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Historical Vital Records of Mariposa County- Birth, Marriage and Deaths...........from the Mariposa
Gazette: 1913-1915
 

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Mariposa Gazette 1913 - 1915

Mariposa Gazette 1913

Vitals 1913 Mariposa Gazette

January 4, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Died January 4, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      MARTIN- In San Francisco, Dec. 24, 1912, George, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert MARTIN, brother of Mrs. C. GODANO, Mrs. M. HOAN, Eslwin, Albert, Ma? and Don Martin, a native of Indiana, aged 22 years.

Born January 4, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      PROBASCO- At Lewis, Dec. 16, 1912, to the wife of A. W. PROBASCO, a daughter.

January 11, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born January 11, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      HERN- Near Colorado, Jan. 6, 1913, to the wife of Ed HERN, a son.

January 18, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born January 18, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      JONES- At Huron, Cal., Jan. 9, 1912, to the wife of Ed. H. JONES a daughter.

      YOCUM- In Mariposa, January 14th, 1913, to the wife of Fred F. YOCUM, a son.

      VISHER- In Hornitos, January 13th, 1913, to the wife of Dennis C. VISHER a daughter.

January 25, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born January 25, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      TRABUCCO- Near Hornitos, January 14, 1913, to the wife of Ysidro TRABUCCO, a son.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

CAMPODONICA, Mrs. Julia January 4, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Julia CAMPODONICA, whose death occurred at her home on Thursday morning, December 19, 1912, came a great shock to her many friends and relatives. Mrs. CAMPODONIA was a native of Italy and about 70 years of age. Her husband preceded her to the grave many years ago. The good that women do live after them and so many of us who knew her well can recall nothing but kind acts in the life of deceased, causing sorrow for her death to be deep and sincere. Her family are receiving the sympathy of numerous friends in their bereavement.

CAVADA, A.R. January 4, 1912 Mariposa Gazette

                                         Accidental Death.

      A. R. CAVADA, an employee at the stone quarry near Exchequer, was accidentally killed, while at work, by being struck on the head by a falling rock. Deceased was engaged in prying loose a large boulder after blasting, when the loosened rock fell and knocked him down the embankment, a distance of about sixty feet, and death was instantaneous. CAVADA was a native of Portugal and aged about 40 years. The dead man had no known relatives in this state and little is known of his antecedents. A Coroner's jury returned a verdict of accidental death.
 

HELM-LORD January 11, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Oakland on Wednesday to James H. HELM of Lewis and Jennie M. LORD of Fresno.

DAVIS, Percy January 11, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Percy DAVIS, well known in this county and a former resident of Coulterville, died in Fresno on December 24, 1912. He was a native of Maine and 52 years of age. A widow and four children survive him.

HESLIN, Patrick January 11, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Patrick HESLIN died Saturday night, December 28th, at his home near Lewis, of old age, he being 86 years old. His body was taken to Merced Sunday and interred in the Catholic cemetery Tuesday. Deceased leaves five living children, Frank, John, and Joseph HESLIN and two daughters.- Le Grand Advocate., Jan. 4th.

SCOTT-PENDALA January 11, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Elmer S. SCOTT and Miss Amelia PENDALA were married in Merced on Saturday, January 4th, and returned to Mariposa Tuesday. Both are natives of the county and have a host of friends who wish them a long, happy and prosperous life. They will make their home in Mariposa.

ZINKAND, Mrs. Susanne January 18, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Death O f Mrs. ZINKAND.

      Mrs. Sussane ZINKAND died at the home of her son, Andrew F. ZINAND in Mt. Bullion last Wednesday morning. Old age was the cause of death. The deceased was a pioneer resident of this county and for many years a resided with her husband on the toll road leading to Hornitos. She is survived by one son, A. F. ZINAND of Mt. Bullion, and one daughter, Mrs. W. F. McMASTER of Le Grand. Mes ZINKAND was a native of Germany, and aged 82 years, 5 months and 10 days. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery in Mariposa yesterday at 1 o'clock p.m.

WELLMAN, Miss Eunice January 18, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                         Died in Berkeley.

      Miss Eunice WELLMAN, 82 years old, died at her home at Kieth avenue and Hart street, yesterday after an illness of short duration. She was a native of New York and had lived in this city a number of years. Miss WELLMAN is survived by a nephew, Dr. H. W. FAIRBANKS, and a brother, Robert WELLMAN, of Mariposa county. An inquest will be held Wednesday, after which arrangements for the funeral will be made. - Berkeley Gazette, Jan. 13th.

      Miss WELLMAN was for many years a resident of Elkhorn, this county, and although of a very retiring disposition, had many friends who will regret to hear of her demise.

BLATCHLEY, Mrs. Isabel January 25, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Isabel BLATCHLEY, for a number of years a resident of Cathey's Valley, died at her home in Eureka, Humboldt county, January 4, 1913, aged 82 years. After leaving this county Mrs. BLATCHLEY moved to Fresno where she resided for several years before making her home in Eureka. She will be remembered by many of the older residents, and was the only sister of the late
Sheriff  W. T. TURNER.

BOOTHE- FERGUSON January 25, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Fresno the latter part of last week to Frank F. BOOTHE of Darrah, and Miss Lenora M. FERGUSON of Jerseydale.

WAGNER, Daniel January 25, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Daniel WAGNER, a pioneer citizen of Coulterville, passed away on Sunday morning, January 19th, at his late home in that town. He had been in poor health for some months and his death was not unexpected.
      Mr. WAGNER was born in Ritterhofen, at that time part of France, on December 5, 1858, and was therefore seventy-six years of age at the time of his death. He was a member of a family of five who together emigrated to America in 1858. Chas. WAGNER of Greeley Hill is now the only surviving one of that number. Daniel WAGNER lived for a time in Rochester, New York, but soon moved westward, arriving in California in 1859.
      Settling in Coulterville in its early period he was at once recognized as a man capable of doing things and many of the problems and burdens of the infant town were laid upon his  shoulders. Imbued with strong sentiments of public spiritedness he never wavered, be the charge ever so heavy, if the welfare of the town was at stake and this characteristic was noticeable throughout his long career even to the day of his death.
      His active mind it was that first conceived the feasibility of a wagon road into Yosemite and `twas his generosity that financed the initial steps in the enterprise. The Coulterville road into Yosemite owes its existence to the progressiveness of Mr. WAGNER, who inaugurated the enterprise that was completed by the late Dr. McLEAN. Mr. WAGNER, using a buggy without the protection of a brake to demonstrate the safety of the road. , headed the party that first entered Yosemite by wheeled conveyance.
      He was in early times engaged in the hotel business in Coulterville but abandoned that calling after the destruction by fire of his place of business, which occupied a site on Stockton street near the location of his family''s present home. The Wagner hotel was the scene of pleasant social gatherings and a rendezvous for visiting miners in the days gold flowed freely before quartz mining displaced the placer claims with their easily washed out treasure.
      So well and favorably known in Mariposa and neighboring counties was the subject of this sketch that eulogy seems unnecessary. By his death Coulterville suffers a loss of a leader, upright, just and sincere. Many hearts will mourn besides those of the grief stricken family, consisting of the widow, Mrs. Elizabeth WAGNER, and her son and daughter, Joseph BROOKS and Mrs. H. HOGER of Coulterville, to whom he was a devoted father while to his wife he was a kind and indulgent husband.
      Daniel WAGNER was a prominent Mason and under the auspices of that order the funeral will be held to-day, from I. O. O. F. hall in Coulterville. It will be attended by many people from the outside.

McGEE, Mike January 25, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      The many friends of Mike McGEE were sorry to learn of his being killed by a falling drill in a mine last week.

Vitals February 1913 Mariposa Gazette

February 1, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born February 1, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      WESTON- In Richmond, January 26, 1913, to the wife of Chas. H. WESTON, a son.

February 8, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

February 15, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born February 15, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      BERTKEN- In Mariposa, February 10, 1913, to the wife of Julius BERTKEN, a son.

February 22, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

February 22, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      ZIMMERMAN- Near Mariposa, February 19th, 1913, to the wife of Edward ZIMMERMAN, a son.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

DOMENICONI, Mrs. Amelia February 1, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                            Obituary.

      A pathetic duty again devolves upon us when we are called to chronicle the passing from this life of Mrs. Amelia DOMINICONI, who died at Oakland, Friday, January 24th, 1913.
      In writing this we realize that anything we might say in eulogy of this noble woman would seem but feeble utterances of respect when read by those who knew her best, as her life was ever that of a pure Christian woman, ever sacrificing to those who were near and dear to her, a dutiful daughter, a loving and devoted wife and a fond and affectionate mother.
      She was born in Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne county, in 1856, and was  a daughter of the late G. GAZZOLO, old and highly respected residents of Coulterville, at which place her girlhood life was passed.
      As Amelia GAZZOLO, the subject of this obituary was married in 1876 to A. S. DOMENICONI, a prominent business man of San Francisco, who died in 1888, leaving to her motherly care four children, three of whom survive her.
      San Francisco's disastrous fire in 1906, caused Mrs. DOMENICONI heavy losses, and since that time has resided with her children in San Anselmo, Marin County. She had suffered from ill health for the past two years, and was in Oakland for medical treatment when death came to remove her from loving relatives.
      Her surviving children are two daughters, Lenore and Natalia, and one son, Albert.
      Besides a mother and children already mentioned she leave surviving four sisters and a brother, Mrs. Lydia BUCHENAU, Oakland; Mrs. Lena MAZE, Lathrop; Mrs. Lenora DEPAULI, Coulterville; Mrs. May STEVENSON, Bakersfield, and James S. GAZOLLO of Coulterville.

TEDROW-GRISWOLD February 8, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Fresno on Wednesday of this week to Clarence W. TEDROW and Miss Edith M. GRISWOLD both of Mariposa.

WILSON, Mrs. Laura February 8, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Death of old Resident.

      In the death of Mrs. Laura WILSON, of 1320 Angus street, Fresno lost one of its oldest residents, and California one of its pioneer women.
      Coming to this state in 1860, overland by train from Iowa with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. LATCHAW, who settled in Mariposa county, and who are still living near Hornitos on the old family ranch. Mrs. WILSON had never been outside the state since that time, and during the past forty years had lived in Fresno.
      In the spring of 1873 she married John B. WILSON at Hornitos, and four children, three of whom, Mrs. Mary DENSMORE, John B. WILSON, ,  Jr., and George W. WILSON, are still living and reside in this city.
      Other relatives of the deceased, besides the aged father and mother, are the husband, John B. WILSON, Fresno, two brothers, George and Frank LATCHAW of Hornitos, one sister, Mrs. Clara LORD of Fresno, and five grandchildren, Miss Hazel DENSMORE, Clarence, Libby, Ruby and Mary WILSON, the later being the children of Mrs. WILSON'S oldest son, Daniel, who died here several years ago.
      Mr. and Mrs. WILSON were among the oldest settlers of northern Fresno county, and during the latter '70's while farming on the San Joaquin river often had several thousand acres planted to wheat alone.
      In 1895, on account of poor health on the part of Mr. WILSON, they moved to this city where they have since lived. The funeral was held from the family residence, the services being conducted by Rev. WALLACE, and was largely attended by friends, many of the oldest settlers being present.
      Mrs. WILSON was buried in Mountain View cemetery, and was followed to her grave by a long procession of mourners. - Fresno Republican.

SCOTT, Frank February 8, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Death of Frank SCOTT.

      Frank P. SCOTT, after an illness extending over two months, passed away at his home near Bootjack on Tuesday afternoon at about 1:30 o'clock, at the age of 62 years.
      Mr. SCOTT came to California in the year 1877 from his native state, Maine, and thirty years ago came to Mariposa county and settled near Bootjack, which place he has continuously made his home. He was a sober, honest and industrious man and a good citizen and all will regret to hear of his demise. Cancer of the stomach is given as the cause of death.
      To mourn his death he leaves beside several brothers and sisters, three sons, Elmer, Ray and Alice SCOTT of Bootjack and two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle OTT of French Camp, and Mrs. Gertie GALEENER of Madera.
      The remain were brought to Mariposa and interred in the public cemetery on Thursday afternoon and were followed to the grave by a large number of friends.

CONLEY, Ched February 22, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Ched Conley, brother of Judge W. M. CONLEY and Court Reporter Jos. R. CONLEY of Madera, died in Oakland last Saturday.

TURNER, George February 22, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Geogre TURNER died at Hornitos Monday night at the age of 88 years. He was an uncle of Wm. and Morgan ADAMS and Mrs. George HARRIN of Merced. Mr. TURNER was a native of England and had been a resident of Hornitos since 1867.- Merced Star.

HOWETH, Mrs. Eva February 22, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Last Wednesday night Mrs. Eva HOWETH answered the  last call at her home in Coulterville following an illness of some weeks duration. She was a native of Coulterville and in her twenty-first year. She was married three years ago to Herbert L. HOWETH, who, with one child survives. Other relatives are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. CASSASIA, one sister, Mrs. Philip NOCE, and three brothers, Charles, Floyd and Merle CASSASIA, all of Coulterville. Mrs. HOWETH had many friends in the town where her brief life was spent and much sorrow was caused by her death. The funeral was held Friday afternoon and was largely attended.

DAUT, Fred February 22, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Death of Frederick DAUT.

      Frederick DAUT, a pioneer and well known resident of Mariposa passed away at his home last Wednesday afternoon about 3:30 o'clock.
      Mr. DAUT was born in Germany on February 12, 1836. He left his nativve land for American the year 1859, and shortly afterwards, in 1860, he arrived in Mariposa, and ever since has made his home here.
      While not in the best of health for the past two years, he had been able to be abound up to about a week before his death, when he was taken with a severe hemorrhage which caused him to be confined to his room. From this he seemed to rally and on the day of his death was feeling better than usual. During the afternoon he was taken with another hemorrhage and the end came suddenly.
      He leaves to mourn his death a devoted wife, one daughter, Mrs. Henry GARBER of Mariposa, and one son, Charles DAUT of San Francisco.
      Mr. DAUT was a sober, honest and industrious citizen and had many friends who will regret to hear of his death. He was a carpenter by occupation, although for a time he was engaged in several mining enterprises in this county.
      The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery above town Friday at 2 p.m. and were followed to the grave by a large concourse of people.
      The many friends of the family extend to them their sincere sympathy in their bereavement.

Vitals March 1913 Mariposa Gazette

March 1, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

March 8, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 8, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      WESTON- On Sherlocks, March 6th, 1913, to the wife of George A. WESTON, a son.

March 15, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 15, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      BRUCE- In Mt. Bullion, March 11th, 1913, to the wife(FOURNIER) of Jay C. BRUCE, a son.

      CHITTENDEN- In Oakland, March 8, 1913, to the wife of Foree V. CHITTENDEN (nee Miss Mabel
     JOSSELYN), a daughter.

March 22, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

March 29, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 29, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      PAINE- In Mariposa, March 25, 1913, to the wife of Robert L. PAINE, a daughter.

      FARNSWORTH- In Mariposa, March 26, 1913, to the wife of Thos. M. FARNSWORTH, a daughter.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

MILLER-BURCH March 1, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Clyde L. MILLER of El Portal and Miss Anna M. BURCH of Yosemite were married by Judge RECTOR in Merced last Tuesday.

BRANSON-KNOTTS March 1, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      John J. BRANSON of Hornitos was married in Sacramento on February 19, 1913 to Mrs. Pearl KNOTTS. They were in Mariposa during the first of the week visiting with Mr. BRANSON'S sister, Mrs. L. G. THISTLE.

TURNER, George March 1, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of George TURNER.

      George TURNER, a pioneer and well known resident of Hornitos, passed away at the home of his niece, Miss Florence ADAMS, Monday night February 17th, at 10 o'clock. Mr. TURNER was born in England April 16, 1825, where he spent his boyhood. At the age of 24 years he was married to Miss Nancy QUINTON. In 1852, Mr. TURNER and his wife left their native land, going to Canada. They lived there until 1867 when lured by the excitement over the discovery of gold came to California where he joined his brother-in-law, Wm. ADAMS. They were partners in the blacksmith and carpenter shop at Hornitos. In 1878 his wife passes away, which was a great shock to him. He then left his work and returned to England for a visit with relatives. They wanted him to remain with them but he said " there was no place like sunny California for him."
      He returned in 1879 and lived alone for many years and when he became so feeble as not to be able to care for himself he was taken to the home of his niece and cared for by her during his declining years.
      Mr. TURNER had been in failing health for over a year, but within the last month he has been very well. Sunday afternoon, February 16th, he was taken with a stroke of paralysis. Dr. KYLEBERG of Merced was called on Monday evening but before he arrived Mr. TURNER had passed away. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Sarah GOULD of Manitoba, and many other relatives to mourn his death. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery above town on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Many flowers were brought by friends among them a beautiful floral piece which was sent by his niece, Mrs. Wm. SELL Jr., of Yosemite Valley.  M.
     Hornitos, February 23, 1913.

GUEST, Mrs. Sarah, March 8, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Sarah GUEST, a former resident of Bear Valley, died at the home of her son, B. A. CONDREY, near Modesto, on Thursday. The remains will be brought to Bear Valley and the funeral held this afternoon.

BOOHER, Rev. W. A. March 8, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Rev. W. A. BOOHER, who was pastor of the M. E. Church in Mariposa several years ago, died in Galt Wednesday of last week.

LeVEE, Mrs. Mary March 8, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Mary LeVEE, mother of Mrs. F. T. MAQUIRE of Mt. Bullion, died at the home of her son in Corvalis, Oregon, on Wednesday of this week.

ELLIOTT, Mrs. J. March 8, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Dies From Heart Failure.

      Mrs. J. ELLIOTT of Raymond suffered a sudden attack of heart failure this morning which resulted in her death.

      Mrs. ELLIOTT is the wife of J. ELLIOTT, who has the mail route from Raymond out into Mariposa county.
      Mr. and Mrs. ELLIOTT are not long residents of Raymond. Besides her husband Mrs. ELLIOTT leaves surviving her, among other relatives, a son, J. ELLIOTT, and two daughters, Mrs. Ralph GILLETT and Mrs. George TENANT.- Madera Tribune, Feb. 27.

COVELL, birth March 8, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Mr. and Mrs. Jas. M. COVELL of San Francisco (formerly f Coulterville) are receiving congratulations over the birth of a little daughter on Feb. 17th.

UPTON, Mrs. John March 8, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Pioneer Woman Dies.

      Mrs. John UPTON, a woman admired and beloved by all who knew her, died at her home in Cathey's Valley at the age of 63 years, Monday afternoon.
      Mrs. UPTON was a pioneer resident of Merced. She was a teacher in the public schools of the city and county for more then twenty years. She was a member of the board of education for fourteen years, prior to leaving for Bakersfield about ten years ago to teach. Also during her residence in this county she taught at the Merced academy. She was also principal of the McKittrick school in Kern county one year. She came to Cathey's Valley at the opening of the present school term to take up residence with members of the immediate family.
      Mrs. UPTON'S death was due to hemorrhage of the brain. She was stricken at 7 o'clock Monday morning, and although everything possible was done to save her, the end could not be averted, and her death followed that afternoon.
      Mrs. UPTON is survived by six children. They are George M. WHITE of San Francisco, Ernest H. WHITE of Lemon Cove, Mrs. George GIVENS and Miss Alice UPTON of Cathey's Valley, Mrs. Frank DAY of Kerman, and John S, UPTON of Bakersfield.
      The funeral which was attended by scores of friends and relatives, was held at the Cumberland Presbyterian church at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. Internment took place in the family plot in Merced.- Merced Star, March 6.

LINTON- EGENHOFF March 15, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in San Francisco on Monday to Seavey LINTON of Sacramento and Miss Agnes EGENHOFF of Bakersfield.

NIGRO, Mrs. Ellen March 15, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Ellen NIGRO of Oakland died at her home in that city on Friday of last week, aged 84 years. The deceased was a sister of the late Mrs. Peter GORDON of Mariposa. Internment was in St. Mary's cemetery on Monday.

VAN FLEET-FARNSWORTH March 22, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Fresno on Tuesday of this week to A. N. VAN FLEET and Mrs. Laura FARNSWORTH both of Merced.

MARTINEZ- WARREN March 22, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Married in Goldfield.

      Allie R. MARTINEZ, formerly of Mt. Bullion, was married in Goldfield, Nev., on Thursday evening of last week to Miss Margaret WARREN. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. John CREIGTON, pastor of the Presbyterian church, and was witnessed only by members of the immediate family. After the wedding a sumptuous wedding dinner was served by the bride's mother.
      The groom is a well known employee of the Consolidated refinery and the bride is one of the popular members of the social set in Goldfield.

VESERRA. P. March 22, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Officer Kills Peon.

      Deputy Sheriff Tom MACK of Merced shot and instantly killed a Mexican near Merced last Monday morning.
      The officer was investigating the actions of the man when he suddenly drew his pistol and snapped it three times, the first two failing to explode and the third sending a bullet close to the deputy's head. MACK then drew his pistol and fired, the ball striking the Mexican in the chest killing him instantly.

      At the Coroner's inquest held in Merced Monday night, the following verdict was rendered by the jury:
      "We find that the deceased, P. VESERRA, came to his death on March 17, 1913, by gunshot wound inflicted by T. A. MACK, an officer, while in the discharge of his duty and in self defense. We the jury exonerate said T. A. MACK from all blame of any sort."

CONVERSE, infant death March 29, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                           Infant Dies.

      A daughter was born to the wife of John CONVERSE, at the home of the lady's sister-in-law, Mrs. B. P. GOSS, at Jamestown, last Thursday, March 20, 1913. The infant lived only a short time. Mr. CONVERSE returned to Coulterville last Friday, taking the tiny body with him for internment in the family plot near their home at that place.- Mother Lode Magnet.

Vitals April 1913 Mariposa Gazette

April 5, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born April 5, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      HESS- Near Mariposa, April 2, 1913, to the wife of Bruce S. HESS, a son.

April 12, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

April 19, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born April 19, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      BRICE- At Briceburg, April 14, 1913, to the wife of W. M. BRICE, a son.

April 26, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

DUNAWAY, Mrs. April 19, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. DUNAWAY, an aged resident of Cathey's Valley died at the home of her son last Monday. Old age is given as the cause of death. She was the mother of N. H. and Jas. G. DUNAWAY, well known citizens of this county.

OLIVER, Jack April 26, 1913, Mariposa Gazette

      Jack OLIVER, a well known Mariposa Indian, died at Ahwahnee Sunday last.

Jim Lazy April 26, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Jim Lazy, an Indian somewhere near one hundred years of age and who has made his home at the old Clark lumber mill near Snow Creek, for about thirty years, died last week and was buried near the mill.

McDIARMID-WHITMAN April 26, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Merced, Tuesday, to Donald J. McDIARMID of Stockton, and Mrs. Emma WHITMAN of Coulterville.

FELDHAUS, Mrs. Catherine April 26, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                           Buried Here.

      The funeral of Mrs. Catherine FELDHAUS, who died in Oakland, on Thursday of last week, was held from the residence of Thomas Farnsworth in Mariposa, last Sunday morning. She was the widow of the late John FELDHAUS, who for many years, in early times, resided on Bear Valley Mountain and later moved to Snelling where he and deceased conducted a farm. The vernable old lady was a native of Germany and 83 years of age and came to this county in 1859. She leaves two sons and one daughter: Fred FELDHAUS, of Lemoore; Ed FELDHAUS, of Fresno and Mrs. W.C. WELCH, of Oakland. All were in attendance at the funeral.

GRADE, William A. April 26, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Death of an Old Resident.

      William A. GRADE, an old time resident of the Indian Gulch country, died at his home in San Francisco last Monday morning. He was a native of Germany, aged 79 years, 6 months and 23 days. For many years Mr. GRADE followed farming and stock raising and was the owner of a ranch containing several thousand acres situated near Hornitos. He is survived by a wife, Mrs. Gertie GRADE, and one son, Louis A. GRADE. He was a member of Hornitos Lodge, F. &  A.  M.; Snelling Lodge, I. O. O. F.; California Comandery No. 1, K. T.; and California Chapter No. 5, R. A. M. The funeral was held on Thursday and was under the auspices of California Comandery, K. T., and internment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Vitals May 1913 Mariposa Gazette

May 3, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 3, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      GIBBS- In Merced, April 27, 1913, to the wife of Thomas H. GIBBS, a daughter.

May 10, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      SANCHEZ- Near Hornitos, April 25, 1913, to the wife of Abe SANCHEZ, a daughter.

May 17, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

May 24, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

May 31, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed
 

Obituaries , marriage and birth announcements.

OAKES, William C. May 3, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Death of Wm. C. OAKES.

      Wm. C. OAKES, aged 61 years and a native of Maryland, died in Sonora Sunday.
      He recently came from Mariposa county, after an absence of about 12 years from this city. He was a sufferer from acute kidney trouble. The deceased was a miner by occupation, and was well known in this county where he  had many friends. The funeral took place Tuesday, internment in Masonic cemetery. -Tuolumne Independent.
      Mr. OAKES for a time resided near Bear Valley and was an inmate of the Mariposa county hospital prior to his return to Sonora.

DOZIER-LARSEN May 10, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Donald T. DOZIER, a farmer of Indian Peak, and Mrs. Gladys LARSEN, of Grub Gulch, were married in Madera, Saturday last, Rev. R. T. SMITH performed the ceremony.

PALM-EUBANKS May 10, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Merced last Monday to Victor E. PALM and Mary E. EUBANKS, both of Lewis, this county.

RAYMOND, birth May 10, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      From Tonopah comes interesting news of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. RAYMOND(formerly Miss Flora HAIGH). April 28th was the date of the happy occasion.

POHIL, Austin R. May 24, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                         Fell to His Death.

      Climbing up the gorge of Snow creek, in the Yosemite National Park, on Tuesday last, Ausswtin R. POHIL, a student of the University of California., slipped on a spray drenched boulder and fell more then 100 feet to his death. With his college mates, Kenneth L. BLANCHARD and Leland FORESTER of San Francisco, and R. E. BUNDEL of Oakland, POHIL started to climb Tenaya canyon. Beyond Mirror lake they passed the new and safe trail built up the mountains, and, instead, followed the stream. The canyon at this point is so clouded with spray that it is almost impossible to see. They at last gained the brink of the ledge, when, suddenly, young POHIL missed his footing. Instantly he was hurled over the falls, striking on the rocks, and dashed into the stream. His companions risked their lives several times trying to recover the body. Then one of them rushed to the village of Yosemite, where Major T. L. LITTLEBRAND, superintendent of the park, at once sent a detail of the United States cavalry, accompanied by several Indian guides, to search for the missing body, which at a late hour was recovered by park guards.

PRAIRIE, Irwin William May 31, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Irwin William PRAIRIE, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John PRAIRIE, was instantly killed at the Walker sawmill, Lassen county, Cal., May 15, 1913, while engaged in blasting for a road from the mill to the timber. His father was immediately notified at Truckee, Nevada county, where he was working, and hastened to the place of the accident, only to find a few of his remains left. He was buried at Susanville, Lassen county, in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Irwin William PRAIRIE was born at Hornitos, Mariposa county, June 24, 1894, and was at the time of his death 18 years and 11 months old.- Merced Sun.

SMYTH-SHAW May 31, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A pretty wedding occurred in Jacksonville on Sunday, May 18th at the poetic hour of 5:30 in the morning. Miss Joy Winnifred SHAW, daughter of Geo. E. STAYTON, well known in Mariposa and Tuolumne counties, was the bride, Robert M. SMYTH, a young business man of Los Angeles, was the other contracting party. Rev. C. W. HUFF, pastor of this district, was the officiating clergyman. The bride is possessed of beauty, grace and charm of manner and enjoys the esteem of all who know her. The groom is a man of sterling worth, holding an assured position among the enterprising of the southern city. The wedding ceremony took place at the family home in the presence of relatives of both parties, including aunts of the bride who had journeyed from Fresno and Livingston for the occasion. The house was bright with May blossoms, the rain had ceased falling, birds were singing above and the impression, according to Mr. HUFF, was one not to be forgotten. Mr. and Mrs. SMYTH left on the 8 o'clock train for San Francisco where they took passage for Los Angeles, their future home.

Vitals June 1913 Mariposa Gazette

June 7, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born June 7, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      PHIPPS- In Amador county, May 21st, 1913 to the wife of John A. PHIPPS, a daughter.

June 14, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

June 21 Mariposa Gazette

Born June 21, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      SYM- In Napa, June 12, 1913, to the wife of H. N. SYM, a daughter.

      ARNDKE- In Mariposa, June 15, 1913 to the wife of Theo. ARNDKE, a daughter.

June 28, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

WASHBURN-FREE June 7, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Oakland to Clarence A. WASHBURN of Wawona and Grace B. FREE of Los Angeles.

WILLIAMS, Henry June 7, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Henry WILLIAMS, a young Indian, died at the home of "Captain" Kelly on Bear Creek the first of the week. Consumption was the cause of death.

ASHWORTH-OLIVER June 7, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Merced Wednesday to John F. ASHWORTH and Jeanette R. OLIVER both of El Portal.

CORCORAN, Eugene June 7, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Dies From His Injuries.

      Eugene CORCORAN, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. CORCORAN, former residents of Mariposa, and who sustained a fractured skull in a motorcycle accident in San Rafael a few weeks since, died from his injuries in St. Mary's hospital, San Francisco, Thursday morning about 2 o'clock.
      Since the accident the young man seemed to be on the road to recovery and had been up and around for some time. However, a change for the worse occurred the first of the week and he gradually grew weaker until death ended his sufferings.
      He was born in San Francisco on September 5, 1898, being 14 years an d9 months of age at the time of his death.
      The funeral was held yesterday. The parents and other relatives have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.

REEB, George June 7, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Pioneer Passes Away.

      George REEB, a pioneer resident of Hornitos and formerly one of its most progressive citizens, died in Stockton last Tuesday.
      Mr. REEB located in Hornitos during the early 50's and from that time up to about five years ago conducted a butcher shop in that town. No man in that section of the county was better known or respected than Mr. REEB and all will regret to hear of his death.
      For several years he has been in feeble health and in order that he might receive the best of treatment was placed in a hospital in Stockton, where he passed peacefully away.
      To mourn his demise he leaves five daughters, Mrs. Kate MORRISON and Mrs. Mary A. COLLINS of Hornitos, Mrs. Lizzie THURBER of Oakland, Mrs. Rose MORRISON of Santa Ana, and Mrs. Lena STANLEY of San Miquel and one son, George M. REEB of Hornitos.
      The remains were brought to Hornitos and laid beside the loved ones gone before him and were followed to the grave by a large concourse of mourning relatives and friends. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. and Masonic lodges and the funeral held under their auspices on Thursday at 2 p.m. He was a native  of Germany and 82 years of age.

PATRICKS. Mrs. Rose June 14, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Rose PATRICKS, aged 37 years, wife of Jas. PATRICKS, a resident here some years ago, died at her home in Shasta county, on May 29th after a long period of illness. A husband and two children, Sarah and George, both born in Coulterville, survive. Mrs. PATRICK was formerly Miss Rose SWEENEY and was well known here. Her early death is a cause of regret to those who know her.

