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Mariposa Gazette 1903
Vitals January 1903 Mariposa Gazette
January 3, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born January 3, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
LIND- In Mariposa, December 29, 1902, to the wife of J. H. LIND, a daughter.
ASHWORTH- At Mariposa, December 29, 1902, to the wife of P. S. ASHWORTH, a son.
MARGRAVE- At Mt. Bullion, January 1, 1903, to the wife of Fred MARGRAVE, a son.
January 10, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
January 17, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born January 17, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
SHAVER- At Coulterville, January 12, 1903, to the wife of U. S. SHAVER, a daughter.
January 14, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born January 24, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
LONG- At Susanville, Cal., December 23, 1902, to the wife of Thomas LONG a daughter.
Married January 24, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
BAUER-BUSANO- At Hornitos, Jan. 13, 1903, Joseph J. BAUER and Louisa L. BUSANO, both natives of California and residents of Hornitos, Justice of the Peace Wm. RUNDELL officiating.
GARETTE-PORTILLO- At Mariposa, Jan. 17, 1903,
Superior Judge J. J. TRABUCCO officiating.
Patricio GAROTTE, a native of Spain, and Angelito
PARTILLO, a native of California, both residents of Mariposa.
January 31, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born January 31, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
NICHOLS- At Mt. Bullion, January 25, 1903, to the wife of Wm. NICHOLS, a daughter.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
JAMES, Jennie January 3, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
In referring to the death of Mrs. Jennie JAMES at Coquille, Oregon, in last week's issue, it was stated that she and her husband were married in 1896. This was a error, and should have read 1876.
STREETER, Mrs. E. J. January 3, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Mrs. STREETER.
Mrs. E. J. STREETER died at her home in Los Angelese on Friday of last week. Mrs. STREETER was very well known here, having lived in this county for many years. Her husband, Jarvis STREETER, held office of County Clerk for several terms. The family removed from here to Fresno in 1889, Mr. and Mrs. STREETER making their home in Los Angelese eight years later. Her friends learn of her death with deep regret.
THOM, Owen January 3, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Accidentally Killed.
Owen THOM, a Stockton boy sixteen years
old, was fatally shot while quail hunting near Dunnaway last Sunday. He
and a man named Andy KING had been camping there for a few weeks intending
to locate some copper claims. A good part of the time was spent in hunting.
Coroner McELLIGOTT was notified and
held an inquest Monday. KING testified that it was his custom to whistle
occasionally when he and young THOM were hunting that the boy might not
get lost. About dusk he whistled but got no answer. He then went in the
direction from which he heard the last shot and presently THOM answered
him. The boy was laying on some rocks bleeding from a terrible wound in
the hip. KING got the wounded boy some water and then put him in their
buggy and took him to camp, about two miles away. The boy was still alive
when he got there and he got Cal PRESTON to stay with him while he went
to Raymond after a doctor. On the way he asked Bud GANN to go to camp also,
but the boy was dead when Mr. GANN arrived. The doctor stated that death
was caused by internal hemorrhage. The charge of shot had broken the hip
bone and plowed its way into the abdomen.
The boy was conscious from the time he was
found until he died, but said little as to how the accident happened. It
seems that he shot a quail which fell in the rocks and while trying to
get it his gun slipped out of his hand and was discharged by one of the
hammers striking on the rocks.
The body was taken to the boys home at Stockton
Tuesday for burial.
HENSLEY, J. J. January 3, 1902 Mariposa Gazette
Death of J. J. HENSLEY.
J. J. HENSLEY, an old resident of this county died at his home in Dennis about midnight Wednesday of last week, at the age of 87 years. He is the father of the HENSLEY boys of that place and has a host of friends among the older settlers of this county. His death was due to general debility brought on by old age. His funeral took place to-day, the internment being in the Cemetery at Dennis. - Madera Mercury. Dec. 26th.
FREETHY-MARRE January 3, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
FREETHY-MARRE.
At the home of the bride's parents at Mt. BULLION last Monday, Miss Kate MARRE and Jack Freethy were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed by Justice B. A. CONDREY. The bride is one of Mt. Bullion's popular young ladies, and the groom is a young miner who is well liked by all.
SAYLE, Chas. January 3, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
A gloom was cast over the this district by the death of Chas, SAYLE of Corner district. He was a young man of exemplary habits, in the prime of life. He will be sadly missed by many as well as by the sorrowing brothers and sisters he left behind. He also left his father, his mother having "gone before" just three ago. May he rest in peace. J. A. C. HAMILTON officiated at the funeral in this district on the 24th.
FREMONT, Jessie January 3, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
DEATH OF MRS. FREMONT.
Sketch of the Thrilling Life of a Woman Well Known in This State.
Mrs. Jessie Benton FREMONT, widow of
the famous Pathfinder. died at Los Angeles Saturday evening of pneumonia,
contracted on Christmas eve during a celebration at her home. She was unconscious
for several hours prior to her death. Her devoted daughter and two nurses
were at the bedside till the end. The funeral took place Tuesday morning
from Christ Episcopal Church, Rev. Charles E. NAUMANN officiating.
Mrs. FREMONT was 78 years
of age, and her constitution, naturally strong, was broken somewhat by
a severe accident that befell her about three years ago. She slipped and
fell, dislocating her hip bone, and never since had she been able to walk
alone. Since the accident two nurses had been employed most of the time.
It has been understood for a long time that Mrs. FREMONT was failing gradually,
but so serious a turn was not expected at this time.
Few women in America
have had a life more eventful than that of Mrs. FREMONT. A daughter of
the famous Senator BENTON, she was only 16 years of age when she made a
love match with the then Lieutenant FREMONT. It is known to every admirer
of General FREMONT'S career that his wife shared his journeys westward
and braved frontier life that she might remain at his side. For many years,
since the General's death, she had lived in Los Angelese, her daughter,
Miss FREMONT, being her constant companion, and about her had clustered
a circle of warm personal friends who did everything in their power to
make her last days full of cheer.
Jessie Benton FREMONT was the
daughter of Missouri's Senator, General John C. FREMONT, "The Pathfinder,"
of the forties of the recent century, a leader in the conquest of California
in 1846, the Republican part's first candidate for the Presidency, and
commander of the Department of the West early in the Civil War. Mrs. FREMONT
was born in Virginia in 1824 and was taken as a mere child to St. Louis
where she lived under her fathers watchful care until 1841, when she married
the the dashing and ambitious Lieutenant John C. FREMONT. The union of
daughter of the leader of the Jacksonian element of the national Democracy,
as distinguished from the Calhoun faction, to young FREMONT was an event
which attracted almost as much attention throughout the country as did
the contest then under way between TYLER and the Whig party. The marriage
advanced FREMONTS fortunes professionally and politically. It assisted
in getting the young officer the assignments for the exploration of the
Rocky Mountain region and the Pacific Coast, for which his talents and
ambitious conspicuously fitted him, which gained him a reputation throughout
the world as "The Pathfinder of the Western wilderness," and helped to
get him the Presidential candidacy subsequently.
On the second of these expeditions, that of
1843, Mrs. FREMONT'S penetration and courage had a decisive influence on
her husband's career and at the same time had an effect on her country's
history. Mrs. FREMONT, then in St. Louis, her father's and husband's residence
city, was directed by her husband to open all the letter's sent to him,
official and personal, and to send to him only those giving him instructions
necessary for him to observe. Receiving a letter from Colonel ABERT, chief
of the Topographical Bureau, ordering Fremont to return to Washington and
explain why he was carrying a howitzer, which Fremont wisely obtained in
order to arm his men against the hostile Blackfeet, and knowing that a
return would mean the end of the expedition for that year and perhaps for
all times. Mrs. FREMONT withheld the letter and sent a messenger to FREMONT,
who was then at KAW
Landing, the site of the present Kansas City,
beyond the verge of civilization, preparing to start across the plains.
She warned him to get under way at the earliest possible moment.
He obeyed the injunction, pushed across the
prairies, went over the Rockies, explored the Great Salt Lake basin, penetrated
the region around the Columbia upper tributaries, marched down the Pacific
Coast into California, then Mexican territory, retraced his way north and
east through a gap in the Sierra Nevada never penetrated by white men before
that time, made another investigation of Salt Lake's surroundings, and
then, swinging eastward, was back in St. Louis in the midsummer of 1844.
This was the expedition which made FREMONT'S
reputation all over the world and reflected on the Government at Washington,
a credit which that Government took especial pains to appropriate.
The expedition had two sorts of political
consequences of decisive influence on the country's history. FREMONT'S
report, published in 1845, sent Brigham Young and the Mormons to Salt Lake,
then Mexican Territory, which came to the United States in the treaty of
Guadalupe Hidalgo, in 1848, the end of the Mexican war, and diverted them
from Lower California, where they originally intended to locate, and which
remained in Mexico's hands after the treaty and ever since. A still more
important consequence was that it gave FREMONT a knowledge of the strategic
points in California, which he turned to decisive account on his third
expedition, in 1846, when he struck the first blow in the war which made
California and New Mexico United States territory. He became one of California's
first Senators when the State entered the Union in 1850.
FREMONT'S youth (he was 43 at the time),
resourcefulness and audacity, embodying at once the "manifest destiny"
aspiration and the "young America" ideals, gained him in 1856 the Presidential
nomination of the new Republican Party, composed largely of young, courageous
and enthusiastic men. His relationship by marriage to the great Missouri
statesman also aided him toward the candidacy, though the hoped which it
furnished the Republican leaders that there party might gain a foothold
in slave territory. FREMONT lost, but if his party had carried Pennsylvania
and Illinois, which it expected to win, and which it did win four years
later, he would of been elected.
FREMONT'S died in 1890, Since then Mrs.
FREMONT has resided in Los Angeles, and her home had been a Mecca for persons
traveling through that locality. One of her distinguished visitors of 1901
was President McKINLEY, who called upon her while he was on his tour through
California.
At the outbreak of the Civil War Mrs.
FREMONT was living at the present Black Point, which she had fitted up
elaborately as a home. She rented the place and went at once to Washington
to join her husband. In her absence the place was seized for military purposes
by order of Secretary STANTON, and after the struggle was over was converted
into the residence of the commandant of the department. Fifty other property
holders secured compensation for their lands, but FREMONT was unsuccessful
during his life in getting any redress, and Mrs. FREMONT has had no better
fortune.
After the death of General FREMONT in
1890 Mrs. FREMONT was given a cottage at Los Angeles by the women of that
city as a mark of their appreciation of her work and influence. She secured
a pension of $2,000 a year, but since the fall which dislocated her hip
she has required the services of a nurse and this pension was found inadequate.
It is probable that she would have received further aid had she lived.
- San Francisco Chronicle.
SCHLEUSEN, George January 10, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of George SCHLEUSEN.
