Patterson Cemetery District Obits listing for 1916 Submitted by Gale Stroud 23 Aug 2007 This file is part of the California Tombstone Project http://www.usgwtombstones.org/california/californ.html These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Alexander John R 161230 p1 Death Summons John R. Alexander; John Richard Alexander, father of P. L. Alexander who recently moved to Patterson with his family, died it 4 p. m. on December 25th at his home two and one-half miles east of Keys. Pneumonia was the cause of death. The funeral was held Tuesday at Modesto, interment being in the Citizen's Cemetery. Rev. J. W. Byers of Oakland officiated. John Richard Alexander was born June 1, 1850, in Lynn County, Missouri. With his family he came to California 12 years ago to settle on the ranch where the death occurred. He is survived by the widow and eight children: W. G. Alexander, Japan; H. H. Alexander, Jumbo, Nevada; C. H. Alexander, New Mexico; J. C. Alexander and E. S. Alexander, Keyes; P. L. Alexander, Patterson, and Mrs. C. G. Cuendet, Washington. Alves Gladys C 160108 p2 Sad Death Tuesday of Mrs. J. M. Alves; A very sad death occurred Tuesday night, January 4th, when Gladys C, Alves, the beloved wife of J. M. Alves passed away at her home in Patterson. The cause of her demise, as given in the death certificate, was intestinal tuberculosis. From this complaint she had suffered more or less for several years, but her last illness was of short duration- -only a couple of days-- so that her sudden death came as a shock of her friends. The deceased was born in San Francisco July 31, 1891, and therefore was 24 years, 5 months and 4 days old at the time of her death. She had been a resident of Patterson for about seven months, her husband being employed as driver of the Associated 0il Company's truck. She leaves one child, a daughter named Dorothy, who is now four years of age. Other surviving relatives are her father, M. N. Bradeen, who is connected with the U. S. Quartermasters Department in San Francisco: her mother, Mrs. M. N. Bradeen, her brother, Norris S. Bradeen, and a sister, Mrs. W. E. Elkins. All are residents of San Francisco. The body was taken in charge by the local undertakers, Davis & Evans, and Wednesday evening was shipped to San Francisco for interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Bradeen came from the city Wednesday noon and accompanied Mr. Alves on the sad journey back home. Benson Cosey B 160408 p1 Death Wednesday of Mrs. Cosey B. Benson; Cosey Bell Benson, the beloved wife of O. A. Benson of Patterson, died at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening, April 5th, at the Modesto Sanitarium to which institution she had been taken about three weeks previously suffering from heart trouble. Just a short time before her death Mrs. Benson was talking to her husband but had dropped to sleep. At the suggestion of the nurse, Mr. Benson left the room for a few minutes, and scarcely had he gone when the sufferer passed suddenly but peacefully away, without rousing to speak again. The deceased was aged 43 years, having been born February 2nd, 1873, at Brainerd, Minn. Besides her husband, O. A. Benson, she leaves a son, Vernon, to mourn her loss, besides the following near kindred: A sister, Mrs. J. H. McGee of Seattle, Wash., and four brothers, Frank MacDonald of near San Francisco, Alonzo MacDonald and Isaac MacDonald of Seattle, and Charles MacDonald of Minnesota. Mr. Benson left Thursday evening with the body for Seattle, where it will be interred. The Bensons came to Patterson from Los Angeles about a year ago, and located on a farm just north of town. They made many friends here, and Mrs. Benson's death is a distinct loss to the community. Black Neil 160923 p4 Two Newman Citizens Take Their Own Lives; re: Neil Black; Two suicides within a few days is the record at Newman. On Tuesday of last week George Hansen, for years proprietor of the Golden West Hotel at Newman, ended his life by hanging himself from a rafter in the bathroom at his place of business. Earlier in the day he had tried to commit suicide by slashing his wrists, but was stopped before he had done much damage. The second suicide occurred on the following Friday when Neil Black, a well known horse dealer, hanged himself in his stable. Hansen ended his life because of grief over the death of his wife, and Black took the fatal step it is supposed because of chronic ill health. Branstad Nicoline 160819 p1 Mrs. L Branstad Dies at Oakland; Mrs. Nicoline Branstad, wife of Lars Branstad, formerly of Patterson, died at Oakland, August 10, after an illness of four years. She was born at Trondjem, Norway, 67 years ago, and came to American in 1868. She was married the same year to Mr. Lars Branstad at Chicago. For the last twenty-two years she has lived in California. Mrs. Branstad