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Mariposa Gazette 1894- 1896

Mariposa Gazette 1894

Vitals January 1894 Mariposa Gazette

January 6, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born January 6, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     VARAIN, At Pleasant Valley, Dec. 26, 1893; to the wife of Julian VARAIN, a son.

     JONES- In Merced, Jan. 2, 1894; to the wife of DeWitt JONES, a daughter.

Married January 6, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     ARTHUR-GEARY- In Merced, Dec. 24, 1893, by Rev. Father Robert McNAMARA; Charles R. ARTHUR, to Miss Lizzie GEARY.
     These well known young people are residents of Hornitos, but the bride lived for many years at Whitlocks near Mariposa. They are both very popular in their circle of friends, and have many to wish them happiness.

Died January 6, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     DAVIS- At the County Hospital, Mariposa, Cal., Dec. 30, 1893; Joshua DAVIS, a native of Illinois, aged 62 years.

     THERAMI- In Bear Valley, Jan. 3, 1894; Thomas THERAMI, a native of France, aged 64 years.

January 13, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born January 13, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     FERRARI- In Hunter's Valley, January 1st, 1894, to the wife of Joseph FERRARI, a son.

     STREETER- In Fresno, January 8th, 1894, to the wife of Jarvis STREETER, a son.

Died January 13, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     LYNCH- At the County Hospital, Jan. 10, 1894, Peter LYCNH, a native of Ireland, aged 84 years.

January 20, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Died January 20, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     STREETER- In Fresno, January 14th, 1894, infant son of Jarvis and Alice STREETER.

January 28, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born January 28, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     ASHWORTH- At Pea Ridge, January 20th, 1894, to the wife of Joel B. ASHWORTH, a daughter.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

THERAMI, Thomas January 13, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Another Pioneer Gone.

     Thomas THERAMI one of the early pioneers of Mariposa county died at his residence in Bear Valley, a week ago last Wednesday night after a brief illness. The funeral took place the following Friday afternoon and was largely attended. Deceased was a man of unblemished integrity and was an ardent supporter of whatever cause he espoused. His death adds another link to that long chain of deaths that is so rapidly closing from view the eventful scenes of early life in California. Deceased was a single man and a native of Corsica.

LYNCH, Peter January 13, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

      Peter LYNCH, one of the most original characters Mariposa has known, died last Tuesday night. For nearly a half century this harmless, jolly man has lived in this town, always cheerful, and always ready with a witty reply. In early days he made considerable money in the mines, but for many years he has been a cripple, and any little stake he saved up for a rainy day, has long been gone. He was a typical, warm hearted Irishman, and had many warm friends an no enemies. One peculiarity of the old man, was, he would attend every funeral. No matter what kind of weather, or whether it was a friend or stranger, the half bent figure of Peter was always seen in the procession. He was buried Thursday in the Catholic cemetery.

SPAGNOLI, Emelia January 28, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     We were all shocked by the sad fate which befell poor little Emilia SPAGNOLI. She was a sweet, merry little girl, and was warmly loved by all who knew her. She was badly burned, and had inhaled fire, and her sufferings were so intense that she died at four the next morning.

CROUCHER, William January 28, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                          MEMORIAM.
                            Ahwahnee, Madera Co., Cal., January 22d, 1894.

     William CROUCHER is no more. He joined the great majority at 11 p.m. of January 16th. His hours of suffering were many and severely painful. When the final end came, we felt that death had brought to him a kindly, sweet release. Though he was not a member of any church, he was not afraid to die. I often heard him during his sickness, when in the agony of pain, he wish he could die. He was truly and honestly an advocate of materialism. He only believed in one world at a time. He believed in doing that which was just and honorable between men. He was of a kind, genial nature, industrious, generous, and strictly honorable in all his dealings. Humanity was his watch word and to do good his religion. He had reached the advanced age of 74 years at the time of his death, and was a resident of this immediate vicinity for over thirty years, having immigrated to California from Vermont in the early days (I believe in 1849). He leaves no family to survive him, and he said he did not know that he had a relative living, for he had not from home for over thirty years. He died as he lived, and his motto was: `This is my country, to do good, my religion." Good enough for anybody. He had his faults, but his faults were his own enemy. Requiescat in puce.

Vitals February 1894 Mariposa Gazette

February 3, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born February 3, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     HELM- In Madera, January 25th, 1894, to the wife of C. T. HELM, a daughter.

Married February 3, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     CANELO-LOVEJOY- In Tulare, January 28th, by the Rev. Father FARELLY, Dalphine CANELO of San Jose to Miss Grace LOVEJOY of Tulare.

Died February 3, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     McFADDEN- In Bear Valley, January 29th, 1894, George C. McFADDEN, a native of Pennsylvania, aged 63 years.

     LEESON- In Stockton, January 24th, 1894, Joseph LEESON, a native of Quebec, Canada, aged 62 years and 9 months.

     KENNEY- In Madera, January 26th, 1894, Frank KENNEY, a native of California, aged ?? years.

February 10, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born February 10, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     REED- In Mariposa, February 5th, 1894, to the wife of John W. REED, a son.

February 17, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Married February 17, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     BORRELO-CAMPODONICO- In San Francisco, February 11, 1894, Frank BORRELO, of Fresno, to Miss Mary CAMPONICO, of Hornitos.

Died February 17, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     MARSH- In Mariposa, February 12th, 1894, Henry F. MARSH, a native of Maine, aged 60 years.

     REED- In Mariposa, February 4, 1894, Henry E. REED, a native of Mariposa County, California, aged 30 years.

     DWIGHT- In San Francisco, February 10th, 1894. Mrs. Nancy B. DWIGHT, beloved mother of Jewett W. ADAMS and Mrs. D. K. MEACHAM, a native of Vermont, aged 79 years and 3 months. This lady will be remembered by the old residents of Bear Valley, as she, at one time resided there, and was greatly beloved by all. She was a cultured New England woman, and made her influence keenly felt throughout the mining town. Her son Jewett ADAMS, was long and favorably known here, and has since leaving Bear Valley, been Governor of Nevada.

February 24, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

McFADDEN, George C. February 3, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                      George C. McFADDEN

     The death of this pioneer occurred last Monday night. Never very robust in health, he had failed rapidly during the past few months, and although tenderly cared for by a loving son and daughter, nothing afforded him much relief. Mr. McFADDEN was a quiet gentleman, and his course has always been upright and honorable. For several years he had made his home in Bear Valley and had many
friends around the county. Although Wednesday was a stormy day a large number of friends followed the remains to the grave. This is the second death within six months, in the McFADDEN family. The sympathy of the community is tendered the bereaved relatives.

BIGELOW, C. L. February 3, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     The death of C. L. BIGELOW, occurred on the 30th inst., at his home in San Francisco. Mr. BIGELOW will be remembered by our citizens as the contractor who built the county jail last year. He was also concerned in the suit lately brought against Mariposa county, by the Yosemite road and bridge contractors.

KENNEY, Frank February 3, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Frank KENNEY, an old and well known  Yo Semite guide, died at Madera last Friday morning after a short sickness. Heart trouble is supposed to be the cause. He was a native of California and had been in the employ of COFFMAN & KENNEY, proprietors of the Yo Semite saddle train, for sixteen years.

REED, Henry February 17, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                    ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING

     Last Sunday, Constable David BERTKIN and Herny REED, were notified that a horse with a saddle on, had been tied to a tree not far from town, ever since the storm began on Friday. They went out and brought the animal in, and had it cared for. Ascertaining that it belonged to Will BOLTON, a half breed, they started out to find the man, thinking he might be injured, or perhaps dead in the woods. They finally located him at LANDRUM'S cabin, at Barley Field, near Colorado, and BERTKIN told him where his horse was, and that it would cost him $5 to get it out of the stable. BOLTON said he had no money, and asked BERTKIN to advance him that amount on a pistol he had. This conversation occurred outside of LANDRUM'S house, while REED was sitting by the stove inside. BERTKIN took the pistol, (a 38 caliber), to examine it, and asked if it was loaded. He understood BOLTON to say no, and snapped it, when to his horror it was discharged, and he found he had shot his friend. The ball had passed through the wall which consisted of planks a inch thick, and then passing through REED'S two coats, vest and two shirts, penetrated his back, and lodged in the stomach. Word was brought to town, and as speedily as possible, Dr. REID and a large number of Native Sons went to the assistance of the wounded man. He was brought into town that night, and every possible attention given him, but all in vain. He lived until Wednesday evening, when he passed quietly away.
     Henry was a quiet, estimable man, a favorite with both old and young, and many tears of regret will fall over his untimely fate. His parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. REED of Coulterville, are among our oldest residents, and they, with the brothers and sisters of the deceased, have the sympathy of the community.
     Much pity is felt by everyone for young BERTKIN, the innocent cause of the accident. The young men were devoted friends, and BERTKIN is completely prostrated over the sad affair. Owing to the condition of the body, it was necessary to have the funeral take place at 4 o'clock Thursday evening. The services were under the auspices of the Native Sons and were rendered very solemn and impressive by their beautiful ritual.
     The funeral occurring a day sooner than was expected, prevented many members of the Parlor from attending, but 49 warm hearted Sons followed the body of their brother to the grave.

MARSH, Henry Frost February 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                     HENRY FROST MARSH.

     This old time resident of Mariposa, passed away from the ills and sorrows of this life, last Monday evening. Mr. MARSH was well known all over Mariposa, and friendship and respect were given him wherever he went. His health failed him long ago and for four years he has lain helplessly paralyzed. Being a member of the order of Odd Fellows he has had care and sympathy from his brethren of the lodge, and during his long illness he has not been neglected. The funeral on Wednesday, was under the auspices of that order. The deceased had no relatives in the West, but leaves an aged mother in Maine, to mourn his loss.

Vitals March 1894 Mariposa Gazette

March 3, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Died March 3, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     DAGADO- At the Mariposa County Hospital, February 22d, 1894, Joaquin DAGADO a native of Mexico, aged 73 years.

     KENDALL- Near Hornitos, February 20th, 1894, Mrs. Ben KENDALL, a native of Jefferson County, Ohio, aged 55 years.

March 10, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

March 17, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 17, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     GREELEY- At Ahwahnee, March 12th, 1894, to the wife of R. W. GREELEY, a son.

     FARNSWORTH- In Visalia, March 14th, to the wife of E. C. FARNSWORTH, a daughter.

     MORRISON- In Snelling, February 28th, 1894, to the wife of M. H. MORRISON, a son.

Died March 17, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     CARR- In Hornitos, March 13th, 1894, S. W. CARR, a native of Kentucky, aged 70 years.

March 24, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Married March 24, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     BRIDERMAN-KIDDER- In San Francisco, Samuel P. BEIDERMAN to Alice B. KIDDER, both of Santa Clara.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

KENDALL, Mrs. Benj. March 3, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                          In Memoriam.

        On the twentieth day of this month Mrs. Benj. KENNDALL died at her home near Hornitos. She had been during eleven years, a resident of the place, and the vines and flowers mingling so profusely about the dainty cottage were fitting emblems of her own lovely nature. Her beautiful, unselfish character had won many faithful friends whose grief is softened by sweet memories. As one remarked, "Everyone who knew her, loved her." To offer sympathy to the bereaved husband seems in vain, but in our hearts we feel for him.

SOUTHERLAND, Charles March 10, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Charles SOUTHERLAND , owner of the Tyro mine, died in San Francisco, February 27th.

RIGHTMEYER, William March 10, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     William RIGHTMEYER, one of the oldest inhabitants of this county, died at his home last Sunday night. He left Firebaughs on Friday preceding in company with Pete ANDERSON and both were intoxicated. RIGHTMEYER was found lying in the field of the Chowchilla ranch on Saturday, the team having returned previously. ANDERSON came on first and knows nothing of how the deceased came to be lying in the field. It is supposed that the team ran away and RIGHTMEYER fell out. An autopsy was held by Dr. O'BRIAN who found no severe bruises. The inquest was held yesterday, the jury having previously viewed the body. The funeral will take place to-day. Deceased leaves a widow and two grown children. Merced Star

PARROTT, Thomas March 10, 1894

     Thomas PARROTT, the pioneer ferryman at Sonora, who has conducted a ferry boat across the Stanislaus river for forty years, died at Sonora on Tuesday last. - Merced Express

CARR, Samuel W. March 17, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                       SAMUEL W. CARR.

     This old pioneer, died on the 13th instant, at his home in Hornitos, after  brief illness. Mr. CARR has been a resident of Mariposa county since the early fifties, and has always been known as a man of sterling integrity. He has occupied public positions, in his town, many years, and has always been an upright peaceable citizen.  A widow and a large family of children are left to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. The deceased was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and was buried on
     Thursday under their auspices. Quite a number of the Order, in Mariposa, attended the funeral.

MURRAY-REA March 31, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Will MURRAY of Buchanan took out a marriage license to day to marry Miss Leila REA of the same place. The marriage ceremony will take place to-morrow at the residence of the bride's father near Buchanan, in the house where she was born. Rev. W. B. McELWEE of this city will officiate. The bride is the daughter of Jonathan REA, one of the oldest settlers in this county. The groom is an industrious young man. The young people will start in life under favorable auspices. -Madera Mercury, March 23d.

Vitals April 1894 Mariposa Gazette

April 7, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Married April 7, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     CUNNINGHAM-WILLIAMS- In Plainsburg, March 28, 1894, James C. CUNNINGHAM to Miss Alphia I. WILLIAMS.

April 14, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born April 14, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     LORD- Near Quartzburg, Mariposa county, April 8, 1894, to Mr. and  Mrs. Joseph LORD, a son.

Married April 14, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     TORRES-SILVA- At Indian Gulch, April 8, 1894, by Rev. P. GUERIN, Antone TORRES and Mary M. SILVA.

     DOW-LUNDY- At the residence of the bride's parents, in Fresno, April 8, 1894, F. J. DOW and Miss May LUNDY.

     WESTON-GRAHAM- In Mariposa, on April 12, 1894, by Rev. Father GURIEN, John WESTON and Miss Mamie GRAHAM.
    Many friends assembled at St. Joseph's chapel to witness the marriage of these popular young people. The groom is a most exemplary gentleman, and is worthy of the loving girl he has won. The bride is one of Mariposa's handsome daughters, and has spent her entire life in this pretty little valley. She has long been one of the most proficient teachers in our public schools. Father GURIEN performed the impressive ceremony of his church in a manner calculated to instill its teachings deep in the hearts of the couple taking the solemn obligation, and every person in the audience echoed the words of praise and hearty good wishes which he bestowed upon them with his blessings. The bride wore a tasteful costume of tan silk, while her maid of honor, Miss Annie WESTON, looked charming in her dainty pink gown. The Gazette joins the many friends of both parties in wishing them all possible happiness.

April 21, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

April 28, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born April 28, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     M'CREADY- In Sonoma, April 14, 1894, to the wife of Henry C. McCREADY, a son.

Married April 28, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     WASON-WALLER- At White Rock, on April 22, 1894, by Rev. C. E. CLARK, Edward P. WASON and Miss Elsie M. WALLER.
     The launching of the above named couple on the sea of matrimony was somewhat of a surprise to the friends of both parties. The groom was for many years an attaché of the Gazette force and has many friends throughout the county to wish him happiness and prosperity. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Albert WALLER and has been the acknowledged among the young people of White Rock. The Gazette returns thanks for a remembrance of wedding cake and joins in the wish for the happiness of both.

Died April 28, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     KASSABAUM- At Coulterville, on Sunday, April 22, 1894, Charles KASSABAUM, aged 64 years.
     Mr. KASSABAUM was a native of Prussia, but came to the county in early life. He had lived in Mariposa county many years, and won success and fortune in his pursuits, as well as the respect of the people in the community in which he lived.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

CARTER, Dr. L. H. April 7, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of Dr. L. H. CARTER.

     The death of this gentleman, which occurred at Modesto, on Sunday last, caused surprise and regret among his friends here. Death ensued from an overdose of morphine, which the unfortunate young man was addicted to using. Dr. CARTER had practiced as a physician, both in Coulterville and Mariposa, and was known to be a skillful in his profession, and although reserved and somewhat eccentric in his temperament, he possessed many traits of character which won him friends. Adverse circumstances appeared to engulf him in their current, during the past few years, and he had become moody and despondent, and being far away from his home and kindred, had perhaps allowed himself to become easy pray to weakness. He belongs to an influential family in Canada, and parents, fond sisters and brothers, are ere now mourning over his untimely fate. He was a member of Coulterville lodge of Masons and of Mariposa lodge of I. O. O. F. The body was embalmed, and sent to Canada for internment.

McCABE, Edward, Sr. April 14, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Edward McCABE, Sr., one of the best known pioneers of Stanislaus county, died at his home Modesto on the 7th instant. Deceased was the father of E. D. McCABE of Merced.

PATTON, Sylvster April 14, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Sylvester PATTON and Frank BENN got into a shooting scrape at Ventura Tuesday, PATTON being killed and BENN shot through the shoulder. The trouble was caused by PATTON'S jealousy of his wife, who had applied for a divorce.

WOOD, Captain A. E. April 21, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Captain A. E. WOOD died, April 4th, at the Presidio, San Francisco, from the effects of cancer on the tongue.

RAYNOR, Wm. April 21, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Wm. RAYNOR, one of the pioneers of Fresno county, was found dead at his ranch near Fresno, on the 18th instant. Death is supposed to have resulted from heart disease. Mr. RAYNOR had been for many years owner of a large amount of property in this county, and was universally respected for his many sterling qualities.

BLACKWELL, birth April 21, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Born, on Sunday, April 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. J. BLACKWELL, a son.

McINTYRE, Hugh April 21, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Hugh McINTYRE, an aged rancher of Julien, San Diego county, was murdered on Tuesday. He lived alone and his death was not known until the following day. Robbery is supposed to be the cause.

GARRISON, Rev. E. A. April 28, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Rev. E. A. GARRISON died at Colusa, on the 16th instant. Mr. GARRISON was pastor of the Methodist church at Merced a few years ago, and was well known and beloved in both Merced and Mariposa counties.

MACE, Captain R. P. April 28, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Captain R. P. MACE, pioneer and veteran of the Mexican war, died at Madera Tuesday. He was well known throughout the state, having been twice elected to the Legislature.

Vitals May 1894 Mariposa Gazette

May 5, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

May 12, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 12, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     TRABUCCO- In Mariposa, May 10, 1894, to the wife of John TRABUCCO, a son.

Married May 12, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     ALLEN-JEWELL- In Madera, April 21, 1894, Ethan ALLEN and Miss Etta JEWELL.

Died May 12, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     STREETER. - In Fresno, May 1, 1894, Sallie T., wife of Walter D. STREETER, aged 18 years and 5 months.

     ALTHOUSE- In Mariposa, May 10, 1894, Josiah ALTHOUSE, aged 64 years.

May 19, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Died May 19, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     DE PAULI- In San Francisco, May 11, 1894, Mrs. Mary DE PAULI, aged 67 years, 5 months and 26 days.
     Mrs. DE PAULI was a native of Italy, but came to Mariposa county in the early days. She first lived with her family at Bear Valley and later at Coulterville, but some years ago removed to San Francisco. She is kindly remembered, and her children are well known here. They are Mrs. A. ARDIZZI, Mrs. E. G. ZEIRO,  Mrs. C. H. BUTLER, F. L. and James S. DE PAULI.

     DE SILVA- In Bear Valley, Wednesday, May 16, 1894; Manuel De Mattos De SILVA, aged 66 years.
     Mr. De SILVA was a native of Portugal, but came to this county in pioneer times. He settled at Bear Valley, where he had since resided, accumulating considerable wealth and rearing a family. He was ill but a few days, the cause of his death being an attack of pleurisy.

May 26, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 26, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     COLLINS- At Collins ranch, near Hornitos, May 12, 1894, to Mr. and Mrs. John W. COLLINS, a daughter.

Married May 26, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     RAYBURN-McFARLANE- In Tehacapi, Kern county, May 15, 1894, John RAYBURN of Los Angeles and Miss Agnes McFARLANE of Tehachepi.
     The bride is a native of Mariposa and spent a portion of her early childhood here. She will be remembered as a granddaughter of Mrs. James ROAN, formerly a resident of this place.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

MOORE, Mrs. Edwin May 5, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Death of a Pioneer Woman.

     Mrs. Edwin MOORE died at her home in Madera, April 30th, after an illness of about ten days. Her health had been delicate for several months, but no alarm was felt over her condition until within the last week of her life. During her long residence here she so endeared herself to the people that their affection always followed her and the tidings of her death will be a shock to many. The husband, "Deacon" MOORE, as he has always been familiarly called, lies perfectly helpless from paralysis. The sympathy of many Mariposa friends will be given the bereaved man.

DEANE, B. H. May 26, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     B. H. DEANE, one of the most respected citizens of Merced died at his home in Deane colony, on the 19th, Mr. DEANE was the founder of the colony that bears his name, and was a man of unquestioned integrity and liberality. He will be greatly missed by the citizens of Merced.

Vitals June 1894 Mariposa Gazette

June 2, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Died June 2, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     COUNTS- In Mariposa, May 30, 1894, Mrs. Malida COUNTS, beloved wife of George COUNTS; a native of Kentucky, aged 83 years and 9 months.

June 9, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Married June 9, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     ANDERSON-SCHLAGETER- In Tulare, May 31, 1894, James M. ANDERSON and Miss Louise SCHLAGETER.

Died June 9, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     SWIRES- In Mariposa, on Sunday, June 3, 1894, John Talbot SWIRES, aged 71 years. Mr. SWIERS was a native of Ohio and had been a resident of Cathey's Valley for some time. About ten days before his death he was brought to the county hospital from Hornitos, being seriously ill at that time.

June 16, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born June 16, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     CASTAGNETTO. - In Bear Valley, on Friday June 8, 1894, to Joseph CASTAGNETTO and wife a daughter.

     HART. - At Wawona, Mariposa county, June 6, 1894, to the wife of Joseph S. HART a son.

June 23, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Died June 23, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     PROBASCO- At the home of his father, Mr. Henry PROBASCO, at Oakvale, on June 18, 1894, Henry A. PROBASCO, aged 18 years, 3 months and 26 days.

June 30, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born June 30, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     PRAIRIE- Near Hornitos, June 24, 1894, to the wife of J. H. PRAIRIE, a son.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

CAMERON, Florilla June 2, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     On Thursday night, at Santa Cruz, Miss Florilla CAMERON of Modesto, who had been very ill, was given a dose of carbolic acid by mistake, and died on Saturday. She was aged 17 years.

FARRELL, May June 2, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     May FARRELL, aged 18 years, committed suicide at Vallejo Monday, by taking carbolic acid. She had a quarrel with her lover.

BAKER, Col. R. S. June 2, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Col. R. S. BAKER died at his Los Angelese home Saturday. He was well-known throughout the State, having come to California in 1849. He acquired a large amount of property and was associated with Senator JONES of Nevada in the ownership of a large tract of land in Los Angeles county.

COUNTS, Mrs. Malinda June 2, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Mrs. Malinda Counts.

     The death of this well known lady occurred at her home, on the 29th instant. For several years she has been an invalid, and to her death came, as a blessed relief from long continued suffering.
     Mrs. COUNTS was one of the pioneers of Mariposa, and was known and beloved all over the county. Her life was wholly devoted to good and kindly deeds. No one ever appealed to her in vain, for help or comfort her hand and heart always responded freely. She was a plain, unassuming christian woman, and her daily life proved to the world that she loved her religion. A large family of children grew up under her careful guidance into useful, ernest women and men, and all bear the strong impress of her pure character. During the past few years she has been to feeble to go out from home and though most of that time she has been a great sufferer, her pain has been borne with true fortitude, and her faith in the wisdom of the ruler of the universe has never faltered. For fully seventy years she has led a consistent christian life, often cruelly tried, but never falling from the high standard, which was always her aim. The great age of eighty five years had almost been reached when she was called home. The aged husband, daughters and son who are left, even while mourning her loss, are comforted by the certain knowledge of her eternal happiness.

