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AH SUN
Placer Herald (Auburn), 12-17-1892
Murder – A Chinaman Falls a Victim to
the Fiendishness of a Countryman
As Gus Vollerson, who works for Hector
down near Rattlesnake Bar, was out last Sunday morning to see about some
horses, he came across a good Chinaman (all dead Chinese are good) lying
in the field of the Miller place not far from some Chinese cabins. A
hasty glance told him that the Chinaman had been murdered. He returned
home, hitched up his horse and cart, and came to Auburn where he
notified the sheriff and the coroner of his discovery. Those officials
repaired to the scene of the tragedy. They found the dead man as
described, his head was cut as though with an ax, his neck was cut as
though with a knife, and there was a bullet hole through his heart. He
might have been dead two or three days, just how long it was impossible
to tell. All the surroundings indicated that there had been a desperate
and bloody fight. There was blood in the cabin, on the bed clothes, in
patches on the ground, and the dead man was smeared with it. The name of
the dead man was Ah Sun. Near where he lived in another cabin, there
resided an elderly Chinaman by the name of Te Chung. They were employed
by Sherman on his ranch, and both belonged to the See Yep company. It is
evident that those two Chinamen had a falling out with the bloody and
fatal result indicated. Te Chung was not to be found. Whether he also
received a fatal wound and crawled off somewhere and died is not yet
known. The officers believe he must be more or less cut up from the
fray, and that wounded and sore, he’s concealed in some of the many
Chinese camps in that section of the county. They have scoured the
country in a diligent search for him, dead or alive, but so far have
obtained no clue to his whereabouts. The Coroner’s Jury, after
investigating the matter, found that Ah Sun came to his death in the
manner we have indicated at the hands of a party or parties to the said
jury unknown. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
ALBEE, HENRY F.
Lincoln News-Messenger, 6-12-1914
H. F. Albee, Long Treasurer of Placer
County, Passes at Age of 85
H. F. Albee, who has lived for the last
two years with his son-in-law, M. N. Williamson, on the upper Stockton
Road below Sacramento, died Wednesday at 1:00 o’clock. Albee’s career in
California was a long one. He came to the state by water in 1852,
settled at Rattlesnake Bar, and mined along the American River. A few
years later, he went to Yreka and continued his mining. From there he
went to Oregon where he entered into the cattle business. During this
period the Modoc uprising took place, and Albee was closely connected
with the affair. A short time later Albee entered the mercantile
business, first at Newcastle and later in Penryn. Here he entered on a
political career, serving one unexpired term as treasurer of Placer
County. On the completion of this term, Albee was elected to two full
terms for the same office, and three years ago retired with the honor of
having been the oldest treasurer in the state. Albee was born in 1829
and if he had lived until the 19th of next December, he would
have been 85 years old. He was beloved throughout Placer County and
known to every man and woman for the prominent part he played in the
public life of a country that has contributed so much to the picturesque
side of California history. In honor of this man, the flags in Penryn
were hung at half mast on the announcement of his death. H. F. Albee was
known to say that a miner was rich one week and broke the next. When he
quit the business, he had two twenty dollar gold pieces and said, “By
George, I’ll keep them.” The remains will be sent to Penryn Sunday, and
services will be held at the Newcastle Cemetery. Three children survive
Mr. Albee: Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. W. T. Small of Dunsmuir, and Charles W.
Albee. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
ALDRICH, GEORGE D.
Placer Herald (Auburn), 4-30-1887
Passing Away – One of Placer’s Pioneer
and Prominent Citizens Laid to Rest
After an illness of nearly two years,
George D. Aldrich, another old-time Californian, having come to this
state in 1853, died at his home in Lincoln last Monday. Mr. Aldrich was
a native of New Hampshire but lived some time in Illinois before coming
to California. On arriving in this state, Mr. Aldrich settled at
Virginiatown in this county, then a thrifty mining camp and, being well
education and having an abundant supply of natural ability and business
tact, he soon became prominent in the mining and commercial interests of
the county. For years he conducted the leading store of Virginiatown,
and at his death he owned the largest mercantile house in the town
Lincoln, if not in the county. During the building of the railroad, he
had a store also at Gold Run. Being naturally energetic and
enterprising, Mr. Aldrich engaged in many enterprises outside of his
mercantile business, and in most of his ventures was successful. He died
possessed of a competency. He was never married and therefore leaves
neither wife nor child to inherit his estate. He was a prominent member
of Valley Lodge, No. 107, IOOF of Lincoln and was also a member of the
Chosen Friends. His remains were buried last Wednesday at Manzanita
Grove under the auspices of the Odd Fellows Fraternity, and the funeral
proclaimed the wide acquaintance and great popularity of the deceased.
It was largely attended by people from near and far, and is said to have
been one of the largest ever seen in the county. The number of carriages
that formed the line to the cemetery is estimated at about 200.
[Submitted by K. Marynik]
ALLEN, WILLIAM S.
Lincoln News-Messenger, 3-6-1914
Death of a Good Man
Following an illness which began about six
years ago, William S. Allen died at his home in Lincoln last Saturday.
Mr. Allen’s illness did not become acute until six months ago when he
was compelled to give up his position as foreman at the pottery works of
Gladding, McBean & Co. in the pottery department, a position he had held
for over thirty-four years, and it is said that no man in this
particular branch of the great works had a more intimate knowledge of
the intricate cabinet, a special wood-work required in all of the
mechanical departments of the pottery, than W. S. Allen. And he was not
only valued as an employee, but beloved by all of his fellow workmen.
Few men ever worked in the pottery who were more affectionately esteemed
than W. S. Allen. W. S. Allen was good and true – a man who was honest
to the core, true to every obligation, and faithful to every trust
reposed in him. In his prime, he was an active and energetic man, both
mentally and physically, giving liberally of his time, money, and
sympathy for any worthy movement. He was a city trustee, school trustee,
and a very active member of the local fire department until failing
health prevented him from further activity. In religion he early
developed the habit of weighing things in the balance of reason,
discarding that which to him did not harmonize with the Creator’s plan
as he saw God’s laws in the big book of nature. He believed in doing
good for humanity’s sake. His convictions, whether right or wrong, were
honest and sincere, resulting from much careful study and analysis on
his part, and with which he calmly met his fate. He was a devoted, kind
and indulgent husband, a tender father, and to his friends the soul of
good fellowship. But greatest of all – he was a man, and as a man it is
to those near who knew him best must contemplate him. He believed in the
fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. He was honest, upright,
and charitable – a man who did right according to his honest convictions
– a man who was loving, kind, and true to his family, faithful to his
friends and respected by all who knew him. Deceased came to Lincoln
about 37 years ago. He was a native in Indiana and 65 years, ten months,
and eight days old. He is survived by a widow, Mrs. Louise Allen; a
daughter, Mrs. Henry Brown of San Francisco; two brothers, R. G. and
Edward Allen of Lincoln; and five sisters as follows: Mrs. Wm. Sparks of
Lincoln, Mrs. T. L. Coffey of Santa Rosa, Mrs. Shockey of Sacramento,
Mrs. Laura Stillwagon of Kansas, and Mrs. Kells of Iowa. Many other
distant relatives survive him. Funeral services were held from his late
residence Monday afternoon, Rev. Singer of San Francisco and Rev.
