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Subject: Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA -- 13-18 Nov 1871
Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 09:15:07 -0700
Stockton Daily Independent
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA
13-18 Nov 1871
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<Monday, 13 Nov 1871>
MARRIED -- at Hydes ranch, near Sonora, Nov. 1st, Mr. Aaron H. HYDE to
Mrs. Albina H. KELLY.
DIED -- at Sonora, Nov. 4th, Minnie, only daughter of Hans and Catherine
HARTVIG, aged 7 years.
A MAN INJURED -- Last Saturday while J.C. HACKER, of Knights Ferry, was
handling wool on the levee, in this city, a bale fell upon him and innured
him severely. One of his hip joints was partially dislocated and he was
otherwise badly bruised. Dr. SPOSATI attended him.
DISPATCHES --
From Truckee, Nov. 12 -- A. REMINGTON, of New York, arrived here a few
days ago and was taken suddenly ill and died last night. He was well known
as one of the largest iron dealers in the United States. His remains will
be sent East tomorrow.
From Nevada --
Carson, Nov. 12 -- The recaptured convicts were arraigned in the District
Court yesterday to plead to an indictment for murder of F.M. ISAACS. After
reading the indictment to the prisoners they were assigned counsel and
remanded to the county jail.
-Thomas MURPHY, foreman for Captain HAYNIE, had his leg broken while
attending a wood chute in the mountains, 5 miles from here, yesterday.
Eureka, Nov. 12 -- Yesterday, young Nathan, nephew of I. BARRON, aged 16
years, while attending to the delivery of a lot of lumber and standing on
the lower side of a large stack of lumber, which suddenly fell and crushed
him to the earth. On examination he was found to be badly bruised and
lacerated about the head and shoulders. His injuries are very painful, but
probably not fatal.
<Tuesday, 14 Nov 1871>
BORN -- near Squaw Valley, Fresno county, Oct. 29th, to the wife of Mr.
Joseph E. SMITH, a son.
MARRIED -- in this city, on the 13th instant, by Rev. C.V. ANTHONY; Mr.
William C. WHITE and Miss Sarah A. SAWYER, all of Stockton.
MARRIED -- at Miller, on Nov. 3d, H.B. HENDERSON and Miss Nellie MARTIN,
both of Visalia.
DIED -- in Visalia, Nov. 5th, Henry Orville WAIT, aged 1 year, 1 month, 8 days.
JNO. GATES was sentenced on Friday to imprisonment for life in Nevada State
Prison for the killing of James MACK in Hamilton (Nev.) about 6 months since.
A MAN INJURED -- Mr. BROOKS, who resides on the Sonora road a short
distance beyond Farmington, was jammed against a wagon bed last Saturday,
and thereby sustained severe injury. Two of his ribs were broken, and his
body was otherwise bruised. The accident occurred while he was getting into
a wagon when the horses suddenly started. Dr. LANGDON was called on Sunday
morning to attend Mr. BROOKS.
FOR SAN QUENTIN -- The Chinaman, AH LEON, who was sentenced by Judge GREENE
yesterday to imprisonment in the State Prison, for the term of 1 year & 6
months, leaves this morning for his new residence. He will be [rest cut off]
DISPATCHES -- San Francisco, Nov. 13 --
-The will of Wm. E. BARRON, dated Oct. 24, 1871, was probated today. Thos.
BELL, W.C. RALSTON and D.O. MILLS are administrators. The estate is valued
at from $5,000,000 to $8,000,000. The testator declares that all the real
estate standing in his name belongs to the firm of Barron & Co., except the
rancho Caslamayome, which is held in trust for the heirs of Wm. FORBES, and
part of a 50 vara lot on Sansome street, held in trust for Francosco
MARTINEZ. He bequeaths $10,000 in San Francisco bonds during his life time
to his brother Erestace BARRON, of Madrid, Spain, and gives to each of his
3 nieces, of Almeria, Spain, $40,000, and to this brother Phillip A., a
release of all debts and the income during his life of $30,000, the
principal to go to his nieces at his death; to his sister Senora Katalina
Avela de BARRON, $15,000; to Mrs. Francisco PRICE, $10,000; to David M.
