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Anderson Walter 330721 p1
Fatal End to Brawl; Walter Anderson Passes Away Following Altercation at C.L.; A blow on the head, resulting in a
blood clot on the brain, proved fatal for Walter Anderson, at Crows Landing Wednesday night.  Just how the blow was
incurred is unknown, but it was at least indirectly the result of a battle with his stepfather, Frank Hasek, of Patterson, who
was attempting to protect Anderson's wife against his furious attacks. Anderson had been irresponsible for some time as
the result of heavy drinking and Hasek had been called down several times to protest Mrs. Anderson, whose life he had
threatened.  Following a severe outburst Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Hasek had come down and were aiding Mrs. Anderson
in conducting the pool room business they operated when Anderson attempted to get some money. Anticipating this the
cash had been taken out of the register and hidden away in a bag but Anderson finally found it and attempted to take it
away. Hasek grappled with him and Anderson rained blows upon him, striking him a severe blow on the left eye with the
bag, causing a heavy swelling.  Hasek finally subdued him and Anderson subsided.  He was placed in a back room, where
he lapsed into unconsciousness.  In the meantime a call to the sheriff's office asked that officers be sent to handle him
and Deputes Harvey Wright and John Moore responded; but Anderson passed away //?//route to the county seat..
Yesterday morning an autopsy was performed under the direction of coroner George Soven, resulting in the finding that
the brain clot was the cause of death.  As Anderson had fallen down stairs and been involved in fights several times
recently, the question was raised as to whether an //?// low  could have been the cause ///?//he medical opinion was that it
//?// a recent blow. Either the blow was incurred in the tussle with Hasek or by falling after he had been placed in the
back room remains undetermined, but after an investigation by Sheriff Grat Hogin and investigator E. M. Welch
yesterday afternoon, Hogin stated that there was no prospect of any criminal charge in the matter.  Hasek's actions being
blameless.
Funeral Saturday; Funeral services will be held from the Chapel of Davis and Evans Saturday morning at 10 o'clock,
following by interment in the Masonic plot at Del Puerto cemetery. Graveside services will be in charge of the American
Legion, Anderson being a World War veteran.  He was 36 years of age, and a native of Wisconsin, having resided here
and at Crows Landing for the past 12 years.  Besides his widow, Mrs. Emma Anderson, and his mother, one brother,
Clarence, survives, residing at Pomona.

Armistead Howell V MD 330915 p6
Newman's Pioneer Physician Passes; Dr. Howell V. Armistead, a citizen of Newman since its foundation, and of old
Hills Ferry for several years previously, ended a long and useful life when he passed away at his home Tuesday evening,
after an illness of little more than twelve hours, death being due to heart trouble.  He was perfectly well up to 3 that
morning, having been down town Monday and attending the Exchange Club luncheon as usual. Dr. Armistead was a
Virginian by birth, born at Lynchburg in 1859, and was thus 74 years of age.  He came to this state at the age of 2 and
entered the University of California.  Completing his medical work in 1895, he came to old Hills Ferry, hung out his
shingle and opened a drug store; removing both office and drug business to Newman a few years later. The drug store
was sold to his partner, Leland Parker, in 1855; since that time the doctor has continue his practice, though of late years
he has not cared to very much, leaving the heavy work to younger colleagues. He had his share of roughing it in the early
days, when travel over the raw country in all sorts of weather was not an easy matter, and has seen the West Side develop
from a region of scattered ranch houses and cattle corrals to its present irrigated and well settled conditions. Funeral
services will be held today, Friday, at 10 A.M., at the Davis funeral Chapel.  The ceremony will be under the auspices of
Hills Ferry Lodge, F. & A. M.

Baldwin EH 331027 p1
Old-Time Resident Passes Away at Berkeley; E. H. Baldwin, old-time resident of this vicinity and former owner of
extensive ranch properties, passed away at Berkeley last week. Funeral services were held there Saturday.  Mrs. Mary
Rogers and Mrs. Emily Hanson drove down from here to attend.

Borba John T Sr 330714 p2
Leading Crows Landing Farmer Dies Wednesday; John T. Borba Sr., prominent rancher of the Crows Landing section,
passed away Wednesday at Byron Hot Springs, where he had gone to undergo treatment for his illness. The deceased was
a native of Portugal, aged 68 years, and has resided in the Crows Landing area for the past forty-three years. Besides the
widow, he is survived by three sons; John T. Borba Jr., Henry and Gilbert Borba. Funeral services will be held this
morning from the Crows Landing Catholic church at 9 o'clock, with Rev. J. Porto presiding.  Following the services the
remains will be taken to Pescadero for interment.

