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Stockton Daily Independent Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA 8-13 May 1871 ************************* >>Monday, 8 May 1871<< BORN -- at Sullivan's Creek, May 1st, to the wife of M. SULLIVAN, the 14th child, a daughter. BORN -- at Sonora, May 3d, to the wife of Wm. SUGG, a daughter. MARRIED -- at the residence of Capt. W.L. HOPKINS, San Andreas, Monday, May 1st, J.F. TREAT to Miss Julia A. ROCHE, both of San Andreas. DIED -- near Jamestown, May 2d, Cyrill R., son of P.B. & Joanna SMITH, aged 3 years. DIED -- in San Andreas, May 3d, of scarlet fever, Willie Colton OLIPHANT, aged 5 years, 9 months. DIED -- in San Andreas, May 4th, of scarlet fever, May Agnes OLIPHANT, aged 2 years, 3 months. HOTEL ARRIVALS -- Grand Hotel *Saturday, May 6th: Ferry COSTELLO, Fresno -elly WARD, Fresno Dave KALLS, Fresno A.M. BLISS, Fresno J.N. CHOWSKY, San Francisco Mrs. D. INNESS, San Francisco P. ELLAKLEY, Sac Jas ROSENBAUM, San Francisco M. STRAUS, San Francisco Val ROSENBAUM, San Francisco James BURNEY, Modesto Fred A. HUNSER, Modesto M.R. CASSAA, Modesto Joseph WRIGHT, Omaha C. WOLLET, Sacramento G.L. MOODIE, S.C.R.R. J.M. FLANDERS, Peters J. ERUD, Ellis S. SELIG, San Francisco *Sunday, May 7th: John TREGONE N.A. CARDNER, Columbia J.M. OLIVE, Columbia H.L. STREET, Sonora Mrs. GREGORIA, San Francisco G.D. AURTOIS, Sac W.M. ANDREW, S & CR F.M. BONES H.C. AULTON, Millerton J.J. SELDNER, City C.H. SISSON, City A.P. COX, San Francisco L.P. LEWIS, San Francisco E.H. DUNCAN E. ALENCHAN, Murphys Jacob WOLLNER Antonio FALEY DISPATCHES From San Francisco, May 7 -- -An unknown man -- an Italian -- hung himself today in a house on Pacific street. He is apparently about 35 years old. -Last night an affray occurred at the Industrial School between 2 boys, in which one was badly stabbed. The other boy was placed in irons. >>Tuesday, 9 May 1871<< BORN -- in this city, May 8th, to the wife of A.V. SNYDER, a daughter. DIED -- in this city, May 8th, T.W. MAGEE, aged 33 years, 22 days. [The funeral will take place at 3 o'clock this (Tuesday) afternoon, from the First Baptist Church. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.] SINGULAR SUICIDE -- A man named Henry BLEASE was found dead in his bed room in San Francisco on Saturday morning. The deceased was a painter and resided at 69 Natoma street. The 'Call' says: The deceased was last seen alive on Friday night, and as he was fully dressed when found, and his bed not disturbed, it is presumed that he put an end to his existence just after returning home. What induced him to kill himself, his friends and acquaintances are unable to surmise. Among his effects the Coroner, who had been notified, found $422.50 in coin, and 3 bank books, one showing that he had $1,530.60 in the Hibernia Savings Bank; $1,339 in the San Francisco Savings Union; and $629 in the Odd Fellows' Savings Bank, to his credit. On a table in the room was an open envelope, indorsed "The will of Henry BLEASE." It contained a sheet of paper, on which were written a few words to the effect that bequeathed all his property to his wife, who resides in Boston, with 2 children. The deceased was a native of England, about 51 years of age. ------------------------------------------- AN ENOCH ARDEN at GOLD HILL -- The Gold Hill 'News' of the 3d inst gives the subjoined as the story of a fellow named ROSENBLAT under arrest in that city, as related by himself: I did have a wife once, and we lived happily in Illinois. We moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. This was in the war time, and I enlisted as a soldier for 3 months at first and then for 3 years. I was in several hard fought battles and finally got captured and taken