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Historical Vital Records of Mariposa County- Birth, Marriage
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Mariposa Gazette 1883- 1886
Vitals 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Vitals January 1883 Mariposa Gazette
January 6, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born January 6, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
REYNOLDS- In Mariposa, December 31st, 1882, to the wife of Angevine REYNOLDS, a daughter.
McFARLAND- In Mariposa, December 31st, 1882, to the wife of Jas. McFARLAND, a son.
Died January 6, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
THOMPSON- In Cathey's Valley, Mariposa County, January 3rd, 1883, Peer THOMPSON, aged 83, native of Virginia.
McELROY- In Merced, December 211st, 1882, Mrs. Susan S. McELROY, aged 72 years, 4 months and 19 days.
January 13, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born January 13, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
CONVERSE- In Mariposa, January 11th, 1883, to the wife of Charles CONVERSE, a son.
Died January 13th, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
BALL- At Granite Springs, Mariposa County, December 30th, 1882, Henry BALL aged 55 years, a native of Germany.
MASSINGALE- In Cathey's Valley, Mariposa County, January 10th, 1883, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. MASSINGALE, aged about two months.
January 20, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born January 20, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
RIED- In Mariposa Gazette, in Mariposa, January 15th, 1883, to the wife of S. A. RIED, a daughter.
Died January 20, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
STEWART- In Mariposa, January 17th, 1883, George STEWART, Sr., aged 59 years, a native of Hanover, Germany.
ROSS- In Western Illinois, December 22d, 1882, James Martin ROSS, formerly of Bridgeport, of this county, aged 72 years, a native of Pennsylvania.
THURMAN- In Hannibal, Missouri, January 15th, 1883, after a lingering illness, Fannie, beloved wife of James THURMAN, formerly of Hornitos, aged twenty- five years.
January 27, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Died January 27, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
ROCHELLE- At County Hospital, Mariposa County, January 22nd, 1883, William Lawrence ROCHELLE, a native of Virginia, aged 64 years.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
Susan S. McELROY January 6, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Mrs. Susan S. McELROY, died on Sunday evening, December 31st, 1882, at the residence of S. A. KING. Deceased was the widow of the late Alexander McELROY, and resided for many years at Hornitos, Mariposa County. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. C. C. BATES, Mrs. J. Y. JONES, And Mrs. S. A. KING, all married and residents of Merced. The departed lady was an exemplary wife and mother, and leaves to her mourning children and the tender memory of a true earnest women, charitable and kind, beloved by all from her early childhood, till the closing days of her existence. - Merced Star.
George STEWART,Sr. January 20, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Death of George STEWART, Sr.
We are again called upon to chronicle the
death
of a prominent citizen, who " in the midst of life" was suddenly taken
away last Wednesday evening about 10 o'clock, at a moments when al his
friends and relatives who were present in waiting apprehending no
danger
had retied for the night. He was at his place of business the evening
before
his death up to eleven o'clock and went home and retired apparently as
well as usual, but in a few moments after he was taken with a cramp
colic
so severely that Dr. TURNER was sent for who soon after arrived and
administered
to the necessities of his case. The next day, Wednesday, was passed
quietly
by the sick man and no cause was given for alarm, whatever, that
death's
door was already opened to receive its victim. At 10 p.m. the signal
was
given by Mrs. STEWART, who was lying besides her husband and who
discovered
a change in breathing. She gave the alarm to her brother in law, George
BERKEN, who had retired in an adjoining room. Mr. BERKEN was at the
bedsides
in a moment and all that was to be perceived was a gasp. and all over
in
a moment without even a struggle for breath, but he died quietly and
without
apparent pain.
So sudden was this wholly unexpected death
that the afflicted wife and all present were completely paralyzed with
astonishment, fear and grief. Two of their sons George Jr. and Albert
who
had been here on a visit during the holidays, had only left on the
Friday
morning previous for San Francisco to resume their vocations at that
place.
They together with another son, David, were telegraphed for, and two
arrived
yesterday and the other son is expected before the funeral.
The deceased came to California in 1849, first
settled in Agua Fria, lived awhile on Sherlock's Creek; was married to
a sister of David EGENHOFF; resided and did business in Princeton in
the
palmy days of 1860 to 1868; since that time he with his family have
lived
in Mariposa. The three boys, all about grown to manhood, and capable of
earning a living for themselves, besides being able to support their
mother:
The deceased was a man of marked qualities,
who enjoyed considerable influence among his fellow citizens. He was a
member of the order of Odd Fellows of this place, under whose auspices
he will be buried to-day. The funeral will take place from his
residence
in Mariposa at 1 p.m.
Vitals February 1883 Mariposa Gazette
February 3, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
missing issue
February 10, 1883
Born February 10, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
DOLAN- Buckeye, Mariposa County, February 6th, 1883 to the wife of Thomas DOLAN, a son.
WOLLESON- At Granite Springs, January 27th, 1883, to the wife of Peter WOLLESON, a son, weight 11 pounds.
Died February 10, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
BROWN- At Granite Springs, January 31st, 1883, Christine, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. BROWN.
NAPOLEON-- At the County Hospital, February 4TH, 1883 NAPOLEON, a native of France, aged 93 years.
OLNEY- At her residence, near Hobron's Mill, 8 miles above Coulterville, Mariposa county, February 2d, 1883, Mrs. Caroline P., wife of Augustus OLNEY, a native of Massachusetts, aged 35 years. Deceased leaves a husband and 7 children to mourn her loss.
HERNE. - At Pea Ridge, Mariposa County, February 7, 1883, of consumption, Clayton HERNE, a native of Missouri, aged 45 years.
February 17, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born February 17, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
McCANN- Cathey's Valley, Mariposa county, February 12th, 1883, to the wife of Frank B. McCANN, a daughter.
Married February 17, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
RIHN- GLYNN- In Stockton, January 19th, 1883, Joseph RIHN to Miss Mary K. GLYNN, both of Coulterville, Mariposa county.
Died February 17, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
DORN.- At the County Hospital, Mariposa, February 15th, 1883, Jacob DORN, aged 65 years, a native of Germany.
February 24, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
None Listed
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
none reported
Vitals March 1883 Mariposa Gazette
March 3, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Died March 3, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
LESSMAN- In Hornitos, Mariposa county, February 24th, 1883, Henry LESSMAN, aged 62 years, a native of Germany.
SHEPHERD- At Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne county, Cal., of apoplexy, Joel SHEPHERD, aged 56 years, a native of Kentucky.
March 10, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Died March 10, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
OHLMIER- On Horse Shoe Bend, Mariposa county, March --, 1883, Henry OHLMIER, aged 51 years, a native of Germany.
BARNARD- In Merced, March 2d, 1883, infant
son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. BARNARD, aged four months.
March 31, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
None Listed
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
Henry LESSMAN March 3, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Another Old Citizen Gone.- Henry LESSMAN who died in Hornitos on Sunday morning last, was one of our oldest, and most highly respected citizens. Mr. LESSMAN with his family formerly lived in Mariposa, but have been residents of Hornitos for many years. Mrs. LESSMAN is a sister of Mrs. Henry GARBER of this place. Mr. LESSMAN has been in failing health for several years. He was an industrious and upright man, a good neighbor and citizen, possessed of a generous heart, was an affectionate husband and father, and will be sorely missed from his seat at the table and hearth stone, which has been so happily filled, and surrounded in faded years, when all was serene and happy in the family circle. The deceased leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss to them on earth. The funeral took place on Tuesday last, from the residence of the family and was attended by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. He was buried under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, of which order he was a worthy member.
Vitals April 1883 Mariposa Gazette
April 7, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born April 7, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
BREWER-- In Chapman's District, Mariposa county, March 29th, 1883, to the wife of Willis BREWER, a son.
HAILE-- At the Bootjack Ranch, March 24th, to the wife of Jesse H. HAILE, a son.
Died April 7, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
ADAMS-- In Mariposa, April 3d, 1883, of pneumonia, Howard, second son of Mrs. Georgina ADAMS of this place, deceased, was a native of Mariposa county, California, aged 19 years.
BRANSON-- At Branson's Ranch, Chowchilla, April 5th, 1883, Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac BRANSON, aged 11 years.
April 14, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born April 14, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
MARSCHIO-- In Hunters Valley, Mariposa county, April 8th, 1883, to the wife of Guiseppe MARSCHIO, a son.
CADAMATORI-- In Hornitos, April 8th, 1883, to the wife of Johnnie CADAMATORI, a son, 12 pounds.
April 21, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
April 28, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born April 28, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
MARSHALL- At Mt. Gaines, Mariposa county, April 22d, 1883, to the wife of Thomas E. MARSHALL, a son.
HAMMATT- At Merced, April 20th, 1883, to the wife of R.W. HAMMATT, a son.
Married April 28, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
SCHLAGETER- LIND-- In Mariposa, April 26th, 1883, at the residence of the brides parents, by Rev. Joel HEDGPETH, Frederick William SCHLAGETER to Clara LIND.
Died April 28, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
PHILP-- At Gertrude, Fresno county, April 22, 1883, Arthur, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert PHILP, aged 5 months.
BUCKINGHAM- At Snow Creek, Mariposa county, of consumption, S. S. BUCKINGHAM, a native of Connecticut, aged 42 years.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
Howard ADAMS April 7,1883 Mariposa Gazette
Death and Funeral. - The death of Howard
ADAM,
occurring last Tuesday was unlooked for by many outside of the family,
who did not realized the extreme illness the sufferer was painfully
bearing
up under. He had been sick, sometime, caused by a cold contracted away
from home, and since his return, his disease, pneumonia, gradually grew
worse up to the time of his death. Howard was the youngest of two sons
of Mrs. Georgina ADAMS of this place, where he was born and reared, and
had become a great source of aid and comfort to his mother and family.
The funeral on Wednesday, was attended by
a large number of friends, and the remains of poor Howard were given
the
respect due him by the young men of the town, several of whom acted as
pall bearers, and wore badges emblematic of his age, which gave to the
funeral cortege, a respect pleasing to beholder. The ceremonies were
conducted
by Rev. Joel HEDGPETH, and the remains of a loving son, in the presence
of a grief stricken mother, grand mother, brother, sister and friends,
were laid away in quiet repose in the family cemetery near town.
SCHLAGETER/ LIND April 28, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
The Wedding. - On Thursday evening last, at
eight o'clock, Rev. Mr. HEDGEPETH might have been seen wending his way
to the residence of Mr. Harry LIND, which from its brilliantly lighted
appearance denoted that something unusual was about to occur. The '
something'
was the marriage of Mr. Fred SCHLAGETER and Miss Clara LIND, two of our
favorite young people, who have been reared from infancy in our midst.
Only relatives of the respective families were present. The attendants
were Mr. Thomas LIND, brother of the bride, and Miss Julia SCHLAGETER,
sister of the groom. After the ceremony and refreshments, the bridal
party
proceeded to the Odd Fellows ball, where kisses and congratulations
superseded
dancing for awhile, and the modest demeanor and grace of the bride, set
off my her beautiful and becoming dress of corn silk and satin, made
her
the cynosure of all present. The Gazette acknowledges the receipt of a
bountiful supply of cake.
May their life path be bordered not only with
the flowers of happiness, but also with an abundance of the fruits
thereof.
Vitals May 1883 Mariposa Gazette
May 5, 1887 Mariposa Gazette
Born May 5, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
BYERS- At Sweetwater, Mariposa county, May 4, 1883, to the wife of John BYERS, a son.
May 12, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born May 12, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
FLINT- At Mt. Gaines, near Hornitos, May 2d, 1883, to the wife of M. FLINT, a daughter.
TURNER- In Mariposa, May 10, 1883, to the wife of Dr. J. T. TURNER, a daughter.
Married May 12, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
GRIFFITH- McCANNA- At the residence of F. L. WULBERN, near Mariposa, May 7th, 1883, by Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, Thomas GRIFFITH to Jenny McCANNA, both of Merced county.
STOLDER- TISCORNIA- In Coulterville, on
Thursday,
May 3d, 1883, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mr. M. GIVEN,
J.P.,
Mr. Wm. B. STOLDER, of Marble Spring District, to Miss Julia TISCORNIA
of Coulterville.
The wedding took place in the nicely arranged
parlors at 11 o'clock A.M., in presence of about forty person's,
friends
and relatives of the family. At the appointed time, the worthy Judge
faced
the bridal party, and very solemnly performed the ceremony by which the
two were bound in the sacred bonds of matrimony. The bridegroom
received
his lifelong charge from the hands of the brides father, Mr. Victor
TISCORNIA,
who also officiated as one of the groomsmen, Mr. Frank OLCESE, cousin
of
the bride, being the other, assisted by Miss Jane OLCESE, also a
cousin,
and Miss Marinda TISCORNIA, a sister to the bride.
After tying the nuptial knot, and the usual
greetings and congratulations were exchanged, the company present were
treated to cake and champagne and other delicacies, and about two
o'clock,
all or most of them adjourned to their respective homes, leaving a few
friends and relatives to partake of a bridal supper. May Mr. and Mrs.
STOLDER
live to enjoy many returns of this, their wedding day, and may no cloud
ever mar their happiness, is the wish of
Friend.
PITZER- LESSMAN- In Hornitos, Mariposa county, May 10th, 11883, by S.W. CARR, J.P., Albert PITZER to Elizabeth LESSMAN, both natives of Mariposa county.
Died May 12, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
CORCORAN- In Dayton, Ohio, April 22d, 1883, Mrs. Ann CORCORAN, mother of Judge CORCORAN of Mariposa, in her 67th year.
MEYERS- In Visalia, May 4th, 1883, Joseph MEYERS, aged 56, years, a native of Pennsylvania.
Black- In Coulterville, May 9th, 1883, Alex BLACK, aged 60 years, a native of Ireland.
May 19, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
NONE LISTED
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
Alex Gordon BLACK May 12th, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Sudden Death
Alex Gordon BLACK, aged 60 years, died
suddenly
in Coulterville, on Wednesday last. His home is on Bull Creek about 15
miles above Coulterville, where, with the exception of a few years, he
has resided for 25 years or ?? years. On the day of his death he was in
Coulterville, as we understand, in his usual good health, and attending
to business, when he was suddenly taken sick, and died shortly
afterwards.
His unexpected death will cast a gloom over the people on that side of
the river, among whom he had so long lived, and enjoyed the respective
and confidence of the entire community. For several years he owned and
kept one of the principle Hotels in the Yo Semite Valley, which
interest
he afterwards sold to the State, and, which is now known as ' Cook's
Hotel.'
In earlier years, during the palmy days of mining, in connection with
his
place on Bull Creek, which supplied all that section with the
commodities
of living. Following the sale of his hotel interest in Yo Semite
Valley,
he became owner of the Compromise Mine at Marble Springs, which he sold
to a company for $25,000, or about that sum. The home and hotel of Mr.
and Mrs. BLACK on Bull
Creek, has become famous for it's hospitality, both abroad and
throughout
the county, where they have been so long and favorably known. The
deceased
was a man of great energy and vitality, a shrewd business man, but
honest
and generous to a fault. Mrs. BLACK although separated from her
companion,
who in life was a most loving and provident husband, is still
surrounded
by friends who deeply sympathize with her in her loss she has
sustained.
Vitals June 1883 Mariposa Gazette
June 2, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Married June 2, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
COUNTS- PETERSEN- In Mariposa, May 31st, 1883, at the residence of the groom's parents, by Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, S. P. O. COUNTS to Miss Clara PETERSEN.
Died June 2, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
TRABUCCO- At his ranch, near Mariposa, May --, 1883, Francisco TRABUCCO, a native of Italy, aged 65 years.
June 9, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Married June 9, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
MILBURN- PRESTON- At Mariposa, June 6th, 1883, by G.W. TEMPLE, Justice of the Peace, Calvin MILBURN to Miss Sarah PRESTON.
Died June 9, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
HAM- At No. 9 Mine, near Hornitos, Mariposa County, May 28th, 1883, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard HAM, aged 2 years and 3 months.
ADKINS- At the County Hospital, Mariposa, June 6th, 1883, Marcus ADKINS, aged 46 years, a native of Georgia.
DEE- At McCoy's Ranch, six miles below Mariposa, June 5th, 1883, John DEE, aged about 50, a native of North Carolina.
June 30, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born June 30, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
SHELLY- At Bishop Creek, Inyo County, June 11th, 1883, to the wife of Joseph SHELLY, a daughter.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
Francisco TRABUCCO June 2, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Francisco TRABUCCO, a brother of Louis TRABUCCO, was found dead in his house on Buffalo Gulch, one day last week. He lived alone, and was supposed to have been dead a couple of weeks. His remains were brought to town and interred in the Catholic Cemetery.
COUNTS-PETERSEN June 2, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Counted in.
Last Thursday evening, S. P. O. COUNTS and
Miss Clara PETERSEN, were married at the residence of the grooms
father,
Mr. George COUNTS. We had been prone to look upon Sam as a confirmed
bachelor,
sense we feel doubly gratified, to think that one destined to make a
indulgent
husband and ____ has been rescued from the wreck of bachelordom, and
that
he will now have to toe the mark along with the rest of married
mankind.
But Sam is a good fellow, and we are heartily glad that he has settled
himself to live the life of a useful citizen.
The bride, has only been in our midst a few
months, but by her pleasant manners and kindness towards all, has
gained
a firm hold on the affections of all who know her; and we are convinced
that our friend Sam has gained a true help-meet.
Owing to the feeble state of health of the
father and mother of the groom the wedding was private, only
half-a-dozen
of the most intimate friends of the family being present. The ceremony
was performed at 8 o'clock, by Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, and the happy
couple
were attended by Mr. William HUNTER and Miss Emily PETERSEN, a sister
of
the bride. The parlor was beautifully decorated with flowers, both in
bouquets,
and one splendid pyramid of cut flowers.
The bride was attired in Swiss, trimmed with
natural roses. A beautiful veil, and orange blossoms completed the
simple
but elegant bridal attire, and enhanced the winning attractiveness of
the
pretty girl, who was giving her hand and heart to our old time friend.
Mr. and Mrs. S.P.O. COUNTS, remembered us
with a generous supply of cake, for which we are inclined to make many
sweet predictions for the future, and wish them all the happiness
common
to married and mated humanity.
Vitals July 1883 Mariposa Gazette
July 7, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born July 7, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
HOUGHTON- In Alameda, June 16th, 1883, to the wife of F. T. HOUGHTON, a son, weight, 14 pounds.
Married July 7, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
SHORT- OXENDINE- In Mariposa, July 4th, 1883, by Superior Judge, Hon. J. M. CORCORAN, Oliver F. SHORT of Granite Sulphur Springs, Fresno County, to Lydia E. OXENDINE of Gertrude, Fresno County.
Died July 7, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
HELM Near Lewis', Mariposa County, June 8th, 1883, of typhoid fever, Mrs. HELM, wife of J. B. HELM.
HELM- Near Lewis', Mariposa County, June 27th, 1883, of typhoid fever, Miss Olive B. HELM, daughter of J.B. HELM, aged about 21 years.
July 21, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
July 28, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born July 28, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
LORD- At the old Lord's Ranch, Mariposa County, July 21st, 1883, to the wife of John LORD, twin boys.
DOLCICH.- In Hunter's Valley, July 9th, 1883, to the wife of George DOLCICH, a son.
BOGLIOLI- In Coulterville, July 6th, 1883, to the wife of Antone BOGLIOLI, a son.
RAYMOND- Near Coulterville, July 19th, 1883, to the wife of John RAYMOND, a son.
Married July 7, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
HERBECK- KLAMER- At Forest Hill, Placer County, July 19th, 1883, by the Rev. T. B. HOPKINS, Frank HERBECK to Miss Fredrika KLAMER.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
Pomposo MERINO July 28, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Fatal Accident. - Last Monday evening, a young man named Pomposo MERINO, of Mexican descent, a sheep-herder in the employ of Chris PETERSEN of Hornitos, was accidentally killed by the discharge of a pistol near the sheep camp, about ten miles above Little Yosemite. According to the account of the other herder, named Henry MONTIJO, MERINO had a pistol illustrating to MONTIJO how, in a shooting affray, the person shot at had struck the pistol, aimed at his head away from him when the pistol went off and entered his right eyebrow, inflicting a fatal wound. With the assistance of two sons of Petersen, 14 and 17 years old respectively, he was carried to the camp, a distance of three- quarters of a mile. He died about four the next morning. Leaving the other man in charge of the sheep, the two lads put the body on a horse and brought it to Big Tree Station. There they got a wagon and brought it to Mariposa, arriving Wednesday morning. A coroners jury was immediately impaneled by acting Coroner G. W. TEMPLE, Esq., and the lads were examined. As they were not eye witnesses and could only give a second-hand account of the affair, the jury adjourned to give time for the young man, who was actually present to be summoned. He will hardly get here before Monday or Tuesday of next week.
Miss CORCORAN July 28, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Another Fatal Accident Resulting From Fooling With Firearms.- A sad affair took place, a few days ago, at Deer Flat, Tuolumne county, two miles from Oak Flat. A daughter of Mr. John CORCORAN, who had been stopping at Merced returned home last week. When she left Merced, some one gave her a pistol to deliver to some person living near her home, telling her that it was not loaded. The girl took it up thoughtlessly snapped it at her little sister, four years old. Unfortunately it was loaded and went off, the bullet striking the little girl in the center of the forehead, killing her instantly. The person who had a loaded pistol put into a trunk, and the girl whose thoughtlessness killed her sister, will, we hope, live long enough to repent their folly. As for hoping that any amount of fatal results will cure people of fooling with loaded firearms, we have long given that up as asking to much of poor human nature.
Vitals August 1883 Mariposa Gazette
August 4, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
August 11, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Died August 11, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
TRABUCCO- In Bear Valley, Mariposa County, August 6th, 1883, Louis TRABUCCO, aged 62 years, a native of Genoa, Italy.
August 18, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Died August 18, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
COULTER- Near Coulterville, Mariposa County, August 10th, 1883, Phillip COULTER, aged 54 years, a native of Ireland.
August 25, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born August 25, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
GREEN- At Green's Ranch, Snow Creek, August 22d, 1883, to the wife of Joseph GREEN, a daughter.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
Frank Stewart August 4, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Frank STEWART.
On Thursday morning of last week July 26th
in Stockton an accident occurred to Frank STEWART which culminated in
his
death on the following day. He was engaged upon the levee with his
partner
sampling wheat on some flat cars near the steamboat landing. As Mr.
STEWART
passed between two disconnected cars a locomotive backed up striking a
car and driving the two together, Mr. STEWART'S left leg above the knee
was caught between the bumpers and badly mangled and the bones crushed.
He immediately fell on the track, and was rescued from his perilous
position
by his partner Mr. SMITH. The news of the accident created much
excitement
among the business men of Stockton. Mr. STEWART was a man of iron nerve
and notwithstanding the fact that he did not complain of any pain, and
that he was cheerful under an accident that would of made many a
younger
man weaken. Much apprehension was felt for the result of the
injury.
The Leg Amputated.
At three o'clock in the afternoon the
injured
limb was cut off about half way up the thigh bone. The scene between
Mr.
Stewart and his family just before the operation was performed is said
to have been heartrending, as grave fears were entertained that he
would
not survive the operation. The leg was removed contrary to his wishes.
Chances for Recovery.
After amputation his nervous system did not
rally encouragingly from the shock it had received, and the chances of
recovery appeared doubtful. The operation was performed by Dr. CLARK,
assisted
by Dr. PHILLIPS and GIBBONS. The patient bled a great deal during the
operation,
and there was a great shock observable on his pulse.
Death.
The next day about 10 A.M., Frank STEWART,
who was but a short time before in the midst of heath and happiness
passed
away. The news cast a feeling of gloom over the city and State
generally.
An Affecting Scene.
Shortly before he died, his wife came into
the room, she approached the bedside and leaned over him. As she did
so,
he opened his eyes and smiled, she stroked his forehead and said:
" Frank, do you know me?"
" Yes," whispered the dying man.
" Who am I?" she asked again.
" You are my own dear little wife," responded he.
Her feelings overpowered her, and she pressed
her lips to his. He kissed her again and again, and died in a few
minutes
after. When informed by the physician that he might prepare for the
worst,
he expressed a desire that the funeral services should be held at his
residence
and that his old comrades, the Mexican War Veterans, the San Joaquin
Pioneers,
and the Masonic Fraternity, should participate. He never showed any
fear
of death, and met his fate like a brave man. He appreciated the
condition
in which he was lying, and said to his partner towards morning; " I
think
they will take me out of town soon."
The funeral was held from the residence of
deceased, on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, largely attended by the
various
orders of the city. He was a member of the Ancient and Accepted Order
of
the Scottish Rite of Free Masons- the thirty-second degree in Masonry,
one degree next the highest.
The deceased was a native of Tennessee, 58
years of age. He leaves a widow, and a nephew. Frank A. STEWART, and an
estate estimated at $600,000.
We extracted the foregoing particulars of
the death of Frank STEWART from the Stockton Mail.
TRABUCCO, Louis August 11, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
LOUIS TRABUCCO
Another Old Pioneer Gone.