Chantry Joe 330915 p2
Has Fatal Stroke on Hunting Trip; Joe Chantry, brother-in-law of W. H.  Isom of Crows Landing, suffered a fatal stroke
Wednesday while on a hunting expedition on the Isom range in the hills west of Crows Landing. The party had hiked
about 3˝ miles from a road when he was stricken, and an improvised stretcher was used to bring him out to a car with
great effort.  He passed away that evening, however, soon after returning to the Isom home. Funeral arrangements were
held up pending arrival of Santa Ana relatives yesterday

Clark AA Ms  330609 p3
Sudden Death of Mrs. A. A. Clark; Mrs. A. A. Clark, wife of the P.G. & E. Local manger for Patterson and Newman
territory, died very suddenly last evening at Newman.  Complications arising from an attack of scarlet fever caused her
death.  No plans have been made for the funeral as yet.

Crowley Josepn 330421 p1
Modestan Dies While on Fishing Expedition; Passing away while being rushed here for medical aid, Josepn Crowley, 43,
Modesto salesman, died Monday afternoon after becoming ill while on a fishing trip. With two companions, Crowley had
gone to the river near the El Solyo Ranch when he became ill.  His companion placed him in the car and started for
Patterson after phoning for a physician to meet them.  Dr. F. G. Allen responded but Crowley passed away just after he
arrived.  A cerebral hemorrhage was the cause of death. The remains were brought to the Davis & Evans undertaking
parlors later being removed to Modesto by Coroner George Sovern, who conducted an investigation into the cause of
death.

Donahue W D 330901 p1
Vernalis Man Killed As Car Goes Off Road; W. D. Donahue, Vernalis black smith, was instantly killed early Sunday
morning when his car left the highway near Ceres and side-swiped a telephone pole.  Two other passengers were
seriously injured and one escaped with minor bruises.  Donahue's skull was badly crushed in the collision. Mrs. Harriett
Donner of Modesto incurred a fractured skull, broken leg and severe lacerations, but her injuries are not critical.  Mrs.
Erma McMurray of San Francisco received a broken jaw and numerous bruises. E. F. Christian of Vernalis escaped with
minor cuts and bruises. From indication, it is surmised that Donahue had fallen asleep at the wheel, as the car swung off
to the wrong side of the highway for some distance before it struck the pole.  The party were en route to Fresno at the
time. Funeral services were delayed pending attempts to get in touch with realities in Montana.  The decease's father is
dead and his mother could not be reached, so arrangements are carried on by local friends. Services will be held from the
Davis & Evans Chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday with the American Legion in charge, the deceased being a World War veteran.
Rev. A. L. Anderson will conduct the services.  Interment in Del Puerto cemetery will follow.