REYMANN-KEITH June 14, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Jesse REYMANN of Tonopah was married in Los Angeles to Miss Mabel KEITH of that city on May 25th. The young man is a native of Mariposa county and spent his early years at Granite Springs. He has numerous friends who wish him and his bride the very choicest of fortune's favor's.

ASHWORTH-OLIVER June 14, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      John F. ASHWORTH and Jeanette R. OLIVER were married in Merced on Wednesday of last week. The groom is a native of Mariposa and a son of Mr. and Mrs. P. S. ASHWORTH, who reside a few miles below town. He a young man well known and respected by a large circle of friends. His bride is a native of Coulterville and the daughter of George SHIMER of that place. The young couple have the best wishes of their many friends for a happy and prosperous married life.

SCOTT, Allen June 14, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Killed in El Portal.

      Allen SCOTT, a young man well known and highly respected, was killed near El Portal last Wednesday afternoon while in the employ of the Yosemite Lumber Company, by being struck by a log. From word received here it appears that the log had been fastened to cable and being drawn to the loading station, when in some way it became entangled with a larger log. When breaking apart it swung around hitting young SCOTT in the side killing him almost instantly.
      Allen SCOTT was born near Mariposa 22 years ago and was the youngest don of Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. SCOTT, both deceased. He was an honest, sober and industrious young man and had many friends who will regret to hear of his untimely death.
      To mourn his demise he leaves two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle OTT of Stockton and Mrs. Gertie GALEENER of Madera, and two brothers, Elmer and Ray SCOTT both of Mariposa.
      The funeral was held in Mariposa yesterday at 3:30 p. m., and was largely attended. Internment was had in the public cemetery.

CLOW, Mrs. Marie June 14, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Mrs. Marie CLOW Dead.

      Mrs. Marie CLOW died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jessie STANTON, at Denair. Deceased was a native of Germany and 81 years of age. She had resided at Denair with her daughter for about one year. She was a California pioneer, and had lived in the state for many years.
      Deceased is survived by the following children: Frank CLOW of Fresno, Nelson CLOW of Yuma, Arizona, Henry CLOW of Richmond, Mrs. Jessie STANTON of Denair, and Mrs. Mattie BEHELIN of St. Louis, Mo.
      The funeral took place from the undertaking parlors of G. S. WRIGHT, and the remains were laid to rest in the Turlock cemetery.- Turlock Tribune.

GRANT-MORRELL June 28, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Jesse R. GRANT of Merced and Daffa E. MORRELL of Stockton were married in the former city Tuesday evening. Miss MORRELL was formerly teacher of the El Portal school.

DAULTON-GOUCHER June 28, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Marian GOUCHER announces the marriage of her daughter, Merle Marian GOUCHER, on June 30th, to Mr. Henry Clay DAULTON of Madera. The wedding will take place at her home 840 N. Hunter street, Stockton.

HAHN, Edgar H. June 28, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of Well Known Guide.

      Edgar H. HAHN, for years a guide in Yosemite Valley, die din Sonora Thursday morning from cancer of the stomach. The deceased was well and favorably known throughout this county, and particularly in this section where he grew to manhood. He was born in Columbia, and was 63 years of age. He had spent all his funds in seeking a cure for the malady, and died in destitute circumstances. The funeral was held in Columbia Friday afternoon, internment being made in the public cemetery where rest his father and mother.- Sonora Union Democrat, June 21.

Vitals July 1913 Mariposa Gazette

July 5, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

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July 12, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

July 19, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 19, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      PETERSON- Near Mt. Bullion, July 10, 1913, to the wife of W. J. PETERSON, a son.

Died July 19, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      PETERSON- Near Mt. Bullion, July 17, 1913, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. PETERSON, aged 1 week.

July 26, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 26, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      SCOTT- In Mariposa, July 22, 1913, to the wife of Elmer E. SCOTT, a daughter.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

SMITH, Walter July 5, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Walter, only surviving son of Mr. and Mrs. James SMITH of Bakersfield, died at his home in that city on Thursday of last week. He was a native of this county and 18 years of age. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Whiterock on Sunday.

FEORA, Joseph July 5, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Accidentally Killed.

      Coroner D. E. JOHNSON was called to the Clearinghouse mine on the Merced river Tuesday to hold an inquest on the body of Joseph FEORA, who was electrocuted Monday night.
      From the testimony given at the inquest it appears the deceased came up out of the mine in the dark and in attempting to reach the switch to turn on the electric lights came in contact with a live wire and was instantly killed. He was a native of Italy and about 35 years of age. The body was taken to Merced for internment.

REEDY, birth July 5, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

     On June 19th, at the home of Mrs. T. REEDY in Coulterville a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence REEDY of Lagrange. The little girl weighed 12 1/2 pounds.

DAULTON-GOUCHER July 5, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                GOUCHER-DAULTON WEDDING.
                          Popular Young Couple Married in Stockton.

      In the presence of about forty relatives and intimate friends of the bride and groom a very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mrs. Marian GOUCHER, 840 Hunter St., Stockton, on Monday noon, June 30th, when her daughter, Merle, was united in marriage to H. Clay DAULTON of this city. The cozy home was tastefully decorated with potted plants, ferns and roses, and a hall and stair case formed a pretty back ground for the bridal party. To the strains of the beautiful Lohengrin wedding march, played by Mrs. Hugh DOWNEY, the bride, daintily gowned in shadow lace carrying a shower bouquet of bride's roses and maiden ferns, descended the stairway. The bride was preceded by Miss Erma DAULTON, maid of honor, in lingerie over blue messaline with pink roses and bouquet of pink carnations. Then followed the bridesmaids, the Misses Lucile HEISKELL, Gladys HUNTER and Isabelle METZ, in pink and white gowns and carrying pink roses.
      The bride was met at the foot of the stairs by the groom and his best man, Frank REID, and the impressive ring ceremony was performed by Rev. J. W. BYRD of Grace Church.
      After the usual congratulations the bridal party were seated at a large tables thoughout the rooms, where a most delicious wedding breakfast was served. The bride's cake afforded much merriment, when Frank REID discovered he had the thimble, Rev. BYRD the dime, Frank DESMOND the ring, Will HELFRICH the button and Locile HELSHELL the wishbone.
      After the bride had donned her smart traveling suit of blue with becooming hat to match, the happy couple departed amid showers of confetti and good wishes, for a brief honeymoon at Lake Tahoe, after which they will make their home at DAULTON, where the groom has recently prepared a cozy bungalow. The gifts were unusually beautiful. -Madera Tribune.

PRAIRIE, Irwin July 12, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      The Merced Star says that Irwin PRAIRIE, who was reported as being killed in an explosion in Lassen county, several weeks since, is alive and well, being employed in a mill at Campo Seco, Calaveras county.

HARRIS, Doctor L. July 19, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Doctor L. HARRIS, an old resident of this county, died at the county hospital Friday of last week. The cause of death was cancer. He was a native of Missouri and 79 years of age. The remains were taken to Miami on Saturday for internment.

STEPHAN, Fred July 26, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Fred Stephans, a native of Germany, aged 50 years, a logger in the employ of the Madera Sugar Pine Lumber Co., was accidentally killed at Camp No. 2 of that company on Wednesday last. Coroner JOHNSON went up and held an inquest as the accident occurred in this county.

Vitals August 1913 Mariposa Gazette

August 2, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Died August 2, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      JACOBSEN- At Berkeley, May 22, 1913, of tuberculosis, Mrs. Elsie JACOBSEN, aged 27 years.
     Mrs. JACOBSEN was an adopted daughter of Mrs. W. M. WASS, of Lewis.

August 9, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 9, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      PEARD- In Merced, August 4, 1913, to the wife of Harold PEARD, a daughter.

August 16, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 16, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      ALLRED- Near Mariposa, August 9, 1913, to the wife of L. W. ALLRED, a daughter.

      McNALLY- Near Mariposa, August 9, 1913, to the wife of R. C. McNALLY, a daughter.

      SWITZER- In Mariposa, August 10, 1913, to the wife of  A. SWITZER, a daughter.

      BRUTON- In Fresno, August 11, 1913, to the wife of Geo. W. BRUTON, a daughter.

August 23, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

August 30, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 30, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      FOURNIER- In Mt. Bullion, August 23, 1913, to the wife of Tony FORNIER, a  son.

      HAM- In Mt. Bullion, August 28, 1913, to the wife of John Ham, a son.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

DASTREVIGNE, August August 2, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                           Found Dead.

      August DASTREVIGNE, a sheep-owner of Merced Falls and who, with his brother, a few years ago was in litigation with this county over sheep license taxes, was found dead on the Hickman Ranch in Stanislaus county last week. He had been on a protracted spree and wandered away from home. He was 33 years of age and a native of France.- Sonora Democrat.

FLEMING, Mrs. Elizabeth Emma August 2, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                          Died In Fresno.

      Mrs. Elizabeth Emma FLEMING, wife of Russell H. FLEMING, died at her home, 303 Calavearas avenue, in Fresno, last Wednesday evening after a short illness. She suffered an apoplectic stroke last Monday evening at 7:40 o'clock, after a short illness.  She suffered an apoplectic stroke last Monday morning and remained unconscious until her death. She had been enjoying good health and her illness and sudden death comes as a severe shock to her relatives and many friends. Mrs. FLEMING, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Emma DORGAN, was born 71 years ago in Cork, Ireland, and moved to America with her parents when but two years old. She came to California about 1861, and was joined in marriage with Russell H. FLEMING, at Mariposa, California, on January 18, 1863. During the year 1867 Mr. and Mrs. FLEMING moved to Millerton, then the county seat of Fresno county, and in 1872 they went to Fresno where they have since resided. The deceased is survived by her husband Russell H. FLEMING and ten children, Mrs. C. A. McCOY of Oakland, Russell H. FLEMING of Bakersfield, Mrs. Jarvis STREETER, Mrs. J. P. COYLE, Mrs. Geo. F. St. Louis, George FLEMING, and Misses Julia, Florence, and Isabel FLEMING of Fresno, and W. T. FLEMING of Sacramento, all of whom were at the bedside of their wife and mother during her brief illness.

HANDY-WILLS August 9, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      At the home of the bride's parents Saturday, Miss Violet WILLS was united in marriage to B. D. HANDY. After the ceremony the newly wedded pair left for San Francisco and bay points. They will return in about ten days and make their home near Tuttle where Mr. HANDY farms on a large scale. Their many friends wish them a prosperous nd happy life. - Merced Star.

WERBER-THOMPSON August 9, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Married at Goldfield.

      Miss Lola B. THOMPSON was married on Thursday of last week to ottomar S. WERBER who is connected with the auditor's office of the Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad company, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. THOMPSON, 800 East Myers St., Goldfield, Nevada. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John R. CREIGTON. The THOMPSON family will be remembered by many Mt. Bullion people, as they resided there several years ago when Mr. THOMPSON was a mill man for the M. C. & M. Co.

GUEISE, ???? August 16, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A German by the name of GUEISE was downed in the river at Merced Falls Friday evening. He went in bathing, became exhausted and called for help, and before anyone could get to him he sank to rise no more. Nothing is known of his relatives but they are supposed to reside in Holland. The body was brought to Hornitos and interred in Hornitos cemetery.

RICH, George L. August 16, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                           Found Dead.

      George L. RICH, a well known character in and around Mariposa for many years, was found dead in his cabin near Stockton creek bridge, by Eugene ALARID last Sunday about noon. He was last seen alive on Friday of last week and at that time was apparently in his usual health. From condition of the body it is thought that he died during that night after having gone to bed.
      An inquest was held Sunday evening by acting Coroner W. A. SCOTT and the jury found that death was caused by heart failure.
      He was a veteran of the Civil War, a native of England and about 68 years of age. His body was taken charge of by Undertaker McELLIGOTT and buried in the Mariposa cemetery on Monday.

THORPE-ZELLER August 30, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      The marriage of Miss Clara ZELLER to Roy E. THORPE will take place at the home of the parents in Escalon on Saturday, Sept.6th.

BACIGALUPI, John Baptiste August 30, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Despondent over long continued illness, John Baptiste BACIGALUPI ended his life Thursday night at his home in the rear of his place of business in Coulterville. A stranger in the town, Ed RYDBERG of Oakland, who remained up late to complete repairs on his machine sought refreshments at the grocery and saloon of the dead man before retiring, and finding the doors open he entered to discover the gruesome tragedy. BACIGALUPI lay on the floor with the top of his head blown off and suicide was at once suspected. He was a sufferer from chronic rheumatism and it seems he found temporary ease in the use of a drug. His supply, however, had become exhausted and failing in an attempt to procure more on the night of his death, he apparently became discouraged. The act was not premeditated for the man had but recently ordered a supply of groceries to re-stock his store.
      Baptiste BACIGALUPI was a familiar figure in Yosemite in early times, having been head guide there for many years. Like many other old timers of that section he consorted with an Indian woman and several children from the union survive. The family was living apart from him at the time of his death. The man had no other known relatives. He was a native of Italy and about 60 years of age.
      BACIGALUPI lived for about two years in Raymond after leaving Yosemite. He has made his home in Coulterville for the past 15 years. He will be buried to-day in the Coulterville cemetery.

Vitals September 1913 Mariposa Gazette

September 6, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born September 6, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      BLACK- At Mt. GAINES, August 26th, 1913, to the wife of Henry BLACK, a son.

September 13, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

Born September 13, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      QUICK- In San Jose, September 5th, 1913, to the wife of G. E. QUICK, a son.

      JAMES- In Mariposa, September 9th, 1913, to the wife of Sydney L. JAMES a son.

September 20, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

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September 27, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

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Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

COLLINS, Mrs. and daughter September 6, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      James COLLINS of Merced shot and killed his wife and 6 year old daughter on Front street in that city last Saturday about 11:30 a.m. The weapon used was an automatic shotgun and three shots were fired. Family trouble is given as the cause of the tragedy. COLLINS at one time was a resident of this county, living on the Ed HAIL place at Chowchilla.

STEWART, Mrs. Mary September 6, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Mary STEWART, wife of George D. STEWART, the well known Buffalo Beer representative, died at her home in Sacramento on August 21. 1913. She was a native of Scotland and 70 years, 9 months and 20 days of age.

WILLIAMS-GILES September 6, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued by County Clerk GALLISON on Monday to Alfred WILLIAMS and Miss Amye GILES both of Hornitos. The young couple were married the same day by Justice W. A. SCOTT.

WILLIAMS-GILES September 6, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                  Hornitos Couple Surprise Friends.

      Alfred WILLIAMS and Miss Amye GILES were quietly married in Mariposa on Monday, September 1, 1913, by Justice of the peace W. A. SCOTT. The ceremony was performed in the parlor of the home of E. L. CAMIN.
      The bride looked sweet in a dress of white silk and tunic of silk net flouncing. The groom wore the conventional black. Mrs. WILLIAMS is the youngest daughter of Mrs. A. GILES of Hornitos, has lived here all her life and has many friends who wish her all happiness. Mr. WILLIAMS is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. WILLIAMS of Merced. He is a hard working, energetic young man and respected by all who know him.
      The young couple left Wednesday in W. LORD'S auto for Merced and from there will go to Santa Cruz to spend their honeymoon. Their many friends will wish them a long and happy life together.

BLACK, birth September 6, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A little son came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry BLACK in Quartzburg on August 23, 1913.

CARTER-ELLIOT September 13, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Merced on Thursday of last week to Roy T. CARTER, age 22, and Bernice M. ELLIOTT, age 15, both of Raymond. Miss ELLIOTT is the daughter of James ELLIOTT, a former resident of Mariposa.

SILVA, Antone September 13, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Antone SILVA of Cathey's Valley died at the county hospital last evening from hemorrhage of the right lung. He was a native of California and 42 years of age. A sad feature of his death is that SILVA leaves a wife and ten children, the eldest of which is 17 years. His funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock from the mortuary chapel of G. E. NORDGREN.- Merced Sun, Sept. 8.

CARLETON, Henry M. September 13, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of H. M. CARLETON.

      Henry M. CARLETON, for about fifteen years a resident of Bootjack section, died at the home of his son in Tipton, Iowa, on Friday, August 15, 1913, Brights disease was the cause of death.
      Mr. CARLETON had been ailing for the past several months and about August 1st his sons were summoned from the east. He appeared to get stronger and was taken to his son's home in the hope that the change would benefit him. While a resident of this county he was engaged in farming and was about 70 years of age.

JAUREGUY, Peter September 20, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Peter JAUREGUY, an inmate of the county hospital, died Friday, morning of last week. He was a native of France and 79 years of age and had been an inmate of the hospital for the past 16 years.

SORIA, Gabriel September 20, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Killed at Sugar Pine.

      Gabriel SORIA, an employee of the Madera Sugar Pine Company, was instantly killed on Tuesday of last week when the logging train on which he was riding jumped from the track and throwing him under a large log. SORIA'S body was badly mangled and his head severed from the body.
      Coroner JOHNSON was summoned and held an inquest on the remains the jury finding that deceased was 25 years of age and that he came to his death by accidental derailing of a logging train. The body was taken to Madera for internment.

DEATSH-BREWER September 27, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued on Thursday of last week to Roland C. DEATSCH of Lewis and Miss Rosa L. BREWER of Raymond.

DUNCAN, Logan September 27, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      After an illness of several weeks, Logan DUNCAN, a resident of Chowchilla, died last Monday at about 4 o'clock. Pneumonia was the cause of death. An aged mother, two sisters and two brothers are left to mourn. Deceased was a native of Kansas and 51 years of age. The funeral was held on Tuesday, internment being in the Chowchilla cemetery.

FLINT, Maurice K. September 27, 1913  Mariposa Gazette

      Maurice K. FLINT, a resident of the Hornitos section for more than thirty years, died at his home last Sunday morning. A widow and several grown children survive him. The remains were taken to Oakdale for internment.

Vitals October 1913 Mariposa Gazette

October 4, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

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October 11, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

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October 18, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

October 25, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

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Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

McINTIRE-McCARTHY October 4, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      On Saturday, Oct. 4th, 1913, the wedding of Azuba B. McCARTHY and Otis McINTIRE of El Paso, Texas, will be solemnized at the Unitarian Church, Berkeley, Cal. Miss McCARTHY is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McCARTHY of Berkeley and Coulterville, and is one of Mariposa County's fairest and most accomplished native daughters, and a graduate in Domestic Science from Downie College, Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. McINTIRE is a graduate of Columbia College also the University of California in Civil and Mechanical Engineering. He is at present in the employ of the Government on the Land Reclamation Service, with headquarters at El Paso, Texas. Their new home will be in El Paso, Texas.

STERNE, Joseph A. October 11, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of Joseph A. STERNE.

      Joseph A. STERNE, after an illness of about two months, passed away at the Roosevelt Hospital in Berkeley last Sunday at about 1 o'clock.
      Mr. STERNE was removed from Mariposa to the Berkeley home of the family three weeks prior to his death in order that he be given medical attention and a few days later was taken to the Roosevelt hospital to be operated upon for a abscess of the liver. Although in a very weakened condition he was recovering from this trouble when other complications set in and though given every possible attention by the best of skilled specialist and nurses, his life could not be saved.
      Joseph Amador STERNE was born in Hite's Cove, this county, about 40 years ago and almost his entire life was spent here. He was a miner by occupation and for the past few years has been engaged in that industry at Sherlocks.
      To mourn his death he leaves a mother, Mrs. E. M. STERNE, and six sisters, Misses Mary, Katheryn, Libbie, Julia and Lucy STERNE of Berkeley and Mrs. W. E. GALLISON of Mariposa, and one brother, Stanley R. STERNE of Berkeley.
      The remains were shipped to Mariposa on Tuesday, internment being in the Mariposa cemetery above town at 1:30 p.m. of that day.
      Services were conducted by the Rev. W. A. LINDSEY of Mariposa and were listened to by a large number of friends of the deceased and his surviving relatives.

SUTTON, Marjorie Alberta SUTTON October 25, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Coroner JOHNSON held an inquest last Saturday on the body of Majorie Alberta SUTTON, a three months old infant, who died at the home of E. T. NORRIS at Indian Peak. The verdict of the jury was that death resulted from a pressure of gas upon the heart. The parents are residents of Taft and were here on a visit with relatives.

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      VISHER- In Arroyo Grande, October 8, 1913, to the wife of James B. VISHER, a daughter.

Married November 1, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      HENDRICKS-SANFORD- At Willows, October 19, 1913, Earle HENDRICKS and Miss Minerva SANFORD, of Orland, Glenn county, California.

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      BENSON- At Sugar Pine, Nov. 22nd, 1913, to the wife of C. E. BENSON, a daughter.

      RIDENOUR- Near Darrah, Nov. 24, 1913, to the wife of Rex RIDENOUR, a son.

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BOLTON, A. W. November 1, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A. W. BOLTON, well known in this county, died in the Madera county hospital on Wednesday of last week. He was a native of New York and 83 years of age.

DIFFIN, Mrs. Alice R. November 1, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Death of Mrs. DIFFIN.

      Mrs. Alice R. DIFFIN, after an illness covering the past eighteen months, passed peacefully away at her home in Mariposa last Sunday morning. Consumption was the cause of death.
      Mrs. DIFFIN was a native of Plainsburg, Merced county, and was 32 years, 1 month, and 25 days of age at the time of her death. During the early summer she was taken from her home near Le Grand to Jerseydale in the hope that the mountain air would benefit her, and later was moved to Mariposa where everything possible was done to relieve her suffering and stay the hand of death, but to no avail.
      To mourn her demise, she leaves besides a husband, three sons, a mother, Mrs. Jonas TURNER, one brother, A. E. TURNER, and three sisters, Mrs. J. S. MITCHELL and Mrs. O. J. HATHAWAY all of Le Grand, and Mrs. Frank B. HAMLETT of Mariposa, all of whom were present when death called her to the beyond.
      The remains were taken to Le Grand on Sunday and interred in the family plot, about one and one half miles from Le Grand, at 2 p.m. of that day, many friends and relatives being present. The sympathy of all is extended the family in their bereavement.

HOUSE, Mrs. Mary N November 8, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Former Resident Dead.

      Mrs. Mary N. HOUSE, for many years a resident of Cathey's Valley, died at her home in Fresno on Thursday of last week. She was a native of New York and aged 68 years, 2 months, and 1 day. Two sons, Joseph and Daniel HOUSE, and one daughter, Miss Eva HOUSE, are left to mourn. Mrs. D. N. JOHNSON and F. B. McCANN of Mariposa are sister and brother of the deceased.

MARTIN, Joseph November 15, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Joseph MARTIN, a familiar figure on our streets for many years, died at his home here last Saturday morning after a short illness. He was a veteran of the Civil War, a native of New York and about 70 years of age. He leaves an estate consisting of $618, cash in bank, and shortly before his death made a will bequeathing this to Mrs. R. A. PROUTY. The funeral was held Sunday at 11 a.m.

GODANA, Mrs. Maria Antonio November 15, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Maria Antonio GODANA, a native of Italy and 75 years of age, died at her home in Mariposa on Thursday of this week. She is survived by a daughter, Miss Julia GODANA, and a son, Caesar GODANA. Interment will be had to-day at 1 o'clock p.m. in the Masonic cemetery.

WESTFALL-BONHAM November 22, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in San Francisco on Wednesday to Waine E. WESTFALL of Mariposa and Maud G. BONHAM of Stockton.

WELCH, Noah November 22, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Noah WELCH Dead.

      Noah WELCH, after a lingering illness of several months, died at his home near Lewis on Tuesday of this week. Bright's disease was the cause of death. He was a native of Ohio and 71 years of age.
      Deceased is survived by one son, Frank WELCH, and two daughters, Mrs. J. J. WESTFALL and Mrs. Laura GROSJEAN. The remains were brought to Mariposa for internment and the funeral held under the auspices of the Masonic order, of which he was a member, on Thursday.

SMITH, A. C. November 22, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Death of A. C. SMITH.

      Augustus C. SMITH, a pioneer of Mariposa county, and for many years a resident of Lewis, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Cora E. BAIN in Modesto, Stanislaus county, last Monday morning. He was a native of Arkansas and 81 years of age. The cause of death was given as heart disease.
      "Gus" SMITH, as he was known throughout Mariposa county, had many warm friends. After settling in this county, he, in partnership with his father-in-law, Jacob LEWIS, engaged in the sheep business and the firm of Lewis and Smith for many years was recognized as one of the most well-to-do in this county, they owning many acres of land and thousands of head of sheep. He was a good, honest and upright citizen and all who knew him were his friends.
      In the fall of 1855 Mr. SMITH joined the Odd Fellows lodge in Mariposa and at the time of his death held the distinction of being the oldest member of that order in California.
      The deceased leaves to mourn his demise two sons, Jas. S. SMITH of Bakersfield and Chas. M. SMITH of Le Grand, and three daughters, Mrs. Cora E. BAIN of Modesto, Mrs. Stella CUNNINGHAM of Planada and Mrs. Clarice ALARI of San Francisco.
      The remains were brought to Lewis where internment was had on Wednesday afternoon in the family plot in the presence of many friends and relatives of the deceased.

GIERSCH-BROWNE November 29, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued on November 17th to Otto W. GIERSCH of Alameda, and Myrtle L. BROWNE of Miami. The couple were married at the home of the bride on Thursday of this week by Rev. W. A. LINDSEY.

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      DEATSCH- In Merced, November 29, 1913, to the wife of C. B. DEATSCH, a daughter.

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      CAVAGNARO- In Hornitos, December 10, 1913, to the wife of C. B. CAVAGNARO, a daughter.

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McCANN, John December 6, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Body Found in Mill Pond.

      The body of John McCANN, for many years a resident of Mariposa county, was found yesterday morning in the mill pond of  the Yosemite Lumber company's mill at Merced Falls. Some men working among the logs in the pond found the body. McCANN was last seen alive on November 15 and it is presumed that on that day, or shortly thereafter, he accidentally fell into the Merced river somewhere above Merced Falls. Coroner G.E. NORDGREN and Deputy GRIFFIN held an inquest at Merced Falls yesterday afternoon and the jury returned a verdict of death by accidental drowning. How McCANN fell into the water will probably never be known.
      McCANN was about 40 years of age and single. He was buried in Merced today.- Sun, Dec. 1st.

LORING-McCLEARY December 6, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued by County Clerk GALLISON on Wednesday to Douglas LORING and Miss Estella M. McCLEARY both of Mariposa. They were married the same day by Rev. W. A. LINDSAY.

LUDWIG, John D. December 6, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      John D. LUDWIG, for a number of years a resident of Mt. Bullion, and a former manager of the Mariposa Grant, died at his home in Alameda on Wednesday of last week. He was a native of Ohio and 79 years of age. He was a pioneer of California and the discoverer of the famous Ludwig copper mine in Nevada. After leaving Mariposa County, in 1900, he engaged in the business of raising pigeons in Alameda county.

ULLOA, Domingo December 13, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Domingo ULLOA, a native of Chilie and about 93 years of age, passed away on the morning of Monday, December 8, 1913, at his home on Marsh's Flat, Tuolumne county. The deceased was well known in this county, particularly among stock and cattleman. He leaves three daughters and several grand children to mourn his demise. The funeral, which was attended by a large cortege of friends and acquaintances, took place in Big Oak Flat on Wednesday, December 10th, internment being in the Catholic cemetery.

CLARK, George E. December 13, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      George E. CLARK, a former resident of this county, passed away at his home in Alturas, Modoc County, on December 1, 1913, of heart disease. Mr. CLARK was a native of Maine and 64 years of age. He is survived by a grown up family of five, two daughters and three sons, to mourn his demise. His body was brought from Alturas in charge of William CLARK, a son, for internment in the family plot in Dudley cemetery on Greeley hill. The funeral, which took place from the home of A. OLNEY, Sunday, December 7th, was attended by a large cortege of sorrowing relatives and friends to the last resting place.

LAW, Judge J. K. & OSTRANDER, Henry J. December 20, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Judge J. K. LAW and Henry J. OSTRANDER, pioneers of Merced county, and both well known in Mariposa, died at their homes in Merced county the first of the week.

SHIMER-AUSTIN December 20, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon to George SHIMER, aged 18, and Ivy AUSTIN, aged 22, both natives of California, and residents of Coulterville. The boy's father consented to the marriage, the groom being under age. Both families are pioneers in the Coulterville country.- Merced Sun, Dec. 12.

GEORGE, F. E. December 20, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      A prospector named F. E. GEORGE fell dead near Colorado mine on Tuesday. He was a stranger in the Colorado district having arrived there on the day of his death. An inquest was held by Coroner D. E. JOHNSON and it was found that deceased was about 55 years of age and death was caused by heart failure. He was buried Wednesday.

RYAN, Mrs. James Jr. December 20, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. James RYAN, Jr., of Cathey's Valley, after a long illness, died yesterday morning at 5 o'clock. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter FITZE, old residents of Cathey's Valley.

CLARK, Joseph December 27, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      Joseph CLARK, aged 86 years 8 months and 18 days, a native of Ireland, died at Sherlock Christmas Day. Funeral services were held Saturday, Internment being in the Masonic Cemetery.

SERRA, Martin December 27, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Martin SERRA Dead.

      Martin SERRA, a native of France and proprietor of the French garden near town died Monday last at his home from an attack of pneumonia. He was about 75 years of age and had resided here many years. No known relatives survive him. Public Administrator JOHNSON has been placed in charge of the estate. The remains were interred in the public cemetery Wednesday.

SHEEHAN, James December 27, 1913 Mariposa Gazette

      On December 9th James SHEEHAN, a brother of Mrs. Thomas HALLINAN of this place, and well known in Mariposa and Tuolumne counties, where he formerly resided, met with a fatal accident while attempting to board a rapidly moving train at Kennett, Shasta county last Tuesday evening. Internment took place in the Catholic Cemetery at Big Oak Flat last Wednesday at 11 a.m., and the body was followed to its last resting place by a large concourse of friends and acquaintances.

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      VASCHE- In Merced, Jan. 21, 1914, to the wife of F. A. VASCHE, a son.

      JACKSON- In San Bernardino, January 10, 1914, to the wife of Robert E. JACKSON (nee Shirley COLLINS), a daughter.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

CRONIN, Estelle January 3, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Little Estelle CRONIN, daughter of Clarence and Blanche Turner CRONIN, died at home of her grandmother, Mrs. M. E. TURNER, near Ceres, at an early hour on Tuesday morning last. The mourning relatives have the most heartfelt sympathy of all their Mariposa friends in their sad bereavement.

PHILLIPS, William January 17, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      William L. PHILLIPS, a native of Mariposa, aged 62 years, 5 months and 22 days, died at his home in Oakland last Monday. The funeral was held on Wednesday. Deceased was a brother of Mrs. E. M. STERNE, of Berkeley.

DeMOSS, John P. January 17, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      John P. DeMOSS, an old resident of the Oakvale district, died at his home on Wednesday, aged 67 years. His wife and two brothers survive him. He was buried in the family plot on Friday.

SHIMER, birth January 17, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A fine eight pound boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George SHIMER, Jr., on the morning of January 14th. Mother and son are both doing well, and George, well- he is all smiles.