Brereton of Lincoln officiated. The funeral was under the auspices of
the Odd Fellows, of which he had been a member for many years. The body
was taken to Sacramento for cremation. In the death of W. S. Allen,
Lincoln sustains the loss of one of its truest, noblest, and best
citizens – a man of strong opinions – but every ready to help a worthy
cause, a man of generous impulses – a man who helped to make Lincoln the
splendid little city it is today, and in whose death all may justly
mourn. Mr. Allen was a veteran of the Indian War, being in the immortal
Custer’s command. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
BALLENGER, JOHN
Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Friday,
9-13-1872
Killer—Last Saturday night at Alta,
some miles up the railroad, John Ballenger from Dutch Flat was playing a
game of cards with a resident of that place and lost about $100. He
borrowed ten dollars from John Wright, saloon keeper, played again and
lost. The party with whom he was playing returned him some thirty
dollars. Wright then asked him for his ten dollars. Ballenger said he
would pay him when he was ready – that he didn’t know if he would ever
pay him. Wright then ordered him out of the house, when Ballenger walked
off, saying, “I will fix you.” He got his rifle, returned toward
Wright’s house, hid the rifle and then entered the saloon. Wright again
ordered him out, when Ballenger went and got his rifle, and as he was
coming towards the saloon, no doubt with the intention of killing
Wright, the latter fired from a shotgun through the window and killed
Ballenger. Mr. Wright was arrested, examined, and held to await the
action of the Grand Jury. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
BEARD, ANDREW J.
Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday,
1-21-1874
Sudden Death—On Sunday morning,
Andrew J. Beard, an old and highly esteemed citizen of Township No. 9,
died very suddenly, the cause being an apoplectic fit. Mr. Beard has for
the past six or seven years been in the employ of the Bear River Ditch
Company, and one of his duties was to turn the water on and off from the
reservoirs. On Saturday morning between four and five o’clock, he went
to the Kentucky Reservoir situated about five miles below Newcastle and
near the Franklin House, for the purpose of turning on the water as
usual, but did not open the gate. About eleven o’clock, some Chinamen
who had been using the water, failing to get it that day, visited the
reservoir to find out what the trouble was and found Mr. Beard lying on
the bank, frothing at the mouth and unconscious. He was immediately
taken to his house; medical attendance procured and everything possible
was done for his relief but without avail. He died on Sunday morning
about two o’clock. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
BECKMAN, CONRAD
Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Friday,
12-27-1872 & 1-3-1873
Killed—Just as we go to press, we
learn that Conrad Beckman, Supervisor of District No. 3, on Tuesday
night accidentally fell over the bank of a mining claim at Forest Hill,
a distance of eighty feet, killing him instantly.
Conrad Beckman
In the last issue of the Argus, we
stated that it was reported the Conrad Beckman, Supervisor of Revenue
District No. 3, had met with an accident which cost him his life, but up
to the time of going to press we were unable to obtain any particulars.
Since then, the Herald and Sacramento papers have given
particulars. We have been furnished by Chas. Fett, Esq. of Forest Hill
with the following synopsis of the history of the deceased: Mr. Beckman
was born in Mecklinburg, Germany, on the 7th of February,
1833, and emigrated to New York in the year 1852 and came from there to
California in 1856. He was engaged for some time at San Francisco in the
grocery business, but in the year 1858, like many others, started for
Frazier River and there met with the usual success of those who went
upon that “wild goose chase.” Upon his return, he had the misfortune to
be shipwrecked near the Farralone Islands, but finally, after having
undergone hardships and privations that could not have been borne by one
less robust, he arrived again at San Francisco, having lost everything
he possessed—the only covering he had on to protect his body from the
ocean storms and the public gaze being a piece of an old blanket. He
than went to Mexico and returned to San Francisco in 1860, forming a
partnership with Jacob Schmitt in the grocery business at Forest Hill.
He remained in business until 1862 when he sold out and went to mining,
and although he has not remained permanently at Forest Hill, he always
considered that his home and retained his mining interests at that
place. In 1863 he was in Central America where he had a grist-mill; he
resided for some time in Virginia City, Nevada, and for a short time in
one of the northern counties of this state. He has no relatives in this
country, except a nephew who resides in Kansas who, it is expected, will
come here for the purpose of settling up the estate. Mr. Beckman had
received a fine classical education, speaking fluently the German,
French, Spanish, and English languages; he was a thorough business man
and a polished gentleman. His remains were taken to Sacramento and on
Saturday last were interred in the lot of Jacob Gruhler in the City
Cemetery. The Harmonic Society attested their appreciation of his worth
by attending his funeral in a body and singing a dirge at his grave. Mr.
B. was engaged to be married to Miss Pauline Gruhler of Sacramento, an
estimable and worthy young lady, a daughter of Jacob Gruhler, and the
nuptials were to have been celebrated within a month. At the time of his
death, Mr. Beckman was one of the Supervisors of Placer County,
representing the third district, and it will be hard to find a person in
the district who will be as acceptable to the people for the position
made vacant as was the deceased. His views on the railroad questions
tallied exactly with the opinions of the people of the county, and his
honesty was unquestioned. No one will ever make the accusation “that he
was subsidized.” [Submitted by K. Marynik]
BREESE, MARY nee MATTHEWS
Placer Herald (Auburn), 2-12-1898
Mrs. M. M. Breese
Mrs. Mary Matthews Breese died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. J. W. McCormick, on Sunday last. She was a native
of Wales and 69 years of age. She came to this country when quite young,
locating in Pennsylvania where she was married in 1848 to Richard
Breese. In 1858 Mr. and Mrs. Breese came to California, and in 1877 they
settled in Roseville where Mr. Breese died in 1881. Ten years later,
Mrs. Breese came to Auburn, and she has resided here ever since with her
daughter, Mrs. McCormick. Mrs. Breese leaves, besides her daughter,
three sisters, two brothers, and six grandchildren. The funeral was held
from her late residence Wednesday afternoon, Revs. Wythe and Chisholm
officiating. The pallbearers were W. R. Author, J. W. Morgan, H. C.
Herrill, G. T. Noe, C. R. Hogan, and H. H. Buhring. Interment in IOOF
Cemetery. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
BRIGHAM, L. W.
Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), 9-22-1877
Death—Wednesday morning L. W.
Brigham was found lying in bed in an insensible condition by the
proprietor of Trott’s Hotel, Rocklin, and about noon he died. He was
about thirty-three years of age and a nephew of C. A. Brigham of the
Pacific Granite Company. He had been drinking deeply of late and ended
his troubles, it appears with morphine. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
BRISTOW, JOHN
Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday,
8-29-1874
Death of Capt. Bristow
Capt. John Bristow, an old citizen of this
county, died suddenly at his cabin near Roseville last Tuesday evening
in the 73rd year of his age. About four o’clock, a boy
passing saw him sitting in his chair and apparently suffering greatly.
To the inquiries of the lad no answer was returned beyond a groan. The
boy immediately ran for Dr. Taylor who, in a few minutes arrived, only
to find Bristow dead. An inquest elicited no facts further than the
opinion of the physician that he died from congestion of the lungs.
Capt. Bristow has been a man of some consequence and but a few years ago
was in comfortable circumstances, but as old age crept on, his means
became scattered and lately he has lived in comparative poverty. The
present Secretary of the Treasury is his nephew, but the old man as he
fell into poverty quit corresponding with his family in Kentucky, and
they had lost track of him entirely. A few months ago, W. B. Lyon, the
former editor of the Argus, wrote a line to Hon. B. V. Bristow,
telling him of his uncle’s whereabouts and condition. In due time, he
received a replying, thanking him heartily for the information and
enclosing a draft for a hundred dollars, adding that his wants should be
supplied as long as he lived. Capt. Bristow preferred spending the
remainder of his days here to returning to his old home and has lived
quite alone in his unpretending cabin in the edge of Roseville, dying at
last unattended by friend or acquaintance. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
BRYAN, WILLIAM
Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday,
3-15-1873
Found Dead—On Wednesday afternoon
last, a boy named Nelson residing at Rocklin, while hunting for his
cows, discovered the body of a man named William Bryan lying under the
shade of a small tree about a quarter of a mile from town. From
appearances, he had laid down, taken a dose of medicine from a bottle he
had with him, and died without a struggle. Bryan had been ill for some
time past. The body of deceased was taken to the residence of his
brother. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
CONSTABLE, CHARLES
Placer Herald (Auburn), 4-30-1887
Passing Away – One of Placer’s Pioneer
and Prominent Citizens Laid to Rest
Charles Constable, one of California’s
pioneers who came to this state in 1849 and to Placer County in 1850,
died after a protracted illness at the Borland Hotel in Auburn last
Monday. Mr. Constable was a native of England but crossed the ocean to
America at the age of thirteen. He came to this state from Pennsylvania.