is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. A. H. Glasier of Oakland. The funeral services were held last Saturday, August 12, and were conducted by Rev. George Shurson, formerly pastor of the Patterson Norwegian Church. Mr. Branstad wishes the Irrigator to express his sincere thanks to many friends at Patterson who gave aid and extended many acts of kindness during the last illness of his wife and desires to extend special gratitude to Mrs. McNaughton. Bresee Maria E 160812 p4 Mrs. W. Bresee Passes At Modesto; Mrs. Maria Estella Bresee, wife of W. D. Bresee of Los Angeles, and sister of Mrs. H. L. Heintz, of Patterson. passed away at Evans Hospital in Modesto Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Bresee had been ill for some time and several weeks ago came here from Los Angeles to go to the Modesto hospital for treatment. She was a native of Indiana and had been a resident of California for ten years. Mrs. Bresee leaves a husband and two sons, Lawrence and L. D. Bresee, and two sisters, Mrs. Heintz and Mrs. J. H. Plattner of San Francisco. Cavanaugh R J 160816 p3 Could Not Memorize, So Life Went Out; Worry over his failure to memorize his lines as first vice president of Oakdale parlor, Native Sons, at their installation services Monday evening of last week brought on an attack of heart trouble which ended fatally for R. J. Cavanaugh, a candy manufacturer two days later. The Stockton parlor went to Oakdale Monday night to assist in the installation and Cavanaugh, who had been an officer of the local parlor for years, spent a great part of the day in memorizing his part of the ritual. In the evening, much to his embarrassment, he was unable to repeat his part of the ceremony. He worried over his failure very much and the next evening suffered a heart attack. He was found dead Wednesday morning. Cavanaugh is survived by his widow and three children. Dawson M A Mrs 161216 p3 The Deadly Boy And The Innocent Gun; A number of tragedies have occurred during the past week which go to show that parents should be more careful as to how they permit children to handle loaded guns. On Wednesday of last week Leslie West, a 13-year-old boy residing near Hughson, accidentally discharged a shotgun, blowing the head off his five- year-old brother, George West. The gun loaded, had been left standing in a corner of the boy's room. On Monday morning at the Newman station of the Standard Oil Company, Mrs. M. A. Dawson was instantly killed by her 15-year- old son, Ralph Dawson. The boy was getting ready to go hunting and accidentally discharged his shotgun while loading it. Last Sunday, while unloading an automatic shotgun at his home on Union Island, near Stockton, Sherwood Moran, a 15-year-old boy, accidentally discharged the weapon, shattering his right hand so that it had to be amputated at the wrist. Field Arthur R 160318p3 Death at Modesto of Mrs. Saferite's Brother; Arthur Raymond Field, a brother of Mrs. W. A. Saferite of Patterson and the son of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Field of Modesto, died at the home of his parents Monday morning, March 13th. The young man's death was due to tuberculosis. He was 20 years of age. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. J. H. McCartney. Interment was in the Citizens' Cemetery. Hansen George 160923 p4 Two Newman Citizens Take Their Own Lives; re: Geo Hansen; Two suicides within a few days is the record at Newman. On Tuesday of last week George Hansen, for years proprietor of the Golden West Hotel at Newman, ended his life by hanging himself from a rafter in the bathroom at his place of business. Earlier in the day he had tried to commit suicide by slashing his wrists, but was stopped before he had done much damage. The second suicide occurred on the following Friday when Neil Black, a well known horse dealer, hanged himself in his stable. Hansen ended his life because of grief over the death of his wife, and Black took the fatal step it is supposed because of chronic ill health. Hardwick Matt 160516 p1 Death Claims Matt Hartwick of Westley; Matt Hartwick, a blacksmith who had worked around Westley for the last thirty years and who was aged about 75 years, died at the Westley Hotel last Saturday, May 20th. He had been ailing for some time, and had but recently returned from some mineral springs where he had gone in the hopes that his health would be benefitted. Death was due to chronic dilation of the heart. The body was taken in charge by Davis & Evans, the Patterson undertakers, and a wire was sent to a relative of the deceased at Jerseyville, Ill., Mrs. Carrie Sunderland, asking what disposition should be made of it. The answer was to bury the body here. The funeral was therefore held Monday morning, interment being in the Grayson cemetery. Rev. A.aron Breeze of the Presbyterian Church of Newman officiated. Hill Calvin S 160812 p1 