Patterson Cemetery District Obits listing Submitted by Gale Stroud and Burta Herger 26 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. Allen V V 310227 p1 Auto Crash Fatal to V.V. Allen in South; V. V. Allen, former Colony resident, was fatally injured in an auto crash at Long Beach last week, passing away Friday. He is survived by the widow, three daughters and one son. Funeral services, were held at Puente, where the family resides, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Dayton went down Sunday to attend the services. Dayton having planned to go there shortly to reside, having leased a stage depot business from Allen. According to reports received here, Allen's injuries were received in the intersection crash at Long Beach when a woman driver hit his car. Amaro Alfred V 310130 p1 Sudden Death of Young Man; Alfred V. Amaro passed away at a Modesto hospital Wednesday morning following an illness of a few hours, ulcers of the stomach being the cause. He was a native of Portugal, aged 20 years, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Antone Amaro, residing on the W. W. Cox place. Funeral services were held this morning from Sacred Heart church with Rev. J. A. Martins officiating, followed by interment in St. Marys cemetery. Davis & Evans had charge of arrangements. Baetas John S M 311204 p1 John Baetas Dies at Modesto Hospital; John Silva Machado Baetas, former local dairyman but more recently located in the Vernalis district, passed away at a Modesto hospital Tuesday, a victim of pneumonia. He is survived by the widow and three children. Mary, John and Frank, and a brother, Joe Baetas of Patterson. He was a native of the Azores Islands, aged 33 years. He was a member of the I.D.E.S. lodge of Patterson. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart church yesterday morning with Rev. J. A. Martins presiding, followed by interment in St. Marys cemetery. Davis and Evans were in charge of arrangements. Beckman Inga 310717 p2 Mrs. Inga Beckman Passes Away at Home; Mrs. Inga Helena Beckman passed away at her Sycamore avenue home Thursday evening last week, following a long illness, at the advanced aged of 92 years. A native of Sweden, she came to Minnesota in 1881, and with the opening of Patterson Colony, removed here in 1912 with her family and has resided here since. Three children survive her; Mrs. Ed Larson, Miss Emma Beckman and Charles P. Beckman. all of Patterson, as well as two grandchildren, Helen and Phillip Larson. Her husband and five children have passed away before her. Funeral services were held from the chapel of Davis & Evans. Bell Wallace E 310821 p1 Black Spider Bite Fatal to Ranch Worker; Failure to recognize the seriousness of the injury was fatal to Wallace E. Bell, El Solyo ranch worker, who died Friday as result of poisoning caused by the bite of a black spider, the first known fatality to result from this cause in this section. Wallace had been bitten a week previous and paid no attention to it at first believing it merely a severe mosquito bite. As it began to pain him, however, he sought medical attention at Patterson but even then gave it little more thought. But as the effects of the poison rapidly spread his condition became serious and he was rushed to a Modesto hospital. Treatment was of no avail, however, and he passed away Friday night. He was 29 years of age and is survived by his mother, Mrs. L. E. Taylor. Bertolorso Louise D 310123 p1 Infant Passes; Dolore Louise Bertoloso, 5-weeks old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. John Bertoloso, Jr. passed away Sunday from pneumonia. Interment was made at Sacred Heart cemetery Tuesday. Davis & Evans being in charged. Bertolosso Bert 310206 p1 Youth Dies in Crash in Fog; Bert Bertolosso Killed In Accident Near Gustine; Traveling in a dense fog early Sunday morning, two cars locked wheels as they met between Newman and Gustine and Bert Bertolosso was fatally injured. Seven people in the cars were all more or less hurt, but none seem to be seriously injured. Bertolosso had attended a Patterson dance with a young lady from Gustine, Miss Margaret Stamper, and had taken her home after the dance. On his way north again, accompanied by another Patterson boy, Verdayne Williams, he met a southbound car driven by Paul Sweiger of Gustine, who had Joe Oliveira, Gordon Becker and Wayne Giltner on his car. According to the officers who were among the first on the scene, tire marks indicate that both drivers were too near the center, so when they came together the wheels did not clear. The cars were whirled around and upset, the Bertolosso machine being badly wrecked, and the other damaged. An inquest was held by Merced county officials at Gustine and a verdict of accidental death rendered. Was Fine Youth; News of the tragedy was received with deep regret by the community, as Bert had been popular with all who knew him. A native of Italy, he came to Patterson when a small boy, about fifteen years ago, and had grown up here. He graduated with the classl of 1928 at Patterson high school, and has since been affiliated with his father, John Bertolosso, Sr., in the wholesale produce business. Conscientious, hard-working and always cheerful, the deceased youth was held in high esteem by all, and his death is a regrettable addition to the all-too-many casualties among the young people of the community in the past few years. He was just past his twentieth birthday at the time of his death, and beside the parents, is survived by two sisters, Mrs DeVere Williams and Laura, and one brother, John Jr. Funeral Wednesday; Rosary services wee conducted Tuesday evening at the Davis & Evans chapel followed by services at Sacred Heart church Wednesday morning with Rev. J. A. Martins officiating. The services were largely attended, business houses closing during that time, while members of the Patterson Fire Department, of which the deceased was a member, acted as pallbearers. Interment in St. Marys Cemetery followed. A procession over two miles long followed the remains to the cemetery. Those from out-of-town points attending the funeral included Mr. And Mrs. Mike DelNero and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Camerro of San Francisco; Mr. And Mrs. A. Forneris and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Esperanio of Sacramento; Mr. And Mrs. Peter Gammero and daughter, Delphine, Mr. and Mrs. Cusatto, Mrs. Joe Lomagno, Bert Vische, Joe Perachino and Joe Pelarino of Los Angeles; Margaret Casso of Palo Alto; Louis Bisso, Tom Hayashi, Toni Gust and Pete Pezzi of Stockton; Mr. And Mrs. Tom Stamper and daughter, Margaret, Evelyn Yalanda and Marion Menzel of Gustine; and Mr. And Mrs. J. R. Cerini of Los Banos. Bradley Howard 310828 p7 Howard Bradley Dies Tuesday at Oakland After Short Illness; Funeral services for Howard Bradley, who died Tuesday at Oakland, will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock from the Davis Funeral Chapel under the auspices of the Elk's Lodge of Merced. Bradley, aged 30 years, was a native of California and had lived most of his life in this vicinity. At present his home was in Gustine where he was engaged in the trucking business. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Aina Bradley of Gustine and who before her marriage about three years ago, taught at one of the Patterson schools; also his mother, Mrs. Ada Bradley, a sister, Mrs. Orelia Woods and a brother, Wilbur Bradley all of Gustine. The deceased was a well known West Side youth being active in sport and social activities, and leaves many friends to grieve his passing. Brown John 311030 p1 Killed in Plunge from Bridge Railing; An auto skid through a bridge railing was fatal to John Brown, 52, Tracy ranch employee, late Thursday night, when the car he was driving went off a trestle just east of the Laird Slough bridge east of Grayson. It was raining at the time and the car skidded through the railing and dove, nose first to the ground below. Brown's injuries resulted in his death at a Modesto hospital Saturday morning. His companion, Harvey Laycor, incurred numerous cuts and bruises. Both men wore employed on the ranch of former Sheriff W. H. Riecks of San Joaquin county. The deceased leaves a wife and three sons. Carland PE 310522 p2 P. E. Garland Dies at Eureka; Mrs. P. E. Carland, former Pattersonite, was a visitor Tuesday, bringing news of the passing of Mr. Carland at Eureka last week, funeral services being held there Friday. Carland, a former executive of the Pacific Lumber Co. at Scotia, came to Patterson in 1919, but failing health compelled him to return to Humboldt county in 1926. Mrs. Carland is now residing at Ceres. Cobb AA MD 310109 p1 Sudden Death of Dr. Cobb at Fresno; Dr. A. A. Cobb, former Patterson dentist passed away at Fresno Tuesday afternoon following a brief illness. Complications probably following an attack of intestinal influenza, caused a severe case of peritonitis, and an operation was performed Monday night in an effort to relieve the trouble but to no avail and he passed away the next afternoon. Dr. Cobb was located here during 1929, returning to Fresno last year to practice his profession there. He and his family won a large number of friends during their stay here to whom news of his sudden passing came as a shock Funeral services were held yesterday morning at Fresno. The widow and two children by a former marriage survive him as well as two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. E. G. Allen of Paterson, Mrs. Henry Reed of Fowler, Dr. Lee Cobb of Fowler and Dr. Walter Cobb of Lemore. Correia Manuel S 310313 p1 Passes Away Friday Colony Dairyman; Manuel S. Correia, Colony resident for the past twelve years, passed away at his Elm avenue home Friday. He was a native of the Azores Islands, and was 58 years of age. The widow and six children; four daughters and two sons, survive him. Three sisters and two brothers also survive the deceased; Mrs. J. M. Souza and Mrs. A. M. Victorino and Mrs. Joe Enos of Visalia, and Frank Correia of San Jose and S. S. Correia. Funeral services were held Monday morning from Sacred Heart Church followed by interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. A very large turnout of friends attended the services. Craig James A 310116 p1 Former Mail Carrier Dies; James A. Craig, former Pattersonite, and mail carrier on the rural route from 1913 to 1920, passed away Monday at the home of his daughter at Glendale. The deceased was 67 years of age and a native of Tennessee, having lived in this state 24 years. The widow three daughters and one son survive him. The family home is at Graton, Sonoma county, and the remains were shipped there funeral services being held at Sebastopol yesterday morning. Doyle Jack 310116 p1 Old Trapper Found Dead; Remains of Grayson of Pioneer Discovered in River Bottom; Jack Doyle. veteran trapper and fisherman, who has operated in the river bottom near Grayson for 3 years past, was found dead Friday afternoon in a hole on the east side of the river about a half mile below Grayson, where he had sought shelter. His remains were found beside the dead embers of a camp fire, death having apparently been due to heart failure. Just how long he had been dead could not be determined definitely, and it might have been from five to ten days before the remains were found. He had not been seen for some time past and his friends, becoming alarmed had organized searching-parties- but .the hunt was without success until Mrs. W. W Brookey found the remains while searching along that side of the stream J. H. Evans, deputy coroner was summoned, and the remains were interred at Grayson cemetery Saturday (1/17) afternoon. Doyle was 71 years of age and was well-known to all old-timers of this section. His home was in a house-boat on the river until a few years ago when advancing age caused fear for his safety and friends pulled the boat ashore and converted it into a cabin, where be spent his remaining days. Feloi Frank 310320 p1 Pioneer Rancher of Colony Passes; Frank Feloi, Colony resident for the past sixteen years, passes away at a San Francisco hospital Tuesday following an illness of several months. He had been receiving treatment in the city for a couple of weeks but to no avail. The deceased was a native of Italy, aged 55 years. Four children survive him, his wife having passed away a number of years ago. These are Mrs. Olympia Del Nero and Stella, Flora and Joe Feloi. A brother, A. Feloi, is in Italy, having left