George SCHLEUSEN died suddenly at the CORCORAN House at Mt. Bullion Monday. He had poor health for some time, and on Monday suffered a fainting spell, from which he never recovered. Deceased had been employed at the Corcoran House since last July as bookkeeper and clerk, and was well liked by all who knew him. He was 55 years of age, and leaves some relatives in Coulterville, where he lived prior to going to Mt. Bullion. The funeral was held at the cemetery here Thursday evening, Rev. D. HARRISON conducting the services.
HANSEN, Melissa January 10, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Melissa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. HANSEN, died last week and was buried on the latters ranch four miles north of town.
WEBER, daughter January 10, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born- In Hornitos, Cal., Nov. 30, 1902, to the wife of Frank WEBER, a daughter.
WILLIAMS, Oliver Wilburn January 10, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death in the WILLIAMS Family.
The New Year had a sad beginning for Johnnie
WILLIAMS and his devoted wife, for the "stork" and the "Death Angel" both
hovered over their happy little home at the same time.
Oliver Wilburn WILLIAMS was born January 1st,
1903, and died January 4th, 1903. This was, perhaps, as small a child as
was ever born and drew the breath of life. It was at least three months
premature, and it is a wonder that it lived as long as it did. It weighed
less than one and one-half pounds when born. Nothing but the most skillful
care and faithful nursing kept the little soul in its frail tenement so
long. The father and mother are sadly stricken by this untimely bereavement
and have the heartfelt sympathy of all who know them. However, they have
this to console them, that while "Earth has lost a little cherub, an angel
dwells in heaven." Had the little one lived, the battle of life would have
been an unequal one, weakened as it was at the beginning of the struggle,
and perhaps He whose ways are higher than our ways and whose thoughts are
higher than our thoughts did well to take it to rest early in the conflict.
The father and mother have this also to console them, that whatever the
future may hold for them of joy or sorrow, little Oliver is safe with Him
who has said, "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them
not, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven."
NEWMAN, M. E. January 17, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
DEATH M. E. NEWMAN.
Blood Vessel Ruptured in his Brain Yesterday.
M. E. NEWMAN died yesterday morning at
the Hart place, a few miles east of town. His death was caused by hemorrhage
of the brain. Mr. NEWMAN had gone out there Wednesday to prospect some
mining claims. The next day he suffered from a violent headache during
the day. In the evening after supper the pain had all left him and he was
chatting with his companions. Suddenly he was seen to fall back on his
bed gasping for breath. It was thought that he had fainted and an attempt
was made to restore consciousness. After a time this was found to be impossible
and a doctor was sent for. Dr. KYLEBERG responded, but it was unable to
restore the sick man to consciousness. He died at 4 o'clock. On arriving
there the doctor saw that Mr. NEWMAN had been a short time to live, and
suggested sending for Mrs. NEWMAN. She arrived an hour and a half before
her husband's death.
Maurice Emil NEWMAN was born at Bear Valley
in this county and was forty-two years of age. On September 17, 1895, he
was appointed to fill the vacancy in the office of County Clerk, Auditor
and Recorder, caused by the death of his father, a short time before. He
served until the end of the term, and in 1898 was elected Tax Collector,
which office he resigned some three months ago. He was also a member of
the local board of school trustees. Mr. NEWMAN was a man possessed of many
fine friends, an always took an active interest in matters of a public
nature. To mourn his untimely death he leaves a wife, and one daughter,
Claire, and two sons Maurice and Joseph. The whole community sympathizes
with the bereaved wife and children.
The time for the funeral has not been definitely
set as yet, but it will take place some time on Sunday.
MINER-APPLING January 17, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Miss May APPLING, formerly of this place, and Dave MINER were united in marriage at Madera last Sunday. Their many friends join in wishing them a happy time on life's voyage.
CADEMARTORI, Johnnie January 17, 1902 Mariposa Gazette
Death of a Child.
Johnnie, the seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. CADEMARTORI of Hornitos, died on Monday morning of membranous croup. The little fellow was taken sick Saturday, and while everything was done for him he continued to get worse. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. The grief stricken family have the sympathy of their many friends.
FORAN, Edward F. January 24, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Edward F. FORAN, native of Pennsylvania, aged 53 years, died in San Francisco Friday of last week. Deceased was formerly a resident of Mariposa, where he followed the trade of printer and worked on the Gazette. About 1870 he went to San Francisco where for some time he was a member of the police force. He leaves three sisters, Misses Annie, Maggie and Fannie, and one brother James F. FORAN.
HELM-WILCOX January 24, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
HELM-WILCOX.
[communicated]
A very pretty, though quiet, wedding
ceremony took place on December 31, 1902, at the residence of R. A. SAWRIE,
officiating clergyman, at Selma, California, the contracting parties being
Jas. H. HELM and Miss Nonie WILCOX, both popular and well known young people
of Lewis.
The wedding was a quiet affair
only the immediate relatives being resent. Mr. and Mrs. HELM took their
departure for San Francisco to spend their honeymoon and with them went
the best wishes of their many friends.
KALLOSSER, Alvin January 31, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of a Child.
The youngest son of Mrs. KALLOSSER, Alvin, died last Sunday after several weeks illness with pulmonary meningitis. The child was less than two years old and was not strong enough to overcome the malady. The funeral was held Tuesday. A number of friends attended and lent what they could to the bereaved mother.
PATTERSON, Christian January 31, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Christian PETERSON'S Death.
Christian PETERSON, an old and
highly respected citizen of Quartzburg, died at the home of his nephew
in Oakland last Saturday from a stroke of apoplexy. He and his son-in-law,
Richard MORRISSEY, had gone to the city on a business trip. Mr. PETERSON
spent his time visiting relatives and had seen them all, when he was suddenly
taken very ill. On Tuesday evening he lost consciousness, which he never
regained, and in spite of all that medical attendance could do, he passed
away. His death was more of a shock to his relatives and friends from the
fact that before the fatal stroke he had been in the best of health.
Christian PETERSON was a native of Denmark,
aged 79 years, 3 months and 13 days. He came to this country at the age
of 19 and settled on Bear Valley mountain. He later removed to near Hornitos,
where he has lived ever since. He leaves a wife, five daughters and two
sons to mourn his death. The daughters are Mrs. Frank WEBBER, Mrs. Thos.
FARNSWORTH, Mrs. Ed LATOUR, Mrs. R. MORRISSEY and Mrs. M. LESSMAN; the
sons are William and Christian PETERSON. The community deeply regrets the
loss of a kind neighbor and a good, upright citizen.
The funeral was held at Hornitos last
Tuesday, and was largely attended.
UPTON, Marinda January 31, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Mrs. Marinda UPTON.
Mrs. Miranda UPTON, widow of the late John UPTON, passed away at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. I. C. GRIMES, on the 22d inst., at the age of 79 years. The lady had been ill for some time, and, being ripe in years, her death was not unexpected. Mrs. UPTON was a native of Brooklin, N.H., and came to California with her husband thirty-four years ago and settled on Bear Creek, in this county. For twenty-five years or more she has been a resident of Merced. She leaves a son, John H. UPTON, and two daughters, Mrs. Lydia GRIMES and Mrs. Mary E. VAUGHN, of Merced.- Merced Express, 24th.
NORTHRUP, M. V. January 31, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of M. V. NORTHRUP.
Moses V. NORTHRUP, one of the earliest pioneers of Quartzburg district, died at his home there Wednesday night after a short illness from pneumonia. Deceased was a native of New York, aged 73 years. For years he followed farming at the place where he died. He left no immediate relatives.
Vitals February 1903 Mariposa Gazette
February 7, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born February 7, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
PEREGOY- At Mariposa, Jan. 31, 1903, to the wife of C. F. PEREGOY, a son.
February 14, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born- February 14, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
HOWARD- Near Mariposa, Jan. 26, 1903, to the wife of W. J. HOWARD, a son.
February 21, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born February 21, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
BERTKEN- In Mariposa, Feb. 14, 1903, to the wife of Julius BERTKEN, a son.
February 28, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
HALE, triplets February 7, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Two daughters and a son were born to the wife of Edgar Hale last Sunday. One of the girls died shortly before being born. The babes were all large and the surviving two and the mother are doing nicely. Dr. KYLBERG was the attending physician.
GRADER, Porter February 7, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of a Boy.
Porter GRADER, son of the wife of Mrs. B. A. BAGBY and step son of Mr. BAGBY, died at the family hoe at Bagby Tuesday. He was about 14 years of age. Dr. F. E. GALLISON of Coulterville, who attended the case, pronounced it to be tonsillitis. The family has the sympathy of many friends in the departure of a young and hopeful life.
ROLLINS, A. R. February 7, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death from Pneumonia.
A. R. ROLLINS, a young man who had been in this county during the past year and a half, died at the TROMBLEY home at New Years Wednesday of last week and was buried Friday. His death was due to pneumonia from which he suffered fifteen days. Deceased was a native of Cambridge, Mass., about 32 years of age. Nothing could be learned as to where his relatives are living as he refused to the last to give any information concerning them. ROLLINS showed that formerly he had been in better circumstances. He was scrupulously honest with all for whom he worked.
PITZER, Mrs. D. K. February 21, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of an Aged Lady.
Mrs. D. K. PITZER died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John PRAIRIE, at Mt. Bullion last Saturday night. Her death was due to advanced age, she being 73 years old. She was among the first settlers of this county, having made her home with her husband at Hornitos in 1853. She was a native of Missouri, and came to California in 1849. Some two or three years ago Mrs. PITZER removed from Hornitos to Mt. Bullion, where she had since lived. She was well known as a kind neighbor and a good women. Her husband and the following descendants survive her: James F. PITZER of Traver; Mrs. J.H. REDMAN of Cathey Valley; Mrs. William ADAMS and Albert PITZER of Merced, Mrs. W. TRASK of Eureka and Sam Pitzer of Mt. Bullion. The funeral was held Monday at Hornitos, internment in Odd Fellows' cemetery.
JONES, J. Y. February 21, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of J. Y. JONES.
Death claimed another of the pioneers of this
valley when on Saturday night J. Y. JONES, Sr., answered the final summons.
He had been sick but a few days with bronchitis, and was living at that
time of his death at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. ROBINSON, the latter
being a daughter of deceased.
Jacob Yost JONES was born in Virginia 77 years
ago. He came to California in the early "fifties," and settled at Quartzburg,
Hornitos. In 1873 he came to Merced and has resided here almost continuously
since that time, his business being that of a contractor and builder. He
was well known throughout the counties of Merced and Mariposa, and was
universally respected.
Mr. JONES leaves eight children- David JONES
of Arcata, Humbolt county; John R. JONES of Fresno; Dewitt C. JONES of
Seattle; A. M. JONES of Fresno; Sam JONES of Los Angeles. All were present
at the funeral Monday except David, D. C., and Sam. The funeral was held
from the Robinson home on 18th street and Hoffman avenue at 2:30 Monday
afternoon, Dr. JENKS conducting the service.- Merced Sun.