Last Wednesday, August 8th, 1883, in Bear Valley, Mariposa county, was an occasion to be remembered with sorrow by the relatives of the deceased Louis TRABUCCO, and the large number of friends in attendance at the funeral. Mr. Trabucco's illness was short, and his sudden death was least expected. Deceased was a native of Genoa, Italy, and came to California across the plains in 1850, and took up residence in the vicinity of Quartzburg and Hornitos. For a few years he followed the pursuit of mining and finally settled near Bear Valley, at what is commonly known as Trabucco's Garden. At this point he kept an extensive store from which he commanded a large trade from miners for miles around, besides a proportionate share of local and town trade. Mr. TRABUCCO was generous to a fault, and his liberality which usually extended to miners and other laborers, is yet remembered, and will not be forgotten by many who still live., who have received benefactions at his hands. His success in business was varied like many others, but at the time of his death, his estate we understand is sufficient to leave his family, which is large, in easy circumstances. The funeral service was read by Judge O'CONNOR, and the last rites were paid to a loving husband and father, amid tears and sobs of the wife and children.
Vitals September 1883 Mariposa Gazette
September 1, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Married September 1, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
DAIGLE- PARIS- At Coulterville, August 7th, 1883, by M. GLYNN, J.P., Henry M. DAIGLE to Miss Louisa PARIS.
PETTIS- COLLINS- At Hornitos, August 19th, 1883, by S. W. CARR, J.P., Adelbert C. PETTIS to Miss Celia COLLINS.
EGENHOFF- ROWLAND- At Cathey's Valley, August 30th, 1883, by the Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, William D. EGENHOFF to Miss Mary ROWLAND.
Died September 1, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
DESBRO- At Amador City, August 17th, 1883 William DESBRO, aged 60 years, a native of England.
William DESBRO has been a resident of Mariposa County off and on from 1850 to 1872, where he was engaged in mining about Mariposa, Bear Valley and Princeton, and had gained, on account of the sterling qualities of his character, a great number of friends amongst those that became acquainted with him. He died of consumption at Amador City, where he had been residing for several years past, and was buried by the Knights of Pythias.
September 8, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born September 8, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
MALONEY- At Maloney's Ranch, on the Mariposa and Hornitos Road, August 31st, 1883, to the wife of John M. MALONEY, a son.
THORN- At Mt. Gaines, Mariposa County, August 30th, 1883, to the wife of Thomas J. THORN, a daughter.
BUCHENAU- In Hornitos, August 15, 1883, to the wife of William BUCHENAU, A son.
BRIGHTMAN- In Yosemite Valley, August 30th, 1883, to the wife of Fred BRIGHTMAN, a son.
September 15, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
September 22, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Married September 22, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
PRESTON- CHAPMAN- At Chapmans Pea Ridge, Mariposa County, September 16th, 1883, by Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, Jefferson PRESTON to Miss Nancy J. CHAPMAN.
September 29, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born September 29, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
PHILLIPS- Near Coulterville, Mariposa County, September 19th, 1883 to the wife of J. H. PHILLIPS, a daughter.
HOGUE- At Fresno Flats, September 25th, 1883, to the wife of A. H. HOGUE, a daughter.
Married September 29, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
HANSON- GOFF- At Hornitos, September 25th, 1883 by S. W. CARR, J.P., William HANSON to Miss Lizzie Grant GOFF.
HOLDEN- LOEB- At the residence of A. H. YOUNG, near Bridgeport, Mariposa County, September 25th, 1883, by the Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, Charles HOLDEN of Cathey's Valley to Mrs. Nancy LOEB. The brides is a sister of Mrs. Young.
DIED September 29, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
UBALDI- In Sonora, Tuolumne County, September 19th, 1883, Bernardo UBALDI, aged 33 years, a native of Italy. Deceased was a resident of Yosemite Valley, where he leaves a wife.
SCANLON- In the County Hospital, Mariposa County, September 24th, 1883, James SCANLON, aged 62 years, a native of New York.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
EGENHOFF- ROWLAND- September 1, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
The wedding of School Superintendent W. D. EGENHOFF, and Miss Mary ROWLAND, took place at the home of the bride in Cathey's Valley last Thursday. They left on the same day for Merced, to enjoy a few days of honeymoon, when they will return to Hornitos, where they are engaged to teach the next term of school which commence on Monday next
John W. ROSS September 15, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Death of a Veteran Printer.
San Francisco, July 11, 1883.
Ed. Gazette: - You may have noticed in the
papers of Saturday last, in the list of deaths, that of John W. ROSS,
who
died at the City and County Hospital on the 7th instant, of
consumption,
after a lingering illness of several months. His age is given at 58
years,
but he was older by several years, probably you may safely add about 7
to the published figure. ROSS was an old time printer and journalist
having
made his debut as a publisher at Lock Haven, Conn. some years before
the
Mexican war. He enlisted in Washington City, in the celebrated Mounted
Rifle Regiment of General P. F. SMITH, and participated in most of the
battles on SCOTT's line in 1847, notably in the engagements of
Contreras
and Cherebusco and at the storming of the Castle of Chepultepec.
He was afterwards detached for special service
and engaged with John H. PEOPLES, in the publication of the " American
Star" which was the first American paper published in the City of
Montezumas. After the war, like many other adventurous spirits of that
date, he made his way to California, and early 'in the fifties' pitched
his tent in the county of Mariposa. The survivors of that period will
remember
him as foreman in the office of the Gazette in 1855, 6, and 57, when
HOLMES
was it's editor and proprietor, the last named year, with the writer of
this article, who was then in the employ of the genial HOLMES as
assistant
editor.
Subsequently, in 1858 we formed a business
partnership, the result of which was the publication of the " Mariposa
Star" which made its advent in the journalistic firmament on the 29th
of
May, 1858. Our business relations thought uniformly pleasant, were of
only
four months duration, Mr. ROSS retiring in September of the same year,
preferring as he stated to " go where there were more people, and to
work
at the case, sooner than run a country newspaper." He then went to
Stockton,
afterwards to San Francisco, where for a short time he was engaged in
the
publication of a monthly magazine, which only had a brief existence,
after
which he resumed the "stick." Like a majority of his fellow craftsmen,
John was improvident, and, in fact, was signally deficient in those
indescribable
qualifications which go to make up a successful business man. He was a
good printer, in his day, and proud of his calling. He leaves a
bright
little boy of about fourteen years, who is now earning his own living
and
contributing to the support of his widowed mother. Right here I wish to
say a good word for the members of the typographical fraternity, who
ministered
to his wants, paid him kindly visits, spoke cheerful words when the
life's
tide was slipping away; smoothed his pillow as he was sinking to rest,
and finally gave him a respectable Christian burial and bore him to the
silent chambers of the dead. God bless them all! They are heroes, yes
greater
than those who fight for fame, they are types of " God's noblest work"
true, generous, noble men. It is cheerful to witness acts like these,
and
nothing but justice to pay some slight
tribute to qualities' that shine with light which show that the
original
Godlike man has not altogether faded out of the human form.
James H. LAWRENCE
Bernardo UBALDI September 29, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Bernardo UBALDI
Poor Bernardo UBALDI, who lived with his
family
in Yosemite Valley, after a hard struggle for life, yielded to that
disease
known as Bronchitis, in Sonora, Tuolumne Co., on Wednesday the 19th
instant.
He had been suffering for about a year, and his disease was hastened by
a unfortunate trip he took into the mountains above Yosemite Valley, as
a guide for some tourist, wherein he took a severe cold, which so
aggravated
his bronchial affection, that from that time on he gradually grew
worse,
and with all his efforts to obtain relief from medical skill here and
San
Francisco and elsewhere, all proved unavailing. The deceased has lived
for many years about Coulterville and the Valley, was well known as an
industrious man, and well liked by all who knew him. He was
intelligent,
possessed of excellent traits of character, amiable disposition, and an
affectionate husband. His most loving wife is all the relative he
leaves
here in the State, that we are aware of, to morn his loss.
We find the following notice in the Union
"Democrat," Sonora, since the above was written:
Wednesday morning, Bernardo UBALDI, formerly
a merchant in Yosemite Valley, died very suddenly at the City Hotel, of
pleuro- pneumonia. He was buried under the auspices of the I.O.O.F., of
which he was a member.
Vitals October 1883 Mariposa Gazette
October 6, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born October 6, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
DICKINSON- Near Buchanan, Fresno County, September 24th, 1883, to the wife of John M. DICKINSON, a son, weight 10 pounds.
Married October 6, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
HARRIS- HUNTER- At the residence of the bride's parents, near Raytown, Jackson County, Missouri, September 5th, 1883, by the Rev. J. J. ROBINSON, Marshall HARRIS to Miss Alice M. HUNTER.
JOSSELYN- BISHOP- At the residence of Mrs. George STEWART, Mariposa, September 30th, 1883, by the Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, Andrew W. JOSSELYN to Miss Carrie BISHOP.
Died October 6, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
BATAILLE- At the County Hospital, October 2d, 1883, John Antoine BATAILLE, aged 63 years, a native of France.
HADLICH- In Oakland , September 23d, 1883,
Lizzie, beloved daughter of Mrs. Louis HADLICH, aged 21 years 1 month
and
9 days, a native of Hornitos, Mariposa County, Cal.
Farewell dear Lizzie, 'tis hard to part,
But God has bid you come,
So let us leave no aching heart,
For his will, it must be done.
He only loaned you to this world,
And now he calls you home,
For 'tis thy turn to tread that path,
The path that all must roam.
A. Schoolmate.
October 13, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born October 13, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
WEILLER- In Mariposa, October 9th, 1883,
tot
he wife of John WEILLER, a
daughter.
Died October 13, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
MARSH- In Merced, October 2d, 1883, J. B. MARSH, aged 63 years, a native of New London, Connecticut.
MESEUREL- In the County Hospital, Mariposa County, October 6th, 1883, Theodore MESEUREL, aged 62 years, a native of France.
METAYER- At the County Hospital, Mariposa County, October 7, 1883, Jean METAYER, aged 62 years, a native of France.
BAXTER- In San Francisco, September 28th, 1883, Mrs. N.E., wife of D. F. BAXTER of Yosemite Valley, aged 59 years, a native of Pennsylvania.
ROBERTS- In COULTERVILLE, October 3d, 1883, Samuel, second son of Mr. and Mrs. John ROBERTS, aged 13 years and 10 months.
HUCKERBY- Near Granite Springs, October 3d, 1883, Thomas HUCKERBY, aged 62 years, a native of England.
GRIFFITH- Near Hornitos, Mariposa County, October 9th, 1883, Thomas O. GRIFFITH, aged 47 years, a native of England.
October 27, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Married October 27, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
FUNDERBURK- GONZALEZ- In Indian Gulch, October 16, 1883, by Rev. Father WILLIAMS, William FUNDERBURK to Florentina GONZALEZ.
DAVILA- FLORES- In Hornitos, October 16, by Father WILLIAMS, Fernando DAVILA to Tula FLORES.
Died October 27, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
WOODBUFF- In Merced, October 21, 1883, Sarah Frances, wife of W. T. WOODBUFF of Merced Falls, aged 19 years, 7 months and 8 days.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
John Antoine BATAILLE October 6, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
John Antoine BATAILLE, who formerly kept store at Colorado, was examined Saturday, to be sent to Stockton as insane, and was adjudged insane, and was to be taken below Tuesday, but died Tuesday morning. The immediate cause was a long-continued stoppage of the bowels.
J. B. MARSH October 13, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Death of J. B. MARSH.
J. B. MARSH whose death is announced
elsewhere
in this paper, formerly lived in Mariposa and was by profession a
painter.
He was a Mexican War veteran and came to California early and settled
in
Mariposa, where he lived till Merced sprang into existence. He was a
good,
whole souled fellow; although there are but few left here of the
old-timers
to attest to MARSH's good qualities.
Since we prepared the above we find the
following
most favorable notice in the Merced Express of the 6th inst., which
bears
further evidence of the excellent character of deceased, and who during
his last moments was attended by his friend, Frank LAVALLEE, who opened
his purse strings and stood by the dying man to the last, will be
remembered,
and when the time comes, the bread by him cast upon the waters will be
returned ten fold.
" J. B. MARSH was buried in the cemetery in
this place last Wednesday he having died on Tuesday, after a lingering
illness of several months. Mr. MARSH was a California pioneer and a
veteran
of the Mexican War. He resided many years in Mariposa county, but when
Merced was a village, smelling everywhere of new lumber and fresh
paint,
he took up his abode here. He was a house painter by trade and an
excellent
workman. He had many friends during his residence in this county, but
of
those who stood truest when adversity came, Mr. Frank LAVALLEE was
first.
It was Frank to whom he applied for assistance and was never denied; it
was he who softened the dying man's pillow and received his last words;
he opened to a friendless pauper his not over well filled purse and
relieved
his passing necessities. Who else in all this community devotes his
time
and money to the helpless, suffering poor? Frank LAVALLEE stands alone
in deeds of unselfish and unostentatious charity, and if any man
receives
future reward it will be he. The deceased was born in New London,
Connecticut,
and was well connected. He has two brothers in Georgia, and three
uncles
in New Orleans, all in good circumstances, and doubtless, if they had
been
informed, would have done all in their power to render peaceful the
last
hours of their relative. The last request of Mr. MARSH was that his
relatives
be not informed of his death. He was buried besides the grave of Ben
DAVIS,
an old war companion, who had preceded him over the dark river some
three
years, and the two now rest, as they had often done before when in
early
manhood they fought for their country's flag, side by side. Peace to
their
ashes."
Thomas GRIFFITH October 13, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Thos. GRIFFITH Killed.
Last Thursday at the home ranch of Thomas GRIFFITH, on the road leading from Hornitos to Merced, in Merced county, a horrible encounter took place between a man by the name of Willis SUMNER and Thomas GRIFFITH, in which the later was killed. Rumors are various as to the origin of the difficulty. SUMNER was hired to GRIFFITH and was about to be discharged, when a quarrel insued. We are informed the shooting took place in morning before Mrs. GRIFFITH was up, and she was not aware of what had happened until she went out and appeared upon the spot where the bloody tragedy occurred. GRIFFITH was badly shot and mangled up, showing quite conclusively that this assailant must have had a decided advantage in fire arms, as the latter escaped injury. SUMNER was arrested and taken to Merced. He is a young man about 27 years of age and has been in the State about a year.
The GRIFFITH Funeral. -- The remains of Thomas GRIFFITH, who was shot and killed at his home below Hornitos, on Tuesday last, by one Willis SUMNER was brought to town last Thursday, and interred in the public cemetery of this place. There was quite a number of friends of deceased present from Merced, who accompanied the funeral cortege to Mariposa, besidesquite a number from town, who, met with the corpse and friends at the grave, where was witnessed the last rites of unfortunate Thomas GRIFFITH, who in the mist of life, health and prosperity, was prematurely cut off, and he now lies peacefully resting in the silent tomb.
Vitals November 1883 Mariposa Gazette
November 3, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born November 3, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
McMILLAN- In Cathey's Valley, November 1st, 1883, to the wife of Henry McMILLAN, a son.
Married November 3, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
ESCOBAR- ACOSTA- In Bear Valley, November 1st, 1883, by Henry PEARD, J.P., Francisco ESCOBAR to Guadalupe ACOSTA.
DOMINGOS- CURTIS- At Benton Mills October 30th, 1883, by Henry PEARD, J.P., Jose DOMINGOS to Annie CURTIS.
Died November 3, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
YDIERTE- On Bear Creek, near Clark's old saw mill, October 29th, 1883, Cruz YDIERTE, a native of California, aged 17 years.
November 10, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Died November 10, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
BURCKHALTER- In Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, October 28th, 1883, Judge Jeremiah BURCKHALTER, aged 70 years, 3 months and 28 days, a native of Indiana.
DWYER- In San Francisco, November 5th, 1883, John DWYER, aged 46 years, a native of County Limmerick, Ireland. Deceased was a early resident of this County.
November 17, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Died November 17, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
GODANO- In Mariposa, November 11th, 1883, J. B. GODANO, aged 48 years, a native of Italy.
MONTGOMERY- At Snelling, Merced County, November 12th, 1883, E. T. beloved wife of Hon. J. M. MONTGOMERY, aged 53 years, 8 months and 28 days, a native of Ohio.
November 24th, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born November 24, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
CORNETT- In Cathey's Valley, November 6th, 1883, to the wife of H. W. CORNETT, a son.
Married November 24, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
BELL- WESTON- At Modesto, Stanislaus County, November 13th, 1883, by Rev. Father WELCH, James M. BELL to Miss Mary Adeline WESTON of Sherlocks, Mariposa County.
Died November 24, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
WILLIS- At Pea Ridge, Mariposa County, November 22d, 1883, B. M. WILLIS, aged 45 years, a native of Tennessee.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
Cruz YDIERTE November 3, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Mysteriously Killed.
Last Sunday evening, about eight o'clock,
near
Dublin House on Missouri Gulch, and about one- fourth of a mile above
town,
several shots were heard to fire which at the moment attracted little
or
no attention. Soon after screams were heard in that direction which
proved
to emanate from a Mexican boy aged about 17 years, and son of Librado
YDIERTE,
who lives with his family on Bear Creek below Clark's old saw mill. The
boy had been about town the same evening, and was, to all appearances,
on his way out, when he received from an unknown source the fatal shot.
The ball passed through the leg below the knee, cutting the main
artery,
and before surgical assistance could be had - which was rendered by Dr.
BELL- the boy lost a large amount of blood. " Cherokee Tom," and
another
Indian, it is said, were with him at the time of the shooting.
The following Monday afternoon the father
of the boy had him removed to his home on Bear Creek, where, from loss
of blood and exhaustion he soon after died.
It is thought the boy knew more about the
shooting than he was willing to confess. It is also pretty well
established
that his companions were under the influence of liquor, and the shot
may
have occurred from carelessness of some one of his associates, which
the
boy desired to conceal.
Judge Jeremiah BURCKHALTER November 10, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Judge BURCKHALTER.
The sad tidings of the death of Judge Jeremiah BURCKHALTER, formerly of this county, reached here by last Thursday's mail. He died October 28th, at his home in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, after an illness of two months. The deceased, with his family which was composed of his wife and two sons, Abram and O'Cain, settled in this county at an early period, about 1855. He was a physician, but followed the practice of medicine but little, as he was given to enterprise from which he sought to achieve a competency more speedily than pursuing his profession in a healthy neighborhood. The principle enterprise in which he engaged, was the building of a toll road across the mountain on the main road leading from Hornitos to Mariposa, afterwards known as the 'Burckhalter Toll Road,' for which he obtained a franchise for a number of years, and which proved to be a remunerative investment. He built up a home for himself and family on the line of his road, where they lived and prospered for several years. During the time his attention became diverted to politics, and he was elected County Judge, which position he held for one term. Following this he was engaged in the practice of law, was appointed District Attorney, and for awhile was associated with J. B. CAMPBELL in the law business. About the close of Judge BURCKHALTER's official career, Mrs. BURCKHALTER died at her home on the toll road. She was a lady beloved by all who knew her. Shortly after her death, the road was sold to Thomas SLATTERLY, the present owner, and Judge B. removed to Visalia, where he resumed the practice of medicine, and where he married his second wife, who survives him. For several years and up to the time of his death, he has lived in Santa Rosa. Judge BURCKHALTER was possessed of many excellent qualities; he was hospitable and generous to a fault. He was a Mason and a Odd Fellow, and was affiliated with the lodges of this place, during his residence here. His son Abram died some few years ago in Arizona. The deceased was a native of Indiana aged 70 years.
G. B. GODANO November 17, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
G. B. GODANO, who died at his residence in Mariposa, last Sunday evening, was an old resident of the County, and generally recognized as a leading man among his countrymen of this section. He was a shoemaker, a trade he has industriously followed ever since his residence in the county. He was a native of Italy, aged about 50 years. Deceased leaves a wife and three children, who are deprived of a provident husband nd a loving father. The funeral took place from the family residence on Monday afternoon, and the remains were followed to the grave by a large number of friends and acquaintances.
B. M. WILLIS November 24, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
The last sickness and death of B. M. WILLIS at Pea Ridge, on Thursday last, is said to have been distressing and sorrowful in the extreme. He had been suffering for some time with disease of the bladder, from which, in his efforts to obtain medical relief, he had exhausted the last farthing of his worldly means, leaving nothing for the support of his wife and three children, who have no relatives in the State, and are thus left dependent on public charity. It is to be hoped that the afflicted family will be cared for by the generous public. Owing to the decomposed state of the body, it was found necessary to bury the deceased at Pea Ridge instead of Mariposa as first contemplated.
Vitals December 1883 Mariposa Gazette
December 1, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Born December 1, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
UTTER- In Mariposa, November 25th, 1883, to the wife of Capt. E. S. UTTER, a son.
Died December 1, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
VAN RIPER- Near Granite Springs, Mariposa County, November 19th, 1883, Anna, eldest daughter of Munson RIPER.
December 8, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Married December 8, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
SEATON- HERN- At Mr. HOGAN's on Pea Rigde, by Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, Joseph G. SEATON to Mrs. Elizabeth HERN.
Died December 8, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
ELLIOT- At county Hospital, Mariposa, December 7th, 1883, John ELLIOT, aged 56 years, a native of England.
December 15, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Died December 15, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
PALMER- At Chowchilla, December 12th, 1883, Ellis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. PALMER, aged 4 years. Disease: - Obstruction from swallowing a marble in the intestines.
December 22, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Married December 22, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
JONES- HAILE- In Mariposa, December 30th, at the residence of Jarvis STREETER, by the Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, Newman JONES to Miss Etta HAILE. (do not know how the above dates, which are correct as given in the Gazette, could be. As Dec. 30 comes after the date of publication of the paper.)
Died December 22, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
GRAY- Near Coulterville, December 14, 1883, Henry GRAY, aged 83 years, 6 months and 8 days, a native of Kings County, New York. Albany and Canandaigua papers please copy.
SPEARS- At her home on the Merced River, December 16th, 1883, Mrs. Martha, wife of S. K. SPEARS, and sister to ex-Congressman WIGGINTON.
December 29, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Married December 29, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
ADAMS- PITZER- At Hornitos, December 24th, 1883, by Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, William ADAMS, Jr., to Miss Lydia PITZER.
SCOTT- ADAMS- At Hornitos, December 26th, 1883, by Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, E.C. SCOTT to Miss Amy ADAMS.
Obituaries, marriages and birth announcements
John ELLIOTT December 8, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
John ELLIOTT whose death is announced in this issue, was a pioneer to this section. He formerly kept a livery stable in Princeton, during its palmy days, and lived for many years in this town. Latterly he has been living with Frank PALMER on the Chowchilla. He was highly respected in this community.
JONES- HAILE- December 22, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
Thursday in the town of Mariposa, was a day which will no doubt be chronicled as one of importance to refer back to sometime in the future. It was generally known that Newman JONES and Miss Etta HAILE were to be married in the evening, in consequence of which considerable labor had been done within the family circle to get ready. Quite a number of the young men and boys of the town were preparing to have a "toot" in the evening, but the young attorney counseled them to do otherwise. It was all settled by a general arraignment before the " Bar" where justice was dealt out just as they liked it; thereby avoiding the hideousness of the night, which was anticipated.
Vitals 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Vitals January 1884 Mariposa Gazette
January 5, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Married January 5, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
TIPPETT- SENIOS- At the residence of I. B. JONES, near Hornitos, December 31st, 1883, by Henry PEARD, J.P., Samuel TIPPETT to Lizzie SENIOS.
January 12, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Married January 12, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
CLIFFT- CHAPMAN- In Mariposa, January 8th, 1884, by the Rev. Joe HEDGEPETH, James P. CLIFFT to Mrs. Catherine CHAPMAN.
Born January 12, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
TURNER- In Hornitos, January 4th, 1884, to the wife of W. T. TURNER (TWINS) a boy and a girl.
Died January 12, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
TURNER- In Hornitos, January 4th, 1884, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. TURNER.
January 19, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
January 26, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Born January 26, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
PRAIRIE- Near Bear Valley, January 15th, 1884, to the wife of Frank PRAIRIE, a daughter.
DICK- At Fresno Flats, January 16th, 1884, to the wife of Joseph DICK, a son, Weight 11 pounds.
GROVE- In Mariposa, January 17th, 1884, to the wife of William GROVE, a daughter.
Married January 26, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
REYNOLDS- PETTIT- In Stockton, January
17th,
1884, by ____ TREADWELL, J.P., Arthur L.
REYNOLDS of Mariposa to Miss Ida Ellen PETTIT
of Plymouth, Amador County.
Obituaries. marriage and birth announcements
CLIFFT- CHAPMAN January 12, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
The marriage of James P. CLIFFT to Mrs. Catherine CHAPMAN in this place last Tuesday evening was a quiet affair as far as the ceremonies of the wedding were concerned. All that the parties most interested had to do, or did do, was to don their best for the occasion, stand up and the parson did what remained to be done. The parties were so well known, and having so many friends, it was deem the easiest way to pass through the ordeal with as little formality as possible. But this didn't satisfy all hands for as soon it was known that the knot had been tied, the friends of the groom insisted on having a little fun; so they, including the boys of the town, of course, turned out en-masse and gave the newly married couple a bit of a concert, with tin instruments, chiefly composed of cans, pans and horns. The groom being on the alert soon settled the turbulent spirits into quietude, by treating them to candies, nuts cigars and lemonades.
