ACRES, ISAAC

Roseville Register, Friday, 4-25-1913

Old Resident Died in Sacramento Friday

Isaac Acres, one of the old-time residents of this section, died in Sacramento last Friday. The funeral was held in Roseville, Sunday afternoon. The deceased was 84 years old at the time of his death. Besides his brother, Jesse Acres, he has several other relatives living in Sacramento and other nearby towns. For many years previous to his death, he was a resident of Roseville and is well known to the older residents.

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ANDERSON, PETER

Roseville Register, Friday, 11-27-1913

Resident of Lincoln for Forty Years

Peter Anderson of Lincoln, who died as a result of an operation at the Sisters’ Hospital, Sacramento, was a native of Denmark, aged 68 years. He had lived in this vicinity forty years and for twenty-seven years was head carpenter at the pottery works here. He leaves a wife and six children, Mrs. Chris Hansen, Mrs. Albert Hanson, Mrs. Jess Cox of Lincoln, Mrs. Christina Rhade of San Francisco, and Thomas and Peter Anderson of Woodland. The funeral was held in Lincoln Monday.

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ANDERSON, SUSIE nee RYAN

Roseville Register, Friday, 6-20-1913

Funeral of Popular Placer County Girl

Last Sunday the funeral of Mrs. Susie Ryan Anderson was attended by a large number of friends and neighbors of the deceased who had gathered to pay their last tribute to the departed one whom they had known from childhood. Mrs. Anderson was born in Rocklin twenty-four years ago and had spent her life before her marriage to Clarence E. Anderson, nearly two years ago, at the family home near Loomis. She died in Sausalito April 27, and her request was to be cremated. Her ashes were brought to Loomis where a funeral service was conducted by Rev. W. E. Eckles, who had formerly been her pastor and who later conducted her marriage ceremony. The interment was made in the Rocklin Cemetery. Only kindly memories will linger in the minds of everyone in the community, and their sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.

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ARNDT, FERDINAND

Roseville Register, Friday, 10-3-1913

Death of Placer Man – Ferdinand Arndt Was Among First Engaging in Fruit Growing

Ferdinand Arndt, a resident of Placer County for more than forty years and one of the first men to engage in fruit growing, which has become the great industry of this section, died in Lincoln Sunday night at the age of 75 years. The funeral was held there Monday from the family home. Mr. Arndt was born in Germany and came to the United States when quite a young man and enlisted as a soldier in the Civil War. After the war was over, he came to California and a few years later set out an orchard on his ranch in the Mt. Pleasant district. In 1910 he sold his farm and orchard, and with his son George became interested in a garage in Lincoln. The surviving relatives are a wife, five daughters, Mrs. George Warren, Mrs. William Alspaugh, Mrs. I. H. Alspaugh, Mrs. F. Vermilyea, Miss Bessie Arndt, George Arndt, and Lester B. Arndt.

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BANKHEAD, ISABEL

Roseville Register, Friday, 8-15-1913

Loomis Items—Mrs. Isabel Bankhead of near Loomis passed to her final rest last Saturday at 2 o’clock at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 8 days. She has been a consistent member of the Loomis Congregational Church for a number of years and was highly respected by all who knew her. During the past few years, her health has been very poor but her sudden death was a shock to her many friends. She was the mother of Mrs. William Swetzer, Mrs. J. S. Ryan, and Miss Jessie Bankhead of Loomis; Mrs. Fred Walker, Mrs. Harry Caldwell of Oakland; Hugh Bankhead of Corning and Willliam Bankhead, Jr. of Bremerton, Washington.

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BASS, EDNA

Roseville Register, Friday, 10-24-1913

Auburn Woman Commits Suicide

Mrs. Edna Bass early Sunday morning was found hanging dead from the limb of an oak tree in front of the kitchen door. The deed had evidently been committed some time during the night. No reason is positively known for the suicide, although it is hinted that she had been financially embarrassed lately, but whether this had anything to do with the rash act is not known.

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BISCOE, WALTER

Roseville Register, Friday, 3-7-1913

Walter Biscoe Died Wednesday – Popular Railroad Man Died from Pneumonia after Short Sickness in San Francisco Hospital – Funeral in Sacramento Today

The news of the death of Walter Biscoe in the San Francisco hospital Wednesday morning came as a distinct surprise and shock to his many friends and acquaintances. When he was taken to the hospital last week, suffering with pneumonia, there was no thought that it would prove fatal as he was a man of vigorous health and powerful physique. However, as death is no respecter of persons and this disease in particular, he grew rapidly worse and died about five o’clock Wednesday morning. Walter Biscoe was one of the most known railroad men in this part of the country, having spent most of his life in Rocklin and Roseville. He was a very successful and capable railroad man as he had held many positions of responsibility and was only 31 years old when he died. He was promoted to traveling conductor about a year ago and made good. He has been railroading ever since he was seventeen years old and had all the qualities that made a good railroad man. At the time of his death, he was trainmaster at Truckee, and as related in last week’s Register, he was taken sick about two weeks ago and was taken to San Francisco. Besides his wife and two sons, he leaves his mother and two sisters, Mrs. James Scott and Mrs. F. E. Van Vliet. They are all residing in Roseville and have the sympathy of a large number of friends in their bereavement. The funeral will take place at Sacramento today.

