Sacramento County CA Archives News.....Sacramento Bee April 15, 1905 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ca/cafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Kellie Crnkovich markkell95@aol.com September 24, 2005, 4:14 am Sacramento Bee April 15, 1905 Saturday Sacramento Bee April 15, 1905 BOY HE WAS, BUT HERO TOO Went Fearlessly To Rescue His Young Playmate, But Both Met Their Death in the Deep Pool OROVILLE (Butte Co.), April 15 - A very sad accident in which two little boys, aged only 8 and 9 years, lost their lives, occurred here yesterday. One of the little fellows proved himself a hero. Several boys of the town were playing near the reservoir about one mile above Oroville, when Tommy CHISHIRE concluded to wade and took his clothes off. He waded in a distance of several yards and suddenly struck a deep place. Walter RICHARDSON, a little friend, rushed to his aid, but as soon as got in reach the drowning boy caught him and both sank. The other boys ran to town and gave the alarm. A large crowd immediately went to the scene, and after almost draining the reservoir recovered the bodies. A physician was on the ground, but the little fellows were beyond need of his services. A particularly sad part of the double drowning is that only about two years ago a sister of the Chishire boy was drowned in the Feather River. The father never recovered from the shock, and often was heard to sadly bemoan the fate that robbed him of his daughter. And only a few years before this another Chishire boy was drowned at Cherokee. It seems to be the fate of this family to meet death by drowning. The sad affair has caused genuine sorrow in this community. The little fellows were very popular among their playmates. Fears Tenant Will Carry Off Buildings and Trees OROVILLE (Butte Co.), April 15 - The case of Mrs. Mary BELK vs. A.J. BATT is attracting considerable attention here. Mrs. Belk alleges that, in 1893, she leased to Batt her ranch near Forbestown, to be used by him to carry on a lumber business; that in 1903, the lease was renewed and that, in 1904, defendant removed the mill and discontinued the lumber business. He also moved a chicken-house and other buildings from the land and plaintiff believes, she avers, that unless he be restrained by Court he will remove the dwelling house, barn, and other buildings, along with fruit trees, vines, etc., which would be a great damage to the plaintiff. She prays that the premises be restored to her and that she be awarded as damages $300 per month. She also asks that pending this action defendant be restrained form removing buildings, trees, etc., from said land. Cannot Be Induced to Occupy Building MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), The superstition and awe with which the Hop Sing Tong of this city regards the “devil eyes” that their rivals, the Suey Sings, have installed in their headquarters to harass them, as described in last evening’s Bee, has a counterpart in the attitude which the entire population of Chinatown has taken regarding the old Turner Hall building on First Street. Nine years ago when the Government decided to divert the course of the Yuba River south of town by means of a cut-off, this building was occupied, upstairs and down, by Chinese. Just as soon, however, as the work on the cut-off was completed and it was discovered that the building was on a direct line with that of the artificial channel, the celestials deserted the place after the fashion of rats leaving a sinking ship, and have ever since refused to take up their abode there. It appears that the Chinese have a belief that to change the natural course of a stream is to arouse the ire of the Water God. In the way of retribution that deity will show no favors, but will visit wrath, instead, on all who dare persist in inhabiting places on the line with the artificial work. The number “13,” too, is held in awe by the Mongolians. The best proof of this is to be observed on their holidays, when the advance guard to their parade are beating the gongs to frighten away His Satanic Majesty. It will be noted that the “musician” strikes the gong thirteen times, but the close observer will find that at the twelfth beat there is a doubling up so that the twelfth and thirteenth stroke are virtually one. HAPPY COUPLES WEDDED; UNHAPPY ONES DIVORCED Record of Marriage Licenses Granted and Separation Decrees Issued. REDDING (Shasta Co.), April 15 - Shasta County made a very poor matrimonial showing during the week just coming to a close. Not a single marriage license was issued, though two interlocutory decrees of divorce were granted and another suit in divorce was begun. This is not the first time that such an unfavorable showing has been made. It seems now that divorces may be had for the asking. For the third time in as many weeks the husband and wife came this week to the Court House together, the one filing a complaint in divorce, the other being on hand to enter appearance and make no objection to the divorce, which was handed out while they waited. One hour is ample time in this county for all the proceedings necessary to secure a divorce, provided the parties at interest are willing. This week Chauncey W. BLAKE received an interlocutory decree of divorce form Eva F. Blake. The trifling charge was incompatibility of temper. The parties reside in Kennett. Mrs. Blake received a divorce about two years ago from a man named WILSON, who now lives in Lake County. Mary Etta WHITE received an interlocutory decree of divorce in her suit against William A. White. The couple are from De La Mar. Phil BOSSERT, of Keswick, has filed an action in divorce. YUBA COUNTY MARYSVILLE, April 15 - Marriage licenses were issued this week to Warren THOMAS, aged 23, and Clara NUGENT, aged 19, both of Chico, and to Roy J. FORD, of Sacramento, and Irma MOREHEAD, of Niclaus. In the divorce suit of Alex DOWELL vs. Viola Dowell, the notice of service of summons by Sheriff CURTIS of San Francisco has bee filed. BUTTE COUNTY OROVILLE, April 15 - Only one marriage has been reported here this week. It was issued to Alden V. ALLEN, age 25, and Ida B. NUGENT, aged 24, both of Chico. In the case of Mary PATRICK vs. J.T. Patrick, an order was made allowing plaintiff to remain in peaceful possession of the house and furniture