ANDERSON-SCHLAGETER June 9, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     At Tulare, on the 31st of May, occurred the marriage of Miss Louise SCHLAGETER to James ANDERSON. The bride is a daughter of Charles SCHLAGETER of this place, and except the last few years has spent her life in Mariposa. She has many friends here who will wish her the full measure of happiness. The groom is highly spoken of as being a young man of exemplary character and marked ability.

BREEN, Miss Mabel June 9, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Miss Mabel BREEN was drowned in Bear Creek, at Merced on Friday of last week. She  was wading in the stream with her sister and a friend when she stepped into a deep hole and her companions could not rescue her. She was a daughter of N. BREEN, auditor of Merced county, and was 20 years of age.

BURK, Jim June 23, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Murder at Merced

         On Sunday night at Merced a ranch hand named J. A. WILSON stabbed Jim BURK, a well known sport, inflicting fatal injuries. The men had been gambling in the saloon of Al HARDEN, a notorious Front Street resort. WILSON had been losing steadily and accused BURK of cheating, which was resented. WILSON then struck at BURK with a penknife, inflicting a slight wound on the hand. WILSON at once left the saloon, and BURK secured a club and followed, overtaking him in the street. BURK struck twice with the club, but  WILSON dodged and then stabbed him several times in the arm, breast and abdomen.

BATES-BRANDER June 23, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     A very quiet wedding occurred at the home of L. C. BRANDER last Wednesday evening. George BATES of La Grange being the fortunate man to secure Miss Gussie BRANDER for a life partner.

SHELLY, Mrs. Carrie June 30, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                   Death of Mrs. Carrie SHELLY.

     Mrs. Carrie SHELLY died at Candelaria, Cal., on June 14th, after a short illness. Many residents of Mariposa and Sherlocks will learn with regret of the death of this estimable lady who lived here a while during her girlhood, and the early years of her married life. She possessed a very sweet disposition which endeared her to all who knew her. A husband and several young children, a mother and brother are left to grieve over her early death.

THEIREOD, Joe June 30, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Joe THIEREOD of Los Banos, was drowned on Tuesday while returning from Merced. The road was under water part of the way, and he drove into a deep hole and drowned before help could reach him.

NELSON, L. June 30, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     L. NELSON committed suicide by shooting, Wednesday, while on the steamer Dauntless plying between Stockton and San Francisco.

Vitals July 1894 Mariposa Gazette

July 7, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 7, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     MILBURN- In Mariposa, on Wednesday, July 4, 1894, to the wife of Charles R. MILBURN, a son.

July 14, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 14, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     HAYES- Near Athone, Merced county, July 7, 1894, to the wife of Will HAYES, a son.

Died July 14, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     FARRENS- Near Mariposa, on Saturday, July 7, 1894, Nicholas Jackson FARRENS, aged 70 years.
     The deceased has for a great many years been a citizen of Mariposa county, and has always held the respect of those who knew him. He had been a married man and leaves a family of grown sons.

July 21, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Died July 21, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     SCHANZ. - In Mariposa, on Sunday, July 15, 1894, Joseph F. SCHANZ, aged about 85 years.

July 28, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 28, 1894

     REDMAN- In Cathey's Valley, on July 16, 1894, to the wife of Johnny REDMAN, a daughter.

     WULBERN- In Madera, on July 17, 1894, to the wife of Oscar WULBURN, a son.

Died July 28, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     SNYDER- At Jerseydale, on Tuesday, July 24, 1894, Herbert Wooley SNYDER, aged 14 years.
     The deceased was born in Cheshire England, August 6, 1881, and came this country about three years ago with his parents, both of whom died soon after reaching California. He had two sisters and two brothers living. Herbert was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. SNYDER two years ago.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

FERRARI, daughter July 14, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     A little daughter of A. FERRARI died last Sunday, and was buried on Tuesday at Hornitos.

BARBER, M. O. July 14, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     M. O. BARBER an old resident of this county, died in Oakland, July 2d.

MARKIE, Leonard F July 21, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                MURDER NEAR COULTERVILLE.
                      Leonard F. MARKIE Killed by His Partner, John BARBEAU.

     Coulterville was thrown into a state of excitement on Monday night by the news of a tragedy that had been enacted on the ranch of Charles BAXTER, six miles below that town. Leonard F. MARKIE and John BARBEAU, two miners who were well known across the river, lived together in a cabin on Mr. BAXTER'S place. The men were partners in a mining enterprise, and sometime since they had a
disagreement over a financial settlement, and since that time ill feelings had existed between them.
     On Monday evening, according to the story of BARBEAU, the trouble assumed a more serious phase. He claims that in discussing the matter MARKIE became enraged and attempted to attack him with a knife, when he secured a gun and fired in self defense. The contents inflicted a ghastly wound, tearing away nearly an entire side of MARKIE'S face. Death was instantaneous. BARBEAU at once informed Charles BAXTER of the deed and placed himself in his custody. He was taken to Coulterville and placed in charge of an officer A coroners jury was at once impaneled and proceeded to the scene of the shooting, where the remains of the dead man were viewed. There were no witnesses to the deed, and after hearing the statement of BARBEAU, who testified that the shooting was done in self defense, a verdict was found charging him with criminal intent.
      Mr. MARKIE was a native of New York, aged 50 years. He had no relatives in this vicinity. The preliminary hearing will be held next Wednesday before Justice MURPHY at Coulterville.

LUDESCHER, Miss Nellie July 21, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Miss Nellie LUDESCHER died at her home in Merced, on the 16th instant. She was a most lovable girl, and possessed the affection and esteem of all who knew her. She was the youngest of a large family, nearly all of whom have been victims of the same dread disease- consumption. Her age was 22 years, 11 months and 23 days.

BONDURANT, Jesse July 28, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Jesse BONDURANT, a pioneer Californian and for many years a resident of this and Mariposa counties died in San Diego on July 14th. The deceased was an affable gentleman and commanded the respect of all who knew him. He was eighty four years of age.

SNYDER, Herbert W. July 28, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                       A SAD ACCIDENT.

     Last Monday an accident of a horrible description occurred at Jerseydale, by which Herbert W. SNYDER, the adopted son of J. W. SNYDER, lost his life. He was breaking a colt, and while riding it the animal suddenly reared, breaking the rope with which Mr. SNYDER was leading it, and fell back upon the boy crushing his skull and otherwise injuring him. The unfortunate boy lingered until Tuesday afternoon, when death mercifully ended his sufferings. Dr. REID had been called at once but nothing could save him.
     Mr. and Mrs. SNYDER adopted him two years ago, and had become very much attached to him. Herbert was a bright, handsome boy of fourteen years, giving promise of becoming a useful man and a help and comfort to his adopted parents. A little brother who had been adopted by Mrs. Will WASS of Chowchilla, is the only relative the poor boy had in this part of the country. The remains were brought to Mariposa, and on Thursday laid to rest in the Masonic cemetery.

Vitals August 1894 Mariposa Gazette

August 4, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Died August 4, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     SNYDER- At the county hospital in Mariposa July 31, 1894, Charles SNYDER (known as Doc SNYSER), AGED 65 YEARS.
     The deceased was a native of Switzerland but had been a resident of this county since its early settlement. He had no relatives in this county, we believe.

August 11, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 11, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     WALLACE- At Round Hill Ranch, Cathey's Valley, Thursday, August 2, 1894, to the wife of Charles WALLACE, a son.

Died August 11, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     NADREGA- At the county hospital in Mariposa, on Thursday, August 7, 1894, Santos NADREGA, a native of Mexico, aged 75 years.

August 18, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Died August 18, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     GUEST- In Bear Valley, August 15, 1894, Josie GUEST, aged 3 years.
     The little girl whose death is thus recorded was the daughter of Mrs. Lizzie GUEST. She was a dainty, lovable little thing, and had found her way into the hearts of all who knew her. This loss falls heavily upon the widowed mother, as it is but a short time since death claimed her husband. The funeral of Little Josie took place on Thursday, and many friends followed the body to its last resting place.

     WEBB- At New Years, near Merced Falls, on August 10, 1894, William WEBB, a native of Alabama, aged 48 years.
     The deceased was an old citizen of Merced Falls, and was highly respected by all who knew him. A wife and large family of young children are left to make their way without the aid of this loving husband and father.

August 25, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 25, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     MORRISON- In Hornitos, Saturday, August 18, 1894, to the wife of John B. MORRISON, a son.

Married August 25, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     BELGRANO-CAVAGNERO.- In San Francisco, August 15, 1894, Miss Emillia A. CAVAGNERO to Francesco N. BELGRANO.
     This marriage robs Hornitos of one of its loveliest girls, as the charming bride is a life long resident of that town. She has hosts of friends to wish her happiness in her new home and life.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements

BARCROFT, David August 4, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of David BARCROFT.

     David BARCROFT died at Hornitos on Thursday, August 2, 1894, at 3 a.m. At the time of his death he was 34 years, 2 months and 5 days old. David BARCROFT was a man of high attainments. He was graduated from the university of California in 1882, receiving, with Miss HITTELL and J. J. DWYER, the highest honors the university could bestow. He was immediately offered a position as instructor in the mathematical department at Berkeley, which he accepted and held for two years. During this time some of his mathematical work attracted the attention in the east, and he was awarded a scholarship in the John-Hopkins University at Baltimore. The next year he won in competition a fellowship in the same institution. His record in that college was brilliant and he was graduated in 1887, receiving the degree of Ph.D. His thesis, embodying the result of original mathematical research, was ordered printed and was distributed among the leading mathematicians, an honor which few students attain.
     After leaving Baltimore, by solicitation of Prof. NEWCOMB, he accepted a position on the Nautical Almanac at Washington. He was promoted after a short service, but sickness compelled him to relinquish his post and he returned to California. For a time he seemed to improve, and in 1889 he undertook to teach in the Oakland high school. But again sickness forced him to leave his work. He
returned to Hornitos and shortly after was stricken with an attack of pneumonia, which complicated his disease so that recovery never after seemed possible. Since that time he had been calmly waiting for death.
     He was an ideal scholar. With a mind keen, penetrating and logical were united an untiring energy and marvelous capacity for work. These stimulated by an ernest spirit of inquiry and an ambition to stand only among the highest in his profession, placed him at the age of 27 in the front rank of scientific men. Only original investigation yet awaited him. The bounds of modern mathematics had been reached and to enrich science with the fruits of his own inquiry was to be the exalted field of his further labors. Fair and inviting indeed was the prospect held out by the future. What grand hights might be attained. How rich the trophies he might win. Hard indeed it must have been to give this all up. Yet with a strong Christian faith he bowed without a murmur to the inscrutable wisdom of his creator.
     There remains yet to be told those traits which rounded out his character and raised him to a full stature of true manhood. His was a heart full of piety and love for his fellow men. During the time of his hardest study, a member of the society of Saint Vincent De Paul, he found time to engaged continually in charitable work among the poor and sick. In the wretchedest hovels and in the prisons of Baltimore he found a place to labor and at no time did he shrink from his duty. He is gone. Sad is the parting and somber the gloom about us. Yet through the shadow of our grief there shines a ray of brightest hope. He went
                              "Like one, who, sustained by an unfaltering
                                              trust.
                             Wraps the drapery of his couch about him and
                                  lies him down to pleasant dreams."
     Requiescat in pace.
     W.

HARRIS, David August 4, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                       David HARRIS Dead.
            David HARRIS, who was shot in the affray at the Rio del Oro mine at Indian Gulch, as reported last week, died on the 27th ultimo. The preliminary hearing of MARTIN, COOK and HOWE, which was set for Wednesday of this week, has been postponed until next week Wednesday. Until the matter comes before the court it will be impossible to form any definitive idea as to who were aggressors in the shooting, or whether Frederick HOUGHTON will be placed under arrest.

LIND-FARNSWORTH August 4, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                The LIND-FARNSWORTH Wedding.

     In accordance to the cards which had been issued weeks ago, the marriage of John LIND and Miss Daisy FARNSWORTH took place last Monday evening at the home of the bride. The ceremony that united this happy couple, was performed by the Rev. C. E. CLARK, in the presence of a large number of relatives of both parties. George LIND, brother of the groom and best man, and Miss Isa FARNSWORTH, sister of the bride was maid of honor. The bride- always an attractive girl- was especially sweet and dainty in her lace trimmed gown of cream colored India silk. She proved her allegiance to her native county by carrying a large bouquet of the beautiful Washington lilies which grow in such profusion near Yosemite.
     After the wedding was over the bridal pair was escorted to Good Templars hall where a reception was tendered them. The Mariposa band greeted them at the hall door with a well rendered selection, and as they entered Mrs. Edith TRABUCCO played Mendelsohn's wedding march. The reception was under the auspices of the Native Daughters, who had decorated the hall in Japanese parasols, flowers and ferns, until it was a fitting bower for the many charming faces assembled. Three floral horseshoes and the initials of L. F., were suspended from the center of the ceiling. Near three-hundred people gathered in the hall during the evening to wish the young couple happiness. A quartet composed of Mrs. Edith TRABUCCO, Miss Isa FARNSWORTH, Messr. GALLISON and MALINDEZ, sang ' Come where the lilies bloom' most beautifully, after which Miss Mildred OBARR rendered 'Let me dream again' with much sweetness and expression, and Mrs. TRABUCCO delighted all with 'Bessie of Dundee.' The evening passed in pleasant conversation until eleven o'clock when refreshments were served. , after which the floor was cleared for dancing which was kept up till the dawn broke above the mountain peaks. Mr. and Mrs. LIND left on Tuesday for a two weeks stay in San Francisco and Sacramento. Many beautiful and useful presents were given the bride by relatives and friends, a list of which is appended. (list of gifts omitted due to brevity, available upon request.)

HEFFNER, Michael August 11, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                            A Suicide.

           Word was received here on Wednesday that the body of a man had been found on Bear Creek, about a mile above its junction with the Merced river. Justice TEMPLE, Under Sheriff SCHLAGETER and W. E. GALLISON went out to hold an inquest.
     The spot was an almost inaccessible one and necessitated a long walk to reach it. The body had been discovered by James GARRISON who lives about a mile below, as he was returning from a prospecting trip. A jury was impaneled as follows: J. W. STAYTON, D. N. JOHNSON, M. J. MULLERY, T. M. CONKLING, Frederick HOFFMAN, H. E. SNEDEKER and R. N. VAN EMAN.
     From papers on the body it was learned that the man was Michael HOFFMAN. He had been in the county hospital until last week when he left on his own accord. He was last seen on Friday, by Mr. GARRISON, whom he told that he was going up the river to fish. Mr. GARRISON testified that he found the man's hat as he was returning home, and was attracted by the odor of the body which was badly decomposed. He was lying among the rocks and his large Ballard rifle was resting on the body pointing towards him. Death must have been instantaneous as the top of his head had been blown away. The verdict of the jury was as follows:
     "We the jury, being duly sworn by G. W. TEMPLE, J.P., and acting coroner, this 8th day of August, 1894, do find that the name of the deceased was Michael HEFFNER, aged about 43 years, and a native of Ohio, and that he came to his death by a gunshot wound, inflicted by his own hand with suicidal intent.

O'HARE, Peter August 11, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Peter O'HARE died in San Francisco last week. He will be remembered by the old settlers of Mariposa, as he lived here many years. He was a genial, good hearted man and always had warm friends. He leaves a wife and one child.

JEFFREY-FORSYTH August 11, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     A wedding always attracts much attention in Coulterville, but it is safe to say that no wedding is attracting more attention than that of the ever genial John JEFFREY and Lila FORSYTH. Notices are out announcing the event. Willie JEFFREY and Miss Amelia CANOVA will act as best man and bridesmaid.

GAY, Mr. August 11, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Last week Mr. GAY, one of our good, staunch citizens died. His health had been very poor of late years, but death was not unexpected. A large cortege of friends followed his remains to the burial place. He was about 56 years old. He had no relatives in this State so far as known.

BOCQUET, Achille Aime August 18, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                      An Old Resident Dead.

      Achille Aime BOCQUET was buried on Tuesday of this week, in the public cemetery. Fully thirty-five years the quaint figure of this man had been seen almost daily wending his way about the town, until he became one of the landmarks of the place. He was a man of superior education and evidently was of good family, but having drifted so far west, and never having achieved the ambition of his life, the securing of a competency, he had in a measure cut himself entirely loose from his friends and his native land. He lived alone in his little cottage, and supported himself by the products of his garden and vineyards, until a few months ago, when age and sickness rendered it necessary to send him to the county hospital, where he died. He was a quiet, inoffensive man, and had the respect of his neighbors. It is not known if he had any relatives in this county.

RODRIQUES, Mr. and Mrs. Jose August 18, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                   Murder and Suicide at Merced.

     On Sunday night at Merced Jose RODRIQUES, a Portuguese, shot and killed his wife and then turned the revolver on himself with fatal results. Mrs. RODERIQUES was a very attractive and intelligent woman, 24 years of age, and the husband became jealous of her without cause. A couple of weeks before the tragedy he left her and went to Stockton, while she found employment in the family of J. B. OLCESE. RODERIQUES had often threatened to kill his wife, yet when he returned on Sunday evening he induced her to walk out to Lake Yosemite with him, where the brutal deed was done. When the bodies were found the next morning their five-year-old daughter was lying asleep on her mother's breast and she told the officer that her "papa had shot mamma with a fire-cracker and then shot himself."

GOULD, Mrs. Frank H. August 18, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                  Death of Mrs. Frank H. GOULD.

     This much loved lady died at her home in Stockton, on the evening of August 13th, of consumption. Mrs. GOULD was a resident of Mariposa a few years ago and was esteemed and loved by all our people. She was a bright, generous woman, always cheerful and ready to help others. After leaving here she resided for some time in Merced, where she made many friends. The blow of her death is a sad one to the devoted husband and three children, who are thus left alone. She was still young, being only in the early thirties at the time of her death.

Vitals September 1894 Mariposa Gazette

September 1, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born September 1, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     EMMETT- At Buckeye, Tuesday, August 28, 1894, to the wife of Charles EMMETT, a daughter.

     BONDSHU- At Coulterville, on Tuesday, August 21, 1894, to the wife of Frank A. BONDSHU, a daughter.

Died September 1, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     POULTON- At the County Hospital, on Tuesday, August 28, 1894, Issac POULTON, a native of Kentucky, aged 78 years.

     MEYERS- At Coulterville, Sunday, August 19, 1894, Issac MEYERS, aged about 60 years.

September 8, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born September 8, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     QUIEROLO- In Genoa, Switzerland, Aug. 16, 1894, to the wife of Dr. C. A. QUIEROLO, a son.

Married September 8, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     LAW-WASHINGTON- In San Jose, August 29th, 1894, T. C. LAW of Merced, to Miss Julia J. WASHINGTON of San Jose.

Died September 8, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     CARBONA- In Hunter's Valley, Sept. 2, 1894, Joseph CARBONA, aged 10 years.

September 15, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

September 22, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born September 22, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     LORD- At Hornitos, September 11, 1894, to the wife of David LORD, a daughter.

Died September 22, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     VASQUEZ- At the county hospital in Mariposa, September 18, 1894, Ygnacio VASQUEZ, a native of Mexico, aged 60 years.

     HOLTERBACK- At the county hospital, September 8, 1894, Antone HOLTERBACK, a native of France, aged 81 years.

     HOLGATE- At the home of J. M. HARRIS, Grant's Springs, September 17, 1894, Rueben HOLGATE, aged about 45 years.
     The deceased was a native of Illinois, and had been in the employ of Mr. HARRIS for the past three years. He was a man of fine education and quiet habits. He had no family, except brothers and sisters in his native State.

September 29, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

KIRKLAND, B. S. September 1, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     B. S. KIRKLAND of Merced was killed at Madera Sunday night, being run over by a train.

HANNA, Mrs. J. T. September 8, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Death Of Mrs. HANNA.

     "Mrs. J. T. HANNA peacefully departed this life at four p.m. Sunday last, in El Paso, Texas." Only a few simple words, yet they tell that God has taken to his own brighter world one of the loveliest women ever sent to mortals.
      Mariposa may remember with pride, stately brown-eyed Lillie JENKINS. The child captivated all by her unselfish sweetness. the girl who, though a dreamer of beautiful day-dreams, ranked first among her classmates for brilliancy in the school room, gayety upon the play ground, and charm of manner in social gatherings. After leaving school she moved with her mother and brothers to San
Francisco, where a few years later she married a man in all respects worthy of her.
      Since then a devoted husband has striven to ever banish the single cloud that shadowed her life- failing health. A queenly woman, beautiful, cultured, loved and loving- the proud, pure lilies might claim her for their sister.
      Dying near the sunset hour, away in a Texan city, our California flower left us a vision of womanhood that girls who knew her may strive to emulate.

SNYDER, Herbert Wooly September 15, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Memorial Service.

     On Sunday afternoon at Mispah Chapel Rev. F. V. FISHER of Los Angelese held a service in the memory of Herbert Wooley SNYDER, who met his death recently by an accident, at the home of his adopted parents, Mr. and Mrs. SNYDER. The text was from Hebrews 13:14- "For here we have no continuing home, but we seek one to come." The address was an ernest and able one, and at its close Mr. FISHER made some touching remarks in reference to the boy he loved so well. Herbert was born in England fourteen years ago, and at the age of nine came to California with his parents and brothers and sisters. Two years later his parents died within a few hours of the same time. He was sent to an orphans home in Los Angelese, and was later received into the home in that city; but a death in the family of his benefactor caused him to be returned to the orphans home. He left there, however, to make his way in the world. Mr. FISHER met him on the highway and being pleased with his manly ways and honest face gave him a home. Two years ago he was offered a desirable home with Mr. SNYDER and came here to live. Mr. FISHER spoke of Herbert as a boy who was honest, honorable imbued with high moral and religious principles and possessed of marked intellectuality- one who would not stoop to do dishonorable deed and who won the love and respect of all by his innate kindness of heart and manly noble qualities.

TRABUCCO, Mrs. Mary September 15, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                 Death of Mrs. Mary TRABUCCO.

     The many friends of this lady, although shocked, were not surprised to hear of her death, which occurred at her home in Princeton last Monday morning. She had been in delicate health for a long time, and a few weeks ago typhoid fever set in, and from the first there seemed little hope of her recovery.
     Mrs. TRABUCCO was the daughter of the late Nicholas PENDOLA, and was born in Bear Valley, in which place all her life was passed, until a few years ago, when she came with her husband to Princeton and helped to make a pleasant home. She was a home-loving woman, and despite ill health, was always brave and cheerful, a generous friend and a good neighbor.
     There are many to mourn her early death, a loving husband and four young children are thus deprived of the care of one who always makes the true home- the wife and mother. Two aged women, Mrs. PENDOLA and Mrs. Eleanor TRABUCCO, grieve over the loss of this daughter, while fond brothers and sisters will always cherish tender memories of her. She was a member of Mariposa Parlor of Native Daughters, and their beautiful service for the dead was added to the solemn ritual of the Catholic church. The funeral took place on Tuesday at Bear Valley and was very largely attended.

McMASTER-ZIRKARD September 29, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Miss Louise ZINKARD and Frank McMASTER of Elkhorn, were married on Wednesday. The young couple went to Merced to have the ceremony performed, in order to secure the services of Father McNAMARA.

BYERS, J. H. September 29, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Death of J. H. BYERS.