here some four or five months ago. Rosary services were held last evening at the chapel of Davis & Evans. Funeral services were held this morning at Sacred Heart church with Rev. J. A. Martins in charge, followed by interment at St. Mary's cemetery. Hammonds John F 310213 p6 John F. Hammonds Passes at Alameda; Another pioneer of this district passed at Alameda last week with the death of John F. Hammonds at the age of eighty years. A member of the pioneer family that has contributed largely to the development of this section, Hammonds handled ranches in this section, near Crows Landing and later at Oakdale before retiring to reside at Alameda a few years ago. Those attending the funeral from here included Mr. Georgia Brown, a sister of the deceased; Mr. and Mrs J. P. Hammonds and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gaffery. Hendy Lloyd 310529 p2 Newman Index Sudden Death of Lloyd Hendy; The career of a promising and popular young family man was tragically cut short when Lloyd Hendy died Monday at a Modesto hospital from pneumonia after an illness of but four days. Apparently the picture of health, a robust six-footer, when attacked by the virulent disease physicians give little hope from the first. Universally popular; a young man of good habits and business ability, his loss is felt severely not only by the family but by the whole community, and sympathy with the young widow is widespread. Mrs. Hendy was so affected by the shock that she was in the hospital under treatment, and even in serious danger for a time. Though only 38 years of age, Hendy had spent nearly 25 years, his entire active live, on the West Side, associated with his brother-in-law, F. A. Patchett; starting with him in the creamery line, and later, when Patchett took up the auto business, joining him in that, and for years has been his head salesman here. He is survived by his young wife, the former Florence Filippini of Crows Landing, and a daughter of 11 years; also three sisters, Mrs. F. A. Patchett of Newman, Mrs. Hattie Bright of San Jose and Mrs. Little Smith of Patterson; and a brother, Glen Hendy of Patterson. Funeral services were held at Modesto yesterday morning at the Shannon funeral chapel, with interment there, where many of his relatives are buried. The ceremonies are attended by a large gathering from Newman, Crows Landing, Patterson and elsewhere. Johnson Martha H 311002 p1 Death of Mrs. L. W. Johnson Occurs Wednesday; A resident of Patterson for the past eighteen years, Mrs. Martha Helen Johnson, wife of L W. Johnson. passed away at a Turlock hospital early Wednesday morning following an extended illness. Mrs. Johnson was a native of Norway. and was 72 years of age. She is survived by two daughters and three sons. as follows: Mrs. 0.C. Olson of Everett, Washington; Mrs. A..J. Locken of Patterson; Alphie Johnson of Sulphur, South Dakota; W. K. Johnson of Oakland, and Henry Johnson of Patterson. Funeral services will he held at the Davis & Evans Chapel Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. H..J. Thorpe officiating. Interment in Del Puerto cemetery will follow. Kellerman Dorothy H 310123 p1 Mrs. Kellerman Dies Saturday; Mrs. Dorothy H. Kellerman passed away Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. R. Carter, at Van Ormer station, with whom she has made her home for the past three years or so. Beside Mrs. Carter, two sons in the East survive her. The remains were shipped to Garnet, Kansas Sunday by Davis & Evans for interment there. Kerr Richard F 311218 p7 Newman Index Sudden Death of Frank Kerr; The West Side lost one of its most highly-esteemed citizens Saturday morning when Richard Frank Kerr, universally known all over the district as Frank Kerr, passed away after an emergency operation at a Modesto hospital for appendicitis. Mr. Kerr was one of Gustine's most active business men, interested in many town and country projects, and had been active in West Side affairs long before the town of Gustine was started. He was a son of the pioneer residents, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Kerr. The deceased, was a nephew of J. M. Kerr of Patterson. Kunz Edward 311009 p2 Lack Clues in Brutal Killing; Hijackers Slug Edward Kunz With Fatal Consequences; Another mysterious killing was added to Patterson's list for the year when Edward Kunz, colony vineyardist, was fatally slugged by hijackers whom he surprised in his wine cellar early Friday morning. Beaten bound and left for dead, Kunz revived and was apparently recovering, but his injuries finally resulted in death Sunday morning. Four men - one big fellow - that was the sole clue left by Kunz, nor has intensive search this week failed to develop any promising lead. Apparently slugged down immediately after he surprised the quartet breaking in, Kunz memory of the affair was limited to noting the number of men. And no clue of any value was left by the band. Suspicion was directed to a convivial quarter which had been celebrating east of Westley the previous night and left a tangled trail of cars through Westley and Patterson during the night, but an intensive examination has failed to link them with the events at the Kunz ranch, and the officers are still at a loss. Awakened by Intruders; Kunz was a bachelor, residing alone in his tank house home at the corner of the highway and Eucalyptus, a little over a mile north of town. His wine was stored on the ground floor of the building, while he lived overhead in quarters reached by an outside stairway. According to the story developed at the inquest Wednesday night, Kunz was awakened about 3 a.m. Friday by the crash of glass below, and on going down to investigate, was attached by the quartet. His only recollection previous to losing consciousness was of four men who thrust a sack over his head. Some time later, how long was not established, he recovered consciousness and crept upstairs to bed. Shortly before seven the next morning, Fred Lehman, who was going to work for him Friday, arrived, but seeing no signs of activity, went to town. Returning half an hour later, he aroused Kunz, who came out and told briefly of what had happened. Lehman then went in to get Dr. E. G. Allen, but was told to bring Kunz into town instead, that better