Sacramento County CA Archives News.....Sacramento Evening Bee January 24, 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, 4:18 am Sacramento Evening Bee January 24, 1905 Sacramento Evening Bee Tuesday January 24, 1905 Thirty-five Years Is Rose’s Sentence AUBURN (Placer Co.), January 24 - Charles ROSE has pleaded guilty to the crime of robbery, the prisoner being one of the three men who robbed and gagged Hammon MOORE, an old man who keeps a roadside saloon. The crime was committed about a month ago. Rose was captured by the officers on Dry Creek. He was arraigned and pleaded guilty. When asked if he had anything to say before being sentenced he said he thought some leniency should be shown as he had saved the county the expense of a trial by acknowledging his guilt, and was ready to identify his companions if the officers could secure them. The Court, in passing sentence, said that at the present time the prisoner’s offer was an unimportant one, and did not affect his standing in the case. Judge PREWETT, however, stated that if the prisoner was instrumental in bringing the other two men to justice he would intercede to have his sentence commuted. The prisoner’s previous character was bad, and the crime in which he participated an unusually atrocious one. The Court sentenced Rose to thirty-five years in San Quentin. Electric Power For Kennett and Smelter KENNETT (Shasta Co.), January 24 - Twenty thousand volts of electricity are now on tap at the Mammoth Mine and smelter. The Northern California Power Company has completed its four-mile power line from the substation at the Balakiala Mine to its new substation at the Mammoth. The current was turned on yesterday for the first time. It will not be used for a while, as the Mammoth Company has not yet got its air compressors in position. The Northern California Power Company has a long-term contract with the Mammoth Company. The line will now be extended to Kennett proper, a distance of a mile and a half, and the town will be supplied with electric lights as well as such power as may be needed. Arrested on Charge of Selling Indians Whisky ALTURAS (Modoc Co.), January 24 - Several Indians of various ages were celebrating in this place a few nights ago as a result of having obtained five and a half quarts of white man’s fire water. The later hours of the night were made hideous with their yells. They probably obtained their supply of liquor through the agency of an individual named FARRINGTON. Last night it occurred to him he could make some money buying cheap whisky and selling it to the Indians at a big price. This he did to the extent mentioned. Farrington was arrested by the Town Marshal and lodged in jail. It is hoped a conviction can be secured as it is believed he is an old offender in this line. The Indians of this vicinity are of a quiet, industrious nature, except on occasions when furnished liquor by some unprincipled person. Then they are of a troublesome and dangerous turn, frequently to the extent of murder. Fortunately, as yet, the murders are confined to their own people. At this time it is not known whether or not any serious results have followed as an outcome of their latest spree. WOMAN STARTED SALOON WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OF TOWN’S TRUSTEES Sex Saves Her From Punishment and a License Is Granted LINCOLN (Placer Co.), January 24 - The City Council was called together last evening to take some action upon the granting of a saloon license to Mrs. William PARKER, who has always been a great non-believer in the saloon proposition, but who now thinks she could run a saloon at a profit to herself on account of having opened a new boarding house. A saloon would be a good adjunct to her boarding- house business, she thinks. It seems that the town ordinance demands that a good and sufficient bond in the sum of $2000 be given to conduct an orderly and law-abiding house, and the same must be passed on by the City Council before a license can be granted. This formality Mrs. Parker failed to observe, but started in to do business without the consent of the Council, which act has greatly incensed some of the members of that body. They summoned Mrs. Parker before them and gave her to understand that she was violating the laws of the city. She pleaded ignorance in the matter, and made a nice little talk to the Trustees, who finally granted her a license, the vote standing three to two. The Trustees say that if the offender had been a man he would probably have fared differently. Regardless of this case, Lincoln should have, many think, just such an ordinance as some of her sister towns, and restrict the number of saloons in her borders. As it is now, this place has more than a sufficiency, in the opinion of the citizens. Sutter’s Armless Hunter Dies of Heart Disease YUBA CITY (Sutter C.), January 24 - C.I. BAIRD, known all over Superior California as the armless hunter, died of heart disease yesterday in his cabin on the tules near Verona, this county. He was brought to Yuba City on the afternoon train by his father, Fritz BAIRD. An inquest was demanded and Coroner ROWE soon summoned a jury, who found that death resulted from natural causes. Baird was 27 years of age, and a native of Illinois. Several years ago he had the misfortune of losing both arms in a threshing machine. One arm was taken off near the shoulder, and the other just below the elbow. He was a well-known marksman, and won special prizes in shooting tournaments held in Marysville, Colusa and Red Bluff. He manipulated the gun with a set of strong wire hooks fastened to both arm stubs. He had been engaged by a gun company to tour the State during the coming Summer and advertise its arms. He was a favorite among the hunters and marksmen of this vicinity. Henry Malloch and Miss McGuire Wed To-morrow MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), January 24 - The home of Ex-Supervisor McGUIRE and wife will be the scene of a happy event at noon to-morrow when their popular and talented daughter, Miss Ella, will become the bride of Henry Malloch, who until recently was the manager of the woolen mills. Rev. M. COLEMAN of St. Joseph’s Church will tie the nuptial knot. Miss Nona McGUIRE, a sister of the bride- elect, will be the bridesmaid and Archie MALLOCH, a brother of the groom, will be best man. Mr. and Mrs. Malloch will at once take up a permanent residence in San Francisco, where he has accepted a position under John MARTIN, the electrical and railway promoter. A silver shower in honor of the bride-to-be was given by Mrs. Zan FRYE last night. The guests each presented Miss McGuire with a souvenir spoon. Hit by Heavy Iron Ball, School Boy May Not Live MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), January 24 - While at play in the yard at the Marysville High School yesterday, Harvey WISEMAN, a scholar who recently came from the Tudor District, was struck in the forehead with a heavy iron ball, and is now in a precarious condition from concussion of the brain. Young Wiseman with other boys were “putting the shot” when the accident occurred. He is 18 years old and lives with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William N. Wiseman, at the corner of D and Eighth Streets. He was considered an all- round athlete. Died at Stockton MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), January 24 - Irma L. DANIELS, a grand-daughter of the late T.J. SHERWOOD, died at Stockton yesterday after a brief illness. She was a native of this city and aged 18. The remains have been brought to this city for interment. Child Takes Poison in Presence of His Mother ORLAND (Glenn Co.), January 24 - Edmund, the 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John SCRIBNER, of this place, narrowly escaped death Sunday from poison. That the child is now alive is due to the fact that his mother witnessed the taking of the poison. The boy found a tablet containing a high percentage of mercury and attempted to swallow it. The mercury burned his mouth and tongue so much that he cried for some water. As soon as his mother realized what he had taken, she grabbed the little fellow up and ran to a doctor who administered to him and saved his life. This is the second time the child has narrowly escaped death from taking poison. Favor Third Judge LODI (San Joaquin Co.), January 24 - Attorneys of this county are in favor of establishing the office of a third Superior Judge and a petition to that effect will be presented to the Legislature. There is an extra Court-room in the Court House, and the lawyers claim that sufficient legal business is transacted in this county to demand the appointment of a third Judge. Prostrated by Shock LODI (San Joaquin Co.), January 24 - Miss Mary HARNEY, of this place, had a very unpleasant experience in Stockton Friday night. She was the bed-fellow of Miss Emily YOUNGBLOOD, the young woman who committed suicide when in apparent good spirits. Miss Harney was so prostrated by the death of the young woman that she was unable to testify at the Coroner’s inquest. Passed Forged Check LODI (San Joaquin Co.), January 24 - A smooth individual passed a forged check on a Stockton saloon-keeper Saturday night bearing the name of Dave KETTELMAN, a prominent Lodi farmer. The paper was made out for $18.50. When Kettelman was informed that the check was in his name he immediately notified the saloonkeeper that it was a forgery, and a very poor one, too, for it did not resemble his chirography in the least. Train Crew Exonerated NAPA (Napa Co.), January 24 - The jury sworn to look into the circumstances of the death of Manuel A. ALMADA, who was killed on the 12th instant by being run into by an