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Mariposa Gazette 1922- 1923

Vitals January 1922 Mariposa Gazette

January 7, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      one birth

Married January 7, 1921 Mariposa Gazette

      MULLIGAN- MERINO- In Merced, Jan. 1, 1922 John T. MULLIGAN age 23 a resident of Merced Falls and Isabel M. MIRENO, age 19 of Hornitos.

      MORRISON-LANTHER In San Diego, December 21, 1921 Lester MORRISON, a native of Mariposa County and Viola M. LANTHEIR of Los Angeles.

      JOHNSON-MONOTI In Sacramento, December 24, 1921, Oscar JOHNSON of Sacramento and Virginia MONOTI of Coulterville.
 

Died January 7, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      COCHRAN- In San Francisco, December 29th, 1921, Mrs. Lucy COCHRAN age 79, a native of Australia.

January 14, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

Died January 14, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      MAY- At Springville, Tulare County, December 24, 1921, Mrs. G. W. MAY, age 66 years, a native of Coulterville.

Married January 21, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      McCAY-CROSS In Mariposa Saturday, January 14, 1922, Ralph McCAY age 39, a resident of Cathay and Carrie Salome CROSS, age 25, a native of Salina, Kansas.

Died January 21, 1922, Mariposa Gazette

      MARTINEZ in Madera, Friday, January 13, 1922, Manuel MARTINEZ, a native of Arizona, age 90 years.

      HOLT- At Oakvale in Mariposa county, Frederick William HOLT, a native of England, age 89 years.

      one birth

January 28, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

Died January 28, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      QUICK- At Ben Hur, Mariposa County, Tuesday, January 24, 1922 at 7:30 o'clock a.m. Morgan Warren QUICK, a native of Mariposa County, age 63 years 11 months 16 days.

      one birth

Obituaries and marriage announcements

JOHNSON-MONOTI January 7, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                           Former Coulterville Lady Marries at Sacramento

      Cards have been received by friends in Mariposa announcing the marriage of Miss Virginia MONOTI to Mr. Oscar JOHNSON of Sacramento, in that city on December 24th, 1921.
      The bride, who is the second daughter of Mrs. Florence MONOTI of the Red Cloud district, is a young lady of refinement, culture and exceptionally fine qualities and has a large host of friends in Mariposa County. She taught for a number of years, in the public schools of this county and was a member of the County Board of Education until she moved to Stockton two years ago.
      The groom is not known here but we may rest assured that one with the former Miss MONOTI's capabilities would not make a unwise selection.
      The Gazette joins the host of friends of the bride in wishing the couple much joy and prosperity upon the sea of matrimony.

MORRISON-LANTHIER January 7, 1921 Mariposa Gazette

                        HORNITOS BOY MARRIES GIRL OF SOUTHLAND

      Lester MORRISON, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. MORRISON of Hornitos, and Viola M. LANTHEIR were married in San Diego on December 21, 1921.
      Lester is a native of Hornitos, Mariposa County and spent all of his early life there.
      During the World war he served many months in the U. S. Army and held a responsible position in Los Angeles since his discharge from the army.
      The bride is not known here but we understand she is a member of one of the fine families of the south and a girl of exceptional qualities.
      Lesters many friends here join the Gazette in wishing him continued happiness.

MULLIGAN-MERINO December 7, 1921 Mariposa Gazette

                         HORNITOS GIRL WEDS A MERCED FALLS MAN

      John MULLIGAN an employee of the Yosemite Lumber Company and Miss Isabel MERINO were quietly married at Merced on New Years Eve. They will make their home in Merced Falls.

MAY, Mrs. G. W.  January 14, 1921 Mariposa Gazette

                                 Former Coulterville Lady Is Called

      Word has just been received here of the death of Mrs. G. W. MAY, which occurred at her home in Springville, Tulare County on December 28, 1921.
      Mrs. MAY, at the time of her death, was 66 years of age. For many years she was a resident of Coulterville.
      Mrs. MAY was the mother of four children, Mrs. Nora SHEEHAN (deceased), L. L. BROWN of Idaho,  J. E. BROWN of Coulterville and Walter M. BROWN of Madera. Her sons Walter and James were with her when the end came.
      The body was laid to rest in the Porterville cemetery beside her mother, brother and other members of the family.

Hetch Hetchy deaths January 14, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                      TWO MEN ARE KILLED ON HETCH HETCHY WORKS

      Two men were instantly killed and another died later ass the result of a blast in the tunnel of the Hetch Hetchy project at Priest station. The dead are Thomas GORD, Dick SLADDN AND Frank MILLER. W. S. McLEOD had both eyes blown out and Tax LANN had his left forearm blown off.
      The explosion was caused from a "missing hole" two and one half miles inside the tunnel when the bit of a machine drill struck the "missing hole."

McCAY- CROSS December 21, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      The most interesting new item of the week is the marriage of Ralph McCAY to Miss CROSS, at Mariposa last Saturday evening. Miss CROSS arrived from Kansas Saturday and the happy couple proceeded at once to the Mariposa parsonage where Rev. BUCK tied the knot. Congratulations to Mr. McCAY and a warm welcome to the bride, from the Catheyites.

HOLT, Frederick William January 21, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                        AGED LEWIS RESIDENT SUMMONED BY DEATH

      Frederick William HOLT a native of England, passed away at his home in Oakvale, Friday morning at the advanced age of 89 years.
      For a long time Mr. HOLT has been in failing health and a few days ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis.
      He leaves a daughter, Mrs. J. RICHARDS with whom he made his home.
      Mrs. RICHARDS was in Fresno receiving medical attention, at the time of her father's death.
      As yet arrangements have not been made for the funeral.

MARTINEZ, Manuel January 21, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                              EARLY HORNITOS PIONEER PASSES

      This morning about 8:30 Manuel MARTINEZ passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. E. HANNAH, 909 East Yosemite avenue, after a prolonged illness. Mr. MARTINEZ, who was 90 years of age, had suffered three or four paralytic strokes and scarcely regained consciousness since the one he had last Sunday.
      Mr. MARTINEZ was born November 1, 1831, at Tucson, Arizona, which would make him 90 years, 2 months and 12 days old at the time of his death. At age of 13 years he was brought to Los Angeles by his father and at the age of 18, when the gold fever reached Los Angeles, in 49, he came to Mariposa County, which then included most of the mountainous section of the San Joaquin valley. He minded in nearly every section where a "strike" was reported and was personally acquainted with all the early pioneers.
      Eventually he made his headquarters in Hornitos where he was married to Miss Dolores OCHOA in 1872. To this union there were born eight children, four of whom are still living. His wife died and was buried in the cemetery at Hornitos in 1890.
      He is survived by four children, Mrs. J. E. HANNAH of this city, M. MARTINEZ, Jr.,- of Canada, A. R. MARTINEZ of Los Angeles and Frank MARTINEZ of Hornitos, one brother living in Arizona and three grandchildren living in Madera.
      Funeral services will be held from the Catholic church tomorrow morning at 8:30, internment to be at Hornitos, Mariposa county.- Madera Tribune, Jan 13

McCAY-CROSS January 21, 1921 Mariposa Gazette

                              LOCAL MAN WEDS EASTERN LADY

      Last Saturday afternoon Carrie Salome CROSS arrived in Merced from her home in Salina, Kansas: she was met there by Ralph E. McCAY of Cathay. The two endeavored to locate County Clerk THORNTON of Merced from whom they expected to get a very necessary document, being unable to locate Mr. THORNTON they made there way to Mariposa where, after some difficulty they located County Clerk GALLISON who gave them the greatly desired papers by which Reverend BUCK made them man and wife. The couple returned to Mr. McCAY'S homestead near Cathay.

QUICK, Morgan Warren January 28, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                             Morgan Warren QUICK Answers Final Call

      Morgan Warren QUICK beloved husband of Kate E. QUICK passed away at the family home in Ben Hur last Tuesday morning at 7:50 o'clock a.m. after an illness which has extended over a period of several months.
      Deceased was afflicted with heart trouble which was the immediate cause of death.
      Morgan Warren QUICK was born at Mariposa on February 9th, 1858 of pioneer parents and was, at the time of his death 63 years 11 months and 16 days old.
      When he was a boy he moved with his parents and other members of the family, to the ranch in Ben Hur which has ever since been his home.
      Mr. QUICK was one of Mariposa county's most influential and highly esteemed citizens and very successful in his business affairs.
      The QUICK home and farm is considered one of the best in Mariposa county and friends and strangers alike, were always welcomed at the fireside.
      Beside the widow, he leaves to mourn his demise, a daughter, Mrs. R. M. STARNS, and a son, Guy E. QUICK of Ben Hur, a brother Mark QUICK of Berkeley besides several grandchildren and other relatives.
      The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock p.m. internment being in the cemetery at Mariposa, where he was laid besides his father, mother, a sister and several other close relatives. A large concourse of friends followed the body to its last resting place.

WINTERS, Mr. C. J. January 28, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      Last Saturday Mr. C. J. WINTERS an employee at the Virginia-Belmont mine died suddenly while at work in the mine, he had started to work for the first time that morning and about 9 o'clock the foreman Mr. MOSIER found him breathing his last, he was apparently on his way out of the tunnel. Mr. WINTERS was from San Francisco, he leaves a wife, one son and two daughters in that city. The Coroners Jury said he died from natural causes.

Vitals February 1922 Mariposa Gazette

February 4, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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February 11, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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February 1922 Mariposa Gazette

Died February 18, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      GUEST- At Merced, February 13, 1922, John W. GUEST, a native of Ohio, aged 68 years.

      MORGAN- On Lyon's Gulch, near Mt. Bullion, Thursday, February 9, 1922, Henry W. MORGAN, a native of Kentucky, age 65 years.

      WALKER- In Oakland, February 13, 1922, Mattie WALKER, a native of Nevada, age 51 years.

February 25, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      two births

Died February 25, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      NEIGHBOR- At Snelling, Merced co., Feb., 20, 1922, Gilbert B. NEIGHBOR age 86 years, a native of New Jersey.

      BARNETT- At Madera, Madera co., Cal. Feb. 21, 1922, Eliza Floto BARNETT, age 63 years, a native of Mariposa.

Obituaries and marriage announcements

OWEN Francis W. February 4, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                             FRANCIS W. OWEN CALLED BY DEATH

      Francis W. OWEN, for many years a resident of Coulterville and vicinity died at the home of his brother, Ferguson OWEN in Burlingame, San Mateo county, February 24th, 1922.
      Deceased was 58 years at the time of his death. The past several years he has been employed as a cook for the government surveyors and road crews. The funeral was held from the brother's residence in Burlingame.

KYLE, Mrs. Alice February 4, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                            EL PORTAL WOMAN CALLED BY DEATH

      Mrs. Alice KYLE, wife of H. F. KYLE of El Portal was found dead in her bed last Saturday morning by her husband. Mrs. KYLE had been ill for some time but her condition had not been considered dangerous.
      Deceased was about forty-five years of age and has been a resident of the county for a number of years.
      Beside the husband she leaves a son Eddie Daana of El Portal and a brother in Humbolt county. The body was taken to Merced for burial.

