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Subject: BVG December 1900
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 08:33:31 -0800

BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1900

Frank Parrish was here from Willow Creek today on business connected with
the estate of his deceased brother.

A brick fell from the second story of the Emerson building Monday, striking
Andrew Buchler on the head. Andrew was knocked down and out for a few
minutes but soon rallied and was at his post mixing mortar as though nothing
had happened.

DREADFUL ACCIDENT
Little Margaret, the four-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milt Watson of
Willow Creek, met with a shocking accident last Saturday, that came near
costing her life. Mr. Watson was killing and scolding hogs on his place and
for that purpose had made a fire outside of his house. The little girl
wandered too close to the fire and the back of her dress caught and the
flames quickly ascended towards the head. Fortunately, people were near and
immediately set about extinguishing the flames and while they succeeded in
saving the little girl’s life, she was nevertheless very severely burned
from her ankles up to her head, the flesh coming off in strips in many
places; the right ear was also very severely burned. Dr. Tinsman of Adin
was immediately summoned and made the little sufferer as comfortable as
possible. He says that the burns are not necessarily fatal and with proper
care, the little child will recover.

LOOKOUT NEWS

Andy Eades and his wife have moved to his father’s ranch.

We are sorry to chronicle the severe sickness of Grandma Knox.

Lee Cannon, nephew to Mahlon and Ira Cannon departs on today’s stage for
Arizona, where he goes for the benefit of his health.

FALL RIVER ITEMS

Married – At Fall River Mills, Nov. 29, 1900, by Rev. W. P. Rankin, E. H.
Dollarhide and Miss Belle Bartle. Also at the same time and place, by J. M.
Clayton, J.P., Amos Anders and Mrs. Mattie Elder.

Charley Palmer of Pitville drove to town yesterday and while putting his
team away at Rev. W. P. Rankin’s stable, one of the horses kicked him on the
leg. He was assisted to Mr. E. Florin’s residence and Dr. Rowley made an
examination of his injuries. We understand there is an ugly gash in the leg
but no bones were broken.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1900

Charles Lyons, accompanied by his wife and sister, left for the Redding
Country last Friday to spend the winter.

BORN

THEODORE – neat Susanville, Cal., Dec 2, 1900, to the wife of John Theodore,
Jr., a son

O’DETTE – In Susanville, Cal., Dec 1, 1900, to the wife of Charles O’Dette,
Jr., a daughter

OBITUARY

Mrs. Mary Knox, wife of John Knox, died Dec. 6, 1900, at about 9 o’clock
a.m. aged about 65 years. Mrs. Knox has been in poor health all summer. A
funeral sermon was eloquently delivered by the Methodist Divine, Rev. j. H.
Johnson, at the Workman hall here in town. The remains were followed by
sympathizing friends to the graveyard near town. A mother is gone and the
aged and bowed husband stands alone near the brink weeping. We know as the
mother grows old and bowed with age that she must soon pass to her reward
beyond, but the whiter the hair, the more tottering the frame, the greater
the love of the child for that mother. The word mother becomes with each
departing year, with each gray hair, with each realization that she is
passing away, more blended with that deep reverence and tender love that the
human heart can only render on occasions. This good human waived adieu to
her husband and fell into that dreaming sleep that kisses down her eyelids
still. Yet, after all, it may be best. Just in the happiest, sunniest hour
of all the voyages, while eager winds are kissing every sail, to dash
against an unseen rock and in an instant hear the billows roar a sunken
ship. For whether in mid-sea or among the breakers of the farther shore, a
wreck must mark at last the end of each and all. Life is a narrow vale
between the cold and barren peaks of two eternities. We strive in vain to
look beyond the heights. We cry aloud and the only answer is the echo of a
wailing cry. From the voiceless lips of the un-replying dead, there comes
no word, but in the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can
hear the rustle of a wing. (8:1)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1900

Margaret, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milt Watson, who was so
severely burned sometime ago, is reported getting along nicely.

Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Simpson went to Burney Valley last week to attend the
wedding of Harry Wilcox, brother of Mrs. Simpson, to Miss Emma Spalding,
which took place last Wednesday.