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BUTLER, LENA MAUDE nee BERRY

Roseville Register, Friday, 4-18-1913

Death of Mrs. Wm. T. Butler – Highly Respected Roseville Woman Died Monday Morning after Short Illness

The death of Mrs. William T. Butler from cerebral-spinal meningitis was a great shock to this community as it has only been a short time since she was in fairly good health. She was taken sick less than two weeks ago, and at first the exact nature of her illness was not known, but on medical advice being summoned from Sacramento, it was determined that she had the above-named disease which is almost incurable. On Sunday her life was despaired of, and on Monday morning she died. Mrs. Butler was comparatively a young woman, being only thirty-nine years old, and her death is a severe blow to her husband and children. Owing to the nature of the illness from which she died, the funeral was private and took place Monday afternoon, interment being in the Roseville Cemetery. Mrs. Butler was a native of Placer County, having spent a large part of her life in Roseville where she was well known and highly esteemed. Besides her husband, William T. Butler, she leaves her mother, Mrs. Berry; two children, a girl and a boy; and three sisters, Mrs. H. E. Boston, Mrs. Frank Madison, and Mrs. E. O. Preskett. Mrs. Butler was a respected member of the Women’s Improvement Club and had taken active part in the work of the club. This organization will hold memorial services Sunday afternoon.

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CALL, LOUVICA

Roseville Register, Friday, 2-28-1913

Former Roseville Woman Dies in Roseburg, Oregon

Mrs. Louvica Call, who was buried in Roseville Sunday, was an old resident here and had many friends. The funeral was conducted by the Eastern Star from the Fraternal Brotherhood Hall. She died in Roseburg, Oregon, on February 20^th at the age of 56 years. She was born in Monrovia in March 1857. Her husband, J. G. Call, was employed as a foreman in the shops at Roseburg. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her loss two brothers, one sister, and a mother.

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CHAMBERLAIN, LOUIS LEE

Roseville Register, Friday, 3-21-1913

Death of Lee Chamberlain – Was One of Northern California’s Best Known Criminal Lawyers

L. L. Chamberlain of Auburn died in Oakland last Sunday night from Spinal Meningitis. His illness was of short duration as he was only taken sick Thursday before his death. On Wednesday he was actively engaged in conducting a case, and his sudden sickness and death came as an unexpected event, and his many Placer County friends had hardly heard of his illness until his death occurred. Mr. Chamberlain was one of the best known and most successful lawyers in Northern California. He had conducted some of the best known cases in the criminal history of the state. He had spent practically his entire life in Placer County, having been born near Lincoln and beginning the practice of law in 1887. He was twice elected as district attorney of Placer County and had also been twice appointed to serve unexpired terms in that office. He was a candidate for superior judge four years ago, being opposed to Judge Prewett, but the latter retained his office. On Friday he was taken to Oakland to the Fabola Hospital but became rapidly worse and died Sunday night at 10 o’clock. Mr. Chamberlain was only 52 years old and would have undoubtedly advanced still higher in his profession had he lived. He was a member of the NSGW, IOOF, Red Men, Knights of Pythias, and Foresters. The funeral services were held yesterday morning from the family home in Auburn at 10 o’clock. Mr. Chamberlain leaves to mourn his loss, besides his wife, three sons and two daughters. In his death, Placer County has lost not only an able lawyer but a good man.

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CIRBY, MARY J. nee NEWINGHAM

Roseville Register, Thursday, 4-12-1917

Pioneer Woman Called by Death

Mary J. Cirby, pioneer citizen of Placer County, passed over the great divide Wednesday evening, having reached the ripe age of 75 years. Mrs. Mary J. Cirby came to California 65 years ago and had ever since that time resided in the immediate neighborhood of Roseville. The funeral will be held Sunday and will be at the First Methodist Church. She leaves to mourn her death, two daughters, Mrs. Nancy J. Bailey and Mrs. Lucy B. Darling, six sons, George H., John W., Thomas L., James L., Walter F., and Arthur A. Cirby, besides the entire neighborhood and especially the pioneers who reside in this vicinity and in the around Antelope who had learned to love and respect her.

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CLARA, JOSEPH

Roseville Register, Friday, 11-21-1913

Joseph Clara, a native of Italy, aged 63 years, died Saturday, and his funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the Catholic Church.

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CLEMENT, STYLES K.

Roseville Register, Friday, 9-26-1913

Popular Loomis Man Dies of Appendicitis

Last Tuesday S. K. Clement went to Oakland where he entered a hospital for treatment as he had been quite ill for some time. After an examination had been made, it was discovered that he was suffering with appendicitis and formed that an operation was needed at once. The operation was performed Wednesday morning, and the patient was apparently resting well and seemed to be in a fair way to recover, until Thursday when a decided change for the worse was taken. Mr. Clement died Thursday evening. It is expected that the remains will be cremated at Oakland either Saturday or Sunday. Mr. Clement was a genial, good-natured gentleman and to know him was to be his friend. Mrs. Clement, who was recently operated on at the same hospital, returned to her home in Oakland two weeks ago much improved by her treatment.

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COPELIN, GEORGE

Roseville Register, Friday, 11-27-1913

Veteran Dies in Newcastle

George Copelin, a Civil War veteran who, for the past twenty years, has lived with the family of Fred Armes near Newcastle, died Saturday last and was buried there last Monday. The funeral was held by Belmont Post, G. A. R., Rev. H. G. Miller of the Congregational Church preaching the funeral sermon and Belmont Post conducting the ceremonies at the cemetery. Deceased was 76 years of age and a native of England. He is survived by his son, Thomas Copelin, Southern Pacific conductor running out of Sacramento, and two daughters, Mrs. Jennie Crouch and Mrs. F. Cook of Sacramento.

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CROOK, EFFIE M.