Wm. H. JOHNSON January 19, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Wm. H, JOHNSON, brother in law of Johnny McGANN, who together, formerly lived in this place, committed suicide at Bakersfield last week. He was found lying on his bed, dressed, with a Henry rifle besides him, and the top of his head blown off. He had been drinking. He had been pardoned out of the State Prison about a year, where he had been sentenced for ten years for murder in the second degree. It is supposed that a feeling of remorse for the crime he had committed, led to the deed.
Vitals February 1884 Mariposa Gazette
February 2, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
February 9, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
February 16, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Married February 16, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
HOFFMAN- HANSON- In Tulare, February 4th, 1884, at the residence of J.O. LOVEJOY, A. F. HOFFMAN to Mrs. Rebecca HANSON, both of Fresno.
February 23, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
None reported
Vitals March 1884 Mariposa Gazette
March 1, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Married March 1, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
TRABUCCO- CHOISSER- In Bear Valley, February 23d, 1884, at the residence of L. CHOISSER, by Henry PEARD, J.P., John B. TRABUCCO to Nancy E. CHOISSER.
Died March 1, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
HARLESS- On Guadalupi Mountain, near Cathey's Valley, February 23d, 1884, George W., son of Miles and Margeret HARLESS, aged 13 years.
FAHEY- At Rawhide, Tuolumne county, February 18th, 1884, John M. FAHEY, aged 23 years and 10 months, a native of California.
McERLANE- In Merced, February 21st, 1884. Patrick McERLANE, aged 63 years, a native of Ireland.
BLOSS- In Mariposa, February 25th, 1884, Henry Angustus BLOSS, aged 62 years, 6 months and 9 days, a native of Sharon Springs, New York.
March 8, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Born March 8, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
COX- At the residence of Dorsey RAMSDEN, on Buckeye, March 4th, 1884, to the wife of J. H. COX, a son.
GORDON- At Ashworths, Chowchilla, March 5th, 1884, to the wife of Thomas GORDON, a son.
March 15, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Born March 15, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
QUICK- At Quick's Ranch, Mariposa County, March 12th, 1884, to the wife of Morgon W. QUICK, a son.
BECKNELL- At Chapman's, February 20, 1884, to the wife of Carroll BECKNELL, a son.
Died March 15, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
GOSSER- In San Francisco, Catherine, wife of Phillip GOSSER of Bear Valley, Mariposa County, aged 61 years, a native of Tyrone, Ireland.
THOMAS- Mariposa, March 6th, 1884, Richard B. THOMAS, aged 71 years, a native of Virginia.
March 29, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Born March 29, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
BENNETT- At Chapman's District, March 22, 1884, to the wife of John BENNETT, a daughter.
PETTIS- At the No. 9 Mine, March 24th, 1884, to the wife of Charles PETTIS, a daughter.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
John M. FAHEY March 1, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
John M. FAHEY, whose death is announced in this paper, is a brother of Mrs. FAHEY wife of Wm. FAHEY, proprietor of the Tuolumne Hotel, Merced. He was a promising young man and highly esteemed by the community in which he lived. He had been teaching school at Rawhide, Tuolumne County, when he was taken sick with measles and his death resulted from taking cold. His remains were brought to Sonora and interred in the Catholic cemetery.
H. A. BLOSS March 1, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Death of H. A. BLOSS.
H. A. BLOSS died suddenly at his room in El
Capitan Hotel at 8 1/2 o'clock on last Monday. He had just breakfasted
and was quite cheerful and uncomplaining. While dressing and preparing
to go down stairs he was stricken with paralysis and fell fainting
iinto
the arms of his attendant and died almost instantly. Mr. BLOSS was a
man
very much appreciated, respected and esteemed in Merced. Eleven years
ago
he opened El Capitan Hotel, and ever since that time he has been known
as an industrious, energetic citizen, charitable and public spirited
and
identified with every popular enterprise in this place. An early
settler
in the State, he was connected for years with the steamboat travel
between
San Francisco and Sacramento. When the railroad drew off river travel,
he took charge of the passenger hotels, first at Stockton and
subsequently
at Lathrop, moving in 1872 from Lathrop to Merced. BLOSS was a popular
and successful landlord and retained all through his lifetime a host of
friends all over the State. He was a great admirer and excellent
manager
of horses, and an enthusiastic patron of field sports. Until his recent
infirmity overtook him, he loved to gather a party of congenial friends
and go off for a two or three day hunt on the plains. He will be very
much
missed by the citizens and visitors of Merced.
Deceased was a native of Sharon, New York.
He leaves a wife and son and two daughters to mourn his sudden loss.
His
family have the sincere sympathies of all of this place in their
affliction.
Deceased was buried yesterday from his late residence, El Capitan
Hotel,
at 11 1/2 A.M. A large concourse of friends headed by the Merced Brass
Band, followed the remains of the respected pioneer to their final
resting
place at the cemetery.- Merced Star Feb. 28.
Richard B. THOMAS March 15, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Richard B. THOMAS, County Surveyor, Drowned.
By F. H. WOODARD, whose stage arrived here last Saturday afternoon, and who was himself, the first to discover the sad calamity, was brought the sad news of the drowning if our County Surveyor, Richard B. THOMAS, which occurred on Thursday, March 6th, at the crossing of Bear Creek on the main road about one mile west of Andrew ZINKAND's toll house and residence. Mr. THOMAS left early in the week to do some surveying in the lower portion of the county, and was on his return home, to Mariposa. Before arriving at the fatal spot, he was informed by someone at Slattery's toll house, that the late rain had swollen the waters of the creek to a unusual height, and it was enjoined upon him to be careful, which he seemed to heed, and stated that if he found it as represented, he would return and stop for the night. This was about 11 A.M., Thursday, and it was raining hard at the time. In his eagerness to get home, Mr. THOMAS pursued his way, and as results have shown, he attempted to cross the creek and this was the last known of him until in the afternoon of the next day, Friday, when Mr. WOODARD with his stage, came along, and finding the creek high and dangerous, commenced his return to Slattery's, when he discovered a horse standing in the creek some 300 yards below the crossing. He stopped and recognizing the horse, he endeavored to drive him out of the creek by throwing stones and hallooing at him, but he appeared immovable from some cause, and as it was raining hard and getting late, Mr. WOODARD hastened his retreat back to Slattery's for the night. After reciting what he had seen in regard to the horse, it was at once predicted by the people at Slattery's, what misfortune had befallen Mr. THOMAS in attempting to cross Bear Creek. Information of the probable accident was sent to the nearest neighbors, and early Saturday morning, several people had collected at Slattery's, who proceeded to the creek, about two miles distant. The horse was found in the water in the same position and place seen by Mr. WOODARD the evening before, fastened to some of the gearing of the vehicle which has gone to pieces and was scattered along the creek. The body of Mr. Thomas was found about 100 yards below the crossing caught fast in some bushes, was taken out and upon examination, one of his legs was found broken in two places and otherwise bruised. He must of have tried to extricate himself from his overcoat as it was half off and hanging on one arm. The body was brought to town last Saturday afternoon by Mr. STOCKTON, and taken to the home of the deceased. The body before being recovered had lain in the creek from Thursday about noon till Saturday morning. An inquest was held on Sunday and the Coroners Jury found the facts to be accidental drowning. Deceased had been a resident of Mariposa county since 1852, and for many years has held the position of County Surveyor, and United States Deputy Mineral Surveyor of Mariposa county. He was a native of Virginia and aged 71 years. He leaves at the old home, Franktown, Northampton county, Virginia, three aged sisters and his sister-in-law, widow of Capt. THOMAS, who are and have been dependent on the husband and brother in California for a support. At the death of his brother, Capt. J. W. THOMAS, who died August 23d, 1882, the family were left with but one fond lingering hope, which rested in there brother here, who has been so unexpectedly cut off. Their prayers to see him once more, are left to disappointment and grief. He had told several, he contemplated a visit to his home ass soon as he could arrange his business and should take the body of his brother John with him. The funeral was largely attended on Monday at the Masonic cemetery, where deceased was laid away in the silent tomb. This sacred spot is now designated by two similar mounds of earth, where lie two brothers who together from boys to manhood, have enjoyed the comforts of the world, and battled manfully against the vicissitudes of life. They are quietly sleeping without a loved one near to shed a tear, leaving behind a record of well spent lives and the high esteem in which they were held by their friends and acquaintances here. Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH officiated in the funeral ceremonies, and the large number present indicated the sorrow felt at the untimely loss of one who was a most useful citizen to the community.
Vitals April 1884 Mariposa Gazette
April 26, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
All other issues missing for April 1884
Obituaries. marriage and birth announcements
Frank HARBOUR April 26, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Frank HARBOUR
Scarcely a week passes but what we are called upon to chronicle the death of another one of the old standby's who arrived here at a early day, and who was one of our best citizens. Latterly, and for the past ten years he has been living with his family, near Fresno Flats, Fresno county, about twenty-five miles easterly of Mariposa, where they have a piece of land and a comfortable home, besides a small amount of stock and farm fixtures, sufficient altogether to meet the demands for a living and to give them a comfortable support. Mr. HARBOUR was a very industrious and frugal man, and was highly esteemed for his many ennobling qualities by all who knew him. The diseased which caused his death was diabetes. For two years preceding his death, this fearsome and almost incurable complaint was exhausting his stalwart frame, which for strength and apparent hardihood had the promise of a long lease on life. The deceased was a brother-in-law to Hiram CORNETT and Doc PATE of Cathey's Valley. Two children, about grown, and their mother, comprising the family of deceased, are left to cherish the memory of a good husband and a kind father. The funeral ceremonies which took place on Friday, April 18th, at Fresno Flats, was largely attended by a host of friends and acquaintances of the deceased, for all who knew him in life- knew a good man. He was a native of Tennessee, 52 years of age.
Vitals May 1884 Mariposa Gazette
May 3, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Born May 3, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
YOAKUM- Moore Hill, near Pea Ridge, Mariposa County, April 28th, 1884, to the wife of G. W. YOAKUM, a daughter.
LAREW- At Bear Valley, April 2th, 1884, to the wife of W. H. LAREW, a son.
Died May 3, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
HICKOK- In Merced, April 23rd, 1884, Noah HICKOK, aged 79 years, a native of Pennsylvania.
May 10, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
missing issue
May 17, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Born May 17, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
WALLACE- At Cathey's Valley, Mariposa county, May 5th, 1884, to the wife of W. J. WALLACE, a daughter.
HERBECK- At Herbeck's Ranch, near Coulterville, May 9th, 1884, to the wife of Frank HERBECK, Jr., a son.
Died May 17, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
CONVERSE- Near Coulterville, Mariposa County, April 28th, 1884, William CONVERSE, of pneumonia, aged 20 years, a native of California. Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John CONVERSE, residing about 12 miles above Coulterville.
ANDERSON- At Yo Semite Valley, May 8th,
1884,
George ANDERSON, aged 46 years, a native of Scotland.
May 24, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Married May 24, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Latchaw -REYNOLDS- At the residence of
McHenry
MORRISON, Esq., near Hornitos, Mariposa County, Sunday, May 18th, 1884
by Rev. Joel HEDGPETH, Frank M. LATCHAW to Miss Leonora REYNOLDS,
daughter
of Angevine REYNOLDS, Esq.
The above mentioned wedding was certainly
a very pleasant affair, not only to the two most directly interested,
but
to the officiating clergyman, and doubtless to everyone present.
The happy couple were accompanied to the
Hyneal
altar by N. S. STOCKTON and Miss Katie MORRISON. Mr. N. S. STOCKTON
looked
almost as well pleased as if he were principal instead of second. Miss
MORRISON, smiling, perhaps, in anticipation. The Bride-groom, naturally
handsome, put on his best looks. The Bride was handsomely and
becomingly
dressed, and of course looked charming. The entire company seemed well
pleased. Our genial host, Mr. MORRISON, looked specially sweet, how
could
he look otherwise, being a candidate. Thus the happy pair were first
launched
upon the sea of matrimony accompanied by the best wishes of many
friends.
May their voyage be pleasant and their final landing blissful! J.
HEDGPETH.
Mariposa, May 22, 1884.
The printers tender their best wishes to the
happy couple and desire to express their sincere thanks for the wedding
cake, and wish them a long life of happiness and prosperity.
Died May 24, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
McCANN- At Avoca Ranch, near Mariposa, May
20th, 1884, Mrs. Margaret McCANN, beloved wife of Patrick McCANN, aged
61 years, a native of County Cavan, Ireland.
The subject of this notice was an old resident
of Mariposa county, having resided on Sherlocks Creek four years and at
Avoca Ranch for the last twenty-eight years. Born at Coote Hill, County
Cavan, Ireland, February 14th, 1824, she was the daughter of Francis
MADDEN,
Esq., a leading merchant of that county. She was married to her
husband,
Patrick McCANN, Esq., a native of the same town, in August, 1843. She
followed
her husband to California, he having preceded her by two years, and
arrived
in San Francisco, May 1st, 1851. After living a short time in
Georgetown,
El Dorado county, Mr. and Mrs. McCANN came to Mariposa county, and have
resided here ever since. Mrs. McCANN leaves a large and respected
family
to mourn her loss, to whom she was a most tender and loving mother. She
also leaves a sister, Mrs. James SADLIER, formerly of New York City, at
present residing at Montreal, Canada, a lady well known in the literary
world.
May 31, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Born May 31, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
QUICK- At Pea Ridge, May 21st, 1884, to the wife of Mark W. QUICK, a daughter.
GOULD- In Mariposa, April 27th, 1884, to
the
wife of F. H. GOULD, a daughter.
Married May 31, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
LEONARD- OXINDINE- At Gertrude, Fresno County, May 14th, 1884, E. J. LEONARD to Miss Melvina OXINDINE.
Died May 31, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
CHIRON- Near Hornitos, May 25th, 1884, Constant CHIRON, aged 58 years, a native of France.
MULLER- At Colorado, May 14th, 1884, Henry MULLER, aged 51 years, a native of Bavaria, Germany.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
Noah HICKOK May 3, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Noah HICKOK, a respectable pioneer of this State and an old resident of Merced county, died at his residence in this town on the 23d of April, after an illness of several months. Deceased was the father of Mrs. O. B. HERREN, and the last days of the departed pioneer where blessed by the assiduous attention of his affectionate daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren and earnest friends. The funeral rites of Noah HICKOK were held at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church on the afternoon of last Friday. A large procession of relatives and friends of the deceased accompanied the remains to their last resting place at the cemetery. Deceased was the father of S. V. HICKOK of Cathey's Valley. He was a native of Pennsylvania, aged 79 years. - Merced Star.
Margaret McCANN May 24, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Margaret McCANN, wife of Patrick McCANN Esq., of this vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. McCANN are among our oldest settlers and have been long and favorably known to our citizens. Mrs. McCANN had been long a invalid, and her death was not unexpected. The whole community sincerely sympathize with Mr. McCANN in his irreparable loss. The funeral took place on Friday at the Catholic Cemetery, and was largely attended.
George ANDERSON May 24, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Death of a celebrity, - In the Stockton "Independent" says; "George Anderson, a native of Melrose, Scotland, aged 47, and for a long time a resident in Yo Semite Valley, died there on the 10th inst., of acute pneumonia. He was a man of pluck and daring, being the first to climb South Dome, and it was to his skill and perseverance that it's ascent was made possible to others. He was latterly engaged in building a wide passageway from the floor of the Valley up to the Vernal and Nevada Falls, which, being cut in the side of the granite walls, required blasting most of the way.
Henry MULLER May 31, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Sudden death of an Old Resident.- Last Saturday, Henry MULLER, an old miner of this county, who has resided here more than twenty years, died very suddenly. While in apparently ordinary health, he was struck down at once, by heart disease as is supposed. He was buried last Monday afternoon in the Catholic cemetery. Mr. MULLER, during his long residence here, was loved by his neighbors, and highly respected by all who knew him. He was a single man, and had no relatives in this vicinity, but is understood to have a brother in Boston, Massachusetts.
Vitals June 1884 Mariposa Gazette
June 7, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
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June 14, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
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June 21, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Died June 21, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
TURNER- In Mariposa, June 17, 1884, Anna Genevieve TURNER, infant daughter of Dr. J. T. and Mrs. A. E. TURNER. aged 18 months and 7 days.
June 28, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
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Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
Anna Genevieve TURNER June 21, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Anna Genevieve TURNER.
A year ago it fell to our lot in commencing
a new Volume, to open our obituary record for the year with the name of
a little girl, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angevine REYNOLDS.
This
year, also, we are compelled to begin our list of the departed with the
name of a little girl. A week ago, Anna Genevieve TURNER was a bright,
dear little girl of thirteen months, perfect in health and childish
loveliness,
the treasure of her parent's hearts, and attractive to all who saw her.
But the hot breath of summer withered her, and after a brief struggle
she
yielded up her innocent life. Her funeral at the Catholic grave- yard
was
largely attended. A procession of little girls preceded the coffin,
which
was carried by Masters George LIND, Jarvis STREETER, Sherman REYNOLDS
and
Dan GALLISON.
Her parents in their bereavement have the
sincere sympathy of the whole community.
Vitals July 1884 Mariposa Gazette
July 5, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Born July 5, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
In Cathey's Valley June 7th, 1884, to the wife of James HAMEL a daughter.
On the Chowchilla, June 22nd, 1884, to the wife of S. B. BRINHAM, a daughter.
Died July 5, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
BRADFORD- At Gertrude, June 21, 1884, Thomas Coliman BRADFORD, aged 8 years, 2 months and 17 days.
BRANT- At Bull Creek, Mariposa county, June 15th, 1884, Abram BRANT, a native of Ohio, aged 46:
July 12, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
July 19, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
missing issue
July 26, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Died July 26, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
GROVE- In Mariposa, July 24th, 1884, Winnie, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. GROVE, aged 6 months and 8 days.
HEDGEPETH. In Mariposa July 24th, 1884, Hes?er Parlee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel HEDGEPETH, aged 1 year 9 months and 19 days.
GIRARD- In Coulterville, July 19th, 1884, Louis GIRARD, a native of France, aged 77 years.
HAILE. - At McHenry MORRISON's, near Hornitos, Ella HAILE, aged 18 years.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
GROVE-HEDGEPETH-McELLIGOTT- DE SILVA-HAILE July 24, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Sickness and Death.
Since Mariposa has been inhabited by white
people such a siege of sickness as at present exists among the adults
and
children, has never occurred. The disease seems to be principally
diarrhea,
dysentery and flux, while some few are sick from other causes. With the
children it seems to be cholera infantum, which amounts to a severe
type
of dysentery and has proved fatal with two infants, both dying on
Thursday
last. The first was the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. GROVE,
about
six months old, and the other a little daughter of Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH,
aged about one and a half years. Among others that are suffering are
Daisy,
a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. FARNSWORTH, Rosalind BOST, daughter of
General
BOST, County Surveyor GOULD has been prostrated for several days, and
at
this writing , Friday morning, the little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs.
WOODARD, about a year old, is lying at the point of death. Several
others
are suffering with the epidemic which fills the atmosphere with a gloom
never before accorded Mariposa.
In Bear Valley the same epidemic is
prevailing,
which has given rise to considerable fear and anxiety among the
inhabitants
of that locality. Some week or two back two children died- one,
daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. P. McELLIGOTT, about 7 months old, and the other of
Manuel
de SILVA whose age and sex we did not learn. The others who have
reported
as sick and waited upon by Dr. BELL, where Henry PEARD, Frank TRABUCCO
and child Delida TRABUCCO, Mrs. JACINTO and child, and various others
all
of whom the Dr. reports as being convalescent.
About Hornitos and vicinity sickness to an
almost alarming extent prevails. On Thursday Ella HAILE, a young lady
of
18 years died at McHenry MORRISON's. She was the niece of Mrs. MORRISON
and daughter of Clinton HAILE, who lives on Bear Creek about
twelve
miles from Merced. Her disease was hemorrhage of the lungs which she
suffered
in the extreme for several weeks. It is only about eighteen months
since
Clinton HAILE lost his wife and two children.
Johnnie MORRISON has also been quite sick
at home with his father McHenry MORRISON.
The death of Miss Etta HAILE, a beautiful
and promising young lady, has cast a gloom over the neighborhood and
extend
of her friends and acquaintances, for she was a great favorite and
beloved
by all.
Mrs. McHenry MORRISON, who is naturally
healthy, strong, robust lady, is said to be completely worn out with
fatigue
and exhaustion. The heavy charge and care that has devolved upon her
during
her nieces illness together with the sickness of the family has reduced
her in flesh until she is scarcely recognized by her friends. We are
informed
that in Mrs. George LATCHAW, who lives near by, that Mrs. MORRISON had
good neighborly assistance during the illness of Miss HAILE. She is
said
to be a most excellent nurse besides being so motherly and obliging to
the patient, which is better than all the patent medicines.
Vitals August 1884 Mariposa Gazette
August 2, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Died August 2, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
WOODARD. - In Mariposa, July 27th, 1884, Laura Virginia, daughter of F. H. and Loretta WOODARD, aged 13 months and 17 days.
BYERS.- At Sweetwater, Mariposa County, July 31st, 1884, Emmet infant son of John J. and Maggie BYER aged 4 years, 2 months and 24 days.
August 9, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Died August 9, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
KIEL- At County Hospital, in Mariposa, August 6th, 1884, Jarvis KIEL, native of New York, aged 80 years.
August 16, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Died August 16, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
ORELTONA. - At County Hospital, Mariposa County, August 7th, 1884, Juan ORELTONA, aged 60 years, native of Peru.
August 23, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Died August 23, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
LOTT. - At Mariposa, August 17th, 1884, Ella, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LOTT, aged 1 year and 4 months, a native of Amador county.
RICE. - At Bear Valley, Mariposa County, August 18th, 1884, after prolonged suffering, Edward Mortimer RICE, aged 55 years, a native of New York.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
Emmet BYERS August 2, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Another Baby Gone. - On Thursday morning last the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. BYERS succumbed to that disease dysentery, which is prevailing among the children here at present and seems to be quite fatal, no less than five having died within the last four weeks. Mr. BYERS had just returned with his family to his home in Sweetwater, about 12 miles distant from Mariposa, when his baby took sick. The old adage that misfortune never comes singly, is true, for in this case Mr. BYERS had only partially recovered from a long spell of illness and prostration caused by a broken leg.
Baby WOODARD August 2, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
The death of Baby WOODARD which occurred here after a week's illness last Saturday morning, and the funeral which followed on Monday evening, was attended with more melancholy than usual, the parents and dear friends, the latter of whom had by association become wonderfully attached to the dear baby, which was unusually smart and in advance of its age for cuteness in various simple ways, so well calculated to attract attention and to win the esteem of all who came in contact with it. It was the first child of Mr. and Mrs. WOODARD and the first and only grandchild of the writer of this notice, which in the course of filial affection and parental ties makes the loss of the dear baby so much harder to endure. But such is the order of mortality, and our experience teaches us to bow submissively to him who giveth and taketh away. It has been our fate since our long residence here to bury nine little ones of various ages, most of whom had grown to an interesting age, and each in his turn was the loveliest and seemed the hardest to part with; but the words of our savior when he said " let all little children come unto me," and the belief that they are now in his charge is a consoling thought and one that should be cherished by every parent, for Him the good book affirms the little ones shall find life everlasting. Mr. and Mrs. WOODARD should be consoled with the happy thought that a lifetime of troubles, perhaps in store for their dear one, had it lived, has been saved and it is now in peace. The funeral, which took place from Schlageter's Hotel, and proceeded to the Odd Fellows cemetery, was well attended. There was a group of youthful pallbearers with many children who appeared eager to bestow the last solemn rite upon poor Baby WOODARD, who in life was the center of their affections. At the grave the services by Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH were varied by appropriate singing, which gave the ceremonies a beautiful cast, calculated to inspire the hearers with feelings of cheerfulness and relieve the aggrieved ones from the thoughts that death alone there is nothing but pain.
Jarvis KIEL August 9, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Jarvis KIEL.
"Poor old man KIEL is dead, he has passed
away."
This was the news that appeared upon the
"Bulletin"
of Thursday morning. He died after a short illness at the County
Hospital.
He was attacked by dysentery, a disease which is quit prevalent at this
time in this neighborhood. His life might have been protracted, but he
was stubborn about taking medicines. We first became acquainted with
Capt.
KIEL in 1854, in Stockton, at which time and place we engaged his
services
as a surveyor, and brought him to Mariposa, where he has lived ever
since.
His labor for us was the survey of the great water ditch or canal,
which
was then in vogue, with a view to bring water from the South Fork into,
and across the country to its southerly and westerly extremity. This
grand
project was defeated by the pretentious owners of the Fremont Grant.
Capt.
KIEL was at that time some 30 years younger, and was a first class
surveyor.
He was at one time elected surveyor of this county and held the
position
some two or three terms. He was a native of New York and was born about
1804, which makes him 80 years old at this time. His early life was
spent
in search of scientific knowledge. Among his studies were astronomy,
mathematics,
chemistry and other high branches of useful knowledge. His early
associates
were Professor Morse, the farther of the telegraph discovery.
Professors
SILLMAN and HENRY, and other scientific men of that age of whom we have
frequently heard him speak. Jarvis KIEL's early career in life was a
most
promising one, he raised a family and but for demon strong drink, his
name
as a Professor of Science, would have been immortal and recorded in
history
with his associates, whose names we have given. Captain KIEL has often,
with exceeding regrets, related to us his past, tempestuous life,
caused
by a uncontrollable appetite for ardent drink. His long and almost
useless
life of 80 years is now ended and he is at rest. He has no relatives or
family living that we have been able to ascertain. At his request we
have
written east several times to find relatives but without success.
