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From: "Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds" <>
Subject: BVG Nov 1902
Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 15:02:12 -0800


BIG VALLEY GAZETTE – BIEBER, LASSEN COUNTY, CAL.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1902

Jake Coney was quite seriously hurt while coming in from Madeline night
before last. It seems that the driver was thrown from the wagon and lost
control of the team. Jake was asleep and when awakened found the horses
running at creak-neck speed. He saw that he was alone, the driver and
another passenger having disappeared. The night was very dark, and thinking
his only safety lay in getting out of the vehicle, he jumped and
unfortunately fell upon a pile of rocks, seriously injuring his right ankle.
He is now compelled to use crutches, but it is hoped he will soon fully
recover from the accident.

BORN

HENNING – Near Susanville, Cal., Oct 24, 1902, to the wife of Charles
Henning, a son

WOODSTOCK – At Susanville, Cal., Oct – 1902, to the wife of L. W. Woodstock,
a son (day was missing)

WATSON – Near Adin, Cal., Oct 21, 1902, to the wife of Milt Watson, a son

WALKER – At Adin, Cal., Oct 30, 1902, to the wife of G. R. Walker, a son

DIED

RUF – Near Susanville, Cal., Oct 28, 1902, Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Ruf, aged two months and sixteen days

Jake Coney returned from an extended visit to San Francisco yesterday
morning.

Bob Harris is dangerously ill with pneumonia at his home in Adin.

Mrs. Alice Ashley, sister of Mrs. D. R. Brownell of this place, is sick at
her home in Chico with smallpox.

Mrs. B. P. Davis, stepmother of Mrs. W. H. Woodmansee, died at her home in
Willows last Thursday from cancer. (5:2)

STRANGE CASE AT DUNSMUIR
The finding of the body of J. N. White in the Sacramento River at Dunsmuir
Saturday morning has caused an intense excitement in that place.
There are many peculiar circumstances connected with White’s death. He had
been missing from his home since last Wednesday and Saturday morning his
body was found in the river half a mile below Dunsmuir. It was held by the
screen that ordinarily kept rubbish and brush from passing into a wheel used
to create electrical power.
The head of the dead man gave unmistakable signs of having been beaten.
Investigation showed the scene of a probable conflict, about twenty feet
from the water’s edge, at a point where the bridge spanned the stream at the
south end of Dunsmuir. Mr. White used to cross this bridge in going home.
At the scene of the conflict there was a large blood-stain, some human hair
and a package of cheese that the dead man is known to have started with.
The supposition is that Mr. White was attacked in the dark, beaten into
insensibility and thrown into the river from the bridge. – People’s Cause

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1902

We are in receipt of a letter from Mrs. S. A. Fleener stating that she has
removed from her former home at Scio, Oregon, to a beautiful new home near
Albany, Oregon.

Mrs. Ed Dunlap is suffering very severely from an attack of pleurisy.

Dr. A. F. Bradshaw left Monday on a month’s visit to his parents in Orange
County.

Mrs. M. E. Estill left last Wednesday for Buckeye, Shasta County, where her
daughter, Mrs. L. E. Hull, resides.

C. R. Harris, who was the Democratic candidate for Assessor of Modoc County,
died at his home in Adin Monday morning at 1 o’clock from pneumonia. (1:3)

TROUBLE ON THE HILL
Constable Al Carmichael, of Hayden Hill was here Tuesday looking for Andy
Arnett and Clarence Driscoll, who it was thought, had purloined a horse
belonging to one Charles Todd. As near as can be learned, the facts are
these: A week ago the saloon of Ed Driscoll at Hayden Hill was entered and
robbed of a quantity of stock, liquors, cigars, etc., and a few days
thereafter, Charles Todd was arrested on suspicion of being implicated.
While he was in custody, his horse and the two young men above eluded to
disappear and it is supposed they went together. They have not yet been
apprehended.

The horse, which was taken from the Anderson stable last week, has been
recovered. The parties sent it from Dry Lake to Lookout with instructions
to deliver the animal to Allen Carmichael.

