MARIPOSA GAZETTE- BIRTHS,MARRIAGES, OBITUARIES, 1905-1906

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Mariposa Gazette 1905 - 1906

1905 Mariposa Gazette

Vitals January 1905 Mariposa Gazette

January 7, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

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January 14, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

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January 21, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

none listed

January 28, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Born January 28, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

WALL- In Mariposa, Jan. 26, 1905, to the wife of John A. WALL, a daughter.

Obits, marriage and birth announcements

CHAPMAN, Nellie January 7, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Nellie, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. CHAPMAN of Oakvale district, died on New Year's day and was buried at the cemetery here on Tuesday. The child was fifteen months old, and had been sick for the past few months.

LONG-TEAGUE January 7, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Married at Lemoore.
Rev. Charles W. LONG and Miss Sevilla Ann TEAGUE were married on Thursday at Lemoore, Kings Canyon. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. TEAGUE of that place. Rev. LONG is the Methodist minister of Mariposa. Mr. and Mrs. LONG arrived here last night and were met by a welcoming gathering of well wishers at the parsonage, which kind hearts and hands had helped to make comfortable for the minister and his bride.

MITCHELL, John L. January 14, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

John L. MITCHELL, a resident of this section for a number of years until about four years ago, died in Nevada City on December 25th. He was a native of England, aged 67 years, and was a miner by occupation. He leaves a widow at Nevada City and two daughters whose homes are in San Francisco. After leaving Mariposa, the family made their home at Nevada City.

SLINKARD, Mrs. Harriet January 14, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Mrs. Harriet SLINKARD, the mother of Mrs. J. A. NORVELL, died at the residence of her son, J. M. SLINKARD, near Tulare, on the 7th inst. The deceased resided in Merced and Mariposa counties, and since the death of her husband six years ago her home, for a portion of the time, was with Mr. and Mrs. NORVELL in this city. She was a native of Arkansas, and came to California in 1852. She was the mother of ten children, five of whom survive. Her age was 78 years, 10 months and 18 days. The funeral took place at Tulare on Sunday.- Merced Star.

THOMPSON-PETTIS January 21, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Wedding Announcement.

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. PETTIS announce the marriage of their daughter, Elena, to Mr. James M. THOMPSON. The ceremony will take place at their home tomorrow evening at 6 o'clock.

DUNCAN-BRENNER January 28, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

A marriage license was issued yesterday to Ninion Edward DUNCAN, aged 27, of Chowchilla, Mariposa county, and Gertrude Adelaide BRENNER, aged 17, of Ahwahnee.- Madera Tribune, Jan. 23.

THOMPSON-PETTIS January 28, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

THOMPSON-PETTIS.

      At the home of the bride's parents, the wedding of Miss Elena PETTIS to James M. THOMPSON was solemnized on Sunday evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Wm. BROWN. The wedding was a quiet affair, only the relatives of the bride and a few friends being present.
      The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. PETTIS. She is one of Mariposa's fairest young ladies and is a favorite among her friends. Handsomely gowned, she was indeed a beautiful bride.
      The groom is an industrious young man, upright, affable and popular.
      Miss Nellie GREENE was a charming was a charming bridesmaid, while Carl SCHLAGETER was groomsman.
      After the ceremony, congratulations and best wishes in abundance followed while delicious refreshments were served.

BASTIAN, Joseph H. January 28, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Crushed in a Mine.

While at work in one of the stopes of the Argonaut mine Monday morning (last week), Joseph H. BASTIAN did not notice that the ground was loose above him, which, without warning dropped or slid down on him, crushing and maiming him in a terrible manner. When gotten out it was learned that the young man had received a broken leg and badly splintered ribs, the jagged end of one penetrated his lungs, which was no doubt the cause of death. He lingered until four o'clock in the afternoon, when death relieved his sufferings. Mr. BASTIAN was aged 25 years and was the son of Joseph BASTIAN . He had lived a number of years at the county seat and was universally liked, especially by his associates.- Amador Record.
Deceased was well known here and at Mt. Bullion, where he worked in the mines.

Vitals February 1905 Mariposa Gazette

February 4, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

none listed

February 11, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Born February 11, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

SCHROEDER- At the Schroeder place, Feb. 7, 1905, to the wife of John A. SCHROEDER, a son.

February 18, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

none listed

February 25, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

none listed

Obits, marriage and birth announcements

KELLEY, James February 4, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

James KELLEY, for nearly three years an inmate of the county hospital, died there on Friday of last week. Death was due to old age. He was a native of Ireland, aged 81 years. For many years he lived in the vicinity of Coulterville, where he followed mining.

BROWN-COOLEY February 11, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

A marriage license was issued Monday by County Clerk GALLISON, legalizing the marriage of J. L. BROWN to Mrs. Littie COOLEY, both of Bear Valley.

MOUTREY-ODEM & KING-McMASTER February 11, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Marriage licenses were granted Wednesday at Fresno to A. E. MOUTREY, aged 30 years, of Le Grand and Mary W. ODOM, 32, of Clovis, and to Frank G. KING, aged 22, Wihelmina A. MAcMASTER, 20, both of Le Grand.

BUFFUM, J. H. February 11, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Merced Star: J.H. BUFFUM died in the county hospital on Monday, at an advanced age. He had been in the institution six or eight months. He formerly lived at Stockton & Buffum ranch, near Hornitos, and was a brother of the latter, who died some years ago.

HALL, Frank E. February 11, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

DEATH OF F. E. HALL.

A Good Man Gone-- Tribute From a Friend.

      Died at Mt. Bullion, Feb. 4, 1905, Frank E. HALL, a native of Wilmington, Clinton county, Ohio, aged 58 years.
      It is with feelings of great regret and sorrow, that the friends of Frank E. HALL learn the sad news of his death.
      Frank Elisha HALL was born in Wilmington, Ohio, fifty-eight years ago. At an early age he was left an orphan, and was reared to manhood's estate in the family of a Mr. Thomas PORTER, of Ohio. He always had a warm place in his affections for his foster parents, who still survive him. With his early life the writer is unfamiliar. In 1875, he came to California, seeking employment in the harvest fields; securing work in the harvest fields of Merced county he made that county his home for about two years. After that he worked during the harvest season there and spent the winter months prospecting on the Bear Valley mountain in this county. For several years thereafter he followed this routine of working the harvest fields in summer and prospecting in winter. When after a few years wages in the harvest fields decreased, he ceased to go the plains and devoted his entire attention to mining in this county. In this vocation as miner he was quite successful, he continued mining until about two years ago, when he went to Mt. Bullion to reside.
      The deceased has been a citizen of this county for a quarter of a century and during all these years the writer of this article has been personally acquainted with him, both as a friend and as a business associate, and he can and does vouch for the honesty, integrity and uprightness of the man. The deceased was a man of strong feelings, being warm in his friendship and bitter in his enmities.
      There was nothing in his power he would not do for a friend, if it could be done without conflicting with his idea of right. He was in all his dealings with his fellow man honest, upright, kind and generous. The deceased was a single man. The only relatives are a brother and sister and a niece living in Ohio.
      The funeral took place on Tuesday from the undertaking parlors of George E. NICE of Mt. Bullion. The Internment was made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery, at Bear Valley.
      Many friends attended the funeral from Mt. Bullion, Bear Valley, Merced and Mariposa, among whom was the writer of this article. And as the remains of the departed friend were returned to Mother Earth, each felt that an upright citizen, an honest man and a true friend was laid to rest.
      May his soul rest in peace.
J. A. ADAIR.

WILCOX, John W. February 11, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

DEATH OF JOHN W. WILCOX.

"The Mariposa Blacksmith" Passes Away in San Francisco.

John W. WILCOX died in San Francisco last Sunday. He was one of the early residents of Mariposa county, having come here in the early fifties. He made his home at Bear Valley, where he conducted a blacksmith and foundry business. A man of great natural ability, pleasing address and jovial disposition, he soon took a leading place in the political affairs of the county. In 1860 he was elected member of the Assembly to represent Mariposa county, this county then being a district by itself. This was the fourteenth session of the legislature, and he was elected to succeed himself at the fifteenth and sixteenth session. In 1870 he was again elected to the same position for the nineteenth session, and was again chosen to represented the Assembly district of Mariposa and Merced counties during 1875-76. His ability in the legislature was soon recognized and he became a power therein. He was the Speaker pro tempore during the sixteenth session. During his legislative services he was given the sobriquet of "The Mariposa Blacksmith," by which he became widely known. In the early eighties he moved with his family to San Francisco, where for some time he held a position with the State Harbor Commission. He was appointed sargent-at-arms of the Senate for the twenty-seventh session- 1887-88. Since then he has not appeared in public life. During the past several years he suffered severely from rheumatism, which, with advanced years, lessened the activity of his life.
He was a native of Kentucky, aged 72 years, 1 month and 8 days. He leaves a widow, who was Miss Tillie CASTOR of Merced, and a daughter, Ethel W. WILCOX. The funeral took place at San Francisco Tuesday.

BONDS-HERBECK February 11, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

A very quiet wedding took place in Merced last Wednesday, Feb. 1, in which Miss Anna HERBECK and James BONDS were made one. The bride is the oldest daughter of F. J. HERBECK of this district, and a young lady beloved by all her associates. Mr. BONDS has for several years been a resident of the Greeley district, and has prepared a home there where the happy couple will reside. A large circle of friends wish the young couple a long and happy life.

BAKER-PAWSEY February 18, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Invitations have been issued to the wedding of Miss Caroline PAWSEY to Charles Frederick BAKER. The ceremony will take place at Santa Monica on March 1st. The contracting parties are well known and popular here and their friends extend the customary good wishes.

LAUDER, William February 18, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Wm. LAUDER.

Another of the old pioneers of Merced county passed away Thursday night in the person of William LAUDER of Plainsburg. Mr. LAUDER was 74 years old, and he was born near Montreal, Canada. He came to California in the early days and after a brief residence in Nevada and also on the the Merced river, settled in Plainsburg in 1869. He followed the occupation of wheelwright. The widow and four children are left to mourn his loss, the latter being Mrs. Robert Cleek and Richard LAUDER of Plainsburg; Mrs. Robert Henderson of Los Angelese and Mrs. Robert CRAWFORD of Sacramento. The funeral was held at Plainsburg Sunday.- Merced Sun.

OTT-SCOTT February 18, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

OTT-SCOTT.

      On Wednesday mourning at the home of the bride's father, Miss Myrtle F. SCOTT and F. W. OTT were united in marriage, the ceremony was a quiet affair, only the relatives of the bride being present.
      The bride is a daughter of F. P. SCOTT of Bootjack and is a most charming and popular young woman. The groom is a San Joaquin county young man, owning and running a ranch near Stockton.
      The couple left for Stockton shortly after the ceremony.

WILCOX, John W. February 18, 1905 Mariposa Gazettte

TRIBUTE FROM A FRIEND.

Eulogy of a Former Prominent Mariposan.

     On the 5th of February, the iron frame of John W. WILCOX yielded to an attack of acute pneumonia before the physician realized the nature of the malady that had assailed his patient. Whatever may have been the sufferings of the deceased either from years of rheumatic torments of the animosities of the past, all seemed to have been dissolved by the consolation of religion and the tender and constant ministrations of wife and daughter, and to end in the sweetest repose. He lay in his shroud with the smile and the intellectual beauty that caught the hearts of yore, and, but for the silver on his hair, the unwrinkled features might have been accepted as those of a youth rather than those of a man that had borne the brunt of the world's battle for seventy-two years.
      His home was soon crowded with old friends and new, and the tears of the aged were mingled with those of the little children that besought a last glance at the face of him, who, to the last, had reserved in fancy's casket a gem of reminiscence for the one and in some spacious pocket a caramel or cruller for the other.
      On the 7th, his remains were borne by stalwart sons of Mariposa to St. Mary's Cathedral where the highest requiem honors where paid to him by the church he had embraced the past six years and whose gospels he had sprinkled so learnedly about him. Many old Mariposans added a solemnity to the occasion by their vernable presence.
      To the Holy Cross Cemetery at Colma, wended the funeral train and along the roadway of the dead the cortege followed the bier afoot, though the shadow of the stone cross that marks the resting place of his legislative co-worker of old, Gov. J. G. DOWNEY, and on to a slope from which the view sweeps westward through the rift in the hills made by Lake Merced to the blue water of the Pacific.
      John Wilcox is the last of a galaxy of Argonaut legislatures that figured so brightly in the early legislative history of California. He rose from the forge to the foremost in the land, and was the first to introduce ameliorative laws for the laborers of the State, to whom he became endeared as the "Mariposa Blacksmith"; yet the very populace that has allowed him to be laid away without one commemorative word of applause did him homage, at one time, of replacing, with themselves, the horses that drew his carriage and announcing, his advent into the Metropolis with the loudest acclaim. He had been more selfish more firm in carving out his future, at a moment when congressional and senatorial nominations were in his grasp, his future, at a moment when congressional and senatorial nominations where in his grasp, his obituary might have become one of national concern. He was majestic in form, majestic in mind, solicitous for the welfare of neighbors and friends, and grateful for any ministrations to himself. He was brilliant in conversation and men, women and children sought his companionship even to the eve of his illness and listened in rapt attention to the words that fell from his tongue in the sweetest cadence. Twenty-five years ago he bade adieu to his beloved haunts of Mariposa, but he never forgot the old county and lost no opportunity to mould its scenery its romance, its legend, its humanity upon the minds of those that sought the witchery of his wit. Few men have had more bitter enemies, few have had more fervent partisans, few have been more deeply maligned by foe, few have been more ardently extolled by friend than the big framed, big-brained, big-souled Kentuckian that sleeps on Colma's hills.
                   H. C. HALL.

WOODS, J. W. "Wes" February 18, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of "Wes" WOODS.

J. W. WOODS, familiarly called "Wes" WOOD, died at the county hospital on Thursday evening of last week. He had been an inmate for two months, being seriously afflicted with rheumatism. His death was due to heart failure and was sudden, he being around as usual a short time before his lifeless body was found.
Deceased was a native of Illinois, aged 74 years. He had been a resident of this county for many years and at one time was a Yosemite guide. His only relatives known of here are a nephew and niece in Illinois.

MOUTREY-ODOM & KING-McMASTER February 25, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Marriages at Clovis.

      A correspondent writing from Clovis, Fresno county, has this to say of the marriage of Asa MOUTREY and Miss Mary ODOM and also of the wedding of Frank KING and Miss Wilhelmina McMASTER of Le Grand.
      "A brilliant event for Clovis was the wedding of Miss Mary ODOM, at high noon on Wednesday, the 8th inst., to Asa Howard MOUTREY of Le Grand, at the Methodist church. The bride's father, Rev. Alexander ODOM, performed the ceremony. Miss Dell MOUTREY was bridesmaid and Oscar ODOM, best man. Many guests came from out of town, and a large company assembled to witness the pretty scene. The brides dress was creme crepe dechine over cream satin, with real lace.
      After the bridal party had left the church, Rev. ODOM was called to officiate again in behalf of Miss Wilhelmina McMASTER and Frank KING of Le Grand, two of the invited guests at the first wedding. After the two ceremonies, a banquet was served at the parsonage and a reception followed. The happy couples took the evening train for San Francisco. Some of the out of town guests were: S.O. ODOM, Rockland; Mr. and Mrs. L. F. FRANKLIN, North Fork; L. F. MOUTREY and wife, Robert BURCHELL and wife, Miss McMASTER, Le Grand; J. W. LUNDBACK and wife, Madera; Mrs. McCORMICK, Misses Annie, Hattie and Gertrude McCORMICK,
      Lillian STILES and Edwin STILES, Easton.- Merced Express.

DENARI, Frank February 25, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

An Untimely Death.

Our Granite Springs correspondent chronicles the death of Frank DENARI, which occurred there on Thursday of last week. The young man had many acquaintances here, by whom his death is much regretted.

McCOOLE-MULLERY February 25, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

McCOOLE-MULLERY.

      Sunday's San Francisco Examiner has the following account of the wedding of a young lady whose childhood was, in great part, spent here:
      A brief dispatch which has come over the wires from St. Louis discloses a St. Valentine's day romance of much interest to the friends of Miss Annie E. MULLERY, a San Francisco girl who distinguished herself in the production of "Hearts and Clubs," given under the auspices of the young ladies of St. Charles Church some time ago.
      The message tells of Miss MULLERY'S marriage to Michael F. McCOOLE of Baltimore. The wedding took place at Clayton, Mo., on the evening of St. Valentines day and was the result of a pretty romance.
      Years ago the young people, who are now touring the East on their honeymoon, were children going to the same school and in the same grade. They were sweethearts then. When Mr. and Mrs. J. J. McMURRAY left the EAST to make their home in San Francisco Miss Annie, then a girl with her hair in braids, accompanied them.
      Last November Miss MULLERY went East for a visit. She was going to see old time friends of the family and take in the sights at the St. Louis Exposition.
      On almost the final day of her arrival on the fair grounds she met the sweetheart of her school days. He had a position as manager of a large exhibit offered by a dental company, which firm he had been associated with for a number of years.
      The old friendship was renewed. Friendship ripened into love and the messages received here advise that there was a quiet wedding ceremony in a certain chapel at Clayton Wednesday evening.

DENARI, Frank February 25, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

On Last Thursday evening Death claimed our friend and neighbor, Frank DENARI. The young man had been sick only a few days with pneumonia and his physician expressed the belief that he was in a fair way to recover, when suddenly, a few hours later, he was attacked with heart failure and passed away. Frank was born in this district about twenty-nine years ago, and was a man of exemplary habits, quiet and industrious. The funeral took place at Coulterville on Sunday, Father FITZGERALD officiating. There are left to mourn the loss of a dutiful son and kind brother a mother, four brothers- Bert, John, Ambrose and Louis, and a sister, Mrs. Arthur SHIMER of Coulterville, who have the sympathy of the entire community.

ROSE, daughter & SOUZA, son February 25, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

There where two births here the fore part of the month which were not reported. The stork bought a little daughter to the home of V. S. ROSE, and a son to the family of Frank SOUZA.

Vitals March 1906 Mariposa Gazette

March 3, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

March 10, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Died March 10, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

JOHNS- In Alameda, Cal., March 6, 1906, Margaret Bevan JOHNS, beloved wife of the late William JOHNS, and mother of William F., Samuel J., Arthur T. and Clement R. JOHNS, a native of Dubuque, Iowa, aged 71 years.

March 17, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 17, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

FLEMING- At Granite Springs, February 28, 1906, to the wife of John FLEMING, a son.

COVEL- In Coulterville, March 11th, 1906, to the wife of James COVEL, a son.

March 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

DAULTON- At Mt. Bullion, March 19, 1906, to the wife of John DAULTON, a daughter.

March 31, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

Obits, Marriage and Birth announcements.

ZIMMERMAN, John March 10, 1906 Mariposa Gazette
Death Claims a Pioneer.

      John ZIMMERMAN died suddenly Friday night of last week at his home on the Chowchilla from heart disease. Mr. ZIMMERMAN was a pioneer resident of Mariposa county, where in early days, as all argonauts, he followed the vocation of mining and with varied success. He afterwards married and located on the Chowchilla where he had continuously resided since that time. The deceased was a native of Germany and was 70 years old at the time of his death. He was a good citizen, a kind and generous husband and father and his hospitable nature and upright conduct won him the respect of all. John ZIMMERMAN was an honest man.
      His family consisted of a devoted and loving wife and four respecting and dutiful children, and to them alone can come a full appreciation of their great loss. The children, three sons and a daughter, John F., Charles, Edward, and Mrs. D. M. PATTERSON, have all attained their majority.
      The burial was had in the Catholic cemetery Sunday afternoon and a large number of friends besides relatives, attested their respect for the dead and sympathy for the bereaved family.
      The funeral was conducted by Undertaker Geo. E. NICE of Mt. Bullion, assisted by Milo CHURCHILL.

ATKINSON, J. J. March 17, 1906 Mariposa Gazette
Death on the River.

J. J. ATKINSON, who was in the employ of W. M. BRICE, at the latters store on the Merced River near Omparisa Mining Company's property, died at that place last Wednesday. Mr. ATKINSON received an injury sometime since consequent upon a fall, by which he is supposed to have been hurt internally, and this was probably the indirect cause of his death. The deceased was buried near the river Thursday, as it was impossible to cross the river with the body on account of the swollen condition of that stream.

FITZE, Bernard March 17, 1906 Mariposa Gazette
Sad Fatal Accident.

      Bernard Andrew FITZE of Cathey's Valley, this county, and a son of Peter FITZE, was accidentally killed in the Princeton mine Wednesday last The young man, who was but 24 years of age, was employed in the mine when a large rock dropped from its place and struck him on the head, badly fracturing both the front and back skull.
      The accident occurred in the early afternoon and death resulted about 10:30 p.m. that night.
      Drs. GALLISON and KYLBURG were immediately summoned and every-thing that medical and surgical skill could do for the unfortunate young man was done, but it was decreed that he should die, and, as in the case of all such decrees, this one was observed.
      The deceased was a most exemplary young man, sober and industrious, and his death is the cause of genuine regret to all. His sorrowing relatives are entitled to the sympathy of the community in their sudden, sad and irreparable loss.

Unknown March 17, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Drowned in Merced River.

It is reported that an employee of the Yosemite Valley railroad company was drowned last Sunday in the Merced river about one and one-half miles below Bagby. According to our information the man, whose name we did not learn, was crossing a temporary bridge at the place where the railroad bridge is being constructed over the river, when a board broke and caused him to fall into the water.
Coroner BERTKEN started for the scene to hold an inquest, as it was reported the body had been recovered, but upon reaching Mt. Bullion Mr. BERTKEN learned it had not yet been found and returned home. The man was a foreigner, Italian or Portuguese, and aside from this nothing is known of him here.

CAMPBELL-NUTTER March 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

County Clerk GALLISON on March 19th issued a marriage license to James
Francis CAMPELL and Martha Maud NUTTER, both of Miami.

GRIEVE, R. R. March 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

FATAL ACCIDENT.

R. R. GRIEVE Instantly Killed at Mt. Bullion Last Sunday.

      One of the most sadly pathetic accidental deaths that we have been called upon to chronicle was that of Robert Roy GRIEVE, the electrician for the Mariposa Commercial and Mining Company, which occurred at Mt. Bullion last Saturday at about 3 o'clock p.m.
      The unfortunate young man was engaged at the time of his tragic death in putting up telephone wire to connect with the residence of Manager DERBY and a wire with which he was working became entangled in a clump of bushes. Mr. GRIEVE was on the ground at the time and gave a sudden pull on the wire to free it from the bushes, when the wire flew up and came in contact with the high tension wire, wrapping around the same and becoming fast. This formed a direct current with the ground. One turn of the wire was around Mr. GRIEVE'S body and he received the full volume of the currant. Dr. GALLISON was immediately summoned and without loss of time was at the scene of the accident and worked over the body for half an hour using every means, including artificial respiration, to revive if possible, the strickened man. All efforts were unavailing and it is probable that life was extinct before the arrival of the doctor. The back of the deceased head was badly burned as was also his shoulder and these wounds indicate that death was instantaneous.
      Robert Roy GRIEVE was a popular young man and had numerous friends that were made by his genial ways. He was a leader in all refined outdoor sports and his sudden sad death is the occasion of much sincere sorrow.
      The remains of the young man, who was unmarried, were taken to his home at Dixon, Solano county, where a broken hearted mother, sisters and brothers reside and who are entitled to the sympathy of all in their great affliction.
      An inquest was held by Coroner D. E. BERTKEN with the following Coroner's jury: P. H. HIGGINS, Thos. DALE, C. A. FOX, A. C. DITTMAR, Victor MACHIO, C. A. OVERTON, W. H. COOK and Samuel PROWSE, and after hearing the evidence of several witnesses the appended verdict was rendered:
      Deceased was named Robert Roy GRIEVE, was a native of California and about 29 years of age; that he came to his death on the 18th day of March, 1906, in this county, by an electric shock; that the deceased was in the employ of the Mariposa Commercial and Mining Company and was constructing a telephone line and that his death was accidental and that neither the Company, nor anyone else, so far as known to this jury, is responsible for the death of deceased.

DEDMON, J. L. March 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

SCALDED TO DEATH.

J. L. DEDMON Killed by His Wife in a Horrible Manner.

      James L. DEDMON, who for several years past has been engaged in the general merchandise business at Bear Valley, died at his home in that town Wednesday afternoon, March 21st.
      According to our information, which is probably authentic, Mr. DEDMON and his wife retired about 9 o'clock p.m., last Sunday night after having a quarrel which was precipitated by Mrs. DEDMON'S jealously of another woman.
      About 3 o'clock Monday morning Mr. DEDMON was awaked from his slumber by the burning sensation of boiling water and instantly threw his hands up and dashed a bucket of water from the hands of his wife, who held the bucket, and jumped to the floor. He attempted to escape from the room, but the door had ben locked and escape was impossible. Although the entire bucket full of the scalding water did not find lodgment upon his person, enough struck him to badly burn the flesh on his back, breast and arms, and a portion of the water dashed his eyes causing blindness. It appears that information of the tragedy was not given out until some time during the afternoon on Monday, about twelve hours after it occurrence, when Dr. F. E. GALLISON was summoned to attend the injured man. The doctor found Mr. DEDMON in a critical condition but was not prepared to say positively that he would die as a result of his injuries. Neither did the unfortunate man anticipate death and his ante-mortem statement was not taken.
      James Lewis DEDMON was about 37 years of age and a native of Tennessee. His wife was formerly Mrs. Angelo CAVAGNARO, whose husband, for a great many years, conducted a general merchandise store in the Yosemite Valley and also at Fresno Flats, Madera county, at which later place he was shot and killed by an Indian about ten years ago. Mrs. CAVAGNARO afterwards met Mr. DEDMON in the Yosemite Valley and they were married and moved to Bear Valley, this county, in 1899, where they have since resided. Mrs. DEDMON has been arrested and charged with murder.
      Dr. GALLISON held an autopsy on the body of the deceased Thursday and found that Mrs. DEDMON was responsible for her husband's death.
      On Friday morning the preliminaary examination of Mrs. DEDMO was held in Bear Valley before Justice of the Peace John L. SMITH and the defendant was held to answer before the Superior Court charged with the crime of murder. The defense offered no testimony at this hearing.

McCLARON, Mrs. Della M. March 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death in Oakvale District.

      McCLARON- In Oakvale District, Mariposa Co., Cal., Feb. 20, 1906, Mrs. Della M. McCLARON, wife of E. V. McCLARON, aged 21 years, 10 months, 28 days.
      Deceased was the third eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. BENNETT, her oldest sister and older brother having also died within the past twenty months and all being the victims of the same disease, that awful scourge of the human race, pulmonary tuberculosis. In her case cirrhosis of the liver also helped to sap her vitality and hastened the end. Here was the fourth death in the one family in twenty months, besides her sister and brother, her grandfather also having died in that time, all four being buried in the White Rock cemetery.
      Mrs. McCLARON, besides many other relatives, left a bereaved husband and two small children, and her faamily have the sympathy of the whole community in this and their other bereavements. In so short a time they have certainly had more than their share of grief and trouble.
      On account of some error or neglect a notice of Mrs. McCLARON'S death was not sent to the Gazette before and this notice is sent to in a manner to rectify that neglect.
                A NEIGHBOR.
     Ben Hur, March 19, 1906.

DUGAN, Mike March 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette
Mike DUGAN Dead.

      Michael DUGAN, a native of Ireland and about 65 years of age, was found dead at his home near Bull Creek on Sunday, the 11th inst.
      Mr. DUGAN was a miner and had resided in the vicinity of Bull Creek for the past twenty years or longer.
      An inquest on the body of deceased was held by Deputy Coroner John ENDEAN, and death by natural causes was the result of the inquisition.

TUPPER, Walter D. March 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Walter D. TUPPER, a prominent lawyer and ex- District Attorney of Fresno county, died at his home in Fresno last week. Mr. TUPPER was a veteran of the civil war, having fought in the ranks of the Confederacy. He was noted in his profession, especially as a criminal lawyer.

CAMPBELL-NUTTER March 31, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

United in Marriage.

      James Francis CAMPBELL and Martha Maude NUTTER were united in marriage on Thursday the 22nd, at the home of the bride's father, W. T. NUTTER, who resides at Grant Springs in Miami District.
      The bride is a pretty and accomplished young lady and popular with all. Mr. CAMPBELL, the fortunate groom, is a young man of industrious and exemplary habits and is an engineer in the employ of the Sugar Pine mills.
      The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. K. WESTFALL, who is an uncle of the bride. The GAZETTE extends congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy wedded life.

Vitals April 1905 Mariposa Gazette

April 1, 1905 Mariposa

None listed

April 8, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

none listed

April 15, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

none listed

April 22, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

none listed

April 29, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

none listed

Obits, marriage and birth announcements.

KENNEY, William April 1, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

CRUSHED TO DEATH.

A Man Killed by a Overturned Wagon.

      William KENNEY, a farm hand employed by S. M. PATE, was crushed to death in Cathey Valley last Sunday. He was on his way to the Pate ranch from Merced, driving a spring wagon loaded with grain. When near the ranch the wagon turned over, the unfortunate man being caught beneath it.
      He was found a short time later by Mr. PATE and James CARY, who where on their way to Merced. KENNEY had been dead but a few minutes when found; in fact, Messrs. PATE and CARY thought that there might be some hope of saving his life. They hastily raised the wagon off of him and carried him to a hear by house, but their efforts were unavailing. The accident happened about 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
      Coroner BERTKEN went there as soon as notified and held an inquest. The deceased was a native of Ireland, aged about forty-five years. He had previously worked for Mr. PATE and had recently been hired by him again. The coroner's jury returned a verdict of accidental death in accordance with the above facts. Coroner BERTKEN had the body brought here where it was interred in the public cemetery Monday evening.

LOGDEN, Mrs. Louisa April 1, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of a Aged Visitor.

Mrs. Louisa LOGSDEN, of Indianapolis, Ind., died Tuesday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry NELSON, at Merced Falls. Mrs. LOGSDEN was about 67 years old, and had been in ill health for some time. She came out to California about six months ago, and since then had been a guest at the NELSON home. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Snelling. Mrs. LOGSDEN was a sister of Mrs. NELSON and also of Mrs. J. D. CRAIGHAN of Mt. Bullion.- Merced Sun.

SCHROEDER, Mrs. Elizabeth April 8, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

DEATH OF MRS. SCHROEDER.

Passing of a Pioneer Woman of Mariposa County.