Roseville Register, Friday, 8-15-1913

Lincoln News—The funeral of Mrs. E. W. Crook, which was held from the Congregational Church last Friday, was one of the largest ever witnessed in Lincoln and was strikingly imposing in its sadness. The Church was entirely too small to accommodate all who attended, and during the services hundreds with bowed heads and expressions of the deepest sorrow on their countenances bore mute testimony of the deep bereavement that overwhelmed them at the loss of one who was universally loved.

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DIEM, CATHERINE F.

Roseville Register, Friday, 1-10-1913

Mrs. Catherine Diem Dies of Pneumonia – Respected Woman Passed Away Last Saturday

Mrs. Catherine F. Diem, a highly respected Roseville woman, passed away at her home last Saturday, the cause being pneumonia. She was the wife of H. C. Diem, who has been an employee of the Southern Pacific for several years. The family lived in Rocklin before coming to Roseville. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Diem was 49 years old and was the mother of six children.

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DUNN, WILLIAM

HOOS, JOHN

Roseville Register, Friday, 12-12-1913

Two Men Killed in Saloon Brawl

William Till, formerly of Ophir, shot and killed William Dunn and John Hoos in the former’s saloon in Dutch Flat Friday night. Elmer Peters, formerly of Auburn, was wounded in the shoulder. It is due to the bravery of T. L. Bison, who disarmed Till, that he and others were not killed or seriously wounded. Sheriff McAulay and Deputy Sheriff Gum arrived promptly on the scene by automobile and thus stopped any possible attempt at lynching. It appears that Dunn had attempted to collect a debt from Till and that this angered Till to such an extent that he armed himself and went to the saloon and opened fire on the men there.

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DUNTON, SARAH A.

Roseville Register, Friday, 11-14-1913

Placer County Pioneer Was Buried Last Sunday at Loomis

The funeral of Mrs. S. B. Dunton was held at the Congregational Church in Loomis Sunday afternoon and was largely attended. Mrs. Dunton was born in Missouri but crossed the plains at two years of age. She was 61 years old and is survived by an aged mother, her husband, and a large number of relatives.

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DYER, JOHN

Roseville Register, Friday, 8-22-1913

Prominent Pioneer of this Section Died Monday

In the passing of John Dyer, one of the best known of the old settlers of this part of the county has passed beyond. He died at the age of 80 years and had been in fairly good health up to the time of his death. He was a native of Missouri and came to this section in 1851. He has been engaged in farming in the vicinity of Roseville nearly ever since that time. He leaves three sons and three daughters, most of who are well known here.

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EVANS, MATTHEW

Roseville Register, Friday, 5-2-1913

Old Railroad Employee Dropped Dead Monday

Mathew Evans, who has been employed by the Southern Pacific Co. for several years as watchman at the Lincoln Street crossing, dropped dead Monday on his way to his cabin. Coroner Bisbee was summoned from Auburn, and it was determined that he came to his death from hemorrhage of the lungs. He was on his way to his home when he was taken with an attack and fell to the ground, dying shortly afterward. He was seventy years old and was a native of Iowa. Matt Evans came to this section about 40 years ago and has resided here ever since. He had a son, but his whereabouts are not known at the present time.

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EVENDEN, ROBERT G.

Roseville Register, Friday, 3-28-1913

Death of County Surveyor Evenden

Another prominent Placer County man, who was also a county officer, died Monday afternoon when R. G. Evenden, county surveyor, succumbed to heart trouble. His death, following closely upon the death of Lee Chamberlain, comes as rather an unusual occurrence as in a short space of a couple of weeks, two of Placer’s prominent men and holders of offices have passed away. Mr. Evenden was 63 years old, having come to Placer County from Wisconsin about twenty years ago. He was a finely educated man, being a graduate of Cornell University. He had been ill for some time, and his heart became affected, causing his death. He made a splendid record as a surveyor and was thoroughly competent in this line. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Frost of Dutch Flat.

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FALK, HERBERT E.

Roseville Register, Friday, 8-1-1913

County News—Herbert E. Falk, a well-known man in this city, died suddenly Sunday evening while in convulsions brought on by a weakened condition of his vital organs. The deceased had resided in Placer County for about thirty years and owned and lived on a fruit ranch in the Mt. Pleasant district for a long time. Of late years, he has made his home in Auburn. He was 52 years of age and was born in Liverpool, England, his father being an extensive and wealthy salt manufacturer.

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FERGUSON, KATHERINE

Roseville Register, Friday, 9-26-1913

Popular Young Woman Victim of Appendicitis

Miss Katherine Ferguson of near Loomis died Saturday afternoon at Sierra Hospital. She had been brought from Blue Canyon, and it was found that she was suffering from a severe case of appendicitis. She was operated upon by Dr. Mackay, assisted by Doctors Couture and Far, and it was found that she was suffering with an exploded appendix and peritonitis. Heroic measures were resorted to but despite the very best surgical and medical treatment, she died the following day from septic peritonitis. Miss Ferguson was a teacher for several terms at Blue Canyon and highly though of by all who knew her.