BEVANS and CANOVE February 21, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Last Saturday a feeling of chastened sorrow brooded over the entire community. Two tender Earth blossoms were consigned to the bosom of Mother Earth, and bereaved and sympathizing hearts met on that common ground that "makes the whole world kin." The loving, all wise father reached down and very tenderly unclasped those tiny baby fingers that had ever reached out and clutched the tendrils of the heart's best affections, and took the tender lambs from human hearts of love to his own divine heart of love. John KENNETH,the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. BEVANS (nee PHILLIPS, had just passed the third milestone of life's journey, while BLANCHE, the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James CANOVE, had not reached her first. The funeral services were conducted by J. A. C. HAMILTON and T. B. McCARTHY respectively.
GRAVES, B. February 28, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of a Former Resident.
B. GRAVES, who in early days was a resident of this county, died in San Francisco Friday of last week. He was a brother of Mrs. Christian PETERSON of Quartzburg, and lived in this county during 1865 and 1866. From here he went to San Francisco where he built up a large carriage manufactory, which he was conducting at the time of his death. Deceased was a native of Germany, 57 years of age. The funeral was held Monday.
Vitals March 1903 Mariposa Gazette
March 7, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
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March 14, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
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March 21, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born March 21, 1903, Mariposa Gazette
BONDSHU- In Mariposa, March 13, 1903, to the wife of F. A. BONDSHU, a son.
March 28, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
NONE LISTED
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
HOUSE, Frank March 7, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Frank HOUSE.
Brain Fever, Caused by the Recent Accident; Proves Fatal.
Frank W. HOUSE died at Mormon Bar Tuesday night
about 10:30 o'clock. His death was caused by brain fever, resulting from
the nervous shock caused by the gasoline explosion of Tuesday of last week,
when he was severely burned. Although his burns were severe and painful,
his condition was not considered dangerous, and he was improving nicely
until last Saturday afternoon. At that time the fever set in and all attempts
to break it were ineffectual. His condition kept growing more critical
until Tuesday night, when he breathed his last. The body was shipped to
Fresno Wednesday, where the funeral was held the following day.
Frank William HOUSE was a native of Mariposa,
having been born here thirty-three years ago. The most of his life was
spent in this county where he was well and popularly known. About two years
ago he opened a store at Mormon Bar, which he was conducting up to the
time of his death. He was an energetic, upright citizen, public spirited
and charitable. Many a man has cause to remember him kindly and regret
his untimely taking off for the hands of assistance that he so often extended
to those in distress.
Only words of sorrow and regret accompany
the announcement of his death.
He leaves a wife and little son, Claude, a
mother, and brother, Joe HOUSE of Fresno, to mourn the result of last week's
accident.
SIMPSON, infant March 7, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Last Friday at 4 a.m. the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John SIMPSON succumbed to the inevitable after battling for his tiny life with the Grim Destroyer for the past two months. Sunday loving hands laid this wee earth-atom into the last resting place of all human flesh- the silent city of the dead, the funeral services being conducted by B. T. McCARTHY. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their hour of sorrow.
MADINA, Pablo March 14, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Pablo MEDINA, a native of Mexico, died at the hospital Monday. He had been there about two weeks, having came from Indian Gulch. He suffered from heart trouble.
NICHOLS, Albert J March 14, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of an Aged Citizen.
Albert J. NICHOLS, a respected citizen of Fresno
Flats, died at his home on February 23, and on the following day the remains
were laid to rest in the Fresno Flat cemetery, Rev. J. NICHOLAS of the
Episcopal church conducting the services.
Mr. NICHOLS was a native of Salem, Ill., and
came to this State in 1850. In 1856 he located in Fresno Flats, where he
reared a large family, and where he was highly respected as a kind parent
and a good neighbor and citizen. His wife died about four years ago.
The deceased was 78 years of age.- Madera
Tribune.
RAMSLEY, daughter March 14, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born- In Coulterville, March 7, to the wife of Arch RAMSEY, a daughter.
RALSTON, Irene March 14, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Irene, the little daughter of Mrs. RALSTON, passed away Monday morning at 9 o'clock. The little sufferer has successfully combated the dread disease, diphtheria, but had not sufficient vitality to enable her to prolong life's slender tenure. The funeral services, conducted by T. B. McCARTHY, were held at the residence of the child's grandmother, Mrs. G. CAMMISSIONA, Wednesday, at 3 p.m. Her obituary will be found in another column.
LAIRD, W. F. March 21, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death from Pneumonia.
W. F. LAIRD die at his home at the Givens place
Monday from a severe attack of pneumonia. He was taken sick on Thursday
of last week, and from that time on his condition grew rapidly worse. All
attempts to stay the malady were unsuccessful, and after several days of
terrible suffering his life passed out.
The funeral was held at his home on Wednesday
at 2 p.m. Rev. Henry NEATE conducted the services at the house, speaking
words of comfort to the sorrowing relatives. At the grave the burial services
of the Native
Sons of the Golden West were conducted by
Hornitos Parlor, N.S.G.W. and a number of members of the local Parlor attended
to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed brother. The funeral
was largely attended by the friends of the deceased, whose death is regretted
by all who knew him.
William Franklin LAIRD was a native of San
Joaquin county, and was 31 years of age. He came to his county when a small
boy with his parents. Here he grew to manhood and won the respect and esteem
of all by his strait forward, worthy life. To mourn his sad leave-taking
he leaves a wife and two small children, two sisters, Mrs. George Wills
of Merced and Mrs. WALLACE of Cathey's Valley, and six brothers,
Robert, David, John, George and Porter LAIRD of this county, and Samuel
LAIRD of Lodi.
QUICK, Morgan W. March 21, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Passing of a Pioneer.
The funeral of Morgan W. QUICK, Sr. was held here last Sunday, the remains being followed by a number of friends of the deceased and relatives. Mr. QUICK'S death occurred at his home at Watsonville on Thursday of last week from effects of a stroke of paralysis. He was a former resident of this county, having come here from New York in early days, following stockraising and mining. He lived in this county until about twenty years ago, when he removed to Watsonville. He was 75 years of age. His two sons, Morgan W. and Mark W., residents of Oakvale, where with him at the end. His death marks the passing of a good, upright man.
LAIRD, Frank March 21, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Frank LAIRD of Cathey's Valley died on Monday mourning at that place. At one time he was a resident of this community and his death will be sincerely regretted by his many friends. Among his surviving relatives are Robert, John and Porter LAIRD of this county.
DENNIS, Franklin March 28, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Franklin DENNIS, a pioneer resident of the Ahwahnee vicinity, died there last Saturday. He was over 80 years of age.
Vitals April 1903 Mariposa Gazette
April 4, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
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April 11, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
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April 18, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
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April 25, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born April 25, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
CAMPOS- At Mariposa, April 20, 1903, to the wife of Manuel CAMPOS, a son.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
ROSENTHAL, A. April 11, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
A. ROSENTHAL, a well-known and highly respected resident of Merced, died there Thursday from ptomaine poisoning. He had many friends in this county.
HOWARD, Mrs. Christie April 11, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Christie HOWARD, wife of Willie J.
HOWARD, died last Saturday evening at the family home in Buckeye district.
Her death was caused from peritonitis, with which she was taken sick sixteen
days before. Her condition was at once seen to be very serious, and despite
the efforts of two physicians who did everything possible to save her life,
she passed away.
Funeral services were held at the HOWARD home
Monday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. D. HARRISON. A short sermon was
given, and also a sketch of her worthy life. There was singing by a choir.
The funeral then proceeded to Mariposa, where the coffin was lowered in
its grave in I.O.O.F. cemetery. At the grave Rev. HARRISSON read a burial
service, which was followed by Mrs. HOWARDS favorite hymm, "Nearer, My
God, to Thee," by the choir. A number of friends of the family of the deceased
attended.
Mrs. Christie HOWARD was an only daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Wade WHITE, and was born at San Jose November 18, 1876.
Her childhood was spent there and in San Joaquin valley. On February 27,
1893, she was married to Willie J. HOWARD, since which time they have lived
in this county. She was a active, energetic young woman, and ably
assisted by her husband in the work of making and paying for their home.
She was very expert with horses, both riding and driving. As a wife and
mother, she was kind, loving and indulgent, and was beloved by all who
knew for noble and womanly life.
To mourn her sad parting she leaves a husband
and two children. Althena Elizabeth, aged eight, and Walter Jenning, aged
two months. A brother, Henry Wade WHITE, a half brother, Chelsey WHITE,
and a step brother Willie T. WHITE of Los Banos, Capt. W. J. HOWARD, her
father-in-law and Mrs. NORTHRUP, he mother-in-law are others of her grief
stricken relatives.
MOSS Silas B. April 11, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
FOUND DEAD.
Silas B. MOSS Succumbed to Exposure While Demented.
Silas B. MOSS died from exposure several days
ago. His body was found on Bear Mountain, about one and a half miles from
Bear Valley Tuesday. On March 25th Moss left the HOWARD ranch not saying
where he was going. It was feared that his mind had become deranged, and
fearful of the consequence of his wandering about exposed to the storms
then prevailing, his brother, Norman MOSS, and others tried to discover
some trace of him. Nothing could be learned until Eli J. MARIA, a sixteen-year
old boy of Bear Valley accidentally found the body while out hunting for
goats. He at once went to Bear Valley and told of the find. Coroner BERTKEN
was notified and went there Tuesday night. The next morning an inquest
was held and the remains were positively identified as those of MOSS. The
verdict of the Coroner's Jury was that he had died from exposure.
MOSS formerly lived at Bear Valley and was
apparently on his way there when his strength gave out from hunger and
fatigue. His body lay beside the trail leading from the BUCKHALTER toll
road to Bear Valley. From the appearance of the body, which was badly decomposed,
the unfortunate man had been dead about ten days. After the inquest was
held, the remains where buried where they were found.
MOSS was a native of Arizona aged, 54 years.
He was a miner by occupation, and was unmarried.
TROMBETTA, Mrs. J. April 11, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Mrs. J. TROMBETTA, who had been suffering from an attack of typhoid fever, died at the home of her father, A. GARBORINO, Tuesday. The deceased leaves many friends and relatives to mourn her loss.
LACEASE, Jacques Augustus April 18, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Jacques Augustus LACASE, who has been an inmate of the county-hospital for the past five years, died on the 3rd inst. He was a native of France aged 83 years. For many years he lived in Hunter Valley, being a miner by occupation.
McDOWELL, son April 18, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
BORN- At Coulterville, March 12, 1903, to the wife of J. McDOWELL, a son.