      After a long illness, Mrs. Elizabeth SCHROEDER, wife of John SCHROEDER, died at the family home at SAXON Creek last Saturday. During the latter part of 1902 she was taken seriously ill while on a visit at Merced and for six months her condition was critical. Finally her health improved and she was able to return home, but since that time she has never fully recovered. A few weeks ago she became much worse and continued to decline until, on Saturday morning, surrounded by her sorrowing family, she quietly passed away.
      Mrs. SCHROEDER was one of the pioneer women of this county, having come here in 1859. Ten years later she was married to John SCHROEDER. She was a native of Bavaria, aged 75 years and 29 days. Her passing marks the close of a long and useful life. A good and kind neighbor, and a loving and devoted wife and mother, the coming of her time for departure is keenly regretted. The bereft family consists of her husband, John SCHROEDER; three daughters, Mrs. Ed SANFORD of Merced, Mrs. George D. STEWART of Mariposa and Mrs. Carl SCHIFFER of San Francisco, and two sons, John A. and Carl J. SCHROEDER of Saxon Creek.
      The funeral was held at the Mariposa cemetery Sunday afternoon. At the grave impressive services were held and words of comfort offered to the bereaved relatives. A large concourse of friends of the family attended the ceremony.

FOWLER, James M. April 8, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of a Old Settler.

James M. FOWLER died in Oakland on Tuesday. He was one of the early settlers in Merced county. Coming to California from New Hampshire in 1857, he mined in Mariposa county for about two years, and then settled on the Merced river near Snelling. He farmed and taught school for some years and also engaged in the contracting and building business in Oakland, and during the past twenty-five years he was in that city half the time. At the last county election Mr. FOWLER was the Democratic candidate for coroner and public administrator. He was nearly 70 years of age. The wife and five sons survive. Deceased was a brother of Frank FOWLER of Merced.- Merced Star.

MARTINA & BENNETT April 8, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Hospital Deaths.

Two deaths occurred at the county hospital during the past week. Last Saturday G. B. MARTINA, a native o Italy, aged 79, died of heart failure. He was from Coulterville, and had been in the institution for a month.
On Thursday Thomas BENNETT succumbed. He was a native of Ireland, aged 70 years. For about twenty-five years he lived at Sherlock, where he followed mining. He had been an inmate of the hospital for eight years.

AROGAN, Jaun April 15, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Juan AROGAN of Mariposa, who entered the county hospital March 27th, died there early yesterday morning. Deceased was a native of Mexico, 65 years of age.- Madera Times, April 7.

THORN, Marcus April 15, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

KILLED IN KOREA.

Marcus THORN Meets Death in a Mine Accident.

      Marcus THORN was killed in a mine accident in Korea, was the sad news received Thursday night by a cable-gram from Honolulu. His brother, Joe THORN, sent the dispatch from there, being on his way home with the body.
      No details of the accident have been received. A first dispatch was sent, stating that Marcus had been seriously injured, that the shock might not be so severe on his relatives. Soon after came the second message, stating the still sadder news.
      The sad event is most severe to his relatives and his mother was completely prostrated. It is not alone of the greatest sadness to the family, but the entire community is filled with sorrow and regret at the young man's untimely death. He had but recently reached manhood and there are none who seemed to have a brighter future. His sterling worth, force of character and genial nature made him friends wherever he was known, and the sorrow of these friends is full and sincere.
      About a year ago he went to Korea to accept a position in one of the mines there. Those who wished him God-speed little thought how sad would be the return.
      The members of the family are his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. THORN; three sisters, Mrs. E A. RIDGWAY, Misses Bessie and May THORN, and two brothers, George M. and Jos. F. THORN. The heartfelt sympathy of the community goes out to them in their bereavement.
      The body is expected to arrive here on April 21st.

KERR, Jonathan April 15, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Jonathan KERR.

      On Friday night of last week Jonathan KERR died at the county hospital. He had been failing in health for a long time and welcomed the coming of the end.
      Jonathan KERR was a native of Massachusetts, aged 85 years. He was among the early miners of this county and worked claims at Arkansas Flat and other places. He followed an active life as long as his advancing years would permit, and bore a reputation for strict integrity. His being an inmate of the county hospital was in accordance to his own wishes, he having a dread he might become a burden on his friends.
      The funeral took place Sunday, being conducted by Mariposa Lodge, F. and A. M., of which the deceased had long been a member.

YOUNG, Mrs. Abner H. April 22, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Old Lady's Death.

      On Tuesday, the remains of Mrs. Abner H. YOUNG were buried at the old Young place, in Buckeye district, having been brought there from San Francisco by her grandsons, William DODSON and William CLIFT. Dr. TITCHWORTH of San Francisco accompanied them.
      The funeral was the closing chapter in the life of a woman who for many years was a resident of this county. While here she was esteemed and loved for her gentle and kindly ways and goodness of heart. After leaving the country she was remembered for her noble qualities, and it is with regret that our older citizens, who knew her well, learn of her death.
      Mrs. YOUNG was the widow of Abner H. YOUNG. They came to this county in the early fifties and made their home at Buckeye, where they lived for about thirty years. About fifteen years ago they moved to San Francisco where the deceased has since lived. She had reached the age of 90 years. She was the mother of William YOUNG and Mrs. A. McC. CATHEY of Cathey's Valley.

THORN, Marcus April 22, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

DEATH OF MARCUS THORN.

Caused by a Fall-- Funeral Services To-morrow Afternoon.

      Since the sad news of the death of Marcus THORN in far-away Korea was received last week, no particulars of the accident were received until yesterday. From George THORN, who went to meet his brother Joe, who returned from Korea with the ashes of his brother, it was learned that on March 12th Marcus was going up a ladder in a chute in the Maibung mine. In some way he lost his footing and fell a distance of 150 feet. He was taken out of the mine, and while he lived for seven hours after the accident he never regained consciousness. His death was due to violent concussion of the brain, as the only injuries were on the head.
      His brother, Joe THORN, who was twenty-five miles away, was at once notified by telephone, and arrived before Marcus died. He at once took the body to Japan and endeavored to have it embalmed in order to bring it home. This he was unable to have done and was obliged to have the body cremated. The ashes he brought home with him.
      Funeral services will be held at the family residence in Mariposa to-morrow (Sunday), April 23rd, at 2 o'clock p.m.
      Funeral ceremonies and internment will be conducted at Masonic ceremony by Mariposa Lodge, No. 24, F. and A. M., of which lodge deceased was a member.

DONOVAN, Infant April 22, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of a Baby.

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. DONOVAN of Whitlock passed away Monday after a short illness. The little one was aged 1 month and 8 days. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. C. W. LONG preaching the sermon and offering words of comfort and consolation to the grief-strickened parents. Internment was in Mariposa cemetery.

TERRY, Mrs April 29, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Mrs. TERRY, who had with her husband, Colonel TERRY, was a resident of Mariposa for many years, die din San Francisco on the 5th inst. They left here about thirty years ago, their home being in San Francisco most of the time since then. By those who knew her, Mrs. TERRY is spoken of as a most estimable woman.

THORN, Marcus April 29, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

FUNERAL OF MARCUS THORN.

A Large Throng Attended the Obsequies.

      The funeral of Marcus THORN was held last Sunday afternoon. At the family residence services were conducted, Rev. C. W. LONG preaching the funeral sermon and a choir singing appropriate hymns.
      The funeral procession to the cemetery was the largest that has been seen here in years. Friends of the deceased from all parts of the county and from adjoining counties attended to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of one for whom all entertained the highest regard.
      The metal urn containing the ashes of the departed was escorted to the cemetery by the members and visitors of Mariposa Lodge, No. 24, F. and A.M., of which loge he was a popular and respected member. J. L. WEILER, F. F. MILLER, D. E. BERTKEN and Nelson CLOW were the pall bearers. G. E. NORDGREN of Merced was the funeral director.
      At the grave the urn was deposited in a white draped casket and interred with Masonic ceremonies. A hymn was rendered by the choir, and the vast throng departed, filled with regrets that so promising a life was so soon closed.
      The grave was covered with a profusion of floral pieces and flowers.

UTTER, Mrs. Lizzie M. April 29, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Mrs. UTTER.

Mrs. Lizzie M. UTTER, wife of Captain E. S. UTTER, died in San Francisco on Thursday of last week. She had been seriously ill for some time before. Regarding the cause of her death the Madera Mercury says:
"At Christmas time Mrs. UTTER spent several weeks here, visiting her many friends. She enjoyed excellent health, but just before her departure contracted a cold, from which she never recovered. She was compelled to take to her bed and was confined to her room for two months. She appeared to rally, but had a relapse a week ago. An examination by a physician at the German Hospital showed she was suffering from a tumor. It was decided to perform an operation, and chloroform was administered, and she expired while under its influence."

Mrs. UTTER was well known here and is kindly remembered by a large number of friends. Her parents came here in early days when she was but an infant, their home being at Agua Fria. She lived here the greater portion of her life. After her marriage to Captain UTTER they removed to Madera. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, William C. UTTER, and two brothers, William B. and John W. COFFMAN.
The funeral was held at Madera last Sunday, and was conducted by Madera Chapter, O. E. S., of which she was a member.

JUSTINICH-LOPEZ & FERETTI-SEGALE April 29, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Licenses to Wed.

      Marriage licenses were issued by County Clerk GALLISON last week to the following parties.
      On April 18th, Sam JUSTINICK, a native of Austria, aged 43 years, and Petronita LOPEZ, a native of California, aged 14 years (consent of parents filed), both of Bear Valley.
      On April 19th, Louis FERETTI, aged 38, and Florida SEGALE, aged 20, both natives of California and residents of Coulterville.

Vitals May 1905 Mariposa Gazette

May 6, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 6, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BLACK- At Quartzburg, April 29, 1905, to the wife of H. N. BLACK, a son.

May 13, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

none listed

May 20, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 20, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

MURRAY- In Mariposa, May 14, 1905, to the wife of J. A. MURRY, a daughter.

GOSS- In Coulterville, May 13, 1905, to the wife of Jas. GOSS, a daughter.

May 27, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 27, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

WIVELL- At Coulterville, May 18, 1905, to the wife of John WIVELL, a daughter.

Married May 27, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

PAYSON-WILLEY- In San Francisco, May 18th, 1905, by the Rev. F. M. LARKIN, Holland S. PAYSON of Mt. Bullion, Cal., and Carrie H. WILLEY of San Francisco.-Examiner.
Mr. PAYSON is the assayer for the Mariposa Commercial and Mining Company.

Obits, marriage and birth announcements.

BOTKIN, Beverly May 6, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Beverly BOTKIN died at Byron Hot Springs last Saturday. He was the son of Mrs. Cordelia BOTKIN, who was twice convicted of murder in having sent poisoned candy to Mrs. Jack DUNNING in Delaware. BOTKIN'S father died last year and a few months ago his wife died. Since then he drank heavily. He lived in Mariposa for some months a few years ago.

RIDGWAY, Joseph May 6, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

JOSEPH RIDGWAY'S DEATH.

His Demise Caused by an Attack of Pneumonia.

     Jos. H. RIDGWAY died on Tuesday morning at the Chapman Place in Oakvale district from an acute attack of pneumonia, from which he suffered but a few days. He had been there with others for some time engaged in prospecting. About a week before he was in town and was in good health and the news of his death was an unexpected shock to his relatives and friends.
      Josephus Henderson RIDGWAY was a native of California, aged 55 years, 8 months and 28 days. In 1849 his parents came to California from Texas, and he was born just after they had crossed the State line. While he was but a small child the family came to Mariposa, and this has been his home ever since that time. He became one of the best known men in the county and was popular and influential. He took an active interest in the political affairs of the county, and served as Assessor for one term. He earned the friendship of those with whom he came in contact, and it is with deep regret that the close of his life is learned. To mourn his death he leaves a wife, two brothers, William and James RIDGWAY, five sisters and five daughters. His sisters are: Mrs. WOLFLEY of Traver, Mrs. E. BAKER of Bakersfield, Mrs. J. F. HARRIS of Richmond, Mrs. VAN VALER of Visalia, Mrs. Martha WARD of Washington state, Mrs. Belle VAN VALER of San Jose. The daughters are Mrs. Mabel WILLIAMS of Petuluma, Mrs. Lulu PATTERSON of Kinsley, Mrs. Maud GRAY of Mt. Bullion, Mrs. Florence KARL and Miss Evalina RIDGWAY.
      The funeral was held from the RIDGWAY residence Thursday afternoon. A large number of friends folloowed the hearse to the Masoni cemetery, where the funeral ceremonies were conducted by Mariposa Lodge, No. 24, F. and A.M., of which lodge Mr. RIDGWAY was a member.

POMPANINNI & HARRIS May 6, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Old Residents.

On April 16th, Frank POMPANINNI, for thirty years a resident of Coulterville, died there from an attack of pneumonia. He was a native of Italy., aged 64 years.
James HARRIS died at his home near Kinsley on April 26th, after a short illness. He was a native of England, aged 59 years, and for many years has been a resident of Bull Creek District where he followed mining.

SUTTLE, Blucher N. May 20, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

KILLED IN A QUARREL.

Fatal Shooting in a Sugar Pine Brothel.

      A quarrel in a dance house at Sugar Pine Mills resulted in a murder on Friday night of last week. Blucher N. SUTTLE was shot to death by John ENOS, who fired three bullets into his body. The men had been drinking in the brothel, and during the quarrel TUTTLE threw some liquor glasses at ENOS The latter left the hall and went into another room. A little later TUTTLE went to the room and flung the door open. ENOS states that he thought TUTTLE intended to kill him, so he emptied his gun at TUTTLE The latter died a few minutes afterward. ENOS went to Fresno Flats and gave himself up.
      TUTTLE was a native of Tennessee, aged 22 years. He was a soldier in the Philippines and was noted for his bravery there. ENOS was 27 years of age. He recently went to thee mills from Selma, his former home.
      The killing occurred just across the line in Madera county and is being investigated by the officers of that county. ENOS insists that he shot to protect his own life.

BIGHAM, W. A. May 6, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

W. A. BIGHAM died at the county hospital on Sunday. He went there about six weeks ago from Bear Valley, where he had lived for seven or eight years. Deceased was a native of Tennessee, aged 60 years.

COOK, Albert May 27, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Albert COOK.

      Albert COOK died in San Francisco Sunday night of cancer with which he had suffered for the past two years. For the past several months he was in a San Francisco hospital, awaiting the end. His suffering was intense, and death came as a relief to him.
      Albert COOK was a native of St. LOUIS, aged 54 years, 2 months and 3 days. He located in Mariposa about seven years ago, coming here from Amador Co. He conducted a barber shop here until his malady made him unable to work. He leaves a wife, three daughters and two sons.
      He was a member of Mariposa Lodge, No. 204, K. of P. The funeral was held in San Francisco Tuesday afternoon, internment being in Mt. Olivet cemetery.

Vitals for June 1905

June 3, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

None listed

June 10, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BORN June 10, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

REEB- In Hornitos, June 7, 1905, to the wife of F. W. REEB, a daughter.

MARRIED June 10, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

WHITEWORTH-COLLIER- At All Saints Episcopal Church, San Francisco, May 27, 1905, By Rev. William Edward HAYES, George H. WHITWORTH and Miss Harriet Collier, both Of Merced, county.

June 17, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

None listed

June 24, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BORN June 24, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

WOODS- At Whiterock, June 22nd, 1905, to the wife of H. S. WOODS, a daughter.

Obituaries, Marriages and births announcements

NICE-REYMANN June 3, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Married in Stockton.

On Wednesday of last week, at Stockton, George E. NICE and Miss Minnie REYMANN were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. LUNDY of the Presbyterian church. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. REYMANN of Baxter and is a most estimable young lady. The groom is the popular proprietor of the Mt. Bullion livery stable. Their many friends extend the customary congratulations and good wishes.
Mr. and Mrs. NICE spent several days in San Francisco, returning to Mt. Bullion Tuesday. They were visitors here Thursday.

KAHN, Louis June 3, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Banker Shot Himself.

Louis KAHN, cashier and principal stockholder of the Bank of Oakdale, shot himself last week, no doubt with suicidal intent, and died on Monday. As a result, the bank has suspended, and an investigation shows that KAHN had made large loans to himself of the banks funds, approximating $100,000, and that his investments were unfortunate. He was one of the best known men of that vicinity, and the condition of his financial affairs is a surprise.

PRATT, Mrs. Nancy A. June 3, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

PASSING OF MRS. PRATT.
Death Relieved Her Sufferings on Tuesday.

      After a long illness, Mrs. Nancy A. PRATT passed away on Tuesday morning. She had been in delicate health for a long time, and a few weeks ago her condition became critical. Since then she was very near death's door, her advanced age preventing her from rallying. She gradually grew weaker, until at 4:30 Tuesday morning the spark of life went out and her mortal body was released from suffering. The end was not unexpected, and surrounded by sorrowing sons and daughters, she quietly passed away as though into a sound and peaceful sleep.
      Mrs. PRATT had been a resident of Mariposa county for nearly thirty-seven years, and was respected by all. An indulgent mother, a kind and benevolent friend and neighbor and an ernest follower of a Christian life were the attributes that made her loved by all, and which will cause her to be missed.
      Mrs. Nancy Ann PRATT was born in Abbyville district, South Carolina, on September 8, 1829, being 75 years, 8 months and 23 days of age. At the age of twenty she was married to Joseph Abner PRATT, and moved to Chattanooga county, Georgia. After living there for twenty years, they came to California, arriving at Sacramento on June 2, 1869. On July 4th of that year they came to Mariposa county and settled in the Oakvale district, where they spent a year. The family then moved to Pea Ridge where their home was until two and a half years ago. On July 13, 1877, Mr. PRATT died. Mrs. PRATT was the mother of ten children- six daughters and four sons. Two daughters and one son having died, the surviving daughters are; Mrs. Mary E. SMITH of Fresno Flats, Mrs. J. E. LAREW of Madera, Mrs. Emma LAREW of Pea Ridge, Mrs. Alice SMITH of Bakersfield. The sons are C. P. PRATT of Mariposa and J. M. PRATT of Princeton, Colusa county. There are also twenty-two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
      The funeral was held from the family residence on Wednesday afternoon and was largely attended. Rev. C. W. LONG conducted the services, paying a tribute to the deceased, and offering words of consolation to the sorrowing relatives. Hymns were sung by a choir and the hearse was escorted to the Mariposa cemetery where the body was laid to rest by the side of her departed husband.

CROSS, James June 3, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of James CROSS.

James L. CROSS died in Stockton on Tuesday of heart disease, with which he long suffered. Mr. CROSS was a prominent mining man and was for many years in charge of large mining interests of the late W. S. HOBART of San Francisco, and was one of the executors of the HOBART will, and managed the millionaire's estate until a few years ago. He had an active part in the development of some of the large mining operations in California and Nevada, and as the representative of the HOBART estate was associated with Charles D. LANE and the late Alvinza HAYWARD in the control of the famous Utican mine in Calveras county and their other properties. From 1887 to 1891 he was superintendent of the Mariposa Grant, and is well remembered here. He was a native of New York, aged 65 years. He leaves a widow.

DEXLER, Alonzo June 10, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Another Pioneer Gone.

Alonzo DEXTER, an old time resident of Greeley district, passed away Tuesday night, June 6th, at the family home on Greeley hill. He had been sick about three weeks. Dropsy was the immediate cause of death. Mr. DEXTER was a native of Maine, aged about 72 years. In 1862 or 1863 he settled in the vicinity of Coulterville, where he has since lived. He was an upright and respected citizen, and ever devoted to his family. His wife and seven children survive him. The daughters are Mrs. Marion DEHL, Mrs. Chris. Peterson and Miss Kittie DEXTER. The sons are Roland B., Alonzo, Jr., George and John DEXTER.
Thus has one more of the old pioneers passed away.

BAILEY, Charles A. June 10, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

FELL FROM EL CAPITAN.

Mountain Climber Killed by a Terrible Fall.

      Charles A. BAILIEY was dashed to death in Yosemite Valley on Monday by falling from a precipice. The following account of the accident appeared in Tuesday's San Francisco Call: Yosemite, June 6- Word was brought to the village late last night by J. C. STAATS of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, that Charles A. BAILEY of Oakland, and a prominent Sierra Club member, had fallen from a precipice to his death.
      BAILEY and STAATS tried to make a record climb up the face of a cliff west of El CAPITAN. They started early this morning up the almost perpendicular face of the cliff where there is no trail and where man has never placed foot before. About 3 o'clock they had accomplished about half of the 3,000 feet of ascent and had halted for breath. BAILEY was sitting on a narrow shelf and STAATS was clinging to the face of the rock below. Suddenly BAILY began to slide. He shot downward a few feet to STAATS left, and fell headlong out of sight, striking his head several times before he disappeared.
      STAATS was horror-stricken, but gathering courage he climbed down to a point where he had found BAILEY'S hat and a blood splattered rock. Further than this he was unable to go, and he could not gain sight of the body. By almost superhuman efforts he made his way to the top alone and at last reached the village. STAATS was almost prostrated by the physical and mental strain when he arrived here, but he wanted to return at once.
      Early this morning Warden HARLOW and Dr. Martin H. FISCHER of San Francisco, with a large force of men, started with STAATS for the scene of the tragedy. Bailey had just returned from a fourteen month's trip around the world, during which he had climbed the Matterhorn and other mountains. He had visited Yosemite for sixteen consecutive summers and was the discoverer of Sierra Point. He was an indefatigable mountain climber, though 59 years of age. STAATS is about 22 years old.
      The party searching for the body of BAILEY located it at 11 'clock to-day. J. A. SNELL of Callistoga and H. SPAULDING and F. CURRY of Palo Alto were lowered by a rope 600 feet and by 1 o'clock had brought the corpse to a point where it could be taken by others. The body was badly mangled and most of the larger bones were broken. It is being embalmed and will be sent to his home in Oakland.
      Charles A. BAILEY was a well known and wealthy real estate dealer of Alameda county. He was an enthusiastic lover of Yosemite Valley. He wrote several articles descriptive of its beauty and there is now awaiting publication a book on the valley written by him. BAILEY began his last trip to the valley on May 31. He had often, despite his age, expressed a desire to scale the face of El Capitan.
      This is the second similar fatality to happen in Yosemite. In early days, - in 1865, it is said, a visitor to the valley fell off the cliff just after he had climbed the ladders leading to the top of Vernal fall.

NICE-RAYMANN June 10, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

On May 25th in Stockton there was a wedding in which G. E. NICE, a prominent business man of Mt. Bullion, and Miss Minnie RAYMANN, the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jolin RAYMANN of this place, were principals. The Rev. W. E. LUNDY of the First Presbyterian Church performed the ceremony. The couple have many friends in this and adjoining counties who wish them unbounded happiness.

CALDWELL, James June 17, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

James CALDWELL died on Monday at the county hospital. He was a native of Scotland, aged 76 years. For many years he lived at Indian Gulch where he followed mining.

McMILLAN-GUEST June 17, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Married in Merced.

      At the Cosmopolitan hotel, on Wednesday, June 7, 1905, Miss Minnie E. GUEST of Hornitos was made the happy bride of John A. McMILLAN, also of Hornitos. The bride was very becomingly attired in a dress of pale blue silk and was attended by Miss Irene LORD. John W. GUEST, brother of the bride, acted as best man. The ceremony, which was performed by Judge RECTOR, was witnessed by the relatives of the contracting parties and a few intimate friends.
      The happy couple took an early train, on Thursday, for San Francisco, where the honeymoon will be spent. On their return they will make their home at Mt. Gaines. Miss GUEST is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. GUEST of Mt. Gaines and is very popular among her circle of admiring friends. Her sunny disposition and kindness of heart win for her the love of all who know her.
      Mr. McMILLAN was raised in the vicinity of Hornitos and is an engineer, being employed at the present at the Ruth Pierce mine. He is a young man of sterling qualities and is to be congratulated for having won so fair and worthy a young lady for his bride. The happy couple have the best wishes of the entire community for a long, happy and prosperous life.
     Well Wisher.

WELLS, Howard June 17, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Howard WELLS Dead.

Howard WELLS, who has been at the point of death for several weeks, but whose wonderful vitality has stayed the hand of death even as the shadow descended on him. passed away at noon Wednesday. Mr. WELLS has been seriously ill for several months, indeed it has been several years since he enjoyed good health. He was well known in this section, having for many years held some official position.
Mr. WELLS was a native of Kentucky, aged 59 years, 6 months and 14 days. He had four children who survive him, George and Oscar and Misses Mabel and Alice WELLS. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the residence. -Madera Tribute.

STOCKTON-STOCKTON June 17, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

STOCKTON-STOCKTON.

Wednesday of this week in the Mission Presbyterian Church, San Francisco, Miss Clara STOCKTON of that city became the bride of Mr. N. S. STOCKTON of Merced. The young lady, a second cousin of the groom, is known in Merced social circles, having visited here only a short time ago.
The ceremony was witnessed by many. James HAGGESAY, formerly of Merced but now a medical student in San Francisco, gave the bride away. Among the choice presents the most notable was a $1,200 piano, the gift of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. STOCKTON were safely launched on their journey Wednesday night by a throng of merry friends, and are now anchored at their home, the Capt. GRAY place, which the groom recently purchased.- Merced Express, June 10th.

CUNEO-DAVIES June 17, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

CUNEO-DAVIES.

The San Francisco Examiner of Thursday contained the following wedding notice: A wedding uniting two prominent families of Mariposa and San Mateo counties took place at St. Mary's Cathedral last evening, when Miss Estelle F. DAVIES became the bride of David CUNEO. The Rev. Father PENDERGAST officiated at the ceremony, which was witnessed by only a few friends of the couple. After the ceremony there was an elaborate supper at the St. Francis Hotel.
The parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Robert DAVIES, are residents of (Mt. Bullion) Mariposa county, but make frequent visits to this city, so they are almost as well known here as in their home county. Their daughter is winsome and pretty and is a great favorite among her acquaintances. Mr. CUNEO is the son of the late Joseph CUNEO and has been living at San Mateo on the Van BERGEN place, which recently became a part of the CUNEO estate. He is building for his bride a pretty home on Van Ness Avenue, where they will reside.

WOOD-COVERT June 17, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

WOOD-COVERT.

Cupid sometimes does his work in a great hurry. He certainly lost no time in bringing the love affair of B. B. WOODS and Miss Rosetta COVERT to a head, for these two hearts that now beat as one were total strangers to each other a short time ago. Mr. WOODS came to San Francisco a few weeks ago and bought the cleaning and dye works on Main Street. Shortly thereafter Miss COVERT appeared on the scene. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. COVERT, formerly of Whiterock, Mariposa county, but now living in West Merced. Mr. WOOD and Miss CONVERT have not known each other long, but each felt that future happiness depended upon the other so they secured a license this morning and were married this afternoon by Judge GRIFFIN, in the latter's office. The bride's parents were not appraised of their daughters intention, and had not yet been informed of the marriage at a late hour this afternoon. It is hoped and expected, however, that the young people will be forgiven and will be started on the matrimonial journey of life with the proper blessing. The Sun extends congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple.-Merced Sun, June 14th.

KING, Mrs. Sarah B. June 25, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Mrs. Sarah B, KING, mother of R. L. KING of this city, died in San Francisco Thursday of last week. She was a native of Missouri, aged 72 years. Three sons and a daughter are left to mourn the loss of a devoted mother- James B., Dr. J. F. and R. L. KING, and Mrs. C. L. MERRILL. The funeral services were held on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at the late residence of the deceased, 1462 Union street. Internment in San Jose, leaving the city by the 11:30 a.m. train.- Merced Sun.

Vitals for July 1905

July 1, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BORN July 1905 Mariposa Gazette

DUNNING- In Mariposa, June 27th, 1905, to the wife of H. L. DUNNING, a daughter. HUGHES- At Oakvale, June 10, 1905, to the wife of C. R. HUGHES, a daughter.

July 8, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BORN July 8, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BONDSHU- In Mariposa, July 1, 1905, to the wife of F. A. BONDSHU, a son.

CHAPMAN- At Oakvale, June 23rd, 1905, to the wife of Lee CHAPMAN, a daughter.

DIED July 8, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

COVEL- In Coulterville, June 29th, 1905, Thos. Gerard, dearly beloved and youngest child of James and Elizabeth COVEL, a native of Coulterville, aged 1 year, 6 months and 10 days.

July 15, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BORN July 15, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

CAMIN- In Mariposa, June 8, 1905, to the wife of A. A. CAMIN, a son.

July 22, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BORN July 22, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

DUNAWAY- At Cathey's Valley, June 25, 1905, to the wife of H. N. DUNAWAY, a daughter. HAMILTON- At Chowchilla, July 11th, 1905, to the wife of Paul HAMILTON, a daughter.

DIED July 22, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

HUGHES- In Oakvale, July 7, 1905, Violet Bernardine, daughter of Hr. and Mrs. C. R. HUGHES, aged 28 days.

July 29, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BORN July 29, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

HOPE- In Coulterville, July 14, 1905, to the wife of George HOPE, a daughter.

THOMPSON- In Mariposa, July 22, 1905, to the wife of James M. THOMPSON, a daughter.

LAIRD- At Jerseydale, July 24, 1905, to the wife of D. T. LAIRD, a son.

Obituaries, birth and marriage announcements.

BOURLAND, John L. July 1, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

John L. BOURLAND, Sheriff of Tuolumne county from 1864-1868, died in Arkansas on June 12th. He was a prominent citizen of Inyo county, and had gone to Arkansas for the benefit of his health. His age was 71 years.

GRACE, Patrick July 1, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Patrick GRACE, for many years a resident of Buchanan, died at Madera last week. He was a native of Ireland, aged 73 years. He came to California when a young man and located at Buchanan. During the greater part of his life he followed mining. He leaves a family of one daughter and four sons, all grown, a sister, Mrs. M. COVER of Plainsburg, and a brother.

TAYLOR, Elias July 1, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Killed by a Fall.

Elias TAYLOR of Snelling was killed Saturday by falling through a roof. He was shingling Mr. WILSON'S barn, about ten miles above Snelling. The sheathing gave way beneath him and he fell to the earth, twenty feet below, striking upon his head and sustaining concussion of the brain. He died two hours afterwards without regaining consciousness. An inquest was held Sunday by Coroner NORDGREN, and the body was interred in the Snelling cemetery. Deceased is supposed to have been a native of Kentucky and between 60 and 65 years of age. He had lived in the Snelling neighborhood for twenty years or more. He was a single man and it is not known that he had any relatives. He possessed many good qualities and is well spoken of by acquaintances.- Merced Star.

MINTZ, July 1, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Child Burned to Death.

      A little colored girl by the name of MINTZ, four years old, was burned to death Thursday afternoon of last week near Snelling, says the Merced Sun.
      The MINTZ family, consisting of the father and mother and four children, have been living in a house seven miles from Snelling, on the road between Snelling and LaGRANGE. Uncle Hart ELLISON, a very old negro, (said to be 100 years old) was also a member of the household and a distant relative of the MINTZ family.
      In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. MINTZ and the other children were away from home, picking fruit on a neighboring ranch. Of the two children left at home the older went to field nearby at 4 o'clock to drive up a cow. While she was gone the four year old concluded to make a fire in the stove. Uncle HART, in the front part of the house, heard a noise in the kitchen, and on opening the kitchen door found that room completely enveloped in flames. He ran out of the front door into the yard, and then saw the baby run out of the kitchen, through the yard and into the field. The child clothing was on fire in various places. The older sister picked up a bucket of water and started for the little one, but could not overtake her until she had run nearly 200 yards, where she fell dead.
      The house with all it's contents, was entirely destroyed, leaving the family completely destitute and with out a dollar in the world. The house belonged to Hastacher & Kahn Co.
      The fire spread from the house to the adjoining field, where it consumed several hundred acres of grain belonging to the HARDER brothers and others.