to Libby Prison, where they kept me for 5 mighty long months. There was a German friend of mine in the prison with me, an old chum and comrade and he was let out some time before I was. He had no money, and so I gave him all I had, which was only $85, and told him to find his way to Ohio and go and see my wife and little boy, and tell her I was still alive and all right, and would come home as soon as I could. He played me bad. He found my wife and liked her looks, so he told her I was dead, and after a while he married her and took her to Europe. I managed to track them at last to Hamburg, and appeared to them. Well, it's no use to tell any more of it, only that I did not raise any trouble, but took my little boy and brought him away to America with me. I sent him to a brother of mine in California, and he is now going to school in Napa. >>Wednesday, 10 May 1871<< BORN -- in this city, May 8th, to the wife of E.E. THRIFT, a son. BORN -- in Jackson Valley, on the 28th of April, to the wife of Charles DUFRINE, a son. MARRIED -- in Jackson, on the 30th of April, Daniel McKAY and Miss Margaret A. WELSH. MARRIED -- in Sutter Creek, May 1st, Geo. A. PARKER and Miss Evangeline R. CASTALER. MARRIED -- near Volcano, on the 1st instant, George GRIESBACH and Miss Jennie O'NIEL. DIED -- in this city, May 9th, Leon, youngest son of Louis and Rosine GOLDSMITH, aged 1 year, 6 months. [Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral this (Wednesday) morning, May 10th, at 10 o'clock a.m. Residence -- Market street, above California.] DIED -- in Jackson Gate, April 27th, Lemora, daughter of Stephen and Bridget SMALLFIELD, aged [looks like 9, but iffy] years. FUNERAL YESTERDAY -- The remains of T.W. MAGEE, who died of consumption on Monday last, were interred yesterday afternoon by the members of Morning Star Lodge No. 68, F.&A.M. The funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Mr. MORSE, pastor of the church delivered an able and very interesting funeral sermon from the text: "What is your Life?" words contained in the 4th chapter, 14th verse of the general epistle of James. Deceased was a well known and respected citizen of Stockton, where he has resided and followed his trade as a blacksmith for the last 6 or 7 years. He was brother to S.L. MAGEE, formerly Treasurer of Calaveras county, and now owner of the flouring mills on the Mokelumne, above Poland, in this county. Deceased leaves a wife and several children in this city to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and father; likewise aged parents in the East, to whom the tidings of their son's death will be a heavy affliction. MORTUARY -- The books of Dr. F. Walton TODD, Secretary of the City Board of Health, show that 5 deaths occurred in Stockton during the month of April. Of the number, 2 were adults and 3 children; 2 males and 3 females; 4 single and 1 married. Of foreign birth, 2; native, 3. Causes of death: Atrophia, 1; dysentery, 1; [rest cut off] A CRYSTAL WEDDING -- One of these pleasant events in social life, known as a "Crystal Wedding," occurred at the residence of Dr. CLARK, in this city, on Monday evening last, the following account of which is furnished by a lady: "Picnics seem to be the order of the day, but what are they, with their usual accompaniments of heat, dust and a tedious ride in a railroad car over barren plains with nothing to relieve the monotony save here and there a stunted oak, a butter cup, or one of those ominous creatures of the feathered tribe who inhabit the lower regions, compared with a crystal wedding, where all is "Sparkling and bright As the dewey light Of a morning after showers." Monday evening being the 15th anniversary of the marriage of Dr. A. CLARK and wife, their