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GEROUX, CLARA nee TOFFT

Roseville Register, Friday, 9-19-1913

Sudden Death of Young Woman – Waitress at the West House Is Victim of Bright’s Disease

Another death probably brought on by the hot spell of weather was that of Mrs. Clara Geroux, who passed away at the Blair residence shortly after midnight Wednesday night. Mrs. Geroux had not been feeling well for the last two days before her demise and only six weeks before having left the hospital where she had been receiving treatment for an attack of pneumonia. Being afflicted with Bright’s disease and not being entirely recovered from the effects of pneumonia, combined with the heat probably caused her death. She went to work at the West House on August 29 and intended to work until the end of this week and then take a rest. Wednesday evening at supper, she went about her customary work and showed no sign of illness until about 6:30 when she fainted in the pantry. She was taken outside under the trees and put in a comfortable position till the arrival of Dr. Woodbridge, who did not think the case as serious as later developments proved. For the benefit of the fresh air, she was kept outside till about 11:30, during which time she seemed to regain consciousness two or three times, and then removed to the Blair residence where she had been staying, and died there about 12:30. Her mother and sister were with her at the end, coming down from Lincoln upon receiving a long distance call. About a year ago, she obtained a divorce from Jack Geroux on the grounds of cruelty. Geroux ran a bowling alley in Lincoln for some time and later went to mining. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tofft of Lincoln, and her brother owns the Tofft Mercantile Co. there. The deceased was aged 27 years and leaves a father, mother, sister, and two brothers to mourn her loss. The remains were taken to Lincoln Thursday at Noon, and the funeral will be held there Saturday at 2 o’clock.

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GRINDELL, HAZEL

Roseville Register, Friday, 2-21-1913

Sad Death of Popular Girl – Hazel Grindell Passed Away Last Week at Home in Rocklin after Long Illness

Hazel Grindell, the 18-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grindell, highly respected residents of Rocklin, died Thursday evening at 8 o’clock, the immediate cause of her death being tubercular meningitis. Miss Grindell had been sick for a year from tuberculosis but had been improving and was considered almost well when she was attacked by this dread form of the disease which is practically incurable. She was taken with the symptoms about two weeks ago and became steadily worse, and it was soon seen that her case was hopeless. The best medical skill was secured but to no avail. The Grindell family has been residents of Rocklin for over 25 years and has always been considered one of Rocklin’s best families. The death of their daughter Hazel is a cruel blow to them and is a particularly sad case as she was a girl of promise, of a lovable character, and had won the love of all her associates. She had been attending Auburn High School but was compelled to discontinue her studies. She leaves to regret her untimely death, besides a large circle of friends, her parents and three sisters, Henrietta, Juanita, and Ione, and one brother Hiram. The funeral was held Sunday from the Congregational Church, the Rev. Eckles preaching the funeral sermon. The pallbearers were Jesse Fisher, Joe Disano, Roland Nicol, Henry Culbertson, James Brenton, Alfred Willard, and Frank Brennan. The honorary bearers being seven of her girl friends, Marie and Lucy Elliott, Elizabeth Layton, Pearl Broach, Leola Nicol, Jean Ayer, and Ethel Fisher. There was a large attendance, people being present from all over Placer County as well as Sacramento. Mr. Grindell is a prominent Mason and his wife a member of the Eastern Star. The family has the sincere sympathy of the entire community.

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HAMAN, SUSAN ANN nee VETTEL

Roseville Register, Friday, 7-25-1913

Mrs. Wm. Haman Died Monday – Highly Respected Roseville Woman Succumbed to Incurable Disease

Mrs. William Haman, one of the most highly respected women of Roseville, died Monday afternoon shortly after five o’clock. She had been in very poor health for several months and underwent an operation about five months ago in the hope that her health would be restored. The operation was only partially successful, however, and her death was not a surprise to those who were familiar with her case. Mrs. Haman was nearly 49 years of age, and her maiden name was Susan Ann Vettel. She was born at Nord, Butte County. She was married to William Haman 15 years ago and leaves one child, a boy ten years old. Mrs. Haman has resided in Roseville for about eight years and has made a large number of strong friends by her kindness and many lovable qualities. Her husband is a prominent man locally and is chairman of the board of supervisors. Besides her husband and child, Mrs. Haman leaves two brothers, Frank and George Vettel. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the Presbyterian Church and was largely attended. The business houses were closed during the funeral as a mark of respect. In the death of Mrs. Haman the community has lost a most estimable woman, and her husband has the sympathy of the community in his bereavement.

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HAMMILL, MARGARET E.

Roseville Register, Friday, 12-5-1913

Respected Woman Died This Week

Mrs. Margaret E. Hammill, a well-known resident of Roseville who has been suffering for some time with an incurable disease, died in Roseville Tuesday night. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Father McNaboe, and the Pythian Sisters, of which she was an esteemed member, had charge of the services at the grave. Mrs. Hammill was born in Pine Grove near Loomis and lived for some time in Auburn. She was 53 years old when she died and is survived by her husband and one son, John Hammill. She also has two sisters and a brother living, one of her sisters, Mrs. John Curran, living in Roseville at the present time. Mrs. Hammill was a highly respected woman, and she had considerable fame as a florist, her skill in growing beautiful flowers having won the recognition of many experts. The community will miss her, and the husband and son have the sympathy of all.

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HAWKINS, ARCHIE

Roseville Register, Friday, 8-8-1913

Death Occurs in Roseville

A. Hawkins, an old-time railroad man who was quite well known here, was brought down from Truckee suffering from typhoid fever a week ago, and he died Saturday morning. He was a member of the Masonic order, and the funeral was held here Tuesday under the auspices of that order. Mr. Hawkins was well known and liked by the trainmen of the Sacramento division. He was a fireman on the division for a number of years. He was aged 33 years.

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HAZETINE, LESLIE

Roseville Register, Friday, 8-8-1913

Another death which occurred last week was that of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hazeltine, who died Tuesday and was buried Friday. The child was only a little over a month old.