Elder James R 330630 p1
Stab Fatal to Ranch Worker; Negro Kills Tractor Operator in Brawl At Wesley; A drunken braw following a day spent at
Stockton resulted fatally Sunday evening for James R. Elder 49 tractor operator at the Frank Cox ranch at Westley, when
Elisha Robinson, 39 year-old Negro, cut his throat. The killing occurred in front of the Merchan service station, where the
two, accompanied by Armsted Dixon 24, also colored, and an unidentified white man known only as "Whitey", had
stopped on their arrival from Stockton. According to Dixon. a trifling argument over boxing preceded the scuffle,
although he was evasive on this point.  According to eye witnesses of the affair at the service station, the two participants
in the quarrel got out of the car and Elder chased Robinson around the car, declaring he was " going to cut you down to
my size.:" The clash followed and Elder fell to the ground with his jugular vein almost severed, dying within a few
minutes. The two Negroes vanished in the darkness and a night-long search was begun.  Constable C. W. Kirk and
Deputy Ossie Ball were called form Paterson and Sheriff Grat Hogin who passed the scene without knowing what was
going on, on his way to the Patterson Pentscost was also on hand in short order and summoned his deputies from
Modesto. The search ended at 5:45 Monday morning when Hogin picked the two up on the highway at Vernalis, they
having spent the night along the track between there and Westley. A large jack knife, supposedly used in killing, was
found on Robinson.  He had purchased it Sunday morning at the McConnell store at Westley, it later developed.
Eye-Witnesses' Story; Two boys, Gerald Avila and Rex Jones, were the closest eye witnesses, with Joe Merchan and two
Japanese also near by. According to Jones, both parties to the quarrel were intoxicated, and he told them not to fight, but
to get back in the car.  But Elder made his threat to "cut Robinson down" and the Negro backed around the car as Elder
made a motion toward his back pocket.  According to Jones, Robinson asked Elder if he had a knife, saying he did not
want to fight that way.  But elder came on and swung at the Negro, half-knocking him down.  Robinson blocked the blow
with his left, Rex said, and then swung the blows with the knife that were fatal. Examination by Dr. E. G. Allen revealed
one slash that had cut the deceased man's clothes with a sharp slice; a second that made a deep gash in the left arm and a
third that started at the crown of the head, describing an "S" shaped cut downward behind the left ear and then clear
across the throat, almost severing the jugular vein. An unexplained and important item was a cut on the Negro's arm,
which he said he had been inflicted by Elder.  A small knife was found on the dead man but it was closed in his pocket.
Whether the Negro had cut himself in the scuffle or whether Elder had cut him with some other weapon which later
disappeared are matters for conjecture.
Had Threatened Negro; The Negroes had also been employed on the Cox ranch for some months past and Robinson had
aided Elder at various times.  According to reports, Elder had been abusive on several occasions, threatening Robinson.
An inquest was held by Coroner George Sovera at the Davis & Evans chapel Tuesday evening, but brought out little,
testimony being confined to establishing the death of elder.  A crowed room heard the evidence, however. Dr. Allen
testified to the nature of the wounds and Dixon was placed on the stand and questioned thoroughly as to his knowledge of
the case, but proved vague and evasive on important points.  Robinson was placed on the stand but refused to testify on
advice of his attorney.  He is a husky six footer, a typical southern darkey. Dixon is of slighter build but of the same type
and his unconscious humor brought waves of laughter, despite the seriousness of the setting. Asked by Deputy District
Attorney Bob Fowler where he lived, he replied tersely, "County jail." Later, when tying to identify the fourth man,
known only as Whitey, Fowler asked "Is that the name he gave you." "Nope, the Name I gave him,:" was the reply.
And when the actual stabbing was recounted, Dixon said he heard Elder say, "I'm ent." "And then what did you hear?",
Fowler asked. "Didn't hear nothin", replied Dixon, "I'se gone." Robinson, was also, "gone" with about the same celerity,
it developed, both probably being spurred on by visions of what would happen under similar circumstances in Alabama.
Asked why they were headed for Tracy, Dixon insisted it was to "see a doctor" to fix Robinson's arm and that they had
no intention of running away. In views of the scant evidence offered, the jury brought in an indefinite verdict of "killed
by an unknown weapon in the hands of unknown parties."  Those on the jury were Jack Frame, Ed Pagel, Roy Cripe,
George Robinson, J. M. Soares, Frank Smith, B. R. Bingham, W. F. Johnson and Paul Martin. Robinson will be charged
with murder, according to the decision reached by Fowler following the inquest.

Elmore Daisy M 330901 p1
Death of Mrs. C. E. Elmore Sunday at Modesto; Mrs. Daisy May Elmore, wife of C. E. Elmore, Clover avenue rancher,
passed away at a Modesto hospital Sunday following an illness of some duration. The deceased was 59 years of age and a
native of Yolo county.  She spent her life in this state with the exception of some girlhood years in Missouri.  Mrs. L
Fanning of Paso Robes, and one sister, Mrs. Ethel Gunter of Atascadero, survive beside her husband. Funeral services
were held from the chapel of Davis & Evans Wednesday afternoon with Rev. A. L. Anderson officiating, followed by
interment at Modesto.

Fay John J 330728 p2
J. J. Fay Passes Saturday After Lengthy Illness; John Joseph Fay, grain rancher of the Westley district since 1909 passed
away at his home Saturday following an illness of some duration. Fay was a native of County Mayo, Ireland, where he
was born in1869  He had an adventuresome youth running away from home at the age of ten and coming to this country,
arriving in California in 1888, he served with the Southern Pacific Company for many years and was foreman of the
section crew at Westley in 1909, when ho decided to go into grain farming instead and purchased the Richards ranch.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Fay, and seven children - John of San Francisco, Francis of Sacramento, and
Edward, Leo, Joseph, Ceclia and Fergus of Westley. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning from Sacred Heart
Church with Rev. Joseph Porto presiding.  Following the services, the remains were taken to Holy Cross Cemetery at San
Francisco for Interment.

Friesen John J 330901 p1
Rancher Passes in Hospital at San Francisco; John T. Friesn, rancher residing on Eucalyptus avenue, passed away
Thursday night of last week at a San Francisco hospital where he had been taken for an operation. The remains were
taken to Reedley, where services were held Monday from the Mennonite Church there with internment at the Reedley
Cemetery. The wife and a small baby survive him.

Gardiner Charles 321201 p2
Services Here For C. L. Man; Charles Gardiner, Crows Landing resident for many years past, died at a Modesto hospital
Tuesday morning following an illness.  He was a native of Ohio, aged 79 years, and had resided in this state for 20 years
past, living on the Witten ranch. Funeral services were held from the Chapel of Davis & Evans Wednesday morning with
Rev. A. L. Anderson conducting the services, interment in Del Puerto Cemetery followed.