Soon after going to Todd’s Valley, he associated himself with A. A.
Pond. They made money, and for many years the firm name of Pond &
Constable was among the most prominent mining men of Placer County. With
the collapse of hydraulic mining, their fortune begun to wane and in the
struggle, their vast property became encumbered and finally lost. Mr.
Pond did not long survive their misfortune, and for several years Mr.
Constable has been an invalid. Deceased leaves a brother and sister, now
residents of Todd’s Valley. His remains were interred in Sacramento on
Tuesday by the side of his wife who died some six years ago. [Submitted
by K. Marynik]
CRAMER, WILLIAM
Placer Herald (Auburn), Saturday,
8-10-1901
The Silent Reaper – William Cramer
William Cramer was discovered lying on the
roadside near the Chinese cemetery Saturday evening last. He was first
noticed by Oscar Wilson and Geo. Wells. Later he was noticed by Jerry
Sullivan and George Walters. They found him in bad shape and made it up
between them to take him home. Accordingly, Walters came to town with
the Wolf mail and Sullivan went home to relieve himself of his team.
When they returned, the old man was dead. Coroner Burns held an inquest,
and everything points to a death by natural causes. On his way out of
town, he stopped at Steve Holmes’ and called for a glass of water,
saying he was not feeling well. He evidently had gotten as far as the
cemetery, and still feeling unwell, concluded to get out of his buggy
and lie down till he felt better. His horse was tied, and a sack was
under his head. William Cramer was ann old timer, having resided in the
Lone Star District for many years. He was considered an upright man and
a good citizen. An invalid wife, a son (William Jr.), and a stepson
(Julius) survive him. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from
Crowell’s Undertaking Parlors, with the following as pall bearers: Jerry
Sullivan, W. F. Dependener, Oscar Wilson, George Walters, Chas. Oest,
and H. P. Hansen. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
CRANAGE, WILLIAM ANSLOW
Placer Herald (Auburn), Saturday,
8-10-1901
The Silent Reaper – William Anslow
Cranage
At Brushy Mining District near Forest Hill
on Friday evening last, William A. Cranage passed to the silent beyond.
Deceased suffered a paralytic stroke two or three months ago, from the
effects of which he never recovered. His wife preceded him to the grave
on the 23d of February last. Deceased was a native of England, aged
about 78 years, and had been a resident of the Forest Hill Divide for a
long time. He was a mining partner of Joseph Federer’s for many years.
Mr. Cranage was a No. 1 citizen. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
CREVELING, CHARLEY
Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Friday,
12-27-1872
Death—A sad accident occurred in
Gold Run yesterday. A son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Creveling, while skating
on Canyon Creek, fell through the ice and was drowned. It appears that
the tailings from the Pacific and Union claims form a dam where they run
into Canyon Creek, and above is quite a pond, very deep, which the cold
weather of the past few nights had slightly frozen over. Young Creveling
and a son of James Holmes were skating there, and Creveling, getting too
near the upper end where the current had prevented it freezing very
strong, fell through. Young Holmes at first tried to help him out but,
not succeeding, ran for assistance, leaving poor Charley clinging to the
lee. When help arrived, he had disappeared. The body was recovered by
dragging the pond. The water was about 40 feet deep. The occurrence has
cast a gloom over the community as Charley was a promising boy and a
general favorite. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
DRURY, JOHN W.
Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday,
6-21-1873
Sudden Death—On last Friday John W.
Drury, one of the oldest residents of Placer County, died very suddenly
at his ranch near Damascus of apoplexy. Deceased was well and favorably
known on the Forest Hill, Michigan Bluff, and Iowa Hill divides, having
resided in that vicinity for about twenty years. His remains were
followed to the cemetery at Michigan Bluff and there interred by the
Masonic fraternity of which order he was a highly esteemed and exemplary
member. Brethren from Iowa Hill, Forest Hill, Damascus, and Last Chance
were in attendance. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
GAGE, LEWIS C.
Lincoln News-Messenger, 5-1-1914
Death of L. C. Gage
This community was inexpressibly shocked
and pained last Saturday to learn of the sudden and entirely unexpected
death of L. C. Gage at his home in Fruitvale. He worked Friday and went
to bed as usual, sleeping well. In the early morning when his wife tried
to awaken him, he was beyond earthly aid. A doctor was hastily called,
but he had passed into that sleep which knows no waking. In the death of
L. C. Gage, the Fruitvale district loses one of its very best and most
influential citizens – a man who was closely and actively identified
with the beginnings and development of this beautiful and rich fruit
district tributary to Lincoln. Mr. Gage was born in Sacramento 59 years
ago and was one of the early-day printers on the old Sacramento Union
long before “copy” was fed to the greedy maw of the type-setting machine
– an early-day “comp,” to use the vernacular of the “pioneer print” of
today. Mr. Gage was wont to grow reminiscent in talking with the writer
of his early life amid the scenes of the old-time cases and fumes of
printer’s ink and lamp black. Subsequently, Mr. Gage became a successful
school teacher and was principal of several schools in Placer and other
counties. Later he engaged in farming in Fruitvale, his occupation at
the time of his death. Mr. Gage always took an active part in
educational affairs and was elected a member of the Lincoln Union High
School Board when the district was formed, a position he continued to
hold and at the time of his death he was president of the Board. He was
a most faithful, honest, and conscientious member of the Board, never
missed a meeting, and the splendid high school Lincoln now has is
largely the result of his mental industry and faithful efforts. He was
an honest, upright man, a good neighbor, true friend, and kind and
indulgent husband and father – a man who commanded the respect of all
sects and classes of people, as the large attendance at his funeral
fully verified. He leaves a wife and four children; three sons and one
daughter. The funeral was held Monday from his late residence, Rev. John
Brereton officiating. The high school was closed Monday out of respect
to his memory, and there were many floral pieces in token of loving
remembrance from the students of the high school, the faculty, and many
friends and neighbors. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
GREEN, JOHN
Placer Herald (Auburn), 11-19-1892
Death of John Green – Auburn and Placer
County Loses Another Good Citizen
John Green died suddenly last Saturday
morning at his home in the southern part of Auburn. Mr. Green was sick
but a very short time, having voted on election day. It is not known the
exact cause of his death, but the supposition is that it was a stroke of
paralysis. Deceased was 70 years of age. Mr. Green was an old settler, a
good man, and a good citizen. He was a native of Sweden and followed the
sea before coming to Auburn. After mining and teaming in this vicinity
for some time, he established the old “Crescent City Hotel” and has
resided on the premises every since. He was married in 1859 to Miss
Leona Fisher. In 1879 his wife died, leaving to the care of her husband
eight small children, one of which was soon after laid in the grave with
its mother. The rest – William Green of Sacramento, Mrs. N. D. Sickels
of San Francisco, and Ferdinand, Tillie, Clara, Hannah, and Eddie – are
all living and grown up. Mr. Green leaves behind considerable property,
and by his will has named his eldest son William as executor. The
funeral ceremonies were held at the family residence last Sunday
afternoon by the Rev. Mr. Buxton. The Hussar Band headed the funeral
procession to the grave. Here the burial services were conducted by the
Chosen Friends, of which order he was a member. Messrs S. M. Stevens,
Wm. Dunlap, J. N. McCormick, and Henry Stone acted as pall bearers.