RICHARD, $5,000 and to Christian GEHREL, $2,500. The residue of his estate
is to be invested and from its earning $2,000 per month paid to his
brother, Joseph BARRON; and in case the income exceeds $4,000 per month,
the half is to be devoted to the education of his brother Josephs
children. After paying all, his estate is to be invested for the benefit of
his brother Joseph and his children.
-Joseph L. JONES, who shot his father-in-law, STILL, on Stewart street last
week, was booked on a charge of murder this evening.
<Wednesday, 15 Nov 1871>
MARRIED -- in Copperopolis, Nov. 12th, George W. MERRITT and Mary Bell ARRISON.
DIED -- in this city, Nov. 14th, William J. MELONE, brother of George W.
MELONE, of this city, aged 26 years. [Funeral will take place from the
residence of L.B. WINCKLER, on Weber avenue, between American and
Stanislaus streets, today, Nov. 15th, at 1 oclock p.m. Friends and
acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.]
REMARKABLE CURES -- Mr. MATTESON, an aged gentleman, father of Mr.
MATTESON, plow manufacturer of this city, arrived in Stockton a few weeks
ago, and in the short time he has been a resident of Stockton has
successfully cured 2 cases of rupture. The last case was that of a boy 10
years old, son of B. UNDERHILL. The boy has been badly ruptured ever since
he was 2 years old, and a complete cure was effected by Mr. MATTESON in
about 2 weeks. This is an affection that is generally considered incurable;
hence the great joy and astonishment of the family and friends over the
result. We look upon these cures as being very remarkable.
A GRAND BALL will be given at the New Hall at Farm Cottage, on the Cherokee
Lane Gravel Road, 2 ½ miles from Stockton, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 1871.
Invitation committee:
F.S. HINES
J.H. CULLOM
E.A. McCLOUD
Job DAVIS
Lathrop: H.C. WILLIS, W.H. ARNOLD
Linden: H. ORTMAN, L. RICHARDSON
Waterloo: E. FITZGERALD, Thomas THOMAS
ONeal: G. MOSIER, James TRUESDAL
Floor Managers:
J.B. KERR
E.J. BIVEN
J.C. SULLIVAN
D. PIXLEY
Music by WEAVERs Band of Stockton
Tickets (including supper): $2.50
SHUMAKEIRs buss will make regular trips from Stockton for the
accommodation of thos wishing to attend.
J. CRAIG, Proprietor
<Thursday, 16 Nov 1871>
HOMICIDE in TUOLUMNE -- The Union Democrat of Nov. 11th, gives the
following account of a homicide which occurred near Sonora, on Tuesday last:
Charles THOMPSON, a Swede, living about 6 miles east of Sonora, on the
Wards Ferry road, was killed by Jacob OLIVER, also a Swede. The 2 men were
living together in the same house and had been partners in farming. On
Tuesday morning OLIVER went to a neighbor, Frank HOFFMAN, and told him that
an accident had happened between him and THOMPSON. That THOMPSON had held a
gun to his head and snapped it and struck him over the head with it; that
he jumped, took an ax and struck him on the head, killing him, and wanted
to go to Sonora and give himself up.
OLIVER and the deceased were in the habit of getting drunk frequently,
which resulted in a quarrel between them. Sometimes OLIVER would go to
HOFFMANs and say he had killed THOMPSON, and at other times THOMPSON would
go over and say he had killed OLIVER. When he came on Tuesday, HOFFMAN did
not believe what OLIVER said about the killing and told him to go about his
business and go to work. On Wednesday morning OLIVER went again to HOFFMAN,
asking him to go to Sonora with him as he wanted to give himself up. OLIVER
persisted so much that HOFFMAN went to THOMPSONs house and found what
OLIVER said was true.
At the Coroners inquest OLIVER gave the following testimony: I have known
deceased since 1862. Yesterday about, I dont know what time, THOMSON was
lying in his bed after we had a row. I was in my bed, he shoved the gun at
my head; I sneaked out of my bed and got the ax and struck and killed him.