Green Arthur Mr Mrs  330317 p1
Cousins Killed in Big Quake at Long Beach; First casualty lists from the big earthquake at Long Beach Friday night
conveyed the sad news to Mrs. A. M. Field that her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Green, had been killed in the shock that
demolished the art store they conducted in the beach city. Despite the large number of former local people and their close
connections in the danger zone, however, this is the only case reported where harm befell any.  While word was slow in
getting through in many cases, reassuring messages have been received from all, as far as can be learned. Mrs Field had
numerous other relatives in the quake area and her uncle had a large store completely demolished at Huntington Park,
while others reported minor damage to their property.  They stated that the papers did not exaggerate the situation, which
was worse than any printed description they had seen. Miss Leah Fulton was in downtown Los Angeles at the time and
fled to the middle of the street with everyone else, where she watched the tall buildings sway at an alarming rate, but was
not endangered by falling debris. She came up to Patterson Saturday, accompanied by a friend, and spent the weekend
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fulton.

Gregg Ralph 330303 p6
Crows Landing, March 1, Aged Man Found Dead in Cabin; Ralph Gregg, who came here last October after spending
several years in the Nevada section and has been living in a cabin on the rear of the John T. Borba Sr., property on Front
Street, was found dead in his living quarters early Sunday morning presumably caused by a heart attack following an
illness complained of the day before. Gregg was about 70 years of age and deputy coroner W. M. Davis of Newman had
been unable to locate any relatives, although it has been found that his boyhood home was in San Francisco.

Gridley Amos Mrs 330811 p1
Local People's Relatives Pass; Several local people had relatives pass away during the past week. J. E. Jeffers lost his
brother, John H. Jeffers of Volta, who had spent 63 out of his 65 years at that place.  Funeral services were held at Los
Banos Tuesday. Everett Woofter's brother, Ross, passed away at Bakersfield this week. Mr. And Mrs. Bud Anderson
attended the funeral of the former's aunt, Mrs. Amos Gridley of Santa Cruz, at Modesto Saturday.

Gustafson Anna 330106 p1
Passing of Mrs. Anna Gustafson Friday Morning; Mrs. Anna Gustafson, wife of Charles Gustafson, passed away Friday
morning at their colony home following an attack of pneumonia. The deceased was a native of Sweden, aged 56 years,
and is survived by the husband and seven children; Mrs. Hilma Agadoni, Alice, Edna, Dora, Doris, Palmer and Lester,
and by two brothers and two sisters, residing in Minnesota.////// in Del Puerto/////Thorpe officiated at the services.

Holder Mary 330120 p1
Death of Mrs. Mary Holder; Mrs. Mary Holder, mother of G. G. W. and C. V. Holder, passed away at Los Angeles
Sunday.  She was well-known to many Patterson friends through frequent visits here. The two sons left for Los Angeles
Monday to make arrangements for shipping the remains East to the former family home in Iowa.  G. W. Holder planned
to accompany the body, while C. V. Holder planned to return home last night.

Houseman Emma 330922 p1
Mother of Mrs. Light Passes; Mrs. Emma Houseman, mother of Mrs. D. M. Light, passed away at the Light home at
Vernalis Friday night.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Chapel of Davis & Evans, followed by
interment in the family plot at Del Puerto Cemetery.  Rev. A. L. Anderson officiated. The deceased was a native of
Missouri and was 76 years of age.  She had resided here and at Vernalis for the past eight years.  Another daughter and a
son reside in Missouri and a sister lives in Washington, D.C.

Isom Hannah 330602 p6
Death of Mrs. Hannah Isom; Crows Landing, May 31 — Death came to Mrs. W. H. Isom early Monday morning,
following an, illness of three years which involved a series of operations.  She was brought home from Modesto two
weeks ago, services were held In the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon, with a multitude of friends gathering with
the family circle to morn her passing. Rev. Otis L. Linn of Walnut Creek, former pastor of the local church, and for many
years an intimate friend of the family, conducted the rites, amidst a mass of flowers, many of them from home gardens, as
requested by Mrs. Isom, interment was in the Newman cemetery. Mrs. Isom is survived by her husband, William H. Isom,
a son Walter, and a daughter, Mrs. Harold James.  Another daughter, Mrs. James Plachek, died suddenly last Fall, so that
sorrow has entered the family circle twice in a brief time.

Jeffers John H Mrs 330811 p1
Local People's Relatives Pass; Several local people had relatives pass away during the past week. J. E. Jeffers lost his
brother, John H. Jeffers of Volta, who had spent 63 out of his 65 years at that place.  Funeral services were held at Los
Banos Tuesday. Everett Woofter's brother, Ross, passed away at Bakersfield this week. Mr. And Mrs. Bud Anderson
attended the funeral of the former's aunt, Mrs. Amos Gridley of Santa Cruz, at Modesto Saturday.