attention might be given the wounds. Examination disclosed a vertical gash in the center of the forehead almost going through the skull, and a similar, smaller gash at the back of the head. The top of the scalp was badly lacerated with smaller cuts, both eyes were blackened and the arms and legs were bruised where wire had been used to bind them. Kunz returned home following the treatment, accompanied by Lehman, but that afternoon he became delirious and was rushed to a Modesto hospital. He passed away Sunday morning. Officers Testimony; Testimony of Deputy Sheriffs Stanton Briggs and F. B. Lockridge and Constable C. W. Kirk at the inquest brought out the facts that the attack had occurred on the driveway a short distance from the building and that Kunz had apparently been struck over the head with a jug, fragments of which were found. A hatchet was found in the basement with some foreign substance on it, but whether it was blood had not been determined. A shovel handle was also picked up in the driveway, but none of the wounds appeared to have been inflicted by that. The fatal wounds had been inflicted with a sharp instrument, but it could not be determined what had been used. Two extra-large handkerchiefs, tied together were found, which had evidently been used to bandage Kunz eyes, he mistaking them for the sack he said was put over his head. The grape wire used to bind him was also found. And that was about the sum total of the clues. Friday morning Kunz stated that the thieves had taken a ten-gallon keg and a one-gallon jug of wine, and about $10 in silver. That wine was their main motive, however, was demonstrated when Kirk and Deputy coroner J. H. Evans searched the place and found about $450 in coin and currency cached in various places, which could have been easily found by searchers. Almost $100 of this amount was in silver, which was explained by other phases of the investigation. According to Kirk and Evans, their research revealed that Kunz had been selling wine and the theory was advanced that the money was kept at the ranch until a large sum was accumulated for deposit in the bank. Kunz had been employed as a winemaker at some of the largest California wineries for a long period of years, until prohibition came. When he retired here, he purchased the small vine yard about ten years ago, and while he made wine, it was for his own use, according to those who knew him, until recent years, when he began to sell it. That the murder was the act of local parties well acquainted with the place is strongly believed by the authorities, and they are hopeful that a tip will develop before long, as it will be extremely difficult to avoid a leak somewhere, under such circumstances as surrounded the crime. Funeral Wednesday; Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Davis & Evans chapel, with Dr. T. J. Preston officiating. The deceased was a past president of the Gruetli Verein of San Francisco and a delegation of six form that society, headed by President A. N. Enderlin, attended the funeral and served as pallbearers, while Enderlin also spoke briefly at the services. Interment was made in Del Puerto cemetery. A nephew, Walter Streuli of Gonzales, and a niece in Switzerland, are the nearest blood relatives of the deceased. Mr. And Mrs. Streuli came over to attend the services. The deceased was a native of Switzerland, aged seventy years. He had been in this country 51 years, however, 40 of them being spent in this state. Leaf Alex T 311204 p1 Alex Leaf Passes at Turlock Sunday; Following a week's illness, Alex T. Leaf passed away at a Turlock hospital early Sunday morning. A native of Sweden, the deceased was 76 years of age. Coming to Chicago as a small boy, the major portion of his life was spent there. He was married to his first wife in 1878, and following her decease, he was married to a second time in 1907, the latter passing away in 1929. The family have been Patterson residents since 1920. Eight children survive. Five - Alice, Florence, Lila, Charley and George live in Chicago, with David at Oakland, Marie at Turlock and Arthur here. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Swedish Mission Church with Rev. C. A. Hedlind in charge, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery. Davis and Evans were in charge of arrangements. Mandis Mary 310703 p2 Death of Mrs. Mary Mandis; Mrs. Mary Mandis, wife of Joe Mandis, residing on the county road at the south end of the Colony passed away Wednesday evening. She was a native of New York, aged 68 years, and had resided in this section and at Newman for 20 years past. Beside the husband, three sons and two daughters survive. Mrs. Mary Solas of Manteca and Mrs. Rose Hedgeman of Oakland; John Andrade of Santa Clara, Manuel Andrade of Patterson and Joe Andrade of Newcastle. Funeral services will be held from the Crows Landing Catholic church Friday morning, followed by interment at Newman cemetery, with Davis & Evans in charge. Mathers Lula M 311204 p1 Girl Passes at Modesto; Lula Maxine Mathers, 4-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mathers, passed away at a Modesto hospital Monday. The deceased was a native of Nebraska and is survived by her parents and a brother and sister. Funeral services were held from the Davis & Evans chapel Wednesday afternoon with Rev. H. J. Thorpe delivering the funeral service. Interment was made In Del Puerto cemetery. McGrath Tom 310227 p1 Foul Play Proven in Cabin Fire; Cook Stabbed to Death and Bunkhouse Burned to Conceal Crime An apparently obvious case of accidental death in a blaze that destroyed a ranch cabin on the Henry Heintz place near the northeast corner of town Monday night, developed first into a faint suspicion, then growing certainly and finally clinching proof that foul play had been committed as the case unfolded. Tom McGrath, 51-year old Spanish War veteran, employed as a ranch cook in this vicinity at various times, was the victim. His charred torso was pulled from the embers of the burning cabin when fire fighters saw the remains laying in the doorway. Knowing that several men had been sleeping in the cabin or hanging around there, Fire Chief Osie Ball began a routine investigation the next morning to find the cause of the