DINGLEY, Charles V. April 25, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Another Pioneer Gone.
Charles V. DINGLEY passed away Thursday mourning
at his home near Colorado at the Mono place. His death was due to natural
causes, he being 75 years old.
Charles Volney DINGLEY had been a resident
of this county since early days, following the occupation of miner. He
was a native of Maine. Few men are held in higher regard by their fellow
men than was he, and there are many who regret his death. The funeral will
take place this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Mariposa cemetery.
SHIMER, James April 25, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of James SHIMER.
James SHIMER, one of the pioneer settlers of
Coulterville, died there Wednesday morning. He had been quite sick with
pneumonia not very long before but had nearly recovered. He went to work
in his blacksmith shop before recovering his strength, and suffered a relapse
which proved fatal.
James SHIMER was a native of Ohio, aged 76
years. He located at Coulterville when the residents there were very few,
and has since lived there. He earned the respect and esteem of all by his
upright life. In him Coulterville loses one of her best, public spirited
citizens. He leaves a wife, one daughter, Mrs. A. HALSTEAD, and three sons,
Austin, George and Arthur SHIMER, besides seventeen grand children. Mrs.
F. A. BONDSHU of Mariposa is a grand daughter of Mr. SHIMER.
WITHERSPOON, Dr. W. D. April 25, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Dr. WITHERSPOON.
An old resident of Merced county, Dr. W. D.
WITHERSPOON, died at Mountain View, Santa Clara county on April 2nd.
Dr. WITHERSPOON went to Snelling, Merced county about thirty years ago,
and engaged in the practice of Medicine in partnership with the late Dr.
J. W. FITZHUGH. He made many friends by his kind and loving way of treating
his patients, never thinking whether he would receive compensation or not.
The Doctor was not a success as a business man; his practice was large
and very successful from a medical standpoint, but he never presented a
bill, so unless his patients voluntarily paid him, it was never collected.
Consequently he retired from active practice
as much as his old friends would allow him. He always made his home with
General J. W. BOST and family or E. C. FITZHUGH and family. In 1890 with
E. C. FITZHUGH and family he removed to Mariposa county and remained until
about a year ago, when he went to Mountain View to remain until this very
month when he expected to return to Merced city, pay a short visit, tell
his old friends good-bye and go to his home in New Orleans. But death changed
the plans. At about 7:30 on the evening of the 2nd of April he was taken
ill and died before a physician could reach him. He had been troubled with
asthma but the physician who was summoned pronounced it heart failure.
His remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Mountain View by the dear
friends where he was visiting at the time of his death. The deceased was
a native of Alabama and aged 70 years.
A more noble self sacrificing heart never
beat.
And can we without repining
Lay him beneath the sod,
And with a calm resigning
Bow to the will of God.
A Friend.
VAN RIPER, Mrs. April 25, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
A. J. VAN RIPER, who is visiting in this district, announces the death of his aged mother in Sonora last week. Mrs. VAN RIPER spent the greater part of her life in this district whhere she was loved by all. He husband and one daughter rest in the little cemetery here, having passed away several years ago.
Vitals May 1903 Mariposa Gazette
May 2, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born May 2, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
KNAPP- At Bakersfield, April 25, 1903, to the wife of A. M. KNAPP, a son.
May 9, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born May 9, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
ALVORD- At Jerseydale, May 2nd, 1903, to the wife of A. L. ALVORD, a daughter.
May 16, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
May 23, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born May 23, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
GALLISON- At Mariposa, May 16, 1903, to the wife of W. E. GALLISON, a son.
May 30, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
DINGLEY, Charles V. May 2, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
The funeral of Charles V. DINGLEY was held last Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. D. HARRISON officiating. Internment was in Mariposa cemetery. A number of friends of the deceased attended.
TRABUCCO, child May 9, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death From Diphtheria.
Reports come from Mt. Bullion of the death of a little child in the family of Fred TRABUCCO from diphtheria Wednesday. There are six in the family, all of whom are down with the dread disease. Health Officer RICHTER had issued strict orders, in order to avert the malady becoming epidemic. The afflicted family is not related to John B. and Frank T. TRABUCCO of that place.
MILLER-BOWEN May 16, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
MILLER-BOWEN.
A marriage took place at San Diego on
March 25th, when two young people of Mariposa were made one. The parties
are Frank MILLER and Miss Ruby BOWEN. The announcement, which became known
here this week, is something of a surprise to their friends, as they thought
to keep it a secret until the bride returned from the East. But Frank's
purchase and improvement of a house here led to many questions, and he
admitted that it was to be a home for himself and wife.
Mrs. MILLER is now in Milwaukee on a
visit with relatives. She will return in three or four weeks, when they
will begin housekeeping in a neat little cottage.
The couple are two of our most popular
young people, and their many friends cheerfully forgive them for having
"stolen a march," in March, and all jon in wishing them the fullest measure
of joy and prosperity.
HANSON, Willie & Jimmie May 16, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Children Drowned.
Sunday afternoon the two children of William HANSON of Merced Falls were drowned in the Merced river. The children, Willie, aged 12, and Jimmie aged 10, got possession of a boat which was the property of Warren GIBBON and Will OLLRICH. This boat was always kept locked in its place, and it is a mystery how the children got it away from its mooring. When the boys got into the boat it soon became unmanageable and went out into the steam and then over the Falls. At last accounts the bodies of the children have not been recovered. - Merced Sun.
PEARSON, J. P. May 23, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
J. P. PEARSON, a workman at the RAYMOND quarry, was killed last week by being struck on the head by a derrick crank while hoisting rock. He was a native of Sweden, aged 25 years, and had been at the quarry but a short time.
CISIO, Vincent May 23, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Vincent CISIO, an inmate of the county hospital, died on the 9th inst. He was a native of Mexico, aged 79 years. Deceased had been in the hospital since last August. He had been a miner and came here from Hornitos.
ROWLAND, Berd May 23, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Berd ROWLAND.
After a long illness and a wonderful struggle
for life, Berd ROWLAND passed away Wednesday afternoon. For the past two
years he had been an invalid with lung trouble and during the past two
months his condition became so serious, in spite of all that medical and
surgical ability could do, that his death would not have been unexpected
at any time. At the end of his long suffering his death bed was attended
by his sorrowing relatives and friends.
The funeral was held yesterday morning at
11 o'clock, the ceremonies at the grave being conducted by Mariposa Lodge,
No. 24, F. and A.M., of which lodge he was a respected member. At the family
residence services were held, words of comfort and condolence being voice
by Rev. D. HARRISON. Many were the friends who followed the remains to
their last resting place.
Thomas Berdine ROWLAND was born at Centerville,
Fresno county, on July 16, 1868. At the age of five years, with his parents
he came to Mariposa, where he has since lived. Having grown from childhood
to manhood here, no one was better known. His life was that of a upright
man, and he was best liked and esteemed by those who knew him best. Many
there are who regret that a useful life is cut down when just reaching
its prime.
On November 16, 1896, he married Miss M. I.
GALLISON, she and two children, Donald, aged 5, and Dorothy, age 2, survive
him. The other relatives left to mourn his passing away are his mother,
Mrs. W. D. EGENHOFF and Miss Eleanor ROWLAND, and four brothers, L. H.,
C. G., J. W. and W. A. ROWLAND. The family has the sympathy of the entire
community in their hour of sorrow.
SMITH-SMITH & STIPE-HALSTEAD May 23, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Two and Two make Two.
A double wedding was celebrated at the Arlington
hotel Sunday evening, the couple whose lives were joined being N. A. SMITH
and Mrs. May Belle SMITH, both of Mariposa, and Henry STIPE and Elmira
A. HALSTEAD, both of Snelling. Judge J. J. TRABUCCO officiated at the ceremonies.
Mr. and Mrs. SMITH are both well known here.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Ida CATHEY and is esteemed for her many
excellent qualities. The groom is one of the town's substantial business
men who has lived here for the past few years. The many friends of both
extend wishes for a long and happy married life.
Mr. STIPE, the other fortunate man, is the
popular supplier of ice. His bride is an estimable young lady of Snelling.
Following the ceremonies, the guests partook
of delicious refreshments that had been prepared for the happy occasion.
CAMPBELL, Gus May 23, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Struck on his Head.
Gus CAMPBELL was dangerously if not fatally
injured by being thrown from a horse near RAYMOND Saturday night. His head
struck on a rock, injuring his skull. When found he was insensible and
has since been in an unconscious condition.
CAMPBELL started for RAYMOND for home about
11 o'clock Saturday night and mistook another' man's horse for his own.
Not far from town the animal threw him. The next morning he was found near
the road. Dr. TOPP of Raymond and Dr. BYARS of Madera attended him.
It has since been learned that the injured
man died Thursday, not having regained consciousness.
Vitals June 1903 Mariposa Gazette
June 6, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born June 6, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
SCHROEDER- At Saxons Creek, June 3, 1903, to the wife of John A. SCHROEDER, a son.
June 13, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born June 13, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
HARRIS- At Jerseydale, June 10, 1903, to the wife of S. J. HARRIS, a daughter.
June 20, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
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June 14, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
CHAPMAN-SUBLETT June 6, 1903 Mariposa Gazette Married- In Merced, May 28, 1903
James CHAPMAN and Imogene SUBLETT, both of Mariposa county, Rev. Eli REES officiating.
SIMMONS, Joseph June 6, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Joseph SIMMONS, an inmate of the county hospital died Friday of last week. He was a native of England, aged 64 years. For many years he was a resident of Hornitos. His death was due to heart disease.
CHAPMAN-SUBLETT June 6, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
James CHAPMAN and Emma SUBLETT of Oakvale were united in marriage last Thursday at Merced. The young couple are well known here and have the best wishes of their many friends. The groom is one of our most prominent stockmen, and the bride is a native of Missouri, having recently come here. We are all happy to congratulate you, Jimmie, and here is our hand on it. Shake. May you never be less happy than now, is the wish of all the Fresno Flat boys.
Vitals July 1903 Mariposa Gazette
July 4, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
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July 11, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born July 11, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
POWELL- At Mariposa July 9, 1903, to the wife of A. W. POWELL, a son.
July 18, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born July 18, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
STANDLEE- In Mariposa, July 5, 1903, to the wife of F. E. STANDLEE, a son.
July 25, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
FIELDS, Porter July 4, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Porter FIELDS of Snelling died Tuesday while on a camping trip for the benefit of his health in the Santa Cruz mountains. Deceased was well known in the north side of this county. He was a native of Snelling aged 48 years and leaves a wife and three children. The funeral took place at Snelling yesterday.
WILSON, Charles H. July 11, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Charles H. WILSON died at the county hospital Friday morning of last week, death being due to heart disease. He was a native of Butte county, aged 47 years. He had been in the hospital about three weeks having come here from Bear Valley where he had been prospecting for some time. His mother is living in San Francisco.