Kane James A 330203 p1
Former Local Merchant; James A. Kane, former resident at Newman, Patterson and Los Banos died Thursday last at the
Merced hospital, following an operation the previous day, when a leg was amputated in the hope that it would check a
case of gangrene.  The patient did not rally from the operation, never regaining consciousness. The deceased was 56 years
of age, a native of San Francisco.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eva Kane; and by several borthers and sisters.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the Sacred Heart church, San Francisco, with interment in that city, his
birthplace. Kane came to Newman somewhere about 25 years ago, and after acting as dry goods manager at the Simon
Newman store, he engaged in the dry goods business, in partnership with Martin Berlin, operating stores at Newman and
Patterson; later continuing the Newman store alone for several years. A few years ago he opened a store at Los Banos,
but did not prove a success, and since December he had been employed in a Lemoore store, falling ill there, and was
removed to Merced.

Knutson Josephine 330630 p1
Mrs. Josephine Knutson Passes Away Saturday; Mrs. Josephine Knutson passed away Saturday morning at her North
fourth Street home after an illness of some duration.  A heart attack was the cause of death. A native of Sweden, where
she was born in 1865, she came to Crookston, Minnesota, in 1892, where she spent the major portion of her life,
removing to Paterson to join her son, Wilfred J. Knutson, here six years ago. Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon from Our Savior's Lutheran Church, with Rev. Eugene W. Lee officiating.  Following the services, the remains
were shipped on the evening train to Minnesota for interment, accompanied by her son.  Two other sons residing in
Minnesota also survive her. Arrangement were in charge of Davis & Evans.

Lawrey James 330407 p1
Workman Killed; Train Is Almost Wrecked in Halt; A nap on the track, as far as can be guessed, was responsible for the
sudden death of a ranch laborer near Crows Landing at an early hour Tuesday morning; and incidentally came very near
wrecking a long train of empty passenger cars dead-heading over the division. The man, later identified as James Lawrey,
employee on the Joe Borba ranch, had been off on a spree for a week, and it is supposed he went to sleep on the track.
He was torn to pieces, identification being possible only by his clothing.  The jar broke an air line on the brake system
and stopped the train so suddenly that trainmen said only the vestibules saved it from wreck; a freight train braked down
so quickly would have been ditched. Lawrey has parents at Red Bluff.  The remains were cremated at Stockton Thursday,
for shipment to that point.

Logan Susan E 330127 p1
Death of Mother of William Logan Monday; William Logan received word Monday of the sudden passing of his mother,
Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Logan, at home at Moss Beach.  The decease was 78 years of age, and beside her son here, is
survived by a brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be held today at Half-moon Bay.  Mr.  and Mrs. Logan left
Wednesday to look after arrangements and their children will accompany G. A. Whitehurst of Newman to the services
today.

Martinez Peter 330210 p1
Infant Dies; Peter, 9 mos. old son of Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Martinez, died Saturday.  Funeral services were held at Sacred
Heart church Monday with Rev. J. A. Martins in charge, followed by interment at St. Mary's cemetery.

McGinnis Frank 331229 p2
Laborer Passes Away Tuesday; Frank McGinnes, aged about 50, who has been employed as a laborer in this vicinity for
several years past, passed away Tuesday evening at the home of Louis Ebinger, where he was staying. Nothing is known
of his relatives or connections other than that he came from Stockton and an effort is being made to find someone there
who knew his family.  The remains are at the Davis and Evans parlors.

Mickelson Thilda 330616 p1
Death Calls Mrs. Thilda Mickelson Sunday Evening; Mrs. Thilda Mickelson, pioneer resident of Patterson, passed away
at the family home on Del Puerto Avenue Sunday night. A native of Norway, she came to this country in 1879, making
her home in Minnesota and Michigan until the family removed to Patterson in 1912.  Her husband passed away a number
of years ago and the only immediate relatives surviving are her adopted daughter, Mrs. Ole Torvend and a brother and
sister at Los Angeles. She was the aunt of Mrs. Torrison and Olena Iver, and Albert Blomgren of Hayward. Funeral
services were held Wednesday afternoon, with Rev. H. J. Thorpe presiding, following by interment in Del Puerto
cemetery.  Arrangements were in charge of Davis & Sons.

Moriarty Amanda J 330804 p2
Passes Saturday; Mrs. Moriarty passed away Saturday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Kuntz. She was a
native of Missouri, aged 84 years and had resided here for 21 years past. She is survived by two sons and one daughter,
all of Patterson. These are Mrs. Kuntz, Albert L. and Austin Moriarty. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning
from the Davis & Evans Chapel with Rev. A. L. Anderson officiating, followed by interment In Del Puerto Cemetery.