HARDWICK, William J. February 11, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                             William J. HARDWICK Forty-Niner Passes

      The news was received from Santa Cruz last evening announcing the death of William J. HARDWICK, which occurred at his home there at 8 o'clock after a lingering illness, in which he suffered from cancer over a year, finally succumbing to the fatal disease. The deceased was born in Alabama May 23, 1834, and would have been 88 years old his next birthday. He was identified with the early Merced county history, coming to California in 1849, the remainder of his family followed in 1857. He settled on Dry creek, in the Snelling neighborhood, where he engaged in sheep raising and acquired a large acreage of land which he later farmed. He was married in the early 60's to Miss Anna MILLER and in 1890 moved to San Francisco, where Mrs. HARDWICK passed away in 1894. Mr. HARDWICK leased his ranch and afterwards sold interests in Merced county and continued to reside in San Francisco and Santa Cruz.
      The deceased was the eldest of six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson HARDWICK. Grandma HARDWICK, as she was familiarly known, lived to the ripe old age of 98, surviving her husband fifty-nine years.
      The immediate relatives surviving are a brother and sister, Mrs. John RUDDLE of this city, and, Jackson HARDWICK, of Turlock. Mrs. RUDDLE was at the bedside of her brother during the past week.
      The funeral will be held in San Francisco tomorrow and internment will be made in the family plot.- Merced Sun, Feb. 3, 1922.

WILLS, Mrs. Claude February 11, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                                 Cathey Valley Lady Dies At Colfax

      The community has been saddened by the death of Mrs. Claude WILLS, which occurred at Colfax on Tuesday night. When a very small child she came to live with Mr. and Mrs. N. L. CATHEY and always lived here until her marriage. She was most devoted to her foster parents, both of whom have preceded her to the grave in the past year. Ethel was one of the most popular girls of this valley endearing herself to old and young by her sweet and unselfish disposition and kindly heart. Always a faithful worker in the church and especially loved by the little children among whom she loved to work. She has been a patient sufferer for several years. May the bereaved husband find consolation in the thought that she has passed to her rich reward, resting in perfect peace.

WESTMORELAND-DAVIS February 11, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      The pleasant news has been received telling of the marriage of Miss Marquerite DAVIS and George WESTMORELAND, both of Merced. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George DAVIS of Cathay and has many friends here who wish her all happiness.

OSBORN, George R. February 11, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      George R. OSBORN well known in mining circles and a former Foreman at Mt. King mine, died suddenly at the Texas Hill mines on the North Fork of February 1st death from natural causes was the verdict of the Coroners Jury. The funeral was held at Coulterville February 6th. His brother A. H. OSBORN of Ridgefield, Washington arrived here to take charge and attended the funeral.

GUEST, John W. February 18, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                               Pioneers of Hornitos Passes at Merced

      John W. GUEST, aged 68 years, a pioneer of Mariposa county, passed away at his home in Merced last Monday, February 13, after an illness which was long standing.
      Mr. GUEST was born in Ohio in 1852 and came to Bear Valley with his parents when a small boy. He lived on a ranch at Quartzburg until two years ago when he moved to Merced with his family and took charge of the Tuolumne Hotel.
      In 1873 he was married to Mary SCOTT and two them were born nine children, all of whom are living: they are: Mrs. W. A. McMEANAMY, Oakland; Clarence GUEST, Fresno; Minnie McMILLAN and Albert GUEST of Colusa; J. W. GUEST, Jr., Lottie BLACK, Elijah D. GUEST Blanche M. HILL, and Norman GUEST, of Merced. He also leaves four sisters: Mrs. Lucy McELLIGOTT, Mariposa; Mrs. May ENGLISH, Oregon; Mrs. Annie GOURGUET, Fresno; and Mrs. Lily BRANSON, Madera.
      The body was taken to Hornitos on Wednesday morning and the funeral was held at 2 o'clock p.m. of that day under the auspices of the I. O. O. F. Lodge of which Mr. GUEST had been a member for thirty-eight years.

MORGAN, Henry W. February 18, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                     HENRY W. MORGAN DIES AT CABIN ON MT. BULLION

      Henry W. MORGAN, a native of Kentucky, aged 65 years, died at his cabin home on Mt. Bullion, Thursday, Feb. 16, 1922 from stomach trouble.
      Deceased came to Mariposa county about twelve years ago and settled on Lyons gulch on the north side of Mt. Bullion where he engaged in mining and has lived during this time.

     The funeral was held at Mariposa on Saturday.

OSBORN, George February 18, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                          HEART ATTACK CAUSES DEATH OF HUNTER

      George OSBORN, age 59 years and a native of the State of Washington died from heart failure while he, in company with Stankey FRASER, was hunting lions on the North Fork of the Merced river, Monday of last week. The party had been hunting in the deep snow for several hours and when they came to a steep climb OSBORN called to his companion that he could go no further, and that he felt himself growing dizzy, these were his last words before he fell and expired.
      The body was taken on a pack-horse to Coulterville where it was held, awaiting a brother who came from Washington. The funeral was held  in Coulterville Monday of this week.
      Mr. OSBORN was quite well known in this county, having been employed at the Original and Mt. King mines for a number of years. He had only recently come from Washington to take charge of the Frazier mine at Bull Creek.

OWEN, F. W. February 18, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      F. W. OWENS a resident of this place for the past number of years, passed away at the home of his brother Fergison OWEN at Burlingame, San Mateo, January 24, aged 58 years.

BARNETT, Eliza Floto February 25, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                              Eliza Floto Barnett Dies at Madera Home

      Eliza Floto BARNETT, one of the best loved and respected pioneers of the city, passed away last evening shortly before six o'clock following an illness of but a few days. Meningitis, which developed after an attack of influenza, was the cause of death.
      Mrs. BARNETT had lived in Madera for the past 32 years, coming here with her husband, the late John R. BARNETT, from Mariposa.
      Her kind and gentle character had endeared her to all and her passing comes as a shock to the entire community, which always hoped and believed she had many more years of happy life before her.
      Eliza Floto BARNETT was born July 4th, 1859, in Mariposa, which was then a thriving mining city. It was there she was married, in 1877, to John R. BARNETT and it was there all of her children where born.
      In 1890 the family moved to Madera where they all have resided ever since.
      Mrs. BARNETT leaves two brothers leaves two brothers, Frank Floto of Madera, and George LEIDG of Kerman; two sons, John H. BARNETT, sheriff of Madera county, and Fred W. BARNETT, a well known rancher of Madera; one daughter, Mrs. Annie BROWN of Madera, and seven grandchildren, all of Madera.
      Mrs. BARNETT was an honored member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Women of Woodcraft.- From the Madera Mercury, Feb. 22.

NEIGHBOR, Gilbert Bodine February 25, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                                Pioneer of Snelling Called By Death

      Gilbert Bodine NEIGHBOR, pioneer of Snelling, died at his home there at noon yesterday. Death came from advanced age and its attendant ills. Mr. NEIGHBOR was a familiar figure in Snelling for many years, settling there 49 years ago. He was born in New Jersey, September 14, 1836, and came to California 63 years ago. He was a life-long Republican and even those who differed with him in his political belief, were his most staunch friends because of his firm-mindedness and open expression of his oppinions.
      At one time he was a candidate for county auditor.
      Mr. NEIGHBOR was a merchant in Snelling since the early 80's, first being associated with the firm of Simons and Jacobs, the junior member of the firm being a brother of Abe JACOBS, well known Merced man. In recent ed years Mr. NEIGHBOR has been afflicted with rheumatism but he had continued as a merchant despite his illness and his interest in the Snelling district has never wavered.
      He is survived by two sons, Charles Neighbor of Oakland and  Melvin NEIGHBOR of Snelling, and four daughters, Mrs. Margie RICHARDS, JamestowN; Mrs. Grace ALLEN, Tracy; Mrs. May ROBINSON, Merced, and Miss Ethel NEIGHBOR of Snelling.-Merced Star Feb., 21.

Vitals March 1922 Mariposa Gazette

March 4, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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March 11, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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March 18, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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March 18, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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March 25, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      three births

Married March 25, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      CALDWELL-WAGNER- At Sonoma, Tuolumne Co., Wednesday, March 20, 1922, Claude C. CALDWELL and Marguerite M. WAGNER.

Died March 25, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      WALKER- At Merced, Monday, March 20, 1922, John A. WALKER a native of Norway, age 79 years.

      GREENE- At Porterville, Monday, March 20, 1922, Mrs. Lucy Ann GREENE, age 82 years.

Obituaries and marriage announcements

BOITANO, Victor March 4, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                           VIC BOITANO KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT

      Victor E. BOITANO, formerly of Groveland, was killed early last Tuesday morning and his companion, A. H. GRANNECHINA, was slightly injured, in a collision of the automobile in which they were riding and a large motor truck, in Oakland. BOITANO was well known in the Groveland section and throughout the county and friends will learn of his tragic death with regret.
      Deceased established a home in Oakland three years ago and for sometime was employed in the shipyards. Of his immediate family he is survived by a wife and a son 16 years old. A brother, Antone BOITANO, and two brothers-in-law, left Groveland Wednesday morning to attend the funeral which was to be held in Oakland this Friday.- Sonora Union Democrat Feb. 25, 1922

JENKINS, Margaret March 11, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                            Former Mariposa Lady Dies at Masonic Home

      Margaret JENKINS, a native of Norway, age about 92 years died at the Masonic Home at Decoto last Sunday, March 5, from the infirmities of old age.
      Mrs. JENKINS was the mother of Mrs. C. E. PERRIN and James JENKINS both of San Francisco and an aunt of Miss Josephine MILLER and Mrs. E. ELLINGHAM of Mariposa. She was a resident of this county for many years, having lived at Bear Valley, Jerseydale and Hites Cove. After the death of her husband, she removed to San Francisco and later to the Masonic Home at Decota, where she spent her declining years in comfort and pleasure. The funeral was held in San Francisco last Wednesday.

PHELAN-FEMONS March 11, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                        YOUTH OF GROVELAND MARRIES IN STOCKTON

      John Leslie PHELAN of Groveland and Miss Maud A. FEMONS of Stockton were married in the later city last Friday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John FLATLEY of the St. Mary's church at the parish house.
      The attendants were Miss Frances PHELAN, a sister of the groom, and F. H. CONWELL.
      The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. PHELAN, long years prominent in the life on the south side of the river. He is a splendid young gentleman and is deservedly popular among all of his home people. The bride is a gracious girl and hold the affection of a wide circle of friends. She is a niece of Mrs. W. J. HORAN of Stockton. The young couple, and they are young, he being 23 and she 18, make an auspicious start, and the sincere wish of the many friends is that much happiness will come to them as they journey together through life.- Democrat Mar. 3

McNALLEY, Mrs. Raymond March 18, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                    MRS. RAYMOND McNALLEY PASSES AT CHINESE CAMP

      Word was received by relatives in Mariposa last Monday of the sudden death that morning of Mrs. Raymond McNALLEY at her home in Chinese Camp, from influenza. Mrs. McNALLEY was well known in Mariposa county, having been one of the very popular teachers of the county for several terms.
      Besides the husband she leaves four small children the youngest being only three months of age.
      The grief stricken relatives have the sympathy of the many friends and acquaintances here.