[Submitted by K. Marynik]
GRIMES, AGNES nee FULLER
Lincoln News-Messenger, 3-27-1914
Death of a Good Woman
After a lingering illness during six
months of which she was confined to her bed, Mrs. Amos Grimes, formerly
Miss Agnes Fuller, died at her home in Sacramento, March 24. Deceased
was born and reared in Lincoln and spent all of her girlhood days here.
She was 42 years, eleven months, and one day old, and was the youngest
child of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fuller, now deceased, who were among the
earliest pioneers of western Placer and helped to build and make the
history of this section of Placer County. The last services were held at
the grave in Odd Fellows Cemetery Thursday afternoon, the remains having
been brought from Sacramento, Rev. John Brereton officiating. Songs were
touchingly rendered by the Congregational Church choir. The flowers were
many and beautiful but not more beautiful that the face that rested so
peacefully among them. For the Sabbath of earth she now enjoys the
never-ending Sabbath of heaven. She waits your coming and watches near
the gate. Her gentle ways made sunshine in shady places. If strangers
felt the charm of her rare courtesy and joyous sunny temperament, how
much more so the members of her own household upon whom she lavished all
the sweet earnestness and loving care of her mind and nature. Strong and
patient was the influence of this loving heart which gave of its gifts
so generously. Her life was gentle but, like the still waters, it was
deep. In her heart of hearts, she carried those she loved, her step
never failed in ministering unto, caring for, her hand was never weary,
waiting upon those who were in any way dependent upon her. It is
difficult to pay a fitting tribute to the memory so noble a woman – one
whose everyday life was embellished by the charming and loving
attributes of her sex. No one was more willing to aid the suffering and
cheer the desponding. The great destroyer had placed his signet on her
brow, and today in Lincoln especially, hundreds who loved her living
mourn her dead. Deceased is survived by a husband and three children;
two sisters, Mrs. Anna Ketchum and Mrs. Herman Lohse; three brothers, R.
N. Fuller, Harry Fuller and Charles Fuller; and other relatives, all of
whom have our sincere sympathy in their great bereavement. [Submitted by
K. Marynik]
GWYNN, MARTHA nee DICKERSON
Placer Herald (Auburn), 2-5-1898
Mrs. B. F. Gwynn
After a long and patient suffering, Mrs.
B. F. Gwynn passed from earth last Thursday morning. The deceased had
been hovering between life and death for some time past, and the end was
not unexpected. Mrs. Martha Dickerson Gwynn was born in Placerville,
November 1, 1852. She was united in marriage to B. F. Gwynn, who with
six children survive her, in October 1870. During her long illness, she
was patient and enduring to the last and surrounded by those nearer and
dearer to her than life itself, she passed peacefully away to the
perfected life beyond the tomb. Mrs. Gwynn took an active part in
religious affairs and was a devoted member of the Methodist Church. She
was a woman of charitable impulses, kindly and genial in her nature and
unceasing in her efforts to make the home happy over which she presided
with rare wisdom. Her life was one of busy cares, and the sympathies of
the people go out to the bereaved ones who have stood around the open
grave of the devoted and loving wife, daughter, mother, and sister. She
leaves a mother, Mrs. M. S. Dickerson; a husband; a sister, Mrs. R. A.
Davis; and brother, William H. Dickerson, of Auburn; and three daughters
– Mrs. J. Munsil of San Francisco, Mrs. H. W. Livingston of Dutch Flat,
and Mrs. H. F. Phillips of Iowa Hill; the sons are Frank, Chester, and
Lee. The funeral took place Friday afternoon from her late residence and
was large attended. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
HAACK, HARRY
Placer Herald (Auburn), Saturday,
8-10-1901
The Silent Reaper – Harry Haack
While attending to business at his store
Saturday evening last, Harry Haack was overcome and fell to the floor.
He was carried to his room at the Lautenslager residence. Dr. Rooney and
Johnny Walsh were in attendance, but he never regained consciousness and
died within an hour. His temperature ran up to 110, and he was literally
burning up. Deceased came to Auburn some years ago from East Oakland,
suffering from hemorrhages. The climate here was favorable to his
condition, and he gradually grew better. He had been ailing for a few
days prior to death, however, and it is thought the heat was too much
for him. He was a member of Evening Star Lodge IOOF of East Oakland and
of the Rebekahs at Fruitvale. The funeral was held under the auspices of
the local lodge of Odd Fellows Monday morning with F. S. Stevens, John
Abram, O. E. Thomas, C. A. Johnson, J. Fulton, and W. A. Shepard as pall
bearers. Deceased had no relatives in this country. He was a native of
Germany, aged 42 years. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
HAENNY, JOHN
Lincoln News-Messenger, 5-8-1914
A Large Funeral
With representatives in full uniform,
about thirty in number, of the Auburn and Marysville Knights Templar
commanderies as escorts of honor, the remains of the late John Haenny,
pioneer Placer County resident and one of Lincoln’s most esteemed
citizens for nearly half a century, were laid to rest with full Masonic
honors last Sunday afternoon in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. The ceremonies
were conducted in a most eloquent and impressive manner by H. P. Jansen,
Worshipful Master of Gold Hill Lodge, F&AM, and there were many visiting
brethren from neighboring towns who participated in the solemn
obsequies. Rev. John Brereton officiated briefly, and a choir composed
of members of the Rebekahs and Eastern Star sang softly. The members of
the Odd Fellows, Eastern Star, and Rebekahs, of whom the deceased was an
active member, attended in a body. It was one of the largest funerals in
Lincoln’s history and strongly testified the great esteem and respect in
which the deceased was held. There were many beautiful floral offerings.
[Submitted by K. Marynik]
HOFFMAN, KATIE nee KELLEY
Placer Herald (Auburn), 2-26-1898
A Good Woman Gone
Last Tuesday night, Mrs. A. Hoffman died
at her home in Auburn after an illness of two weeks. Although she had
been ill a long time, her death was unexpected and was a great shock to
her relatives and many friends. The deceased was born in Aurora, New
York, in 1863 and came to this state at an early age. In 1883 she was
united in marriage to Andrew Hoffman. She was a kind-hearted Christian
woman, an affectionate wife, and a loving mother. Her demise is not only
an irreparable loss to a once happy home, but legions of friends will
sincerely mourn the death of a woman whose many noble traits of
character endeared her to all who knew her. Mrs. Hoffman leaves a
husband and one child, a boy about ten years of age; father, mother, Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew Kelley; five brothers, John, Joe, Tom, George, and
Arthur; and one sister, Mrs. John Meyer, all of whom live in and around
Auburn. The services were held from her late residence Thursday
afternoon, Rev. J. T. Shurtleff officiating. Interment was in the Odd
Fellows Cemetery, and despite the inclement weather, many carriages
followed the remains to their last resting place. The bereaved relatives
have the sympathy of the entire community. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
HOGUE, EMMA R.
Lincoln News-Messenger, 4-10-1914
Pioneer Woman Dies
Monday morning Mrs. Emma R. Hogue, a
pioneer resident of Placer County, died at her home in Auburn at the
venerable age of 94 years. Mrs. Hogue lived for a great many years at
Newcastle where, in the early days of the Central Pacific Railroad, her
husband was in the employ of that company. At that time that part of the
road beyond Newcastle, which is now a high embankment, was a long
trestle, and it was then the delight of the youngsters in those days to
have “old man Hogue,” as he was even then called, take them by the hand
and pilot them over that walk. He and his wife were well known and liked
all through that section of Placer County. After the death of Mr. Hogue,
his widow removed to Auburn where she has since resided. Mrs. Hogue was
a splendid woman of the old California type, a home-builder and a
home-lover. Everybody respected her and everybody who knew her loved
her, for she was kindly and sympathetic and generous, always looking
upon the best side of everything and always seeing the best side in
everybody. She leaves a son, Ridgeway Hogue. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
HOLMES, ULEDI S.