Needham Edna P 330818 p1
Sudden Death of Mrs. Edna P. Needham; Mrs. Edna P. Needham passed away suddenly Friday morning.  Although she
had been ill, there was no intimation that her condition was serious and her sudden demise was a shock to the community.
Coming but little more than a year after the death of her husband, Ray A. Needham, who was fatally hurt in a harvester
mishap in May of last year, the double tragedy leaves their two small daughters, Alice Marie and Shirley without parents.
The deceased was a native of Iowa, aged 45 years, and had resided here since her marriage, nearly 14 years ago.
Immediate surviving relatives include her mother, Mrs. Augusta Pammell, who left here recently to return to Iowa, and
four sisters and one brother residing in the East. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Davis and Evans
Chapel with Rev. A. L. Anderson officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery.

Oliveira Joe 330609 p2
Baby Dies When He Falls into Cesspool; A broken cesspool proved fatal to little Joe Oliveira, 15 mos. old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Oliveira Friday evening. Toddling around the yard, the little fellow stumbled over the open hole, and although
his mother missed him within a short time, resulting in hurried search and discovery of the mishap, it was too late revive
him when he was drawn out. The parents and four other children survive him.  Funeral services were held from Sacred
Heart church Monday morning with Rev. J. Porto presiding, followed by interment in St. Mary's Cemetery.  Davis &
Evans were in charge of arrangements.

Olson John P 330804 p2
Leaves Large Family; John P. Olson died at the family home on Eucalyptus Avenue Sunday, following a long illness. He
was a pioneer Colony farmer, having settled here 21 years ago and a large family survive him, many of them living here
also. Olson was a native of Norway and was 85 years of age.  His widow, Mrs. Martine K. Olson; a daughter, Mrs.
Christine Johnson of Oakland, and eight sons survive.  These are as follows: Odvin of Minnesota, James of Oakland,
Emil of Santa Barbara, Anthony of Salinas and  Hans, Ingebert, John and Sigurd of Patterson. Funeral services were held
at Our Saviors Lutheran Church Wednesday afternoon. Rev. H. J. Thorpe, family pastor through much of their residence
here, was called from San Francisco to deliver the service and was assisted by Rev. Eugene W. Lee. Interment in Del
Puerto Cemetery followed, with arrangements in charge of Davis & Evans.

Patchett Rhoda 331201 p6
Fatal Crash in South Ends Life of Girl; Newman Index Santa Ana, Nov. 29—Special; Miss Rhoda Patchett, 21, Newman,
was killed on coast highway south of Laguna, Sunday at 9 p. m.  Car driven by fiance, Alfred S. Mays of Newman.  May
and James Usher, Modesto, shaken up and bruised.  Car skidded 465 feet, then turned over four to six times.  All were
thrown clear. Miss Patchett died en route to hospital from fractured skull.  Inquest held Monday blamed Mays for way he
was driving.  Arraigned on manslaughter charge Tuesday, preliminary hearing December 6, Santa Ana Justice Court.
Usher held as material witness; released Tuesday.  Miss Patchett went south the latter part of the week to make delivery
of a new school bus for Patchetts & Carstensen at a school near Los Angeles.  She was accompanied by James Usher and
Alfred Mays, it being customary to send a crew of three on such trips, two drivers to alternate on the bus and one to drive
a car to bring them back. They had been expected Saturday, but no alarm was felt when they did not return, as it was not
unexpected that they should stop over a day for some reason.  But Sunday night a phone message told the story in very
brief form.  And almost nothing more is known at this writing. The only facts told over the wire were that Alfred Mays
was driving the car when it was wrecked, and that Rhoda was instantly killed, the boys escaping any important injury.
Young Mays, as the driver, was held for inquiry under a manslaughter charge, but whether this means a prosecution or
merely an official inquiry is not known here. The death certificate states a basal fracture of the skull and internal injuries,
caused by automobile turning over, as the cause of death, which warrants a supposition that upset rather than a collision
caused the trouble.

Plachek Letha 330106 p2
///////// Mrs. Plachek; //(unreadable)////spite of the continual efforts of specialists and the use of a respirator, pneumonia
could not be checked and the end came shortly after midnight of Friday last. Mrs. Plachek, the former Letha Belle Isom,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Isom, has resided in Oakland since her marriage and but recently returned from a
tour of Europe with her husband.  Just a few months ago they had moved into a handsome new home and the couple had
just apparently reached the height of happiness and contentment when tragedy stole upon them. Mrs. Plachek was a
native of Crows Landing, 36 years of age, and was educated in the local schools. Funeral services were held from the
Davis Funeral Parlors in Newman Monday morning and interment was in the Masonic Cemetery in Newman.  Many
friends were in attendance to pay their last respects and a myriad of floral offerings testified to the love and esteem of the
whole community. ///////(unreadable)//// Walter C. Filippini, F. T. McGianis, R.C. Osburn were the ////// Rev. Otis Linn of
//// her Sunday School teacher //// pastor in her youth, conducted the services, while Mrs. W. W. Cox and ////Stanley sang.

