Sacramento County CA Archives News.....Sacramento Union May 3, 1907 ************************************************ 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, 3:37 am Sacramento Union May 3, 1907 Sacramento Union Friday May 3, 1907 Keswick News Notes KESWICK, May 2 - Mrs. James LEWIS went to Redding Tuesday. She took her little son Donald to her family physician, as he has been ill for some time. Thomas WHALEN came up on the train from Redding Tuesday. Jack JONES, the bus driver, is confined to his home on account of illness. J. PENDLETON is driving for him. Mrs. L.F. JONES drove to Redding Tuesday on business. Joseph HOCKING came down from the Little Nellie mine Tuesday and went to his home in Redding. C.J. SMITH, a business man of Redding, was a visitor here Tuesday. Mr. SMITH, the baker, is having his building repaired. John McCOUGH is doing the work. Dr. J.G. GOBLE, an optician form Bedford, Ore., arrived here Tuesday and will remain a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Charles MILLER returned from Redding Wednesday morning. They will soon move to Redding to live. N. BRESLAUER drove up from Redding Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. VIRGIE went to Redding on Tuesday night’s train. They expect to move to the county seat soon. Hamilton City Notes HAMILTON, May 2 - Mr. PRIEN, head agriculturist for the A.C. and B.S. company, spent Monday in Chico on business. J. McCOY WILLIAMS is away making investigations of lime rock at Gazelle and other lime-rock districts. Ground for the bank building was broken today and the work will not be pushed rapidly forward. Mr. and Mrs. Walter CATHER and her sister, Miss SHARPLESS, arrived home last night. TWO EXAMINATIONS FOR TEACHER THIS YEAR REDDING, May 2 - There will be two examinations for teachers’ certificates in Shasta this year. One will be held in June and in all probability the other will be in December. Among the changes in the school law this year is a clause providing for a semi-annual instead of an annual examination. This is going back to the former procedure. Up to three years ago the examinations were held twice a year. The past two years they have been held annually and from now on the applicants can have a chance to take examination semi-annually. The nest teachers’ institute for Shasta county will be held on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of October. The Northern California Teachers’ association meets at Sacramento on October 22d to 25th. Fined Ten Dollars MARYSVILLE, May 2 - Attorney J.C. THOMAS, who was arrested for exhibiting a deadly weapon in a rude, illiterate, coarse, quarrelsome, unrefined and threatening manner, in an attempt to intimidate one Adolph MEYN into liquidating a debt long overdue, had a hearing in the local justice’s court today. He was found guilty as charged in the complaint and fined $10. Red Men Active McCOULD, May 2 - On May 18th the Red Men will organize a council here and expect to start off with a membership of at least 200. A number of great chiefs of Oregon and California have promised to be present, and delegations from all the adjoining counties have signified their intention to be present also. Preparations are being made to entertain the visitors. Too Much Whisky REDDING, May 2 - William REEL, a piano player on the coast, was arrested by Officer CARPENTER Tuesday evening and landed in the city jail. Reel had imbibed in bad whisky until he was bordering on delirium tremens, and he was locked up in hopes that the confinement would prevent his being taken before a lunacy commission. HINDOOS ORDERED OUT OF CHICO CHICO, May 2 - The gang of Hindoos which has been hanging around this city for some time has been ordered to leave Chico. Yesterday fifteen of them were arrested for vagrancy, but were released upon a promise to move on before night. This morning they were still here, and the citizens have decided to take the matter in hand and force them to leave. Presented With Purse RED BLUFF, May 2 - Grace hall was well filled with parishioners of the Sacred Heart church Wednesday evening on the occasion of a delightful reception which came as a complete surprise to the popular pastor, Rev. Philip F. BRADY, who is soon to start on a well-earned vacation to the land of his birth. After the parishioners had gathered together and Wilson’s orchestral band of twenty pieces had arranged themselves on the spacious stage, Principal Con A.. DAVIS went to the parochial residence for Father BRADY, who was informed that a few representative men of the parish wished to confer with the pastor. When the priest and his conductor reached the hall there was on outburst of applause as they entered. The guest of honor was escorted to a table in the front of the auditorium. After a selection by the orchestra Chairman T.R. WALTON of the building committee presented a rich purse to the energetic and brilliant young priest. Death of Mabel Guill REDDING, May 2 - Mabel Guill, the seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Guill, died at their home in this city Tuesday evening at 6 o’clock. Typhoid fever was the cause of death. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. A younger sister is ill with the same disease. The children had been confined to their beds for two weeks. Another Fire Company NEVADA CITY, May 2 - The “Ski-doo” fire company has been organized in this city and will try to give fire protection to the block bounded by Broad, Pine and Commercial streets. Arrangements have been made to illumine the rear yards with electric lights, and hose and taps have been put in to provide sufficient means to fight the fires. Arm Was Crushed KENNETT, May 2- S.M. HIGGINS accidentally had his arm crushed Monday at the Buick and Wengler mill while attempting to adjust the crank-shaft. Both bones on his right forearm were badly broken. Death of John E. James OROVILLE, May 2 - Mr. John E. James died yesterday at his home in this city, after an illness of two weeks. Mr. James was attacked by stomach-titis, a disease attacking the mucous membranes of the stomach. The deceased was a little over 39 years of age. He was a native of this county, having been born in Moortown. A little over a year ago he was married to Miss ANK, of Moortown. The news of Mr. James’ death will be read with sincere sorrow by his many friends. This is the second death in the family within a month, a brother dying a short time ago as the result of an accident. Mr. James, besides his widow and infant son, leaves his aged mother and five brothers - Edward, George, Daniel, and Frank James, all of Oroville, and Dr. Richard James of Portland, three sisters - Mrs. MENGLER and Mrs. TEGRUNDE of Oroville, and Miss James of Oregon City. Will Plant Figs YUBA CITY, May 2 - C.A. RAND of Yuba City and Max ROSENBERG of San Francisco, both of whom are prominently connected with the fruit canning industry, have purchased of Attorney M.E. SANBORN a large piece of fine fruit land in the DAHLING tract, near here. It is their intention to plant the entire tract to figs. The price paid was $100 per acre. Wants a Divorce YUBA CITY, May 2 - Mrs. Elizabeth WALLACE brought suit today to obtain a divorce form her husband, George M. Wallace, now a resident of Sacramento. The grounds alleged are desertion and failure to provide. The parties were married in 1878. Mrs. Wallace asks for the community property, a small home in Yuba City. A Successful Affair OROVILLE, May 2 - The May Day ball, given last night by the members of the Catholic Church, was a most successful and enjoyable affair. The music was furnished by Gern’s orchestra, of Marysville. The hall was handsomely decorated. The ball was not only a great success socially, but financial success as well. Demand for Miners GRASS VALLEY, May 2 - About fifty miners have left this district during the past month for Nevada camps and every miner in this district is now employed, while others could get perma Additional Comments: Used with permission from transcriber Betty e-mail address betty@unisette.com File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ca/sacramento/newspapers/sacramen4nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/cafiles/ File size: 8.5 Kb