Lincoln News-Messenger, 2-27-1914
Two Men Shot and Killed
Sam Renaldi, Marshal of Rocklin, and U. S.
Holmes, the saloon man, were engaged in a pistol duel Wednesday night in
front of a livery stable. Both died in Sacramento from their wounds
Thursday night. Holmes was the first to die. He was hit four times, two
of the wounds being probably fatal. He was operated on at the Sisters’
Hospital but passed away late in the afternoon despite repeated attempts
to save him. He had been taken to Sacramento by automobile by his
mother, a Mrs. Watts, as soon as she was notified, but the wounds he had
received were too severe. Renaldi was hit only once. The bullet entered
his right side, flattened and then pursued a varied course through his
intestines. The intestines were punctured fifteen times by fragments of
the bullet. He died at 11 o’clock Thursday. His remains were shipped to
Rocklin for interment. He has a mother and sister residing at Rocklin.
He was 37 years of age and a native of California. Thomas Armston is
serving as marshal in Renaldi’s place. The pistol duel occurred
following Holmes’ refusal to surrender to the peace official. The saloon
man had gone about town threatening to shoot persons with his revolver
and had appeared repeatedly at the home of Ella Huvey, a woman who
worked in his restaurant here which he ran in connection with his
saloon, and made threats against her. Holmes appeared at the livery
stable where a crowd was discussing his action, and when Renaldi called
upon him to surrender he started to pull his gun. Renaldi beat him to it
and fired five shots to Holmes’ two. The town of Rocklin is liable up to
$5,000 under the Employers’ Liability Act for the killing of Town
Marshal Samuel Renaldi in a revolver duel with U. S. Holmes here last
week. As the town had not taken out insurance for its officials, any
liability will have to be met from the taxes. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
JARVIS, ZERILDA
Lincoln News-Messenger, 2-27-1914
Another Good Woman Gone
After a lingering illness, Mrs. Zerilda
Jarvis died at her home in Lincoln on Friday, February 20, at the age of
70 years. Deceased was a native of Putman County, Indiana, but at an
early age removed with her parents to Iowa where she lived until 1878.
About thirty-six years ago, she came to Lincoln and had lived in this
vicinity every since. In 1880 she was united in marriage to Luther
Jarvis who died eight years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss one
daughter, Mrs. Silas Berry; four grandchildren; two nephews, Edward
Hardy and Francis Felis, all residing in Lincoln; a brother in Iowa; and
a sister in Missouri, besides hosts of friends who will sincerely mourn
her death. Mrs. Jarvis had been a member of the Methodist Church for
over twenty years. She lived a consecrated Christian life and died a
triumphant death. During the latter part of her illness, she was a great
sufferer but she bore it all with patience and true Christian fortitude,
awaiting the end with calm resignation and surrounded by her loved ones
who had done all within their power that skilled medical assistance and
tender care could devise for her comfort. To her, the struggle and
burden-bearing of earth are ended, and we confidently trust that, like
one who awakes from a troubled dream, she has awakened to see life’s
endless morning break and knows herself at home with all the vast throng
of loved ones, missed from earth, safe about her. Among all Mrs. Jarvis
ranked as a woman of sympathy, a devoted mother, true wife, and sincere
friend – withal a woman of heroic mold in meeting the stern requirements
and often the disappointments of life – a kind neighbor whose home
instincts were strong and her affection for friends and kindred tender
and abiding. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon under the auspices of
Rose Valley Temple, No. 44, Pythian Sisters, of which the deceased was a
charter member. Rev. Brereton made a few remarks, and a choir rendered
funeral hymns. Interment was in Manzanita Cemetery. [Submitted by K.
Marynik]
MANUEL, PHILIP
Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), 9-22-1877
Fatal Accident at Colfax
An accident occurred at the Rising Sun
Mine near Colfax Saturday last, by which a young Cornishman named Philip
Manuel lost his life. He came out of the drift to get some tools that
had just been sent down to the 700-foot level from the top. One of the
doors used when hoisting from that level was down and the other up.
After taking the tools from the tub, he thoughtlessly stepped into the
opening and fell a hundred feet down the shaft. His spine was
dislocated, and he was otherwise badly bruised. The accident occurred
about three o’clock PM. He lingered until about half past six the same
evening. He was about twenty-five years of age and unmarried. He was a
nephew to Mr. Simon Manuel, the underground foreman. [Submitted by K.
Marynik]
McCORMICK, JAMES
Placer Herald (Auburn), 12-24-1892
Death of James McCormick – One of the
Sturdy Pioneers of Placer Passes Peacefully Away
James McCormick, ex-sheriff of Placer
County, died at his home in Auburn last Tuesday evening, the 20th
instant, at the ripe old age of 81 years, 2 months, and nine days. Old
age had been gradually creeping on and showed its impress in his
tottering gait and feeble voice. He grew gradually weaker and weaker,
but only for the last few weeks had he been confined to his home and
bed. Mr. McCormick was a man of naturally strong constitution, and he
was as sturdy and rugged in his honesty and manhood as in his physical
frame. Square in all transactions with his fellow man, genial in
disposition and accommodating by nature, he was naturally very popular,
and in all his various pursuits he never lacked for warm and earnest
friends. He was a native of Ireland but came to America when quite a
young man. He lived a while in New York and then moved to Kentucky where
he resided until attracted to the West by the gold fever in California.
In Kentucky he knew Henry Clay and other distinguished men who have long
since passed to their own. He was a pioneer to this state, and very
early in the fifties he came to this county and settled at Michigan
Bluff. There he followed mining and subsequently merchandising, being in
business in the Bluff at the same time that Senator Stanford was a
merchant of that town. He often spoke of his familiarity in early days
with the man who is now the possessor of millions and who holds a seat
in the Senate of the United States. In 1871 he was elected District
Collector on the Democratic ticket, a position he filled with honor and
fidelity. In 1873 he was elected Sheriff of the county and so well
filled the trust that he was re-elected to the office of Coroner and
Public Administrator. His public acts like his private life were free
from criticism. He was married twice. Mrs. J. M. Jacobs is a daughter of
his first wife. His second wife, a most estimable lady, and six children
by her, survive him. They are Mrs. Kenison, Mrs. Kirby, Mrs. Mulligan,
Mrs. Adams, and Thomas and Dollie. The last two are unmarried. The
funeral, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, took place Thursday
afternoon and in spite of the bad weather was largely attended. He was
buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Few men are allotted to longer life than
was enjoyed by James McCormick, and few live to a better purpose.
[Submitted by K. Marynik]
McCORMICK, THOMAS FRANCIS
Placer Herald (Auburn), 1-29-1898
Death of T. F. McCormick
The sudden and unexpected death of Thomas
F. McCormick, which occurred at the home of his mother in Auburn
Thursday evening, was a great shock to his many friends. Less than three
months ago, he was compelled to cease working owing to acute lung
trouble, and although he applied to the very best medical aid in the
state, relief was evidently impossible, and while his illness was
considered serious, no one thought of his nearness to the Great Beyond.