     Many people of Mariposa county were shocked to hear that John H. BYERS of Madera had committed suicide last Saturday by shooting himself. The account of the affair, which was forwarded here, was very meager, and the deed was attributed to bad health. He had long been a victim of heart disease, but no one ever dreamed of jolly John BYERS becoming the victim of despondency to the extent of taking his life. Mr. BYERS was for many years a resident of this county and lived at Hite's Cove, where he married Miss Maggie JENKINS. After the Cove became deserted he came to Mariposa to live, and made his home here for several years, after which time he went to San Francisco, where he resided until last year when he inherited some valuable property in Madera, where he was at the time of his death. He was a jolly, good-hearted man, always ready for a joke, and also ready to do a kindness for anyone, and had many friends wherever he went. A widow and one child, a lovely little girl, are left desolate by the loss of this fond husband and father.

Vitals October 1894 Mariposa Gazette

October 6, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born October 6, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     CONLEY- In Madera, October 2, 1894 to the wife of W. M. CONLEY, a son.

Married October 6, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     M'MASTER-ZINKAND- At Merced, on September 26, 1894, by Rev. Father McNAMARA, Frank McMASTER to Miss Louise ZINKAND.
     The young couple are well known in Mariposa and Hornitos, the bride being the daughter of Andrew ZINKAND of the toll road which bears his name. The groom is an industrious, quiet young gentleman and by his unassuming manner has won many warm friends during his residence here. On the 27th a reception was tendered them at the residence of the bride's parents where many relatives and friends assembled to wish them happiness. The house was prettily decorated with evergreens and white oleanders, while the beautifully spread dinner tables, were also profusely ornamented with flowers. Many pretty and useful presents were received by the happy couple.

     CORNISH-BISHOP- In Fresno, September 25th, 1894, by Rev. I. D. WOOD, Streat CORNISH to Miss Effie A. BISHOP.
     The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Thomas DOWNIE of this place, and has many friends here to wish her a life of happiness.

October 13, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born October 13, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     ROWLAND- In Mariposa, Oct. 7, 1894, to the wife of Lloyd ROWLAND, a son.

October 20, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born October 20, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     PENDOLA- In Mariposa, Oct. 5, 1894, to the wife of Charles Pendola, a daughter.

     HALTERMAN- Near Merced, October 10, 1894 , to the wife of Daniel HALTERMAN, a son.

Married October 20, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     HOUSE-SOHN- In Fresno, October 13th, 1894, by the Judge W. D. CRICHTON, Frank W. HOUSE to Laura SOHN.

Died October 20, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     HUET. - At the County Hospital, October 15th, 1894, Jules HUET, a native of France, aged 73 years.

     QUIMBY- At Snow Creek, October 13th, 1894, Carrie Vesta, daughter of O. S. QUIMBY, a native of California aged 16 years and 1 month.
     The little girl whose death we record was a gentle, lovable child and had many friends among the young people of Mariposa, and in the neighborhood where she had spent all her brief life. Just budding into early womanhood, life was beginning to unfold fair promises of happiness and pleasure for her, but One who is wiser than all others saw fit to call her hence. A father and two loving sisters will miss the one who for years has been the light of their lives.

October 27, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born October 27, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     ROWLAND- In Cathey's Valley, October 18, 1894, to the wife of Charles ROWLAND, a daughter.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

BOISSE, Mrs. October 13, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Mr. BOISSE and family have the loving sympathy of Coulterville generally in the sad loss of a loving wife and mother.

BOISSE, Mrs. October 13, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                            Obituary.

     Death, who spares neither the old nor the young, the rich or the poor, entered the family of F. M. BOISSE, Tuesday, October 2d, at his home in Coulterville, and took from them the wisest councilor- the wife and mother. This vernable lady has been a sufferer for many years, but has always borne her trouble so uncomplainingly that few realized that the end was so near. Her noble life ended without a struggle. Peacefully, quietly, the weary eyes closed and the anxious watchers knew that God had claimed His own.
     Mrs. BOISSE has lived among us for many years, during which time her name had been foremost among those of the charitable. The poor revered her as their most beloved benefactress, for her door was never closed to those in need.
     Her loss will be mourned by a loving husband whose helpmate she has been for so many years, and by two sons, but by none will it be felt more keenly than by that dutiful daughter whose attentions at her bedside, during her long illness have been like the ministrations of an angel, and whose watchful care has done so much to preserve that life which it has been God's will to take.
     Our dear friend is dead. The hands ever warmly extended to those in distress are folded over her quiet breast; the feet ever following the paths of honor and duty are stilled forever; yet why should we mourn when we know that the day has just dawned for her  and that sometime, sooner or later, we must all go through the same dark passage that leads to eternal sunshine; that there we will meet our departed friend where partings are no more.
     Her remains were followed to their last resting place by her large circle of friends and acquaintances where the last token of respect was paid, after which we sadly took our leave of her with the hope in our hearts that our lives may all be as useful and noble as hers has been, and that we may all meet suffering and death with the resignation that she did.
                                        Ella HALLINAN
                                   Coulterville, October 5, 1894.

MORTON, James October 20, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     James MORTON a former resident of this county died in Tulare on the 10th instant.

LUKE. William October 27, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     William LUKE, employed in the Empire mine at Grass Valley, was killed Monday by a mass of rock falling on him.

Vitals November 1894 Mariposa Gazette

November 3, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

November 10, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born November 10, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     HICKS- In Merced, November 3, 1894, to the wife of E. A. HICKS, a son.

November 17, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born November 17, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     DOIDGE- In Bear Valley, Wednesday, November 7, 1894, to the wife of W. DOIDGE, a daughter.

Died November 17, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     HADLICH- In Oakland, Oct. 30, 1894, Louis, beloved son of Frederica and the late Louis HADLICH, aged 30 years.
     Louis was born and reared in Mariposa county, but for some time had been a resident of Oakland. He was for nearly fifteen years in the employ of A. HROMADA, and was held in high esteem by his shopmates and his employer. At home he was a kind and loving son and the support of his aged mother, to whom and to his sister, Mrs. REILLY of Turlock, heartfelt sympathy is extended, as this is the eight time the angel of death has taken a loved one from them. He had many friends in Merced and Mariposa counties, as well as in Oakland, who will regret his untimely death. The internment took place November 4th, at Mountain View cemetery, in the presence of a large number of friends. The floral tributes sent by shopmates and friends were many and beautiful.

November 24, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

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Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

MALONEY, William November 3, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Death of a Pioneer.

     On Tuesday, October 30th, word was brought to town that William MALONEY, one of the oldest citizens of Elkhorn, had passed away after an illness which had extended over many months.
     Mr. MALONEY was always a peaceable, quiet man, a good friend and neighbor and most devoted to his family, never having the enmity of anyone. Many years ago he lost that best helper of man, a faithful, loving wife, but his last years have been made cheerful and comfortable by the care and devotion of his children. Two sons and a daughter mourn the loss of this aged father.
     The funeral took place in Mariposa on Thursday and was attended by many old friends of the family.

PHILLIPS, N. B. "Pike" November 10, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     N. B. PHILLIPS, familiarly known as "Pike", died a few days ago in Mariposa. He had for many years been a guide and trapper in Yosemite, and was a most eccentric character, and will be remembered by the old frequenters of Yosemite.

YOACUM, George November 10, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                       Murder at Merced.

     Just before midnight on Tuesday, a man named Killeen, from Mariposa county, became intoxicated at Merced and began a quarrel with Major COOK. He fired one shot at the Major, and Constable George YOACUM attempted to arrest KILLEEN, when he turned his revolver on Mr. YOAKUM, shooting him in the breast. He was finally placed in jail. Drs. CASTLE and O'BRIAN examined the wounded man and pronounced his injuries fatal, but at last reports from Merced he was still alive. Mr. YOAKUM was formerly a resident of this county, where he still has many friends. Since he has been in Merced he has filled several municipal offices and had the respect of his townsmen. The people are very much excited over the cold blooded murder and treats of lynching were made. The man Killeen is a stranger in Mariposa, having come here from Contra Costa county during the summer. He was employed in the Burt and Bach mine at Bear Valley.

Vitals December 1894 Mariposa Gazette

December 1, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Married December 1, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     MONTGOMERY-STANDIFORD- In Snelling, at the residence of the bride's parents, Nov. 21, 1894, Robert H. MONTGOMERY and Miss Etta STANDIFORD, both of Snelling.

December 8, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born December 8, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     FARNSWORTH. - At Peterson's ranch, near Hornitos, on November 4, 1894, to the wife of Thomas FARNSWORTH, a daughter.

     GUARD. - At Fresno, on November 31, 1894, to the wife of W. C. GUARD, a daughter.

December 15, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Born December 15, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     LATHROP- In San Francisco, Dec. 3, 1894, to the wife of Charles G. LATHROP, a daughter.

Married December 15, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     De PAULI-TRUMBETTA- At the home of the bride, near Coulterville, on Wednesday, December 5, 1894, Marcell De PAULI and Jennie TRUMBETTA.

Died December 15, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     DAUSCH- At Colorado mining camp, Sunday, December 9, 1894, Conrad DAUSCH, aged 64 years.

     DUKE. - At Linden, Saturday, December 3, 1894, Lottie, beloved wife of Rev. T. L. DUKE, aged 29 years.

December 22, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

Married December 22, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     LAIRD- HURD- At Snow Creek, December 19, 1894, at the home of the bride's uncle, John K. LAIRD and Miss Mary HURD.
     The pretty mountain home of Mr. and Mrs. Justus HURD was the scene of a pleasant gathering last Wednesday, when Mr. HURD gave away his charming niece to John LAIRD. The groom is a son of Mrs. E. G. LAIRD of Jerseydale and is a quiet, highly esteemed young gentleman. The bride is a native of Oregon and has been in this county a year. She is a lovely girl and has made many lasting friends during her brief residence here. The Gazette was remembered with a generous supply of delicious cake.

Died December 22, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     CUMMINGS- At county hospital, Dec. 9, 1894, William J. CUMMINGS, a native of Louisiana, aged 69 years.

     PETERSON- At the county hospital, Dec. 17, 1894, Mathias PETERSON, a native of Sweden, aged 74 years.

December 29, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     DULCICH-CASTAGNETTO- In Hunter's Valley, December 26, 1894, by Judge F. H. HALL, Giocomo DULCICH and Miss Angie CASTAGNETTO.
     The marriage of this young couple took place at the home of the bride, and was witnessed by a number of friends of both parties. The bride is the youngest daughter of Dominico CASTAGNETTO of Hunter's Valley, and was born and raised in that pretty valley. She is a sweet-mannered girl and will make a excellent wife. Her dress of some soft tan material trimmed with lace and orange blossoms was pretty and becoming. The groom is an industrious young man, worthy of the bride he has won. Miss Annie QUIEROLO was bride's maid, and Dan CASTAGNETTO, best man. The Gazette was favored with cake and wine from the beauteous wedding feast. We wish the newly wedded pair long life and happiness.
 

Obituaries, marriage and Birth announcements.

DePAULI- TRUMBETTA December 15, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                     DePAULI-TRUMBETTA.

     The wedding bells again have pealed in our midst, Marcelli De PAULI and Jennie TRUMBETTI are the happy couple. On Wednesday the 5th, although weather was very inclement, many friends of both parties met at Sunnyvale Ranch, the home of the bride, and witnessed Judge MURPHY unite them to travel the rugged path of life together. Our popular young friends Henry BOISSE and Miss Mary GAZZOLO stood them to cheer and encourage them, as they took their place before the austere judge, who assumed his most suave manner as he initiated the groom into the mystery of placing ring on the finger of the fair bride. The happy pair bore the ordeal with more composure than was shown by the attending couple, whose nervousness was plainly shown. After receiving the congratulations of their friends, the newly married pair led the way to the bountifully spread table, where all partook of an elegant repast. The crowning glory of the feast was the large beautifully decorated wedding cake. After the feast was over dancing was in order until daylight.
     They were the recipients of many handsome and valuable presents, which in future will bring to their minds friends, tho' absent. The bride looked lovely in a costume of pale albatross, trimmed with white lace and a profusion of orange blossoms.
     On the afternoon of the 6th, the groom took his young bride to Coulterville to a cozy and peaceful home on "Rue de GAZZOLO," where for some time he has been industriously at work putting in order the many useful and pretty things that have been arriving from the city. But they were not long left in peace for they were informed a ball in their honor was in progress, and again dancing was in order. In the wee hours of the morning a charming serenade was tendered the young couple, who are thus starting together in life with the good wishes of many.

DUKE, Mrs. Lottie December 15, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of Mrs. Lottie DUKE.

              This lovely women passed away from earth-life on the evening of December 8th. For many months she had been a victim of the ravages of consumption, and death came to her as a blessed relief from pain, her consistent christian life having made her ready for the change. Mrs. DUKE was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex OBARR and granddaughter of Mr. George COUNTS. Much of her girlhood was spent here, and her lovely personality endeared her to all, while her innocent gaiety made her a leading spirit in social life. Several years ago she married Rev. T. L. DUKE, and has been a devoted wife and mother. She died in Linden, where her husband was stationed, and where she was universally beloved. Her age was twenty-nine years and five months.

PASQUALE, Milesi December 15, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

            Milesi PASQUALE, an Italian laborer living in the vicinity of Raymond with his brother in law, disappeared about a week ago, and search parties were organized to hunt for him, but no trace of him could be found. On Sunday a dog brought a man's arm to his master, and the search for the missing man was renewed, with the result that the body was found not far from his home. His skull was fractured by some blunt instrument apparently a stone. The whole affair is shrouded in mystery, but beyond doubt murder has been committed. The Coroner held an inquest but no verdict has been reached. The remains are in a badly decomposed state and have been partially eaten by hogs and coyotes.

DAUSCH, Conrad December 15, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Conrad DAUSCH, a well known miner of Mono mining district, died last Saturday night. The body was brought to Mariposa for internment.

SUTHERLAND, John December 15, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     John SUTHERLAND, an old pioneer of Buchanan Hollow, died suddenly on Dec. 12th. He was a large sheep owner and well known in this county.

HOLMES, Judge S. A. December 15, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Judge S. A. HOLMES of Fresno died on TUesday at San Francisco, where he had gone for medical treatment. He was the first superior judge of Fresno county and at present held the same position. Judge HOLMES was a native of North Carolina and was 63 years old. He served in the Confederate army and settled in Fresno in 1867. He was an able jurist and had presided at many notable trials, among them being the Heath case and the EVANS and ONTAG case. His successor will be appointed by Gov. MARKHAM.

PETERSON, Mathias December 22, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Mathias PETERSON, one of the old time residents of Mariposa, died on Tuesday. He was a quiet, unobtrusive man and everyone had a pleasant word for `Jimmy' as he was always called.

DENMAN, Ezekial December 22, 1894 Mariposa Gazette

     Ezekial DENMAN, one of the wealthiest citizens of Sonoma county, died last Monday.

Vitals January 1895 Mariposa Gazette

January 5, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Born January 5, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     OLCESE- In Merced, December 29, 1894, to the wife of John B. OLCESE, a daughter.

Married January 5, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     GALE- M'CANN- At the Episcopal Church, Fresno, Dec. 31, 1894, G. M. GALE to Mrs. Mary A. M. M'CANN.

Died January 5, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     DUBOSQU- At Colorado camp, on Friday, December 28, 1894, Wm. DUBOSQU, a native of France, aged 72.

January 12, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

January 19, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

January 26, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Born January 26, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     BARBER- In Stockton, January 19, 1895, to the wife of Wyman BARBER a daughter.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

DUBUSQU, William January 5, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

            William DUBUSQU died on the morning of December 28th, after an illness which had continued for several years. Mr. DUBUSQU was one of Mariposa's pioneers, coming here in the early days of the gold excitement, and remaining here loyally through all the adverse fortunes which during the past quarter of a century, have befallen Mariposa. He was a good citizen, and a generous neighbor and friend, and the people of the Colorado district will miss him. During the last years of his life he had been carefully attended to by his nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas ROBLES. His funeral took place on Saturday and he was buried in the Catholic Cemetery.

Vitals February 1895 Mariposa Gazette

February 2, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Married February 2, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     THOMAS-GUEST- In Bear Valley, Monday, January 28, 1895, W. S. THOMAS and Mrs. Lizzie GUEST.

February 9, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

February 16, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

February 23, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Born February 23, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     STEWART.- At Sherlocks, February 17, 1895, to the wife of George STEWART a daughter.

Died February 23, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     PUTRAMENT. - At the county hospital, Feb. 17, 1895, Alexander B. PUTRAMENT, a native of Poland, aged 82 years.

     M'CREADY. - At Mt. Idaho, Idaho, Hannah McClure McCREADY, wife of the late James McCREADY, aged 62 years, a native of Pennsylvania.

     Many of our older citizens will remember this lady, who during her early married life was a resident of Mariposa. She had been a widow for a number of years and had resided in Idaho. Her son, John R. McCREADY, is a citizen of this place and to him we are indepted for particulars concerning her death. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. J. STREETER of Fresno.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

HELDURF, Henry February 2, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     Henry HELDURF met with sudden death, Tuesday last, on the Parrot's Ferry road, while driving down the steep grade, in a buckboard, says the Tuolumne Independent. His entire outfit, including himself, went over a thirty foot embankment. Mr. HELDURF had his neck broken. He was well known in Sonora and was 72 years of age.

GLYNN-LINDSEY marriage February 2, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     Wedding bells are ringing this time for Mr. A. C. GLYNN and Miss Ada LINDSEY who were married at the home of the brides parents. May joy go with them.

WILLIAMS, Thomas February 9, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     Thomas WILLIAMS an old resident of Hornitos, died on Friday of last week. He was a member of the Hornitos lodge I. O. O. F., and during a long illness the members of this order had kept him at Mrs. ?????? hotel, where every care was given him.

HAMILTON, Mrs.  February 9, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     Mrs. Hamilton died last Saturday at Home on Bear Creek in Merced county. Mrs. HAMILTON was the daughter of Mrs. ? LAIRD, and was a native of Mariposa. A husband and four little children are left desolate by her death. The funeral took place on Monday, and the body was laid to rest in the GIVENS Cemetery in Hornitos.

COULTER, Alex. February 9, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of Alex. COULTER.

           Many persons in this county were shocked a few days ago to hear of the sad fate of Alex. COULTER, the youngest son of George COULTER, the founder of Coulterville. The young man had last been heard of by his relatives, some time last June, at Angels, Calaveras county. Since that time no one had known of his whereabouts, but it was generally supposed that he was off on a prospecting tour. One day last week his body was found in the chaparral near Angels, where it had been since June. His fate, whether murder or suicide, will probably always remain a mystery. If he was murdered, it was not for the purpose of robbery, as his watch and other jewelry, and pistol was found with him. The body was bought to Coulterville for internment. Alex was well known all over the county, and his genial, generous disposition always found him friends. Whatever faults he may have had does not lessen the kindly feelings for his memory, or regret for his terrible ending.

MENSING, Charles Frederick February 16, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     Charles Frederick MENSING died on the 13th instant at his home in Merced after a brief illness. Mr. MENSING lived in Mariposa during the early sixties, and the children are all natives of Mariposa. He was a native of Germany and was aged 63 years.

BACHMAN, Benjamin F. February 16, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Death of a Pioneer.

     Benjamin F. BACHMAN died at Los Gatos, Cal., Feb. 12, aged sixty six years. Death was occasioned by heart disease from which he had long suffered. Mr. BACHMAN was a resident of Mariposa from 1850-1880, and during most of that time was engaged in mining and stock raising. In 1851 he joined the Mariposa Battalion which was organized to fight the Indians. It was this same company that during his term of service discovered the Yosemite Valley. From 1862, until 1865, he was postmaster of this place, and always was a leader of the Republican party in this county. He was a man of strong character, brusque, perhaps in manner, but always honest and upright. In 1880 he left this place and went to Los Gatos, where he invested in property which has increased in value until now his estate is valued at something like $175,000, which will probably go to relatives in the east, with the exception of one behest of $5,000 to a G. A. R. Post of Los Gatos. Mr. BACHMAN had many sincere friends throughout Mariposa county who will regret to learn of his death.

Vitals March 1895 Mariposa Gazette

March 2, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 2, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     PARKER- In Merced, Feb. 22, 1895, to the wife of S. E. PARKER, a daughter

Died March 2, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     MILLER- In Salinas City, Feb. 20, 1895, Mrs. Emma MILLER, wife of George S. MILLER, a native of Alabama, aged 51 years, 4 months and 16 days.

March 9, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 9, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     WESTON- In Mariposa, March 2, 1895, to the wife of John WESTON, a daughter.

Died March 9, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     TEMPLE- In Mariposa, March 3, 1895, George W. TEMPLE, a native of Ohio, aged 54 years.

     JONES- Near Mariposa, March 4, 1895, Alexander Carrol JONES, a native of Tennessee, aged 69 years. (Santa Clara county papers please copy)
     For thirty years the deceased had been a familiar figure in this vicinity and in the Chowchilla neighborhood, where he had improved a little farm. He lived alone, but had a daughter in Santa Clara and a son somewhere in Southern California.

March 16, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 16, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     LIND- In Mariposa, March 11, 1895, to the wife of J. H. LIND, a son.

Died March 16, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     CAMP. - At her home near Armona, Kings county, Friday, March 1, 1895, Mrs. Philena CAMP, a native of the State of New York, aged 68 years, 11 months and 2 days.
     Hanford Journal: The deceased was one of the pioneers of the State. Seven of her eight children were born in the East, and with them and her husband she crossed the plains from Illinois in 1853, by ox teams, and located at Stockton. The family moved to what is now Kings county fifteen years ago, and four years later her husband passed away. Grandma CAMP had been in poor health for some time and her death was not unexpected. She died surrounded by relatives and friends. The eight children born to her , all of whom are living and the youngest of whom is over forty years of age, attended her funeral- all except Wm. H. who was unable to attend, having been hurt in a runaway accident the day his mother died and while making arrangements for the funeral. It was the first time in thirty-five years that all of the children of Mrs. CAMP had met at one time and place. The children are Mrs. Clara STEVES of Stockton, Mrs. Mary E. TURNER of Mariposa, Mrs. Louisa EARLY of Stockton, Mrs. Ida MOORE of Modesto, William H., James M. and W. Scott CAMP of this county.

March 23, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

March 30, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 30, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     LATCHAW- At Elkhorn, Mariposa county, on April* 19, 1895, to the wife of Frank LATCHAW, a son.
     (* as printed in the Gazette probably meant March, transcriber)
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

VUILLEMIN, Ceasar March 2, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     Caesar VUILLEMIN, who was committed from here to the insane asylum at Stockton, in 1889, died there a few days ago. VUILLEMIN was on trial for his life at that time, he having shot and killed Miquel BARBA. His trial attracted much attention as the question of his sanity occupied several days, and experts were brought from Stockton and Fresno, to give opinions on his condition. During all these years he has been incarcerated he has never had a sane moment.

LYON, Mathew March 9, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     Mathew LYON, an old resident of Merced county, died March 1st at the Montgomery Homestead at Snelling, age d74 years. Mr. LYON was an Englishman by birth, but came to America when quite a young man. In 1851, in company with the late W. L. HAMLIN, he came to Merced county and engaged in farming and the milling business, having at one time owned the Merced City Mills.- Star

TEMPLE, George March 9, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Death of Geo. TEMPLE

     The entire community was shocked at the announcement of the death of this well known citizen which occurred last Sunday morning. He was among the number who were taken so violently ill after partaking of supper at Mr. C. G. LIND'S on Tuesday of last week. He suffered intensely the week, and not having a rugged constitution, could not withstand the ravages of the poison, whatever it was.
Mr. TEMPLE was one of our pioneers, and one among our most influential and respected citizens. He had for many years held the office of Justice of the Peace and was considered a most upright and conscientious official. A quiet and unassuming man, he had many friends and few enemies. He was a prominent Mason, and a large number of the fraternity attended his funeral on Monday. The presence of many people from neighboring towns attested the respect in which he was held.
     A sister, Mrs. C. G. LIND, of this place, and a brother, John TEMPLA, of Sacramento, are the nearest relatives in this State. The circumstances surrounding his death added to the sorrow felt, but in chronicling his loss under any conditions it would have been said of him, "A good citizen has left
us."