The sun was shining at the time I killed him. I dragged him out of the room
into the shed. I struck him first with the poll of the adze, then with the
broad ax.
Those who know OLIVER think he is not of sound mind, that he is insane.
Constant drinking has effected his brain to some extent no doubt. He is now
in jail awaiting further action in his case. This is the second murder that
has been committed within this county in less than a month, caused solely
by intemperance.
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A WOMAN INJURED -- On Tuesday evening last, a lady with a child in her
arms, fell on the sidewalk near Andy ZIMMERMANNs fruit store on Levee
street, and was badly injured. Her efforts to save the baby from injury
caused her to fall with greater force than she would probably have
otherwise done. There is a stepping-off place at that point, hence the
reason why the woman, who is a stranger, fell. It is absolutely shameful
that such irregularities in the hight of side-walks should be tolerated.
Any amount of man traps to endanger the limbs of pedestrians, and not a
cent for gas to light the paths during the night time!
A DWELLING DESTROYED -- We learn that, on Friday night last, the dwelling
of Joseph CARNEY, a farmer who resides about a mile and a half east from
Mokelumne Station, accidentally caught fire and was totally destroyed
together with all the contents, except 1 bed. He had on hand sufficient
provisions for a year, all of which were consumed. Mr. C.s mother, quite
an old lady, was badly burned on the foot.
COLLAR BONE BROKEN -- About 5 oclock last evening, while a number of boys
were playing near the residence of S.S. LITTLEHALE, a little boy 8 or 9
years old, son of Mr. LITTLEHALE, was suddenly dragged from the sidewalk,
fell and sustained a fracture of the right collar bone. Dr. STOCKTON was
called and reduced the fracture.
INDICTED for MURDER -- Marion PRUITT, a colored man, one of the prisoners
who escaped from the Nevada State Prison, and who was arrested in this city
by officer KERR and taken back to Nevada by Chief of Police FLETCHER, has
been indicted for murder in the first degree, in being connected with the
killing of Francis M. ISAACS.
RELAPSE -- Zenas FISHER, who for a long time has been in ill health, so far
recovered a short time ago as to be able to appear in the streets. His many
friends will regret to learn that he is again confined to his room and is
quite ill.
APPOINTED -- Judge CLARK, of Sacramento, has been appointed by Governor
HAIGHT to preside in the Probate Court of this county during the hearing of
matters connected with the estate of Joshua WEBSTER, deceased.
DISPATCHES -- from San Francisco, Nov. 15 --
-Arrived, steamer Japan, from China and Japan. She brings a full cargo,
mainly for New York and Eastern cities, and 238 Chinese and the following
passengers for San Francisco:
Miss Georgie McLEAN
S. McCLELLAN
H.L.B. WELLS
George E. PAYNE
E.E. RICE and wife
Captain C.H. HEWETT
Hiram OTIS
G.W. LAKE
Miss RUTHERFORD
E.S. TIBBEY
James DODD
Six are for New York and 4 white and 10 Japanese students for Europe. The
crew of the wrecked bark Catelona came also by the Japan. The general news
is not important. James ARMSTRONG, an American passenger, died and was
buried at sea Oct. 26th.
-In the case of Cora LEE, the notorious negress, tried today on a charge of
keeping a house of ill fame, the testimony of little girls under 15 years
of age was of the most disgusting character and the jury returned a verdict
of guilty as charge. This is the case in which Judge TYLER insulted Chief
of Police CROWLEY outrageously, and was arrested yesterday.
<Friday, 17 Nov 1871>
BORN -- in this city, Nov. 15th, to the wife of Eugene LEHE, a daughter.
MARRIED -- at the residence of the brides father, Nov. 15th, by Rev. S.B.
MORSE; Johnson Clifford AUSTIN and Alice L. EATON.
MARRIED -- in this city, Nov. 16th, by Rev. S.B. MORSE; A.F. HILLMAN and
Mary E. YARBROUGH.
