction of undertaker Burden. Internment will be in the
City
cemetery.- Sonora Union, Jan. 18.
MILBURN, Mrs. Louisa January 25, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
PIONEER RESIDENT PASSES AWAY IN MARIPOSA
Mrs. Louisa
MILBURN,
a pioneer resident of this county passed away at the home of her son,
Joseph
MILBURN, in Mariposa, last Monday morning following an illness of about
two years, the last six months of which she had been confined to her
bed.
Mrs.
MILBURN was
a native of Illinois and about 78 years of age. When but a little child
she crossed the plains in an ox train and resided for a time at San
Jose.
A short time later she removed to Mariposa and ever since this county
has
been her home.
On June
6th, 1856,
she was married near Mariposa to John H. MILBURN and the result of this
union eight children were born, five boys and three girls, four of whom
survive. They are: Joseph and William MILBURN of Mariposa, Mrs. Abbie
MILBURN
of Fresno and Mrs. Nettie MILBURN of Oakland.
Funeral
services
were held at the home of her son in Mariposa on Tuesday, internment
being
in the public cemetery at 2 p.m.. Rev. R. H. WIGHTMAN, officiating.
Vitals February 1919 Mariposa Gazette
February 1, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
missing issue
February 8, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
one birth
February 15, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Married February 15, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
WILEY-GANN In Stockton, February 8, 1919, C. H. WILEY and Miss Edith GANN, both of Fresno.
Died February 15, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
BERTKEN- In Mariposa, February 8, 1919, Julius H. BERTKEN, a native of Mariposa County, California, aged 42 years, 7 months, 12 days.
February 22, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
two births
Obituaries and marriage announcements
BURT, T. T. February 8, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
The funeral of the late T. T. BURT, of Hunter's Valley, who passed away at the Mariposa county hospital Thursday night of last week was held in Mariposa last Sunday. The funeral was conducted under the auspices of the Mariposa Lodge of Odd Fellows.
REED, Mrs. M. A. February 15, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
DEATH CALLS AGED COULTERVILLE RESIDENT
Mrs. M. A. REED, a pioneer resident of this county, passed away at her home in Coulterville Wednesday of last week. Death was the result of old age, together with injuries received by a fall some time since. She is survived by four children, two sons and two daughters. The sons are Otis REED of Coulterville and John W. REED of Mariposa. Deceased was about 93 years of age. Funeral services were held in Coulterville on Friday, February 7th.
BERTKEN, Julius February 15, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
TAX COLLECTOR BERTKEN DIES AT HOME HERE
Julius H.
BERTKEN,
a lifelong resident of this county and whose friends were numbered by
his
acquaintances, passed peacefully away at his home in Mariposa last
Saturday
night, at 11:45 o'clock, following an illness of long duration.
Mr. BERTKEN
was
born at Mormon Bar, a short distance from Mariposa on June 26, 1876 and
was 42 years, 7 months and 12 days of age at the time of his death.
For many
years
he followed mining as his occupation and only retired from this line of
work when his health would no longer permit.
Four years
ago
he was appointed to the posiition of deputy sheriff of this county,
serving
two years. At the last general election Mr. BERTKEN was elected tax
collector
of Mariposa county, but owing to his continued illness was unable to
attend
his duties of the office.
On March 4,
1896
he was married in Mariposa, to Miss Hattie GORDON daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Peter GORDON. Five children- three daughters and two sons-
was the result of this happy union, all of whom survive and reside in
Mariposa.
The children are: Mrs. Irene ASHWORTH, Misses Merle L. and Josephine V.
BERTKEN, Claude and Jack BERTKEN. Besides the members of his immediate
family who are left to mourn his untimely death are his aged parents,
Mr.
and Mrs. George BERTKEN, Sr., Mrs. Josie SCHLAGETER, a sister, D. E.
and
George BERTKEN of Mariposa, and B. F. and J. D. BERTKEN of Arizona,
brothers.
The funeral
services
were held in Mariposa, Monday at 2 p.m., internment being in the
Catholic
cemetery, the ceremony being delivered by Judge J. J. TRABUCCO. Despite
the inclement weather, a large cortege of friends followed his remains
to their last resting place.
WILEY-GANN February 15, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
MARIPOSA YOUNG LADY WEDS IN STOCKTON
C. H. WILEY of Fresno and Miss Edith GANN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. GANN of Mariposa, were united in marriage in Stockton, Saturday of last week. The young couple will make their home in Fresno, where for some time past both have been in the employ of the Union Oil Company.
TULEY-LEONARD February 22, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Albert J. TULEY and Miss Naomi LEONARD, both of Usona, were married Tuesday by Rev. R. M. WIGHTMEN.
Vitals March 1919 Mariposa Gazette
March 1, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
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March 8, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Died March 8, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
MALONEY- In Oakland, March 3, 1919, John Martin, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth MALONEY, loving father of W. F. and Leo C. MALONEY, a native of Boston, Mass., aged 64 years, 8 months and 8 days.
March 15, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Died March 15, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
CRAFT- In Mariposa, March 11, 1919, George S. CRAFT, a native of Erie county, New York, aged 64 years, 6 months and 25 days.
March 22, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
March 29, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
one birth
Obituaries and marriage announcements
BENNETT, Fred L. March 1, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Fred L. BENNETT, well known here, died in Grass Valley on Monday, Feb. 17, 1919. Deceased was about forty years of age and followed mining as an occupation. He is survived by his wife and three children. The remains were taken to Chico for burial.
MARIA, Mrs. Mary March 1, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
BEAR VALLEY RESIDENT DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Mrs. Mary MARIA of Bear Valley died at her home in that town on Wednesday, following a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Manuel MARIA, one daughter, Mrs. Amelia J. COSTA, and three sons, Joseph F., Eli J. and Manuel MARIA, Jr., all of Bear Valley. The remains were interred in Bear Valley cemetery on Thursday.
BAKER, John Bennett March 1, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
JOHN BENNETT BAKER TAKEN BY DEATH
John Bennett
BAKER,
prominent cattleman, who has been a resident of Merced for the past
forty-five
years, died Saturday night at 9:30 o'clock, in St. Mary's hospital, San
Francisco, where he was taken a week previously to submit to a surgical
operation for tumors. Mr. BAKER's ailment had been an annoyance for
some
months, and an operation was advised as an eventual necessity. The
extreme
seriousness of the case was not realized, however, until death began
casting
its approaching shadow. The operation was performed on Wednesday
morning,
and first signs indicated its success, with hopes of recovery. On
Thursday
evening his heart showed first signs of being unequal to the strain on
his constitution resultant from the shock of the operation and he sank
gradually from then until his hour of death. He was kept up on
stimulant,
and had conscious intervals continuously until a few moments before
death.
His wife, his son Richard BENNETT: his daughter, Miss Genevieve BAKER,
and his son-in-law, Marion CONRAD, were with him at the time of death.
These members of the family returned home last night on the same train
which brought home the remains of the late pioneer.
Mr. BAKER
was
a native of County Cork, Ireland, where he was born on June 24, 1857,
and
was therefore in his sixty-second year. When seventeen years of age he
migrated to America and came directly to California, settling in
Merced,
which has been his residence ever since. For many years he has been one
of the most successful cattle raisers of the county, operating a large
ranch in Le Grand vicinity. His residence has always been made in this
city. On October 13, 1881, Mr. BAKER was married to Mary SHEEHAN, the
widow
who survives. Six children also survive to mourn the loss and share the
sympathy of a large circle of friends. The children's names follow:
Mrs.
Kathryn CONRAD, Misses Genevieve and Mary BAKER, Richard BENNETT, John
T. and Francis BAKER. All are in Merced except the later, Corporal
Francis
BAKER, who is at Issoudon, France, with the 802nd Aero Squad of the
American
Expeditionary Forces.
The funeral
services
will be held in the local Catholic church at 10:30 o'clock to-morrow
morning,
with Rev. Edward LOONEY officiating, and internment will be made in the
Catholic cemetery.
Mr. BAKER
had
membership in Merced Lodge, No. 1240, B.P.O.E. Elks.- Merced Sun, Feb.
24.
MALONEY, John M. March 8, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
JOHN M. MALONEY DIES AT OAKLAND HOME
John M.
MALONEY,
a pioneer farmer of the Elkhorn district, near Hornitos, and one of the
best known men of this county, died at his home in Oakland, Monday,
March
3, 1919, following a long illness. He was a native of Boston, Mass.,
and
aged 64 years, 8 months and 8 days.
For four
years
he served the people of District No. 1, this county, as Supervisor.
He is
survived
by his sister, Miss Mary E. MALONEY, and two sons, Leo and Francis
MALONEY,
all residents of Oakland.
The remains
were
brought to Mariposa on Wednesday, internment being in the Catholic
cemetery.
Despite threatening weather a large concourse of friends followed his
remains
to their last resting place.
CRAFT, George S. March 15, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
GEORGE S. CRAFT DIES AT COUNTY HOSPITAL
George S. CRAFT, for a number of years engaged in mining in the Sherlocks district, died at the county hospital Tuesday night. Bullar paralysis was the cause of death. Mr. CRAFT has been ailing for the past couple of years and for the past year has been unable to use his vocal organs. He was a native of Erie county, New York, and aged 64 years, 6 months, 25 days. The remains were interred in the Mariposa cemetery on Thursday.
BARNETT, John R. March 15, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
JOHN R. BARNETT DIES IN MADERA
John R.