BOGAN, Charles July 11, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Charles BOGAN.
Many people will learn with regret of
the death of Charles BOGAN, which occurred at San Rafael Wednesday morning.
His fatal illness began over a month ago and for several days before the
end death was not unexpected.
Charles BOGAN was a native of Castle
Derk, county Tyrone, Ireland where he was born seventy-four years ago.
He came to America when a mere child and lived in Nova Scotia until the
gold excitement broke out in the States in '49 when he joined the hurrying
gold seekers. He came at once to this county, and after mining here and
at Colorado, he opened up a business here, which he conducted for a number
of years. He retired from business about eleven years ago, having amassed
a considerable fortune and with his family made his home at San Rafael,
where he has since lived. He married Margaret KERRINS, sister of C. KERRINS,
here forty-four years ago. She survives him. Among other relatives left
to mourn his death are three nieces, Mrs. Roderick CHISHOLM, Mrs. A. E.
TURNER and Miss Sarah BOGAN.
Mr. BOGANS life was filled with kind
and generous deeds. Of a charitable nature, many were his acts of generous
assistance to those less fortunate than himself. For his former Mariposa
friends and acquaintances he felt a high regard and took a deep interest
in the localities he spent his early manhood.
He was laid to rest at San Rafael yesterday.
DAVIS, Brick Pomeroy July 11, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of B. P. DAVIS.
Brick Pomeroy DAVIS died at his home in the Lewis district last Saturday. He had been suffering with stomach trouble for a long time. Deceased was a native of Stanislaus county. He leaves a wife to mourn his death. He was a brother of Mrs. R. A. PROUTY of Mariposa and of Mrs. J. L. PROUTY of Waterford.
BOGAN, Charles July 18, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
In Memorium.
Charles BOGAN, a pioneer of Mariposa
county, died at San Rafael July 8th, leaving a widow, to whom he had been
married forty-four years. Mr. BOGAN was a successful merchant and was recognized
in the community as a man of high moral principles. The writer of this
has known him for half a century and never in all that time heard him utter
a profane word or tell a immoral story. His nature was kind and generous
and the eyes of many recipients of his bounty will moisten with a kindly
tear when they learn he is gone. He left an example that many of the young
men of today would do well to follow, so that in the years to come when
their manly forms shall be bowed by years of honest duty, and their heads
shall have been whitened by the frost of age, it will be well for them
when they come to die, that one who has known them for half a century can
say truthfully of them as I now say of Charles BOGAN, here lies an honest
man. The funeral took place from San Rafael Catholic Church near his late
residence. The internment was in Mount Oliver cemetery and many old friends
and relatives followed the body to its last resting place.
J. W. WILCOX.
San Francisco, July 13, 1903
ANDERSON, C. S. July 25, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
C. S. ANDERSON, for the past nine months an inmate of the county hospital, died on Friday of last week of consumption. He formerly lived in Cathey Valley.
Ah FUNG July 25, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
A Chinaman named Ah Fung was found dead at the crossing of the Merced river below Hunter's Valley on Wednesday of last week. He has died while drinking from a spring. Deputy Coroner G. J. BERTKEN held an inquest, the jury finding that death was due to natural causes. The Chinaman had been dead for three or four days.
THOMPSON, Thomas July 25, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Thomas THOMPSON died at the county hospital on the 10th inst. He was a native of Austria, aged 83 years. He had been an inmate of the hospital for a number of years. His former home was at Hunter's Valley.
PARSLEY-CALHOUN July 25, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
A marriage license was issued to David L. PARSLEY of Sugar Pine, a native of West Virginia, aged 25, and Lena CALHOUN of Mariposa, a native of California, aged 18, Tuesday evening.- Madera Tribune.
CARREL, A. B. July 25, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
A FATAL SHOOTING
"Shorty" CARRELL Killed By J. W. REED.
The Tragic Affair Followed a Game of
Poker- Each Man Firing Two Shots.
A. B. CARRELL was shot by John W. REED last Sunday night, dying
almost instantly. He tried to kill REED, but the later was unhurt.
The shooting followed a poker game which
had been in progress in the Delta Saloon during the afternoon and evening.
CARRELL, commonly known as "Shorty," followed mining and gambling. For
a time before the game broke up he became very abusive toward REED and
made several threats. He had lost something over $100 and had less than
$15 left, while REED was $40 behind. CARRELL inferred that the other players
were cheating him, and said if he quit the game before he went broke they
wouldn't play any more poker. CARRELL had a pistol in the bosom of his
shirt, and several times started to draw it. Throughout the game he acted
as if trying to provoke a quarrel.
The last hand that was played was won
by REED, when CARRELL said, "you may make me lay down a small pair, but
you can't make me lay down my gun."
After the game CARRELL went outside,
and a moment later REED followed. As REED opened the door the shooting
began. Some witnesses who were inside say that CARRELL drew his gun and
held it down by his side as he went out the door, and some of those on
the outside say that he had it in his hand while standing in front of the
saloon. Others who were present say that they did not see CARRELL'S pistol
until the shooting began. Some say that REED pulled his gun as he walked
towards the door. As to who fired the first shot, witnesses differ- some
say REED did; others that CARRELL began the shooting. It happened so quickly
and created so much excitement that several dissimilar versions are given
of it.
Two shots were fired at almost the same
instant, one by each man. A few seconds later each fired again. Both of
REED'S shots took effect, one of them- probably the first- struck CARRELL
in the abdomen. He staggered and moved to one side, and the next shot fired
by REED struck him over the heart, cutting the aorta and passing through
both lungs. He dropped on his back and died almost instantly. As such a
wound would cause immediate death, it was probably made by REED'S second
shot. Both men used 38 caliber Smith & Wesson revolvers.
The fact that REED used his gun with
his left hand no doubt kept him from being hit. The front doors of the
saloon set back about three feet further than the front of the show window.
When the shooting began, the corner of the window was almost on a line
between the two men, so that little more than REED'S pistol was exposed.
CARRELL'S first shot went through the glass of the window and buried itself
in the casing at the corner, being a trifle high but directly inline with
a man standing behind the corner of the window. CARRELL'S second shot,
fired perhaps just as he received his second wound, went wild. It passed
through the window several feet from where REED was standing and lodged
in the ceiling of the saloon.
Constable BERTKEN was standing outside
the saloon when CARRELL came out. When he raised his gun, BERTKEN grabbed
for it but didn't get hold of it. Both men then shot, the bullets flying
past BERTKEN'S head. He then tried to push REED back into the saloon, but
both fired again. The first two shots were so close together that he couldn't
tell which was fired first.
REED was placed under arrest, and Drs.
RICHTER and KYLBERG were called to attend the wounded man, but he was dead
before they arrived.
Coroner D. E. BERTKEN impaneled a jury
and on Tuesday an inquest was held. W. E. PAINE testified to knowing CARRELL,
and that he was intentionally shot by REED with a pistol. W. E. GALLISON
testified that the name of the deceased appeared on the register of 1902
as Allen Bowen CARRELL, a native of Arkansas, aged 38 years. Drs. RICHTER
and KYLBERG, who had performed an autopsy, testified to the extent of the
wounds. No further testimony was introduced, and the jury found that CARRELL
came to his death from a gunshot wound inflicted by J. W. REED.
Nothing was learned as to CARRELL'S
relatives. He was interested in mining with John SAWYER, and the latter
states that he knows nothing of CARRELL'S kinfolk.
REEDS preliminary examination will be
held Monday.
Public sentiment is in REED'S favor.
He is not of a quarrelsome disposition, while the reverse was true of CARRELL.
The latter's actions were such as to seem intended to provoke a quarrel,
and that he bore a grudge against REED is shown by his attacking him at
Mt. Bullion the preceding Friday when he threatened him with a knife, saying
that he would get him yet. The cause of CARRELL'S ill will was probably
due to REED refusing to allow him to play "crooked" cards in his house
some months ago.
G. G. GOUCHER has been retained to present
REED'S defense at the examination.
MATTHEW- JESKEY July 25, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Married at Stockton.
MATTEW-JESKEY- In this city, July 7,
1903, by Rev. J. W. LUNDY, Alexander John MATTHEWS of Lewis, Mariposa county,
and Elfrida May JESKEY, of Ophir, Placer county. - Stockton Independent.
The happy couple are well known and
popular here. The bride has lived here for a considerable time and made
many friends. The groom was, until recently, a resident of Mariposa. They
have the best wishes of their friends for a long, happy married life. Vitals
August 1903 Mariposa Gazette
August 1, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
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August 8, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Died August 8, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
BARRETT- At Grande ranch, July 30, 1903, Hugh Massey BARRETT, aged 6 years, 8 months.
PRAY- Near Merced Falls, August 1st, 1903, Richard PRAY, a native of New York, aged 73 years.
August 15, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
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August 22, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born August 22, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
LAIRD- At Jerseydale, August 17th, 1903, to the wife of David LAIRD, a daughter.
August 29, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
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Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
HAMILTON, Alexander August 1, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Alexander HAMILTON, a former resident of Chowchilla, died at Merced last Monday. For a number of years he lived at Chowchilla, where he followed farming. He was a native of Missouri, aged 60 years. He leaves wife, three sons and three daughters to mourn his death.
JONES-TUPPER August 1, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
A marriage license was issued from the County Clerk's office on Monday to John William JONES and Mary TUPPER. The parties were at Wawona.
McCOOLE-GALBREATH August 1, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
McCOOLE-GALBREATH.
The following notice is taken from a
Vincennes, Indiana paper: F. P. McCOOLE, of this city, and Miss Eleanor
GALBREATH, of San Jose, Cal., were quietly married at the home of Mrs.
Lucy SADDELMEYER, on North Eight street, Monday afternoon, July 20, 1903.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. W.
D. ROBINSON of the Park Street M. E. Church.
Mr. McCOOLE is traveling representing
for the International Correspondence School, of Scranton, Pa. The couple
will make VINCENNES, Ind., their home for the present.
Miss GALBREATH is a charming young school
teacher of San Jose, Cal., and came here for the ceremony from Missouri,
where she has been visiting relatives. Miss GALBREATH taught the Granite
Springs school of Mariposa county this term.
Mr. McCOOLE came here several months
ago from Decatur, Ill. And is a popular and energetic young gentleman.
The young couple have been engaged for the past five years, and their marriage
in this city Monday afternoon was a decidedly happy event.
ADAIR-SOLARI August 8, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Married.
At Bear Valley, Saturday, August 1st,
Fred ADIAR and Miss Rose SOLARI were united in marriage by John L. SMITH,
J.P. The groom is a well known and popular young man and a native of Mariposa
county where he has lived all his life. The bride is a most estimable young
lady and is a daughter of Nick SOLARI, a prominent merchant of Indian Gulch.