CASHMAN, Wm. March 9, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     On the 2d inst. Wm. CASHMAN died in San Francisco from the effects of a dose of strychnine taken accidentally. Mr. CASHMAN was well known in Mariposa, having in early days been associated with the firm of Sullivan, Cashman and Co. He left here many years ago, and was long prominent among San Francisco capitalist, but at last was caught in business reverses and suffered great financial losses. Many of the old time miners here will remember him well.

Vitals April 1895 Mariposa Gazette

April 6, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

April 13, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Married April 13, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     WOOLFORD-HOUGHTON- In San Francisco, March 7, 1895, J. Vincent WOOLFORD of San Francisco and Miss Edith HOUGHTON of Oakland.
     The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. T. HOUGHTON of Indian Gulch and spent her early girlhood in this county.

April 20, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

April 27, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

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Vitals May 1895 Mariposa Gazette

May 4, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Married May 4, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     WESTFALL-HALL- At Snow Creek, Tuesday, April 30, 1895, by Judge Richard FINN, Fremont WESTFALL and Mrs. Isabel Ann HALL.
     The wedding was made the occasion of a very pleasant time for the guests. The festivities of the day were followed by a dance at night, which lasted until dawn.

     TRABUCCO-ASHWORTH- At Princeton, on Tuesday, April 30, 1895, by Richard FINN, J. P., Frank TRABUCCO and Miss Maud ASHWORTH.
     The wedding, which was quietly solemnized on Tuesday morning, was a surprise to many friends of both parties. The groom is a well known business man of Princeton and Bear Valley and is a quiet gentleman, worthy of the fair girl he has won. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion ASHWORTH of Chowchilla, and is a beautiful girl. Only the immediate relatives of the couple witnessed the ceremony, and after refreshments were partaken of the happy twain left for San Francisco, where they will remain for a few days. Their many friends wish them happiness.

May 11, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 11, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     SMITHERS- At Snow Creek, May 2, 1895 to the wife of John SMITHER, a daughter.

Married May 11, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     WHITE-COUGHRAN- At Lockford, April 22, Mr. C. LeRoy WHITE of Bakersfield, and Miss Della COUGHRAN of Pea Ridge.

Died May 11, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     CANNON- Near Toll House, Fresno county, May 5, 1895, Maria CANNON, aged 55 years.
     The deceased was a former resident of Mariposa, and was the mother of Mrs. Dorsey RAMSDEN of Buckeye.

May 18, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 18, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     CASTRO- In Mariposa, May 13, 1895, to the wife of T. F. CASTRO, a daughter.

Died May 18, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     DAVILA- At Hornitos, Saturday, May 11, 1895, Mrs. Fernando DAVILA, of Merced.

May 25, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 25, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     DULCICH- In Hunter's Valley, at the Castagnetto ranch, Monday, May 20, 1895, to the wife of Giacomo DULCICH, a son.

Married May 25, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     BURDETT-ALVORD- In San Francisco, on Saturday, May 18, 1895, Charles O. BURDETT of San Francisco and Miss Minnie ALVORD of Jerseydale.
     All residents of Jerseydale and vicinity know and admire the pretty bride who is a native of the butterfly county. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo ALVORD, and although she has spent the past few years in San Francisco she has always cherished her childhood home. The Gazette wishes the young people much happiness.

Died May 25, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     LYNCH- At the county hospital, Monday, May 20, 1895, James LYNCH, aged 67 years.
     Mr. LYNCH was a native of Ireland, but had lived in California since 1849. He had followed the occupation of mining and was well known throughout this part of the State.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

JOHNSON, J. F. "Quartz" May 11, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                    "Quartz" JOHNSON Dead.

            J. F. JOHNSON, better known as "Quartz" JOHNSON, died at Coulterville on the 2nd instant. Mr. JOHNSON was one of the best known mining men in California, having come to the State in 1845, and identified himself closely with mining interests since the first discovery of gold. He has been connected with Mariposa mines for many years, and has always been particularly loyal to the development of the Coulterville district. Although a very eccentric man, he had warm friends who cared for him during the long illness which preceded his death. He was a liberally educated man, and of firm, unyielding disposition. The life of a prospector had many charms for him, and the appellation of  "Quartz" had been his for almost half a century. He was upwards of 80 years of age.

ADAIR, James C. May 11, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of James C. ADAIR.

     The death of one of our old pioneers always casts a gloom over the entire community, even when it has been heralded by months of sickness, but when it comes as suddenly as in the taking away of
     Mr. ADAIR, it is felt more keenly. He had been in failing health for some months, but was up and around the streets till within a few days of the end. Mr. ADAIR came to Mariposa county in the early fifties, and since that time has made his home at Bear Valley. He was a genial man noted for his kindness of heart, and had many friends all over the county. He was the father of our ex district attorney, J. A. ADAIR, who with his grief stricken mother, four brothers and one sister are left behind. The body was brought to Mariposa and buried in the Catholic cemetery.

AH HANG married May 18, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     We are always pleased to record good fortune for a Mariposa county boy, and hence we mention a bit of luck that came to AH HANG last Monday down at the Scott ranch on the Merced river. AH HANG is pretty much of an American, despite his name, as one must necessarily be who is born at Coulterville. The event which made HANG happy was the arrival of a celestial bride- a cute almond eyed damsel, with fairy feet and rainbow attire. The marriage ceremony was according to the laws of California and was witnessed by many of AH'S friends. One of the American customs was reversed, however, as each of the invited guest recieved a present- a silver dollar, as a memento of the happy event.

Vitals June 1895 Mariposa Gazette

June 1, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

June 8, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     LEWIS-KINMAN- In Stockton, on May 29th, Samuel J. LEWIS and Miss Belle KINMAN.
     Although several years have elapsed since, Mr. LEWIS was a resident of Mariposa, he still has many friends here who will wish him much happiness in his marriage. He has long been identified with the newspaper men of Stockton and bears an excellent reputation there. His bride is a Kansas lady, and is mentioned as a handsome women in every way calculated to make a home happy. The Gazette tenders its heartiest congratulations and best wishes.

Died June 8, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     BROWN. - In Hornitos, Monday, June 3, Jerome BONAPARTE: aged 60 years.
     Mr. Brown was a native of New York, but had been a resident of this county for many years. He was a miner by occupation and had been quite wealthy several times in his life, but loss much money through litigation.

June 15, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

June 22, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

June 29, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Born June 29, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     LITTLEJOHN- In Hornitos, June 23, 1895 to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. LITTLEJOHN, a daughter.

Married June 29, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     JACOBS-BARRETT. - At the residence of Joseph BARRETT, father of the bride, in Merced Falls,
     June 19, 1895, by Rev. Mr. SMITH, A. JACOBS and Miss Belle BARRETT, both of Merced Falls.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

COOP, Francis June 1, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     Frances COOP, the unfortunate man who was crushed by a falling timber last week at the Sunset mine, died from the effects of the injuries, two days afterward. He was buried near the place where the accident occurred.

BICE, Lee June 1, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Lee BICE Killed.

     On Monday last, a shocking accident occurred at Horseshoe Bend, which caused the death of Lee Bice, the blacksmith and engineer at Mast's vineyard. He was caught in the driving shaft of a turbine water wheel, used for pumping irrigating water, and when found had been dead some hours. H. H. CLARK, superintendent, noticing that the water was not coming into the reservoir, went to the pumphouse to see what was wrong and was horrified to find Mr. BICE cold in death. His clothing had caught on the shaft which revolves about two hundred times per minute, and had dislocated his neck. He was 30 years old and unmarried, and Mr. CLARK  says was a fine man as he ever had in his employ.

PEARCE, Mrs. Jennie June 1, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     Mrs. Jennie PEARCE died in San Francisco on May 26th. Mrs. PEARCE was born in this county, and lived here until a few years ago, when, with her husband, she removed to the city. She will be remembered as Jennie JENKINS, and was a beautiful women. Her age was 38 years.

MONROE, John June 15, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                      John MONROE Dead.

     The death of John MONROE occurred on Thursday morning, at the residence of John J. KEPNER near Whiterock, and the interment took place at Lewis cemetery yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Mr. MUNROE was born at Rising Sun, Ind., 69 years ago today, and had been a citizen of this county for many years. In the early days he engaged in mining, but in later years had devoted his time to raising stock. He was well known throughout this section, and was respected by all. His family consisted of a wife, still living, they having no children.

GUEST, Thomas M. June 15, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Death of T. M. GUEST.

            On Thursday morning word came over from Bear Valley the Thomas M. GUEST had died at 10 o'clock Wednesday night. This was not unexpected, as he had been very ill since April and had been an invalid for years. Mr. GUEST had lived in this county from early childhood, most of his life having been spent at Bear Valley, and he was generally known and respected throughout the county. He was a quiet, unassuming man, and during the 42 years of life allotted to him had proved that he was not afraid to stand by any cause he espoused, or by any friend whom he believed to be in the right. He was elected Justice of the peace at the last election and so far as his health had permitted had been a faithful official. A good member of Oso Lodge of Odd Fellows and of Pansy Rebekah Lodge, he will be missed by both organizations. He was buried at Bear Valley on Thursday by Oso Lodge.

NEWMAN, Maurice June 15, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                      MAURICE NEWMAN
                       The Sudden Demise of This Respected Citizen and Pioneer.

     Last Saturday morning as our towns people awoke, they were shocked beyond measure to hear that our county clerk, Maurice NEWMAN, had died very suddenly at daylight. The news seemed almost incredible, but that it was true was shone shown by the sad faces on every hand.
     Mr. NEWMAN'S health had been failing for some time, but he was ever at his post, most of the time doing the work of three men, and especially during the last month he had overworked himself. All during the term of court he had been under a severe strain, but every day found him zealously performing his allotted tasks.
     On Friday night of last week, when we saw him going home at the close of the long day, we little thought that when the sun rose its light would rest upon his folded hands, or that the cheerful morning sounds would fall on unheeding ears. He had rested easily through the night, but a little after 4 o'clock he awoke his wife and complained of a severe pain about his heart. He arose and walked around a few minutes, but finding no relief, allowed Mrs. NEWMAN to send a neighbor after a physician. She then ran assistance, but by the time she again reached his side he was breathing his last, and was dead before Dr. BURNETT arrived. The disease had at last reached the heart and all was over soon.
     The death of this well known man has caused a feeling of gloom to overcast the entire community and old and young alike realize that a good man and useful citizen has been called from among us.
     Mr. NEWMAN was a native of Golthill, Prussia, and was born April 6, 1830. In his youth he was a sailor, and for a number of years followed the adventurous life of a seaman. In 1853 he made his way to California and the fall of that year found him in Mariposa county, where he had ever since made his home. In the spring of 1857 he located in Bear Valley, where he married and reared a family. He was an industrious and energetic business man, and won esteem and confidence not only of his neighbors, but of the people of the whole county, and was at last elected assessor, which office he held for some twelve years. Then he was called to the office of clerk of the county and for eight years has most faithfully and efficiently filled that position.  Always diligent and exact in the performance of his duties, the records and business of the county were always in such perfect order that no error or trouble ever arose; and when the sudden summons came to him last Saturday his work was in fitting order for him to leave it. He was always ready to oblige anyone who sought a favor, and the poorest and humblest could go to him feeling assured that a ready ear would listen and a willing heart would respond. He was a man of liberal education and broad issues, and always encouraged the advancement of anything which he thought would be of advantage to the State and the county he loved so well. A Prussian by birth, he was still patriotic and loyal to the United States than many native Americans, and was quick to resent slurs or insults against rulers of the country as though they were personal attacks. Strictly honest and upright himself, he naturally looked for those qualities in all others, and the knowledge that he was often mistaken caused him keeness pain.
     He was a faithful member of the Odd Fellows and Masonic organizations, and the sorrowful faces of his brethren as they gathered about his last resting place attested their knowledge of their loss. His funeral on Monday was under the auspices of the Masons, but the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs also were out in regalia. The Mariposa band preceded the procession, playing a solemn march. Several hundred people followed the remains to the cemetery to pay their last respect to the memory of a good man. The widow and family have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.

WILLIAMS birth June 15, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     Born, in Hunters Valley, June 12, 1895, to William WILLIAMS and wife, a son.

HEWITT, Eldrige E. June 22, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     We failed last week to note the death at Los Angelese on the 8th inst. of Col. Eldrige E. HEWITT. Mr. HEWITT was one of the pioneer merchants of Mariposa, and during the years he spent here he won the friendship of all. Over thirty years ago he went to Los Angelese and was associated in the management of the first railroad in that part of the State, the short line from Los Angelese to San Pedro. When the Southern Pacific secured that road he remained with the county and for years he was division superintendent of its lines in Southern California. Later he wwas treasurer of Los Angelese county for two terms. Col. HEWITT was a veteran of the Mexican war.

CALDWELL, Tom June 22, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Suicide at Saxon's Creek.

     On Saturday afternoon J. A. SCHROEDER called at the cabin of Ton CALDWELL an aged and feeble miner who lived in the Saxon's creek neighborhood, and finding the words "To Let" on the cabin door, suspected that something was wrong. The door being open, he entered and found the following note on the table:
                "Time is on the wing. Pain in breast. Stings sharp. Good bye."
                   "June 11, 1895. Tom CALDWELL."
     He immediately notified the neighbors, who made a search of the woods but found no trace of the missing man. The next morning Mr. SCHROEDER and C. F. LEWIS tracked CALDWELL to the Merced river, at the mouth of Saxon's creek, where they found his cane, a rope which he had tied to a tree in order to aid him in walking into the river, and also his revolver with two loads in it. He had evidently shot himself and the high water at that time must have carried the body away, as no trace of it could be found.
     Mr. CALDWELL was a native of Ireland, but was a pioneer of this county, having come here in the early fifties and having come here in the early fifties and having lived on Sherlocks and Saxon's creek ever since. He was aged about 78 years and has no relatives in this State so far as is known.
     On Monday night word was received that the body had been found that day by J. M. JOHNSON on McCabe's Flat, a short distance below Saxon's creek. On Tuesday Justice FINN and Officer BERTKEN went out to hold the inquest. The jurors were Jos. FISHER, John LANCH, Carl SCHROEDER, M. REGAN, Charles LEWIS, Sam SMITH, Judge KING and Thos. TWADDLE, the witness being J. A. SCHROEDER and J. M. Johnson. The facts were in accordance with the statements above. The ball had entered behind the left ear, lodging below the right. In the pockets were found $8.25 and a knife and there was plenty of provisions in his cabin; no cause for the deed could be assigned. The spot was well nigh inaccessible, and so a grave hollowed near the river and wrapped in blankets, the aged miner was laid to rest with a rude slab to mark the spot. The right christian name of the deceased was Alexander, although he was commonly known as Tom.
     It was at the same spot with the same revolver that an aged German, named GEISER, killed himself about two years ago.

LANDRUM, James C. June 29, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                      ANOTHER SUICIDE
                        James C. LANDRUM Shoots Himself at the Barley Flat.

     Still another of the pioneer residents of this county has taken a voluntary prospecting tour into the unknown world. News was received Wednesday night that James C. LANDRUM had committed suicide at his home at Barley Flat, in Mono mingling district. Mr. LANDRUM who was 67 years of age, had been in poor health for some time. Of late he had suffered severely from neuralgia, and on the afternoon of Wednesday he had called his daughter to attend to him and remarked to her that if he didn't secure relief soon he would kill himself, as he could not endure the pain. She left him and went to an adjoining cottage to see her brother who was ill. She soon heard the report of a revolver and returned to the house, where she found her father lying on the floor with the weapon at his feet. The ball had entered the left side of the head, coming out at the right, annd then passing through a tin pan and the side of the cabin.
     On Tuesday the inquest was held by Justice FINN, the following jurors being impaneled: Daniel JOHNSON, J. C. HIGHTOWER, Wm. WALLACE, Wm. BANTA, R. L. PAINE and John HINKS. The verdict was to the effect that death was caused by a pistol shot inflicted by his own hand.
     Mr. LANDRUM had been a resident of the county since the early days and had been engaged in mining and stock raising. He was well known throughout this section. He leaves a wife, two sons and two daughters.

Vitals July 1895 Mariposa Gazette

July 6, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 6, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     CASTLE- In Merced, July 1, 1895, to the wife of Dr. H. C. CASTLE, a daughter.

Married July 6, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     ADAMS-CAMPODONICO- In Modesto, June 23, 1895,  Edward S. ADAMS and Teressa CAMPODONICO, both of Hornitos.

July 13, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 13, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     LIND- In Mariposa, July 5, 1895, to J. C. LIND and wife, a son.

     M'MASTER- At Elkhorn, Saturday, June 29, 1895, to Frank McMASTER and wife, a son.

July 20, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

July 27, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Died July 29, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     WALKER- In Mariposa, Saturday, July 26, '95, May Webb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. WALKER, aged 14 months.
     Mr. and Mrs. WALKER are residents of Whitlocks and are well known in this section. The sympathy of all is extended to them in the loss of their infant daughter. The funeral services were held from the home of J. HIGMAN Sunday afternoon, with many in attendance.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

HOLLIDAY, Trotter and niece July 6, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     Trotter HOLLIDAY, a rancher near Biggs, this State, and his niece, perished in the flames of their burning residence on Monday.

GRENFELL-CANOVA- July 13, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     Married, at the home of the bride's parents, in Coulterville, on the evening of July 4th, by Judge J. S. MURPHY, Miss Amelia CANOVA to Ed. GRENFELL. The bride is one of the handsomest and most popular young ladies of our town, and the groom is one of our enterprising young business men. The marriage ceremony was witnessed by only the immediate relatives and friends. The young couple have the ernest wishes of all for their future happiness and prosperity.

CORNISH, Streat July 20, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Streat CORNISH Killed.

     John W. REED received a telegram Wednesday night announcing the death at Tulare of Mr. STREAT CORNISH, the husband of Mrs. REED's sister, who will be remembered here as Miss Effie BISHOP. Mr. CORNISH was running the engine for a threshing gang near Tulare, and the explosion of the engine resulted in the death of a man named MITCHELL, and the serious injury of others. Mr. CORNISH being so horribly mangled that he died soon after. Mr. CORNISH and Miss BISHOP were married about a year ago and have a babe only weeks old. Mrs. CORNISH is in a precarious health. Mr. REED left on Thursday for Tulare.

FILK, Jack July 27, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Drowned in Yosemite.

     Jack FILK, a well known teamster on the Yosemite road, was drowned last Saturday in Grouse Creek, a tributary of the Merced  river. The report which came here was to the effect that in company with two other men had been walking and became very warm, and when they reached the water, FILK in spite of the protests of his companions, went in bathing. He swam quite a distance and appeared all right, until he turned to swim back when the men on shore noticed that he was floating rapidly down stream, and before they could reach him he had been dashed over a f fall thirty feet in depth. At last accounts the body had not been recovered. The deceased had for a number of years made his home in the vicinity of Fresno Flats, and followed freighting from Raymond to Yosemite. He was a genial man and had friends wherever he was known.

WARD, C. W. July 29, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Death of C. W. WARD.

     The death of this well known citizen occurred at the Park Hotel, Alameda, on the 23rd inst. Mr. WARD was a resident of Mariposa county for twelve or fourteen years and with his brother, Capt. A. H. WARD, was largely interested in mining. He was a quiet, unobtrusive man, and although a invalid, was energetic in his profession. He had served with honor during the civil war, and was a member of the Joe Hooker Post G. A. R. He was a native of Kalamazoo, Mich., and was aged 52 years.

Vitals August 1895 Mariposa Gazette

August 3, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

August 10, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

August 17, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

August 24, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 24, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     THOMAS- In San Diego, Cal., August 15, 1895, to the wife of J. A. THOMAS, a son.

Married August 24, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     KASSON-REYNOLDS- At the residence of the bride in the town of Mariposa, by Hon. John M. CORCORAN, Judge of the Superior Court, Frank KASSON to Mrs. Frances REYNOLDS, both of Mariposa.

Died August 24, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     McMASTER- At her home near Hornitos, August 21, 1895, Mrs. Chas. McMASTER, a native of Mariposa county, aged about 35 years.

August 31, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Married August 31, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     CONNALLY-MARSHALL- At Summerville, Cal., Aug. 13, 1895, George B. CONALLY and Kate F. MARSHALL.
     The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MARSHALL, formerly residents of this county. She has passed her early life at Hornitos, and will be remembered by many friends in the butterfly county.
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

ARDIZZI, Bernard August 3, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     Bernard ARDIZZI, of the firm Olcese & Ardizzi, Bakersfield, died at his home on Saturday last. Mr. ARDIZZI was the husband of one of Bear Valley's fair daughters, who will be remembered as Soutine De PAULI.

ADAM, Victor August 3, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Victor ADAMS Lynched.

           During Saturday night Victor ADAMS, the Madera county outlaw, was lynched, not far from  O'Neals, by a posse of his former neighbors. Five days previous ADAM had shot and killed Justice BAKER at O'Neals in a dispute over the ownership of some horses, and then escaped into the mountains. Thomas BAKER, a brother of the murdered man, started out to capture ADAM. They stopped at a barn on North Fork and were resting, when the outlaw appeared and before he knew of the presence of his pursuers they had him covered with a Winchester. They started to take him to Madera, and when fifteen miles on their way, shortly after midnight, were met by sixty determined men, who took charge of the prisoner and, despite his cringing appeals for life, placed a rope about his neck, hoisted him to the limb of a tree and left him hanging above the highway.
     A number of weeks ago, it will be remembered, this brute ADAM drove his five-year-old stepdaughter out into the hills to hunt for lost sheep and refused food nor would allow her to return until she found them. The little one wandered all day and night through the pathless underbrush before searching neighbors could find her. Later he attempted to kill another stepdaughter, near Sanger, by wrapping her head in a sack, tying her hands and feet and throwing her into an irrigation canal, but the girl miraculously escaped. ADAM was known to have married a woman in Oakland, robbed her of her money and then deserted her and her children in Arizona. He was not divorced when he married the present wife.
     His bad record and the tardy justice of the courts, induced people to take his punishment into their own hands, nor can there be much inclination to condemn their action. All law abiding citizens regret a resort to lynch law, but so many vicious criminals are allowed to escape justice that the protection of society and the enforcement of a wholesome regard for law makes strenuous measures necessary at times. This seems to have been such a time.

McDERMOTT, James August 3, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                         Suicide at Lewis.

     Word was recieved here this week that James McDERMOTT had committed suicide near Lewis on the 23rd ultimo. He lived alone in a cabin some distance from the main road, but two friends Thomas HOGAN and William CURRY, were visiting him. One of them had gone to Merced, and the two men retired as usual that evening. During the night McDERMOTT got up and left unknown to his companion. He went out to the road and shot himself through the head with a revolver. The body was found in the morning by the friend on the return from Merced.
     Judge T. J. JONES was notified, impaneling the following jurors for an inquest: A. WALLER, S. A. WILLIAMS, John DICKINSON, Ernest REED, Monroe EUBANKS and Fred VOGELSANG. The verdict was in accordance with the facts stated.
     The deceased was 55 years old, native of New Foundland and had lived in Lewis for some time. He was not known to have any relatives in this State. His act was probably due to melancholy, occasioned by intemperance.

GEORGE, Infant August 10, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     Mr. and Mrs. W. H. GEORGE, who had arrived at Crossman's Hotel last week, lost their infant child who succumbed to congestion of the lungs after two days illness, last Monday. The funeral was largely attended and many ladies and gentlemen went out of their way to show their sympathy with the newcomers in the bereavement that marked their advent to Coulterville.