COFFMAN, Mrs. Louise March 18, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                        MRS. LOUISE COFFMAN DIES AT FRESNO HOME

      Mrs. Louise COFFMAN, 54, pioneer Fresno resident and wife of John W. COFFMAN, died Saturday. She was a native of California.
      Mrs. COFFMAN'S father, George W. BERNARD Sr., was a California pioneer, coming to California in the early fifties and settling in Mariposa county. Later he and his family came to Fresno where Mrs. COFFMAN had resided since 1874.
      For 20 years her husband possessed the exclusive stage rights to Yosemite park. Mr. and Mrs. COFFMAN had spent many summers in that park.
      Besides her husband, John W. COFFMAN, she is survived by one daughter Mrs. Parl ALTER of Lake Tahoe; one son, John F. COFFMAN of Fresno; two sisters, Mrs. Henry AVILA, Mrs. Chas. M. GRIFFITH; and two brothers, George H. BERNARD, vineyardist, and Joseph P. BERNARD, local attorney.
      Rev. H. H. BELL will conduct the funeral services in the Stephans & Bean chapel at 10 o'clock this morning. The pallbearers will be Dr. J. C. COOPER, John R. AUSTIN, Walter SHOEMAKER, C. T. CEALEY, Judge G. W. SMITH and Dolph LANE. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery.- Fresno Republican.

GREENE, Lucy Ann March 25, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                               Pioneer of Mariposa Dies At Porterville

      Word was telephoned to Mariposa Monday, informing Mrs. C. SCHLAGETER of the death of her grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Ann GREENE, at her home in Porterville on that morning, at the advanced age of 82 years.
      Deceased was many years a resident of this vicinity and she and husband claimed many friends throughout the county.
      To mourn her she leaves two sons, Joseph GREENE of Porterville and Edward GREENE of San Francisco, also several grand-children and other relatives. Her grand-daughter Mrs. Clare C. SCHLAGETER went to Porterville to attend the funeral.

WALKER, John A. March 25, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                     PIONEER OF MARIPOSA CO. PASSES AWAY AT MERCED

      John A. WALKER, age 79 and a native of Norway passed away at the Merced county hospital last Monday morning after an illness which has extended over a long period.
      Mr. WALKER came to California when a very young man and engaged in carpentering and contracting work which he followed all his life. He was considered one of the best and most rapid workmen in the county during his earlier years. For many years he was a resident of Mariposa where he owned a little home. The funeral was held in Merced Wednesday, internment being in the public cemetery.

CALDWELL- WAGNER March 25, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

           WELL KNOWN AND POPULAR COULTERVILLE LADY IS CLAIMED AS BRIDE

      Wedding cards are out announcing the marriage of Claude C. CALDWELL and Miss Marquarite M. WAGNER at Sonora on March 20th. This popular young couple are residents of Greeley Hill district. Miss Wagner was born and reared in this section and has been a popular and successful teacher and a general favorite where she has ever lived. Mr. CALDWELL hails from San Mateo, he is an industrious young man of sterling qualities and pleasing manner.

Vitals April 1922 Mariposa Gazette

April 1, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      one birth

Married April 1, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      MERSEREAU-EDWARDS- In Mariposa, Tuesday, March 28, 1922, Ross B. MERSEREAU, a native of New Jersey, age 21, and Maylian Moore EDWARDS, a native of  California, age 19 years.

      JONES-OPPENHEIM- In San Francisco, February 3rd, 1922, Ira B. JONES, a native of Mariposa county, age 21 and Olive OPPENHEIM, native of San Francisco, age 18.

April 8, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

Married April 8, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      JOHNSON-GORDON- At Mariposa, Wednesday, April 5, 1922, Wilbert C. JOHNSON, age 21 and Maggie M. GORDON, age 24, both natives of Mariposa County.

April 15, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      one birth

April 22, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

Died April 22, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      CLARK- At Merced, Wednesday, April 19, 1922, Hosea L. CLARK, a native of Texas, age 46 years.

      GOERNERT- At the Franklin hospital, San Francisco, April 3, 1922, George GOERNERT, a native of Germany, age 71 years.

      BROWN- At Bermington, Washington, Tuesday, April 18, 1922, Herrick Norton BROWN, brother of Mrs. E. N. GANN, of Mariposa, a native of Iowa, age 84 years.

April 29, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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Obituaries and marriage announcements

MERSEREAU-EDWARDS April 1, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                       YOUNG SAN FRANCISCO COUPLE MARRIED HERE

     Ross B. MERSEREAU a native of New Jersey, age 21 and Maylian M. EDWARDS, a native of California, age 18, were united in marriage in the office of County Clerk GALLISON last Tuesday evening, Judge J. J. TRABUCCO performing the ceremony.
      The young people were accompanied here by the grooms parents.
      They are all residents of San Francisco and departed by automobile immediately following the ceremony.

WATSON, John B. April 1, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      John W. WATSON, a resident of Groveland, Tuolumne Co., age about 72 years passed away at his home last Thursday. He is survived by a widow and several children.

CALDWELL-WAGNER April 1, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

              NEWLY WEDDED COUPLE WARMLY WELCOMED BY MANY FRIENDS

      Cards announcing a marriage of more than usual interest are being received this week by a large circle of friends and acquaintances of Miss Marquerite WAGNER and Claude C. CALDWELL of Coulterville.
      The wedding was solemnized in Sonoma on the twentieth with a simple ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Alonzo Dexter and Walter DUDLEY acted as best man for Mr. CALDWELL.
      Mrs. CALDWELL , who possesses a charming personality, has identified herself with the educational interests of the county, and also made an enviable reputation as a successful farmer. Mr. CALDWELL, who has recently come to the county from San Mateo, brings a wide experience and great enthusiasm to farming.

JONES-OPPENHEIM April 1, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                       ANOTHER MARIPOSA BOY BECOMES A BENEDICT

     (COMMUNICATED)
      Another one of our Mariposa county boys becomes a benedict, when on February 3, a marriage ceremony was solemnized in San Francisco in which Olive OPPENHEIM became the bride of Ira. B. JONES, a well known young man formerly of Mt. Bullion.
      Ira is the son of Mrs. R. C. ADAMS and the late George W. JONES and brother of Mrs. T. B. FOURNIER of Mt. Bullion, Mrs. C. F. McELLIGOTT of Mariposa and Mrs. J. H. YEAMAN of Los Angeles. He is a young man of exemplary habits and well liked by all who know him.
     The bride is a popular young lady of San Francisco.

BROOKS, Jennie G. and McNALLEY, Mrs. Minnie E. April 1, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                            PATIENT AND NURSE DIE OF INFLUENZA

      Last Saturday Mrs. Jennie G. BROOKS died at Chinese Camp from bronco- pneumonia, following an attack of influenza, according to the certificate of Dr. D. E. STRATTON. Five days previous Mrs. Minnie E. McNALLEY died at the same place from pneumonia, superinduced by the influenza. Mrs. BROOKS nursed Mrs. McNALLEY and was stricken with the malady shortly after the death of the latter. Mrs. BROOKS was a native of Indiana, aged 55 years and 4 months, and the mother of five children, three of whom were with her when she died. Her husband died about six months ago at the National Mines, since which time she has worked at various occupations in an effort to keep her children together.
      The funeral was held Monday under the direction of Undertaker Burden and internment was in the Sonora City cemetery.- Sonoma Democrat.

JOHNSON, Fred N. April 8, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                         BITE OF RATTLESNAKE FATAL TO WORKMAN

      While at work on the damsite of the Merced irrigation District at Exchequer, Mariposa county, Fred N. JOHNSON was bitten on the hand by a rattlesnake that was concealed in the brush where the man was at work. He was rushed to the hospital at Merced Falls where all possible was done for him and where he died Tuesday morning.
      The body was taken to Merced where it was held pending the arrival of relatives from Los Angeles.

JOHNSON-GORDON April 8, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                      YOUNG SEBASTOPOL COUPLE UNITED IN MARRIAGE

      A marriage ceremony was performed in the courtroom of the Mariposa county courthouse at 3 o'clock p.m. Wednesday, when Judge J. J. TRABUCCO pronounced the words making Wilbert C. JOHNSON and Maggie M. GORDON man and wife.
      Both of the young people are natives of Mariposa county, they having been born and reared in the Sebastopol district. They have a large number of friends here who join us in wishing them much joy and prosperity upon the sea of matrimony.

BRADFORD, Mrs. Nellie April 8, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                            FORMER USONA LADY DIES AT FRESNO

      Word  was received from Fresno on Thursday, telling of the death of Mrs. Nellie BRADFORD, daughter of Mrs. Mellisa DAVEY and the late Thomas DAVEY and sister of Luaren and Lester DAVEY all of Usona.
      The cause of death was pneumonia which was brought on by a severe attack of influenza.
      The deceased was a native of this county and about 40 years of age.
      At the time we go to press word has not been recieved here regarding the funeral.

MACHADO, Manuel April 15, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                        MANUEL MACHADO PASSES AWAY AT BUHACH

      Manuel MACHADO, 65, pioneer resident of Merced and Mariposa counties, died at his home near Buhach yesterday afternoon. He was a man who was highly thought of by those who knew him. He was a native of the Azore Islands and came to California 30 years ago and has resided in Merced and Mariposa during that period, the latter part of this being spent on his ranch near BUHACH. He is survived by his widow, Louisa, and two sons, Frank and Joseph, and one daughter, Mary PAVEARES.- Merced Star, April 11.

CLARK, Hosea April 22, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                                Hosea L. CLARK Is Called By Death

      Hosea L. CLARK, a native of Texas aged 46 years, passed away at the Merced hospital Wednesday night, from complications brought on by a saddle horse he was riding.
      Mr. CLARK came to Mariposa County a number of years ago and held a responsible position as forest ranger in the Sierra forest reserve up to four years ago when he resigned and took up his residence at the Clark ranch on Bear Creek where he has since resided. His health had been failing for more than a year and six weeks ago he was removed to Merced for treatment, his case, however, was incurable and he continued to fail until relieved by death.
      Mr. CLARK was a graduate of Baylor University of Texas having received the A. B. degree. He was a devout member of the Baptist church and a man of high character.
      To mourn his early demise, he leaves a widow, Mrs. Eva CLARK and two small daughters of Mariposa, an aged mother, Mrs. J. N. CLARK of Usona, two sisters, Mrs. Blanche GILSON of Wawona, and Mrs. MURRAY of Texas, a brother, Jack CLARK of Mississippi and many other relatives in California and Texas.
      The funeral was held at Mariposa Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock internment being in the public cemetery.

GOERNERT, George April 22, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                        WELL KNOWN MAN PASSES AT SAN FRANCISCO

      George GOERNERT, a native of Germany, aged 71 years, passed away at the Franklin hospital in San Francisco on April 3rd., from heart trouble.
      Deceased was a brother of the late Mrs. A. M. POTTHAST of Mt. Bullion and the late Mrs. E. CASTAGNETTO of San Francisco, and uncle of Mrs. S. L. JOHNS of Antioch.
      Mr. GOERNERT was well known in Mariposa County where he had visited on several occasions. He came to the United Sates when only a young man and followed mining extensively in Nevada and Arizona.