fire. Worten Scott, 46, ranch laborer, who had paid the rent for the cabin, was located nearby at the George Leonard place. Nervous and shaking, he denied any knowledge of the fire, declaring that he had been downtown until late the previous evening and then went to a nearby barn to sleep, about 11 o'clock, and knew nothing of the fire or of McGrath's death. Suspicion was aroused by this story and many inconsistencies that developed under questioning, and it was decided to call in the sheriff's force for an investigation. Deputy Stanton Briggs was called over and as result of his investigations Scott was taken to Modesto, to be held pending further developments. Further suspicion was aroused by the stories of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ramos, whose home is a block or so distant from the scene of the fire. They saw the blaze burst out about 9:30 and saw someone hurry away from the burning structure, with a series of small explosions following. Tracks were found in the field the next morning, tallying with their story. Knife Stab Found; While extremely suspicious, there was nothing very tangible in any of these developments and it was not until an autopsy was performed by Dr. E. G. Allen Wednesday that clinching proof of foul play was found. His examination revealed a knife wound in the heart that was ample to have caused death within a very short interval. He also testified that searing of the wound indicated it had been inflicted before the body was burned. This evidence was submitted to a coroners jury that afternoon and resulted a verdict that the deceased "came to his death. by piercing the heart with a sharp instrument." The inquest was held at the Davis & Evans chapel. being conducted by Coroner George Sovern and Deputy District Attorney Fowler, with William Kennedy State arson inspector, assisting them. Ball, Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Ramos testified at the hearing, the jury being composed of F. E. Douty, Walfrid Knutson, Clifford Knutson, W. J. Pate, Alfred Knutson, C. R. Meacham, C. N. Peckham and J. C. Fiske. A theory that the heart wound might have been caused in dragging the body from the flames was discounted by Ball's testimony, when he said that a long timber had been used into which a heavy spike was driven, the head of the spile being used to catch hold of the body with at a point away from the heart. A puzzling feature of the case was the degree to which the remains were destroyed, the limbs being completely consumed and the torso partly burned. As cremation in a specially designed furnace takes much longer, the theory was advanced that kerosene or other explosive fluid had been used. But the position in which the body was found, across the doorway, does, not fit Into this theory, as the killer would hardly have placed it in such a conspicuous position. Possibility that the doorway served as a draft to make incineration more complete is another theory. Was War Veteran; Records obtained from the Soldiers Home at Yountville by Deputy Coroner J. H. Evans show that McGrath was a volunteer in the Spanish War, serving in Co. 5, 28th Infantry, being discharged in 1901. Following the quizzing of Scott last night, Deputy District Attorney Robert Fowler told The Irrigator that no new developments had occurred but that a murder charge would be filed against the suspect this morning. Menjoulet George 310807 p2 Pioneer West Sider Shot; George Menjoulet of Volta, a life-long resident of that section and a member of one of the old families of the West Side, was accidentally killed Saturday in a shotgun accident, which by a remarkable coincidence happened a quarter of a mile from his birthplace, long since deserted, in Menjoulet canyon, nine miles southwest of Los Banos. Menjoulet had been poisoning squirrel in the canyon, and had carried a light shotgun in the seat of his car. The only reasonable theory seems to be that be had same use for the gun, possibly a shot at a squirrel or snake, and tried to pull it out muzzle foremost, when the hammer caught, lifted slightly and fell discharging the gun. He was hit above the right ear and doubtless instantly killed. Millard Timothy 310515 p1 Timothy Millard Passes Away Monday; Timothy Millard passed away at his home Monday night following a long period of ill-health. A Patterson resident for over ten years past, Millard served one term on the city council. He was a native of New York state, and was eighty years of age. Beside the widow, he is survived by a family of nine children, five of whom are here for the funeral services. They are Mrs. B. L. Stewart and Bruce Millard of Patterson; Mrs. Nellie Morris of Lindsay, Joe Millard of Reno and Frank Millard of Kansas. Two other daughters and a son reside in Kansas and another son, George, is at sea on U.S. Navy duty, and could not be reached. Funeral services will be held at the chapel of Davis & Evans at two o'clock this afternoon, with Rev. C. A. Hedlind presiding. Interment in Del Puerto cemetery will follow. Needham CH 310123 p1 C. H. Needham. Covered Wagon Pioneer Passes; Another gap in the fast thinning ranks of the California pioneers who crossed the plains by the covered wagon route was made Wednesday when Cyrus H. Needham passed away at a San Francisco hospital, following an illness of a year's duration. Needham was but five years old when his family began the trek westward from his native state of Illinois, and they met their share of the hardships that such a trip entailed, with several brushes with hostile Indians, their horses being badly scattered once in a raid. A younger brother, Judge James Carson Needham of Modesto, was born en route at Carson City Nevada, being president of the "Covered Wagon Babies" organization of the state. Arriving in California, the family settled at Maryfield near what is now Palo Alto, but after five years took up a homestead near where Tracy is now, and have been identified with this section ever since. Attending grammar school at Banta and normal school at San Jose, Needham returned to the home ranch to begin farming. In 1889 he married Miss Dora Drace. Three sons were born to them; Guy E. of Oakland and Ray A. And Roy E. of Patterson. In 1918, the family removed to their present ranch northwest of Patterson. Funeral This Afternoon; Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the chapel of Davis & Evans with Dr. T. J. Preston officiating. Interment will be made at Modesto cemetery. Nelson Ellen M 311016 p1 Death of Mrs. Peter Nelson on Saturday; Mrs. Ellen Marie Nelson, wife of Peter Nelson of Sycamore avenue, passed away at a Turlock hospital Saturday evening. She was a native of Sweden, aged 56 years, and is survived by the husband and one son, Woodrow, as well as two sisters, Miss Susie Anderson of San Francisco, who attended the funeral, and a sister in Sweden. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Swedish Mission church with Rev. C. A. Hedlind officiating. Rev. Hedlind had united Mr. and Mrs. Nelson in marriage in 1915 in San Francisco. Interment was made in Del Puerto cemetery with Davis & Evans in charge. Olson Nels 310522 p1 (missing last part (c) Nels Olson Victim of Crash; Mysteriously struck down, Nels Olson, local contractor, was instantly killed Sunday evening almost in front of his Colony home on Las Palmas avenue between Sycamore and Elm. The mishap took place at dusk, shortly before eight o'clock, and although a number of persons wore close by and were on the scene within a few moments, none actually saw the crash nor had a good view of the car involved, nor were any broken fragments left as clues. Olson was drawing a child's express wagon when he was struck, returning from the W. T. Denton place diagonally across the avenue and a short distance east of the Olson home, where be had taken some eggs, the two families being in the custom of joining in shipments to a hatchery. Mrs. Olson had accompanied him and they had chatted with the Dentons for a time but his wife had gone on ahead and Mrs. Denton had also turned away as Olson started back for his house. As she went in the driveway, however, Mrs. Denton noted two cars approaching from the east, she stated. The front car had no lights while the car behind had its lights on. While not closely noting, the front car appeared to be dark in color and the second car she recognized as the business car driven by C. R. Meacham. Meacham. his wife, and nephew, Howard of San Francisco, were returning from the river, the two later being further behind in the Meacham sedan. A moment later the crash was heard, in the James Kvech place, immediately opposite Olson's the family declared it sounded like two cars colliding, while Mrs. Olson. who had reached the house by that time, recognized the sound caused by hitting the express wagon, and ran out and so the first to reach her husband. In the meantime, Meacham stated that he had a flash of something by the side of the road as he passed and had stopped as quickly as possible and returned, arriving almost at the same time as Mrs. Olson. Others were shortly behind and Meacham, his nephew, and Kvech carried the remains into the Olson home. Hurled 33 Feet; Reconstruction of the accident by traffic officers later showed that Olson had been walking on the surfaced highway facing eastbound traffic, the correct side for a pedestrian. Marks left by the wheels of the express wagon as it was run over fixed the spot, a foot or so inside the paved surface, although it could not be determined what Olson's relative position was. The body was hurled 33 feet from the marks left by the wagon. A gaping hole in the skull had caused instant death, other injuries not being critical. Widespread combing of the Colony and vicinity was started by the Traffic Department officers under Captain Al Morrison Monday, but although several were under suspicion they were proved guilty of only minor offenses, and no developments occurred until Meacham was haled to Modesto Monday evening by Morrison and his car impounded. Here a thorough quiz was given him by representatives of the coroner's sheriff's and district attorney's office, but nothing developed to change Meacham's story. Intensive investigation continued, however, culminating in the dramatic revelations made at last night's inquest. Olson Nels 310522 p2 Funeral Services Field Yesterday for Olson; Funeral services for the late Nels Olson were held yesterday afternoon from the Davis and Evans Funeral Chapel and were very largely attended. Dr. T. J. Preston handled the service, which was followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery. The deceased was held in high esteem in the community which has been his home for thirteen years past and his tragic death has occasioned general expressions of regret. A native of Denmark, Olson was almost 66 years of age. He came to this country at the age of 17 and resided in the Middle West the major part of his life, coming to Patterson in 1918. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. A. Martinson of Oildale and Mrs. ?? Park of Lincoln, Nebraska; one son Harold of Patterson; and two grandchildren, James Glotfety and Kathryn Park. Three brothers residing in Denmark and one sister in Nebraska also survive him. Mr. And Mrs. Martinson and Mrs. Park came here for the funeral, as did a niece, Mrs. Charles Carrol of Los Angeles. Pammel LH MD 310327 p1 Father of Mrs. Ray Needham Dies on Train; Dr. L. H. Pammel, father of Mrs Roy Needham, passed away on an overland train crossing Nevada Monday, according to a wire received from Ogden Monday. Accompanied by Mrs. Pammel, the deceased had left Sunday after a six weeks visit with his daughter here. He was quite ill with heart trouble during his stay and the strain of travel proved too much for him. The remains were taken on to the family home at Ames, Iowa, for interment. Dr. Pammel was a botanist of national renown, having headed that department at Iowa State Agricultural College at Ames for 40 years past, and, he is widely known for his achievement in that field. An Iowa. state park was recently christened in his honor. He was 68 years of age, and is survived by five daughters and one son. Parnell Emerald 310213 p3 Emerald Parnell Early Pioneer, Passes Friday; A resident of the Vernalis section almost continuously for sixty-three years past, Emerald Parnell passed away Friday at his home, further thinning the ranks of the real pioneers of the West Side. It is doubtful if many can be found to equal his record