Ella LOTT August 23, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Ella, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LOTT, died at the parsonage o last Sunday, after a short illness with dysentery. The funeral took place last Monday and was largely attended.
Vitals September 1884 Mariposa Gazette
September 6, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Born September 6, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
PHILP- At Fish Camp, Mariposa County, August 12th, 1884, to the wife of Mr. and Mrs. Albert PHILP, a daughter.
RIHN. - Near Coulterville, September 26th, 1884, to the wife of Anthony RIHN, a daughter.
Married September 6, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
TERRY-BADER- At St. Andreas, Calaveras County, August 22d, 1884, by P. H. KEAN, J.P., W. R. TERRY to Josephine BADER.
Died September 6, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
EWING- At the Stockton Insane Asylum, August 6th, 1884, Theodore EWING, aged 56 years; a native of New York.
COWARD- At Oakland, August 28th, 1884, Mrs. H. G. COWARD, aged 50 years.
September 27, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
DIED September 27, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
ORME- At Stockton, September 19th, David ORME, a native of Derbyshire, England, aged 45 years.
JOHNSON- On Sherlocks' Creek, September 23d, 1884, a native of Louisiana, aged 69 years.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
George Milburn September 6, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Killed by a cave. - On Thursday last the astonishing news was brought to town by some one, that George MILBURN, a boy about 18-20 years of age was killed by a cave occurring at the Hall mine on Mount BUCKINGHAM. Justice TEMPLE, we understand, proceeded to the scene of the disaster, with a view to holding a inquest. The deceased id the youngest son of John MILBURN, who resides on the Chowchilla.
David ORME September 27, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Death of David ORME.
The Stockton "Independent" of the 20th
inst.,
gives an account of thee death of David ORME, an old resident of this
county,
in which it says;
"Yesterday afternoon a stranger named David
ORME died, after a brief illness, at the Commercial Hotel. The deceased
came to the city about a week ago and registered at the hotel. He was
then
very ill, and continued to grow worse till his death. The deceased was
about forty-five years of age, and had relatives living at Mariposa."
The deceased has several relatives living
about ten miles below here, in the neighborhood of Quick's ranch, among
them is Mrs. ORME, a sister-in-law; John ORME, a brother, and Johnnie
ORME,
a nephew. Poor Dave ORME, has been afflicted with a complication of
diseases
for many years, which are now ended.
Vitals October 1884 Mariposa Gazette
October 4, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Born October 4, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
FERGUSON. - At Ferguson's Mountain View House, Mariposa County, September 27th, 1884, to the wife of James FERGUSON, a daughter.
October 11, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Born October 11, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
SCOTT. - In Hornitos, October 8th, 1884, to the wife of Elijah SCOTT, a daughter.
October 18th, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
BORN October 18, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
ASHWORTH- On Chowchilla, Mariposa County, October 8th, 1884, to the wife of Phoenas Ashworth, a son.
Died October 18, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
WHITE- In Bodie, October 9th, 1884, Dr. H. H. WHITE, aged 65, 3 months and 6 days, a native of Vermont.
DENNIS- At Hornitos, October 13th, 1884, Samuel T. DENNIS, a native of Tennessee, aged 53 years. ( Stockton papers please copy. )
OCTOBER 25, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Born October 25, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
REYNOLDS- At Plymouth, Amador County, October 11, 1884, to the wife of Arthur L. REYNOLDS, a daughter.
RYAN. - In Cathey's Valley, October 17th, 1884, to the wife of James RYAN, a son.
Married October 25, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
VIEIRA- HENDRICKS- At the residence of the brides father in Mariposa County, October 22d, 1884, by Hon. John M. CORCORAN, Superior Judge, Manuel S. VIEIRA to Emma A. HENDRICKS, both of Mariposa County.
DIED October 25, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
McCOOK- At Hennessey's Ranch, Merced River, October 6th, 1884, of Pneumonia, Robert McCOOK, aged about 45 years.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
H. H. WHITE October 18, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Dr. H. H. WHITE.
We find in the Homer INDEX, published at
Lundy,
a notice of the death of Dr. H. H. WHITE the dentist. That papers
states
he died in Bodie on the night of October 9th of pneumonia after a few
hours
of illness. For ten years prior to the last two, Dr. WHITE was a
frequenter
of this section in the business of his profession, dentistry, and was
well
known throughout the county. He was a great friend of J. H. MILLER, of
Miller's Saloon of this place, and prior to MILLER's death, when here,
the doctor spent most of his leisure moments at Miller's Saloon in
company
with his friend who he esteemed so highly, and who like himself, was of
a convivial turn of mind and of a lively disposition. The town of
Mariposa
was never dull when the two got together, and many happy hours have
been
spent in their company by a large number who still live and can well
recollect
the features and smiling faces of the two amiables who were always so
cordial
and ready to greet you with a welcome. But both have been called away
and
their magic laugh and gifted inspirations, with which they had together
so many admirers have ceased, and all is silent as the tomb.
The deceased leaves a wife and two grown
children,
a daughter and a son, residing in Stockton.
Vitals November 1884 Mariposa Gazette
November 1, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Born November 1, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
DAIGLE- At Hornitos, October 21st, 1884, to the wife of H. M DAIGLE, a son.
WOLLESON- At Granite Springs, Mariposa County, October 25th, 1884, to the wife of Peter WOLLESON, a son.
GORDON- At Mariposa, October 28th, 1884, to the wife of Peter Gordon, a son.
Married November 1, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
CHILDS-CRIPPEN- In Yosemite Valley, on the 24th of October, 1884, by Rev. E. G McLEAN, B. D., H. L. CHILDS, of Bodie, Cal. to Miss Abbie CRIPPEN, of Yosemite, Cal.
Died November 1, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
DAIGLE- At Hornitos, October 21st, 1884, infant son of H. M., and Louise DAIGLE.
November 8, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Born November 8, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
FLINT- Near Hornitos, Mariposa County, November 3d, to the wife of M. FLINT, a son.
Died November 8, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
GREEN- At the County Hospital, Mariposa County, October 31st, 1884, Uriah GREEN, a native of Pennsylvania, aged 55 years.
PHEBY- In Hornitos, Mariposa County, November 5th, 1884, James PHEBY, a native of England, aged 72 years.
FLINT- Near Hornitos, November 8th, 1884, Clyde E., infant son, of M. and A.M. FLINT.
November 14, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
November 22, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
missing issue
November 29, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Married November 29, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
PRICE- TAYLOR- In Fresno Flats, Fresno
County,
November 23d, 1884, George W. PRICE, of Mariposa county, to Miss Maggie
TAYLOR of Fresno Flats.
LA TOUCHE- BRANSON- At Snow Creek, November
27th, 1884, at the residence of the brides father, Isaac BRANSON, by G.
W. TEMPLE, J.P., John E. LA TOUCHE to Miss Phobe Ellen BRANSON.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
CHILDS- CRIPPEN November 1, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Marriage of Abbie CRIPPEN- Yosemite's Favorite.
The historian of the future, whoever it may
be, will no doubt have recorded a chapter of a event occurring in the
Great
Yosemite Valley on October 24th, 1884; which will contain matters of
more
than ordinary interest to the reader and one in which not only to the
parties
themselves, but to the participants of the grand affair, as also, to
the
beholder and incidental witnesses who were present on the happy and
most
enlivening occasion. For days previous the rumbling noise of the grand
water falls had been comparatively hushed into silence at the rumor
which
was floating upon the breeze of the human wind mill and nocturnal
assemblages
which were gathered in whispering silence in and about the Barnard
Hotel,
and other public resorts of the valley. Have you heard the news says
one?
No, what is it; was the query of several whose voracious appetites were
gnawing for something of a gossiping nature to feed upon, why it is
said
that that fellow CHILDS of the " Bodie Free Press," is going to take
our
"ABBIE," the lily of the valley, who blooms here both summer and
winter,
across to the sage brush region and make her his wife. They have , in a
very quiet manner, been preparing for the nuptials, and had sent for
Ed.
McLEAN, Merceds famous talking preacher, who is to do the " binding "
also,
the chapel is undergoing repairs and being put into order for the
occasion.
A day or two passes, when the appearance of Mr. CHILDS in the valley
gave
confirmation, that " Dame Rumor "was not false to her colors. An
unusual
stir was going on about the Hotel, and on the same day the Rev. Ed. G.
McLEAN, master of ceremonies arrived. The anticipated bride and groom
were
receiving marked attention from friends and everything bid well for an
auspicious wedding in the evening. Quite a number of long faced gents
could
be seen in squads, seemingly pondering over the probable loss of their
favorite of the valley, who was, and had been, the life and principle
feminine
attraction of the grand panorama for several years. The mystery,
seemed,
to some, of the unaccountable taste that the beautiful maid of the
forest,
should have for a " Child-ish" editor of a country newspaper to that of
the innumerable golden opportunities she had probably received from
foreign
subjects of other parts of the globe. If what we heard was true, the
best
of the joke was entailed upon the groom'y editor. He evidently was not
used to getting married, for he had equipped himself with a license
issued
by a Mono County Clerk, to be used in Mariposa County, which was not
discovered
till about the hour, when the Parson informed the party that the
instrument
was insufficient and would not subserve the purpose. This of course
created
a dismay and disappointment, thereby causing a continuance of the case
until a proper license be procured. A messenger was dispatched to
Mariposa,
a distance of 50 miles, who likewise met with some mishaps and was
delayed
some hours beyond expectation, but arrived sometime the next day when
the
grand wedding and feast were proceeded with at the chapel amidst a
largegathering
of all the inhabitants of the valley, and many from outside. We
received
some fine fine samples of the wedding cake, which, if the whole
aggregated
as sweetly, the repast given must have been a delicious one.
Accompanying,
the cake, and compliments, was a slip of paper containing a syllabus of
the proceedings of the Chapel in which the " Child-ren" were united in
the bonds of connubial bliss. After the ceremonies by the Rev. Ed. G.
McLEAN,
and the usual amount of gratulations bestowed upon the groom and bride
by their relatives,friends and acquaintances, the company resolved into
a committee of the whole and repaired to Barnards Hotel. Here followed
a gay and festive scene which threw into insignificance all admiration
of out door's beauty and grandeur of the valley, or the gentle racket
of
the greatwater-fall, for water was liberally substituted by an overflow
of champaign, which was crystallized by clear cut toasts given to the
parties
whose lives had been doomed to the sage brush country, and to the
enterprising
Yosemite Stage and Turnpike Company, to the Hotels of the Valley, and
lastly
not to be forgotten the Press- which ostensibly meant the " Bodie Free
Press," now owned by Mr. and Mrs. H. L. CHILDS, the latter being late
of
the Great Yosemite Valley.
We shall have to conclude our sketch which
is drawn in part upon the imagination, as we were not present, by
wishing
the newly married couple a long life of happiness, and may their
"Child-
isness" never be less,' We have known Miss Abbie CRIPPEN, now the
bride,
Mrs. CHILDS, ever since she was born, having been an intimate friend
and
acquaintances of her Father, Joshua D. CRIPPEN, who was Sheriff of this
county some fifteen years, and died while in office. Her mother is the
wife of John K. BARNARD of Yosemite Hotel fame. There are two more
girls
Katie and Fannie, who live with their mother and are young ladies
grown.
Samuel B. THOMPSON November 1, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Many of the friends and old-timers will regret to learn of the death of Samuel B. THOMPSON, formerly of Cathey's Valley and brother of Joseph THOMPSON. He died about a month ago at his home in Almance County North Carolina. He left here some two years ago with a view to spending the remainder of his days at the old home, which he did and has passed off to the other shore, where many of his old associates have gone before. We felt at the time of parting with Sam, that we should never see him again, for he was not in the best of health. He was noted for his social qualities and his goodness of heart. He would go to the bottom of his pocket for the last dollar whenever charity was asked of him for a laudable purpose. In Sam. B THOMPSON the world has parted with a man whose heart knew no wrong, and the earth has recalled to its kindred dust one whose life was well spent, and by his many virtues will ever be cherished in the memory of those left behind.
William PHEBY November 8, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Wm. PHEBY DEAD.
Poor old man PHEBY, so well known to many of the old settlers of this section, passed off quietly and unknown to any one last Thursday night and was found dead in his bed the following morning. He always followed mining for a living and was father of a large family of children, who are grown and scattered over the country. They formerly lived at Princeton, when that place was a busy mining village, and when times were more prosperous. Mr. PHEBY was a harmless and inoffensive man, kind hearted, but indifferent as to the cares of to-morrow, so that to-day was provided for, the future could take care of itself. Considering the rough kind of a life he had experienced, and the amount of hard work he had done as a miner, he was remarkably well preserved and more than usually active for a man of 72 years of age. Dr. TRESCOTT pronounced the cause of death to be a "collapse of the heart."
Lafayette CHOISSER November 29, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Verdict of Coroner's Jury.
State of California,
County of Mariposa,
In the matter of the Inquisition upon the
body
of Lafayette CHOISSER.
We, the undersigned, the jurors summoned to
appear before Henry PEARD, Justice of the Peace, residing at Bear
Valley,
District 3, acting as Coroner, to inquire into the cause of death of
Lafayette
CHOISSER, found dead on the 18th day of November, 1884, near the trail
leading from the Benton Mills to Coulterville, and about a half a mile
from the said mills, do on our oaths find on taking testimony in sight
of, and on inspection of the body of the said deceased, that he was a
native
of Illinois, and of the age of fifty.
And we do find after hearing all the testimony
that could be adduced concerning the death of said Lafayette CHOISSER,
that the same was caused by the effect of two wounds- one to the left
temple,
which broke the skull or frontal bone, exhibiting a cut some one and a
half inches in length- the other, on the back part of the head, cutting
through the scalp and causing a fracture of the skull bone. And we, the
said Jurors of Inquest, do find and certify that we are unable to say
how
the said wounds, the immediate cause of the death of said Lafayette
CHOISSER,
were produced.
Bear Valley, signed this 21st day of
November,
1884.
John REPETTO,
Pasqual CASTAGNINNO,
James ADAIR,
John GUEST,
G. L. LERTORA,
Patrick McELLIGOTT,
Vitals December 1884 Mariposa Gazette
December 6, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
December 13, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
missing issue
December 20, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Married December 20, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
FARNSWORTH- KOCHER- In Merced, December 15, 1884, by Rev. G. W. LYONS, Henry P. FARNSWORTH, of Mariposa, to Miss Lena KOCHER, Of Merced.
JONES- CRIPPEN- In Merced, December 10, 1884, De Wit JONES to Miss Fannie CRIPPEN.
RULE- BERTOSKEY- In San Francisco, December 24, 1884, Albert E. RULE to Laura BERTOSKEY. (date may be a typo on part of the Gazette since this appeared in the Dec. 20 issue and date given was the 24th.)
Died December 20, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
CHUFFER. - At the County Hospital, Mariposa County, December 15th, 1884, Marics CHUFFER, a native of France, aged 77 years.
December 27, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
missing issue
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
FARNSWORTH-KOCHER December 20, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Henry FARNSWORTH a son of our neighbor Mr. and Mrs. C. E. FARNSWORTH, on Monday last at 8 a.m., in Merced, committed the rash act of matrimony by being united in marriage to Miss Lena KOCHER, daughter of Jacob KOCHER the hardware merchant of that place. The young people forthwith took an early train for Mariposa and arrived in time for supper. The youthful friends of the young couple were exceedingly eager to give them a send off on the same evening, but upon reflection and considering the heavy fatigue they had passed through on that day, the entertainment was postponed till the following evening, where they assembled at the residence of the grooms parents, and a general greeting had been all around. The next day the Gazette were kindly remembered by the groom, who, in person, presented to the "cases" respectively, with samples of cake had at a repast the previous evening, which was excellent and soon disposed of. The young couple have the best wishes of the Gazette fraternity. May their journey through life be one of uninterrupted happiness.
TERRY, Mrs. Cornelia December 20, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Mrs. Judge TERRY.
The Stockton papers notices the death of Mrs. Cornelia TERRY, wife of Judge David SW. TERRY, who died at that place on the 16th instant, after a lingering illness. The deceased was a native of Mississippi, aged 56 years, and her death is deeply regretted by a large circle of friends. She was a woman of noble character, and her amiable disposition endeared her to all who knew her. Mrs. TERRY has for years resided in Stockton, and the bereaved family have the sympathy of the community.
Vitals 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Vitals January 1885 Mariposa Gazette
January 10, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Died January 10, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
RHOADS- Near Mariposa, January 7th, 1885, Charles RHOADS, a native of New Hampshire, aged 66 years.
HART- At Cariboo, Mariposa County, January 7th, 1885, William C. HART, a native of Tennessee, aged 35 years.
CLARK- Near Mariposa, January 8th, 1885, Mrs. Harriet N. CLARK, a native of Massachusetts, aged 63 years.
January 17, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Died January 17, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
WEBBER- At the County Hospital, Mariposa County, John WEBBER, a native of Germany, aged 77 years.
MOORE- At Bear Valley, Mariposa County, January 15th, 1885, Henry Elevyn MOORE, a native of England, aged 49 years, for many years past a resident of Hornitos and vicinity.
January 24, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Married January 24, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
LAIRD- COUGHRAN- At Pea Ridge, January 21st, 1885, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, Mr. Samuel LAIRD to Miss Perminda Eva COUGHRAN.
Died January 24, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
CLARKE- In Mariposa, January 19th, 1885, Mrs. Eliza CLARKE, a native of Washington county, Pennsylvania, aged 81 years, 7 months and 4 days.
January 31, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Birth January 31, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
PALMER- At Chowchilla, January 25th, 1885, to the wife of Frank C. PALMER, a son.
Died January 31, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
BERRY- In Bridgeport, Belmont County, Ohio, January 16th, 1885, Mrs. Margaret BERRY, a native of Wales, aged 70 years.
WAGNER- In Stockton, January 23d, 1885, Mrs. Carrie WAGNER, a native of the State of New York, aged 40 years. Deceased was the wife of Daniel WAGNER of Coulterville.
HALL- At the County Hospital, Mariposa County, January 25th, 1885, Milton HALL, a native of Massachusetts, aged 80 years.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
MILLER- GLIDDEN- HART- CLARK January 10, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Startling Events of the Week.
The last week has been filled with news of the most starling character, consisting of murder, and sudden deaths, greater in number and more horrifying than we have ever before chronicled since our time as a journalist in Mariposa. We had scarcely recovered from the shock of the news received last week of the sudden death of Sol. M. MILLER, whom we had intimately known ever since 1850, when he and his partners were slaughtered and robbed by some Mexicans, at the Montezuma Tent, Tuolumne county, one night in June of that year and left for dead. Our partner died, but Sol. recovered, and since passed through a third of a century of a life, characterized with events of a social and business nature sufficient to make a interesting page in the history of California Pioneers. He was so well known throughout California, that an expression of lament and regret is observed in nearly all the California papers, which goes to prove the sterling and amiable qualities of a good man. The same week we recorded the death of a good citizen- Benj. GLIDDEN- a pioneer of this section. This week opened with the terrible news of a fratricide occurring on the Chowchilla, some eight or ten miles east of Mariposa, on Tuesday last, between two brothers, Charles and William HART, wherein the former shot the later with a rifle, the ball passing through the left arm just below the shoulder, and entering the body and lodging in the backbone, supposed to have cut the left lung. It occurred about five o'clock in the afternoon, and the wounded man died at three o'clock the following morning. Unfortunately no medical relief could be obtained before death ensued. On receipt of this news, which was quite late at night, Sheriff MULLERY with under-sheriff HOWARD started for the scene, but no arrest was made until Thursday when officer HOWARD with a posse, came upon HART, who was concealed in the rough and almost inpenetrable bushes and rocks, a short distance from the cabin which he inhabited. When discovered he was carrying a gun, but when told to hold up his hands, he dropped it to the ground and surrendered without an offer of resistance. He was brought to town and lodged in jail on Thursday. The causes leading to this unfortunate fratricide will probably be brought out upon trial of the case, when it will be more proper time to publish the details. We had scarcely got through penning the account of the above, on Thursday, when in come the startling news, that Mrs. Harriet N. CLARK, widow of the late David CLARK, had been found dead at her home. She had been living alone at her old homestead, the old site known as " Clark's saw mill" about five miles north of Mariposa. James H. MALONE a near neighbor, in company with Mr. Benj. R. BROWN, having occasion to borrow a plow went to the house about half-past ten Thursday morning, where they met a young girl, Miss Kate MORRISEY, who preceded them a few minutes, and informed them that she had knocked at the door and there appeared to be no one home. Mr. BROWN also knocked at the door, and not getting a formal admission, they were about to retire, when they both concluded there was something strange in the absence of Mrs. CLARK. Mr. BROWN made a second attempt and finding the outer door unlocked, opened it and went in: He had taken but a few steps which brought him to a position where he could look into the bed room adjoining the sitting or larger room. At this point, he first observed the prostate form of a women lying on the floor with her head lying in the door, which was partially open. Besides the door was a small table on which was a lighted lamp, partly fallen over and leaning against the partition as before mentioned. The chimney was off, but Mr. BROWN did not observe what had become of it. Mrs. CLARK was lying on her left side. As no smoke had been seen during the day coming from the chimney as usual, it is thought she must have been in that position since the night before, Tuesday, and that she must have been found dead at least 24 hours before found. The lighted lamp would indicate her death to have taken place later, but it was turned down very low, and it is not improbable that it would burn full 24 hours. Messrs. MALONE and BROWN came to town and spread the sad news, in the meantime, they sent couriers to convey the intelligence to her children, who reside in different sections of this and Merced county.
Mrs. Eliza Clarke January 24, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Mrs. Eliza CLARKE.
The death of Mrs. Eliza CLARKE on Monday
night
last, cast a gloom of more than ordinary extent over a large community
to which the acquaintance of the deceased and her family extended. She
had been quite ill for several days, and her death was not sudden or
unexpected.
She was the mother of ex-sheriff, John F. CLARKE and Miss Elizabeth
CLARKE,
who have the kindly sympathy of an extensive acquaintances and friends
in this the hour of their bereavement. The deceased was born in
Washington
County, Pennsylvania on the 15th day of January 1803, but spent most of
her younger days in Wheeling Virginia, and Bridgeport, Ohio, was
married
in 1824, and became a widow in 1830. She was a lady most remarkable for
her geniality of manners and heartfelt welcome she gave to all who
called
upon her. Her happy disposition and amiability won for her through life
the high esteem of an almost unlimited circle of friends. The death of
this aged mother will create a void at the home of the children that
cannot
be filled. The chair at the table is now vacant, and the customary
place
where she sat besides the hearthstone is now unoccupied.
The funeral ceremonies were had at the grave
in the Masonic Cemetery; Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH officiating. The
attendance
was unusually large and many friends from all parts of the county were
present to express the esteem in which they held this most estimable
lady.
Mrs. Dan WAGNER January 31, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Mrs. Dan WAGNER.
The death of Mrs. Daniel WAGNER, of Coulterville, in Stockton on the 23rd instant, will be a source of great sorrow to a host of friends and acquaintances, who knew her but to love her, and held her in the highest estimation, as a lady of a most exemplary character. For many years she was known as the hostess of the Coulterville Hotel, which suffered the ravages of fire a few years ago. The society of Coulterville and the community generally, in which she has lived so long, will miss those welcome smiles that reflected the soul and kindness of a noble women. In her departure, the relatives and friends have lost a true friend, and her husband a good wife, one whose love and devotion to him can never be replaced. The bereaved husband and relatives have the fullest sympathy of a multitude of friends in this irreparable loss.
Vitals February 1885 Mariposa Gazette
February 7, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Died February 7, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
PAIR- In Hornitos, Mariposa County, Cal., January 29th, 1885, Benjamin Franklin PAIR, a native of Kentucky, aged 63 years.
POWERS- At Herbeck's Ranch, near Coulterville, Mariposa County, Cal., January 29th, 1885, Anthony POWERS, a native of Ireland, aged 82 years.
REYNOLDS- In Mariposa, Mariposa County, Cal., January 31st, 1885, of consumption, Arthur Lockwood REYNOLDS, a native of Mariposa, California, aged 24 years, 10 months and 13 days. [deceased was the eldest son of the editor of this paper.]
PALMER- At Liverpool, England, January 5th, 1885, Richard A. PALMER, a native of England, aged 35 years.
February 14, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Births February 14, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
HEDGEPETH- At Mariposa, January 1885 to the wife of Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, a son.
DENNISON- At Yosemite Valley, February 3d, 1885, to the wife of W. E. DENNISON, a son. Weight 8 1/2 pounds.
DIED February 14, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
HODGSON- At Stockton, February 4th, 1885, William HODGSON, a native of England, aged 44 years.
February 21, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
BIRTH February 21, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
HILL- At Pea Ridge, February 12th, 1885 to the wife of E. V. HILL, a daughter.
REID- In Mariposa, February 13th, 1885, to the wife of W. C. REID, a daughter.
Died February 21, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
HARLESS- Guadalupe Mountain, near Cathey's Valley, Mariposa County, February 16th, 1885, Miles HARLESS, a native of Kentucky, aged 57 years.
McANEAR- In Mariposa February 16th, 1885, Isaac McANEAR, a native of Alabama, aged 58 years.