BARNETT,
for nearly 30 years one of Madera's best known citizens, passed away at
noon to-day. Several weeks ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis, from
which he seemed to be recovering. This was followed by a second stroke,
his condition becoming critical. It was feared that he could not
survive,
but his condition improved. On Tuesday evening he suffered a third
stroke,
since which time he has been unconscious. His passing away was hourly
expected,
and the end came at 10 minutes past 12 to-day, the end coming very
peacefully.
At his bedside were his sorrowing family.
John Robert
BARNETT
was born at Mariposa, on April 30, 1852, he being 66 years, 10 months
and
17 days of age. His parents were among the first to settle in Mariposa,
they going there in 1849, when the gold excitement was attracting
people
to the Golden West. Mr. BARNETT, the elder, was a native of England;
and
his wife was born in Virginia.
After
spending
his boyhood days at Mariposa, John R. BARNETT engaged in stock raising
in that county. Later he served as under sheriff and tax collector of
Mariposa
county.
On July 4,
1877,
Mr. BARNETT married Miss Eliza FLOTO at Mariposa, who survives him.
Five
children were born of the union. In 1890 the family moved to Madera
where
Mr. BARNETT engaged in the butcher business, which he conducted until
about
eight years ago when he retired from active life. A large, comfortable
home was built at Yosemite avenue and A streets which has been the
family
residence.
Besides his
wife
the deceased leaves a brother, James P. BARNETT of Richmond, three sons
and one daughter, and five grand children. The sons are John H.
BARNETT,
the present sheriff, Fred W. and Frank T. BARNETT, Mrs. Annie BROWN id
the daughter. Another daughter, Miss Lizzie BARNETT, passed away 10
years
ago.
Mr. BARNETT
was
a member of the local lodge of Mason's Knights of Pythias and B.P.U.E.,
and also the Elks.
During his
long
residence here Mr. BARNETT was one of the town's leading citizens.
Honest
and strait forward in his dealings, and of genial disposition he made
friends
with all with whom he came in contact. Through his business ability he
acquired considerable valuable property in town and near by. Since his
retirement from active business life he spent all of his time with his
family, in which he was a devoted and loving husband and father. During
his later years his five grandchildren were his special delight. The
whole
town deeply regrets that his time has come, and extends sympathy to his
bereaved relatives.
The funeral
will
be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence.
Rev.
Jonathan NICHOLS will conduct the funeral services. At the grave the
masonic
funeral service will be held. The members of the other lodges of which
the deceased was a member will attend.- Madera Tribune, March 7.
McCROSSEN, Michael James March 15, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
HUNTER'S VALLEY MAN DIES IN MADERA
Michael James
McCROSSEN
passed away Wednesday morning at the his home at 301 South G street.
Mr. McCROSSEN
suffered
a stroke of paralysis about two weeks ago, due to cerebral hemorrhage.
His condition steadily grew worse and a week ago he became unconscious
and so remained until the end.
Mr.
McCROSSEN
was born in Wisconsin on September 11, 1865, being 54 years, 6 months
and
1 day of age. In the early eighties he came to California. For a time
he
lived at Turlock, where he followed carpentering. Thirty years ago he
came
to Madera and for a time was in the employ of the Madera Flume and
Trading
company. He also followed mining in Mariposa county. Afterwards he
returned
to Madera where he located in business, retiring last year.
The
deceased was
an upright man in his dealings and he had the confidence and respect of
his many friends. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Jennie McCROSSEN, five
brothers
and five sisters, all of whom live in the east. He was also a uncle of
Frank P., Eugene J. and Geo. A. GORDON.
The funeral
was
held on Friday morning at 10 o'clock from the Catholic church. High
mass
was conducted by Father PRENDIVILLE. Internment was in Calvary
cemetery.-
Madera Tribune.
Vitals April 1919 Mariposa Gazette
April 5, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
one birth
Died April 5, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
MILBURN- In Mariposa, March 21, 1919, Joseph MILBURN, a native of Mariposa county, California, aged 60 years.
April 12, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
April 19, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
April 26, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Died April 26, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
BERTKEN- In Mariposa, April 18, 1919, George BERTKEN, Sr., a native of Hanover, Germany, aged 91 years.
Obituaries and marriage announcements
MILBURN, Joseph April 5, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
WELL KNOWN RESIDENT PASSES AWAY SUDDENLY
Joseph MILBURN,
well known throughout this county, died suddenly at his home in
Mariposa
last Monday about noon. Death was due to heart trouble from which he
had
been a sufferer for some years. On the day of his death he was about
his
home as usual, showing no sign od distress until strickened.
Joseph
MILBURN
was a native of Mariposa county and about 60 years of age.
He was born
on
the old Milburn ranch near Bootjack and resided in this county his
entire
life.
Surviving
him
besides his widow, Mrs. Lucy MILBURN, are two sisters and a brother,
William
Milburn. His mother, Mrs. Louisa MILBURN passing away a few months
since.
He was a
member
of the Mariposa Lodge of Odd Fellows and the funeral was held under the
auspices of that order Wednesday at 2 p.m. A large cortege of friends
followed
his remains to their last resting place in the I.O.O.F. cemetery above
town.
DOTCHEN, Mark April 5, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
CLEARINGHOUSE MINER SUICIDES THIS WEEK
Mark DOTCHEN,
aged
about 55 years, a miner employed at the Clearinghouse mine, committed
suicide
at that place Monday of this week, by cutting his throat with a small
pocket
knife. Two wounds were made.
DOTCHEN had
been
at work in the mine for about three months and was just prior to his
death,
recovering from the effects of a continuous spree.
Coroner
JOHNSON
was summoned and held the inquest on Tuesday.
But $3.70
was
found on his person, besides his watch. He also possessed Liberty Bonds
to the amount of $150, deposited in the Farmers and Merchants National
Bank in Merced.
DOCTCHEN
came
here from Montana and was a member of Cascade Falls Lodge, F. &
A.M.
The remains
were
brought to Mariposa and interred in the Masonic cemetery on Wednesday.
FIELDS-HOWARD April 12, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
A marriage license was issued Thursday of this week to Louis L. FIELDS and Daisy B. HOWARD, both of Mariposa.
FIELDS-HOWARD April 19, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
L. L. FIELD and Daisy B. HOWARD, both of Mariposa, were married in Bear Valley by Justice of the peace G. W. GREEN last Saturday night.
McFARLAND, William April 19, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
MARIPOSA COUNTY RESIDENT PASSES IN MADERA
William
McFARLAND,
a resident of Mist, Mariposa county, just across the Madera county
line,
died at the county hospital yesterday where he had been for two weeks.
He was a native of California, aged 56 years, 5 months and 24 days.
The
deceased leaves
a widow, one daughter, Pearl McDONALD, and three sons: Lawrence, whose
present address is unknown, Floyd, Theodore and Harold, all of Mist. He
also leaves three brothers, James, of TUrlock; Robert, of Lodi and
Charles,
of Oregon, and two sisters, Mrs. A. NEIL of Fresno and Mrs. R. R.
ROBINSON
of San Francisco. James McFARLAND and Mrs. NEIL came here to make
funeral
arrangements.
The funeral
is
being held this afternoon from Jay's undertaking parlors. The services
are being conducted by Rev. F. L. BLOWERS. Internment, Arbor Vitae
cemetery.-
Madera Tribune, April 14th
HARLESS, Mrs. Margaret April 19, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
PIONEER RESIDENT OF VALLEY PASSES
Mrs. Margaret
HARLESS,
88 years old and a pioneer resident of Fresno county died yesterday
morning
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles RAY, with whom she had made
her
home at Academy for many years. The body was taken to the home of her
granddaughter,
Mrs. GATES, 1729 I street, yesterday afternoon, where it will lie in
state
until the funeral.
Mrs.
HARLESS came
to California in 1859 by ox-team, with her husband, and on their trip
across
the plains during which they were constantly beset and several members
of the party murdered by Indians, her son, L. J. HARLESS, now living at
Lewis, Mariposa county, was born. Other children who survive her are:
Mrs.
J. E. RACY of Academy. She has a brother, George GANN, who is living in
Calaveras county.
When she
first
came to California, Mrs. HARLESS and her husband settled in Farmingham,
and later moving to Salt Spring Valley, Mariposa county, and thence to
Fresno where she has resided the last 25 years. Her husband was
interested
in the sheep and cattle business and also farming, and the family owns
a home at 221 Clark street, and also a ranch on Fruit avenue.
Mrs.
HARLESS was
a member of the Methodist Church, South, and has always been a hearty
church
worker and taken a great interest in church affairs.
She was
hale and
hearty almost to the end, and her daughter states that she was
apparently
in good health Tuesday night and it was only a few minutes before her
death
that they realized that she was seriously ill.- Fresno Republican,
April
17.
BERTKEN, George, Sr. April 26, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
AGED RESIDENT PASSES TO GREAT BEYOND
George BERTKEN,
Sr., one of Mariposa's oldest citizens, passed away at his home in
Mariposa,
Friday night of last week, following an illness of many months. Death
was
the result of infirmities of old age. He was a native of Hanover,
Germany
and 91 years of age.
Mr. BERTKEN
came
to this country from his native land, with his parents, when a small
boy
and for some years resided in the eastern states. In the year 1852 he
came
to California and Mariposa county, landing in Hornitos where he
followed
mining. He later was engaged in mining on Sherlocks Creek and at Aqua
Frio.