Quist Andrew M 330210 p1
A.M. Quist Passes Away at Home Sunday; Andrew M. Quist passed away Sunday at his Patterson home at the advanced
age of 83 years.  A native of Sweden, he sis survived by his wife, Charlotte, and a large family comprising six sons and
daughters, nineteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. J. J. Carlson, Mrs. C. R. Almquist and Miss Celia
Quist of Patterson are daughters, while three sons, C. A. Quist, David Quist and A. L. Quist, reside in Minnesota, Mrs. A.
M. Leaf, who passed away several years ago, was also a daughter. The deceased came to Minnesota from his native land
in 1879, residing at Cannon Falls, Minnesota, until the family's removal to Patterson in 1921. Funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon from the Swedish Mission Church, with Rev. C. A. Hedliad officiating, followed by interment in Del
Puerto Cemetery.

Rauscher Frances Nadine 331006 p2
Infant Passes Wednesday Night; Nadine Frances, four months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rauscher, nee Ada
Lopez, passed away Wednesday evening.  Funeral services will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from Sacred Hart
church, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery.  Arrangements are in charge of Davis & Evans.

Rohr Stanley 330303 p1
Long Suffering of Shock Victim Ended by Death; Hopelessly injured in a mishap nearly a year ago, the suffering of
Stanley Rohr was ended by death Thursday morning.  The boy incurred a fractured spine and terrible burns when he came
in contact with a  high tension circuit at a transformer bank of the local irrigation system on April 10th last year and
despite every effort to help him with the best treatment, available, his condition was beyond remedy. The deceased was
the son of Mr. and Mrs. 0. A. Rohr and was a native of this state, being 14 years of age.  Two brothers survive him beside
the parents. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Davis & Evans Chapel with Rev. H. J.
Thorpe officiating, following by interment in Del Puerto cemetery.

Salet Jean 330623 p5
Old Timer West Sider Passes; Jean Salet, employed on West Side ranches for nearly 40 years past, passed away at the
Barney Barneich place on the river east of Patterson Thursday of last week. He was about 62 years of age and had resided
around Newman for the past half-dozen years, living around Los Banos for over thirty years prior to that.  A brother
survives but has not been located as yet. Funeral services were held from the Newman Catholic Church Monday with
interment in the Newman cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Davis & Evans.

Shell infant 330203 p1
Baby Passes; The two months old infant daughter of Toy Shell, cook at the J.  D.  Patterson ranch, passed away Friday,
pneumonia being the cause.

Silveira Margaret C 330818 p1
Boy Kills Mother in Accident; Tragic Death of Patterson Lady Visiting at Stevinson; A shocking tragedy at Stevinson
Sunday brought death to Mrs. Margaret C. Silveira, 30 wife of Albert Silveira, Walnut Avenue rancher, with her own son
as the cause, the accidental discharge of a shotgun inflicting fatal injuries. The case appears to have been one unusually
free from blame to anyone concerned.  The gun belonged to Mrs. DeCoit's son, who had taken it out for some purpose the
day before and put it back where it usually stood, behind a door, without removing the load, though he believed he had
done so.  As there were no children living at the place there was no special risk involved. But Mrs. Silveira and her 8-years
old son William arrived on a visit, and the younger naturally got his hands on the gun,.  The family says that he did not
intentionally aim it and there was no playful threat as stated.  He merely took out the gun, a small .410 gauge shotgun,
when he was told to put it back, and tried to do so.  The only theory that fits with the facts is the hammer must have caught
as he drew the gun out, and when he pushed it back the gun was discharged. The boy was on the porch and his mother
inside the kitchen, but near enough so that the load struck in a compact pattern, most of the shot entering the left upper
lung.
The injured woman was rushed to the Newman Hospital but nothing could be done to relieve her and she died half an hour
after arriving at the hospital. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Wednesday morning with Rev.
Joseph Porto in charge, with a large attendance.  The remains were interred in St. Mary's Cemetery, with Davis & Evans
in charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by her husband, Albert Silveira, and three children, the other two
being Carmel and Albert. This the second tragedy in the family within a year or two, Mrs. Silveira's father, the husband of
Mrs. Decoit, having been killed by a bull at Crows Landing.