I. W. Holcomb is reported quite feeble.

FATAL ACCIDENT IN FALL RIVER
Telephone message last Thursday gave us an account of a sad accident,
which happened three miles above Fall City a week ago last Tuesday.
It seems that two young sons of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Callison, aged nine
years and four years respectively, were left alone in the house for a short
time, when the elder boy picked up a shotgun, which was in the house,
thinking that it was not loaded and while playing with it the gun went off
and shot the little brother in the abdomen. Medical aid was immediately
summoned, but after twenty-four hours of suffering the child died. (5:3)

CROWLEY – MYERS NUPTIALS
The important society event of the week and one of the notable nuptial
events of the season was the marriage of Miss Jennie Myers, of this town, to
James W. Crowley, of Paradise Flat, which was celebrated here at the
residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Myers at about seven o’
clock Wednesday, December 12th, 1900. The prominence of the two families in
business and social circles has caused more than ordinary interest in the
affair.
The decorations in honor of the event were marked by exquisite taste and
harmonious effect. The sitting room was a bower of flowers and evergreens
beneath which hung the mystic wedding bell. The dining room presented a
very attractive appearance, the bride’s cake being an emblem of beauty amid
flowers and china decorations, all of which lent additional charm to the
elements of gracious hospitality.
At the appointed hour, Miss Maud S. Morris began the rendition of
Mendelssohn’s wedding march and the bridal party entered the parlor from an
adjoining room. Rev. J. H. Johnson of the M. E. Church, met them beneath
the floral bell and pronounced the nuptial ceremony, which was witnessed by
a party consisting of about seventy-five relatives and friends. The bride
was radiant and beautiful in a costume of cream silk chiffon and ribbon,
veil and orange blossoms. The bridesmaid was Miss Laura Miller, who wore
plain white, blue silk and ribbon. The groom wore the conventional black
and was attended by J. R. Myers, Jr.
After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Crowley held a short reception during,
which they were heartily congratulated. Elegant wedding presents attracted
much attention. About ten o’clock the bride and groom led the way to the
dining room, where a sumptuous dinner was served, such a Mrs. Myers and here
daughter, Miss Alice, can provide. All partook of the good things until
they were satisfied, and made the writer ejaculate that he would not mind
attending weddings oftener.
The bride is a native of this county and is one of Modoc’s popular
teachers. She was educated in the public schools of Modoc County. She is a
tall, willowy, graceful beauty of the brunette type, cordial and vivacious
in manner and of charming presence.
The groom is a native son and son of our venerable neighbor and friend and
is by occupation a farmer. They will reside in Paradise Flat and start out
with the best wishes from all for their future prosperity.


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1900

The Misses Carrie Fulcher and Rachel McGirr, who took the teacher’s
examination before the Board of Education, last week, received primary grade
certificates. The young ladies are to be congratulated on the success.

I. W. Gibbins will give up his position as bookkeeper in Lauer’s store the
first of the year and will take up the study of Law in Raker’s office. E.
H. Pagnello, who has been traveling for a San Francisco firm, is to take the
vacated position. – Alturas Plaindealer

CHRISTMAS AT BIEBER
Santa Claus made his annual pilgrimage to our town last night and made glad
the hearts of the young folks, though he did not altogether overlook the
older people. Two Christmas trees had been prettily decorated in the church
and the gifts were more costly and numerous than for years past, which
reflects the better times with which our valley has been favored. The
attendance was very large and the capacity of the church was taxed to its
utmost. A short literary program had been prepared by the pupils of the
Bieber school, under the leadership of Miss Jennie Wood and the program was
so well rendered, that each part received a hearty and well merited
applause. At the close of the exercises, Rev. J. H. Johnson made a few
appropriate remarks and then the jingle of the bells announced the arrival
of Santa Claus, who distributed his bounty with a generous hand.

This issue could rightfully be called the “Wedding Edition.” Eight weddings
in Big Valley within one week, is a pretty good record.