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HOOS, JOHN

DUNN, WILLIAM

Roseville Register, Friday, 12-12-1913

Two Men Killed in Saloon Brawl

William Till, formerly of Ophir, shot and killed William Dunn and John Hoos in the former’s saloon in Dutch Flat Friday night. Elmer Peters, formerly of Auburn, was wounded in the shoulder. It is due to the bravery of T. L. Bison, who disarmed Till, that he and others were not killed or seriously wounded. Sheriff McAulay and Deputy Sheriff Gum arrived promptly on the scene by automobile and thus stopped any possible attempt at lynching. It appears that Dunn had attempted to collect a debt from Till and that this angered Till to such an extent that he armed himself and went to the saloon and opened fire on the men there.

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HUFFAKER, Mrs. J. R.

Roseville Register, Friday, 3-28-1913

Mrs. J. R. Huffaker of Penryn died at that place last week and was buried in Wheatland on Friday where she has many relatives. Mr. Huffaker teaches school in Penryn and with two little daughters, mourns the loss of a beloved wife and mother. The services were held in Penryn on Thursday of this week.

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JACOBSON, HJALMER E.

Roseville Register, Friday, 8-29-1913

Rocklin Young Man Died Last Week

One of Rocklin’s most popular young men passed away Wednesday of last week in the death of Hjalmer Jacobson, son of Mrs. J. I. Jacobson. He has lived in Rocklin for the last eight or ten years, having been born in Berkeley where many friends still reside. He was a victim of tuberculosis and went to visit friends in New York Mills, Minnesota, hoping the change would benefit him, but returned in May with his health unimproved. He was an employee of the California Granite Company and a member of the Rocklin Echo Band and of the Athletic Association and was well liked by all who knew him. Funeral services were conducted by Matt Rukkala, local pastor of the church to which young Jacobson belonged. He was 19 years old in July and leaves his mother, a brother William, and two sisters, Senia and Tillie, to mourn his loss. The pallbearers were Henry Hebuck, Albion Escola, Tovio Kokkila, Henry Hutala, John Anderson, and Gus Halonen.

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KANABLE, GERTRUDE

Roseville Register, Friday, 8-1-1913

Died at Sister’s Home Near Roseville Sunday

Miss Gertrude Kanable, who was taken seriously ill about two weeks ago, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ed Schellhous, Sunday morning. While Miss Kanable was a comparative stranger here, she had made many friends who regret her untimely death. She was a native of Wisconsin. The funeral was held Tuesday and the remains interred in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.

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KEISTER, JOSEPH

Roseville Register, Friday, 7-16-1913

Trainman Killed Near Marysville

While going along the top of the cars of freight train No. 230, Joseph Keister, one of the brakemen, fell between two box cars and died in the hospital at Marysville half an hour after the accident. The wheels of the cars grazed his head, but he is supposed to have broken his neck and sustained internal injuries by the fall. He was a resident of Roseville, 40 years of age, and leaves a wife and several children. He had been in the employ of the company for some years and was well known locally. It is not known how he came to miss his footing in going over the cars as he was considered a good railroad man.

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KELLY, WILLIAM MORROW

Roseville Register, Friday, 2-28-1913

Died at Loomis—The young life of William Morrow Kelly went out last Saturday, the cause of death being diabetes. He was born near Loomis, Cal., Dec. 30, 1901, and was 11 years, 1 month and 15 days of age at the time of his death. Morrow was a good boy and was cheerful and happy to the last. The funeral services were held from the Catholic Church at Rocklin, and interment was made in the Rocklin Cemetery. He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Kelly of Loomis where most of his life was spent. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community.

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KERR, JOHN

Roseville Register, Friday, 3-7-1913

Death of Pioneer

After a lingering illness from cancer of the stomach, John Kerr, a resident of California for over half a century, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. David Wilson, at Fruitvale near here last Saturday morning. Although Mr. Kerr was a great sufferer for a long time, he would not give up and characteristic of the men who endured the hardships and vicissitudes of pioneering days of the long ago in this state, Mr. Kerr bravely battled with the inevitable and refused to acknowledge defeat until compelled by exhaustion to lie down, never to rise again, which was only a few days prior to his death.

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LASKUNEIMI, JOASEP

Roseville Register, Friday, 5-9-1913

Man Suicides at Rocklin – Finnish Quarryman Blows Himself up after a Protracted Spree

Coroner Bisbee of Auburn held an inquest over the body of Joasep Laskuneimi in Rocklin Saturday. He was a heavy drinker and had been missing since the 29^th. His partner Herman Ktonen at last became very much worried and started a search for him. He and a friend were looking for him about 7 PM Friday evening back of the cemetery and ran across his body lying beneath a tree with the left arm blown off, the left wrist badly shattered, and a large wound in the left chest. Late Tuesday evening, the explosion occurred and was heard by several people, but nothing was thought of it until the deceased body was found. It was evident from the nature of the wounds and the position the body was in that death had resulted from the explosion of dynamite held in the left hand close to the chest. The deceased was a quarryman and had been working in the Kesti quarry with his partner. He had been drinking heavily Saturday and Sunday and did not work Monday. He worked all day Tuesday, however, and was last seen at the Grand Southern Hotel. He seemed to be in good spirits, and his friends do not think he was contemplating suicide. He was a native of Finland and aged 28 years, had been in this country for 6 years. He left behind a wife and two children and a sister. The Coroner’s jury verdict was that he came to his death “by the explosion of powder held in the left hand either accidental or suicidal, and we are not able to determine which.”

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McCULLOUGH, GEORGE B.