KASSABAUM, Mrs. Pauline January 17, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                   Death of Mrs. KASSABAUM.

      Mrs. Pauline KASSABAUM, of La Grange, died in the Oakdale hospital Tuesday morning, from diabetes, a malady with which she suffered for a year past. The deceased was born at Don Pedro Bar, in this county, January 20, 1861. She is survived by five children, six brothers and six sisters, Mrs. P. E. FAHEY, of this city being one of the latter. The funeral was held in Stockton Thursday afternoon.
      In recording her death the Oakdale Graphic says:
      "The deceased was the widow of Mr. Chas. KASSABAUM, who passed away twenty years ago next April. He left his widow with an estate of several thousand acres of land well stocked with cattle which his faithful wife was able to manage with executive ability, rearing her family of five children with loving care. The deceased was well and favorably known through this section, was a splendid neighbor, a most loving mother and friend, always sympathetic and free to help any in time of adversity." - Union Democrat, Jan. 10.
 

DULCICH, George January 17, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                         Died In Merced.

      George B. DULCICH, aged 76, for many years a farmer near Hornitos, died yesterday morning at the home of his son, J. B. DULCICH in Merced. He was a native of Austria. Mr. DULCICH had been ill for some time past and had come to the home of his son a month ago. His funeral was held today at Hornitos. - Merced Sun, Jan. 12.

DULCICH, George January 17, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      George DULCICH, an old time resident of Hunter's Valley, died very suddenly at his son's home in Merced, Sunday. The funeral was held in Hornitos, Monday afternoon and was attended by a large concourse  of sorrowing relatives and friends. He leaves one son, John DULCICH, of Merced.

EVANS-PRIEST January 24, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued on Tuesday, by County Clerk GALLISON, to Frank EVAMS and Elmira M. PRIEST, both of the Colorado district.

LADOUCEUR, Jim January 24, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Jim LADOUCEUR, a prominent resident of Merced, and well known in this county was killed in Merced, Wednesday, by being struck by a train while attempting to cross the railroad tracks on his motorcycle.

LEIDIG, Mrs. George January 24, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                         Died at Raymond.

      Death, late last Saturday night, called Mrs. George LEIDIG of Raymond, related by marriage to Mrs. J. B. BARNETT of Madera and Frank FLOTO of Fresno. These, with her husband, are the only surviving relatives in this section. Funeral services were held from the family home today and burial was in Raymond cemetery.- Madera Mercury, January 19.

DULCICH, George January 31, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      The people of Hunter's Valley were grieved when the sad news of Mr. George DULCICH'S death reached here. This vernable and esteemed man peacefully passed away at his son's home in Merced on January 11th. His death was unexpected, therefore was a great shock to his family. He had been ailing for several days, the attending physician pronouncing him attacked by a cold of no mean nature. Mr. DULCICH left home here a couple of days previous to Christmas to spend the holidays with his son and family, and little did his friends think that he would return no more. The deceased was a native of Austria, aged 77 years and came to this country in the early fifties. Not long after that he married Adelaide SPAGNOLI. The result of their union was two children, one dying in infancy and the other son John, is now left to mourn the loss of a devoted father. The internment took place at Hornitos, where he was laid by the side of his wife who preceded him to the grave some thirteen years ago. Peace to his ashes.

WILSON, Mrs. N. H. January 31, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Death of Mrs. WILSON.

      Mrs. N. H. WILSON passed away at an early hour this morning at the family home in this city, after an illness extending over a period of a year. She submitted to an operation yesterday morning at 11 o'clock at her home, which was performed by Dr. Robertson, assisted by Dr. SURRHYNE, both of Modesto. Everything possible was done for the comfort and care of the sufferer, several nurses being in attendance, while the operation was successful, the shock proved greater than she could stand, and at 3 o'clock this morning she sank into eternal sleep. Mrs. WILSON'S maiden name was Cornelia BECKNEL, and she was born at Los Angeles, October 13, 1856. Her parents moved to Mariposa in the early days and lived on Pea Ridge for many years. Mr. BECKNEL was a prominent stock raiser in that section. At the time of her marriage to Mr. WILSON in 1884 she resided at Plainsburg, Merced county, with her mother. SHe then came to Merced to live and had resided here continuously ever since- a period of 30 years. Surviving Mrs. WILSON is the grief stricken husband and the daughter, Helen M., who is the wife of Walter P. SHOEMAKE, of Modesto.- Merced Sun, Jan. 23.

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      SANCHES- Near Hornitos, February 17, 1914, to the wife of Greroria SANCHES, a daughter.

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PEYTON-COULTER February 7, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued late Thursday evening by County Clerk GALLISON to Don P. PEYTON and Mrs. Florence E. COULTER. The couple were married by Superior Judge TRABUCCO the same evening.

KEMP, George February 7, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      The funeral of the late George KEMP, was held from the family residence on Broadway Avenue, on Sunday, February 1, at 2 p.m., and was one of the largest and most impressive held here in many years. Rev. HUFF of the M. E. Church conducted the services. The floral tributes were very beautiful and among the large number were two offerings a special tokens of love and friendship; one from the ladies of Rebeckah Lodge, No. 175, I. O. O. F. and the other from schoolmates and friends. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the community in their great loss.
      Mr. and Mrs. Carl BLACK, of Richmond, Edward KEM, of Jacksonville, attended the funeral of their nephew, the late George KEMP, last Sunday.

WIVELL, William, Sr. February 7, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Word was received by William WIVELL, Jr., of this place, of the sudden death of his father William WIVELL, Sr., which occurred in Nashwauk, Minn., on Monday, Feb. 2d. The deceased was well known in Mariposa county, and particularly in this district, where he and his family resided for a number of years, and where he held a responsible position with the M. G. M. Co., returning to the east some 14 years ago. He was a native of England and about 70 years of age. He leaves a widow and a large family to mourn, all residing in the east and middle west except John R. WIVELL, of Stent, Tuolumne County, and William WIVELL, Jr., of this place.

CLIMO, James February 7, 1914 Mariposa Gazette
 
      Word was received of the death of James CLIMO, which occurred in San Jose, on January 31st. The deceased was well known here, having been a resident of this town for some time prior to taking up his home in San Jose. He was a member of the Coulterville Lodge No. 201, KK. of P. The funeral was held in San Jose under the auspices of the order of Knights of Pythias. He leaves a widow and three small children.

CLIMO, James February 7, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                       James CLIMO Dead.

      James CLIMO, for a number of years a resident of this county, died at his home in San Jose last Saturday morning, after an illness of several years. While in this county Mr. CLIMO was a resident of Coulterville, Whitlock and Mt. Bullion and followed mining as his avocation.. Minor's Consumption is given as cause of death. He was a native of England, aged 44 years, 8 months and 15 days and leaves to mourn his demise, a widow and two daughters. He was a member of the Coulterville Lodge, No. 201, Knights of Pythias and the funeral, which was held in San Jose on Monday, was under the auspices of the San Jose lodge. Mr. CLIMO was a man well thought of by all who knew him and his many friends in this county will regret to hear of his untimely death.

KEMP, George February 7, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                          In Memoriam.

      DIED- In Coulterville, January 29th, 1914, George W. KEMP, aged 20 years.
      What a world of sorrow those few short words convey. Death in any guise inspires awe and regret but when it strikes down the young in the flower of promise bitter indeed is the sting.
      In appreciation of the worth of this sterling character who has passed from our midst fain would the undersigned add a tribute of words expressive of his exemplary qualities. But when regret strikes too deeply words take wing leaving only a desolate blankness, a questioning sorrow, why oh, why was he called? Faith makes answer: "God's will be done." Why presume we to question infinite wisdom?
      To the writer of this article the death of George KEMP is in the nature of a personal loss. Since his early boyhood, as his near neighbor, I have met and spoken with him almost daily and in the years of this friendship with increasing acquaintance came likewise added respect and admiration. His disposition was of the kindest. His face reflected the beauty of his soul and was fair to look upon. His daily greeting was a a benediction, soothing even in those days when he and we knew that death was battling to conquer. With the heart of a child he went forth to meet his God.
      In Coulterville where all but his first few years were spent George KEMP was a universal favorite. Up to the time he was stricken about twenty months ago with the illness that resulted in his death he was a leader in all boyish activities. The influence of his example worked a silent but lasting effect on his companions and his place in the community will be hard to fill. The world has need of many such as he.
      George KEMP was well known throughout Mariposa and adjoining counties. Since the death of his father two years ago he has assisted in the management of the Coulterville Soda Works and showed business ability that gave promise of a successful career.
      A Father all kind has called him and may the sorrowful mourners have strength and resignation looking forward to that reunion which knows no farewell.
     E. BOLTON.
     Yosemite, Feb. 2, 1914.

KRITTER, Mrs. Mary A. February 14, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Death of Estimable Lady.

      Mrs. Mary A. KRITTER, after an illness of many weeks, died at her home in Mariposa last Monday morning at about 10 o'clock. Mrs. KRITTER had been a resident of Mariposa for many years, and dropsy is given as the cause of death. She leaves to mourn her demise one daughter, Mrs. John C. WESTON of Mariposa. The deceased was a native of Ireland and aged 69 years, 1 month and 15 days.
      The funeral, which was held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., the services being conducted in the Catholic church by Rev. Father KEARNEY. Internement was had in the Catholic cemetery.

GAZZOLO, Mrs. Maria February 21, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Died- On the morning of Tuesday, February 17th, Maria, beloved wife of the late Giacomo GAZZOLO, and devoted mother of Mrs. Herbert BUCHENAU, Mrs. Wm. MAZE, Mrs. J. STEVENSON, Mrs. Lenora DEPAULI, and James GAZZOLO, a native of Genoa, Italy, aged 79 years, 5 months and 2 days.
      The funeral took place from the family residence on Broadway Ave., on Thursday, February 19, at 12 o'clock p.m. Services were held at the Catholic church. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.

GAZZOLO, Mrs. Maria February 21, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Death of Mrs. GAZZOLO.

      The death of Mrs. G. GAZZOLO, who died at her home in Coulterville on Monday night of the 16th inst., marked the passing of a true christian lady and one of Coultervilles most respected residents.
      Mrs. GAZZOLO was a native of Italy, but came to this country with her husband during early womanhood and immediately thereafter settled in Coulterville. The deceased was left a widow several years ago since which time she has been in feeble health and her death by reason of her old age and consequent physical complications, was nor unexpected.
      Mrs. GAZZOLO leaves to mourn the loss of a loving and dutiful mother the following children, viz.: Mrs. Lydia BUCHENAU, Mrs. Lena MAZE, Mrs. Lenora DEPAULI, Mrs. May STEVENSON, and James GAZZOLO.
      The internment was had in the Catholic cemetery at Coulterville last Thursday, and the large number of people who attended the last sad rites attested the admiration and respect in which she was held.

SIMMONS, W. H. February 28, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                         Died at Hospital.

      W. H. SIMMONS, an inmate of the county hospital, died Thursday night. For several years he was a resident of the Colorado district, and had been in the hospital about three weeks, and was 72 years of age.

GAZZOLO, Mrs. Maria February 28, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                          In Memoriam.

      Died- In Coulterville, February 17, 1914, Mrs. Maria GAZZOLO, aged 79 years, 4 months and 1 day.
      A portrayal of the manifold virtues of this estimable woman is beyond my humble pen and the limitations of space at my disposal. Columns might be written and the half not then he told. Leaving the reader who knew her lovely character to supply from memory what is lacking I submit the following brief sketch as a garland of loving words to her memory.
      Mrs. GAZZOLO was born in Genoa, Italy October 16, 1834. Her maiden name was COMMISSIANA and she was one of seven sisters. In 1855 she married to Giacomo GAZZOLO and the couple emigrated to America settling in Big Oak Flat, then one of the largest mining camps in California. In 1857 they moved to Coulterville where the family home has since that time been. The wedded life of Mr. and Mrs. GAZZOLO, through its course of over a half a century, was ideal as befitted faithful followers of Christ. In such beautiful harmony were they united that as I write of the one lately taken strongly manifest is the personality of the other for truly as one were they till death dissolved the union five years ago. They trod together through paths thorny and fair with God's love in their hearts, unbounded charity in their hands. Now in mansions of light together they reap their reward.
      Mrs. GAZZOLO was an invalid for many years previous to her death but so tender and skillful was her care that time and again the Angel of Death was vanquished and the loved one spared yet longer. The end was peaceful and in death her features were beautiful unmarred by the change which all must undergo.
      Mrs. GAZZOLO was ever a devout and faithful member of the Catholic church. Before her health failed she was an active worker and did much for the cause of religion in Coulterville. Mr. and Mrs. GAZZOLO were never happier than when entertaining in their cheerful home bishop or priest, who found occasion to visit the town in the discharge of duty.
      Mrs. GAZZOLO was buried on Thursday at 2 o'clock from the Catholic church. In spite of the heavy rain her funeral was the largest and most impressive in many years. Relatives and friends were present from San Francisco, Oakland, San Leandro, Berenda, Merced and La Grange, besides the entire community of Coulterville. The casket was covered with a pall of white carnations and ferns and surrounded by a profusion of exquisite floral pieces, the tribute of loving hearts. Rev. Father KEARNY delivered a touching eulogy on the life of the dead lady and few eyes were dry when he closed.
      The subject of this article was the mother of eight children, five of whom survive. The eldest daughter, Mrs. Amelia DEMENICONI, died a year ago, a son John, about eleven years earlier, and a little daughter, Angelina, passed away in childhood. The living children are Mrs. H. A. BUCHENAU of Fresno, Mrs. W. M. MAZE of Berenda, Mrs. J. STENESON of Bakersfield, Mrs. L. K. DEPAULI and James S. GAZZOLO of Coulterville.
      Mrs. GAZZOLO was a mother of the old fashioned type unhappily now so rare. With loving firmness she governed her children and, in consequence, they can now rise up and call her blessed. Herself the highest type of womanhood she instilled into their young minds all that was good and true and was rewarded by sons and daughters of whom she could be justly proud. Beesides the children and grand children, four sisters are left to mourn. They are Mrs. COMMISSIONA of Coulterville, Mrs. SANGUINETTI of Merced, Mrs. BRUSHI of LaGrange and Mrs. SEREMENA of Napa.
      - The remains were interred in the Coulterville cemetery by the side of her husband and children. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.
     E. BOLTON.
     Yosemite, Feb. 24, 1914.

Vitals March 1914 Mariposa Gazette

March 7, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 7, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      EGENHOFF- In Merced, March 1, 1914, to the wife of David EGENHOFF, a son.

March 14, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 14, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      TEDROW- Near Mariposa, March 5, 1914, to the wife of Clarence TEDROW, a son.

      HANNA- In Goldfield, Nevada, February 27, 1914, to the wife of John HANNA, a daughter.

March 21, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 21, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      DAVIS- In Merced, March 6, 1914, to the wife of George DAVIS,  a son.

      WALL- In Mariposa, March 15, 1914, to the wife of John A. WALL, a son.

March 28, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

WIEHE, Mrs. Johanna M. March 7, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Johanna M. WIEHE, mother of Frits WIEHE of Mariposa, died at her home in Copenhagen, Denmark, on February 14, 1914. She was 91 years of age.

LEONARD, Mrs. Martha March 7, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Martha LEONARD, wife of Thos. LEONARD the well known liveryman of Raymond, died at her home last Saturday. Death was due to a ruptured blood vessel in the hand caused by a fall. Besides her husband she leaves one son and one daughter. The funeral was held in Madera on Tuesday.

MULLINS, A. March 7, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Old Resident Dead.

      A. MULLINS, aged 94, was found dead in his bed at the home of his daughter, Mrs. S. E. BENNETT in Selma, Thursday of last week. Death is believed to have been due to heart trouble. Mr. MULLEN had been restless during the night, but appeared in unusual health in the morning, and after eating his breakfast went to sleep. He was found later and had evidently passed away quietly.
      Deceased was a native of Tennessee and was born May 25, 1910. He came to California in 1849, and was one of the earliest settlers of Mariposa county, and has resided in Selma about 25 years. Three sons and five daughters survive him. - Fresno Republican.
 

ZIMMERMAN, Mrs. Rose March 14, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                   Death of Mrs. ZIMMERMAN.

      Mrs. Rose ZIMMERMAN died at her home in the Bootjack district on Tuesday evening about seven o'clock, following an operation for a cancerous growth on the intestines. Mrs. ZIMMERMAN had been in poor health for some time and an operation was decided on as the only hope of saving her life, and this was performed on Tuesday afternoon by Dr. GALLISON of Mariposa and Dr. KYLBERG and ZIRKER of Merced. Two nurses were also in attendance, but owing to her weakened condition she never recovered from the shock.
      The deceased was born in New Jersey and was 62 years of age. She came to this county when a small child and her entire life has been spent here. For forty-two years she had made her home on their ranch in the Bootjack district. She was a woman loved by all who knew her and her death is regretted by all.
      To mourn she leaves one daughter, Mrs. D. M. PATTERSON, and three sons, John F., Charles and Edward ZIMMERMAN, all of Mariposa.
      The funeral was held  on Thursday at 8 o'clock p.m. and was largely attended, interment being in the Catholic cemetery.

RHOAN, Cecilia March 21, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Cecilia RHOAN, daughter of George RHOAN, died at the Indian  camp above town last Saturday. She was about 15 years of age and consumption was the cause of death. The remains were taken to ******* and the funeral held on Monday.

GANN, Mrs. Kate Ann March 28, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Death of Mrs. GANN.

      Mrs. Kate Ann GANN, wife of Henry W. GANN, died at the family home at Oakvale, this county, last Sunday morning, following the birth of a son, which also died about two hours later. Mrs. GANN was a native of  Merced county and about 42 years of age. She was a mother of fifteen children, thirteen of whom, with her husband, are left to mourn. The funeral was held on Monday, internment being in the cemetery at Lewis and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends.

SEGALE- VARAIN March 28, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                       SEGALE- VARAIN.

      The marriage of Joseph V. SEGALE, a stalwart member of an old family of the Moccasin Creek section, and Miss Elizabeth VARAIN, a prepossing young lady of Coulterville, occurred in Sonora on the 7th inst., the ceremony being performed by Justice HARTVIG. The ceremony was witnessed by Miss  Margaret SEGALE and Angelo SEGALE. The young couple, and they are youthful, he being 21 and she 18, are popular favorites in the southern portion of the county and start in life together with the best wishes of their many friends for a happy future. - Sonora Union Democrat, March 21.

MACKEY/ McNALLY, James March 28, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                         Burned to Death.

      James MACKEY, whose true name is believed to James McNALLY, was burned to death in a fire which destroyed his cabin, near Bagby, last Saturday night. The deceased was a prospector and well known here. He was a native of Ireland and about 60 years of age. An inquest was held by Coroner JOHNSON on Sunday.

Vitals April 1914 Mariposa Gazette

April 4, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

April 11, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

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April 18, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

April 25, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

Born April 15, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      DAY- In Merced, April 15, 1914, to the wife of Ernest DAY, a son.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

STOCKTON, Mrs. Mary April 4, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Mary STOCKTON, mother of Mrs. N. S. STOCKTON, died at the latters home near Merced last Sunday. She was a native of Indiana and 81 years of age. The funeral was held in Madera on Tuesday.

GALLION, Dr. T. W. April 4, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Death of Dr. GALLION.

      After an illness of four days, Dr. T. W. GALLION passed away at his home in Mariposa last Saturday morning about three o'clock. Dr. GALLION was stricken with paralysis on Tuesday of Last week and remained in an unconscious condition up to his death. He was a native of Tennessee and 59 years of age. He leaves a widow, to whom he was married about one year, and a grown son, George GALLION, by a former marriage. Dr. GALLION was a physician of excellent standing and had resided in Mariposa for a year, coming here from Davis, Cal. The remains were taken to his former home on Saturday afternoon, the funeral taking place on Monday.

WOLF, John April 4, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                           Found Dead.

      John Wolf, an aged prospector, who for 27 years made his home in a small cabin about three miles from the Mt. King mine, was found dead on Wednesday by Wm. HOWETH. The deceased was a native of France and about 75 years of age. An inquest was held by Coroner JOHNSON and the verdict of the jury was that old age and natural causes was the cause of death.
      Although living in squalor for many years, deceased was possessed of considerable means, having a bank account of more then $3,000. The sum of $35 was found in his cabin. It being impossible to move the remains they were buried near his cabin and alongside the graves of two of his former mining partners.
 

GANN, Mrs. Henry April 11, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                          In Memoriam.

      Born, April 29, 1877. Died, March 21, 1914, Mrs. Henry GANN, of Green Mountain, Mariposa County, Cal.
      The above words mark the earthly closing, but the eternal living of a woman, respected and loved by all who knew her.

                  There is no death! the stars go down
                      To rise upon some further shore;
                  And bright in heaven's jeweled crown
                      They shine for evermore.

                  There is no death! the dust we tread
                       Shall change beneath the summer showers
                  To golden grain and mellowed fruits
                       Or rainbow tinted flowers.

                  There is no death! the leaves may fall
                       And flowers may fade and pass away
                  They only wait thri wintry hours
                       The coming of May.

                  There is no death! an angel form
                       Walks o'er the earth in solemn tread
                  He bears our best loved things away
                       And then, we call them "dead."

                  Where'er he sees a smile to bright,
                       Or hearts to pure for taint and vice
                  He bears it to that world of light
                       To dwell in paradise.

                  And ever hear usm tho' unseen,
                       The dear immortal spirits tread,
                  For all the boundless universe
                       In life-there are no dead.

      On Saturday night, march 21, in the presence of a loving husband, weeping children, friends and medical aid, the death Angel claimed the spirit of the beloved mother and her dear little babe.
      "Like a snowdrop it drifted down to the earth, and staid just a few hours from the time of its birth."
      Words cannot picture the sorrow and heartache of the babies and loved ones who are left without the mother's care, and our hearts throb with pity for the desolated home. But God thought best and a Higher Power than man held away and within a few short hours the mother and babe were with God.
      Mrs. GANN was a Christian woman, a good and nobel character, and was a member of the Methodist church.
      Internment was in Whiterock cemetery on Monday, March 23, at 1 o'clock. A large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends attended the funeral, thus paying the last tribute of respect to the memory of the departed one. The casket was hidden from view by the beautiful floral offerings. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. RUBUSH, the Methodist pastor.
      Besides a loving husband the following children are left to mourn her death: Mrs. John LIGHT, Mrs. James SCURLOCK, Henry, Robert, Amos, Elias, Clyde, William, Naomi, Julisa, Mary and Emma GANN.
      The grief stricken family have the deep sympathy of relatives and friends in their hour of sadness. May they be more resigned to the will of God if they can only think that-
                   Here is the sorrow, the sighing,
                      Here are the clouds and the night
                   Here is the sickness, the dying,
                      There are the life and the light,
                   Here are the heart strings a tremble,
                      And there the chastening rod;
                   There is the song and the cymbal
                      And there is our Father and God.
     A Friend.

BENNETT-TAYLOR April 18, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Madera Friday of last week to John M. C. BENNETT, aged 60 years, and Rebecca C. TAYLOR, aged 44 years. Mr. BENNETT was for many years a resident of Oakvale, this county.

TURNER, Miss INEZ April 18, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Former Teacher Dead.

      Miss Inez TURNER, who for two years was teacher of the Mariposa Grammar school, died at her home in Modesto on Thursday of last week, after an illness of about two weeks.
      Miss TURNER was born at Bealton, Ontario, June 15, 1878, and came to California with her parents fourteen years ago, making Stanislaus county her home. For the past four years she has been teaching the first grade in the Modesto school.
      The funeral was held in Modesto last Saturday at 11 a.m. The seervices were private and were conducted by Rev. Elmer Grant KEITH. Internment was made in the Modesto Citizens cemetery by the side of her father, the late Frank TURNER, whose death occurred about a year ago.
      While teaching the Mariposa, Miss TURNER made many friends here and will regret to hear of her untime demise.

ROBINSON-DEXTER April 18, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Miss Violet DEXTER and Frank A. ROBINSON of Coulterville were married in Sonora last Sunday.

CRANS, Mrs. Francis L. April 18, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Died- In McCloud, Siskiyou County, Cal., April 11th, Francis L., Beloved wife of Peter CRANS, a native of Mariposa County, aged 20 years, three months and 23 days.
      The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. VARAIN of Pleasant Valley and besides the husband and parents leaves four brothers and two younger sisters to mourn her demise, and who have the heart felt sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. The body was brought from McCloud for Internment in the family plot in Granite Springs cemetery, and the funeral which was held Wednesday afternoon from the family residence in Pleasant Valley was attended by a large concourse of friends.

JOLLEY, Mrs. Theresa S. April 18, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Old Resident Dead.

      Death early to-day called Mrs. Theresa S. JOLLEY, a pioneer resident of Merced and Hornitos, the end coming not unexpectedly at her home on nineteenth street, between J and K  streets. A stroke of apoplexy was the cause of death. Mrs. JOLLY had been sinking rapidly since yesterday morning.
      Mrs. JOLLEY was a native of Wisconsin and about 72 years of age. She came to California when a small child and resided for many years at Hornitos, where her first husband, Mr. NEGUS, was a prominent business man. After his death Mrs. JOLLEY came to Merced and has resided in this city for about 40 years. She is survived by her husband, Benjamin JOLLEY, one son, E. I. NEGUS of Merced, and one daughter, Mrs. PETERSON, of Bradley Addition.- Sun, April 10.

Vitals May 1914 Mariposa Gazette

May 2, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 2, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      WALKER- In Mariposa, April 27th, 1914, to the wife of Chas. J. WALKER, a daughter.

Died May 2, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      FLINT- In Hornitos, April 24, 1914, Robert FLINT, a native of California, aged 43 years. Internment was at Oakdale Sunday.

May 9, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 9, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      WILKERSON- In Merced, April 30th, 1914, to the wife of I. G. WILKERSON, of Lewis, a son.

May 16, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

May 23, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

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May 30, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

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Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

JEWETT-JOSSELYN May 2, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Oakland on Wednesday to Percy L. JEWETT of Maricopa and Miss Irma B. JOSSELY of Oakland.

COBERT- KARL May 2, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Mariposa Girl Wedded.

      A pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. WILLIAMS at 323 Sixth street on Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock when Mrs. Florence KARL, formerly of this city, and Wm. COBERT of San Francisco were united in marriage by Rev. H. C. COCKRUM of the Presbyterian Church of this city. The couple were unattended.
      The bride was attired in a blue tailored gown and she wore a hat to match, while the rooms of the home were daintily decorated with roses and snowballs, the color scheme being carried out in pink and white. The marriage ceremony was performed in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends of the principals, and at the close of the ceremony, the couple were heartily felicitated.
      A reception followed at the Williams home and Mr. and Mrs. COBERT, who are to reside in San Francisco, received a large number of handsome wedding gifts. They left later in the afternoon for a trip to the southern part of the state after which they will reside in San Francisco in which city the groom holds a position as electrician. The couple have the best wishes for every happiness.- Petaluma Argus- April 27th.

MACK, J. E. May 2, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Suicide at Wawona.

      A man giving his name as J. E. MACK committed suicide at Wawona on Wednesday of last week by shooting himself through the heart using a 45 caliber revolver. The tragedy occurred near the trail leading to the Chilualna falls. MACK had arrived in Wawona from Yosemite and stated that before leaving for Madera would walk to the falls. This was the last seen of him alive. The act was undoubtedly premeditated for the man had destroyed all evidence of identification and it is not believed that MACK was his true name.
      Coroner JOHNSON was summoned and held inquest on Saturday and the jury found "that deceased was about 35 years of age and that he came to his death by a gunshot wound inflicted by his own hand with suicidal intent."
      The sum of $8. 50 was found on the body and this with the proceeds of the sale of his personal effects was used towards defraying the funeral expense.

PIERCE, Mrs. A. May 2, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Passed away at Davis, Yolo county, on April 27th, Mrs. A. PIERCE. Remains were brought to Stockton, where internment took place on the 29th. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. L. A. MAXWELL of this place and leaves an only daughter to mourn her demise.

VALVERDE, Lorenzo May 9, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Lorenzo VALVERDE, an old and respected resident of Hornitos, died at his home during the week. The funeral was held on Thursday.

FINCH-HAM May 9, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Chas. W. FINCH, station agent at Bagby and Miss Maggie HAM were married in Merced Friday of last week.

GROVE, Mrs. Lucretia Virginia May 16 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Death of Old Resident.

      Mrs. Lucretia Virginia GROVE, a native of Virginia, aged 91 years, 2 months and 19 days, died at her home in Berkeley on Saturday, May 9, 1914.
      Mrs. GROVE was for many years a resident of this county, coming here during the early 60's and residing at Hite's Cove. She was a sister of the late John R. HITE, owner of the famous Hite mine. Later she moved to what is now known as the Grove ranch, near Cold Springs. Of late years she has made her home in Berkeley.
      To mourn she leaves, besides hosts of old friends, one daughter, Mrs. W. J. HOTCHKISS of Berkeley, four sons, W. G. GROVE of Yontville, J. Davis GROVE of Willits, L. E. GROVE of  Lawrence, and A. J. GROVE of Nevada County. The funeral services and internment were private.

FRYE-WEBB May 16, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Married in Bakersfield.

      Miss Rita Olive WEBB, one of Bakersfield most beautiful young girls, was married on May 9th to Author D. FRYE at the parsonage of the First Christian Church by Rev. H. H. CLARK, with only members of both families in attendance. The bride was gowned in a light blue spring suit. The bride is the daughter of W. C. WEBB and wife, and is very popular in Bakersfield. FRYE has been employed as bookkeeper by the Bakersfield Hardware Company for several years, and is also very popular among the young men in the city.
      To wed in Bakersfield and escape the pranks of ones friends is indeed a perilous undertaking, and one in which little experience can be gained, since the average man marries but once in a lifetime, and always but once in Bakersfield. Arthur D. FRYE and Miss Reta Olive WEBB were joined in wedlock last evening, and a few moments after the solemn words of promise had been given, a gathering of the groom's friends avalanched upon him, tore him from the side of his bride, and led him away lamenting.
      Stout chains were used to restrain him, and encircled his waist, with one man on each side, so that FRYE was unable to rush either of his captors. Thus enchained he was taken for a circuit of the city, and registered at all of the newspaper offices, at some of the hotels and at the jail, Cowbells heralded the coming procession, and the sight was viewed by many.- Californian.

"Coosie" May 16, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      "Coosie," the old Indian woman who has lived at Cold Springs for many years, died at that place Thursday. She was the squaw of old Bullock, the bad "medicine man," who was murdered by his tribesmen a number of years ago, for which crime several Indians and one white man were sent to the State Prison.

ROBINSON, ???? May 16, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A man named ROBINSON, a homesteader of Cathey's Valley, died at his home last Sunday. The funeral was held on Monday.

BEALE, Fred Joseph May 16, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Drowned in Yosemite.