RAMSDEN, William H. April 29, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                              William H. RAMSDEN Called By Death

      After an illness extending over many months of patient suffering, William H. RAMSDEN, one of the most prominent an generally ell liked men of Mariposa County, passed away at his home at Buckeye on the morning of April 25, 1922.
      William H. RAMSDEN was born at Mariposa on January 15, 1869 and was, at the time of his passing, aged 5 years, 3 months and 15 days. Almost his entire lifetime has been given to farming and stockraising and he was considered one of the most successful ranchers in this section of the county.
      Honest kind hearted and a faithful friend, "Bill" RAMSDEN, (as he was familiarly known), will be missed by a wide circle of friends that included all who knew him, for if he had an enemy among mankind, it was not generally known.
      To mourn his passing, he leaves a widow, Mrs. Maud RAMSDEN, three small children, William S., Patricia E. and Maud S. RAMSDEN, four sisters, Mrs. Hattie BRADFORD of Madera, Mrs. Myra DOLAN of Morgan Hill, Mrs. Alice COX of Oakland and Mrs. Alice PETERSON of Hornitos.; four brothers, Homer of Mariposa, Dorsey of Ahwahnee, James of Hornitos and Charles of Mariposa.
      The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church at Mariposa Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock p.m., internment being in the Odd Fellows cemetery under the auspices of Mariposa Lodge, No. 39, I. O. O. F., of which he had been a member for a great many years.
      A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends followed the body to its last resting place.

CHILDRESS, Mrs. C. C. April 29, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

     WIFE OF MARIPOSA HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL DIES AT BERKELEY SANITARIUM

      Word was received in Mariposa on Tuesday afternoon telling of the passing of Mrs. C. C. CHILDRESS, wife of Principal CHILDRESS of the Mariposa High School, at a sanitarium in Berkeley, at 12 o'clock m., of that day.
      Mrs. CHILDRESS had been in poor health for a number of years. Last week Mr. CHILDRESS was summoned to her bedside, owing to her serious condition. On Monday he found her condition so much improved that he decided to return to Mariposa to resume his duties in the high school. On Tuesday afternoon a telephone from his son informed him that Mrs. CHILDRESS was growing weaker and he departed at once for Berkeley only to received work upon reaching Merced, that she had passed away. The body was taken to Hanford for burial on the afternoon of Thursday, April 37TH *, under the auspices of the Woman of Woodcraft of which order she was a Past Guardian.
      Mr. CHILDRESS, who is so well though of here, has the sympathy of the entire community in his hour of bereavement.

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PEREGOY, Lester C. April 29, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                      FORMER MARIPOSA MAN KILLED AT LOS ANGELES

      Los Angeles, April 24.- Lester C. PEREGOY, aged 30, of Bishop, is dead as the result of one of the most unusual accidents ever recorded here. PEREGOY was walking in Winton street, fifty feet west of San Pedro street, when he was knocked down early today by an invisible bludgeon.
      Detectives who investigated the case said PEREGOY was evidently struck behind the left ear by an electric insulator when a cable on a power pole snapped.
      The insulator attached to the end of 120 feet of wire cable crashed against the man's head and knocked him to the sidewalk. In falling Peregoy's spine was fractured and his skull crushed.
      Deceased was the nephew of Mrs. Lucy MILBURN of this town.

ASHWORTH, Mrs. Fannie April 29, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                              Mrs. F. ASHWORTH Pioneer of `49 Dies

      Mrs. Fannie F. ASHWORTH, a native of Ohio, aged 96 years, passed away at her home in the Sebastopol section Thursday night from the infirmities of old age.
      Mrs. ASHWORTH came to California in 1849 and has resided here ever since.
      Deceased was the mother of ten children, six of whom are still living. They are, Phenas, J. B. and S. J. ASHWORTH, Mrs. Nora GORDON, Mrs. Elizabeth WASS and Mrs. Martha LONGWEST.

Vitals May 1922 Mariposa Gazette

May 6. 1922 Mariposa Gazette

Died May 6, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      BROWN- At Briceburg, Mariposa county, California, May 2, 1922, Charles L. BROWN, a native of Ohio, age 38 years.

      BRANSON- Near Jerseydale, Sunday, April 30, 1922, Hiram W. BRANSON, a native of Missouri, age 66 years.

May 13, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

Died May 13, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      BRINHAM- Near Jerseydale, Saturday May 6th, 1922, Stonewall Jackson BRINHAM, age 29 years, 10 months 12 days.

      MARIA- In San Francisco, Sunday, May 7, 1922, Joseph F. MARIA, a native of Bear Valley, Mariposa county, age 42 years.

May 20, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

May 27, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

Obituaries and marriage announcements

BRANSON, Hiram May 6, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                  ANOTHER MARIPOSA COUNTY PIONEER CALLED BY DEATH

      Hiram William BRANSON, a native of Missouri, age 66 years, passed away at his home near Mt. Buckingham last Sunday morning, April 30.
      Mr. BRANSON had been in poor health for many months but even his most intimate friends had not supposed that his condition was so serious.
      To mourn his passing he leaves a widow, Mrs. Josephine BRANSON of Usona, several sons and daughters, also two brothers and one sister.
      The funeral was held at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon, internment being in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.

BROWN, Charles May 6, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                    CHARLES L. BROWN PASSES AT HIS BRICEBURG HOME

      Charles L. BROWN, a native of Ohio, age 38 years, passed away at his home at Briceburg, on Tuesday, May 2nd, at 1 o'clock p.m.
      Mr. BROWN was attacked by the influenza several weeks ago and the malady left him a very weakened condition from which he was unable to recover.
      Mr. BROWN came to Mariposa county a number of years ago as an employee of the State highway when he become acquainted with Mrs. BRICE to whom he was married in 1919.
      The funeral was held at Mariposa at 2 o'clock p.m. Thursday, May 4th., internment being in the public cemetery.

ASHWORTH, Mrs. Fannie April 6, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                   FUNERAL OF MRS. ASHWORTH WAS LARGELY ATTENDED

      The funeral of Mrs. Fannie ASHWORTH which was held at Mariposa last Saturday morning, was attended by a large number of relatives and friends coming from far and near to pay a last tribute of respect to this venerable lady, pioneer of 1849, who was approaching her five score years.
      An appropriate and touching sermon, touching upon the upright and useful life that had been led by the departed lady, was pronounced by Rev. F. M. BUCK, while three of the old favorite hymns were sung by the quartette. The flower laden casket was preceded to the grave by James A. RIDGWAY, one of the very few remaining "forty niners" in the county and members of the Native Daughters Parlor of Mariposa.

MARIA, Joseph F. May 13, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

            FORMER RESIDENT OF BEAR VALLEY PASSES AWAY IN SAN FRANCISCO

      Joseph F. MARIA, a native of Bear Valley, Mariposa county, age 42 years, died at the St. Frances hospital in San Francisco last Sunday at 3 p.m. from stomach trouble.
      Mr. MARIA had been unwell for several months and had gone to San Francisco to received medical attention and perhaps undergo an operation had he lived.
      The young man leaves to mourn his passing, an aged father, Manuel MARIA, Sr., of Bear Valley; two brothers, Manuel Jr. and Joseph Maria of Coulterville; three sisters, Mrs. Amalia COSTA of Bear Valley; Mrs. Frank SMITH and Mrs. Fred SMITH of Merced.
      The body was returned to Bear Valley for burial and the funeral which was held Wednesday at 2 o'clock p.m. was largely attended.

BRINHAM, Stonewall Jackson May 13, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                           Former Soldier of World's War Called By Death

      Stonewall Jackson BRINHAM, a native of Mariposa county, age 29 years, 10 months, 12 days passed away at Jerseydale Saturday night, May 6th., after an illness extending over a period of two years.
      Stonewall Jackson BRINHAM was born at Jerseydale June 24, 1892 and spent his childhood and early youth there until, at the age of 20, he moved to Richmond with his parents. While in Richmond he was a student in the Polytechnic School which fitted him for a number of important positions he held. He was an active member of the Methodist Church.
      He held an important position with the Southern Pacific railroad at San Luis Obispo until  he entered the service of the United States, during the World's War, January 10, 1919.
      A short time before he was ready to embark for service in Siberia, he became ill and never fully recovered.
      In 1920 he was married to Miss Marie MARKHAM of Pasadena who survives him.
      "Jack" BRINHAM, as every one here familiarly knew him, loved the hills of Mariposa and thought that here he would have his health restored, but it was not to be that way and he quietly passed on while among the scenes of his childhood and the place of all that he loved best on this earth.
      To mourn his early passing he leaves behind a widow, Mrs. Marie BRINHAM of Pasadena; a sister, Mrs. Gertrude HAMILTON of Richmond and two brothers, W. F. BRINHAM of Big Oak Flat and Harold BRINHAM of El Portal.
      The body was laid to rest in the public cemetery at Mariposa on Monday afternoon, a large concourse of friends being present to pay a last tribute of respect to one who was well loved and respected by all who knew him.

AUSTIN, Zelda (Indian) May 13, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      Zelda, daughter of Indian AUSTIN of Kinsley, died at her home at the above place last Friday from pneumonia. The funeral which took place at Kinsley on Monday, was largely attended by the white people as well as by the Indians.

FISKE, Walter Raymond May 20, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                       RESIDENT OF RED CLOUD SUMMONED BY DEATH

      Walter Raymond FISKE, a native of Red Cloud, Mariposa county, age 56 years, died in Oakland last Tuesday, after an illness extending over a period of several months.
      Several weeks ago Mr. FISKE was removed to Hanford and later to Oakland for treatment and it was thought by the physicians that he would recover, but his condition gradually grew worse until the end came.
      He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Minnie GREELEY of Fresno and Mrs. M. CAMPBELL of Hanford and three brothers, John J. FISKE of Stockton, Oliver FISKE and William FISKE of Coulterville.
      The funeral was held in Coulterville Friday.

Vitals June 1922 Mariposa Gazette

June 3, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

       none listed

June 10, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

Died June 10, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      HASSARD- Near Coulterville, Saturday, June 4, 1922, Regeneld Victor HASSARD, a native of California, age about 10 years.

      COLLINS- In Oakland, Tuesday, June 6, 1922, Mrs. Mary Ann COLLINS, a native of Hornitos, age 48 years, 1 month and 22 days.

Married June 10, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

     GIVENS-BRUNER- At Matinez, Saturday, April 15, 1922, James C. GIVENS and Mary Lucile BRUNER.

June 17, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

June 24, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      one birth

Married June 24, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      TRESIDDER- SMITH- At Mariposa, Saturday, June 17, 1922, Martin TRESIDDER, a native of California, age 23; and Lillian F. SMITH, a native of California, age 20 years.

Obituaries and marriage announcements

LYONS-BARBEAU June 3, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                       WEDDING BELLS RING FOR YOSEMITE VISITORS

      William J. LYONS age 29, of Los Angeles and Ruby C. BARBEAU age 21 of Kansas while enroute from the Yosemite National Park to the southern part of the state, stopped over in Mariposa long enough to secure the necessary document from County Clerk GALLISON and the ceremony by Rev. F. M. BUCK at the parsonage which made them man and wife.
      After the ceremony the young people proceeded on their way rejoicing.

WEBER, George E. June 3, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                     GEORGE E. WEBER CALIFORNIA PIONEER MINER DIES

      George E. WEBER, well known mining man of California and at one time Superintendent of the Washington mine at Hornitos died at the St. Francis hospital in San Francisco last Monday, May 26, 1922, at the age of 70 years.
      WEBER was one of the best known mining men in the county and his first experience was had at Hornitos under his father who had charge of the Washington mine.