Smith Bert R 330203 p1
Death of Bert R. Smith Sunday Morning; Bert R. Smith passed away at his Colony home early Sunday morning following
an extended illness. The deceased was a native of California, aged 58 years, and had resided here for the past three years
being employed by the Patterson Water company. The remains were accompanied by the widow to Fortuna, their former
home, for services and interment held there Tuesday.

Thompson Norman 331006 p1
Passing of Mrs. Norman Thompson; Word was received Wednesday of the death at Santa Cruz the preceding day of Mrs.
Norman W. Thompson, former well-know local resident.  Her death follow that of her husband but a short time, he having
passed away at Santa Cruz this summer. Mrs. Thompson was a public spirited woman of boundless energy who figured
prominently in the work of the Colony club during the period it was an active influence in local affairs.  A large circle of
friends here will hear of her passing with regret.

Thompson NW 330609 p6
Former Resident Passes Away at Santa Cruz; N. W. Thompson, former Pattersonite, passed away at a Santa Cruz hospital
Thursday night of last week following an operation. Thompson was well-know here, being prominent in various activities
and was president of the Patterson Fair Association for one year.  He was nationally known as a breeder of horses and took
many awards at state fairs. Funeral services were held the first part of the week at Santa Cruz.  Mrs. Thompson is confined
to the same hospital with a critical illness also.

Wall Mr 331124 p1
Laborer Killed by Freight in Local Yards; A laborer known only by the name of Wall was struck and killed by a Southern
Pacific freight train some time Wednesday night in the local yard opposite the section house, his body being picked up
yesterday morning where it had been hurled clear of the tracks.  The head was crushed and one foot amputated. He had
been seen in an intoxication condition Wednesday evening and there is little doubt as to the manner of his death, although
the sheriff's office conducted an investigation yesterday morning. The remains are being held at the Davis & Evans parlors
pending possible discovery of any further information regarding the deceased.  He had been around this section for some
time but nothing was know of him.

Wilde AJ 330207 p5
Dies at Modesto; A. J. Wilde, Westley packing shed employee, passed away at the county hospital Saturday following a
week's illness.

Williges Donald 330915 p1
Victim of Horse Buried Friday at Berkeley; Donald Williges, four-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Williges, who
was fatally hurt last week when a horse stepped him, was buried at Berkeley Friday, where the remains were taken for
services and interment following his death in a Modesto hospital. The child's chest and lungs were crushed by the animal
which was frightened by a barking dog and ran over him while at play.

Witherly Nancy 331117 p1
Passing of Mrs. Nancy Witherly Monday Night; Mrs. Nancy Rebecca Witherly, wife of W. W. Witherly, passed away at
their home Monday night following an extended illness.  The deceased was a pioneer resident of this part of the state,
having been born at Jenny Lind 59 years ago and residing there and at Stockton until about ten years ago, when they
removed here to reside. Funeral services were held from a Stockton funeral chapel yesterday afternoon, followed by
interment at Stockton. She was the mother of Mrs. J. D. Patterson, and the sister of W.  F. Sinclair and Mrs. T. H. Hunt of
Jenny Lind and of Mrs. Daisy Lewis of Linden.

Woofter Everett Ms 330203 p1
Passing is Sudden; Mrs. Everett Woofter Dies at City Hospital Tuesday; The community was shocked this week by news
of the sudden passing of Mrs. Everett Woofter, who died at a San Francisco hospital Tuesday afternoon after unavailing
treatments, for which she had been rushed to the city the previous Thursday.  Complications resulting from a sinus
infection were the cause of death. Better know as "Tilly" to the thousands she has served in the twelve years she has been
connected with the Evans Telephone Co., her passing is a loss to the community.  Most of her service has been as chief
operator, with the exception of about nine months several years ago, when she tried to resign, but was persuaded to return
as the system seemed to demand her capable services.  During the past few months, however, she has left the switchboard
to take charge of the office work as chief clerk. She was a native of Illinois, aged 34 years, and is survived by her husband;
one son, Kenneth; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Postal of Alameda and Mrs. Bernice Brown of Oakland; and her parents, Mrs.
and Mrs. Carl Larson.
Funeral This Afternoon; Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Davis & Evans chapel, with Dr. T.
J. Preston conducting the services.  Interment in Del Puerto cemetery will follow, with the American Legion Auxiliary, of
which the deceased was a past president, in charge of services at the grave.

Woofter Ross 330811 p1
Local People's Relatives Pass; Several local people had relatives pass away during the past week. J. E. Jeffers lost his
brother, John H. Jeffers of Volta, who had spent 63 out of his 65 years at that place.  Funeral services were held at Los
Banos Tuesday. Everett Woofter's brother, Ross, passed away at Bakersfield this week. Mr. And Mrs. Bud Anderson
attended the funeral of the former's aunt, Mrs. Amos Gridley of Santa Cruz, at Modesto Saturday.

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