      Fred Joseph BEALE, the seven year old so of Fred BEALE, was drowned in Indian creek, Yosemite Valley, last Saturday. The little fellow was crossing the foot bridge when he stumbled striking his forehead on the timbers and falling into the water. The body was found the following day in a pool of water a short distance down the stream by O. P. WHITTON.
      Owing to the fact that travel is not allowed between El Portal and Yosemite during the night, Coroner JOHNSON directed that the body be brought to El Portal where the inquest was held, the jury finding a verdict of accidental drowning.
      The remains were brought to Briceburg by train and from there taken to Bear Creek, where the funeral was held on Tuesday.

FEGUEROA, Gabriel May 23, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Gabriel FEGUEROA, an inmate of the county hospital, died last Monday night. He was 86 years of age and came here from New Years district. The internment was in the public cemetery on Tuesday.

HARRIS, James Marshall May 23, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Death of a Pioneer.

      James Marshall HARRIS, one of the best known and most successful orchardist in this county, passed peacefully away at home, near Miami, on Saturday evening of last week. Old age is given as the cause of death.
      Mr. HARRIS came to this county more than fifty years ago and settled on his place, then a wilderness, and by hard work and a desire to build himself a home cleared his land, planted orchards, and at the time of his death had by far the finest apple orchard in our mountains.
      Deceased was a native of Missouri and 75 years of age. To mourn his demise he leaves a devoted wife, three sons and three daughters. The children are: Mrs. James VISHER and Miss Bessie HARRIS of Arroyo Grande, Samuel HARRIS of Ogden, Miss Alice HARRIS, George HARRIS and Will HARRIS of Miami. The funeral was held on Monday, May 18th, at 10 a.m., internment being in the family plot near his late residence.
 

MEYER, Franz May 30, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Suicide at Plum Bar.

      Franz MEYER, a young man who has been living at the home of Otto WACKERMAN, at Plum Bar, committed suicide last  Tuesday, by taking strychnine. The young man was undoubtedly of unsound mind and had many times threatened to take his life and that of others. On the day of his death he gathered all his belongings and burned them, stateing to Mr.WACKERMAN that he could dig a hole and bury him the next day. His watch and razor were broken into bits with a hammer. He then went into the house and on coming out sat on the steps and a few moments later was taken with convulsions, dying shortly afterward.  Coroner Johnson was summoned and held and inquest on Wednesday, the jury finding that: "MEYER was a native of Germany, aged 26 years and that he came to his death by poison taken with suicidal intent." The body was brought to Mariposa and interred in the public cemetery on Wednesday. His only relatives known are his father, residing in Germany, and a sister in this county, whose present address is unknown.

JEWETT-JOSSLYN May 30, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                          Quiet Wedding.

      A quiet wedding took place at the home of Mrs. F. M. DOWNIE, on 63d street, Oakland, April 30, 1914, when her grand daughter, Miss Irma JOSSLYN, became the bride of Perry L. JEWETT, of Maricopa, Reverend Dr. DILLE officiating. The ring ceremony was used and only relatives and near friends of the bride and groom were present. The bride and groom were present. The bride was beautifully gowned in blue silk and carried a bouquet of roses and maiden hair fern, while the groom wore the conventional black. After the usual congratulations the party repaired to the dining room and partook of a dainty repast, after which the happy pair, in a shower of rice, sought their auto and were whirled away to the depot. The parlor in which the ceremony took place was a veritable bower of roses, while the dining room was equally beautiful, decorated with carnations. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful presents in cut glass, silver and china. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. PERRY L. JEWETT of Maricopa, Dr. DILLE of Berkeley, Mr. and Mrs. R. BERNHARDY of San Francisco, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. STAPLES and daughter of Ortega, Mr. and Mrs. CHITTENDEN and daughter of Piedmont, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. NOYES of Sausalito, Mr. Gertrude GANN of Montara, Miss Grace MIRK of San Francisco, Miss Norma REED of Oakland, Messrs. H. T. BISHOP and Herbert REED of Oakland.

CORNELL, S. C.  May 30, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                          Sudden Death.

      S. C. CORNELL, Sheriff of Merced county, died at his home in Merced Wednesday night after an illness of but two days. Surgeons were about to operate on him for appendicitis when his heart collapsed. Mr. CORNELL was a native of Coulterville, Mariposa county and 46 years of age. For many years he has been a resident of Merced and was one of the best known and most respected citizen of that county. For the past three and a half years he has the office of Sheriff and his record as such officer is second to none in the State. He was a nephew of S. P. O. COUNTS of Mariposa, and the latter leaves this morning to attend the funeral which will be held from his home at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

LATHROP, Charles G. May 30, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                      C. G. LATHROP Dead.

      Charles Gardner LATHROP, treasurer of Stanford University and younger brother of the late Mrs. Leland STANFORD, one of the founders, died at his home, Alta Vista, near the University, at 9 o'clock Sunday morning. He has been suffering from diabetes for more then 8 years, with recurring acute attacks. The attack which caused his death came on May 5.
      For a time he rallied and then suffered a relapse. Friday evening, Dr. H. J. SCHLAGETER, a brother of Mrs. Lathrop, in consultation with Drs. J. Wilson SHIELD, James J. HOGAN and Herbert GUNN, all of San Francisco, decided upon an operation. This served only to prolong the patient's life a few hours.
      At the deathbed, besides the physicians were the dying man's wife, Mrs. Annie S. LATHROP; his daughter, Mrs. Jennie WATSON of Los Angeles and Miss Hermina LATHROP and Leland LATHROP of Belvedere, a son. He was a native of New York and 75 years of age.- Examiner, May 5.
      Mr. LATHROP was the husband of Miss Annie SCHLAGETER of Mariposa, and brother in law of C. A. and F. W. SCHLAGETER, residents of this place.

HARVEY, Mrs. Frank May 30, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Dies on Operating Table.

      Mrs. Frank HARVEY, of Mountain King, Mariposa county, died from heart failure while under an anesthetic preparatory to an operation at the Merced sanitarium on Monday night for treatment. She had been a sufferer of chronic asthma for many years and this combined with other complications, caused a complete breakdown. The physicians in charge feared the results of an operation on account of her weakened condition but relief could be gained in no other way. Mrs. Harvey was born at Whiterock, Mariposa county, 24 years ago and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. N. GANN of that place. She had been married seven years and besides her husband leaves two little girls and a number of brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held at Whiterock Thursday afternoon.- Merced Star.

Vitals June 1914 Mariposa Gazette

June 6, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

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June 20, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

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June  27, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

Born June 27, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      PROUTY- In Mariposa, June 22, 1914, to the wife of Asa PROUTY, a son.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

CANNON, Harold B. June 6, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Miner Meets Death.

      Harold B. CANNON, a young man 18 years of age fell down a chute at the Original mine Tuesday last and was instantly killed. He fell a distance of about 100 feet. He was employed as a mucker and had only been working a few days. The body was taken to his home in Madera for internment. Coroner JOHNSON held an inquest and the jury's verdict was " death by accident." He was a native of California and his father was the mine blacksmith.

CORNELL, Sheriff S. C. June 6, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                    SHERIFF S. C. CORNELL.
                          A Short Review of the Life of the Dead Sheriff.

      The following touching tribute to the memory of the late S. C. CORNELL, Sheriff of Merced county, and a native of Mariposa county, who died in Merced on May 27, 1914, is taken from the Merced Sun of June 28th.

      "News of Mr. CORNELL'S death was flashed around town, and the community was inexpressibly shocked. Hardly any one had even heard of the sheriff's sickness, and those who did had not dreamed of the critical nature of the case. Everyone who knew him, and that meant nearly all of Merced county, was Sam CORNELL'S friend. He was as open hearted, and generous, and genial and honest, and manly as the day is long. His ear ever harkened to the call of distress and his time and purse were ever at the service of his friends. Little wonder, then that there was a stifled choke in everyone's voice as the word was passed, "Sam CORNELL is dead."
      "Samuel Counts CORNELL was born in Coulterville, July 22, 1868. He was therefore in his forty-sixth year. He was the son of George CORNELL and Susan Margaret COUNTS. The father died when Sam was a young boy, and later his mother was wedded to Rev. J. M. ALSANSON, a minister of the M. E. Church, South. Sam's boyhood was then passed at the various charges of his step-father. Some of these were Yuba City, Elmira, the Linden circuit in San Joaquin county, Modesto, Ukiah, and Butte City. In October, 1885, Rev. ALSANSON brought his family to Merced, including Mrs. ALSANSON, and their children, Sam CORNELL and Miss Lucy ALSANSON. Mr. ALSANSON was called to the pastorate of Bethel M. E. Church, South. Sam CORNELL'S residence in Merced dates from that time. As a boy of 17, he worked for a time in the grocery store of O. H. TERRELL located in a frame building on the present site of the Central hotel. Later Mr. CORNELL became freight agent for the Southern Pacific and served in that capacity while J. F. CARISTON, the Oakland banker, held the job as ticket agent. Next we find Mr. CORNELL serving as assistant cashier of the Merced Bank. Later he entered the clothing business in partnership with O. M. OLIVER. Mr. CORNELL then became superintendent of the county hospital, serving in that capacity several years. He then opened an insurance office in partnership with A. L. SILMAN at the same time filling the position of district manager of the telephone company. Prior to his appointment as hospital superintendent, Mr. CORNELL served five terms as city clerk. He was elected city trustee in 1906 and served until 1910, the latter part of the term being mayor of the city. In 1910 he was elected sheriff and he has had no opposition this year for re-election.
      "In all of these positions Mr. CORNELL'S service was characterized by ability and fidelity. He was always a staunch democrat, and for years and at the time of his death represented Merced county on the democratic state central committee.
      "On the 10th of May, 1893, Mr. CORNELL was united in marriage to Miss Jessie Alice WILLS of Cathey Valley. To this happy union two sons were born, who with their mother are left to mourn. They are Wilmer Wills CORNELL, a student at the University of California, and Nathan Lucious CORNELL, who lives at home. Mr. CORNELL'S sister, Mrs. Lucy Alsanson SMITH, is a teacher in the state normal school at San Francisco.
      Mr. CORNELL was a member of Merced Lodge, No. 1240, B. P. O. Elks; the Woodmen of the World; Yosemite Parlor, No. 24, N. S. G. W. , and an honorary member of El Capitan Hose Company No. 1."
      The funeral of the dead Sheriff took place in Merced Saturday and was one of the largest funerals ever held there. The services at the M. E. Church were impressive and the attendance proved the great esteem in which he was held. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful in the extreme. The "Sun" of Monday last says:
      "The procession to the cemetery was remarkably long. There were about seventy automobiles and a line of carriages extending many blocks. The remains were laid to rest beside those of his mother, and after the prayer and benediction, the flowers were piled high on his grave.

SULLIVAN-JOUANOU June 13, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Miss Antionette L. JOUANOU, a niece of Mr. and Mrs. CAMIN, of Mariposa, was married in San Francisco. The young lady's friends here wish her much joy and happiness.

COVEL, Alice June 13, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Died- In San Francisco, June 9, 1914, Alice beloved daughter of James and Lizzie COVEL of San Francisco, and beloved sister of  Aileen and James COVEL of San Francisco, Wm. COVEL of Sacramento, and Mrs. John CONVERSE of Coulterville; a native of Coulterville, aged 13 years. The remains were brought to Coulterville and the funeral will be held June 13th. Internment in public cemetery.

WESTON, Lewis June 13, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Death of Lewis WESTON.

      A busy life was ended when Lewis WESTON passed away at his home at Sherlocks on Wednesday last at ripe old age of 83 years, 8 months and 25 days. Mr. WESTON was a native of Indiana and came to California and settled in Mariposa county in about 1851. He was united i marriage to Miss Mary CUNNINGHAM in 1856. The result of this union was eight children namely: Mrs. J. C. JAMES, deceased; Mrs. J. M. BELL, Merced; Mrs. Dan HALTERMAN, Atwater; Mrs. John SCHROEDER, Saxon Creek; Mrs. P. W. JUDKINS, Saxon Creek; John WESTON, Mariposa, Chas. WESTON, Richmond; W.D., and Geo. A. WESTON, Sherlock.
 

WILKINSON-BOYER June 20, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                         Married Monday.

      Charles A. WILKINSON and Miss Hattie E. BOYER were united in marriage in Mariposa, on Monday last, June 15, Justice W. A. SCOTT officiating. The groom is a farmer and a man of industry and the bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. BOYER. Both are held in high esteem by all who know them. They are both residents of the Chowchilla district but will go to Laton where Mr. WILKINSON has employment for the summer. All their acquaintances unite in wishing them a long, prosperous and happy life.

HAMILTON-HARRIS  VARAIN-MORTON June 20, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Marriage License.

      Marriage licenses have been issued to Alexander HAMILTON, aged 40, native of Scotland and resident of Mountain King, Mariposa county, and Susan O. HARRIS, aged 35, native of California and resident of San Francisco; and to Alonzo VARAIN, aged 23, and Vida MORTON, aged 18, both natives of California and residents of Lagrange.- Merced Sun, June 15.

COVEL, Alice June 20, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                        IN MEMORIAM.

      O Death, thou lovest the beautiful! But why, in your search for the fairest, must you shatter hearts already under a weight of woe? Would naught but loviness superlative satisfy thy cruel hand? Or was it because in your wisdom you saw what we could not and mercifully took her? Life at its best holds more of sorrow than of joy.
      Buoyed with the expectancy of a journey to the home of her childhood, dear little Alice COVEL was suddenly called to her final home last Wednesday morning, at St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco.
      The circumstances attending the little girl's death were sad in the extreme. The father has been in very delicate health for some time and both parents were in Coulterville where it was hoped Mr. COVEL would recuperate. Alice was to have joined them Tuesday, her thirteenth birthday. Preparations were being made for the happy event but instead of celebrating her birthday with dear ones on earth loved, ones gone before were waiting to receive her. She died on the day following.
      The sad news of her death was a shock to the entire community as she was apparently in good health, although some months ago she had been under the care of a physician.
      Sunday she was indisposed but no alarm was felt until she gradually grew worse lapsing into unconsciousness Tuesday morning. Her mother hastened to her bedside but ten minutes before her arrival Alice had answered the Master's call.
      Alice Imelda COVEL was born in Coulterville, June 9, 1901. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. COVEL and grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John HALLIMAN of Coulterville.
      She removed with her family to San Francisco about five years ago, but still retained warmest love for the town of her birth. Her visits here were the source of greatest pleasure to her. She did not accompany her parents when they left the city, remaining to complete the term of school and had received honorary promotion. Alice was beloved by all who knew her. She was the light of the home being of a particularly sunny and lovable disposition. Mr. and Mrs. COVEL are truly deserving of sympathy for in their wedded life of sixteen years they have borne more than their share of sorrow. Of the six children from the union only two remain- Gerald, aged five and Mary, aged fifteen months. Other children are, James, William, and Alice COVEL, Mrs. J. H. CONVERSE and Horation G. KELLETT.
      Alice was a regular attendant of the Sunday school of Corpus Christa church and a member of the "Holy Angels' Solidity."
      Services were held in San Francisco Thursday and the remains brought to Coulterville for internment. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas HALLINAN. The pall bearers were: Harry SERVILLE, Allen HAIGH, John KEMP, Clifford MURPHY, Renaldo SEGALE and Clarence REESE. Honorary pall bearers were: Verna REESE, Rechetta CASELLA, Gladys HOPE, Margaret ONETA, Una GARBARINO and Anna KENNAH. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful, But the flowers, fair as they were, were less lovely than the sweet child slumbering in their midst.

               "Not ours to know the reason why unanswered is our prayer.
                 But ours to wait for God's own time to lift the cross we bear.
               Not ours of know the reason why from loved ones we must part;
                But ours to watch in faith and hope, tho' breaking be the heart.

               Not ours to know, Aye, learn it well, it is the Master's way.

                They serve him best who ask not why, who live but to obey."
     E. BOLTON
     Coulterville June 15, 1914.

PETERSON, Christian James June 20, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Bit by Rattlesnake.

      On Thursday evening last little Christain James PETERSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. PETERSON, of Mt. Bullion, while after cows, was bitten on the leg by a rattlesnake. The little fellow was brought to Mariposa and Dr. HICKS did all in his power to save him but it was to late and the patient died the same evening. The boy was aged 7 years, 1 month and 20 days. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock p.m., tomorrow, June 20. Internment in I. O. O. F. cemetery, Mariposa. The heart-broken parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow.

BOOTHE-GASH June 27, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued by County Clerk GALLISON on Tuesday to Creston L. BOOTHE of Oakhurst and Miss Pearl GASH of Fresno.

YEAMAN-JONES June 27, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Miss Alice JONES, a popular young lady of Mt. Bullion, was married in Fresno on Saturday of last week to James YEAMAN of Fresno by the Rev. J. E. WAILES of the St. Paul's Methodist church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. JONES of Mt. BULLION. The young couple will spend their honeymoon in the eastern states after which they will make their home in Fresno.

HARRIS, S. J. and MAHONEY, Conductor June 27, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                      DISASTROUS WRECK.
                                  Fatal Accident on Y.V. Railroad---
                                     Several Passengers Killed.

      The most disastrous wreck in the history of the Yosemite Railroad Company, occurred on Thursday night when two coaches enroute from El Portal to Merced were overturned at Eagle gulch, a point opposite the mouth of Sherlock creek.
      Details of the accident are not obtainable here as we go to press and the extact cause of the accident is not known.
      County Surveyor S. J. HARRIS, who was a passenger on the train, was caught in the debris while in the water and all efforts to extricate him were in vain. He remained in this position for about two hours before death relieved his sufferings.
      Conductor MAHONEY, who was in charge of the train, is missing and it is believed he was thrown into the river. About 200 passengers were aboard the train and a large number were seriously injured.
      Doctors and nurses were rushed to the scene of the accident by special train as soon as possible and the injured persons taken to Merced, where they are being made as comfortable as possible.
      The latest news to reach Mariposa is that one of the injured died while being taken to the hospital and that two others are not expected to survive.

TURNER, Mrs. Mary E. June 27, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Death of Mrs. Turner.

      Mrs. Mary E. TURNER, widow of the late Sheriff Wm. T. TURNER, passed away at her home in Turlock at about 4 o'clock last Monday morning after an illness of many months. Mrs. TURNER was a native of Iowa and 69 years, 11 months and 15 days of age. Infirmities of old age is given as the cause of death. She was one of the best known women in this county and greatly beloved by all who knew her. Mrs. TURNER was a resident of this county for more than 50 years, making her home in Hornitos and Mariposa up to about one year ago when she moved to Turlock on Tuesday evening, internment being in the cemetery at that place.
      To mourn her demise she leaves a family of ten children, six daughters and four sons, namely: Mrs. Belle HECKMAN, Mrs. Rose LAIRD, Mrs. Ida GALLISON, Mrs. Grace PAIGE, Mrs. Stella SYM, Mrs. Blanche CROWELL, Wm. G. TURNER, A. B. TURNER and Arthur R. TURNER.

WARNE, birth June 27, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A little daughter arrived last Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. WARNE.

DULCICH, birth June 27, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A little daughter came to the John DULCICH home, at Merced, June 9, 1914.

CUMMINGS-BATCHELDER June 27, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Cards were received here last week announcing the marriage of Amos Milo CUMMINGS and Miss Abbie Estelle BATCHELDER, at Walla Walla, Washington, on June 4th, 1914. The young lady has many friends here who wish her all happiness. She endeared herself to all when she taught school in this valley some years ago.

Vitals July 1914 Mariposa Gazette

July 4, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

July 11, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 11, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      McELLIGOTT- In Rond Mountain, Nevada, June 25, 1914, to the wife of Maynard McELLIGOTT, a daughter.

July 18, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

       none listed

July 25, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 25, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      HAMLETT- In Mariposa, July 24, 1914, to the wife of Frank B. HAMLETT, a son.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements

KOONTZ-FOOTMAN July 4, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Dick BERTKEN went to Raymond on Tuesday to attend the wedding of Eldridge E. KOONTZ and Miss Alice Evelyn FOOTMAN, which took place at the home of the bride on that evening.

JENKINS, Richard July 4, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Richard JENKINS, a former resident of Mariposa, died at his home in Sunnyvale last Monday. Miner's consumption, from which he had long been a sufferer, was the death. He leaves a wife, one daughter and two sons to mourn his demise. Mr. JENKINS was a member of Mariposa Lodge, F. & A. M., and the funeral was held under the auspices of that order.

COFFMAN, W. B. July 4, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                   W. B. COFFMAN Passes Away.

      At about 7 o'clock Tuesday evening the death angel visited Madera and claimed as its reward, the life of one of our best and most highly esteemed citizens, William B. COFFMAN. To Mr. COFFMAN death comes as a great relief as he had suffered several deaths in the short illness that finally took him away. For weeks he had been ailing, but it was not until a week ago Saturday that he was forced to go home and to bed. Since then he has grown rapidly weaker and weaker borne down by the intense pain that came with his affliction, Bright's Disease, until death finally put him to eternal rest, Tuesday evening.
      William B. COFFMAN was a native of Mariposa county and at the time of his death was 63 years and 5 months of age. He moved to this city about 25 years ago and was married here a number of years ago, his wife surviving him. Besides his wife, the only near relative to mourn his death is an only brother, J. W. COFFMAN of Yosemite, who has charge of a livery business in the valley for a number of years.
      Deceased was the owner of the Yosemite livery stable in this city and was one of our most highly respected citizens. Everybody knew him as "Billy" COFFMAN and everyone had a good word for him.
      The funeral services were held Thursday morning, July 2, 1914, from his late residence, interment being in Arbor Vitae cemetery.- Madera Mercury.

HARRIS, Stonewall Jackson July 4, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                          Inquest Held.

      An inquest on the body of Stonewall Jackson HARRIS, who was killed in the wreck on the Yosemite Valley Railroad on Thursday night of last week, was held by Coroner D. E. JOHNSON on Friday, June 26th. The verdict of the jury was "that deceased came to his death on the 25th day of June, 1914, by being crushed between cars in a wreck on the Yosemite Valley railroad."

GONAGALL, Mrs. Jane July 4, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Mrs. GONAGALL Dead.

      Mrs. Jane GONAGALL, an old resident of Mariposa county, died at the home of her grandson, D. M. PATTERSON, near Bootjack, Tuesday of this week. Mrs. GONAGALL was a native of Scotland and 90 years of age. Infirmities due to her advanced age was the cause of death. The remains were brought to Mariposa on Thursday by Undertaker Mc ELLIGOTT and the internment had in the public cemetery at 11 .m. Surviving relatives are D. M. PATTERSON of Bootjack and D. O. PATTERSON of Hornitos, grandsons of the deceased.

HARRIS, Stonewall Jackson July 4, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                 STONEWALL JACKSON HARRIS.
                            Funeral Held Sunday and was Largely Attended.

      The funeral of Stonewall Jackson HARRIS, who was killed in the railroad wreck on the Yosemite Valley railroad on Thursday night of last week, was held from the M. E. Church in Mariposa on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The services were conducted by the Rev. W. A. LINDSEY. Internment was had in the public cemetery and the remains were followed to their last resting place by a large number of friends of deceased.
      Stonewall Jackson HARRIS was a native of Mariposa County, aged 50 years, 6 months and 27 days, being born on the Pratt ranch, near Pea Ridge, December 28, 1863, and almost his entire life has been spent in this county.
      Mr. HARRIS was a surveyor by profession and ranked high in his chosen calling, and was a graduate of the A. Van Der Vailen School of Engineering.
      He first came to prominence in this county in 1886 when he was a candidate for the office of County Surveyor, being elected by a large majority. With the exception of one term he has filled this office continually since that time. Later he became the editor and proprietor of the Mariposa News, a newspaper published in this town.
      One of Mr. HARRIS' fondest hopes was to see the completion of a road from Mariposa to Yosemite Valley. In 1888 he was chief engineer on the survey road between these points and spent much time and large sums of money in an effort towards building this road. The survey made last summer, in which he took an active interest, was made in a great part over the grade formerly surveyed by him.
      Mr. HARRIS a was an expert timber cruiser and realized more than any other man the value of timber land in this county, By reason of his ability in this line he amassed considerable wealth through various sales and at one time he held options on practically all the land now owned by the Yosemite Lumber Company. He was one of the foremost men in this county, and no deal that pointed towards the upbuilding of Mariposa county was had without the name of S. J. HARRIS being prominently mentioned with it. Not only were his operations confined to this county, but he opened offices in San Francisco, Stockton, and other cities, his sole purpose being to boost the resources of his county.
      A short time since Mr. HARRIS disposed of his property interests in this county intending to devote his time to his valuable holdings situated- near Lodi, and it was on his way to this property that he met his untimely death.
      On October 18, 1993, Mr. HARRIS was married to Miss Ada I. NEWELL at Jerseydale, the result of this happy union being two children, a son, Paul N. HARRIS, and a daughter, Miss Ruth HARRIS, who with their mother are left to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. Other relatives are an aged mother, Mrs. N. J. HARRIS, and two sisters, Mrs. A. E. DART of San Luis Obispo and Mrs. B. L. RICHARDS of Richmond, who have the sympathy of all in their great bereavement.

HENDRICKS, William July 4, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                     YOUNG MAN SUICIDES.
                         William HENDRICKS Ends Life After Lovers Quarrel.

      William HENDRICKS, a young man who resided with his parents on the Grosjean ranch, near Indian Peak, committed suicide in Stockton last Saturday by shooting himself in the breast with a revolver, dying a few hours later. Regarding the affair the Stockton Mail of June 27th says:
      With three bullets in his body, one of which is supposed to have hit his heart, William HENDRICKS, a man about 30 years of age, lies at the emergency hospital this afternoon and the physicians who are doing everything possible for the patient are of the opinion that he cannot live many hours. The man's relatives in Mariposa county have been notified.
      A lover's quarrel is responsible for HENDRICKS condition, according to a statement made to the officials by the man before he was conveyed to the hospital.
      HENDRICKS had been out to see Miss Nellie DOWD, living on the 2600 block East Church Street, and it appears that the two were preparing to go to the picnic at Oak Park and quarreled. HENDRICKS left the house and had gone only a block when he shot himself.
      Persons hearing the shots ran to the scene and at once notified the authorities. Coroner WALLACE and an assistant were the first to reach the injured man.
      HENDRICKS was conscious and talked about the shooting in a most rational manner. He mentioned the girl's name several times. He took WALLACE for a physician and asked him if he had a chance to live. Wallace told him that he did not believe that he had long for this earth, and if he had anything to say he had better be quick.
      " I guess I am going to die and it is just as well." He then mumbled something about having a quarrel with Miss DOWD. " I want to die. It's too bad for my relatives," added the injured man. WALLACE then asked him where his parents lived. The young man replied that his mother resided in Mariposa.
      When the sheriff's office was notified Sheriff RIEKS and deputies OSER and ORSHLER hurried to the scene. They brought the man to the hospital and Dr. ENGLISH and the nurses, who had been notified of the shooting, had everything ready for his reception and have been hard at work on him to at least prolong his life.

RAMSDEN-STANTON July 11, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Fresno on Monday of this week to William H. RAMSDEN and Miss Maud STANTON both of Mariposa.

DUNSTAN, John July 11, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      John DUNSTAN, a former resident of this place, died at his home in Gwinn, Michigan, June 13, 1914, after an illness of about a year's duration. The deceased was a native of England, 52 years of age and left a wife and five children to mourn his demise. Mr. DUNSTAN was well and favorably known in this community, where he resided for several years while in the employ of the Merced Gold Mining Co., leaving here for Bisbee, Arizona, where he remained until about a year ago, when on account of poor health, he was compelled to seek a change of climate and located in Gwinn, Michigan.

MAHONEY, J. C. July 11, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      The body of J. C. MAHONEY, conductor of the train which was wrecked above Bagby on June 25th, was found last Saturday a short distance below Bagby. Coroner JOHNSON held an inquest and the remains were taken to Oakland for internment.

LEE-FESLER July 18, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued by County Clerk Gallison on Monday to William E. LEE and Miss Daisy M. FESLER, residents of the bootjack district. The couple were married the same day by Justice of the Peace SCOTT.

FENDER, John July 18, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      John FENDER, an employee of the Yosemite Lumber Company at El Portal, died Tuesday from injuries received several days previous, when he was struck on the head by the limb of a falling tree. The remains were taken to Merced and the funeral held Monday.

GARDNER, John July 18, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Killed at El Portal.

      John GARDNER, employed by the Yosemite Lumber Co. as a loader, was almost instantly killed near El Portal on Saturday of last week by being crushed between two logs. GARDNER was an experienced lumberman having followed this occupation for about 40 years. Coroner Johnson held a inquest on Sunday. Deceased was a native of Canada and about 68 years of age.

WEBB-COLEMAN July 25, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Eddie WEBB, the well known liveryman, and Miss Maud COLEMAN of Kinsley were married in Merced Tuesday of last week. They will make their home in Coulterville.

MARTIN, John H. July 25, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      John H. MARTIN, for many years a well known resident of Mariposa, died early yesterday morning at the county hospital. He was a native of Tennessee and 82 years of age.

GOUCHER-WALLER July 25, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Redwood City on Tuesday of this week to George G. GOUCHER and Miss Estelle WALLER, both of Lewis, this county.

WEB-COLEMAN July 25, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      The marriage of Edward WEBB and Miss Maud COLEMAN of Coulterville was solemnized Tuesday, July 14, in Merced by Superior Judge E. N. RECTOR. Eddie WEBB is one of our enterprising and progressive business men and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank COLEMAN, pioneer residents of this district.

Vitals August 1914 Mariposa Gazette

August 1, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 1, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      WARDALL- In Oakland, July 16, 1914, to the wife of C. M. WARDALL, a daughter.

August 8, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

August 15, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed.

August 22, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

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August 29, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

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Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

HAMLETT, infant death August 1, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank HAMLETT, died Friday evening of last week. The funeral was held Saturday.

LEWIS-PROBASCO August 1, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Lee W. LEWIS, of Green Mountain, and Miss Edith M. PROBASCO, of Oakland, were married in Merced on Wednesday of last week.

CABRILLE, Mike August 1, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Mike CABRILLE, a teamster employed by W. N McGREGOR, was killed, presumably as the result of a runaway accident, on the Bear Valley mountain, near Hornitos, on Friday afternoon of last week. He was found dead under his wagon by a traveling showman. An inquest was held by Deputy Coroner SCOTT on Saturday. Deceased was a native of France and about 70 years of age.

WILLS, George C. August 1, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of George C. WILLS.