Thomas Francis McCormick was born in Auburn twenty-eight years ago, and
he was a son of the late ex-Sheriff McCormick. Tom, as his friends
usually called him, was one of those whole-souled, big-hearted and
generous boys who always had a good word for all and who was ever
willing to aid, assist, and accommodate his friends regardless of
personal sacrifice. He was honest and upright, genial and kindly in his
nature, and possessed of the happy faculty of making friends and keeping
them. He leaves a mother and five sisters to mourn his loss, namely,
Mrs. A. W. Kenison, Mrs. Dan Kirby, Mrs. J. M. Jacobs, Mrs. E. Adams,
Mrs. Mulligan, and Miss Dollie McCormick. His funeral will be held from
the Catholic Church, Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. [Submitted by K.
Marynik]
NORRIS, THOMAS
Placer Herald (Auburn), 12-17-1892
Found Dead
An old man who has been around Colfax for
the last three or four weeks was found dead in his bed at Mrs. Manuel’s
Hotel at a late hour on Tuesday morning. He did not come to breakfast
and when the beds were being made, the lady thought it was time to knock
for the old man to get up. She received no response and thought
something was wrong. Upon entering the room, they were horrified to find
that the old man was dead. His name was Thomas Norris, and he hailed
from Bodie, California. He had two sisters living, one in Bodie and one
in Oakland. He had a bankbook that showed he was the possessor of $1109.
[Submitted by K. Marynik]
O’BRIEN, ANN nee CARROLL
Placer Herald (Auburn), 2-12-1898
Death of Mrs. B. N. O’Brien
Last Sunday evening another pioneer
resident of this section, Mrs. Ann Carroll O’Brien, died after a short
illness at her home in the Rock Creek District. Mrs. O’Brien was born in
Ireland in 1830 and came to this country when quite young, locating in
New Haven, Connecticut. In 1856 she came to California and settled in
Placer County where she has resided ever since. In 1861 she was united
in marriage to B. N. O’Brien, and four children, all of whom are living,
blessed this union. Mrs. O’Brien was a devout Christian, a kind and
indulgent mother, and an affectionate wife. Her death not only renders a
happy home desolate, but legions of friends will mourn the love of a
kind-hearted and charitable woman whose entire life was the
exemplification of all that was good and true. Mrs. O’Brien leaves a
husband and four children, Frank M., Thomas D. and Austin O’Brien, and
Mrs. J. W. Clark, Jr. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from her
late residence in Rock Creek, thence to the Catholic Church in Auburn
where impressive services were conducted by the rector, Rev. Father Van
Schie. The funeral was very largely attended. The bereaved family wishes
to return their heartfelt thanks to the many friends who so kindly
assisted them in their hour of affliction. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
PEACOCK, HANNAH
Placer Herald (Auburn), 2-19-1898
Death, Great Proprietor of All
After a long illness, Mrs. B. F. Peacock
answered the call of the Angel of Death on Sunday last at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Taylor, on Forest Hill Avenue. She was a devoted
wife and mother, and the friends who will sincerely mourn her death are
many. The funeral was held Tuesday, the interment taking place at Pilot
Hill, which was the home of the deceased for many years. Mrs. Peacock
was a native of Wells, Maine, aged 63 years, 3 months, and 13 days. The
surviving relatives are the husband, B. F. Peacock; son, Frank Peacock;
and daughters, Mrs. W. C. Conroy and Mrs. Wm. Taylor of Auburn, Mrs.
Ralph Hawcroft of Reno, Nev., and Mrs. Carrie Rodgers of Colusa. They
have the sympathy of all. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
PEMBERTON, WILLIAM
Lincoln News-Messenger, 5-22-1914
William Pemberton Dies Suddenly
Again it becomes our sad duty to record
the passing of one of our beloved fellow townsmen, Mr. William
Pemberton, who passed away about noon Thursday, May 21. Mr. Pemberton
was working on his son’s house east of the Pottery and as he was walking
up a flight of four steps, fell dead on the top step. He had not been
sick, and his death came as a distinct shock to those who knew him. A
doctor was called, but he was dead before he struck the step. A
coroner’s jury decided that he died from heart failure. Mr. Pemberton
was born in New York September 22, 1846, and came to Lincoln about 28
years ago. He leaves two sons, George and John, in Lincoln besides a
number of relatives in the east. Mr. Pemberton was one of those good
souls whom everybody loved and respected. He always had a smile and a
pleasant word for those he knew, which was every man, woman, and child
in Lincoln, and his demise leaves a gap that cannot be filled. The
funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence of
his son, John Pemberton, under the auspices of the IOOF, of which order
deceased was a long time member. Interment will be made in the Odd
Fellows Cemetery. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
PIMENTAL, FRANK JACINTO
Lincoln News-Messenger, 5-15-1914
Funeral of F. J. Pimental
The funeral of the late Frank Jacinto
Pimental was held last Sunday from the Catholic Church, interment being
made in the Catholic Cemetery. The obsequies were very largely attended,
showing the high respect in which he was held in the local Portuguese
colony. The remains were followed to the grave by the entire membership
of the Portuguese union of Lincoln, the UPEC of which deceased was a
charter member. Deceased was a native of the Azore Islands but had been
a resident of this state for 20 years, the last 14 years of which were
spent as a glazier in the big Lincoln pottery. He is survived by a wife,
Maria Rose Pimental, and five children, the eldest ten years of age and
the youngest five months. F. J. Bettencourt accompanied the remains here
from the city. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
REED, CARMELITA nee KNIGHT
Placer Herald (Auburn), 12-17-1892
Death of Mrs. C. F. Reed
Mrs. Reed, wife of the Hon. C. F. Reed,
died in San Francisco last Tuesday evening of apoplexy. Mrs. Reed and
daughters had been in San Francisco but a few days after their summer in
Auburn. Mr. Reed accompanied his family but had returned to Auburn. He
received a telegram on Tuesday afternoon that his wife was ill and had
just time enough to board the overland train. She was dead, however,
before he reached her bedside. Mrs. Reed was a most estimable woman,
beloved by her legion of acquaintances. By her death, a husband, two
daughters (Misses Florence and Lillie) and one son (Willie) are left to
mourn the loss of an affectionate wife and a loving mother. The remains
of the deceased were interred at Knights Landing, Yolo County, where
several children are buried. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
REED, CHARLES F.
Placer Herald (Auburn), 1-29-1898
Death of Chas. F. Reed – A Life Full of
Noble Service and Good Deeds
On the morning of the Jubilee, Hon.
Charles F. Reed, who mined in the streets of Auburn in May, 1849, passed
away at the age of 73. Mr. Reed was one of pioneers who built this state
and his name is entwined with its history. After his first venture at
mining in 1848 and the early fifties, he located at Knight’s Landing,
Yolo County, and gave his attention to wheat growing. For years he was
known as the wheat king of California. He lost fortunes as easily as he
made them, and he quit the wheat business after losing a cool million in
the wheat deal of 1884-86. A few years later, he came to Auburn and has
since resided here at his handsome country villa on Aeolia Heights. For
the last ten years, he has devoted his attention to mining and was on
the eve of making another fortune when death called him home. His Gold
Blossom and Drummond quartz properties are the richest in old Placer.