McCLURE, George August 10, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     News has been received of the death on Monday of George McCLURE at his home in White Rock, from typhoid fever. Mr. McCLURE was an enterprising young farmer and was well respected. Only last fall he was married to Miss Minnie PARLOR. He was a member of Mariposa Parlor, N.S.G.W.

MORRIS, Charles Luck August 17, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Death of a Pioneer.

     On Tuesday Charles Luck MORRIS, aged 82, was laid in his long home on the hill by the school house. MORRIS was widely known in the district as "Old Kentuck," possibly for his preference for the brown juice of the old Kentucky state to any more modern beverage. There was a large attendance at the funeral. The ranks of the pioneers are fast closing in, and as one old comrade after another is mustered out the respect and regard of the community for those who are left seems to increase. "Old Kentuck" was a veteran of the Mexican war and had a checkered experience. Now after 82 years of it, in Coulterville's little cemetery, "after life's fitful fever he sleeps well."

McCLURE, birth August 17, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     A child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McCLURE at White Rock, on Tuesday of last week, the morning after Mr. McCLURES death.

McMASTER, Mrs. C. W. August 24, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                 Death of Mrs. C. W. McMASTER.

         It becomes our painful duty to publish the death of an estimable young woman Mrs. Mary McMASTER, wife of C. W. McMaster, who expired on Wednesday. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew ZINKAND. She was born, reared and married in this county. A dutiful daughter, an affectionate wife and loving mother has been removed to her heavenly home. The sympathies of the community are extended to the bereaved husband, her motherless children and her aged parents.
     The funeral was held in Hornitos yesterday and was largely attended. Several people from Mariposa attended.

BANNER, Belton August 31, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Death of a Pioneer.

           News was received here yesterday of the death at White Rock on Tuesday of Belton BANNER, one of the pioneer residents of Mariposa county. Mr. BANNER lived at the ranch of Thomas CHAPMAN and on the evening the family went to the camp meeting, leaving him alone. On their return it was found that he had died during their absence. An inquest was held and a verdict found that death was due to natural causes. Mr. BANNER was 66 years of age and had lived in this county for many years, following the business of stock raising.

SHEEHAN, John J. August 31, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     We regret to learn of the death of John J. SHEEHAN of Groveland. Mr. SHEEHAN was a former resident of this county and always retained an interest in his old home.

Vitals September 1895 Mariposa Gazette

September 7, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Born September 7, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     GOUCHER- In Mariposa, Sunday, September 1, 1895, to G. G. GOUCHER and wife, a son.

     SCHLAGETER- In Mariposa, Tuesday, September 3, 1895, to Chas. A. SCHLAGETER and wife, a son.

Died September 7, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     REID- In Mariposa, on Sunday, September 1, 1895, Dr. Henry C. REID, aged 35 years.

September 14, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     DONEY- At Whitlocks, on Sunday, September 8, 1895, to Mr. and Mrs. DONEY, a daughter.

September 21, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Married September 21, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     WOOD-LEIDIG- At Raymond, September 8th, 1895, John WOOD and Miss Isabelle LEIDIG.
     The bride is one of Yosemite's handsome ladies of the butterfly county, is bright and lovable. She has many friends here to wish her happiness in her new life.

Died September 21, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     GARBARINO- Near Coulterville, September 6, 1895, Carlo Garbarino, a native of Italy aged 45 years.

     CANNON- In Yosemite Valley, September 11, 1895, Mrs. Laura Mimer CANNON, aged 25 years, a native of Bloomington, Ills.

September 28, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements

REID, Dr. Henry September 7, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                       DR. HENRY REID.
                              The Sudden Death of a Prominent Citizen.

      The word's, "Dr. Henry REID is dead," sent a trill of surprise and sorrow to many hearts last Sunday morning. Many of us had seen him on the street the evening before, seemingly in his accustomed health, and it was very hard to accustom our mind to the thought that the kind heart which had always throbbed in sympathy with his suffering people, was stilled forever.
     Late on Saturday evening he had alarmed his family by long and severe attacks of coughing, and acute pains about the heart. Dr. BURNETT was called and realized the danger in which he found the patient, had Dr. KEARNY summoned for consultation. They tried by every means in their knowledge to relieve the sufferer. But medical skill was of no avail and at nine o'clock Sunday morning death ended the struggle.
     For many years Dr. REID had suffered from weak lungs and heart disease, and every winter made him a victim to pneumonia. During the past summer he had been working hard and had not been well, but no one dreamed that he was in danger, or for a moment imagined that the busy life was to end with the laborious summer.
     Dr. RIED had been a resident of Mariposa seven years, and had been called by his profession to almost all parts of the county, and had warn and faithful friends wherever he was known. He was generous to all and was responsive to every call of duty, giving us care and attention in numerous cases where he well knew that not even gratitude would reward him. Conscientious himself, in his dealings with others, he trusted often times too implicitly to their honesty, thus losing, in many instances, the results of years of hard work, but he was uncomplaining, and when reverses overtook him he bravely tried again.
     Dr. Henry RIED was a native of Kentucky, and graduated from a medical college of that State, where he practiced as a physician until coming here seven years ago. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and his funeral was under the auspices of that order.
     A widow, two little daughters, his mother and a sister and other relatives are left to mourn his death. The sympathy of the entire county is given to them, and the large funeral on Monday attested to the sorrow of the community in losing a kind friend and a trusted physician.

LESTER-HOBART September 14, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     J. D. LUGWIG went to San Francisco to attend the wedding of Miss Alice HOBART and Winthrop Elwyn LESTER, which was solemnized on Tuesday last. The bride is one of the heirs of the HOBART estate and the groom is a nephew of Senator Jones.

ASHWORTH, James September 28, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     James ASHWORTH, one of the pioneers of San Jose, died at his home on the 20th instant. Mr. ASHWORTH was a brother of the late David ASHWORTH of this place, and came to the mines in 1852, but soon went to the Santa Clara valley where he prospered. His estate amounts to $75,000 and his family are prominent in San Jose. He had reached the advanced age of 86 years.

Vitals October 1895 Mariposa Gazette

October 5, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Born October 5, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     COLLINS- Near Hornitos, Sept. 16, 1895, to Mr. and Mrs. John COLLINS, a son.

Married October 5, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     JONES-PARK- In Hansford, September 21, 1895 by G. W. RANDELL, J. P. Newman JONES and Lela PARK.

Died October 5, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     CORNETT- At Cathey's Valley Sunday Sept. 29, 1895, Walter, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. CORNETT aged 17 years.

     NELSON- At Merced Falls, Saturday Sept. 28, 1895, Mrs. William NELSON, aged 85 years.

October 12, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Born October 12, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     GALLISON- In Mariposa, Oct. 11, 1895, to the wife of W. E. GALLISON, a son.

     BAUER- In Hornitos, Oct. 11th, 1895, to the wife of Michael BAUER a son.

Married October 12, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     LAIRD-PALMER- At Jerseydale, Oct. 6, 1895, by the Rev. B. F. VAN DEVENTER, Mr. F. LAIRD and Miss M. PALMER.

October 26, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Born October 26, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     FLOTO- In Madera, October 10, 1895, to the wife of Mr. Frank FLOTO, a daughter.
 
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

CORNETT, Walter October 5, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of Walter CORNETT.

            Last Sunday afternoon a messenger from Cathey's Valley bought the sad intelligence of the death of Walter CORNETT, the second oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram CORNETT, of that place. Heart disease was the cause of his death. The young man had been working as usual during the day, and in the evening after work he suddenly pressed his hand over his heart, complained of a severe pain and commenced to stagger, he walked a few steps and fell, his younger brother and mother ran to his assistance; A messenger was dispatched for a physician, but he was beyond the power of human aid and expired before the physician arrived. While the loss falls heavily on the parents and other relatives of the deceased, his large circle of friends and acquaintances are filled with grief over the sudden and untimely calling from their midst of their young friend who was stricken down, on the threshold of his early manhood. The deceased was about seventeen years of age, a native son of Cathey's Valley, and the large number of friends that followed his mortal remains to their last resting place attest the high esteem in which he was held by all who knew him.
      The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in this hour of their affliction.

LESTER-HOBART October 5, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     J. D. LUGWICH returned last Friday from a visit to the city, where he went to attend the wedding festivities on the occasion of the marriage of Mr. Winthrop E. LESTER to Miss Alice HOBART. John improved the opportunity by taking a trip to Los Angelese and vicinity, he is well pleased with what he saw and says Los Angelese is a great city.

NELSON, Mrs. William October 5, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     Mrs. William NELSON died at her home in Merced Falls last Saturday age 85 years. The deceased was the mother of Henry NELSON and was a lady highly respected. The funeral took place at Snelling last Saturday and was attended by a large number of mourning friends.

LAIRD-PALMER October 12, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                            Married.
           Last Sunday at the residence of the bride's parents, Miss Martha PALMER was united in marriage to Mr. Frank LAIRD by the Rev. B. F. Van DEVENTER. Both the bride and groom are natives of Mariposa county and are well and favorably thought of by their many friends, who wish them every happiness in their journey through life. The wedding was private, only the relatives of the contracting parties being present.
     The Gazette was remembered, and an abundant supply of wedding cake tickled the palate of foreman, devil and editor, who extend their congratulations to the newly married couple.

BREEN, Daniel M. October 12, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Death of a Pioneer
     Daniel M. BREEN, died at the Soldiers Home, Yountville, Cal., Oct. 7th, 1895 at the age of 78 years. He was a native of Dublin, Ireland, and came to the United States in 1840. Enlisted in U. S. army and was stationed in Florida where he was honorably discharged after serving his time.
     He went to St. Louis Mo. in 1847 and in 1850 the "gold fever" of California having struck that place, he, accompanied by James CARROL started for the gold fields, leaving St. Joseph Mo. April 6th and arriving at Hangtown (now Placerville) on Aug. 1st, 1850. He went to Jackson Amador county where he engaged in mining up to the spring 1853 when he came to Mariposa county where he was a continuous resident up to the time of his entering the Soldiers home where he died.
     He leaves a son, Mr. P. H. BREEN and old resident of Mariposa Co., and a daughter, Mrs. Michael CARROL of Amador.

MURRAY, D. A. October 12, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                         Found Dead.

      Last Tuesday a man by the name of D. A. MURRAY, was found dead in HARLOW'S old barn in Coulterville. It is rumored that it was a case of suicide.

PINKERTON-WOODRUFF October 12, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     A marriage license was issued Thursday to William Townsend PINKERTON and Alma Clare WOODRUFF, both of Coulterville.

October 19, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

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ALARID-ANAYA October 26, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                    ALARID-ANAYA Wedding.

           On Saturday last at the Tuolumne Hotel in Merced, Miss Sarah ANAYA was united in marriage to Manuel S. ALARID, Justice REED performing the ceremony. The newly married couple are residents of Mariposa and returned to their home in the early part of the week. Wednesday night the Mariposa Brass Band serenaded them at their home on Jessie street. The Gazette force were substantially remembered by a generous supply of wedding cake. The newly married couple have the best wishes of the Gazette for their future happiness and prosperity.

Vitals November 1895 Mariposa Gazette

November 2, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

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November 9, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

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November 16, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

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November 23, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

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November 30, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

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Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

HOUSE, Miss Annie November 16, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     Miss Annie HOUSE, who was formerly a resident of this county, died on Friday the 8th, in Fresno, of consumption. This makes the second member of the same family who has succumbed to the same disease within the last year.

FILK, Jack November 16, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     The body of Jack KILK who was drowned in the Yosemite Valley last July, was found lodged between two rocks, in the Merced river, a short distance above Ward Ranch, by some Indians one day last week. The coroner was sent for to hold an inquest and take charge of the body and see that it was given a decent burial.

GALLISON-TURNER November 16, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                 GALLISON-TURNER NUPTIALS
                         Two of Mariposa's Young People United in Marriage.

          Last Thursday evening about 8 o'clock at the residence of the bride's mother, in Mariposa, Daniel GALLISON was united in marriage to Miss Ida TURNER, by the Rev. A. B. FEW. Only the relatives of the contracting parties were present at the wedding ceremony. After the usual congratulations to the bride and groom, all present were invited to partake of a bounteous supper prepared by the bride's mother for the occasion. About 9 o'clock the wedding party proceeded to the I. O. O. F. hall where the numerous friends of the newly wedded couple, had arranged to tender them a reception. The wedding march was played as the newly wedded couple entered the reception room, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion and occupied the chairs of honor prepared for them, while their friends proceeded to tender congratulations to the happy couple.
     The absence of our society editor stops us from attempting a description of the bride's dress. During the evening the band, of which the groom was a member, played a number of choice pieces. Lunch had been prepared by the reception committee and at 10 o'clock all were invited to partake of choice viands. After which the hall was cleared and dancing engaged in till the early morning hours.
     The contracting parties are both natives of Mariposa county, where they have always lived. Their numerous friends all join in wishing them happiness and prosperity and none more sincerely than the proprietors of the Gazette.

Vitals December 1895 Mariposa Gazette

December 7, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

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December 14, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

December 21, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

Died December 21, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     HOOPER, In Merced, December 11th, 1895, Miss Venerable HOOPER, a native of Merced County, aged 19 years, 2 months and 27 days.

     MUSANTE- Near Coulterville, December 17th, 1895, Ginseppe MUSANTE, a native of Italy aged 44 years.

December 28, 1895 Mariposa Gazette
 
 
 

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

BAXTER, David F. December 14, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     David F. BAXTER who died at Stockton last week was the father of E. N. BAXTER and Mrs. A. B. GLASSCOCK of Yo Semite Valley. For the past two years he has been a helpless invalid. Deceased was an old resident of Tuolumne county and held the office of Sheriff of that county from '76 to' 80.

ROAN- YDIARTE December 14, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     Last Monday evening George ROAN was united in marriage to Candelaria YDIARTE, by Hon. J. M. CORCORAN, at the residence of T. F. CASTRO. No cards no cake.

SPENCER, John Dillard December 21, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

         Friday morning at 3 o'clock John Dillard SPENCER, editor and proprietor of the Modesto daily and weekly news, died of heart failure, aged 55. He was a native of Virginia and came to California in 1849, and settled in Mariposa county. For over thirty years he was a publisher of newspapers, and for 25 years owned and edited the Modesto News. In 1878 he was a member of the Assembly, and in 1882 was elected State Senator and was re-elected. He resigned to accept the appointment of Clerk of the Supreme Court from Governor Stoneman, and at the following election was elected to the same position.

THURMAN, W. H. December 21, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of W. H. THURMAN.

    Our community was saddened yesterday morning by the receipt of the news from San Diego of W. H. THURMAN'S death.
     Mr. THURMAN was one of Madera's most highly respected pioneers. He was born in Tennessee in 1831, and was one of the fearless argonauts who braved the dangers of those barren wastes that lay between him and the land of the setting sun. Arriving in California, he went into the stock business near San Jose; but as that proved tame for one so used to a dangerous life, the pioneer followed the wave that took so many to the Nevada Washoe mines. During his stay there his fellows chose him as Sheriff of that land where might was law, and rule but the sway of the strongest.
     Returning to California, Mr. THURMAN located at Snelling. During the 70's the deceased formed the California Mill Company, and with its failure he lost quite heavily financially.
     For ten years, from '83 to '93 the THURMANS operated a mill near Fish Camp, Mariposa county. When this county was formed the deceased was chosen as its first Sheriff. But for the past few years death has surely stealing on, and with a last faint hope his loving wife and sons repaired to San Diego, in the hopes of the change being beneficial to his health. For some time he rallied, but death at last overtook him. Being a member of the A. O. U. W. and K. of P. the deceased will be buried from the Masonic hall Wednesday, December 18th by those orders.- Madera Herald, Dec. 17.

EDWARDS, Supervisor December 21, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     Supervisor EDWARDS of Merced died at his home on the West Side this week and was buried in Merced on Thursday.

LARKIN, Frank December 28, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

     After a long illness, Frank LARKIN died yesterday at Snelling. Deceased farmed many years on Dry Creek with varying success and held the position of Deputy Assessor for several terms under Assessor SIMONSON. He leaves six children, two girls and four boys, to mourn his loss. The deceased was buried at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon from Pythian Castle Hall by Yo Semite Lodge No. 30, K. of P. of which order Mr. LARKIN was long a respected member.

1896 Mariposa Gazette

Vitals January 1896 Mariposa Gazette

January 4, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Born January 4, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     CAYNOR- In Raymond- California, Dec. 28, 1895, to the wife of J. W. CAYNOR a son.

Died January 4, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     ADAIR- In Merced, December 30, 1895, William W. ADAIR, a native of California, aged about 29 years.

January 11, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

January 18, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Died January 18, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     DIMOND- In Fruitvale, Alameda County, January 13, 1896, Hugh DIMOND a native of Ireland, aged 66 years.

     BOYLE- In the County Hospital January 15th, Harry BOYLE a native of England aged 65 years.

January 25, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Married January 25, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     GARBER-LEIDIG- In Mariposa, Tuesday eve January 21, 1896. Henry GARBER and Miss Louisa LEIDIG, both natives of Mariposa.

     KERRICK-BURGESS- In Stockton January 15, 1896, J. H. KERRICK of Coulterville and Miss Nellie BURGESS of Carson City, Nevada.

Died January 25, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     HENDERSON- At Blackmore's Ranch on Bear Valley Mountain, Monday January 20, 1896, Pleasant HENDERSON, a native of Tennessee, aged 74 years.

     NICHOLLS- In Mariposa Tuesday, January 21, 1896, Mrs. W. H. NICHOLLS, a native of New York, aged 21 years.

Obituaries, marriage and Birth announcements.

REED, John Wesly January 4, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     John Wesley REED, an old and highly respected citizen of Coulterville, died on Thursday last at 5 a.m., after a long illness, Deceased was a pioneer of Mariposa county, and leaves a wife and several grown up children to mourn his loss, among whom is John W. REED, of Mariposa. They have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.

ADAIR, William Wallace January 4, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Death of W. W. ADAIR.

     William Wallace ADAIR died at his home in Merced on Dec. 30, 1895. He was born in San Francisco on the 2nd day of Sept. 1865, and grew to manhood in the town of Bear Valley. Since attaining his majority he has made Merced city hiss home. Will ADAIR, as he was familiarly called by all who knew him well both as boy and man, was ever open-handed and open-hearted, brave, truthful and generous. No worthy appeal for aid or assistance was denied by him when he had the power or means to respond. He was strong, courageous and peaceable. He would neither give or receive an insult. His courage was of the highest stamp, never impetuous but always capable of protecting himself or friends, as a man he was an admirable officer and had, as he deserved to have, the confidence of the best class of the people amongst whom he resided.
     The deceased was the son of the late James ADAIR and Mrs. James ADAIR, and brother of Mrs. L. E. AUBURY of San DIEGO, of J. A. ADAIR Editor of Mariposa GAZETTE, Charles, James and Fred ADAIR. A widow and young son remain to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. The community deeply sympathize with the widow, son, mother, sister and brothers in this their hour of bereavement. The funeral took place in Merced on New Year's day under the auspices of the Y.M.I., A. O. F. and the El Capitan Hose Co., deceased being an honored member of each of these societies. It was one of the largest funeral ever seen in Merced.
     One who knew Him Well.

VELVERDE, Vicent January 18, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     Vicent VALVERDE died at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., on December 23, 1895. Mr. VALVERDE was and old resident of Mariposa County. He was a native of Peru, and came to California with his parents in 1852 and settled in Sonora, Tuolumne county. He moved to Hornitos (two lines unreadable).
     Deceased at the time of his death was 48 years of age. He left a wife and five children all residents of Hornitos to mourn his loss.

DIMOND, Hugh January 18, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Hugh DIMOND Dead.
     Such was the brief telephone dispatch which reached this town on the evening of the 16th inst. Deceased was a pioneer from the early fifties until 1864; he was a member of the general merchandise firm of Sullivan, Cashman & Dimond in the town of Mariposa. After the firm closed their business in this town he moved to Fruitvale Alameda County where he has ever since resided. He was an honorable and energetic business man, a good citizen and a loving husband and father. Deceased was twice married, both of his wives are dead. Two sons and a daughter, children by his last marriage, survive him. At one time no more popular man lived in Mariposa county. Of those who knew him there are now but few alive. The sympathy of this community are extended to his children.

HUGHES, Mrs. W. M. January 25, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                   DEATH OF MRS. HUGHES
                            Passes Away After a Brief Illness of One Week.
         The people of Madera were thrown into mourning at the death of Mrs. W. M. HUGHES, who after a very short illness of but a few days passed away Thursday morning at 4:45 o'clock.
     The deceased was taken sick about a week since, but was not considered to be seriously ill till last Saturday when she was taken to bed from which she never arose. On Tuesday she became unconscious in which state she remained till Thursday morning when the final summons came. She leaves a husband, son and a number of sisters and brothers to mourn her loss.
     The remains were taken to Fresno on the 10:12 train for internment. The funeral took place Friday at 2 p.m. from the Hughes hotel under the auspices of the Rasina Chapter O. E. S. of which order she was Post Matron.
     Mrs. HUGHES was 32 years of age, having been born in Mariposa County, August 15, 1863. At the age of 18 she was married to W. M. HUGHES. About the time of the creation of Madera County they removed from Fresno to the pretty home placed near Madera which was for her- Matilda Vineyard- where they have since resided. She was of a cheerful disposition, energetic and business like, winning the friendship of all who knew her, and her death is mourned by a host of friends, with whom we join in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives.- Madera Tribune.
     Mrs. HUGHES will be remembered by many Mariposans as Tille BERNHARD, daughter of George BERNHARD, who at one time conducted a store in Mariposa.

NICHOLLS, Mrs. W. H. January 25, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                         A SAD STORY
                           Death of Mrs. W. H. NICHOLLS of Coulterville

     One of the saddest cases that ever engaged the attention of the officials of this county took place this week. On Sunday last G. A. KIRK of Coulterville brought over Mrs. Lily NICHOLLS to be examined on a charge of insanity.
     Mrs. NICHOLLS was only twenty-one years old a few months ago. Possessed of great personal attractions, she was an accomplished vocal and instrumental musician, and a needlewomen of remarkable skill. Bright in disposition she was a favorite of all who knew her. She was born in New York State. Three years ago in Butte, Montana, she married Wm. NICHOLLS, and subsequently removed with  him to Coulterville, where he was employed by the Merced Gold Mining Company.
     They occupied one of the newly built houses in New Town. They had one little girl called Myrtle. Six months ago Myrtle died , and the shock seems to have preyed on the mother's mind. She became troubled with religious foreboding. Six weeks ago another girl baby came to the NICHOLLS household, but while bodily health appeared to be rapidly restored to the mother, reason had fled. She became violent and difficult to control, and at last to secure her commitment  to the Stockton asylum where she  could have the best possible professional care she was brought to Mariposa last Sunday. She was accompanied by her husband, her brother Richard J. WILLIAMS and Mrs. E. MOYLE, the nurse who attended her during and since the birth of her baby.
     On Monday after hearing the professional evidence of Doctor BURNETT and Kearney and that of her husband and brother, Mrs. NICHOLLS was formally committed to Stockton by Judge J. M. CORCORAN. It was never completed God took the poor wandering soul to an asylum more merciful and loving than any that can be provided by an earthly judge. After a night of cruel unrest Mrs. NICHOLLS died at 4 o'clock on Tuesday morning. The end was sudden but peaceful, and few who gathered to ask for news of the patient in the morning were prepared to hear the intelligence. Resting calmly there was now only,
                                "A worn out fetter which the soul
                                   Had broken and thrown away."