LEONARD, Nick July 1, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Fixed Him Plenty.

Nick LEONARD, sometimes known as "Crazy Nick," crank and suspected stage robber, fell into a trap set for burglars Friday night of last week and was instantly killed. LEONARD is the man suspected of having robbed the Yosemite stage at Big Oak Flat about a year ago, a fact sufficient to give the item of his death a local flavor. It occurred on the SWURE ranch, Stanislaus county, according to the Stockton Independent. The proprietor before leaving his place, remembering numerous burglaries of recent occurrence in the neighborhood, arranged a rifle so that the gun would be discharged straight through the aperture when a window was raised, the shot in turn exploding some giant powder. The Swede, intent on robbery, butted into this concealed mine, and as a consequence was first shot and then blown up. His shattered remains were found in the morning. Officers think LEONARD was implicated in sundry crimes, including several holdups, the latest being that of the Mount Hamilton stage a few weeks ago.

ORE-SAFFORD July 1, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Romantic Wedding.

A wedding occurred near Sugar Pine, Madera county, a few weeks ago that was quite romantic. Dr. ORE, a physician, and Miss Ethel SAFFORD were the contracting parties. It was their intention to be married at the home of the bride's mother at Miami Mills, in Mariposa county, but owing to a misunderstanding of the law, which provides that a marriage must be solemnized in the county where the license is issued, the license was secured in Madera county. The mistake was not discovered until the wedding day, but it did not take long to change the plans so as to fit the law. Upon invitation of the superintendent of the Sugar Pine Co., the happy couple and the invited guest boarded a logging train and were rolled down over the line into Madera county to be married. The spot chosen was wild and picturesque, and amid the tall pines and cedars and in solemn silence, the couple where united by Rev. FURNEAUX. After the ceremony the wedding party returned to the home of the bride's mother in Mariposa county, where a wedding dinner was served.- Merced Sun.

DRUMMAND, Miss Jeanette July 1, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of a Young Woman.

Miss Jeanette DRUMOND died at the county hospital last Saturday. She had been suffering with an internal cancer, her only chance of recovery being a very delicate and serious operation. Dr. HOWE, assisted by Dr. GALLISON, performed the operation, which promised to be successful. She stood the operation well and her recovery seemed hopeful. Her strength was not sufficient for her to recuperate, an a few days afterward she began sinking, the spark of life going out a week after the operation was performed.
The unfortunate young woman was a resident of Mt. Bullion, having come to this county from Davisville, Yolo county. She was 35 years of age. The funeral was held here Sunday internment being in the Mariposa cemetery.

SMITH, Mrs. C. C. July 8, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Mrs. C. C. SMITH, one of the early residents of this county, died at Merced on Monday. In 1859 she lived at Hornitos and afterwards at Snelling. Her husband, who died in 1900, was an extensive rancher and sheepherder. She was 71 years of age.

COVEL, Gerald July 8, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

In Memoriam.

      "Earths fairest blossom is none to fair for the garden of Paradise. Naught too young and pure for God." So thought Heaven's stern messenger as he lingered for weary days over a home which had but a short time before felt Sorrow's blighting touch and unheeding the pleading cries of those who fain would keep him little Gerald COVEL'S young life was wafted to its place among the bright-robed children of God.
      What can we say in these first awful weeks to console those stricken parents, to brighten that desolate home? Nothing, Words are powerless! But could the vail be drawn aside and all the dazzling beauty of his heavenly home be revealed, could even those who loved him mos wish to see him back?
      Little Gerald had been ailing for some time but until a short time before his death no one realized that his illness would prove more serious, so bright and cheerful did he seem. A merciful Providence had been loaned this treasure, but the fond parents had hoped he might be left with them. But God knew best and in His own good time will send them comfort.
      The boys voice is stilled; the dimpled hands are folded forever; the tireless feet will run no more but the memory of little Gerald still will live in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. B.D.M.

COVEL, infant July 8, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Last week we failed to note the death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. COVEL.

MURPHY, J. M.& GOANER, July 8, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

On July 5th J. M. MURPHY, on old timer, passed away after a short illness at McCARTHY'S ranch on Greeley Hill. On the same day a young man, Herman GOANER, died on the road five meles above here. He was traveling for his health. The remains were taken to Merced for internment.

SHEPARD-MANGUM July 15, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

SHEPARD-MANGUM.

      Last Saturday at noon at the Court House, Jeremiah B. SHEPARD and Mary E. MANGUM were united in marriage. Rev. Wm. BROWN performed the ceremony.
      The bride is an estimable young woman of Raymond. The groom is well-known and popular here, being a native of this county. He is the owner of the Mariposa- Raymond stage line.
      The young couple have made their home at Raymond. They have the best wishes of their many friends.

SMITH, infant July 15, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank V. SMITH died last Friday morning. The child had been sickly all his life. He was five months odd. The community sympathizes with the bereaved parents.

PRIEST, Mrs. Margaret July 22, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Mrs. PRIEST.

      Mrs. Margaret PRIEST, a native of Falkirk, Scotland, aged 67 years, after a years illness entered into rest at her home on PRIEST'S Hill, July 9th, 1905. The cause of death was a cancerous growth that slowly but surely sapped her vitality. For forty-seven years she dwelt in the southern part of Tuolumne county and a few women knew as many strangers as she did. The roadside station at PRIESTS was the stopping place of all who journeyed to and from Yosemite Valley, via the Big Oak Flat route, and many of the world's greatest men were for a time her guests.
      Mrs. PRIEST was twice married. She came to California with her first husband, Alexander KIRKWOOD, who died many years ago. After remaining a widow for a number of years she espoused the late William C. PRIEST. He passed away about five years ago, and she has since then been a widow.
      The funeral took place from her late residence on Tuesday morning, internment being on the divide between Big Oak Flat and Grovebuck. - Mother Lode Magnet.

CRAIGHAN-WELLER July 22, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

CRAIGHAN- WELLER.

      On Wednesday evening of last week, at Fort Bragg, Mendocino county. Miss Adella Viola CRAIGHAN and Charles Russell WELLER were united in marriage. The affair was a quiet one, the ceremony being witnessed only by the immediate relatives of the parties. Rev. STURTEVANT officiated. After spending two weeks on their honeymoon at Santa Cruz, they will make their home at Fort Bragg.
      The bride is well and favorably known in this county, of which she is a native. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. CRAIGHAN of Mt. Bullion. She was one of Mariposa county's handsome and most popular young ladies, and her many friends extend best wishes for her married life.
      The group is a young Mendocino county man, and is engaged in the merchandise business. He is highly spoken of.

HAMILTON, Mrs. Lucinda July 22, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of a Young Mother.

Mrs. Lucinda HAMILTON, wife of Paul HAMILTON and daughter of Archie LEONARD, died at the family home at Chowchilla last Saturday morning. A few days before she had given birth to a child, from which she was unable to recover. Her condition becoming very serious, Dr. HOWE was called, but he was not sent for soon enough, arriving there after Mrs. HAMILTON had passed away. Death was caused by septicemia. Mrs. HAMILTON was a native of California, aged 21 years.
The funeral was held at the residence on Sunday morning, and was conducted by undertaker Geo. E. NICE and Milo CHURCHILL. Rev. Chas. WESTFALL preached the funeral sermon. Internment was in the family burying ground at Chowchilla.

FINE, Col. J. R. E. July 22, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Col. J. ER. E. FINE, an old resident of Mariposa and vicinity, died in Mariposa Thursday night. Deceased was a native of New York, aged 81 years. The funeral will take place to-day at 2:30 o'clock p.m. Internment, public cemetery.

McELLIGOTT, Thos. July 22, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

DEATH OF THOS. McELLIGOTT.

Passing of a Well-Known Mariposan- Tribute From a Friend.

      Thomas McELLIGOTT died in San Francisco last Sunday morning. His death followed an illness of several months from consumption.
      Mr. McELLIGOTT was one of Mariposa county's best known citizens, among whom none enjoyed a higher regard for personal worth and integrity. Both as a private citizen and as a public servant he was esteemed by all, and his untimely death is a matter of sincere regret.
      He came to Mariposa county in 1875, and made his home at Bear Valley, where he followed his trade of blacksmith until 1883. In that year he came to Mariposa where he lived until about three years ago, when he removed with his family to San Francisco.
      The following obituary by one of Mr. McELLIGOTT'S friends is a fitting tribute to the memory of a good man:
      With the peace and silence that settles over San Francisco on the Sabbath, peace and rest closed the long illness and suffering of Thomas McELLIGOTT at his home on Polk St. Last November he returned from the mines of Nevada, afflicted with malaria and a heavy cold that insidiously resolved into tuberculosis, and patiently the modest Mariposan awaited the end, grateful for every tender ministration of friend and family. With the most solemn rites of the Catholic church, the remains were borne by Mariposans to St. Mary's Cathedral and thence to Holy Cross Cemetery, where the ardent artisan was laid to rest a few steps from the tomb of the "Mariposa Blacksmith." Among the pall bearers were C. L. MAST, Charles MARGRAVE, J. H. CORCORAN and J. J. MULLERY.
      Thomas McELLIGOTT was born in St. Sophis, County of Terrebonne, Canada, fifty-five years ago. He wrought in iron, and early sought the United States. He lent his sinews to the boring of the great Hoosac tunnel in Massachusetts, and in 1875 he came to California. The stubborn stone of Mariposa county attracted him, and no man has done more to force the golden hills to yield their tribute. Up to the time of his arrival, the great drills that were hurling their points against the churlish quartz, too readily crumbled, but he applied a new tempering process and armed the miner with a truer lance. In every great mine of the county, the great mechanic modestly pitted his skill, and earnestly he struggled with mind and muscle to avert the decadence of the Mariposa mines. In 1879 he married Annice GOURGUET of Bear Valley and began a most happy domestic life. One son, Tommy, was born to them, and to this boy he has left a consolatory heritage of his own worth and skill. Widow and son survive him, and they will never falter in their devotion to their affectionate kinsman.
      Mariposa county was dear to him, and to it he gave his best years and efforts. Two terms he served as its Supervisor, and his associate, Charles MAST, who tirelessly attended to the details of the sepulture, declares that "Tom McELLIGOTT'S deepest concern was to devote the slender revenue of the county to its very best interests. Everything that was good for the county found soil in the soul of Tom." To the last he held Mariposa in the fondest remembrance, and so confidently maintained that the balm of its mountains would bring him back health that the family had resolved to grant his longing when death intervened and bore the master mechanic to a more mystic haven.
                                                       Henry C. HALL.
                                           San Francisco, July 18, 1905.

MENTZER-DEGNAN July 22, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

George MENTZER and Miss Kate J. DEGNAN, both popular young residents of Coulterville, were married at Merced on Tuesday.

HUFF, John July 29, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

John HUFF, the unfortunate man whose sad plight in having suffered from freezing and starvation was mentioned in this paper last week, died at the county hospital at Bodie on Wednesday of last week. The unfortunate man in his desire to earn an honest living had braved the terrors of the cold high Sierras at to early a time of year, and he gave his life as a sacrifice to his energy to be an independent an honest man.

McMATH, Mrs. Gertrude July 29, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Dies In Reno, Nevada.

A telegram received in this city by Mrs. James HARDIN from Reno, Nev., announces the death in that city of her daughter, Mrs. Bert McMATH, (nee Gertrude CHAPPELL), formerly of this city. Mrs. McMATH was raised in Merced and attended the public schools here. Shortly after leaving school she married one Herman GREENE, a printer, but their married life was not a happy one, and after living for a short time they were divorced. She then met and married Mr. McMATH and went to Reno to reside, where she died. No cause is given as to her death, though the message states that she was buried yesterday. - Sun, July 21.
The deceased will be remembered by many Mariposans having for a time lived here, shortly after her marriage with Mr. GREENE, he being employed on the Mariposa Gazette

CAMPODONICO, Mrs. Virginia July 29, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Sad Death.

Virginia, the wife of Louis CAMPODONICO, died near Mt. Bullion on Monday the 24th inst. The cause of the unfortunate young woman's death we are informed, was heat prostration. She was ill less than twenty-four hours, when her sufferings were relieved by death. Deceased was a native of Hornitos, this county, and was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. VALVERDE of Hornitos. She was an estimable young lady of 24 years of age. Besides her husband and other near relatives she leaves two little girls aged respectively four and six years. The bereaved husband and other relatives, are entitled to, and will receive the sympathy of all in their great sorrow.

CAMPODONICO, Mrs. Virginia July 29, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Burial Services.

(communicated)

      In Hornitos last Thursday afternoon the solemn Catholic right of burial for the dead was performed by the church of St. Catherine of Sienna by the Rev. Father FITZGERALD over the remains of Mrs. Virginia CAMPODONICO, who died of congestion of the brain rather suddenly on the 24th near Mt. Bullion.
      The deceased was born in Hornitos February 19, 1880, and was 25 years of age at the time she passed away. The funeral ws largely attended by people from Bear Valley, Mt. Bullion, Merced Falls and Hornitos. The pall bearers were; James ARTHUR, Julian BAUER, Sam GUEST, Joe SPAGNOLI, Jr., Geo. REEB, Jr., August CADEMARTORI.
      The Rev. Father FITZGERALD expatiated especially on the vanity of things, and particularly at the home of death. He also admonished the people with great emphasis especially from the words of our Lord in the gospel of St. Mathew; "I shall come like a thief in the night when you least expect me." From this he inferred that we should be ever ready for the awful summons of death, by living a holy life.
      The deceased leaves to mourn her demise a sorrowing husband and two dear little girls, a mother, Mrs. Chas. RENNI, two sisters, Mrs. Albert NICHOLS and Mrs. Emilio CAMPODONICO, two brothers, Manuel and Vincent VALVERDE. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery at Hornitos. May she rest in peace.

SAWYER, Roney July 29, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Roney SAWYER Dead.

Roney SAWYER, whom old timers of Mariposa and vicinity well and favorably knew, died in Merced last Monday. In partnership with his brother he had for a long time since conducted a prosperous butcher business in the latter place. In early days he followed mining at Sherlocks and Colorado, in this countyy, and from here he removed to Plainsburg, Merced county. In 1871 he went to Merced, where he continuously resided up to the time of his death. His funeral took place in his home town last Tuesday.

VITALS August 1905 Mariposa Gazette

August 5, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

None listed.

August 12, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

None listed.

August 19, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BORN August 19, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

PHILBROOK- Near Mariposa, August 13, 1905, to the wife of Eugene PHILBROOK, a son.

August 26, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements Mariposa Gazette

AUSTIN, Rueb August 5, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Indian Killed.

      Word was received at the Sheriff's office on Friday the 28th, that an Indian by the name of Rueb AUSTIN had been killed by other Indians in the Yosemite Valley. Sheriff PROUTY and District Attorney Adair immediately left for the scene of the trouble to investigate the matter and returned Wednesday last.
      From those officers we learn that deceased met his death by a pistol in the hands of a half breed, by the name of Charlie HART, who is about 20 years of age. Another young Indian named Joe RUEB, who was present at the time of the shooting, was arrested and is now in the county jail. The arrested Indian claims that the shooting was accidental, but is being held pending a settlement of that question. Indian Charlie HART immediately skipped out and up to the present writing had not been apprehended, although a search is being made for him by the officers. The dead Indian was about 17 years of age and was raised in the vicinity of Bull Creek.
      As far as could be learned no trouble existed between the Indians and all were sober at the time of the shooting.

DEANE, Robert E. August 5, 1905 Mariposa Gazette
A Fresno Murder.

      Emmett RIGGINS, a wealthy contractor of this city, shot and killed his friend and invited guest, Robert E. DEANE, last Monday, who is best known in these parts as vineyardist.
      In other sections of the world DEANE has distinguished himself variously as a British army officer, editor, war correspondent and magazine writer. He was a son of Royal E. DEANE, a millionaire manufacturer of New York. Until the Boer war he was a major in the British army. Later he represented a New York paper as a war correspondent in China. Then he was editor of a Philadelphia daily and still later an artist and magazine writer, finally coming out here three years ago to regain his health on a California farm.
      The shooting appears to have been practically without provocation. After having a few drinks together RIGGINS invited DEANE home to dinner. When they arrived DEANE was to intoxicated to eat and while lunch was being served he took a nap in his host's bedroom.
      An hour later he arose, descended to the parlor and when Mrs. RIGGINS offered him a drink of ice water he remarked; "Oh, I guess I can pay for what I get." At this RIGGINS became enraged, snatched a revolver and emptied it into the body of his guest. Four bullets took effect and DEANE fell dead. The contractor is in jail charged with murder.

McSWAIN, John F. August 5, 1905 Mariposa Gazette
Death of John F. McSWAIN.

      John F. McSWAIN, well-known in this and Merced county, died at Clark's saw mill in the Snow Creek country on the afternoon of last Sunday. Mr. McSWAIN had long been a sufferer from the dread and incurable disease, consumption, and it has been generally known for the past two years that it was only a question of a short time until death would claim him as a victim.
      Mr. McSWAIN held several offices of trust and prominence in Merced county, among them being Recorder, Sheriff and District Attorney, and to his credit, may it be said, that no more faithful and energetic officer ever filled those positions. He was a native of Missouri and about 52 years of age. He leaves a widow and two sons to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and kind father.
      Funeral services were held at his old residence in Plainsburg, Merced country, last Tuesday, and his remains were shipped to San Francisco for cremation.

GAREY-DOUGLASS August 12, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Married in San Francisco.

A pretty wedding took place at thhe residence of Mrs. HEILBRON 225 Leavenworth street, July 16th at noon, when A. T. GAREY of Coulterville and Mrs. Margaret DOUGLAS of Goldfield, Nev., were united in marriage by the Rev. William N. MERSERVE, Mrs. HEILBRON being bridesmaid and William AVERY of Coulterville acting as best man. After the ceremony a banquet was served and toasts and responses were enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. GAREY will take a honeymoon trip to Yosemite Valley and the big trees, returning by way of Coulterville, where they will reside temporarily.- Examiner, August 6.

GARRIGAN and YATES August 12, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Yosemite Drowning.

      In our last week's paper we reported in a general way, the death of a man and a girl by drowning in the Yosemite Valley, but were unable to give details.
      From a party who was present in the valley at the time of the tragedy, we are now enabled to give the following account of the drowning:
      A young lady, Miss Mary, GARRIGAN, who was camped with her parents and other relatives near the bank of the river below the town proper, while engaged in playing, accidentally fell into the stream. Her unfortunate plight was witnessed by Corporal POTTS and another soldier by the name of YATES.
      Corporal POTTS immediately went to the rescue of the young woman, but was compelled to return to shore without rendering the assistance that prompted him to make the attempt to save her life. Mr. YATES then plunged into the river to help the drowning girl, but with no results other than that he proved himself a hero, as his life was sacrificed along with that of the unfortunate young lady.
      Mrs. GARRIGAN was about seventeen years of age and a resident of Los Angelese, where her remains were shipped for internment. The funeral services of soldier YATES were held with military honors at the burying ground at Wawona.

COLLINS, Edward, Sr. August 12, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Edward COLLINS, Sr.

      At his home near Hornitos last Wednesday night at half past ten, death ended the sufferings of Edward COLLINS, Sr. Mr. COLLINS had for a long time been afflicted with asthma, which disease was the immediate cause of death.
      Edward COLLINS, Sr., was a native of England and about 73 years of age. He was one of the early pioneers of this county where he has continuously resided, following the occupations of mining and farming. His many noble qualities of heart and mind made him a host of friends, and he had no enemies.
      To mourn the irreparable loss of a kind, generous and affectionate husband and father deceased leaves an aged widow, Mrs. Mary Ann COLLINS, and four daughters, Mrs. J. F. THORN and Mrs. Charles PETTIS of Mariposa, Mrs. Fred JACKSON of Amador county and Mrs. Joseph BARCROFT of Madera; two sons, Edward COLLINS, Jr. of Mt. Bullion and Supervisor J. W. COLLINS of Hornitos.
      The funeral was held at Hornitos Friday and was largely attended by sympathetic friends and sorrowing relatives. The last sad rites were conducted under the auspices of the Hornitos lodge of Odd Fellows, of which order the deceased was an honored member, and the internment was in the Odd Fellows cemetery of that town.
      Mr. COLLINS went to his grave with the respect and love of all who knew him, and the Gazette-Mariposan joins in sympathy for his bereaved relatives.

PETERSON, Willie August 19, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Willie, the twin son of William PETERSON and wife of Mt. Bullion, died at Mt. Bullion on the 15th. The internment was in Mariposa cemetery yesterday.

MAST, C. L. August 19, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of C. L. MAST.

      Charles L. MAST, for many years a resident of Coulterville, this county, but later of San Francisco, died suddenly in the latter city on Monday, August 114th, 1905. An autopsy showed that death was caused by valvular disease of the heart. Mr. MAST was employed by BARCROFT & Co. and it was while on his way to his employers office that death overtook him. Mr. MAST was well known in this county, and for one term was a member of Board of Supervisors.
      Deceased first came to this county during the 70's and was the manager of the Bandarita and other mines above Coulterville, which were the property P.P. MAST, a cousin of the deceased. After operations on the mine suspended, Mr. MAST laid out and had planted at Horseshoe Bend the large orchard and vineyard which to-day remains a monument to his memory. He left Mariposa county several years ago and has been located in various parts of the State, always being identified with some mining enterprise, but returning to San Francisco he became associated with the firm of Barcroft & Co., in whose employ he was at the time of his untimely death.
      He was a native of Pennsylvania, aged 64 years. The funeral took place on Wednesday under the auspices of Star King Lodge, F. & A. M., of which the deceased was a member, internment being in Mount Olivett cemetery.

KESSLER, Peter August 26, 1905 Mariposa Gazette
A FATAL ACCIDENT.

Peter KESSLER Falls to his Death in Princeton Mine.

      Last Friday evening word was sent to Mariposa stating that Peter KESSLER, a mine employed by the M. C. & M. Co. in the Princeton mine, had been killed and requesting that the Coroner be sent at once.
      The accident occurred shortly after four o'clock, the dead man's watch stopping at nine minutes past four, which was probably the time he met his death.
      It appears from the facts produced at the inquest that Mr. KESSLER and a fellow workman, Len IVES, were at work repairing some part of the shaft about thirty feet above the 1150 station in the mine. Mr. KESSLER told his working partner that he was going to the station after a drink of water, and at the same time picked up some dull drills and started down the shaft for the station. He had gone but a few feet when the skip on the north side of the shaft descended and its supposed that struck him on the head, causing him to fall 600 feet to the bottom of the mine. Death must have been instantaneous. Upon his not returning Mr. IVES started for the station, and seeing the drills lying in the shaft he at once realized what had happened and continued his search down the shaft, finding the body of the unfortunate man lying in the bottom. It is supposed that Mr. KESSLER made the mistake of not knowing which skip was being lowered, and unfortunately went down the wrong compartment.
      The body was at once brought to the surface where it was found that it was horribly mutilated and bruised. The man's features were almost unrecognizable and his body a mass of bruises. His right leg was also broken midway between the knee and ankle.
      Much regret is expressed at the death of Mr. KESSLER as he is spoken of my those who knew him to be a man of sterling worth. He had gone to work on Tuesday previous to his death and was working his forth shift in the mine.
      The deceased was a native of Ohio, 43 years of age, and the only known relative is a sister who lives at Avon, Ohio, and word of the accident was telegraphed to her at once.
      Coroner BERTKEN held the inquest on Saturday morning and the jury composed of P. H. HIGGINS, J. TURNER, Frank McMASTER, J. C. DUNN, Bert McFADDEN and Chas. MARRE brought in the following verdict:
      We, the Jurors, summoned to appear before D. E. BERTKEN, find that the deceased was a native of Ohio, aged 43 years, that he came to his death on the 18th of August, 1905, by being struck with a skip in the shaft of the Princeton mine, that his death was the cause of the accident and we, the jury, exonerate the company from any blame whatsoever.
      The funeral took place in Mariposa Sunday morning and the remains were followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends.

JAMES-BRANSON August 26, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

James - BRANSON Wedding.

      On Friday August 18th inst., at San Jose, Edward James of San Francisco and Miss Maud BRANSON of Mariposa were united in marriage.
      The ceremony that united the fortunes of these two young hearts was performed by the Rev. Dr. HUDSON, pastor of the Methodist church of San Jose. The wedding took place at the home of Mr. F. H. EASTEY, 200 S. 7th Street, and was witnessed by only a few friends of the couple.
      The best man was Mr. EASTEY and the bridesmaid was Miss Allean BOND, daughter of John BOND, formerly of this place. The bride wore a beautiful gray suit with pink trimmings. Miss BOND, the bridesmaid, wore an elegant blue silk dress.
      They young couple left shortly after the wedding for San Francisco where they will spend their honeymoon and remain temporarily.
      Mr. and Mrs. JAMES have many friends here who wish them all happiness throughout their married life.

PORATH, Sophie August 26, 1905 Mariposa Gazette
In Memoriam.

(communicated)

                 Once again the grim sovereign whose relentless hand no one
     can stay visited the vicinity of Stent, Cal., and like a bloomed blossom
     struck by a cold blast from the north, there drooped and died the
     fairest flower of a happy home, angelic Sophie PORATH.
                   'Tis hard to realize the terrible truth. Happy Sophie, the
     idol of her parents, the delight of her brothers and sisters! No, surely
     death must pass her by. " ' Shall I have naught that is fair,' saith
     he," and with a smile on her face he bore her away to brighter lands,
     leaving her loved ones in the darkness of despair till time's healing
     balm will comfort them with the hope of immortality. Sophie PORATH was a
     general favorite. Her cheery presence brightened many a lonely heart.
     Her friends loved her all who gained acquaintance loved her, she being
     always ready to forgive and was as artless as she was kind.
                  During her brief illness she complained but little and her
     happy disposition asserted itself and she endeavored to comfort her
     mother and sister whose hearts were breaking as they saw the shadow of
     death hovering near, for they had dreamed their dreams for their
     precious one, their fond high dreams, but they never ran so high as that
     heaven to which she has gone, nor stooped to that bed of pain.
                  Sophie PORATH was born at Kinsley, Mariposa county, Cal.,
     April 12, 1885, and was the daughter of Mrs. C. H. KASSABAUM.
                   To mourn her she leaves a mother, a step-father, one
     sister, five brothers and a host of sorrowing friends. Her parents and
     all have the sympathy of the entire community.
                    Sophie died of typhoid fever. All that loving hands could
     do was done but to no avail. She was buried in Sonora, August 21, 1905.
     A Friend.
     Pleasant Valley, August 23, 1905.

Vitals September 1905

September 2, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BORN September 2, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

PATTERSON- At Kinsley, August 23, 1905, to the wife of W. J. PATTERSON, a son.

FREETHY- In Mt. Bullion, August 28, 1905, to the wife of John FREETHY, a daughter.

September 9, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BORN September 9, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

CONTRERAS- In Mariposa, September 4, 1905, to the wife of T. CONTRETAS, a daughter.

September 16, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BORN September 16, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

HOOVER- In Mariposa, September 9th, 1905, to the wife of FRANK HOOVER, a son.

ARNDKE- At Whitlocks, September 9th, 1905, to the wife of Theodore ARNKDE, a son.

September 22, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BORN September 22, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

NEVILLS- At Whitlocks, Sept. 15th, 1905, to the wife of J. J. NEVILLS, a daughter.

LAUDER- At Lewis, September 11, 1905, to the wife of Albert W. LAUDER, a son.

MARRIED September 23, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

MEAGHER-TRABUCCO- In Mt. Bullion, September 19, 1905, by Judge J. J. TRABUCCO, Alfred P. MEAGHER and Miss Eugenia A. TRABUCCO, both of Mt. Bullion.

BRINHAM- KANE- At Darrah, September 19, 1905, by Rev. Father FITZGERALD,

Wesley F. BRINHAM of Jerseydale , and Annie P. KANE of Darrah.

WICKHAM- FERRARI- At Hunters Valley, September 20, 1905, by John L. SMITH, J. P., Elmer J. WICKHAM and Pauline L. FERRARI, both of Hunter's Valley.

September 30, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

CASTOTILLO, Antonio September 2, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Antonio CAST0TILLO died at the home of Fermin RUIZ in Mariposa on Monday of this week. He was a native of Sonora, Mexico, aged 60 years. The deceased was an uncle of Mr. M. S. ALARID, Mrs. A. A. CAMIN and Fermin Ruiz. The funeral was held in Mariposa on Tuesday.

FELT, Joseph R. September 2, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Joseph R. FELT, for many years a resident of Indian Gulch, this county, died at the county hospital last Sunday. The deceased was a native of Germany, and 68 years of age. He was a miner by occupation, and had been an inmate of the hospital about six weeks. The funeral was held on Monday.

MALONEY, P. H. September 2, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

DEATH OF P. H. MALONEY.

Passes Away at the German Hospital in San Francisco.

      On Tuesday of this week P. H. MALONEY, brother of John M. and Miss Mary MALONEY of Hornitos, died at the German Hospital in San Francisco. His remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery of Mariposa on Thursday afternoon, with the full rites of the Catholic church.
      The deceased was an honest, upright honorable man and a good citizen. He was born on the Tuolumne river in the neighborhood of Big Oak Flat in 1862, being 43 years old at the time of his death. When but a babe in arms his parents moved to Mt. Bullion, in this county, and afterwards to the Corbett ranch, where his relatives still reside.
      His childhood and early manhood were passed among the hills of Mariposa county, but like many of the youth of our county, upon arriving at manhood's estate he went forth to seek his fortune in other places, and he has not been a resident here for a number of years.
      For several years past he was in the employ of the Stitts Corporation and was the foreman of the Adobe ranch in Madera county.
      About June 1st he left California for Fairbanks , Alaska, and his relatives supposed he was still there, until they received the tidings of his death on Tuesday. John M. MALONEY, brother of the deceased, was on his way to San Francisco at the time on other business, when a telephone message overtook him bearing the sad tidings. Incomprehensible as it was to him, he hurried to the city only to find that it was true. The deceased had returned from Alaska and went direct to the German Hospital were he died three days later of pneumonia. His brother had Coroner NORDGREN of Merced prepare the body and it was brought to Mariposa and laid to rest in the family plot alongside of the parents and another brother, who had gone before, in the presence of relatives and friends who were present to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed brother and friend.
      The Gazette- Mariposan, with the many sorrowing friends, tenders its sympathy to the deceased's relatives remembering at the same time that "that the one that is gone is happier far than those he leaves behind."