for continuous residence in this area. Coming to the West Side as a boy of twelve when his parents settled here in 1868, Parnell has resided here ever since with the single exception for a short Interval spent in Stockton a number of years ago. Funeral services were held at Modesto morning, being largely attended from this section. Interment was made in Grayson cemetery. The deceased was 75 years of age and is survived by the widow, Mrs. Ella Parnell; a daughter Mrs. Lottie Zimmerman of Palo Alto and a brother, Jesse Parnell of Stockton. Paulsen Carl P 310109 p7 Crash Fatal to Paulsen; Second Fatality Results From Crossing Smash Near Vernalis Funeral services were held at Newman yesterday afternoon for Carl Paulsen, exactly two weeks after the same offices were performed for his late wife, Meta Paulsen, both fatalities resulting from the railroad crossing smash near Vernalis on December 14th, when Mrs. Paulsen. was instantly killed and her husband fatally injured. Mr. Paulsen has been at a Turlock hospital. He rallied for a time, and up to a few days ago there were times when strong hopes were entertained for his recovery, but his age was against him and he gradually weakened until the end came Monday evening. Penwell HE 310814 p3 Passes Away; H. E. PenwelI of Santa Cruz, who has been making visits here for many years tuning pianos, passed away recently at his home, according to word received by friends here. Redmond Hattie 310731 p1 Former Local Woman Passes; Funeral services were held at Salinas Monday for Mrs. Hattie Redmond, pioneer of that section, and the widow of Edward Redman. She made her home here at the Oak Flat ranch, operated by Redmond and Braren, for a number of years and has since resided with her daughter, Mrs. Olaf Braren, in the Tracy section. She was the mother of Ray Redmond also, formerly here but now of Salinas. Roessler George 310501 p1 Old-timer Hangs Self at Cabin at Grayson; George Roessler, well known as a blacksmith at various West Side points for many years's past, committed suicide by hanging himself in his cabin at Grayson yesterday morning. The remains were discovered by John Brannon, a neighbor, about ten a. m. Roessler had run a rope through a rafter to suspend himself from, the body being but a couple of inches off the floor. Deputy Coroner J. H. Evans was notified and he summoned Coroner George Sovern and representatives from the sheriff's office to check up on the matter, which was held to be a plain case of suicide. Roessler was the step-father of Bud Anderson of Patterson, but had no other relatives in this section. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Roessler George 310508 p1 Hold Services for Roessler; Funeral service for George Roessler, who committed suicide in his Grayson cabin last week, were held at the Davis & Evans chapel Saturday with Dr. T. J. Preston officiating. The remains were buried in Del Puerto cemetery. See Raymond 311106 p7 Hotel Man Dead In Newman Fire; Newman, Nov 5 - Raymond See, proprietor of the Commercial Hotel on Front Street, died in a fire that ruined his building yesterday morning. Two pistol shots were heard by policemen at the jail nearby, who ran out and saw the hotel building in flames. The men rushed to the building and ascended the stairs. They got as far as the door or the two-room apartment at the front occupied by the proprietor, Raymond See, but on opening the door flames and smoke poured out and it was impossible to enter the room. The alarm was turned in and the firemen responded promptly and handled the fire in an efficient manner, quenching the flames in half an hour or so, but the large frame building was a total wreck. The hotel building was the property of Andrew Jensen. It probably cost $8000 or $10,000 to build, and was partially covered by insurance. Inquest Not Yet Arranged; Plans for the Coroner's inquest are not yet announced, and it may not be held immediately. The officials evidently consider the matter one of mystery and will not act hastily. Sheriff Hogin and several of his aids were on the ground yesterday looking into the case. First Impression Is Suicide; The first impression accepted, is that See simply decided that his many troubles had no solution but suicide, and there is plenty of reason to justify it. His place of business was in bad repute; he had been several times arrested for liquor law violations, the last being Friday of last week, when Chief of Police Ames, with Officers Parker and Hauser. made a raid on the hotel and See was arrested and put under a $500 bond to appear for trial. There were currents reports that padlocking awaited later. Family Trouble Add to Depression; Beside this, See was having difficulties with his wife, who left the city a couple of weeks ago. See went to the officers with complaints against her, saying that she had emptied the joint safe deposit box and also taken his car and sold it, but he was so intoxicated when making the complaint that it was impossible to accept his statements as rational, and he was told to sober up and come back. Post Mortem Causes Question; A post mortem conducted yesterday afternoon by Drs. Roscoe and Albert, however, distinctly weakened the suicide theory, when the physicians reported no evidence of injury from gunshot wounds, and that the lungs showed injury from inhalation of flame are smoke, indicating that the fire, not a shot, had ended See's life. That one shot had been fired, however, seemed at least probable, from the discovery in the room of a revolver, believed to have been the property of the dead man, which contained three empty shells. Only one, according to Chief Ames, showed the print of a firing pin, and it probable that the others were discharged by heat. It is also possible that the marked shell had been previously fired, so the whole matter remains conjectural. One suggestion is that See, who had seemed on the verge of delirium, fired the shot at imaginary enemies, though it is difficult to account for the fire on that basis. Sequira Rosy 310220 p7 Passes Away at French Camp; Miss Rosy Sequeira, former Paterson resident, but later residing at Tracy, passed away at the French camp hospital Wednesday. She was 23 years of age. Mrs. Emil Mattos, a sister, is the only local