She like her husband is a native of the Butterfly county. The happy couple
have taken up their residence at Bagby where Mr. ADAIR is employed by the
M. C. M. Co.
The best wishes of the Gazette-Mariposan
are extended these young people, for a happy and prosperous future.
PRAY, Dick August 8, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Dick PRAY.
Word was received in Mariposa Wednesday,
by telephone of the death of Richard PRAY at his home in this county near
Merced Falls. Death ensued Tuesday and was the culmination of a long sickness.
The deceased was an old and respected
citizen of New York and had many friends throughout the county where he
is generally known. At the time of his death he was 73 years of age.
HART, David August 1, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of David HART.
Another old pioneer of the county and State joined the great majority on Thursday in the person of David HART. He had been in poor health for a long time and kept growing worse until death relived his suffering. He was a native of Tennessee, aged 78 years. He was one of the early settlers of the county and followed mining for many years. His death took place at his home near Bootjack. He leaves a large family to mourn his death. The funeral will take place here this mourning.
GONZALES-NEVES August 15, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
A marriage license was issued in Merced last week to Joseph J. GONZALES to wed Annie NEVES, both of Mariposa county, so says the Merced Star.
DUNCAN-HELM August 15, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Matrimonial.
On Saturday afternoon, August 8th, at the Arlington hotel in Mariposa, the marriage nuptials of William R. DUNCAN of Chowchilla and Miss Maud E. HELM of Whiterock were celebrated. The Rev. D. HARRISON officiating. The groom is the son of the late W. B. DUNCAN and is a young man of exemplary and industrious habits. The bride is a daughter of J. W. HELM and has resided all her life at Whiterock, where her kind and loving disposition has made her popular with the residents of that section. Mr. and Mrs. DUNCAN will reside at Chowchilla, and have the best wishes of all for a happy married life.
GUEST-SPAGNOLI August 15, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Miss Lida SPAGNOLI and Sam GUEST left here for Sonora to be married by Rev. GUERREN accompanied by J. E. GUEST and J. B. DULCICH. We all wish them happiness and a long life.
DORMAN-CAMIN August 15, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Wedded.
Notice was received this week of the marriage of Andrew H. DORMAN of Los Angeles and Miss Annie M. CAMIN. The ceremony was performed in the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, San Francisco, by John A. B. WILSON, Pastor. Miss CAMIN is a native of Mariposa county and a sister of Albert and Ernest CAMIN of Cathey's Valley. The happy couple will make Los Angeles their home.
HOPE-COOK August 22, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
United.
A very pleasant wedding, which was numerously
attended by relatives and friends of the contracting parties, was celebrated
at the residence of Peter COOK, Granite Springs, in this county on Wednesday,
August 12th. The principals were Thomas C. HOPE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
HOPE of Coulterville, and Miss Mattie M. COOK, daughter of Peter COOK.
The ceremony which linked for life the destinies of these young and popular
people was performed by the Rev. Mr. PARKER of Big Oak Flat. After a sumptuous
wedding repast, the happy couple, amidst a bombardment of rice, departed
on their honeymoon tour which will extend to Denio, Oregon.
As is customary in such cases, and as
we will expect the same kind of treatment, we start Tom and his charming
bride off on their life's journey with our best wishes for unalloyed happiness
and prosperity.
DOTY, Mrs. Annie August 22, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Mrs. DOTY.
Mrs. Annie DOTY, a daughter of Mrs. Sarah HAIL of Merced county, and a sister of Edgar HAIL of this county, and a former resident of Mariposa, died at her home in Oakland on Friday the 7th inst. The unfortunate lady had long been a sufferer from cancerous tumors of the stomach and death was the result of an operation which was deemed necessary to save her life. Besides a husband, deceased left several relatives to mourn her early departure from this life. The internment was in a family plot at Plainsburg on Sunday the 9th and the large number of sorrowing people that followed the remains to the grave was strongly indicative of the high esteem in which she was held.
VIGNA-GALLISON August 22, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
VIGNA-GALLISON- In Alameda, Aug. 15th,
1903, by the Rev. W. J. PETERS, John J. VIGNA and Elizabeth M. GALLISON,
both of Coulterville.
The above announcement appeared in the
Call of the 19th inst. The groom, familiarly called "Johnny" VIGNA, is
one of Coulterville's best known and popular business men, being proprietor
of the Riverside hotel and saloon. The maiden name of the bride was Miss
Lizzie COLLINS and she is a native of Mariposa county. She was formerly
the wife of Dr. F. E. GALLISON, and hs resided in Coulterville continuously
for several years, when she is popular with acquaintances. A happy union
of Mr. VIGNA and bride is the wish of the Gazette- Mariposan.
GUEST-SPAGNOLI August 22, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Mariposa Couple Wedded.
John S. GUEST and Miss Adelade SPAGNOLI journeyed all the way from Hornitos, Mariposa county, to Sonora last Monday to be made man and wife. They were accompanied by J. B. DULCICH and Joe GUEST of the Mariposa town. It was a long and tiresome trip, but there was no delay in consummating the purpose for which it was made. A marriage license was obtained and late at night Rev. Father BURKE performed the ceremony which untied them together. The bridal party took the train the next morning to San Francisco.- Union Democrat, August 15th.
SUDREAU, Mrs. Elise August 22, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Mrs. SUDREAU Dead.
Word was received last Thursday by telephone
from Dr. CLARK, Superintendent of the Stockton Insane Asylum, that Mrs.
Elise SUDREAU had died at that institution the previous night.
Mrs. SUDREAU was the wife of Jean SUDREAU,
the shoemaker of Mariposa, and was committed to the insane asylum from
this county several months ago.
McCANN, Clarence August 22, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Suicide of a Boy.
The dead body of Clearance McCANN, the
thirteen year old son of Frank McCANN of Cathey's Valley, was found dead
near his home on Tuesday last. Near the body was found part of a bottle
of strychnine. The body was found by Wm. McCANN and George McMILLAN and
from the position of the body it would indicate that he was sleeping, as
his hat was pulled down over his eyes.
Coroner D. E. BERTKEN was summoned and
held an inquest Thursday. An autopsy showed the presence of strychnine
in the stomach by the jury. The boy was not of a melancholy nature and
no reason is known why he should have taken his life.
The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon
in Mariposa.
FORKNER, Infant August 29, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. FORKNER died at the Gordon Hotel last Saturday evening and was buried on Sunday.
TURNER-PAIGE August 29, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
TURNER-PAIGE.
Under the verdant pine and cedar boughs
as arranged by nature at the Turner Camp near Jerseydale two of our most
popular young people were united in marriage Wednesday last by Rev. H.
NEATE. The happy couple whose lives were thus linked together were Miss
Grace TURNER and Ernest PAIGE. Miss TURNER is well known throughout the
county and is one of our successful teachers having just finished her last
school at Jerseydale. Through her loving and kind disposition she has endeared
herself to her many friends who will regret her departure to her new home.
Mr. PAIGE one of our popular boys is
a man of exemplary habits and has a host of friends who will also regret
his departure from the county.
The happy couple took their departure
on Thursday morning for their new home at Baden, a few miles south of San
Francisco.
RIDGWAY, Mrs. Ann August 29, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Ann M. RIDGWAY.
Mrs. Ann M. RIDGWAY passed away at her
home in San Jose on the 27th inst. at the age of 82 years. Mrs. Ridgway
was the mother of Mrs. J. F. HARRIS, Joseph and James RIDGWAY of this place,
and nine other children living in various parts of the State. She came
to Mariposa in 1850 and lived here the greater portion of the time since
then and through her kindly disposition has endeared herself to all whom
she came in contact to such an extent that her memory will ever be cherished
in the hearts of a host friends. It can be truly said that this estimable
lady passed away without an enemy on earth. Peace be with her.
The funeral will take place Saturday
at Mariposa.
Vitals September 1903 Mariposa Gazette
September 5, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
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September 19, Mariposa Gazette
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September 26, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
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Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
LABARTH, Bernard September 12, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Mysterious Death.
Bernard LABART, a Frenchman 64 years
old and a resident for many years of the old Snelling neighborhood, met
death in a very mysterious manner, and as a result all the forces at the
command of Sheriff SWAN are probing at the mystery.
LABARTH lived at FITZHUGH place, a few
miles east of Snelling. He leaves a wife two sons and daughters.
Saturday evening he was at work fixing
a fence in a revine near Peter PLUNKETT'S place, a mile and a half from
Snelling. A little girl, about seventy feet away, heard voices then heard
a shot fired. She was frightened and ran to the PLUNKETT residence and
told what she heard. A few moments later Mr. PLUNKETT found LABARTH lying
face down in a pool of blood. He went to Snelling and notified the authorities,
who removed the body to town.
A great deal of evidence was adduced
at the inquest, but nothing was learned that would throw any light on the
mysterious affair. LABARTH had no enemies so far as his neighbors knew.
The bullet entered his back and passed through his lungs, so it could not
have been a case of suicide. It was either cold blooded murder or else
an accident, and if the latter, the man who fired the shot has evidently
decided not to make the fact known.
LABARTH was a well to do man, having
considerable money as well as property in France. He was intending to pay
a visit to France in the near future.
Sheriff SWAN is making every effort
to probe the mystery, but has thus far been unsuccessful.- Merced Sun.
McALEE & McCARTHY September 19, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Two miners named Claud McALEE and J. J. McCARTHY were instantly killed in the Mt. Jefferson mine of the 5th inst. by drilling into a missed hole. Each was 22 years of age.
DUNSTAN, daughter September 26, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
BORN- At Coulterville, Cal., Sept. 21, 1903 to the wife of T. DUNSTAN, a daughter.
Vitals October 1903 Mariposa Gazette
October 3, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
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October 10, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
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October 17, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
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October 24, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born October 24, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
PATTERSON- In Mariposa, October 20, 1903, to the wife of W. J. PATTERSON, a son.
Died October 24, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Died- In Hornitos, October 16th, Abner N. PHE?PS a native of New York, aged 71 years.
October 31, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
DINSMORE, Elsi October 3, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
By the explosion of a gasoline cooking stove at Merced last week, a woman named Elsie DINSMORE was so badly burned that she died soon after.
TURNER-GAUL October 3, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Married in San Francisco.
On Wednesday of last week Alexander TURNER
and Miss Lizzie GAUL were joined in wedlock at San Francisco.
The first intimation that Al's friends
had of his intention to eschew a single life was a notice of the License
issued, which appeared in a recent San Francisco paper. On his trip here
Thursday he "fessed up" and received the congratulations of many friends.
The bride is an estimable young lady
of San Francisco. She spent the past few seasons at Wawona and Yosemite,
where cupid entangled the two in his mesh.
The groom is the owner of the Mariposa-Raymond
stage line and among his many acquaintances is one of the most popular
of Mariposa county's young men.