Calvin S. Hill Was Well known Here; Calvin S. Hill of Fresno, who died at St. Luke's Hospital, San Francisco, last Monday night, was at one time a Patterson colony land owner. He was an intimate friend of the late T. W. Patterson. and had a number of friends here who admired his sterling qualities. Mr. Hill was one of Fresno's popular citizens. He served the people on the police and fire commission and was a director of the Fresno National Bank. He was the San Joaquin Valley representative of the Union Ice Company and agent for the Associated Oil Company. He belonged to the Masonic and other fraternities. He was a native of Ohio, 42 years of age. He leaves his wife and mother, the latter having sacrificed her own blood in the effort to save her son's life. The funeral services were conducted in Oakland Thursday by Rev. Thomas Boyd of Fresno. The remains were cremated. Horr Frank D 160812 p1 Frank Horr Dead From Forest Fire; Frank D. Horr, one of the best known of the old settlers in this section, died Saturday afternoon at Modesto from burns received while fighting a forest fire the day before in the Coast Range Mountains, near Mt. Oso. In company with others Horr was attempting to keep the fire from reaching his cabin, when a sudden change of the wind cut him off from all means of escape. In trying to break through the flames he was severely burned about the head, chest and arms. He was rescued by his brother, Al Horr, and Frank Swerer, who drove with him in a wagon to Modesto for treatment at the County Hospital. They were on the road from 12 o'clock Friday night until 9 o'clock Saturday morning. The lack of immediate relief and the pain during the long ride proved too much for his recovery and he passed away at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Frank D. Horr was a native of this county, having been born 62 years ago on the Tuolumne river near Waterford, on the ranch of his father the late B. D. Horr, a pioneer settler of this county. He was unmarried and lived on a homestead at Oak Flat. He is survived by five brothers, residing at the following places in this state: B. M. Horr, Roseville; J. P. and A. P. Horr, Patterson; H.B. Horr, Westport, and W. B. Horr, San Jose. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the chapel of Bowker, Wood and Shannon, Modesto, being conducted by Rev. W. L. H. Denton of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Interment was the family plot in the Citizens' Cemetery, Modesto. Jobe Daisy E 161118 p3 Mrs. Finster's Sister Dies from Effects of Burns; The funeral of Mrs. Daisy E. Jobe of Los Angeles was held at Turlock last Sunday afternoon, interment being in the family plot in Turlock cemetery. Mrs. Jose was a sister of Mrs. G. L. Finster, and had a number of acquaintances here, as she visited with Mrs. Finster for some time about a year or so ago. She died at Los Angeles on Thursday of last week from the effects of burns received the day before in an explosion of gasolene at her home. Just how the explosion occurred is not known, but her clothes were set afire and before the blaze could be extinguished nearly all her garments were burned off her. She was taken to a hospital but passed away next morning. Mrs. Jose was a widow with two small children. Most of her relatives reside in Turlock. Litten M L Mrs 161014 p1 Mrs. M. L. Litten Dies at Anaheim; Deputy Constable M. H. Litten on Thursday, Oct. 12th, received the sad news that his mother, Mrs. M. L. Litten, had passed away that morning at the family home in Anaheim, Cal. He left on the evening train to attend the funeral which was held Friday from the Anaheim Methodist Church. The news was a shock to Mr. Litten, as he had no previous hint of his mother's illness. She suffered a fall some time ago, and as she was 77 years of age last July, it is presumed that the effect of the fall carried her off very suddenly. Mrs. Litten's name before her marriage was Martha J. Wilson. She was born in Davis County, Indiana, and she and her husband moved to California about 15 years ago, settling at Anaheim. Besides her husband, she leaves the following children: Oliver Litten, Lompoc, Cal; I. E. Litten, Orange, Cal.; A. A. Litten, Wasco, Cal.; Mrs. Ed Brown, Wasco, Cal.; Mrs. John Reed, Central City, Neb.; Mrs George Getsinger, Central City, Neb.; Mrs. George Perry, Cedar Rapids, Neb., and M. H. Litten of Patterson. McKay Robert P 160729 p3 Death Claims One of the McKay Twins; Robert Patrick McKay, one of the twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. McKay, died Monday, July 24th, at the home of his parents in the south end of the colony. The child was aged seven months and three days. The body was taken in charge by Davis & Evans and shipped from Crows Landing to Sebastopol for interment. Miller Henry 161021 p3 Passing of Last of Great Land Barons; Henry Miller, of the firm of