     Surviving him are five children and one sister.

JOHNSON, Eli June 3, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                       ELI JOHNSON, SON OF PROMINENT INDIANS, DIES

      Eli JOHNSON who was killed in an automobile accident last Thursday evening was born in Mariposa and was at the time of his death , age 23 years. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry JOHNSON, of this town. The family is one of the best known and most highly respected Indian families of the county.
      Besides the aged parents he leaves two sisters, Mrs. George RHOAN and Mrs. Joe HOWARD and four brothers, Castro, Harry, William and Andrew JOHNSON.
      The funeral will be held today, Saturday. Internment being in the Catholic cemetery.

EMERSON, Mrs. Violet Edna June 3, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                           WOMAN KILLED ON BIG OAK FLAT ROAD

      Groveland, May 31, Mrs. Violet Edna EMERSON, widow of Dr. Thomas EMERSON of San Francisco, was killed instantly on the Priest Grade road on the way to Hetch Hetcy dam Tuesday when the stage in which she was riding overturned and rolled 200 ft. down an embankment. The driver, John GRAY, was injured seriously, and his son, John GRAY Jr. 18 years old, received a broken left hand. The steering gear of the stage broke, Gary said.
      Mrs. EMERSONS body will be shipped to Stockton tomorrow, Gary carries the mail between Chinese Camp and Big Oak Flat.

BARRILLO, Mrs. Mary June 3, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                          FORMER HORNITOS LADY PASSES IN SOUTH

      Mrs. Mary BARRILLO, a native of Hornitos, passed away at a Sanitarium near Los Angeles last Wednesday at the age of 60 years.
      Mrs. BARRILLO has been a sufferer from tuberculosis and her death was not unexpected.
      She leaves one brother, E. CAMPODNIEA of Hornitos and two sisters, Mrs. T. ADAMS of Fresno and Mrs. R. OBRION of San Francisco. Funeral arrangements had not been made at the time of going to press.

HASSARD, Regeneld Victor June 10, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                                Boy Of Ten Years Killed By A Horse

      Corner D. E. JOHNSON, was called to Coulterville Saturday of last week to hold an inquest over the body of Regeneld Victor HASSARD, a ten year old boy, who was killed that morning by a kick from a horse.
      From information by the father of the dead child, the accident is accounted for as follows: A number of horses had gotten into the grain field near the barn and the boy was sent to drive them out of the field. He passed behind the barn and no more was seen of him until the father went to look for him and found the lifeless body lying face downward, just back of the barn. An examination of the body revealed the fact that the skull had been fractured, evidently by a kick from a horse. The boy held a small strip of shake in his hand, and it was supposed that he stepped quietly up behind one of the horses, which became frightened when he hit it with the stick and kicked the boy, killing him instantly.
      The HASSARDS have ben in the community only two years and are living on the Edward OLNEY place at Granite Springs.
      Surviving are the father and mother and two sisters. The body was taken to Modesto by the Modesto undertaker and shipped to Oakland for internment.

CLARK-SHEA June 10, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                  MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED BY COUNTY CLERK GALLISON

      A marriage license was issued last Saturday by County Clerk to Karrl B. CLARK 25, of Fresno and Martha H. SHEA 24, of El Cajon.
      The young couple were enroute to Yosemite Valley where the ceremony was to be performed at an early date. Relatives of the young people are expected to be in the valley to attend the wedding ceremony.

COLLINS, Mrs. Mary A. June 10, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                              Mrs. Mary A. COLLIN Called By Death

      The entire community was saddened Tuesday morning upon receiving word that Mrs. Mary A. COLLINS, wife of Supervisor John A. COLLINS, had passed away the previous night at an Oakland hospital where she had gone a few days previous thinking the change would benefit her health which had been very poorly for a long period. Last week her husband and family were summoned to her bedside there on account of her serious condition but later she seemed greatly improved and Mr. COLLINS returned to Mariposa to attend the meeting of the Board of Supervisors. On Tuesday morning he had planned to return to Oakland to be with his wife but received word at Merced that she had passed away that morning.
      Mrs. COLLINS was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George REEB, pioneers of Hornitos, Mariposa County. She was born in Hornitos, April 14, 1873, and was, at the time of her death, age 48 years, 1 month and 22 days. She was wedded to John W. COLLINS on June 6, 1893 and passed away on the morning of her wedding anniversary.
      All her lifetime was spent in and near her native town and she was one of the best known and most generally well liked persons in the entire community.
      In spite of her long standing illness Mrs. COLLINS always retained her cheerful, sunny disposition and always had a kind word for everyone. Her acts of kindness and true charity will long be remembered by the many recipients. She was a member of the Las Mariposas Order of the Eastern Star and took an active interest in all affairs leading toward the uplife of the community where she resided.
      Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. R. JACKSON of San Bernardino; Mrs. Henry ANET and Miss Marquarite COLLINS of Merced; one son, Leslie E. COLLINS of Hornitos; a brother, George M. REEB of Richmond, Calif.; and four sisters, Mrs. W. J. MORRISON of Santa Ana; Mrs. J. B. MORRISON of Yosemite; Mrs. B. E. THURBER of Oakland; and Mrs. J. H. STANLEY of San Miquel.
      Funeral services were held in Hornitos at 3:30 p.m. by Rev. F. M. BUCK of Mariposa. The Eastern Star services were held at the grave.

TRESIDDER-SMITH June 24, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                             Popular Young Couple Married at Mariposa

      Last Saturday morning at 11 o'clock Miss Lilliam Frances SMITH, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Z. SMITH of Yosemite, and Martin TRESIDDER, eldest son of Mrs. Annie TRESIDDER of Mariposa, were quietly married in the M. E. parsonage at Mariposa Reverend F. M. BUCK officiating.
      The ceremony was vary private only the groom's mother and other witness being present.
      The bride is one of Mariposa county's fairest and most charming daughters and, by her happy and congenial manner, has won a large circle of friends.
      The groom, a young man of the most sterling qualities, honest, upright and industrious is just the kind that will make one of the best husbands.
      The many friends of both the young people join in extending to them sincere wishes for a long, happy and prosperous union.

ENDEAN, Judge John June 24, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                        COULTERVILLE RESIDENT IS CALLED BY DEATH

      Judge John ENDEAN, a native of England, 72 years of age, passed away at his  home in Coulterville last Friday morning after an illness which has extended over a period of several months.
      Judge ENDEAN has been a citizen of California and of Mariposa county since 1888 and was well and favorably known throughout the county especially so on the north side of the river.
      The funeral will be held today, Saturday, at 10 o'clock a.m.

BEAGLE-BREWER June 24, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                           GREEN MOUNTAIN GIRL TO BE WEDDED

      A marriage license was issued in San Francisco last week to Miss Vera BREWER, youngest daughter of Willis BREWER of Green Mountain, and Clude BEAGLE of the same place.

Vitals July 1922 Mariposa Gazette

July 1, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

Married July 1, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      MURREY-ARNDKE- At Mariposa, Saturday, June 24, 1922, James R. MURREY, a native of Virginia, age 35 years and Dorothy E. ARNDKE, a native of Mariposa, California, age 18 years.

      ALLEN-CHAPMAN- On June 24, 1922, Ira E. ALLEN, 26, of Raymond, Madera county, and Belle CHAPMAN, 20, of Cottonwood, Mariposa county.

Died July 1, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      CORNETT- At Merced, June 24, 1922, Mrs. Mary F. CORNETT, wife of Hiram W. CORNETT, wife of Hiram W. CORNATT, a native of Arkansas, age 79 years.

June 8, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

Married July 8, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      CUNEO-HOPE- At Modesto, Monday, June 26, 1922, George J. CUNEO, age 34, and Wilda Mary HOPE, age 18, both natives of Coulterville.

June 15, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      one birth

Married July 15, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      CHENERY-BURT- At Mariposa, Monday, July 10, 1922, Edward A. CHENERY, age 22, a native of Missouri, and Mabel BURT, age 23, a native of Michigan.

Died July 15, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      HOWLAND- In Oakland, Wednesday, June 28th, 1922, J. M. HOWLAND, age 63 years.

July 22, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      one birth

Married July 22, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      BRUNDAGE-PRICE- At Cathay, Mariposa county, July 17, 1922, Norwin J. BRUNDAGE, age 24, and Neville PRICE, age 23, both residents of Cathay, California.

      MEYERS-HINE- At Yosemite, Mariposa county, California, July 18, 1922, Ernest E. MEYERS, age 23, and George G. HINE, age 27, both residents of Los Angeles.

      RUDDY-DAY- At Mariposa, Thursday, July 20, 1922, Thomas J. RUDDY, age 45, and Nellie R. DAY, age 36, both residents of Los Angeles.

      LINCOLN-BARR- At Mariposa, Thursday, July 20, 1922, Albert W. LINCOLN, age 46, and Lydia A. BARR, age 37, both residents of Kern county.

Died July 22, 1922 Mariposa Gazette
 
      LINDSEY- At Coulterville, Calif., July 15, 1922, Mrs. Martha A. LINDSEY, a native of Texas, age 73 years.

      ESCOBAR- At Walnut Creek, Calif., July 10, 1922, Francisco ESCOBAR, a native of Mexico, age 89 years.

      PITZER- In Richmond, Wednesday, July 10, 1922, Albert D. PITZER, a native of Hornitos, age 60 years.

      PEARD- At Merced, California, July 16, 1922, Mrs. Harold PEARD, a native of Mariposa, California, age 27 years.

July 29, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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Obituaries and marriage announcements

ELLIOTT, Earl July 1, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                       Former Coulterville Boy Kills Self

      Mr. and Mrs. G. W. HAMMILL, accompanied their adopted son, Romain Elliott HAMMILL went to Oakland last Tuesday to attend the funeral of his brother Earl ELLIOTT, a 16-year-old lad, who killed himself the night before. Apparently the boy was in excellent health and spirits and during a brief absence of his father and aunt from the house took some ether, which he declared in a short note he left "failed" and then sent a 32-caliber pistol ball into his head.- Sonora Democrat.
      Earl ELLIOTT was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Todd ELLIOTT formerly of the Red Cloud section. His mother, who passed away a number of years ago, was Miss Lottie CONVERSE Sr., pioneer settlers of the Red Cloud.

MURREY-ARNDKE July 1, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                      DOROTHY ELAINE ARNDKE BECOMES JUNE BRIDE

      On Saturday, June 24, at 8 o'clock p.m. a ceremony was performed by Rev. F. M. BUCK at the home of the brides parents, uniting in marriage James R. MURREY and Dorothy Elaine ARNDKE.
      The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore ARNDKE of Mariposa and is a young lady of accomplishments and refinement with a host of friends throughout the county. She graduated from the Mariposa Grammer School in 1918 and from the Mariposa High School the present June.
      Mr. MURREY came to Mariposa early last year as an overseer of the Yosemite highway under construction by Palmer & McBride and here he met Miss ARNDKE. He has made many staunch friends in Mariposa and vicinity.
      Immediately following the ceremony the newly-weds were accorded the inevitable charivari by their many friends, later motoring to Merced at which place they boarded the Y. V. train for Briceburg where Mr. MURREY has provided a temporary home for his bride while he is in the employ of the highway contractor's.
      The young friends of Mr. and Mrs. MURREY join in extending them the wish for a long, happy and prosperous union.