The couple begin their married life
with the good wishes of a host of friends. They will make their home at
Raymond.
HANNAH-JOSE October 3, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
HANNAH-JOSE
At the home of the bride's parents at
Whitlock on Wednesday evening, B. E. HANNAH and Miss Clara J. JOSE were
united in marriage. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Henry NEATE of Cathey's
Valley and was witnessed by a number of friends and relatives of the happy
couple. Miss Annie JOSE, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and J. J.
NEVILLS, was groomsman.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
E. J. JOSE, and has lived at Whitlock for the past ten years. She has the
respect and esteem of a large circle of friends.
The groom is a well known and popular
mining man and has been interested in Whitlock mines for some time past.
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. HANNAH
join in wishing them a married life replete with happiness and prosperity.
MURPHY, Judge John S. October 3, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Judge MURPHY.
John S. MURPHY died at Coulterville last
Saturday night at midnight. His death was caused by valvular trouble of
the heart, from which he has suffered for several years. About three weeks
ago his condition became very serious and he continued to grow worse until
death relived his sufferings.
Judge MURPHY was one of the best known
men of Coulterville, where he had lived for the past twenty-five years.
About sixteen years ago he was elected justice of the peace, since which
time he has continuously held that office. Both as a officer and a man
he was fearless and frank in all things, yet a kind and generous husband,
neighbor and father. Many are the friends who learn with regret of the
close of his life.
He leaves a wife and several children,
with whom the community deeply sympathizes in their hour of sorrow. Deceased
was a native of New York, aged 49 years.
The funeral was held at Coulterville
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and was largely attended.
STANDLEE, infant October 10, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
The little son of Mr. and Mrs.. F. E. STANDLEE, aged 3 months, died Thursday afternoon. The child had been sick for some time.
LINVILLE, Henry October 10, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Killed by a Breaking Cable.
Henry LINVILLE, a young man 23 years of age, was accidentally killed Tuesday morning, September 29th, at the Sugar Pine mills. He was working in logging camp No. 1 and was what is known as a lookout. A wire cable had been made fast to a log and was being pulled up a chute. LINVILLE was standing near by in readiness to signal to the engineer in case anything went wrong. Suddenly the cable broke and one end of the wire hit him on the chin, breaking his neck. - Madera Mercury.
CASTIAN, Falins October 17, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Falins CASTIAN died at the county hospital last Saturday. He was a native of Mexico, aged 77 years. He had been an inmate for the past five years, formerly having lived at Hornitos. Death was due to old age.
JONES, Hugh October 17, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
MURDER OR SUICIDE.
Circumstances Point to the One, Wife says the Other.
The Following account of a death from
a gunshot wound, apparently a murder, is taken from last week's Groveland
Prospector. JONES and his wife lived here for a few months last spring
and summer, he working in the Mariposa mine. From here they went to Whitlocks,
where Mrs. JONES created considerable disturbance by gettinng intoxicated
and flourishing a shotgun. Her actions became so disagreeable to the people
there that she was advised to leave. The couple then moved to Tuolumne
county: Hugh E. JONES, aged about 40 years, a miner working in the Black
Oak mine, was short down on the covered porch of his dwelling in the Burns
addition to Soulsbyville on the afternoon of Sunday, October 4, dying instantly.
From the fact that there were but two
persons about the house - JONES and his wife, Marie - one of two things
is evident, either he committed suicide or the contents of one barrel of
a shotgun were discharged into his left breast by the women.
When the first person reached the JONES
domicile after the shooting Mrs. JONES showed considerable evidence of
having imbibed too freely of fiery red liquor. In answer to inquiries she
informed the arrivals that JONES had committed suicide. However, the visitors
were not long in forming their own opinions as to the cause of the unfortunate
man's death. Appently he had been sitting partially dressed, on a small
box on the covered porch changing his stockings preparatory to putting
on a new pair of shoes. He had on an undershirt and a pair of coveralls.
The person holding the gun must have placed the muzzle of the weapon close
to his body while he was in a stooping posture and pulled the trigger,
the contents tearing a hole in the left breast just above the heart and
ranging diagonally down and across the abdominal cavity. The man's heart
was torn to shreds by the force of the discharge.
Sunday afternoon Constable SEELY arrested
Mrs. JONES and took her to Carters for safe keeping over Sunday night.
The jury called by acting-Coroner AHERN
rendered a verdict that the deceased came to his death from a gunshot wound
inflicted by an unknown party, but the circumstances point to the wife,
Marie E. JONES, as the person who committed the deed.
Sheriff ADAMS immediately arrested the
woman on a warrant sworn to by District Attorney DEDRICK charging her with
murder. She appeared to take the matter indifferently.
JONES was a member in good standing
of the Park City Lodge of the Ancient Order of Workman, and carried $2000
insurance in the order for the benefit of his wife. It is the opinion of
many people that the woman killed her husband in order to get the insurance.
Since her arrest Mrs. JONES has been
non-commital. Her preliminary examination will be held in Tuolumne at 10
o'clock to-day (Saturday).
The funeral of JONES took place Monday
afternoon from Forester Hall.
PARKS, John F. October 17, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Prominent Mining Man.
John F. PARKS, a prominent mining man
of this State, died last Saturday at the Kennedy mine, Amador county, of
which property he was superintendent. He is remembered by our older citizens,
having been identified with the grant operations, at which time he lived
at Bear Valley.
Mr. PARKS was a native of Missouri,
and crossed the plains to California in the "days of gold." He soon engaged
in mining, and his judgment and ability as a practical mining man quickly
earned for him a prominent place. His work was confined entirely to the
mother lode, and early in 1887 he accepted the superintendency of the Kennedy,
holding that office continuously until his death. He was an active member
of the California Miner's Association at all times since its organization.
He leaves a widow, two sons and two daughters. The daughters are Mrs. F.
W. BRADLEY, wife of the president of the Mariposa Commercial and Mining
Company, and Mrs. John F. DAVIS, wife of the well known attorney and Code
Commissioner. The sons are J.F., Jr., and Samuel T. PARKS.
The funeral was held in San Francisco
Tuesday.
VISHER, John October 17, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of a Pioneer.
John VISHER, an old and well known resident
of this county, died at his home on the Chowchilla river last Saturday
morning. His health had been poor for some time, the immediate cause of
death being heart failure.
John VISHER was a native of New York,
aged 69 years, 10 months and 19 days. He came to California in 1850. With
his family he lived for some years at Modesto and at La Grange. About fifteen
years ago the family moved to this county, settling in the Chowchilla district,
where they have ever since lived. He leaves a wife and four sons to mourn
his death.
The funeral took place from the family
residence Sunday afternoon, internment being in the Mariposa cemetery.
A large number of friends of the deceased accompanied the remains to the
grave.
HEINHOLD, Leonard October 17, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Leonard HEINHOLD.
Leonard HEINHOLD, an old resident of this county, died at his home on Sherlocks creek Thursday evening. He had been sick for a considerable time. He was a native of Germany, 65 years of age. A more extended account of his life will be given next week. The funeral will take place here at 3 o'clock this afternoon under the auspices of Mariposa Lodge, No. 24, F. and A.M., of which lodge he was a member.
CHICHIZOLA, Mrs. T. J. October 24, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
FATALLY BURNED.
Mrs. T. J. CHICHIZOLA Meets With a Terrible Accident.
One of the most terrible accidents that
ever happened in this county occurred at Indian Gulch last Sunday evening,
when Mrs. T. J. CHICHIZOLA was so badly burned that she died a few hours
later. Her little daughter was also in great danger of meeting a like fate,
but prompt assistance saved her from injury.
The dreadful occurrence was due to some
lace curtains being set on fire by a candle in the hands of Mrs.
CHICHIZOLA'S four year old daughter. Seeing the flames running up the curtains,
Mrs. CHICHIZOLA attempted to extinguish them. In doing so her clothing
took fire and in an instant she was covered in flames. Her cries for assistance
and the light of the fire immediately brought Allie MARTINEZ, the clerk
at the store near by, to her assistance. With great self possession he
quickly wrapped a blanket around her and smothered the flames. The unfortunate
women was made as comfortable as possible, though her sufferings were terrible.
Dr. KYLBERG was summoned by telephone and at once started for Indian Gulch.
Arriving there he found the case to be extremely serious, in fact fatal,
more than two thirds of the surface of the body is burned over the injury
will produce death, so it was at once apparent that Mrs. CHICHIZOLA'S condition
could have but one result. Everything possible was done to prolong the
spark of life, but she passed away early the following morning. Her death
appeared to be nearly painless, the shock no doubt having paralyzed the
nerves. A short time before the end she became unconscious. It is a matter
of comfort to the relatives that the flames which so cruelly burned her
body left no mark on her face.
The sad death of Mrs. CHICHIZOLA is
deeply regretted by all who knew her. Her charming manner and lovable disposition
made her a favorite, and many there are who remember her many acts of kindness
and charity. Her bereaved husband and her relatives have the sympathy of
all. Mrs. CHICHIZOLA was a native of Volcano, Amador county her maiden
name being Louise E. CUNEO. Her father was the late Joseph CUNEO banker
of San Francisco. Besides her husband, she leaves her little daughter,
Irene, her mother Mrs. Mary CUNEO of San Francisco, six sisters Misses
Rose, Emila, Regina, May and Lene CUNEO and Mrs. A. P. G????? and three
brothers, Frank, David an Clarance CUNEO.
The funeral was held at San Francisco
Thursday, where the body was taken by a brother in law of the deceased.
CHAMBERLAIN, J. P. October 24, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of "Pardner's" Partner.
A dispatch of last Saturday from Chinese
Camp says: J. P. CHAMBERLAIN, an old and respected resident of Groveland,
in this county, and one of the heroes of Bret HARTE'S famous "Tennessee
Pardner," shot and killed himself at his home at Second Garrote today during
a fit of despondency.
Since the death of his old comrade,
CHAFFEE, he had lived alone. On account of HARTE'S book, CHAMBERLAIN'S
name, as well as his house, came into world wide prominence. He left a
note saying that he had lived to his eighty first birthday, was getting
to feeble for manual labor and would chose death.
James H. CHAFFEE, who was the "Pardner"
in the celebrated story, passed away at an Oakland sanitarium on July 31st
last. He was 80 years old. "Tennessee" CHAMBERLAIN and CHAFFEE had been
friends since January 10, 1849, and there existed between them a chivalrous
affection seldom known in these days.
When it was found necessary to remove
CHAFFEE to Oakland that he might receive medical aid, the men were broken
hearted, and it was pre???? at that time that CHAMBERLAIN could not long
endure his life of sorrow and loneliness.
HEINHOLD, Leonard October 24, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Funeral of L. HEINHOLD.