BOWER, John September 9, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

John BOWER, a resident of Mt. Bullion for the past three or four years, died there on Tuesday. He had been sick for several months, and while walking on the street was seen to fall. A short time after he died. He was about sixty-five years of age, and was a woodchopper. Nothing is known of his relatives. He was buried in the Mt. Bullion cemetery.

BARRETT, Mrs. Annie September 9, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Mrs. Harry BARRETT.

Mrs. Annie BARRETT, wife of Harry BARRETT of Stent, Tuolumne county, died at Stockton on Friday of last week. She was a native of Coulterville and ws a native of Coulterville and was the daughter of the late Francisco BRUSCHI and Rosa BRUSCHI. About five years ago her mind became deranged following a very severre illness and the unfortunate young woman was committed to the Stockton State Hospital. The remains were brought to her old home in Coulterville, where the funeral was held on Tuesday.

BENNETT, Hilton Herman September 9, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of a Young Man.

Hilton Herman BENNETT, son of Mr. and Mrs. John N. BENNETT of Oakvale, died on Tuesday evening. The young man had been a sufferer from consumption for the past year. The summer was spent in the mountains in hopes of improving his condition, but he gradually grew worse. He was a native of this county aged twenty-two years. The family has the sympathy of their many friends in their loss.

CLEAVES, Erastus September 16, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Erastus CLEAVES, an old resident of this county, died at the county hospital on Wednesday. He was a native of Maine, aged 79 years, and had been an inmate of the hospital about four years.

PRICE, Henry C. September 16, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of "Doc" PRICE.

Henry C. PRICE, commonly known as "Doc" PRICE, died at the Soldiers Home at Napa on Friday of last week. He was buried there the following day. The deceased was well known in this county, having lived at Colorado about ten years, where he followed prospecting. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having served with an Ohio calvary regiment. During his service he received several wounds, for which he received a pension. He was a native of Massachusetts, aged 67 years.

INGERSOLL, J. September 23, 1905 Mariposa Gazette
Death of an Aged Man.

J. INGERSOLL died at the county hospital last Saturday morning. He had been an inmate there for six years. The cause of death was old age. He was a native of Ohio, aged 93 years. His occupation was civil engineer. For a number of years he lived in Cathey's Valley, afterwards going to Mt. Bullion. He was the father of O. E. INGERSOLL and Mrs. C. A. OVERTON of Mt. Bullion. The remains were taken to Mt. Bullion for internment Saturday evening.

WICKHAM-FERRARI September 23, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

WICKHAM-FERRARI

Elmer J. WICKHAM and Miss Pauline L. FERRARI were joined in wedlock at Hunter's Valley on Wednesday, Judge John L. SMITH officiating. The bride is the fascinating daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph FERRARI of Hunters Valley. The groom is an energetic young rancher of the same place.

BRINHAM-KANE September 23, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BRINHAM-KEANE.

At the home of the bride's parents at Darrah, Rev. Father FITZGERALD performed the ceremony by which Westley F. BRINHAM and Miss Annie P. KANE were made man and wife. The marriage took place on Tuesday afternoon. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard KANE of Darrah and is a charming young woman admired and respected by a large circle of friends. The groom is an industrious young man of Jerseydale, the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. BRINHAM.

MEAGHER-TRABUCCO September 23, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

MEAGHER-TRUBUCCO.

On Tuesday evening, at Mt. Bullion, Miss Eugenia A. TRABUCCO was given in marriage to Alfred P. MEAGHER. The ceremony was performed by Superior Judge J. J. TRABUCCO. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. TRABUCCO and is one of Mt. Bullion's most popular young ladies. The groom is a well known young man of that place, in the employ of the M. C. & M. Co.

BOUCHER, James September 30, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Another Early Pioneer Gone.

James BOUCHER, one of the earliest pioneers of the State, died at San Andreas last week, He came to California, after serving in the Mexican war, and was one of the "Bear Flag" party, few of whose members now remain. His death was due to old age, his years numbering eighty-nine. His funeral was attended by Calaveras Parlor, No. 67, N.S.G.W., and Chickamauga Post, G.A.R., in their official capacity.

Vitals October 1905

October 7, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BORN October 7, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

SMITHER- At Darrah, September 29, 1905, to the wife of R. H. SMITHER, a daughter.

YOCUM- Near Mariposa, September 30, 1905, to the wife of F. F. YOCUM, a daughter.

WILLIAMS- At Petaluma, September 30, 1905, to the wife of Franis WILLIAMS (nee Mabel Ridgway) a daughter.

October 14, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

None listed

OCTOBER 21, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BORN October 21, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

LONG- In Mariposa, October 15, 1905, to the wife of Rev. C. W. LONG, a daughter.

DIED October 21, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

MORRISON- In Santa Ana, October 11th, 1905, McHenry MORRISON Sr., a native of Arkansas, aged 72 years, 1 month, 14 days.

October 28, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BORN October 28, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

MATLOCK- At Colorado, October 22, 1905, to the wife of A. C. MATLOCK, a son.

Died October 28, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BRANSON- At Mt. Gaines, October 21st, 1905, Issac BRANSON, a native of Missouri, aged 74 years.

ZINKAND- At Toll House, Mariposa county, October 21st, 1905, Andrew ZINKAND, a native of Germany, aged 79 years, 9 months and 4 days.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements

MOA, Olaf October 7, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of a Old Miner.

Olaf MOA died at Jerseydale early Tuesday morning, the cause of death being an acute attack of asthma. For thirty-five years or more he was a resident of this county and was employed at Hite's Cove when that was a busy mining town. After the mine closed down he was put in charge of the property there. He recently moved from the Cove to Jerseydale. He was a native of Norway, aged 72 years. Prior to coming to this county he was a resident of Tuolumne, where he became a citizen in 1867.

ELLIOTT-CONVERSE September 7, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

ELLIOTT-CONVERSE.

      Says the Modesto Herald of last week:
      Wednesday afternoon a marriage license was issued by the clerk of this county to Todd ELLIOTT and Miss Lottie CONVERSE, both of Coulterville, Mariposa county. The couple were married at the parsonage of the South Methodist Church, the Rev. FENTON performing the ceremony. The couple left for Coulterville, where they will reside.
      The bride is a very pretty little lady, not known here, however. The groom is an industrious young man; has been employed in the Salida vicinity for some time. He has some mining properties near Coulterville, and will put in the winter developing them.

SYLVESTER, E. F. October 14, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

E. F. SYLVESTER, a pioneer of this county, died at home last Saturday morning, October 7th, 1905, aged 73 years. Mr. SYLVESTER came to California in the early days and accepted the first job offered him, which was chopping wood. When the gold fever broke out he turned his attention to mining and subsequently to ranching. At the time of his death he owned several valuable ranches and a bank account. He was respected by all who knew him. He is survived by one brother and five sisters, all living in Arkansas. They were informed of his death immediately and consulted about disposal of the remains. They replied: "Bury him there." He was accordingly buried by the side of his old friend and neighbor, E. W. BUFFUM, in the Hornitos cemetery, Monday afternoon.

QUIMBY, O. S. October 14, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of O. S. QUIMBY.

      Orrin S. QUIMBY, a native of Maine, aged 65 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Agnes TURNER, near Le Grand , October 9th, 1905. Mr. QUIMBY'S death was caused by apoplexy, the result of a sunstroke received about two months ago. He has been just recently a resident of Mariposa county and has the respect and esteem of all who knew him.
      About two weeks ago, while in Merced, Mr. QUIMBY became seriously ill from the effects of the sunstroke received some time before.
      Considering his sickness and death, the Merced Sun of Monday says:
      Mr. QUIMBY was detained in Merced until last Thursday, when it was thought he had sufficiently recovered to take care of himself. He then went to Le Grand, where he has a daughter, Mrs. Bud TURNER. On reaching the TURNER home his mind was again wandering and he did not know his daughter. Subsequently he seemed to recover again, recognized his daughter, and told the story of his wanderings. He has been living in Mariposa county, where he has a brother. Recently he went to Alameda to visit a daughter , but was taken sick while there. He decided to go to his other daughter in Le Grand, and on the way had his unfortunate expense in Merced.
      Since reaching the home of his daughter in Le Grand he has gradually grown worse, and died at three o'clock Monday morning. Owing to the peculiar circumstances of the case, as above related, it has been decided to hold an inquest, and the authorities will go to Le Grand this evening for that purpose.

SYLVESTER, Elbert F. October 14, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Pioneer Settler.

      One of Hornitos earliest and oldest residents, E. F. SYLVESTER, died early Sunday morning at the LATCHAW ranch near Hornitos, where he had lived for several years. He had been failing in health for the past two years, and during the past six weeks was confined to his bed. His death was due to dropsy and heart failure.
      Elbert Franklin SYLVESTER was a native of Tennessee, aged 73 years. In early days he crossed the plains and located at Hornitos, where he followed mining. Being of a frugal nature he accumulated considerable wealth, and the owner of considerable real property in this county. He was scrupulously honest in all his dealings. While of a reserved disposition, he made many friends by kindly acts. He was a single man and had no relatives in this part of the country.
      The funeral was held Monday, internment being in Hornitos cemetery.

REYNOLDS-JACK October 14, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

REYNOLDS-JACK.

      The following notice appeared in the Merced Sun of Monday.
      Last Wednesday, October 4th, the Rev. Geo. B. GRIEG of the First Presbyterian church of Merced, united in marriage William J. REYNOLDS of Mariposa county, and Miss Annie E. JACK of French Camp, San Joaquin county.
      Mrs. REYNOLDS is a native of California, and her parents old settlers of the State, having resided near Stockton for many years. They are a highly esteemed and honored family.
      Mr. REYNOLDS is also a Californian arriving at man's estate in Merced county. Mariposa is his adopted home and mining his profession, being a very successful pocket miner. He also has large interests in the Minaret group of iron and copper mines.
      Mrs. REYNOLDS will remain in Merced for a few months while her husband is prospecting a gold mine in the wilds of Mariposa county.

MORRISON, McHENRY October 21, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

A PIONEER AT REST.

An Early Settler of this County Passes Away.

      After a severe illness, McHenry MORRISON, one of Mariposa county's early and best known settlers, passed away at Santa Ana on Wednesday of last week. He was a man held in the highest esteem, and the close of his long and useful life is the cause of deep regret among his many friends. A sketch of his life is here given:
      McHenry MORRISON, Sr. died at his residence on North Mabury St., East Santa Ana, Orange county, California, on Wednesday morning, October 11th, 1905. Mr. MORRISON was born in Van Bruen county near Little Rock, Arkansas, August 27th, 1833. When a boy of twenty years he joined a party of emigrants, and started with mule and ox teams across the plains towards the Golden West. He arrived at Sacramento in the spring of 1853. He was employed by a merchant of Sacramento as a teamster, and hauled and delivered goods to the miners in the mountains. About the years 1855 he started south and reached Hornitos in the same year. He worked at placer mining in the vicinity of Quartzburg, and in the Washington, Mt. Gaines, Barfeild and Grimshaw mines. At Hornitos, on the 24th day of December, 1857, he married Susan E. TITCHENAL. Eldest daughter of Wm. H. and Sarah A. TITCHENAL. Later he moved to Martinez, Contra Costa county, where he followed ranching and farming. Leaving Martinez, he returned to Hornitos in 1861 and made his home on the Cottonwood tree ranch on Slate Gulch. In 1864 he leased the Green Valley toll road from Dr. BURCHALTER, and kept the Green Valley toll house, a stopping place for teamsters, when the freighting was done from Stockton. In the latter part of 1867 he moved to D. M. POOL place, east of Hornitos. In 1868 he bought the Elkhorn ranch from Wm. VAN CAMPEN and moved on the ranch where he followed ranching and stockraising. He was elected road-master and road-tax collector, and was appointed by Wm. COFFMAN as deputy assessor for the south and west part of the county. In 1883 he sold the Elkhorn ranch to Stockton and BUFFUM and leased the Ira B. VAN CAMPEN ranch from John F. CLARK. On the 1st day of January, 1884, he bought the livery stable of W. T. TURNER, W. J. MORRISON, the eldest son, taking charge of the stable, the balance of the family remaining on the ranch. In the latter part of 1886 he bought the A. N. PHELPS place in Hornitos, left the ranch and moved into town. In February, 1887, he sold out the livery business and residence to M. BAUER. On the 20th day of June, 1887, he loaded his household goods into wagons and started overland for Southern California, arriving at Santa Ana, Orange county, on July 5th, 1887. In 1889 he left Santa Ana and traveled by team to Ukiah, Mendocino county. In 1890 he returned to Orange county, and settled near Santa Ana, where he followed fruit raising.
      The cause of death was a complication of diseases of the stomach and kidneys. He was buried from the residence on Friday at 10 o'clock a.m., October 13th, 1905, in the Santa Ana cemetery. The family consisted of his wife, five sons and one daughter, Katie MORRISON, who was married to H. H. SNELLINGS of Hico, Texas. Returning to California with her husband, they took up their residdence in Santa Ana. Katie die in Santa Ana, October 23, 1892. Mr. MORRISON leaves to mourn his loss, a widow, Mrs. S. E. MORRISON, Wm. J. and McHenry Jr. of Santa Ana, Charles G. and Walter J. of Los Angelese, John B. of Hornitos and Capt. T. J. MORRISON, a brother, of Walnut Springs, Texas, and ten grand children. His age, at the time of his death, was 72 years, 1 month, 14 days.

SCOTT, Mrs. Robert J. October 21, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Died at Snelling.

Mrs. Robert J. SCOTT died at her home at Snelling last Sunday. She was formerly Miss Giorgiana HALSTEAD, daughter of George HALSTEAD of Snelling, and was a cousin of Mrs. F. A. BONDSHU. She was a native of Merced county, aged 38 years. A husband and four children are left to mourn her untimely death. The funeral was held at Snelling on Wednesday.

GATCHET, Fred October 21, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Hospital Death.

Fred GATCHET died at the county hospital yesterday morning. He had been an inmate there about three months, but a short time ago he left there. He was brought back in a dying condition. He was a native of Ohio, aged 70 years. For the past ten years he had lived at Bagby, where he raised honey.

BRANSON, Issac October 28, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Issac BRANSON.

     (Communicated)
      Issac BRANSON, an aged pioneer of this county, died of cancer at his home at Mt. Gaines Saturday, October 21st, 1905, aged seventy-four years.
      Mr. Branson was born in Missouri, where he married when quite young and came to California with his bride soon afterwards. He located near Quartzburg and engaged in goat raising. Some of the old residents still remember his large band of Angora goats, which where admired by all who saw them. He subsequently moved to Darrah where he lived until a year ago, when, his health failing, he moved to Mrs. PEARD'S ranch at Mt. Gaines to be in a warmer climate. All of his children were born and always lived in Mariposa county. He is survived by an aged widow, four sons, Joe, Hiram, Wiley and Will, and two daughters, Mrs. Phobe HURD of Darrah and Mrs. Martha PEARD of Mt. Bullion. He also leaves an aged sister, Mrs. SCOTT, of Quartzburg. He was a kind and affectionate husband and father, a faithful friend and a good neighbor. Notwithstanding his great sufferings, he never murmured, but always gave a cheery greeting to all who called during his long sickness and appeared delighted with the prattle of his grandchildren. The funeral took place from his late residence Monday afternoon and was largely attended. Internment in Quartzburg cemetery.

ZINKAND, Andrew October 28, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of a Pioneer.

Andrew ZINKAND, one of Mariposa county's oldest and earliest pioneers, died at the Toll House last Saturday. His death followed a long illness. He was a native of Germany, aged 79 years, 9 months and 4 days. In the early fifties he came to this county where, like nearly all of the early settlers, he followed mining. For several years he kept the ZINKAND toll road between Mt. Bullion (then Princeton) and the BURKHALTER road. He was a man who was always upright in his dealings, and had the respect and confidence of all who knew him. He leaves an aged widow, one daughter, Mrs. Frank McMASTER, and two sons, Andrew and Henry ZINKAND, all residents of this county.
Funeral services were held at the Mariposa Catholic church on Monday afternoon.

PECK, Frank October 28, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Mrs. Frank PECK Dead.

Mrs. Frank PECK died at her home eight miles west of Merced on Tuesday last, after a lingering illness of many months. She was a native of New York and 68 years of age. For a number of years she was a resident of Snelling, but thirty years ago came to Merced to live. She was a resident of Merced for twenty years, but since then made her home on the PECK ranch west of Merced. She leaves a husband and a daughter. The funeral took place Thursday at the grave, in the Masonic cemetery, Rev. Mr. LEONARD officiating.- Merced Express.

Vitals November 1905

November 4, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Married November 4, 1905

PATTERSON-ZIMMERMAN- At the home of the bride's parents, near Mariposa, October 31, 1905, by Rev. Chas. WESTFALL, Daniel PATTERSON and Miss Annie ZIMMERMAN.

Died November 4, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

LONG- In Mariposa, October 31, 1905, infant daughter of Rev. and Mrs. C. W. LONG, aged 16 days.

SHIMER- At Coulterville, Nov. 4th, 1905, Austin SHIMER, a native of Ohio, aged 52 years.
Funeral at Coulterville, Monday, Nov. 6th, 1905, conducted by Coulterville Lodge, No. 104, I.O.O.F.

November 11, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Born November 11, 1905

MINOR- At Sherlocks, November 7, 1905, to the wife of C. W. MINOR, twin daughters.

Died November 11, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

HALSTEAD- In Oakland, Nov. 7TH, 1905, Mrs. Amanda HALSTEAD, a native of Coulterville, aged 50 years.

DUFF- In Mariposa, November 8th, 1905, Mrs. Adel DUFF, a native of Washington, D. C., aged 85 years, 10 months.

VIRDEN- In Tulare, November 8th, 1905, Mrs. C. VIRDEN, a native of Mariposa county, aged 39 years.

November 18, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

November 25, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Born November 25, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

McMILLAN- At Grimshaw mine, November 19, 1905, to the wife of J. A. McMILLAN, a son.

Died November 25, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

McMILLAN- At Grimshaw mine, November 20, 1905, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McMILLAN.

Obituaries, birth and marriage announcements.

LONG, daughter November 4, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of a Infant.

The baby daughter of Rev. and Mrs. C. W. LONG passed away on Tuesday night. The infant had been in delicate health since its birth, and though everything possible was done to prolong its stay here, its little life went out. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community in their sad loss.

WALLER-RICE November 4, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Married in Stockton.

The following marriage notice appeared in the Stockton Mail of October 24th: WALLER-RICE- In this city, October 23, by Justice A. C. PARKER, Frank A. WALLER and Bessie Jane RICE, both of this city.
The bride is a Stockton girl 16 years of age. The consent of her parents was given. The groom is a young Mariposa county man, his home formerly being at Lewis.

BRUNHOUSE, Miss Mary November 4, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of a Teacher.

      Miss Mary BRUNHOUSE, teacher of the Fine Gold school, died at the home of James DOWNEY at Fine Gold, Madera county, Wednesday of last week. The lady was taken seriously ill a week ago last Saturday and was in a unconscious condition during nearly all her brief illness. Miss BRUNHOUSE was a popular teacher and was esteemed and loved by her pupils and the people of the community in which she resided.
     Her death will be deeply regretted by everyone who knew her.
     The remains will be shipped to San Francisco, where her home was, for internment.- Madera Tribune.
      Miss BRUNHOUSE was a native of Coulterville, aged 39 years. She taught several school terms in different districts of this county. Her death, which was caused by enteric fever, is deplored by her many friends.

PATTERSON-ZIMMERMAN November 4, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

PATTERSON-ZIMMERMAN.

      At the Zimmerman ranch at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of October 31st, Miss Annie ZIMMERMAN and Mr. Daniel PATTERSON were united in marriage by the Rev. Chas. WESTFALL. The ceremony was witnessed by the relatives and intimate friends of both parties.
      The bride, who is a daughter of MR. and Mrs. John ZIMMERMAN, was beautifully dressed in white alpaca trimmed with lace and ribbon and worn an elegant wreath of orange blossoms.
      The bridesmaid, Miss Annie GORDON, was becomingly attired in pink organdy. The groomsman was Mr. Edward ZIMMERMAN, a brother of the bride.
      The groom is an exemplary young man and both of the young people have a large circle of friends who wish them every joy and happiness.
      Mr. and Mrs. PATTERSON will make their home at the PATTERSON ranch.

HALSTEAD, Mrs. Amanda November 11, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Mrs. HALSTEAD.

      Mrs. Amanda HALSTEAD died at Oakland on Tuesday, her death following an illness of several weeks.
      Mrs. HALSTEAD was born in Coulterville fifty years ago, being one of the first white children born there. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. SHIMER. In 1874 she was married to James HALSTEAD, and from that years until 1901, she and her husband conducted the Hazel Green summer resort and stage station on the Coulterville-Yosemite road every summer. Mr. HALSTEAD died in the 1901; and Mrs. Halstead took charge of and conducted the place until 1903. In 1904 she moved to Oakland where she conducted a lodging house until her death.
      Mrs. HALSTEAD is kindly remembered by all who knew her. Of a kind and generous nature, she had the love and esteem of a very large number of friends, and her passing away causes keen and sincere regret.
      To mourn her death she leaves a mother, Mrs. James SHIMER, five daughters and two sons: Mrs. F. A. BONDSHU of Mariposa, Mrs. U. S. SHAVER of Coulterville, Mrs. J. E. TRAXLER, Miss Gertrude HALSTEAD and Miss Augusta HALSTEAD of Oakland, and Robert and James HALSTEAD of Coulterville.
      The funeral was held at Coulterville on Thursday, where she was laid to rest by the side of her husband on Odd Fellows' cemetery. The funeral was very largely attended.

SHIMER, Austin November 11, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Austin SHIMER.

Austin SHIMER, a notice of whose death appeared in the last issue of this paper, was one of Coulterville's popular citizens. When his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. James SHIMER, moved to Coulterville in the early fifties, he was a very small child. He grew to manhood there and was always a big hearted, generous neighbor. He was by occupation a miner and mechanical engineer. His health began to fail a year or more ago, his death being due to consumption. His age was 53 years.

DUFF, Adel November 11, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of a Pioneer Woman.

      After a long illness, Mrs. Adel DUFF, wife of James DUFF, answered the final summons Wednesday night. She grew weaker day by day, until death relieved her suffering. Her passing was quiet and peaceful, as though into a deep sleep.
      Mrs. DUFF was a native of Washington D.C., aged 85 years and 10 months. In the nation's capital city she married James DUFF sixty-six years ago. When her husband, who was among the first to settle in Mariposa county came to California, she remained at Washington until he had made a home here. A short time afterwards she came here to join him, arriving in June, 1856. This has been their home continuously since that time. Here she came a young woman, and saw the many changes through which the old town has passed, the coming and going of many, little children who grew to manhood and womanhood, and later to old age, until she too, having far passed the allotted three score and ten, finally succumbed to the inexorable hand of time and was called to the great beyond. In her long life here she was ever esteemed for her kindness and sympathy. In sickness and distress she was ever among the first to render comfort and assistance, and her many kindly acts will long be remembered through the hand that performed them is here no more. Her passing marks the close of a long, useful and good life.
      The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the DUFF residence. Internment was in the Catholic cemetery.

VIRDEN, Mrs. C. November 11, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Died at Tulare.

      Mrs. C. VIRDEN died very suddenly at Tulare on Wednesday morning. She was formerly Miss Ellie BISHOP, sister of Mrs. J. W. REED, and half sister of Misses Gertrude and Mabel DOWNEY.
      Mrs. VIRDEN was a native of Mariposa county aged 39 years. For a number of years she lived with her folks and was one of Mariposa's most popular young ladies. Her many admirable qualities won her many friends who are grieved to learn the sad news of her death.
      The funeral was held at Tulare on yesterday afternoon.

VIRDEN, Mrs. Effie November 18, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

DEATH OF MRS. J. C. VIRDEN.

Passes Away at Tulare After Illness of Only a Few Days.

      Death has claimed another good woman in our midst and we are again reminded of the uncertainties of life. Only a few days ago Mrs. Effie Almeda VIRDEN, wife of Constable J. C. VIRDEN, was about home and the streets of Tulare seemingly enjoying good health, while to-day the lifeless form tells of another broken home circle where the family is deprived of a wife's devotion and a mother's love and care. In the death of Mrs. VIRDEN, which occurred this morning at 10:30, the husband has lost a devoted companion, the two little children a good mother, and our community an excellent neighbor and friend.
      About eleven days ago Mrs. VIRDEN went to Dr. BLODGETT for treatment for a severe pain in the back of her head. The pain, which proved to be tubercular meningitis, gradually grew worse in spite of all that could be done until the pain became so severe that the sufferer became unconscious and remained in that condition for about three days prior to her death.
       A consultation of physicians was held and everything done to relieve her suffering.
      The maiden name of the deceased was Effie Almeda BISHOP. She was born in Mariposa county in 1871. About eleven years ago she was united in marriage to S. CORNISH, who was killed by the explosion of a threshing machine engine near Tulare. To Mr. and Mrs. CORNISH was born one child, Walter, is now 10 years of age.
      About seven years ago she was united in marriage to Mr. VIRDEN and since that time has made her home in this city. To Mr. And Mrs. VIRDEN was born one child, Velma, who is now about 5 years of age. She leaves to mourn her loss of her own immediate family besides the husband and two children, a mother, Mrs. F. M. DOWNIE of San Francisco, three sisters, Mrs. Belle REED and Miss Gertrude DOWNIE of Mariposa, and Miss Mabel DOWNIE of San Francisco and a brother , Herbert T. BISHOP, also of San Francisco.
      Deceased was a member of the local Circle, Women of Woodcraft, and carried a one thousand dollar policy.
      The funeral service will be held from the family residence at the corner of Kern and F streets Friday afternoon at 2:20. The funeral service will be under the auspices of the local circle.- Tulare Advance, Nov. 8.

VIRDEN, Mrs. J. C. November 18, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

      The funeral of the late Mrs. J. C. VIRDEN was held this afternoon and the remains laid to rest in the Tulare cemetery. The service at the house was conducted by Rev. H. S. MUNGER and music was furnished by Mrs. R. D. HELM, Mrs. L. H. PRATT and Miss Minnie YOUNG.
      The deceased was a member of the local Circle, Women of Woodcraft, and the members of that order marched in procession to the cemetery where their ritualistic service was held. The funeral procession was one of the largest seen in Tulare for a number of years and the floral pieces were numerous and beautiful, all of which shows the esteem in which Mrs. VIRDEN was held by those who have known her life for years.
      All deaths are more or less sad, but the one in question is unusually sad from the fact that two small children are left motherless. The afflicted family has the most sincere sympathy of the entire community.
      The pallbearers were: Geo. BURNETT, J. T. LAWLER, C. E. WIEDMAN, W. E. FLAGG, C. S. ESTON and J. P. ALVERSON.- Tulare Advance, Nov. 10.

DENIG, William November 18, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of a Pioneer.

William M. DENIG, better known as "Pony DENIG," newspaperman, printer and originator of the first pony express in California, died at the Odd Fellow's home at Thermalita on the 6th. In early days he was known in every mining section of the State, particularly in his capacity as pony mail rider. He also worked on and owned various newspapers. He assisted in starting San Andreas, Calveras county, the paper that soon afterwards was removed to Stockton and is now the daily Independent. He also served six years in our sister county as constable and deputy sheriff, and though quite small was afraid of nothing and soon proved a terror to the dangerous criminal element of that whoop-'er up era. DENIG was born in Pennsylvania and was 75 years old at the time of his death. In the last half of the '50s he was a frequent visitor to Sonora.- Union Democrat.

GIBNER-BRUCE November 25, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

WILL WED AT WAWONA.
Popular Stanford Graduate and Member of Army Plight Their Troth.

      College and Army circles, as well as local society, will be interested in the engagement of Miss Charlotte Elizabeth BRUCE and Dr. Herbert Charles GIBNER, assistant surgeon, United States Army. They met last spring while the Fourth Cavalry was stationed at Wawona Big Trees. Miss BRUCE spent her summers there and in Yosemite valley with her uncles, the well-known WASHBURN Brother's, and her winters in San Francisco. Miss BRUCE graduated with honors from the Leland Stanford Jr. University in 1903. That same year saw Dr. GIBNER through his course at Yale, where he graduated in medicine and surgery. He is a member of an old family in Bridgeport, Conn. Dr. GIBNER was assigned for a year to the Army and Navy Hospital in Washington, and then entered the service, where he now holds the rank of First Lieutenant.
      The young people will return to the scene of their courtship for their wedding, which will take place Thanksgiving day at Wawona. Edward WASHBURN and Mr. and Mrs. John WASHBURN are making most promising preparations for an old fashioned Thanksgiving time, and special stages will be arranged to meet guests, who will be relatives and a few intimate friends. Rev. Maxwell REILLEY of St. Paul's Episcopal Church of this city will officiate. It was he who read a marriage service four years ago for the brides sister, Miss Fannie BRUCE, when she became the wife of Lieutenant Joseph L. McMULLEN is now on her way from Fort Ethan ALLEN, Vermont, to be matron of honor. With her will come Miss Alice BRUCE, who will be her sister's bridesmaid.
      Miss BRUCE has been the guest of Mrs. J. L. LAINE for the past several weeks, but from now until Saturday, when she leaves for Wawona, she will be with her uncle, Edward WASHBURN, at the palace hotel.
      Dr. GIBNER has been appointed surgeon of the transport BUFORD for the trip, and will sail with his bride on December 25th. On their arrival in Manilla Dr. GIBNER will be assigned to a regiment in the Philippine division.- S. F. Chronicle., Nov. 22.

GUEST, Benjamin November 25, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Benjamin GUEST.

      Phillip Benjamin GUEST, a native of Ohio, aged 49 years, died at his home in Bear Valley Thursday of the present week.
      Mr. GUEST came to California when a boy and has resided in Mariposa county almost continuously since that time. His chief occupation had been that of a miner and this employment is responsible for his early demise, as he contracted miner's consumption from the effects of which he died.
      Deceased was married in 1902, and his wife besides Mrs. P. McELLIGOTT and Mrs. Frank ENGLISH, sisters, and John W. GUEST, a brother, are left to mourn a husband and brother's loss. Mr. GUEST was a man who was respected and his death will be generally regretted. The funeral will be held today at Bear Valley, and the body will be interred in the cemetery of that town.

DORAME, Antone November 25, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Antone DORAME, a native of Mexico, aged about 80 years, died at the Madera county hospital last Tuesday. He had long been a sufferer from rheumatism, which was responsible for his death. DORAME was for years a resident of Mariposa county.

Vitals December 1905

December 2, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Born December 2, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

RIDGWAY- In Mariposa, November 25th, 1905, to the wife of E. A. RIDGWAY, a son.

Died December 2, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

BRANSON- Near Hornitos, November 27th, 1905, John BRANSON, a native of Tennessee, aged 83 years.

December 9, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

December 16, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

December 23, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

December 30, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

BRANSON, John December 2, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Passing of John BRANSON.