CORNETT, Mrs. Hiram July 1, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                             Mrs. Hiram CORNETT Answers Final Call

      A cloud of gloom was cast over the entire community here Friday morning, when word was telephoned from Merced that Mrs. CORNETT, wife of Hiram W. CORNETT, and pioneer settler of Cathey Valley had passed away in Merced the previous night.
      Mrs. CORNETT who was one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Mariposa county, had been a long, patient sufferer from heart trouble. Two years ago Mr. CORNETT purchased a home in Merced and they have resided there since in order that Mrs. CORNETT might have the best of medical attention and careful nursing.
      Mrs. CORNETT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin WILLS, was born in Arkansas, Feb. 14, 1852, being seventy years of age at the time of her passing. When only three weeks of age she crossed the plains with her parents who first settled at Indian Gulch, shortly moving to Aqua Fria then to Cathey Valley.
      On May 1st, 1876 she was married to Hiram W. CORNETT and to them were born three sons and three daughters all of whom survive the mother.
      The children are: John and Ben W. CORNETT of Merced and Irwin T. CORNETT of Cathay; Mrs. J.P. KENNEY of Merced; Mrs. Pearl DAY of Cathay; and Mrs. Grace BELL of North Carolina; also six sisters, Mrs. C. H. CASTLE of Merced; Mrs. C. G. POOL of Stockton; Mrs. James PRICE and Miss Emma WILLS of Cathay Valley; and Mrs. S. L. GIVENS of near Merced.
      The funeral is to be held today, Saturday July 1, at 11 o'clock a.m. internment being in the family plot at the Cathey Valley cemetery.

SEGALE, Angelo July 1, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                         MANY ATTEND FUNERAL OF ANGELO SEGALE

      The funeral of Angelo SEGALE , who was killed by a blast in the Priest PORTAL tunnel on the 15th inst., was held last Sunday from the family home at Moccasin Creek, and was one of the most largely attended in recent years on the south side of the river. Internment was in the Catholic cemetery at Big Oak Flat and Farther MOLYNEUX officiated. The active pall-bearers were the six brothers of the deceased and the honorary pallbearers all relatives. This is the first death occurring in the family numbering twelve children and the surviving members feel their loss keenly. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful.- Sonora Democrat.
      The SEGALE family is well known in the Coulterville section, and many friends there, extend their sympathy to the members in their recent loss.

WOODS, Frank Brown July 1, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                          FORMER MERCED MAN DIES AT EL PORTAL

      Frank Brown WOODS, a pioneer of Merced and Madera counties, died Tuesday at the home of his stepson, Henry Hedges, at El Portal. The funeral was held at Madera.
      He was a native of Vermont and 74 years old. He came to California at the age of 11 years, going first to Placerville. Later he lived at Lodi and in Merced for a number of years, settling in Madera 36 years ago.

 STATSMAN, Isabel July 1, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                                 Young Woman Dies In Auto Wreck

      Thursday evening at about 7 o'clock at a point on the Merced-Mariposa state highway near the Hiram W. CORNETT place, a Ford Car, driven by a young man named Calrence RUDE, overturned an the road fatally injuring Isabel STATEMAN, the only other occupant of the car.
      The two occupants of the car whose homes are at Winston, Merced county, were enroute from Yosemite Valley where they, in company of four others had been spending a few weeks vacation.
      Another car occupied by two men and two women were also accompanying them on the pleasure trip and both cars were being driven rapidly when the front wheels of RUDE'S car gave way, causing the car to skid and over turn. Rude was badly bruised but his condition is not serious.
      A hurried call to Merced brought out the emergency ambulance and the two were rushed to the hospital for first aid treatment, but it is believed that the young woman was dead before extracted from the wreck.
      In relating the story of the accident to Mr. J. HAMLETT, who appeared on the scene shortly after, Mr. RUDE said that he noticed that his car was not working well for several miles. The young man is grief-strickened over the death of the young lady.

CUNEO-HOPE July 8, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                               Coulterville Couple United in Marriage

      A very quiet wedding was solemnized in Modesto on June 26th, when Wilda Mary HOPE, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George HOPE of Coulterville, became the bride of George J. CUNEO, a well known young man of the same town.
      The young couple are well known in their community and they have a large circle of friends there.
      Upon their return to Coulterville they were accorded a very pleasant reception by 65 of the townspeople who met the young people and expressed their well wishes for a long, happy and prosperous life on the sea of matrimony.
      The couple will make their home at Hazel Green this summer, returning to Coulterville in the fall.

POND, Charles Edward July 8, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                         OLD TIME ATTORNEY DIES IN CAMP GROUND

      Stockton, July 3.- The body found at the public camp ground at Jackson has been identified as that of Charles Edward POND, one time well known attorney of Mariposa County. Failed health, his brother states, caused him to forsake the practice of law and live in the open. He became a prospector and wandered over much of the mountain country. Heart disease caused death. He was a native of Napa, aged 68 years. His body was shipped to that place for burial.

MOONEY-MORRISON July 8, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                     YOSEMITE COUPLE MARRIED AT LOCAL PARSONAGE

      Frank J. MOONEY, age 37, and Grace E. MORRISON, 28, both residents of the Yosemite Valley, motored to Mariposa last Saturday in company with Mr. and Mrs. HOFFMAN of the same place.
      The former couple secured the necessary document from County Clerk GALLISON whereby Rev. F. M. BUCK was entitled to pronounce the ceremony, making them man and wife.
      Both of the contracting parties are trusted employees of the Yosemite National Park Co. Mr. MOONEY holds the position as Secretary for G. S. NEVINS, Treasurer of the company.
      The young people returned to Yosemite immediately following the ceremony and will make their home there permanently.

MORRISON, Allen C. July 15, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                        MERCED RIVER CLAIMS VICTIM IN YOSEMITE
 
      Yosemite, July 7.- Allen C. MORRISON, aged 20, whose home is at 2782 Sacramento street, San Francisco, was drowned in the Merced river here today.
      MORRISON, together with Arthur L. FINNEGAN, local post office employee, went for a swim in the Merced river a few miles below Yosemite village.
      He was some distance from the shore when seized with a cramp. He called to his companion for help, but after a heroic effort on the part of FINNEGAN he was forced in desperation to release his hold on the struggling youth.
      MORRISON was employed for the season by a local concession. Dr. Frederick L. STIEN of the Yosemite medical service, after an examination pronounced death due to accidental drowning.
      The body will be shipped home to San Francisco for burial.- Merced Star.

IPSEN-LINDSEY July 15, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                                        IPSEN-LINDSEY

      Last week we recorded three marriages and should of had four. One, however, we could not verify at the time, now we have it from a reliable source that Rudolf IPSEN and Miss Esther LINDSEY were married secretly last January. They announced the wedding a week ago Sunday in Berkeley.
      The young couple met while attending U. C. at Berkeley. The bride is the daughter of Rev. LINDSEY, deceased, a former Methodist preacher stationed in Mariposa for several years. The groom was born and raised near Le Grand. We understand they will make their new home in Berkeley and that Rudolph will continue his studies at U. C. - Le Grand Advocate.

CHENERY-BURT July 15, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                     YOSEMITE VALLEY COUPLE MARRIED AT MARIPOSA-

      Last Monday afternoon Edward A. CHENERY and Mabel BURT motored from Yosemite, and after securing the necessary document from County Clerk GALLISON, were united in marriage by Justice W. A. SCOTT.
      The ceremony was performed in front of the Mariposa courthouse and all occupants of the famous old building were present as witnesses.
      Mr. CHENERY is an employee at the Yosemite Lodge and Mrs. CHENERY is employed at the Pillsbury Studio.
      The couple will remain in Yosemite until the end of this season and will then return to their homes in the east.

HOWLAND, Mr. J. M. July 15, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                             RED CLOUD MAN CALLED BY DEATH

      Mr. J. M. HOWLAND, for many years a resident of Red Cloud section passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. WHARTON of Oakland on Wednesday, June 28. The immediate cause of death was apoplexy. Mr. HOWLAND has been ill for the past three months and was taken to Oakland for medical treatment but all that the best physicians and nurses could do for him was without avail.
      Mr. HOWLAND came to here to engage in mining later taking up farming. He was a man of fine qualities and had many friends throughout the county.
      To mourn his passing, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. H. WHARTON of Oakland and Mrs. W. S. FISKE of this place. Mrs. HOWLAND passed away eleven years ago in the same city.

ESCOBAR, Francisco July 22, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                         EARLY PIONEER MINER OF MARIPOSA DEAD

      Francisco ESCOBAR, a pioneer of Mariposa, died at his home in Walnut Creek on July 19, surrounded by his affectionate family. In death the sweetness, the gentleness of youth came back to him as often it comes to those whose thoughts have been happy. He was 89 years ago, and still seeking the gold that ever led the Spaniard onward from the days of Cortez to Those 49, and his going marks the passing of one who lived and struggled and remained good through the unjust `50's with its law against "foreign mines" that made thieves of many but left his faith pure, his smile bright, for ever he heard the spirit of hope playing on the golden strings. It was gold, the beautiful, not wealth, the deceiver, he sought. Gold he followed and Faith he kept. Under the pines of many a summer in Mariposa he watched the stars that would lead him to wealth, and God seeking his gentleness, led him back to Walnut Creek in time in time for the blessing of the church and mass for his funeral service. Few names in the days of the dons are prouder than that of his ancestor, Francisco Escobar. He leaves a widow, three daughters and two sons to mourn him.- Merced Sun

LINDSEY, Mrs. Martha A. July 22, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                                Coulterville Pioneer Called by Death

      Last Saturday morning, friends in all parts of the county were greatly thrived on learning of the sudden death of Mrs. Martha A. LINDSEY, one of Coulterville's pioneers and a woman widely known and dearly beloved by all.
      Her sudden passing came as a great shock to her many children and other relatives as she, apparently, had been in the best of health up to the mourning of her death.
      She arose at the regular hour and had gone into the garden and gathered vegetables for the mid-day meal. At breakfast time she spoke of not feeling well and did not partake of her food as heartily as usual; a little later passing away. Only two of her children were with her when the call came.
      Mrs. LINDSEY was born in Texas in 1849 and was at the time of her death 73 years of age. She came to California with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson HOWETH, in the year 1856.
      She was married to James LINDSEY of Coulterville in 1866 and to them were born eleven children, ten of whom are living. The children are: Mrs. R. C. WOLLESON, Mrs. J. M. COAN, Mrs. B. ROBINSON, Mrs. Dr. ROBERTS, Mrs. George BENNETT, Mrs. Harry HARVEYLY, Miss Elizabeth LINDSEY, James, John, and Hiram LINDSEY. Also she is survived by 19 grandchildren and many other relatives.
      Mrs. MARTHA LINDSEY was one of the most beloved women in the community where she resided. Always ready to lend a helping hand to those in sorrow or misfortune. Her many kind acts of charity to friend, neighbor and stranger will always remain fresh in the memories of those who were befriended.
      The funeral was held at Coulterville Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, internment being in the family plot in the public cemetery beside her husband who had preceded her to the grave many years.
      Her six sons-in-laws acted as pallbearers and the body was followed to its last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives.