February 28, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
BIRTH February 28, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
CLARK- Near Mariposa, February 24, 1885 to the wife of John W. CLARK, a daughter.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
Arthur L. REYNOLDS February 7, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Arthur Lockwood REYNOLDS.
Having no one to relieve us from our
journalistic
labors, it becomes our duty to perform the painful task of writing a
few
lines concerning the death of our oldest son, Arthur Lockwood REYNOLDS,
which occurred on Saturday morning last (January 31st, 1885), when he
fell
a victim to consumption, which for years had preyed upon his vitals,
until
at last the poor emaciated form succumbed to the ravages of this
disease.
This was one of the most sad and trying moments of our life. It was
hard
to endure the supplications of one of our own dear ones, who would look
us in the eye so appealingly and whisper "Father, Farther," sufficient
to melt a heart of stone and arouse sympathies of any one having a
heart
within his breast. His last struggles were light, and he calmly passed
away in our arms, for deaths stroke had removed all pain for some
minutes
prior to his last breath, and he passed off as quietly as though he had
fallen into a deep sleep. With barely an exception, would he would
undeceive
himself that death was inevitable to the disease that was rapidly
wasting
away his body and all there was of him of earth; but would contend he
was
going to recover and would soon be on his feet again ready to struggle
with the affairs of the world. The only concession he ever made, to be
observed, that his death was not wholly improbable, was the adjustment
of a gold ring which he took from his finger and placed on that of his
father with a request that he keep and wear it in remembrance of him.
This
act seemed accompanied with much thought and anxiety, for he afterwards
enjoined upon his step-mother to tell his father he must keep his ring
and wear it, for he prized it highly and it was the only memento he had
to give him. Poor "Little Arthur," as he was called, little did any of
us suppose, while he was enjoying the bright sunshine of his infant
days,
that he was to be so prematurely cut off. He was the fondled pet of
many
who still cherished him in their memories, and on the day of the
funeral
there was many a lurking tear that stole its way from the eyes of of
his
early associates, who stood by and witnessed the coffin as it was
lowered
from sight to the bourne where pain and sorrow takes refuge and is
known
no more. He was born March 18th, 1860, on the beautiful spot at the
edge
of town, now known as the "May Ground," where our home was destroyed by
the ravages of fire in 1863, and had he lived till the 18th of the next
March, he would have been twenty-five years of age. After we became
owner
of the Gazette in 1875, he went into the office and learned to set type
where he continued in the business till he became quite proficient.
About
the years 1881 and 82, having arrived at the age of twenty-one, he
conceived
an ambition to go out into the world and see what was to be seen and
follow
his profession for a living which he did. During the last four years,
as
a journeyman printer, he traveled nearly all over California and
Nevada.
Sometime in 1883, while engaged at his profession on some paper in
Amador
county, he became enamored with a fair young lady, whose parents,
bitterly
opposed their marriage, principally on the ground of being too young,
and
neither were prepared to fill the offices of married life. But the
young
couple, regardless of consequences, took advantage of an elopement and
married in Stockton. The result of this being a widow and a little girl
baby about four months old, left behind to mourn the loss of a dear
husband
and father. We little thought that Arthur's visit to us was to be the
last,
and that his departure from our home would be to the spot in our family
cemetery, inside the Odd Fellows burial ground, where lies his mother
and
several brothers and sisters, who have gone before. It is consoling
though
that we had him here to die, and where he can rest with others of his
family.
His death was not looked for with any degree of certainty, for some
time
at least, until about Friday the 23d of January, just one week before
it
occurred. So hopeful where all, of his rapid convalescence the week
previous,
that his sister, Mrs. WOODWARD, who was here from Gertrude on a visit,
was about to return home on Saturday, the 24th, which was postponed and
she remained until after his death. During his last illness, Dr. BELL
made
occasional calls, but prescribe nothing above the ordinary care as he
looked
upon its being a hopeless case. It is a comforting thought, to realize,
that as soon as it became known among our neighbors and friends, that
kindly
assistance was offered and nothing was omitted that could add comfort
and
give relief to the dying boy. Too much praise cannot be accorded to
Mrs.
Annie JOHNSON, who is stopping with us, for unremitting attention she
bestowed
upon him, who, together with his step-mother, his sister and ourself,
no
less than two at a time were required at his bedside, day and night, up
to the time of his death. As soon as it was known that a relapse had
taken
place, letters were mailed to his wife at Plymouth, Amador county, but
from some cause she had not appeared or communicated with any of the
family
here. It is thought that she must be absent among relatives in some
distant
part of the State.
The funeral which took place on Sunday
following
his death, from the residence of his father, was largely attended, and
services were conducted by Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH. The remains were
attended
by E. P. WASON, Winnie GALLISON, Fred SCHLAGETER, Thos. LIND, David
EGENHOFF,
and Henry FARNSWORTH, all young men, who filled the offices of
pall-bearers.
The following relatives of deceased were
present
at the funeral. His father, step-mother and Emily Irene, his
half-sister,
his two sisters, Mrs. WOODWARD and Mrs. LATCHAW, his brothers, Sherman,
Albert, Willie and Bennie.
Anotony POWERS February 7, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Anthony POWERS.
The death of this good old man, who has lived about Coulterville for so many years, is announced. He died on the 29th of January last, at Frank HERBECK's ranch near Coulterville. Uncle POWERS as he was called, was remarkable for his great age, activity and industry. Although he had saved little to maintain himself upon in hs advanced age, he never has been dependent, otherwise than upon his own exertions. He was extremely sensitive and ignored such things as presents or gifts without paying for them. He was as honest and conscientious as a man could well be, and the people of Coulterville will long miss Uncle Anthony POWERS.
Frank PAIR February 7, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Our community mourns the loss of one of its earliest pioneers, Mr. Frank PAIR, a highly respected citizen, who departed this life on Thursday, Jan., 29th, at the age of 63. Deceased was a native of Kentucky, and came to Mariposa in 1851. After various vicissitudes of fortune he established himself in Hornitos where he resided and worked steadily, battling against ill luck, until his death. He was a man of fine ability, steady habits, a gentleman possessed of a happy faculty of making friends wherever he went and was esteemed by all. As soon as the news of his death became generally known, numerous friends and acquaintances assembled from all parts of the county, and an immense cortege followed him to the grave. It is sad to see the old pioneers so rapidly passing away. Many a one has passed away; but none more truly regretted than poor Frank, who will be fondly remembered. God give him the rest he never experienced on this earth!
William HODGSON February 14, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Wm. HODGSON, son of Thomas HODGSON of Sherlocks, died very suddenly in Stockton on the 4th instant. He had been suffering with consumption for two years, but died from hemorrhage of the lungs, while out upon the streets and engaged in talking with some persons. His wife died about four years ago. He leaves three children.
Vitals March 1885 Mariposa Gazette
March 7, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Married March 7, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
PETERSON- HOUGHTON- At Indian Gulch, March 2nd, 1885, at the residence of the brides parents, by the Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, Louis PETERSON to Miss Nannie M. HOUGHTON.
Births March 7, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
WELLS- Near Mariposa, February 25th, 1885, to the wife of W. H. WELLS Weight 15 1/2 pounds.
BELL- In San Francisco, February 28th, 1885, to the wife of Dr. H. R. BELL, a daughter.
Died March 7, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
WAGNER- At Wagner's Ranch, above Coulterville, March 1st, 1885, Mrs. Jane WAGNER, wife of Charles WAGNER.
March 14, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
March 21, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Births March 21, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
BRIGHTMAN- In Mariposa, February 8th, 1885, to the wife of Fred BRIGHTMAN, a daughter.
Died March 21, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
LAMPSON- At Chinese Camp, March 13th, 1885, Dr. Royal M. LAMPSON, a native of Vermont, aged 55 years.
March 28, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Married March 28, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
STEWART- SCHANZ- In San Francisco, March 19th, 1885, by the Rev. E. S. CHAPMAN, D.D., George D. STEWART to Louisa SCHANZ, both of Mariposa County.
Birth March 28, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
TRULOCK. On Guadalupe mountain, March 26, to the wife of Issac TRULOCK, a daughter.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
Dr. R. M. LAMPSON March 21, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Dr. R. M. LAMPSON.
After a prolonged sickness Dr. LAMPSON died at his residence at Chinese Camp yesterday. His death came not unexpectedly, but when it did come it filled the hearts of all who knew him with sorrow. For many years he was a prominent physician whose innumerable acts of kindness most strongly endeared him to the entire community. In the early fifties he came to this county a young man and pursued the vocation of a miner before commencing the practice of his regular vocation. Having a genius for practicing medicine, his services were in constant demand, requiring him to ride over a large extent of the country until he became famous as a practitioner, and as a large hearted, generous man. He was always ready to act the part of a good Samaritan and many a one blessed him in life that will pray for him now that his death has come. He was a member of the Convention that framed the present State Constitution and served subsequently as a Senator for this and Calaveras County in the State Legislature. For several years he has been visiting physician to the Stockton Insane Asylum. The duties of every public trust confided to him were well performed. He reared a family who are overwhelmed with grief for their great loss, who have the universal sympathy of our people. The Doctor came from Vermont and was comparatively a young man, being fifty-five years of age. His death is a public loss, he will remain in memory with all who knew him well, until they are called to join him. - Union Democrat, March 14.
Vitals April 1885 Mariposa Gazette
April 4, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
April 11, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
April 18, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Birth April 18, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
RIDGWAY- In Mariposa, April 13th, 1885, to the wife of Joseph RIDGWAY, a daughter.
Married April 18, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
BUCHENAU- GAZOLO- In Coulterville, April 14th, 1885, by Rev. A. FASANOTTI, D.D., Hubert A. BUCHENAU to Miss Alidia GAZOLO.
Died April 18, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
GISCHEL- In Stockton, April 11th, 1885, Conrad GISCHEL, a native of Germany, aged 60 years.
UHBLETMER- At Big Pine, March 19, 1885, Frederick Herman UHLEMEYER, aged 56 years. [deceased was formerly a resident of Mormon Bar of this county.]
EBBERTS- In Coulterville, Mariposa County, April 12th, 1885, George EBBERTS, a native of Pennsylvania, aged 59 years.
ROBERTS- In Coulterville, Mariposa County, April 12th, 1885, a ----, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John ROBERTS, aged 11 years.
April 25, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Married April 25, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
BROUGHMAN- MAY- At the Gallison Hotel, Mariposa, April 23rd, 1885, by the Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, Winfield S. BROUGHMAN to Miss Nancy L. MAY.
ELLIOT- FISHER- On Chowchilla, April 16th, 1885, at the residence of the brides parent's, by the Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, James W. ELLIOT to Miss Marion E. FISHER.
WASHBURN- HILL- April 22d, 1885, John WASHBURN to Miss Stella HILL, the daughter of Thomas HILL the well known landscape artist.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
GISCHEL, Conrad April 18, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Conrad GISCHEL, whose death is announced, was an old resident of this town. He was a baker and confectioner, and Mrs. GISHEL kept the hotel on the old Ed. BELL lot where Fritz's butcher shop stands. GISCHEL has been engaged at the El Capitan, Merced.
UHLEMEYER, Herman April 18, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Frederick UHLEMEYER.
In a letter received from our old and
highly
esteemed friend, B. F. BACHMAN, a pioneer of Mariposa county, at
present
a resident of Los Gatos, Santa Clara county, under date of April 10,
1885,
we are in receipt of intelligence of the death of Fred Herman UHLEMEYER
which was published in the Inyo "Independent" of March 18th and sent to
Mr. BACHMAN by Albert HALVERSON, formerly of Mormon Bar of this county.
The deceased was an old friend and partner of Mr. BUCHMAN in early days
when Mormon Bar experienced its palmy days of mining, and when Mariposa
creek was bright with gold and teeming with prosperity. He came to
Mormon
Bar in 1852 where he lived until he went to Inyo about 1859 or 1860.
Fred
Herman UHLEMEYER was possessed of all good traits of character that a
man
could well have and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. There are,
no doubt, many old residents of this vicinity and county who well
remembered
the deceased, and will regret to hear of his death. Mr. BACKMAN states
"that he had not seen him for many years, yet his regard for him was so
great that he felt as though he had lost one of his own family." He
died
at Big Pine, March 19, 1885, aged 56 years.
The following notices were clipped from the
Inyo "Independent" which speak for themselves in regard to the
deceased-
it says:
"Two old settlers of Inyo county passed away
last week; Fred UHLEMEYER and Ned Hall are among the first comers, both
had many friends who will deeply regret to hear of their death.
Fred UHLEMEYER left a will devising all his
property to his nephew, W. H. UHLEMEYER, who is appointed executor,
with
out bonds. The young man has a widowed mother and three unmarried
sisters
in St. Louis, and it is his intention to bring them all to his home in
Big Pine.
W. H. UHLEMEREYER arrived at Big Pine last
Wednesday. Mr. UHLEMEYER is a nephew of the late Fred UHLEMEYER, and
was
summoned from his home in St. Louis when his uncle was seen to be
dangerously
ill. He is of age and competent to administer upon the estate.
Vitals May 1885 Mariposa Gazette
May 2, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Married May 2, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
BRUSCHI- LEVERONT = At Groveland, April 21st, 1885, by F. MARROW, J.P., Vergil BRUSCHI to Miss Johanna LEVERONT.
GALLISON- OBARR- At Fresno Flats, April 28th, 1885, at the residence of the brides parents, by Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, Percy R. GALLISON ot Miss ELLA OBARR.
May 9, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Birth May 9, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
PEARCE- In San Francisco, April 27th, 1885, to the wife of J. H. PEARCE, a daughter.
Died May 9, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
HARLESS- On the Guadalupe Mountain, near Cathey's Valley, May 1st, 1885, Ellen HARLESS, aged 19 years.
May 16, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
May 23, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Birth May 23, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
LATCHAW- Near Hornitos, May 14th, 1885, to the wife of Frank LATCHAW, a daughter.
May 30, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
GALLISON- OBARR Wedding May 2, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
GALLISON, OBARR Wedding. - On Tuesday last, it was discovered that a number of our townspeople were missing from there accustomed haunts; among them father and mother GALLISON, Rev. HEDGEPETH, and last but not least- Percy GALLISON. Inquiry revealed the fact that they had gone to Fresno Flats, and rumor asserted that a wedding was in prospect. Subsequent events confirmed the report, and we learn that at eight o'clock Tuesday evening at the residence of the brides parents Mr. and Mrs. Alex OBARR, the marriage of Percy GALLISON and Miss Ella OBARR was solemnized. Only relatives and a few immediate friends of the parties were present. The bridal attendants were Mr. Winnie GALLISON and Miss Lottie OBARR. Percy is to well known to need any introduction, and his fair bride being the daughter of Mrs. S. E. OBARR, and grand-daughter of Mr. George COUNTS, needs no formal passport into the good will of our people. On Wednesday, the whole party, accompanied by two sisters of the bride, returned to Mariposa, where a cordial welcome met them at the Gallison Hotel. A dance was tendered them in the evening which was a pleasant affair. Our young people are marrying off quite rapidly, and little nests " where two twin turtle doves dwell" are becoming numerous in our village. We wish for Mr. and Mrs. GALLISON all the happiness possible on this earthly ball, and hope life's storms may be beat generally around them, anyway till age and experience may enable them to meet and cheerfully succumb to any small squalls which may break over their barque.
Ellen HARLESS May 9, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
In Memorium.
Editor Gazette: It is with feelings of the
deepest regret and sympathy that we have occasion to chronicle the
death
of another member of our lodge Sister Ellen HARLESS, our Worthy Inside
Guard. She leaves to mourn her loss, a widowed mother, a brother and
four
sisters. Her dear face and presence will be sadly missed; always
gentle,
kind and obedient, she was also her "mother's comfort." In less than a
year that mother has been called upon to bury a son and her husband.
The Lodge has lost a charter member, one who
has ever been prompt and faithful in attending to her lodge duties. She
has left this lodge to enter into the Grand Lodge, from whose portals
she
will never more leave; her last password salutation has been given, and
she has received the response and recognition of the Great High Chief
of
the Universe, in whose presence she will evermore wear the Regalia of
eternal
happiness.
She was buried under the auspices of the lodge
at three o'clock last Sunday afternoon. Tenderly and sadly we laid her
among pines, through whose leaves the Spring breeze sung a requiem of
peace
to the troubled hearts of the mourners. She sleeps in peace.
Vitals June 1885 Mariposa Gazette
June 6, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Birth June 6, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
BYERS- At Mariposa, May 31st, 1885, to the wife of J. H. BYERS, a daughter.
Died June 6, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
GIVENS- At Merced, May 28th, 1885, Mark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. GIVENS, aged 6 years.
June 13, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Married June 13, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
WULLBERN- REDMAN- At Cathey's Valley, June 10th, 1885, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, John Henry WULBERN to Miss Zylphia REDMAN.
Died June 13, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
OSCAR- At the County Hospital, Mariposa County, June 6th, 1885, Thomas OSCAR (Colored, a native of Alabama, aged 58 years.
June 20, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
BIRTHS June 20, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
HODGSON- In Sacramento, June 12th, 1885, to the wife of Thomas HODGSON, a daughter.
Married June 20, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
CATHEY- PALMER- At Cathey's Ranch, near Snyder's saw-mill, June 16th, 1885, by the Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, Wm. P. CATHEY to Miss Louisa PALMER.
Died June 20, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
HAMILTON- At the County Hospital in Mariposa, June 14th, 1885, Thomas HAMILTON, a native of Ohio, aged 66 years.
June 27, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Married June 27, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
HARVEY- MELLO- In San Francisco, June 14, 1885, by the Rev. Father FITZPATRICK of Mount St. Joseph, John D. HARVEY and Rebecca C. MELLO.
Died June 27, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
DOWST- In Merced, June 18, 1885, W. B. DOWST, a native of Massachusetts, aged 60 years.
MALONEY- At Maloney's ranch, near Hornitos, June 24, 1885, Mary Gertrude, daughter of , Mr. and Mrs. John M. MALONEY, aged 5 months and 22 days.
DUNAWAY- In Cathey's Valley, June 18, 1885,
Annie Marie, infant daughter of I. H. and Maggie DUNAWAY, aged 11
months
and 2 days.
The flower that we
most highly prized was the first to meet decay,
the babe we all so dearly loved by death was snatched away.
An early summons Jesus
sends, to call our babe above, yet whispers
to weeping friends, 'tis all the fruits of love.
To save our darling
child from woe and sins alluring charms, and
all the grief I feel below, he took it to his arms.
Why should we with
him rashly strive or vainly fast or weep, our
babe though dead is still alive, her body doth but sleep.
She's were the pure
in heart sees God. she feels no sorrow there,
she is by a heavenly parent fed, and needs no more our care.
Why should I grieve
my heart, or fast, no more she'll visit me,
but I can go to her at last, and there my babe I'll see.
I'll seek the Lord
with all my heart, and know my sins are
forgiven, then
I will meet and never part with those I love in Heaven.
by the Grandmother.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
LONGO, Stephen June 6, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
A homicide occurred on May 31st, near Coulterville, Louis CASTAGNETTO killing Stephen LONGO a brother in law. The particulars will probably be brought out in trial, when they will be given to the public.
Thomas OSCAR June 13, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
The good old colored man, Thomas OSCAR, passed away to his long home last Saturday. He is nearing to the last of our companions to this State in 1849. He was associated in the Mess, as we called it in traveling, of Judge BONDURANT, Dr. WARD, Bob PAULING and some one or two others whom we forget. Poor OSCAR was the cook while the others did the responsible eating. OSCAR was a good and faithful darkey as so often to be found. We first met him at Horsehead crossing, Pecos River, Texas. He has now crossed the last river. He came to where Mariposa now is on the 13th day of September, 1849.
W. B. DOWST June 27, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Death of W. B. DOWST.
Mr. Wesley Barton DOWST died at his home in Merced last Thursday morning of rheumatism. He had been confined to bed for many months and suffered untold pain. Mr. DOWST was a pioneer citizen and a veteran stage driver. He was considered one of the best and safest drivers in the State, and is known far and wide by tourist for his pleasing and entertaining disposition. For many years he was in the employ of the Yo Semite Stage Company, where he had an opportunity to meet and make the acquaintance of celebrities from all parts of the world. Tourist visiting Yosemite the second time would frequently send word to the Company that they desired driver DOWST to take them through, as he always took pleasure in pointing out to them objects of interest and telling the history connected with them. The deceased was a native of Massachusetts, and 60 years of age. He leaves a wife, daughter and three sons to mourn his death. The funeral took place yesterday morning from the family residence in West Merced, and was largely attended.- Merced Express, June 20th.
Vitals July 1885 Mariposa Gazette
July 4, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Married July 4, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
COZ- MARTINEZ- At Hornitos June 21, 1885, by Rev. A. FASANOTTI, Vincent COZ to Catherine MARTINEZ.
ELLEN- RONJEL- At Hornitos, July 1, 1885, by J.W. CARR, J.P., John ELLEN to Mrs. Presentacion RONJEL.
Died July 4, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
ROMERO- At the County Hospital, June 28, 1885, Antonio ROMERO, a native of Mexico, aged 58 years.
July 11, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Birth July 11, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
KEARNEY- In Mariposa, July 4th, 1885, to the wife of Dr. W. J. KEARNEY, a daughter.
SCHLAGETER- At Sacramento, June 9th, 1885, to the wife of F. W. SCHLAGETER, a son.
Died July 11, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
SCHOLFIELD- At Sacramento, June 25th, 1885, Mary Josephine, daughter of Mrs. Mary A. and the late George M. SCHOFIELD, a native of California, aged 18 years, 3 months and 22 days.
July 18, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Died July 18, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
HUGHES- At his residence in Lewis district, July 15, 1885 Michael Charles HUGHES, a native of Ireland, aged 57 years.
MUMER- At the County Hospital in Mariposa, July 12, 1885 Louis MUMER, a native of Germany, aged 82 years.
July 25, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
CASARETTO, John July 4, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
John CASARETTO, of Merced Falls, whose face has been so familiar in this section for years as a peddler of garden vegetables and fruits, fell from his wagon last Saturday and was instantly killed.
MUMER, Louis July 18, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Uncle Loui.
Last Sunday, the death of poor old Uncle Loui, whose true name was Louis MUMER, was announced as occurring at the County Hospital. He died at the almost remarkable age of eighty-five years, which would fix the time of birth in the year 1800. He has resided here since 1856, and worked formerly on a ranch for John BECKER, since which time he has worked in Weiler's Brewery for thirteen years. He has always been a hale, hearty man, and up to within a year past has been able to do manual labor. Poor Uncle Loui was highly respected by all who knew him. He was laid away peacefully away in the public cemetery last Monday, where after a toil of eighty-five years he will rest undisturbed, and with many of his old associates who lay close beside him will soon be forgotten. He was a native of Germany and came to the United States many years ago. We are not aware of his having any relatives living.
Vitals August 1885 Mariposa Gazette
August 1, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
August 8, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Married August 8, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
REID- SCHLAGETER- In San Francisco July 22d, 1885, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. Father SCANLAN, Robert L. REID, of Tulare City, and Julia A. SCHLAGETER, of San Francisco.
August 15, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Married August 5, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
SMITH- DUNCAN- At Chowchilla, August 11th, 1885, Theodore J. SMITH to Miss Annie DUNCAN.
Birth August 15, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
WILLIAMS- In Hunter's Valley, July 13th, 1885, to the wife of Wm. WILLIAMS a son.
Died August 15, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
HENNESSEY- At Hennessey Ranch, Merced River, Mariposa county, August 6th, 1885, Mrs. Patrick HENNESSEY, aged 88 years, a native of Queens county, Ireland.
KENDALL- In Cathey's Valley, August 9th, 1885, of consumption, Rosa KENDALL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas KENDALL, aged 22 years, a native of California.
August 22, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
August 29, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Birth August 29, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
FARNSWORTH- In Mariposa, August 26th, 1885, to the wife of Henry P. FARNSWORTH, a son.
GROVE- In Mariposa, August 14th, 1885, to the wife of W. G. GROVE, a daughter.
NELSON- At Merced Falls, July 21st, 1885, to the wife of Henry NELSON, a daughter.
GIVENS- Near Athione, August 22d, 1885, to
the wife of J. W. GIVENS a daughter.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
W. D. EGENHOFF August 1, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Sad News.
Last Wednesday's mail brought a dispatch
from
David EGENHOFF Sr., who lives at Traver, to his son David EGENHOFF Jr.,
who resides here stating that he had received a telegram from
Tuscaloosa,
Ala., and that Wm. D. EGENHOFF who had been there attending school was
lying very ill, and a request that he, David EGENHOFF Jr. come
immediately
to Traver, which request he obeyed by starting the same evening.
Thursday evening's mail brought sad news that
W. D. EGENHOFF was dead. We have no particulars as to the immediate
cause
of his death. He was known not to be a very healthy person. He had
graduated
at the law school, and was about to start home to Mariposa. His wife
and
child were with him. It is a sad blow upon his family and relatives.
His
father and mother live at Traver, Tulare county. His brothers and
sisters,
of whom he is the eldest are scattered, some of them reside here. We
had
understood that the deceased was to teach the grammar school of
Mariposa
the approaching season. He married a Miss ROWLAND, whose mother and
family
live in Cathey's Valley.
The deceased was a member of the Odd Fellows
of this place. He was born about the year 1857 in Agua Fria of this
county
and ws in the 25th year of his age. The deceased leaves many friends
who
deeply sympathize with the bereaved relatives.