      John BRANSON, one of the early pioneers of Mariposa County, passed to his final rest last Monday at the ripe old age of 83 years.
      Mr. BRANSON was a native of Tennessee and his first residence in this county was at Phillips' Flat near the Merced River in Hornitos district, where he resided for a number of years. He then located nearer Hornitos where he lived continuously for thirty-five years and where he died.
      Mr. BRANSON was married while a young man to the estimable lady who survives him. Ten children were the result of the union, nearly all of whom are now alive. Deceased was a kind husband and father, of a generous and hospitable nature, and a man who merited and claimed the respect of all. His death is sadly regretted.
      The funeral was held in Hornitos and the body was laid to rest in the I. O. O. F. cemetery of that town.

GIBNER-BRUCE December 9, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

GIBNER-BRUCE Wedding.

Pretty Thanksgiving Wedding at Wawona Hotel.

      Wawona was the scene of a very pretty Wedding on Thanksgiving day, when Miss Charlotte E. BRUCE became the bride of First Lieutenant H. C. GIBNER, assistant surgeon, U. S. A.
      The marriage was celebrated at 6 o'clock at the Wawona hotel and the rooms were beautifully decorated. In one of the parlors where the ceremony was performed, a chancel was formed of large Woodwardia ferns and deep red chrysanthemums. As the bridal party entered, the wedding march was played. First came the little flower girl, Majorie McGOWAN, then followed the bride's two sisters, Mrs. J. I. McMULLEN, who acted as matron of honor, and Miss Alice BRUCE, as bridesmaid. The bride followed on the arm of her uncle, Edward WASHBURN. The groom and his best man, Clarence A. WASHBURN, met thee bridal party at the chancel where the Rev. Maxwell REILLY of St. Paul's Episcopal church, of San Francisco, performed the ceremony. Miss BRUCE wore a beautiful bridal gown of French voile appliquéd, with heavy Irish point en traine. Her veil was caught with a jeweled caduceus, the gift of the groom, and she carried a shower bouquet of bride's roses. The matron of honor was gowned in pearl panne satin and the bridesmaid in white chiffon, over silk. The little flower girl was dressed in white organdie and scattered roses.
      After the congratulations were received an elaborate supper was served and a stringed orchestra playing behind a bower of Woodwardia ferns. Behind the bride and groom were the flags of Stanford and Yale, their respective colleges.
      Many beautiful presents were received, among them being a complete chest of silver and a large Yosemite painting by Thomas HILL. Only the family and intimate friends were present. No invitations were issued, announcement being sent out after the wedding.- S. F. Bulletin.

WALLACE, William Jasper December 9, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

DEATH OF A PIONEER.

William Jasper WALLACE Gone to His Last Rest.

      William Jasper WALLACE, a native of Alabama, and 76 years of age, died at Fresno city on Monday, the 4th inst., from pneumonia.
      Mr. WALLACE had been a resident of Fresno county for the past three and one-half years, and made his home during that time with his son, W. A. WALLACE, where he died.
      The deceased came to California in 1852 and settled in this county where he engaged in mining in the vicinity of Mariposa and Bridgeport. In 1872 he removed to Cathey's Valley and devoted himself to farming and stockraising up to the time of his going to Fresno.
      "Uncle Billy" WALLACE, as he was familiarly called by his numerous acquaintances, was a man of most sterling character, honesty and integrity were prominent traits of deceased, and he was a good neighbor, a kind and affectionate husband and father and a man universally respected.
      He married in early life and eight children, five boys and three girls, besides their mother, survive him.
      Mr. WALLACE was a member of the Mariposa Lodge, I.O.O.F., which he joined in 1854, and his body was brought to this town Wednesday and burial was held under the auspices of that order, the internment being in the Odd Fellows' cemetery.

PERE', Lucien G. December 9, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Hospital Death.

Lucien G. PERE', a native of France and 78 years of age, died at the county hospital, December 2nd. The deceased was brought to the hospital about two weeks since from Bear Valley, where he resided for many years. Mining was his occupation and he formerly lived at New Years in this county.

JOHNSON, William December 16, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of William JOHNSON.

      William JOHNSON, well known in this county, died in Mariposa on Sunday, the 10th inst. Mr. JOHNSON was a native of New York and was 90 years of age at the time of his death. He came to California and Mariposa county in 1852, and his life since that time was spent in Bear Valley and Cathey's Valley, where he followed the occupation of mining and farming.
      Deceased was married while yet a young man and survived his wife about eight years. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. JOHNSON, three of whom, viz: Daniel N. JOHNSON, William H. JOHNSON and Frank JOHNSON are now alive.
      He was a man generally respected, and his passing, even at the ripe old age of four score and ten, is regretted.
      The body was laid to rest in the Cathey's Valley cemetery last Tuesday.

ROBLES, William December 23, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

"Crazy ROBLIES" Killed.

William ROBLES, the deaf and dumb Chilean, who, on the 18th inst., near Angels Camp in Calaveras county, was shot to death by a Constable, was well known in this county where he lived, and was known as "Crazy Robles." It appears that he had made a brutal attack upon a woman on a lonely road, and a party of settlers gathered to capture him. Had he been taken alive, hanging undoubtedly would have been his fate. He, however, refused to surrender and held his pursuers at bay with a knife, until finally four bullets pierced his body and ended his earthy career.
ROBLES served a time in the county jail in Mariposa about four years ago for theft.

FOSTER, John R. December 23, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Fatal Accident.

      Word was received here Sunday by Coroner D. E. BERTKEN, that his services were required near Merced Falls, in this county, to hold a inquest on the body of a man killed by a blast while employed on the Yosemite Valley railroad. He immediately responded and as far as we can learn the following are the facts relating to the distressing affair. At a point on the railroad about three miles up the river from Merced Falls, two men, John R. FOSTER and A. AVELLA, were engaged in blasting for the roadbed, when the explosion occurred, which resulted fatally for FOSTER and caused the total blinding and other serious injury of AVELLA.
      Exact information as to how the accident happened could not be obtained, but it is probable that the charge of powder did not explode as soon as expected and the men injudiciously approached the fatal spot with the above stated results. No other persons were near at hand at the time and we have not learned of Mr. AVELLA's version of the reasons for the accident.
      A jury was summoned and rendered a verdict that FOSTER was from Utah and that AVELLA was a Portuguese. The remains of the dead man were buried in Merced by the railroad company, and the injured man was taken to the same town for treatment.

SHARP, Orrin December 30, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Orrin SHARP, brother of L. W. SHARP, who recently met with an accident, mention of which appeared in these columns at the time, died from the effects of his injuries on the 19th inst., and burial took place in Madera the following Thursday.

AH WOOD December 30, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

AH WOOD, a Chinaman, who lived in town, but peddled vegetables from Joe LORD'S ranch, was found dead Xmas. His countrymen buried him in the Chinese cemetery, after the custom of their ancestors on the same day. He had been ailing some time, and a subscription list was circulated to obtain money to send him to a hospital in the city.

BRANSON, Alva December 30, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Joe BRANSON received word Christmas that his son Alva had been killed in a mine in Arizona. Mr. BRANSON sent for the remains but they have not arrived at this writing.

WENGER, Frederick December 30, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Frederick WENGER.

On Monday, December 19th, inst., the spirit of Frederick WENGER, an old and respected citizen of this county, passed away at his home at Bower Cave. Mr. WENGER had been ill for a number of years, but of late has been failing rapidly. Although his death not unexpected, was quite a shock to his family. Mr. WENGER was born in Alsace, Germany, in 1841, and came to California in the early part of 1860, when quite a boy. He followed the occupation of farming and has resided in this State ever since. In 1878 he married the oldest daughter of Mrs. L. PECHART, and reared a large family. He leaves a widow and the following children to mourn his untimely demise. George, Clara, Frederick, Jr., Albert, Benjamin, Julia, Emma and Florence WENGER, Mrs. E. P. LEONI of Redwood City, and Mrs. Will PORATH of Merced Falls. He also leaves a twin sister, Mrs. James McCOULEY. A relative.

BRANSON, Alvin December 30, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Killed in a Mine.

Monday evening last, Sheriff PROUTY received a telegram from Bisbee, Arizona, communicating the sad intelligence that Alvin BRANSON had been killed in a mine in that place. The young man was a son of Joseph BRANSON of Hornitos and was born and reared in this county. He was about 25 years of age, industrious, and highly spoken of ass a exemplary man in every respect. Relatives of deceased were immediately notified and we understand that instructions were wired to Arizona to embalm the body and forward it to Merced to Undertaker NORGREN. The internment will be in the Hornitoss cemetery, and a date will be dependent upon the arrival of the remains.

MEAGER, Daniel December 30, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Daniel MEAGER Dead.

Daniel L. MEAGER, a native of Mariposa county, died at Coulterville Wednesday last. We are not informed o the cause of death and presume that he was sick but a short time. He was about 30 years of age and married. Deceased was a sober and industrious man and had a host of friends. His body was interred in Hornitos Friday the 22nd.

NORTHRUP, Mrs. Belle T. December 30, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Mrs. Belle T. NORTHRUP Dead.

Mrs. Belle T. NORTHRUP died December the 12th inst. at El Paso, Texas, from uric poisoning. She was sick but five days when death came to her relief at the age of 64 years.
Deceased was a native of Missouri, and her maiden name was Belle T. HOLTON, she being a daughter of Judge H. H. HOLTON of that state. Mrs. NORTHRUP was first married at Sacramento in 1857 to Captain W. J. HOWARD of Mariposa, and to this union was born nine children, seven of whom, four sons and three daughters survive their mother. They are: Willie J. HOWARD of El Paso, Texas, Royal HOWARD, Berkeley, H. H. HOWARD, Mexico, Victor S. HOWARD Portland, Oregon, Mrs. Ida T. DESMOND, El Paso, Texas, Mrs. Carrie G. NORRIS, Berkeley, and Miss Dela HOWARD of Portland, Oregon.

GLYNN, Mrs. Elizabeth December 30, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Passing of Mrs. GLYNN.

Last Saturday the eyes of aged Elizabeth GLYNN were closed in that everlasting earthly sleep. Mrs. GLYNN has been at the county hospital for the past eight months where she died at the advanced age of 84 years. She had been widowed for a great many years. For a long time she conducted a boarding house in the Yosemite Valley, but of late, owing to enfeebled condition from extreme age was unable to work. She was a good woman and loved by all who knew her.
Peace be to her ashes.

CLARK-BROWN December 30, 1905 Mariposa Gazette

Alice CLARK Married.

Miss Alice CLARK, daughter of H. H. CLARK, formerly of Coulterville, this county, where the young lady was born, was married at the Palace hotel in San Francisco on Christmas Day to Luther G. BROWN a lawyer of Los Angelese.
Mrs. BROWN, who as a girl was well known in Mariposa county and especially Coulterville where her girlhood was passed, is very popular and is a refined and cultured young lady. She is a niece of our townsman J. W. REED. May her voyage upon the sea of matrimony ba a pleasant and happy one, is the wish of all.

Vitals January 1906 Mariposa Gazette

January 6, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

January 13, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born January 13, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

SMITH- In Merced, January 6, 1906, to the wife of Joseph M. SMITH, a son.

January 20, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born January 20, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

ROWLAND- At Slatington, El Dorado county, to the wife of Lee J. ROWLAND, a daughter.

January 27, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

Obits, Marriage and Birth announcements.

SWIGERT, Dr. H. I. January 6, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

DEATH OF DR. H. I. SWIGERT.

Popular Young Dentist Dies After a Two Day Illness.

      Dr. H. I. SWIGERT, well and favorably known in this county, where he practiced his profession of dentistry for about two years, died at Watsonville on Christmas Day. His death was sudden, following an illness of only two days. From a letter to this office from his brother, Dr. G. O. SWIGERT, written at Udall, Kansas, dated Dec. 27th, we are informed that instructions to forward the body to that place for internment were wired to Watsonville and the body was expected to reach deceased's old home about Saturday last. The following account of this sad death is taken from the Watsonville Bejaronian of December 26th:
      Dr. Harry Irving SWIGERT died at 7 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of Supervisor J. A. LINSCOTT, at the corner of East Third and Alexander streets, after an illness of only two days' duration. He was working in his dental parlors in the Cooper block Saturday afternoon when the spell came on and he immediately went to his room at Supervisor LINSCOTT'S home, where he had resided ever since he came to Watsonville about two years ago. The LINSCOTTS with their characteristic thoughtfulness, gave the young man tender care and summoned a physician. Although he could not eat a mouthful of food the patient believed that he would be all right in a day or two. Sunday he experienced a severe vomiting spell and was greatly weakened thereby. He grew worse about 4 o'clock Monday morning and about 7 a.m. his life passed out as quietly as on enters restful sleep.
      The body was taken to Burland Bros.' undertaking parlors to be embalmed for shipment east and the sad intelligence was flashed over the telegraph wire to his brother, Dr. G. O. SWIGERT, in Udall, Kansas, the home of the deceased.
      During his two years' residence in Watsonville the deceased gained many friends by reason of his manly bearing and pleasing personality. He was a Mason, a member of the Los Amigos Club and a prominent young man in social and church circles.
      The two brothers, Dr. Harry and Dr. G.O. SWIGERT, came to this city together and established dental parlors in the Cooper block under the firm name of Drs. SWIGERT. About a year ago Dr. G. O. SWIGERT made a visit to his old home in the Central West and was united in marriage while away. He came to Watsonville with his bride, but in a short time thereafter returned to his old home in Udall, Kansas, where he is permanently located. The business here was left in charge of the deceased and he was planning to dispose of his dental practice and return home next summer to live. The brothers built up a splendid practice here and were very popular.
      The deceased had not enjoyed good health for a long time and last summer was compelled to seek a higher altitude. He went to Siskiyou county and remained for a few months and his health was greatly benefited by the temporary change. Since his return he had been feeling considerably better until Saturday last, when the fatal illness came upon him.
      The unexpected death of this popular and promising young man has caused deepest sorrow among his many friends in this community, and sympathy, goes out for his bereaved relatives, whose first news concerning his condition was the report of his death.
      Dr. Harry SWIGERT was just at that age when life seemed to hold out greatest promise, being about 33 years old.
      An autopsy was held by Drs. P. K. WATTERS and Saxon T. POPE and it was found that Dr. SWIGERTS death was due to tuberculosis of the heart, a disease which often develops within a few hours and proves fatal.
      Funeral services will be held at Burland Bros.' undertaking parlors in the morning at 10 o'clock. Masons will act as pall bearers. The body will be shipped to Kansas on the noon train to-morrow for internment.

SMITH, Theodore E. January 6, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Died At Mt. Bullion.

Theodore E. SMITH, a native of Missouri and aged about 46 years died suddenly at Mt. Bullion last Tuesday. Mr. Smith was an employee at the Princeton mine, and had been working but a few days. Coroner D. E. BERTKEN held an inquest on the body, as no one was with the man when he died, and the verdict was "death from causes unknown." The general belief, however, is that heart disease was responsible for his death.

BRANSON, Alvin January 6, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

FUNERAL OF ALVIN BRANSON.

An Account of the Sad Accident That Caused his Death.

      The funeral of the late Alvin BRANSON was held at Hornitos last Saturday and was largely attended by sorrowing relatives and friends, which testified more eloquently than could words, to the high regard in which the young man was held. Last week we published an account of his accidental killing at Bisbee, Arizona, but were unable to give particulars of the sad, fatal accident, that befell this industrious, exemplary and popular young man, and which has cast a gloom over all who knew him. We now publish the following account of th accident, taken from the Bisbee, (Arizona), Review of Dec. 26th:
      Faint and weakened from sickness, A. A. BRANSON, a miner employed at the Holbrook shaft, Sunday night collapsed and fell from an ascending cage, was crushed between the timbers, and plunged 330 feet to the bottom of the shaft, where he met instant death. The body was so mangled it was nearly beyond recognition. The accident occurred Sunday night at 11 o'clock, when the night shift was leaving the mines, three hours earlier than the usual time , in accordance with a custom established by the Copper Queen company several years ago, letting its employees off three hours sooner on account of Christmas.
      A rumor that the cage hit a crooked passage, shaking BRANSON off, was circulated, but the rumor has been discredited by the miners who were on the cage at the time the accident occurred, and BRANSON'S partner who says BRANSON had been sick during the shift and taking medicine frequently. He complained several times of being dizzy and feeling faint.
      Wm. A. BEATON, station tender, who was on duty at the time the accident occurred, also states that when BRANSON came to the cage he appeared to be near sighted. He says he took particular pains to see that BRANSON was given a secure position on the cage, in accordance with strict instructions from Superintendent CLAWSON that every precaution be used against accidents in hoisting the men.
      BRANSON'S body was taken to the Robert HENNESSY undertaking parlors, where an inquest will be held this morning at 10 o'clock by Coroner MURPHY.
      When his body caught between the timbers and the cage, shaking it so that all on board were well shaken up. The signal was immediately given and the cage stopped. When the cage was lowered to the bottom Mr. BEATON had picked BRANSON up and head him ready to put on the cage.
      In bringing the men up out of the shaft a system is used which would prevent an accident of any kind unless in such cases as the one Sunday night. But nine men are allowed on the cage at a time, arranged in three rows of three men each. There is plenty of room and the men are instructed to hold onto the top bars. The company rigidly enforces its rules in this respect.
      But little is known of BRANSON'S relatives. He came here a short time ago and went to work for the Copper Queen company December 14th. A letter was found in his pocket from a lady in Hornitos, Cal., which is supposed to be his cousin. A telegram was sent to Sheriff Robert PROUTY of Mariposa county, Cal., where he had resided, asking for information concerning him. No answer has been received, but a telegram is expected today.
      BRANSON had $102.35 in his pocket when he was killed.
      The body will be held here awaiting advice from relatives, but if no one can be heard from within a reasonable time internment will be made here. BRANSON is a single man about 25 years of age.

BAKER, James January 6, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

James BAKER Found Dead.

      James BAKER an old and eccentric character around Mariposa for the past eighteen years, was found dead in his cabin on Missouri Gulch, near this town, on Tuesday last. Indications were that death claimed him Sunday night, at the time he was last seen alive was during that day. He formerly resided in Cathey's Valley, where he owned 160 acres of land which he sold about the time he came to Mariposa to make his home. Although badly crippled in one leg, he industriously mined in the gulches near his home and never asked for nor was he ever the recipient of charity.
      It is presumed that he had a few dollars, the last of the proceeds from his sale of his land, at the time of his death.
      Deceased was a native of ANew York, and about 79 years of age.
      An inquest was held Wednesday by Coroner BERTKEN and a verdict of death by natural causes was the result.

BRANSON, Alvin January 6, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death of a Young Man.
(Communicated)

      On December 25th the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph BRANSON was made a very sad household by the news of the sudden death of their son , Alvin, in Bisbee, Arizona, on December 24th.
      The family had received a letter from him only an hour before the message announcing his untimely end came, and paralyzed with grief, his parents, brothers, and sisters could hardly believe that the spirit of their loved one had fled to the "great beyond" where, sooner or later all must follow.
      This young man was one of Mariposa's native sons, and the greater part of his life was spent in his home county. When he had grown to manhood, he followed mining, working most of his time at the Organita and Princeton mines.
      On Sept. 25th he went to Mexico, saying that he wanted to travel and see something of the country. Mexico proved to be decidedly not to his liking so he went to Bisbee for a short time. He then went to Gleason, a mining town twenty-three miles from Bisbee, where he worked until the mine closed. He then returned to Bisbee and had only worked about ten shifts when he met his fatal accident that put out his bright young life forever.
      Some particulars of the accident have been received by his friends and family. It seems that while ascending the shaft on Christmas eve, he was thrown from the cage in some unaccountable manner and falling a distance of 330 feet, landed in the sump at the bottom.
      When his friends reached the bottom of the mine, what had once been a large, strong, well built young man was a lifeless mass.
      The mine surgeon was called and the body taken to the undertaker's. A message was then sent to his family in California and instructions were immediately sent to have the remains brought to his home for burial. They arrived on December 29th and funeral services were held there at 11:30 the following day, Rev. J. HEDGPETH officiating. The remains were followed to their last resting place in the Hornitos cemetery by a large and sorrowing procession.
      Many and beautiful were the floral pieces received, many were the acts of kindness shown the bereaved family, and many, many were the letters of condolence received from the young men's friends, all showing the esteem in which he was held.
      Alvin Arthur, son of Joseph and Ella BRANSON, brother of John, Ernest, Eldridge, Grace and Marguerite BRANSON, was born near Hornitos on July 2nd, 1883, being 22 years, 5 months and 22 days old at the time of his death. He was a man of exemplary habits and jovial disposition. He was a dutiful son, a kind and loving brother and a true friend.
      His beaming face and kindly manner will be very much missed and his sad and sudden death is much to be regretted.

COOK, J. C. January 13, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

J. C. COOK died early Sunday morning after a long and painful illness. He was sixty-eight years old, a native of Virginia and a grand nephew of John C. CALHOUN. History tells us that one branch of the CALHOUN family moved to Virginia and subsequently to the south west. It was Mr. COOK'S mother, Ellen CALHOUN COO. A part of Mr. COOK'S bequest from his grand-mother CALHOUN of South Carolina was $5,000 and ten negro slaves. He came to California in 1853, married in Stockton one year later, and was but eighteen years older than his eldest son, the Auditor of Merced county. He was buried in Merced.

AROS, Feliz January 20, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Feliz AROS, aged 17 years, died at the county hospital Friday the 12th.Consumption caused the young mans death. He had been a sufferer for along time from his disease, the last month of his life having been spent in the hospital. The young man was a native of Bear Valley, this county.

DeMARTINI, Mrs. John January 20, 1906 Mariposa Gazette
Mrs. DeMARTINI Dead.

Mrs. John DeMARTINI, the unfortunate lady who was last week accidentally shot at her home on Flyaway, died at Mt. Bullion, Friday the 12th, where she had been taken in an effort to save, by proper surgical and medical skill, her life, but the poor woman was fated to die, and her spirit took flight to Heaven. Mrs. DeMARTINI was a native of Italy and about 40 years of age. She was married to John DeMATINI something like sixteen years ago and was the mother of five children, two girls and three boys, who besides her kind and generous husband, mourn the irreparable loss of a loving mother and wife entails. The burial was had at Coulterville Sunday and despite the inclement weather was attended by many sympathetic friends.

TULOT, Pierre January 20, 1906 Mariposa Gazette
Early Pioneer Gone.

On Thursday, January 11th, Pierre TULOT died at the Serra and Arrien garden near Mariposa at the advanced age of 90 years. Deceased was a native of France and came to California in 1849, where he followed the occupation of mining for a number of years. He lived for a long time at Buckeye in this county, coming to the old RICKARD place on the outskirts of Mariposa about eighteen years ago. For years he has been unable to earn his livelihood and was dependent upon friends and the county for his maintenance. The old man was sick but about five days when nature's machinery ran down and he passed away. He was buried in the Mariposa public cemetery.

GORDON, Mrs. Margaret January 27, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

DEATH OF MRS. GORDON.

An Old and Respected Lady Passes to her Last Rest.

      Mrs. Margaret GORDON, widow of the late Peter GORDON, and mother of John, James, Peter and William GORDON, Mrs. J. H. BERTKEN, Mrs. Madeline BRISLAND and Mrs., Perry BROWN, died at her home in Mariposa, Tuesday, January 23rd, at 1 o'clock p.m. Mrs. Nellie ASHWORTH of Mariposa was also a daughter by a former marriage.
      Mrs. GORDON was a native of Ireland and a few months past 63 years of age at the time of her death. Deceased had long been an uncomplaining sufferer, and while death was a shock to all was not unexpected.
      For more then thirty years she has resided in Mariposa where, with her husband, she engaged chiefly in the hotel business, and it is well known history that none were turned hungry from their hospitable board. Many are they living today who were the recipients of their favors and who can testify to the unselfish generosity of Mr. and Mrs. GORDON. Mrs. GORDON'S friends were legion and many were the sincerely sorrowing tears that dropped on her bier.
      The internment was on Thursday, January 25th, in the Catholic cemetery by the side of her husband, who had preceded her a little longer than two years, and was largely attended by mourning relatives and sorrowing friends, many coming from long distances to pay their last respects to the memory of one who was a friend to all.

PLASKETT, William January 27, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Found Dead.

William PLASKETT, an old time resident of Coulterville, was found dead in his bed at the Merced Mining Company's mill on Black Creek, near Coulterville, the latter part of last week. The deceased was in the employ of the company as keeper at the mill and not having been seen as usual by passers by an investigation was made when his dead body was discovered. He had been dead but a short time as the body was still warm. Mr. PLASKETT was 73 years of age and a native of Massachusetts. But little is known of his history prior to his coming to Coulterville. He led a retired life and was anything but reminiscent when his past history was referred to.
He died possessed of town lots in Coulterville as well as about $500 in money. An inquest was held be Deputy Coroner John ENDEAN, and while the result is unknown to us, it is presumed that death was the result of natural causes.

COOK-THURMAN January 27, 1906 Mariposa Gazette
Merced Couple Weds.

W. H. COOK, Jr., and Miss Mabel THURMAN surprised their many friends last evening by quietly going to the parsonage of Rev. Z. J. NEEDHAM and being married. Only a few intimate friends of the young couple were present. Miss Edna SCOTT acted as bridesmaid and Harvey BANKS as best man. Both young people are well and favorably known, the groom being the only son of County Auditor COOK and with his bride has a host of friends who will Sun in wishing them a long life of happiness.- Merced Sun.

CLARK-MARTS January 27, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

CLARK-MARTS Wedding.

Last week in Stockton, John W. CLARK and Miss Willa Belle MARTS were united in marriage. Mr. CLARK is well-known in this county where he resides and is engaged in business with his brother, Fred N. CLARK. Their sawmill is in the Snow Creek country. The bride is a resident of Whiterock district where she has resided for some time.
The GAZETTE wishes for the newly married couple a prosperous and happy journey through life.

Vitals February 1906 Mariposa Gazette

February 3, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born February 3, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

DUNCAN- At Ahwahnee, Jan. 19th, 1906, to the wife of N. E. DUNCAN, a daughter.

February 10, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Died February 10, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

ORME- At the ORME ranch, January 25th, 1906, John ORME, Sr., a native of England, aged 74 years.

February 17, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born February 17, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

WILCOX- In Mariposa, Feb. 14th, 1906, to the wife of Steve WILCOX, a daughter.

February 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

Obits, Marriages and Birth announcements.

Unknown February 3, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Fatal Accident.

There occurred on the Merced River at a point about four miles above Bagby's, last Sunday, the 28th inst., a fatal accident to a man whose name is not known. The man was about 25 years of age and had been working for the Yosemite Railroad Company at this particular camp but two days, The victim was employed as a common laborer and was at the time carrying powder in company with one Walter HUFFMAN, when a large rock sliding down the hillside caught the unfortunate man and his head was almost severed from the body. The dead man had been employed at other camps and had given his name as Kenney, but it is said that he was on the payroll when killed under another name. Nothing was learned of his antecedents, and the result of the Coroner's inquest which was conducted by Coroner BERTKEN, was accidental death in accordance to the above facts.

SHEPARD, B. A. February 3, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

B. A. SHEPARD Dead.

Benjamin Allen SHEPARD, a native of Missouri and 72 years of age, died at the Hooper colony, near Merced, on Saturday, January 27th. Mr. SHEPARD had long suffered from paralysis and was almost helpless. The deceased was well known in Mariposa county, having resided on the Hornitos road, near Stockton and Buffum's, removing to Merced county about three years ago. He was a married man and leaves a widow and four children, three daughters and a son. The remains were laid to rest last Tuesday in the Hornitos cemetery and a large number of friends and relatives attended the last sad rites of this man who was respected by all who knew him.

DUSEL, J. J. February 3, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Among the Lost.

It is now definitely known that J. J. DUSEL, who was a passenger on the wrecked steamer Valencia, is among the large number lost. Genuine sorrow is expressed by all who were acquainted with Mr. DUSEL, he being a man of genial disposition and readily made friends. He was comparatively a young man, being less than 40 years of age, and a man in affluent circumstances, having acccumulated the greater part of his wealth in the Klondike. He was at the time of his death associated with W. B. STOLDER in mining at Whitlocks, this county, and also in Alaska.
He was a single man and a native of New York, where he leaves an aged mother and two brothers. Jack DUSEL was a kind hearted and generous man, and many are the old and needy miners who can testify to his generous spirit and from whose eyes will flow sorrowing tears when their friend's sad fate is recalled.

YRIBARNE, Bernard February 17, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Bernard YRIBARNE Dead.

Bernard YRIBARNE a native of France and 59 years of age, was found dead in bed at his home near Indian Gulch on the morning of the 11th inst. Deceased had been a resident of this county for twenty-six years, and was at one time extensively engaged in the sheep raising business. He accumulated quite a fortune from this industry and was ranked among our most wealthy citizen and an honest man in all of his business affairs.
Coroner D. E. BERTKEN was notified of his death on the evening of the 11th and held an inquest on the body of deceased the next day. The result of the inquisition was that death was the result of natural causes, and the evidence heard shhowed that he went to sleep a night and peaceably and silently passed into that everlasting slumber before the dawn of morning. The Coroners jury was compose of Frank V. SMITH, Fred V. SMITH, Wm. FUNDERBURK, Joseph DORA, Antone J. SILVA, Antone FRAITAS and L. SETOLO. Deceased was a single man. Two brothers survive him.

O'BRIAN- CAMPODONICO February 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Married in Merced.

Richard O''BRIAN of Hornitos was married in this city by Rev. Father McNAMARA to Miss Angelina COMPODONICO, also of that town. The groom is a resident of Hornitos, and is superintendent of a Greoveland mine. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. CAMPODONICO of Hornitos and is one of the popular young ladies of the vicinity. The happy couple left on the afternoon train for San Francisco to spend their honeymoon. The mother of the bride, a sister, Mrs. Ed ADAMS, and Dr. S. O. CASSITY of Snelling were in attendance at the wedding. - Sun, Feb. 20th.

CARDWELL, James February 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death of James CARDWELL.

James Wyett CARDWELL, a native of Kentucky and about 76 years of age, died at the county hospital on February 18th. Deceased had been an inmate of that institution for the past five months, where he was taken on account of a serious injury to his hip occasioned by a fall into an old prospect hole between Mariposa and the Mariposa mine. He was engaged as watchman at the mine and while returning from town at night, met with the mishap. Mr. CARDWELL had lived a great number of years in this county, in early days he lived in Bear Valley. He was unmarried. His remains were interred in the public cemetery at Mariposa.

WILHOITE- PROBASCO February 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Married.

E.M. WILHOITE and Olive L. PROBASCO of Oakvale were married in Madera by Justice of the Peace BARCROFT on Monday, February 19th.
The bride is a daughter of Jacob PROBASCO, a well known resident of Oakvale, and the groom is a farmer, also favorably known in the same community. The happy couple will reside on the husband's farm, and have the best wishes of their many friends for a happy and prosperous wedded life.