For some years he conducted a store at Mormon Bar, moving from there to
Darrah where he followed farming. Almost 30 years ago he moved with his
family to Mariposa where he led a retired life.
He was a
man well
thought of by his many acquaintances and his familiar figure will be
missed
by all.
Besides his
widow,
he leaves to mourn five children, one daughter and four sons. They are
Mrs. C. A. SCHLAGETER, David E. and George J. BERTKEN of Mariposa, Ben
F. and J. D. BERTKEN of Arizona. A number of grand children and great
great
grand children survive him.
The funeral
was
held on Sunday at 2 o'clock p.m., the services being conducted by Rev.
R. WIEGHTMAN, internment being had in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. A large
cortege
of friends followed his remains to their last resting place.
Vitals May 1919 Mariposa Gazette
May 3, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
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May 10, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
one birth
May 17, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
May 24, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
May 31, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
Obituaries and marriage announcements
HARGROVE, Robert L May 3, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Robert L. HARGROVE of Madera, one of the most prominent lawyers of the valley, died at his home Monday night of this week. He was well known in this county.
VARAIN, John B. May 10, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
JOHN B. VARAIN FOUND DEAD IN WATER DITCH
John B. VARAIN of Pleasant Valley and a solicitor for Victory Liberty bonds was found dead in a water ditch on the Horseshoe Bend ranch last Tuesday, having met his death by drowning. VARAIN left his home on the Friday, prior to the finding of the body, arriving at the Horseshoe Bend ranch the same day. While there he complained of a severe headache. Upon leaving the ranch he failed to take his coat with him and this incident instituted a search for him. His body was found by Sheriff TURNER in the ditch and covered with about two feet of water. It is generally believed that he became ill and fell into the stream. Coroner JOHNSON was summoned and held an inquest on the remains the same day, the jury's verdict being that death was caused by accidental drowning. He is survived by four sons. VARAIN was a native of California, aged about 65 years and was raised in that district. The remains were interred in the Granite Springs cemetery.
LINVILLE, George H May 10, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
GEORGE H. LINVILLE DIES AFTER LINGERING ILLNESS
George H.
LINVILLE,
for a number of years a resident of Mariposa and Mt. Bullion, died at
his
home here last Saturday morning. Bright's disease, from which he was a
sufferer for many months, is given as the cause of death. Mr. LINVILLE
came to this county about 20 years ago and during most of that time
followed
the occupation of miner, working principally in the Princeton mine.
He is
survived
by his widow and two sons, George and Jackson LINVILLE, three sisters
and
one brother.
Funeral
services
were held at his home last Sunday internment being in the public
cemetery.
DE MOSS, Mrs. M. May 10, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
AGED LADY DIED AT OAKVALE PRECINCT
Mrs. M. DE MOSS, widow of the late John De MOSS, died at her home at Oakvale last Saturday. Infirmities of old age was the cause of death, she being more than 90 years of age. The remains were interred in the cemetery near Green Mountain.
KOCHER, Jacob May 17, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
MARIPOSA-MERCED PIONEER CALLED BY DEATH
Jacob KOCHER,
pioneer
of the early days of Mariposa and Merced county died on Monday of this
week at the home of his daughter. Mrs. R. J. PARKINSON, in Watsonville,
at the age of eighty-eight years, from ailments incident to old age.
Mr.
KOCHER was a native of Switzerland. In his early twenties he came to
the
United States, settling first at Fort Wayne, Indiana. In the fifties he
moved to Mariposa, later from there to Hornitos and in 1872 moved to
Merced.
He conducted a hardware business in both Mariposa and Merced counties
for
many years, retiring in 1896. During his residence in Hornitos he
returned
to his native country and married Mary MAURER, bringing his bride to
Hornitos
with him. Six children were born to them, three sons and three
daughters.
The wife died during the childhood of their children, and of the latter
but two, Mrs. R. J. PARKINSON of Watsonville and Mrs. Lena Van FLEET of
Vacaville, survive. Three sisters and four brothers of Mr. KOCHER also
preceded him. He leaves four relatives in Merced, C. E. KOCHER, a
nephew;
Mrs. Emma KOCHER, a niece; Otto GRIBI, a nephew, and Mrs. D. A. PECK, a
granddaughter.
Mr. KOCHER
was
a charter member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and formerly belonged also to
the A. O. U. W.
The funeral
will
be held in Merced, from the chapel of Welch & Company, this
(Thursday)
afternoon at 2:30 p.m., and internment will be made in the I. O. O. F.
cemetery.
HOWETH-HOWETH May 24, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
A marriage license was issued in Merced Thursday of last week to Wm. S. HOWETH of Mt. King and Martha J. HOWETH of Coulterville.
YOUNG, Herbert S. May 17, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
YOUNG MAN DROWNED IN MERCED RIVER
Herbert S.
YOUNG,
a member of the surveying party camped near El Portal, lost his life by
drowning in the Merced River, near Ned's Gulch, Friday of last week,
when
the canoe in which he attempted to cross the river was capsized. With
YOUNG
was "Pike" DYER, who managed to escape death after being washed down
stream
about 150 yards. The men were called to fight a forest fire and in
crossing
the river the canoe was overturned.
The
deceased was
20 years of age and a native of Kansas.
An inquest
was
held by Coroner Johnson on Saturday, the jury returning a verdict of
accidental
drowning.
The remains
were
taken to Fresno where his mother and brother reside. The body was
cremated.
RADCLIFFE, C. D. May 31, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
C. D. RADCLIFFE PASSES AWAY AFTER EXTENDED ILLNESS
Charles Daniel
RADCLIFFE, senior member of the partnership of RADCIFFE Brothers,
editors
and publishers of the Merced Evening Sun, died at 2 o'clock Monday
morning
at a private sanitarium at Stockton, where he was taken about three
weeks
before. His health had been gradually failing for the past two years.
Mr.
RADCLIFFE
was born near Princeton, Illinois, January 4, 1866, and spent his
boyhood
and young manhood in Peru, in that state. He engaged in newspaper work
there, and later at Omaha, Nebraska. In December 1887, he was married
to
Fannie D. MARTIN, the widow that survives him. He came to California
soon
after, settling first at Colusa, where he bought the Colusa Herald. In
1891 he came to Merced and bought the San Joaquin Valley Argus and
Merced
Journal, and consolidated them, naming the new paper the Merced Sun,
the
first issue of which was printed on January 19, 1891. In this
enterprise
he was associated with J. H. ROGERS. Two years later ROGERS withdrew,
and
in 1894, Corwin RADCIFFE, brother of the late editor, came from
Illinois
and purchased a half interest in the paper, thus founding the firm of
RADCLIFFE
Brothers, which has ever since continued to publish the paper.
In March
1915,
he was appointed postmaster of Merced, which position he held until the
condition of his health compelled him to resign it in February, 1918.
He was also
a
member of the executive committee of the California Press Association.
The funeral
was
held Tuesday afternoon of this week from the Bethel M. E. Church,
of which Mr. RADCLIFFE was a member. Rev. S. M. CLEEK preaching the
funeral
sermon, and the service at the grave were conducted by the Merced Lodge
of Elks, of which he was an esteemed member.
A large
number
of friends gathered to pay the last tribute to the deceased, and a mass
of floral offerings testified the respect and esteem felt for him. He
is
survived by his widow, Mrs. Fannie M. RADCLIFFE; and by three brothers,
Corwin of Merced, F. C. of San Francisco, and H. S. of Lexington, North
Carolina.- Merced Star.
Vitals June 1919 Mariposa Gazette
June 7, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
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June 14, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
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June 21, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
June 28, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
three births
Obituaries and marriage announcements
ORME, Mrs. John June 7, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Mrs. John ORME of Ben Hur, passed away in Merced Thursday, following a long illness. A few weeks since she fell from her bed, sustaining a fracture of the hip, and was taken to Merced for treatment. Paralysis was the result of this fall. Internment will be in the Whiterock cemetery to-day. She is survived by her husband, John ORME; two sons, Rufus and Gus HUGHES and one daughter, Mrs. Alicia PETERSON.
BENNETT J. M. C. June 7, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
J. M. C. BENNETT IS CALLED BY DEATH
J. M. C.
BENNETT
succumbed to a long illness at 10:30 o'clock this morning at his home
at
801 Cutting street, north of the Fresno River. Mr. BENNETT suffered a
severe
attack of heart trouble some time ago, and his condition grew worse
since
that time.
John
Mitchell
Crawford BENNETT was a native of Attala county, Mississippi, aged 63
years,
3 months and 25 days.
He came to
California
44 years ago and settled in Mariposa county, for many years his home
being
at Whiterock, where he followed farming. He was married there in 1877.
Mrs. BENNETT died in 1912. Some six years ago Mr. BENNETT moved to
Madera,
where his home has since been. In 1914 he married Miss Rebbeca C.
TAYLOR,
who survives him. He also leaves two daughters, Mrs. Katie HUGHES of
Mariposa
county and Mrs. Mae OWENS of Madera, and one son, Johnnie BENNETT of
Madera,
who was recently discharged after his return from army service in
France.
The funeral
will
be held at Whiterock, Mariposa county, on next Monday at 1 o'clock p.m.
Undertaker Jay will take the body there on Monday morning.- Madera
Tribune,
May 31.
GROSJEAN, Louis H. June 7, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
LOUIS H. GROSJEAN PASSES AWAY IN OAKLAND
After an
illness
of several years, Louis H. GROSJEAN, son of Mrs. M. GROSJEAN of
Mariposa,
passed away in Oakland Thursday morning. Death was the result of a
complication
of disease brought on by dropsy. About three weeks since he submitted
to
an operation in the hope of regaining his health, but in his weakened
condition
he was unable to withstand the shock.