      Another break in the line of the honored pioneers of California came this morning when George C. WILLS died suddenly at his home on Bear Creek, east of town. The final summons came to Mr. WILLS almost without warning, heart failure being the cause of death. Mr. WILLS was in his usual health and yesterday worked in the hay fields. Last evening he was in his usual spirits and apparently rested well during the night. He arose about 5 o'clock this morning and was in the act of dressing when he was stricken with heart failure. After the stroke he only lived a few minutes.
      George Carlyle WILLS was 66 years old, a native of Arkansas. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin WILLS, pioneers of Cathy Valley, having settled here in 1851. The family came overland to California when George WILLS was about three years old. He was the oldest child. George WILLS continued to reside in Cathey Valley up to several years ago when he removed to Dos Palos. Some five years ago he removed his family to the ranch near Merced on Bear Creek, which has been his home since. He was a sterling citizen, a man of strict integrity and held in the highest esteem by everyone who enjoyed his acquaintance. In addition to the bereaved widow, U. Sibbie Nevel WILLS, the following children are left to mourn: Claude P. WILLS, Mrs. Mary FALLING, Jesse Martin WILLS, Robert B. WILLS, all of Merced, Mrs. Violet HANDY of Planada and Mrs. Pansy HUFFMAN of Bear Creek. The following sisters survive: Mrs. Hiram CORNETT, Mrs. Jane GIVENS, Miss Emma WILLS and Mrs. J. D. PRICE, all of Cathey Valley, Mrs. S. C. GIVENS of Bear Creek, Mrs. T. G. POOL of Stockton, and Mrs. C. H. CASTLE and Mrs. S. C. CORNELL of Merced.- Merced Sun, July 24.

     The funeral was held in Cathey Valley Sunday, July 26th, at 11 a.m.

SHAW, Albert August 1, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Killed in Yosemite.

      Albert Shaw, a photographer of Yosemite Valley, lost his life last Saturday by falling from the trail leading from Glacier Point to the Valley. SHAW had lost his hat coming down the trail and the accident happened in his attempt to recover it. The family of the deceased reside in San Francisco, to which place the remains were shipped for internment.

RIDGWAY, Mrs. James H. August 8, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. James H. RIDGWAY, of Los Angelese, died at her home in that city, Wednesday night. She is survived by her husband and a young son.

CHAPMAN, William E. August 8, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      William E. CHAPMAN, a native of Mariposa county, aged 33 years, died at his home at Atwater, Merced county, on Tuesday, August 4, 1914. A daughter 12 years of age survive him.

MARTIN-GARBORINO August 8, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued by County Clerk THORTON yesterday afternoon to Jerome MARTIN, aged 24, resident of El Portal, and Rose GARBORINO, aged 24, resident of Coulterville, both natives of California.- Sun, August 4.

HAM-BONDSHU August 8, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Wedded at High Noon.

      The home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. BONDSHU, was the scene of a quiet wedding on Sunday last when  their only daughter, Miss Lila BONDSHU, was  joined in marriage to Richard HAM, Jr., of Bagby, the ceremony being performed by Rev. C. K. WESTFALL. The two were joined at 12 noon and a wedding dinner prepared by the bride's mother followed. Albert C. BONDSHU, brother of the bride, acted as best man and Miss Merle BERTKEN was bridesmaid. Soon after the wedding dinner and amid a shower of rice and old shoes the happy couple departed, in Mr. HAM'S auto, for Bagby where they took the night train for Yosemite and they are now at Camp Curry spending their honeymoon.
      The bride is the daughter of County Assessor and Mrs. F. A. BONDSHU, was born and reared here and is a leader of the younger set of the vicinity, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. HAM, Sr., of the Pine Tree mine and well known in this part of the county. On their return the young couple will make their home at Bagby where Mr. HAM has employment.

RODGERS, Miss Vivian August 15, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Miss Vivian L. ROGERS of Stockton, formerly of Hornitos, daughter of the late Moses L. ROGERS owner of the Washington mine, died at the family residence in that city Wednesday last.

YOUNG, Guy D. August 15, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Word was received here last Monday of the drowning, Sunday noon, while fishing in the middle Fork of the Tuolumne county, of Guy D. YOUNG, a young man well known in Mariposa county and a resident of Hunter's Valley. The cause of death as far as ascertained was due to heart trouble, or apoplexy, for indications to that effect were shown by the position and condition of the body when found, it being submerged in about two feet of water. The body was taken to Groveland by John VARAIN, Jr., where Deputy Coroner De FARRERRI held an inquest Tuesday morning, then it was taken to Sonora by Coroner BURDEN to be prepared for burial in the public cemetery at Oakdale. The deceased was a native of Tuolumne county and about 41 years of age. He leaves a widow and three brothers to mourn his untimely death.

FORNEY, Omar August 22, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Omar FORNEY, a native of Michigan and nineteen years of age, was drowned last Sunday at Merced Falls while swimming in the river. Deputy Coronor SCOTT of Mariposa held an inquest on the remains and a verdict of accidental drowning was rendered by the jury.

WEBBER, Mrs. Frank August 22, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Frank WEBBER, a native of Hornitos, died at her home in Stockton on Wednesday of this week. Pneumonia was the cause of death. She is survived by her husband and eleven children. The funeral will be held in Stockton today.

YOUNG, Guy August 22, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      News of the death of Guy YOUNG early last week and his friends heard it with much regret. Mr. YOUNG had lived in Hunter's Valley for the past twenty years, having come here from Oakdale a very young man. He leaves a widow and several brothers to mourn him. Internment took place at Oakdale, the old home of the deceased.

BARRAZA-SANCHEZ August 29, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued to-day to Joseph BARRAZA, aged 40, native of New Mexico, and Dora SANCHEZ, aged 46, native of California, both residents of Hornitos.- Merced Sun, Aug. 21.

GREELEY-RUE August 29, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A ceremony of more than ordinary interest to the people of this district was performed at Sonora last Tuesday, when Miss Birdie RUE became the bride of Harry GREELEY, one of Coulterville's most popular young men. After a short honeymoon, they will make their home at the Bondurant mine, where Mr. GREELEY is employed.

KELLETT, birth August 29, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Born- In Oakland, August 17, to Mr. and Mrs. H. G. KELLETT, a son. The child is a great-grandson of Mr. and Mrs. HALLINAN of Coulterville.

THORNTON, birth August 29, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Entering the Yosemite store this morning I marvelled at the air of depression about Mr. THORNTON'S head clerk who is usually so cheerful. Determined to know the reason, I inquired for the proprietor and light dawned when I was informed that Mr. THORNTON was engaged in the nursery and had left orders not to be disturbed. "Son" I queried and an affirmative  reply set me to thinking that the light hearted, capable manager was considering a doleful future when his services would no longer be required. For the son and heir will probably find the management of parents and numerous relatives too easy a task and will assume control of the business, precluding the necessity of another head. Already he has shown his independence of spirit by making his appearance in Yosemite thereby upsetting the arrangements of Mr. and Mrs. THORTON, who where to leave to-day for Merced where their guest was to be ushered into the world with all the pomp and ceremony that the conventional baby demands. Yes truly, the boy is a wonder. A future president, perhaps, as a tendency to politics is indicated by his appearing in ample time to take in the primaries to-morrow.

Vitals September 1914 Mariposa Gazette

September  5, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

Born September  5, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      ELLIS- In Livingston, August 30, 1914, to the wife of Edward S. ELLIS, a son.

      CORNETT- In Merced, August 25, 1914, to Mr. and Mrs. John R. CORNETT, a son.

September 12, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

September 19, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

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September 26, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

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Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

McELLIGOTT-JONES September 5, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Fresno on Tuesday of this week to Charles F. McELLIGOTT and Miss Ellen A. JONES, both of Mt. Bullion.

BRYANT-WINANS September 5, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued Wednesday by County Clerk GALLISON to Augustine E. BRYANT of Modesto and Miss Elizabeth R. WINANS of Raymond.

HAIGH-BOISSERANCE September 12, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      The wedding of Miss Augusta BOISSERANCE of Bakersfield to Alvah HAIGH was solemnized in Stent, Tuolumne county, at the home of Wm. HAIGH, an uncle of the groom, by Justice of the Peace GRANT of Jamestown. The contracting parties succeeded in keeping the good news almost entirely to themselves, only relatives and a few intimate friends knowing the secret. Mr. HAIGH is the second oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. HAIGH of Penon Blanco district, and is a young man of good habits, industrious and saving. May he and his bride enjoy health, happiness and prosperity in their journey through life is the sincere wish of their many friends.

CONDON, Thomas September 12, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Thomas CONDON, for many years a resident of Bull Creek district, died in the Tuolumne county hospital on Tuesday of last week. He was a native of Nova Scotia and 76 years of age. His only relative is a brother James CONDON, the two having lived together their entire lives.

ASHWORTH, Mrs. Jack September 19, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Jack ASHWORTH of Raymond died at the Stockton state hospital on Monday of this week. The funeral was held in Madera on Wednesday.

DUSEL-COOK September 19, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Oakland Friday of last week to William J. DUSEL and Nettie M. COOK

DANIELS, birth September 26, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Mr. and Mrs. DANIELS are rejoicing over the birth of a son who made his advent into their home a few days ago.

Vitals October 1914 Mariposa Gazette

October 3, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

Born October 3, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      WILLIAMS- Near Mariposa, September 27, 1914, to the wife of William WILLIAMS, a son.

      GIERSCH- Near Miami, September 24, 1914, to the wife of Otto GIERSCH, a son.

      DAULTON- At the Daulton ranch, near Madera, September 29th, 1914, to the wife of Raynor DAULTON, a son.

October 10, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

Born October 10, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      FOURNIER- In Mt. Bullion, Oct. 7, 1914, to the wife of Tony B. FOURNIER, a son.

      JONES- In Cathey's Valley, Oct. 1, 1914, to the wife of T. W. JONES, a daughter.

October 17, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

October 24, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

October 31, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

Born October 31, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      PRATT- In San Francisco, Oct. 23, 1914, to the wife of C. P. PRATT, a son.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcement

CANOVA, birth October 3, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Born- In Modesto, Sept. 28th, 1914, to the wife of Wm. L. CANOVA, a son. Mother and son are doing well and Bill- well he's all smiles.

ARDIS-ROBINSON October 10, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued by Clerk GALLISON on Monday to Cassius M. ARDIS and Mrs. Sarah E. ROBINSON of Cathey's Valley. The couple were married the same day by Rev. W. A. LINDSEY.

VISHER, Mrs. Cornelia October 10, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Cornelia VISHER, a former resident of this county, died at her home in Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo county, on September 26, 1914. Paralysis was the cause of death. She s survived by two sons, James VISHER of Arroyo Grande and Dennis VISHER of Hornitos.

THOMPSON-HALSTEAD October 17, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Merced on Monday to Thurman THOMPSON, of Brawley, Cal., and Elsie V. HALSTEAD, of Varain, Cal.

VISHER, Cornelia A. October 17, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Mrs. Cornelia A. VISHER.

      Mrs. Cornelia A. VISHER was born in New York state, April 13, 1851. At the age of seven she came to California, where she has ever since made her home. She was well known in Mariposa county, where for twenty-two years she made her home. About three years ago with her sons she lived on the Fink ranch. Later they bought a home in Corralitas canyon. She returned to Mariposa six months ago, when her health failed. She has recently had two strokes of paralysis, to the last of which she succumbed.
      She was married in 1869 to John VISHER, by whom she had five sons, three of whom survive, J. B. VISHER, Chas. W. VISHER and Dennis C. VISHER. Three sisters survive her, one a twin sister, Mrs. R. A. ELLIOT, was with her during her last illness. She left five grandchildren.
      Mrs. VISHER since the age of 14 has been a professing christian. At the time of her death she was a member of the Presbyterian church. She was a fine Christian character, much beloved by all with whom she came in contact.

FORAN, Francis October 17, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Francis FORAN Dead.

      Francis FORAN, son of Mrs. Grover GRIFFIN, Twentieth and K streets, died early this morning after an illness covering a period of about a year, and which, in the past few days, had become so serious that the end was not unexpected. The young man was a native of California and 18 years of age. The cause of death was heart trouble, brought on by rheumatism which he contracted when a small boy. Francis FORAN was a very likable young man and during his many months of sickness bore up bravely. - Merced Sun, Oct. 14.

LOWE-NELSON October 24, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                         LOWE-NELSON.

      A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eric NELSON near Tudor last Wednesday, the 7th inst., at high noon, when their daughter, Miss Alice NELSON, became the bride of Forrest E. LOWE, of Mountain King, Mariposa county. Rev. Dominick, pastor of the Sutter City M. E. Church South, officiated.
      Miss Alma MITCHELL, of Hayward, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor and Leslie LOWE, brother of the groom, was best man.
      The bride wore a beautiful gown of white crepe de chine over cream silk trimmed in Oriental lace and pearls. The bridesmaid was becomingly attired in pink messaline, trimmed in silk lace.
      The groom and best man wore conventional black.
      After the ceremony a bountiful breakfast was served. Many useful and beautiful presents were received.
      They will reside in Mountain King where the groom holds a responsible position. He is a young man of high character, of good address and well deserving of his bride, who is an accomplished young lady with all the fine qualities and graces to make both a happy home. They have the congratulations of all.- Sutter County Farmer, Oct. 9.

MUELLER, Rudolph October 24, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                         Died at Hornitos.

      Rudolph MUELLER, Sr., proprietor of the Hornitos Hotel, died at his home in Hornitos last Saturday morning. Hemorrhage of the brain is given as the cause of death. Mr. MUELLER was a native of Germany and about 75 years of age. He is survived by a widow and eight children. The funeral was held in Hornitos on Monday. Mr. MUELLER was well known in this county and leaves many friends to mourn his death.

NELSON, Mrs. Axel October 31, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Axel NELSON died at the Price ranch, in Cathey's Valley, on Sunday of this week. The lady, who was a victim of tuberculosis, arrived in the valley about two weeks ago in the hope that the change of climate would benefit her health. No doctor being in attendance an inquest was held by Coroner D. E. JOHNSON. Mrs. NELSON was a native of  Sweden and 31 years of age.

LOWRIE-ANDERSON October 31, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                      LOWRIE-ANDERSON.

      A very pretty wedding was consummated at 9:30 last Wednesday morning at the residence of W. H. LOWRIE, when Miss Jensena ANDERSON became the bride of W. H. LOWRIE, Jr., in the presence of immediate relatives, Justice W. A. SCOTT officiating. The drawing room was tastefully decorated and Marion LOWRIE brother of the groom acted as best man while Miss Katie LOWRIE, a sister, acted as bridesmaid. The bride, although a comparative stranger here, by her winning way and pleasant smile, has endeared herself to all those who have had the fortune to become acquainted with her. The groom is one of the popular and promising young men of the county, having been born and reared in our midst and is well liked where he is known. All join in wishing they may have a long and prosperous wedded life. After the ceremony they departed by auto for Merced and from there will tour the southern part of the state on their honeymoon.

ANGUS, William October 31, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                          Killed in Mine.

      William ANGUS, owner of the Virginia mine, situated near Coulterville, was found dead in the mine on Thursday night, having been overcome by gas. Joe GARINO, his foreman, was also overcome by gas but was removed in time and has recovered. It was the custom of Mr. ANGUS and his foreman to make nightly visits to the mine after the shift had completed their labor for the purpose of making an examination and not returning at the usual hour alarmed the wife of Mr. GARINO and an investigation resulted in the finding of the bodies.
      Mr. ANGUS has been operating this mine for the past two years. He is spoken of in the highest terms by all who knew him and his untimely death is regretted.

Vitals November 1914 Mariposa Gazette

November 7, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

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November 14, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

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November 21, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

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November 28, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

Born November 28, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      GORDON- Near Mariposa, November 20, 1914, to the wife of Henry M. GORDON, a son.

      SCOTT- Near Mariposa, November 21, 1914, to the wife of Elmer L. SCOTT, a son.

      EUBANKS- At Lewis, November 24, 1914, to the wife of Louis EUBANKS, a son.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements

PETTIS, Elmer November 7, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Elmer PETTIS, brother of Frank PETTIS of Yosemite, and a native of Mariposa county died yesterday in San Bernardino county of typhoid pneumonia. He was unmarried and about 25 years of age. His early years were spent around Hornitos. He spent some time in Yosemite last spring and was well liked by all who knew him. His early death is much regretted. His mother, one sister and two brothers survive. Frank PETTIS left Yosemite this morning to attend the funeral.

GUEST, Infant November 14, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Child Killed by Train.

      Word was recieved here yesterday of an accident at Nichols, near Bay Point, as a result of which the little 15-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam GUEST, formerly of Hornitos and Merced, lost its life. The family home is near the railroad track and the little one in some way escaped its mother's notice for a few moments, during which it wandered onto the track just as a train was approaching. The child was run over and killed. The accident happened yesterday morning. - Sun, Nov. 6.

DAVIS, Chas. F. November 14, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Chas. F. DAVIS, aged 62 years, died at his home in Monterey, Mexico, recently. Mr. DAVIS was a brother of Mrs. R. A. PROUTY, of Mariposa.

McGINN, Daniel November 14, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Daniel McGINN, of Stent, Tuolumne county, was burned to death in his cabin on Wednesday night of last week. It is believed the fire resulted from an explosion of gasoline. He was a brother of James McGINN of Hornitos.

BASSETT November 14, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Jacob BASSETT, a former resident of this county, died at his home in Alameda last week. Mr. BASSETT was well known in the Hornitos and Mariposa sections of the county. He is survived by a wife and three sons.

BRUCE-HALL November 28, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                         BRUCE-HALL.

      A quiet wedding took place in the parlor of the Mariposa hotel on Tuesday of this week when Justice of the Peace W. A. SCOTT joined in wedlock William Wallace BRUCE of Wawona and Miss Ada HALL of Grimsby, England. Mr. BRUCE is the son of Mrs. Azelia V. BRUCE and the late A. O. BRUCE of Wawona, and a grandson of the noted John BRUCE of Perth, Scotland. The bride is a stranger in these parts having resided in Wawona only during the past season. The couple will make their home at Wawona and their many friends will wish well for them a happy journey through life.

MORELAND, James A. November 21, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      By the death of her uncle, James A. MOORELAND, in San Francisco last week, Mrs. George J. BERTKEN of Mariposa has received the word that she is one of the beneficiaries to an estate valued at about $250,000. According to the terms of the will one half of this estate goes to the widow of the deceased and the balance to be divided equally among several nieces and nephews.

KING, Will T. November 21, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Accidentally Killed.

      Will T. KING, for many years a resident of Merced and member of the firm of Baker and King, accidentally shot and killed himself at Prescott, Arizona, Saturday, according to a telegram received in Merced by O. A. BAKER, his brother -in-law and former business partner. KING leaves a wife and two daughters.

MORRISON-GILES November 21, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Hornitos Couple Wed.

      Edward C. MORRISON and Miss Marjarie M. GILES of Hornitos were married in Merced Wednesday at high noon at the pretty new home of Mrs. K. KOCHER on 22nd street, by the Rev. H. T. BABCOCK. Only the immediate members of the family were present.
      The room was very prettily decorated for the occasion with white chrysanthemums and bride roses. After the ceremony, in which the beautiful ring service was used, a dainty repast was served after which the young couple left on the 1:50 train for San Francisco and other points for a short honeymoon trip.
      Miss GILES is a daughter of Mrs. A. GILES of Hornitos and a favorite amongst the young people wherever she goes. She looked lovely in a neat navy blue traveling suit with chiffon waist. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. MORRISON of Hornitos, with sterling qualities and well liked by all. The best wishes of all go with the young couple in their new life.

DIVEN-KLOPP November 28, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      James L. DIVEN and Mrs. Jennie E. KLOPP were married in Oakland last Tuesday evening. Mr. DIVEN is well known in this county having been interested in various mining properties for a number
of years. His bride is well known in the Whitlock section having spent some time there operating the Sunshine mine.

COTTRELL, Mrs. M. E. November 28, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. M. E. COTTRELL, a niece of S. P. O. COUNTS of Mariposa, was one of the victims killed in the wreck of the steamer Hanalei near Bolinas on Tuesday night.

McFARLAND- MURPHY November 28, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Miss Eleanore Irene MURPHY, daughter of Mrs. Polly MURPHY of this place, was married in Stockton on November 12th, to Archie McFARLAND. After a short honeymoon in San Francisco and other bay cities, the happy couple will make their home in Quartz, Tuolumne county, where the groom holds a responsible position as assayer for the Dutch Mining Company of that place.

Vitals December 1914 Mariposa Gazette

December 5, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

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December 12, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

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December 19, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

Born December 19, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      ZIMMERMAN- Near Mariposa, Dec. 17, 1914, to the wife of Edward ZIMMERMAN, a son.

December 26, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

Born December 26, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      ZIMMERMAN- Near Mariposa, Dec. 17, 1914, to the wife of Edward ZIMMERMAN, a son.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

SHIMER, Mrs. Mary December 5, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Mary SHIMER, beloved wife of Arthur SHIMER, died at her home here at 6:56 o'clock Tuesday evening after a illness of about three weeks. She was a native of this county and about 32 years of age. Besides her husband and three small children, she leaves a beloved mother, Mrs. A. DENARI, and four brothers, John, Louis, Bert and Ambrose Denari, to mourn her demise. Deceased was a woman of fine character, a good friend and neighbor and a loving mother. The sympathy of the community is extended to the sorrowing husband and father and relatives in this their great bereavement.
      Undertaker Harry BURDEN of Sonora was summoned to prepare the body for burial, and the funeral will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m.

WESTFALL, Joel J. December 5, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                    INJURIES PROVE FATAL.

                            Rancher Kicked by Horse Dies in Great Agony.

     Joel J. WESTFALL, one of the most prominent ranchers in this section of the county, was kicked in the groin by a horse on Tuesday receiving injuries that resulted in his death Wednesday night. Mr. WESTFALL was at his home on that day preparing to leave to attend to some business matters when a number of horses began fighting and in getting among them received his injury. The horse responsible for his death was considered a pet and was owned by his little daughter.
      Mr. WESTFALL was taken to his home and given such aid as was possible and Dr. MUDD of Merced summoned. The following day it was decided to send to Stockton for another physician, an operation being decided on in the hope of saving his life, but death resulted before the arrival of the doctor.
      Joel J, WESTFALL was a native of West Virginia and 42 years of age. He came to this county more than twenty years ago and engaged in stockraising in which industry he continued up to time of his fatal accident. His holdings in Pea Ridge district are regarded as among the best in that section and are stocked with a large number of cattle.
      Besides his parents who reside in Smithville, West Virginia, he leaves a devoted wife and two children, James and Lillie WESTFALL, to mourn his untimely death. An example of the esteem in which he was held is that when the news of the injury was learned, fully 150 people called at the home to inquire as to his condition and to render any assistance possible.
      The funeral was held yesterday at 11 a.m., internment being in the public cemetery, Mariposa, and despite the threatening weather the remains were followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends.
      The heartfelt sympathy of all is extended his bereave family in their great sorrow.

OLNEY-MAHURAN December 5, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th, in Sonora, Mrs. Margaret MAHURAN of Illinois was married to Edward OLNEY of this place. After a shot honeymoon the happy couple will be at home at the OLNEY place in Granite Springs district.

EGENHOFF, Frank X. December 12, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Frank Egenhoff Passes Away.

      Frank X. EGENHOFF, one of the best known mining men in this county passed away at the Merced Sanitarium early last Wednesday morning after an illness of about two weeks. Cancer of the stomach is given as the cause of death. Later, gaining in strength, it was considered best to remove him to Merced for further treatment, where he continued growing weaker.
      Frank Xaxier EGENHOFF was a native of Mariposa and 30 years of age. When but a boy he moved with his parents to Traver, Tulare county, where he learned the business of telegraph operator. Several years later he returned to this county and made his home on the Merced River, where he followed mining. He was the discoverer of several well known mines in that section, among them being, the Mountain King and Original. He was an honest and upright man and had many friends.
      Mr. EGENHOFF is survived by his wife and three small sons, two brothers, David F. and George W. EGENHOFF of Berkeley and Miss Anna EGENHOFF of Boston, Mass.
      The funeral was held in Merced Thursday morning, internment being in the I. O. O. F. cemetery in that city.

GARBORINO-McCUE December 12, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Miss Florence McCUE of Williamsport, Pa., and Joseph N. GARBORINO of Coulterville were united in marriage on Thursday, December 3rd, in San Francisco and arrived on a short visit with the grooms parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. GARBORINO, last Saturday evening, and were the recipients of a charivari party tendered by many friends. They will make their future home in Yosemite Valley, where Mr. GARBORINO is employed by the Interior Department. Mr. GARBORINO is a steady, reliable young man, held in high esteem by all who know him, and is worthy in every way of his charming bride. The best wishes of their friends is extended the young couple for a wedded life of happiness and prosperity. In honor of the visiting bridal party a sumptuous dinner was served at the Garborino home last Sunday. Among the guests in attendance we may mention: Mr. and Mrs. A. GARBORINO, Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARBORINO, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. GARBORINO, Misses Annie, Lena, Lurline and Una GARBORINO, Messrs. Alex. GUERRA, W. S. FISKE, Eugene GARBORINO and Fred HELDMAN.

ZIMMERMAN-GORDON January 19, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Young Couple Wed.

      The home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas GORDON, near Mariposa, was the scene of a pretty wedding last Tuesday when their daughter, Miss Dolly GORDON, became the bride of Chas. ZIMMERMAN. The ceremony was performed by Judge J. J. TRABUCCO in the presence of the immediate relatives and a few friends. Miss Nettie FARNSWORTH of Mariposa was the bridesmaid and Julius GORDON brother of the bride, was the grooms attendant. After the ceremony a bountiful wedding dinner was served.
      The bride is a very popular young lady in this section and the groom is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John ZIMMERMAN. He has lived in this community his entire life and is well known by a large circle of friends.
      At the commencement of their married life the young couple will receive the best wishes of their many friends for a life of happiness and prosperity.

GEORGE-PALMAR December 19, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Thos. E. GEORGE and Mrs. Elnora PALMER, of Le Grand, were married on Sunday, December 6th by the Rev. SAUNDERS of the Le Grand M. E. Church. The couple will make their home in Atwater where the groom is engaged in farming.

WALTER, Christian December 19, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

      Christian M. WALTER, for a number of years a resident of this county, passed away at the Hog Ranch, Tuolumne county, last Monday morning, after an illness of a few days duration.
      Mr. WALTER was a resident of Coulterville and followed carpentering as his avocation. During the past summer he had been at Hazel Green, moving from there  into Tuolumne county where he met his untimely end. He was a native of Appleton, Wisconsin, aged 40 years, 9 months and 14 days, and leaves to mourn his demise a mother, several sisters and brothers in Iowa and one brother in this state, John WALTER of Lodi. Deceased was a member of Trades Union, No. 1641, U. B. C. and J. of A., of Lodi, Calif., and Lodge, No. 201, Knights of Pythias, and the funeral, which was held here on Thursday last was under the auspices of that lodge, Mr. WALTER was a man well thought of by all who  knew him, and his many friends will regret to hear of his untimely death.

McGOURAN, Jmaes Ferguson December 19, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Died At Jerseydale.

      James Fergusoon McGOURAN, better known to all in this part of the county as "Jimmy Ferguson," passed away at his home at Jerseydale last Monday. For the past few years Mr. McGOURAN has been in failing health, due to causes incidental to old age. For many years he was engaged in mining at Hites Cove and he was also well known as a Yosemite Valley guide. Of late years his eye sight has been bad, due to an accident caused by a blast while working at Wawona. A man liked by all for his kindly manner, he will be missed by all his acquaintances. Deceased was a native of Ireland and 74 years of age. Surviving him are his widow; two sons, Sam and Thomas FERGUSON, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank F. BOOTHE, all of Jerseydale.
      Funeral services were held in the Methodist church, Mariposa, on Wednesday and the internment, under the direction of Undertaker P. McELLIGOTT, was in the Masonic cemetery above town.

RENGSTON-LESSMAN December 19, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Married in Stockton.

      Surprising their many friends by going quietly away, Mrs. Edith LESSMAN and John RENGSTON were married in Stockton, Thursday, Dec. 10th, at noon. The bride is a Hornitos girl, where she lived for many years, but during the past year has conducted the Tuolumne rooming house at Merced. Mr. RENGSTON is a young business man of that city. Mr. and Mrs. RENGSTON will make Merced their home for the present.

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January 9, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

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      JOHNSON-CASTRO- In Mariposa, January 2d, 1915, by Judge J. J. TRABUCCO, Castro JOHNSON and Miss Virginia CASTRO, both of Mariposa.

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Born January 30, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      DEXTER- At Forth Crossing, Calaveras county, January 23, 1915, to the wife of John L. DEXTER, a son.

      THISTLE- In Mariposa, January 25th, 1915, to the wife of L. G. THISTLE a daughter.

      HENDRICKS- Near Bootjack, January 26, 1915, to the wife of Clyde HENDRICKS a son.

      FERGUSON- In Alameda, January 3, 1915, to the wife of M. B. FERGUSON, a daughter.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

WOOD, MRS. Millie January 2, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Millie WOOD, daughter of Mrs. G. COMMISSIANA of Coulterville, was suddenly called by death on Tuesday, December 22d, at 2:30 p.m., at her late home in Fresno. Her death was a great shock to her husband and daughter, as she was perfectly well until stricken with heart failure a few hours before the end came. Mrs. WOOD'S young life was spent in Coulterville where she is remembered as a good-hearted, sympathetic woman and many friends will hear with regret of her untimely end. She was the wife of Wm. WOOD and about fifty-seven years of age. Surviving her are the husband and daughter of Fresno; her mother, one brother, John TISCORNIA of Oakland, and five sisters. Among the latter are Mrs. L. PARKER of Coulterville and Mrs. Geo. W. HAMMILL of Sonora. The funeral was held on Thursday from her late home in Fresno. Many sorrowing friends were present as Mrs. WOOD was esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances in the southern city.

NORTON-RODGERS January 2, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      L. A. NORTON, of Hornitos, and Gertrude ROGERS, of Tempe, Arizona, were licensed to wed in Merced, on December 26th.

THOMPSON-JORDAN January 2, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Merced on December 26th, to Harvey A. THOMPSON, of Lewis, and Margarite A. JORDAN, of Le Grand.

PILLSBURY, Ernest January 2, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Yosemite friends of A. C. PILLSBURY will regret to hear that he has recently suffered the loss of his son, Ernest, in San Francisco. No details of the sad occurrence are known here. The mother of Mr. PILLSBURY is also reported to be very ill.

CATHEY-WESTFALL January 2, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Married in Oakdale

      Mark C. CATHEY of Jerseydale and Miss Pansy WESTFALL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. WESTFALLL, were married at the home of the brides parents, in Oakvale precinct, on Sunday last, Rev. C. K. WESTFALL officiating. The young people are well known to all mountain people, as they belong to the two oldest pioneer families of the county, and have a host of friends who wish them much joy.

WIEHE, Fritz January 2, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Fritz WIERHE Dies.

      Fritz WIEHE, well known in Mariposa county, died at the State Hospital in Stockton, December 16th. Mr. WIEHE was a jovial, jolly man and had many friends here who will hear of his death with regret. He formerly owned the old Bertken place at Darrah where he once resided with his family. His wife preceded him to the great beyond several months ago. He was about 68 years of age. He leaves two sons in Dakota to mourn.

ROBERTS, Capt. John Sr. January 9, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Capt. John Roberts Sr. passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Polly MURPHY, with whom he had made his home since retiring from active life, on the evening of December 31, 1914, at 6:30 o'clock p.m. He was a native of Devonshire, England, aged 78 years, 8 months and 16 days, having been born on July 15th, 1836. Mr. ROBERTS was a widower, and leaves a daughter, Mrs. Polly MURPHY, and two sons, John ROBERTS, Jr., and  William H. ROBERTS, and several grand children to mourn his demise. His funeral took place from the family residence last Saturday, January 2d, 1915, at 2 o'clock p.m. and was largely attended. Services were conducted by Rev. Mr. HUFF. Old age seems to have been the cause of his death and his many friends sincerely regret the passing of a good man from our midst.