PARKER-RITTER February 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Miss Martha RITTER, who taught the Grant's Spring school last year, and latter the Chowchilla school, was married last week to Benjamin PARKER of Fresno. Miss RITTER had been engaged to teach the next term of the Chowchilla school but writes from Stockton where the happy couple had gone on a wedding trip, that she would not return to Mariposa county to teach this year. The Oaks, as well as all the people of the county, regret to give her up from the teaching rank, but we hope that our loss has been her gain.

Vitals March 1906 Mariposa Gazette

March 3, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

March 10, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Died March 10, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

March 17, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 17, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

FLEMING- At Granite Springs, February 28, 1906, to the wife of John FLEMING, a son.

COVEL- In Coulterville, March 11th, 1906, to the wife of James COVEL, a son.

March 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

DAULTON- At Mt. Bullion, March 19, 1906, to the wife of John DAULTON, a daughter.

March 31, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

Obits, Marriage and Birth announcements.

ZIMMERMAN, John March 10, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death Claims a Pioneer.

ATKINSON, J. J. March 17, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death on the River.

J. J. ATKINSON, who was in the employ of W. M. BRICE, at the latter's store on the Merced River near Omparisa Mining Company's property, died at that place last Wednesday. Mr. ATKINSON received an injury sometime since consequent upon a fall, by which he is supposed to have been hurt internally, and this was probably the indirect cause of his death. The deceased was buried near the river Thursday, as it was impossible to cross the river with the body on account of the swollen condition of that stream.

FITZE, Bernard March 17, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Sad Fatal Accident.

Unknown March 17, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Drowned in Merced River.

CAMPBELL-NUTTER March 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

County Clerk GALLISON on March 19th issued a marriage license to James Francis CAMPELL and Martha Maud NUTTER, both of Miami.

GRIEVE, R. R. March 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

FATAL ACCIDENT.

R. R. GRIEVE Instantly Killed at Mt. Bullion Last Sunday.

DEDMON, J. L. March 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

SCALDED TO DEATH.

J. L. DEDMON Killed by His Wife in a Horrible Manner.

      James L. DEDMON, who for several years past has been engaged in the general merchandise business at Bear Valley, died at his home in that town Wednesday afternoon, March 21st.
      According to our information, which is probably authentic, Mr. DEDMON and his wife retired about 9 o'clock p.m., last Sunday night after having a quarrel which was precipitated by Mrs. DEDMON'S jealously of another woman.
      About 3 o'clock Monday morning Mr. DEDMON was awaked from his slumber by the burning sensation of boiling water and instantly threw his hands up and dashed a bucket of water from the hands of his wife, who held the bucket, and jumped to the floor. He attempted to escape from the room, but the door had ben locked and escape was impossible. Although the entire bucket full of the scalding water did not find lodgment upon his person, enough struck him to badly burn the flesh on his back, breast and arms, and a portion of the water dashed his eyes causing blindness. It appears that information of the tragedy was not given out until some time during the afternoon on Monday, about twelve hours after it occurrence, when Dr. F. E. GALLISON was summoned to attend the injured man. The doctor found Mr. DEDMON in a critical condition but was not prepared to say positively that he would die as a result of his injuries. Neither did the unfortunate man anticipate death and his ante-mortem statement was not taken.
      James Lewis DEDMON was about 37 years of age and a native of Tennessee. His wife was formerly Mrs. Angelo CAVAGNARO, whose husband, for a great many years, conducted a general merchandise store in the Yosemite Valley and also at Fresno Flats, Madera county, at which later place he was shot and killed by an Indian about ten years ago. Mrs. CAVAGNARO afterwards met Mr. DEDMON in the Yosemite Valley and they were married and moved to Bear Valley, this county, in 1899, where they have since resided. Mrs. DEDMON has been arrested and charged with murder.
      Dr. GALLISON held an autopsy on the body of the deceased Thursday and found that Mrs. DEDMON was responsible for her husband's death.
      On Friday morning the preliminary examination of Mrs. DEDMON was held in Bear Valley before Justice of the Peace John L. SMITH and the defendant was held to answer before the Superior Court charged with the crime of murder. The defense offered no testimony at this hearing.

McCLARON, Mrs. Della M. March 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death in Oakvale District.

      McCLARON- In Oakvale District, Mariposa Co., Cal., Feb. 20, 1906, Mrs. Della M. McCLARON, wife of E. V. McCLARON, aged 21 years, 10 months, 28 days.
      Deceased was the third eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. BENNETT, her oldest sister and older brother having also died within the past twenty months and all being the victims of the same disease, that awful scourge of the human race, pulmonary tuberculosis. In her case cirrhosis of the liver also helped to sap her vitality and hastened the end. Here was the fourth death in the one family in twenty months, besides her sister and brother, her grandfather also having died in that time, all four being buried in the White Rock cemetery.
      Mrs. McCLARON, besides many other relatives, left a bereaved husband and two small children, and her family have the sympathy of the whole community in this and their other bereavements. In so short a time they have certainly had more than their share of grief and trouble.
      On account of some error or neglect a notice of Mrs. McCLARON'S death was not sent to the Gazette before and this notice is sent to in a manner to rectify that neglect.
                A NEIGHBOR.
     Ben Hur, March 19, 1906.

DUGAN, Mike March 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette
Mike DUGAN Dead.

TUPPER, Walter D. March 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

CAMPBELL-NUTTER March 31, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

United in Marriage.

Vitals April 1906

April 7, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

April 14, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

April 21, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

April 28, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Married April 28, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

BASSETT-GREUINGER- In Jacksonville, Oregon, April 18th, 1906, Will BASSETT of Mariposa and Miss Audrey GRUINGER of Greenback, Oregon.

Obits, Marriage and Birth announcements.

BRIGHT, G. M. April 7, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

KILLED BY EXPLOSION.

Railroad Laborer Horribly Mutilated on Merced River.

      G. M. BRIGHT, who had been for a short time in the employ of the
     Yosemite Valley railroad, met with a tragic death near the Northfork
     camp about seven miles above Bagby, on the evening of April 1st. The
     unfortunate man, who was about 35 years of age, was employed in the
     capacity of foreman, and his death as ascertained was due to the
     explosion of powder which had by some unknown means become ignited. No
     one was near who could give a tangible account of the accident and the
     only witness to this sad fatality was a man by the name of Mike DEMPSEY,
     who was on his way from Bagby to the Northfork, and when in about one
     hundred yards of the place where Mr. BRIGHT met death, heard the
     explosion and witnessed the horribly thrilling sight of a man hurled
     thirty or forty feet in the air. The left leg of deceased was blown off
     above the knee, and his right leg was badly mangled, as was also the
     rest of his body.
              Coroner D. E. BERTKEN was immediately notified and at once
     repaired to the scene and held an inquest on the remains. James S.
     REYNOLDS, J. C. DUNN, George GLOVER, John STREHLEIN, Albert ERXLEBEN and
     W. M. WILBURN composed the jury that found the death of Mr. BRIGHT was
     due to accidental powder explosion and the other details above related.
                 Mr. BERTKEN by means of a memorandum found, learned that the
     dead man had relatives in Fannin county, Texas, and immediately
     communicated by wire the sad intelligence of his death.
                 The Coroner received reply from the relatives, consisting of
     a mother and three brothers, all residing in Honeygrove, Fannin Co.,
     Texas, to give the deceased a christian burial, which was done Tuesday
     afternoon at Mt. Bullion. Undertaker Geo. E. NICE had charge of the
     burial of Mr. BRIGHT.

CAMPBELL-NUTTER April 7, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

     A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of W. T. NUTTER of
     Grant's Springs. It was the occasion of the marriage of their daughter,
     Maud, to James F. CAMPBELL, formerly of Omaha, Nebraska. Rev. Charles K.
     WESTFALL officiated. The bride was beautifully attired and is an
     attractive young lady, admired by many friends. Mr. CAMPBELL is a young
     man of character, intelligence and is industrious. After receiving
     congratulations from their admiring guests, all sat down to a beautiful
     breakfast, after which the happy couple boarded the U. S. mail stage for
     Raymond and on to visit the principal cities of California. "The OAKS"
     extends congratulations and good wishes.

THOMPSON, James April 7, 1906 Mariposa Gazette
Death of James THOMPSON.

     James THOMPSON, who has been an inmate of the county hospital
     for a number of years, died in that institution on the first of the
     present month. The deceased was a native of Mississippi and was 86 years
     old. He was admitted to the hospital from Cathey's Valley. Mr. THOMPSON
     was the man whom the late John F. CLARK, ex- Sheriff of Mariposa county,
     heroically attempted to save from drowning in the Merced river, near the
     old Barrett store in 1891, at the cost of his own life, the particulars
     of which are well known to a great number of our readers.

HART, Mrs. Nancy April 14, 1906 Mariposa Gazette
DEATH OF MRS. HART.

Mother of Large Family Passes to the Great Beyond.

     Mrs. Nancy HART, aged 80 years and a respected resident of
     Mariposa county, passed away at the home f her son, Lawrence, at
     Sebastopol, Sunday evening last. Mrs. HART was a native of Tennessee,
     and widow of the late David HART, who preceded her to the grave about
     two years ago.
             Grandma HART as the deceased was affectionately termed, was a
     kindhearted and pleasant old lady and her demise is universally
     regretted. She had continuously resided in the vicinity of the scene of
     her death for about 45 years, and was the mother of fourteen children,
     seven boys and seven girls, all but two of whom survive and mourn the
     irreparable loss of a loving mother.
               Those living are Mrs. Mary COCHRAN of Mt. Bullion; Mrs. M.
     VIGNOLA of Tonapah; Mrs. D. C. McNALLEY of Bootjack; Mrs. E. BEEVERS of
     Tonapah; Mrs. V. G. BRYANT of Crow's Landing; Charles HART of Bootjack;
     Thomas HART of Mariposa; Samuel HART of Madera; Joseph HART; Lawrence
     HART of Bootjack and Ed HART of Tonapah.
                 Pneumonia, which was the forth attack of which the old lady
     had suffered of that complaint, was the direct cause of death; her
     generally robust constitution having heretofore withstood the ravages of
     that disease.
                 The burial of Mrs. HART'S remains was held in the public
     cemetery of Mariposa Tuesday afternoon, and notwithstanding the
     inclement weather, was largely attended by sorrowing relatives, and
     sympathetic friends to show that last earthly respect to one whose past
     christian life so eminently entitled her to receive. Rev. Wm. BROWN of
     the Mariposa Presbyterian church officiated at the grave, and his
     appropriate and eloquent address forcibly and pathetically reminded all
     of the great and irremidial loss the death of a mother will entail.
                 The details of the internment were supervised by Undertaker
     Geo. E. NICE of Mt. Bullion.

LUMP, Christian April 14, 1906 Mariposa Gazette
Christian LUMP Dead.

     Christian LUMP, a native of Germany, but a naturalized citizen
     of the United States, died at the home of Charles WAGNER in the Red
     Cloud District on April 8th.
               Mr. LUMP lived for a great many years near Mr. WAGNER'S Ranch,
     where he engaged in farming. Of late years he has made his home with the
     latter, being unable to perform hard labor on account of old age. He was
     about 80 years o age at the time of his death. The deceased will be
     remembered as an honest and industrious man.

BARCROFT, R. W. April 14, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death Of R. W. BARCROFT.

     Ralph Wood BARCROFT died at the home of his son, Joseph
     BARCROFT, in Madera on the morning of Friday, April 6th, after a long
     illness lasting several years, consequently his death was not
     unexpected.
                Mr. BARCROFT, until about five years ago was a resident of
     Hornitos, this county, where he had continuously resided since the early
     fifties, engaging in mining and the saloon business. The deceased was a
     native of Ohio and was 77 years of age at the time of death.
                 Mr. BARCROFT was a prominent citizen of Mariposa county and
     a man who had won and maintained the highest regard of his fellowmen by
     his honest and upright treatment of all with whom he had business
     dealings. Besides he was a man of a most charitable nature and rendered
     assistance to many during his most prosperous period.
                To mourn his loss he leaves an aged wife, one daughter, Mrs.
     J. H. WILKINSON, who is a resident of the City of Mexico, and three
     sons, R. BARCROFT of Merced and Fred and Joseph BARCROFT of Madera.
                The funeral was held Saturday in Madera and the services were
     conducted by Madera Lodge, No. 327, I. O. O. F., for Hornitos Lodge, of
     which he was a member. Many friends attended to express their respect
     for the departed.

LUNA, Bicinto and FOSTER, Philip April 14, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Hospital Deaths.

Bicinto LUNA, a native of Chile and 77 years old died at the county hospital April 11th. The deceased had been an inmate of the hospital for about two months, his home being in Bear Valley.
Philip T. FOSTER, who had been a patient at the county hospital for the past four years died at that institution on April 12th. Mr. FOSTER was a native of Virginia and was 86 years of age at his death. He formerly resided in the Snow Creek country.

GALEENER-SCOTT April 14, 1906 Mariposa Gazett
Married in Stockton.

      Charles GALEENER of Madera and Miss Gertrude SCOTT of Sebastopol, this county, were married in Stockton by Justice PARKER of that city on Thursday of last week.
      Mrs. GALEENER is the daughter of Frank SCOTT of Sebastopol and enjoys a host of friends in this county where she is deservedly popular.
      Mr. GALEENER is comparatively a stranger in Mariposa, but is spoken of as a young man of industrious habits.

OLIVER, Mrs. A, April 21, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Mrs. WILLIAMS received the sad news on Wednesday of the death of her mother, Mrs. A. OLIVER, at Soulsbyville, near Sonora, on the 5th inst. Her death was not unexpected as she had been suffering for months. General sorrow is felt for the afflicted family. Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAMS left at once to attend the funeral.

PALM, Chas. A April 28, 1906 Mariposa Gazette
Death on Railroad.

Coroner D. E. BERTKEN was notified Thursday evening by telephone that a man had been killed near Bagby, and with his usual promptness to act in such matters, immediately proceeded to Bagby to investigate the death. Upon his arrival there that night he held an inquisition, and the result was accidental death.
From Mr. BERTKEN we learn that the name of the deceased was Chas A. PALM, a native of Finland and about 28 years of age. Death was caused by the falling of a heavy rock upon the unfortunate man and death was instantaneous. The rock, which weighed at least four tons, was dislodged from its place by blasting. Deceased was a stranger and but little is known of his antecedents.

LANGLEY, Henry April 28, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Henry LANGLEY Dead.

Henry M. LANGLEY died at New Years Thursday night after a brief illness. Mr. LANGLEY was a native of Maine, and unmarried. His age at the time of his death was about 64 years. He had been a resident of New Years vicinity for the past thirty-five years, the last six years of which he had resided at the ranch of Sheriff PROUTY. Mr. LANGLEY was a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge at Snelling, and bore the deserved reputation of being an honest and upright man and a good citizen.

DUNNING, Mrs. H. L. April 28, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

DEATH OF MRS. H. L. DUNNING.

Passes Away at her Home In San Francisco.

      Telegraphic word was received in Mariposa during the early part of the week by Judge TRABUCCO that Mrs. Henry L. DUNNING had died in San Francisco on Sunday, the 22nd.
      Mrs. DUNNING had been ill for a considerable length of time and was being cared for in St. Luke's hospital at the time of the destructive temblor that visited San Francisco. She was conveyed from the hospital to the residence of her husband , H. L. DUNNING, on Edinburg street shortly after the earthquake, on account of the partial destruction of the hospital, and died at the former place. By reason of her feeble condition it is thought that she contracted pneumonia while being moved and this complaint was the immediate cause of her death.
      Mrs. DUNNING was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. RIDGWAY of Mariposa, and was 20 years of age at the time of her death. She was born and raised in Mariposa and was beloved and popular. Her sad death in early youth is the cause of sincere sorrow, and her bereaved husband, father, mother, sisters and brothers are entitled to and are receiving the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends in their sorrowing affliction.
      Mrs. DUNNING was a member of the Mariposa parlor of Native Daughters and her burial was under the auspices of that order Thursday afternoon. The interment was in the Mariposa public cemetery, and was attended by a large assemblage of truly sorrowing friends and heartbroken relatives, to pay this, the last earthly respect to one who was entitled to the love and admiration of all.
      Undertaker NORDGREN of Merced, assisted by Geo. E. NICE and Milo CHURCHILL of Mt. Bullion conducted the internment.

HITE, John R. April 28, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death of John R. HITE.

      John R. HITE, the aged capitalist and who was well known in Mariposa county where he resided and engaged in mining for a number of years, died at San Francisco on the morning of April 18th, about three hours before the earthquake that was the direct cause of wrecking that city.
      Mr. HITE was the discoverer of the famous Hite mine at Hite's Cove, this county, and from which he amassed a fortune. The deceased had been a resident of San Francisco for a great number of years and was rated as a millionaire, being the owner of extensive valuable real estate in San Francisco, as well as in Fresno and other counties.
      Mr. HITE gained additional notoriety as defendant in the famous Hite divorce case, in which Lucy HITE, an Indian woman was plaintiff, and sued for a divorce and division of his immense wealth. This case, which attracted statewide attention was finally compromised by the defendant paying plaintiff $ 23,000.
      It is said of John HITE that he was ever loyal to his old mining friends and that many were the happy recipients of his generous assistance. He was unmarried at the time of his death and his vast estate will probably be distributed among numerous relatives.

Vitals May 1906 Mariposa Gazette

May 5, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

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May 19, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Died May 19, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

JOUNANOU- In San Francisco, May 12, 1906, Angele GABRIELLE, beloved wife of August JOUANOU and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. ARTRU, and sister of Mrs. E. L. CAMIN of Mariposa, a native of France , aged 23 years, 7 months, 9 days.
Mrs. JANANOU was well and favorably known in Mariposa, where she lived with her parents, and has many friends here who will regret to learn of her early demise. The funeral was held on Tuesday, May 15th. Internment Holy Cross Cemetery.

May 26, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

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Obits, Marriage and Birth announcements.

REVEL, Eli May 5, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Eli REVEL, brother of August REVEL of Sweetwater and who, for a number of years himself resided at Sweetwater, came up to Mariposa Wednesday from San Francisco, where he has resided for the last three years, and will visit with his brother and family for a short visit.

NEVILLS, J. J. May 5, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

J. J. NEVILLS, who went to Santa Cruz last week to visit with his family and other relatives, returned last Tuesday accompanied by his wife and baby. Jim reports that Santa Cruz suffered a severe shaking up by the earthquake of the 18th ult. and that shocks are of frequent occurrence since that time.

CALDERON, Joaquin May 5, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Funeral of Joaquin CALDERON took place from the church of St. Catherine of Sienna in Hornitos in the afternoon of May 1st, 1906. The funeral was largely attended, and the solemn Catholic rite was performed by Rev. Father FITZGERALD in the church and at the grave over the remains. By request of his sister, Mrs. Emelia NAVARRINE, there was no funeral oration. Notable in the service was the recitation and explanation of the "Da Profundis" in English. The deceased's wife and sister have the sympathy of all the community.

PRATT, John M. May 5, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death of John M. PRATT.

      Wednesday evening last, the sad intelligence was conveyed by telegram to Walter and Paul PRATT, that their brother, John M. PRATT, had died at Highland Springs, Lake county.
      Paralysis, from which the unfortunate man had been a sufferer for about a month, was the cause of death.
      John M. PRATT was born in Chatooga county, Georgia, October 2nd, 1854, and died May 2nd, 1906. The deceased was well and favorably known in Mariposa, to which county he came in 1869, and resided a number of years. He was married to Miss Louisa L. LEWIS, daughter of the late Jacob LEWIS of Whiterock. To this union four children were born, who with their mother mourn the death of a devoted father and husband.
      After leaving Mariposa county he went to Oregon which state claimed him as an esteemed resident until his removal to Princeton, Colusa county, about one year since, and from where he went to Highland Springs for relief from his paralytic affliction.
      Mr. PRATT was a christian and followed the vocation of preaching for some time. He was a man of more than ordinary ability and deservedly popular. His last visit to Mariposa, was one year ago this month, when he came as a dutiful son, to be at the bedside of his dying mother. Assessor C. P. PRATT and Jas. W. PRATT are brothers of deceased and his living sisters are Mrs. W. H. LAREW of Madera, Mrs. J. A. LAREW of Mariposa, and Mrs. James SMITH of Bakersfield.
      The Gazette extends sincere sympathy to all sorrowing relatives in their affliction.

KING, S. A. May 5, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death of S. A. KING.

A press dispatch dated Los Angeles, May 1st, states that "Samuel A. KING, aged 70 years, died after being struck by a street car and injured so that it was necessary to amputate his hand. He failed to survive the operation." Mr. KING was a pioneer resident of Mariposa county. He came to Merced in the early seventies; he was Wells- Fargo's agent. postmaster, member of the Masonic and Phythian fraternities, an active citizen of sterling worth, and one of the best known and most popular men in the community. He was afflicted with e defect in hearing, which may have been the cause of his being struck car. A wife but no children survive. Mr. KING left Merced about sixteen years ago, residing in San Diego and Los Angeles since that time until his death. The hosts of people who knew him deeply deplore his death.- Merced Star, May 3rd.
The deceased was one of the oldest Mason's of the Masonic Lodge of Mariposa, and was also for a great number of years a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge of this town.

KANE-HYNES May 5, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Coulterville Couple Married.

Last Tuesday evening County Clerk GALLISON issued a marriage license to Wm. P. KANE and Miss Annie HYNES, both of Coulterville. The young couple were married immediately afterwards by Judge TRABUCCO in his chambers. Mr. and Mrs. KANE are engaged in the restaurant business in Coulterville and will make that town their home.

MASCHIO-STEINAU May 5, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Married.

      Joseph J. MASCHIO, son of Joseph MASCHIO, the well known resident of Hunter's Valley, this county, and Miss Grace STEINAN of San Francisco, were united in marriage by Judge J. J. TRABUCCO, at the court house in the forenoon of May 1st.
      The groom is a popular and industrious young man and was born and raised in Hunter's Valley. The charming bride is a native of Kentucky, but has resided in San Francisco for a number of years. She was a schoolmate and friend of Miss Ida QUIEROLO of Hunter's Valley, where she has been a frequent visitor.
      We wish the young couple all the married bliss that their happy union would imply.

RIHN, Anthony May 19, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Anthony RIHN Dead.

Monday morning about 6 o'clock the spirit of an old and respected resident of Granite Springs district departed the body, and Anthony RIHN was dead. The deceased was about 65 years of age and had lived in the vicinity of Coulterville for many years. He was married and the father of several children. Mrs. Edward COLLINS, formerly of Mariposa and now a resident of Mt. Bullion, is a daughter. The deceased was an upright and honest citizen and a good neighbor. His friends are legion and many are the pangs of regret that come with the knowledge that the good man is no more. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge of Coulterville and his burial was under the auspices of that order in Granite Springs Wednesday. We condole with the bereaved widow and family in their sad bereavement.

De YOE, A. S. May 19, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death of A. S. DE YOE.

      A. S. DE YOE died in Los Angeles yesterday morning. He was well known here, he and his wife having live here about six years ago.
      Deceased had been incapacitated, to the point of utter helplessness during most of the time, for four years, as result of a clot of blood on the brain. The clot gradually from an injury sustained in a runaway accident. Treatment by specialist far and near failed to afford relief. At the last the clot burst and almost total paralysis followed, but at the same time the brain cleared and in his dying hours Mr. De YOE had full command of his mental faculties. He was taken to Los Angeles from Merced six months ago.
      Deceased was about 60 years of age, a native of New York. He was the trusted representative of large piano and organ houses all his life, a vocation with which a musical temperament and accomplishment placed him in sympathy. At one time he was associated with Chas. H. GABRIEL, noted as a composer and collaborated with him. He was a pianist and was quite widely known as a singer, possessing an unusually rich deep and cultivated bass voice. He leaves a wife and one son, the latter a resident of San Francisco, and two brothers.- Madera Tribune.

RIHN, Anthony May 19, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

The funeral of the late Anthony RIHN, whose sudden death from apoplexy, after less than two days illness, was held from the residence of deceased, Wednesday at 2 o'clock p.m. The internment was in the Granite Springs cemetery and was under the auspices of Coulterville Lodge, No. 10, I.O.O.F. A large number of sympathetic friends attended the funeral, as well as sorrowing relatives. At least forty carriages, buggies and other vehicles followed all that was mortal of this man, who was universally respected and loved, from his late home to the tomb. Besides many brother Odd Fellows many from Coulterville paid their last respects at his grave. Anthony RIHN, leaves to mourn his demise a loving and faithful wife and eight respecting and dutiful children, two sons and six daughters, who sincerely mourn the loss of their dear relative, and one who was to them all that the words husband and father should imply- an honest, industrious, kind and affectionate man.

MASCHIO-STINEAU May 26, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

It was a simple, impressive ceremony which took place in Judge TRABUCCO'S chambers at Mariposa on May 1st uniting in marriage J. J. MASCHIO of this place and Miss Grace STINEAU of San Francisco. The awful calamity which visited the latter place caused the young couple to abandon their former plans. Thus it was that picturesque Mariposa was the scene selected for the wedding. The sweet bride is an accomplished young lady and a red cross nurse. The groom is an industrious young man worthy of the bride he has won. The congratulations and good wishes they have received are numerous, and as the happy couple are to make their home on this locality, we have in Mrs. MASCHIO a pleasing addition.

MURRAY, M.M. May 26, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death of M. M. MURRAY.

Maurice M. MURRAY, died Saturday, May 19th, at about 2 o'clock a.m., at the residence of his dauughter, Mrs. Anthony RIHN near Granite Springs.
The deceased had been a sufferer from paralysis for about three years and was for the greater part of that confined to his bed and entirely helpless. Mr. MURRAY was a native of Ireland and past 80 years of age. He had resided in the vicinity of Coulterville for many years and was the father of several daughters. He was buried in Granite Springs cemetery.

Vitals June 1906 Mariposa Gazette

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June 30, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born June 30, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

PITCHFORD- In Mt. Bullion, June 27, 1906, to the wife of C. A. PITCHFORD, a son.

Obits, Marriage and Birth announcements.

CANOVA, Giacomo June 2, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death of G. CANOVA.

Giacomo CANOVA, an old and respected resident of Coulterville, Mariposa county, died at his home on Monday of this week.
The deceased was a native of Italy and about 67 years of age. He had resided in Coulterville for a great many years and engaged in general merchandise business. The funeral took place in Coulterville on Wednesday, under the auspices of Coulterville Lodge No. 104, I. O. O. F., of which he was a member, and was largely attended.

LYONS-HAYNES June 2, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

From Twice Told Tales a new column that publishes old articles from the Gazette and various other old Mariposa papers from the early years.

January 1854

Married.- On the evening of the 26th inst., at Agua Frio, by the Rev. R. W. BINGHAM, Mr. Issac LYONS of Mariposa to Miss Elizabeth HAYNES of Agua Frio.

Unknown Chilean June 2, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

February 1854

The Mexicans and Chilieans of Bear Valley have lately been trying their cutting and shooting powers to an unusual extent. It was but a few days since, that a Chilean, without the least provocation, made an attack on Mr. Wm. HAMILTON with a knife and severely wounded him in the thigh. Mr. H. then drew his revolver and fired, but missed, the Chilean still following up the attack. Mr. H. then fired two more shots, both taking effect. The Chilean lived but a few minutes after. On Sunday night last there was a row at the same place amongst the "greasers," in which there were three severely wounded- one by a knife and two by pistol shots.

LEWIS-FULLER June 2, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mrs. J. W. LEWIS last week. It was the occasion of the marriage of her son William to Miss Ella C. FULLER. They were attended by Miss Maud LEWIS and Henry McNALLY. Standing amidst splendid decorations, a beautiful ceremony by the Rev. C. K. WESTFALL pronounced them man and wife.

CANOVA, Giacomo June 9, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Giacomo CANOVA, aged 67 years, and an old and respected resident of Coulterville, died at his home here last Monday, May 28th. Mr. CANOVA had been a patient sufferer for many years with rheumatism, and for the past seven months was practically confined to his bed. "Billy" CANOVA, as he was familiarly called, was one of Coulterville's early merchants, and was engaged in that business at the time of his death. He was a generous and honest man and had made many friends by his generosity and honest business dealings. Mr. CANOVA was the father of a family of seven children, who with a loving and dutiful wife are left to mourn his demise. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 o'clock p.m. and the internment was in the Coulterville cemetery. Deceased was an old member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge of Coulterville, and that order conducted the funeral, which was largely attended by sorrowing relations and sympathetic friends.

CANOVA, Giocomo June 9, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

In Memoriam.

      The entire community of Coulterville was shrouded in gloom on May 28th when there departed this life one of its oldest and most honored citizens, Mr. Giacomo CANOVA, after a lingering illness, which he bore with heroic patience, surrounded by his family, whose unselfish devotion was a most beautiful example of Christian love.
      For many years his devoted wife relieved him of all his business cares, and each of his children vied with the other in bringing cheer and sunshine to brighten the closing days of his life. The tears of sorrow, which they now shed, need not be tinged with regret, and the blossoms they strew on his grave are not more precious than deeds of kindness they so plentifully strewed in his path.
      Giacomo CANOVA was born in Italy sixty-six years ago and at an early age came to this country. He lived for a time in San Francisco, but in the early sixties settled in Coulterville, where he engaged in the general merchandise business. His excellent business ability, coupled with his high sense of honor, won him a host of friends and he soon built up a thriving business, which steadily grew, till at the time of his death he was a man whose financial standing was thoroughly secure.
      He was married in 1869 to Miss L. CASTAGNETTO, a native daughter of Coulterville, who survives him. The union was blessed with eight children, seven of whom are still living: Mrs. Jas. GOSS, Mrs. George JEFFREY, Mrs. Ed GRENFEL, Miss Annie CANOVA, James, John and Will CANOVA.
      His private life, which was above reproach, placed him in the front rank as a husband and father.
      A pathetic incident of his death was the grief of his little grandchildren when they realized that their kind friend would greet them no more, but the memory of their beloved grandfather will live after their childish grief has passed away.
     B.E.
     Coulterville, June 4, 1906

McCROSSEN-MORTON June 9, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

McCROSSEN-MORTON.

      Yesterday evening in the Catholic church, M. J. McCROSSEN and Miss Jennie MORTON were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Rev. Father BROWNE performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by about thirty friends of the couple. The bride was attired in a handsome dress of white silk mull. Her bridesmaid was Miss Catherine BUTLER, while James BUTLER, Jr., acted as groomsman.
      After the ceremony congratulations were offered, and the party went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. BUTLER, where an excellent wedding supper had been prepared. There the happy affair was celebrated until the arrival of the night train, which Mr. McCROSSEN and bride took for a honeymoon trip to Los Angeles. They will later go to their home at Bagby, Mariposa County, where Mr. McCROSSEN is operating a mine. - Madera Tribune, June 4.
      The many friends of the happy groom in this county, where he is well known and popular, wish both he and his fair bride unbounded joy and prosperity in their wedded life. Mr. McCROSSEN, by his uniform gentlemanly conduct and his honest dealings in business affairs, has won him a host of sincere admirers, all of whom will be pleased to know that he will continue to make his home among us.