Mr.
GROSJEAN was
born in Hornitos on August 28, 1867, being 51 years, 9 months and 7
days
of age at the time of his death.
When a
young man
he learned the printing trade, being for some years employed on the
Mariposa
News and Gazette. Later he moved to Richmond which place he made his
home.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. M. GROSJEAN of Mariposa, his widow
and
two small children of Richmond, Mrs. E. J. GANN of Mariposa and Mrs. M.
TRINIDAD of Madera, sisters, and John C. GROSJEAN, of Mariposa, a
brother.
The funeral will
be
held in Richmond to-morrow.
ALLRED-VAN NOY June 14, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
A marriage license was issued in Fresno Tuesday to Pheral E. ALLRED and Margaret A. VAN NOY.
CALHOUN, Robert S. June 14, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
ROBERT S. CALHOUN LOSES LIFE IN FIRE
Trapped in a
fire
in the second story of his home at Lewis, Mariposa county, shortly
after
midnight, and forced to fight his way through a raging flame to a
window
from which he jumped to the ground, Robert S. CALHOUN, a farmer of the
Whiterock-Lewis district, suffered burns that resulted in his death
half
an hour after he reached the Merced Sanitarium this morning.
Mr. CALHOUN
was
the only member of the family sleeping on the second floor. His son,
Garten
CALHOUN, was occupying a bed on the porch, downstairs, and his
daughter,
Mrs. Ruth APPLING and child, were sleeping in a bedroom on the first
floor.
Aroused by the crackling of the flames the occupants of the lower floor
were able to make their escape, but the fire completely blocked the
stairway,
making it impossible for the imprisoned man on the second floor to make
his escape, or for those down stairs to rescue him.
Two-thirds
of
the fated man's body was badly burned, and his condition was recognized
at once as hopeless. A physician was summoned and the suffering patient
was taken to the home of a neighbor, Tom Jones, where he was cared for
until the doctored arrived, which was about 4 o'clock. In order to have
his suffering alleviated as much as possible Mr. CALHOUN was brought to
the Merced Sanitarium, arriving there at 9 o'clock, and passed
away
a half hour later. In spite of his condition he did not lose
consciousness
until he was well on his journey to Merced. He was not talkative,
however,
because of his intense sufferings, and the details of his tragic fight
against fire, which was unwitnessed, will therefore never be known.
Devoting
their
entire attention to their suffering father, the son and daughter were
unable
to do anything to subdue the flames which completely destroyed the home
and its contents.
The origin
of
the fire is unknown but it is believed to have started from the roof.
Mrs.
CALHOUN was not at home at the time, having gone to Le Grand a few days
previously to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph SMITH.
Mr.
CALHOUN, who
was a well-known farmer of Mariposa county, Indiana, and was 68 years
of
age. He had resided in California thirty-eight years.
He is
survived
by his widow, two sons and three daughters as follows: Garten, and
Robert
S. CALHOUN, Jr., of Lewis: Mrs. Albert LAUDER and Mrs. Ralph SMITH of
Le
Grand.- Merced Sun, June 10.
The remains
were
taken to Plainsburg for internment, the funeral services being held
here
there Thursday.
LOPEZ, Ramon June 21, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
SUGAR PINE EMPLOYEE INSTANTLY KILLED
Ramon LOPEZ, aged 19 years and a native of Mexico, was instantly killed at Sugar Pine, Monday. He was in the employ of the Sugar Pine Lumber Co. J. H. WADE, who was in charge of a logging crew of which Lopez was a member, testified before the coroner's jury. He said that he took hold of a log and told the other men to look out for the hooks; when it had been pulled about six feet one of the hooks pulled out and struck LOPEZ. The hook struck LOPEZ in the forhead, crushing the skull and killing him instantly.
WILEY, Walter L. June 21, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
SOUTHERN BANKER DIES ENROUTE TO YOSEMITE
Walter L.
WILEY,
a banker of Galendora, Calif., died suddenly at Fish Camp, this county,
on Tuesday, while enroute to Yosemite Valley with a party of friends.
The
deceased had
been in ill health for some time and had made the trip into the
mountains
in hopes of regaining his health and had been at Fish Camp but a short
time when strickened.
An inquest
was
held on the remains, the jury finding that death was the result of
acute
indigestion.
He is
survived
by his wife and three children who where with him when the end came.
Mr. WILEY
was
a native of Illinois and 55 years of age. The body was shipped to
Pasadena
for burial.
DONOVAN, Edison Eugene June 21, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
CHILD DIES IN MERCED IS BURIED IN FRESNO
Edison
Eugene
DONOVAN, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. DONOVAN of Lewis, died Friday
of last week in Merced where he had been taken for medical treatment.
Services
were held in LeGrand on Sunday, and the remains were taken to Fresno
for
internment.
Mr. and
Mrs. DONOVAN
have the sympathy of their many friends in their sorrow, this being the
fifth time that death has taken their little ones.
BENNETT-LINDSEY June 28, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
A marriage license was issued in Merced Friday of last week to George H. BENNETT of Sanger and Miss Ethel M. LINDSEY of Coulterville.
CAMPBELL, Garth June 28, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
GARTH CAMPBELL DIES FROM AUTO ACCIDENT
Attorney Garth B. CAMPBELL, of Fresno, son of the late Judge J. B. CAMPBELL, died Monday in a Sacramento sanitarium from injuries received in an automobile accident a few days before. CAMPBELL was educated in the Fresno public school, the University of California, and the Hastings College of Law, was 33 years of age, and had been practicing law in Fresno for seven years. He had been a reported on Fresno papers, deputy attorney and U. S. district court commissioner.
Vitals July 1919 Mariposa Gazette
July 5, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
July 12, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
July 19, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
one birth
July 26, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
one birth
Obituaries and marriage announcements
DODGE, Dr. Washington July 5, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
SELF INFLICTED WOUND PROVES FATAL
Dr. Washington DODGE of San Francisco, who several days since shot himself with suicidal intent died in a San Francisco hospital the first of the week from the effects of the wound. Dr. DODGE was interested in mines in this county, he being associated with C. H. BURT of Bear Valley.
WASGATT-KIRBY July 5, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
MAIL COURTSHIP LEADS TO WEDDING
A unique
romance
of the late war culminated in Merced Monday with the signing of the
peace
treaty when Grace L. KIRBY, 24, of Kansas City, married Lucas C.
WASGATT,
26, of Coulterville.
Previous to
the
wedding WASGATT and Miss KIRBY had seen each other only once and had
been
together for only two hours, although the "courtship" had been going on
for over a year- by mail to France, from whence the groom only recently
returned.
WASGATT met
Miss
KIRBY in Kansas City when the troop train which was carrying him on his
way to the front stopped for two hours. Letters served to make the
couple
better acquainted from that time, and when the soldier got back home,
he
wrote asking his friend to come west and marry him.
They were
married
in the court house at Merced by Justice of the Peace F. H. FARRAR.
WEBBER, Al July 5, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
DRUNKEN ROW CAUSES DEATH OF MAN
Al WEBBER,
a laborer
and a familiar figure around Merced, died at the county hospital
shortly
before noon today as a result of injuries he received from a blow
struck
by Sam TYLER, who lives near the gas works, late yesterday afternoon.
TYLER
is in the county jail facing a charge of manslaughter.
According
to officers
from the sheriff's office who made the arrest with Marshall Stanley
THOMAS,
a good deal of liquor had been disposed of by the gathering to which
TYYLER
and WEBBER were parties, at the TYLER house, where the trouble took
place.
WEBBER had
hired
J. W. HAMLETT to take him to Fresno, and HAMLETT was waiting in front
of
the Tyler home for his passenger when TYLER is alleged to have maade
the
assault. According to HAMLETT, but one blow was struck. WEBBER fell to
the ground. Either the fall or the blow caused a fractured skull and
this
resulted in his death.
The assault
occurred
in the front yard of the Tyler home. TYLER, who lives there with his
brother,
Tom, and his aged mother, hid after he had struck WEBBER, the officers
say, and was not located for several hours. - Merced Sun, July 1.
EUBANKS-DEMING July 5, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
MARIPOSA COUPLE MARRIED IN MERCED
William M.
EUBANKS
and Lelia A. DEMING, both of Mariposa, were married in Merced last
Saturday
by Justice of the Peace FARRAR. EUBANKS gave his age as 72 years while
his bride admitted to 43 summers.
They
returned
to Mariposa the same day and are domiciled on Mariposa creek, near the
state highway.
RAPELJI, Hiram L. July 12, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
HIRAM L. RAPELJI DIES OF CANCER
HIRAM L.
RAPELJI,
a Fresno pioneer, died last night at his home, 730 Fresno street, after
an illness of several months at the age of 68 years, 3 months and 14
days.
Born in
Ontario,
Canada, Mr. RAPELJI commenced his career of adventure at the early age
of 5, when he ran away to his sisters home in Michigan, where he
remained
until his family moved there several years later.
Coming to
California
when but 16 years old, with his parents, before he was 17 years old he
was driving a stage on the coast range and shortly after went to
Yosemite
Valley and drove the first six-horse stage into the valley. For seven
years
he drove the valley stage.
He was
deputy
sheriff in Merced for nine years, and the first city marshall Merced
had,
which office he held for two years.