     Tuesday afternoon the body was taken back to Coulterville where it will be buried. The little boy, who is called Violetta, is in charge of its aunt, Miss May WILLIAMS, a younger sister of Mrs. NICHOLLS, now staying with Mrs. Thomas EASTMAN at Coulterville. Before leaving Mr. NICHOLLS requested the Gazette to give expression to his deep sense of obligation for the consideration shown him and his poor wife by Sheriff R. A. PROUTY and others with whom the sad nature of his mission brought him in contact, and in particular he wished to make acknowledgment of the very great kindness they experienced at the Mariposa Hotel at the hands of Mr. and Mrs. SCHLAGETER and Mrs. BERTKEN.

Vitals February 1896 Mariposa Gazette

February 1, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Married February 1, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     TURNER-SHEPERD- At the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. A. SHEPERD, near Hornitos, January 26, 1896, Mr. George TURNER and Miss Nellie SHEPERD, both of Mariposa county, Cal., Rev. H. W. CURRIN, officiating.

Died February 1, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     STERNE- At Hites Cove, January 28, 1896, Wm. P. STERNE, a native of Mariposa, aged 28 years.

     KLUGE- At Hites Cove, January 28, 1896, Jos. KLUGE, aged 44 years.

     PHILP- At the county hospital, January 26, 1896, John PHILPS, a native of Canada, aged 47 years.

February 8, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

February 15, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

February 22, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Born February 22, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     LEWIS- In Stockton, February 12, 1896, to the wife of Samuel J. LEWIS, a daughter.

Married February 22, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     HECKMAN-PEREGOY- Near Merced, February 18th, 1896, by John NAFFZIGER, J.P., Walter A. HECKMAN to Mrs. Clara Belle PEREGOY.

Died February 22, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     COUTU- At South NORWALK, Connecticut, February 4th, 1896, Mrs. Amelia COUTU aged about 50 years.

February 29, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Born February 29, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     LADOUCEUR- In Mariposa, February 27, 1896 to the wife of Fred LADOCEUR, a son.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

TURNER-SHEPERD February 1, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     In the matrimonial column of last week's Gazette it was announced that George D. TURNER had purchased a marriage license. That George knew what he was about is certain, for on Sunday last at the residence of the bride's parents near Hornitos, our friend George was united in marriage to Miss Nellie SHEPERD. The Rev. H. W. CURIN performed the marriage ceremony. The young couple have  hosts of friends who join with the Gazette in wishing them happiness and prosperity.

STERNE & KLUGE dining deaths February 1, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                  GIANT POWDER EXPLOSION
               Fatal Accident at Hite's Cove by WHich two Men Lose Their Lives.

     Last Tuesday afternoon Asa ALVORD rode in from Hite's Cove bringing the sad news of a frightful accident, that took place in Hite's Cove mine at four o'clock that morning, causing the death of our townsmen William P. STERNE, and Joe KLUGE of San Francisco, and the injury of another man named William MOONEY.
     From John I. MINAER, superintendent of the mine, we learn the facts to be as follows:
     The three men were working on the night shift, in drifts running off from the bottom of the 300- foot shaft. The shaft itself starts from the lower tunnel level fourteen hundred feet from the mouth of the tunnel. At the bottom of the shaft drifts run east and west. (one line unreadable) working in the west drift. Wm. MOONEY was working in a cross cut in the west drift about sixty feet from the shaft. The cut in which he was working was in about thirty feet. Joe KLUGE, who was killed was working in another cross cut in the same drift about 100 feet further on and within fifty feet of the face of the drift. The cross-cut in which he was working was in about fifteen feet. William STERNE was working in the face of the drift. On account of the nearness of STERNE and KLUGE it was unsafe for either to blast without going out, so it was arranged that they should both blast at the same time.
     The east drift runs in an opposite direction from the west drift and about one hundred feet from the shaft is a cross cut in about twenty feet in which the powder fuse and caps were kept. It was customary to keep a full box of powder here and as soon as it was used up or partly used another box would be sent to replace it, so as always to keep a supply on hand. At the time of the accident there was between seventy-five and one hundred pounds of powder in the cross-cut. No one but the three above named was present. STERNE and KLUGE are dead, and MOONEY, although showing no sign of physical injury has lost his memory and is unable to furnish any information as to the cause of the accident. From appearances the supposition is that STERNE and KLUGE has finished drilling and had the holes prepared to blast and were in the east drift where the powder was kept, preparing it, when from some unknown cause the explosion of the entire quantity took place, mangling the two men beyond the semblance of recognition.
     Two men who were working fixing a cave in a drift off the main tunnel a couple of hundred feet away from the mouth of the shaft and about 600 feet from the locality heard the explosion and their lights were extinguished by the force of the concussion. After relighting them they went to the mouth of the shaft and heard groans of some one who afterwards proved to be MOONEY. One of the men
immediately started to town for help and the other man went down the shaft to the assistance of MOONEY but was overcome by the gas and when the men from town arrived he with MOONEY was found unconscious in the bottom of the shaft. The quantity of gas generated by the explosion was so great that the men could remain but a short time, and not till about noon were they able to undertake the removal of the bodies. From the appearance of the drift in which MOONEY was at work, he had evidently blasted some time before and was preparing the face of the cut to drill other holes when the explosion took place. It is supposed that he came out of his cross-cut after the explosion and started in the direction of the explosion but was overcome by the gas and smoke, for he was found at the bottom of the ladder in the main shaft. When found he had a part of a stick of powder in his pocket. It is presumed that having too much powder at the time he blasted, he put the surplus in his pocket and had not removed it when the explosion took place, the concussion was broken by the main shaft. Those who have had experience in accidents of this nature say that memory will return in a few days and we will then be able to get at some of the facts., but no one will ever know what the exact cause of the explosion was. The remains of the two unfortunate men were gathered together and brought to Mariposa where an inquest was held. The finding of the jury was of course purely formal and to the effect that STERNE and KLUGE had come to their deaths as the result of a gun powder explosion. STERNE was 28 years of age and KLUGE 44.
     By the force of the explosion the pump in the shaft was twisted out of position and for the present the water has to be kept down by using a ship. The timbers in the lining and ladders in the shaft were blown-out. Three cars at the station were blown to pieces. The track in the drift where the cross-cut starts was blown up and will have to be relaid.

STERNE, Wm. P . February 1, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                   DEATH OF WM. P. STERNE.

      It is with a vivid sense of the fearful uncertainty of life that the Gazette makes allusion to the sad fatality at Hite's Cove chronicled in another column. It seems but a few short years school in the prosperous mining camp of Hite's Cove. Among the merry faced boys that attended the school at that time was WIlliam STERNE. Affectionate in disposition he was a universal favorite and there are many in the county and state, grown men and women, who will read with a feeling akin to horror of the awful suddenness with which death came to him. Born and raised in Mariposa he was known and respected by every man women and child of his acquaintance in the county. Kind and affectionate in disposition, his was a nature well calculated to make friends. But twenty eight years of age at the time of his death, having spent the short period of his existence, in this life, his native county, he leaves behind him the record of an honorable and upright life. To the sorrowing relatives of the deceased the sympathy of the entire community is freely given. Deceased was a prominent member of Mariposa Parlor N. S. G. W., by which he was held in high esteem and under whose auspices the last sad rites were conducted.

MATSON, Peter February 15, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Peter MATSON'S Death.

     Mariposa has been singularly free from accidents until recently. First came the  horror of Hite's Cove and next is the shocking death of Peter MATSON at the Merced Gold Mining Company's Malvina mine. Peter MATSON'S real name was Elias VUSCASOVITCH. He was an Austrian but took a new name when he became an American citizen. For over 13 years he was a trusted employee of the Sierra Buttes Co. Limited the owners of the Whitlock mine. Latterly he went to work with the Merced Gold Mining Company at Coulterville.
     MATSON was a man of a peculiar disposition. He had to work alone. He was tender simple minded and loyal to the death of his friends, but he always had to work by himself. It is for this reason that his body was so long in being found. At the Whitlock the prevailing sentiment about Peter MATSON is that he was a good man who can ill be spared, and some touching stories are told of the kindness of his heart. When Thomas PRESTON the Superintendent of the Sierra Buttes Co. was taken sick and had to be sent to San Francisco Peter MATSON was selected to accompany him. Peter took charge him in charge and got him to San Francisco where he hired two nurses and the requisite physicians. Till Mr. PRESTONS death Peter mounted guard on the whole outfit and then returned quietly to his work with the Sierra Buttes Co. There is many a man up in Montana today who will heave a sigh when he hears of Peter MATSON'S death. He had many friends but no relatives. He was a widower and apparently a little short of 50 years of age.

PAULSON, Sarah February 22, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                  Death of Mrs. Sarah PAULSON.

     An old and much esteemed resident of Mariposa died this month. Mrs. Sarah PAULSON or "Auntie" as most people affectionately called her came here i 1850 with her husband Christen PAULSON from Boston, Mass. Mrs. PAULSON was irish by birth and Christian was German. He died about 15 years ago and since then "Auntie" worked along as well as she could till increasing age compiled her to accept the willingly given aid of the county.
     She died some days ago and is sincerely mourned by every old resident. A touching incident connected with the old lady's death was that she had saved and laid by about $60 which through days of adversity she had kept on one side that she might have a decent funeral paid for by herself.
     On the day following her death her funeral took place and was largely attended. Everything was done in the best style and as a country woman of "Auntie's" afterward said "it was the great misfortune of her life that she missed seeing her own funeral." The body was laid to rest alongside that of her husband where she always resolved to be buried. The Rev. Father MULHALL conducted an impressive funeral service.

RIHN, Joseph February 22, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

      Another good Coultervillian has passed away in Joseph RIHN of the Butchering establishment. He was born in France in 1853; came to this county as a boy and lived in Coulterville continuously for 20 years, except during two years when he conducted a butchering business at La Grange. He became a citizen of this county in Mariposa in 1875. Mr. RIHN was married to a daughter of ex-Judge GLYNN, who survives him. There are three children, two girls and one boy, the oldest being 11 years of age. Mr. RIHN had one brother, Antone, in Coulterville, and two brothers, John and Florence, in Stockton. He was buried by the Odd Fellows of which body he was a prominent member.

COUTU, Mrs. Amelia February 22, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                   Death of Mrs. Amelia COUTU.
     In " The South Norwalk Evening Sentinel" of February 4, 1896, is a notice of the death of this amiable lady. Mrs. COUTU is well remembered by all residents of Bear Valley and vicinity who will regret to learn of her early demise.
     Gilbert COUTU and his young wife came to Bear Valley about the year 1877. Mr. COUTU was a machinist by trade, and found lucrative employment in the mining camps, and was in the habit of going away to seek employment, returning home at intervals to see to his family. About five or six years ago he went away to seek employment, but from that day he left Bear Valley to the present time no word has ever been come from him. Numerous inquires seeking some trace of the missing man have been made, but no clew to what became of him has ever been found. He seemed to have vanished from the earth leaving no trace behind, and whether he is still living or dead at the present time is not known.
     His family consisting of a wife and eight children were left in Bear Valley where they remained till about three years ago when they went back to relatives in Connecticut.
     Mrs. COUTU was highly esteemed by all who knew her and her orphaned children have the heartfelt sympathy of hosts of friends in Mariposa County.

Vitals March 1896 Mariposa Gazette

March 7, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 7, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     ZINKAND- Near Mt. Bullion March 1st, 1896, to the wife of A. F. ZINKAND a daughter.

Married March 7, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     GREENE-CHAPELL- In Merced, February 29th, 1896, Herman R. GREENE of Mariposa to Miss Gertrude CHAPELL of Merced.

March 14, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

March 21, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Born March 21, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     JOHNSON- In Coulterville March 15, 1896 to the wife of J. JOHNSON a son. Weight twelve pounds.

Died March 21, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     PALLIVICINI- At Hunter's Valley, Mariposa county, March 13th, 1896, G. B. PALLIVICINI, aged 78 years, 8 month and 18 days. He was a native of Genoa, Italy.

March 28, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Married March 28, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     VANCAMPEN HOWER- At the residence of A. M. FIELDS at Raymond on Sunday, March 22d, by the Rev. A. H. HENSLEY, A. B. VANCAMPEN to Miss Ella HOWER.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

The Tendron Mine accident March 11, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                The Tendron Accident At Whitlocks.

     When misfortune overtakes us it sometimes happens that we discover our friends. The late lamentable accident at the Tendron mine may do much towards conveying the impression that when a time of trial comes we all wish to stand up in line. Mariposa people of all classes took advantage of the opportunity to join in sorrow of their fellow-workersat Whitlocks at the funeral last Sunday.
     Zep SIMARD was an employee of the Sierra Buttes (limited) at the Tendron mine. He was killed while at his work last week. He was crushed between the skip and the timbers of the shaft. How it exactly happened may be never known, but Zep rang up three and one signifying "man aboard," and the engineer let her go. Finding some obstruction the engineer shut off steam, and upon investigation poor Zep's body was discovered.
     The coroner's jury found after going through the case, "that the said Eusebe SIMARD met his death while trying to pass from the landing station instead of being in the skip after giving the signal to hoist "man aboard," while standing in the station instead of being in the skip, in violation of the company's rules and the habit of miners."
     A correspondent at Whitlocks sends the Gazette the following: Mr. SIMARD leaves an aged mother, a sister and brothers in Canada. It was his intention to visit his home this summer. He often express the desire to see his mother, especially as she is growing old and life is uncertain with us all. He has gone home- the home God has prepared for all. The funeral, which took place Sunday, was one of the largest seen in Mariposa for years. At two o'clock (the hour set for the service) friends and acquaintances met at the I.O.O.F. Hall, where the body was laid. Headed by the Mariposa Band, the long procession proceeded to the Catholic church where the funeral service was read, after which all that was mortal of this lamented man was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery.
     Beautiful flowers covered his narrow resting place, but the highest tributes paid to him were in the moist eyes and sad faces of his many friends who gathered around that lowly mound.
    "Zep" (as he was familiarly called ) will be sadly missed by us all, as he always had a cheerful word and pleasant smile for everyone."
    At the funeral service a notable incident was the presence of the Tendron mine choir. Their pathetic music gave a solemnity to the occasion that nothing else could do. Headed by the veteran John JONES, who has in his day led many such a procession, the choir paid their tribute in sorrow, and the hills of Mariposa heard the same solemn strains that have resounded by the cliffs of " lone Tintagel by the Cornish sea."
    Before leaving town several of our good neighbors at Whitlocks took occasion to ask the Gazette to express their sense of kindness and sympathy that they had experienced during their sad visit last Sunday to Mariposa.

PALLABICINI, Giovanni B. March 22, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     Another old pioneer has passed away in Giovanni B. PALLABICINI of Hunter's Valley. He was seventy-nine years of age, died on Friday the 13th of March, and was buried at Hornitos on the Saturday following. He was a 49'er and had lived on good terms with his neighbors all his life. He came from near Genoa in the north of Italy and became the foot hills of Mariposa reminded him of that most favored resort in all Europe he located himself at Hornitos. Mrs. QUIEROLO of Hornitos is a daughter of the late Mr. PALLABICINI.

FERRETTI, Salvador March 22, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     Salvador FERRETTI the eighteen year old son of Francisco FERRETTI died at the German Hospital, S an Francisco March 18. He had an operation performed on his leg and died while undergoing the operation. The funeral will take place from the family residence in Coulterville on Saturday.

Van CAMPEN- HOWER marriage March 28, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

         A. B. Van CAMPEN and Miss Ella HOWER were married at Raymond last Sunday morning. They passed through Mariposa on their tour. Mr. Van CAMPEN formerly resided in Mariposa but he has lately cast his fortunes with Raymond where he is engaged in the blacksmithing and livery business. From the event of last Sunday fortune must be raining favors on him.

MENTZER, Mrs. Geo. March 28, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     One of the saddest affairs ever witnessed in Coulterville was that of the funeral of Mrs. Geo. MENTZER, whose death occurred on Saturday morning after an illness of nearly three years. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence, two miles from town from thence to the school house, and from there to the cemetery. The funeral march was headed by the Golden Eagle Band, after which came the hearse, and pall bearers, six in number, accompanied by six young ladies, formerly schoolmates of the deceased. The young ladies were dressed in white. As they marched up to the school house where the loved one had spent so many happy days, the band played a solemn and sympathetic air, according to the request of the deceased. Services were held in the school house and also at the grave. One of the last requests of the deceased was that her grave be lined with cotton and flowers which made it look soft and lovely. There were numerous flower the majority of which were given by the school children who marched with the procession from the school house to the grave and threw their bouquets on the coffin showing a loving and tender respect for the departed one. The services at the grave were impressive and sad, and almost the whole community was there to see the last respects paid to the dear and beloved sister.
     Mrs. Mentzer was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hope and the wife of George MENTZER. She leaves two brothers and one sister to mourn her loss and also a little son three year old. Mrs. MENTZER was 21 years old and was love and respected by the entire community.

Vitals April 1896 Mariposa Gazette

April 4, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Born April 4, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     LIND- In Mariposa, April 1st, 1896, to the wife of J. H. LIND, a son.

April 11, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

April 18, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Married April 18, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     BECKERLAG- PRISK- At Whitlocks, April 16th, 1896, by the Rev. A. P. FEW, William Thomas BECKERLEG to Mrs. Louisa Hill PRISK both of Whitlocks.

Born April 18, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     ELLIGHAM- In Mariposa, April 18th, 1896, to the wife of J. J. ELLINGHAM, a son.

Died April 18, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     McGURK- Near Ahwahnee April 11th, 1896, Wm. McGURK, a native of California aged 35 years.

     REPETTO- In Bear Valley April 13th, 1896, John REPETTO, a native of Italy aged 65 years.

April 25, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

PATE, Infant April 11, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. PATE of Cathey's Valley, died last Wednesday.

JACINTO, Young child April 11, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Jacinto of Bear Valley died last Monday night of pneumonia. The funeral took place on Wednesday.

MARTINEZ, Rosa April 11, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     In that part of Coulterville known as Chinatown, on Friday night April 3rd, at about 9 o'clock, Rosa MARTINEZ a Spanish girl, aged about 20 years, who being tired of the evil and unhappy life she was living, administered to herself a fatal quantity of carbolic acid. The agonizing groans and screams of the unfortunate women, after taking the burning poison, brought several persons to her room, who immediately dispatched messengers for medical assistance. Some time was consumed in locating a physician. Finally Dr. KOENIG was found and hastened to the bed side of the dying girl, when a stomach pump and every other means known was employed to cheat death of its willing victim, but without avail and about 11:30 o'clock of the same night, the soul left the body of Rosa MARTINEZ and took its aerial flight to answer before that high tribunal. Deceased was a native of Sacramento where she has brothers and sisters living and had been a resident of Coulterville for about six months.

HARTMAN, Morris April 18, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                         A Sudden Death.

     Morris HARTMAN the junior member of the firm of S. HARTMAN & Bro., dry goods merchants of this city, died at his home here last night, under peculiar though not suspicious circumstances. Mr. HARTMAN had been ailing for a few days, and yesterday went to Dr. C. H. CASTLE and asked for a prescription for sleeplessness saying he had not slept well for several days. The Doctor gave him some medicine with instructions to take a hot bath, a glass of milk and the medicine just before going to bed. Mrs. HARTMAN appeared to be visiting friends in San Francisco at the time, so Mr. HARTMAN last night put his little boy to bed and then went into the bath room. What happened there, and the exact manner in which Mr. HARTMAN met his death, will probably never be known. At any rate when the boy awakened this morning he heard water running in the bathroom, and on going in, found his father, cold in death, floating on the water. He immediately turned off the faucet and let the water run out of the tub, and then called the first neighbor he saw, J. A. NORVELL. The medicine was found on a shelf near by, untouched. Coroner CLOUGH was immediately informed and summoning a jury, took them to the house to view the remains. The jury was then dismissed, to meet again in the undertaking room at 7:30 this evening. Following are the names of the jurymen: Bert BEDESON, Henry BEARWALD, Dr. HYDE, D. J. PENDOLA, James LEONARD, J. REININGHAUS, J. R. GRAHAM, J. C. LANDRUM, C. H. LEGGETT, C. M. FRENCH and C. D. RADCLIFFE.
      Mr. HARTMAN was a native of Prussia, and was 45 years old. He came to the country in 1868, settling in San Francisco. In 1885 he came to Merced, and, in partnership with his brother, S. HARTMAN, conducted a dry goods store on Front Street up to the time of his death. He leaves a widow and two children to mourn his loss. Mr. HARTMAN was a good husband and father, a good business man and a good citizen. - Merced Sun April 14.

McGURK, William April 18, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Killing Of Wm. McGURK.
                         His Slayer a Recent Inmate of an Insane Asylum.

    Last Sunday our peaceable community was startled by the sad intelligence that W. J. McGURK had been murdered by Richard MAGOON. The killing took place at what is known as the Croucher place in Madera county about one and one-half miles from the boundary line between Madera and Mariposa counties. There were no witnesses to the deed other than the parties, but from what can be learned  of the sad affair McGURK, who had always been on friendly terms with MAGOON, rode up to MAGOON's house and MAGOON fired at him with a shotgun evidently at very close range as the charge took effect in McGURK's face, neck and shoulder. It is supposed that the horse which McGURK was riding whirled around and ran and as it did so the murderer emptied the other barrel into the back of his victim, who fell from his horse about twenty yards from MAGOON's door. From the nature of the wounds death must have followed immediately after the firing of the second shot. Magoon then went to a neighbors about a mile away and told them he had killed Bill McGURK and they had better go down and take care of the body, after which he went to the residence of his brother-in-law, Wm. CROOKS, and barricaded himself in a room saying that he would kill twenty men before he would be taken, but when the officers from Grub Gulch arrived his sister who has always had a wonderful influence over him persuaded him to come out and give himself up.
    MAGOON has for a long time been demented and for a short period was in the insane asylum at Stockton. It is quite evident that when the deed was committed he was laboring under a hallucination for he had told several parties within a short time previous to the homicide that some one had poisoned the water in his spring, and that was in all probability what incited the deed.
    The coroner from Madera was summoned and an inquest was held on the body. The verdict of the coroner's jury was that deceased came to his death by gunshot wounds inflicted by Richard MAGOON.
    The remains were then brought to Mariposa where they were taken charge of by the Native Sons, the deceased being a member of Mariposa Parlor, and on Tuesday they were lain to rest in the Catholic cemetery.
    The deceased was a native of Calaveras county and for ten or twelve years resided in Mariposa county, but at the time of his death was a resident of Mariposa county. He was a man of quiet disposition, exemplary habits and a good citizen, and followed stock raising as a means of livelihood, and was at the time of his death 35 years of age and unmarried. He leaves to mourn his loss an aged father and mother who are living in San Andreas, three brothers and three sisters who have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.

REPETTO, John April 18, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Death of John REPETTO.

    Last Tuesday morning the body of John REPETTO was found dead in his cabin close to the town of Bear Valley. The deceased was an old resident of Mariposa county and was at one time in affluent circumstances but through business reverses he lost all and during the last few years of his life sought a livelihood by prospecting. For the past year he has been in failing perceptibly. He was unmarried and lived in a cabin by himself and was last seen alive on Monday morning. On Tuesday morning Louis ROLE upon going to see what had become of him found the deceased's body in bed. To all appearances he passed away quietly. Coroner REDMAN was notified and summoning a jury held an inquest on the remains. The verdict was that the deceased came to his death from natural causes. He was buried on Wednesday in Bear Valley. At one time the deceased was a prominent member of Oso Lodge of I.O.O.F. but had not been affiliated with the order for a number of years past.

WINCH, Chas April 18, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                         Died At Snelling.

    Chas WINCH, a Merced county pioneer, died at Snelling yesterday from a severe attack of pneumonia. The deceased came to California, "around the Horn," in 1848; and during the gold excitement mined at Princeton, Mariposa County. About 40 years ago he settled on the Ivett place, on the Merced river, and has resided in that vicinity ever since. He was a native of Rumsgate, Kent, England and was about seventy years of age. - Merced Sun.

DORSEY, Caleb April 25, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Colonel DORSEY Killed.