engine, continued its deliberations Monday night, and after hearing the testimony of W.J. EDWARDS, the engineer, who stated that he gave the usual signals; and of G.C. MITCHELL, fireman; W.S. HILDEBRAND, conductor; W.L. HOLDER, brakeman; W.P. HENRY and S. JENSEN, brought in a verdict of accidental death, exonerating the train crew. Think Cliff a Bigamist GRIDLEY (Butte Co.), January 24 - The local officers are firmly convinced that Frederick Cliff, a former Philippine soldier, who drifted into this place about three years ago, and a year later married Miss Mattie THOMPSON, who then resided in Gridley, is a bigamist. A woman, who also styles herself Mrs. Frederick Cliff, and who, if she is the wife of the man suspected, must have married him before he came to Gridley, has written to Constable PORTER, asking if the whereabouts of Cliff are known to that officer. She resides in San Francisco, and until recently received regularly each quarter half of her husband’s pension of $12. By this means she was enabled to keep track of his movements, but since he has quit remitting she has lost all trace of him. Her description of the ex-soldier tallies exactly with the man who made this place his home for a number of months. Where he is now the officers do not know, but they intend to try to find out. His second wife, if it is true that Cliff married Miss Thompson without securing a divorce from the San Francisco woman, is now in Denver, where her parents live. Napa Valley Woman Dead NAPA (Napa Co.), January 24 - Mrs. P. GRIDLEY, an aged and highly respected resident of Napa Valley, passed away at her home on the Dry Creek road Sunday. Her death was due to heart disease. She was a native of Indiana, aged 55 years. She leaves to mourn her loss, Mrs. J. KERCHER, Mrs. M. WEST, Mrs. J.C .DALY and E.J. Gridley, all of Napa, and Mrs. E. HERRING of Los Angeles. The funeral was held to-day at 2 o’clock from the home place. El Dorado Pioneer Is Called Across Divide PLACERVILLE (El Dorado Co.), January 24 - Another member of the constantly diminishing body of pioneers has passed over the Great Divide. Yesterday Charles John ARVIDSON died at his residence in Placerville aged 87 years. Mr. Arvidson came to California from Stockholm, Sweden, in 1850, and shortly afterward arrived in El Dorado County. He went to work as a carpenter and then took up his business as a silver-smith and jeweler, his place of business having been on Main Street, Placerville. For over forty-six years he has resided in the house in which he died, and in which he was married. His widow and two daughters, living in Placerville, survive him. Mr. Arvidson had been in failing health for several months and the end was not unexpected. A large number of devoted friends mourn his death. Reno Citizen Marries a Placerville Woman PLACERVILLE (El Dorado Co.), January 24 - Ross PIERCE, eldest son of George E. Pierce, the popular County Treasurer of this county, was married yesterday to Miss Cora CAMP, a well-known young woman if this city. The young couple went to Sacramento yesterday morning and were married there. From that place they went to Reno, where they will reside. Mr. Pierce is one of the proprietors of the Pierce Abstract System and is in charge of the branch office at Reno. NEVADA STATE NEWS Mrs. Harper Still Lives Despite Attack by Negro RENO (Nev.), January 24 - The coat and hat worn by Levi WEBBER, the negro on the night that he assaulted Mrs. James E. HARPER, of this place, have been found by the officers in a haystack three miles above Reno, where the black brute spent the early hours of the morning in slumber after committing his crime. The officers also found in the haystack a long, single-barreled shotgun which the fellow was carrying and which he probably had with him on the night he entered the Harper home. In his confession Webber stated that he had slept in the haystack after crushing the skull of the woman with an axe, and it was when he arose to make his way across the Sierra that he was met by a farmer named George HAZLETT who captured him and the point of a shotgun. There was no blood on any of the clothing and it is remarkable that he could have mutilated the woman as he did and then carried her from the house to the woodshed without soiling his clothing with blood. Webber is still in the prison at Carson for safe-keeping where he will be kept until public sentiment allays in Reno. He does not seem to suffer from remorse and talks calmly of his terrible act. Mrs. Harper is still alive and will recover, her physicians say, unless inflamation of the brain sets in. Additional Comments: Used with permission of Transcriber Betty e-mail address: betty@unisette.com File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ca/sacramento/newspapers/sacramen34nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/cafiles/ File size: 14.8 Kb