BRUNDAGE-PRICE July 22, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                                Wedding Bells Ring For Cathay Girl

      The many friends of Miss Neville PRICE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James D. PRICE of Cathay, were greatly surprised to hear of her marriage Monday to Mr. Norwin J. BRUNDAGE of Bakersfield.
      The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents by the Rev. F. M. BUCK of Mariposa before a group of relatives.
      The bride, who is one of Cathey Valley's most charming daughters, was beautiful dressed in a navy blue tricotine suit and becoming fall hat of navy and beige to match.
      Mrs. BRUNDAGE has made her home in Cathay since early childhood and will be greatly missed among her many friends as she leaves to make her home in Bakersfield.
      Mr. BRUNDAGE, a young man of sterling qualities, has made his home in Cathay for the past three years but recently left for Bakersfeild where he has a position with the Standart Oil Company.
      Mrs. BRUNDAGE has been greatly entertained since announcing her engagement and has recieved many beautiful gifts.
      Mr. and Mrs. BRUNDAGE left immediately following the ceremony for San Francisco and other bay cities. Their many friends are extending them congratulations and best wishes.

PITZER, Albert July 22, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                         FORMER HORNITOS MAN DIES IN RICHMOND

      Albert D. PITZER, a former Hornitos resident, died at her home in Richmond Wednesday. He was born in Hornitos and was the son of a pioneer family of that place. In 1882 he married Miss Elizabeth LESSMAN.
      Besides the widow Mr. PITZER is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Frank MOAT of Oakland; two sons, Henry and Clarence PITZER of Oakland; four sisters, Mrs. J. REDMAN, Mrs. W. ADAMS and Mrs. John PRAIRIE of Merced and Mrs. TRACK of Oakland and two brothers, Samuel and James PITZER of Oakland.

PEARD, Mrs. Harold L.  July 22, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                     WELL KNOWN YOUNG LADY DIES AT MERCED HOME

      Mrs. Harold L. PEARD, stricken with ptomaine poison July 7, passed away at her home at 715 I street yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
      The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Welch and Griffin undertaking parlors conducted by Rev. J. S. STABBLEFIELD, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church. Internment will be in the Odd Fellow's cemetery where the services will be in charge of Ophir Rebekah Lodge, of which Mrs. PEARD was a member.
      Della Irene STEWARD was born twenty seven years ago in Sherlocks, Mariposa county, her parents being Mr. and Mrs. George D. STEWART, pioneers of that section. Della's girlhood was spent at her birthplace and she came to Merced with the family eleven years ago. Ten years ago she was married to Harold L. PEARD of this city and continued to reside with her city and continued to reside with her husband and daughter until her untimely death occurred.
      In addition to the bereaved husband and daughter, Alberta, aged 9, her parents survive, and the following five sisters and brothers: Mrs. T. E. REDING of Merced, Mrs. B. H. COBB of San Jose, Mrs. Tom ELAM of Wawona, George A. STEWART of San Jose and Elton H. STEWART of Le Grand.
      The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family in the loss of the young wife and mother.- Merced Star.

Vitals August 1922 Mariposa Gazette

August 5, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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August 12, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

Married August 12, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      WILLIAMS-LOWRIE- At Merced, Wednesday, August 9, 1922, Elwyn WILLIAMS, age 27, a native of Mariposa county and resident of Richmond, California, and Katie LOWRIE, age 22, a native and resident of Mariposa.

August 19, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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August 26, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

Married August 26, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      SIGNER-TRESIDDER- At Mariposa, Sunday August 20, 1922, Merton I. SIGNER, a native of Illinois, age 21, and Ruth TRESIDDER, a native of California, age 21.

Obituaries and marriage announcements

JONES, Miss Mary E. August 12, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                           Girl of Sixteen Is Drowned in River At Yosemite

      Mary E. JONES, age sixteen years, of Princeton, N. J., who was visiting the Yosemite Valley with her father, was drowned in the icy waters of the Merced, below the Vernal Falls last Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p.m.
      The father, in attempting to save his daughter, almost lost his life in the turbulent stream.
      The party had just crossed the bridge near "Register Rock" a quarter mile below the falls and was standing on a rock, posing for a photograph, when she slipped and fell into the raging torrent.
      Park rangers and others searched the stream until monday afternoon when the body was located about 50 feet below the place where the accident occurred.
      The body was shipped to Merced in care of Welch & Griffin, undertakers, where it was prepared for shipment to the girl's former home in the east.

WILLIAMS-LOWRIE August 12, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                                Mariposa Natives Marry at Merced

      On Wednesday, August 9, 1922, at Merced, Katie LOWRIE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. LOWRIE Sr. of Mariposa, became the bride of Elwyn WILLIAMS of Richmond, the ceremony being performed by Judge R. N. RECTOR of Merced.
      Both of the young people are natives of Mariposa county and they have many friends here who wish them much happiness upon the sea of matrimony.
      Mr. WILLIAMS holds a responsible position at Richmond and they will make that city their future home.

CASTOR, Henry August 12, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

              HENRY CASTOR, FORMERLY OF MARIPOSA, DIES IN SAN FRANCISCO

      The San Francisco Chronicle of August 8 reports the death of Henry CASTOR, uncle of Walter CASTOR, murderer in the Wilkens case. Henry CASTOR spent his boyhood days in Mariposa, where he lived with his parents. and in the early eighties moved to Merced with his mother, where he resided for several years and from here he went to Fresno Flats and took up the business of stock raising, and from there he and his family moved to Madera and entered the butcher business, then he moved to San Francisco some seven years ago. He was 71 years of age.- Merced Star.

SIGNER-TRESIDDER August 26, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                                  Popular Lady Claimed As Bride

      A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the M. E. Church at Mariposa last Sunday at 5 o'clock p.m. when Ruth A. TRESIDDER became the bride of Merton I. SIGNER.
      The ceremony was witnessed by members of the bride's immediate relatives and a few visiting friends.
      Mrs. SIGNER who is the daughter of Mrs. Annie TRESIDDER of Mariposa, is a young lady of refinement. She was a member of the graduation class of the Mariposa High School in 1920 and since that time she has resided in the east. She has a large circle of friends in Mariposa and other parts of the county where she has been a resident.
      Mr. SIGNER, who came as a stranger, has a very pleasing personality and no doubt will be, in every way, worthy of his life's partner. He is a graduate of a college of mining engineering of the east and will probably remain in California where he can follow his chosen vocation.
      The Gazette joins the many friends of the bride in wishing the young couple much happiness and prosperity on lifes matrimonial voyage.

Vitals September 1922 Mariposa Gazette

September 2, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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September 9, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

Died September 9, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      MELENDREZ- At Madera, California, September 2, 1922, Angel MELENDREZ, a native of California, age 63 years.

      CHRISTENSEN- At Merced, Saturday, September 2, 1922, Martin CHRISTENSEN, a native of Denmark, age 74 years.

September 16, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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September 23, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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September 30, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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Obituaries and marriage announcements

CADEMATORI, Giovanni September 2, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                                 Hornitos Man Dies Merced Falls

      Giovanni CADEMATORI, for almost a half a century a resident of Hornitos, died at his home in Merced Falls last Wednesday morning from heart trouble, brought on by an injury he received several months ago, when he was caught between two cars.
      Mr. CADEMATORI was a native of Italy and came to California 50 years ago, locating in Hornitos where he was employed by the Yosemite Lumber Company.
      Mr. CADEMATORI was one of the best known and highly respected citizens of the Hornitos section. He is survived by his widow and one son, August CADEMATORI of Merced Falls, and two daughters, Mrs. A. O. WILLIAMS and Mrs. J. GUEST of Hornitos.
      The funeral was held at Hornitos on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock p.m.

MELENDEZ, Angel C. and CHRISTIANSEN, Martin September 9, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                       FORMER COUNTY RESIDENTS CALLED BY DEATH

      Angel C. MELENDEZ, age 63, a native of California and for many years, a resident of Mariposa, died at Madera Sunday, Sept. 3rd, from tuberculosis from which he had been a long sufferer.
      Martin CHRISTENSEN, age 64, a native of Denmark, and resident of the White Rock district, passed away at the Merced County hospital on Sat. Sept. 2nd, from cancer. He leaves four small sons to mourn their loss.

DAY, Mr. Wm. Miles September 16, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      Mr. Wm. Miles DAY died at his home in Fresno, after suffering many years from paralysis. He is survived by his wife, five sons and four daughters, all of whom were with him as he passed away. Mr. DAY and his family moved to this state from West Virginia about seventeen years ago and four of his sons have resided in this valley. Mr. DAY was greatly esteemed by all who knew him, for his great business acumen, his hospitality, and his keen interest in his family and their homes. Those who attended his funeral from here, other than his sons were, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. PRICE, A. M. CATHAY and Tom PRICE.

STANDART, George Reasin September 30, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                                  Former Resident Dies at Fresno

      George Reasin STANDART, former lumberman of Mariposa county, passed away at a Fresno hospital on Saturday, September 23, 1922, at the age of 51 years, 10 months, and 9 days.
      For many years, Mr. STANDART was associated with his brothers, in the lumbering business at Signal Peak, Mariposa county, where they held valuable timber interests.
      A few years ago the brothers disposed of their interests here and moved to Oakland.
      He is survived by two brothers, John and Lowell STANDART of Oakland. The funeral was held at Fresno Monday, September 25, 1922.

DAVIS, Alfred B. September 30, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                                  Foresta Founder Dies in the East

      Afred B. DAVIS, former President of the Foresta Land Company of El Portal, Mariposa county, died at a hotel in Philadelphia on Sept. 25th, where he had been living since last March. He was also president of the Panama Products Company, a concern that is developed a tract of land in the canal zone. He was 63 years of age.
      DAVIS established the town of Foresta and built the private road from El Portal to his town. He bought many thousand of dollars worth of taxable property on the Mariposa County assessment roll.

Vitals October 1922 Mariposa Gazette

October 7, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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October 14, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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October 21, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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October 28, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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Obituaries and marriage announcements

PAINE, Robert Lee October 7, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                                Robert Lee PAINE Called by Death

      Last Monday at 2 o'clock a.m. at the home of H. B. GREELEY of Coulterville, Robert Lee PAINE passed away from heart trouble, from which he had been a long patient sufferer.
      Mr. PAINE was a native of Mt. Bullion, Mariposa County and was 56 years old at the time of his passing.
      "Bob" as he was familiarly known by all of his many friends, was a man of sterling qualities, honest, upright and just and always ready to perform an act of charity or kindness to those in need or distress.
      He was a man without fear which greatly fitted him for the office of under sheriff, which position he held for twelve years under Sheriff R. A. PROUTY. After his services as deputy sheriff had ceased, he entered into the stage business, carrying the mail between Mariposa and Jerseydale, Mariposa and Bagby and between Coulterville and Kinsley.
      He is survived by his ten year old daughter, Roberta, a sister, Mrs. R. MONAHAN, and three brothers, John, William and Charles, all of Mariposa.
      The funeral was held at Green Mt. Tuesday afternoon of this week. The body was followed to its last resting place by many friends and relatives.