surviving relative. Rosary services were held at the Davis & Evans chapel last evening, followed by funeral services this morning from Sacred Heart church with interment at Newman cemetery. Signorotti Ms Felix 310417 p1 Mrs. Signorotti Passes Away at City Hospital; Mrs. Felix Signorotti passed away at a San Francisco hospital early Monday morning fo1lowing a long illness from cancer. She had been receiving hospital treatment for several months and an operation was resorted to last week but to no avail. The deceased was a native of Switzerland, aged 44 years, and is survived by her husband; four daughters; Hazel, Alma, Laura and Rose, and one son, Herbert. One brother and sister also survive the deceased and her mother is living in Switzerland. Funeral services were held yesterday morning from the Modesto Catholic church, and were very largely attended by friends from all over the county, a large number going over from Patterson. Interment was in the family plot at Modesto. Silveira FA 310206 p1 F. A. Silveira Passes Monday; Funeral services were held yesterday at 10:30 at the Crows Landing Catholic church for Felix A. Silveira, who passed away from heart trouble after a long illness on Monday, aged 73 years. Mr. Silveira has conducted the gas station and store on the Crows Landing-Modesto road commonly known for many years as Thompson's Store, from a former proprietor. He is survived by his wife, Emily Silveira, and a daughter, Evelyn. Smith Lizzie A 310626 p2 Early-day Pioneer Passes Away Saturday; Mrs. Lizzie A. Smith, mother of Mrs. Ralph Zacharias, passed away at the Zacharias home early Saturday morning, a heart attack being the cause. Mrs. Smith was a pioneer native daughter, being born in San Francisco in1853. Her parents were 49'ers, coming to California in the gold rush. In later years the family home has been at Walnut Creek, but she has resided with her daughter here for the past year. The remains were sent to Walnut Creek Monday by Davis & Evans, where funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church there, with Rev. Lynn, formerly of Crows Landing, officiating. The remains were interred in Alamo cemetery. Beside Mrs. Zacharias, two sons survive; Frank H of Belvedere, and Horatio of Manila, P.I. Smith Mr 311113 p1 Worker Dies as He Stands in Field; An itinerant workman, known only by the name of Smith, passed away Tuesday afternoon while he was laboring on the J. H. Ramos place, an hour or so after he had been hired. While reported to have been around this section for a couple of years past, nothing could be learned yesterday of his antecedents and Deputy Coroner J. H. Evans is holding the remains, pending possible uncovering of more data. He was about 60 years of age. Death was due to a cerebral hemorrhage. Swall Charles 310313 p1 Passes Suddenly from Heart Attack; Stricken suddenly by a heart attack, Charles Swall of Modesto passed away at his local ranch, four miles north on the highway, Tuesday morning. He was preparing to go to work in the fields when the fatal attack occurred. While the ranch was in charge of his son-in-law, K.G. Stark, Swall came over from Modesto as needed to aid in operating it. The deceased was a real West Side pioneer, coming to the section where Tracy now is as a boy of 2. In his later boyhood, the family removed to the southern part of the state, but he always retained his liking for the West Side and returned here in 1916 to develop the ranch just north of the Colony. He was 66 years of age and a native of Illinois. Beside Mrs. Stark, five other daughters and five sons survive him, as well as seventeen grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Shannon parlors at Modesto Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with interment in the Modesto cemetery. Taylor George K 310327 p1 Old-time Grayson Resident Passes; The remains of George K. Taylor for the past thirty years or so a Grayson resident, were interred in the Grayson cemetery Monday. Taylor passed away last week at Modesto. He was 82 years of age. His death marks the breaking of a link with the old days when Grayson was more than a memory. Coming to the river town near the start of the present century, he was employed by Charley Taylor, saloon keeper of the time, and after the latter passed away, he continued the business. Tiedemann Ms Carl 310515 p1 Death of Mrs. C. Tiedemann; Mrs. Carl Tiedemann, wife of the former Vernalis ranch owner, passed away at her Oakland home last week at the age of 80 years. The family had resided on the Vernalis property for over 25 years past, until i ts sale last fall when they moved to Oakland to make their home. Beside the husband, four daughters and two sons survive her. Thoming Charles 311106 p1 Brother Passes; Funeral services were held at Tracy Saturday for Charles Thoming of Hanford, a brother of George Thoming of Patterson. Jacob Thoming and Mrs. Frank Huck of Tracy and Mrs. Dora Chemity at Stockton are other surviving brothers and sisters. Wing Ella 310619 p2 Sudden Death of Mrs. Ella Wing; Mrs. Ella Wing, a pioneer resident of Patterson, passed away suddenly some time during Saturday night. Her death was discovered Sunday noon when her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Hood, and Mr. Hood, called at her South Third street home and found the door locked. On obtaining an entrance they found the remains Wilson Darrell 311030 p1 Child Crushed to Death by Huge Iron Ring; His head crushed under a huge steel ring which toppled over on him while he was playing with it, little Darrell Wilson, 4-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Wilson, El Solyo ranch residents, was fatally injured last Thursday. The accident occurred at the scene of the Hetch-Hetchy pipe-laying operations, which cross the ranch. The big ring was used in transporting the pipe, and is over five feet in diameter. It was standing upright when the Wilson boy and a playmate, 7-year old Calvin Eldridge, started it rolling in some manner. They ran alongside it as it rolled, while two construction employees nearby raced to reach them, sensing the danger ahead. But the ring toppled over before they reached the boys, pinning Darrell down and fracturing his skull. He died before he could be taken to a Modesto hospital.