Roseville Register, Friday, 11-21-1913

Aged Man Dies at Colfax

George B. McCullough, who had lived in this section of Placer County for over fifty years, died yesterday from pneumonia. He was a native of Virginia, aged 74 years. The funeral was held from Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday afternoon.

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MILLENSNICH, MARIJA

Roseville Register, Friday, 8-8-1913

Coroner Bisbee was up from Auburn to investigate the death of Marija Millensnich, a four-month-old child that died without the care of a physician. The father stated that this was the third child they had lost by death and that they had had doctors for the first two, but they thought they “would leave the matter in God’s hands” The jury decided that the child died from inflammation of the bowels.

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MILLER, H. P.

Roseville Register, Friday, 5-16-1913

Death of Another Old-Time Resident

H. P. Miller, who has been known by the old residents of this section for many years, passed away at the County Hospital last Saturday and was buried at the Sylvan Cemetery last Tuesday. The cause of his death was cancer of the mouth which had been known by him for a good many years, but it did not take a serious form until a few months ago, and it was then too late to stop its deadly work. He came to this state from Indiana a good many years ago. He was the father of a large family, part of who are living in Roseville while the remainder live in Placerville, San Diego, and San Jose. George Cahen had charge of the funeral which took place from the undertaking parlors of Cahen, Harmer and Co. on Church Street. The friends of the stricken family extend to them their sincere sympathy in their sorrow.

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MOSHER, FRANK

Roseville Register, Friday, 8-1-1913

County News—The ashes of the late Frank Mosher, who was killed in the powder explosion at Clipper Gap on July 16 and whose body was cremated in Sacramento, were laid to rest in a specially constructed concrete vault in the Odd Fellows Cemetery last Saturday evening. Rev. Dr. Tanner of the First Baptist Church held simple services at the residence of M. J. Predom and at the cemetery in the presence of the immediate relatives and a few friends of the deceased. The casket containing the ashes was placed in the vault by Mrs. Mosher.

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MUIR, WILLIAM

Roseville Register, Thursday, 4-26-1917

Formerly Wealthy Miner Passes Away

AUBURN, April 23—William Muir, pioneer mining man, claimant to thousands of acres of mineral grounds in Placer County and a large portion of the waterfront in Oakland, died in the county hospital there last Thursday morning at the age of 77 years. Muir was a familiar figure in the county for years, and he had engaged in endless litigation over the claims he made to extensive properties here and at the bay. He had mined extensively in past years and was a prominent figure in mining operations in the Michigan Bluff. He was a hydraulicker and made fortunes in the game, but like so many others of those old times, he could not keep what he made. It came in large sums and there was never a thought of the time when it would not be so plentiful, so it got away and there was no more to be had by them.

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MULLINIX, ALICE

Roseville Register, Friday, 3-28-1913

Aged Woman Died Last Saturday

Mrs. Alice Mullinix, an old resident aged 80 years, died at her home in Roseville Saturday morning. She was the wife of Henry Mullinix, who was a resident of Rocklin for a number of years, and was the mother of H. D. Mullinix, a well-known railroad man of this place. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mullinix was a native of England and resided at Lincoln when she first came to this country. She also has a sister in Grass Valley, Mrs. Southern, who attended the funeral.

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MURRAY, LILLIAN M.

Roseville Register, Thursday, 5-17-1917

Little Baby Passes Away

Lillian, the little baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Murray, died of acute cerebral meningitis Tuesday, May 15. The body was taken to Sacramento for cremation. Mr. and Mrs. Murray have the sympathy of the entire community in their loss of a sweet little baby.

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OLIPHANT, A. C.

Roseville Register, Friday, 8-29-1913

Another Man Is Run Over – Killed by Freight Train in the Colfax Yards Friday

A. C. Oliphant was killed in the yards at Colfax Friday evening by the second section of train 209. Letters found on his body identify him as an accountant with his home at 4531 Seventy-first Street, Portland, Oregon. The train pulled into the yard, and it was being backed up when his body was discovered. An inquest will be held.

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PALMER, A. F.

Roseville Register, Friday, 6-20-1913

Former Engineer Commits Suicide – Engineer Who Became Fruit Grower Killed Himself Yesterday Morning

A. F. Palmer, a well-known fruit man of Loomis and former engineer on the Southern Pacific whom railroad men here know very well, shot himself through the head yesterday morning at his ranch near Loomis and died almost instantly. It is believed that he was temporarily insane from illness. He had been working very hard this season, and the overwork and mental strain seemed to have an effect on his reason. He went to his room yesterday about 11 o’clock, and his wife heard a shot and went to his room and found her husband dead. As already stated, he is well known to many of the local trainmen, having been in the service as fireman and engineer for about ten years on this division. He was a trusted employee and was known as “Honest John.” About six years ago, he purchased forty acres of fruit near Loomis and soon retired from the service of the company. He was very successful as a fruit raiser and was considered one of the most progressive growers. He has several relatives living in Illinois, but his wife is the only surviving relative in California. The verdict of the coroner’s jury was “suicide while temporarily insane.”

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PARKER, CORNELIA nee GIEBEL

Roseville Register, Friday, 8-8-1913

Mrs. Cornelia Parker, who has been a resident of this section for a number of years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. F. Stine, last Saturday. She had been residing in Rocklin, and the funeral was held in that town Monday afternoon. Mrs. Parker was the daughter of C. Giebel of San Francisco and had relatives living in that city as well as Sacramento and Roseville.

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PARSONS, REGINALD G.