SEVERELY INJURED -- Yesterday, Charles HENCH, while driving Simpson &
Grays lumber team, fell from the wagon and one of the wheels passed over
his right arm, crushing it shockingly. It is estimated that the weight of
lumber on the wagon at the time was over 2 tons. The flesh of the arm was
lacerated and the bone badly shattered. On both sides of the arm the bones
were thrust through the flesh and skin. John BARGION was near with a light
wagon at the time the unfortunate accident occurred, and, aided by several
workmen in the lumber yard, removed the sufferer to Dr. STOCKTONs office,
where Drs. STOCKTON and BROWNE rendered the necessary surgical aid. It is
believed the arm will be saved.
DISPATCHES --
From San Francisco, Nov. 16 --
-Antine BRATANEH was arrested this evening on a charge of embezzling the
funds of his employer, Louis GAMBA.
-Joshua L. JONES was examined today on a charge of murder, in killing his
father-in-law, John STILL, last week, and held to bail in the sum of $15,000.
-In the case of John A. CARLETON, indicted for assault to murder James
SIMPSON on the Fourth of July, 1870, the jury, in the Municipal Court
today, were unable to agree and were discharged.
From Vallejo, Nov. 16 -- John CROSBIE, while working today in a trench
some 10 feet deep, which was being excavated for a sewer, was suddenly
caved upon and severely injured in both his hips. One of the hip joints was
broken.
<Saturday, 18 Nov 1871>
A DANGEROUS FALL -- Yesterday afternoon, William McCARTHY, employed on
Hook, Wilhoit & Howards building, Main street, fell from the upper part of
the first story to the lower floor, a distance of 16 feet, striking heavily
on the floor timbers. His escape from serious injury was miraculous.
INSANE -- Under Sheriff McBROWN, of Nevada county, arrived yesterday with
an insane man named Wm. KNOTTMAN, who was placed in the Asylum. T.J.
ANDREWS, Deputy Sheriff of White Pine county, Nev., brought an insane man
to the Nevada Asylum at Woodbridge.
N.B. LANE, brother of R.B. LANE, arrived yesterday from the East, where he
has been sojourning for some time.
SWEET PIOCHE -- A correspondent, residing at Pioche, State of Nevada, draws
the following engaging picture of the state of society in that calm retreat:
Pioche is the county seat of Lincoln county, a mining camp a year old. Its
on the great American Desert, and situated between bare mountains, looking
over a bare, dry plain. Water has to be brought 8 miles by wagon and is
sold at 6 cents per gallon. There are about 1,200 people here, the half of
whom have been in the State Prison, and the rest ought to be. Our graveyard
has 41 graves, of which but 2 are filled by death from natural causes. The
rest all died with their boots on. Shot mostly; some cut. One shooting
scrape took place in the bank, in which Mike COSEY killed Tom GOSSIN, after
receiving GOSSINs fire. There is no law. Any one feeling aggrieved seeks
redress generally with his pistol. Its been a close game for me several
times; I got cut in the leg once, but I am here yet. I sleep with a big
bull dog, a Henry rifle and a 6-shooter. The mines (silver) employ about
600 men; about 100 are in business, and the rest are blackguards of the
worst kind -- cattle thieves, renegade Mormons and men who were banished
from society by their crimes, and ready for anything. It is 350 miles to
railroad or telegraph; we have 3 stages a week and 1 mail. I have done very
well here and would have some money, but 2 of my partners in a claim were
killed, and I cant go on alone. My life has been attempted twice by the
party who killed my partners. I dont allow any man to scare me if I can
have a show; but when it gets down to cases when you dare not set by a
window or by an open door after dark, its time to jump the game. If ever I
get back to California I think Ill stay there -- anyway, I have got enough
of this kind of living. I am tired of packing a 6-shooter around night and
day. But it isnt as hopeless as it seems -- the future of this placid
little village - for in a few weeks all the native will be disposed of and
then virtuous new settlers can begin the settlement again.
Transcribed by Dee Sardoch
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