    Colonel DORSEY of Stanislaus county was shot and killed in the mountains above Columbia, Tuolumne county by his mining partner, a man by the name of NEWCOMER, on the 21st instant. It is supposed that they quarreled about a quartz mine in which they were jointly interested and as a result DORSEY was killed as above stated. Colonel DORSEY was an old resident of Stanislaus county and at one time a prominent politician. He had represented his county in the State Legislature. He was a confederate Colonel under General Price during the late war. At the time of his death he was a large property owner and resided near Oakdale in Stanislaus county and about 65 years of age.

LEMBERT, J. B. April 25, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of J. B. LEMBERT.

    Word was brought to town last Monday by an Indian that John Baptiste LEMBERT had been found dead in his cabin on the Merced river, near WARD'S ranch. Deceased was an old and respected resident of Mariposa county, having for years proprietor of the Tuolumne Meadow Soda Springs. He was a brother of Jacob LEMBERT of Mariposa and a native of New York, where he has other relatives. From the decomposed condition of his body it is presumed that he had been dead for some time. Coroner REDMAN was notified and is now investigating the cause of his death.
    Since the above was in type, the Coroner has returned and from that official we learn that deceased came to his death from a gunshot wound in the head inflicted over the right temple. From the advanced decomposition of the body it was apparent that the murderous shot (for such it must have been) was fired some weeks ago. The murderer after having committed the dastardly deed, closed and locked the door of the cabin on the outside by means of a padlock. It was not supposed that anyone lived who cherished ill will towards this unfortunate man, much less that extreme hatred which would justify the depraved villain in the commission of so diabolical a crime. Robbery could not have been the motive for the murder, because the deceased was known to have been almost penniless. There is no clew to the perpetrator or perpetrators of this heinous offense and it is probable that it will always remain a mystery and the guilty party or parties never apprehended and brought to the bar of justice.

Vitals May 1896 Mariposa Gazette

May 2, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 2, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     CUNEO- Near Coulterville, April 25th, 1896, to the wife of Joseph CUNEO a daughter.

May 9, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

May 16, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 16, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     PEARD- At Mt. Gaines, May 14th, 1896, to the wife of John PEARD, a son. Weight 12 pounds.

Died May 16, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     PRESTON- At Oakvale, May 10, 1896, James PRESTON, a native of Missouri, aged 53 years.

     MIFORD- At the County Hospital, in Mariposa May 14th, 1896, Edwin N. MILford, a native of New York, aged 70 years. [ Salt Lake papers please copy].

May 23, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Married May 23, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     CLARK-ATKINSON- In Hornitos, May 17th, 1896, Clifton CLARK and Miss Jessie ATKINSON.

Born May 23, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     BRINHAM- Near Mariposa, May 16th, 1896, John GOODWIN, aged 68 years.

Died May 23, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     GOODWIN- At Cottonwood, Yavapai county, Arizona, May 5th, 1896, John GOODWIN, aged 68 years.

     KELLETT- In Merced May 14th, 1896, Dr. John KELLETT, a native of Ireland, aged 54 years.

     CONDON- In San Francisco, May 19th, 1896, Mrs. Sarah C. CONDON, a native of Roxbury, Delaware county, New York.

May 30, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Married May 30, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     MATLOCK-LANDRUM- At Mariposa, Mariposa county, Cal., May 24, 1896, by Hon. John M. CORCORAN, Judge of the Superior Court, Alexander C. MATLOCK to Leonora M. LANDRUM.

Obituaries, marriage and Birth announcements.

BARCROFT-COLLINS marriage May 2, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                          Matrimonial.

     At the residence of the bride's parents near Hornitos Jos. BARCROFT of Madera and Miss Hattie COLLINS of Hornitos were married by Wm. RUNDELL, J.P. Both bride and groom are well known and popular people. The Gazette acknowledge receipt of delicious cake  and it extends to the happy pair its best wishes for a long and happy wedded life.

HOGAN, Mrs. Samuel May 2, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     Mrs. Samuel HOGAN died at her home on Pea Ridge about twelve miles from Mariposa. She was the mother of a large family.

GARIBALDI, Mrs. Catherine May 9, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                  Death of Mrs. O. GARIBALDI.

     It is with regret that the Gazette chronicles, the sad news of the death of Mrs. Catherine GARIBALDI of Merced, who died at that city on the 3rd inst. Deceased was a native of Italy, 49 years of age, and the wife of Giacomo GARIBALDI, the well known merchant. Mrs. GARIBALDI was formerly a resident of Mariposa County residing at Colorado about six miles from the county seat with her husband where that gentleman first engaged in the mercantile business, she was the mother of a large family, and a sister of Mrs. GAZZOLA and Mrs. CAMISSIONA of Coulterville. Her funeral which took placee from the Catholic  Church in Merced on the 6th was largely attended, thereby attesting the great esteem and respect in which Mrs. GARIBALDI was held by all.

BURKE, James W. May 15, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                James W. BURKE Killed at Merced.

     James W. BURKE the man arrested in San Francisco for the crime of burglary committed in Selma, who while being taken back to Selma by an officer managed to escape the vigilance of the deputy at Livingston Merced county and jumped from the train was killed near Merced by officer Jim COLLINS last Monday. BURKE was seen on front street by deputy sheriff DOWST who noticed the resemblance to the description of the escaped prisoner, Dowst followed his man who went in the direction of Bear Creek after locating his whereabouts, he returned and notified constable Jim COLLINS and together they went to where the man was camped and arrested him. From the marks on his wrist evidently made by the handcuffs and from possession of a file and other articles they were satisfied they had the right man and when they were ready to go to town with their prisoner, he had then broke and ran. The officers fired their pistols in the air and at the same time called to him to halt but without effect. When about sixty yards away the prisoner suddenly turned round at the same instant he drew a pistol from his pocket and fired at the officers, officer COLLINS returned the fire hitting the prisoner in the side. After running a few steps further he fell and when the officers reached him he was dead.

PRESTON, James May 15, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of James PRESTON.

     Last Sunday James PRESTON who for some time past has been an invalid died peacefully at his mothers home in Oakvale. The deceased was born in Missouri about fifty three years ago, but has been a resident of Mariposa county for a great numbers of years.
     Before his affliction he assisted in supporting his widowed mother and a sister, who has been an invalid all her life. He was unmarried. The funeral took place Wednesday from his mother's home.

MILFORD, E. N. May 15, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of E. N. MILFORD.

     Edmond N. MILFORD and old and respected resident of Mariposa County died at the County Hospital on the morning of the 14th. Deceased was a native of New York and about 70 years of age. He followed the occupation of a miner during his residence in this County and had many friends who will regret his death. Mr. MILFORD was a union soldier an a pensioner of the Government.

GOODWIN, John Sr. May 22, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                   Death of John GOODWIN Sr.

      From a private letter written to Judge CORCORAN we learned of the death of John GOODWIN Sr., which took place on the 5th inst. in Cottonwood, Yavapai county, Arizona. Mr. GOODWIN was formerly a resident of Coulterville, where he and his brother James conducted a large mercantile business in that town, He is well known in that vicinity, where a number of his relatives still reside. At the time of his death the deceased was 68 years of age.

Merced Homicide May 30, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                      The Merced Homicide.

     District Attorney OSTRANDER of Merced has sworn out warrants against Dave DOWST and Constable James COLLINS with the crime of manslaughter for killing the unknown man near Merced a couple of weeks ago. DOWST who was in town was at once arrested and was released by Justice READ on $2000 bail furnished by T. R. STONE and Barney GROGAN. His examination was set for June 3rd. COLLINS was subsequently arrested and gave bonds and his examination set for June 3rd.

Vitals May 1896 Mariposa Gazette

May 2, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 2, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     CUNEO- Near Coulterville, April 25th, 1896, to the wife of Joseph CUNEO a daughter.

May 9, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

May 16, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Born May 16, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     PEARD- At Mt. Gaines, May 14th, 1896, to the wife of John PEARD, a son. Weight 12 pounds.

Died May 16, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     PRESTON- At Oakvale, May 10, 1896, James PRESTON, a native of Missouri, aged 53 years.

     MIFORD- At the County Hospital, in Mariposa May 14th, 1896, Edwin N. MILford, a native of New York, aged 70 years. [ Salt Lake papers please copy].

May 23, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Married May 23, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     CLARK-ATKINSON- In Hornitos, May 17th, 1896, Clifton CLARK and Miss Jessie ATKINSON.

Born May 23, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     BRINHAM- Near Mariposa, May 16th, 1896, John GOODWIN, aged 68 years.

Died May 23, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     GOODWIN- At Cottonwood, Yavapai county, Arizona, May 5th, 1896, John GOODWIN, aged 68 years.

     KELLETT- In Merced May 14th, 1896, Dr. John KELLETT, a native of Ireland, aged 54 years.

     CONDON- In San Francisco, May 19th, 1896, Mrs. Sarah C. CONDON, a native of Roxbury, Delaware county, New York.

May 30, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Married May 30, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     MATLOCK-LANDRUM- At Mariposa, Mariposa county, Cal., May 24, 1896, by Hon. John M. CORCORAN, Judge of the Superior Court, Alexander C. MATLOCK to Leonora M. LANDRUM.

Obituaries, marriage and Birth announcements.

BARCROFT-COLLINS marriage May 2, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                          Matrimonial.

    At the residence of the bride's parents near Hornitos Jos. BARCROFT of Madera and Miss Hattie COLLINS of Hornitos were married by Wm. RUNDELL, J.P. Both bride and groom are well known and popular people. The Gazette acknowledge receipt of delicious cake and it extends to the happy pair its best wishes for a long and happy wedded life.

HOGAN, Mrs. Samuel May 2, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     Mrs. Samuel HOGAN died at her home on Pea Ridge about twelve miles from Mariposa. She was the mother of a large family.

GARIBALDI, Mrs. Catherine May 9, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                  Death of Mrs. O. GARIBALDI.

    It is with regret that the Gazette chronicles, the sad news of the death of Mrs. Catherine GARIBALDI of Merced, who died at that city on the 3rd inst. Deceased was a native of Italy, 49 years of age, and the wife of Giacomo GARIBALDI, the well known merchant. Mrs. GARIBALDI was formerly a resident of Mariposa County residing at Colorado about six miles from the county seat with her husband where that gentleman first engaged in the mercantile business, she was the mother of a large family, and a sister of Mrs. GAZZOLA and Mrs. CAMISSIONA of Coulterville. Her funeral which took place from the Catholic  Church in Merced on the 6th was largely attended, thereby attesting the great esteem and respect in which Mrs. GARIBALDI was held by all.

BURKE, James W. May 15, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                James W. BURKE Killed at Merced.

    James W. BURKE the man arrested in San Francisco for the crime of burglary committed in Selma, who while being taken back to Selma by an officer managed to escape the vigilance of the deputy at Livingston Merced county and jumped from the train was killed near Merced by officer Jim COLLINS last Monday. BURKE was seen on front street by deputy sheriff DOWST who noticed the resemblance to the description of the escaped prisoner, Dowst followed his man who went in the direction of Bear Creek after locating his whereabouts, he returned and notified constable Jim COLLINS and together they went to where the man was camped and arrested him. From the marks on his wrist evidently made by the handcuffs and from possession of a file and other articles they were satisfied they had the right man and when they were ready to go to town with their prisoner, he had then broke and ran. The officers fired their pistols in the air and at the same time called to him to halt but without effect. When about sixty yards away the prisoner suddenly turned round at the same instant he drew a pistol from his pocket and fired at the officers, officer COLLINS returned the fire hitting the prisoner in the side. After running a few steps further he fell and when the officers reached him he was dead.

PRESTON, James May 15, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of James PRESTON.

    Last Sunday James PRESTON who for some time past has been an invalid died peacefully at his mothers home in Oakvale. The deceased was born in Missouri about fifty three years ago, but has been a resident of Mariposa county for a great numbers of years.
    Before his affliction he assisted in supporting his widowed mother and a sister, who has been an invalid all her life. He was unmarried. The funeral took place Wednesday from his mother's home.

MILFORD, E. N. May 15, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of E. N. MILFORD.

    Edmond N. MILFORD and old and respected resident of Mariposa County died at the County Hospital on the morning of the 14th. Deceased was a native of New York and about 70 years of age. He followed the occupation of a miner during his residence in this County and had many friends who will regret his death.
    Mr. MILFORD was a union soldier an a pensioner of the Government.

GOODWIN, John Sr. May 22, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                   Death of John GOODWIN Sr.

    From a private letter written to Judge CORCORAN we learned of the death of John GOODWIN Sr., which took place on the 5th inst. in Cottonwood, Yavapai county, Arizona. Mr. GOODWIN was formerly a resident of Coulterville, where he and his brother James conducted a large mercantile business in that town, He is well known in that vicinity, where a number of his relatives still reside. At the time of his death the deceased was 68 years of age.

Merced Homicide May 30, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                      The Merced Homicide.

    District Attorney OSTRANDER of Merced has sworn out warrants against Dave DOWST and Constable James COLLINS with the crime of manslaughter for killing the unknown man near Merced a couple of weeks ago. DOWST who was in town was at once arrested and was released by Justice READ on $2000 bail furnished by T. R. STONE and Barney GROGAN. His examination was set for June 3rd. COLLINS was subsequently arrested and gave bonds and his examination set for June 3rd.

Vitals July 1896 Mariposa Gazette

July 4, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

July 11, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

July 18, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Born July 18, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     RICHARDS- In Whitlocks, July 11, 1896, to the wife of T. H. RICHARDS, a daughter.

     TATUM- Near Mariposa, July 13, 1896, to the wife of John TATUM a daughter.

Died July 18, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     VAN DEVENTER- In Los Banos, July 12, 1896, Rev. B. F. DEVENTER, aged 70 years.

     TWOMEY- In San Leandro, Cal., July 6, 1896, Mrs. Mary TWOMEY a native of  Mascroom county, Cork, Ireland, aged 65 years.

     COLLINS- In Coulterville on July 15, 1896, Mrs. Mararet COLLINS.

July 25, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

Obituaries marriage and birth announcements.

MEAGHER, Dan July 4, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of Dan MEAGHER.

      On last Friday at St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco death came to one of Mariposa county's oldest citizens, Dan MEAGHER, the keeper of the old Backhalter toll road between here and Hornitos. Mr. MEAGHER was afflicted with diabetes and has been failing for some time past and about two or three weeks ago went to San Francisco and entered St. Mary's hospital, bu the vital forces were nearly spent, he being seventy-five years of age and death came to his relief.
      The deceased is known to nearly every one in this community, he bore an excellent reputation and was never known to have an enemy. He was a native of Ireland and came to Mariposa in the early fifties. So far as the writer knows he was never married. One by one the old residents are passing away. Death has reaped a bounteous harvest for the past couple of years in our county.

BOWLES Elmer, July 18, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                             A Serious Scrape.
                    Rix SHAVER Shoots and kills Elmer BOWLES.

      Elmer BOWLES is dead and Rix SHAVER is under lock and key at the county jail awaiting results of official investigation into the affair.
      Saturday night BOWLES came in from the Halterman ranch where he was employed on a harvester and proceeded to "bowl up." When in this condition he delighted to exhibit his enormous strength and missed no opportunity to impress it upon bystanders. During the evening he and SHAVER, in some way became involved in an altercation in which they finally came to blows. BOWLES was the larger and stronger of the two men and SHAVER, considering discretion the better part of valor, turned on his heels and left. Friends of his fearing that they might meet again and that more serious trouble would follow kept with him during the rest of the evening, but they met no more till morning.
      Early Sunday morning they met again on Front street where report has it BOWLES was again the aggressor and after bandying of words SHAVER went off. Again his friends advised him to go home and keep out of sight until the other man left town. He promised to do this but the promise was not kept and he went down the street.
      About eight o'clock in the morning they met on Front street near Canal and were soon involved in another row. SHAVER told BOWLES to leave him alone and go about his business or he (SHAVER) would "shoot the head off him," at the same time indicating that he had a revolver with him and assuring BOWLES that he would use it if he had to. BOWLES laughed at him and called him a coward for carrying a gun, saying that he would "do him up" sometime when he had no arms with him.
      After considerable talking on both sides SHAVER turned away and walked down Front street. BOWLES stood for a moment and watched him, then he took off his hat and mumbling something to himself started in the same direction. He caught up with SHAVER just beyond Silver's clothing store, when SHAVER turned and pulling his revolver from his pocket fired at him. They were then about twenty feet apart. The shot struck BOWLES in the abdomen and he reeled, staggered to the edge of the sidewalk and there sat down holding his hand to his side and moaning. After firing the fatal shot SHAVER returned the pistol to his pocket and started down street. Sheriff WARFIELD was driving by and seeing SHAVER walk away beckoned to Constable Mack, who was running towards the scene, to arrest him. SHAVER gave himself up, saying he had to do it to save himself. BOWLES was unarmed. SHAVER was then taken to jail. His friends say he is not in the habit of carrying a pistol and it is not known whether it was merely a coincidence that he was armed at the time or whether fearing that BOWLES would give him further trouble, he had prepared for it.
      After listening to the evidence presented the jury retired at 11:20 with the verdict:
      We, the Coroner's Jury in the above entitled mater, do hereby certify that we have inspected the body of the deceased and heard the testimony in said matter, we find the name of the deceased is Maxey Elmer BOWLES, that he died at Merced City, in the county of Merced State of California, on the 12th day of July, 1896; that at the time of his death he was about the age of twenty-seven; that he was a native of Wisconsin and that his death was caused by a gun-shot wound and that said wound was inflicted by one Rix SHAVER, and we charge the said Rix A. SHAVER with the crime of premeditated murder.- Merced Star.

VAN DEVETER, Rev. B. F. July 18, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                               Death of Rev. B. F. VAN DEVENTER.

     On last Sunday at Los BANOS, the Rev. B. F. VAN DEVENTER, after a illness of three days was suddenly summoned by the angel of death.
     The reverend gentleman was a minister of the gospel of the M. E. church south, and was stationed in Los Banos he was stationed in Mariposa. His many friends in Mariposa county will hear with regret and sorrow of the early demise of this good man. During his stay in Mariposa he endeared himself to all with whom he came in contact, not alone with the members of his own congregation, but with everybody. He was a man of a broad and liberal mind and was not given to entertaining that contracted view of theological questions which so often engenders ill will and personal hatred.
      He leaves a widow and family to mourn his untimely death. At the time of his death Mr. VAN DEVENTER was in Seattle visiting relatives.
 

Vitals August 1896 Mariposa Gazette

August 1, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

August 8, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 8, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     TRABUCCO- At Mt. Bullion, on August 14, 1896, to the wife of Frank TRABUCCO, a daughter.

August 15, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 15, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     ROWLAND- In Cathey's Valley August 8, 1896, to the wife of L. H. ROWLAND a daughter.

     LAIRD- Near Jerseydale, August 3, 1896, to the wife of Frank LAIRD a daughter.

     REED- In Mariposa, August 12, 1896, to the wife of John W. REED a daughter.

August 22, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

August 29, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Born August 29, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     FEW- In Mariposa, August 27th, 1896, to the wife of Rev. A. P. FEW a daughter.

     PRAIRIE- In Hornitos, August 27th, 1896, to the wife of John PRAIRIE a daughter.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements

STETSON, Albert L August 1, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                   Suicide of Albert L. STETSON.

     Albert L. STETSON, the son of the millionaire committed suicide in San Francisco the other day as a result of a weeks debauch.
     Financial reversals and failures coupled with the drinking of absinthe were the causes that led to the rash act.
     Young STETSON was one of the prime movers in the Yosemite Valley railroad enterprise, his father was opposed to the undertaking and refused to endorse the ideas of his son respecting the Yosemite Valley railroad and would give him no assistance in the undertaking. The death of the young man will no doubt interfere somewhat with the building of the contemplated road.

GOLDWORTHY, William August 8, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     Last Friday about noon death came to the relief of Williams GOLDWORTHY, who was scalded while scalding the broiler at the Potosa mine. The funeral took place Saturday and was largely attended. The mines were closed down out of respect to the deceased.
     Monday evening the inquest of William GOLDWORTHY was held before Deputy Coroner John S. MURPHY with the following jurors: J. B. GAZZOLO, G. S. EATON, Alex BROTLA, John ENDEAN, Joe JOHNSON and Geo. MENTZER.   The verdict was that he came to his death by accidental scalding, fully exonerating the engineer at the time of the accident. The Coroner refused to accept the verdict.

FLEMMING, Charles E. August 15, 1860 Mariposa Gazette

                                          Passed Away
                        Death of Charles E. FLEMMING in Merced.

     C. E. FLEMMING, the proprietor of the El Capitan hotel in Merced, died suddenly last Monday afternoon, at about a quarter past four.
     Mr. FLEMMING's death was totally unexpected, he having been enjoying the best of health up to Sunday last. On Sunday he was around as usual, but on retiring that night he complained of pains in his arms and side and Dr. O'BRIEN was summoned and found that Mr. FLEMMING was suffering from heart trouble. The Doctor administered to the wants of the patient, whose condition appeared to be about the same until Monday afternoon, shortly after four o'clock when he was stricken with apoplexy resulting in his death.
     His two daughters were present at the time of his death. Mrs. FLEMMING being in Santa Cruz. She was immediately notified and returned the next day.
     Mr. FLEMMING has been a resident of Merced city ever since the town was first founded, and has been one of Merced's leading citizens ever since. He was a young man when he went there and grew up with the town. At the time of his death he was in his fifty-first year, although for years his hair and beard have been white as snow, but this seems to have been a family characteristic, to turn gray early for the other members of his family all turned gray at an early age.
     Mr. FLEMMING was a native of Illinois having been born in that state in November, 1845, but he removed to California with his parents at the early age of five years and has been a resident of this State ever since. His parents settled in Amador county where Mr. FLEMMING grew to manhood.
     He went to Merced in 1873 and worked for the Railroad Company as freight clerk. When A. J. MEANY was elected Sheriff he made Mr. FLEMMING his Under Sheriff, continuing in that office until he took charge of the El Capitan Hotel. By his death Merced loses one of her best citizens, a man who has ever been ready and willing to put his shoulder to the wheel and whose latch string was ever on the outside.
    It was as host at the El Capitan hotel was best known to those outside of his own county. In that capacity the traveling public knew him as a genial, kind, wholesouled man at whose board there was ever a sunny welcome. It was his kindly welcome, his pleasing and entertaining manner that won the popular heart and made the El Capitan hotel a favorite resort with the public.
    While next to his immediate relatives the people of Merced feel most keenly the loss of their fellow citizen, and there are many in Mariposa county, whose friendship for the deceased cannot be measured by words, among whom is the writer of this article, and who freely extend their sympathy to the sorrowing relatives of our dear friend.

FARLES, Ramonde August 22, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of Ramonde FARIES.

     Ramonde FARLES died in Snelling last Tuesday after an illness of only two days. Deceased was a native of Hornitos and about 40 years of age. His remains were brought to Hornitos for burial.

Vitals September 1896 Mariposa Gazette

September 5, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Died September 5, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     DAVANAY- At Grenada, Miss., Aug. 26, Mrs. Nancy DAVANAY aged 79 years.

     CLINE- In Oakland, August 28, Sophie A. CLINE a native of Indiana, aged 79 years, ? months and 28 days.

     SILMAN- At Pacific Grove, August 26th, 1896, Mrs. W. L. SILMAN, a native of Missouri aged 63 years, 8 months and 7 days.

     WILCOX- In Merced, August 20, 1896, Landress S., son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. WILCOX, aged two months.

September 12, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

September 19, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Born September 19, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     MARRIS- At Hornitos, August 29, 1896, to the wife of E. A. MARRIS, a daughter.