residence was completely stormed and taken, very much to their surprise. But little resistance, however, was made on their part, as the implements of warfare brought to bear upon the castle were such as could not be very easily overcome. The siege began about 8 o'clock, when one after another of the besiegers entered, took possession and laid down their weapons. In a short time rich strains of music were heard floating on the air, and then came the cry, gentlemen to arms! When instantly an arm was extended, a had encased, and all "went merry as a marriage bell." But it is whispered around that a wedding is to take place; the music ceases, the way is cleared, the father of the bride enters with a lady, followed by the bridesmaids and groomsmen, then the bride and groom, when the Mayor (in the absence of Parson or Judge) dignified by the appendage of a huge white necktie, performs the ceremony, closing with the solemn injunction to beware of incompatibility of temper, and in all their journeying to avoid Chicago. Thus was the knot, tied 15 years ago, strengthened. The self-invited guests then conducted the happy couple to the supper room, where a table was bountifully spread with all the luxuries of the season; and while the supper table was groaning under its weight, a table in the parlor shone resplendent with its sea of crystal presents, both ornamental and useful. At a late hour the guests separated, wishing the bride and groom many returns of their marriage anniversary." A Participant --------------------------------------- PROBATE COURT -- -Estate of Sylvester McDONALD, deceased; P.W. DUDLEY appointed administrator, upon his filing a bond of $10,500; George H. COPELAND, Charles E. TAYLOR and Samuel CATTS appointed appraisers; notice to creditors ordered -Estate of Samuel FERGUSON, deceased; continued -Estate of James A. JACKSON, deceased; petition or confirmation of sale of personal property taken under advisement HOTEL ARRIVALS -- Grand Hotel; L. BARADA, Proprietor *Monday, May 8th: L. GAUDCHAUX, Bantas A. STOGEBERGER, Napa S. ZIMMERMAN John TRENGROVE -ando FELIX Alvino FELIX W.A. HAMITOLD, wf & 2 ch Thos J. BROOKS, Fmgton Scott WYCKOFF, San Francisco H. GAULENE, San Francisco Jean BERNARD, San Francisco Wm. HELM, San Francisco C. UGO, Jenny Lind SA.A. SEDGE, Fresno A. MOCK, Sonora H.C. AULTON, Millerton M. FELIX W.W. THATCHER Michael McFEELEY, City H.J. BUCKLEY T. YOLLAND & wf, Oakland B. RANDALL, Knight's Fry Jas REED, Millerton H.D. SAUNDERS, San Francisco *Tuesday, May 9th: Henry BASH, San Francisco J.M. ONMEDA, San Francisco P.S. RELEY, San Francisco KEYT, San Francisco R. McKEE, San Francisco D.C. WARREN, San Francisco Mrs. WOODWARD, San Francisco L.D. GOBIN, Chinese Cmp J.B. [illeg -- ends with REDGE -- prob. ELDREDGE] & wf, Conn Manuel LUNA, Mexico Gregoria GONZALES, Mexico J. HARRIS, Oakland J.M. LEONARD, Oakland Thos YOLLAND, Oakland J. WOLLNER, Milton --------------------------------------------- SAD ACCIDENT -- From the Solano 'Republican' we learn the following: On Monday last, as S.G. MYERS and family and Mrs. NICHOLS and children, were returning home from a picnic at Longmire's Grove, in the hills north of Vacaville, in passing through the Gibson canyon, one of the little boys lost his hat. Mr. MYERS got out of the wagon to get it and while absent one of the mules got a rein fastened on the hame [iffy] of the other, which MYERS did not notice. Getting into the vehicle he started the team and as it was a down grade they went off quite fast and he at once discovered that they were unmanageable. Nearing a narrow place in the road where a perpendicular precipice was on one side, and observing that all must go over the bank, he called out to his wife and children, and the others