LAWLER, John P. AUGUST 1, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
We are sorry to learn of the death of John P. LAWLER by drowning in the Merced River near Pleasant Valley, last Saturday, from what we can learn. He attempted to wade the river, got into deep water and not being able to swim was drowned. He was a native of New York aged about 41 years.
W. D. EGENHOFF August 8, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
The sudden death of W. D. EGENHOFF,, a citizen of this place, at Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on the 29th ultimo, mentioned in last weeks Gazette, was a sad calamity to his family, which consisted of a wife and child with him, and his father and mother and family living at Traver and other parts of the State and country. He left here several months ago with a view to attending the law school at that place, in which he had been successful and graduated with honors and was about ready to start for home with his family when he was taken sick. We have already mentioned his career as a young man, who was born here and had, since he became a man, figured conspicuously in the political arena having been school Superintendent for several terms and was, upon the death of R. B. THOMAS, appointed county Surveyor, a position he felt he was not prepared to fill, party on account of his health, and soon after resigned. In his death his family have lost a much beloved and providential help-meet, one who possessed the highest esteem of all who knew him. His place as a citizen cannot be easily filled as his future was one of promise and usefulness.
John W. MARSHALL August 15, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
JAMES W. MARSHALL
The Discoverer of Gold in California, Died at COLOMA.
Sacramento, August 10. - A dispatch from
Placerville
to-day says that James W. MARSHALL, the discoverer of gold, died at
Coloma,
El Dorado county, at 5 o'clock this morning.
Deceased was 82 years of age, and was born
in Hope township, Huntingdon county, New Jersey, and served an
apprenticeship
as a coach builder in his native town. At the age of 21 years he became
dissatisfied with the limited prospect of advancement offered by the
home
of his youth and determined to extend his field of operations. He went
to Indiana and Illinois, and then to Kansas, where he was in a fair way
to achieve prosperity, when he was attacked by a lingering sickness,
which
necessitated his seeking a change of climate. The course of his
migrations
tended always westward, and in June, 1845, he set foot in California.
He
first engaged to work for General SUTTER at Sutter's Fort, in
Sacramento
county, and afterwards went into partnership with him in the lumber
business,
at Coloma. On the 8th of January, 1848, while engaged in superintending
the building of a millrace, in connection with their lumber enterprise,
MARSHALL's eye first detected the particles of gleaming metal which
excited
not only the people of America, but the whole civilized world, and set
in motion towards the Pacific Coast a host of adventurers eager to
reach
a land that promised actual riches in return for labor. Nearly all the
earliest seekers after wealth made directly for Coloma and, without any
preliminaries, settled themselves upon MARSHALL's land and helped
themselves
to his cattle and other possessions to supply their necessities.
MARSHAL
was never successful as a prospector and his discovery, which brought
fortunes
to many and made California what it is today, proved his financial
ruin.
He became involved in litigation and eventually lost all the land he
once
possessed, and he died at last a poor man, near the spot where
thirty-seven
years ago he had picked up the first bright nugget from the sand. He
received
of late years a pension of $150 per month from the State, which
supplied
his moderate wants, but which was scarcely a sufficient reward for all
his discovery had done for the State.
Dr. CASSITY August 15, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Dr. CASSITY, of Snelling, whose sudden death occurred on Thursday of last week was taken sick while visiting a patent in this county, presumably from a spider bite. He was brought home early the next morning and died in the evening of that day. He was a pioneer and had resided 12 years at Snelling. He leaves a widow and a grown son. He was 50 years of age and a native of West Liberty, Morgan county, Kentucky.
Rosa KENDALL August 15, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
The funeral of the daughter of Thos. KENDALL which took place at the public cemetery, last Monday morning, was a surprise to every one here, so far as we are informed. It was not generally known that Miss Rosa was sick. She died early Sunday morning and ws buried the following Monday. The loss of poor Rosa ia a severe blow to the parents, brothers and sisters. She was an adored daughter and a loving sister and will be greatly missed from the flock, who have the sympathy of many friends.
Alfred CUMMEY August 15, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
James CUNNINGHAM, on the 8th instant, found a dead man south of the road leading from Cathey's Valley to Merced county. At the inquest his named was proved to be Alfred CUMMEY, a native of France, 63 years of age. His body was in such a state that it was buried near where it was found.
George ZEIS August 19, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
George ZEIS, an old resident of the county, died suddenly in his room at the Star Hotel between 4 and 6 o'clock Thursday afternoon. He went to his room at 4 o'clock and was found dead at about 6. At the time we go to press the causes of death are being investigated by a Coroners jury, and we are unable to obtain any definite information. The deceased had been complaining of ill health for some time, and had not long since been to some of the springs for the benefit of his health. He was a native of Germany, about 60 years of age.- Fresno Republican.
Vitals November 1885 Mariposa Gazette
September 5, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Birth September 5, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
THORN- Near Hornitos, Mariposa County, August 31st, 1885, to the wife of J. F. THORN, a daughter.
Died September 5, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
TOTTEN- In Bear Valley, Mariposa County, August 29th, 1885, Henry Wright TOTTEN, a native of Maryland, aged about 55 years.
September 12, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Birth September 12, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
WILLIAMS- In Cathey's Valley, September 3d, 1885, to the wife of Charley WILLIAMS, a daughter.
MADDOX- In Mariposa, September 4th, 1885, to the wife of Ben M. MADDOX, a daughter.
Died September 12, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
CAVAGNARO- In Yosemite Valley, September 9th, 1885, G. B. CAVAGNARO, a native of Italy, aged 63 years.
September 19, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Birth September 19, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
PROBASCO- In Lewis District, Mariposa county, September 11, 1885, to the wife of Henry Probasco, a daughter.
Married September 19, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
YOUNG- DODSON- In San Francisco, September 6th, 1885, H. YOUNG, of San Francisco, to Miss Mary E. DODSON, of Mariposa.
September 26, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Married September 26, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
PARCLAY- ALLENS- At Buchanan, Fresno County, September 2d, 1885, William L. PARCLEY, of Buchanan, and Miss Frances ALLEN of Mariposa County.
Died September 26, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
CASHMAN- In San Francisco, September 20th, 1885, Michael CASHMAN, a native of Cork, Ireland, aged 55 years.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
Henry Wright TOTTEN September 5, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Henry Wright TOTTEN.
Last Saturday, one week ago to-day at Bear Valley, Henry Wright TOTTEN bid adieu to all there is of earth. He had been in failing health for a couple of years, in fact longer, for he was, we understand, about the last of a noble band of fellows, ten or fifteen in number, who were employed at the Benton Mills quite a number of years ago, when the dry crushing process of quartz rock, a new invention which was in vogue and was pushed upon the company by an inventor, and which ultimately cost the lives of about all who where engaged at the immediate work. The deathly cause which ensued, was the inhaling of the dust arising from the dry process, which inflated the lungs and generated a loathsome disease to the laborers. The deceased was a pioneer to this county, and was a man of remarkable evenness of temper and good disposition. His most amiable qualities had won for him a lasting esteem from all who ever became acquainted with him. He was greatly beloved by the great number of foreigners living about Bear Valley, even celestials looked upon the corpse with marked respect and followed him to the grave. The funeral which took place on Monday last, was largely attended considering the sparse population in that region. Quite a number from Mariposa, Princeton, Coulterville, Hunter's Valley and Hornitos were present. The services were by Judge O'CONNOR, who delivered the discourse with much feeling and sympathy. The deceased was a carpenter and had been living about Bear Valley a great many years. For several years he boarded and lived with Mrs. RICE, the proprieties of the hotel, who has labored hard to make him comfortable during the time of his illness. He was a native of Maryland, aged 55 years.
G. B. CAVAGNARO September 12, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Found dead. - We learn through Wm. F. COFFMAN that on Wednesday last in Yosemite G. B. CAVANARO, the old man, as he is identified when spoke of, was found dead in his bed. Old age we presume was the cause of death. He was a merchant, a native of Italy, aged 62 years.
Vitals October 1885 Mariposa Gazette
October 3, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Born October 3, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
WARD In Merced, September 24th, 1885, to the wife of R. H. WARD, a son.
MORRISON- In Hornitos, September 30th, 1885, to the wife of W. J. MORRISON, a daughter.
Married October 3, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
CANEPA- PENDOLA- At Bear Valley, September 20th, 1885, by Henry PEARD, J.P., Gerolomo CANEPA to Rosa Elizabeth PENDOLA.
October 10, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Born October 10, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
BARNETT. - In Mariposa, October 5, 1885, to the wife of John R. BARNETT, a daughter.
October 17, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
October 24, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Married October 24, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
LORD- SIMPSON- At the residence of the bride's parents, near Hornitos, by Rev. Father FASSANOTTI, October 18th, 1885, Samuel LORD to Mary J. SIMPSON.
October 31, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Married October 31, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
ROBINSON- MINTZ. - In Mariposa, October 28th, by Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, Andrew ROBINSON to Elizabeth MINTZ.
Born October 31, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
WILCOX- In San Francisco, October 26th, 1885, to the wife of John W. WILCOX, a daughter. Weight 10 pounds.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
LORD- SIMPSON October 24, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Communicated.
Elk Horn, October 25th, 1885.
Editor Gazette: - Last Sunday, October 18,
the marriage of Samuel LORD and Miss Jennie SIMPSON was solemnized at
the
residence of the bride's parents, near Hornitos. The ceremony was
performed
by Rev. Father FASSANOTTI, in the presence of the relatives of the
contracting
parties and a few intimate friends. Joe LORD acted as grooms-man and
Miss
Kate SIMPSON as bridesmaid. The guest were invited to dinner, and
immediately
after, the relatives were invited to the home of the groom. All spent
the
evening pleasantly in singing and music by Miss Anna Robinson and Mrs.
Alice SHILLING. Monday evening about twenty young ladies and gentlemen
serenaded Mr. and Mrs. LORD, and an hour or so was pleasantly spent in
conversation, singing and music; about nine o'clock, the Quartzburg
schoolhouse
was cleared and dancing was the order of the rest of the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. LORD were both born and raised
in Mariposa county, and their many friends have nothing but the
kindest
wishes for their future.
The following are the names of those present:
Mr. and Mrs. Sam LORD, Mr. and Mrs. Fred SCHILLING, Mrs. S. LORD, Mrs.
Jane OLCESE, Mrs. Louisa COMPODONICA, Theresa COMPODONICA, Mary PITZER,
Emma PITZER, Sarah ESLICK, Carrie and Kate MARSHALL, Carrie and Mattie
BUCHENAU, Tillie LESSMAN, Francis VALENCIA, Anna ROBINSON, Kate
SIMPSON,
Katie REEB, Charlie ARTHUR, Arthur ADAMS, Fred CLARK, Frank OLCESE, W.
J. MORRISON, Ed. ADAMS, Joe LORD, Dave LORD.
H.D.
Charley GANN November 21, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
The Indians here had a general pow wow last Sunday over the death of a young Indian known as Charley GANN. He was a promising and healthy Indian, and the cause of his death as told my his mother Maria was, by his being brutally assaulted and pounded up by another Indian about a month previous at a horse race somewhere below in the foot hills. She says that Charlie had been bleeding from the lungs ever since which was the ultimate cause of death.
Vitals November 1885 Mariposa Gazette
November 7, 1885 Mariposa Gazette ( submitted by W. Disbro )
Married November 7, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
HASKELL- ROUSE- At Granite Springs, near Coulterville, Mariposa county, November 3d, 1885, by Rev. Doctor WHITE, of Oakdale, Edgar HASKELL to Miss Lizzie ROUSE.
Born November 7, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
HARRIS- Near Grant's Spring, Mariposa County, October 31st, 1885, to the wife of Marshall HARRIS, (twins) daughters.
Deaths November 7, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
BONARI- At the County Hospital, Mariposa County, November 2d, 1885, Domingo BONARI, a native of Chile, aged 60 years.
McMANUS- At County Hospital, Mariposa County, November 4th, 1885, William McMANUS, a native of Maine, aged 71 years.
November 14, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Married November 14, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
CONWAY- FLANNAGAN- At Merced November 10th, 1885, by the Rev. G. W. LYONS, George W. CONWAY to Miss Mary FLANNIGAN.
Born November 14, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
OLCESE- Near Snelling, November 8th, 1885, to the wife of J. B. OLCESE; a daughter.
LATOUCHE- Near Cold Spring, Mariposa County, November 9th, 1885, to the wife of J. E. LA TOUCHE, a son.
November 21, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Born November 21, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
STEWART- At Sherlock's, November 12th, 1885, to the wife of George STEWART a son.
November 28, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Married November 28, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
NEWMAN- BARRETT- At the residence of Mr. Joseph BARRETT, at Merced Falls, November 18th, 1885, by Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH, Maurice NEWMAN to Miss Lizzie BARRETT.
CATHEY- WILKERSON- At the residence of R. B. BAILEY, near Soleda, by Rev. J. M. ALSANSON, of Modesto, Stanislaus county, November 19th, 1885, Nathan L. CATHEY, of Cathey's Valley, Mariposa county, to Miss Mary Ann WILKERSON.
WASS- ASHWORTH- Near Sabastopol, November
24th,
1885 at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. Joel HEDGEPETH,
Lewis
M. WASS to Miss Eliza ASHWORTH.
Deaths November 28, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
MILLER- In Mariposa, November 21st, Henry A. MILLER, a native of Mariposa county, Cal., aged 26 years and 18 days.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
HASKELL - ROUSE November 7, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Communicated.
Granite Springs, Oct. 30th, 1885.
Editor Gazette: - Last Tuesday evening, the
marriage of Edgar HASKELL and Miss Lizzie ROUSE was solemnized at the
residence
of the bride's parents in this district. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Dr. WHITE, of Oakdale. The relatives of both parties and a few
friends
were present. Mr. Andrew HAMMOND, of La Grange, acted as groomsman and
Miss Julia ASHDOWN, of this place as bridesmaid.
The bride, who is a bewitching brunette, was
attired in a dress of garnet silk, which was very handsome, her
head
was crowned with a beautiful wreath of orange-blossoms, and she also
held
a spray of orange blossoms in her hand.
Miss ASHDOWN's dress was of pink, nunts (?)
veiling and was also very pretty.
After the ceremony, the guests were invited
to an elegant dinner, of which they all freely partook.
After dinner was over, the bridal party and
guest took their departure for the school house where church was
to be held by Rev. Dr. WHITE.
Mrs. HASKELL was raised in our midst, and
Mr. HASKELL has spent the last eight years of his life here. They both
carry with them upon their voyage of life the "best wishes" of many
friends.
The names of those present at the wedding
are as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Edgar HASKELL, Mr. and Mrs. HASKELL, Mr.
and
Mrs. I. ROUSE, Mr. and Mrs. W. FERRAL, of Snelling, Mr. and Mrs. J.
BURUS,
Mr. J. MYLAR, Mr. J. BARBEAUH, Miss Julia ASHDOWN, Miss Nellie ASHDOWN,
Miss Della ROUSE, Mrs. H. STRIBLING, Miss Tiena COOK, Misses Mattie and
Carrie LEBRIGHT and Miss Kate Van RIPER.
A. Friend.
Charley GANN November 21, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
The Indians here had a general pow wow last Sunday over the death of a young Indian known as Charley GANN. He was a promising and healthy Indian, and the cause of his death as told my his mother Maria was, by his being brutally assaulted and pounded up by another Indian about a month previous at a horse race somewhere below in the foot hills. She says that Charlie had been bleeding from the lungs ever since which was the ultimate cause of death.
Vitals December 1885 Mariposa Gazette
December 5th, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Deaths December 5, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
BLACK. - At Black's Ranch, near Hornitos, Mariposa County, November 29th, 1885, of consumption, Mrs. Laura BLACK, wife of A. G. BLACK, aged 63 years, a native of Massachusetts.
December 12, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
December 19, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
December 26, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Born December 26, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
CAMPBELL- In Fresno County, December 22d, 1885, to the wife of Superior Judge, James B. CAMPBELL, a son.
Deaths December 26, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
McKEE- In San Francisco, December 16th, 1885, Robert McKEE, of the firm of SHEA, BOCQUERAZ & McKEE, and a member of the Society of California Pioneers, a native of Belfast, Ireland, aged 58 years.
RAGSDALE- In Merced, December 20th, 1885, Mrs. J. L. RAGSDALE, nee Sophia LUDASCHER, aged 20 years, 8 months and 6 days.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
Mrs. Laura BLACK December 5, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Poor Mrs. BLACK, wife of A. G. BLACK, whose death is announced in this paper was a lady of more than ordinary accomplishments and goodness of heart, known best by her neighbors and intimate acquaintances. She was a devoted wife and had suffered long with that gnawing disease, the consumption. She was conscious up to about the last moment and left instructions in regard to her funeral robes and disposition of her remains. They had no children and Mr. BLACK is left alone to mourn the loss of one so devoted to him in life. He has the sympathy of many friends.
BERNHARD-COLDMAN December 12, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Wedding. - We clip the following from the
Fresno
"Expositor" of December 2d;
" Last night our old townsman, George
BERNHARD,
was united in marriage to Mrs. Carrie J. COLDMAN, at his residence in
the
northern part of the City. Hon. J. B. CAMPBELL Superior Judge of the
Superior
Court, performed the ceremony. After the wedding ceremony the guest
were
invited to a bounteous collation. Among the guests were ex- Congressman
Hon. P. D. WIGGINGTON, Dr. Lewis LEACH, Wm. FAYMONVILLE, L. BACHMAN, E.
H. PATTERSON, J. W. FERGUSON, and others.
Robert McKEE Dec. 26, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Robert McKEE.
The large circle of friends here in this county and elsewhere will exceedingly regret to hear of the death of Robert McKEE announced in this paper, which occurred in San Francisco on the 16th instant. He had been sick for a year or two last. He had been sick for a year or two last past, and from the commencement he gradually grew worse until relived by death. For many years he was identified with the interests of this community. He was connected with the mercantile business of Sulivan & Co. of Coulterville, during which time he married, and afterwards moved to San Francisco and became a partner with BOCQUERAZ & SHEA, wholesale dealers in liquors at the corner of Front and Jackson streets, where he gradually acquired wealth and has, as we understand, left his family in comfortable circumstances. We hope to be able at some future time to give a more extended account of his last illness and the situation in which he left his family and worldly matters. He was at an early day a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of this place, and since of the California Pioneers. He was a native of Belfast, Ireland, aged 58 years.
Vitals 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Vitals January 1886 Mariposa Gazette
January 2, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
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January 23, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Born January 1886 Mariposa Gazette
WASHBURN- In Oakland, January 19, 1886 , to the wife of John S. WASHBURN, of Wawona, a son.
January 30, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
PEARD- At Mt. Gaines, January 9th, to the wife of Johnny PEARD, a daughter.
CROOKS- At Crook's Ranch, Fresno County, January 23d, 1886, to the wife of W. H. CROOKS, a son.
SIGERSON- At White and Hatches, Chowchilla, January 24th, 1886, to the wife of W. K. SIGERSON, a daughter.
Obituaries. marriage and birth announcements.
John " Saw Mill" JOHNSON January 23, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Frozen to Death. - James McCAULEY of Glacier Point Hotel, Yosemite Valley arrived in town on Wednesday bringing the news of the death of John JOHNSON commonly known as sawmill JOHNSON. He is supposed to have frozen to death, and his body was found by J. R. LAMBERT on the 18th instant about 11 1/2 o'clock a.m. 1/2 mile from MEYERS and MASON on the Coulterville Road leading to the Yosemite Valley. The following articles were found on or near his person. Two saw, planes and saw set, silver watch and chain. The watch had stopped at 18 minutes to 9, one 5 shooter, pipe, box of cartridges, 3 cigars, box of pills, purse with $5.50, pocket knife, rule, 2 lead pencils, 2 letters, 2 receipts and a pair of spectacles. The articles were examined in the presence of James McCauley PHILLIP prouveneur, J. B. LAMBERT. Deceased is a member of the Peoples Life and Benevolent Association of California. The body was brought to MEYERS & MASONS the same day it was found, were for money paid by deceased into the Society. He was also a member of the Scandinavian Society of San Francisco, office 126 Kearney street.
also in same issue
John JOHNSON who was frozen to death recently has lived for many years about Yosemite, Hites Cove and Snyder's & Co. saw mill and is well known as "Saw Mill JOHNSON." He was a short time back preparing to pay up on a pre-emption of 160 acres near Snyder's He was a Norwegian 52 years of age. His death is noticed in another article. His insurance policy $1,500 which he held, was drawn in favor of Jimmy FERGUSON.
A.G. MARTINEZ January 30, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Last Sunday was an unfortunate day for drowning. A young man by the name of A. G. MARTINEZ of Hornitos was drowned in Bear Creek near Indian Gulch. His horse fell in crossing the creek. He leaves a father, sisters and brothers to mourn his loss. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him.
Amanda Catherine TAYLOR January 30, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
A YOUNG LADY DROWNED.
Coroner's Inquest, Etc.
Last Sunday (January 24th) our citizens
were
astounded at the terrible news received that a young lady had been
drowned
in Mariposa creek. It was sometime before it could be correctly
ascertained
who the unfortunate one was, but before the day was spent it was
finally
settled upon Miss Amanda Catherine TAYLOR who was the unfortunate one.
She was a sister to the wife of George PRICE, who was present when the
accident occurred, and who in attempting to save her sister
came near losing her own life. It appears that on Sunday, the 24th
instant, at the residence of George PRICE, on Pea Ridge, a party
consisting
of Mrs. PRICE, Amanda TAYLOR and Josie NICHOLS made it up to take a
horseback
ride and visit the family of Dorsey RAMSDEN's,, which was only a few
miles
distant and near Bridgeport. In going to RAMSDEN's it was necessary to
cross Mariposa Creek at a point near where Mr. WILCOX'S and family
resides,
on the opposite side from their approach to the creek. Mr. WILCOX's
home
is so situated that anyone approaching from the opposite side of the
creek
can be seen. As the little party arrived at the opposite bank of the
creek,
they were observed by Mr. WILCOX, who being fully aware of the great
rise
in the creek caused by the late rains, knew full well the danger in
attempting
to cross, hastened with all possible speed to forewarn the travelers,
whoever
they might be, of danger before them.
The testimony taken before a Coroner's Jury
is as follows:
Josie NICHOLS testified: We left home about
half past twelve, Mrs. PRICE, Miss TAYLOR and myself to go out riding.
We went directly to the river, near the residence of Isaac WILCOX. I
was
riding in advance when we reached the river. I stopped when we reached
the river and askedif we should cross. Miss TAYLOR made some response,
but I could not understand what she said. Then she rode into the river.
I started with her. She seemed to get into a wash out where the water
was
very deep and as the horse stepped into it she fell off backward. When
she fell from her horse I turned and went back. Mrs. PRICE did not ride
into the water with us, but as soon as she saw her sister fall she
jumped
from her horse and ran into the water to save her. She did not reach
her
sister, but was washed from her feet and taken down the stream. Miss
TAYLOR
held to the bridle for some distance after she was thrown. The mare
turned
and pulled the bridle out of her hand. I watched them till she went
over
the falls, short distance below. Then I got on my horse and came home.
Miss TAYLOR was a resident of Fresno Flat. She was 20 years old in
February.
She was born in California.
Isaac WILCOX testified: Yesterday afternoon
I came to the outer door of my house and saw three women approaching
the
river. Before I had time to give any warning one of them plunged in; I
was running to the creek. When I got close enough to the creek to see,
I saw a horse turning in the creek: a women had him by the bridle. She
was right under the horse, the horse was appeared to be treading her
under
the water. Just before I got to the creek, from some unknown cause, she
let go of the bridle and righted to her feet, stood up. She was hardly
strait till the current swept her away. I saw her pass over the falls,
she was not drowned, she was hallooing. She then passed from my sight.
I made my way as fast as I could over the rough rocks; it is very rough
and rocky on this side of the creek. I came up to her, she asked me if
I could save her, I told her I could if she could hold till I could get
a rope; it would be impossible for me to get her; if I did we would
both
drown. I started for a rope, but did not go but a few yards till I met
my wife coming with a rope. We went back. My oldest son came up in the
meantime. I threw the rope. The first time she missed catching it I
threw
it a second time and she caught it, I then told her to hold the rope in
one hand and try to get her riding skirt off with the other. She
succeeded
in getting her riding skirt loose from her person. By this time my son
Harvey came up with another rope, being fearful that the first was not
sufficiently strong to draw her ashore, we passed her the second. I
then
told her to make a fast hold with those ropes and we would bring her
ashore.
I think at the time she was in a kneeling position in the water. My
wife,
my oldest son, my daughter and myself had hold of the ropes. I then
told
him to see if she could stand. She immediately rose to her feet and in
an instant they were swept from under her by the current. We drew her
ashore
after we got her on her feet. After we got her on her feet this women
proved
to be Mrs. George PRICE. By this time the other lady had disappeared
from
sight.
Henry WILCOX testified: I was sitting in the
house, I heard the shrieks of Women. I jumped up and ran down to the
creek.
One of them was holding the bridle reins of the horse and the other was
floating down the creek. She disappeared over the falls. By some means
the other lost her hold of the bridle rein and she also went over the
falls.
I ran to where the lady was sitting on gravel. She hallooed to me to
save
her sister, that she could hold on where she was. I ran on down the
creek
a hundred yards or more, the other lady was hallooing to me all the
time.