Roseville Register, Friday, 8-8-1913

Brakeman Killed at Newcastle – Brakeman Parsons Is Fourth Man to be Killed During Past Month on Division

R. G. Parsons is the fourth brakeman to lose his life in the past month. He was killed at Newcastle last Saturday morning by falling between the cars, his body being mangled beyond recognition. Parsons was the head brakeman on east-bound train No. 4020. He was last seen on top of the train, and later his body was discovered by J. E. Waters, a telegraph operator. It is presumed that he was filling his pipe and the engine gave a jerk, causing him to lose his balance and to fall under the train. Parsons was a native of Pennsylvania and was aged 25 years. He had been in the service of the company in Roseville about a year. Coroner Bisbee made a thorough investigation of the case and the cause of death, and the jury returned a verdict of accidental death from being run over.

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REINICKE, J. E.

Roseville Register, Friday, 11-7-1913

Is Thrown from Buggy and Fatal Injuries Result – Professor Reinicke of Loomis Is Victim of Fatal Accident – Was Well-Known Teacher of Piano – Sudden Death Is Severe Shock to Family and Many Friends

The many friends of Professor J. E. Reinicke of Loomis will be shocked to hear of his most untimely death, which occurred as the result of an accident. About 6:30 last night while the aged gentleman was driving a rather spirited horse on his return from the home of a pupil, the horse suddenly became frightened at a switch engine while passing along Atlantic Street immediately in front of the West House. Veering sharply to the right, the horse brought the buggy in which the Professor was seated into a sharp, quick cramp, throwing the unfortunate driver beneath the vehicle and rendering him unconscious. The horse also went down. The unconscious victim was carried into the parlors of the West House by Stewart Clark and Thomas Chaves, and Dr. B. Woodbridge immediately summoned. After a hasty examination, the injury was diagnosed as concussion of the brain, and heroic measures were immediately resorted to in a vain effort to restore consciousness. He passed away within a couple of hours after being removed to the hotel. Coroner J. G. Bisbee empanelled a jury at the undertaking parlors of Cahen & Hammer this morning for the inquest. No definite funeral arrangements have as yet been made, but it is probable that the body of the late Professor will be interred in the local cemetery tomorrow morning. The deceased was born in Germany 68 years ago and received his musical education in some of the finest conservatories of the Fatherland. He migrated to this country more than twenty-five years ago, coming directly to Placer County. During his long residence here, he has made a host of lasting friends to whom he has endeared himself by his sheer nobility of character, coupled with his unusual talent as a musician and instructor. The Professor has passed to his reward, but his honored memory will live while time lasts in the hearts of all who knew him. His widow, who is prostrated from shock, and two small children survive him. A long distance telephone message was sent to Isaac Hinkler of Folsom, an uncle of Mrs. Reinicke’s to come to Roseville at once to console the distracted wife in her hour of sorest trial.

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RODDAN, DAVID F.

Roseville Register, Friday, 3-7-1913

Tragic Death of Loomis Man – Well Known Resident of Loomis Kills Himself – Friends Are Uncertain Whether Death Was Accident or with Suicidal Intent

D. F. Roddan, a retired Baptist minister and well-known resident of Loomis, was killed instantly Wednesday afternoon by the discharge of a shotgun which blew off the top of his head. Reports that come of the affair are contradictory, and whether the death was accidental or intentional will probably never be known positively. Some of his friends affirm that the death must have been accidental as Roddan had no cause to suicide. He was the senior member of the Loomis Carnation Co. and had been a resident of Loomis for a number of years. One account of the tragedy states that Roddan was engaged in cleaning the firearm and did not know that there was a cartridge in it and accidentally touched the trigger, the barrel being in line with his head, the fatal result followed. Roddan had been a highly respected Baptist minister and has resided in Loomis since retiring from the ministry. He was sixty years of age and is survived by his wife, four sons, and three daughters.

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ROWLAND, CATHERINE MATTISON nee VAN TREESE

Roseville Register, Friday, 6-27-1913

Death of Old Rocklin Resident – Mrs. Rowland Passed Away After Short Illness – Was Born Near Rocklin

Mrs. Catherine Rowland passed away last Saturday at her home in Rocklin in the fifty-eighth year of her age. She was born on the old Auburn Road near Rocklin in September of 1855 where her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Van Treese, kept the first hotel. They also built the first hotel in Roseville. Mrs. Rowland was twice married and leaves to mourn her loss a son, Mr. Ed Mattison of Sacramento; a daughter, Mrs. Hattie Murray of Los Angeles; and a sister, Mrs. Ella Sweeney of Honolulu. She was laid to rest in the family plot on Monday, the Rev. Redburn of Loomis conducting the services.

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RUGGLES, IDA M.

Roseville Register, Friday, 10-24-1913

Mrs. Ruggles Died Tuesday – Roseville Woman Passed Away this Week at Age of 54 Years

Mrs. Ida M. Ruggles, age 54 years, died in Roseville Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Mrs. Ruggles had been in poor health for some time, and her death was not altogether unexpected. Mrs. Ruggles came to Roseville about six years ago and lived here since that time. Besides her husband, she leaves a son and daughter to mourn her untimely death. The son, Lester, is an electrician and has worked at this trade in Roseville for some time past. Her daughter, Mrs. Clifton, is an industrious young woman, who is at present employed by the Roseville Home Telephone Company.

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STEWARD, H. S.

Roseville Register, Friday, 8-29-1913

Is Killed by Freight Train

Coroner J. G. Bisbee was at Colfax Saturday to hold an inquest over the remains of H. S. Steward, aged 45 years, who had been killed by an extra westbound freight No. 4047. The man was sitting on the track when first seen by the engineer, and when the whistle was blown, he fell back over upon the track and was run over. He had been working near Gold Run for the Utah Construction Company.