to jump out. All but MYERS were so paralyzed with fear they were unable to stir. MYERS jumped out and saved himself, and the wagon team and inmates rolled over the precipice into a rocky gulch 20 feet below. Mrs. MYERS was fatally injured and died at her house near Silveyville at 8 o'clock in the evening. Mrs. NICHOLS had her leg broken, and several of the children were badly injured, it is supposed internally. The wagon was broken to pieces, but the mules were not injured in the least. This a distressing accident. Mrs. MYERS was an exemplary woman and leaves a large family of motherless children. ------------------------------- >>Thursday, 11 May 1871<< BORN -- at Mokelumne Hill, May 1st, to the wife of James GLEASON, a son. THE VISALIA 'DELTA' says: We learn from a private source that a man by the name of Joseph PAGNE shot and killed a man by the name of WELLIS, a few days since, at a point near Big Owens Lake, Inyo county. Cause, some family interference. THE VISALIA 'DELTA' in speaking of Mr. WRIGHT, who was shot a few weeks ago by his son-in-law and dangerously wounded, says in its issue of May 4th: We made reference last week to the case of Claibourne WRIGHT. Since that time we learn that his young child has disappeared from the premises. HOMICIDE in MERCED COUNTY -- The San Francisco 'Chronicle' of the 9th inst says: A correspondent of the 'Chronicle' writing from Hill's Ferry, Stanislaus county, May 8th, gives the following account of a tragedy which occurred at Dover, near that place, a few days previous: "On Thursday last a shooting affray occurred near Dover, Merced county, which resulted in killing of a man named SMITH. The particulars of the affair, as near as could be ascertained, are as follows: Ray SMITH and his wife separated some months ago, and since that time he has amused himself by coming to her house occasionally, beating and otherwise ill-treating her. Her son, by a former marriage, William RICHARDSON, told SMITH that if he repeated the offense he would shoot him. On Thursday last he came to her house, and after beating her over the head with a revolver, attempted to shoot her, but the pistol missed fire. Young RICHARDSON then seized a double- barreled shot-gun, charged with buck shot, and fired, killing SMITH instantly. RICHARDSON then made his escape." --------------------------------------- >>Friday, 12 May 1871<< BORN -- near Crow's Landing, Stanislaus county, May 7th, to the wife of S.D. SUITS, a daughter. MARRIED -- in this city, May 10th, by Rev. Mr. BOLLINGER; Lucas KLEINPEIDER and Wilhelmina HAUGE, both of this city. DIED -- in Corinth, Vermont, April 29, 1871, Mrs. Hannah ORR, aged 80 years, 5 months. [Deceased was the mother of N.M. ORR, one of the proprietors of the 'Independent.' She was born Dec. 12, 1790. At that time Vermont was very sparsely settled, and the whole western portion of the present United States was comparatively unknown. In her early life she was necessarily obliged to undergo many of the hardships incident to the early settlers of New England, and her descriptions and recitals of the experience of her younger years, were often listened to with great interest around the family hearth and by her many acquaintances. She had been married nearly 60 years, and lived with her husband (who survives her) at same place during that whole period. For many years she was a member of the Congregational Church at Corinth, and her life was a uniform and unvarying exemplification of her professions, making her, as wife, mother and neighbor, universally loved and respected. Of the 5 children -- 2 daughters & 3 sons -- who survive her, only 2 were present at her funeral, 2 daughters having for years resided in Minnesota, and 1 son in California.] CONVICTED