MANN-MANN January 9, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Albert F. MANN of Oakland and Mrs. Maud MANN of Mariposa, were married in Oakland on December 23, 1914. This is the second marriage of the couple, they having been divorced a few years ago. They will make their home in Oakland.

BALL-WHEATON January 9, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued by County Clerk GALLISON, Jan. 3, 1915, to Wm. O. BALL and Majory H. WHEATON, both of the Bootjack section. The couple were married the same day by Judge J. J. TRABUCCO.

GRANICE, H, H, January 9, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Newspaperman Dies.

      H. H. GRANICE, a pioneer editor of California and for the past thirty years editor and proprietor of the Sonoma Index-Tribune, died at Lane's hospital, San Francisco, last Saturday and was buried in Sonoma Monday. He leaves a widow and three married daughters to mourn. He was a compositor on the Gazette in 1866. He was a son of the late Mrs. Rowena G. STEELE and a half brother of L. R. STEELE, an employee of this paper. Deceased was a native of New York but came to California at the age of five years.

ROBERTS, Capt. John, Sr. January 9, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Capt. John ROBERTS, Sr., passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Polly MURPHY, with whom he had made his home since retiring from active life on the evening of December 31, 1914, at 6:30 p.m. He was a native of Devonshire, England, aged 78 years, 8 months and 16 days having been born on July 15th, 1836. Mr. Roberts was a widower, and leaves a daughter, Mrs. Polly MURPHY, and two sons, John ROBERTS, Jr., and William H. ROBERTS, and several grand children to mourn his demise. His funeral took place from the family residence last Saturday, January 2d, 1915, at 2 o'clock p.m. and was largely attended. Services were conducted by Rev. Mr. HUFF. Old age seems to have been the cause of his death and his many friends sincerely regret the passing of a good man from our midst.

GANN, Thos. January 16, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Insane Patient Dies.

      Word was received in Mariposa yesterday morning that Thos. GANN, an inmate of the Stockton State Hospital had passed away. Mr. GANN was committed to the asylum from this county several months ago.

BURNETT, Hattie C. January 16, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Hattie C. BURNETT, wife of Thos. H. BURNETT, died at her home near Exchequer on Saturday, January 9th, 1915. Mrs. BURNETT was 35 years of age and is survived by her husband and five small children.

BONDSHU-HAMLETT January 16, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      The marriage of Albert C. BONDSHU and Miss Esma HAMLETT, popular young Mariposas, will take place at the home of the bride-elect in Mariposa to-morrow morning. The young couple will leave immediately following the ceremony for San Francisco, where they will spend their honeymoon.

WAGNER, Charles January 16, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Charles WAGNER, a pioneer resident of this county, died at his home on Greeley Hill last Thursday at the age of about 75 years. Mr. WAGNER, although of German descendants, was a native of France, his place of birth being in a province then under the rule of France. Landing in America from his native land while a young man, the lure of the golden west caused him and his elder brother, the late Daniel WAGNER, to join in the rush across the plains to California, finally locating on Greeley Hill in this county, where he followed stockraising and ranching for many years. For the past three years he had been ailing, heart trouble being his affliction, and his death was not unexpected. He leaves three living children, namely: Miss Margarite M. WAGNER, Mrs. L. DEXTER of Greeley Hill and Mrs. Crockett HANNAH of San Francisco, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. The deceased was a member of Yosemite Lodge, No. 99, F. & A. M., of Merced, Cal. The funeral was held from the I. O. O. F. hall last Friday, internment being in the public cemetery.

GORDO, Antone M. January 16, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                                         Old Settler Dead.

      Antone M. GORDO, for half a century a resident of Cathey's Valley and Merced, died Sunday afternoon at the home of his sister, Mr. FRIETAS, in San Francisco. Word received here of the death did not include information as to the cause, although it is known that Mr. GORDO went to the city six weeks ago to seek treatment for the relief of eye trouble and that he had been under the treatment in a hospital. The body will be shipped to Merced for burial.
      Deceased was a native of Portugal and 66 years of age. When a young man, he came to California and located in Cathey's Valley, where for 45 years he followed agriculture, retiring five years ago and removing to Merced, where he established his new home at Seventeenth and I streets. Five children and a widow survive, as well as two brothers and a sister. The children are Fred, Will, L. F. and Charles GORDO and Mrs. Mary SILVEROSE, all of Merced except Charles, who resides in Cathey's Valley. The brothers are Joe and Manuel GORDO, and the sister, Mrs. FREITAS. Mr. GORDO also leaves innumerable friends of many years standing. - Merced Sun, Jan. 11th.

BONDSHU-HAMLETT January 23, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                                      BONDSHU-HAMLETT.

      The marriage of Albert C. BONDSHU and Miss Esma HAMLETT, popular young people of Mariposa, was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents last Sunday morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. J. KENNEY of the Methodist Church officiating. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. R. HAM, Jr. of Bagby, the latter being a sister of the groom.
      Both BONDSHU and his bride are extremely popular among the younger set in Mariposa and all will wish for them a long and prosperous married life.
      Immediately after the ceremony the young couple left for San Francisco, where their honeymoon will be spent. They will make their home in Mariposa the groom having a position as deputy assessor of the country.

HASKELL-YOUNG & BERGE-MYATT January 23, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Recent marriages in San Francisco were Ira HASKELL to Miss Clara YOUNG and George BERGE to Mrs. Nellie MYATT. All of the contracting parties are known in Yosemite. Mrs. MYATT and Mr. HASKELL are well known to Coulterville people. The date of each marriage and other particulars could not be learned.

ZIMMERMAN, infant death January 30, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed ZIMMERAMN died at their home near Mariposa last Saturday. The funeral was held in Mariposa on Monday.

GARBARINO, birth January 30, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A ten pound baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARBARINO last Tuesday morning.

BONDS, James, Sr. January 30, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      James BONDS, Sr., a well known rancher of Red Cloud district, and a pioneer citizen of Mariposa county, passed away on Friday morning, January 22, 1915, at the Trinity hospital in San Francisco, to which institution he had been taken a few weeks ago for medical treatment. Mr. BONDS was a native of Ledruth, Cornwall, England, and about 67 years of age at the time of his death. Cause of death, phthisis pulmonary. Upon arriving in this country from England, Mr. BONDS followed mining as his avocation working in different parts of the state, finally locating at Virginia City, where he met and wedded Miss Helen FROUD, who preceded him to the grave two years ago. Moving from Virginia City, with his then small family of four, he located on what is now known as Bond's Flat in Red Cloud district, which place he and his family have made their home for the past 27 years. He leaves to mourn his demise two daughters, Mrs. Thos. JENKINS and Mrs. John PORATH, and six sons, George, James, Alfred, William, Edward and Vernie BONDS. The funeral took place from town Monday, January 25th, internment being in the Dudley cemetery on Greeley Hill.

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Born February 20, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      JONES- At Le Grand, Jan. 29th, 1915, to the wife of Ed. H. JONES, a son.

February 27, 1914 Mariposa Gazette

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Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

LORD-FOWLER February 6, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                                        LORD-FOWLER.

      A quiet but pretty home wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. FOWLER, 214 First Avenue, Oakdale, on January 21, 1915, the occasion being the wedding of their only daughter, Ruth Mae, to Walter J. LORD. Rev. R. B. DAIVIDSON of Escalon performed the marriage ceremony.
      The bride wore a beautiful gown of white crepe de chene and lace, and carried a bouquet of carnations and ferns. After congratulations had been extended to the happy couple a dainty dinner was served. The large dining room was tastefully decorated with carnations and ferns. Miss FOWLER is a charming young lady who has been reared in Oakdale. Mr. LORD is a prominent farmer and stockraiser of Merced Falls. They received many beautiful and useful presents.
      The happy couple left on the 6:25 Santa Fe for San Francisco and other bay points to spend their honeymoon. On their return they will reside in their home near Merced Falls, which Mr. LORD has prepared for his young bride.

SHELL, Charlotte Jane February 6, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Charlotte Jane SHELL, pronounced by those who saw her the most beautiful little baby they had ever seen, died at the county hospital last evening two hours after her advent into this world. The grief stricken parents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. SHELL, the father being foreman at the Mountain King mine in Mariposa county.- Merced Sun, June 30th.

ENGLEBRIGHT, Wm. F. February 13, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Wm. F. ENGLEBRIGHT, former Congressman from this district, died at the Merritt hospital, Oakland, on Wednesday of this week.

BUCHENAU, Mrs. Louisa February 13, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Old Resident Passes Away.

      Mrs. Louisa BUCHENAU, for more than 60 years a resident of Merced and Mariposa counties, died at 5:20 o'clock last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. GORMAN, in this city. Although her health had not been good for several years past, her illness was of less than a week's duration. General debility, due to her advanced age of more than four score years, was the cause of death.
      Mrs. BUCHENAU was a native of Germany. She came to this country during her childhood and in 1853 settled at Hornitos, Mariposa county. Her husband, the late George W. BUCHENAU died in this county 41 years ago.
      The following children survive: Geo. W. BUCHENAU, Stockton: Hubert J. BUCHENAU, Fresno; Mrs. Athelia SCHULTZ, Corte Madera; Mrs. S. MEANS, Berkeley; Mrs. R. NICOLI, Oakland, and Mrs. M. GORMAN, Merced. - Merced Sun, Feb. 16th.

BAUR, infant death February 20, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      The five year old child of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. BAUR of Hornitos died at the family home Wednesday night. The child drank a quantity of lineament, which was the cause of death.

KYLEBERG, Mrs. Josephine February 20, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of Mrs. KYLEBERG.

      Mrs. Josephine KYLBERG, beloved wife of Dr. KYLEBERG, formerly of Mariposa, but now a resident of Merced, died suddenly at her home in that city last Sunday afternoon at about 5:30 o'clock. The death was a paralytic stroke accompanied by hemorrhage of the brain.
      Mrs. KYLEBERG has been in delicate health for several years, but notwithstanding this fact her death was a severe shock to her immediate family and many friends. Her death occurred on the fifteenth anniversary of her marriage to Dr KYLEBERG.
      The family moved to Mariposa from Mokelumne Hill, Calaveras County, in 1902 and made this place their home until 1910, when they moved to Merced where they have since resided. While here Mrs. KYLBERG took an active interest in all charitable work and was a prominent member of the Order of Eastern Star and the ladies Aid Society. She was a native of Sweden, 48 years of age, and is survived by her husband and one son, Brother KYLBERG.
      Funeral services were held at the mortuary parlors of G. E. NORDGREN in Merced Monday afternoon, after which the remains were shipped to Fresno for cremation.
      The many friends of this good lady in Mariposa deeply sympathize with the bereaved husband and son in their great sorrow.

BERNARD, Mrs. Adelaide Frances February 20, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Death of a Pioneer.

      Mrs. Adelaide Frances BERNARD, for many years a highly respected resident of this city, died at her home on Fifteenth street at 9 o'clock Thursday evening, death being due to heart failure. She had been ailing for several days but her condition had not been considered serious and the news of her death came as a shock to her numerous friends and acquaintances.
      Mrs. BERNARD was a native of Massachusetts and was aged 73 years. She came around the Horn to California in early days and settled at Mariposa, where she was married to J. B. CRIPPEN, who was for a number of years Sheriff of Mariposa county. Mr. CRIPPEN died about forty years ago. She came to Merced thirty-seven ago and  a few years later was united in marriage to the late John K. BERNARD, who for many years was engaged in the hotel business in Yosemite Valley, and the family made their home in this city and in the Valley. Of late years Mrs. BERNARD has devoted her attention to fig raising, her orchard in Yosemite Colony being one of the most valuable and highly developed fig orchards in the State. Mrs. BERNARD'S ready sympathy and kind heart were qualities which endeared her to a wide circle of friends by whom her death is sincerely regretted.
      She leaves two daughters and a son - Mrs. Fannie JONES of Merced, Mrs. Tissayac JONES and Guy BERNARD of Yosemite Colony.
      The funeral was held in Merced last Saturday. - Express, Feb. 13th.

GODANA, Caesar February 27, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Caesar J. GODANA, after an illness of many months, died in San Francisco on Tuesday of this week. Consumption was the cause of death. Deceased was a native of Mariposa and 35 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marie GODANA, and one son, Eldon GODANA, and a sister, Miss Julia GOLDANA. Funeral services were held on Thursday at 2 p. m., after which the body was cremated.

BAUER, Isador February 27, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      On the 16th inst. an accident occurred at the J. J. BAUER home, which it is sad to say, proved fatal. A little son, Isador, about five years of age, got some lineament which he supposed to have been harmless, and drank it causing the child six hours of agony before expiring. Medical aid was summoned and all efforts made to save the child, but of no avail. The unfortunate boy was interred at Hornitos and the funeral largely attended. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.

WOLLESON-LINDSEY February 27, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage of unusual interest to Granite Springs people and one which unites two of Mariposa county's best pioneer families, was solemnized in Merced, by the Rev. J. A. WAILES at the Methodist parsonage at noon to-day, Feb. 24th.
      The bride, Miss Elsie LINDSEY of Coulterville, taught our school very successfully last year and by her sunny disposition and sweet womanly ways endeared herself to all- grown people and children alike.
      The bridegroom, Rex. WOLLESON, was born and reared in this districtt and is known as a young man of sterling qualities.
      There is not a more popular young couple in Mariposa county and all join in wishing them the very best that life has to offer in the way of perfect happiness. Mr. and Mrs. WOLLESON left this afternoon for a short honeymoon trip to San Francisco where they will visit the World's Fair. They will make their home at Clearinghouse where Mr. WOLLESON holds a responsible position at the Clearinghouse mine.
      The LINDSEY family drove down from Coulterville Wednesday a. m. and journeyed on to Merced via. Pleasant Valley and the Y. V. R. R., to be present at the wedding. Mrs. LINDSEY will visit her daughter, Mrs. Ben Robinson, in Snelling for a few days.

ELWELL- CANE February 27, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Another marriage of interest is that of Louis ELWELL of Corners to Mrs. CANE, who formerly resided in that district. The marriage took place in Modesto the latter part of January. 'tho report of same was slow in reaching us. The happy couple will make their home on Mr. ELWELL'S ranch to which he has recently returned, after an absence of a few years. We offer congratulations.

Vitals March 1915 Mariposa Gazette

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Born March 20, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      TEDROW- Near Mariposa, March 15, 1915, to the wife of C. W. TEDROW, a son.

      DeSILVA- In Livingston, Merced Co., March 16, 1915, to the wife of M. DeSILVA, a son.

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HART, Charles C. March 6, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                         CHARLES C. HART DIES AT COUNTY HOSPITAL.

       Following an operation for an ailment of his side, Charles C. HART, a well known resident of this part of the county, died at the county hospital last Thursday afternoon about 4 o'clock. Mr. HART has been in poor health for many months and on Monday of this week was removed to the hospital from Hornitos in order that he receive medical attention.
      Deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David HART, who for many years resided in the Bootjack district. He was a native of Missouri and 67 years of age. He is survived by several brothers and sisters among whom are Mrs. Davis McNALLY, Mrs. John LORD and L. L. HART, all residents of this county. The funeral was held in Mariposa yesterday at 4p.m., internment being in the public  cemetery.

RHODES, Raligh E. March 6, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                     PROMINENT MADERA LAWYER DIES IN LANE HOSPITAL

      As a result of a complication of diseases, Raleigh E. RHODES, formerly city attorney of the San Joaquin Valley, died Thursday of last week in the Lane hospital, San Francisco.
      Mr. RHODES was a native of San Francisco and 46 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillian RHODES, one son, Weldon RHODES, and two daughters, Majorie and Betty RHODES.
      Mr. RHODES was well known in Mariposa having appeared in our Superior Court in a large number of cases, and his many friends will sincerely regret to learn of his untimely death.

WASHINGTON, Patrick March 13, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                      OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY AT COUNTY HOSPITAL.

      Patrick WASHINGTON, an inmate of the county hospital, died at that institution Tuesday afternoon. The deceased has been an inmate of the hospital for almost 25 years, having been admitted December 25,1890. During all of this time he has been a helpless paralytic and moved about in a wheeled chair which had been purchased for his use. Deceased was a millman by occupation and for many years followed that calling in Hornitos. The use of quicksilver in this work finally entered his system and was responsible for his condition. He was a member of the Hornitos Lodge of Masons and Odd Fellows and the funereal was held under their auspices on Wednesday, at 2:30 p. m. These orders spent thousands of dollars in an effort to cure his affliction but to no avail and his removal to the county hospital was at his own request. Mr. WASHINGTON was a native of Ireland and 79 years of age.

BUSANE-MERINO March 27, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued by County Clerk GALLISON on Friday of last week to Rosendo BUSANE and Mary MERINO, both of Hornitos.

MERRILEES, John March 27, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                            FORMER MARIPOSAN DIES IN BERKELEY.

      With the dawning of the Sabbath, death came to John MERRILEES as a gentle sleep. The last few months disease began to sap the strength of vital organs, yet the resolute mountaineer tottered to his feet like a stricken deer even to within ten minutes of the peaceful end. Friends from all sides rushed to console his sorrowing kin and to pay the last earthly homage to a beloved associate. A long funeral cortege wended from the Berkeley home of the deceased last Tuesday afternoon to the Masonic Temple, where impressive funeral rites were rendered around a bier embowered in floral tributes.
      John MERRILEES was born in Ayr, Ontario, Canada. He took up the work of machinist, and migrated to Downieville, California, at the age of 17. He became a engineer in the mines and soon branched out into the installing of mining machinery.
      At the age of 22 he met and married Annie TRELEAVEN in Greenville, Plumas County, a bride that blessed him with a most enviable home life and a manly son, Francis, both of whom survive him.
      In the 90's he repaired to Mariposa County, where he set up the famous milling plant at Whitlock. For some years he resided on the Toll Road and developed the Alice mine with John MALONEY and others. He finally moved to Berkeley where he became a builder and contractor for the last four years of his life, after having spent three seasons at the tin mines of Alaska.
      John MERRILEES was a most lovable character, aglow with human sympathy and the soul of honor. He was a most ardent adherent to Mariposa, and was ever ready, the first and the last to serve and bind together the organization formed to keep wandering Mariposanns in touch and to perpetuate memories of the mountains. His good will, his warm welcome, his happy humor will long be missed. As a friend has said of him, "His measure of wealth and fame may have been small, but his cup of honor and humanity was in constant overflow." May his eternal abode be as full of everlasting joy to him as were the flowery meads of Mariposa.
     Henry Clay HALL,
     Corte Madera, Cal., March 23, 1915.

BOLES, Mrs. Anna M March 27, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                       WOMAN COMMITS SUICIDE IN OAKVALE DISTRICT.

      Mrs. Anna M. BOLES, wife of Clarence H. BOLES, a homesteader in the Oakvale district, committed suicide at her home last Saturday by shooting herself in the left breast with a 38 caliber Special Smith and Wesson revolver. Mrs. BOLES had been a sufferer of late with severe pains in the head and it is believed that insanity was the cause of the deed. Mr. BOLES was in Fresno at the time of the day before her death telephoned her husband to return home but she was dead before he could arrive. A five year old child of the deceased heard the shot became frightened and ran to neighbors home about 300 yards distant, and notified them. The shooting took place inside the house but when assistance arrived the body was found outside face downward. The pistol was found in the room.
      Deceased was a native of Colorado and 27 years of age. She is survived by her husband and two little children, aged three and five years.
      The remains were taken to Madera for internment, the funeral being held on Monday. An inquest was held by Coroner JOHNSON on Sunday.

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      JONES-JOHNSON- In Mariposa, April 10, 1915, by Judge J. J. TRABUCCO, James JONES and Miss Rosie JOHNSON, both of Indian Peak.

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BAYS-BARKER April 10, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Lloyd L. BAYS and Miss Vera L BARKER were married at the home of the bride's parents, at Chowchilla, on Sunday last, April 4th, Rev. George W. WESTON officiating.
      The bride is a most estimable young lady, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. BARKER who own the old Hale place at Chowchilla, and a young woman who is well liked by all who know her.
      The groom, a son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. BAYS of Mormon Bar, is a farmer and stock raiser and a worthy young man. The young couple have the best wishes of the Gazette for a happy future.

TISCORNIA-GOSS April 10, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A wedding of some interest to people of the north side of the river took place in the Superior Court chambers in Merced, when George V. TISCORNIA and Miss Ella GOSS, a popular Coulterville couple, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Judge E. N. RECTOR, last Saturday, April 3rd. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James GOSS and is a native of Coulterville. The groom is the eldest son of Mrs. TISCORNIA and like the bride was born and raised in this community. Mr. and Mrs. TISCORNIA arrived in town last Monday evening and are at present are visiting at the home of the bride's parents before departing for Yosemite Valley where Mr. TISCORNIA holds a responsible position at the Lounsbury garage. Their many friends extend their hearty congratulations and wish them a happy and prosperous journey through life.

LINDSEY, Rev. William A. April 10, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                         REV. W. A. LINDSEY PASSES AWAY AT MADERA

      William Andrew LINDSEY, pastor of the Centinary Methodist church at Madera, died at 1:40 o'clock this afternoon of heart failure, at his residence next to the church on B street.
      He was 53 years of age, was born in Lima, Ohio, and leaves a wife and daughter, Esther, 14 years old. His other relatives are in the east and it will be impossible to get in communication with them in time for the funeral.
      Mrs. LINDSEY is bearing up bravely under her great affliction, but was not in condition to give any further details regarding her husbands early life.
      Rev. LINDSEY came to Madera last October from Mariposa, and in that short time had endeared himself to all whom he had come in contact with. His gentle, deeply pious nature won him many friends who feel a personal loss in his death. He was taken sick last week and gradually grew worse in spite of the loving care that his faithful wife and daughter and nurses could give him, coupled with the best medical attention.- Madera Tribune, April 2.
      Rev. Mr. LINDSEY was held in the highest esteem in Mariposa and all will regret to hear of his demise.

GEORGE, Mrs. Louisa April 17, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                                         Died at Madera.

      Mrs. Louisa GEORGE, an Indian woman, died at the county hospital Wednesday night. She was nineteen years of age and a resident of Coarse Gold. Her husband is working on the Mordecai ranch. The funeral took place this morning from the parlors of R. C. JAY 7 Son, internment being at ******** cemetery.- Madera Tribune, April 8.
      The women referred to is little Louisa the girl raised here by Najo and whose mother died in the old Dublin house several years ago.

HAMLETT, Mrs. Rhoda April 24, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                       MRS. RHODA HAMLETT DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

      Mrs. Rhoda HAMLETT daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James RYAN, of Cathey's Valley, and wife of J. H. HAMLETT of Merced, died at the Merced Sanitarium at 11:10 this morning after an illness of four days. Heart trouble was the cause of death and the seriousness of the sickness was recognized soon after its outbreak.
      The deceased woman was born in Cathey's Valley, Mariposa county, on May 14, 1871, and spent the greater part of her life in the county of her birth. On August 23, 1897, she was married to J. H. HAMLETT, a farmer of this locality, who survives her. The past four years of her life were spent in Merced where admirable traits of character endeared her to a large circle of friends who mourn her loss. She was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Merced, where the funeral services will be held to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Internment will be in the Plainsburg cemetery.
      Mrs. HAMLETT was a member of Ophir Rebekah Lodge, No. 255, holding the office of noble grand.- Merced Sun, April 10.

CHAPMAN, Mrs. Imogene April 24, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                            WHITEROCK LADY DIES IN NEW MEXICO

      We are called upon this week to record the sad death of Mrs. Imogene CHAPMAN, wife of James J. CHAPMAN in Elida, New Mexico. The lady was a native of Missouri and aged 38 years. Mr. and Mrs. CHAPMAN for many years resided near Whiterock, this county, and last August, Mrs. CHAPMAN'S health having failed, she was advised to seek a lighter climate and the loving husband sold his stock and ranch and they moved to New Mexico, but it seems they were to late, for the grim reaper had already cast his shadow on the unfortunate woman. She leaves four small children, the youngest of whom is only four months old, a loving husband, and an aged father and mother, and many friends to mourn her sad death. Her maiden name was Miss Imogene SUBLETT and she was a sister to the late Mrs. H. L. CHAPMAN. The husband will return to Whiterock with the children and make their future home. Death is sad at all times but the saddest when aged parents and young children are left. The surviving relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of all their acquaintances. Weep not loving husband, father and mother, let God's will be done.

HICKS, Mrs. Ortha Janet April 24, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                       ESTIMABLE LADY ANSWERS CALL TO THE BEYOND

      Mrs. Ortha Janet HICKS, beloved wife of Dr. J. M. HICKS, passed away at her home in Mariposa, Tuesday night about ten o'clock. The death of this most estimable lady as rather sudden and followed a paralytic stroke.
      Mrs. HICKS moved to Mariposa, with her husband, about a year ago, from Le Grand, Merced county. During her short residence here she made many friends, all of whom will sincerely regret to hear of her untimely end.
      The deceased was a native of California and 43 years of age. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Miss Zetta HICKS, both of whom were at the bedside when the final summons called her to the beyond. Other relatives are her mother, Mrs. C. J. McDONALD, two sisters and three brothers.
      Services were held in the M. E. Church, Thursday at 2:30 p.m., by Rev. J. R. KENNEY, following which internment was had in the public cemetery. Despite the threatening weather a large concourse of friends followed the remains to their last resting place. The sympathy of all is extended the bereaved husband and daughter in their irreparable loss.

Vitals May 1915 Mariposa Gazette

May 1, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

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May 8, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

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May 15, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

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May 22, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 22, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      DeMOSS- Near Mariposa, May 7, 1915, to the wife of R. W. DeMOSS, a daughter.

      WESTON- At Sherlocks, May 14, 1915, to the wife of George . WESTON, a son.

May 29, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

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Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

GOLDMAN, M. May 1, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      M. GOLDMAN, a pioneer of Merced and well known in this county, died at his home last Saturday morning, aged 87 years. The funeral was held in that city on Monday.

LOPEZ, Mrs. John May 1, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. John LOPEZ died at the Flint ranch, near Hornitos, last Sunday morning. Consumption is given as the cause of death. The remains were taken to Bear Valley were internment was had on Monday.

ANDERSON, James A.  May 1, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      James A. ANDERSON, a prominent mining man of Reno, Nevada, died in that city last Tuesday morning at about 9 o'clock following an illness of long duration. Mr. ANDERSON was the husband of Miss Lulu SCHLAGETER, a Mariposa girl, and daughter of C. A. SCHLAGETER of the Mariposa hotel.

THROWER-DeMARTINI May 1, 1915 Mariposa Gazettte

                       FORMER BAGBY RESIDENT MARRIED IN SONORA.

      A marriage license was issued Saturday ant 17th inst., to Alexander THROWER aged 30 and a resident of Stent and Clara L. DeMARTINI, aged 24 years and a resident of Carson, Calaveras county. The parties were married Saturday by Justice Wm. HARTVIG in the Sonora Justice Court.
      The groom is one of the leasers of the Golden Rule mine at Stent, which has been yielding gold of late. He was formerly shift boss at the Melones mine. - Tuolumne Independent Apr. 22.

MUELLER, Albert May 1, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                            YOUNG MAN DIES IN MERCED HOSPITAL

      Albert MUELLER, aged 18 years, of Hornitos died at the county hospital this morning after an illness of three weeks. Pleurisy with complications was the cause of death. The deceased was formerly in the employ of Landram & Clough on their fruit orchard near Atwater. The remains will be buried in Hornitos where the surviving mother lives. The father died last fall.- Merced Sun, April 27th.

MUELLER, Albert May 1, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      News reached here yesterday of the death of Albert MUELLER, a Hornitos boy. Though he has been in a serious condition for some weeks, his death was unexpected. The afflicted family have the sympathy of many as he was only 18 years of age and it is only six months since the father passed away.

BARNETT-COOK May 8, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Frank BARNETT, son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. BARNETT of Madera and formerly of Mariposa, was married in Fresno last Tuesday to Miss Addie D. COOK. The young couple will make their home in Madera.

LIND-NEIGHBORS May 8, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Thursday afternoon, April 29th, at the parsonage of the M. E. Church, South, Merced, Rev. J. A. WAILES united for life a popular young couple of El Portal, Joseph C. LIND and Miss Violet E. NEIGHBOR. The ceremony was private, the mother of the bride and Mrs. Frank BARCOFT, an intimate friend, being the only witnesses. Mr. and Mrs. LIND returned on Friday's train and are now at home at El Portal. The youthful bride is the daughter of Chas. G. NEIGHBOR, foreman on the Y. V. railroad's repair force, and Mrs. NEIGHBOR. She is a native of Snelling where the family resided before removing to El Portal. Having a gentle, retiring disposition she bears in marked degree the attributes of the lovely flower of the same name Devoted to the duties of home and to her parents Violet NEIGHBOR was a type of the dear old fashioned girl whose scarcity we now deplore. She is admired by a large circle of friends.
      Mr. LIND is a native of Mariposa and passed his boyhood years there. For some years he has been a resident of El Portal were he has made many friends by his steady habits and kindly manner. He holds a good position with the Yosemite Lumber Company.
      The writer joins their numerous friends in wishing for Mr. and Mrs. LIND the best that life has to offer.

BEARD, Hugh May 15, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                         INQUEST HELD ON BODY OF MAN FOUND DEAD.

      An inquest was held by Coroner D. E. JOHNSON Friday of last week on the remains of the young man found dead near Camp One of the Sugar Pine Company. Hugh J. BEARD, a native of Santa Cruz, aged 26 years, was the victim. From testimony given at the inquest it was learned that the young man had been on a protracted drunk and had wandered away from the camp on April 29th, and was lost during a severe snow storm. The verdict of the jury was that death resulted from cold and exposure. Two bottles of whiskey were found among his affects. The remains were taken to Madera and from there shipped to Santa Cruz for internment.

SHINSKIE-SMITHER May 29, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                         YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED NEAR SIGNAL PEAK.

      Married, at home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. SMITHER, Sunday, May 23, 1915, at 12 o'clock, noon. Miss Vernal M. SMITHER and Mr. Marcus SHINSKIE. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. K. WESTFALL, using the beautiful ring ceremony. The bride wore a beautiful white silk voile, orange blossoms on her hair, and carried a bouquet of a beautiful white flowers. The wedding was largely attended by relatives and friends. The dinner was up to date in every way and was a bountiful feast.
      Thus two of our splendid young people unite to fight the battles of life together and all will join in extending to them wishes for a successful endeavor as the years come and go. The groom has a good position, being employed by the Government at a good salary in Yosemite Valley, and he and his bride have gone to live in California's most scenic wonderland.