She came to a deep hole of water and disappeared. When she came up
again
she never spoke any more, I saw she was drowned and saw no more of her.
I then went up to Mr. RAMSDEN's to get help to go hunt for this other
lady.
I got Homer, Jim, Hub and Charles RAMSDEN. We went down the creek about
a mile or mile and a half. We found the body lodged on a little tree
out
in the creek. I had a rope with me. Homer RAMSDEN waded out and put the
rope on the lady. We then pulled her ashore. Then Hub RAMSDEN, Jim
RAMSDEN
and myself went and got some boards and made a kind of litter and
brought
her home. It was about three hours from the time she went over the
falls
till we took her body out of the water. I was told the body was that of
Miss TAYLOR. That is all I know except we brought her home and laid her
in an adjoining room.
Vitals February 1886 Mariposa Gazette
February 6, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Deaths February 6, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
HILL At Merced, February 2d, 1886, A.C. HILL, a native of Massachusetts, aged 67 years, 9 months and 4 days.
EARLY- In Stockton, January 19, 1886 Thomas EARLY, aged 68 years and 10 months.
OLCESE- At Snelling, January 28, 1886, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. OLCESE.
CORNWALL- In Mariposa, February 5th, 1886, Alba Jonas CORNWALL (better known as Buffalo Jim), a native of Pennsylvania, aged 56 years.
February 13, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
missing issue
February 20, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
missing issue
February 27, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Deaths February 27, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
CURRY- At County Hospital, Mariposa County, February 21st, 1886, of dyspepsia, John L. CURRY, a native of Ireland, aged 68 years.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
Thomas EARLY February 6, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Death of an Ex-Sheriff- The death of Thomas EARLY who was the second Sheriff elected in this county, occurred on the 19th January 1866 in the Insane Asylum at Stockton. We don't suppose there are many left who remember or know Thos. EARLY from first to last as we do. We started with him in 1849 from Texas for California. At Fredericksburg on the outskirts of Texas a company of 29 men organized for the purpose of an overland trip and Tom EARLY was elected Captain. A history of this expedition would occupy considerable space and if ever given, we will have to do at some future time for we do not know of a member of our company living who could write it up. EARLY was elected Sheriff here in the fall of 1855, we believe it was, and in his next race was defeated. He became very much soured at his defeat and was never the same man afterwards.
Alba Jonas "Buffalo Jim" CORNWALL February 6, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
"Buffalo Jim" Dead. - Poor " Buffalo
Jim," whose real name was Alba Jonas CORNWALL, was a native of
Pennsylvania,
aged 56, died in Mariposa on the morning of February 5th, 1886. He had
been taken sick about five months, but was up and about most of the
time.
"Buffalo Jim" was well known among the fraternity of pioneer stage
drivers
of California. During the past year, DOWST, one of the
most celebrated, and McCLENATHAN, whose business was not exclusively
stage driving, but livery stable and teaming, passed away. There are
about
the last of the old drivers, if there are any others we fail to
recollect
them, except it be that Fred BRIGHTMAN is a pioneer driver, which may
be
the case. "Buffalo Jim" was a devoted friend of Henry MILLER, and up to
the time of MILLER'S death, he was always close by his side and ready
to
attend to his wants. He has had charge of MILLER's saloon ever since
his
death. Buffalo Jim, as he was called, was possessed of many noble
traits
of character. He was a true friend as Mrs. MILLER found in him after
the
death of her husband. His kindness was fully appreciated by Mrs.
MILLER,
and although he was not fit to continue the business of running the
saloon,
he at the same time thought he was, so to gratify, she allowed him to
pursue
his course. On the morning of his death he was sitting in a chair and
had
just been giving some directions to Mr. LIND about building a fire when
his head fell forward which was observed by Mr. LIND in time to prevent
his falling, and he died without struggle.
A. C. HILL February 6, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
The death of A. C. HILL who formerly lived in Hornitos with Mr. and Mrs. HALL, who kept the Hotel at that time is announced in the Merced Star. He died Feb. 2d, 1886 at the residence of Mrs. A.C HALL in Merced. The deceased followed mining for many years on the Merced river. Early in the 60's he opened a farm on the San Joaquin river and started the town of Dover an important shipping point before the advent of railroads.
Dr. W. T. BROWNE February 27, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Dr. W. T. BROWNE.
We regret most exceedingly the sudden death of Dr. W. T. BROWNE, of Stockton, which occurred in that city last Monday night, February 11th. He was in usual good health and good spirits on that day and had been out to dine with a friend. He was Superintendent and has charge of the Stockton Asylum for about two years. Dr. Browne was one of our oldest and most esteemed friends, and we shall miss him very much should we ever visit Stockton again. Our old pioneer friends in Stockton are getting uncomfortably less. Dr. Browne was our family physician over thirty years ago. He was, almost without exception, the most kind hearted man we ever saw, generous to a fault, and for companionship, one more agreeable was not to be found. That dreaded heart disease was supposed to be the cause of his death. He was sixty four years of age, and leaves a widow to mourn his loss.
Vitals March 1886 Mariposa Gazette
March 6, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
March 13, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
March 20, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Born March 20, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
GREEN- Near Hornitos, March 16, 1886, to the wife of Joseph GREEN, a daughter.
ROWLAND- In Cathey's Valley, March 9, 1886, to the wife of Charles G. ROWLAND, a son.
Married March 20, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
QUIGLEY- BOGAN- In Mountain Pass, Tuolumne County, March 7, 1886, William QUIGLEY to Sadie A. BOGAN.
Deaths March 20, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
TRUMBULL- In Coulterville, March 10, 1886, David TRUMBULL, a native of New York, aged about 54 years.
WOOD- At the residence of B. M. COLLINS in Lewis District, March 19, 1886, Benny, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. WOOD, aged 3 months.
March 27, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
Wm. TWOMEY March 6, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Death of Wm. TWOMEY.
Another Pioneer gone.
The Merced Star of the 4th inst. notices the death of WM. TWOMEY, who died last Sunday Feb. 28TH, 1886 at his residence in Merced, after a long illness. The Star fails to give his age or nativity, but he was a native of Ireland and about 58 years of age. He was an early settler and lived with his family for many years on Whitlock's and Sherlock's creeks of this county. He followed the pursuit of mining and was highly esteemed by all his acquaintances. About the time the town first started he moved, with his family to Merced, where he has been engaged in business up to the time of his death. His death will be regretted by many of the old timer miners in this section. Deceased leaves a family consisting of a wife, son and two daughters to mourn his loss. His funeral was largely attended he was buried in the Catholic Cemetery at Merced.
Jack ALLEN March 27, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
A man by the name of Jack ALLEN, an old timer about Bull Creek and latterly in Yosemite Valley, was killed last Sunday by the falling of towering rocks above the Yosemite trail, between Whortons and the Cascades on the Merced river. The surveying party were in the vicinity at the time and hearing the crash, Jarvis STREETER Jr. and Wade DUFF went to see the cause and found ALLEN still alive. He had been struck by a boulder as he was walking along, and fatally injured and, lived but a short time after he was found. He was cared for as well as circumstances would admit of, and was buried in the Big Meadows on the Coulterville road below the Valley:
Vitals April 1886 Mariposa Gazette
April 3, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
April 10, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Married April 10, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
HARRIS- SALTER- In San Francisco, March 30th, 1886, by Rev. M. SPRECHER, D.D., Charles HARRIS ( of the Merced Star) to Mrs. Alice G. SALTER, of Merced.
April 17, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Born April 17, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
HAMILI- In Catheys Valley, April 11th, 1886, to the wife of J. C. HAMILI, a son.
Deaths April 17, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
EBE- At the crossing of Mariposa creek, near S. F. DIETCH'S ranch, April 11th, 1886, Jacob EBE, a native of Ohio, aged 41 years.
April 24, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Married April 24, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
STOCKTON- DUNCAN- At White and Hatchs', Chowchilla, April 17th, 1886, at the residence of the bride's parents, by G. W. TEMPLE, J.P., Isaac D. STOCKTON to Miss Ida Belle DUNCAN.
Deaths April 24, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
WILLIAMS- In Mariposa, April 17th, 1886, Robert WILLIAMS, a native of Ireland, aged 71 years.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
John " Jack" Henry ALLEN April 3d, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Unfortunate Jack ALLEN.
It was a sad day for poor Jack ALLEN, when he fell victim to one of those remarkable freaks of nature, in the shape of a cave or slide from a high and almost perpendicular mountain, which overhangs the trail leading up the Merced river, about three miles below the romantic spot known as the Cascades Falls. It is a lonely, uninhabited section of the river for miles either way from where the accident occurred, and travel along the trail would scarcely average one person a day the whole year round. In the course of time, there has evidently been some very heavy and slides at this and other points along the river, where the high precipate mountains forms a deep canyon through which the beautiful Merced river passes after leaving the Great Valley, a short distance above. It was on the 21st day of last March (March 1886), when poor Jack was plodding his way along this lonely trail leading to Yosemite Valley, with a view, no doubt, to seeking employment during the business season. As he was passing underneath the terrible avalanche, he must have heard the noise and turned around to look back, bringing his right side towards the mountain, as the rock struck him. When examined, four ribs on the right side were broken, his right ankle was badly broken, and leg immediately below the knee crushed and right arm broken. He was alive and could talk a little. Had it not been for the road Surveyors, GOULD and Co. who were encamped at the Cascade Falls, the accident would, no doubt, have been unknown for some days afterwards. They had broken up camp that morning; GOULD and two of his men had gone off in the mountain toward Big Meadow to hunt a section corner. STEETER and DUFF were to go ahead down the river to Whorton, below, to see about some animals, leaving Frank LATCHAW with the pack animals to bring up the rear. The surveying party had about completed the survey of road and were preparing to start for home. When STREETER and DUFF came upon the slide from the mountain they found the trail embedded to such a extent that it was impassable for an animal, and were about starting back to inform LATCHAW who was in charge of the pack train when they discovered a bundle or sack filled with something that had the appearance of clothes, belonging to some late traveler. The thought that some one might have been passing and caught in the mighty dead fall, occurred to them when they commenced to hallo; and repeated some several times, when there first presentiments were realized, by a faint response coming from among the rocks and debris some 15 or 20 yards below where the trail passed. They soon found the unfortunate man lying prostrate upon the rocks and put him in a comfortable position as they possibly could. After a short consultation with the wounded man it was decided to go back as quick as possible for other help. ALLEN had told the boys he could not live long, so away they went as speedily as possible to inform the other members of the surveying party of the accident. LATCHAW with his train, was intercepted and turned back as it was impractical to get down river owing to the condition of the trail caused by the slide. They went on to the mountain in search of GOULD and the two assistants, COOP and GALLISON, who were with him, and as soon as found, they all hastened to the spot where ALLEN was last seen alive. Nearly five hours had elapsed since he was found by DUNN and STREETER, before the party returned. Allen had in his last agonies, struggled and got himself in a upright sitting position, in which he died. How long he had been dead was hard to tell, it was a pity to have left him so long after being found, although no more relief could be given than was done before they left him at noon. The next things to be done was to convey the body to some place for burial, and the nearest respectable point was the Big Meadow, about six miles away. To accomplish this, two and one half miles of trail was to be gone over before reaching the Coulterville wagon road, and from thence up a steep mountain, some two miles long; from thence to the place of internment. It was no small task; a litter had to be constructed out of the brushes and poles. such as they could get. His weight was, at least, 160 pounds, and the trail being quite narrow, it fell upon two men at a time to carry the dead man until the wagon road was reached. The next morning Surveyor GOULD transformed himself into a undertaker and made a rude coffin, while others dug the grave, by the side of unfortunate John JOHNSON, who a short time since was found dead on the Oak Flat Road, thought to have perished from cold and exhaustion. Thus conclude a chapter of the last days of poor John Henry ALLEN, who met with death under such peculiar circumstances. He was a native of Nova Scotia, aged 57 or 58 years, and was a pioneer of this county.
HARRIS-SALTER Marriage April 10, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Under the head of marriage announcements is to be seen the notice of marriage of one of our Mariposa boys, Charles HARRIS of the Merced Star, who first learned to set type in the Gazette office, under the proprietorship of HOLMES or SWANEY , we forget which. He was then, a little innocent inoffensive youth and wasn't very troublesome among the girls. But he grew rapidly, and ever since his approach to manhood, he has been a killer, mashing up everything that fell in his way. Since the starting of the Star an enterprise of the two brothers, Thomas an Charlie, the latter has become more staid an settled down to business, in fact we had got to think that he would, like his brother Tom, become a confirmed old bachelor and all his early flirtations go for naught. But contrary to all expectations, he's gone and done it, salted himself down, and now is swimming in the "brine" of matrimony, strong enough we hope to bear him up and hold him taut, as against worldly temptation so that hereafter his evenings will have to be spent at home, and will no doubt, except like some other husbands, he has to attended Lodge about 8 nights in a week. Charlie, must have ventured, like Lots wife, to look back and turned to a pillar of salt or his name would remained on the bachelors list. We hope the "Pillar" he has taken to rest his head against, will withstand the ebb and flood of tides and hurricanes, and not dissolve till He, before whom they took the matrimonial pledge has beckoned them across the great river.
EBE, Jacob April 17, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Drowned- James DUNAWAY came to town last Wednesday evening, bringing the sad intelligence of the accident and death of Jacob EBE, who was drowned last Sunday afternoon, while attempting to cross Mariposa Creek, at a point about half a mile north of S. F. DIETCH's ranch, in Lewis' District. The only person who witnessed the Accident was a son of Mr. DIETCH, who saw EBE with his horse and cart drive into the stream, which was very much swollen with rains, and as he was proceeding to cross the horse seemed to stumble over a boulder and while plunging about, EBE was thrown out of the cart into the swift current and soon lost to view. It is said that he was seen, about 100 yards below, throwing up his hand, and was heard to hallo, appealing for help. Owing to the high water in the creek and the unapproachable condition of the stream, the body was not found until Tuesday. After diligent search it was found about three miles below in the creek, where, with some difficulty, a young man, named George PAGE, reached the body, and with the aid of a rope it was pulled ashore. We did not learn who was present to assist in the recovering the body of EBE, which was taken to the ranch and home of W.J. WALLACE and family, in Cathey's Valley. Mrs. EBE, who was in Fresno City, was sent for. The funeral was had from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. WALLACE on Thursday, and the services by Rev. Joel HEDGPETH. The deceased was a native of Ohio, aged 41 years. He was an old resident of Cathey's Valley, where he had taken up land and built a home for himself and his family. The deceased was remarkable for his forbearance, will, energy and resolute manner of buffeting against the ills and mishaps of life, for his cup, from first to last, was overflowing with bitterness, which to relate would require quite a volume of writing. He lost one hand and a portion of his arm many years ago. Notwithstanding this loss, of a most useful member, he has labored right along, teaming, driving four animals, with apparent success, besides performing all other kinds of labor to be done about a farm. Some ten or twelve years he was blown up in a well, we believe it was , somewhere near Firebaugh's on the San Joaquin, where he received injuries sufficient to kill an ordinary man. His leg was badly broken and his ribs stove in, besides many other serious injuries which prostrated him for aa year and a half or two year before he could get about successfully to earn a living. He had been twice married. Poor unfortunate Jacob EBE, who was, so far as we ever knew, an honest man and a good neighbor and citizen, but was born under an unlucky star, and just about to engage in a business of greater profit and less labor, with his wife in Fresno City, he has been prematurely cut off, and his career in life suddenly terminated.
WILLIAMS, Robert April 24, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Death Of Robert WILLIAMS.
Last Sunday morning, April 17th, 1886, at 3 o'clock A. M., after a brief illness, ended the career of the long and arduous life of Robert WILLIAMS. He was a pioneer to this section, and has followed the business of saloon keeper a greater portion of the time. Other than that, he has made several efforts to realize a speedy fortune in mining, but has never succeeded. The last fire, which occurred in Mariposa about a year ago, carried away his saloon building and most of the fixtures. He was a very popular saloon keeper, and usually prospered at the business. But he was an exceedingly generous man, always giving and dividing with someone as long as he had a cent. He lived to a good old age (71 years), and had the appearance of a much younger man. But for the disease, abscess in the stomach, he would, no doubt, have lived yet, many years. He seemed to have been lost to all of his relations, having been absent so long and not hearing of, or from any of them since he was here. He was a great friend to Mrs. Georgiana ADAMS and her mother, with whom he has boarded for many years. He received from them the best attention and care in his last illness. Poor Bob, as he was always called, will be greatly missed by his many friends, who knew him but to like him for his many kindnesses shown in life. He was a truly honest, high minded and generous to a fault. His funeral was largely attended, and John HITE, Chas. BOGAN, Jarvis STREETER, Adam VOLK, Wm. R. KNIGHT, John MITCHELL, George ROBINSON and George KNIGHT were pall bearers. The services (owing to the absence of Rev. Joel HEDGPETH) were conducted at the grave by Mrs. GALLISON. The deceased was a native of Ireland, aged 71 years.
Vitals May 1886 Mariposa Gazette
May 1, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Born May 1, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
STERNE- In Mariposa, April 26th, 1886, to the wife of Joseph STERNE, a son.
MARRIED May 1, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
REVEL- BARBA- At Sweetwater April 27th, 1886, by Rev. A. FASANOTTI, Auguste REVEL to Miss Mary BARBA.
May 8, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
May 15, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Married May 15, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
MEDINA- GAGLIARDO- In Hornitos, May 8th, 1886, by Rev A. FASANOTTI, Victor MEDINA to Maximine GAGLIARDO.
DIED May 15, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
STEWART- In San Francisco, May 7th, 1886, Albert J. STEWART, a native of Mariposa, California, aged 22 years.
NEGAR- At the County Hospital, Mariposa County, May 13th, 1886, John Baptiste NEGAR, a native of France, aged 74 years.
May 22, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Born May 22, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
WHITE- In Fresno, May 17, 1886, to the wife of Jams R. WHITE, a son.
Died May 22, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
MORENO- At the County Hospital, May 18th, 1886, Ramen MORENO, a native of Mexico, aged 65 years.
ROW- In the Merced County Hospital May 3th, 1866, Mathias ROW, a native of North Carolina, aged 85 years. Deceased lived several years in Cathey's Valley.
CRITTENDEN- In Merced, May 16th, 1866 J. L. CRITTENDEN, a native of Massachusetts, aged 54 years.
May 29, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
unreadable obit for a CASTAGNINO on May 25,
no other words are discernible.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
STEWART, Albert May 15, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Albert STEWARD one of the three sons of Mrs. Geo. STEWART of this place died suddenly on Friday of last week in San Francisco. The remains were received here Wednesday by his mother and George STEWART a brother of the deceased and the funeral took place from the residence of his mother on Thursday at 10:30 A.M. He was buried in the cemetery besides his father. He is about 22 years of age. David STEWART, a brother, accompanied the remains from San Francisco.
also in same issue.
The funeral of Albert STEWART which took place on Thursday was largely attended. The funeral services at the grave were conducted by Rev. Joel HEDGPETH. The rosewood casket was the finest ever seen in this place. It was strewn with beautiful flowers, beside a pillow composed of maguerites and simlax with the words " Rest Albert," in purple violets. Also a beautiful wreath of roses lay across the breast. The following were the pall bearers, Newman JJONES, FRED SCHLAGETER, Percy GALLISON, Tom LIND, Willie HUNTER, Winnie GALLISON, John J. MULLERY, Willie STERNE.
CRITTENDEN, J. L. May 22, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
A Sudden Death.
Merced, May 16. - Sheriff J. L. CRITTENDEN died a his residence at this place at 1 o'clock this morning of heart disease. He had been unwell for some months past, but it was not generally known that he was so near to death. He was a native of Massachusetts, 54 years of age and came to California in 1849. He moved here from Contra Costa in 1872, since when he has engaged in farming on the West side. He was a member of the Society of California Pioneers and of Sonoma Chapter Royal Arch Masons, besides other secret orders. The body will be taken to night by a delegation from each order to Cottonwood, forty miles west of town, where he wished to be buried. The funeral will take place there tomorrow at 2 o'clock. He leaves a widow and an adopted son who are amply provided for, his estate being estimated at $100,000. Coroner Bradley has charge of the office of Sheriff and there is likely to be a lively confess over who shall be appointed to fill the unexpired term. - S.F. Chronicle.
CASTAGNINO, Pasqual May 29, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Fell Dead. - Pasqual CASTAGNINO, an Italian, well known around Bear Valley, while in the store of Mrs. TRABUCCO on Tuesday last, dropped dead. It was a sudden call, but he was in poor health and his death might have been expected at most anytime. He was a old timer, and can be remembered as having only one eye. He was a kind hearted man and well thought of among his people; also among the Americans. He will be missed by the politicians, for Pasquals influence on election day was worth something, to some one. The deceased was a native of Italy aged 52 years.
Vitals June 1886 Mariposa Gazette
June 5, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
June 12, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
missing issue
June 19, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Born June 19, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
SCOTT- At Sabastopol, Mariposa County, June 10th, 1886, to the wife of Frank SCOTT, a son.
Died June 19, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
VIERA- At County Hospital, Mariposa, June 13th, 1886, Pedro VIERA, a native of Mexico, aged 64 years.
June 26, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Married June 26, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
FILBERT- COLLINS- In Los Angelese, June 22d, 1886, H. W. FILBERT, of SanDiego County, to Miss Belle COLLINS, of Merced.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
CLAY, R. S. June 5, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
The Merced papers announce the death of R. S. CLAY, who died on the 26th instant, at his home in Eastern Oregon. Hr formerly lived and was a pioneer farmer in Merced county. He was at one time candidate for the Assembly, on the Republican ticket, and visited this section during the canvass. He was a pleasant gentleman and well liked by all who made his acquaintance.
Vitals July 1886 Mariposa Gazette
July 3, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Born July 3, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
HAMILL- In Cathey's Valley, May 7th, 1886, to the wife of J. C. HAMILL, a daughter.
PETERSON- In Cathey's Valley, June 3, 1886, to the wife of Louis PETERSON, a son.
CORNETT- In Cathey's Valley, June 11th, 1886, to the wife of H. W. CORNETT, a daughter.
Married July 3, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
RAMSDEN- BUNT- In Fresno, June 22d, 1886, Dorsey RAMSDEN to Miss Mary A BUNT, both of Gertrude.
Died July 3, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
GOODWIN- At the ranch of Frank S. GOFF, Mariposa County, June 19th, 1886, George GOODWIN, a native of Maine, aged 78 years.
ASHDOWN- At Granite Springs, Mariposa County, June 25th, 1886, of consumption, William ASHDOWN, a native of London, England, aged 46 years and 6 months.
Mr. ASHDOWN came to this State four years ago, from Winnipeg, Manitoba, in search of health, and about a year afterwards, his family joined him. He was suffering from consumption, which soon undermined his constitution and brought his life to a close last Friday. During the war of the rebellion he served two years in the Twenty- first New York Calvary. He was a true Christian, a good neighbor and a kind father, he leaves a widow and eight children to mourn his loss.
July 10, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Married July 10, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
McIVOR- MARSHALL- In Hornitos July 3d, 1886, Malcom McIVOR to Miss Laura MARSHALL.
CAVAGNARO- ROSASCO- In Mariposa July 3d, 1886, by Hon. J. M. CORCORAN, Judge of the Superior Court, Angelo CAVAGNARO of Yosemite Valley to Mary Hereta ROSASCO of Merced.
SELPA- MARRE- At Bear Valley July 7th, 1886, by Judge Henry PEARD, Joaquin Silva SELPA and Miss Marie L. MARRE.
COVEL- ROBERTS- At Coulterville, July 5th, 1886, by Judge GLYNN, James N. COVEL and Miss Grace ROBERTS.
Died July 10, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
KEARNEY- In Montreal, Canada, June 28th, Mrs. James KEARNEY, aged 70 years. Deceased was the mother of our esteemed physician Dr. W. J. KEARNEY.
July 17, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
July 24, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Married July 24, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
SCHLAGETER- BERTKEN- At the residence of the brides parents, near Snow Creek, July 22d, 1886, by Rev. A. FASONOTTI, Charles SCHLAGETER to Miss Josie BERTKEN.
Born July 24, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
FUNDERBURK- Near Indian Gulch, Mariposa county, July 7, 1886, to the wife of William FUNDERBURK, a daughter.
Died July 24, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
WEDDEL- Near Indian Gulch, Mariposa county, July 12th, 1886, Wm. WEDDEL, aged 58 years.--- ( Merced and Modesto papers please copy)
July 31, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
THOMPSON, David July 17, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
David THOMPSON, a well known resident of Merced and Mariposa counties died on Monday last while being brought from Ivetts place Merced River. He was a member of the Good Templar's, Cathey's Valley, and was an artist of fair ability.
GUINDON, Francis July 31, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Killed. - Supervisor WOLLESON who was here on the Board of Equalization on Monday last kindly furnished us with the particulars of the accident and death of Francis GUIDON, an old man who has lived in the Coulterville section for a number of years. He was about 74 years of age and a native of Vermont. At the time of his death, which occurred on the 13th inst., he was engaged in burning a lime kiln for the Yosemite Hotel about a mile above Loui PECHART's on the Coulterville and Yosemite Turnpike road. He was cutting a tree on the steep hill side and as it fell, it in some manner swung around or rolled down and the top struck him and knocked him into a hole with such force as to break his neck. A Chinaman in his employ was near by and first gave the intelligence of the accident. Coroner GLYNN, of Coulterville, was notified and immediately repaired to the spot, where a inquest was held and the foregoing facts elicited. The remains were brought to Coulterville and interred in the public cemetery of that place. The deceased was pretty well known, having at one time been contractor for carrying the mail from Coulterville to Modesto, and latterly following mining in the neighborhood of Granite Springs. He is said to have children grown, whose whereabouts are unknown.