of MURDER in the FIRST DEGREE -- The trial of Isadoro PADILLO for murder, which was commenced in the District Court 10 days ago, was brought to a termination last evening by a verdict of guilty of murder in the 1st degree. The prisoner, with 2 others, was arrested and indicted for the MEDINA murder, which occurred in this county over a year ago, when 5 men at MEDINA's store were tied, gagged and shot. The prisoners chose separate trials, and the one now concluded has been warmly contested by the respective counsel. The jury retired at about 6 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday and were out until 9:20 last evening, a period of over 27 hours. They are reported to have stood at first 9 for conviction and 3 for acquittal. The prisoner is a Mexican by birth, aged about 24 years. There are several other indictments for murder pending against him. About 10 years ago, when a boy, he resided in this city with a man named ALVAREZ, an old resident of Stockton. ALVAREZ went to Idaho and PADILLO went with him. Judge BOOKER designated the 31st of May as the date for passing sentence. In the meantime the attorney for the defense will prepare a motion for a new trial. --------------------------------------------------- A GILDED ROOSTER -- Some time ago, Antone ANDERSON had a fine game cock stolen from his premises, and no trace could be had of the fowl until yesterday, when Chief of Police FLETCHER found it in the possession of a colored man, who was arrested for chicken stealing. It appears that the feathers of the stolen fowl were originally white and black, but when found the white feathers were painted a sort of reddish color, thereby so completely disguising it that identification was somewhat difficult. The accused confessed to the stealing and is held on a charge of petty larceny. Sundry chickens, it appears, have from time to time, fallen into his hands; but, with the exception of a few, all have long ago ceased crowing and gone where identification is impossible. HOTEL ARRIVALS -- Grand Hotel *Wednesday, May 10th: L. GODCHAN, Bantas Lewis JEHOEN, S. Jose C.E. WILCOXEN & 2 sons L.D. HUBERY, Mary'vlle L.J. SELLON, Mary'vlle E.A. HERRINGTON, Mary'vlle W.L. -PLEYER, C.P.R.R. J. McFADDEN, C.P.R.R. C.H. SCHREBEL, Stan'us Simon LEVY, San Francisco Adam VROMAN, San Francisco N. CIAMBANI, San Francisco D.J. PORTER, San Jose J.M. BEMARES, Yuba C'ty W.H. LEE & lady, Yuba C'ty C.A. DUNCAN, wf & ch, Yuba C'ty J.H. GRAVES, Sac'mento G.O. HIYER & wf, Yuba C S. RICE & wife, Yuba C C. BREMER, Yuba C A. MEDESSOLLE, San Francisco *Thursday, May 11th: M. LAWES & wf, San Francisco H.L. McCOY, Mary'vlle C. NELSON, Mariposa D. CROWELL, Jr., K.F. Mrs. ANDERSON, Angels Miss ANDERSON, Angels D.W. TULLOCK, Knights F J.W. ROBERTS, Robert's F E. HESS, San Francisco G. SEBERT, Robert's F'y M. JONES & wf, Mary'vlle DISPATCHES -- From Gilroy, May 11 -- A desperate fight occurred in Panoche mountains about 25 miles from this city yesterday between a band of desperadoes and Sheriff MORSE of Alameda county, and Sheriff HARRIS of this county. During the fight, Juan SOTO, one of the men who murdered the 3 Frenchmen in Sunol valley about a year since, was shot and killed by MORSE. SOTO fired 5 shots at MORSE, none of which took effect. The officers also captured a Spaniard who is wanted in Santa Cruz to answer to a charge of murder. The others succeeded in effecting their escape. >>Saturday, 13 May 1871<< BORN -- in San Francisco, May 11th, to the wife of Aug. MUNTER, a daughter. WITNESS FEES -- The following named persons, non-residents of the county, having been summoned and served as witnesses in behalf of the State in the case of the People vs. Jesus TEJARRO, have by order of the District Court been