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STONE, GABRIEL

Roseville Register, Friday, 11-7-1913

Killed by Train near Colfax – Man Was Picked up on Track near Colfax Early Last Monday Morning

An inquest was held last Monday afternoon over the remains of Gabriel Stone, a Swedish-Finn who was picked up by the train crew of No. 19 about 3 o’clock Monday morning about three-quarters of a mile west of Colfax. Engineer Kopka saw the man lying on the track, but before the train could be stopped the engine and four cars had passed over him. He was still alive and was placed on the train and taken to Auburn but died before reaching there. The trainmen of No. 19 say the man had been run over by a train or light engine preceding them as the body was not touched by any part of their train. The jury found that the man came to his death by being run over by some train or light engine which was unknown to them. Stone was a member of the Miners’ Union and Swedish-Finland Association of Bisbee, Arizona, where he has a brother living. He appeared to be about 35 years of age.

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TAMANEINI, TOMASO

Roseville Register, Friday, 8-115-1913

Falls 200 Feet and Is Killed

Tomasco Tamaneini, an Italian miner at the Dairy Farm Mine near Lincoln, fell a distance of 200 feet down a shaft Saturday and was killed. It is supposed he attempted to step from the skip to one of the levels and slipped. He was 25 years of age and an experienced miner.

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WALDEN, CARRIE E.

Roseville Register, Friday, 8-15-1913

Rocklin Woman Died Yesterday

Mrs. Carrie E. Walden, wife of J. M. Walden, died in Rocklin last night at the age of 55 years, 5 months and 19 days. Mrs. Walden had been in fairly good health, and her death came as a distinct surprise to her many friends in this county. She was a native of Iowa and had resided in Rocklin for the past 27 years. She was an active member of the Rocklin Congregational Church and will be missed in the Granite City. She was the wife of J. M. Walden, a prominent citizen and for many years justice of the peace of Rocklin.

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WHITE, FLORENCE

Roseville Register, Friday, 8-1-1913

First Death as a Result of Rabies

The third case of rabies among humans to occur in this state since the first of February is reported from Newcastle last week when Florence White, the 6-year-old daughter of Edward White, formerly of Newcastle but now Wells-Fargo agent at Bowman, died of rabies at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Connelley, last Thursday night. The little girl was with her father at Bowman and was bitten by a dog three weeks ago. The dog was not suspected of being afflicted with rabies, and little attention was paid to the case as the injury was slight.

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WHITFELD, JOSEPH E.

Roseville Register, Friday, 6-13-1913

Man Dies as Result of Accident – Young Dentist in Trying to Ride Train Is Thrown Under the Cars – Taken to Auburn but Receives No Care – Local Man Says McAulay Should have Provided for Care of Injured Man

A very sad accident occurred in Roseville this week when Joseph E. Whitfeld, a young dentist from St. Louis, had his feet cut off by the cars. He was taken to Auburn and later died in the hospital there. Thursday evening he attempted to board a freight train out of town and was evidently knocked from the train by a switch as he was hanging onto the ladder with his feet on the oil box. His feet were cut off just above the ankles. He was taken at once to the local emergency hospital and attended by Dr. Woodbridge. Later he was taken to Auburn by Railroad Policeman Kelly and Constable Radesuli. Before he was taken to the train, George D. Cahen and Rudesuli attempted to get the hospital at Auburn and were unable to do so. They then got Sheriff McAulay on the phone, and he promised to make arrangements to receive the injured man. But when the train arrived at Auburn, for some inconceivable reason, no such arrangements had been made. George D. Cahen, who has taken quite an interest in the affair and who did the telephoning, is indignant at McAulay and thinks that the man’s death was the result of not having had proper care when he arrived at Auburn. It seems that the hospital had not been notified and not even a doctor could be procured. From what Cahen says, the blame rests on McAulay, and it is up to him to explain why he did not make the proper arrangements. The young man was from St. Louis, and his mother, who was notified of his death, has sent instructions to bury him in Auburn. This affair has aroused a lot of criticism around town about the way the county hospital is handled, and an effort will be made to have the county officials show where Roseville taxpayers are getting any returns from the hospital tax they are paying.

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WOODS, ELLA nee CHERRY

Roseville Register, Friday, 11-28-1913

Death of Mrs. T. J. Woods

Mrs. Woods, who has been severely ill for the past few months, died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Grace Rutherford, at 10 o’clock Saturday evening, Nov. 22, 1913. She was 39 years, 10 months, 3 weeks and 4 days old. She was born in Arkansas and came to California Sept. 25, 1904. Lived at the “Golden Rule” farm since January 17, 1905. Her parents were natives of Tennessee. She leaves behind to mourn her loss, her husband, G. J. Woods and five children—MacClellen, Elmer, Willie, Earl, and Gladys Woods. Also two brothers, Albert Cherry of Arkansas and William Cherry of Browns Valley, California. Three sisters, Jessie Cherry of Oklahoma, Mrs. J. C. Jackson of Colton, California, and Mrs. J. F. Myres of Honcut, California. Besides these, three half-sisters, Ester, Hattie, and Pearl Cherry of Oklahoma. Mrs. Woods bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude and patience. She was a kind and loving mother and a true and faithful wife. To know her was to love her. Her loss will be felt by all her friends. The husband and family have the sympathy of the whole community. She was buried Monday at the East Lawn Cemetery, Sacramento.

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