WALLER-HERNDON May 29, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Robert WALLER of Yosemite and Miss Mabel HERNDON, a popular young lady of Le Grand, were united in marriage last Thursday morning at the parsonage of the Presbyterian church in Merced, by Rev. Mr. BABCOCK. The wedding ceremony was witnessed by relatives of the contracting parties. Mr. and Mrs. WALLER came to Yosemite yesterday to reside for the summer. Friends of the groom had prepared a happy welcome for them and old shoes and the like were much in evidence. Mr. WALLER is from Merced: a son of Mr. and Mrs. James WALLER of that city. He is employed in the garage, coming here last summer in that capacity. He has made many friends during his residence here and all wish him and Mrs. WALLER joy and prosperity.

CONDREY, Charley May 29, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                     CHARLEY CONDREY KILLED BY SKIP IN MALONE MINE.

      Charley CONDREY well known here, a brother of ex-Supervisor Ben CONDREY and George CONDREY, was killed at the Malone mine, Calaveras county, on Tuesday last by being caught in a skip. Mr. CONDREY for many years resided at Bear Valley and followed mining as a vocation. He was a native of California and aged about 42 years. The news of his death came as a shock to his Mariposa county acquaintances.

HOPE, birth May 29, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A fine baby daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George E. HOPE, on Saturday last. Mrs. HOPE and daughter are both doing fine.

HENJIL, R. May 29, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                                     KILLED AT SUGAR PINE
      Coroner JOHNSON went to Sugar Pine Camp 1, Tuesday and held an inquest on the body of G HENJIL, an old employee of the Sugar Pine company, who was killed Monday by a tree falling on him. He was about 55 years of age, nativity unknown.

PROWSE-SORRELLS May 29, 19115 Mariposa Gazette

                            CHARGES DISMISSED COUPLE MARRIED

      Samuel J. PROWSE and Miss Frances M. SORRELLS, both of Colorado, this county, were married on Sunday last at that place by Justice W. A. SCOTT. This was the sequel to a warrant issued last week wherein the father of the young lady charged PROWSE with the crime of rape alleging that the girl had been seduced by PROWSE and that she was under 18 years of age. Later Mr. SORRELLS was convinced that he was in error and that there was no foundation for the charge, so he withdrew it. The young couple, who are both highly respected in the community, it seems had been "keeping company" for some time and wished to get married but the father objected and the result was the charge, withdrawal of same and the marriage. The young couple, notwithstanding the storm just previous to their embarking on the boat that sails the matrimonial sea, it is hoped, will have a long and joyous voyage.

Vitals June 1915 Mariposa Gazette

June 5, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

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Obituaries, marriages and birth announcements.
 

WILSON, Mrs. H. June 5, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. H. WILSON, daughter of Peter HILLIARD, of El portal, died at that town last Wednesday morning of consumption. The remains were taken to Madera and interred by the side of relatives. She was about 18 years of age and leaves a year old baby to bear the loss of a devoted mother. In that land to which she has gone let us hope Dorothy WILSON has found recompense for the sorrows and ills of earth which were heaped heavily upon her.

COOK, Mrs. Mary Sheridan June 5, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Mary Sheridan COOK, aged 86 years, a pioneer of Hornitos, died in Merced, on Sunday last. The cause of death was general debility due to old age.

KEEFER, Charles M. June 5, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Charles M. KEEFER, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John KEEFER of Merced, died at the homestead of his uncle, Jerry COLINS, near Usons, Sunday last, from consumption, after a long illness. The remains were taken to Merced for internment. Deceased was a bookkeeper and about 23 years of age.

WILSON, Mrs. Dorothy June 5, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Dorothy WILSON, daughter of Peter HILLIARD, of El Portal, died at that place on Wednesday of last week and was buried in Madera the Friday following. Consumption was the cause of death, She was aged about 18 years and leaves a child less than a year old.

AROS, Mrs. Caldonia June 12, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Caldonia AROS, wife of Adolph AROS, died suddenly from heart failure, at the Chickering residence on Greeley Hill, last Friday evening, June 4th. The deceased was a native of this county and 45 years of age. A large cortege followed the remains to their last resting place in the Coulterville public cemetery at one o'clock p.m., June 5th. The pall bearers were: L. M. SAIN, William WIVELL, A. GUERRA, Herman HOGER, George WARNE and William H. LEVAN. Deceased leaves a husband and a sister to mourn.

VanDINE, William Henry, McCULLOUGH and BASORE, Tom  June 12, 1915 Mariposa Gazette
                             MARIPOSA PIONEERS SUCOMB TO AGE

      William Henry VanDINE, well known in Mariposa county some thirty years ago, when he used to come here with the C. C. SMITH band of sheep, died at Cuperino, Santa Clara county recently.
      John C. McCULLOUGH, a prominent attorney and politician of Mariposa in the late 50's died in New York on May 29th. McCULLOUGH represented this district in the legislature while a resident here and afterwards on his return to Vermont was elected governor of the state.
      Tom BASORE, aged 88 years, a pioneer cattleman of the high sierras, died in Coase Gold on Friday last. He leaves a son, Tom BASORE of Coarse Gold.

LUCAS-SOUTHARD June 12, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                            MARRIED NEAR USONA ON SUNDAY LAST

      Valentine N. LUCAS and Mary J. SOUTHARD, both of Usona, were married on Sunday last at the THOMPSON place, Justice W. A. SCOTT officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob THOMPSON, the owners of the place and still making it their home, were married there 40 years ago and this is the first time a marriage ceremony has been performed there since. Mr. LUCAS is a well known nurseryman of the Chowchilla country and the bride is a former resident of Bear Valley.

GREELEY, Miss Elvira June 19, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                      HANDS OF DEATH CLAIMS YOUNG LADY AT WAWONA

      Miss Elvira GREELEY, daughter of Mrs. Mary  Greeley GUIGG, died at her home at Wawona Tuesday of this week. Kidney trouble, from which she had long been a sufferer, is given as the cause of death. Miss GREELEY was a native of this county and 22 years of age. The remains were shipped to San Francisco Tuesday night and the funeral was held in that city on Thursday.

SORRELS, Eldridge June 19, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                         YOUNG CHILD DIES YESTERDAY AT COLORADO

      Eldridge, the three and one-half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. SORRELS of Colorado, died at their home yesterday morning. The child had been sick about one week from an ailment that resembled diphtheria in a mild form. Internment will be had in the family plot at Colorado to-day.
      Fearing that the disease may be contagious the school at that place has been ordered closed.

HUNTER, William C. June 19, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                       KILLED WHILE VIEWING MINE NEAR NEVADA CITY

      William C. HUNTER, a mining engineer, who several years ago operated in Hunter's Valley, and two other men were killed at the Columbia mine near Nevada City last Saturday. At the time of his death HUNTER was making an examination of the mine for a large company which he represented.
      A round of holes had been set off at 11 o'clock in the morning and at 2 o'clock, tree hours later, the three engineers re-entered the tunnel to take samples from the ledge, It is believed that one of them picked into a missed hole. The bodies were found all huddled together 425 feet in the tunnel on a pile of rock, indicating that it as more the concussion than the shot that caused death.

Vitals July 1915 Mariposa Gazette

July 3, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 3, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      MASCHIO- In Providence Hospital, Oakland, June 27, 1915, to the wife of J. B. MASCHIO, of Hunter's Valley, a daughter.

July 10, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

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July 17, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 17, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      WALKER- In Mariposa, July 13, 1915, to the wife of Chas. J. WALKER, a son.

July 24, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

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July 31, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 15, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      LOGAN- In Mariposa, July 26, 1915, to the wife of Ben LOGAN, a son.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

WILLIAMS, Benjamin July 3, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                             YOUNG MAN KILLED NEAR EL PORTAL.

      Benjamin WILLIAMS, a native of California, in the employ of the Yosemite Lumber Company, was killed near El Portal Tuesday and an inquest was held on the remains by Coroner Johnson Wednesday. The man was placing a chain beneath a log and in a stooping position when the log became dislodged and rolled against another jamming the man's head between the two, killing him instantly. The remains were shipped to Shingle Springs, Eldorado county, for internment where his relatives reside. He was about 25 years of age.

FIELD-JEFFERY July 3, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Madera, Monday, to Emmett FIELD, of La Grange, Cal., and Miss Maud JEFFERY of Briceburg.

McCARTHY, W. July 3, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                           MINER KILLED AT MOUNTAIN KING MINE.

      Coroner D. E. JOHNSON was called to the Mountain King mine last Monday to hold an inquest on the body of W. McCARTHY, a miner employed at that mine who was caved on that morning. About a ton of rock fell on the unfortunate man and death was instantaneous. Nothing is known of the deceased, he having resided at Mt. King only about one month. The man was about 59 years of age. The body was interred at Mt. King Tuesday.

JEFFERY, Mrs. Elizabeth July 10, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                     DEATH OF MRS. E. JEFFERY A COULTERVILLE PIONEER.

      Mrs. Elizabeth JEFFERY passed away at her home, Hotel Jeffery, at 6:15 o'clock on Saturday morning, July 3d, 1915. She had been in poor health for some months and her death was not unexpected. In her passing Coulterville and Mariposa County lost one of its oldest and most highly respected residents.
      Mrs. JEFFERY was 69 years of age and had resided in the northern section of Mariposa county since girlhood.
      She was a native of Cardiff, Wales, from which county, when she was five years of age, her parents migrated to America, locating for awhile in Pennsylvania. Leaving Pennsylvania she came "round the horn" in the early days before the advent of the "iron horse," or transcontinental railroads. She settled in Coulterville and later married George JEFFERY, who was then  interested in mining in this county. Mr. JEFFERY died several years ago . From this union there were eight children born, five of whom survive, namely: Mrs. Ida SMALLEY,Hanford; Mrs. Sarah THOMPSON, San Francisco; George A. JEFFERY, Coulterville; Mrs. Lizzie BROWN, Grass Valley; John JEFFERY, Briceburg.
      For the past fifty years Mrs. JEFFERY has made her home in Coulterville, where she conducted, until her death, the widely known hostelry which bears her name,-- Hotel Jeffery.
      The funeral took place last Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and a large cortege followed the remains to their last resting place in the public cemetery.
      Services at the grave were brief and of impressive simplicity. The Rev. Mr. HUFF, who conducted the services, read briefly from the scriptures and spoke of the beauty and charity of Mr. JEFFERY'S life. The floral pieces and flowers were many and beautiful.
      The pall bearers were: Charles C. FORD, Edward GRENFELL, John PENDRAY, Thomas REESE, Herman HOGER, Demitrio BRUSHI.

SMITH-CALHOUN July 10, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Merced last Saturday to James R. SMITH of Le Grand and Miss Grace C. CALHOUN of Whiterock.

CAVAGNARO, birth July 10, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Rejoice in Another Daughter.

      From Oakland comes word of the birth on July 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. CAVAGNARO, of Hornitos, where Mrs. CAVAGNARO with her little daughter, Helen Grace; her mother, Mrs. JOHNSON, and sister, Miss Georgia JOHNSON of Keokuk, Iowa, and sister, Mrs. W. T. CAMPBELL, of Kansas City, are spending the summer. Congratulations are being received. Both mother and daughter are doing fine.

WEBBER, Jake July 10, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                        LOGGER KILLED AT SUGAR PINE LUMBER CAMP

      Jake WEBBER, an employee of the Madera Sugar Pine Company at Camp 2, near Wawona, was fatally injured on Thursday of last week while at work in the woods when a log, thrown about thirty feet by the cable, struck him.
      WEBBER was immediately placed on board a logging train but died before the hospital at Sugar Pine was reached. Coroner JOHNSON was summoned and an inquest held the following day.
      Deceased was a native of Idaho and 39 years of age. The body was taken to Madera and from there shipped to Lodi for internment where his mother and two sisters resided.

CONVERSE, birth July 10, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Born- On Greeley Hill, Sunday, July 4th, to Mr. and Mrs. John CONVERSE, Jr., a fine big baby boy. Dr. GOYRTTE of Jamestown, was the attending physician. Mother and son are doing well and papa John- well, he is doing the best he can, considering.

GALLISON-AITKEN July 17, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Roy G. GALLISON of Santa Ana and Miss Bessie AITKEN of Los Angelese were married in the latter city on July 15th. The couple will make their home in Santa Ana.

JENNINGS, Mrs. Lean July 17, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                         DEATH FOLOWS OPERATION FOR APPENDICITIS

      Mrs. Lena JENNINGS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. MUELLER of Hornitos, died in the German Hospital, San Francisco, on July 9th, following an operation  for appendicitis. The remains were brought to Hornitos on Saturday last and the funeral was held on Sunday. Deceased was about 19 years of age. The death of Mrs. JENNINGS makes the third death in the MUELLER family in the past year.

SHIMER, Arthur July 24, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Died- In San Francisco, Tuesday, July 20, 1915, Arthur the beloved son of Arthur SHIMER, and brother of Doris and William SHIMER, a native of Coulterville, aged 8 years.

LUCCHESI-REDMAN July 24, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued by County Clerk GALLISON on Monday to Raymond J. LUCCHESI of Merced and Miss Hazel A. REDMAN of Cathey's Valley.

PHASR, Meaki July 24, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                       EXPLOSION KILLS MINER IN SHAFT AT EARLY MINE

      Meaki PHASR, a miner employed at the Early mine, Sweetwater, was killed on Friday of last week by an explosion of dynamite. The deceased and a man named John ROGERS were at work in the shaft at the mine and had prepared a round of holes for blasting. In "spitting" the fuse the candle used by PHASR was put out and before a place of safety could be reached the explosion occurred. He was struck in the face and breast and death resulted about an hour and a half later. RODGERS was not injured. Coroner JOHNSON was immediately summoned and an inquest held.
      Deceased was a native of Poland and 27 years of age. Internment was had at the Sweetwater cemetery. From papers found among deceased's effects it is believed that he has relatives residing in Philadelphia.

LUCCHESI-REDMAN July 24, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                         POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE JOINED IN WEDLOCK

      At high noon yesterday at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and MRS. John REDMAN in Cathey's Valley, occurred the marriage of Hazel Anette REDMAN to Raymond J. LOCCHESI. Rev. John KENNEY, pastor of the Cathey's Valley Methodist Church, officiated. Miss Alma PRAIRIE of Merced acted as bridesmaid and the groom was assisted by Herbert MAXFIELD, also of this city. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served and the newlyweds motored to Merced and took passage on the Saint for Los Angeles and will spend the next three weeks visiting the Expositions and seeing other California sights. A new home is being completed for them on Twentieth street and they will use apartments until this is ready for occupancy.
      This wedding unites two of the most popular young people in this section. The bride, while a resident of Mariposa county, has a large number of friends in Merced, and is nt only a beautiful and accomplished young lady, but has many other attractive qualities that have popularized her with all acquaintances. Mr. LUCCHESI is one of the coming young business men of the city, a member of the firm of D. LUCCHESI and Sons, is honest, upright and progressive and is also active in musical circles. We join with their many friends in extending congratulations and welcoming them as Merced homemakers.- Merced Star.

JENNINGS, Mrs. Lena July 24, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      We are all in sympathy with Rudolph MUELLER of Hornitos regarding the death of his sister, Mrs. JENNINGS. Mr. MUELLER is employed with the Victory Furnace Co. of this place and is one of us.

BREWER, Mrs. Alice July 31, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                             INSECT BITE IS FATAL TO YOUNG LADY.

      Mrs. Alice R. BREWER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willis BREWER of Green Mountain, died Sunday at the Burnett Sanitarium in Fresno from the effects of an insect bite received on a visit in Yosemite Valley. The poison entered her system and had gone to far when assistance was called to allow of her life being saved.
      The remains were brought to Green Mountain and the funeral held from the home of her parents on Monday.
      Miss BREWER was a teacher in the Dunlop School District, Madera county. She was a native of California and 26 years of age. Besides her parents she leaves to mourn several brothers and sisters and the sympathy of all is extended to them in their bereavement.

DOLAN, Sheriff J. P. July 31, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                       SHERIFF OF MONO COUNTY KILLED BY MEXICANS

      In a fight with two Mexicans, whom he attempted to arrest for arson, Sheriff J. P. DOLAN of Mono county was fatally wounded Sunday evening. Two shots took effect, one in the abdomen and the other in the hip. Death resulted from the wounds on Tuesday.
      A posse of fifty men started in pursuit of the Mexicans and caught up with them near Mono Lake. The fugitives were well armed and began firing the instant the posse came upon them, slightly wounding one man. After an exchange of about fifty shots, both Mexicans fell mortally wounded, and died in a few minutes.

Vitals August 1915 Mariposa Gazette

August 7, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

August 14, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

August 21, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

August 28, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 28, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      LOWE- In Merced, August 20, 1915, to the wife of F. E. LOWE of Mountain King, a son.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

ELLIS, Arthur August 7, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Arthur ELLIS, the 12 year old son of W. A. ELLIS, chairman of the Madera County Board of Supervisors, was drowned on Monday at a resort known as The Pines. The body was brought to Madera for internment.

BAILEY, John R. August 7, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      John R. BAILEY, a well known resident of the Greeley district, died at his home Thursday morning. No particulars as to the cause of death have been received here.

MATTUSCH, Charles August 7, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                       RANCH EMPLOYEE FOUND DEAD NEAR FAIRMEAD

      Charles  MATTUSCH, a ranch hand employed on the Will DORN ranch, five miles north of FAIRMEAD, was found dead at the ranch house yesterday by Mr. DORN. MATTUSCH had been employed a week ago, and Mr. DORN had gone yesterday to see how he was getting on. The man had evidently been dead less than a day as twentyfour clock was still running.
      Bob JAY went out after the body at once upon being notified, brining it in and holding the burial yesterday at Arbor Vitae cemetery.
      MATTUSCH was 74 years of age, and had lived in Madera county for several years, at different times being an inmate of the county hospital. He has no known relatives.- Madera Tribune, Aug. 2nd.
      MATTUSCH was a former resident of Mariposa. He later moved to Oakvale district where he lived a few years.

BOGAN, Mrs. Margaret K. August 7, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                        PIONEER RESIDENT DIES AT SAN RAFAEL HOME

      Mrs. Margaret K. BOGAN, a pioneer resident of Mariposa, but for many years residing at San Rafael, passed away at her home last Monday. She was the wife of the late Charles BOGAN, who for many years conducted a general merchandise store in Mariposa. Deceased was a native of Ireland. Funeral services were held at her home in San Rafael on Wednesday, internment being private.
      Mrs. BOGAN was among the best known of the old residents of Mariposa and all will hear with regret the news of her death.

BAILEY, John R. August 14, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      It is with regret that we chronicle the death of Jhn R. BAILEY, which occurred at his home on Greeley Hill, Wednesday, August 4th, the cause of death being heart trouble. Mr. BAILEY was a native of Maryland and about 83 years of age. He arrived and located in this county early in 1896, and followed farming as his principle vocation. Some eleven years ago he was united in marriage to Mrs. Bridget Ann FIELDS, who survives him, and who has the sympathy of the entire community in her great loss. The funeral took place from the home residence on Greeley Hill, Thursday, August 5th, and the remains was followed by a large cortege of sorrowing friends to their last resting place in the Coulterville cemetery. The services at the grave were read by Edward GRENFELL, Sr. The pall bearers were: Joseph HOWLAND, John W. THOMPSON, Joseph VIGNA, Wm. L. CANOVA, Herman HOGER, Lucas WASGATT.

BRIGHT, birth August 14, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A daughter was born in Modesto Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Henry BRIGHT. Mrs. BRIGHT before her marriage was Miss Hattie HASKELL of Coulterville.

MADRIL, Fernando August 21, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Fernando MADRIL, an inmate of the county hospital, died Monday, aged 82 years. He was brought to the hospital about a month ago from Hornitos. The old man fell from the second story of the hospital building to the ground one day last week and this accident was no doubt was the cause of death. Internment was had in the public cemetery on Tuesday.

BREWER, Miss Alice August 21, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                                          In Memoriam.

      Our community was shocked by the tragic and untimely death of Miss Alice BREWER. She was on her vacation trip to the Yosemite Valley having a pleasant time, when she was bitten on the face by a poisonous insect. A distressing blood poison issued and all medical aid was unavailing. She was born April 10th, 1899, in Mariposa county, and educated in her native county. She died in the Burnett Sanitarium at Fresno, July 25, 1915, aged 26 years, 3 months and 15 days. She professed faith in Christ during her last illness and was recieved by baptism into the Methodist church. She was possessed of a gentle and loving disposition and was held in the highest esteem by a large circle of friends. She had taught school for seven years, the last three in the same locality, and was to return to the same school the ensuing term. She was a leader in athletics, having been elected captain of the Mill Creek girl's baseball team.
      She attended church and Sunday school regularly and will be greatly missed in the school, church and social life of the community where she had been teaching.
      Two sisters and one brother were with her when she died, and she was unconscious for six hours before death took her.
      Others that were near and dear to her arrived a few minutes to late. She expressed herself as being ready to cross the river of death and urged her loved ones to so live as to be ready for the last summons.
      She is survived by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. BREWER, six sisters, Mrs. J. SUMNER, Mrs. C. B. DEATSCH, Mrs. Lorena, Violet and Vera BREWER, and five brothers, Frank, Edward, Thomas, George and Vernal. Besides relatives and friends that mourn her departure, there is another fond and sacred tie that is broken by the ruthless hand of death..

                                    "Not now but in coming years,
                                     It may be in the better land.
                                We shall read the meaning of our tears.
                                Up there sometime we will understand."

                                  "Why what we long for most of all
                                    Eludes so oft our eager hands.
                                Why hopes are crushed and castles fall.
                               Up there sometimes we will understand."
     A Friend.
     Green Mountain, Aug. 14, 1915.

LOUNSBURY, Mrs. C. Edward August 28, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                                          In Memoriam.

      Yosemite friends- and they are many - of the late Mrs. C. Edward LOUNSBURY were shocked over her death in Merced early Monday morning. Because these friends have spoken to me in such convincing sincerity of the exceptionally lovely character of the departed lady, it seems fitting to offer an appreciation from Yosemite, her husband being a member of a business firm here and Mrs. LOUNSBURY a not infrequent visitor.
      Not in vain has she lived, whose death could call forth from those united by no tie of blood such true sorrow as was manifested in Yosemite upon the passing of Mrs. LOUNSBURY. An inspiration to a better life her example should be to us all that our good deeds like hers may live after us and that no words but kind ones can be truthfully spoken.
      Eulogy of a personal friend these lines are not but the spontaneous tribute from the writer to one of her own sex worthy of the highest praise.
      With every virtue adorns womanhood she was endowed in generous measure. With charity so broad she asked not if friend or stranger the one who needed aid. Devoted to the duties of her home and to her family she was an ideal wife and mother and by that alone entitled to highest honor.
      Mrs. Helena Augusta LOUNSBURY was a native of San Francisco and twenty nine years of age. She was the mother of two children, Earl and Gladys LOUNSBURY. Her funeral was held this afternoon from Nordgren's undertaking parlors in Merced.
      While friends hare are sad they sympathize deeply with her husband, her children and other relatives, who are deprived of her helpful companionship.

     E. BOLTON.
     Yosemite, Aug. 25, 1915.

Vitals September 1915 Mariposa Gazette

September 4, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

Born September 4, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      SWEITZER- In Mariposa, August 27, 1915, to the wife of R. SWEITZER, a son.

September 11, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

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September 18, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

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September 25, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

Born September 25, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      PEARD- In Merced, Sept. 17, 1915, to the wife of Harold PEARD, a son.

      FUJIMARI- At Mountain King, Sept. 19, 1915, to the wife of Masami FUJIMARI (Japanese) a son.

Died September 25, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      PEARD- In Merced, Sept. 17, 1915, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold PEARD.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements

SMITH, Joseph September 4, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Joseph S. SMITH, a prominent rancher of the Granite Springs district, passed away on Friday last at Merced Falls. The funeral, which was held on Sunday forenoon, was conducted by I. O. O. F. Lodge, No. 104, of this place, and of which order he had been a member for many years. Internment was had in Granite Springs cemetery. Mr. SMITH was about 50 years of age and a native of California. He leaves a widow and two brothers to mourn his demise and the sympathy of the entire community is extended to them in their great loss.

PENDRAY-HACNEY September 4, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      John PENDRAY, age 33, Tobar, Nev. and Freda HACKNEY, age 38, Bakersfield, Cal., were quietly married in Oakland on August 26th. After a short honeymoon they will make their home in Tobar, Nevada, where the groom is engaged in farming. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John PENDRAY, Sr., of this place.

DERRICK, Henry September 4, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                             OLD TIME RESIDENT DIES IN MERCED

      Henry DERRICK, a well known colored gardener, aged about 75 years , died at the county hospital at 1:30 this afternoon, after a brief but intense illness. He had been suffering for several days before going to the hospital to-day, and an autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death, which is thought to be an intestinal disturbance. The deceased was a native of Alabama, where he grew up in slavery. He came to California in 1877 and located in Merced about twelve years ago. Although he did not know the exact date of his birth, his age is believed to be about 75 years. He is survived by a widow. - Merced Sun, August 30.

NUTTER, Charles W. September 4, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                        YOUNG MAN FATALLY INJURED NEAR WAWONA

      Charles W. NUTTER, while employed hauling logs to Quigg saw mill at Wawona, was fatally injured last Tuesday when a large log rolled over his body. NUTTER lived until Thursday evening, when death ended his sufferings. He was about 31 years of age.
      The funeral will be held to-day at 1 p.m., internment taking place at Grant's Springs. Mr. NUTTER is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. NUTTER, and several brothers and sisters.

JONES, Orval September 4, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                       YOUNG BOY DIES FROM ACCIDENTAL RIFLE SHOT

      Orval JONES, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. JONES of Cathey's Valley, died in the Merced Sanitarium Saturday night, the result of being accidentally shot in the head with a 22-caliber rifle. The accident happened the day previous near Le Grand. The deceased was about nine years of age. He is survived by his parents, one brother and two sisters. The funeral was held on Sunday, internment being in the I. O. O. F. cemetery, Merced.

ROWLAND, Mrs. Susan Mary September 11, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                       PIONEER WOMAN IS BURIED AT CATHEY'S VALLEY

      The remains of Mrs. Susan Mary ROWLAND, a Merced and Mariposa pioneer, who died in Berkeley last Saturday, were taken to Cathey's Valley yesterday morning for burial. Rev. John KENNEY of Mariposa, pastor of the M. E. Church, of which the deceased was a lifelong member, officiated at the service.
      Mrs. Susan M. ROWLAND was born in Lawrence county, Arkansas, November 15, 1835; married James H. ROWLAND, October, 1850; came to California in 1852 across the plains by ox team, arriving at the Mariposa mines October 23, 1852, eight months on the way; went to Kings river, Fresno county, in 1865. Her husband died there in 1871. Eight children were born to them, of whom six are living, as follows: Lloyd H., Charles G., James W., Mary L., EGENHOFF, 'Eleanor and  William A. There are nineteen grandchildren, all in California. Mrs. ROWLAND returned to Mariposa county in 1873 and lived there until 1895. Since then she has resided with her daughter, Mrs. M. L. EGENHOFF, in Ventura county, Oakland and deferent sections of the San Joaquin Valley, coming to Merced from Madera in March of the present year. Her life was long and active.- Merced Sun, Sept. 6.

NAJAR, Josefa September 11, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Died At Bear Valley.

      Josefa, wife of Felize NAJAR, of Bear Valley, suffered a stroke of paralysis Saturday from the effects of which she died Tuesday. She was buried Thursday at Bear Valley cemetery. The funeral was attended by many. She leaves an aged husband and a grown family of sons and daughters to mourn.

SMITH, J. I. September 11, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Last Sabbath morning, August 29th, the last sad rites were performed for J. I. SMITH, who had passed away on Friday. The services, both at the house and the cemetery, were conducted by the Odd Fellows, of which organization the deceased was a member. Many friends were present to pay their last tribute to the dead. Mr. SMITH leaves a widow and two small sons to mourn and miss him. Mrs. SMITH'S brother, Will COOK, of Long Beach, came to be with her in her hour of bereavement.

BARRETT, Mrs. Joseph September 11, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                         AN AGED PIONEER LADY PASSES TO LONG REST

      Mrs. Joseph BARRETT died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. E. NEWMAN, in Berkeley, on Thursday morning of last week at the advanced age of 83 years. She was a native of Scotland but had spent most of her life in America having come here when a girl. She was a pioneer of Mariposa county having lived at BARRETT'S Ferry, on the Merced river in early days and afterward moved to Merced Falls. She leaves a number of children and grandchildren to mourn. The remains were laid to rest in Sunset View cemetery.

AUL, Samuel September 11, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                          SAMUEL AUL DIED AT STOCKTON LAST WEEK

      On Friday of last week County Clerk GALLISON received a telephone message from Stockton announcing that Samuel AUL, a pioneer of this county, aged 84 years, had died at the State Hospital. Mr. AUL was a well known and prominent citizen of the county in his younger days. In 1872 he left the county and went to Merced to work at his trade- carpenter and builder, but soon returned and began farming at Cathey's Valley. He suffered reverses and a few years ago, owing to old age, gave up farming and was admitted as a patient to the county hospital. About a year ago he became feeble minded and was committed to the state institution. He was an upright and honorable man and had many friends.

BAINES-TRESIDDER September 18, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                           MT. BULLION COUPLE MARRIED TUESDAY.

      Thomas M. BAINES, Jr. and Miss Elizabeth TRESIDDER, of Mt. Bullion, Mariposa county, were married at 11 o'clock this morning at St. Luke's Episcopal church by Rev. W. H. HAWKEN, the ceremony being witnessed by the bride's mother and R. O. JACKSON of Mt. Bullion, the groom is an instructor in the Case school of applied sciences at Cleaveland, Ohio, but has been making  his home at Mt. Bullion for a number of months during which he has been connected with the mining interest there. The bride's family came from Cornwall, England. The
couple left at noon for the eastern city where the groom will resume his work in the scientific school. - Merced Sun, Sept. 14th.

LATCHAW, Albert September 18, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Albert LATCHAW died at the home of his father, Frank M. LATCHAW, near Hornitos, on Tuesday last. He was a native of California, aged 21 years.

DICK, China September 18, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                            OLD CHINESE DIES IN COUNTY HOSPITAL

      China DICK, well-known in Coulterville, Yosemite and Wawona, who was recently brought to the county hospital from Coulterville died Saturday and was buried in the public cemetery Monday. He had been a cook at the different mountain resorts for many years and was trustworthy and faithful and had many friends, but he was an inveterate gambler and like all good sports died broke. He was about 61 years of age and a native of China.

George SHIMER September 25, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      George SHIMER, an old time resident of Coulterville, died in the hospital at Merced Thursday morning after an illness of several weeks. The remains  were taken to Coulterville where internment was had yesterday. The deceased was 48 years of age.

Vitals October 1915 Mariposa Gazette

October 2, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

Born October 2, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      McELLLIGOTT- In Mt. Bullion, September 30, 1915, to the wife of Chas. McELLIGOTT, a son.

October 9, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

October 16, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

Born October 16, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      SOUZA- In Merced, October 10, 1915, to the wife of J. R. SOUZA, twin sons.