LINDSEY, Miss Elizabeth October 14, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                         MISS ELIZABETH LINDSEY CALLED BY DEATH

      Miss Elizebeth LINDSEY, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James LINDSEY of Coulterville on Saturday of last week from a complication of heart and kidney trouble.
      The deceased had been in poor health since the death of her mother in July of this year.
      Elizabeth LINDSEY was born at Coulterville and was about 50 years of age at the time of her death. She was a woman of fine character and greatly loved by all who knew her.
      She is survived by five sisters, Mrs. R. C. WOLLESON, Mrs. Dr. ROBERTS, Mrs. Geo. BENNETT, Mrs. Harry HAVERLY and three brothers, John, James and Hiram LINDSEY, also many other close relatives.
      The funeral which was held on Monday was attended by a large number of sorrowing friends and relatives.

CARR-DAY October 14, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                       FORMER CATHAY GIRL MARRIES LE GRAND MAN

      Two well known young people of Le Grand, Thomas CARR and Miss Mabel DAY, were united in marriage in Judge RECTOR'S courtroom last night by the Rev. D. C. WILLIAMS of Le Grand, in the presence of a few friends and relatives. Immediately after the ceremony the young people left for Los Angeles on a honeymoon trip. They were attended by Joseph RAYNOR and Miss Junita PECK.
      The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles DAY and the groom is a nephew of R. A. CARR, coming here recently from Tennessee. The young folks have a host of friends in the LeGrand section, who will be pleased to hear of their happiness.- Merced Star, Oct. 12

ROLLER-VASCHE October 14, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                       FORMER MARIPOSA GIRL MARRIED AT ANGIOLA

      On Monday, October 2, Mrs. Minnie VASHE, a former resident of Mt. Bullion and daughter of J. B. TRABUCCO, was united in marriage to Mr. Thomas ROLLER of Tulare County.
      The young people are enjoying a honeymoon trip in Southern California.

PLUMMER, Ira H. October 14, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                        INDIAN PEAK RESIDENT DIES VERY SUDDENLY

      Ira. H. PLUMMER, a native of Kentucky, age 60 years, was found dead at his home in the Indian Peak district last Tuesday morning by friends who called to see him.
      Mr. PLUMMER located on a homestead several years ago and had made his home there ever since.
      He was a man well thought of by his neighbors and all who knew him.
      The body was removed to Mariposa by undertakers Johnson & Berken and was buried in the public cemetery on Wednesday afternoon.

EGENHOFF, David F. October 14, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                            WELL KNOWN MAN CALLED BY DEATH

      David F. EGENHOFF, a native of Sherlock's Creek, Mariposa county, age 63 years, died at his home in Concord on Friday, October 6, from cancer.
      Mr. EGENHOFF was a member of one of the oldest families of the country and he was well known and highly respected by all.
      His early life was spent in the county and much of his time in later years was devoted to mining here.
      He is survived by his widow four daughters and one son also two sisters and one brother besides many near relatives in Mariposa.

     The funeral was held at Oakland on October 7th.

KOLLNER, Henry October 14, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                       LUMBERMAN DIES AT YOSEMITE LUMBER CAMP

      Henry KOLLNER, a native of California, age 45 years and an employee of the Yosemite Lumber Company at Camp 11 on the mountain above El Portal, died on October 6th, from pneumonia.
      Coroner JOHNSON went to Camp 11 and took charge of the body and brought it to Mariposa. The funeral was held on Sunday, internment being in the public cemetery on Sunday, October 8th.

TRENGROVE, Samuel October 21, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                        MT. BULLION RESIDENT SUMMONED BY DEATH

      At 10 o'clock a.m. Friday, October 20. 1922, Samuel TRENGROVE, a native of England, age 76, passed away at his home in Mt. Bullion.
      Mr. TRENGROVE had been failing in health for several months, and his passing was not unexpected by his family.
      Mr. TRENGROVE was on of the best known and most highly respected men of Princeton where he arrived when Princeton first became a prosperous mining town and where he has continued to make his home ever since.
      Besides his widow, he leaves four children to mourn their loss; they are Mrs. C. F. MARRE, of Mt. Bullion; W. B. TRENGROVE of Sunnyside; J. TRENGROVE of San Francisco; and E. TRENGROVE of Mt. Bullion.
      Mr. TRENGROVE had been a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Plumos county for the past 38 years and his funeral will be held under the auspices of the Mariposa Lodge at 2:30 o'clock this Saturday afternoon, internment being in the Odd Fellows' cemetery at Mariposa.

ROCHIN, Pedro October 21, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      A shooting affray occurred at Merced Falls last Saturday night following a quarrel between Tony RODRIQUES and Pedro ROCHIN.
      ROCHIN is said to have attacked RODRIQUES with a large butcher knife when RODRIQUES pulled his gun and shot ROCHIN twice, one bullet entering the shoulder and the other penetrating the heart.
      Although RODRIQUES is said to have killed his opponent in self-defense he left for parts unknown and is being hunted by the officers.

MARIA, Manuel October 21, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                         PIONEER OF BEAR VALLEY CALLED BY DEATH

      On Friday, October 13, Manuel MARIA, a native of Portugal, age 94 years, passed away at his home in Bear Valley from the infirmities of old age.
      Mr. MARIA had been in declining health for a long time and his passing was not unexpected.
      Mr. MARIA came top California in the early fifties and later to Bear Valley, Mariposa county, where he has resided ever since.
      He was a man of sterling qualities, sober, honest and industrious.
      He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Frank SMITH, Mrs. Fred SMITH, and Mrs. Joseph COSTA, two sons, Eli and Joseph MARIA besides a number of grandchildren and other relatives.
      The funeral was held at Bear Valley under the auspices of Mariposa Lodge No. 24 F & A.M. he having been a member of Occidental Lodge for close to 60 years.

CONLEY, C. October 21, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                           WOODSMAN IS KILLED AT CAMP ELEVEN

      Word was telephoned to District Attorney MILBURN at Mariposa Wednesday evening that a man had been killed at Camp 11 of the Yosemite Lumber Company above El Portal.
      Deputy Coroner Geo. BERTKEN went to said camp and held an inquest over the body which was buried in the public cemetery on Friday.
      The man whose name was C. CONLEY has no known relatives.

McELLIGOTT, Mrs. L. October 28, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                              Mrs. L. McELLIGOTT Called By Death

      The entire community was cast into deep sorrow and gloom on Saturday morning, when it was known that Mrs. Lucy McELLIGOTT, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Mariposa, had been fatally stricken and had suddenly entered into the shadows of death.
      Mrs. McELLIGOTT, apparently in the best of health, rose early on this morning and had been very busy attending to her household duties when she was stricken with paralysis. Friends and relatives who had called at the home found in a serious condition and she soon lost entire consciousness and never rallied. In spite of all that had been done for her by loving hands and medical attention, the angel of death quietly and peacefully came to relive her.
      Mrs. Lucy McELLIGOTT was born at Bear Valley, Mariposa county, in 1862 and was, at the time of her passing, age 59 years, 11 months and 18 days. In this beautiful little valley she spent her childhood and grew into womanhood and was considered one of the most popular belles of all the community. In 1891 she became the bride of Patrick McELLIGOTT who preceded her to the grave only a few years. To them were born four sons, James P., Maynard H., and Chas. F. of Mariposa, and Marvin T. of Fresno.
      Mrs. McELLIGOTT was one of God's own women, a devoted wife, a patient loving mother, a kind and charitable friend and neighbor. She was loved and respected by all and her memory will remain fresh and dear in the minds of all who had known her, until they too are called to cross the great divide.
      Besides the four sons, she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. John BRANSON, of Madera; Mrs. Annie GOURNET, of Fresno and Mrs. Mary ENGLISH of Oregon, and four grandchildren.
      The funeral services were held at the home at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon under the auspices of the Mariposa Parlor Native Daughter Lodge of which she had been a charter member. Internment being beside her husband in the family plot in the Masonic cemetery.

Vitals November 1922 Mariposa Gazette

November 4, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

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November 25, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

Married November 25, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

      RHODES-TRESIDDER- At Mariposa, Sunday, November 19, 1922, William T. RHODES, 24, a native of Texas, and Margurite S. TRESSIDER, 20, a native of Mariposa.

Obituaries and marriage announcements

COLEMAN, Mrs. Jane Theresa November 4, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                         EARLY PIONEER MOTHER PASSES AT SONORA

      Mrs. Jane Theresa COLEMAN died Wednesday evening of last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jas. McCORMICK, in North Sonora, where she made her home for the past year and was tenderly cared for.
      Mrs. COLEMAN was a native of Ireland, aged 85 years and 7 months. She came to California over 62 years ago and made her permanent home in this state. Before advancing age retired her from active duties and association with her friends and neighbors, she was known and admired for her generosity and kindness.
      Besides Mrs. McCORMICK, she is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Kitty GALE of Stockton.- Democrat.
      Mrs. COLEMAN was a pioneer resident of Coulterville and it was here that the early years of her family was spent and where the family had many close friends.

KASSABAUM, Charles H. November 4, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                        WELL KNOWN CATTLEMAN CALLED BY DEATH

     Charlse H. KASSABAUM, well known and highly respected citizen of New Years, Mariposa county, passed away at his home there last Wednesday at the advanced age of 81 years, 2 months and 19 days.
      Mr. KASSABAUM was a native of Pennsylvania but came to Mariposa county when a young man, locating near Coulterville where he engaged extensively in stockraising, and was very successful.
      He leaves a widow and one son and many others near relatives.
      The funeral was held at Coulterville, Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock.

MERRILEES, Mrs. Annie November 11, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

                                Former Mariposan Called By Death

      On "forget-me-not Day," Saturday, it became the sad duty of Mariposas friends, and relatives to lay Mrs. Annie MERRILEES away in a tomb beside her husband, John who had passed into the Great Beyond seven years ago. Both lie at rest across from the foot of a pretenous hill, which, by reason of its ruggedness, its red soil and broken rock and sturdy tree growth, might readily be regarded as a Mt. Bullion hillock transported to the Berkeley Cemetery to serve as a consoler to errant Mariposans, at the final farewell of their fondest fellowship. Already the noble qualities of the deceased have been set forth in the beautiful ceremonies of the Eastern Star and the eloquent eulogy of Rev. FALCORS her pastor in the Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, and now old friends joined with her only son Francis in consigning to Mother Earth, beneath a bank of flowers, the last mortal trace of a lovable, matron of the mountains.
      Mrs. MERRILEES was born in England, but migrated to the Plumas mines of this state while still a girl, with her parents, of whom her aged mother, Mrs. TRELEVAN, survives her, though unable to leave her home in Plumas County. In those mines she was wooed and won as the wife of John MERRILEES. The young couple soon sought the Mariposa mines, where a happy life was spent save the tragic shock of having her home and little daughter consumed in flames, and later, the death of a dear little boy from a accident. The Christian fortitude with which the young mother bore these afflictions was an admirable characteristic in her, schooling her to a resolute, tireless humanitarianism that lent ardor to whatever cause espoused whether it be in her church, in her fraternity, in her charity to homeless children around her, in her temperance work with the W. C. T. U., in her struggle for civic reforms in her home town and her state, in her welcome as hostess to visiting Mariposans, in her devotion to her family ties- a rare woman endowed by her God for the betterment of