Miller & Lux, the last of California's great land barons, died last Saturday, Oct. 14th, at San Francisco. He was 90 years of age. Henry Miller started life in San Francisco as a butcher boy and peddled sausages. When he died he was reckoned to be worth from $20,000,000 to $30,000,000, owning, it is said, about a million acres of land. He was one of the largest land owners in the San Joaquin Valley, controlling thousands of acres south of Newman along the San Joaquin river. Norton J E 160129 p4 Patterson Pioneer, Passes at Berkeley; J. E. Norton, for years a resident of Patterson, passed away last Saturday at the Roosevelt Hospital in Berkeley. He had been ill a week and death followed an operation. News of the passing of our former townsman reached this office through a note to Mr. George L. Finster from Mrs. Norton and contained no particulars. The latter had been for some time at Long Beach, called there by the illness of her daughter and did not reach Berkeley until after death had claimed her husband. Mr. Norton was active in many measures of interest in the building up of Patterson. For a while he was in the lumber business as a member of the firm of Norton & Everett, and later was a contractor and builder. He was a member of the grammar school board, being chosen at the first election called for that purpose. He also served as one of the trustees of the Patterson Chamber of Commerce. Recently the family moved to Alameda, where they lived at 1552 Buena Vista avenue. With I. C, McCoy, his son-in-law, Mr. Norton had just entered upon several building contracts. He leaves a widow and two daughters, Mrs. T. C. McCoy and Miss Ruby Norton. Nygren Gust 160108 p1 Falls Victim To Dread White Plague; New Year's Day was a sad one for the family of Gust Nygren of Walnut avenue, for death came with the new year and summoned the eldest son, Gustaf Elmer Nygren, a youth of about eighteen years. The boy was the victim of the dreaded white plague, death being caused by pulmonary tuberculosis. He had suffered from illness for some time, but was always hopeful until physicians told him that he had tuberculosis. After learning the cause of his trouble he went to bed, apparently giving up all hope, and it was with difficulty that he was persuaded to eat anything. Gradually he grew weaker, and with the passing of the old year his troubled spirit passed to the beyond. The body of the deceased was shipped Monday by Davis & Evans, the local undertakers, to Santa Rosa, where the funeral was held that afternoon, interment being beside the boy's mother, who died there about eighteen months ago. Parker Elizabeth 160129 p1 Newman Loses a Pioneer Resident; Fifty-two years a resident of California, most of that time on her ranch in the southern edge of Newman, is the record of Mrs. Elizabeth Parker, the well known pioneer settler, who passed away Wednesday morning a sufferer from pneumonia, after a very short illness, says the West Side Index. The deceased was a native of England, born in Cornwall in 1841. While a young woman she came to this country, coming direct to the coast via Panama, and landed in San Francisco in the year 1866 accompanied by her brother John. She was married the first time in San Francisco in 1866 to J. V. Lee, and soon after located on the ranch near Newman where she lived for the remainder of her life. Three children were born to this couple, of whom two, Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison and Charles Lee, survive them. The third, Jesse Lee, preceded his mother but a few years. Left a widow while still young, Mrs. Lee in 1879 married J. H. Parker, who died in 1893. Two children were born of this union, Leland and Clarence Parker, both of whom survive their parents. The deceased lady has for her long life in Newman enjoyed the respect and friendship of all who knew her. Her long life has been a useful one, and she leaves behind her children who are a credit to her. Pena Albert 160429 p1 Rouse's Murderer Killed by Officer; Fresno, April 22 -- Albert Pena, who last Sunday shot and killed Patrolman Charles Rouse, and had eluded posses of officers and citizens for six days, was killed by Chief of Police Cook of San Luis Obispo this afternoon shortly before 5 o'clock, near Santa Margarita, San Luis Obispo county. Pena jumped from Southern Pacific train No. 22 at Santa Margarita. The baggageman saw the Mexican leave the train and suspected that he was the man for whom a statewide hunt had been made for the last six days. He telegraphed to San Luis Obispo, and a posse, headed by the chief of police and Detective Castner of this city, who was there, left to make an investigation. The posse, led by Chief of Police Cook, saw Pena walking along the Southern Pacific railroad tracks near the Cuesta siding. Pena answered the demand to surrender by opening fire with a revolver. Cook then raised his