      FINCH- At Bagby, October 11, 1915, to the wife of Chas. W. FINCH, a son.

October 23, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

Married October 23, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      PEAT-BLACK- In Berkeley, September 29, 1915, John M. PEAT and Miss Annie E. BLACK.

October 30, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

Born October 30, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      PEREGOY- Near Merced, October 22, 1915, to the wife of Fred PEREGOY, a son.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements

LAKIN, Jacob D. October 2, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Jocob D. LAKIN, an aged man residing near the Smither ranch, was found dead at his home Thursday evening. Details of his death have not been learned. Coroner JOHNSON was summoned and left yesterday morning to hold an inquest.

SHIMER, George October 2, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      The funeral of the late George SHIMER took place on the 24th inst., the remains being interred in the Coulterville cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. W. HUFF. A large cortege of sorrowing friends followed the remains to their last resting place for George SHIMER was a true friend, a man well thought of and a man who always had a kind word for everybody. The pall bearers were: Herman HOGER, Chas. C. FORD, Alexander GUERRA, John W. THOMPSON, L. M. SAIN and Jas. A. GOSS. Mr. SHIMER, was an old time resident of this district and a pioneer blacksmith. He was a native of Coulterville and the second eldest son of the late James SHIMER, one of the first settlers of Coulterville. He was 48 years, 7 months and 27 days of age at the time of his death. Deceased was a member of a family of eight of which a brother, Arthur SHIMER, survives. He is also survived by three daughters and one son, namely: Mrs. Ren LEWIS of Mountain King, Mrs. Charles V. ELLIS of Yosemite, Mrs. John F. ASHWORTH of El Portal and George SHIMER, Jr., of Coulterville.

BURCH-THOMAS October 2, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                   WELL KNOWN YOUNG LADY BECOMES MADERAN'S BRIDE

      Miss Elsie THOMAS, well known in this city, where she has resided for a number of years and Marcus BURCH, son of Dr. E. LEE BURCH of Madera, were married recently in Martinez. Mr. and Mrs. BURCH arrived from the north on the early morning train and will spend a few days here before deciding definitely where they will make their future home.
      This news will come as a surprise to many of Mrs. BURCH'S friends here, although it was announced when she left Madera for Martinez a week ago that a wedding would probably take place.
      The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Minnie THOMAS and has a large circle of friends in this community. Mr. BURCH is also well known here and has many friends.- Madera Mercury, September 25th.

DANERI, Mrs. Ambrose E. October 9, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                          DEATH ANGEL SUMMONS ESTIMABLE LADY.

      After an illness lasting nearly a year, Mrs. Ambrose E. DANERI was called to her final rest at 4 o'clock this morning, death occurring at the family home at 135 20th street. While the passing of this estimable lady was not entirely unexpected, the announcement of the end was never-the-less somewhat of a shock to friends and acquaintances.
      Mrs. DANERI was born in Wellington, Illinois, and would have been 31 years old on the 24th of this month. She came to California in 1900 for the benefit of her health which was then failing, and lived for a few years at Richmond and other points about the bay. On April 8, she was married in San Francisco to Ambrose E. DANERI, who was then employed by the Santa Fe at Richmond. They moved to the Horseshoe Bend vineyard near Coulterville, which property Mr. DANERI had charge of for a year, and then for a while they resided at the DANERI home place, which is near Coulterville. In 1909 they came to Merced, since which time Mr. DANERI has been one of the trusted employees in the post office.
      Two children were born to bless the union- a little girl who will be 11 years old in February, and a little boy who will be 9 years old in January. The deceased also leaves three brothers, who live in the east. Two of them will be here Sunday, and the funeral will be held in this city probably Sunday afternoon.
      By those who knew her best Mrs. DANERI is described as a lady of high ideals and great strength of character, always manifesting an untiring devotion to the interest of her home and family. In their overwhelming sorrow Mr. DANERI and his motherless little ones have the sincere sympathy of this community.- Merced Sun, Oct. 1.

UPTON, Mrs. Eliza October 9, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Eliza UPTON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph SEATON, of Green Mountain, died at the home of her parents last Tuesday, after an illness of many months. Consumption was the cause of death. Deceased is survived by her parents, two sisters and three young children, two girls and one boy. Mrs. UPTON was a native of California and about 30 years of age. The remains were interred in the family plot at Green Mountain on Wednesday.

LAKIN, Jacob D. October 9, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                              CORONER JOHNSON HOLDS INQUEST

      Jacob D. LAKIN, who was mentioned as being found dead at the Sam WESTFALL place, near Ursona, in last week's Gazette, was, according to the verdict of the coroner's jury, a native of Maryland, aged 77 years and death was caused from hemorrhage of the lungs. The facts stated to the Gazette by Coroner JOHNSON after his return from holding the inquest are as follows.
      The old gentleman had been stopping at Sam WESTFALL'S for some time and was greatly enfeebled from old age and lung trouble. On Thursday, September 30th, Mr. WESTFALL and his son, Eldridge, were away from home and on their return in the afternoon, they missed the old man and made search for him. His body was found about 50 feet from the house, where he had been lying in a hammock and had undoubtedly fell out, while suffering with the hemorrhage, and died. The hogs had attacked the body and the head and arms were in a badly mutilated condition. Mr. LAKIN was a carpenter by trade. He was well liked by all who knew him and all will regret to hear of his death.

BRUSCHI, Marco October 16, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Marco BRUSCHI, an early day resident of this county, died at his home in San Diego on Wednesday. Deceased was a brother of the late Francisco BRUSCHI od Coulterville. He is survived by two children, both of whom reside in San Diego.

SPENCER-ELSTON October 16, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      H. P. SPENCER, cashier of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Merced, was quietly married in Mill Valley last Saturday to Miss Eva A. ELSTON, of Denver, Colorado.

COOK, Charles Benjamin October 16, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                         CHARLES BENJAMIN COOK DIED AT OAKLAND

      Charles Benjamin COOK, a pioneer of the San Joaquin valley and for many years a resident of this county, died in Oakland yesterday on his 59th birthday and will be buried here to-morrow morning from the mortuary chapel. He was a native of San Joaquin county and was the son of Joshua C. and Maria Sheridan COOK, natives of  Virginia and England respectively. Through his mother, who died recently, he was a descendent of General Philip SHERMAN and a distant relative of Benjamin FRANKLIN. The early life of deceased was spent in Merced county, where his father engaged in sheep and cattle raising, and for many years the son followed the farming occupation of his father, and was afterwards engaged in business in Merced Falls. At the age of 22 he was married to Mollie SHOCKLEY, sister of Sol SHOCKLEY of this city. Three years ago he moved to Oakland. His death, occurring  yesterday, came as a climax of failing health for a number of months.- He is survived by the widow, a son, Edgar H. COOK, of Oakland; a daughter, Mrs. G. F. CODDINGTON , and a brother, James COOK, of Merced. The remains were shipped to Merced to-day and the hour for the funeral has been set at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning. Internment will be made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.- Merced Sun, Oct. 11.

ECKER-STOCKTON October 16, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                         OTTO ECKER MARRIES MISS ALICE STOCKTON

      Otto ECKER, of Coarse Gold, and Miss Alice STOCKTON, of Madera, were married in Stockton last week. Mr. ECKER is a well known young farmer and his bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. STOCKTON of Madera, and has taught school in Fresno county for the past several terms. They left Stockton for Los Angeles where they will spend their honeymoon, after which they will return to Coarse Gold and make their home in the mountains.- Madera Tribune.

WICKHAM birth October 23, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Born- In Stockton, October 19, 1915, to Mr. and Mrs. WICKHAM (nee FERRARI) a son.

BALL-SKIDMORE October 23, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Merced last Saturday to Arthur C. BALL of Merced and Margaret D. SKIDMORE of Usona, Mariposa county.

WESTFALL, Mrs. Martha J. October 23, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Martha J. WESTFALL, an old resident of the Darrah district, passed away at her home Thursday. The internment was had yesterday. She is survived by the following children: Rev. C. K. WESTFALL, S. W. WESTFALL, J. D. WESTFALL, Mrs. N. J. DAVIDSON and Mrs. Thos. NUTTER.

FLEMING, birth October 23, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Born- In Snelling, October 11th, to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton FLEMING, a son. The parents are residents of Corner district, near Coulterville, and spent last summer and other seasons in Yosemite.

Blind Charley October 30, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Blind Charley, an Indian, said to be over 100 years of age, died at the rancheria above town Tuesday morning. The funeral was held Wednesday, internment being in the Catholic cemetery.

CORNETT-HICKS October 30, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Oakland on Wednesday to Irwin T. CORNETT of Cathay and Miss Zetta O. HICKS of Mariposa.

PRESTON-PAINE October 30, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      The home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward PAINE in Mullin's canyon, near Oakvale, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on October 20th, when their daughter, Miss Ruby PAINE, was joined in marriage to Emery PRESTON. The color scheme of green and white was carried out by using mountain ferns. The groom was attended by William CHAPMAN and Charles PAINE. Miss Mabel PAINE and Miss Sarah SMITH were bridesmaids. Rev. C. S. WINANS officiated in his usual impressive manner.

      Mr. PRESTON is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. PRESTON, pioneers of this county, and a young man of steady habits and is engaged in stockraising. Miss PAINE is a young lady of pleasing personality and has a host of friends in this community and in Merced.
      These estimable young people commence housekeeping at once in their own home taking with them the best wishes of a host of friends and neighbors.

McCAULEY, birth October 30, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Born- in San Francisco, October- 1915, to Mr. and Mrs. F. W. McCAULEY of El Portal, a daughter.

RIBERA, Lucio October 30, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                  MEXICAN LABORER MURDERED IN MERCED RIVER CANYON

      Lucio RIBERA, a Mexican section laborer employed by the Yosemite Valley Railroad Company, at Ned's gulch, was shot and fatally wounded Friday of last week by Francisco AROYO, a fellow worker. From the evidence adduced at the inquest the men had been quarreling during the forenoon of that day and RIBERA had asked the foreman, John BOHAN, for his time stating that he wanted to quit the job. Just before the dinner hour AROYO went to the camp house and secured a 32-caliber revolver and on his return at once began firing at RIBERA. Five shots were fired, two taking effect. One bullet penetrated near the left collar bone and the other in the back near the right shoulder both ranging downward. The wounded man grappled with his assailant and both rolled over the embankment into the river, a distance of about fifty feet. At that time it was not thought that RIBERA had been hit by the bullets as he was holding AROYO under the water in an effort to drown him when separated by the other men present. As soon as he was released the murderer started for the camp where he got a few of his belongings and escaped and up to this writing has not been captured. Sheriff FARNSWORTH has offered a reward of $50 for  his capture and cards giving a description of the murderer have been mailed to the various officers throughout the valley.
      The wounded man lived about ten minutes after being taken from the water. He was about 28 years of age and a native of Mexico. The inquest was held by Coroner JOHNSON the same day.

Vitals November 1915 Mariposa Gazette

November 6, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

Born November 6, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      MORRISON- At Merced Falls, October 27, 1915, to the wife of E. C. MORRISON, a son.

November 13, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

Born November 13, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      KECK- In Merced, November 6, 1915, to the wife of J. A. KECK, a son.

November 20, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

Born November 20, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      LOWRIE- In Mariposa, November 12, 1915, to the wife of W. H. LOWRIE, Jr., a daughter.

      BRUCE- Near Mariposa, November 16, 1915, to the wife of J. C. BRUCE, a daughter.

November 27, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

Obituaries. marriage and birth announcements.

TISCORNIA birth November 6, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A fine husky baby son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George TISCORNIA Sunday, October 31st, and that is one of the main reasons why George is wearing such a ear-to-ear smiles these days. Mother and son are doing nicely.

PROBASCO, Aldace W. November 6, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Aldace W. PROBASCO, a young man residing at Oakvale, was found dead on the road near the home of Andrus RAYNOR on Thursday. Deceased was engaged in driving team and a large pool of blood found near the body indicated that hemorrhage was the cause of death. No marks of violence was found on the body. He is survived by his wife and one child, his mother and several brother and sisters. An inquest was held on the body by Coroner NORGREN of Merced county.

DEMING, Vance November 6, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Early Monday morning death for the first time this year made its entry into Yosemite, ending the life of Vance A. DEMING, a porter at Camp Curry. A pall of sadness hung over the valley at news of this sad occurrence as it was known the young man, besides being steady and likeable in disposition, was the main support of his mother and sister, his father having died earlier this year. The family home is in Alameda, Cal. Death was rather unexpected. Camp Curry closed Sunday and he with other employees expected to leave Yosemite Monday for their homes. He became ill on Sunday and Dr. SCHENICK, who was camping in Yosemite attended him, Dr. COLEMAN being out on a trip in the mountains. He was found to be suffering from heart failure induced by chronic tonsillitis and aggravated by the high attitude, He was 25 years of age. The remains were shipped to Alameda to-day.

CORNETT-HICKS November 6, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                     CORNETT-HICKS WEDDING TAKES PLACE IN OAKLAND

      Irwin T, CORNETT of Cathey's Valley and Miss Zetta Olive HICKS were married at the home of the bride's grand-mother, Mrs. C. H. MacDONALD, in Oakland, Wednesday, October 27, 1915. The ceremony was performed by Rev. RHODDA of the Methodist Church.
      The bride is the only daughter of Dr. J. M. HICKS of Mariposa, is an unusually attractive young lady, an accomplished musician and during her short residence in Mariposa made many friends.
      The groom is the son of Supervisor and Mrs. H. W. CORNETT of Cathey's Valley, and is well and favorably known.
      Mr. and Mrs. CORNETT, after a week spent in San Francisco, returned to Cathey's Valley Wednesday evening at which place they will make their home. The best wishes of a host of friends go to the young couple for a prosperous and happy wedded life.

TISCORNIA, birth November 6, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A fine, husky baby son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George TISCORNIA Sunday, October 31st, and that is one of the main reasons why George is wearing such an ear-to-ear smile these days. Mother and son are doing nicely.

WELLINGTON, Tom November 6, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                            OLD TIME MINER TAKES LAST PROSPECT

      Tom WELLINGTON, a miner by occupation and about 65 years of age, died at the county hospital Sunday night to which place he had been taken the day previous. Pulmonary tuberculosis is given as the cause of death. Deceased was employed at the Princeton mine for several years during its operation and of late, when his health permitted, engaged in prospecting. The internment was had on Monday.

LEE, M. A. November 6, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      At midnight on Wednesday, October 27th, M. A. LEE, an old resident of this vicinity, passed away in Modesto. Mr. LEE had been ailing for some time and had gone to Modesto where he under went an operation. He rallied from the operation and was expected home in a few days when the end unexpectedly came. The news came as a shock to relatives and friends here.

GORDON-HOTZ November 13, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in San Francisco Thursday of last week to Eddie GORDON and Miss May HOTZ.

McFARLANE, Bob November 13, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                      BOB McFARLANE, NOTORIOUS OUTLAW, MURDERED

      Bob McFARLANE, a notorious outlaw and murderer of several men, was shot and instantly killed at Merced Falls, this county, Friday night of last week, near Cliff House Saloon, by Frank ("Dyke") DICKERSON, his second cousin and himself a worthless character.
      Two loads from a double barreled shotgun were fired into McFARLANE'S body. One load entered the right side tearing away part of the arm and the other entered the left breast.
      It appears the men have been living together on a piece of land recently taken up by McFARLANE and both men had been drinking heavily. Upon going to his home McFARLANE found DICKINSON lying in bed in a drunken stupor and after a quarrel administered a severe beating to DICKINSON and threatened to kill him. It is also alleged by DICKINSON that McFARLANE fired two shots at him with a 22- caliber automatic rifle, which missed their mark.
      DICKINSON was brought to Mariposa by Sheriff FARNSWORTH and placed in the county jail awaiting his preliminary hearing, which will be held in Hornitos next Monday before Justice ADAMS. To the officers he expressed regret that he was compelled to shoot McFARLANE, but states that under the circumstances he would do the same thing over again.
      The body of McFARLANE was taken to Merced shortly after the killing by Coroner NORDGREN of Merced county, it being removed before Coroner JOHNSON of this county had arrived on the scene. Mr. NORDGREN, however, was compelled to return the body to Merced Falls and the inquest was held by Mr. JOHNSON on Monday.

                                 M'FARLANE'S BLOODY CAREER

      McFARLANE in his long and adventurous career in California, New Mexico and Mexico has killed several men, and has been tried many times for assaults with attempt to murder. He has been a prisoner in San Quentin and the penitentiary at Santa Fe, N. M., besides occupying numerous county jails in San Joaquin valley and elsewhere.
      McFARLANE'S first deed of bloodshed was in 884, when he killed Antone ENOS, a Portugese, after a fist fight at a tenderloin dance hall at Merced. Pleading self-defence, he was acquitted on that murder charge. In 1892 he shot and killed a "bad man" Mexican in Secorro, N. M., and was found guilty of murder and sentenced to hang. Afterwards his sentence was commuted tto life imprisonment at Santa Fe, and when his health began failing in captivity he was released through the efforts of Robert PROUTY, then Sheriff of Mariposa county, who promised to look after him.
      In 1901 McFARLANE shot and killed James TUCKER, on the porch of a Merced tenderloin resort, interfering in a quarrel between TUCKER and his divorced wife, owner of the resort. McFARLANE was the TUCKER woman's consort at the time. He was convicted of manslaughter for killing TUCKER and served six of an eight year sentence in San Quentin, being released on credits.
      The past few years McFARLANE has been living in the Merced river section, and frequently on drunken sprees has terrorized people by threats of murder, accompanied by boasts of the men he had killed. Both McFARLANE and DICKINSON came from families of good standing and have many relatives of prominence in this state.

GUSTAFSON-HALLINAN November 13, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      In San Francisco, Tuesday morning, Nov. 2nd, a quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized, the contracting parties being Miss Julia R. HALLINAN, a native daughter of Coulterville, and John GUSTAFSON of Bartlett Springs. Rev. Father REDAHAN of Corpus  Christi church performed the marriage ceremony in the presence of near relatives of the bride and bridegroom.
      Mrs. GUSTAFSON is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John HALLINAN, pioneers of Mariposa county. She is a sister to this correspondent. The honeymoon is being passed in Southern California. Mr. and Mrs. GUSTAFON will make their home at Bartlett Springs, Lake county.

BELL, Mr. Chas. November 13, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Many hearts are sad in sympathy for Mrs. Anna Degnan BELL, a former Coulterville girl, who on November 1st, in Los Angeles, was parted by death's stern command from her husband, Chas. BELL, of the Southern city. Mr. BELL was well and favorably known in Coulterville, having resided there for a period about five years ago. He was 45 years of age at the time of his death and had been ill for one year. Besides his widow he is survived by two children of a former marriage, Walter BELL of Ventura and Mrs. FAIRCHILD of Tropatch, Cal., and his mother and two sisters, who are residents of southern California. He is a son-in-law of Mrs. John ROBERTS of Coulterville.

MORRISON, George November 13, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      In Oakland, Sunday, Nov. 7th, Geo. MORRISON was called from the misery of a long period of painful illness to final rest. With his family he resided in Coulterville removing from that town to Oakdale thirteen years ago. In the discharge of his duties as City Marshall of Oakdale he received a wound some years ago which ultimately resulted in an operation on the head and finally in death. The widow and two grown children, George and Mabel, survive, also one brother, Thos. MORRISON of Coulterville.

LESSMAN, Myron November 13, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                          DEATH TAKES YOUTH AFTER LONG ILLNESS

      Myron LESSMAN, the 11th year-old son of Mrs. Edith BRANSON, died at 9 o'clock this morning in the Tuolumne hotel after an illness of five weeks. Death was caused by kidney trouble, resultant from a previous case of scarlet fever. The father of the boy was Myron LESSMAN, a Hornitos resident, who died eight years ago.- Merced Sun, Nov. 5.

LYNN, Thos. B. November 13, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                      HUNTER'S VALLEY SCENE OF MYSTERIOUS MURDER

      Thos. B. LYNN, a miner, and for the past five years a resident of Hunter's Valley, was murdered near his cabin on Friday evening of last week, supposedly by Henry COLLIS, another miner. The facts concerning the killing are rather meager and there is no known motive for the crime. LYNN and a man called THORNTON, who resides at Chowchilla, were partners in a mining claim and COLLIS has been working the mine on a percentage basis. THORNTON'S version of the affair is that on the day of the murder LYNN had gone to Jasper Point and just before his return COLLIS asked "where is Tom," THORNTON answered "Here he comes now." COLLIS then stated " I'm going to kill the  ______"and raising a 38-55 Marlin rifle fired hitting LYNN in the left thigh. When spoken to a shot was fired at THORNTON, who lost no time making his getaway but says he heard a third shot a few minutes later. This shot is the one that caused the death of LYNN. The bullet entered the right chest and came out on the left side. It is said that all parties connected with the affray had been drinking heavily for several days.
      A statement made by COLLIS is to the effect that he had no knowledge of the shooting and that it is impossible to think he would kill his best friend. The rifle used was the property of THORNTON.
      The inquest was held by Coroner JOHNSON on Saturday and the internment had the same day in the cemetery at Hunter's Valley.
      The preliminary examination of the accused will be held in Hornitos Monday before Justice Wm. ADAMS.

ASHWORTH-WOLSHOCK November 20, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in Oakland Monday of this week to Erwin J. ASHWORTH of Mariposa and Kathryn WOLSHOCK of San Francisco.

VARAIN-CONVERSE November 20, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Miss Grace CONVERSE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank CONVERSE of Corner district, and John W. VARAIN were quietly married by Justice of the Peace Frank H. FARRAR in Merced, Friday, Nov. 12th. Both are well known and popular young people of Coulterville and many friends wish them happiness.

VARAIN-CONVERSE November 20, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Thursday, November eleventh, at 2 p.m., J. W. VARAIN and Miss Gracie CONVERSE were united in marriage. The ceremony took place in Merced, the young couple making the trip and return by auto. They were accompanied by the bride's mother, whose consent was a necessary preliminary as the bride is but "sweet sixteen." Both young people are well known and their many friends unite in wishing them all possible happiness in their life together. A number of friends with suggestive bundles and parcels gathered at the bride's home in the Corner district to welcome the couple on their return. The evening was spent in dancing and games. At a late hour refreshments were served and the guests departed wishing the bride and groom much future happiness. Friday morning Mr. and Mrs. VARAIN left for Coulterville where they will reside for a time at least.

CARR-BALL November 20, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued by County Clerk GALLISON last Sunday to William CARR of Merced and Alice M. BALL of Mariposa. The couple were married the same day by Justice of the Peace W. A. SCOTT.

RUMLEY, M. M. November 20, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      M. M. RUMLEY, who a few weeks ago was committed to the Stockton State Hospital, died at that institution last Sunday. Deceased was about 82 years of age. The remains were taken to Merced for internment.

HART-CONVERSE November 20, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Late Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Chas HART returned from a trip to the bay section. They left for Modesto some ten days ago as Miss Ethel CONVERSE and Chas. HART. On Reaching Modesto they were wedded and went on a "honey-mooning" to the Exposition. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. CONVERSE of Greeley and is a popular young lady. Mrs. CONVERSE accompanied the young folks as far as Modesto. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank HART of Modesto and has been a resident of this vicinity for several years. Friends here unite in wishing the newly wedded couple increasing happiness on their journey through life.

PITZER, Duiquid Kyle November 27, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                          SUDDEN DEATH COMES ON MERCED STREET

      Duiquid Kyle PITZER, an aged gardener of this city, who was also one of the few remaining pioneers of the fifties, of the old Hornitos mining town, dropped dead on the street this morning at about 9:30 on Canal street, near Nineteenth. He was noticed by a passerby, who casually glanced around a second time after a very brief interval, and saw a man lying on the sidewalk where he was breathing his last As the aged man had apparently enjoyed good health, and was an active worker in spite of his age, the cause of his death is not known. An inquest will be held to determine that fact.
      Deceased was a native of Virginia, having been born in that state on January 17, 1831. He came to California with his family settling in Santa Cruz county, in 1852, and two years later moved to Mariposa county where he took up land in the Hornitos section, and lived on a ranch immediately north of the town. The property is now owned by J. P. GAGLIARDO. Eight years ago he moved to Merced where he has been engaged as a gardener. His wife died about two years ago in Mt. Bullion and was buried at Hornitos.
      Eleven children were born of the union, of whom the following seven survive: Olivia (Mrs. John REDMAN), Cathay; Lydia (Mrs. William ADAMS), Merced; Albert of Richmond; May (Mrs. W. TRASK), Oakland; Emma (Mrs. John PRAIRIE), Merced, and Sam of Merced.- Sun, Dec. 18th.

KOCHER, Mrs. Katherina November 27, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                             DEATH COMES TO HORNITOS PIONEER

      Mrs. Katherina KOCHER, widow of Abraham KOCHER, a pioneer of Hornitos, died last night shortly before midnight at her home on Twenty-second street in this city. Death was caused by liver trouble with complications, the fatal illness of the past two weeks having followed a general decline lasting over a period of six years.
      Mrs. KOCHER (nee HUNSIKER) was a native of Switzerland, where she was born on December 7, 1836, and was therefore, almost 79 years of age. She lived in the country of her nativity until she was 26 years old, when she came to California, settling first in San Francisco, and moving to Hornitos in the following year when she married Abraham KOCHER, who was taken by death seven years ago.
      Following the death of her husband the widow embarked in the dry goods business in Hornitos, continuing the active management of the establishment for many years, and retaining the ownership of the business until shortly before her removal to this city, which was in October, 1914.
      Surviving her are one son and one daughter, C. E. and Miss Emma KOCHER, both of this city.
      The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Central Presbyterian church, Rev. H. T. BABCOCK officiating. Internment will follow in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. - Merced Sun, Nov. 23.

Vitals December 1915 Mariposa Gazette

December 4, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

Born December 4, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      BERTKEN- In Mariposa, November 30, 1915, to the wife of George J. BERTKEN, a son.

      WILLIAMS- In Richmond, Nov. 21, 1915, to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred WILLIAMS, a daughter.

December 11, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

December 18, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

December 25, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      none listed

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements

CARSON, Mrs. December 4, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. CARSON, an aged Indian woman, died at the county hospital here Thursday and was buried Friday by her tribe, in the Catholic cemetery.

DUDLEY, Mrs. Frannie E. December 4, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Mrs. Frannie E. DUDLEY, widow of the late H. E. DUDLEY, died at her home, the Dudley ranch, on Greeley Hill, on Monday, November 29th, at 12:10 o'clock p.m., paralysis being the immediate cause of death.
      Mrs. DUDLEY'S health had been broken for the past few years owing to her advanced age, but not until her paralytic stroke was her condition considered dangerous, and her final and fatal attack came as a shock to her devoted and loving daughter and son, as well as her many friends. Mrs. DUDLEY was 89 years of age, having been born in September 1826, and had resided in Mariposa county since 1851. She was a native of Massachusetts. She arrived in California from her native state by the Isthmus of Panama, in 1850, locating for a time in Fremont and later in Jacksonville, Tuolumne county, from which place she, with her husband, moved to Mariposa county in 1856, locating on the present homestead familiarly known as the Dudley's. The deceased leaves a daughter and son, Mrs. Alice McLEAN and Walter S. DUDLEY, of Greeley Hill, to mourn her demise, and the sympathy of the entire community is extended to them in their hour of sorrow and bereavement. The funeral took place from the home residence on Greeley Hill, Tuesday, November 30th at 2 p.m. The services were conducted by the Rev. C. W. HUFf. Internment in Dudley cemetery.

GAZZOLO, birth December 4, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A fine nine pound baby arrived to be a life guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James GAZZOLO, on Saturday, Nov. 27th, and there being no objection to her wishes, it is most likely that she is there to stay, Shake Jimmie.

TRENGROVE- JENKINS December 11, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      A marriage license was issued in San Francisco last Saturday to William B. TRENGROVE and Ellen Louise JENKINS, both of Sunnyvale. The parties were former well known residents of Mariposa.

ELLIS, Elmer Layon December 11, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      Following an illness of a few weeks, Elmer Lanyon ELLIS, youngest son of Mrs. M. E. HOLLAND, passed away at the hour of 11:45, at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. LANYON. His death was unexpected and came as a shock to his relatives as well as his many friends.
      Elmer LANYON ELLIS was born in Coulterville, Mariposa county, Dec. 25, 1892, and would have been 23 years of age on Christmas Day. Besides his grief stricken mother and grand mother he leaves to mourn two brothers, Wm. J. and Chas. V. ELLIS and an uncle Wm. LANYON. To these sorrowing ones the sympathy of the entire community is extended.
      Deceased was a member of Coulterville Lodge No. 201, Knights of Pythias and the funeral which was held on Monday afternoon, Dec. 6th, under the auspices and from the Castle Hall of that order in I. O. O. F. building, was one of the largest and most impressive held here in many years.
      The pall bearers were Albino SEGALE, Eugene GARBARINO, Renaldo SEGALE and George TISCORNIA, former school mates and members of the Coulterville Concert Band, of which organization the deceased had been a member.
      The floral tributes were many and beautiful and among the large number was an exquisite offering as a token of love and respect from members of the Coulterville Band and many friends.

KANE, Bernard December 18, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                          WELL KNOWN FARMER DIES NEAR DARRAH

      Bernard KANE, a well known and highly respected farmer of the Darrah district, and for about forty years a resident of this county, died at his home last Monday after an illness of but a few days duration. Pneumonia is given as the cause of death.
      Mr. KANE for a number of years was a resident of Hite's, where he was employed as a miner in the Hite mine. Later he moved to Darrah and engaged in farming. He was a man honored by his many acquaintances and news of his death will be regretted by all. Surviving him are his wife and four children. The children are: Mrs. Annie BRINHAM, Mrs. Sadie WELCH, John KANE and Chas. KANE.

      The funeral was held in Mariposa Tuesday afternoon, internment being in the Catholic cemetery.

CHAPMAN-HANSON December 25, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

                         WEDDING BELLS RING IN OAKVALE DISTRICT.

      Cupid has again aimed his darts with unerring precision in the Mullins canyon and home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward PAINE was the setting for the happy event. On Saturday, December 19th, for the second time in three months wedding bells pealed in their home. Miss Mabel HANSON, youngest daughter of Mrs. PAINE, was united in marriage to William W, CHAPMAN.
      The bride in a simple white gown and long bridal veil looked very sweet and happy. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. S. WINANS in the presence of immediate relatives and a few intimate friends. Carnations and ferns added their beauty to the occasion while clusters of violets was typical of the modesty and gentleness of the bride. After dinner the bride changed her wedding gown for a traveling suit of brown and the happy couple left for trip to the valley. After a few days spent in Fresno and Modesto they will return to their home in Oakvale, where Mr. CHAPMAN is a successful cattle rancher. Host of friends wish them a long and happy life.

MELVIN, Eugene December 25, 1915 Mariposa Gazette

      J. W. MELVIN, W. F. Co.'s agent at this place, received the sad news last Thursday of the sudden death of an only brother, Eugene Marion MELVIN, which occurred in San Francisco. He attended the funeral which was held at Napa City on the 19th inst., returning home Monday night.

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