We received word that J. W. Weaver and a man whose name we did not get were
on their way to Redding today and when on Winter’s grade, the horses became
frightened and jumped off the grade. At that point, where they went off it
was about forty feet, almost perpendicular and how they escaped death is
mystery. As it was they received some slight bruises, also their horses
escaped, but the buggy and harness were completely demolished.

BORN

LAPOINT – At Hayden Hill, Cal., Nov 3, 1902, tot he wife of W. A. LaPoint,
twin boys. One of the babes was still born.

DIED

WALCOTT – At Long Valley, Cal., Nov 1, 1902, Douglas M. Walcott, aged 65
years

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1902

Owing to ill health, Charles A. Hoffman has sold the Rowley place, east of
town, to W. H. Bunselmeier. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman left this week for
Sisson, where Mr. Hoffman hopes to find better health.

The Grand Jury now in session, are investigating the Kennedy murder, which
took place in Stone Coal Valley some months ago, judging from the number of
witnesses here who reside at Stone Coal. – Alturas New Era

We learn that Gum Auble has sold his ranch, located about half way between
here and Adin, to Frank Moss.

Little Clarence Gamma was severely kicked in the face by a horse one day
last week. He was rendered unconscious at the time and his face was badly
lacerated. He is now nearly well again.

A telegraph instrument was installed at Frank Moss’ place last week and now
telegrams can be sent from here without shouting them over the phone, which
insures much better and more confidential service; especially where business
of importance or of a private nature has to go over the wire.

Mrs. C. J. Gooch and daughter, Mrs. McInnes arrived here today from Modoc
County. Mrs. Gooch is suffering from rheumatism and has to go on crutches.
They will spend the winter here. – Red Bluff Cause

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1902

From the Santa Rosa Republican, we learn that Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Coy (nee
Morris) are the proud parents of a native son. The young man arrived at
their home, 734 Sonoma Avenue, on Thursday and has brought joy to the
household. Mr. Coy has recently engaged in business here, having purchased
the store that was formerly owned by E. Harden, on Main Street.

John E. McGarry, one of the proprietors of the Lakeview Examiner, died on
the 18th inst., from an overdose of morphine administered by inexperienced
hands. Mr. McGarry was a newspaper writer of considerable ability and will
be missed in the journalistic field. This is the second newspaperman that
has died in Lakeview within three weeks; Charles A. Fitch having expired
from the same cause. (1:3)

SCARLET FEVER
The scarlet fever has reached Cedarville and unless all precautions are
taken to prevent the spread of the disease, it is possible that it will be
active in its ravages all winter. Eddie Wright is the victim and thus far
but the one case is reported, yet one can hear reports of different children
having the disease. In consequence of the case here school has been
dismissed, no church service was held Sunday night and no dances or
assemblages, will be had until the disease has abated. This condition of
affairs will no doubt prove an inconvenience to the usual Thanksgiving
festivities, but, like the old saying, an ounce of prevention is worth a
pound of cure and too many precautions can not be taken to prevent the
spread of the disease. – Surprise Valley Record

A fire occurred one night last week by which an old lady named Townsend, who
lived on the bench, lost her home and everything it contained. The fire
occurred in the night and the old lady, who was all alone escaped in her
night clothes, not being able to save a thing. She picked her way over
rocks and brush down to F. Z. Palmers’ house, where she was taken in and
kindly cared for. The next day, Charley Palmer came to town and told the
story to our citizens, who contributed quite a sum to the old lady’s
relief. – Fall River Tidings

Mrs. D. R. Brownell is suffering severely from the quinsy. Dr. Tinsman was
called to attend her Sunday.

Emery Ford returned to Adin last Saturday accompanied by his mother and
sister, who will make their home there in the future.

Mrs. Wm Babcock, who has been visiting relatives and friends here for a
couple of months, left for her home in Seattle this morning.

There seems to be an epidemic of grippe prevailing in this neighborhood. A
dozen or more of our people were numbered as its victims during the week.

DIED

SELLICK – At Secret Valley, Lassen County, Cal., on Nov 16, 1902, James
Sellick, a native of England aged about 56 years.


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