in Chico. An interlocutory decree of divorce was granted to Mary C. DOYELL from W.A. Doyell. She was also given the custody of the minor children and possession of all community property. SISKIYOU COUNTY YREKA, April 15 - David CUDDLHY, a native of this State, and proprietor of the old-time famous Cuddlhy Hotel of Happy Camp, and Mrs. Hattie HILL, a Colorado woman, were united in marriage this week. The divorce mill was not in running order. SOLANO COUNTY SUISUN, April 15 - Marriage licenses were issued during the week as follows: John HANSON, over 21, Fairfield, and Bessie RUSSELL, 18, Vacaville; Charles Benedict CUNNIINGHAM, 21, Vallejo, and Olga BRATEMOS, 18, Vallejo. Harriet V. COOPER has begun suit for divorce against David V. Cooper on the grounds of cruelty. MENDOCINO COUNTY UKIAH, April 15 - The County Clerk issued the following marriage licenses during the week: Jesse J. MYERS, aged 23, and Eva ALLARD, aged 18, both of San Jose; John A. GUPASTEN, aged 26, of Point Arena, and Jane KARE, aged 26, of Mendocino City; Frank A. DILLING and Jennie MADDOX. EL DORADO COUNTY PLACERVILLE, April 15 - Suit was commenced yesterday in the Superior Court by Belle MAZZARO against Frank Mazzaro, for divorce. THROWN OUT AND KILLED Mrs. Jonathan Cox and Two Grandchildren in a Fatal Accident Last Night Not Far From Chico. CHICO (Butte Co.), April 15 - About 8 o’clock last evening, just as Mrs. Jonathan Cox and her two grandchildren were starting for home in a buggy, after a visit with a neighbor about four miles north of Chico, a sudden jerk of the reins caused the horse to turn sharply in such a manner as to overturn the vehicle, throwing the party violently to the ground. For a moment all three were stunned, but by the time help had arrived both the children had recovered from the shock. Mrs. COX, however, complained that both her arms were powerless. She was taken to her home and Dr. LANDIS summoned from Chico. An examination of her arms showed them to be without any signs of fracture, though there were indications that the left wrist had been dislocated and pulled back into place before his arrival. While he was continuing his examination, the patient began gasping for breath and complained of feeling suffocated. Upon being assisted to the outside, she began spitting blood. An effort was made to relieve her, but she sank rapidly and in a short time was dead. Deceased was a native of Indiana and came to his section form Iowa with her husband and children in 1896, since which time she has been a resident of the section to the north of the city, where she was highly respected. She leaves a husband and six children. She was aged about 69 years. 50 Miles of Line RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), April 15 - The Paskenta telephone, extending from Newville, in Glenn County, through a considerable part of the western portion of Tehama County, was connected with the local telephone central last evening and a new line fifty miles in length is added to the telephone systems of the county. Albert GALLATIN, Jr., a former Sacramentan, is President of the Company which constructed the line, and R.O. SNELLING, of Paskenta, is Secretary. The wire runs through the Gallatin ranch and many sheep camps have phones. Camino Mines Paying CAMINO (El Dorado Co.), April 15 - The mines in this section are yielding some remarkably fine gravel. The Roundout, owned by E. RICHARDS and the FAIRCHILD Bros., is paying and giving up some of the prettiest and biggest nuggets that ever gladdened a miner’s heart. One beauty is worth ten dollars. It is rumored that the mine is soon to change hands, the present owners having taken out enough of the yellow metal to spend the remainder of their days in ease. The Live Oak, now being worked by the Colorado Company, is steadily increasing operations, and panning out nuggets of good size. The Granite Mine, on Smith’s Flat, has been purchased by a company from Maine, who will put on a large force of men at once. The COHN mine has changed hands also, but the names of the purchasers have not yet been made known. Sacramento Presbytery CORNING (Tehama Co.), April 25 - Extensive preparations are being made for the semi-annual meeting of the Presbytery of Sacramento, which will be held here Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week in the new Presbyterian Church. A large attendance is expected, especially of delegates from valley towns. The local members are anxious that the Convention be made as interesting as possible. The meetings will be addressed by such well-known ministers as Moderator Rev. D.G. RATHBURN, Rev. Wm. HICKS, Rev. John T. WILLS, Rev. Warren C. SHERMAN, Rev. J.J. THOMAS, Rev. D.H. McCULLAGH, Rev. Thos. TRACY, Rev. Jas. CURRY, Rev. Willis G. WHITE, Rev. H.H. McCreary, Rev. G.H. MERRILL, Rev. S.H. JONES, Rev. Arthur HICKS, Musical exercises and literary exercises will add to the program. This is the first time that the Church had decided to hold the semi-annual Presbytery in Corning. Change Brought Death CORNING (Tehama Co.), April 15 - Mrs. J. REYNOLDS, who arrived from the East four days ago, died yesterday at the home of her sons, east of Corning. The aged woman came to this Coast for the benefit of her health, but on her way here contracted pneumonia. Advanced age made it impossible for her to withstand the strain of the malady. One of her sons is the ferryman in charge of the Corning and Vina ferryboat at Squaw Hill. Tehama Queen Mine RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), April 15 - Articles of incorporation of the Tehama Queen Mining Company were filed yesterday in the office of County Clerk FISH and the capital stock is fixed at $300,000, of which nearly half is subscribed by local capitalists. The Directors for the first year are: Claus TREDE, Ex- Sheriff, A.J. BOGARD, J.M. WILSON, E.J. BLOSSOM, H.N. ARCHAMBAULT, G.H. CHASE, and Ralph WHITE. The Company has a fine prospect in Sunday Gulch, adjoining the famous Harrison Gulch district in Shasta County, where the rich Midas Mine is located. Additional Comments: Used with permission of Transcriber Betty e-mail address: betty@unisette.com File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ca/sacramento/newspapers/sacramen31nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/cafiles/ File size: 12.9 Kb