September 26, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

DAVANAY, Mrs. Nancy September 5, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     Mrs. Nancy DAVANAY who for a number of years was a resident of Mariposa died at her home in Grenada, Mississippi on the 26th of last month. The deceased was a sister in law of Hugh DAVANAY and the grand mother of Kirby and James DRUMMOND of Mariposa.

CAMP, George September 5, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     Last Monday morning Mrs. W. T. TURNER recieved a telephone dispatch informing her that her brother, George CAMP of Hanford was dead. Mrs. TURNER left immediately for HANFORD to attend the funeral. No particulars as to the cause of death have reached us.

SILMAN, Mrs. W. L. September 5, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Death of Mrs. SILMAN.

     Mrs. W. L. SILMAN, formerly of this place, died at Pacific Grove last Friday, where she had gone in the hope of recuperating her failing health. She had been an invalid for two or three years and it was hoped that a change would benefit her.
     The deceased was a daughter of Colonel STEVINSON of the Merced River and came to this county in 1852, with her parents. While living here she married John STOCKIRD who passed from this earth in 1869. The children of this union were Mrs. Laura HAMILTON and Robert STOCKIRD of Pacific Grove, Mrs. J. G. RUDDLE and Harry STOCKIRD of Merced river, E. L. STOCKIRD of Merced. In the early 70's she became the wife of W. L. SILMAN who died at Pacific Grove who died at Pacific Grove last June. Their only child was a son, Archie SILMAN.
     Mrs. SILMAN was a lady highly respected and greatly loved in the community and enjoyed a large circle of friends who deeply regret her death.- Merced Star.

HASE, Conrad September 12, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     Conrad HASE, an old time resident of Indian Gulch, died at that place last Tuesday, after a protracted illness. The deceased was about 61 years of age and so far as we know was unmarried. He was buried on Wednesday.

CHOISSER, Mrs Lafayette September 12, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                   Funeral of Mrs. CHOISSER.

         The funeral of Mrs. Lafayette CHOISSER, widow of the late Lafayette CHOISSER of Bear Valley, whose death occurred in Stockton on the evening of the 4th, took place in Bear Valley last Sunday afternoon.
         The remains of the deceased lady were embalmed in Stockton and brought to Bear Valley for internment. On Sunday afternoon the last tribute of respect was paid by the entire population of the town and surrounding country who followed the funeral cortege to the last resting place in the little graveyard east of town, where the remains were laid to rest beside those of her husband who had gone before. The deceased had lived in Bear Valley for more than a quarter of a century. She was a good women, a kind and obliging neighbor and a devoted mother whose presence will be sadly missed. She left to mourn her loss a family of seven children. The youngest child is about thirteen years of age and at present is in bed convalescing from a severe attack of fever and on account of her condition she has not been informed of her mother's death.
        The sympathy of the entire community is with the afflicted in this, their hour of trouble.

MAPEL, Mrs. Mary Ruth September 12, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                            Obituary

           Mrs. Mary Ruth MAPEL, familiarly known as Grandma Mapel, gently passed away on Saturday, September 5, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. L. KEPNER.
           Mrs. MAPEL was born in the State of Pennsylvania on May 3, 1821. She was married  and lived there until 1860, when she moved to Iowa where she came to White Rock, Cal. Here she has made a wide circle of friend by her kind and gentle ways.
           Since early life she has been a consistent member of the Methodist church and will be greatly missed in the community.
           Her daughter, Mrs. WOOD, living in Sacramento, was telegraphed when she became ill and arrived in time to assist in administering to her wants during her last days.
            The funeral exercises took place on Sunday, September 6, at 11 o'clock a. m.

ROCHETTE, Pvt. Chattem September 19, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Soldier Killed at Wawona.

     Private Chattem ROCHETTE of troop K. Fourth United States calvary, was thrown from a horse Monday and fatally injured. He died Tuesday morning after suffering intense pain through the night.

FAIR, George September 26, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Miner Killed at Grub Gulch

     Last Sunday morning about 9 o'clock a shocking accident occurred at the Gambetta mine at Grub Gulch, Madra county. George FAIR was instantly killed.
     Mr. FAIR was at the four hundred foot level in the shaft and having occasion to go to the one hundred foot level he got into the bucket and rung the signal to hoist. The bucket runs on skids and Mr. FAIR weight was evidently on one side of the bucket which caused it to roll off the track just as it started on its upward course, and before any signal could be given the mans head was crushed between the bucket and the first set of timber which was about five feet above where the bucket started from. The man never uttered a sound which goes to show that death must have been instantaneous. How far up the shaft the body was carried is not known, but it was somewhere in the neighborhood of forty feet when his body slipped or was pulled out of the bucket and fell to the bottom of the shaft a lifeless mass.
     Several miners were present but unable to render any assistance or prevent the happening of the accident.
     The deceased was about forty years of age. His remains were taken to Fresno Flats where he was buried on Monday.

BRUSCHI, Louis September 26, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     Last Monday morning about 2 o'clock the residents of this quiet town were awakened from their slumbers by the sharp report of a pistol and upon investigation it was found that Louis BRUSHI one of Coulterville's  most esteemed and prosperous business men had been killed by John VIRNETTI.
     A number of persons arou?elly the noise of a pistol shot rushed to the scene of the trouble, while two men secured the man who did the shooting, others turned there attention to the injured man. All was done that was mortal man could do, but of no avail for in 30 minutes after the report of the pistol rang out on the stillness of the morning air, the spirit of Louis BRUSHI returned to its maker.
     The inquest in the case of Louis BRUSCHI, was held by deputy coroner, John S. MURPHY, Wednesday and reached the following verdict. We the jury find that Louis BRUSHI came to his death by a gunshot wound in the hands of one John VIRNETTI.

Vitals October 1896 Mariposa Gazette

October 3, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

October 10, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

October 17, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Born October r17, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     FERRARI- At Hunter's Valley, Oct. 2, 1896, to the wife of Joseph FERRARI, a son.

     PIERSON- At Princeton, Oct. 4, 1896, to the wife of C. A. PIERSON, a son.

Died October 17, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     CARAH- At Carters, Cal., Oct. 5, 1896, William CARAH, beloved husband of Lizzie Marshall
     CARAH, and father of Alfred M. and Edith M. CARAH, a native of England, aged 43 years 9 months and 21 days,

October 24, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

October 31, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Married October 31, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     BROWN-HELM- Near Lewis, Oct. 25, 1896, by Rev. SAWRIE, Charles H. BROWN of Berenda to Ella HELM of Lewis.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

JAMES- COOMBS October 24, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     The Wedding of J. T. JAMES and Miss Jennie COOMBS took place at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the home of the brides parents, near Coulterville. John S. MURPHY officiated.

ONLEY-EASSEL marriage October 24, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     The wedding of August ONLEY, owner of the saw mill near Coulterville, and Mrs. A. M. EASSEL of Tulare took place at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon of last week in Modesto before a Justice of the peace of that place. Some little stir was caused when the news reached
     Coulterville and the younger members of this place prepared to give him a royal reception, which they did in a thorough western style. All the old cans, bells and tin horns had been collected together for the occasion and while it was not as soft and sweet of note of a wedding march it had the desired effect. He led the way to a place where refreshments are dispensed and over the flowing bowl his health and happiness was drank.

HICKS, Mrs. E. A. October 31, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Death of Mrs. HICKS.

     Last Sunday night a telephone message cam from Merced announcing the death of Mrs. E. A. HICKS. No one here knew of her short illness and the announcement of her death was a shock to the community. Mrs. HICKS was a native of Mariposa County, being the daughter of the late Joshua CRIPPEN who for years was Sheriff of Mariposa county. It was only three short years ago since the deceased was married to E. A. HICKS, Merced's popular Clerk.
     The marriage ceremony was performed in the Sheriff's office of Mariposa county where for years the father of the deceased had labored. This was in accordance with the wish of the deceased herself, who fondly cherished the memory of her father. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon and was very largely attended.

TRUESDELL, J. P. October 31, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of J. P. TRUESDELL.
                               He Died Suddenly at the Six Miles House.

    John Patterson TRUESDELL, a pioneer of Merced county, and for many years a well known and highly respected citizen of Snelling, died suddenly at the six mile house at an early hour on Wednesday from heart failure. Mr. TRUESDELL was in Merced Tuesday afternoon attending to business and seemed to be in good health. At six o'clock he started for his home at Snelling, but by the time he reached the six mile house he became so ill that he could go no further and Mr. OWEN the proprietor put him to bed and made him comfortable as circumstances would permit. Mrs. ALLEN his sister was there waiting for him to return from Merced and was fortunately was with him when he died. John P. TRUESDELL was a native of Maine, 69 years of age, and for a number of years has been engaged in the livery business at Snelling. He enjoyed  a large circle of friends and was a good business man. He stood high in the order of Odd Fellowship, and politically was a prominent Republican, he was generous and obliging to his friends, and will be sadly missed by those who had been brought in contact with him in their  daily life.
     His life work has been completed, he has gone to his reward, and the expressions of regret are many. The funeral took place last Friday at Snelling under the auspices of Willow Lodge No. 121, I. O. O. F. - Merced Express.

ANDREWS, Olive J. October 31, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                            Obituary.

    On October 2nd, 1896, Olive J. ANDREWS peacefully passed away at the home of her mother, Mrs. N. J. ANDREWS of Pacific Co., Washington, at the early age of 22 years and four months. She graduated from the State Normal School at Monmouth, Oregon, in 1894 with great credit to herself and her many friends. She was teaching near Astoria, Oregon when her health began to fail and she came to California to visit her sister, Mrs. S. M. PATE of Cathey's Valley and her brother, T. J. ANDREWS of Matinez, Contra Costa county, where she hoped to regain her lost health but she gradually failed and was advised by her good physician to return home to her loving mother, brother and sisters who with willing hearts and ready hands to serve her in this hour of need.
                          Yes our darling baby sister is gone.
                               A bud blossomed only to wither away,
                           But to us all she was very dear
                               And in our memory she will live forever.
             Mrs. S. M. PATE.
             Cathey's Valley, October 19, 1896.

Vitals November 1896 Mariposa Gazette

November 7, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Born November 7, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     GALLISON- In Mariposa, October 29, 1896, to the wife of Dan S. GALLISON, a son.

November 14, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     missing issue

November 21, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed

November 28, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Married November 28, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     GORDON-MILBURN- At the residence of the bride's mother near Mariposa, April 24th, 1896, George GORDON to Mrs. Sadie MILBURN, both of Mariposa.

     ALVORD-PATERSON- Near Mariposa on Thursday, November 26, 1896, Asa L. ALVORD to Miss Annie J. PATERSON.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

SAMUELS, Herman November 7, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Death of H. SAMUELS.

    Herman SAMUELS, whose critical condition we chronicled a day or so since succumbed to his malady at 8 o'clock this morning, never having gained consciousness from the time he was stricken down with cerebral hemorrhage. By the bedside at the time of his death were his wife and five little children, four daughters and a son, the latter four having been summoned by telegraph from Los Angeles where they resided, By the death of this estimable citizen, Monterey loses one of its respected citizens.
    Deceased was born in Prussia in 1853 and came to California in 1861 settling in Mariposa county, where he engaged in mercantile business. He came to Monterey county in 1870 located in Salinas, where he became identified with the growth and prosperity of our town, In 1870 he was elected Supervisor of this township and was made chairman of the board in which capacity he served until last election.
     Those who knew him speak well of Herman SAMUELS as an ideal man of honor, whose word was his bond and who never permitted himself to be swayed from the side of justice, by personal prejudice or political affiliations. Politically speaking, he was a true conscientious Republican, he was a level headed man of good business capacity, and as chairman of the Board of Supervisors handled the affairs of the county with the same interest and forethought that a good business man would adopt in his individual affairs. We believe that without exaggeration, there is not a house in this city to-day, but mourns the death of our citizen and fellow townsmen. - Salinas Owl, Oct. 30th.

CAMP, W. S. November 7, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                       A Horrible Accident.

     W. S. CAMP, a well known farmer residing five miles west of this city, fell from his buggy while returning home at a late hour last night and recieved injuries that may prove fatal. In falling one of his legs was caught on the axle of the buggy. In this position he was dragged for three miles, until his horse pulled up at home. Mrs. CAMP heard the horse and buggy arrive at the gate, and then heard groans. Getting up she went out to see what was the disturbance and found her husband lying under the buggy. As she was unable to handle Mr. CAMP, she called for the assistance of some men working on the ranch, and Mr. CAMP was carried into the house and a physician sent for. Mr. CAMP was unconscious when found and he presented a horrible sight. His shirt had been completely torn from the left side and the skin was torn from his body and dirt and mud ground into into the flesh. There was a long deep gash cut in oe leg that hung over the axle of the buggy, one of his arms was badly bruised and there was a severe cut in his upper and lower lip, from which blood flowed in a stream. His head was probably prevented from coming in contact with the wheel by an outstretched arm on which his head reclined.
     Mr. CAMP was seen in Hanford about one o'clock this morning. He fell from his buggy in the vicinity of the Dagg's bridge, as is shown by the prints of his body as he was dragged along to his home.
     Later- W. S. CAMP, who was injured by falling from his buggy and being dragged for three miles a few morning since, died at his home five miles west of this city this morning at  1 o'clock. Mr. CAMP was one of the pioneer settlers of this section of the country, and one of our most progressive farmers. He had a wide circle of friends in King and adjoining counties, who will be pained to learn of his demise. The funeral occurred at 9 o'clock Monday morning, as the body was too badly mortified to keep longer. The body was interred at the Grangevillle Cemetery, and the exercises were held under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity, of which Mr. CAMP was a member. - Hanford Democrat.
      Mr. CAMP was a brother of Mrs. Wm. TURNER of Mariposa.

ROWLAND-GALLISON marriage November 21, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Wedding and Reception.

     Monday evening was marked by the wedding of two of our well known young people, Mr. Thomas B. ROWLANDS, generally known as Byrd ROWLAND and Miss Isabelle M. GALLISON.
     The groom is a younger son of the ROWLAND family, so long and favorably known in our county as influential residents of Cathey's Valley, while the parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Winslow GALLISON, have been for many years among the most respected and best known of our Mariposa people, and the young people themselves have always been deservedly favorite members of society.
     Owing to the serious and protracted illness of Mrs. GALLISON, mother of the bride, the ceremony itself was privately performed by Rev. Mr. BLACK, at Mr. GALLISON's residence in the presence chiefly of the members of the two families. Eugene RIDGWAY was the groomsman and Miss Mary  STERNE was the bridesmaid.
    In the evening the Mariposa Parlor of Native daughters tendered the newly married couple a reception at Good Templars hall, which was largely attended by the many who took the opportunity of testifying to their respect and regard for the newly wedded couple and their families.
    The hall was nicely decorated by some skillful hands that have succeeded before in making it attractive and agreeable. While the large company that filled it so pleasantly and happily was the best proof of how real and universal was the good will of the public generally.
    The Gazette tenders Mr. and Mrs. ROWLAND its most sincere congratulations and its hearty good wishes for the future happiness and prosperity.

MILLER, Samuel November 21, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Death of Samuel MILLER.

            "Sam MILLER died to-day at 2 o'clock p.m. in San Francisco." Such was the brief telephone message received at the Gazette office on the evening of the 18th inst.
            Sam MILLER, as he was familiarly known was a native of New York, 60 years of age. He lived in Hornitos in the late fifties and early sixties. He was married in 1862, in the town of Hornitos to Miss Lizzie STEGMAN.
            A son and two daughters were the issue of the marriage. Charley died at Raymond. The mother is also dead.
            His second wife and two daughters survive him. MILLER left Mariposa in 1869 and moved to San Francisco, where he has ever since resided and where he was in the employ of various travel and  resorts patronized by tourist.

GORDON-MILBURN November 28, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                  GORDON-MILBURN Nuptials.

     On last Tuesday November 24th at the residence of the bride's mother in Chowchilla district George GORDON and Mrs. Sadie MILBURN were united in marriage. Rev. C. C. BLACK the resident minister of the M. E. Church officiating. Only members of the family and a few friends were present. Preparations had been made for a dance at night but owing to the storm that was prevailing at the time the idea of a dance was abandoned. Mr. and Mrs. GORDON will reside in Mariposa in the future.
     Both Mr. and Mrs. GORDON are natives of Mariposa county and enjoy the acquaintance of wide circle of friends. The Gazette extends its congratulations and best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the young people.

SHIMER, Mrs. Arthur November 28, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     Tuesday night, near midnight, the messenger of death visited the home of Mr. Arthur SHIMER, and took the beloved wife of his bosom. All that human efforts could do to prolong the spark of life was done, but all in vain. Thursday she was laid to rest. The funeral which was held at the grave and conducted by the Order of Rebekahs was largely attended by loving and sympathizing friends.

ALVORD-PATERSON November 28, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                  ALVORD-PATERSON Nuptials.
     On Thanksgiving day at the residence of the bride in Chowchilla district, Asa L. ALVORD and Miss Annie J. PATERSON were united in marriage, Rev. C. C. BLACK performing the ceremony. Only members of the family and a few personal friends were present. The young people are both natives of Mariposa county and have a large circle of friends who wish them happiness in their new relationship. The Gazette was not forgotten as a liberal supply of the wedding cake found its way to our sanctum, and the same was devoured by the office force while wishing happiness and prosperity to the newly wedded couple.

Vitals December 1896 Mariposa Gazette

December 5, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Married December 5, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     DAVIS PARKS- In Jackson, Amador county, California, Thursday, November 26, 1896, Hon. John F. DAVIS to Miss Lillian C. PARKS.

     McLEAN- DUDLEY- Near Coulterville, December 1st, 1896, John L. McLEAN of Whitlocks to Miss Alice DUDLEY of Coulterville.

December 12, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Born December 12, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     FARNSWORTH- Near Hornitos, December 8th, 1896, to the wife of Thomas FARNSWORTH a daughter.

Died December 12, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     CODY- In Ventura, Cal., December 1st, 1896, Dr. N. T. CODY, a native of New York, aged 75 years and 6 months.

December 19, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

Died December 19, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     FORAN- At Pittsburg Landing, near Mariposa, December 11th, 1896, James FORAN a native of Ireland aged 75 years.

December 26, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     none listed.

Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.

SAMUELS, Mrs. L. December 5, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     Mrs. L. SAMUELS, an old and highly esteemed resident of Salinas, died of paralysis last Tuesday. Her husband, the late H. SAMUELS, died on October 30th of the same malady. The SAMUEL's resided in Mariposa in early days. Three daughters and one son survive.- Merced Star.

PICKENEY, Mrs. John December 5, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     Again the messenger of death has visited another home, taking this time Mrs. PICKENEY, the beloved wife of John PICKENEY and Tuesday afternoon, followed by a large concourse of people, she was laid to rest. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in this, their sad bereavement.

McLEAN- DUDLEY wedding December 5, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

     A very quiet wedding was consummated Tuesday about 8 miles from Coulterville. The contracting parties being John L. McLEAN and Miss Alice DUDLEY daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. DUDLEY. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. H. WOODS of this place.

FAIR, George September 26, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                    Miner Killed at Grub Gulch.

    Last Sunday morning about 9 o'clock a shocking accident occurred at the Gambetta mine at Grub Gulch, Madera county. George FAIR was instantly killed. Mr. FAIR was at the four hundred foot level in the shaft and having occasion to go to the one hundred foot level he got into the bucket and rang the signal to hoist. The bucket runs on skids and Mr. FAIRS weight was evidently on one side of the bucket which caused it to roll off the track just as it started on its upwards course, and before any signal could be given the man's head was crushed between the bucket and the first set of timber which was about five feet above where the bucket started from. The man never uttered a sound which goes to show that death must have been instantaneous. How far up the shaft the body was carried is not known, but it was somewhere in the neighborhood of forty feet when his body slipped or was pulled out of the bucket and fell to the bottom of the shaft a lifeless mass.
    The deceased was about forty years of age. His remains were taken to Fresno Flats where he was buried on Monday.

CODY, N. T. December 12, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                      Death of N. T. CODY.

    Dr. N. T. CODY, who was for many years a resident of Coulterville, Mariposa county died in Ventura county on December 1st. The Ventura Free Press of December 5th published the following eulogistic notice of deceased.
    Dr. N. T. CODY, who represented the Wells, Fargo Express Company in Ventura for a number of years died shortly after noon on Tuesday. Dr. CODY has been a sufferer from disease of the kidneys for some time, and has frequently been confined to his house, but rallied sufficiently to attend to the business in his office. The last attack, however, proved too great for his powers of endurance and he succumbed. For thirty-five years he has been in the employ of Well, Fargo and Co., a most honorable record indeed. When he first came to Ventura, he engaged in the drug business, and when the Santa Barbera branch of the Southern pacific was completed he was appointed agent of the Express Company, which he had served faithfully and well before settling in this county. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Jennie CODY, who for several years has been the Ventura agent for the Western Union Telegraph Company, and one son, Dr. N. L. A. CODY, who owns the leading drug store in Merced. Dr. CODY's wife, and son were with him at the last. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, and was attended by a large number of friends of the deceased. Dr. CODY was a familiar figure on our streets and will be sadly missed.

FORAN, James December 19, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                     Death of James FORAN.

     On Friday evening December 11th after a protracted illness of many months, James FORAN Sr. died at his home, Pittsburg Landing, near Mariposa. Mr. FORAN was a victim to that fell disease, cancer of the throat. For a long time before his death he was aware that death was inevitable and he was not unprepared when the summons came. Mr. FORAN was born in Ireland in 1822 and had just entered upon his seventy-fifth year a short time before his demise. Deceased came to Mariposa county when a young man and engaged in mining on Sherlocks. He afterwards built and established his home about four miles from Mariposa, at a place which he named Pittsburg Landing and with his family has ever since resided there. The traveling public will miss the genial good natured host of this well known stopping place, whose hearty accommodating welcome always made glad the heart of the tired traveler, whether he was an acquaintances or a passing stranger. Deceased leaves a widow and five children. The children are all grown to manhood and womanhood. His family have the deep sympathy of the community in their sad loss. The funeral took place on Sunday evening and was attended by a large number of friends and acquaintances of the family. Internment was made in the Catholic cemetery in Mariposa.

PETERSON- McWHIRTER wedding December 26, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                        A Quiet Wedding.

     Mrs. Nannie B. McWHIRTER and N. H. PETERSON were married last evening at the residence of the bride' on North L street. The wedding was held very quietly, and only the near relatives of the happy couple were present. The ceremony was performed by Rev. William LUCAS of the Episcopal church.
     The announcement of the marriage will undoubtedly be a surprise to many of the numerous friends and acquaintances of the contracting parties, although not so to their intimate friends. The bride was the widow of Louis McWHIRTER. The groom is court reporter in Judge Risley's department, and occupied a similar position under Judge Holmes.
     Both the contracting parties are well and favorably known in Fresno. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. BLASINGAME. Mr. PETERSON has lived in the city for several years, and enjoys a large number of friends.
     The ceremony last evening was very simple. The parlor, in which it was performed, was tastily decorated for the happy occasion. At the conclusion of the ceremony a wedding supper was partaken of.
     Mr. and Mrs. PETERSON left on last nights train on a wedding tour of Southern California. Upon their return they will make their home on North L street. The above is copied from the Fresno Republican of December 18th. Mr. PETERSON is well known in Mariposa. He is the official reporter in our Superior Court, a position he has held for several years past and which he still holds.

HASKELL, Mrs. C. W. December 26, 1896 Mariposa Gazette

                                        Burned to Death.

     Last Friday night Mrs. C. W. HASKELL wife of the superintendent of the Savannah mine at Grub Gulch Madera county, was burned to death. The deceased's dress caught fire from a lighted candle and she rushed screaming from the house, followed by her husband who was vainly endeavoring to put out the flames in which his wife was fast becoming enveloped, burning himself severely in his futile attempt. Mrs. HASKEL died shortly after the accident.

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