He held the
office
of deputy sheriff under Sheriff SCOTT for six years, and took part in
the
capture of EVANS and SONTAG, the outlaws. He exchanged many shots with
the bandits at Stone Corral, and was awarded one-eight of the reward
offered
for the capture of the bandits. This amounted to $1250.
After this
he
went into the hack business, which he followed for seven years and
after
was deputy sheriff in Coalinga for two years and in Taft held the same
office for one year.
His next
office
was head deputy for the Huntington Lake Power Company and when the
great
war broke out he was appointed a guard on the Santa Fe railroad, which
office he held until the armistice was signed.
Soon after
this
he fell a victim to cancer, which caused his death.
He is
survived
by his widow, and one son, Henry and two brothers and one sister,
Daniel
and George of Detroit, and Mrs. COMSTOCK of Alpine, Michigan.
The funeral
services
will be held in the funeral home of Beall & Clements, 1408 L
street,
Monday mourning at 10 o'clock. The remains will be cremated.- Fresno
Republican,
July 5.
HAM, Richard, Sr. July 12, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
RICHARD HAM, SR. DIED AT BAGBY YESTERDAY
After an
illness
extending for several years, Richard HAM, Sr., well known miner of this
county, passed away at his home at Bagby yesterday morning at 1:30
o'clock.
Mr. HAM was
a
native of England and about 71 years of age. For many years he was
employed
in various mines in this county, retiring from this labor only when his
health no longer permitted. For several years he has been residing at
Bagby.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. C. W. FINCH of Bagby, and two
sons,
John H. HAM of Bagby, and Richard HAM of Merced. He was a member of
Hornitos
Lodge of Odd Fellows and the funeral will be held under their auspices
in Hornitos to-day at 1 p.m.
FRISK, Wm. July 19, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Wm. FRISK, a native of Cornwall, England, aged 70 years, died at the county hospital Saturday last. The aged man formerly lived at Coulterville where he followed mining for a livelihood.
Vitals August 1919 Mariposa Gazette
August 2, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
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August 9, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
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August 16, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
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August 23, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
August 30, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
two births
Obituaries and marriage announcements
WESTFALL-GORKEY August 9, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Henry D. WESTFALL of Ben Hur and Miss Genevieve S. GORKEY were married in Madera on Wednesday of last week.
PORTER, Grant August 9, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Coroner JOHNSON was called to Fish Camp Wednesday to hold an inquest on the remains of Grant PORTER of Madera, who died suddenly at that place. Hemorrhage oof the lungs was the cause of death. Deceased was about 31 years of age and had served with the American army in France.
ZIEHLSDORF, L. T. August 9, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
MINER FOUND DEAD NEAR HIS CABIN
A L. T. ZIEHLSDORF, who for several years resided in a cabin near the McAlpine mine was found dead on Tuesday. Death had probably occurred about a week before the body was found. Hemorrhage of the lungs is believed to have been the case of death. He was a native of Germany and 68 years of age. The funeral was held in Coulterville on Wednesday at 2 o'clock p.m., under the auspices of the I.O.O.F.
RAYMOND, Chas. August 16, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Chas. RAYMOND, formerly of Coulterville, but for the past two years engineer for the S. P. R. R. company, is reported as having been accidentally killed recently. The deceased was well known on the north side and was held in high esteem by all of his acquaintances.
HARTMAN, Edmund August 16, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
MAN DROPS DEAD DURING SCUFFLE
Edmund HARTMAN,
son of S. HARTMAN, founder of the S. Hartman & Sons' dry goods
store
in Merced, dropped to the sidewalk during a scuffle with Frank B.
HAMLETT,
a barber, last Saturday noon and died within a few minutes. Death was
due
to an attack of epilepsy, from which he had suffered for years
periodically.
HAMLETT
says he
did not strike HARTMAN. The quarrel started over conversation about the
recent raise in the price of haircutting. HARTMAN was 27 years of age,
was a native of Merced and well known here.
Mr.
HAMLETT'S
many friends in Mariposa will be glad to know that he was in nowise at
fault for the unfortunate occurrence.
MOORE, John August 19, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
LUMBERMAN KILLED NEAR EL PORTAL
John MOORE, an
employee of the Yosemite Lumber company, working at camp 9, near El
Portal,
was almost instantly killed Friday of last week by being hit by a large
guy rope. Nothing could be learned regarding him. He was about 40 years
of age. Coroner D. E. JOHNSON was summoned and an inquest held on
Saturday.
The remains
were
brought to Mariposa Saturday night and internment had in the cemetery
above
town.
PROBASCO, J. E. August 23, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
TO HOLD FUNERAL OF J. E. PROBASCO
The funeral of
J. E. PROBASCO, who died Monday night at a local sanitarium, aged 45
years,
will be held this morning at ten o'clock from the funeral parlor's of
Lisle
& ROSS. Internment will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
Deceased
died
from result of severe burns received at his farm on McKinley avenue
three
weeks ago when a gasoline tank exploded. He is survived by his widow,
Mrs.
Etta PROBASCO, and two sons and one daughter, Everett and Glen and
Loretta
PROBASCO, all of Fresno. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. A. E. HELM,
Fresno; Mrs. J. C. WESTFALL, Raymond, and Mrs. Plive WILHOIT, Dunham
and
a brother, W. H. PROBASCO of Raymond.- Fresno Republican, Aug. 20.
FRENCH, Mrs. George D. August 23, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
WOMAN DROWNS IN YOSEMITE VALLEY
Mrs. George D.
FRENCH of Los Angelese, was drowned in the waters of the Merced river
here
Thursday afternoon within a few minutes after her arrival in the valley
with her husband and little daughter, Thelma, when she went beyond her
depth while swimming in the stream.
A heroic
attempt
at rescue was made by M. J. MERTENS, Jr., of San Francisco, who first
saved
Mr. FRENCH, who, unable to swim, was struggling towards the spot where
his wife went under. After dragging FRENCH to the bank, MERTENS dived
for
the body of the women, and brought it to shore.
First aid
methods
were applied in an attempt to revive Mrs. FRENCH but life had left her
body. It was estimated she was in the water about 15 minutes before
MERTENS
succeeded in locating the body.
An inquest
conducted
by Deputy Coroner E. P. LEAVITT resulted in a verdict by the jury of
accidental
death by drowning. The body was shipped yesterday on the morning
Yosemite
Valley railroad train.
The FRENCH
party
arrived at the valley late Thursday afternoon. They told Ranger Frank
J.
DUNCAN who was on duty at the time, that they had driven from Raymond
that
day.
They said
they
desired a camp location near the river so they might cool off with a
swim
before dinner. DUNCAN directed them to Camp 17, near Indian creek. He
told
them about two swimming holes, one at the mouth of Indian creek and the
other further down on camp 6 grounds. DUNCAN advised the use of the
lower
pool because it was considered safest. However they did not heed his
advice,
and went in the upper pool.
Mrs. FENCH
was
the first victim of the season in the valley. The fact is considered
notable
considering the unusual number of people this year.
The remains
of
Mrs. FRENCH arrived in Merced last night and were taken in charge
by the undertaking firm of Welch & Co. The body will be shipped to
Los Angeles for burial Monday.
Mrs. FRENCH
was
a native of Iowa, and was 48 years of age. She is survived by her
husband
and daughter and one son, who is at present in the east. - D. J. FOLEY,
in Merced Sun, Aug. 16.
JOLLEY, H. B. August 30, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
H. B. JOLLEY one of the pioneer homesteaders of Merced county, died at Santa Cruz on the 19th inst., aged 94 years.
Vitals September 1919 Mariposa Gazette
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REED- In Mariposa, September 1, 1919, John Wesley REED, a native of Maryland, aged 69 years.
one birth
September 13, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
one birth
September 20, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
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September 27, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
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Obituaries and marriage announcements
REED, John Wesley September 6, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
JOHN WESLEY REED ENDS LIFE'S JOURNEY
After an
illness
of many months, much of which time he was unable to be about, John W.
REED,
onetime prominent man of Mariposa, passed peacefully away Monday night
about 11:30 o'clock.
Mr. REED
was brought
to Mariposa from his home in Coulterville some time since and placed in
the pay ward of the county hospital in order that he might receive
proper
medical attention and care. He daily grew weaker and was confined to
his
bed for several weeks before death ended his suffering, and death was
not
unexpected.
John Wesley
REED
was a native of Maryland and 69 years of age. Coming to this county
when
but a young man he lived almost his entire life within its borders.
Always
a friend to the needy his passing will be learned with sorrow by many
friends.
Besides his
widow,
Mrs. Belle A. REED, he leaves to mourn one daughter, Miss Norma REED,
and
two sons, Wesley B. REED and Herbert REED, one brother, Otis REED of
Coulterville,
two sisters, Mrs. H. H. CLARK of Imperial Valley and Mrs. H. HANSON of
Modesto.
The funeral
services
were held in the Methodist church on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., from where
the remains were taken to the Mariposa cemetery for internment.
LIND-BLASDEL September 6, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
INVITATIONS ISSUED FOR LIND-BLASDEL WEDDING.
Invitations for
the wedding of Miss Dorothy BLASDEL and Dr. Harry LIND will be sent out
the latter part of this week by Mr. and Mrs. H. V. BLASDEL, parents of
the bride-elect. The ceremony will take place in Trinity Episcopal
Church
Wednesday evening, September 10, and will be attended by a large number
of guests from both sides of the bay. The bridesmaids will be Misses
Helen
BUTEAU, Marian McCREARY and Dorothy de GRASS. Mr. Frank LIND will
attend
as groomsman.