allowed the following sums respectively as fees: H.L. McCOY, of Marysville, $28 R.M. CASAD, of Marysville, $28 J.E. FOSTER, of Marin county, $25 L. LANGFORD, Calaveras county, $22 Charles WALLUP, Calaveras county, $22.75 L. LONG, Michigan Bar, Sacramento county, $40.25 Wm. G. HENDERSON and his mother, $22 Rufus A. MORGAN, Tuolumne county, $20 John DUNLAP, Tuolumne county, $50 Samuel COFFIN, Stanislaus county, $16 William WERTH, Stanislaus county, $13 TELEGRAPH OFFICE REMOVED -- The office of the Western Union Telegraph Co. has been removed to Main street, north side, between Woodman & Stockwell's and the establishment of M.&H. MARKS, merchant tailors. The new office is conveniently arranged and handsomely fitted up. Business was commenced in the new office last evening. LETTER LIST -- The following is a list of letters remaining unclaimed in the Postoffice at Stockton, for the week ending May 12th. To obtain any of these letters, the applicant must call for advertised letters, and give the date of the list. If not called for within 1 month they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office: *LADIES' LIST -- Miss Mary A. BLANKENSHIP Miss Annie BARRICLO Mrs. Eliza CLEVELAND Mrs. Barbara DAVIES Mrs. Maggie DOUGLASS Mrs. Alice GANN Mrs. E.A. GOODRICH Mrs. P.A. KEYS Mrs. D.P. LAVUGIER Mrs. Mary SHACKFORD *GENTLEMEN'S LIST -- J.H. AYER W.H. ATKINSON A. TOWNSEND Wm. ARMSTRONG J.G. ALLEN Wm. BASALEY Henry BARKER J.A. BARKER D.C. BARKER H. BARNARD G.W. BARTLETT Geo BARNHART J.D. BAILEY E.F. BAILEY Mr. BALL Peter BELCHER D.F. BROWN C.H. BALMAN Harvey BONHAM S. BURGEN Robt CAMPBELL Fred COPSEY M. COHEN John CURRY O. DANELS P. DURBANT R.T. DEARING Alex EASTON H. ELEBESLER G. EICKHOFF C.S. ELDRIDGE Isaac FAUROT C. FEAGAN J. FERGUSON W. GRAVES Henry GRANGER Edwen GREEN G. GIOVANNETTI H. GOODHELL H.M. HALL E. HAUKES P. HEATH Sam HEUET W. HILTON N.B. JENKS G.M. JONES Mr. KELLEY Geo KROH J.B. LAUDERS Harrison LOW C. LOVE L.D. MASON C.S. MASTERS Henry MOUTER Thos MARTIN W.F. MARKLEY J.A. MILLER F. MOORE A. MORSE R.C. MYRICK Jonathan MYERS John McCLEARY M. McNUTT Peter McDONALD R.C. McELHANEY John McDOWELL L.M. McKENNEY J.D. NEILL C.H. NEWELL W.T. NICHOLS George OTT Moses O'NEILL A.C. PAULSELL W.T. PRATHER J.L. PHELPS Thos RANDALL A.A. RENWEE Jose RAUFEL A. ROBERTSON Wm. SHAW Ben SANDERS A. SILOA T.J. SANDERS A.W. STEARNS W.P. STOKES T.E. TYNAN Mr. TALBERT Mr. TISSOT I. TISDALE G. THOMPSON O. WARNER J.S. YOUNG TERRIBLE ACCIDENT -- Yolo 'Democrat' -- A fatal accident occurred on the 1st instant, the particulars of which is as near as we can learn, as follows: George MEYERS, living 3 miles west of Silveyville, took his wife and 4 children to a picnic in the foot-hills, taking with them also a Mrs. NICHOLS and her 3 children. On returning in the evening in the wagon, to which 2 mules were attached, just as they approached a precipice the mules became unmanageable, reared and floundered and finally fell over the bank, head foremost, the hind end of the wagon going clear over them with its load of occupants, striking the ground upside down. MYERS [spelled 2 ways] had jumped from the wagon just before it went over. Mrs. MYERS was so severely injured internally that she died at 8 o'clock the same night. Two of the children were crippled, but will probably recover. Mrs. NICHOLS had a leg badly broken above the knee, the bone being shattered so that several pieces were taken out. Her left arm was also broken above the wrist. Her children were slightly hurt, as was every one who was not seriously so, connected with the party. Mrs. MYERS was a sister of Benjamin ELY, of Buckeye. Transcribed by Dee Sardoch To see more old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.14/129 - Release Date: 10/11/2005