rifle and fired, Pena falling dead across the tracks with a bullet through his head. The body was taken to San Luis Obispo. Pena dropped his automatic revolver when he jumped from the train and shot himself in the hand. This is thought to have prevented him from making any fight when he was cornered by the officers. A reward of $500 has been offered for the Mexican, dead or alive. Porter John F 160925 p4 Death Last Week of John F. Porter; Miss Maude Porter of the ranch company's office was called to Quincy, Plumas county, on Wednesday of last week by the sad news that her father, John F. Porter, had dropped dead at Lake Almanor near Quincy, on Monday, the 11th instant. M. E. Bundy of the colony, an uncle of Miss Porter, accompanied her on the trip to the mountain town, where the body was held pending her arrival. Mr. Porter was about 60 years of age and for some time had suffered from sudden heart attacks, but had not let his relatives know of his illnesses. On the 11th he was returning to his home at Pentz from a camping trip in Lassen county, and stopped at Lake Almanor to prepare his noonday meal. While busy with this work his final summons came and he fell over dead. The body was taken to Quincy and after Miss Porter's arrival was shipped to Oroville, where the funeral was held Saturday. Besides Miss Maude Porter of Patterson the deceased left another daughter, Miss Ada Porter, and a divorced wife, both of whom live in Nebraska. He was a native of Ohio, and had resided in California, for about 15 years. Raines Thomas M 160219 p1 Death at Vallejo of Frank Raines' Father; Frank R. Raines of Westley, one of the best known of our West Side citizens, is mourning the loss of his father, Thomas M. Raines, who died in Vallejo, this State, Friday night, Feb.11. Deceased was 80 years of age, a native of Troy, New York; The funeral will be held at Vallejo tomorrow. Thomas M. Raines was one of the "days of old, days of gold" pioneers of California and in the active years of his long career was identified with all that looked to the good of civic and home conditions. He spent the last forty years of: his life in Vallejo, holding a responsible position in a department of the National navy yard at Mare Island, across the strait, until the accumulation of years led him to retirement. He raised a large family to good citizenship and honorable place in the world's work, and there survive him three of the sons and three of the daughters, as also the wife. The sons are Thomas M. Jr., of Bremerton, Washington; John M., a Vallejo attorney; Frank R., the Westley grain raiser; and the daughters – Mrs. William Millen of San Rafael and the Misses Sarah and Rose Raines of Vallejo.— Modesto Herald, Feb. 13. Rouse Charles L 160422 p1 Killed at Fresno; Charles L. Rouse, formerly of Patterson but for the last two years a policeman at Fresno, was shot while on duty Sunday afternoon and instantly killed. His slayer was Alberto Pena, a Mexican lodging house keeper, who had been arrested a few hours before for blind-pigging. According to reports, Pena had been arrested on the testimony of Joe McCutchen, a Negro, and taken to the police station where he deposited a check for $100 as bail and was released. He then returned to Chinatown and hunted up McCutchen whom he tried to shoot, but his gun failed to work. He then drew a knife and cut the Negro in the abdomen, but the Negro got away from him and ran to Patrolman Rouse for protection. Rouse had just finished telephoning to headquarters for the patrol to take care of McCutchen when Pena suddenly appeared on the scene and fired five shots at the officer, who had his back towards him. One of the first bullets penetrated the officer's heart and he dropped in his tracks dead. Other bullets struck him in the left arm and right hand. The Negro was not hit, and it is believed that Pena did not shoot at him. Bystander Shot One of the first to reach the side of the dead policeman was M. L. Marckese, who seeing that Rouse was dead, took his gun and handed it to Chris. Christensen, telling him to follow the murderer, who had walked west on Tulare street. Followed by a crowd Christensen went in that direction, when someone pointed out a man ahead as the murdered Christensen immediately shot him through the lungs. The man was not the Mexican, but Sam Albert, a Reedley laborer. Albert died next day from the effects of the wound. Search for Pena As soon as it was known that Rouse had been killed the entire police force of Fresno started on the hunt for the slayer, but up to Thursday no definite trace of him had been found. Following is the description of Pena: Age 37 years; height, 6 feet; weight, 170 lbs.; complexion, swarthy; face pitted and now smooth shaven; walks with slight stoop and slight swagger; eyes and hair jet black. Officers throughout the state are now watching for him. Was Brave