The
ceremony at
the church will be followed by a reception at the BLASDEL home on
Summitt
street, and only relatives and a few intimate friends of the couple
will
be present. Miss BLASDEL is one of the charming girls among the younger
set here and formerly attended Mills College, Dr. LIND is a graduate of
the University of California and has been discharged from the navy, in
which he served about a year. Oakland society please note. S. F.
Bulletin,
August 28th.
McCLUSKE, Barney September 6, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
MADERA OFFICER KILLED BY MAN UNDER ARREST
Nightwatchman Barney McCLUSKE of Madera, and well known to many Mariposa county residents, was shot and fatally wounded last Saturday morning by Ben F. OVERSHIEN, whom he had arrested. McCLUSKE died two days later from the wound. The slayer is about 17 years of age, while that of his victim is 70 years. OBERSHIEN was suspected of a number of thefts of automobiles.
HURD, Edwin R. September 6, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
COULTERVILLE LOSSES OLD TIME RESIDENT
Edwin R. HURD, a resident of the Coulterville district since 1852, died at his home there on August 30, 1919, at the advanced age of 86 years. He had been in ill health for some time past and death was due to the infirmities of old age. Mr. HURD was a native of Scotland and a millman by occupation.
DALZIEL-LORD September 13, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Miss Ethel LORD, formerly of Hornitos, but now of Merced, and Robert DAZZLE of Merced were united at a quiet wedding in San Francisco last Monday.
CONGDON, Dr. September 20, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Dr. CONGDON of Jamestown, Tuolumne county, who died in San Francisco recently, was well known and very popular on the north side of the river in this county, where he was often called to attend patients.
BRANSON, Alex September 27, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
DEATH FOLLOWS EXTRACTION OF TOOTH
Word was
received
here today of the death in Raymond of Alex BRANSON. The funeral will be
held tomorrow afternoon from the Wallace undertaking parlors in
Stockton.
Branson, a young man, has friends in Merced.
Branson had
been
working on the ranch of R. R. PHILLIPS near this city. He left a few
days
ago for a trip to Richmond. It is understood here that his death
resulted
from the extraction of a tooth.
BRANSON was
born
about 22 years ago. -- Merced Sun, Sept. 24.
Mr. BRANSON
was
a Mariposa county boy, born and reared at Hornitos. His many friends in
Mariposa county will be grieved to hear of the young man's death.
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BREWER- At Green Mountain, October 11, 1918, Martha F. BREWER, a native of Mariposa county, aged 56 years, 10 months and 11 days.
SOLARI- In Hornitos, October 11th, 1918, Mrs. Louise SOLARI, a native of Italy, aged 61 years.
October 26, 1918 Mariposa Gazette
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CLARK. C. A. October 5, 1918 Mariposa Gazette
YOSEMITE ROAD FORMAN MEETS TRAGIC DEATH
C. A. CLARK,
foreman
of road construction for the federal government in Yosemite National
Park,
was killed sometime Thursday night of last week when his automobile
went
over an embankment on the El Portal-Yosemite road as he was on his way
from El Portal to Yosemite Village. The dead man's body and his
overturned
car were found at 7:45 o'clock Friday morning by a stage driver who
passed
the scene of the tragedy, which was near the intake of the dam at
Pohonobridge.
At that point a treacherously sharp curve occurs in the road, and
evidently
CLARK'S machine went over the embankment instead of taking the curve.
The
body of the man was found with a large boulder pinning it fast, the
rock
evidently having been freed by the automobile in its descent down the
25
foot bank. The body was outside the car when found.
CLARK
resided
with his family at El Portal. He left there Thursday night about 8
o'clock
in his automobile to go to Yosemite village. As the point where he was
killed is reached in short time from El Portal it is presumed that the
accident occurred shortly after eight o'clock.
CLARK had
been
in charge of the government's road construction in the park for the
past
two years during which he superintended the building of the important
roadwway
between Yosemite and Arch Rock, involving an expenditure to date of
$150,000.
Before his assignment to that work he had charge of similar work in
Raineir
National Park, Washington.
CLARK was
planning
to move with his family to Seattle next month. CLARK was about 42 years
age. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
HARRIS, John Marshall October 12, 1918 Mariposa Gazette
LOCAL YOUNG MAN VICTIM OF SPANISH GRIPPE
John Marshall
HARRIS
of Fresno, became Fresno county's thirty-sixth gold star last week when
Mayor TOOMEY recieved a telegram from Brooklyn announcing the boys
death
from Spanish Influenza. The telegram said no kin of the boy were known
to the government and asked the mayor whether any of the boys
relative's
lived here. Young HARRIS has been removed from a transport and died in
a Brooklyn hospital.
Mayor
TOOMEY,
after investigation, learned that the boy's mother, Mrs. MILBURN, lives
at the Beach apartments here. The mayor told the mother that the
government
would send the body home to her without cost for burial in the Liberty
cemetery here, but the mother said she would prefer to remember her son
as she had last seem him. He will therefore be buried Monday in the
National
cemetery at Brooklyn with full military honors.- Fresno Republican.
SOLARI, Mrs. Louise October 19, 1918 Mariposa Gazette
MRS. LOUISE SOLAR DIES AT HORNITOS HOME
Mrs. Louise
SOLARI,
wife of Nicholas SOLARI, and long a resident of this county, died at
Hornitos
last Saturday after many years' illness. Deceased was a native of Italy
and about 61 years of age. She had resided in this county about 40
years.
Mrs. SOLARI
is
survived by her husband and six children, Victor, Frank and Miss Angie
SOLARI, Mrs. Rose ADAIR, Mrs. Louise FUNDERBURK and Mrs. Josephine
PRAIRIE.
The funeral was held at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning, internment being in
the Hornitos Catholic cemetery.
BREWER, Mrs. Martha F. October 19, 1918 Mariposa Gazette
MRS. MARTHA F. BREWER PASSES TO ETERNAL REST
Mrs. Martha F.
BREWER, wife of Willis BREWER of Green Mountain, and a most highly
esteemed
woman, died at her home Friday of last week following an illness of
long
duration.
Mr. BREWER
was
a native of Princeton, this county, and was 59 years, 10 months and 11
days of age at the time of her death.
On October
20,
1880, she was married to Willis BREWER and as a result of that union 11
children, ten of whom survive. They are: Frank, Edward, Thomas and
George
BREWER; Mrs. C. B. DEATSCH, Mrs. J. W. SUMMER, Mrs. W. N. CLINGAN, Mrs.
Douglas ALEXANDER, Mrs. Rollo DEATCH and Miss Vera BREWER. There are
also
six grandchildren and five brothers and three sisters. The brothers are
Joseph G. SEATON, William E., Robert L., Charles E. and John T. PAINE
all
of Mariposa county. The sisters are Mrs. Rilla MONHAN of Ls Angeles,
Mrs.
Rachael MONTAGUE of Parlier and Mrs. Alice Lind of Stockton.
The funeral
services
were held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, internment being in Brewer
cemetery.
LEWIS, Frank October 26, 1918 Mariposa Gazette
PNEUMONIA CAUSES DEATH OF FRANK LEWIS
Private Frank
LEWIS,
a well known young man of Mariposa and vicinity, died at Camp Fremont,
Thursday, October 24, 1918, following a short illness from pneumonia.
He was
inducted
into the service from this county on the 6th day of August, and was
made
captain of the contingent leaving here at that time.
Frank LEWIS
was
born in Fresno on February 11, 1887, and was at the time of his death
30
years, 7 months and 13 days of age. He came to this county, and to Mt.
Bullion, when a young boy in 1901, and this county has been his home
since
that time. During these years he devoted much of his time to mining in
the various mines in the county, and wherever employed the friendship
of
his fellow workers. Loyal to his friends and honest to a fault, he will
be missed by those who knew him.
The remains
were
brought to Mariposa on Tuesday for burial, internment being in the
public
cemetery. A large American flag covered the casket and many beautiful
floral
pieces covered his grave.
The esteem
in
which Frank LEWIS was held in this community was attested by the large
cortege of friends that followed his remains to their last resting
place.
SWOPE, Mrs. Ida M. October 26, 1918 Mariposa Gazette
Mrs. Ida M. SWOPE of Indian Peak died at her home last Saturday after a brief illness. Deceased was about 56 years of age. The remains were brought to Mariposa on Monday for burial.
UNDERHILL, Thos. M. October 26, 1918 Mariposa Gazette
Thos. M. UNDERHILL, an enlisted soldier from this county, died at Camp FREMONT Wednesday night, October 23rd, following a short illness from bronchial pneumonia. Before enlisting in the army he resided on his ranch near Darrah.
PEIRCE, Wm. October 26, 1918 Mariposa Gazette
Wm. PIERCE, a young man with the American Army in France, is reported to have been killed in action recently. PIERCE was a resident of Coulterville for some years, and employed during the summer months in Yosemite. His parents are now residents of Shasta county.
GINACA, Henry G. October 26, 1918 Mariposa Gazette
Henry G. GINACA, prominent mining man of the Hornitos section died near that town last Saturday, October 1918. Spanish Influenza was the cause of death. He had been ill but a few days. The body was taken to Berkeley for internment. He is survived by his widow, one sister and two brothers.