MARRIED

TINSMAN – WALKER – At the home of the bride’s father, near Adin, Cal., Dec
19, 1900, C. M. Tinsman and Miss Mabel Walker, Rev. J. H. Johnson
officiating

LOOMIS – WAY – Near Bieber, Cal., Dec 23, 1900, Albert G. Loomis and Miss
Nellie T. Way, Rev. J. H. Johnson officiating

VESTAL – HOLLAND – In Bieber, Cal., Dec 23, 1900, William A. Vestal and Miss
Lillie M. Holland, W. R. Schooler, J.P., officiating

TRIPLETT – SMALL – Near Lookout, Cal., Dec 23, 1900, Frank Triplett and Mrs.
Julia Small, J. R. Myers, J.P., officiating

NEGLEY – AUBLE – Near Bieber, Cal., Dec 23, 1900, James T. Negley and Miss
Mabel Auble, Rev. J. H. Johnson, officiating

FULCHER – MARCUS – At Lookout, Cal., Dec 25, 1900, Richard S. Fulcher and
Miss Florence Marcus, J. R. Myers, J.P., officiating

AUBLE – SHEPARD – In Adin, Cal., Dec 25, 1900, Charles Auble and Miss Ann
Shepard, Rev. J. H. Johnson, officiating

AUBLE – NILES – In Adin, Cal., Dec 25, 1900, Farley Auble and Miss Edna
Niles, Rev. J. H. Johnson, Officiating

LOOKOUT NEWS

J. E. Marcus arrived last night from Weaverville to attend the wedding of
his sister, Florence.

TRIPLETT – SMALL
A pleasant wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Osborn,
north of town today, the occasion being the marriage of their daughter, Mrs.
Julia Small to Frank Triplett. The ceremony was performed by Judge Myers in
his usual felicitous manner.
The bride was dressed in plain white and the groom wore the usual black.
Miss Florence Marcus acted as bridesmaid and Steve Fulcher as best man. The
ceremony was witnessed by Mrs. H. S. Brown, Claude and Homer Brown, Miss
Blanche Brown, Bud Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson, Miss Fannie
Carpenter, Steve Fulcher, Miss Florence Marcus and Mrs. and Mrs. J. W.
Marcus.
Both the contracting parties have lived here a greater part of their lives
and all join the writer in wishing them happiness and prosperity.
The bride and groom were the recipients of a number of valuable presents.

LOOMIS – WAY NUPTIALS
The residence of Mrs. A. M. Way, three miles southeast of town, was the
scene of a very pretty wedding Sunday evening, when her daughter, Miss
Nellie, was married to Mr. Albert G. Loomis, son of Mrs. Martha Loomis.
Shortly after six o’clock, Rev. Johnson tied the nuptial knot I the presence
of the relatives and intimate friends of the contracting parties and after
hearty congratulations had been extended tot he couple by the assemblage,
all sat down and partook of an excellent wedding dinner.
The newly wedded couple are well known in this valley, both having resided
here since childhood. By their own strong will and force of character, both
have become prominent and successful teachers in the public schools of our
county and that their worth is fully recognized is evidenced by the many
earnest and sincere expressions for a happy and prosperous journey through
life, which is extended them on all sides and in which we heartily join.
The happy couple were the recipients of a number of useful and valuable
presents.


FULCHER – MARCUS NUPTIALS
About seventy-five relatives and friends assembled at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. J. W. Marcus last evening to witness the marriage of their
daughter, Florence, to Richard S. Fulcher, son of John S. Fulcher.
The bride wore a cream cashmere dress, veil, orange blossoms, trimmed in
chiffon lace. The groom was dressed in conventional black. They were
attended by Miss Maud S. Morris, and a sister to the groom, Miss Elsie
Fulcher, as bridesmaids and the groomsmen were, James R. Myers, Jr. and
Claude A. Marcus. At 5 o’clock p.m. Judge Myers tied the nuptial knot in a
pleasing manner. The parlor was artistically arranged and afforded a dream
of beauty. Miss Alice G. Fulcher played a wedding march from Mendelsohn.
The dinner table bore the richest viands of the land. The bride’s cake was
ornamented with clasped hands and the wedding cake was ornamented with a
diminutive, but pleasing and handsome wedding bell. All enjoyed themselves
and the pleasant entertainment proved to be a recherché occasion.

BORN

LEONARD – In Bieber, Cal., Dec 25, 1900, to the wife of L. E. Leonard, a son

DIED

DECIOUS – Near Buntingville, Cal., Dec 14, 1900, George, the eldest son of
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Decious aged about 25 years.


Season's Greetings
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
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