Deceased was a Republican and was prominent in the councils of his
party. Besides holding membership at different times on state
commissions, he served Yolo County in the Upper House of the State
Legislature, was a member of the constitutional convention, was defeated
by Luttrell for Congress in 1875, and was many times mentioned for
governor. It was only by a narrow margin that he was defeated for the
gubernatorial nomination by John F. Swift. He was a member of the
national convention that nominated Blaine. By his friends, it is claimed
he was too good a man to be successful in politics. A graduate of West
Point, standing over six feet, he was a man of distinguished bearing and
his appearance was noticeable in any gathering. His last illness
incapacitated him for several months past. Dissolution was peaceful – a
gradual wasting away. In the year 1853 Mr. Reed was married to Miss
Carmelita Knight, and the union was blessed with seven children of whom
three are now living – Mrs. J. Hodges Toler, Mrs. Arthur Johns, and
William Knight Reed, all well known in Auburn and Placer County
generally. He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, January 7, 1826, of
Puritan parentage. His father, Ransom Reed, was a prosperous merchant
and he gave his children every educational advantage that the country
afforded. One of the daughters was Mrs. Paran Stevens, now deceased, a
great society leader well known in Europe and America. Another, Miss
Fannie Reed, has for many years been prominent in the American colony of
Paris and is a great patron of music and gifted with a fine voice. A
third daughter married a prominent attorney, Judge Richardson of
Massachusetts. A son, W. H. Reed, came to California among the pioneers
and for a long time held a responsible position in the Bank of
California. The death of Mr. Reed removes one of California’s noblest
men. He was a man of the past who has left his imprint upon the future
for honesty, integrity, and worth. During his entire life, he commanded
the esteem and respect of all who knew him, and he laid down the burden
of his 73 years’ pilgrimage without a stain or blemish on his character.
He was a man of whom not an ill word could be spoken. Whether in
adversity or prosperity, he was the same kindly and considerate man.
Possessed of an affable and genial disposition, he was loved by the
plain people and universally respected. Mr. Reed was always ready to
contribute his support toward every deserving enterprise, and his loss
to Placer County, particularly this section, is an irreparable one. He
was practically the father of the State Agricultural Society, and the
success of that institution is due largely to his early support of it.
The funeral took place from his late residence Wednesday afternoon, Rev.
J. T. Shurtleff, Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, officiating. The
remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse
of people, thus attesting the esteem in which Mr. Reed was held by all
who knew him. The pall bearers were Dr. T. M. Todd, W. A. Freeman, W. F.
Wildman, J. L. Grimes of Auburn; Geo. W. Applegate and Geo. Johnson of
San Francisco. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
RENALDI, SAMUEL
Lincoln News-Messenger, 2-27-1914
Two Men Shot and Killed
Sam Renaldi, Marshal of Rocklin, and U. S.
Holmes, the saloon man, were engaged in a pistol duel Wednesday night in
front of a livery stable. Both died in Sacramento from their wounds
Thursday night. Holmes was the first to die. He was hit four times, two
of the wounds being probably fatal. He was operated on at the Sisters’
Hospital but passed away late in the afternoon despite repeated attempts
to save him. He had been taken to Sacramento by automobile by his
mother, a Mrs. Watts, as soon as she was notified, but the wounds he had
received were too severe. Renaldi was hit only once. The bullet entered
his right side, flattened and then pursued a varied course through his
intestines. The intestines were punctured fifteen times by fragments of
the bullet. He died at 11 o’clock Thursday. His remains were shipped to
Rocklin for interment. He has a mother and sister residing at Rocklin.
He was 37 years of age and a native of California. Thomas Armston is
serving as marshal in Renaldi’s place. The pistol duel occurred
following Holmes’ refusal to surrender to the peace official. The saloon
man had gone about town threatening to shoot persons with his revolver
and had appeared repeatedly at the home of Ella Huvey, a woman who
worked in his restaurant here which he ran in connection with his
saloon, and made threats against her. Holmes appeared at the livery
stable where a crowd was discussing his action, and when Renaldi called
upon him to surrender he started to pull his gun. Renaldi beat him to it
and fired five shots to Holmes’ two. The town of Rocklin is liable up to
$5,000 under the Employers’ Liability Act for the killing of Town
Marshal Samuel Renaldi in a revolver duel with U. S. Holmes here last
week. As the town had not taken out insurance for its officials, any
liability will have to be met from the taxes. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
ROBIE, MAY nee TENNY
Lincoln News-Messenger, 2-20-1914
Pioneer Woman Dies
One by one, the older and well known
residents of Auburn are called into the higher realm of life. The call
came to Mrs. May Tenny Robie, Tuesday evening, a few minutes after five
o’clock. Mrs. Robie had been a shut-in invalid for quite a while and
confined to her bed for some weeks, during which times she made a strong
fight for life. Tuesday morning it became apparent that the end of the
battle was near, but she kept up the fight till the last moment and was
conscious until within a minute of her passing. Mrs. Robie was born at
Corinth, Vermont, May 11, 1847, was married to the late John H. Robie,
March 7, 1866, and with her husband came to California in March 1882,
making Towle where Mr. Robie was employed by the Towle Brothers’ Lumber
Company their first home in the Golden State. Five years later they came
to Auburn where they made their permanent home. Mr. Robie passed away
the 30th of last June, and Mrs. Robie has been on the decline
since that sad event of her life. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs.
Robie, one a daughter who died when she was about five years of age, and
a son Edward T. Robie who is one of the sterling citizens of Auburn,
respected and honored by all who came in touch with him, either in
business or social life. The funeral will take place from the
Congregational Church Thursday afternoon at three o’clock. The service
will be under the auspices of the Woman’s Relief Corps and the church
services by the pastor. The body will be taken to Oakland on the evening
train. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
SANDERS, CHRISTOPHER C. “Kit”
Placer Herald (Auburn), 2-19-1898
Death of C. C. Sanders – An Old and
Respected Pioneer Passes Away
On last Saturday evening at about ten
o’clock occurred the death of one of Placer County’s most prominent and
most respected citizens – C. C. Sanders of Lincoln, who died suddenly at
his home in that town. The cause of death was due to a stroke of
apoplexy, and Mr. Sanders lived only a short time after its sudden
visitation. He was conscious of the fact that he could not recover but
brave and resolute to the last. He passed from life with tender words to
his wife and a message to his absent son. C. C. Sanders was not only
well known to all the residents of lower Placer, but his
acquaintanceship extended beyond the confines of the county and
throughout the northern portion of the state. Born in Trigg County,
Kentucky, on October 10, 1834, the deceased left his native state in
1854 to find a home in the Golden State and located in this county.
During the sixties, however, Mr. Sanders had business connections in
Idaho and Nevada. In the year 1864 occurred the marriage of Mr. Sanders
and Miss Mary Burdge. The widow and two children survive, viz: Mrs.
Lottie Allen of Lincoln and Frank L. Sanders, one of the editors of the
Herald. Mr. Sanders took a great interest in the early
development and improvement of Lincoln and was ever ready to advance the
interests of his town. At the time of his death, he held the position of
City Trustee at that place. He was also County License Collector for one
term – both positions being filled satisfactorily to his constituents.
Ever since the year 1875, or from the founding of that institution,
deceased had the contract for hauling the clay for the pottery. Mr.