FISKE, George October 26, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
YOSEMITE ARTIST COMMITS SUICIDE IN CABIN HOME
That George FISKE, pioneer artist and for over 40 years official photographer in Yosemite, committed suicide is the verdict of general opinion here to-day. FISKE'S body was found yesterday in his cabin home, lying beside a revolver and a discharged shell. The motive for the suicide is not known. FISKE'S wife died about a year ago. - Merced Sun, Oct. 21.
Vitals November 1919 Mariposa Gazette
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November 8, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
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November 15, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
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November 22, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
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November 29, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
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Obituaries and marriage announcements
ALEXANDER-LEONARD October 8, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Orline ALEXANDER and O. H. LEONARD were married in New York, Oct. 22nd, 1919.
GORDO, Manuel November 29, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
One of Cathay's pioneers, Manuel GORDO, died this week and was buried in Merced. His numerous relatives from this vicinity attended the funeral. He will always be remembered for his faithful work on county roads.
WOODRUFF, M. L. November 29, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
M. L. WOODRUFF died at a hospital in Modesto last Saturday. Mr. WOODRUFF was well known in Mariposa county and married Miss Kittie FERGUSON of near Coulterville.
McNEAL-BOLTON November 29, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
COULTERVILLE YOUNG LADY WEDS BAY CITY MAN
In Sacred
Heart,
San Francisco, on Thursday, November 20, 1919. Rev. Father McELROY
united
in marriage Miss Maurine Agnes BOLTON and Robert Allen McNEAL in the
presence
of their immediate relatives.
The bridal
party
made a picturesque group, the fair coloring of the bride and her
youthful
sister, Miss Alica BOLTON, who attended her, being a striking contrast
to the distinctive opposite type of the fine looking bridegroom and his
best man, Chas. MOSER.
The union
of the
young couple culminates a romance begun several years ago while the
bride
was a student completing her course at Presentation Academy, in San
Francisco.
She is a
former
Mariposa county girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David BOLTON. Her
grand-parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John HALLINAN are California pioneers and have passed more
than half a century of happy married life near the town of
Coulterville.
Mr. McNEIL
was
born and raised in San Francisco, where he is prominent socially and in
the business world. He is a successful theatrical manager, owning a
chain
of theaters in the bay cities.
After a few
weeks
in motoring through southern California, Mr. and Mrs. McNEIL will
reside
in their newly completed home on Eight Avenue, in the Park-Presidio
district.
Vitals December 1919 Mariposa Gazette
December 6, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Married December 6, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
KYLEBERG-COSTA- In Merced, Nov. 27, 1919, be Rev. W. H. HAWKINS, Dr. Hjalmar KYLEBERG to Miss Nina COSTA, both of Merced Falls.
BRANSON-PHILLIPS- In Mariposa, Nov. 27, 1919, by Judge J. J. TRABUCCO, Bert BRANSON and Miss Myrtle PHILLIPS, both of Darrah.
SILKWOOD-STANTON- In Merced, Nov. 21, 1919, by Judge F. H. FARAR, Raymend W. SILKWOOD and Mrs. Jessie STANTON, both of Mariposa.
Two Births
December 13, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
December 20, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
December 27, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Marriage December 27, 1919 Mariposas Gazette
BROWN-BRICE- In San Francisco, Nov. 21, 1919. Charles BROWN and Elsie R. BRICE, of Briceburg.
CARLETON-BOYER- In Mariposa, Wednesday, December 23, 1919, by Rev. W. C. WIGHTMAN, Davis CARLETON, Jr., and Miss Edith BOYER, both of Mariposa.
Obituaries and marriage announcements
BRANSON-PHILLIPS December 6, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
POPULAR DARRAH COUPLE WEDDED
An unusually quiet and unexpected wedding took place at the court house in Mariposa last Saturday, Nov. 29th, 1919, when two of Darrah's popular young people, Myrtle PHILLIPS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Newton J. PHILLIPS, and Bert BRANSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram BRANSON, were united in marriage by Superior Judge J. J. TRABUCCO. The young people have many friends in Mariposa County with whom we will join in well wishes for their future happiness.
HALSTEAD, Frank December 6, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Well Known Resident Dies at Oakdale
Frank HALSTEAD,
well known in Merced and Mariposa counties, and a resident of Red Cloud
section, passed away at the home of his son, Albert HALSTEAD of
Oakdale.
He leaves three sons and three daughters to mourn the loss of a kind
and
devoted father. The funeral was held at Oakdale on Thanksgiving day.
Mr.
HALSTEAD was a former resident of Snelling but, for many years he lived
at Granite Springs where he devoted his time ot farming and where he
reared
a family.
A few years
ago
Mr. HALSTEAD moved to Red Cloud, near Coulterville, for the benefit of
his health. His many friends will be grieved to learn of his demise.
KYLBERG-COSTA December 6, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Former Mariposa Man Married in Merced
Dr. H. KYLEBERG of Merced Falls and Miss Nina COSTA of Merced were united in marriage at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in this city at noon Thursday, the ceremony being performed by Rev. W. H. HAWKINS, pastor of the church. Both KYLEBERG and his bride have a large circle of friends throughout the county who wish them happiness and prosperity. They will make their home at Merced Falls, where the doctor is resident physician for the Yosemite Lumber Company.- Merced Express.
HALSTEAD, Frank December 6, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Mr. Frank HALSTEAD an old resident of this district died at Oakdale last Tuesday. The funeral was held at Oakdale last Thursday. He was 75 years old. Mr. HALSTEAD was a veteran of the Civil War.
HOGUE, Andreas December 27, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Former Mariposan Dies in Oregon
Word has just
come
to Mariposa of the death of Andreas HOGUE, at his home in Myrtle Point,
Oregon, June 26, 1919. At the time of his death he was aged 58 years, 4
months, 28 days. He leaves behind to mourn their loss his widow, his
aged
father and a sister in Norway, in California and in Myrtle Point.
Mr. HOGUE
came
to America from Norway when but nineteen years of age, landing in
Chicago,
where he learned the mercantile business and later came to California,
where he began business in Mariposa. Later he went to Myrtle Point
where
he has, up to the time of his death, been engaged in the mercantile
business.
Mr. HOGUE was well and favorably known here and many friends will be
grieved
to hear of his death.
BROWN-BRICE December 27, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Mariposa Couple Wed in San Francisco
Elsie R. BRICE
and Charles BROWN of Briceburg were married in San Francisco on Friday
December 21, 1919.
The bride
is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James RIDGWAY and a sister of Mrs. J. J.
TRABUCCO
of Mariposa. Mr. BROWN was formerly an employee of the State Highway
Commission
working with the surveyors between Mariposa and Briceburg. It was while
on this work that he met Mrs. BRICE and took charge of her store and
Post
Office at Briceburg. Mrs. BROWN was born and reared in Mariposa and has
a host of friends here who will wish her and Mr. BROWN many happy years
of wedded life. They will make their home at Briceburg.
BOYER-CARLETON December 27, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
Young People of Sebastopol Wedded
Edythe BOYER
and
Davis CARLETON, two of Sebastopol's popular young people were married
in
Mariposa last Wednesday forenoon.
The young
people
were escorted into town by a number of relatives and friends. After
securing
the neccessary document from County Clerk GALLISON, the young couple
were
ushered to the parsonage where the wedding ceremony was performed by
the
Reverend W. C. WIGHTMAN and they were sent on their way rejoicing.
Mrs. C.
HENDRICKS,
sister of the groom and John BOYER, brother of the bride, attended and
witnessed the ceremony.
The bride
is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Davis CARLETON all of Sebastopol.
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Died January 3, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
THOMPSON- In San Francisco, Dec. 14, 1919, Edna Wray THOMPSON, (nee ROBINSON) daughter of Luella C., and the late James R. ROBINSON and a sister of Alice L. ROBINSON of San Francisco and Frank A. ROBINSON of Groveland, a native of San Francisco aged about 29 years.
January 10, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
Married January 10, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
GALLISON-TYLER- At Clarksdale, Arizona, Jan. 1, 1920, Geo. G. GALLISON and Ophia E. TYLER.
Died January 10, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
OPIE- At Coulterville, Dec. 27, 1919, Edward OPIE, a native of England, aged about 65 years.
OLNEY- Near Coulterville, Dec. 27, 1919, Edward OLNEY, a native of California, aged about 54 years.
January 17, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
Died January 17, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
ASHWORTH- In San Francisco, Jan. 13, 1920, John F. ASHWORTH, son of Phenis ASHWORTH and the late Mary E. ASHWORTH, of Mariposa, a native of California, aged 26 years, 1 month and 17 days.
Married January 17,1920 Mariposa Gazette
DYER-BOOKER- In Los Angeles, Dec. 20, 1919, Francis Chandler DYER and Beatrice Sarah BOOKER, both of Los Angeles.
January 24, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
Died January 24, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
LEWIS- In San Francisco, January 16, 1920, Disy LEWIS, wife of Wren LEWIS, of San Francisco, daughter of Mrs. James HALSTEAD and sister of Mrs. Nettie ASHWORTH, Mrs. Hazel ELLIS and George SHIMER, a native of Coulterville, aged about 26 years.
LEWIS- In Stockton, January 14, 1920, Mrs. Annie LEWIS, widow of the late J. Whit LEWIS and mother of Will and Lee LEWIS, Mrs. Ella TURNER and Mrs. Dora McNALLY, aged about 70 years.
HUNTER- In San Francisco, January 17, 1920, Mrs. Sheldon A. HUNTER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. SOUZA, a native of Mariposa county, aged about 23 years.