The funeral of Leonard HEINHOLD took
place last Saturday afternoon, it was conducted by Mariposa Lodge, F. and
A. M. he having been a member of this lodge. A considerable number of friends
followed the remains to the tomb.
Leonard HEINHOLD was born in Germany
sixty-five years ago. About twenty years ago he settled on Sherlocks, where
he lived until his death. Prospecting and gardening were his pursuits.
He had no relatives in this country and lived on his little ranch alone.
He had been sick for a long time before his death. He bore an enviable
reputation for integrity and kindness of heart.
PHELPS, Abner October 24, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Pioneer's Death.
Another of the old pioneers has passed away in the person of Abner PHELPS, whose death occurred on Friday of last week in Hornitos. For many years he had been a resident of that section, where he followed mining and prospecting. His death was due to old age, he being 71 years old. He came to this State from New York. The relatives left to mourn his death are a daughter, Mrs. F. W. BLACKMAN, and a son Edward PHELPS.
ESTEE, M. M. October 31, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of M. M. ESTEE.
United States Judge ESTEE died at Honolulu
Tuesday morning of prostration following an operation performed two days
before for kidney trouble.
Morris M. ESTEE for many years took
a prominent part in the development of California. He came to California
in 1853 and after several years of mining and study of law he was admitted
to practice in 1859. He was prominent as a Republican leader and in 1888
was chairman of the convention that nominated Benjamin HARRISON for President.
He was twice candidate for governor of California, but each time was defeated.
In 1900 he was appointed district judge for Hawaii by President McKINLEY.
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November 7, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born November 7, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
GALLISON- In Mariposa, Nov. 3, 1903, to the wife of Dan S. GALLISON, a daughter.
November 14, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born November 14, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
LIND- In Mariposa, October 25, 1903, to the wife of W. W. LIND, a son.
LIND- In Mariposa, November 6, 1903, to the wife of C. G. LIND, Jr., a daughter.
November 21, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
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November 28, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
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Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
GREEN-STONE November 7, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Wedded at Salinas.
A quiet wedding occurred at Salinas on
Wednesday, Oct. 28th, which will be of interest to your readers as one
of the contracting parties is a Mariposa boy.
At the residence of the bride's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. STONE, E. H. GREEN was united in marriage to Miss Lola
STONE, one of Salinas' fair daughters, Rev. J. C. SIMMONS officiating.
The bride was becomingly attired in
a gray traveling suit, with gray plush hat to match, and carried a bunch
of white carnations and maiden hair ferns. The groom was dressed in conventional
black, his principle ornament, the happy smile of one who has attained
the chief desire of his life.
The wedding was a quiet home affair,
only relatives and a few very intimate friends being present.
After the wedding breakfast, the happy
couple amidst a shower of rice, happy laughter, and good wishes, departed
for their future home in San Francisco.
The bride is a native of Monterey county.
She is a young woman of pleasing personality and a manner of making and
keeping friends. She is a cousin of the noted Governor STONE of Missouri.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J.
H. GREEN of WHITLOCKS and brother of J. R. GREEN of Mariposa. He claims
Princeton for his birthplace, and is so well known in this county that
I need only say that he is a man of good principles and high aims and is
a credit to his birthplace.
Life opens out fair before them; may
they be happy is the
wish of A. Mariposan.
FRENCH, Christopher November 14, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
The death of Christopher FRENCH of Bull Creek is reported to have occurred at Bower Cave on last Sunday. No particulars have been learned here. He was a native of California, aged 45 years, and had been a resident of Bull Creek precinct for a number of years.
SHAFER, Mrs. Emila November 14, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Died in Fresno.
Mrs. Emila SHAFER, beloved wife of Henry
SHAFER of Bagby, died in Fresno on the 5th inst. Mrs. SHAFER had been a
resident of Bagby for a number of years and had the respect and esteem
of all who knew her.
She was a native of Denmark, aged 44
years.
MENTZER-GREELEY November 21, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
MENTZER-GREELEY.
Two of Coulterville's young people, Miss
Octavia GREELEY and Clinton I MENTZER, were united in marriage Wednesday,
the ceremony being performed by Justice of the Peace John ENDEAN.
The union is a very happy one, the couple
being two of the most popular young people of that town.. Their friends
wish them much happiness and prosperity.
GORDON, Peter November 21, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Peter GORDON.
One of Our Pioneer Citizens Passes Away.
On Tuesday night Peter GORDON passed
away, surrounded by his sorrowing family, after an illness of several months.
His death was due to the decline caused by old age, and was not unexpected.
In fact, it was thought the end must come much sooner than it did, but
his remarkable vitality postponed the end after he was beyond medical aid.
The funeral took place Thursday afternoon
from the family residence, the Gordon Hotel, the Catholic burial services
being read by J. H. CORCORAN. Internment was in the Catholic Cemetery.
Peter GORDON was a native of New York,
aged 72 years, 11 months and 23 days.
In 1849, while a boy, he went to Monterey
from Rochester, New York, with Colonel STEVENTON. The following year he
came to this county, and followed mining here and at Sherlocks and Whitlocks
for a number of years. He was one of the owners of a Yosemite Valley saddle
train for a while, and also agent for the Yosemite Stage Company at Wawona.
About twenty-eight years ago he had a hip broken in a stage accident, since
which time he had been a cripple. Soon after he and his wife bought and
conducted the building which has been used by General Fremont as his headquarters
here, and conducted it as a hotel. Since that time it has been known as
the Gordon Hotel, and most of the time Mr. GORDON was the host. He was
kind-hearted and generous almost to a fault. None was ever turned away
hungry, and the number who were aided by him generosity is countless. A
good citizen and a kind and indulgent husband and father, his death is
regretted by his many friends who will long remember him for his good deeds.
He leaves a wife, five daughters and
six sons to mourn his loss. The daughters are Mrs. Thos. DUNCAN of Madera,
Mrs. J. H. BERTKEN, Mrs. P. B. BROWN, Miss Sarah GORDON and Miss Madeline
GORDON of Oakland, the sons are George, Thomas, John F., James B., Peter
E. and William GORDON.
De SAPHIEN, Dona Candelaria November 21, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Death of a Old Resident.
Dona Candelaria de SAPHIEN, our oldest pioneer Mexican, died November 6th, 1903, aged 85 years. At one time deceased possessed considerable money, which she lavishly shared with the church and her comrades. She had been like a kind mother to many an unfortunate. Most of the Mexican customs of which Hornitos has long been noted, will probably be discontinued with her death. She was a devoted Catholic and a staunch patriot. Her large Mexican flag always floated from the flagpole in a corner of her yard on every Mexican anniversary. When each of our martyred presidents was assassinated, she had her flag hoisted half mast, also when Queen Victoria died. At her request the beautiful golden cross, which always hung above a shrine in her room was placed in her coffin. On each anniversary of the Exaltation of the Cross, she decorated her shrine with flowers, jewels and tapers, and requested everyone, regardless of creed, to join in the prayers and celebration. Soon after sundown on every All Saints day and every All Souls day, she might be seen on her way to the cemetery with her arms full of candles. Soon weird lights would flicker from many sunken graves, the tenant of which was known only to herself. She, with others of her nation, consider a lighted candle on a grave an emblem of faith, and followed the custom of her ancestors.- Hornitos correspondence in Merced Sun.
ROHAN, Miss Nancy November 28, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Miss Nancy ROHAN died at the county hospital Wednesday night, her death being caused by abscess of the brain. She was a daughter of Mrs. T. F. CASTRO and leaves a number of relatives. The funeral took place yesterday.
CASTAGNETTO-QUEIROLO November 28, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
CASTAGNETTO-QUEIROLO.
A very pretty, though quiet, wedding
was the scene at Arbor Villa Wednesday at high noon when Miss Anna QUEIROLO
became the bride of Dan CASTAGNETTO. Under a large bell of pink and white
chrysanthemums with smilax and white satin ribbon, Judge J. L. SMITH of
Bear Valley performed the ceremony.
The attractive home presented a charming
appearance, being lavishly decorated with chrysanthemums, red berries,
evergreens and autumn leaves. The bride was becomingly gowned in a handsome
robe of cream crape de chine trimmed with costly lace and orange blossoms.
She also wore a veil of silk tulle and carried a bouquet of white rose
buds and pretty ferns.
Her only attendant was her sister, Miss
Ida QUEIROLO, who wore a dainty costume of white silk and carried pink
chrysanthemums. The groom had, for his best man his nephew, Frank CASTAGNETTO.
The bride was given away by her mother.
After congratulations the guests assembled
in the dinning room where luncheon was served. The informality of the small
number present made it a jolly occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. CASTAGNETTO left in the
evening for the southern part of the state where they will spend their
honeymoon.
Mrs. CASTAGNETTO is the youngest daughter
of Mrs. M. QUEIROLO, and is well known throughout the county and has been
one of its successful teachers. Mr. CASTAGNETTO is a very popular young
man of exemplary habits, and has, like his bride, hosts of friends who
wish them much happiness.
STANLEY, Mrs. Sarah November 28, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Mrs. Sarah STANLEY Dies of Le Grand.
The Hanford Journal of last week had
the following account of an old lady's death:
Mrs. Sarah STANLEY, or "Aunt Sally"
STANLEY, as the estimable lady was better known to he many friends in this
vicinity, died at the home of her son, J. M. STANLEY and wife, in Le Grand,
Thursday evening, about 5 o'clock.
Mrs. STANLEY visited in this city during
the session of the Presbyterian Synod, the second week in October, and
shortly after returning home, suffered a paralytic stroke, which rendered
her practically helpless, and compelled her to take to her bed. From the
very first, possibility of recovery seemed doubtful, and when, on Monday
of this week, a second stroke was experienced, all hopes were given up.
Up until about 8 o'clock on the morning of the day referred to, the sick
woman was conscious and cheerful, but when the second stroke came she became
unconscious, and remained so until her death.
The deceased was a native of Kentucky,
having been born in that state August 25, 1815. Her maiden name was HENDERSON,
and she belonged to one of the best families in the blue grass state. With
her husband, Solomon STANLEY, she came west at an early day, and settled
in Paddock neighborhood, near Hanford, where the former died about 10 years
ago, when they removed to Le Grand.
The remains of the deceased arrived
in Hanford on an early train Saturday having been sent here for burial.
It was accompanied by the bereaved son, J. M. STANLEY and family, Mrs.
TOMER, an intimate friend of the deceased, and Thos. PRICE, one of Merced
county's supervisors, who is a particular friend of the family.
Vitals December 1903 Mariposa Gazette
Born December 5, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
BLACK- At Hornitos, Cal., Nov. 20, 1903, to the wife of H. N. BLACK, a daughter.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
COON-LINDSEY December 5, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
A license to wed was granted at Merced this week to Edwin M. COON, aged 39, of