LULU (Yaqui Indian) June 16, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

A Yaqui Indian, known only as LULU, died at the county hospital last Tuesday. The deceased had been an inmate of that institution for a great many years, and was the last survivor of his race in this county. It is thought that he was over 100 years of age. He was buried Wednesday morning.

BROPHY, John June 16, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Suicide in Jail.

John BROPHY a railroad laborer, who came to town a short time since from the Merced river and drank heavily in Mariposa for several days, hanged himself in the county jail last Saturday. He was confined in jail on account of drunkenness, and by means of a blanket which he had torn into a rope, succeeded in ending his life. He is supposed to have been mentally deranged from excessive drink. Nothing is known of his antecedents, nativity or previous residence. An inquest developed nothing aside from what is above stated.

RILEY, James June 16, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Obituary.

      Death always unkind seemed never more cruel than when he sent his dread warning to the happy home of Mr. and Mrs. James RILEY and bade the husband and father prepare to leave all he held so dear, the young wife whom he adored, two dear little girls and the cozy home which hallowed by their love had become for him a earthly paradise.
      Like a strong young oak blighted by the woodsman's ax he was stricken in the pride of his manhood with that dread disease whose very name we shudder to mention- consumption- but he bore his suffering in silence till his loving wife divined his awful secret and forced him to take necessary care of himself and she, who from childhood had been shielded from every care and whose slightest wish had been gratified, took up the burden that her beloved husband had been forced to lay down and her labor of love for the past two years, cheerfully and faithfully performed, was well worthy of the admiration of pitying angels.
      Instead of the strong young man who had won her girlish love he had become to her as a tender child, and through kind friends and brother Knights would have gladly have nursed him, he found such comfort in his wife's ministrations that her greatest pleasure was to indulge his slightest desires. Though he had been an invalid so long, his death on June 9th came as a shock to his relatives and the entire community, as he had been confined to his bed only one day, and it should be a great consolation to the bereaved family that a merciful Providence spared him many weeks of extreme suffering.
      James RILEY was born in Maine in 1865 and has resided in Coulterville for the past thirteen years, during which time his sterling qualities and exemplary habits gave him a high place in the community and his untimely death is deeply regretted by all those who knew him intimately.
      He was married in 1897 to Miss Mary SHEEHAN of Groveland, who, with there two little girls, Marguerite aged 7 and Lorena aged 4, are left to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father.
      The many beautiful floral offerings and the large number of sorrowing friends who attended his funeral, which was held under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias on Monday, bore fitting testimony of the high place he held in the hearts of all.
                                          E. BOLTON.
     Coulterville, June 12, 1906.

MATLOCK, A. C. June 16, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

A. C. MATLOCK Drowned.

      Word was received in town last Monday last that A. C. MATLOCK, an old and respected citizen of Colorado district, was drowned in the Merced river.
      According to our information Mr. MATLOCK was crossing the river on the ferry boat near Mountain King mine, when the cable broke and the boat and its solitary occupant went down. The river at the time was in a swollen condition on account of the rapidly melting snow and it is probable that the cold water caused cramps and incapacitated Mr. MATLOCK from saving himself by swimming, as he was a good swimmer and would probably have reached shore safely had it not been for cramps or possibly injured when the boat broke loose.
      Mr. MATLOCK was a married man and the father of several young children, who with their mother are entitled to general sympathy in their great loss.
      It is not known here yet whether the body was recovered or not.

HOLTZEL, Daniel June 23, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Daniel HOLTZEL Dead.

Daniel, an old resident of the north side, and who for a number of years resided in what is now the Red Cloud district, died at his home Friday the 15th. Dropsy, with which he had been a sufferer for several months, was the cause of death.
Daniel HOLTZEL was noted as an upright and honest citizen, and a man who was entitled to the respect and esteem of neighbors and acquaintances. Deceased was married, and a widow and several children are left to mourn his demise. He was nearly 80 years of age when death came to relieve him of his sufferings, and while past the allotted time of life, many are the sincere expressions of regret that followed the news of his death, and many where the expressions of sympathy for the bereaved family.

KELLY, Minnie M. June 26, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

SAD FATAL ACCIDENT.

Young Girl Killed by a Fall From a Hay Wagon.

      Little Minnie Margaret KELLY, the twelve year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John KELLY, who reside at Ben Hur on Raymond road, about nine miles from Mariposa, was on the 19th inst. instantly killed by being thrown from a wagon. The unfortunate child was riding with her father at the time the in a hay wagon, which was going to a field for a load of hay, and the horse became frightened and ran away, with the result that Mr. Kelly was thrown from the wagon. The frightened animals continued to run and came in contact with a tree, when the little girl was also thrown to the ground and under the heels of the horses. Her head was badly cut and crushed, but whether from the hoofs of the horses or the wheels of the wagon, is not known.
      Minnie was exceedingly fond of horses, and of accompanying her father when he went to work, and on this occasion was especially desirous of being with her father as he was working her horse.
      The dead girl was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. KELLY, and was a general favorite with all who knew her. She was a lovely child and her ever cheerful disposition made her beloved by schoolmates and teacher.
      It seems like a severe visitation of Providence to take her from kind and loving parents their precious prize, but God's decree must be obeyed and Minnie Margaret KELLY is no more.
      An inquest was held by Coroner D. E. BERTKEN and accidental death the result of the inquisition.
      The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church in Mariposa, and the burial was in the public cemetery. The funeral services at both church and grave were pretty and impressive.
      Six young girls, dressed in white, were the pall bearers, and many sincere tears were shed on little Minnie's bier. Undertaker Geo. E. NICE of Mt. Bullion had charged of the burial arrangements which were perfectly conducted.

QUICK-PROCTOR June 23, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

The QUICK-PROCTOR Wedding.

      One of the most beautiful of the season's weddings took place Wednesday, June 6th, at two o'clock at the Baptist Tabernacle, when Miss Grace Drew PROCTOR became the bride of Guy Elmer QUICK of Mariposa. The Rev. W. H. HARPER officiated.
      The church was elaborately decorated in greenery and pink and white blossoms. Smilax, ferns and stately palms graced the chancel, and a profusion of sweet peas and marguerites, roses and other flowers were used. The ceremony was performed under an arch of the greenery and blossoms a marriage bell of the dainty peas being suspended from the arch.
      The bride was attended by a maid of honor, her sister, Miss Maud PROCTOR, Miss Irene QUICK, sister of the groom, Miss Maud RICHARDSON and Little Lora LIND of Mariposa, who was flower girl. Charles P. PRATT of Mariposa was best man, the groom's other attendant being Edward W. KORSTED of San Jose, and Warren M. QUICK of Watsonville, a cousin of the groom.
      The bridal procession was very pretty, the bride and her maids entering from one side of the church, and the best man and ushers from the opposite side. They met in the center of the church and together proceeded to the altar, where the groom was waiting. The bride was supported by her father, and dainty little pink flower girl gracefully, strewed pink and white blossoms in her path.
      The bride looked lovely in her beautiful gown of white crepe-de-chine, elaborately trimmed with embroidered chiffon. Her filmy veil of tulle was caught with orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of bride roses.
      The maid of honor and the bridesmaids wore airy gowns of pink silk chiffon with trimmings of lace. The gown of the maid of honor was worn over white silk, those of the other maids over pink silk, thus giving the desired color effect. All the maids carried exquisite pink carnations. The flower girl, a dainty maid of seven years, wore white silk chiffon and lace over white silk, carrying a basket of pink and white blossoms.
      The wedding marches were finely rendered by Frank SMITH, the organist of the Baptist Tabernacle. The guests were shown to their seats by Clyde WETMORE and Harry FORSTAD. A very large number of guests were present.
      Immediately after the ceremony an informal reception was held at the home of Mrs. WETMORE, at 411 South Sixth street. The house was simply decorated with sweet peas and greenery, and dainty refreshments were served. About two hundred guests called to offer their congratulations to the happy young couple. They were also the fortunate recipients of many costly and beautiful presents, silver ware, and bric a brac being included.
      Some delightful musical numbers were rendered. Miss STIENHOFF sang "Thou Art My Love," Miss BILL playing a violin obligato. A violin solo, "Violets," by Miss BILL was another delightful number. Miss BILL also sang "If Thou Art Near," and Miss BILL and Miss KINNEY rendered several piano duets.
      Miss De WITT and Miss Neil dispensed the wedding cake, which was tied up in dainty packages.
      The bride's going away gown was a handsome tailor suit of shadowy grey. The honeymoon trip will be an extended one. Mariposa will be their future home, the grooms business being there.
      The bride is a popular girl, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. C. W. PROCTOR, a graduate of both the High School and the Pacific Coast Business College. She was a Delphic girl and a prominent member of the Eastern Star. She has taught in the Pacific Coast Business College, being here, too, both successful and popular.
      The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. QUICK of Mariposa, being a young man of sterling character and much ability. - San Jose Mercury.

CHITTENDEN-JOSELYN June 30, 906 Mariposa Gazette

Married in San Rafael.

      A quiet wedding occurred in San Rafael on May 5th, when Foree V. CHITTENDEN and Miss Mabelle F. JOSELYN were united in marriage by the Rev. Arnold T. NEEDHAM, pastor of the M. E. Church at that place.
      The announcement of this marriage will come as a surprise to the many friends of the bride n Mariposa, for married almost two months was not made public until this week.
      The charming young lady is a native of Mariposa, the oldest daughter of Andrew JOSELYN, formerly a resident of this place, and a grand daughter of Mrs. F. M. DOWNIE of Mariposa. The charming young bride has many friends here who will wish her all happiness throughout her married life.
      Mrs. CHITTENDEN will leave Mariposa shortly for the city to join her husband.

Vitals 1906 Mariposa Gazette

July 7, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Married July 7, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

BROWN-TRABUCCO- At Mt. Bullion, July 4, 1906, by Judge J. J. TRABUCCO, John S. BROWN and Miss May TRABUCCO, both of Mt. Bullion.

Died July 7, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

HODGSON- At Raymond, Madera county, July 3, 1906, Mrs. Margaret HODGSON, a native of England, aged 75 years, 4 months.

July 14, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 14, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

THOMAS- At Kinsley, July 6, 1906, to the wife of Robert THOMAS, a son.

July 21, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 21, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

GALLISON- In Mariposa, July 17, 1906, to the wife of D. S. GALLISON, a daughter.

July 28, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Died July 28, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

REPERT- In San Francisco, July 16, 1906, Mrs. George REPERT, formerly of Mariposa, a native of Snelling, aged 48 years.

Obits, Marriage and Birth announcements.

FUNDERBURK, Infant July 7, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. FUNDERBURK of Indian Gulch died on Friday evening, June 29th, aged one month and 19 days. The parents have the sympathy of all in their loss.

HODGSON, Mrs. Margaret July 7, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Mrs. HODGSON.

      Mrs. Margaret HODGSON, for a great many years a resident of Sherlocks, this county, died at home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed SKELTON at Raymond, on Tuesday, July 3, 1906. The cause of death was cancer of the stomach, from which she had long been a sufferer.
      The deceased was the wife of the late Thomas HODGSON, who for many years was Supervisor of this county from District No. 4. Mrs. HODGSON was a native of England and aged 76 years and four months at the time of her death.
      To mourn her death she leaves a family of four children, two sons and two daughters. The children are Mrs. M. W. QUICK of Ben Hur, Mrs. Ed SKELTON of Raymond, George E. HODGSON of Le Grand and Thomas HODGSON of Le Grand and Thomas HODGSON of Sacramento.
      The remains were brought to Mariposa Wednesday night, and the funeral took place Thursday at 3 o'clock p.m., the internment being in the public cemetery.
      The funeral was conducted by P. McELLIGOTT of Mariposa.

SWANEY, Mrs. Delia July 7, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death of a Former Mariposan.

The many friends of Mrs. Delia SWANEY will learn with sorrow the news of her death, which took place in San Francisco last Tuesday night, as we are informed by letter. Mrs. Delia SWANEY was the daughter of the late Col. TERRY of Mariposa, and her younger days were spent in that town. In the early seventies she went to San Francisco and resided there the remainder of her life. Her age was about 57 years. She leaves two sisters to mourn her loss. The internment will take place in San Francisco today. - Merced Star.

BROWN-TRABUCCO Wedding July 7, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

BROWN-TRABUCCO Wedding.

      One of the most beautiful of the season's weddings took place at Mt. Bullion last Wednesday at noon at the residence of the bride's father, Frank T. TRABUCCO, when Miss May E. TRABUCCO became the bride of John S. BROWN, Judge J. J. TRABUCCO officiating.
      The reception room was beautifully decorated with asparagus ferns and sweet peas, pink being the predominate color of the decorations.
      The bride was attended by Miss Angelina CADAMARTORI of Hornitos as maid of honor, and Henry BROWN, brother of the groom, acted as best man. Little Miss Eleanor TRABUCCO was flower girl.
      The bride looked beautiful in her gown of pearl grey silk, trimmed with embroidery and a yoke of all over silk. The maid of honor wore a costume of crepe de chine, and the flower girl a dress of pink silk.
      The wedding march was rendered by Miss Julia TRABUCCO.
      After the ceremony dainty refreshments of ice cream and cake were served, and the happy couple received the congratulations of those present. Many beautiful and costly wedding presents were received.
      The young couple left for Santa Rosa for a two week's sojourn, when they will return to Mt. Bullion, their future home.

MATLOCK, A. C. July 7, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Body Found.

      The body of A. C. MATLOCK, who was drowned in the Merced river on June 11th, while attempting to cross on the ferry boat of W. M. BRICE, was found last Friday evening by Sim LANDRAM, a brother in law of the deceased, about, three hundred yards below the scene of the accident. The body was found lodged among some willow trees and was badly decomposed.
      Coroner BERTKEN was notified the following morning and left at once for the river to hold an inquest. The jury composed of D. G. MADDOX, J. B. LANDRAM, Frank ANTHONY, B. L. JONES, John WILLIAMS and John DAILEY, found that his death by being drowning while trying to cross the Merced river, caused by the accidental breaking of the cable of the ferry boat.
      The body was buried at Good's Gulch on the river near where the body was found on July 1st.

SELL, Mrs. Julia W. July 7, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Mrs. Julia W. SELL, mother of William SELL, formerly of Merced, but now of Mariposa county, died in Berkeley last week, aged 86 years. She was a pioneer resident of Tuolumne county. She leaves four daughters and two sons. The remains were interred in Sonora, where William SELL, the head of the family was laid to rest many years ago.- Merced Star.

KNOX, Robert July 14, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Killed by a Blast.

      Robert KNOX, an employee of the Yosemite Valley railroad company, was accidentally killed at the North fork camp on the Merced river on Friday of last week, by a premature explosion of giant powder.
      The deceased was a native of New York and about 52 years of age.
      An inquest was held on the remains the same day of the accident by Coroner D. E. BERTKEN and the jury found that the deceased "came to his death on the 6th of July, in this county by powder explosion while lighting holes previous to blasting."
      The jury was composed of E. SPAULDING, foreman, E. WALTERS, Geo. BARRETT, J. M. McDONALD, J. MUIR and B. FLATLEY.

SPEAKER-LORD July 21, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

A marriage license was issued by County Clerk GALLISON on Tuesday to Lee SPEAKER and Miss Nancy Ann LORD, both of Hornitos.

FUNDERBURK-SOLARI July 21, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

A marriage license was issued in Fresno on July 16th to Will FUNDERBURK , aged 22, and Louise May SOLARI, aged 19, both of Indian Gulch, this county.

BOULLORA, Perfecto July 21, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Perfecto BOULLORA, a native of Spain, aged about twenty-one years of age was drowned last Wednesday, while swimming in a pond known as Rocky Falls, near Mt. Bullion. Coroner BERTKEN held an inquest on the remains and the jury found a verdict of death by accidental drowning.
The burial took place in the Catholic Cemetery in Mariposa on Thursday afternoon.

MINGARES, Ygnacio July 21, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Accident on Yosemite Railroad.

Last Saturday an accident occurred on the Yosemite Railroad in which tree men were injured, one fatally, by the caving of a large bank of earth and rock. The men were engaged at the time of the accident in drilling holes preparatory to blasting. The man killed was Ygnacio MINGARES and was about 26 years of age. An inquest was held by Coroner BERTKEN and resulted in a verdict of accidental death. John CADDYL, one of the injured men, suffered the breaking of his arm, leg and shoulder and is reported to be in a serious condition. John JOHNSON the third party escaped with but a slight scalp wound.

HAINES, Mrs. Bertha June 21, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Mrs. HAINES.

Mrs. Bertha HAINES, mother of Oscar WULBERN, died at her son's home this morning, on D. street, of old age. She was a native of Germany and 79 years and 8 months. Several days ago Mrs. HAINES had a fall which fractured one of her legs, and the shock, caused her death. The deceased came to California 60 years ago. For the past three years she has lived in Madera. Her funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock. The internment will be in the Catholic cemetery. Madera Mercury, July 14.

MACHIO-PROWSE July 21, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Quiet Wedding.

A quiet wedding took place at the court house in Mariposa last Saturday when Miss Clarice PROWSE became the bride of Victor MASCHIO, Superior Judge J. J. TRABUCCO officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Samuel PROWSE of Mt. Bullion and the groom is a carpenter in the employ of the M. C. & M. Co. Both are popular among their many acquaintances, who wish them much happiness in their married life.

FEE, Newton July 28, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

The body of Newton FEE, who was drowned at Merced Falls a few weeks since, was found at Snelling, by a brother of the deceased.

TALLY, William July 28, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Found Dead at Bagby.

      One William TALLY was found dead about 150 yards above Bagby hotel on Merced River in this county on last Saturday morning. He was last seen alive about 11 o'clock on Friday night. The evidence adduced at the Coroner's inquest. showed that the deceased came to his death by falling off the railroad grade, falling a distance of 35 feet, where same is very rough and narrow.
      Deceased had no trouble with any person or persons, hence, everything indicated that he met his death accidentally.
      Coroner BERTKEN held an inquest over the remains last Saturday afternoon, with the following gentlemen as jurors: J. C. DUNN, foreman, B. J. WILSON, P. LEDDY, O. E. CAPPS, J. F. HUTCHINSON and James CASSIDY. After hearing the evidence, the jury returned a verdict in substance as follows: That deceased was named William TULLY, native of New York, aged 69 years; that he came to his death in this county and State by falling off a bank into a cut and accidentally killing himself.
      The testimony further showed that deceased was an old soldier, having served in the Union army in the war of the rebellion, as a private in Company H, 46th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
      The remains were interred in the public cemetery by Undertaker George E. NICE of Mt. Bullion.

SPEAKER-LORD July 28, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

SPEAKER-LORD Wedding.

      A quiet wedding, witnessed only by the immediate relatives, took place at the residence of the bride's parents last Wednesday afternoon, when Justice of the Peace W. A. SCOTT of Mariposa, joined in marriage Miss Nancy A. LORD, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John LORD to Lee SPEAKER of Mariposa.
      The bride was attended by Miss Della LORD as maid of honor, and Louis SPEAKER of Mariposa was best man.
      The bride looked lovely in her gown of white silk, elaborately trimmed with lace and looped with white satin ribbon, besprinkled with orange blossoms.
      The maid of honor wore white silk trimmed with white lilies.
      Immediately after the ceremony the guests offered their congratulations and well wishes. They received many beautiful and costly wedding gifts. After which all were invited to partake of a bountiful repast, given in honor of the occasion.
      Music was furnished by local talent when all dispersed going their respective homes.

AUTRAND, Mrs. T. July 28, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Mrs. T. AUTRAND.

      Mrs. AUTRAND, wife of Thomas AUTRAND, the well known liquor dealer, passed away in Fresno last night after a long illness. Her death was due to dropsy of the heart.
      Mrs. AUTRAND had been a sufferer from disease for many years, and had been under the care of physicians in Madera and Fresno for some time. About a year ago she was given up, but medical skill and the loving care of her family brought her through and she recovered. For a time she felt better than she had in years, but recently she began to grow worse. About three weeks ago her husband took her to Fresno, where she had the benefit of the best medical skill of that city. The doctor realized that the end was near yesterday and sent for her husband to the bedside of his wife. Towards midnight Mrs. AUTRAND's spirit took flight.
      The deceased was a native of Hornitos, Mariposa county, Cal., and was 46 years of age. Besides a husband she leaves nine children to mourn her loss. The deceased also leaves a brother, V. M. COZ, who resides in Fresno.
      Mrs. AUTRAND was a loving mother and kind neighbor. She leaves a host of friends who will hear with regret of her demise.
      The remains were brought here today for internment. The funeral will take place from the family residence on B Street Sunday at 2:30 p.m.- Madera Mercury, July 20th.

Vitals August 1906 Mariposa Gazette

August 4, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 4, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

HUGHES- At Oakvale, July 26th, 1906, to the wife of Charles R. HUGHES, a son.

Died August 4, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

CLOW- Near Mariposa, July 31st, 1906, A. CLOW, a native of Ohio, aged 82 years.

WILLS- In Cathey's Valley, August 1st, 1906, Benjamin WILLS, a native of Alabama, aged 87 years.

August 11, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 11, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

PORATH- At Kinsley, July 23, 1906, to the wife of Henry PORATH, a daughter.

August 18, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 18, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

GALLISON- In Mariposa, August 11. 1906, to the wife of W. E. GALLISON, a daughter.

Died August 18, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

DAUT- In Mariposa, August 11th, 1906, William DAUT, a native of Mariposa, aged 27 years, 6 months, 4 days. (Madera papers please copy)

August 25, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Married August 25, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

THATCHER-LOGAN- In Mariposa, August 20, 1906, by Judge J. J. TRABUCCO, Walter THATCHER and Miss Minnie LOGAN, both of Chowchilla, Mariposa county.

HARKLEROAD- MARRE- In Mariposa, August 22, 1906, by Rev. Wm. BROWN, George A. HARKLEROAD of Etna Mills, Siskiyou county and Miss Stella L. MARRE of Mt. Bullion, Mariposa county.

Born August 25, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

BRUCE= In Mt. Bullion, August 11, 1906, to the wife of Bert BRUCE, a daughter.

CAMIN= In Mariposa, August 23rd, 1906, to the wife of A. A. CAMIN, a daughter.

Obits, marriage and birth announcements

BAXTER, Margaret August 4, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Margaret, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. BAXTER of Wawona, died at that place last Sunday of stomach trouble. The remains were interred in Madera cemetery on Sunday. The deceased was a bright little girl aged 14 months, 13 days, and the parents have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their loss.

GIVENS-WHITE August 4, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

A marriage license was issued on Wednesday by County Clerk W. E. GALLISON to George GIVENS and Miss May WHITE both residents of Cathey's Valley.

WILLS, Benjamin August 4, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Benjamin WILLS Dead.

      Benjamin WILLS, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Mariposa county, died suddenly at his home in Cathey's Valley last Wednesday morning at about 7 o'clock.
      Mr. WILLS has been a resident of Cathey's Valley for a great many years and his demise will be sincerely regretted by all who knew him. - He was a native of Alabama and 87 years of age at the time of his death. He leaves to mourn his death a widow, eight daughters and one son, the children being Mrs. H. W. CORNETT, Mrs. C. H. CASTLE, Mrs. S. C. CORNELL, Mrs. J. D. PRICE, Mrs. S. B. GIVENS, Mrs. Thom. GIVENS, Mrs. THOM. POOL, Miss Emma WILLS and Geo. C. WILLS.
      The funeral was held from the late residence of the deceased in Cathey's Valley at ten o'clock yesterday morning the internment being in the Cathey Valley cemetery.

CLOW, A. August 4, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death of A. CLOW.

      Abraham CLOW died at the home of his son George W. CLOW, near Mariposa, early Tuesday morning, of heart disease.
      Mr. CLOW has been a resident of this county for the past eight years, coming here from Merced ccounty, and was well known an respected by all in the community where he resided. He was a native of Ohio, aged 82 years.
      To mourn his loss he leaves widow, four sons, Frank S., Nelson, George W. and Henry CLOW, and one daughter, Mrs. Pat STANTON of Dinuba, Tulare County.
      The funeral was held in Mariposa on Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. and was largely attended, the internment being in the public cemetery.
      Undertaker George E. NICE of Mt. Bullion conducted the funeral arrangements.

WILLS, Benjamin August 11, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

The funeral of the late Benjamin WILLS, which took place in Cathey's Valley last Friday, is said to have been the largest ever held in this county. About one-half mile of carriages followed the remains to their last resting place. The pall bearers were John R. and Irwin CORNETT, Jas., Sam and Ben GIVENS and Claude WIlls, grandsons of the deceased.

URSERY, Calvin W. and LERCH, Samuel August 11, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Hospital Deaths.

Calvin W. URSERY, for the past nine months an inmate of the county hospital died July 29, 1906. The deceased was a native of Tennessee and 73 years of age.
Samuel LERCH, for several years a familiar figure in Mariposa, died at the county hospital on Tuesday of this week. Mr. LERCH was 72 years of age at the time of his death, and a native of Pennsylvania. He had been an inmate of the hospital about three months.

DAUT, William August 18, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

WILLIAM DAUT DEAD.

Passing of a Popular Mariposa Young Man.

      William DAUT youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred DAUT of Mariposa, died at the home of his parents shortly before midnight on Saturday, August 11th, 1906, of consumption.
      "Will," as he was familiarly called, was born in Mariposa on the 7th day of February, 1879m and with the exception of a few years his entire life was spent in his native town.
      A few years ago he left Mariposa for San Francisco and attended school in that city. After completing a course at school he accepted a position with Wells Fargo and Co. When that company moved their offices to New York, Mr. DAUT was one of the few employees of the San Francisco office who was retained by the company, and it was while in New York, about one and one-half years ago that he was taken sick. He immediately left for his home in Mariposa and ever since June 1905 he had been unable to leave the house.
      The deceased was a young man of exemplary habits and a general favorite among his many friends here, and during the his long illness many were the attentions shown him by neighbors and friends.
      On Monday afternoon at about 4 o'clock his mortal remains were borne to the Presbyterian church were religious services were held. From the church they were taken to the public cemetery above town, where in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends all that remained of him, whose early death all lamented, was consigned to the grave.
      The pall bearers were D. E. BERTKEN, J. D. BERTKEN, J.H. BERTKEN, W. E. GALLISON, J. J. TRABUCCO, and John L. WAILER.
      The sympathy of the community is extended to his sorrowing relatives.
      Undertaker Geo. E. NICE of Mt. Bullion had charge of the funeral arrangements.

VOLK, Adam August 18, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Adam VOLK Dead.

Adam VOLK, an inmate of the Odd Fellow's home at Thermalita, Butte county, and who a short time since attempting suicide by driving a pen knife into his breast with a rock, died at that institution on Saturday of last week.
The deceased was a resident of Mariposa and vicinity for a great many years, prior to his entering the Odd Fellow's home, he conducting the Court Exchange saloon, near the court house in Mariposa. He was a member of the Mariposa Lodge of Odd Fellows, a native of Germany and about 70 years of age.

HARKLEROAD- MARRE August 25, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Married in Mariposa.

      A quiet wedding took place in the parlor of the Mariposa Hotel last Wednesday afternoon when Miss Stella MARRE of Mt. Bullion became the bride of George L. HARKLEROAD of Etna Mills, Siskiyou county, Rev. Wm. BROWN of Mariposa Presbyterian church officiating.
      The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. MARRE of Mt. Bullion. She is a native of this county and has a large circle of friends here among whom she is a general favorite.
      The groom, while not known here, was formerly a teacher in the Merced High School and at present principal of a school at Etna Mills.
      The young couple left on Thursday morning's stage for Siskiyou county where they will reside in the future.

Vitals September 1908 Mariposa Gazette

September 5, 1908 Mariposa Gazette

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September 12, 1908 Mariposa Gazette

Born September 12, 1908 Mariposa Gazette

MADDOX- In Oakland, Sept. 9th, 1908, to the wife of B. M. MADDOX, of Visalia, a son.

September 19, 1908 Mariposa Gazette

None listed

September 26, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

None listed

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

ORME, Mrs. September 5, 1908 Mariposa Gazette

Mrs. ORME, mother of John ORME of Ben Hur, died at the home of her son last Sunday morning. Old age was the cause of death, she being over 90 years of age. The internment was had in Ben Hur cemetery on Monday.

BOISSE, Louis September 5, 1908 Mariposa Gazette

After an illness of many months, morning at his home here and by his death the community loses a worthy and upright member and one whose place cannot be filled. The deceased was a native of Coulterville, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. F. BOISSE, and aged about 47 years. He was unmarried and resided with his sister, Miss E. BOISSE, who is the only member of the family that survives him. He was a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias and it was under the auspices of that order that the funeral was held this afternoon. a large concourse of friends followed the remains to their last resting place, and by their presence bore testimony of the high regard in which he was held by all who have known him from childhood.

COVEL and KEMP, births September 5, 1908 Mariposa Gazette

Since my last letter the stork has been busy in Coulterville and left little strangers at the homes of J. W. KEMP and James COVEL. A daughter to the wife of the former and a son to the wife of the latter.

LANDRUM Jesse B. September 19, 1908 Mariposa Gazette

It is reported that Jesse B. LANDRUM, a brother of Simeon LAMDRUM, died at his home on the Merced river Thursday evening of last week. While the report of his death is undoubtedly authentic, we have no information as to the particulars. Deceased was about 42 years of age and resided for many years in Colorado district. He had been in ill health for a long time.

WESTFALL-PROBASCO September 19, 1908 Mariposa Gazette

Married.

John C. WESTFALL, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. WESTFALL of Ben Hur and Miss Lenora PROBASCO, daughter of Jacob PROBASCO, of the same district, were married in Merced on Tuesday the 15th. Rev. James Miles WEBB of the Cumberland Presbyterian church being the officiating clergymen.
Both the contracting parties are natives of Mariposa county and have many friends who will wish them a happy married life.

MULLERY, Mrs. Elizabeth September 26, 1908 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Mrs. MULLERY.

      MULLERY- In San Rafael, Sept. 17, 1908, Mrs. Elizabeth MULLERY, mother of John J., Michael J.,
      Jennie M. MULLERY and Mrs. Margaret A. E. TURNER, and sister of Mrs. Margaret K. BOGAN.
      The above notice appearing in the S. F. Call of September 19th, chronicles the death of a lady well known in Mariposa. She resided in this town for several years with her son, ex-Sheriff J. J. MULLERY and family, leaving here in 1891 for Madera at which latter place she lived for some time prior to making San Rafael her permanent home. She was a native of Ireland and 95 years of age. Mrs. MULLERY came to America at an early age and settled in St. Louis where she met and was married to Mr. MULLERY, whom she survived. Deceased was a kind christian lady and had many friends who will be pained to learn of her death.