Vitals August 1886 Mariposa Gazette
August 7, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Born August 7, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
BENNEY. - Hornitos July 22, 1886 to the wife of T. J. BENNEY a daughter.
Died August 7, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
BENNEY. - Hornitos July 22, 1886, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. BENNEY.
August 14, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Married August 14, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
HUNTER- BEKTOSKY. At the residence of F. L. WULBERN, uncle of the bride, August 11, 1886, by Rev. Joel HEDGPETH, Mr. William HUNTER, and Miss Louise BEKTOSKY.
Born August 14, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
LORD. - Bear Valley mountain, August 10th, 1886, to the wife of Sam LORD a daughter.
August 21, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
BORN August 21, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
WOODARD- At Fresno Flat, Fresno County, August 15th, 1886, to the wife of F. H. WOODARD, a daughter.
DUNNING- In Mariposa, August 19th, 1886, to the wife of Wm. H. DUNNING, a son.
DIED August 21, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
GROVE- In Mariposa, August 17th, 1886, James Rankin GROVE, aged 64 years, a native of Virginia.
August 28, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Born August 28, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
NEWMAN- In Bear Valley, Mariposa County, August 20th, 1886, to the wife of Maurice NEWMAN, Jr. a son.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
HUNTER- BERTOSKY Wedding August 14, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
The Wedding. - The residence of Frank Lewis WULBURN, about 11/2 miles above Mariposa, well known to every body, as being the popular stopping place where "mine Host" is always at the door ready to admit the wayfarer, was on Wednesday last, the scene of an event of more than ordinary interest. For several days prior, rumors had been rife over the fact that Willie HUNTER a young man of prepossessing qualities who been clerk in the drug store of Dr. TURNER for several years, and Miss Louise BERTOSKY a niece of Mr. WULBURN were to be married. As a general invitation had been extended for the evening's entertainment, quite a limited number were invited to witness the nuptial ceremony and to partake of a elegant wedding dinner. By half past two all the invited guest had arrived including Rev. Joel HEDGPETH who was to perform the ceremony. The large grape arbor in the garden had been arranged for the occasion, and beautifully decorated with flags and flowers, The company having seated themselves in the arbor, the bridal party soon made their appearance. The brides dress was of brown silk, with orange blossoms at the throat and in her hair; which with happy look on her face made a charming picture. The groom wore a black suit and a white tie, and took to the alter with such coolness and bravery, as he would fill a prescription for an afflicted patient. The brides maids were two pretty little daughters of Mrs. GROLLMAN, who looked like little fairies in their pretty white dresses. The ceremony by Rev. Joel HEDGPETH was very impressive, and the ring that passed took its usual course and found its resting place on the finger of the bride, , placed there by by the groom and supposed to be one of the binding links of love and fidelity. At the close of the ceremony after the usual amount of kissing and handshaking, the company adjourned to the dinning room where a sumptuous feast most elegantly arranged, tempted the appetite. Two hours were spent at the table in eating and happy conversation, after which some good music was given by Mrs. MALONEY and Miss Dora GROLLMAN.
Among those present where, Dr., and Mrs.
TURNER
and there daughter Fanny; Mrs. J. MALONEY; Mrs. GROLLMAN and her two
daughters;
Mrs. RULE; Mrs. BEHAN; Miss BEHAN; Mr. and Mrs. S.P. COUNTS; Mr. and
Mrs.
Henry WULBURN; Mr. and Mrs. Angevine REYNOLDS and daughter Emily;
Mrs. STUNER; Mr. RHODES;; A. B. THORNTON; Wm. GARBER and Henry
BLACKWEDEL.
As some remarked, it was a terribly hot day
for a wedding, the thermometer ranging at about 100. The big end of the
show was fixed for the evening. Fully two hundred people met at the
Templars
Hall, where dancing was kept up nearly all night. Refreshments were
served
at midnight and everything including the excellent music by Billy DUNN
the violinist, and Wm. GARBER with the guitar, was satisfactory to all.
The unanimous verdict was " a grand good time."
GROVE, James R August 21, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Mr. James R. GROVE, whose death is announced in this paper, is the father of the GROVE brothers, and father in law of Mr. John R. HITE. It is thought his last illness was caused by a partial sunstroke he received about two weeks ago, while walking from town to his home on the Hogan mountain, about fifteen miles, on a very hot day. He leaves a wife and a large family of children, most of whom are grown, to mourn his loss. He was a very unobtrusive sort of man, seldom away from home, consequently but few knew him intimately in this section. He was industrious and highly spoken of by all who knew him.
Vitals September 1886 Mariposa Gazette
September 4, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
September 11, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Married September 11, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
OGLE- COLLISON- At Plainsburg, August 29th, 1886, by Rev. Mr. SAWRIE, Jack OGLE to Miss Julia COLLISON.
DUKE- OBARR- In Mariposa, September 8th, 1886, at he residence of the brides parents, by Rev. J. M. ALSANSON of Modesto, Rev. T. DUKE, of Merced, to Miss Lotta OBARR, of this place.
Died September 11, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
MORRISON- In Hornitos, September 6th, 1886, infant doughtier of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. MORRISON, aged about 11 months.
September 18, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Died September 18, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
MAHON- At County Hospital, Mariposa County, September 13th, 1886, Thomas MAHON, aged 54 years, a native of Ireland.
September 25, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
DUKE- OBARR MARRIAGE September 11, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Last Wednesday, the 8th instant, the
marriage
of Rev. T.L. DUKE, of Merced, and Miss Lotta OBARR, of this place
occurred
at the residence of the brides parents. The bride is a grand daughter
of
Mrs. George COUNTS, and the wedding was celebrated on the 76th birthday
of the grand mother. Only immediate friends and relatives were present.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. M. ALSANSON, of Modesto, an uncle
of the bride. The wedding was at eleven o'clock A.M., followed by a
breakfast,
after which the newly wedded pair left for Merced, laden with the best
wishes of their friends. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. George
COUNTS,
Mr. and Mrs. OBARR, Mr. and Mrs. Percy GALLISON, Mr. and Mrs. S.P.O.
COUNTS,
Rev. J.M. ALSANSON, Sammy CORNELL, Tammy LIND, Misses Etta and Mildred
OBARR, Daisy FARNSWORTH, Katie MORRISEY, and Isa GALLISON.
The printers were generously remembered, with
a supply of delicious cake which doubly inspired them in their sincere
congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. DUKE.
MAHON, Tom September 18, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Poor Tom MAHON, an old miner, who for many years was a leading spirit among the miners at Hites Cove, passed in his "time" last Monday at the County Hospital, where he has been for two or three years. He worked at the Hite Mine in its most prosperous days. In his younger days he was of a exceedingly lively turn, at every party and ball for 20 miles around, Tom was always to be seen. He was liberal, and the life of the party whenever present. But the clouds of adversity came rolling along. Tom's hard earned money and health were gone, and he was obliged to go to the Hospital. He was at the primary election last Saturday, and appeared remarkably well, but the excitement and exposure was to great a strain upon his nervous and impaired system, which yielded to the shock and he died on Monday and was buried on Tuesday.
Vitals October 1886 Mariposa Gazette
October 2, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
October 9, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
October 16, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
none listed
October 23, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Born October 23, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
PRICE- On Pea Ridge, Mariposa County, Oct. 11th, 1886, to the wife of George PRICE, a son.
Died October 23, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
EGENHOFF- In Traver, October 10th, 1886, Julius EGENHOFF, a native of Mariposa, Mariposa County.
October 30, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Died October 30, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
YSTREIN- In Hornitos, October 23d, 1886, August YSTREIN, a native of California, aged 15 years and 10 months.
BALLENTINE- At County Hospital, Mariposa County, October 25th, 1886, Henry Clement BALLENTINE, a native of Ireland, aged 72 years.
PORATH- In San Francisco, October 24th, 1886, Henry PORATH, a native of Mecklenberg, Germany, aged 39 years.
OLCESE- At her home on the Merced River, October 24th, 1886, of bronchitis, Mrs. Elsie, wife of John OLCESE, and daughter of John IVETT, aged 22 years 3 months and 28 days.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements
DAGGATT, Mrs. October 9, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
A Horrifying Discovery.- The startling news of the discovery of the dead body of Mrs. DAGGATT, who resided near Sheep Ranch, has just been received. Mrs. DAGGATT who was the mother of three helpless little children, and whose husband is an employee in one of the mines in that section, and who was at work at the time of the unfortunate women's death, returned home every Sunday to visit his family after the toils of the week, found upon his arrival at home last Sunday, the body of his wife wrapped in the cold embrace of death upon the kitchen floor, and his three little children secreted through fear among the vines of the orchard where they had been for three days subsisting on fruits. Deceased was last seen alive about four days prior to the discovery of her lifeless form. She had visited a neighbor some two miles distant from her house. She made the trip on horseback, and being near confinement, it is supposed that she was injured in some manner, which evidently resulted in spasms, causing death. Deceased had been dead three days, and the body when found was in a advanced state of decomposition. The three children who are very small became frightened at the lifeless body of their mother and sought refuge from the ghostly scene by secreting themselves in the orchard where they were found in a half famished condition by the grief stricken father upon his return home. The unfortunate father is frantic with grief at the horrible discovery that has-been his sad lot to meet. The entire community sympathize with the heart-broken family in this their greatest hour of its sadness. - Amador Dispatch.
EGENHOFF, Julius October 16, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
We regret to learn of the death of Julius EGENHOFF, which occurred on the 9th, at the home of his parents in Traver. This is the second grown son of David EGENHOFF, our former townsman, who has died in the past year and a half. Julius, it will be remembered, learned the trade of machinist, and had been living in Oregon, where he married and had two children. He had, we understand, been sent to San Francisco to attend to some business in his profession, by his employers, and was taken sick, which necessitated his coming home to his parents, whoreside in Traver, Tulare county. We have not been able to learn any particulars regarding his late illness, except that he lived but a few days after his arrival at the home of his parents. David EGENHOFF, Jr., a younger brother still lives in this place. The deceased leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss.
REYNOLDS, Hannah A. October 16, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Mrs. Hanah A. REYNOLDS died on Wednesday
September
22, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. MEAD, in New London aged 76
years.
In June last she unfortunately fell breaking her limb and being in
feeble
health, her recovery was considered doubtful at the time. She was a
great
sufferer but bore her agony with fortitude. Funeral services were held
at the house on Friday conducted by Rev. Mrs. HEALY.
The deceased was a widow of the late Alva
REYNOLDS, eldest brother of the Editor of this paper.
GOSNER, Joseph October 16, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Many friends and acquaintances, will regret to hear of the death of Joseph GOSNER, of Merced, who formerly lived in Hornitos. He died at his home near Merced on Tuesday last. He was a brewer of beer, for many years in Hornitos.
Vitals November 1886 Mariposa Gazette
November 6, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Born November 6, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
HALSTEAD- In Coulterville, October 28th, to the wife of James HALSTEAD, a daughter.
GROVE- In Mariposa, October 31st, 1886 to the wife of J. H. GROVE, a son.
November 13, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Died November 13, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
LORD- At her residence near Quartzburg, Mariposa County, November 6th, 1886, Mrs. Annie LORD, a native of England, aged 56 years.
McCUE- At County Hospital, in Mariposa county, November 6th, 1886, Roger McCUE a native of Ireland, aged 62 years.
NICHOLS- In Merced, November 7th, 1886, William NICHOLS, a native of Mariposa County, aged about 34 years.
November 20, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Born November 20, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
COVERT- At Nigger Gulch, Mariposa county, November 15th, 1886 to the wife of John Selbey COVERT a daughter.
November 27, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Born November 27, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
GALLISON- In Mariposa, November 24th, 1886, to the wife of Percy H. GALLISON, a daughter.
Died November 27, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Died- At Monroes Ranch, Chowchilla, Mariposa County, November 22nd, 1886 George MONROE aged 42 years.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
Elsie IVETT OLCESE November 6, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
COMMUNICATED.
Merced Falls, Cal.
October 27th, 1886
The "Reaper, whose name is Death," has visited
this community and gathered to himself one of its brightest flowers
Mrs.
John OLCESE, and daughter of John IVETT, departed this life , after a
long
illness, at her home near this place on the 24th ultimo.
Elsie IVETT was born at her father's place
on the Merced River, July 26th, 1864. By her gentle and loving
disposition,
even when a child, she won the hearts of all who knew her. Growing up
in
this neighborhood she was especially attached to it, and to her friends
here. For her father and husband she bore great affection, and after
her
illness began, she could not bear to be long away from her own home.
She was married March 26th, 1884, to John
OLCESE, of Merced, and then began for her the happiest period of her
life.
The young couple built a excellent house not far from the one in which
she was born and furnished it in a comfortable, even, luxurious,
manner.
Today it is a monument of her thoughtful care and excellent taste.
During
her married life two children were born, both died infants. Since the
death
of her last, some nine months ago, the seeds of the fatal disease,
which
at last carried her off, made its appearance. All that loving care of
husband
and father could do to avert the dread issue was done. She took a trip
to the Sandwich Islands, and spent several months in that favored
resort
for invalids, Honolulu. The past summer was spent in the mountains
above
Coulterville, as she could not think of going further from home. When
she
became aware that the end was not far off, she desired to be taken to
her
home, and there, with all that kind friends could do, she fell asleep.
" So fades a summer cloud away,
So sinks the gale when storms are o'er,
So gently shuts the eye of day,
So dies the wave along the shore."
When the news of her death spread through
the
community, nothing but expressions of sorrow could be heard that one so
young, who had endeared herself to all, and who had but tasted the
sweets
life had in store for her, should be called hence.
The children of Merced Falls' Public Schools,
of which she was once a member, drew up resolutions of sorrow, at her
death,
and sympathy with her husband and father, signed by them all and a copy
was sent to each. The school was closed on the day of the funeral in
respect
to her memory.
She was buried on the 26th in the family
burying
ground, near the home she loved so well, and where her mother and a
brother
and sister are also buried. The funeral services were read by Mr. W. S.
BLAISDELL. The number present from surrounding towns, Merced, Snelling,
Hornitos and Coulterville, testified the high regard in which she was
held,
and the many hearts made sad at her death.
"Oh, not in cruelty, not in wrath,
The Reaper came that day,
'Twas an angel visited the green earth,
And took the flower away."
A Friend.
LORD, Annie November 13, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
The LORD Family. - Mrs. Annie LORD, whose
death
occurred Saturday last, was the widow of Samuel LORD who committed
suicide
while laboring under a fit of temporary insanity, several years ago.
They
formerly lived at Sherlock's where "Sam" was e successful placer miner.
He removed to what was formerly known as the Barton ranch, made
substantial
improvements and by habitual thrift and industry accumulated
considerable
property. There are nine children who survived their parents. Eight of
them born in Mariposa County. Four are married. The oldest daughter,
Mr.
George WEBER, resides at Black Hills. The remaining members of the
family
live in this county. Mrs. Lord left a will, by which, it is reported
the
property is devised to the four younger children.
The funeral of Mrs. LORD took place from her
late residence, near Quartzburg, on Tuesday last. It was attended by
the
entire family of her children and other relatives. A large number of
neighbors
and friends joined in paying their last tribute of respect to the
deceased.
MONROE, George F. November 27, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Death of George F. MONROE.
The never welcome, but none the less
inevitable
visitor, Death, has again made his appearance in our community and with
but slight warning laid his icy hand upon one whose familiar face and
form
will be long and well remembered. George F. MONROE, the subject of this
notice, was a native of Georgia, and a son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A.
MONROE.
His father came to California early in the fifties, locating first in
Calaveras
county, and thence removing to Mariposa in 1854. His mother arrived the
following year, leaving George, ( then about 11 years of age) at school
in Washington D.C. A year later he accompanied his uncle to California,
coming direct to Mariposa. As a boy he was civil, polite, studious and
industrious. As he grew to manhood he tired of the monotony of town
life,
and developing a natural taste for horse breaking, riding and driving
team,
he entered the employment of A. H. WASHBURN & CO., as a Yo Semite
guide
in 1866. In 1868 he commenced driving stage for the same company and
was
in their service up to the date of his illness which was only a few
days
duration. He left the Valley on the 15th inst., for Wawona, and two or
three days later for the home of his parents on Pea Ridge, where he
died
on Monday last. He had been complaining for some time past and in
coming
out of the Valley the stage in which he was riding upset by a runaway.
He may have received some internal injury from the shock, though he was
on his feet in an instant and instinctively sprang to the heads of the
leaders and assisted the driver in disentangling the horses and
righting
the stage. His funeral took place on Wednesday last from the Methodist
Church, and his remains were followed to their earthly resting place by
a large concourse of friends.
George was a universal favorite among those
who knew him boyhood, as well as hundreds of stranger tourist whom he
has
guided and conveyed to and from Yo Semite Valley. He was kind ,
attentive
and obliging to all with whom he came in contact, and many a tourist
has
visited Yo Semite who came specially consigned to the care of " George
Monroe" by friends who had preceded them over the road. He has also
been
frequently remembered in complimentary letters and occasionally by
substantial
tokens of gratitude and esteem. The duties of the driver of a six horse
stage on a mountain road are arduous and responsible. They require a
quick
eye, a skillful hand, a steady nerve and a peculiar knowledge of
horses.
George possessed all these qualities to a remarkable degree. His
employers
say of him " he never met with any accident, never failed to be on time
and never cost the company a quarter of a dollar for damages to
passengers,
horses or vehicles. Whenever George was on the box and held the lines,
we knew everything was all right. He always did his duty." Can any man
do any more? To his parents he was a
dutiful son, as a child , and in manhood a comfort, solace and support
to their declining years. The grief stricken couple have the sympathy
of
their entire circle of friends and acquaintances.
Vitals December 1886 Mariposa Gazette
December 4, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Born December 4, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
HARRIS- In San Francisco, November 27th, 1886, to the wife of A. HARRIS, a son.
Married December 4, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
ELLINGHAM- MILLER- In Mariposa, December 1st, 1886, at the residence of the bride, by the Rev. J. D. MARRISH, John ELLINGHAM to Miss Elizabeth MILLER.
Died December 4, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
NETHERWOOD- At Horse Shoe Bend, November 29th, 1886, Captain T. H. NETHERWOOD, a native of England, aged 73 years.
PARKER- Near Cold Spring, Mariposa County, November 29th, 1886, Michael G. PARKER, a native of Ohio, aged 37 years.
December 11, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Born December 11, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
PITZER- Near Hornitos, Mariposa County, December 7, 1886, to the wife of Albert PITZER, a son.
CATHEY. - At Snow Creek, December 7th, 1886, to the wife of W. P. CATHEY, a son.
Died December 11, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
KING. - At the County Hospital, Mariposa County, December 6th, 1886, Michael KING, a native of Ireland, aged 83 years.
PEYINGHAUS- At the County Hospital, Mariposa County, December 8th, 1886, Edward PEYINGHAUS, a native of Prussia, aged 67 years.
December 18, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
FARNSWORTH- In Mariposa, December 12th, 1886, to the wife of Henry P. FARNSWORTH, a daughter.
Died December 18, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
KALCK- In Stockton, December 2d, 1886, Carrie Jane, beloved wife of Jacob KALCK, a native of Coulterville, Mariposa county, aged 27 years and 14 days.
December 25, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Married December 25, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
HARRIS- MILBURN- At the residence of Phineas S. ASHWORTH, December 19th, 1886, by G. W. TEMPLE, J.P., Mr. Doctor L. HARRIS to Miss Nettie MILBURN.
Born December 25, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
LEARY- At the Hendricks Ranch, Mariposa County, December 14th, to the wife of John LEARY, a son.
Died December 25, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
LEARY- At the Hendricks Ranch, December 18th, 1886 the son of John And Eudora LEARY, aged four days.
Obituaries, marriage and birth announcements.
ELLINGHAM- MILLER Marriage December 4, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Wedding Bells. - Wednesday evening at eight o'clock the marriage of Mr. John ELLINGHAM and Miss Libbie MILLER was celebrated at the MILLER homestead. Mr. ELLINGHAM had been in or vicinity for a year or two engaged in mining enterprises at different places. He came formerly from Colorado, where he held several official positions, and is a quiet unassuming gentleman, just the kind of man we are glad to give our friend Libbie away to. The bride is a daughter of the late J. H. MILLER, and has always been a favorite in Mariposa society since her childhood. Her fair face and vivacious manners always made her welcome in gay society, while her kind heart and willing hands made her equally useful in homes where sickness and sorrow had intruded. While we are glad that fate has kindly assigned a good husband to her, we doubly congratulated on the good fortune that has befallen him, in securing such a general favorite for his wife. We were remembered by a most generous supply of delicious cake, for which our sincere congratulations and thanks are returned, with wishes for a sweetest, brightest future that can be granted them.
PARKER, M.G. December 4, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Inquest. - At a late hour on Friday, just before going to press, we met with Justice TEMPLE who held the inquest and from him we gathered the most important facts in relation to the accident which caused the sudden death of M. G. PARKER who was residing with his family at Cold Spring about sixteen miles east from Mariposa. It appears that on last Monday morning about 7 o'clock he left home to go to LANDRUM's a neighbor living some five miles away to purchase a few joints of stovepipe, and was expected home by his wife in time for dinner. He arrived at LANDRUM's about 10 in the morning and soon concluded his business and started for home. His non arrival at home at dinner time caused his wife to become uneasy. She knew he was subject to epileptic fits, which increased her anxiety about him. She started a boy in search of him, whoupon his arrival at Landrum's ascertained that Mr. Parker had been there and left for home about 9 A.M. The boy then retraced his steps, and upon reaching the summit of the mountain, a mile or two distant, he struck the track of Mr. PARKER which he followed closely until arriving near a declivity or precipice of rocks about 20 feet high. Near this point, about 150 yards above the precipice, he observed the ground and leaves considerably disturbed and thrashed about, where it is believed that he had a fit. It was growing dark pretty fast, and the boy was unable to follow the track further. In the meantime, other parties had been started out in pursuit by Mrs. PARKER and they came on the boy just as he was preparing for camp for the night for he felt satisfied some accident had befallen him, and that the unfortunate man was not far from that spot, which afterwards proved true. The searchers had obtained lanterns and built a large camp-fire and prepared to remain on the spot over night. The next morning after a consultation, they separated into two parties and had just started when one of the men. a Mr. WASS, discovered a hat lodged on the side of the precipice. He sounded the discovery to his comrades, who where within hearing, and they commenced the descent down the precipice. A little way down, a crevice filled with dirt, was discovered, in which was found two impressions of boot heels, which went to show that the deceased had, as he was sliding down attempted to catch , but owing to the steepness, which was about 40 degrees, he was thrown forward upon his face, in which position he was found at the bottom in a pool of water with head between two stones, and his body and feet pointing up the hill. In this position he must have drowned if not killed outright. As soon as practicable, a litter was constructed and the body carried home, about one and a half miles distant. Justice TEMPLE was informed of the calamity and he proceeded to the residence of the deceased on Wednesday morning where a inquest was held. The jury found that he came to his death from natural causes. There was only a slight bruise on his face. The opinion of his wife and friends is that he had a fit and in his bewilderment after coming partially to her senses, rolled off the precipice and being stunned by the fall he drowned in the pool of water. The deceased was a native of Ohio, has a adopted father, L. J. A. PARKER, living in Austinburg, Ashtabula county, Ohio. He was a member of the Order of Odd Fellows, and had just taken his card from home and applied to the Lodge here. He was a carpenter by trade and was spoken of in the highest terms by all who knew him. He leaves a devoted wife and two children, to morn his loss. He was buried under the auspices of the Odd Fellows of Mariposa Lodge NO. 39, on Thursday last, December 2nd, 1886.
HEBERT, Louis December 11, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
Supposed Murder. - Within the last few days the town has been excited by rumors, of a most wicked and atrocious murder, supposed to have been committed on Buckeye. Louis HEBERT, commonly called Little Louis a Frenchman, has long occupied a little place on Buckeye about a mile this side of the Joe RICARD place. This summer he made an arrangement with a Mrs. SAVAGE who had within the last year came to this place from Brodie, by which he conveyed his place to Mrs. SAVAGE on consideration of being supported by her during his life. After he made the arrangement he became much dissatisfied. In the meantime, Mrs. SAVAGE'S husband arrived from BRODIE, and he and his wife prepared to go into occupation of Louis' place. Since they took possession last week, Louis has disappeared, not having been seen alive since last Saturday. Suspicions were aroused, Sheriff MULLERY and under Sheriff HOWARD looked into the matter and soon discovered circumstances enough, in their judgment, to warrant the arrest of Mr. and Mrs. SAVAGE, which was carried into effect Wednesday morning. SAVAGE is in jail and Mrs. SAVAGE is confined in the hospital. Since the arrest, the officers have diligently investigated the case and claim to have very convincing proof against the prisoners. As an examination has not taken place, we do not think it best to anticipate in any way, the evidence which will then be produced.
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