Officer Patrolman Rouse was considered one of the bravest and most efficient officers on the Fresno police force. He had been serving as speed cop, but because riding a motorcycle proved bad for his health he patrolled a beat in the Chinatown section every other month. He was a native of Kentucky and aged 27 years. He had been married about four years, but had no children. His wife recently suffered an attack of paralysis, and was in a serious condition as a result of the shock of her husband's death. The dead officer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rouse, live in Patterson, as do his brother, John, and his sisters, Pearl and Hattie. Another sister, Mrs. Victor Slatten, resides at Porterville, and a brother, James, lives in Fresno. The funeral was held at Fresno Wednesday afternoon, interment being in Mountain View Cemetery. Sequeria Antone 160831 p3 Dairyman Murdered at Crows Landing - Police Hold Wife and Partner; Manuel Cunes and Manuel Currea, two Portuguese ranchmen are being held by the county authorities as the result of investigations made into the murder of Antone Sequeira, a rancher of Crows Landing, who was killed in the dairy barn last Monday evening. Mrs. Sequeira, wife of the murdered man, is also being held. Sequeira had been hit in the head with a blunt instrument. There is an ugly gash behind and another in the forehead. The skull was crushed in both places. Death must have been instantaneous. After the crime the body of Sequeira was thrown into a light wagon used by the dairy and covered with manure and dirt. The horse attached was then sent on its way whither in might wander down the highway toward Newman. The animal had been purchased from Peter Stewart, a neighbor, by Sequeira and Currea. Left to its own volition it moved toward the Stewarts and near there was aimlessly browsing when found with its gruesome burden. News of the slaying soon spread and large crowds gathered at the place, Portuguese predominating. Sheriff Davis with notified and rushed to the scene with Under-Sheriff L. W. Davis. There they proceeded to investigate the killing. Footprints were found in the dairy yard, which had been made by a man and woman. Impressions were taken by Under-Sheriff Davis. Later, followed the arrest. Neighbors also say that Mrs. Sequeira is said to have told that her husband threatened to end his life several times, also that he had paid-up his lodge dues. Stout William W 160610 p1 Old Hill Resident Dies in Inyo County (Special Correspondence from Oak Flat); William Weldon Stout who formerly resided in the hills near Oak Flat, and who went to Lone Pine, Inyo County, for the benefit of his health, died at that place last Saturday. Mr. Stout at one time lived near Modesto and was held in high esteem by all who knew him, and they all extend their deepest sympathy to his wife in her bereavement. Besides his wife and small child he leaves several other relatives to mourn his loss. May the sod rest lightly above him. The deceased was born in North Carolina April 23rd, 1861. The body was shipped to Modesto for interment. Mrs. Stout is now a resident of Grayson. Torvend Eliza 160506 p1 Miss Eliza Torvend Dies At San Jose; It is with profound regret that we chronicle the death of Miss Eliza Torvend, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Severt Torvend of Patterson, which occurred at San Jose May, 4th. Miss Torvend had been in ill health for some years. The body was shipped here Thursday evening and the funeral will he held from the family residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. George Shurson officiating. Interment will be in Newman cemetery. The Deceased was a native of Minnesota, aged 30 years. Besides her parents she leaves the following brothers and sisters: Chris Torvend of Valier, Mont.; Silas, Ole and Henry of Madeline, Cal.; Samuel, Ingolf and Willie of Patterson, and Ida and Lillie Torvend of Patterson. West George 161216 p3 The Deadly Boy And The Innocent Gun; A number of tragedies have occurred during the past week which go to show that parents should be more careful as to how they permit children to handle loaded guns. On Wednesday of last week Leslie West, a 13-year-old boy residing near Hughson, accidentally discharged a shotgun, blowing the head off his five- year-old brother, George West. The gun loaded, had been left standing in a corner of the boy's room. On Monday morning at the Newman station of the Standard Oil Company, Mrs. M. A. Dawson was instantly killed by her 15-year- old son, Ralph Dawson. The boy was getting ready to go hunting and accidentally discharged his shotgun while loading it. Last Sunday, while unloading an automatic shotgun at his home on Union Island, near Stockton, Sherwood Moran, a 15-year-old boy, accidentally discharged the weapon, shattering his right hand so that it had to be amputated at the wrist.