McFARLAND, Judge Thomas September 26, 1908 Mariposa Gazette

Judge McFARLAND Dead.

Judge Thomas B. McFARLAND, who died in San Francisco Wednesday of last week, was one of the oldest and ablest of our Supreme Court Justices. He occupied the supreme bench for twenty-two years and prior to his elevation to that important judicial post had held the office of District and Superior Judge, the latter office in Sacramento county. Henry A. MELVIN of Oakland, had been nominated by the Republicans and Frank J. MURASKY of San Francisco, by the Democrats, to fill the unexpired term on the supreme bench made vacant by the death of Judge McFARLAND.

Vitals October 1906 Mariposa Gazette

October 6, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born October 6, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

KIRK- In Mt. Bullion, to the wife of W. KIRK a son.

October 13, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Married October 13, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

LUCKERT-RIHN- At the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. M. M. RIHN, in Granite Springs District. Sept. 26, 1906, by the Rev. G. E. BOYNTON of Waterford, Cal., Henry LOCKERT and Miss Lillian RIHN.
The bride is the second daughter of the late Anthony RIHN and the groom is well and favorably known in this county, where he has resided for several years. He now holds a position in Oakland, the future home of the happy couple.

October 20, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

October 27, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born October 27, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

NICE- In Mt. BULLION, October 25th, 1906, to the wife of George E. NICE, a son.

Died October 27, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

JACKSON- In Tonopah, October 10, 1906, Joseph POLK, son of the late John A. JACKSON and Louisa JACKSON, brother of John A. JACKSON and Mrs. K. J. WOOD and uncle of H. J. and A. C.Temple and Gertrude JACKSON, a native of Baltimore, Md.
The above death notice appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle of the 16th inst. The deceased with his farther, mother, sister and brother, John A. JACKSON, were early residents of Mariposa, where the elder JACKSON engaged in the occupation of mining. The family removed from here in the early eighties, and will be well remembered by old Mariposans.

Obits, marriage and birth announcements

SCHOENFELD, Fred October 6, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Saturday evening the sad news was received of the death of Fred SCHOENFELD, who had been down with typhoid fever at Tonopah, Nevada. Frederick SCHOENFELD was a bright young man of sterling character and exemplary habits. He was a resident of Mt. Bullion for three years past up to last spring, going from here to Hornitos and then to Tonopah. He was 29 years of age at the time of his death and leaves a mother, three sisters and a brother to mourn his loss. He was a member of the Unity Lodge No. 51, K. of P., and Redwood Camp, No. 91, W.O.W.

McLEOD-RIDGWAY October 6, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Married.

      In the forenoon of Monday October 1st, John McLEOD of Whitlocks and Miss Clara M. RIDGWAY of Mariposa, were united in marriage. Hon. J. J. TRABUCCO was the officiating person.
      Mr. McLEOD has been a resident of Mariposa and Whitlocks for about five years and is a man who is respected by all acquaintances.
      The bride is the widow of the late J. H. RIDGWAY, and is an old resident of Mariposa where she enjoys the same respect and popularity as her husband.
      The permission of the parents was not necessary in this case to obtain a marriage license, as both parties are of mature age, and we believe they are a happily united couple; such is surely the wish of the Gazette. That they will ever be happy and prosperous is also the wish of their many friends.

KECK-BACIGALUPI October 6, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

KECK-BACIGALUPI.

      A marriage license was issued in San Francisco yesterday to John A. KECK and Miss Clara BACIGALUPI; both of this city. Mr. KECK is employed in the general offices of the Y. V. R. R. Co., and Miss BACIGALUPI has presided at the Hudiberg soda fountain during the summer. - Merced Sun, Sept. 29th.
      The bride elect is a native of this county and was born in Coulterville. Her parents, as well as herself, are remembered favorably by the people of the north side: they being prominent people of that section up to about seven years ago when the family removed to Merced.
      Mr. KECK is a trusted employee of the Y. V. R. R. and we join with their numerous friends in wishing the young couple a happy and prosperous union.

SALES-WICKHAM October 6, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Miss Myrtle WICKHAM and George SALES of Montpellier were quietly married at Merced yesterday. The charming bride is a sister of Mrs. J. DULCICH of this place, and many good wishes are extended by her friends here, who were loath to lose her. Mr. SALES is an industrious young man worthy of the bride he has won. The happy couple will make their home at Montpillier, where the groom has a large ranch.

CLANTON-LOWRIE October 13, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Wedded.

On the morning of October 4th, William CLANTON and Miss Maud A. LOWRIE were united in marriage by the Rev. Wm. BROWN of the Mariposa Presbyterian church. The ceremony which united this happy young couple was performed at the residence of the bride's father, W. H. LOWRIE, at Pea Ridge. Only relatives of the contracting parties were in attendance. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. LOWRIE and an accomplished young lady. The groom is well known in this vicinity, where he is respected as a sober and industrious young man. Mr. CLANTON follows the occupation of teaming. The best wishes of the Gazette are extended for a happy and prosperous union.

TUPPER, Henry October 13, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

FELL TO HIS DOOM.

Henry TUPPER Falls off Glacier Point and is Killed.

      From our exchanges we learn that Henry W. TUPPER of Fresno, and son of H. C. TUPPER the well known lawyer of that city, last Sunday fell from the precipitous, rocky walls of Glacier Point in Yosemite Valley and all hope for the recovery of his live body has vanished. We are informed that the young man, in the company of two companions, had walked from Wawona to Glacier Point and started to descend to the floor of the valley. Young TUPPER concluded that he would descend by a shorter route than the trail afforded and up to this writing nothing has been heard of the young man.
      His companions reached the valley and as their friend had not arrived a searching party immediately started for the scene of his disappearance. Major BENSON and soldiers made every attempt possible to discover and rescue the unfortunate young man.
      The supposition is that TUPPER fell over the ledge, as the searchers were able to follow his tracks to a point where it would have been impossible for him to return and to go on, as he doubtless did, would prove fatal. A second attempt was made in the afternoon to rescue TUPPER and resulted in finding his hat in a ledge several hundred feet below where his last seen. Long coils of rope were used by the parties to lower themselves over the cliff to points it was not possible to reach in any other way.
      Later information is to the effect, that Chris JORGENSEN, the Yosemite artist, by means of a powerful field glass that he can see the body lodged behind a tree from a certain point in the valley. The search is still being prosecuted and while and while but little hope that he will be found alive, the body will be recovered.
      Latest- It is reported that while the body of Henry TUPPER has not yet been found, it has been located with almost certainty. It is believed the body is lying in some rocks about 600 feet below where the tracks were seen. Their is talk of working up from the valley with ropes and ladders. This will be less dangerous, and it is believed a more successful way.

SMITH, Wiley October 13, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Sad Death.

      Wiley, the twelve year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James SMITH of Bakersfield, died at the home of his parents in that town on Tuesday, the 9th inst., Diabetes was the cause of the sad death. The internment was had in Whitlocks cemetery, this county, last Thursday afternoon.
      Wiley was the eldest son (there being two children, both boys) of Mr. and Mrs. SMITH and was an exceptionally bright and pleasant child. He visited for a time with relatives in Mariposa during the early part of the summer, and will be remembered by playmates, who will learn of his death undisguised sorrow. Mrs. SMITH, the boys mother, was formerly Miss Alice PRATT, a native of Mariposa county and a sister of J. W. PRATT, Assessor C. P. PRATT and Mrs. James LAREW of this county.
      The father is a son of A. C. SMITH of Whiterock and is also a native of Mariposa county, where he is greatly respected. The death of little WILEY comes as a sad misfortune to his parents and other relatives, who have the sympathy of all in their irreparable loss.

GALLAGHER, LAMB and KINGSTON October 13, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Inquest Held.

      Coroner D. E. BERTKEN has recently filed three certificates of death upon parties upon whose remains he has held inquisitions:
      A. GALLAGHER found dead at Bear Creek camp, near Yosemite railroad, a man about 73 years of age and whose nativity is unknown, was found by the jury to have died from pneumonia while attempting to obtain medical assistance. Deceased died September 30th and was buried at Princeton.
      Edward LAMB died October 3rd from blood poisoning. Decease was a native of Oakland and about 32 years of age. Came to his death at Bagby on the Merced river and remains were interred at Mt. Bullion.
      W. E. KINGSTON met his death at McCabe's Flat, near Merced river, on October 4th. He was about 40 years old, but nothing was known of his antecedents. The Coroner's jury found that death resulted from pneumonia and exposure. Internment was at McCabe's Flat.

SUMNER, Mrs. October 13, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death of Mrs. SUMNER.

Death, the grim avenger, entered the happy home of J. W. SUMNER and claiming its own, took away the spirit of the beloved mother. Mrs. SUMNER had been gradually failing in health for the last year, and during the past four months she had been almost wholly confined to her bed. Consequently, her death was not unexpected, but nevertheless it was a heart-breaking blow to her loving children. She was a victim of that dread disease, cancer, and despite all that medical aid could do she passed away on the eve of October 9th, 1906, at the age of 60 years, 8 months and 15 days. During her long illness she suffered untold agonies but they could not be more patiently borne by anyone. Besides many relatives and friends she leaves three daughters and four sons to mourn her departure. The children are Mrs. Chas. RUDDLE, Mr. Wm. APPLING, Mrs. Julius HEDRICK, and Walter, Frank, Oliver and John SUMNER. The body was interred in the Whiterock cemetery on October 9th, and a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends followed the body to the grave, thus paying the last earthly tribute of respect to Mrs. J. SUMNER. The grief stricken family have our entire sympathy in the hour of their bereavement.

                          "Her spirit has departed.
                               Fled to the realms above,
                            Relieved from all her sufferings,
                                 She is happy in God's love."
     A Friend.
     Green Mountain, Oct. 11.

TUPPER, Henry October 20, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Body Recovered.

The dead and mangled body of Henry W. TUPPER who, last week, fell from Glacier Point in the Yosemite Valley, was recovered the later part of the week.
Two of Major BENSON's men, at the peril of their own lives, discovered and conveyed the body to the floor of the valley. It is said that young TUPPER fell a distance of 1500 feet. The remains were conveyed to Fresno where the internment was had.

HULSE, Al October 20, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Suicide of Al HULSE.

Al HULSE, the notorious desperado and a pal of Bob McFARLANE, now serving a term in San Quentin, committed suicide in the Bakersfield jail last Sunday by slashing his throat with a razor. HULSE had been convicted of murder for the killing, with Kim McKINNEY, of Deputy Sheriff TIBBET in Bakersfield about three years ago. As an appeal had been taken from the judgment of conviction, HULSE remained in the Bakersfield jail. The dead man was well known in Merced county where he resided for a number of years and engaged in more than one shooting scrape. He was a ex convict, having been sent from Merced county to the state prison, and was generally regarded as a desperate and dangerous man.

ELLIS, A. G. October 20, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Another Pioneer Gone.

A. G. ELLIS, a pioneer resident of Madera county, who came to this city for medical treatment some time ago, died Sunday night at the BARNETT Sanitarium from senile decay. The dead man was an old time citizen of that place and was highly respected. He leaves five sons and two daughters. One of his sons is Supervisor W. A. ELLIS of Madera. Coming to this state a quarter of a century ago, Mr. ELLIS settled in Madera sixteen years ago. His health began to fail a few weeks ago, and although fearing that his life was closing in view of his advanced age of 77 years, his relatives sent him to this city for treatment with forlorn hope of prolonging his years. Despite every care, he sank and quietly passed away last night. The remains will be shipped to Madera for internment in the family lot to-day after being prepared by Stephen & Bean. - Fresno Republican.
Deceased was a old time resident of this county, where he resided for a great many years on the Greeley hill, above Coulterville. He will be remembered by all of Coulterville's older residents. During late years his home has been at Northfork, in Madera county.

Vitals November 1906 Mariposa Gazette

November 3, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Died November 3, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

LIND- In Mariposa, October 31st, 1906, C. G. LIND, Sr., a native of Finland, aged 77 years.

November 10, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born November 10, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

PATTERSON- At Quartzburg, November 5, 1906, to the wife of D. O. PATTERSON, a son.

Died November 10, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

LIND- In Mariposa, November 9th, 1906, Thomas Temple LIND, a native of Mariposa County, Cal., aged 45 years.

November 17, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born November 17, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

BUSANO- In Hornitos, November 9, 1906, to the wife of Ignacia BUSANO, triplets, all girls.

GUEST- In Hornitos, November 12, 1906, to the wife of Sam GUEST, a son.

Died November 17, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

SIMPSON- In San Francisco, November 8, 1906. Rose, dearly beloved wife of the late James SIMPSON and loving mother of Mrs. Samuel LOED, Mrs. W. D. LEAHY, Mrs. W. J. REYNOLDS, Mrs. L. H. GARROD, and Jos. J. and Thomas A. SIMPSON, a native of County CAVAN, Ireland.
The Mrs. Samuel LORD mentioned in the above notice is the wife of Samuel LORD of Hornitos. The deceased was a respected resident of this county for many years and will be remembered as a kind and loving woman. Her remains were interred in Holy Cross cemetery, San Francisco, Nov. 10th.

November 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

Obits, marriage and birth announcement.

LIND, C. G. November 3, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

DEATH OF C. G. LIND.

Passing of an Early Pioneer at His Home in Mariposa.

      C. G. LIND, Sr., a California pioneer of 1850, died at his home in Mariposa on Wednesday, October 31st, at that ripe old age of 77 years. Pneumonia, with which he had suffered for about one week, was the cause of his death, and although everything that medical skill and tender nursing could do to thwart the ravages of this disease, they proved unavailing, and C. G. LIND joined the great silent majority.
      Deceased was a native of Finland and for years, while a young man followed the life of a sailor. He came to California in 1850, first settling at Big Oak Flat in Tuolumne county, where he, like most of the early pioneers engaged in mining.
      In 1851 he removed to this county and followed mining at Carson creek, until 1852, when he came to Mariposa where he has since continuously resided. He was married in 1860 to Miss Mary K. TEMPLE, and to this union was born and are now living six children, who with their mother mourn an irreparable loss. The children are: Thomas T. LIND, Mrs. F. W. SCHLAGETER, George E. LIND, John H. LIND, Miss Kate LIND, and C. G. LIND, Jr., all residents of Mariposa.
      The deceased was a prominent member of the F. and A. M. lodge of Mariposa and his funeral was under the auspices of that order Thursday, which was largely attended by sympathetic friends and sorrowing relatives.
      Mr. LIND was a man who merited and enjoyed the respect of all acquaintances. He was a sober, industrious and law abiding citizen, and although he had passed the allotted age of man, until his late fatal illness enjoyed excellent health and bade fair for a greater number of years of life and health.
      The Gazette extends sympathy to bereaved relatives in their great sorrow.

BARNARD, J. K. November 10, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death of J. K. BARNARD.

J. K. BARNARD, for years prominent as a hotel keeper of Yosemite Valley, passed away yesterday afternoon at his home in Yosemite Colony some three miles east of town. Mr. BARNARD came to Merced in the early 70's, having accepted a position as clerk of the El Capitan hotel. After remaining here for some time he accepted the management of the hotel in Yosemite Valley, which he conducted up about ten years ago, when he retired and came to Merced to reside. Besides his wife he leaves two grown up children- Guy, of this city, and a married daughter at Niles. Mr. BARNARD was a man of many sterling qualities and generally respected. He was a member of the local lodge of Masons. The funeral will be held from the Episcopal church to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.- Merced Sun, Nov. 3 rd.

KINSLY, James B. November 17, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

James B. KINSLY of Bull Creek district died at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 13th, stomach trouble and general debility consequent upon old age was the cause of death. Mr. KINSLEY had been a resident of Bull Creek for a great many years and at the time of his death was postmaster of Kinsley. He was a native of Massachusetts, 77 years old and unmarried.

LIND, T. T. November 17, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Funeral Of T. T. LIND.

The funeral of T. T. LIND, held last Saturday from his late residence, was one of the largest and most impressive ever witnessed in Mariposa. Rev. C. W. LONG officiated at the home of the deceased. The singing of appropriate hymns at the grave made the occasion doubly impressive and the sincere tears that were shed, where not confined to relatives alone.

COLGAN, Edward November 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Edward P. COLGAN, State Controller, died in San Francisco Tuesday last. Mr. COLGAN had been Controller of the State since 189, and at the recent election had been named to succeed himself in that office. He was a good official and popular with the people, as was evidenced by his continuous tenure in office.

BLANEY, George November 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

George BLANEY, an old time resident of this county and whose residence was near Merced Falls, died in the county hospital on Monday, the 12th inst. Deceased was a native of Virginia and 79 years old at the time of his death. He had been a inmate of the hospital for several years. He was interred in the public cemetery the day following his death.

CATHEY, J. N. November 24,1 906 Mariposa Gazette

Death of J. N. CATHEY.

James Newton CATHEY, a prominent citizen of Cathey's Valley, this county, died in San Francisco on the 13th inst. Mr. CATHEY had been in Goldfield and was taken sick at the latter place, and attempted to return to his home, when fatal illness overtook him in San Francisco. His body was brought to Cathey's Valley where the interment was had. Mr. CATHEY was respected by all acquaintances and his death is generally deplored.

WILKINSON, John H. November 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

John H. WILKINSON Dead.

One of the saddest deaths we have been called upon to chronicle is that of John H. WILKINSON, who during the early part of the week died at Sonora, Mexico. The deceased was a son of J. B. WILKINSON, our well known teacher, and was a young man whose exemplary habits made him popular. He married a daughter of the late Ralph BARCROFT of Hornitos and his widow and four children are left to mourn his early demise.
Johnny WILKINSON was an educated, industrious and a God fearing man and his death in the prime of life is keenly felt by friends as well as by relatives.

SMITH, F. R. November 24, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death of F. R. SMITH.

      Fountain Randolf SMITH, aged 46 years and a resident of Darrah, died at his home in that district Saturday morning about 6 o'clock. For the past two months deceased had been a sufferer of Typhoid fever and for the past 10 days prior to his death little hope was entertained for the unfortunate man's recovery, although everything that medical skill and proper nursing could do, was exercised in an endeavor to restore the sick man to health.
      Mr. SMITH was a teamster by occupation and was engaged in hauling logs from Darrah to Mt. Bullion, when stricken with his fatal illness.
      To mourn his untimely death, he leaves a widow and young daughter who are entitled to the sympathy of all. The interment was in the Masonic cemetery of Mariposa and was conducted by the Masonic order of this town. The deceased was a member of the lodge in the state of Illinois. The departed was greatly respected, which was attested to by the large gathering that attended the last sad rites at his grave.

Vitals December 1906 Mariposa Gazette

December 1, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born December 1, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

WASS- Near Mariposa, November 25, 1906, to the wife of L. M. WASS, a daughter.

December 8, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Born December 8, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

McMILLAN- At Mt. Gaines, November 11, 1906, to the wife of John McMILLAN, a daughter.

Married December 8, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

WESTON-JONES- In Mariposa, December 1, 1906, by Judge J. J. TRABUCCO, George A. WESTON and Miss Lizzie JONES, both of Whitlocks.

Died December 8, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

JOHNSON- In Belmont, San Mateo County, Cal., Covington JOHNSON, a native of Bowling Green, Kentucky, aged 49 years.

December 15, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

December 22, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

December 29, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

None Listed

Obits, Wedding and birth announcements.

HERN-PRIEST December 1, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

A marriage license was issued Wednesday by County Clerk GALLISON to Edward C. HERN and Annie PRIEST, both of Whitlock.

CARTER, Samuel December 8, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Inquest Held.

In last weeks Gazette we published a local to the effect that an unknown man was found dead at Goods Gulch on the Merced river. Since then Coroner D. E. BERTKEN held an inquest on the remains and it was learned that the deceased name was Samuel CARTER, aged about 40 years, and that he came to his death on the 29th day of November, 1906, by "cold and exposure. The nativity of the man was not learned definitely, but he formerly resided in Salt Lake. The Coroner's jury was composed of the following named gentlemen: Frank PRAIRIE, Chas. PAINE, Wm. M. SMITH, O.P. WHITTON, S. LANDRAM and P. LUDDY.

WILKINSON, John H. December 8, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Funeral of John H. WILKINSON.

      A copy of the Mexican Herald, of the City of Mexico, under date of November 22nd, has been received by R. BARCROFT from Mrs. J. H. WILKINSON, says the Merced Sun. In it appears the following account of the funeral of her late husband, who died in that city after a short illness, due to smallpox.
      "The last sad rites over the remains of the late John H. WILKINSON were performed yesterday morning, when, in the presence of a goodly number of intimate friends and associates of the deceased gathered in the chapel of the American hospital, the Rev. P. L. COBB of the Methodist church , South, read in a most impressive and feeling manner, the solemn burial service of the Methodist Episcopal church.
     "At the conclusion of the service the body was taken to Dolores cemetery and placed in its last resting place. The grave was covered with a profusion of flowers made up into wreaths, crosses, all expressive of the affectionate remembrance in which deceased was held by his friends, social and commercial.
      "The most beautiful wreath was sent to the associates of the deceased, the members of the Mexico Country Club, made up of fresh gardenia blooms; the Elk Lodge, of which the deceased was a member, sent a wreath of roses and violets; Joaquin de ESPINOSA, with whom the deceased had been associated in business for several years, sent a magnificent wreath; the employees of the office of the Country Club sent a beautiful wreath; the members of the ESPINOSA family, who held the deceased in the highest esteem, sent a beautiful wreath. Waldermar JULSRUD, an attached business friend, added to the gifts of remembrance was shown by the members of the ESPINOSA company.
      "Among the members of the Mexican Country Club who sent most appropriate floral remembrances of their departed friend were H. B. WALL, A. B. DOBSON, L. M. HUTCHINGSON, H. P. GALLAGHER, Dewitt HAMMOND, F. P. HOECK, Willie SMITH, Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. JONES, L. H. PARRY and Leslie HENDRICKS sent a cross of exquisitely arranged blooms.
      "In his lifetime Mr. WILKINSON had been a most consistent and enthusiastic golfer, and yesterday morning it was very pleasant to find among the chief mourners at his grave his most constant companions on the links, friends with whom he had in early morning hours played many a close and exciting game, both over the courses at San Pedro and Churubusco; for to see DEWITT HAMMOND, A. R. DOBSON, L. H. PARRY, and John H. WILKINSON playing an early morning match seemed as natural as to see the sun rising over snow clad peaks of Popocatapetl. And yesterday morning the three who are to keep up the game, stood by the grave of their friend and companion, who will never more make a drive of the golf ball, a beautiful approach shot, or an inspiring putt among them, and they said to each other as they stood by the new made grave, "to this end we must all come."

WESTON-JONES December 8, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

WESTON-JONES.

A most pleasant, and what will undoubtedly prove to be a happy marriage was consummated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John WESTON in Mariposa on Saturday evening, December 1st. The contracting parties were Mr. George WESTON of Sherlocks, brother, of the host, and Miss Lizzie JONES of Whitlock. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John JONES formerly of Mariposa, but now of Shasta county, and a sister of Mrs. James TRESIDDER and Mrs. Martin TRESIDDER oof Whitlock and a charming an popular young lady. George WESTON, the groom, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis WESTON, old time residents of Sherlocks, sober industrious, and a man who in every way merits the respect and confidence of his fellow men. The nuptial knot was tied by Judge J. J. TRABUCCO, in the presence of immediate relatives. The best wishes of the Gazette are extended to the happy couple for a life of unalloyed health, happiness and prosperity.

BRIMMER, Mrs. Clara December 8, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Death of a Young Women.

      After a long illness with consumption, Mrs. Clara BRIMMER, the beloved wife of Ernest P. BRIMMER, passed away this morning. Since last July Mrs. BRIMMER had been confined to her bed, and while it was apparent that she was beyond human aid, she calmly awaited the end with peaceful resignation and without murmur.
      Mrs. BRIMMER was a native of Mariposa, 26 years of age, but spent most of her life here, where she was loved and esteemed by many friends. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. LAREW. About six years ago she was married to Mr. BRIMMER, and as a result of that union she leaves a little daughter 5 years of age. Besides her parents, husband and daughter she leaves two sisters, Virginia and Christine, and a brother, James LAREW.
      The funeral will be held tomorrow, Sunday, afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Methodist church.- Madera Tribune, Dec. 1.

WILLIAMS-COOK December 8, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

WILLIAMS-COOK.

Eugene B. WILLIAMS and Miss Lily COOK were married in Oakland on November 24th, 1906. Mr. WILLIAMS is a well to do San Joaquin county vineyardist and is a young man of sterling character and well and favorably known. The bride is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter COOK of Coulterville and is a beautiful and accomplished young lady. Their many friends wish them every happiness in their wedded life.
Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAMS expect to make their home near Stockton.

HERN-PRIEST December 8, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Married.

Edward C. HERN and Miss Annie E. PRIEST, both of Whitlock, this county, were united in marriage, last Wednesday by Superior Judge J. J. TRABUCCO at his Chambers in the court house. Mrs. HERN is a daughter of the late Joseph PRIEST, who was a well known young citizen of Colorado district for many years. Mr. HERN is a well known young man, who enjoys the respect of many acquaintances.
The young couple will make their home in Whitlock and have the best wishes of all for a happy and prosperous future.

SCANLAN, John L. December 15, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

John L. SCANLAN Dead.

John Luke SCANLAN, a native of Ireland and aged about 77 years, died in the county hospital Wednesday the 12th inst. and was buried in the public cemetery the following day. A general breakdown caused by old age and years of roughing it was the cause of death. The deceased was a well known character on the north side of the river where he resided on the north Fork of the Merced river for a great number of years. He was eccentric in his habits and was regarded in late years by many as insane. He was a miner by occupation.

WICKHAM, son December 15, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

A little son came to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer WICKHAM last Saturday.

WILKINSON, John H. December 15, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Victim of Smallpox.

      The following account of the pathetic death of John H. WILKINSON, taken from the Mexican Herald, was forwarded this week to this office for publication:
      Among the members of the English speaking colony the principal subject of conversation yesterday was a sad one, caused by the death of J. H. WILKINSON, which occurred at the American Hospital at 8 a.m. yesterday.
      The deceased was widely known among members of the English speaking colony where he was highly esteemed, and in golfing circles, where he was best known, his genial manners and sterling character won him a long list of devoted friends, who were terribly shocked yesterday when the news of his death reached them.
      The deceased was taken to the American hospital from his home in San Pedro on Saturday, November 10, suffering from what was reported to be smallpox in a mild form. Reports which reached his friends daily from the hospital until Monday stated that the sufferer was getting along satisfactorily, hence when the announcement of his death yesterday morning reached his friends they were plunged in gloom.
      The deceased was educated at the public school in Mariposa, and from there went to Stockton where, by diligent study, he graduated from the Normal school and secured a diploma as a teacher, which profession he followed in that city with marked success for several years.
      Four years ago Mr. WILKINSON came to this city during a vacation trip and was so pleased with Mexico that he decided to remain in the Republic, and resigned his position as a teacher in the school at Stockton with which he had long been associated.
      Immediately upon deciding to remain in Mexico he associated himself with the Messrs. ESPINOSA, the representative of the Columbia Phonograph company, rapidly securing success in the work he undertook.
      He leaves a widow and four young children to mourn his sudden demise.
      The funeral will take place from the American hospital at 8:30 o'clock this morning, Rev. P.L. COBB officiating. The internment will be in the new American cemetery.

PRATT-MOORE December 29, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

PRATT-MOORE Nuptials.

      The marriage of C. P. PRATT, our popular and efficient county Assessor, to Miss Henrietta J. MOORE of San Francisco was celebrated in that city last Saturday evening, and the happy couple are now enjoying their honeymoon in the southern part of the State.
      The groom is well and favorably known to our readers that anything we might say in his praise would be simply a waste of time and space.
      The bride is no stranger to Mariposa county, she having taught the Pea Ridge school about two years since and is a charming and highly accomplished young lady.
      After a brief visit to Los Angelese and other southern cities Mr. and Mrs. PRATT will make their home in Mariposa.
      The Gazette extends to the bride and groom the compliments of the season and best wishes for a happy and prosperous union.

HAMILTON-BRINHAM December 29, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

HAMILTON-BRINHAM.

Elegant in its simplicity was the wedding of J. Clair HAMILTON and Miss Gertrude BRINHAM, which occurred Sunday evening at 9 o'clock at the bride's home on 23rd street. The house was artistically decorated with green palms and ferns. The groom wore conventional black and the bride looked lovely in a grey silk dress made princess and trimmed with real lace. Rev. James Miles WEBB pronounced the words that made them man and wife. Only the two families with a few close friends were present. The presents, mostly of china and silver, were numerous. After the ceremony an elegant dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. HAMILTON left last night for the city, where they will spend several days.- Merced Sun, Dec. 24th.

PROBASCO, Henry December 29, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Henry PROBASCO Dead.

      In the death of Henry PROBASCO, which occurred at his home in Oakvale, Wednesday morning, Mariposa county is bereft of a substantial and law abiding citizen, and his children of a kind and affectionate father.
      That dread disease, consumption, was the messenger of death, and while it has been known for months that Mr. PROBASCO's days were numbered, the information of his death was generally shocking.
      Henry PROBASCO was an ideal citizen and properly commanded the respect and admiration of his neighbors. He was a native of Illinois and 61 years of age. The internment was had in the family burying ground at Oakvale.

BOGLIOLI, John December 29, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

John BOGLIOLI Dead.

John BOGLIOLI, well known in this county of which he was a native, passed away in the Sierra hospital in Sonora Sunday past after a two day's illness, although he had not enjoyed robust health for a number of years.
Deceased was born in Coulterville and was about 48 years of age. He was a well meaning man and of a kind and generous disposition. His occupation of late years has been that of a cook at which employment he was engaged when strickened with his fatal illness. He had been divorced from his wife, and a son, mother and three brothers survive, and mourn his death. The internment was in Coulterville on Wednesday of last week.

BURNS, Dominic and ROMERO, Jose December 29, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Inquest Held.

At an inquest held on the remains of Dominic BURNS, who died on the river on the 24th inst., by W. A. SCOTT, Deputy Coroner, the following verdict was returned: "Deceased came to his death from exposure while under the influence of intoxicating liquor." His age was about 45 years and he had no relatives in this county as far as was learned.
Another unfortunate was Jose ROMERO, a native of New Mexico and about 45 years old. The inquest held by Judge SCOTT elicited as cause of death, pneumonia, contracted while wandering around in a demented condition.

CALDERON, Mrs. Lucy December 29, 1906 Mariposa Gazette

Died at Stockton.

Mrs. Lucy CALDERON, the aged Mexican women, who was during the month of November removed to the State Hospital from the County Hospital, died in the asylum last Saturday. Mrs. CALDERON was an old resident of Hornitos, her husband being the late Joaquin CALDERON, and many friends in that vicinity will with sorrow read of the unfortunate lady's death.

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