CRAIGHAN- At Fort BRAGG, Calif., January 21, 1920, J. D. CRAIGHEN a native of Ireland, aged 81.
Married January 24, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
NEWKIRK-ALARID- In Hollister, January 21, 1920, R. F. NEWKIRK of Hollister to Miss Elvira ALARID, of Mariposa.
one birth
January 31, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
Obituaries and marriage announcements
THOMPSON, Edna Wray (nee Robinson) January 3, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
OBITUARY.
Edna Wray
THOMPSON
(nee ROBINSON) was born and reared in San Francisco, and died at
her home there December 14, 1919. She was a daughter of Luella C. and
the
late James B. ROBINSON and sister of Alice L. and Frank B. ROBINSON.
She
was a graduate of the San Francisco Normal and a teacher for
eight
years in San Francisco and San Mateo counties.
Much of her
time
was devoted to church work and she was a member of the South Methodist
Church, sang in the choir and was superintendent of the primary
department
of the Sunday school, also vice president of the Epsworth League and
secretary
of the King's Daughters.
On January
7,
1917, she was united in marriage to Laurence C. THOMPSON, who, one week
later, left for Kansas. Three months later his wife joined him there.
Mr.
THOMPSON enlisted at the beginning of hostilities with Germany and was
a "Top" Sergeant in the Medical Corps of the 81st division and left for
France the middle of June, 1917, returning April 1919, and was
conducting
a prescription pharmacy in San Francisco at the time of his wife's
death.
The funeral
was
held from the chapel of the Halstead Brothers, of San Francisco, and
internment
was at Cyress Lawn Cemetery, December 17, 1919.
More than
fifty
floral pieces were sent by friends- one being from the Stanislaus
National
Forest employees. Besides the immediate family the departed leaves many
relatiives and friends to mourn the loss of one who was held in high
esteem
of all who knew her.
OLNEY, Edward January 3, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
Sudden Death of Edward OLNEY
Edward W.
OLNEY,
a native of Mariposa county, aged about 54 years was found dead in his
bed yesterday morning in a cabin on the Downey Scofield ranch, near
Marshes
Flat.
Mr. OLNEY
and
a nephew were helping with the plowing on the ranch and worked all day
Monday. When they retired at the usual hour deceased seemed to be in
his
usual good health and spirits. In the morning the nephew found his
uncle
cold and dead beside him in the bed.
Coroner
O'BRIAN
was notified and went to the Scofield ranch yesterday afternoon
returning
with the remains that evening.
The funeral
will
take place Thursday morning. Mr. O'BREIRNE leaving Jamestown with the
body
in time to meet the family in Coulterville at 10 o'clock a.m.
Internment
to be in the family plot on the Dudley ranch.
The
deceased is
survived by a widow and four brothers, Walter of Santa Rosa, George of
Los Angeles, Alex of Stockton and Cyrus who resides in the east. Judge
and James OPIE attended the funeral.
OPIE, Edward January 10, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
Edward OPIE Dies at Coulterville
Edward OPIE a native of England, and about 65 years of age died at his home near Coulterville on December 27, 1919. He is survived by a widow. Mr. OPIE was an old resident of the Coulterville section having come there when a young man. He was a miner by trade had worked in most of the principle mines of the county. For many years he has been a resident of Pinon Blanco. Internment was made in the Coulterville cemetery.
FERGUSON, Ester January 10, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
IN MEMORIAM
Whereas,
another
link in our chain has been broken, by the passing from our midst, of
our
beloved Sister, Ester B. FERGUSON on Nov. 10, 1919.
Therefore,
be
it resolved, that as a lodge we sadly mourn her loss, and extend our
sympathy
to those who are dear to her. May we as a lodge feel the true meaning,
as our hands clasp, of words, Friendship, Love and Truth.
Resolved,
that
the removal of her life leaves a vacancy in our lodge that will be
sorrowfully
realized by all, and be it further resolved, that our charter be draped
in mourning for thirty days, and a copy of these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes of this lodge, and a copy sent as a token of our
sincere
sympathy to her relatives, John McLEAN and family, also a copy
published
in the Mariposa Gazette.
Sweet be the voices
of
angels to greet her,
Welcome
her home to the mansion of rest;
Loved ones there
waiting
will lovingly meet her,
Welcome
her home, to the realms of the blest.
Margaret M. TISCONIA
Josephine Noce
Emily HOPE
Committee
HELM, Mayme January 17, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
Former Mariposa Girl Dies at Waterford
The local
authorities
of Stanislaus County were baffled last Sunday over finding the body of
Mayme HELM, a beautiful 19 year old girl in her bedroom at the
Waterford
Hotel, where she had gone a few days previous for a visit with the
McKENNA'S
who are proprietors of the hotel and friends of the dead girl.
The girl
was found
lying face downward, partially under the bed and still warm when found
by McKENNA, proprietor of the hotel. A physician was summoned and
pronounced
the girl dead.
Post-mortem
examination
and analysis of the stomach contents have failed to throw any light on
the cause.
Dr. DOZIER
of
Stockton who made the analysis of the contents of the stomach found no
poison and the body showed no signs of violence, which indicates that
death
was not caused by suicide.
Miss HELM
had
been employed at a Fresno candy store up to a few weeks ago, when she
went
to Le Grand to visit her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. HELM of
that
place; from there she went to Modesto on Tuesday of last week and to
Waterford
Friday.
Miss HELM
was
a former Mariposa County girl, having lived in Mariposa for sometime
and
later at White Rock.
Internment
was
made in the Turner cemetery at Le Grand last Thursday.
ASHWORTH, John F. January 17, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
Mariposa Young Man Dies In San Francisco
The many
relatives
and friends of John F. ASHWORTH were greatly shocked on last Wednesday
afternoon when the sad news came over the wires from San Francisco,
that
he had passed away in that city at 1 o'clock p.m. of the same day from
pleuro-pneumonia.
The young
man
had been living in the Yosemite up to a few weeks ago when he was
removed
to San Francisco with his family on account of a sudden attack of
illness.
Up to this time he had been perfectly well and strong.
The young
man
was born and reared near Mariposa and had spent his entire life in this
county; with his parents, a few miles east of here up to six years ago
and in Yosemite and El Portal since where he was employed by a number
of
different Park companies and where he was a trusted employee and a
favorite
of his associates.
On June
5th, 1913
he was married to Nettie OLIVER of El Portal.
Besides a
devoted
wife and a foster child he leaves to mourn his death, a father, Phenis
ASHWORTH, four brothers, Phenas, Ervin, George and Theodore all of
Mariposa
and a sister, Mrs. Rose Smith of Oakland and many near relatives in and
near Mariposa.
He was a
straitforward
and upright young man and kind and devoted to his family.
A sea of
gloom
has settled over the entire community on account of the untimely death
of one so well and favorably known.
Internment
will
be in the Catholic cemetery in Mariposa to-day at two o'clock p.m.
McDONNELL, Peter January 24, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
La Grange Pioneer Dies at His Home
Peter McDONNELL, pioneer stockraiser at La Grange since 1854, passed away Friday, January 16th at his home at Atlanta, San Joaquin county. He was actively engaged in business until 1910.
HUNTER, Mrs. Sheldon A. January 24, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
Former Mariposa Lady Passes Away
Mrs. Sheldon A. HUNTER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. SOUZA, of Merced, died in San Francisco, on Saturday last at the age of 23 years. She was a native of Cathey Valley, this county and formerly lived in Merced, where her husband was manager of the Western Union telegraph office. The funeral was held in Merced Sunday and was largely attended. She is survived by her husband, three brothers, Joseph R., John M., and Tony M. SOUZA and three sisters, Mrs. Thomas PRAIRIE, Mrs. Fred SILVERA and Mrs. Jack NANCE.
CRAIGHEN, J. D. January 24, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
Pioneer of Mariposa County Passes Away
J. D. CRAIGHEN,
pioneer settler and merchant of Mariposa county, passed away at the
home
of his daughter, Mrs. Della WELLER of Fort BRAGG, Mendocino County,
January
20, 1920, where he has made his home for several years.
Mr.
CRAIGHEN was
well and favorably known throughout Mariposa County, He having
conducted
general merchandise stores in Mt. Bullion, Coulterville and Hornitos.
LEWIS, Mrs. Daisy January 24, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
Former Mariposa Lady Dies in San Francisco
Word came to
Mariposa
from San Francisco last Saturday of the death of Mrs. Daisy LEWIS in
that
city on Friday Jan. 16, 1920.
Mrs. LEWIS
had
been suffering from pneumonia at the time as her brother-in-law, John
F.
ASHWORTH who preceded her to the grave only three days.
Mrs. LEWIS
was
the daughter of the late George SHIMER of Coulterville and Mrs. James
HALSTEAD
of Merced and sister of Mrs. Nettie ASHWORTH, Mrs. Hazel Ellis and
George
SHIMER.
Her many friends
will
be grieved to hear of her untimely death.
The funeral took
place
in San Francisco last Monday.
ASHWORTH, John F. January 24, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
FUNERAL OF JOHN F. ASHWORTH
The body of
John
F. ASHWORTH, who died in San Francisco last Wednesday afternoon was
brought
to Mariposa for burial in the Catholic cemetery.
The funeral
took
place at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon last, from the Catholic Church
and
the body was followed to its last resting place by a large concourse of
relatives and friends.
The body
was laid
to rest in the family plot besides his mother and three brothers who
preceded
hi