Sanders stood high in Masonic circles. He was a charter member of Gold
Hill Lodge, F&AM, No. 32 of Lincoln, and was elected and served as
Worthy Master of that lodge from 1879 to 1882; and so popular was he
that in 1884 a re-election followed. “Kit” Sanders, as he was widely
called by his friends, possessed an honest, rugged nature that inspired
confidence in every one with whom he came in contact. He was a typical
pioneer of the old school and hewed out his fortune with lusty and
courageous strokes, depending upon his own exertions – truly a self-made
man in every respect. Strictly honorable, charitable, fearless, and
sincere his memory will be held in universal esteem by those whom he was
wont to meet in the daily walks of life. The funeral occurred at Lincoln
on last Tuesday afternoon and was conducted under the auspices of the
Masonic Lodge, Worthy Master John M. Fulweiler of Auburn conducting the
ceremonies. Friends from all over the county attended to pay the last
tribute. The funeral was one of the largest every held in Lincoln, and
universal expressions of sympathy were heard on all sides for the
bereaved family. The remains were interred in Manzanita Grove north of
Lincoln, the following gentlemen acting as pall bearers: Messrs G. Gray,
A. C. Fleming, T. B. Harper, Wm. Ingram, A. J. Gladding, and J. S.
Mariner. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
SCHNEIDER, FREDERICK
Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday,
8-25-1877
Sad Death of a Young Man
Last Sunday evening Frederick Schneider, a
young man in his twenty-first year, met his death under the following
circumstances. Having contracted to work for Mr. John P. Gaines who
lives about three-quarters of a mile from Auburn on the Grass Valley
Road, he came to his employer’s house on the evening named after the
latter had gone to bed. Before going in, he pulled off his boots as it
appears to wash his feet. Mr. Gaines, meanwhile, had got up and come out
to talk with him. There was sufficient moonlight to enable one to see,
though somewhat dimly. After awhile, Gaines observed Schneider stagger
and immediately interposed to prevent his falling. He asked the young
man “What was the matter?” Schneider replied that “It was nothing
serious; that he had had similar spells before,” or something to that
effect. Mr. Gaines directed his attention to a tub that stood a few
yards off near the well. A few moments later as Mr. Gaines was
re-entering the house, he heard a considerable racket made by the
well-wheel and buckets. Returning in alarm, he found the unfortunate
young man had fallen down the well. Mr. Gaines could do nothing being an
old man and living alone but hurry off to the nearest neighbor’s for
assistance. When taken out, young Schneider was dead. It was found that
his skull had been badly fractured by striking against some planking on
the sides of the well. This of itself was sufficient to cause death. A
coroner’s jury on Monday returned a verdict in accordance with the above
facts. Deceased was a steady, honest, hard-working young man; the eldest
of a large family who were left without father or mother. The younger
children of the family were adopted by friends. Frederick was the main
support of the three larger ones. He was buried on Tuesday in a private
grave near the scene of his death. Rev. Mr. King conducted the burial
services. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
SCHUKLE, ANTON
Lincoln News-Messenger, 4-3-1914
Killed at Mine
Anton Schukle, a native of Austria and 32
years of age, was electrocuted in a cabin at the Dairy Farm Mine
Wednesday afternoon. Schukle had quit work and had gone to his cabin to
change his clothes. Stepping upon a stove to adjust a pipe, in some
manner his head came in contact with the rosette of an electric light.
His death is supposed to have been instantaneous. The fuse connecting
the light carried 35 amperes of current, or a 220 voltage. There were no
marks on the dead man, and the supposition is that the deadly fluid hit
him on a vital spot about the head. Dr. Barry was immediately called
after Schukle was discovered by some of his companions, but the
unfortunate man was beyond aid. Schukle had been in this country about
11 years and had been employed by the Dairy Farm Mining Co. for the past
eight months. He owned property in Lincoln and was an expert miner and a
good citizen. He was unmarried and leaves a number of relatives here and
elsewhere. The funeral services will be held at the Catholic Church in
Lincoln Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock under the auspices of the local
Woodmen of the World, of which deceased was a member. [Submitted by K.
Marynik]
SCOON, DAVE
Placer Herald (Auburn), Saturday,
7-27-1901
Dave Scoon Dead
Dave Scoon, a prominent citizen and
railroad man of Rocklin, was suddenly taken with appendicitis on
Thursday of last week, and an operation performed at the Railroad
Hospital at Sacramento. He lingered till Sunday morning when he died.
The funeral was held in Rocklin Tuesday under the auspices of the
Masons, Revs. Yarrow and Burgess assisting. Representatives from the
Foresters, fire company, and Brotherhood of Engineers were present, and
many handsome floral pieces gave testimony as to the esteem in which
deceased was held. Dave Scoon was a native of Guelph, Ontario, Canada,
and had resided in Rocklin nine years. Besides a wife and two small
children, a father and two sisters in Ontario, one brother in Australia,
he leaves a sister in Auburn, Mrs. D. E. Bourne, to mourn his loss. Mrs.
Scoon is a sister of Mrs. F. A. Stuart of this city. [Submitted by K.
Marynik]
SMITH, EMMA
Placer Herald (Auburn), 12-17-1892
Death of Emma Smith – A Most Popular
Young Lady Now with the Great Majority
Miss Emma Smith died at her home in
Rocklin last Thursday morning. She had been sick but a few days, the
cause of death being peritonitis. Miss Smith was without exception the
most popular young lady, not along in Rocklin but in all eastern Placer.
Hers was a disposition to favor others and deny herself. Wherever she
was known her friends were many. At the time of her death, Miss Smith
was the Postmistress at Rocklin, having held that position for some
time. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock and was
probably the largest ever held in Rocklin. Quite a number of Auburn
people attended. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
SMITH, VENLO
Lincoln News-Messenger, 9-4-1914
Little Venlo Smith Dies
The sad death of little Venlo Smith, the
nine-year-old son of Mrs. And Mrs. George Smith, which occurred at a
Sacramento hospital Wednesday, has touched every heart with sympathy for
the stricken parents. Most of his short but happy life was spent in
Lincoln where he was born. For nine bright sunny years he had been the
joy and comfort of the home – a promising child to the parents, from
whose fireside the light has fled – a home now left empty and desolate –
from playmates much sunshine and happiness. Yet above all comes the
comforting thought that the gentle child has been spared earth’s cares
and sorrows, and his memory will but form another cord to draw his loved
ones to the brighter home beyond. The funeral services will be held from
the family residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. Let us not think
of little Venlo as dead but as living; not as a flower that has withered
but as one transplanted and blooming in richer color and sweeter
fragrance than those of earth. Death resulted from septicemia of the
bowels. An operation for appendicitis was of no avail. [Submitted by K.
Marynik]
TALBERT, JOHN C.
Auburn Journal, Thursday, 8-30-1923
Dutch Flat Pioneer Buried Last Saturday
Funeral services were held at Dutch Flat
Saturday for John C. Talbert, 94, a retired dry goods merchant of that
city who died earlier in the week from the infirmities of old age.
Talbert claimed that he had never been attended by a physician since he
was first brought into the world and refused medical aid and attention
at the time of his death, according to information obtained by Carl
Mehl, deputy coroner, who conducted the inquest made necessary by the
fact that there was no physician to sign the death certificate. Talbert
came to Placer County in the sixties during the gold rush and resided at
Dutch Flat many years. After the mining industry subsided, he left Dutch
Flat and lived in San Francisco for several years, but returned to Dutch
Flat 12 years ago to make his home with two nephews. [Submitted by K.
Marynik]
UNKNOWN
Placer Herald (Auburn), 2-26-1898
Coroner Mitchell Kept Busy
Last week Coroner Berry Mitchell was kept
busy performing the last official rites over departed sons of Confucius.
Saturday the body of the Chinaman who was drowned in the American River
on the 23rd of last December was found near the Albrecht
place. The inquest was held by Coroner Mitchell, and a verdict in
accordance with the facts as stated was rendered. A short distance above
Cisco last Sunday morning, a Chinaman was found dead in his seat in the
west bound overland. The remains were taken off the train at Auburn and
Tuesday, after the arrival of an agent of one of the Six Companies, the
body was interred in the Chinese buying ground near here. Tuesday a
Chinaman who boarded the train at Newcastle died between that place and
Rocklin. The latter part of the week, a Chinaman died at Penryn, but as
it was evident that death resulted from natural causes, he did not go to
the expense of holding an inquest. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
WHITE, HARRIET WINEFRED
Placer Herald (Auburn), 2-19-1898
Death, Great Proprietor of All
Harriet Winefred White, daughter of John
W. and Carrie White, died suddenly Wednesday last at the family home of
the McCann ranch in Rock Creek District. The little one was aged 2
years, 8 months, and 17 days. [Submitted by K. Marynik]
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